Victory over Leo Santa Cruz puts me in touching distance of boxing superstardom, insists WBA featherweight champion Carl Frampton July 31, 2016 History-maker Carl Frampton insists his WBA featherweight title victory over Leo Santa Cruz in the early hours of Sunday morning represented a giant stride towards him assuming superstar status. Former super-bantamweight king Frampton is the first Northern Irish fighter to become a two-weight world champion following his points victory over Santa Cruz – the Mexican’s [...]
Olympic bosses convene panel to determine Russia’s participation at Rio Games July 31, 2016 Olympic bosses have convened a three-man panel which will now have the final say on whether Russia’s athletes are eligible to compete at the Games in Rio de Janeiro. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decreed last week that individual sports’ governing bodies must determine whether or not prospective competitors are clean after opting against a [...]
Ross Fisher heads the English charge at the US PGA Championship and insists his game is good enough to win July 29, 2016 England duo Ross Fisher and Andy Sullivan thrust themselves into contention for their maiden Major titles after impressive opening rounds at the US PGA Championship at Baltusrol. America’s Jimmy Walker set the early pace and headed the leaderboard at the close of play with a five-under 65, although Fisher is just a shot behind and [...]
NK Domzale 2, West Ham United 1: No panic for skipper Mark Noble despite shock loss to Slovenian minnows July 28, 2016 West Ham skipper Mark Noble refused to panic despite his side slumping to a sluggish defeat against Slovenian minnows NK Domzale in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg clash. With boss Slaven Bilic serving a touchline ban, the Hammers were twice undone by former Maribor winger Matic Crnic, who exchanged penalties with Noble [...]
Pep Guardiola confirms Manchester City’s interest in Everton defender John Stones and reveals former Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri’s absence is down to his weight July 28, 2016 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed his interest in swelling the club’s defensive ranks with the signing of England centre-half John Stones from Premier League rivals Everton. While a deal is yet to be agreed, it is believed that City have opened talks with Everton over the 22-year-old defender, a player the Toffees value [...]
Pep Guardiola closes in on defender as Manchester City open talks with Everton over John Stones July 27, 2016 Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City moved a step closer to swelling their defensive ranks after opening talks with Premier League rivals Everton over the transfer of centre-half John Stones. While a fee for the England international is yet to be agreed, it is believed that Everton value the 22-year-old, who was a target for Chelsea last [...]
The Gurkha holds of Dettori-ridden Galileo Gold to hand Aidan O’Brien his fifth Sussex Stakes win July 27, 2016 Trainer Aidan O’Brien’s concerns over The Gurkha proved misplaced as the 11/8 favourite beat Frankie Dettori-ridden Galileo Gold to claim victory in the Sussex Stakes – Glorious Goodwood’s £1m race. Scoring by a neck, The Gurkha exacted revenge for the defeat inflicted by Galileo Gold and Dettori in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in [...]
Olympic Games in Rio will de devalued by Russia absence, says president Vladimir Putin July 27, 2016 Russia president Vladimir Putin insists the banning of his nation’s competitors will devalue the achievements of medal-winning athletes at next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. More than one hundred Russians have so far been barred from the Games, which start on 5 August, including 67 of their 68-strong athletics team. The International Association [...]
Jake Ball, not Steven Finn, should replace injured all-rounder Ben Stokes for England’s pivotal third Test with Pakistan July 27, 2016 Head coach Trevor Bayliss was right to say the loss of Ben Stokes leaves a hole in the England side although the form of fellow all-rounder Chris Woakes, who is proving a real asset, can offset his absence. Stokes will miss next week’s third Investec Test against Pakistan with the calf injury he picked up [...]
Arsenal draw a blank in bid to sign striker as Alexandre Lacazette offer rejected and Gonzalo Higuain moves to Juventus July 26, 2016 Arsenal's perennial battle to bolster their striking options has been dealt a double blow after their pursuit of Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette ran aground and long-term target Gonzalo Higuain moved to Juventus. French side Lyon released a statement confirming the rejection of a €35m (£29.3m) offer from the Gunners for Lacazette, who scored 21 goals in 34 [...]
