Sterne’s comeback inspired by success of contemporaries February 11, 2013 IF YOU ever needed an example of the importance of form, look no further than the winners of the big tournaments on both the European and PGA Tours at the weekend. South African Richard Sterne followed his runner-up spot at the Dubai Desert Classic a week earlier by storming to a fantastic seven-shot victory in [...]
Klopp refuses Chelsea move February 11, 2013 BORUSSIA Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has ruled out becoming the next permanent manager at Chelsea. Dortmund occupy second place in the Bundesliga table and Klopp intends to see out his contract at the Westfalenstadion until 2016. “It’s a big honour,” said the 45-year-old. “But in this moment I’m not on the market.” Rafa Benitez, interim [...]
Healy facing Six Nations ban February 11, 2013 IRELAND prop Cian Healy could miss the rest of the RBS Six Nations championships after being cited for a stamp on opponent Dan Cole during Sunday’s 12-6 defeat to England in Dublin. In a bruising encounter, which also saw Ireland winger Simon Zebo suffer a broken foot, an injury set to rule him out of action [...]
Baggies make Gerrard pay the penalty February 11, 2013 ENGLAND captain Steven Gerrard missed a penalty as Liverpool slipped to a shock 2-0 defeat at home to West Brom last night. Defender Gareth McAuley and forward Romelu Lukaku both struck in the final nine minutes to earn the Baggies a first win of 2013 and lift them into eighth in the Premier League, one [...]
Wright banking on big score February 11, 2013 CRICKET: England all-rounder Luke Wright is “desperate” to win back a place in the one-day side by shining in today’s second Twenty20 international against New Zealand. Wright hit 42 off 20 balls in Saturday’s 40-run win.
County court case thrown out February 11, 2013 FOOTBALL: Notts County say they will seek legal advice as they look to claim damages against HMRC after a winding-up petition over late payment of a tax bill was thrown out of court.
Mears quits over heart problems February 11, 2013 RUGBY UNION: England hooker Lee Mears has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect, aged 33, following the discovery of an abnormality in a routine cardiac screening by his club Bath.
Celtic’s debt shrinks with cup run February 11, 2013 FOOTBALL: Celtic take on Juventus in a Champions League last-16, first leg tie tonight amid news the club’s net bank debt has fallen from more than £7m to £130,000 in 12 months.
Brussels takes aim at fund pay February 11, 2013 EUROPEAN authorities have unveiled strict plans to curb the pay of London’s alternative fund managers, in a move which could see their compensation treated in the same way as that of bankers. The proposals, laid down by the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) yesterday, target the bonuses of senior executives at hedge funds and [...]
“I’m too frail to carry on” – pope resignation shocks the world February 11, 2013 POPE Benedict XVI announced yesterday he will step down as head of the Catholic Church at the end of this month, becoming the first pontiff to abdicate from the role since the 15th century. The 85-year-old Pope told his cardinals that he no longer had the mental or physical strength to fulfil his papal duties, [...]
