News archive from 29 March 2011, page 5
Humiliating climbdown surely spells apocalypse for Horsemen's tariff
Climbdown is too small a word for the humiliating manoeuvre performed by the Horsemen's Group on Monday morning . Having spent several days insisting that nothing would stand in the way of their tariff on prize money when the new Flat season on turf...
Richard Fahey targets being leading trainer in the north
Trainer Richard Fahey staked his claim to be the king of the north as the days tick down to the resumption of Flat racing on turf and the season's first highlight, the William Hill Lincoln, at Doncaster on Saturday. Fahey might deny that any rivalry...
Clubs face licensing system in wake of parliamentary inquiry
The Culture, Media and Sport select committee's investigation into football governance is set to lead to a formal club licensing system. Indeed, so advanced is the thinking of the committee that what the licensing system would contain is already...
Fighting fire with volts: How water hoses could be replaced with electric wands
The devices could also part flames, allowing the emergency services to enter burning buildings - and trapped occupants to escape them.Other possibilities include electric ceiling "sprinklers" for use in buildings, primed to spark into action...
DARREN LOCKYERS FINAL BRIT FLING
DARREN LOCKYER is set to make his playing farewell in front of British crowds after announcing that he will retire at the end of this season. Brisbane Broncos stand-off Darren Lockyer, who has starred in a record 54 Tests for Australia, will bow...
No Neymar complaint over race claim
Brazil striker Neymar says he will not lodge a complaint after alleged racism during Sunday's friendly win over Scotland at the Emirates Stadium. The 19-year-old Santos player scored both Brazil goals, but a banana was thrown onto the pitch as he...
Bale in race to face Real
Gareth Bale is facing a race against time to be fit for Tottenham's Champions League clash against Real Madrid after the club revealed he suffered a grade one hamstring strain while on international duty with Wales. The 21-year-old withdrew from Gary...
Gallas signs contract extension
Tottenham defender William Gallas has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2013. The 33-year-old Frenchman joined Spurs on a one-year deal last summer after failing to agree a new contract with Arsenal, and...
Lennon leaves England squad
Aaron Lennon has returned to Tottenham with a minor hamstring complaint. The winger had been pencilled in for a starting slot in England's friendly with Ghana at Wembley on Tuesday night. However, Lennon felt some discomfort after Monday's training...
FABIO CAPELLOS 100-WORD EXCUSE...
IT was a potentially awkward moment when Fabio Capello answered my question by asking: How many languages do you speak? But he appeared to acknowledge the key detail was the fact this particular reporter is employed by an English newspaper. When...
Wray blasts RFU for Super 15 clash
Saracens chairman Nigel Wray hit out at the Rugby Football Union for scheduling the Super 15 game at Twickenham on the same day his side kept up the pressure at the top of the Aviva Premiership with a 24-9 win over Newcastle. With such a long time...
Matterson hails half-back duo
Castleford coach Terry Matterson praised half-backs Rangi Chase and Danny Orr after the Tigers enjoyed a points spree against struggling Crusaders. The Tigers bounced back from their first defeat of the season at Bradford by running in 10 tries in a...
Hart - Wilshere's age is irrelevant
England goalkeeper Joe Hart believes it is time to stop mentioning Jack Wilshere's young age - just 19 - and to concentrate on lauding his quality. Wilshere produced an impressive performance on his competitive debut for England in Saturday's 2-0...
Hugh Muir's diary
• It did seem like a career ender, and deservedly so, when the writer/academic Nir Rosen made light of the sexual abuse the TV reporter Lara Logan suffered at the hands of a baying mob while covering the Egyptian revolution. There was almost total...
Shane longs to make his mark
Shane Long emerged from an X-rated encounter with Macedonia defender Boban Grncharov confident he is ready to make his mark on the international stage. The Republic of Ireland striker was left with a painful reminder of his night's work at the Aviva...
Realtime News
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- 08:06 Why kids are flocking to this Birmingham attraction to save Christmas
- 08:06 Newborn baby killed by a kiss after catching herpes that turned...
- 08:04 Manchester United board sanction £40m Toby Alderweireld transfer...
- 08:00 Stock markets slide again as trade war and growth fears mount -...
- 08:00 Lesley Riddoch: Norway Plus is not an option for the UK’s Brexit
- 07:59 Jamie Redknapp warns Jurgen Klopp about a major threat to...
- 07:59 Leamington man caught with knife after running out in front of...
- 07:58 Chelsea target Christian Pulisic FEARS Blues move - he thinks...
- 07:58 Man Utd news: BBC pundit reveals the THREE players who deserve Jose...
- 07:58 Man City star Raheem Sterling hits back at media for ‘fuelling racism’
- 07:55 People want to censor Fairytale of New York and some people in...
- 07:54 Lisa Armstrong axed from BGT ahead of Ant McPartlin's return to show
- 07:54 Emergency services called out as 'wave dodging' man seen in...
- 07:54 Hartlepool United manager latest: Ex-Liverpool and Portsmouth...
- 07:48 Possible frosty start to Monday morning across Derbyshire
- 07:47 Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all in the Premier League title...
- 07:47 Fortnite: Gamer charged with assault during live stream
- 07:47 Climate change: Trump coal event overshadowed at COP24
- 07:47 Possible frosty start to Monday morning in Nottinghamshire
- 07:46 Middlesbrough set to launch audacious loan bid for rumoured...
- 07:45 Possible frosty start to Monday morning across Derbyshire
- 07:45 Tyne Tunnel chief’s pledge over fears about fines as route welcomes...
- 07:44 Possible frosty start to Monday morning in Nottinghamshire
- 07:43 The illustrated city: aggression and obliviousness in New York
- 07:43 The anxious art of Liana Finck: 'People who don't live in cities...
- 07:43 Far-right breakthrough in Andalucía challenges status quo, says...
- 07:42 Possible frosty start to Monday morning across Derbyshire
- 07:41 Two men to appear before magistrates today after woman pulled out...
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