Eddie Jones insists England fly-half George Ford can be better than New Zealand’s world player of the year Beauden Barrett November 20, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones has tipped fly-half George Ford to prove himself a classier operator than newly-crowned world player of the year Beauden Barrett, while at the same time issuing a withering put down to the New Zealand No10. Ford was an inspirational presence for England as they inflicted a nine-try demolition on Pacific [...]
Middlesbrough 0, Chelsea 1: Antonio Conte refuses to entertain notion of his side being title favourites November 20, 2016 Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is refusing to recognise his side as title favourites despite witnessing the Blues surge to the Premier League summit with victory over resurgent Middlesbrough. Sealed with an opportunistic Diego Costa strike shortly before half time, Chelsea have now won their last six top-flight matches, since a harrowing 3-0 reverse against Arsenal [...]
Britain’s Andy Murray revels in ending 2016 as world No1 after dispatching rival Noval Djokovic at London’s O2 Arena November 20, 2016 Britain's Andy Murray revelled in ending the year as the planet’s No1-ranked player after brushing aside rival Novak Djokovic in the climax of the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 Arena. Murray made a mockery of a gruelling three-hour semi-final clash with Milos Raonic on Saturday to dispatch 12-time grand slam winner Djokovic 6-3, [...]
Sir Bradley Wiggins coy on retirement plans after he and Mark Cavendish win Ghent Six Day event November 20, 2016 Sir Bradley Wiggins has again hinted that he may shelve plans to retire after securing a dramatic victory alongside fellow Briton Mark Cavendish at the Ghent Six Day event. The duo won a thrilling three-way battle against rivals Kenny de Ketele and Moreno De Pauw and Elia Viviani and Iljo Keisse in the hour-long Madison. [...]
Stuart Broad backs England to bat out final day in Visakhapatnam and claim draw with India despite late double blow November 20, 2016 England seamer Stuart Broad insists he has every confidence his side can salvage a draw from the second Test against India despite the debilitating loss of two late wickets in Visakhapatnam. Skipper Alastair Cook and fellow opener Haseeb Hameed shared a 75-run stand in 50 overs to stall and deflate India, although both fell during [...]
Novak Djokovic insists he is reaching top form as battle with Andy Murray for world No1 spot intensifies November 17, 2016 Summit-chasing Novak Djokovic insists he is easing towards top gear after cranking up his bid to snatch Andy Murray’s world No1 status with his third successive victory at the ATP World Tour Finals. Five-time winner Djokovic was already guaranteed top spot in Group B but demolished Belgium’s David Goffin, who replaced the injured Gael Monfils [...]
Fifa open disciplinary proceedings following poppy row, while Jurgen Klopp defends Wayne Rooney and Martin Glenn confirms Gareth Southgate’s determination to land England job November 17, 2016 World governing body Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Football Associations of England and Scotland after the national teams of both countries wore poppies during their World Cup qualifier earlier this month. Both nations defied Fifa by wearing black armbands embroidered with poppies for the match which fell on Armistice Day. The scandal-hit organisation [...]
Former England skipper Steven Gerrard linked with vacant managerial position at League One MK Dons November 17, 2016 Former England skipper Steven Gerrard could be set to cut his teeth in management after being linked with the vacant position as boss of League One strugglers Milton Keynes Dons. The 36-year-old midfielder, who won eight major trophies during a 17-year-old stint with boyhood club Liverpool, this week announced his intention to leave LA Galaxy [...]
James Anderson admits England in a tough position as India make tourists toil in field November 17, 2016 Returning England seamer James Anderson admits his side have a rescue mission on their hands after India dominated with the bat on the opening day of the second Test in Visakhapatnam. Centuries from skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara put India in control after England had made early inroads to reduce the hosts to [...]
World No1 Andy Murray eyes decisive Novak Djokovic tussle as he bids to remain top of global rankings November 16, 2016 Britain's Andy Murray is steeling himself for a decisive showdown with rival Novak Djokovic to determine who secures the coveted year-end No1 ranking at the climax of the ATP World Tour finals. Olympic gold medallist Murray closed in on a semi-final spot at London’s O2 Arena after battling back from a set down to emerge victorious [...]
