New twist in Ryan Lochte and United States swimmers’ robbery tale as police cry fabrication August 18, 2016 The controversy over claims by United States swimmers, including 12-time Olympic medallist Ryan Lochte, that they were robbed at gunpoint has taken a fresh twist after Brazilian police alleged the story was a fabrication. The United States Olympic Committee indicated on Sunday that Lochte and team-mates Gunnar Bentz, Jack Conger and Jimmy Feigen had been [...]
Astra Giurgiu 1, West Ham United 1: Mixed emotions for Slaven Bilic as late leveller sours Hammers’ bid to reach Europa League group stage August 18, 2016 West Ham boss Slaven Bilic had mixed emotions after his side were pegged back by a late leveller to leave their Europa League play-off tie with Astra Giurgiu in the balance. Skipper Mark Noble successfully converted a penalty on the stroke of half time to propel the east Londoners to a position of strength, only [...]
Mo Farah recovers from stumble to remain on trail of golden double August 17, 2016 Defending champion Mo Farah survived a final-lap stumble to cruise into Saturday’s 5,000m final as he bids to snare his second gold medal of the Rio Games. Farah, who won double gold at London 2012, had to drag himself to his feet after falling during his victory in Saturday’s 10,000m final, which saw him become [...]
Cycling’s golden couple Jason Kenny and Laura Trott seal their places in Olympic history on a glory-filled day for Great Britain in Rio August 17, 2016 Cycling's golden couple Jason Kenny and Laura Trott both secured their place in history last night after hitting the top of the podium following another medal-strewn day for Great Britain at the Olympic Games in Rio. Trott became the first British woman to win four Olympic gold medals with victory in the omnium, while her [...]
Steaua Bucharest 0, Manchester City 5: Mission accomplished declares Pep Guardiola after City move to within striking distance of Champions League group stages August 16, 2016 MANCHESTER City boss Pep Guardiola declared it mission accomplished after his side hammered Romanian outfit Steaua Bucharest to all but seal their passage to the Champions League group stages. Prolific striker Sergio Aguero netted his eighth hat-trick for last season’s semi-finalists, although not before he had missed two penalties, while playmaker David Silva and Nolito [...]
Charlotte Dujardin retains her dressage crown as Mark Cavendish ends wait for Olympic medal August 15, 2016 Serial title winner Charlotte Dujardin provided Great Britain’s latest stellar gold medal-winning moment by retaining her Olympic crown with victory in the individual dressage at the Rio Games. Despite containing just the solitary golden moment, the day was also pivotal for cyclist Mark Cavendish ending his quest for an Olympic medal with silver in the [...]
Tributes pour in for ex-Premier League striker following Taser death August 15, 2016 Tributes have poured in for ex-Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday striker Dalian Atkinson who died in the early hours of this morning after being Tasered by police. The 48-year-old was pronounced dead at about 3am, approximately 90 minutes after being hit by a stun gun. West Mercia officers had been called to the house of [...]
Gymnast Max Whitlock leads Great Britain’s charge on a golden day at Olympic Games in Rio August 15, 2016 Gymnast Max Whitlock headlined Great Britain’s relentless Super Sunday charge by hitting the top of the podium twice as the nation chalked up a stunning five gold medals on a glory-filled day yesterday. Whitlock, who won all-around bronze on Wednesday, claimed Team GB’s first ever gymnastics gold in the men’s floor exercise and repeated the [...]
England don’t deserve to top Test rankings yet, says skipper Alastair Cook after 10-wicket humbling by Pakistan August 14, 2016 Skipper Alastair Cook admits England have areas to improve on before they can contemplate assuming the status of the world’s No1 Test side after the hosts slumped to a 10-wicket hammering against Pakistan at the Kia Oval. Consecutive half-century stands failed to prevent England being dismissed for 253, leaving the tourists with the formality of knocking [...]
Arsenal 3, Liverpool 4: Gunners not ready physically to compete in Premier League, admits boss Arsene Wenger August 14, 2016 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger conceded his side were simply not physically ready for a match of such stature after Liverpool consigned the Gunners to defeat in an opening-day thriller. Liverpool instigated a four-goal backlash inside 20 minutes through a Philippe Coutinho double and strikes from Adam Lallana and debutant Sadio Mane before substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain [...]
