Two months to go to the Breeders’ Cup, and Flat racing’s big ranches have yet to bring the harvest in. Related Stories Moore concedes title race on return to the saddle Stan Hey: 6-5 Against
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Chris McGrath: Rip Van Winkle looks Champion choice to signal autumn awakening for Ballydoyle’s fresh battalions
Real Madrid are already playing catch up in La Liga after they were held to a goalless draw by Mallorca in Palma last night while champions Barcelona brushed aside Racing Santander 3-0 thanks to goals from Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and David Villa. Related Stories Ballack misery in Leverkusen’s humbling defeat
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Eurozone: Mourinho left to draw small comfort as Real struggle
Mark Webber made it a phenomenal 12 pole positions from 13 races this season for Red Bull Racing as he grabbed top spot for tomorrow’s Belgian Grand Prix. Related Stories Alonso fastest during Spa practice
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Webber grabs top spot for Belgian Grand Prix
Though some will try to convince you otherwise, the fact is that the racing calendar – as opposed to its raving, bloated sibling, the fixture list – needs a redesign in much the same way that the famous panorama from the stands at Goodwood would benefit from a petrol refinery. Related Stories Age Of Aquarius ready to dawn at Goodwood Hughes allows Cliffs to carve own glorious path Borderlescott and Blue stage timeless show Commando ready to keep Hanagan on crest of wave Stan Hey: 6-5 Against
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Chris McGrath: High noon for Midday at bewitching hour of the traditional season
You can see the sea from parts of the grandstand – assuming, that is, you can wrest your gaze from the voluptuous downs, plunging beyond the spur of the track itself, and instead turn back south, towards Chichester cathedral and the Isle of Wight. But that is not the only way Goodwood reminds you of what sets this island apart
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Dalghar can star on day of glorious uncertainty
How distant the Bahrain Grand Prix seems, with its easy victory for Fernando Alonso and Ferrari, and the post-race clamour for silly synthetic measures to liven up the racing. Related Stories Schumacher and Vettel seeking home help to lift the gloom Hamilton’s crash leaves McLaren to play catch-up Vettel sets the pace in final practice session Vettel pole delights home fans Mixed feelings for Massa a year on from accident
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Vettel nudges Alonso aside by narrowest of margins
There is an adage that states - cynically or realistically, depending on your point of view - that if something looks too good to be true, it probably is.
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Harbinger of zoom scales the heights
A cool million on offer this afternoon, and just six runners.
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Sue Montgomery: Workforce must sweat to earn place among Turf’s aristocracy
Paul Hanagan dashed past another significant milestone on what is proving an epic journey for the whole sport at Ayr yesterday, riding his 100th winner of the campaign in the opener.
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Hanagan flies past century mark to increase pressure on Moore
To horseracing purists – a constituency that extends, you may be surprised to learn, a little beyond those who don’t bother with the soda water – it is only fitting that the trainers’ championship may be determined, once again, by the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes next Saturday. Related Stories Findlay overturns ban for breaching betting rules Stan Hey: 6-5 Against
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Chris McGrath: Money wins titles but Hannon makes a point for the little guy
Several of racing’s different financial facets were in evidence yesterday. It was confirmed that the publication of next year’s fixture list has been delayed due to uncertainty over the level of funding for the sport provided from the Levy on betting turnover, a knock-on effect of sea changes in punters’ habits and the bookmaking business. Meanwhile, the season’s leading trainer, Richard Hannon, with nearly £2m already banked on behalf of his owners, outlined his plans for carrying on his plunder of one of the calendar’s richest juvenile contests, Saturday’s Weatherbys Super Sprint at Newbury
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Racing: Hannon seeks riches with Reckless Reward amid Turf’s lean times
A teeming, perspiring crowd and a first prize of nearly £100,000 for one of the most frantically contested handicaps of the year will together make the Knavesmire no place for faint hearts this afternoon. What a test of nerve, then, awaits Martin Lane when hoisted into the saddle on Wigmore Hall before the John Smith’s Cup. Related Stories Hannon’s Midas touch turns Lotto gold into glory with Libranno Stan Hey: 6-5 Against Chris McGrath: Ballydoyle raise Starspangled standard over sprint division
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Second string Lane can lift Wigmore to concert pitch
Nobody thought to ask the poor old horse, of course, but then it was easy to imagine which way his own vote would have gone. Related Stories Hannon’s Midas touch turns Lotto gold into glory with Libranno Stan Hey: 6-5 Against Second string Lane can lift Wigmore to concert pitch
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Chris McGrath: Ballydoyle raise Starspangled standard over sprint division
Only formal day dress with a hat or substantial fascinator will be acceptable.
