Shell again extends Cove bid deadline June 28, 2012 Oil major Shell again extended a deadline for Cove Energy shareholders to accept its offer, giving itself more time to decide its next move as it vies with Thailand’s PTT Exploration and Production to acquire the explorer. Shell said on Thursday it was extending the deadline for Cove shareholders to accept its $1.8 billion (£1.1bn) [...]
Libor manipulation scandal is a disastrous own goal for City June 28, 2012 WHAT preposterous emails. What were these traders thinking? That they would get away with it? Barclays and the entire banking industry have been badly damaged by the Libor manipulation scandal – and this time it is entirely a crisis of their own making. This is not like some previous rounds of banker-bashing, where lenders were [...]
Watson makes history as British highs continue at Wimbledon June 27, 2012 BRITISH No3 Heather Watson savoured the turnaround in her fortunes after yesterday becoming the first British female in 10 years to reach Wimbledon’s third round with a clinical victory over America’s Jamie Hampton. Confidence built during Wimbledon’s previous matches and in reaching the French Open’s second round last month had a visible influence as Watson [...]
Fabregas: I knew I’d be the one to seal Spain’s place in the final June 27, 2012 PORTUGAL 0 SPAIN 0 Spain win 4-2 on penalties SPAIN’S match-winning midfielder Cesc Fabregas insisted he knew beforehand that he would be the one to send his side into the final of the European Championship after scoring the decisive penalty to do just that. A penalty shootout was required to separate the two sides after [...]
Bale commits to Spurs and targets Europe June 27, 2012 TOTTENHAM winger Gareth Bale has targeted a return to the Champions League after ending speculation over his future by signing a new four-year contract at White Hart Lane. Fears that the 2011 PFA Player of the Year Bale could seek a move grew when Spurs missed out on a place in the competition last month [...]
Farah justifies rest with gold June 27, 2012 LONDON 2012 medal hope Mo Farah believes last night’s 5000m European Championship victory vindicates his decision to withdraw from the final of last weekend’s Olympic trials. Farah pulled out on the morning of Saturday’s 1500m final but having won gold last night with a comfortable time of 13 minutes and 29.91 seconds, was adamant that [...]
One-day series? Give me an extra Test June 27, 2012 ENGLAND begin their one-day international series against Australia tomorrow, but it is hard to escape the feeling that I’d rather it wasn’t happening at all. It’s always nice to beat the Aussies, and I think England will, although they’ll certainly provide a sterner examination of our 50-over credentials than West Indies. But I’d much sooner [...]
Germany eye historic victory June 27, 2012 FORMER Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann has dismissed their historical failure to ever beat Italy as an anomaly as they prepare to meet in tonight’s Euro 2012 semi-final. Eventual winners Italy knocked Klinsmann’s Germany out of the 2006 World Cup at the same stage, when current boss Joachim Low was his assistant. However, this year Low’s [...]
London Welsh set for hearing June 27, 2012 RUGBY UNION: London Welsh’s appeal against the block on their promotion will be heard today.
Lipman announces retirement June 27, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Former England flanker Michael Lipman has retired after suffering several concussions while playing for Melbourne Rebels.
