It’s a great time to be a landlord in Milan as tourists flock to Expo 2015 June 11, 2015 This summer, Italy’s making a comeback. After years struggling under a prolonged economic crisis of its own, it finally seems as though its on the path to recovery. And there’s no greater proof of this than its most fashionable city, Milan, hosting Expo 2015. The world trade fair is underway, uniting innovators from the tech, [...]
Three habits to secure a promotion June 11, 2015 Competence alone won’t cut it – you need to be comfortable discussing your success WHEN it comes to getting a promotion, it can be tough to distinguish yourself from the competition. Chances are you’re already working flat out and have taken on new responsibilities. But by making some changes to your daily routine and being [...]
Root: We will aim to repeat perfect game June 11, 2015 PROLIFIC batsman Joe Root has urged England to replicate their monumental display from the first one-day international (ODI) against New Zealand when the two sides do battle at the Kia Oval today. Records tumbled as England racked up their highest ever ODI total of 408-9 before routing the tourists for 198, inflicting their heftiest victory [...]
Fifa embroiled in further turmoil as communications boss departs June 11, 2015 BESIEGED world governing body Fifa were last night embroiled in further turmoil following the abrupt departure of communications director Walter de Gregorio. The 50-year-old left his position suddenly amid suggestions of a falling-out over a joke he told on Swiss television earlier this week. De Gregorio had quipped: “The Fifa president, secretary general and communications [...]
Full house would be ideal form for Euros, says Hart June 11, 2015 ENGLAND goalkeeper Joe Hart has targeted a perfect qualifying campaign ahead of his side’s Euro 2016 Group E clash against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Sunday. The Three Lions are closing on qualification for next summer’s competition in France having won all five of their group matches so far, while Slovenia occupy second place, six points [...]
Swimming hit by 700,000 fall in participation June 11, 2015 REGULAR exercise is on the decline in England, with falling participation in swimming and going to the gym the main factors in an alarming drop in those being active at least once a week. The number of people taking part in weekly exercise decreased by 220,000 to 15.5m between October and March, according to Sport [...]
Ashes hero prior retires from all cricket June 11, 2015 TRIPLE Ashes winner Matt Prior yesterday retired from all forms of cricket after failing to overcome a recurring Achilles tendon injury. The 33-year-old played the last of his 79 Test matches against India at Lord’s in July 2014. Prior retires with a Test batting average of 40.18 – the fourth highest of any wicketkeeper who [...]
Slaven Bilic looks a good West Ham hire but I have doubts over Steve McClaren at Newcastle June 11, 2015 Appointing a new manager is a gamble, and West Ham and Newcastle became the latest Premier League clubs to roll the dice when they respectively hired Slaven Bilic and Steve McClaren this week. In the case of Bilic, he is well travelled, experienced and, as a former Hammers player, familiar with both the club [...]
Classy Queen’s Club set for landmark year… and an invasion of false onions June 11, 2015 West London venue has never been so prominent but has retained its charm THE SERENE surrounds of Queen’s Club are well acquainted with briefly assuming centre stage to usher in the British grass-court summer, but this time around the historic establishment is preparing itself for a prolonged and more intense spell in the spotlight. This [...]
Scalzo can prove money well spent for his new owner June 11, 2015 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS THE BEST OF THE WEEKEND’S RACING IT IS a predictably quiet weekend seeing as we’re just four days away from Ascot. A winner is a winner, though, and there is some competitive action at York, Sandown and Musselburgh. The highlight is the Charity Sprint at York (3.45pm) where northern trainers have won [...]
