The Crime Lord: Peter Capaldi on the manosphere, London and rocking out with his band as he approaches 70
Tourists on brink of a top-notch victory January 13, 2010 FINALLY, after six or seven weeks of character-building and good old-fashioned hard graft, this is it. The fourth and final Test in Johannesburg, starting this morning, is simply a massive game for Andrew Strauss’ men, who, against all odds, have battled their way into a position to win a truly top-notch away series victory against [...]
I may not have experience in top flight but I can do job, says Laws January 13, 2010 INCOMING Burnley manager Brian Laws has told critics that his lack of Premier League experience will not hinder his mission to keep the Clarets in the top flight. Laws, who began his playing career at Turf Moor, yesterday returned to the club to sign a contract to succeed Owen Coyle until summer 2012. The 48-year-old, [...]
Ferrari warning to Schumacher January 13, 2010 FERRARI’S boss has backed their latest star Fernando Alonso to ruin the comeback of the team’s former driver Michael Schumacher. Schumacher, 41, is preparing for his first season since 2006 having ended self-imposed exile and signed for Mercedes GP. The seven-time champion is set to renew his rivalry with Alonso, the man who ended his [...]
Italian enters West Ham bid war January 13, 2010 FOOTBALL: Cagliari president Massimo Cellino emerged last night as a possible fourth bidder for West Ham. Former Birmingham owners David Gold and David Sullivan, finance company Intermarket and Air Asia founder Tony Fernandes also want to buy the club from CB Holdings, who want £100m. Meanwhile the Hammers will discover tomorrow what punishment they face [...]
Kauto Star-Denman duel looms January 13, 2010 RACING: Stablemates Kauto Star and Denman are set for another head-to-head in the Cheltenham Gold Cup after heading a list of 27 runners for the 19 March race. Kauto Star will be aiming to emulate Golden Miller, Cottage Rake, Arkle and Best Mate with a third Gold Cup victory, but will have fierce competition from [...]
Sri Lanka win triangular series January 13, 2010 CRICKET: Sri Lanka rallied to an impressive four-wicket win over India to clinch the triangular tournament in Bangladesh. Suresh Raina smashed a brilliant 106 but his was the only real resistance as India slumped to 245 all out. But Sri Lanka, led by former captain Mahela Jayawardene, who made an unbeaten 71 from 81 balls, [...]
Caldwell leaves Celtic for Wigan January 13, 2010 FOOTBALL: Wigan have completed the signing of Celtic defender Gary Caldwell on a four-and-a-half year contract. The Scottish international, 27, was out of contract at the end of the season and opted for a move to the DW Stadium after rejecting an offer to join former boss Gordon Strachan at Middlesbrough. But Caldwell’s three ex-Celtic [...]
Cipriani expects no favours in Johnno’s elite squad plans January 12, 2010 WASPS fly-half Danny Cipriani admits it will come as no surprise if he is left in the international wilderness when England manager Martin Johnson unveils his Six Nations blueprint today. Johnson has consistently overlooked rising star Cipriani since taking charge in the summer of 2008, while the 22-year-old’s fledgling England career has also been hampered [...]
Collingwood: Back trusted KP to lead England to series win January 12, 2010 PAUL COLLINGWOOD is backing team-mate Kevin Pietersen to silence his critics and lead England to a series victory in Johannesburg. Pietersen has come under criticism for his batting form so far this series after returning from four months out with an Achilles injury. The tourists go into the fourth and final Test at the Wanderers, [...]
LOOK SCHU’S BACK IN THE HOT SEAT! January 12, 2010 LEGEND Michael Schumacher made his eagerly-awaited return to a racing car hot seat yesterday by testing a GP2 car in Spain ahead of his Formula One comeback for Merecedes. The seven-time world champion completed 52 laps at the Jerez circuit before wind and rain set in – and the German insisted he soon felt at [...]