THE TIPSTER RETAILERS TRY TO BEAT THE RECESSION November 15, 2009 SO FAR, so good for the British retailers, it would seem. The likes of Marks&Spencer, Next and J Sainsbury have all released better-than-expected third quarter figures, and the latter is once again looking like an attractive proposition. Although lower food inflation might be expected to hit bumper sale figures, both the supermarket and its rival [...]
When crossing the Atlantic, getting there is half the fun November 15, 2009 It is a glorious morning in New York. The sunlight is sparkling on the skyscrapers as I look out over Manhattan island having just arrived in the United States. I couldn’t be more relaxed after an early morning visit to the spa while I was on my way. There’s not a hint of jet lag [...]
Get your hands dirty in Sardinia November 15, 2009 THESE days, you can hardly turn on a television without seeing somebody rummaging around in hedgerows, or cooking a meal with something they have just picked or plucked from a tree. Foraging is in. The idea of wandering around the British countryside in November looking for my dinner doesn’t exactly appeal – but doing so [...]
Johnson fires warning over All Black Test November 15, 2009 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson insists his side must make rapid improvements if they are to beat the All Blacks in their autumn series finale on Saturday. Despite scraping past Argentina on Saturday 16-9, much of the Twickenham crowd vented their frustration at another inept performance when the final whistle went. Following on from another underwhelming [...]
Exiles lead way as London sides thrive November 15, 2009 LONDON IRISH capped a magnificent day for teams from the capital with a 12-11 win away to defending LV= Cup champions Cardiff Blues.Replacement Ryan Lamb kicked a penalty five minutes from time to condemn Cardiff to their first defeat in the competition for eight games and more importantly earn the Exiles’ their first victory in [...]
Two month ban for Maradona outburst November 15, 2009 ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has been banned from any participation in the sport for two months and fined almost £15,000 for his foul-mouthed outburst at reporters. Maradona, who had been criticised in the press for his side’s lacklustre performances, erupted after Argentina sealed their place at next year’s World Cup with a 1-0 win in [...]
BOD ALMIGHTY November 15, 2009 IRELAND captain Brian O’Driscoll scored a last-minute try on his 100th Test appearance to snatch a 20-20 draw in yesterday’s clash with Australia. Tries from former Leinster back-row Rocky Elsom and Drew Mitchell had put the visitors in front at Croke Park, despite Tommy Bowe crossing in the first half for Ireland. But O’Driscoll’s late [...]
Djokovic beats fightback to land fifth title November 15, 2009 WORLD No3 Novak Djokovic needed all his resilience to see off a stunning fightback from Frenchman Gael Monfils and win the Paris Masters 6-2, 5-7, 7-6 (7-3). The Serb broke twice to race through the first set and was up 3-0 in the second before Monfils rallied, to the delight of his home crowd. The [...]
Fans flock to Enke memorial November 15, 2009 FOOTBALL: An estimated 45,000 mourners yesterday paid their last respects to Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, who committed suicide last week. Fans, family and team-mates gathered at the ground of Hanover 96, where the 32-year-old played his club football, to watch his coffin placed on the pitch. “You were a No1 in the real sense of [...]
Tiger on top Down Under November 15, 2009 GOLF: World No1 Tiger Woods hit a steady final round of 68 to claim the Australian Masters in Melbourne. The American finished on 14 under par, two shots ahead of home hope Greg Chalmers, to scoop the £151,000 cheque and his maiden success on the continent. “Now I’ve won on every continent, except for Antarctica,” [...]
