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England have appointed Gareth Southgate as their new manager, it was confirmed on Wednesday. News of the decision came via the team’s official Twitter feed: Per Sky Sports News HQ, Southgate is eager to continue his work: The former England defender takes on the position after a four-game spell as interim boss, the most recent of which was the 2-2 draw against Spain at Wembley Stadium...
Published: November 26, 2016
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton laid down the gauntlet to title rival and team-mate Nico Rosberg on Saturday, as he secured pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with an excellent qualifying performance. The two rivals are set to battle it out for the world title in Sunday’s Formula One season finale. It’s a tussle Hamilton boosted his chances in after posting a time of one minute,...
Published: November 25, 2016
Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton made a strong early statement in the Formula One world championship battle with team-mate Nico Rosberg, finishing fastest in both practice sessions on Friday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. After topping the standings in FP1, Hamilton had a slender edge on the ultrasoft compound in the afternoon, too. His time of one minute, 40.861 seconds put him just ahead of Rosberg....
Published: November 14, 2016
The San Marino football team have hit back after suggestions from Germany striker Thomas Muller that it is pointless for them to be involved in qualifying for major tournaments. After the world champions secured an 8-0 win over the minnows in FIFA World Cup qualifying on Friday, the Bayern Munich man said, per Ed Malyon of the Daily Mirror: “I don’t understand the point...
Published: November 3, 2016
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic fought back to beat Grigor Dimitrov at the BNP Paribas Masters on Thursday, while Marin Cilic booked his place at the ATP Tour Finals, toppling David Goffin in straight sets Cilic was in complete control of this one, coasting to a 6-3, 7-6 (9) win over the dangerous Belgian. He becomes the seventh player to book his spot in the end-of-season showpiece. He’ll...
Published: November 1, 2016
Miroslav Klose, Germany’s all-time record goalscorer, has retired from football, it was confirmed on Tuesday. The 38-year-old was a free agent after leaving Lazio in the summer. However, the striker will not play again, instead opting to become a part of Germany manager Joachim Low’s coaching staff, per the German FA (h/t DW Sports). The national team’s official Twitter feed confirmed...
Published: October 27, 2016
Top seed Stanislas Wawrinka had to work hard to secure his place in the third round of the Swiss Indoors, as he took three sets to get past Donald Young 7-6 (4), 6-7 (3), 6-4 on Thursday. After edging ahead in the opening set, Wawrinka was pegged back by his determined opponent. It took the match into a fascinating decider, which the U.S. Open champion eventually saw out comfortably. There were also...
Published: October 22, 2016
In 2015, Lewis Hamilton secured his third Formula One world championship after a thrilling win in the United States Grand Prix. A year on, the Mercedes driver will be out to keep his dwindling hopes of a fourth alive. Hamilton heads to Texas with a 33-point deficit to make up on team-mate Nico Rosberg, who has won four of the last five races to pull clear. With just 100 points still to play for, the...
Published: October 21, 2016
Andy Sullivan and Marc Warren are the joint leaders of the Portugal Masters at the halfway point, having amassed impressive overall scores of 14 under par. On a day of low scoring at the Victoria Clube de Golfe in Vilamoura, Sullivan posted a stunning 10-under round of 61 to move level with Warren, who had earlier made a 65 to pair with his opening 63. The duo lead by one shot over Padraig Harrington...
Published: October 14, 2016
Richard Bland stormed to the top of the leaderboard at the 2016 British Masters on Friday, posting a score of 11-under par at the halfway point. The Englishman caught fire after the turn, picking up six birdies on the back nine. One earlier on the second gave him an unblemished card and a 64, the lowest round of the day. Alex Noren and Andrew Johnston are a further shot back after fine rounds on Day...