The week in brief March 16, 2014 Reebok unveils new logo In the second overhaul of the sportswear company’s logo in its 121-year history, Reebok has unveiled a new design to reflect its focus on fitness. Chief marketing officer Matt O’Toole said: “The new brand mark signals a clear purpose for our brand.. It is a symbol of change – an invitation [...]
I’m off skiing. That’s nice. Where? Valmorel. Never heard of it. Me neither… March 16, 2014 If you’re looking for an alpine adventure before the snow melts, check out the slopes at this underrated resort: perfect for Francophiles THE above conversation happened every time I told someone I was going to Valmorel. Virtually no one from Britain goes skiing there. Before my trip I could barely find a mention of it [...]
Look at these unexpected ski gems. We bet you aren’t familiar with them either… March 16, 2014 LOS PENITENTES, ARGENTINA Argentina, famed for its fine wine and day-long barbecues, may not spring to mind when you’re looking to hit the slopes. But Los Penitentes, in Mendoza, sits under the gaze of Aconcagua, the country’s highest mountain. These slopes can be tough for beginners, but with 300 hectares to explore, hiking is another [...]
Premier League: Sherwood set for a summer of big change at Tottenham March 16, 2014 AT WHITE HART LANE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0 ARSENAL 1 TOTTENHAM boss Tim Sherwood conceded yesterday’s defeat all but ended their chances of a top-four finish and revealed he plans a radical overhaul of his squad in the summer in order to achieve that goal next season. A sublime second-minute strike from midfielder Tomas Rosicky was [...]
England can win 2015 World Cup, insists Lancaster March 16, 2014 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster believes his side can bounce back to win next year’s World Cup, following the disappointment of missing out on the Six Nations crown to Ireland at the weekend. Lancaster’s men failed to beat Italy by the necessary 51-point margin on Saturday, winning 52-11, meaning that Ireland’s victory in Paris saw them [...]
Premier League: Gerrard believing in dream title victory after dismissal of United March 16, 2014 MANCHESTER UNITED 0 LIVERPOOL 3 LIVERPOOL captain Steven Gerrard is confident his side can fight all the way for the Premier League title, despite manager Brendan Rodgers playing down expectations after a convincing win at Old Trafford. Two penalties from Gerrard either side of half-time were crowned off by a late Luis Suarez effort, putting [...]
Sport Comment: Time to introduce instant justice in football March 16, 2014 SEPP Blatter should be spending this morning examining a re-run of Stuart Hogg’s dismissal during Scotland’s Six Nations defeat in Cardiff at the weekend. A late tackle on Wales’ Dan Biggar saw the Scot handed a yellow card, which was then upgraded to red when the referee saw the replay on the stadium’s big screen. [...]
Hamilton stays confident despite engine failure in season’s opener March 16, 2014 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton had to watch from the sidelines yesterday as team-mate Nico Rosberg won the Australian Grand Prix, after the 2008 world champion’s Mercedes engine failed and forced an early retirement. Hamilton started on pole yet had to give up on lap three, by which time Rosberg was pulling away at the front. A [...]
Arsenal close gap on Chelsea ahead of Bridge battle March 16, 2014 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger hailed the resolve shown by his team to close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to four points yesterday, ahead of next week’s showdown between the pair at Stamford Bridge. Wenger saw his team outplayed at White Hart Lane, yet their victory coupled with Chelsea’s surprise defeat to Aston Villa [...]
Farah: Collapse not a big deal March 16, 2014 DOUBLE Olympic champion Mo Farah described his collapse at the end of yesterday’s New York City half marathon as “not a big deal”. The 30-year-old was accidentally tripped over at the halfway stage of the race, though recovered to finish second behind Kenya’s Geoffrey Mutai in one hour one minute and seven seconds. Shortly after [...]
