Mickelson holds off Els in China November 8, 2009 GOLF: World No2 Phil Mickelson held of the challenge of Ernie Els to claim his second HSBC Champions success in three years in Shanghai. South African Els piled on the pressure with a course-record equalling 63, but Mickelson, who started the final day with a two-shot lead, clung on with a 69 for a 17-under-par [...]
Stocks looking higher for now but resources the key November 8, 2009 UK and European stock markets are set to open higher this morning, following on from Friday’s bounce-back from the initial sell-off which followed the all-important US employment data. GFT is quoting the FTSE 100 index to open up 24 points from Friday’s close of 5,142. The German DAX is also called higher, up 25 points [...]
Blues can start kicking away from title rivals November 5, 2009 CHELSEA vs MANCHESTER UNITEDSUNDAY – 4.00PM SKY SPORTS 1 CARLO Ancelotti squares up to Sir Alex Ferguson for the second time as Chelsea boss and although his team won the Charity Shield you can be certain a win on Sunday will mean more to the Italian. The Blues have looked different class at Stamford Bridge [...]
IN-RUNNING TRADING HINTS November 5, 2009 WE have already looked at Man United’s poor record away at the Big Four, but it’s always worth remembering that it is still Man United we’re talking about and that Sir Alex Ferguson is calling the shots. He is one of the greatest managers of all time and will want to get one over on [...]
Eubank’s fear for Haye day of reckoning November 5, 2009 FORMER world champion Chris Eubank fears British heavyweight hopeful David Haye has not had adequate sparring practice for his career-defining showdown with Nikolai Valuev. The south Londoner meets Valuev in Nuremberg tomorrow night for the 7ft 2in Russian’s WBA title in one of the most eagerly anticipated heavyweight clashes in years. Ex-cruiserweight champion Haye, who [...]
Rafa’s op fear over Torres and Gerrard November 5, 2009 LIVERPOOL manager Rafael Benitez has admitted that key duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres may both need surgery to overcome lingering injuries. Long lay-offs for captain Gerrard and top scorer Torres would be a severe blow to the Reds’ hopes of silverware, which already look gossamer-thin. A stoppage-time equaliser meant Liverpool had to settle for [...]
Chelsea to sell naming rights November 5, 2009 CHELSEA last night took the shock step of putting the naming rights for their current stadium, Stamford Bridge, up for sale. The move comes just days after Newcastle’s home of 117 years was re-branded sportsdirect.com@St James’ Park, to widespread derision. Chelsea are owned by Roman Abramovich, one of the world’s richest men with an estimated [...]
Nine-man Fulham succumb to late heartbreak in Rome November 5, 2009 ROMA (2) vs FULHAM (1) PLUCKY Fulham were left to rue the controversial red card of substitute Erik Nevland as they were denied a famous European victory in Rome. Nevland was harshly dismissed for a 49th minute tackle on Daniele de Rossi – just four minutes after coming on as a half-time substitute. Fulham were [...]
Sticky route for Toffees as classy Benfica cruise November 5, 2009 EVERTON (0) vs BENFICA (2) EVERTON’S hopes of progressing to the next phase of the Europa League suffered a setback as they were blitzed by Benfica for a second time in as many weeks. David Moyes’ men were looking to avenge a 5-0 thrashing by the Portuguese side a fortnight ago, but were undone again [...]
Takeover looms as Kroenke ups stake to 29.9% November 5, 2009 ARSENAL’S largest shareholder Stan Kroenke yesterday crept to the brink of a takeover bid when he increased his stake to 29.9 per cent. Billionaire Kroenke, who has been steadily building his shareholding since first investing in April 2007, will be obliged to make a formal offer for the Premier League club if he reaches 29.99 [...]
