adminIndia ready for Gayle force
PERTH. — Defending champions India will look to continue their recent success against Chris Gayle when they clash with the West Indies in the Cricket World Cup at the WACA…
Roach’s biggest challenge
MACAU. — Boxing Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, who turned 55 yesterday, has seen it all during a legendary career as a corner-man to the world’s greatest fighters. But he…
Vettel on Formula One rivals
MILAN. — Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are joint favourites for the Formula One world title as well as the season-opening Grand Prix in Melbourne, according to Ferrari…
Chelsea still in control
LONDON. — Even news of an unfortunate injury to midfielder Nemanja Matic could not overshadow a victory over West Ham United that kept Chelsea five points clear in the English…
‘City needed freshening up’
MANCHESTER. — Manuel Pellegrini has warned his club captain Vincent Kompany that he is not assured of regaining his place in Manchester City’s starting line-up after he was left out…
Wenger salutes strikers
LONDON. — Arsene Wenger insisted the heat is on at the top of the English Premier League after all the top sides won this week. Goals from Olivier Giroud and Alexis…
Louis Van Gaal relieved
NEWCASTLE. — Louis Van Gaal admitted he feared Manchester United would lose ground on their rivals in the top four race before Ashley Young’s late strike clinched a crucial 1-0…
Rodgers hails Henderson
LIVERPOOL. — Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said Jordan Henderson could aspire to reach an even higher level after the midfielder’s impressive display in his side’s 2-0 victory over Burnley. Henderson gave…
Neymar on the double
MADROD. — Barcelona’s Neymar scored twice and Luis Suarez was also on target as they beat Villarreal 3-1 on Wednesday night and 6-2 on aggregate to reach their fourth King’s…
Bayern Munich advance
BERLIN. — Holders Bayern Munich struck either side of the break to beat second division Eintracht Braunschweig 2-0 on Wednesday and advance to the German Cup quarter-finals. A dazzling free-kick by…