Gatland urges substandard North to prove international credentials February 2, 2015 WALES head coach Warren Gatland has thrown down the gauntlet to wing George North ahead of the Six Nations opener with England by insisting his recent international performances have been substandard. The 22-year-old has scored 19 tries in 45 Tests and is set to return to the Wales side against England after Gatland yesterday named [...]
Sakho no-show investigation is unfounded, say angry Hammers February 2, 2015 WEST Ham have strenuously denied claims that they broke rules by fielding Senegal striker Diafra Sakho after world governing body Fifa yesterday confirmed that it is investigating the Hammers. Sakho is at the centre of a dispute between national team chiefs and West Ham due to the club declaring him unable to take part in [...]
Stokes smashes 15 sixes as Lions romp to victory February 2, 2015 ALL-ROUNDER Ben Stokes admitted he rode his luck after conducting a brutal assault on the opposition bowling attack and blasting an unbeaten century as England Lions demolished South Africa A in the Pretoria township of Mamelodi yesterday. The Durham star cracked 15 sixes, including nine from the final 15 legal deliveries he faced, while posting [...]
Red Bull camouflage car design causes a stir February 2, 2015 RED BULL team boss Christian Horner has hailed the benefits of running their 2015 car with a so-called camouflaged livery during pre-season testing in Spain. Horner believes the vehicle’s distinctive black and white design has made it more difficult for rivals to detect design modifications during the four-day session in Jerez. “To see a Red [...]
Stewart backs veteran Batty to restore Surrey’s former glories February 2, 2015 FORMER England skipper Alec Stewart believes veteran off-spinner Gareth Batty has earned the right to lead his county after yesterday being appointed Surrey captain. The 37-year-old signed a new two-year deal with Surrey at the end of last season after snaring 39 Championship wickets at an average of 23.46, and takes over the captaincy from [...]
Records tumble as Patriots win super bowl February 2, 2015 STAR quarterback Tom Brady made Super Bowl history as New England Patriots claimed their first title for 10 years against Seattle Seahawks in Arizona early on Monday morning. Brady threw four touchdowns to eclipse Joe Montana’s career tally of 11 as the Patriots won a thrilling contest 28-24, becoming the first team to win the [...]
Greeks fly in for debt showdown: Finance minister Yanis Varoufakis to meet George Osborne on European tour February 1, 2015 The anti-austerity Greek finance minister is to meet with chancellor George Osborne today as part of a Europe-wide charm offensive to win over creditors and fellow politicians. Investment bank Lazard has been hired by the Greek government to advise on its debt burden during negotiations. Greek officials will also be in the City this week, [...]
HSBC offers cheapest fixed-rate mortgage as rates dip closer to 1pc February 1, 2015 HSBC is set to introduce the cheapest fixed-rate mortgage on the market today as intense competition continues to push down interest rates. The bank’s two-year fixed-rate mortgage will have an interest rate of 1.19 per cent. However, it comes with a £1,499 fee. “Mortgage lenders are in a race to the bottom [with regard to [...]
City urged to back fundraising for second London Air Ambulance helicopter February 1, 2015 London Air Ambulance is today launching a public campaign to raise an extra £4.4m for a second helicopter for the capital. Many in the Square Mile have already got behind the cause, with £600,000 being raised from City-based businesses, including £250,000 from BlackRock. Aberdeen Asset Management chief executive Martin Gilbert is a patron of the [...]
War of words between Boots boss Stefano Pessina and Labour February 1, 2015 Alliance Boots has been caught in a tit-for-tat row with Labour after boss Stefano Pessina accused the party of being anti-business. Pessina, who is executive chairman of Alliance Boots, which merged with US chemist Walgreens, attacked Labour’s policies for being “not helpful for business, not helpful for the country and in the end, it probably [...]
