Katsidis ready to consider Hatton fight as the Hitman nears announcing opponent September 25, 2012 FORMER world-title challenger Michael Katsidis is ready to consider being the opponent for Ricky Hatton’s comeback fight, though the fighter’s agent insists that any relevant discussions have yet to take place. Hatton has already confirmed that his opponent and the undercard details for his 24 November ring return are to be announced on Friday and [...]
Hodgson hopeful of overhauling England’s football philosophy September 25, 2012 ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has admitted he intends to change his side’s style of play in the pursuit of progress towards the 2014 World Cup. Hodgson was appointed in May on the eve of the European Championships for which he had little time to prepare but believes that going forward it is necessary for changes [...]
Lancaster longs for Autumn progression September 25, 2012 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster believes his side’s Autumn internationals represent the right time to make significant progress and improve on the promise shown since his appointment. From 10 November, England are to face Fiji, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand on consecutive weekends. It is an intimidating run by anyone’s standards, particularly after a 2-0 [...]
FA’s Terry inquest set to continue September 25, 2012 FOOTBALL: The Football Association’s disciplinary hearing into the race row between Chelsea captain John Terry and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand is to go into a third day, with Terry’s Chelsea team-mate Ashley Cole expected to testify in his favour. Former Chelsea coach Ray Wilkins also admitted he would be prepared to support Terry. He said: [...]
Brook rejected Bradley title fight September 25, 2012 BOXING: British welterweight Kell Brook has revealed he rejected a chance to fight WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley to pursue becoming mandatory challenger for the IBF crown. He said: “The Bradley fight was put in front of me but I believe the mandatory position in the IBF is the right move. [Promoter] Eddie [Hearn] has [...]
Watson edged out by Sharapova September 25, 2012 TENNIS: Britain’s Heather Watson was yesterday knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open, in Japan, by world No2 Maria Sharapova. “It was a tough three-setter, very physical, but I went out there to win and I gave it everything I had,” said Watson of her 6-7 (7-9), 6-3, 6-4 loss. Spain’s Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, has [...]
Diageo in talks to buy stake in United Spirits September 25, 2012 DIAGEO yesterday confirmed it has revived talks with United Spirits, the Indian liquor giant controlled by billionaire tycoon Vijay Mallya, about buying a stake in the company. United Spirits made the announcement ahead of its annual meeting yesterday but said there was no certainty that talks would lead to a deal. Mallya has been struggling [...]
Hornby runs out of steam after Olympics models fail to travel September 25, 2012 SHARES in Hornby plunged 34 per cent yesterday after poor sales of its London 2012 branded goods prompted the iconic toy maker to issue a surprise profit warning. The company had hoped its Olympic-branded model trains, taxis, buses and Scalextric sets would drive an increase in profits. But lower than expected sales meant major retailers [...]
A history of Hornby September 25, 2012 1901 Company founder Frank Hornby applies for a patent to protect his invention “Improvements in Toy or Educational Devices for children and young people” 1907 With his patent granted, Hornby establishes Meccano. Factories are built across the world in France, Spain and Argentina 1920 Production continues during the First World War and in 1920 Hornby [...]
Reckitt stops Suboxone pills in US September 25, 2012 Reckitt Benckiser said yesterday it is to withdraw its Suboxone heroin treatment tablets in favour of a film version in the US over the next six months due to the higher risk of children getting hold of the tablets. The consumer conglomerate said it will stop supply after US data showed that tablets were up [...]
