Today’s best bet, by Chris Cook Racing’s ruling body takes its share of stick but they deserve plenty of praise for the foresight shown in today’s fixture list. As Ireland and the west of Britain batten down the hatches against the approach of an ex-hurricane, all three racecards will be in the east, including one at our most easterly track. I’m very surprised to see 5-1 at Musselburgh about Sexy Legs (4.55), a horse whose maiden win at Newcastle suggests to me she’s made a real improvement for switching stables. This is to be expected; she’s gone from Lucinda Egerton, who does all right with her jumpers but has never trained a Flat winner, to Rebecca Menzies, who has been bustling along at a 14% clip since moving into John Wade’s old yard a year ago. A half-sister to Echo Of Lightning, who chased home Shady McCoy at York on Saturday, Sexy Legs was rated in the mid-80s when with David Wachman in 2014 and 2015. Having finished last on two runs … [Read more...] about Talking Horses: Sexy Legs catches the eye plus a 40-1 Monday potshot
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Kevin Cadle, former basketball coach and Sky presenter, dies aged 62
Kevin Cadle, the former Great Britain basketball coach and longtime NFL and NBA broadcaster with Sky Sports, has died at the age of 62. The American coached the Scotland and England basketball teams as well as leading Britain’s team at the qualification tournament for the 1992 Olympics. In a domestic coaching career that also brought him 30 titles, including five British Basketball Championships, Cadle had spells in charge of Glasgow, Kingston, Guildford and London Towers. The British Basketball League led the tributes on Monday morning, tweeting: “We are shocked and saddened to hear that #BritishBasketball has lost a true legend in Kevin Cadle. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.” NFL UK added: “We are shocked & saddened to hear of the death of Kevin Cadle, a great friend of #NFLUK for so long. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.” Alongside his coaching career, Cadle was a popular figure on Sky Sports and was the face of the … [Read more...] about Kevin Cadle, former basketball coach and Sky presenter, dies aged 62
Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL owners alleging collusion
Free-agent American football quarterback Colin Kaepernick has filed a grievance against NFL team owners under the league's collective bargaining agreement (CBA), his legal representative Mark Geragos announced on Sunday night (15 October).Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers signal-caller, gained notoriety after he sat and later knelt during the national anthem before games last season in order to protest racial injustice and police brutality in America. He believes collusion is keeping him from returning to the league.Pro Football Talk stated that the 29-year-old, who opted out of his 49ers contract in March and has yet to find work with another team despite numerous openings, was seeking to trigger the termination of the current CBA."We can confirm that this morning we filed a grievance under the CBA on behalf of Colin Kaepernick," lawyers Geragos & Geragos confirmed in a subsequent statement. "This was done only after pursuing every possible avenue with all NFL teams and … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick files grievance against NFL owners alleging collusion
Manchester City vs Napoli: TV channel, live stream, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium
MANCHESTER CITY will look to continue their remarkable recent form as Napoli visit the Etihad for their Group F fixture on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s entertainers have won nine straight games in all competitions, crashing in 34 goals during that period. They put seven past Stoke at the weekend, playing some stunning stuff, and will look to extend their winning against the Italians. But Serie A leaders Napoli come here in similarly impressive form – with 12 wins from 13 games – and got a 1-1 draw the last time they visited this ground. THE match takes place on Tuesday October 17 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Things get underway at 7.45pm. YOU can watch all the action live on BT Sport, with coverage starting at 7pm. Alternatively, stay with us here on SunSport and follow our LIVE blog throughout the evening. VINCENT KOMPANY remains sidelined as the City skipper continues to recover from a calf problem. Sergio Aguero was an unused substitute against Stoke but … [Read more...] about Manchester City vs Napoli: TV channel, live stream, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium
Real Madrid vs Tottenham: TV channel, live stream, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash at the Bernabeu
TOTTENHAM face their biggest test in years as they travel to the Bernabeu to face Champions League holders Real Madrid. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have seen off Dortmund and APOEL in impressive style to give themselves a real chance of qualification from Group H. But this will be a sterner test away from home soil – despite Real suffering a poor start domestically by their high standards. They lost 1-0 here to Betis at the end of September and are five points off the pace already in La Liga. THE match takes place on Tuesday October 17 at the Bernabeu in Madrid. Things get underway at 7.45pm. YOU can watch all the action live on BT Sport 2, with coverage starting at 7pm. Alternatively, stay with us here on SunSport and follow our LIVE blog throughout the evening. BEN DAVIES faces a late fitness test but is expected to miss out in Spain. Danny Rose won’t be rushed back in his place – despite returning to training – whilst Mousa Dembele and Victor … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Tottenham: TV channel, live stream, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash at the Bernabeu
