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De Bruyne inspires late turnaround as City stun Real Madrid
De Bruyne inspires late turnaround as City stun Real Madrid
FOOTBALL: Kevin De Bruyne orchestrated a dramatic Manchester City comeback yesterday (Feb 26) as they stunned Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu to put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Thais lose as England cruise in T20 World Cup
Thais lose as England cruise in T20 World Cup
CRICKET: Skipper Heather Knight smashed the first century of the women’s Twenty20 World Cup today (Feb 26) as England emphatically got their campaign back on track with a crushing 98-run win over minnows Thailand.
Alonso to drive for McLaren at Indy 500
Alonso to drive for McLaren at Indy 500
MOTORSPORT: Fernando Alonso will race at this year’s Indianapolis 500 for McLaren, the team said yesterday (Feb 25), as he embarks on another attempt to complete a rare motorsport triple crown.
Trump plans Southeast Asia summit in Las Vegas: Pompeo
Trump plans Southeast Asia summit in Las Vegas: Pompeo
WORLD: US President Donald Trump has invited Southeast Asian leaders to meet next month in Las Vegas, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said yesterday (Feb 25), after a summit last year was scrapped.
Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
CRICKET: Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner will return to Newlands in South Africa today (Feb 26), less than two years after they were central figures in one of cricket’s greatest scandals at the ground.
Fury longs for caravan despite receiving White House, Vatican invites
Fury longs for caravan despite receiving White House, Vatican invites
BOXING: Britain’s newly-crowned WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been invited to the White House and to the Vatican his promoter told The Daily Telegraph although the boxer appears keener to go touring in his beloved caravan.
China sentences Swedish bookseller abducted in Thailand to 10 years
China sentences Swedish bookseller abducted in Thailand to 10 years
WORLD: A Chinese court has sentenced Swedish book publisher Gui Minhai to 10 years in prison on charges of illegally providing intelligence abroad in a case that has rattled relations between Beijing and Stockholm.
Thailand denies PM aided Malaysia 1MDB graft scandal
Thailand denies PM aided Malaysia 1MDB graft scandal
THAILAND: Thailand’s government threatened legal action yesterday (Feb 24) against a banned opposition party which claimed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha aided in the cover-up of Malaysia’s 1MDB graft scandal by harbouring a fugitive financier.
Klopp salutes ‘special’ Liverpool after record-equalling 18th successive win
Klopp salutes ‘special’ Liverpool after record-equalling 18th successive win
FOOTBALL: Jurgen Klopp admitted he never expected Liverpool to make such a “special” charge towards the Premier League title after a record-equalling 3-2 victory against West Ham left the runaway leaders four wins from the clinching the trophy.
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape
Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, rape
WORLD: Harvey Weinstein was convicted yesterday (Feb 24) of sexual assault and rape but cleared of the most serious predatory sexual assault charges, a partial victory for the #MeToo movement that sparked a cascade of allegations against the disgraced Hollywood mogul.
China reports 71 more virus deaths
China reports 71 more virus deaths
WORLD: China today (Feb 25) reported another 71 deaths from the novel coronavirus, the lowest daily number of fatalities in over two weeks, which raised the toll to 2,663.
Three decisions for Lampard ahead of Bayern clash
Three decisions for Lampard ahead of Bayern clash
FOOTBALL: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard faces some big decisions ahead of Bayern Munich’s visit to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League last 16 first leg this evening (Feb 25).
China ‘comprehensively bans’ wildlife trade over virus
China ‘comprehensively bans’ wildlife trade over virus
WORLD: China today (Feb 24) declared an immediate and “comprehensive” ban on the trade and consumption of wild animals, a practice believed responsible for the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
South Korea postpones football season as virus cases soar
South Korea postpones football season as virus cases soar
FOOTBALL: South Korea’s K-league postponed the start of the new football season today (Feb 24) as the country announced a leap in novel coronavirus cases.
Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir quits
Turmoil in Malaysia as PM Mahathir quits
WORLD: Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, at 94 the world’s oldest leader, submitted his resignation to the king today (Feb 24) after a bid by his allies to bring down the government and block the succession of leader-in-waiting Anwar Ibrahim.
