Sunderland 0, Arsenal 0: Black Cats escape relegation zone and add to Arsene Wenger’s top-four worries April 24, 2016 Sunderland 0, Arsenal 0 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he fears for his proud Champions League qualification record after the Gunners’ grip on a top-four finish loosened at relegation-threatened Sunderland. Forward Alexis Sanchez’s first-half free-kick was perhaps the closest the visitors came to beating their former goalkeeper Vito Mannone, while the hosts went close through [...]
London Marathon 2016: Eliud Kipchoge’s course-best time hailed as greatest run ever despite narrowly missing world record April 24, 2016 Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge’s run was hailed as the greatest ever after he set a new course record in defending his men’s London Marathon title on Sunday. Kipchoge, whose victory formed part of a Kenyan double with compatriot Jemima Sumgong winning the women’s race, beat the previous best London time by one minute and 24 seconds. [...]
Football betting: Everton’s Roberto Martinez will need more than magic of the FA Cup to beat Manchester United April 21, 2016 You would think that leading your team to Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final would be enough to have fans singing your praises across the terraces. But Manchester United’s Louis van Gaal and Everton’s Roberto Martinez go into Saturday’s clash with supporters far more interested in their manager’s removal. The two sides are accused of [...]
Football betting: Crystal Palace v Watford FA Cup semi-final looks a cagey clash April 21, 2016 A pair of clubs who have never won the FA Cup meet in the second semi-final on Sunday, when Watford and Crystal Palace face off at Wembley. Both sides will be hoping for a win to boost their floundering seasons, and give their fans something to cheer about. Palace boss Alan Pardew played in the [...]
Racing betting: Western Hymn to answer John Gosden’s prayers again April 21, 2016 In-form trainer John Gosden picked up five winners at Newmarket’s Craven Meeting earlier this month and landed the Investec Derby Trial on Wednesday with exciting Oaks prospect So Mi Dar. On Friday he’s at Sandown for their first flat card of the season where, last year, he bagged a hat-trick. WESTERN HYMN was one of those [...]
Racing betting: Neil Mulholland can Master his rivals in Sandown highlight April 21, 2016 In recent years Sandown’s National Hunt season finale has been a little formulaic – no-one has had much of a look-in except AP McCoy and Paul Nicholls. But this year is going to be different. As we all know, McCoy has retired and the whole jumping fraternity will be united in celebration on Saturday for Richard [...]
West Ham United 3, Watford 1: Andy Carroll makes it six in six as Slaven Bilic urges Hammers to keep up chase for historic Champions League place April 20, 2016 West Ham United 3, Watford 1 West Ham manager Slaven Bilic reiterated his determination to gatecrash the Premier League's top four after his side kept up the chase by brushing aside under-strength Watford on Wednesday night. Striker Andy Carroll's sixth goal in as many games and two penalties from captain Mark Noble put the Hammers in charge before [...]
Team Sky withdraws Colombian rider for a second time, while Mark Cavendish hits front in Tour of Croatia April 20, 2016 Team Sky have withdrawn Colombian rider Sergio Henao from competition for a second time after he was told he faces further investigation into his blood values by the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation. Henao, who missed three months owing to a similar probe in 2014, has not failed a drug test and had been due to ride [...]
Arsene Wenger accepts blame as supporter unrest leads to threat of 20,000 empty seats for West Brom match April 20, 2016 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the collapse of his team’s title challenge could lead to a club record low attendance for a Premier League fixture when West Brom visit on Thursday evening. The Gunners have been sucked into a now-traditional scrap for a Champions League place by a dismal run that has yielded just 18 [...]
Rio Olympic Games 2016: Russia stakes claim for ban to be lifted by announcing anti-doping crackdown April 20, 2016 Russia has stepped up efforts to have the ban on its athletes lifted in time for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro by announcing measures to tackle its doping crisis. The country’s anti-doping system, accused of being complicit in the state-sponsored and widespread use of banned substances, is to be overseen by two independent [...]