Aaron Rodgers’ injury shows how quickly Super Bowl dream can be dashed
The cruelest thing about the NFL is how quickly Super Bowl dreams can die. For five games and seven minutes the Green Bay Packers had to believe they were legitimate contenders to win the NFC and play again in the league’s championship game. On Sunday morning they walked into this season’s Super Bowl stadium - US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis – the leaders in the NFC North with a 4-1 record, a formidable defense and the player who may be the best quarterback in the NFL: Aaron Rodgers. Why Aaron Rodgers is an even greater NFL quarterback than we think Read more Then seven minutes into the game those hopes crumbled when Rodgers was knocked to the ground just after releasing a pass. He landed hard on his shoulder and rolled over in agony. The diagnosis was a broken collarbone. It may well end his season. At best Rodgers will likely miss two months, meaning he will be gone for most of the rest of the season. Four years ago, when he had the same … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers’ injury shows how quickly Super Bowl dream can be dashed
Only Gina Carano could tempt Ronda Rousey to return and have one more UFC fight before WWE career
UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley thinks only Gina Carano can convince Ronda Rousey to return to the octagon and fight one more time. Rousey (12-2 record in MMA) has not been in action since her first round loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in December 2016. There are rumours that the 30-year-old, who is said to be unofficially retired from the UFC, is set for a career in WWE, especially after her involvement in an angle for the Mae Young Classic. However, Rousey's head coach Edmond Tarverdyan revealed in September that one more fight could still happen as he wanted "Rowdy" to have a fight with current women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg. Woodley though, believes Rousey needs an opponent who can match her name and stature. "Gina Carano, maybe. I think that's the only other person with a big enough name to make her come back and fight," Woodley was quoted as saying on TMZ Sports. "It's not a fighter that, like Amanda Nunes that has been wrecking everybody, or … [Read more...] about Only Gina Carano could tempt Ronda Rousey to return and have one more UFC fight before WWE career
Police investigate alleged assault of 15-year-old cricket umpire
The alleged assault of a teenage cricket umpire at a Melbourne under-11s match has sparked a police investigation and a political warning that such behaviour will not be tolerated. Police were called to a sports reserve at Sunshine North about 7pm on Friday after reports a 15-year-old boy had been assaulted during an under-11s game between Sunshine and Caroline Springs. The boy was taken to hospital and a number of witnesses were interviewed by police. Nick Kyrgios fined and loses prize money after Shanghai Masters walk-off Read more Victoria’s sports minister, John Eren, said he was aware of the incident. “The perpetrator of the alleged incident should be brought to justice,” Eren told reporters on Monday. “When are people going to learn this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated? “The codes of all different sports are taking action on this very important issue.” The Caroline Springs club president, Steve Collins, who had been … [Read more...] about Police investigate alleged assault of 15-year-old cricket umpire
Cricket Australia to investigate ‘dangerous’ pitch abandonment
Cricket Australia will investigate the farcical abandonment of NSW’s one-day clash with Victoria amid a call to sack the officials involved in the match. A dangerous pitch led to Sunday’s fixture at North Sydney Oval ending mid-run chase, with the Bushrangers awarded victory via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method – usually reserved for rain-affected matches. Australians confident of retaining Ashes despite losing Meg Lanning Read more Officials discussed the issue for more than 90 minutes following the match before ruling Victoria would be awarded a run-rate bonus point. The verdict ended NSW’s finals hopes and but ensured Victoria will join Western Australia and South Australia in the finals unless Tasmania manage to collect two bonus points in a big win over Queensland on Tuesday. CA has decided against shifting Western Australia’s clash with the CA XI at North Sydney to an alternate venue following Sunday’s abandonment. However, … [Read more...] about Cricket Australia to investigate ‘dangerous’ pitch abandonment
‘We can do a better job than Mayweather’ – Jeff Horn keen on McGregor
UFC star Conor McGregor is a potential left-field opponent for WBO welterweight world champion Jeff Horn, if the Australian wins his first title defence against Britain’s Gary Corcoran. Horn, who won the title off Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao back in July, will make a voluntary defence against WBO inter-continental champion Corcoran (17-1, seven KOs), that organisation’s 10th ranked contender. My sights are set on Chris Eubank Jr, not retirement, insists George Groves Read more “He [Corcoran] is fit, he’s young, and he’s going to be a hungry lion,” Horn’s trainer and manager Glenn Rushton told AAP. The bout will take place on 13 December at the Brisbane Convention Centre. It will be the first leg of a two-fight deal with Brisbane City Council and Queensland government, with Pacquiao and unified super lightweight world champion Terrence Crawford two of the top targets. However, McGregor, who lost to the undefeated Floyd … [Read more...] about ‘We can do a better job than Mayweather’ – Jeff Horn keen on McGregor
