Hamilton snatches win, but stewards hand it to Massa September 8, 2008 Lewis Hamilton’s team McLaren last night vowed to appeal after the British driver was stripped of victory on a day of high drama at the Belgian Grand Prix. Hamilton looked to have increased his world championship lead over Ferrari rival Felipe Massa after taking the chequered flag at Spa-Francorchamps. But stewards ruled Hamilton had illegally [...]
Keegan exit leaves Ashley in firing line September 5, 2008 Newcastle fans turned their anger on owner Mike Ashley and director of football Dennis Wise last night after manager Kevin Keegan confirmed his resignation. Keegan brought to an end days of uncertainty over his future by announcing his departure, citing interference from the board over player recruitment. Crisis talks over the previous 72 hours failed [...]
Mancini and Zola on West Ham shortlist September 5, 2008 West Ham have whittled down their shortlist for the vacant manager’s position to six candidates, with Roberto Mancini and Gianfranco Zola thought to be among those rivalling fans’ favourite Slaven Bilic for the job. As well as former Inter Milan coach Mancini and ex-Chelsea forward Zola, the Hammers’ ambitious list is believed to include former [...]
Murray not interested in second place September 5, 2008 British No1 Andy Murray has vowed to settle for nothing less than the US Open title as he prepares to face Rafael Nadal in his first Grand Slam semi-final. And there is reason to believe the Scot could pull off his greatest result yet when he meets the world No1 at Flushing Meadow tomorrow. Murray [...]
Keegan set for a showdown September 4, 2008 Kevin Keegan’s future as Newcastle boss is still up in the air this morning despite claims that he has neither been sacked nor resigned. Keegan’s position at St James’ Park has been under intense pressure over the last 48 hours after reports on Tuesday suggested he had left the club following a row with owner [...]
Hatton calls on class of Mayweather in preparation for Malignaggi showdown September 4, 2008 Ricky Hatton has turned to super coach Floyd Mayweather Snr for his fight with IBF light-welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas in November. Mayweather Snr is the father of Floyd Jnr – Hatton’s only conqueror so far in his career – and is arguably the world’s top trainer. He will fly into Manchester this [...]
Magnificent Murray makes first Grand Slam semi-final September 4, 2008 British No1 Andy Murray scaled a new career high last night when he reached the semi-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time with an epic victory over Juan Martin Del Potro at the US Open. Murray, 21, showed tremendous determination to see off a comeback from Del Potro and end the Argentine’s remarkable [...]
Rain denies England a 5-0 one-day whitewash September 4, 2008 England captain Kevin Pietersen warned his side against complacency ahead of the winter tour to India despite leading his side to a comprehensive series victory over South Africa. Pietersen’s side were denied a 5-0 series whitewash over the Proteas when heavy rain wiped out their fifth and final one-day international at Cardiff yesterday. The no [...]
From Putin to Pitt: a fascinating glimpse into the mind of America September 4, 2008 Vanity Fair’s power list says a lot about the country that produced it, says Jeremy Hazlehurst You will, no doubt, remember that famous New Yorker magazine cover from the 70s that showed The World From Ninth Avenue. It shows Ninth Avenue in the foreground, 10th Avenue behind it, then the Hudson River. Behind this, in [...]
What’s up, duck September 4, 2008 Duck season is here, so make the most of the bird, says Timothy Barber Can there be any dish more redolent of the bad old days of restaurant food than duck a l’orange? It may be a classic, but let’s be honest, duck in a sweet orange sauce is more likely to be the sorry [...]