Terrace racism prompts Milan player protests January 3, 2013 AC MILAN backed their former Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng last night after he led his team-mates off the pitch because of racist abuse. Ghana international Boateng, 25, reacted angrily to chants from some fans towards him and other black Milan players during a friendly at fourth tier side Pro Patria. In the 26th minute he [...]
Vettel success hits Red Bull plans January 3, 2013 FORMULA ONE: Red Bull’s 2013 car is behind schedule because the team spent last year focusing on honing Sebastian Vettel’s 2012 model. Design chief Adrian Newey called it “the right trade”, as it helped Vettel win the title, but left them “a busy winter”.
Flanker Fourie forced to retire January 3, 2013 RUGBY UNION: England flanker Hendre Fourie has retired after failing to recover from a shoulder injury. The South Africa-born Sale forward won eight caps, most recently in 2011.
Wage rise hits Toffees finances January 3, 2013 FOOTBALL: Everton’s losses increased to £9.1m from £5.4m for the 2011-12 season after a hike in wages from £58m to £63.4m. The club also saw turnover fall £1.5m to £80.5m following a fall in gate receipts.
Stick with Sona Sasta in Chepstow bog January 3, 2013 BEFORE Christmas I advised backing SONA SASTA each-way at 12/1 for the Coral Welsh National and I see absolutely no reason to jump ship now. The race on December 27 was abandoned due to monsoon-like conditions in Monmouthshire, but tomorrow’s rescheduled version at 3.20pm is looking like it will get the go ahead. It has [...]
Blue Square Bet Winter Carnival January 3, 2013 It’s great to welcome back the Blue Square Bet Sprint Series at Lingfield Park again, the highlight of the Blue Square Bet Winter Carnival. The popularity of the Series has grown remarkably over the past two years and we’ve been rewarded with two full divisions of 12 runners in tomorrow’s first leg. The Series is [...]
Expect 2011 champions City to be up for lifting the FA Cup once more January 3, 2013 THE FA Cup third round is always one for the romantics and this weekend is no exception with the likes of Blue Square Bet Premier side Mansfield hosting Liverpool and League Two outfit Cheltenham taking on Everton. The dream is alive for every team, but the cream nearly always rises to the top: in the [...]
UK construction output falls to six-month low January 3, 2013 The UK construction sector shrank at the steepest pace in six months in December, driven by a fall in house building, according to a survey out today. The Markit/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to 48.7 in December, from 49.3 the month previously, marking its lowest level since last June. The 50 level separates growth from [...]
FTSE 100 flat after landmark day yesterday January 3, 2013 Following a stellar day yesterday for the FTSE 100 in which it tipped over the 6,000 mark, the leading share index was broadly flat in early deals today, although it still clung to the 6,000 level. Financial shares were strong risers on the blue chip index, with Aberdeen Asset Management, Legal & General and Hargreaves [...]
Chinese service sector growth buoys hope of recovery January 3, 2013 China’s service sector expanded at its fastest pace in four months in December, raising hopes of an economic revival in the world’s second-largest economy. The official purchasing managers’ index for the non-manufacturing sector rose to 65.1 in December from 55.6 in November, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. A reading above 50 indicates growth, [...]
