Evans beaten in French qualifier May 20, 2014 BRITAIN’S No2 Dan Evans suffered a straight sets defeat in the first round of qualifying for next week’s French Open in Paris yesterday. The 23-year-old lost 6-2, 6-1 to Gastao Elis of Portugal, but Evans’ compatriots James Ward and Dan Cox advanced with victories against Radu Albot and Amir Weintraub. The pair must win two [...]
Groves gets new manager May 20, 2014 ENGLAND’S super-middleweight boxer George Groves hopes to build a worldwide reputation after signing a deal to be managed by promoters Kalle and Nisse Sauerland. The 26-year-old previously managed himself, declaring after a contentious defeat to Carl Froch in November that he “trusted no-one”. Groves said yesterday: “This is a step in the right direction as [...]
Eleven-year-old to play US Open May 20, 2014 THE FIELD at next month’s US Women’s Open will include 11-year-old prodigy Lucy Li, who has become the youngest golfer ever to qualify for the Major. The American won a sectional qualifier in her native California by seven shots to reach the tournament which commences on 19 June at Pinehurst. Li beats the landmark set [...]
Borthwick deserves Heineken Cup final send-off, says McCall May 20, 2014 SARACENS director of rugby Mark McCall hopes captain Steve Borthwick can prove his fitness in time for this weekend’s Heineken Cup final to bring the curtain down appropriately on his career. The 34-year-old lock, set to retire at the end of the season, suffered a pectoral injury in Saturday’s Premiership semi-final victory against London rivals [...]
Cotter selects six new faces May 20, 2014 RUGBY UNION: Six uncapped players have been named by Scotland head coach Vern Cotter in his 43-man party for next month’s bumper tour, but Glasgow captain Al Kellock has been overlooked. Despite having made only two substitute appearances since turning professional hooker Kevin Bryce is named alongside Gordon Reid, Alex Allan, Finn Russell, Blair Cowan [...]
Essex bowled over by Ajmal May 20, 2014 CRICKET: Pakistan’s Saeed Ajmal took seven wickets as Essex were dismissed for 136 in their second innings to suffer a 72-run defeat to County Championship Division Two leaders Worcestershire. Ajmal claimed 13 dismissals in all at New Road, with Monty Panesar becoming his 500th first-class wicket.
Pistorius sent for psychiatric tests May 20, 2014 ATHLETICS: Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has been ordered to undergo up to 30 days of psychiatric tests to determine whether he is suffering from general anxiety disorder. Pistorius denies murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp at their home on 14 February last year, insisting he mistook her for an intruder when he shot her through a bathroom [...]
West Brom swoop for Gardner May 20, 2014 FOOTBALL: Midfielder Craig Gardner is set to join West Brom after being released by Premier League rivals Sunderland. Meanwhile, Marc Albrighton is set to leave Aston Villa for newly-promoted Leicester City. And former Manchester United midfielder Alan Smith, 33, has joined League One side Notts County as a player-coach.
Review: Ting at the Shangri-La Hotel May 20, 2014 @steve_dinneen RESTAURANT TING 31 St Thomas Street, SE1 9QU Tel: 0207 7234 8000 FOOD Four Stars VALUE Three Stars ATMOSPHERE Five Stars Cost for three with wine: £270 Ah, the Shard, that icy middle finger to the London skyline. No guile hides behind those panes of glass, no hidden architectural easter eggs lie waiting to [...]
Mix it up: Brave the World Cup with Brazil’s national cocktail May 20, 2014 @philip_salter There is a high probability England won’t be playing in the later matches of the World Cup in Brazil, if the conclusion of a recent Home Office report is to be believed. So it looks like we’ll need a drink or two just to get though Group D. Cometh the Cup, cometh Brazil’s national [...]
