TRAVEL NOTES October 11, 2009 MandarinVegas to openOpening in Vegas on 4 December, those who want to play it safe will appreciate the fact that this is the only non-gaming hotel on the Strip. Better yet, the launch deal means that if you stay one or more nights you get a night for free, valid until 31 March. From £343 [...]
Top lady shot takes the helm at a new City member’s club October 11, 2009 CLAIRE Zambuni could be dangerous. A leggy blonde with Baywatch-style features and a big smile, I’d not be surprised to hear that men routinely fall at her feet. But its her way with a gun that makes her particularly worth buttering up – she’s the UK’s best lady shot, in the top three best shots [...]
OUT OF OFFICE October 11, 2009 ED RUSCHA AT THE HAYWARDThe Los Angeles-based painter Ed Ruscha has been one of America’s most influential artists of the past 50 years. His cold depictions of remote gas stations and disembodied advertising and branding logos make for a particularly evocative, lonely version of pop art, but one unmistakably associated with California. 14 Oct-10 Jan, [...]
Injury forces Rooney out of England date with Belarus October 11, 2009 ENGLAND striker Wayne Rooney last night pulled out of Wednesday’s final World Cup qualifier against Belarus after suffering a calf injury. Rooney picked up the knock during Saturday’s shock 1-0 defeat in Ukraine – their first loss in a competitive match under Fabio Capello. Head coach Capello is unlikely to call up a replacement for [...]
I may skip the tour to Bangladesh, says Strauss October 11, 2009 CAPTAIN Andrew Strauss has admitted he could take a long-awaited rest when England tour Bangladesh early next year. Strauss has had a frantic schedule since taking over as skipper in January, spearheading a home and away series against the West Indies, the successful Ashes campaign, a one-day drubbing against Australia and the Champions Trophy. He [...]
Terry: Defeat could be good for us October 11, 2009 ENGLAND captain John Terry believes Saturday’s shock defeat to Ukraine will prove a welcome reality check to their World Cup aspirations. Fabio Capello’s men went into the match with their place at next summer’s finals already assured and buoyed by a 100 per cent record in qualifying. But talk of mounting a genuine challenge for [...]
Tigers roar back to deny Ospreys win October 11, 2009 LEICESTER head coach Richard Cockerill saluted his injury-hit team’s never-say-die attitude after watching them claw back to draw 32-32 with Ospreys in the Heineken Cup at Welford Road. The Tigers fought back from 26-8 down with a late Jeremy Staunton try to share the spoils and earn themselves a try-scoring bonus point in their opening [...]
Sorry Sale ripped apart by a slick French masterclass October 11, 2009 WINGER Ben Cohen insisted a young Sale side must learn quickly from their mistakes after being beaten 36-17 and completely outplayed by Toulouse in yesterday’s Heineken Cup Pool Five encounter. The three-time champions ran in five tries as an under-strength Sale team were put to the sword at Stade Ernest-Wallon. And though the scoreline was [...]
Keane fears the worst from Ireland’s play-off opponents October 11, 2009 REPUBLIC of Ireland striker Robbie Keane is convinced they will draw one of the toughest possible opponents in the World Cup play-offs. Giovanni Trapattoni’s men ensured their status as one of the eight best runners-up by drawing 1-1 with Italy on Saturday, meaning they face a two-legged tie to qualify for next summer’s finals in [...]
Eriksson not set to follow Sol out door, insist County October 11, 2009 NOTTS COUNTY executive chairman Peter Trembling has quashed mounting speculation that Sven-Goran Eriksson is on the verge of quitting the ambitious League Two club. Weekend reports suggested that Eriksson, the club’s director of football, is on the brink of leaving after becoming disillusioned just weeks into the job. But Trembling insists the Swede going nowhere [...]
