Qatar to stage athletics worlds November 18, 2014 QATARI capital Doha yesterday won the race to stage the 2019 World Athletics Championships after fending off rival bids from Barcelona and the American city of Eugene in Oregon. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), meanwhile, could be set to break with the tradition of awarding the summer Olympic Games to a single host city, opening [...]
UK £1bn Rugby World Cup lift November 18, 2014 BRITAIN’S economy is set to receive a boost totalling close to £1bn from hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup, a report commissioned by the tournament’s organising committee revealed yesterday. An economic impact study undertaken by accountancy firm EY predicts the showpiece event, which will be staged at 13 stadia in 11 cities across England in [...]
Ireland hit United States for four as Ronaldo and Messi fail to fire November 18, 2014 REPUBLIC of Ireland bounced back from their Euro 2016 qualification setback against Scotland to brush aside the United States 4-1 in a friendly clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin last night. Hull City’s Robbie Brady netted twice as Anthony Pilkington and James McClean also registered for Martin O’Neill’s side, with Max Diskerud on target for [...]
Hodgson: Three Lions will thrive in Scotland test November 17, 2014 ENGLAND boss Roy Hodgson believes tonight’s highly-charged friendly against rivals Scotland at Celtic Park can provide some of the intensity which is lacking from their tepid Euro 2016 qualifying group. The Three Lions infamously endured their worst World Cup showing for more than half a century during the summer but currently sit pretty at the [...]
Lancaster: England’s slump is not terminal November 17, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has dismissed suggestions his side’s slump in form represents a crisis despite mounting pressure ahead of their crunch showdown with Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday. Lancaster has added five players to the 23-man squad on duty against South Africa at the weekend with centres Luther Burrell and Billy Twelvetrees, scrum-half [...]
Henry suffers brain problem November 17, 2014 IRELAND flanker Chris Henry faces a prolonged period on the sidelines after tests revealed he has a blocked blood vessel in his brain. The 30-year-old Ulsterman missed Ireland’s victory over South Africa on Saturday 8 November due to an unspecified virus, which was later thought to be a severe migraine. Ireland and Ulster officials are [...]
Driving ban for Frankel jockey November 17, 2014 FRANKEL’S jockey Tom Queally was yesterday banned from driving for 22 months after claiming he was sleep walking while drink driving. The 30-year-old was more than twice the legal limit when found asleep at the wheel of his BMW in March. Lawyer Nick Freeman, who has successfully defended David Beckham and Andrew Flintoff, argued his client [...]
Moody: England must axe Farrell to reverse slide November 16, 2014 FORMER England captain Lewis Moody has urged head coach Stuart Lancaster to drop Owen Farrell in favour of Bath fly-half George Ford as the Red Rose bid to rescue their autumn programme against Samoa this weekend. The form and fitness of Saracens No10 Farrell has come under sharp focus following England’s 31-28 loss to South [...]
Federer’s O2 mystery hands rival Djokovic third Tour Finals crown November 16, 2014 WORLD No2 Roger Federer refused to speak to the media last night after forfeiting the ATP World Tour Finals title in London amid rumours of a bust-up with compatriot Stan Wawrinka. Six-time champion Federer’s withdrawal ahead of his scheduled showdown with rival Novak Djokovic at the season-ending competition – the first final walkover in the [...]
Wasps destroy London Welsh to mark end of era in clinical style November 16, 2014 WASPS boss Dai Young stressed his relief after his players showcased a clinical streak and ran in 11 tries during a 71-7 mauling of beleaguered London Welsh in the Coventry-bound club’s final Premiership game at Adams Park. Wing Christian Wade and Ashley Johnson both scored hat-tricks as Wasps moved to fifth in the league table, [...]
