O’Sullivan triggers retirement talk by taking indefinite break November 6, 2012 WORLD champion Ronnie O’Sullivan is set to miss the rest of the season after abandoning plans to return to snooker due to “personal issues”. O’Sullivan’s manager Django Fung said the 36-year-old, who pulled out of last week’s International Championship citing illness, may quit the game permanently. “Let’s hope not. You never know with Ronnie, he’s [...]
Ferguson calls for first place November 6, 2012 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has urged his side to ensure they finish top of their Champions League group by winning tonight’s fixture against Braga in Portugal. Ferguson’s team have won all three of their Group H matches this season and at a stage when they were last year eliminated but the manager has [...]
Trott rejects opener role idea November 6, 2012 CRICKET: England’s Jonathan Trott has rebuffed suggestions he could open the batting in India. The uncapped Nick Compton is tipped to partner captain Alastair Cook in next week’s first Test. “There’s going to be someone making their debut and whoever gets that spot will do a great job,” said No3 Trott of Compton and rival [...]
Green Moon lands Melbourne Cup November 6, 2012 HORSE RACING: Green Moon ensured the Melbourne Cup stayed on Australian soil for the first time in three years as the European entrants flopped. The 19-1 shot, formerly trained in Lambourn by Harry Dunlop, beat Fiorente and Jakkalberry, the best British contender.
Brit track stars join Wiggins team November 6, 2012 CYCLING: British Olympic track champions Laura Trott, Dani King and Joanna Rowsell have joined a new road-racing team part-funded by Bradley Wiggins, DTPC Honda.
Ennis up for female athlete gong November 6, 2012 ATHLETICS: Britain’s Jessica Ennis has been shortlisted for world governing body the IAAF’s female athlete of the year award. Ennis, who won heptathlon gold at the London 2012 Olympics, faces competition from American sprinter Allyson Felix and New Zealand shotputter Valerie Adams.
Commerzbank wins chance to fight bonuses November 6, 2012 COMMERZBANK yesterday won the right to challenge the bonus awards of over 100 staff who were formerly at failed bank Dresdner Kleinwort. The 104 investment bankers claim they are entitled to their full bonus – totalling €52m (£41.7m) – thanks to a verbal guarantee from senior managers in 2008. But when Commerzbank took over Dresdner [...]
Top regulators say new Basel III regulations are not yet enough November 6, 2012 INCOMING rules on banks’ capital and liquidity levels are still not enough to make the financial system secure, a top regulator behind the Basel III rules warned yesterday. “Basel III is necessary, and banks are reasonably well positioned to meet the new capital requirements – but it is not sufficient,” said Wayne Byres, secretary general [...]
Accounts boss accuses firms of hiding debt November 6, 2012 INVESTORS are losing out because firms and banks attempt to hide the true level of debts in off-balance sheet instruments, the head of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) claimed yesterday. Hans Hoogervorst argued that vested interests are opposing his move to push leasing arrangements on balance sheet, as it would present a less healthy [...]
Canaccord boys trade their toys November 6, 2012 BROKERS at Canaccord Genuity have been out on the road the past couple of weeks, working on a bond issuance for lorry company Stobart Group. As part of the roadshow the firm hosted a “truckers’ breakfast” at its London office yesterday, dishing out bacon sarnies and coffee to those who attended. They were also handing [...]