Farrell points the finger at himself after Irish defeat
Farrell points the finger at himself after Irish defeat
RUGBY: Andy Farrell said he should take a look at himself and whether Ireland’s dream of the Grand Slam disappeared in a 24-12 defeat to England yesterday (Feb 23) because he had not fired up his team sufficiently.
Fury crushes Wilder in heavyweight title rematch
Fury crushes Wilder in heavyweight title rematch
BOXING: Tyson Fury reigns again as a heavyweight world champion after battering Deontay Wilder to a stunning seventh-round stoppage in their World Boxing Council title rematch.
Xi says China facing ‘big test’ with virus, global impact spreads
Xi says China facing ‘big test’ with virus, global impact spreads
WORLD: China’s leader said yesterday (Feb 23) the new coronavirus epidemic is the communist country’s largest-ever public health emergency, but other nations were also increasingly under pressure from the deadly outbreak’s relentless global march.
Lampard puts VAR in dock after Lo Celso gets away with ‘leg breaker’
Lampard puts VAR in dock after Lo Celso gets away with ‘leg breaker’
FOOTBALL: Frank Lampard blasted VAR yesterday (Feb 22) after Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso was not sent off for a “leg breaker” stamp on Cesar Azpilicueta in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Spurs. Blues boss Lampard was furious that Lo Celso’s ugly second half foul on Chelsea captain Azpilicueta was not punished with a red card by either referee Michael Oliver or VAR official David Coote in Stockley Park. The VAR review concluded the challenge was not serious foul play, which would have triggered a dismissal but replays made it clear that was the wrong call. The row came just days after Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was lucky to avoid a red card for kicking out at Chelsea’s Michy Batshuayi. “It is not good enough, that is two VARs in two games, it is hard to shout about it when you have lost but today everybody saw that. It is a red,” Lampard said. “I hate to call for red cards but that is a leg breaker. Everybody knew they made a mistake. I was just waiting for the red card to be shown.” Adding to Lampard’s frustration, television broadcaster BT Sport later reported that VAR officials had told them Lo Celso should have been sent off. Being told that Stockley Park had admitted the decision was wrong did not change Lampard’s view that the much-maligned VAR system needs an overhaul. “It was a tackle that endangers a player, saying after that they made a mistake isn’t good enough,” he said. “That’s what VAR was brought in for. It’s a huge question mark on VAR. This one doesn’t need the referee to go to the monitor, it’s a clear decision.” Azpilicueta was able to finish the game but had ice strapped to his shin after the final whistle. “I’m not a player that likes to be on the floor because I’m tough but it was not my fault because it was a clear stamp on my shin,” Azpilicueta told BT Sport. Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho unsurprisingly side-stepped questions about the tackle, preferring to reference previous VAR decisions that he felt went against his team. “I hope the noise is exactly the same as when VAR killed us. There should have been a red card for Watford and Liverpool against us. Why didn’t they say they made a mistake then?” Mourinho said. The latest VAR issue could not overshadow a crucial victory for fourth-placed Chelsea, who ended a four-match winless run to move four points clear of Tottenham in the race to qualify for the Champions League. After reports that his position could be in danger if Chelsea’s recent slide continued, Lampard was rewarded for a bold gamble as he recalled fringe players Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso. France striker Giroud, making his first start since November, opened the scoring with a fine finish for his first club goal since August. Spanish left-back Alonso, back in the starting line-up for the first time since December, doubled Chelsea’s lead with a 20-yard drive after half-time. Antonio Rudiger’s own goal came too late to deny Chelsea. “I’m pleased, you always look clever when that comes off and get called an idiot when it doesn’t. I’m delighted for them both, they are both experienced lads and it’s not easy when they are not playing,” Lampard said. After Tottenham’s three-game winning run in the league was ended at the hands of his old club, Mourinho admitted injuries to strikers Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have been too much for his team to handle. “I have no complaints about my players that is for sure, with the power that we don’t have at this moment,” he said. “It is an incredible negative situation. We have players trying to do miracles in positions that are not their own.”
Farrell v Farrell as England try to deny Ireland a Grand Slam
Farrell v Farrell as England try to deny Ireland a Grand Slam
RUGBY: Owen Farrell will attempt to end the Grand Slam hopes of father Andy when England face Ireland in the Six Nations.