Pacquiao to fight in Dallas January 11, 2010 BOXING: Manny Pacquiao’s WBO welterweight title defence against Joshua Clottey will take place at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas on 13 March. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones had bid to stage the ill-fated Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather fight due to be held on the same day. It will be the first time the stadium has staged [...]
Henson set for shock return January 11, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Wales international Gavin Henson is in line for a shock return to rugby, according to Ospreys managing director Mike Cuddy. Henson is currently on indefinite leave in a bid to recover from injury and think over his future in the game. But Cuddy said: “I’m in regular contact with him and we’ll sit [...]
BDO consider PDC takeover January 11, 2010 DARTS: British Darts Organisation chief Olly Croft says he is considering a takeover offer from rival organization, the Professional Darts Corporation. Croft rejected an offer from PDC chief Barry Hearn for £1m, plus a further £1m to invest in grass roots, back in October. He said: “My opinion is that it has no substance but [...]
JANUARY SALES January 11, 2010 Bruce denies Kirkland bid SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce has laughed off suggestions he is about to bid £5m for Wigan keeper Chris Kirkland. Bruce admits he is a “big, big admirer” of the England keeper, who played under him at the DW Stadium before his switch to the Black Cats. “Talk of me bidding £5m [...]
Get fit to hit the slopes January 11, 2010 SNO CAMP AT VIRGIN ACTIVE The snow motif doesn’t stop with the name of this course: each week’s session will be based on a new theme such as Snow Plough (the beginner’s technique – draining on the inner thigh) and Mont Blanc (referrs to more advanced techniques working glutes and calves). You’ll also be taught [...]
Essentials for glowing skin on and off piste January 11, 2010 1 Jurlique Moisture Replenishing Mask, £30. Uses groomwell and Sichuan peppercorn to clarify, hydrate and soothe; perfect after a day in the elements. www.jurlique.com 2 Clinique Comfort on Call Allergy Tested Relief Cream, £35. Made with the rare Japanese citrus jabara fruit extract, this super-luxe cream is geared to calm irritated, wind-battered skin. At all [...]
Old school cool in the heart of Soho January 11, 2010 Dean Street Townhouse 69-71 Dean Street, W1D 3SE Tel: 020 7434 1775 Cost per person without wine: £33 EVERY really good restaurant shares one essential ingredient – a sense of effortlessness. A place that falls over itself to dazzle with complicated flourishes and fuss is more likely to irritate – simplicity, in restaurants, is a [...]
FOOD & BOOZE NEWS January 11, 2010 THE CIRCUS COMES TO COVENT GARDEN In the midst of all this frozen gloom, Covent Garden’s newest restaurant and bar – opening tonight – might be just the thing to inject some warmth and colour. Circus, on Endell Street just by Seven Dials, is a Surrealism-inspired slice of funky showmanship from renowned designer Tom Dixon [...]
THREE OTHER ‘BEST OF BRITISH’ RESTAURANTS January 11, 2010 ALBERMARLE Formerly the venerable Grill at Brown’s, the restaurant of this august Mayfair hotel was revitalised in 2008 with a smart makeover and a menu based around the best UK produce from head chef Lee Streeton. I particularly recommend the delicious fish soup, decanted from saucepan to bowl at your table. Brown’s Hotel, 33 Albemarle [...]
D-DAY LOOMS FOR CADBURY PHONEY WAR January 10, 2010 Cadbury shares are set to jump this morning after mounting talk last night that Ferrero could make a joint bid with Hershey for the British confectionery group. Ferrero is thought to be working on a syndicated loan of about €3bn (£2.8bn). According to an Italian newspaper, Mediobanca, which advises the Italian chocolate maker, has contacted [...]
