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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- 05:39 El Higgins, the British bullfighter – archive, 1970
- 05:38 Patients at Birmingham A&Es admitted just before waiting time target
- 05:38 Parents in Birmingham among least likely to vaccinate children -...
- 05:38 Police officer bitten on forehead is 'scarred for life'
- 05:38 Revealed: This is the hardest school to get into in Birmingham
- 05:38 Digbeth's Custard Factory Hall to reopen with music, beer and food...
- 05:33 Man Utd news: David De Gea opens up about his United future and...
- 05:25 Man arrested on suspicion of trying to persuade Derbyshire girls...
- 05:24 In the courts of Lincolnshire
- 05:24 Workers shocked as £80,000 of equipment is stolen from showroom
- 05:19 Porn star Stormy Daniels likens Donald Trump's penis to Toad from...
- 05:16 Blues starlet goes down a storm as Birmingham City supporters show...
- 05:16 Classy Hart, Wolves shouldn't fear United and which Molineux man is...
- 05:16 £20,000 worth of electric bikes stolen in Wolverhampton shop theft
- 05:09 'People need hope': Ugandan pop star MP beaten by soldiers to...
- 05:09 Italian women's groups fear law change will hurt domestic violence...
- 05:06 Why gender neutral toilets could soon be fitted in Liverpool's...
- 05:06 Free city centre parking for nurses is cancelled - Liverpool...
- 05:06 Liverpool could be the first city in the UK to get a Universal...
- 05:01 Grant will help support The Crossing in Worksop
- 04:56 Modulr taps into Edinburgh fintech scene with new office
- 04:55 Venezuela's migration crisis: Is enough being done?
- 04:36 North Korea agrees to shut down missile test sites at key summit
- 04:25 House hit 4 times in 2 years not covered by new speed cameras in...
- 04:25 Why one of Leicester city centre's dingiest alleyways will be...
- 04:16 North and South Korea: Kim and Moon hail new future
- 03:50 Mental health is Australians' most common ailment, GPs report
- 03:50 Denis Norden, TV presenter and comedy writer, dies aged 96
- 03:47 Man killed in north London street stabbing
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