Sam Burgess lacked the stomach to stay in rugby union, insists Bath head coach Mike Ford November 10, 2015 Code-switcher Sam Burgess did not have the stomach to fight for a rugby union future following a turbulent World Cup campaign, according to jilted Bath head coach Mike Ford. Burgess last week quit the 15-man code and returned to former rugby league club South Sydney Rabbitohs despite being just 12 months into his rugby union [...]
Pressure mounts on IAAF chief Lord Coe to issue Russia with bans following report by a World Anti-Doping Agency independent commission November 10, 2015 Athletics chief Lord Coe faced mounting pressure last night after the International Olympic Committee urged governing body the IAAF to ban Russian drug cheats. IAAF president Coe has given Russia until the end of the week to respond to accusations of systemic doping, extortion and corruption contained within a report released on Monday by a [...]
England one-day skipper Eoin Morgan tips lethal wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler to rediscover batting prowess in limited-overs series against Pakistan November 10, 2015 England one-day skipper Eoin Morgan has backed wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler to rediscover his most destructive form during his side’s limited-overs tussles with Pakistan, which start today in Abu Dhabi. Lancashire’s Buttler was dropped for England’s third Test against Pakistan in Sharjah earlier this month after a barren spell which saw him score just 156 runs [...]
Doping claims leave Russia facing exile, as Wada report finds state-supported culture of cheating that “sabotaged” London Olympics November 9, 2015 Athletics chief Lord Coe has given Russia until the end of the week to respond to accusations by the World Anti-Doping Agency of systemic misuse of drugs, extortion and corruption – or face a ban. A report released yesterday by Wada’s independent commission called for Russia’s athletes to be suspended from all competition, potentially including [...]
Under-fire Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho needs to show more humility, says ex-Stamford Bridge boss Ruud Gullit November 8, 2015 Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit insists a show of humility would be the first step in under-fire Blues boss Jose Mourinho arresting the tidal of wave of despair engulfing the Stamford Bridge club this season. Mourinho put speculation over his job security to one side yesterday as he watched Chelsea’s under-21 side defeat their Liverpool [...]
Not clinical enough, says Wasps boss Dai Young despite Premiership victory over Gloucester November 8, 2015 Wasps director of rugby Dai Young lamented his side’s attacking prowess despite the Midlands club recording their second victory of the season with a 23-3 success against Gloucester at the Ricoh Arena yesterday. Wing Christian Wade touched down while Wasps were also awarded a penalty try, as fly-half Ruaridh Jackson kicked two conversions and centre [...]
All-rounder Moeen Ali stars as England warm-up for Pakistan one-day series with stylish win over Hong Kong November 8, 2015 Fit-again all-rounder Chris Woakes insists the one-day side are intent on revenge following England’s Test-series demise after warming up for their limited-overs tussles with Pakistan by thrashing Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi yesterday. England racked up a commanding and morale-boosting 169-run victory, posting 342-8 from their 50-over allocation before dismissing their opponents, ranked No15 in [...]
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger defends training regime as injury-hit Gunners fail to hit Premier League summit after drawn north London derby November 8, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger defended the club’s regime after his injury-ravaged side missed the chance to hit the Premier League summit by drawing with rivals Tottenham in yesterday’s north London derby. Substitute Kieran Gibbs rescued a point for the Gunners in the final quarter of an hour after Harry Kane’s first-half strike had put Tottenham [...]
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino revels in his side’s imperious fitness ahead of Sunday’s north London derby after moving within touching distance of Europa League knockout stages November 6, 2015 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino revelled in his side’s imperious fitness ahead of Sunday’s north London derby against Arsenal after Spurs moved within touching distance of the Europa League knockout stages with victory over Anderlecht last night. Substitute Mousa Dembele was Tottenham’s match-winner with a spectacular half-volley with only three minutes remaining after fellow replacement Imoh [...]
England recall for Middlesex’s Nick Compton ahead of South Africa Test series could be an open goal November 5, 2015 England's series defeat to Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates has thrown up a number of questions which need answering before their four-Test winter tour of South Africa, principally who should partner Alastair Cook at the top of the batting order. Opening with all-rounder Moeen Ali was a punt and a way of getting two [...]
