Liverpool 4, Everton 0: Martinez brands Toffees’ showing an ’embarrassment’ as Klopp revels in maiden Merseyside derby April 21, 2016 Under-pressure Everton boss Roberto Martinez branded his side’s performance an “embarrassment” after the struggling Toffees capitulated at the hands of bitter rivals Liverpool last night. Liverpool romped to victory and are now unbeaten in 11 Premier League matches against Everton courtesy of goals from Divock Origi, Mamadou Sakho, Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho, while visiting defender [...]
Middlesex opener Sam Robson boosts claims for for Test recall after smashing records at Lord’s April 20, 2016 Records tumbled as Middlesex opener Sam Robson boosted his chances of earning an England recall as his side’s County Championship clash with Warwickshire at Lord’s petered out into a draw. Robson again reached three figures, scoring 106 in Middlesex’s second innings to add to the double century he notched earlier in the match, which gave [...]
There are simpler ways to boost interest and avoid empty seats than points-based system, cut ticket prices for one April 20, 2016 I don't have a problem with innovation or trying something new but I’m not convinced the proposed points-based system, mooted for the Sri Lanka tour this summer, is destined to be a rip-roaring success. The premise would be for the men’s game to follow the lead of the women’s and the winner of the series [...]
Newcastle United 1, Manchester City 1: Pellegrini adopts brave face despite City opening Champions League door to rivals April 19, 2016 Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini brushed off his side’s failure to overcome relegation-haunted Newcastle despite their draw opening the door to rivals Manchester United in the race for a top-four finish. The Magpies recovered their poise following a contentious opener from City’s prolific marksman Sergio Aguero — his 100th Premier League goal — to earn [...]
Sir Ben Ainslie interview: Eponymous team will win the America’s Cup, asserts most decorated sailor in Olympic history April 19, 2016 They've made me angry – you don’t want to do that,” Sir Ben Ainslie famously fumed when two gold-medal rivals raised his heckles by accusing the most decorated sailor in Olympic history of foul play during the London 2012 Games. The blue-touch paper was lit and a trademark Ainslie revival duly saw the Briton claim [...]
Knight to make sweet music in the Great Metropolitan April 19, 2016 Epsom's Spring Meeting often sees the same horses turn up year after year. The Investec Corporate Banking Great Metropolitan Handicap (3.05pm), run over the Investec Derby trip, features last year’s first and third, Lungarno Palace and Barwick. I tipped the former 12 months ago and he is only a pound higher, so has to be [...]
So Mi Dar can hit the right notes in Epsom’s Investec Derby Trial April 19, 2016 Trainer John Gosden saddles the well-bred filly SO MI DAR in a bid to land a second straight success in Wednesday afternoon’s Investec Derby Trial (2.30pm) at Epsom. Having won the 10 furlong prize with Christophermarlowe 12 months ago, the Newmarket handler will be hoping the daughter of Dubawi can repeat that success. Tomorrow’s assignment is a [...]
Stoke City 0, Tottenham Hotspur 4: Spurs will fight until bitter end, two-goal hero Harry Kane warns Premier League leaders Leicester April 18, 2016 Prolific Tottenham marksman Harry Kane vowed that his side will relentlessly pursue Premier League leaders Leicester until the bitter end after ripping Stoke to shreds. Two goals apiece for lethal duo Kane and midfielder Dele Alli not only cut the Foxes’ advantage at the summit to five points but also sounded an ominous warning that Spurs are [...]
Spurs out to settle scores against Stoke and set nerves jangling at Leicester’s King Power Stadium April 17, 2016 A first home win over Manchester United since 2001 may have maintained Tottenham’s Premier League title interest last week, but maximum points at Stoke on Monday night could heighten any jangling nerves at Leicester’s King Power Stadium. Victory in the Potteries would trim Leicester’s lead at the summit to five points after the 10-man Foxes required [...]
Snooker boss Barry Hearn calls for Steve Davis to be knighted after the six-time world champion announces retirment April 17, 2016 Snooker boss Barry Hearn has called for Steve Davis to be knighted after the six-time world champion announced his retirement. Davis lost to Ireland’s Fergal O’Brien on Saturday in the first round of qualifying for this year’s World Championship and decided to call time on a career which began in 1978. The 58-year-old dominated snooker [...]