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The Thursday Essay: Royal Ascot is a real class act
No doubt there are those who will treat Royal Ascot as a placid sanctuary from the drone of the vuvuzelas, but they may yet find they’ve gone to the wrong place. Admittedly, the fashions are generally nothing like as loud, but nowadays this is as close to a World Cup as you are going to find on the European Turf
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Noble’s Promise is equal to the Ascot bluebloods
Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner is convinced the twists and turns of a pulsating Formula One season will continue to the bitter end. Related Stories Hamilton back on top after victory in Canada Mansell’s family affair ends in dispute – with a crash barrier Hamilton wins and Button second as tyre gamble rewards McLaren Whitmarsh says McLaren have the edge
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Red Bull predicting further twists
The king is not dead; he is enjoying his second career at Coolmore Stud.
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Son of Verse is heir to Yeats
Lewis Hamilton finally ended Red Bull Racing’s domination of qualifying this season by grabbing the 18th pole position of his Formula One career. Related Stories Webber and Vettel friends again but McLaren set pace in Canada Webber and Vettel friends again and setting the pace in Canada
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Lewis Hamilton claims pole position
LONDON (Reuters) - Harry Findlay, joint owner of 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Denman, has been banned for six months for laying bets on another of his horses, Gullible Gordon, in races at Exeter and Chepstow.
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Mark Webber became the first Australian for 51 years to claim victory in the Monaco Grand Prix, spearheading a Red Bull Racing one-two, and catapulting himself to the top of the championship standings. Related Stories Champions must be streetwise to cut through the great Monaco traffic jam The rivalry that caused the deadliest crash in motorsport Alonso looks sharp in bid to end Red Bull dominance Webber maintains Red Bull pole dominance
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Webber leads championship after Monaco win
It’s a poor workman who blames his tools.
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Chris McGrath: Change of yard can make a mile of a difference
1. How do you feel Super Saver will cope with the notoriously brief turn-around from the Kentucky Derby to the Preakness
Sport discloses character, or lack of character.
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Chris McGrath: Sense of perspective is what makes Cecil a formidable force
1. How useful is it to be generating some headline rollovers on a weekend like this?
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Three Questions: George Primarolo
A broker must pay £20 million damages awarded to a financial trader he deceived and defrauded, the Court of Appeal ruled today. Related Stories More job vacancies underline economic recovery Store price inflation highest since January UK budget deficit ’set to outstrip Greece’ Footsie falls again amid further Greek unrest FSA talks delay Prudential cash call
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Lying broker must pay £20m damages to City trader
South Africa’s goal-shy team have been offered one million rand (£90,000) to share for every time they find the net at next month’s World Cup on home soil, a senior official said today. Related Stories World Cup bid: England’s 2018 hopes boosted World Cup countdown: Torres ‘uncertain’ for spain opener Capello holds breath over United quintet as doctor does his rounds Andrew leads praise as Catt swaps kicking for coaching Torres ‘uncertain’ for spain opener
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South Africa players offered cash reward for goals
Veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel insists he has no intention of hanging up his gloves even though he will turn 40 next year. Related Stories Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Tevez gives Mancini his backing Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal Pienaar wants to stay at Everton Manchester City deny Redknapp transfer claim
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Friedel rejects retirement talk
The UK borrowing deficit will outstrip any other country in the EU this year, according to figures from the European Commission today. Related Stories Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules More job vacancies underline economic recovery Store price inflation highest since January
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UK budget deficit ’set to outstrip Greece’
It seems certain that Thierry Henry will be leaving Barcelona in the summer after the club’s president Joan Laporta hinted that he would be willing to let the former Arsenal star move on.
