Hamilton still happy about move to faltering Mercedes November 1, 2012 MCLAREN’S Lewis Hamilton is adamant that he need not have any concerns about his impending move to Mercedes as fears arise about their lack of form in the second half of this season. The Briton is to end a 14-year association with McLaren to join a team who over the last three races have failed [...]
Murray determined to learn from loss in time for London November 1, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray revealed that his greatest priority is to impress at next week’s ATP Tour Finals after the underwhelming performance with which he lost to Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz. The 6ft 7in underdog defeated the US Open champion 5-7, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 in two hours and 25 minutes in the third round of the BNP [...]
Smith agrees Surrey transfer November 1, 2012 CRICKET: South Africa international Graeme Smith has agreed a three-year deal to become Surrey’s captain, but insists he remains committed to the national team. He said: “I will balance my new role alongside my continuing commitments to the Proteas and I look forward to continuing to represent my country for many years to come.”
Quins tie down fly-half Evans November 1, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans has signed a new three-year contract to remain at the club to end speculation of a transfer abroad.
McCarthy makes Ipswich move November 1, 2012 FOOTBALL: Ipswich Town have appointed Mick McCarthy as manager on a two-and-a-half year contract. He said: “Make no mistake, at the moment the club is in a relegation battle and we’ve got to fight and scrap to get out of it.”
White sacked in doping scandal November 1, 2012 CYCLING: Australian team Orica-GreenEdge have sacked Matt White, a former team-mate of Lance Armstrong, after he admitted doping while riding for US Postal team.
Fury in eliminator showdown November 1, 2012 BOXING: British heavyweight Tyson Fury is to fight Denis Boytsov in a WBC title eliminator for a shot at world champion Vitali Klitschko.
Who’s switching jobs November 1, 2012 Baird Jim Conniff has been appointed managing director in the investment bank’s industrial team. He joins from Goldman Sachs, where he was a senior member of its industrial banking team. Conniff was previously a director at Baird. Baker Tilly David Whitlock has been appointed business development director at the accountancy and advisory firm. He was [...]
Best of the Brokers November 1, 2012 BARRATT Goldman Sachs has cut its recommendation on the homebuilder to “neutral” from “buy” following recent rises in its share price. It moved its target price to 235p from 210p. N BROWN Peel Hunt has raised its target price for the fashion and homewear retailer to 375p from 340p, maintaining its “buy” recommendation. It cites [...]
Consumer and jobs data sees equities leap November 1, 2012 THE S&P 500 scored its best day in seven weeks yesterday as bullish consumer confidence and private-sector jobs data gave investors reason to cheer following superstorm Sandy’s devastating sweep through the US Northeast. Technology and materials sector shares led the advance in a day of mostly average volume. About 6.7bn shares changed hands on the [...]
