Scotland lose captain Greig Laidlaw for the rest of the Six Nations – but hooker Ross Ford insists they will cope February 15, 2017 Hooker Ross Ford believes Scotland boast the leadership and experience to cope without captain Greig Laidlaw after he was ruled out of the rest of the Six Nations. Scottish rugby chiefs confirmed on Wednesday that scrum-half Laidlaw suffered ankle ligament damage in Sunday’s 22-16 defeat to France, meaning he will miss their remaining three matches. [...]
Trying to win the Europa League could make it “really hard” for Manchester United in other competitions, warns Jose Mourinho February 15, 2017 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits that he fears his side will have to negotiate major fixture congestion later in the season if they successfully pursue the Europa League. Mourinho has indicated he will resist the temptation to prioritise other competitions over the Europa League, which resumes on Thursday evening when United meet Saint-Etienne in [...]
Mark Warburton demands answers from Rangers after denying resignation claim February 15, 2017 City hotshot turned football manager Mark Warburton has denied Rangers’ assertion that he and his assistants offered their resignations before the club announced their departure last week. Former RBS and AIG currency trader Warburton, who led Rangers to promotion last season after a successful spell in charge of Brentford, also accused the club of refusing [...]
World’s leading cyclists to do battle on London streets in finale to Women’s Tour 2017 February 15, 2017 London is to host the final stage of this year’s Women’s Tour, with the five-day race around Britain culminating on some of the capital’s most famous streets. Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus and Whitewall are set to provide the backdrop to the competition’s finale for the first time when the race takes place for a fourth [...]
The business secrets behind Real Madrid’s Champions League success (hint: it’s not just the galacticos) February 15, 2017 Any mention of Real Madrid and most would think of lavish transfer fees, “galáctico” celebrity signings, huge riches and — of course — a sparkling trophy cabinet stuffed with silverware. Madrid take on Napoli in the Champions League tonight ranked among the favourites to win the competition, a feat that would secure them both a record [...]
Dylan Hartley’s presence in camp more important than minutes for Northampton, insists assistant coach Paul Gustard February 14, 2017 England assistant coach Paul Gustard believes skipper Dylan Hartley’s presence in camp during the build-up to his side’s Six Nations clash with Italy is more vital than potential game-time with Northampton. Hartley, who served a six-week suspension immediately prior to the tournament, played just 47 minutes against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday before being replaced [...]
Former Manchester United winger nets twice as Paris Saint-Germain crush Barcelona in Champions League last-16 clash February 14, 2017 Barcelona will have to make Champions League history if they are to progress to the quarter-finals after suffering a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital. No team has overturned a four-goal deficit in the competition but that is the mountainous task facing Barcelona in the second leg at Camp [...]
Arsene Wenger confirms David Ospina, not Petr Cech, will line-up against Bayern Munich, although Mesut Ozil left to sweat on his place February 14, 2017 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists back-up goalkeeper David Ospina is owed a place in the side after confirming he will start Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Ospina is set to make his ninth appearance of the season and play ahead of regular No1 Petr Cech, who is [...]
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus faces lengthy lay-off as club confirm fractured metatarsal injury February 14, 2017 Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus could face months on the sidelines after suffering a fractured metatarsal in Monday's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth. The 19-year-old has made an instant impact at City but lasted for just 15 minutes before limping off at the Vitality Stadium. He underwent tests on Tuesday morning and will now "face further examinations in [...]
Great Britain backed to overcome Romania in nightmare Fed Cup play-off draw February 14, 2017 Captain Anne Keothavong insists she is optimistic that Great Britain can end their 25-year exile from the Fed Cup’s second tier despite being handed a nightmare draw for the World Group II play-offs. Great Britain have been dealt a trip to Romania, whose line-up includes world No4 Simona Halep and is one of the strongest [...]