Eddie Hearn interview: Matchroom boss says Anthony Joshua will be heavyweight champion of the world…and boxing can be the second biggest sport in the country September 11, 2015 A little over a year after staging the biggest fight in British boxing history between Carl Froch and George Groves, Eddie Hearn has not downsized the scale of his ambition. “In six years I think we can make this the number two sport in the country,” the boxing promoter told City A.M. “We’ve [...]
The bookies’ view September 11, 2015 Normal service resumes this weekend as the Premier League returns and we wave goodbye to the Euro 2016 qualifiers for another month – and we at Sportingbet HQ can breathe a collective sigh of relief! The last few days have been a disaster for us as we got our pants well and truly pulled down [...]
Record breaking Rooney ready to rouse Reds Devils September 11, 2015 BEN CLEMINSON previews the best of the Premier League action RUMOURS of unrest in the Manchester United camp have filtered out of the club this week, with the players said to be unhappy at Louis van Gaal’s training methods as he lives up to his sergeant major reputation. Sir Alex Ferguson, of course, also ran [...]
Chelsea can get back on track with Goodison win September 11, 2015 CHELSEA conceded just 32 goals last season, a Premier League record, and kept 17 clean sheets. It hasn’t been quite as plain sailing so far this campaign. In the opening four games the Blues have shed nine goals, picking up just four points, and they are now languishing in 13th spot. Jose Mourinho isn’t a [...]
Hearn: Boxing can be second biggest sport September 10, 2015 A LITTLE over a year after staging the biggest fight in British boxing history, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has not downsized the scale of his ambition. “In six years, I think we can make this the No2 sport in the country,” Hearn told City A.M. “We’ve made [UK] boxing trendy again,” says Hearn, reflecting on [...]
Sunderland v Tottenham: Spurs ready to pick up first win of the season at Stadium of Light September 10, 2015 Odds-on for relegation in September, Sunderland’s time in the top flight looks to be coming to an end after years of struggle. We’re only four games in to the campaign but this particular projection doesn’t seem premature. Already bottom of the table, the Mackems look woefully short on quality and the signings they made in [...]
Crystal Palace v Man City: Tough assignment for City ahead of Juve showdown September 10, 2015 While the champions have made a sluggish start, the same cannot be said about Manchester City who are the champions-elect if you go by Betway’s 4/9 quote for the league. Manuel Pellegrini’s men were hugely disappointing last campaign. However, they’ve fired out of the starting blocks, winning four out of four and still yet to [...]
EU migrant crisis: Arsenal continue Syrian refugee aid efforts by pledging £1 per ticket sold this Saturday September 10, 2015 Arsenal will issue a show of financial support for those affected by the Syrian refugee crisis at this Saturday's Premier League game against Stoke City. Read more: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund show of support for asylum seekers Manager Arsene Wenger revealed today: "For the game against Stoke… £1 per ticket will be donated to [...]
Arsenal and Manchester United most popular destinations for overseas Premier League fans, who add £700m to UK economy September 10, 2015 Football fans travelling from abroad to watch live Premier League football add £684m to the UK economy, according to a new study. Read more: Weak euro saves Premier League clubs up to £85m during record summer of blockbuster signings Around 800,000 overseas fans paid for Premier League tickets in 2014 – an increase of 50,000 in [...]
Chris Tremlett’s Cricket Comment: Domestic players to welcome ECB’s proposed changes September 10, 2015 Cricket bosses look set to ratify a significant revamp of domestic cricket at their board meeting later this month and some of the changes are certainly things which players have been consistently advocating for years. The England and Wales Cricket Board’s proposal is to reduce the number of County Championship fixtures from 16 to [...]