Monday, 20 January 2014

Mourinho humbled by award

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho paid tribute to the support of those who had helped him reach the pinnacle of the game as he accepted the Football Writers’ Association Tribute Award on Sunday night.


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O’Connell: A huge challenge

Munster second row Paul O’Connell says Toulouse won’t have any fears about travelling to Thomond Park for their Heineken Cup quarter-final.


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Morata rules out move

Striker Alvaro Morata has ruled out a move away from Real Madrid this month.


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Bryan brothers tumble out

Bob and Mike Bryan suffered their earliest exit from the Australian Open in 11 years as they tumbled out of the men’s doubles in the third round.


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Oddsmakers have Broncos as early Super Bowl favourite

nfl news Oddsmakers have Broncos as early Super Bowl favourite


Oddsmakers had trouble picking the favourite in what figures to be one of the most evenly matched — and heavily bet — Super Bowls ever.


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Australia select Muirhead

Australia have included leg-spinner James Muirhead in their Twenty20 squad for the three-match series against England.


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NHL: Blackhawks topple Bruins

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane scored in the shootout as the Chicago Blackhawks edged to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins.


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NHL injuries cost an estimated $218M US a year

nhl news NHL injuries cost an estimated $218M US a year


About half of NHL players suffer an injury such as concussion that benches them, costing the league an estimated $218 million in lost time, say Canadian doctors who want arenas to be safer workplaces.


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Landmark moment for Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov has reached his maiden grand slam quarter-final after a four-set victory over Roberto Bautista Agut.


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Bailey axed by Australia

George Bailey has paid the price for a poor Ashes series after being omitted from Australia’s 15-man Test squad to face South Africa.


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Richard Sherman goes off in post-game rant

nfl news Richard Sherman goes off in post game rant


Seconds after making the game-saving play to send Seattle to the Super Bowl, cornerback Richard Sherman proved he was just warming up, going off on a post-game rant during an interview with Erin Andrews of FOX.


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Second tour title for Reed

Patrick Reed held firm to seal his second PGA Tour title after triumphing in the Humana Challenge by two shots in California.


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Van Gaal admits Spurs approach

Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal has admitted he was approached by Tottenham over the possibility of becoming manager after Andre Villas-Boas was sacked.


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Seahawks book Super Bowl spot

The Seattle Seahawks clinched a nail-biting 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers to set up a Super Bowl showdown with the Denver Broncos.


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Seahawks dump 49ers in thriller, book spot in Super Bowl

nfl news Seahawks dump 49ers in thriller, book spot in Super Bowl


Russell Wilson threw a 35-yard touchdown pass on fourth down and Seattle’s top-ranked defence forced two late turnovers, lifting the Seahawks into their second Super Bowl with a 23-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC championship Sunday.


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Real results for Madrid

Real Madrid were the big winners as Primera Division title rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid dropped points in damaging stalemates on Sunday.


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Meulensteen stays positive

Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen is confident his side can stop the rot and win their battle to stay in the Premier League.


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Taylor: Carroll needs time

Matthew Taylor has warned West Ham and England fans not to expect too much, too soon from striker Andy Carroll.


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Hughes wants new recruits

Stoke manager Mark Hughes claims he has been gazumped on several occasions as he looks to bring in new players to boost his squad.


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Cazorla: Top spot deserved

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla is convinced they deserve to be above Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.


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