Australia’s David Warner readies himself for Ashes series with England
AUSTRALIA opener David Warner has compared the Ashes series against England to "war" and and has warned of "hatred" to motivate against Trevor bayliss' side. The five-test series starts in Brisbane on November 23 and Warner said the battle would begin on day one of the first encounter at the Gabba. He told ABC Grandstand: "As soon as you step on that line it's war." "You try and get into a battle as quick as you can. I try and look in the opposition's eyes and try and work out 'how can I dislike this player, how can I get on top of him?" "You have to delve and dig deep into yourself to actually get some hatred about them to actually get up when you're out there. "History is a big part in this and that is what carries us onto the ground." Kevin Pietersen concedes that Ben Stokes is a bad choice for The Ashes Bairstow one of three England players fined as Stokes scandal rumbles on 'Unselectable' Steve Finn gets Ashes call-up amid England crisis Ben Stokes faces Ashes axe and may not … [Read more...] about Australia’s David Warner readies himself for Ashes series with England
Holders Saracens condemn Northampton to eight-try annihilation
Europe is supposed to be a different ball game from the English Premiership but for Northampton this was a disturbingly painful case of deja vu. In many ways this record thrashing was even worse than the Saints’ 55-24 humiliation by the same opponents on the opening day of the domestic season at Twickenham, coming as it did in front of their own supporters on a night when they had hoped to re‑state their own Champions Cup ambitions. They reckoned without an outstanding Saracens team whose hunger for improvement shows no sign of flat-lining. Only a really good side wins back-to-back European titles, only a great one storms to a hat-trick. On the evidence of this eight‑try annihilation, Sarries will take a serious amount of stopping, even when they come up against opposition breathing far more fire and brimstone than the pallid Saints could muster here. Bitter-sweet return for Leigh Halfpenny as Scarlets lose at Toulon Read more Quick, slick, direct, … [Read more...] about Holders Saracens condemn Northampton to eight-try annihilation
Colin Kaepernick to file lawsuit against NFL owners over collusion, say reports
Colin Kaepernick, who many believe has been blackballed by the NFL following his protest against racial injustice in the US, is reportedly set to file a lawsuit against the league’s team owners. According to Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback has hired attorney Mark Geragos and will claim NFL owners have colluded to keep him out of the league. Under the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement teams and the NFL are forbidden from coming together to deprive a player of employment. mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) I am told that @Kaepernick7 has filed a grievance under the CBA for collusion against the owners. If accurate, this is huge. October 15, 2017 Kaepernick chose to kneel last season during the national anthem. He was joined by other NFL players and the protests have continued into this season: on Sunday seven San Francisco 49ers players knelt during the anthem. The movement has angered Donald Trump, who ordered … [Read more...] about Colin Kaepernick to file lawsuit against NFL owners over collusion, say reports
Bitter-sweet return for Leigh Halfpenny as Scarlets lose at Toulon
Leigh Halfpenny scored 15 points on his return to Toulon, but his penalty miss 10 minutes from the end cost the Welsh region, who had lost their previous nine away matches in Europe, victory in a match that showed their pre‑tournament billing as one of the likely quarter-finalists was not misplaced. The Scarlets were 15 points down in as many minutes, caught out by Toulon’s willingness to move the ball, but there were periods in the second half when the team that won the Champions Cup three times in a row this decade was hanging on before recovering to win 21-20. Holders Saracens condemn Northampton to eight-try annihilation Read more The Scarlets, who had left with nothing on their two previous visits to Toulon, secured a bonus point but they face Bath in Llanelli on Friday, five days after a physically gruelling encounter. “Maybe we were given the short turnaround because we were not expected to go through,” their captain, Scott Williams, … [Read more...] about Bitter-sweet return for Leigh Halfpenny as Scarlets lose at Toulon
Aaron Rodgers could miss rest of Packers season after breaking collarbone
Aaron Rodgers, arguably the NFL’s best player, could miss the rest of the season after he broke his collarbone on Sunday. The Green Bay Packers quarterback landed heavily on his throwing shoulder after a tackle by the Minnesota Vikings’ Anthony Barr. Rodegrs was replaced by Brett Hundley, whose first pass was intercepted. Why Aaron Rodgers is an even greater NFL quarterback than we think Read more Rodgers was able to walk off the field under his own steam but was later diagnosed with the broken collarbone. Rodgers had led the Packers to a 4-1 record before Sunday’s game and had been brilliant as his team completed a comeback victory against the Dallas Cowboys last week. Green Bay Packers (@packers) #Packers QB Aaron Rodgers suffers broken collarbone📰: https://t.co/yA63mUEnnd pic.twitter.com/VZFeC0v2X3 October 15, 2017 Rodgers broke his left collarbone in the 2013 season and missed seven games. However, on that occasion the injury was … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers could miss rest of Packers season after breaking collarbone
A week after Mike Pence walks out on 49ers protest, players kneel again
A week after the US vice president, Mike Pence, left an NFL game when San Francisco players knelt during the national anthem members of the team chose to continue their protest. Seven 49ers knelt before the game against Washington on Sunday, down from the 20 who took a knee before last week’s contest in Indianapolis. Pence was following the orders of Donald Trump, who has been infuriated by NFL players kneeling during the anthem as a protest at racial injustice in the US. “I asked @VP Pence to leave stadium if any players kneeled, disrespecting our country,” Trump wrote on Twitter last Sunday. “I am proud of him and @SecondLady Karen.” The NFL stood by African American players … until its money was threatened Read more The 49ers have been central to the protest movement in the NFL. Colin Kaepernick, who has since left the team, started the protests last season and 49ers safety Eric Reid was the first man to join him. Reid knelt … [Read more...] about A week after Mike Pence walks out on 49ers protest, players kneel again
Liverpool just a ‘small step’ away from challenging for title, claims Emre Can
EMRE CAN is confident that Liverpool are almost back to their best after drawing 0-0 with Manchester United. However, the Reds have only managed to secure one win from their last eight games in all competitions. Jurgen Klopp’s side were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Premier League rivals Manchester United on Saturday, despite dominating for the majority. Can shone throughout the fixture at Anfield and the 23-year-old came close to breaking the deadlock for the home side. He picked up a through ball in United’s area, but was unable to hit the target with a powerful volley. In the wake of the United draw, Can told SFR Sport: “We have to win that game because we dominated for 90 minutes. “I think we had good chances and United had one shot on target with [Romelu] Lukaku. “It’s the same story like before the international break but we have to go again on Tuesday because I think it’s just a small, small step and then we will come in the right … [Read more...] about Liverpool just a ‘small step’ away from challenging for title, claims Emre Can
British boxing legend Frank Bruno earns trainers licence for new career
BRITISH boxing hero Frank Bruno has got his trainer’s as he begins the next exciting chapter of his fairytale career. The heavyweight star – famed for his ‘know what I mean, Harry’ catchphrase had struggled with life after his boxing retirement but is now on the path for a ring return as a coach. Gentle giant Bruno finally won a world title at the fourth attempt when he outpointed WBC Champion Oliver McCall in 1995. Three near-misses up against Tim Witherspoon, Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis between 1986-1993 left Bruno looking destined for a legacy as a nearly-man. But he clinched that crucial title in the penultimate fight of his rollercoaster career before losing out to Mike Tyson after a short and sweet reign of seven months. The 55-year-old said: “So proud to announce that I have my license to be a pro trainer, great to be in the ring coming from a different angle… looking forward to start training people next year… Watch this … [Read more...] about British boxing legend Frank Bruno earns trainers licence for new career
Australia’s David Warner promises ‘hatred’ and ‘war’ with England in Ashes
The Australia opener David Warner has fired a salvo before the Ashes, likening the series to a “war” and saying the hosts would work up some “hatred” for their opponents to get in the right frame of mind. Warner also said he did not regret comments he made during the first Ashes Test at the Gabba in 2013 about England having “scared eyes”, adding that he fully expected more words to be exchanged during the coming series. “As soon as you step on that line it’s war,” Warner said on ABC Grandstand. “You try and get into a battle as quick as you can. I try and look in the opposition’s eyes and try and work out ‘how can I dislike this player, how can I get on top of him?’ No Ben Stokes, no contest for confident Australia in one-sided Ashes Read more “You have to delve and dig deep into yourself to actually get some hatred about them to actually get up when you’re out there. History … [Read more...] about Australia’s David Warner promises ‘hatred’ and ‘war’ with England in Ashes
Leonardo Bonucci praises Antonio Conte as the best manager he’s had
LEONARDO BONUCCI has revealed that Antonio Conte is the “best” manager that he has worked with. The pair worked with each other for three trophy-laden seasons with Juventus – where the team won three consecutive Serie A titles until Conte left the Italian giants to manage the Italian national team, where the pair continued to work together. Under the the Chelsea boss’ tutelage Bonucci was named in the 2013/14 Uefa Europa League team of the season and Serie A’s Footballer of the Year in 2016. And speaking to news oulet, Ilbianconero, he said : “I have been coached by some great coaches.” “Each one of them has given me something but the best one and the manager that has given me the most is Conte. “I could work every day with him and I have improved as a manager and as a human being. Lippi made me debut with Italy national team. All the latest odds, … [Read more...] about Leonardo Bonucci praises Antonio Conte as the best manager he’s had