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Barcelona happy for Henry to leave
Cardiff will be given more time to pay off their £1.9million debt to HM Revenue and Customs after their case to avoid a winding-up order was adjourned for the fourth time.
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Cardiff winding-up order adjourned
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised Russia’s bid for the 2018 World Cup, labelling it “remarkable”.
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Blatter lauds ‘remarkable’ Russia World Cup bid
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Jonny Evans is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Manchester United. Related Stories Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Tevez gives Mancini his backing
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Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal
Vacancies for permanent and temporary jobs continued to increase last month, showing that the employment market was continuing on the road to recovery, according to a report today. Related Stories Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules
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More job vacancies underline economic recovery
In anticipation of the World Cup, The Independent will be running down the key people and factors to keep an eye out for in South Africa with our World Cup Watch series.
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World Cup Watch: The big name managers
The rise in oil prices and VAT drove shop inflation higher in April, but it remains below the levels of December and January. Related Stories Essar suffers worst IPO in eight years Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Shop price inflation jumped again in April
The life insurer Prudential will today attempt to entice investors to back its £14bn cash call with new shares being offered at a 40 per cent discount. The rights issue, which will price this morning, is being launched to fund the $35.5bn (£23bn) takeover of AIA – AIG’s Asian businesses. Prudential has been battling to convince its shareholders of the merits of the deal, which will transform the company into Asia’s biggest insurance group if successful
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Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount
India’s Essar Energy stumbled in what was the London market’s biggest listing since December 2007 last night, with its shares slumping by more than 7 per cent to 389.5p on their first day of trading. Related Stories Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Essar suffers worst IPO in eight years
Recovery hopes shielded Millennium & Copthorne as the market lurched lower last night, with the FTSE 100 suffering its worst one-day fall since November last year. Related Stories Investment Column: Go for G4S if you’re still feeling insecure
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Market Report: Millennium & Copthorne sidesteps market slump
The profound sense of dislocation between manager and boardroom at Liverpool was laid bare once again yesterday with suggestions from within Anfield that Rafael Benitez had twice failed to make appointments with the club’s new executive chairman Martin Broughton.
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Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider
Chelsea’s youth side kicked off what could become a historic 11-day period for the club by clinching the FA Youth Cup for the first time in 49 years with victory over Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge.
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FA Youth Cup Final: Clifford takes chance to end long Chelsea wait
Sir Alex Ferguson indicated last night that there may be some fundamental changes to his side this summer as he spoke of a need to “freshen”, with one or two players possibly on their way out of the club. Related Stories Redknapp fires first shot: City’s bully tactics ruined our bid to sign Bellamy Mancini tells his side to ‘change the club’s history’ in one game Benitez has had no Juve offer, says his agent Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider
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Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer
Nothing can quite match the culmination of a rain-affected cricket match for that elusive combination of low farce and high drama. It is a piece of theatre beyond the most illustrious thespians, but with which any cricketer worth his jock-strap is well accustomed. Related Stories Rain dampens England’s spirits to set up knockout tie with Irish Collingwood wants perfect performance New Zealand qualify after Styris and McCullum shine with the ball Sutton defies doubters to keep Lancashire upright County Championship round-up: Hampshire’s wretched start salvaged by Carberry
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England stumble through after rain has the final say once again
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a race against time to be fit for Spain’s opening match at next month’s World Cup, according to the club’s new head of sports medicine and sports science, Peter Brukner.
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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists the pressure is all on Manchester City as they prepare for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premier League showdown at Eastlands. Related Stories Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent Scharner set to quit Wigan Mancini relishing Tottenham showdown Fulham target top half finish
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Pressue is on Manchester City says Redknapp
Bjorn Helge Riise insists Fulham’s first team hopefuls are determined to contribute to a spectacular season by securing a top 10 finish in the Barclays Premier League. Related Stories Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent Scharner set to quit Wigan Pressue is on Manchester City says Redknapp Mancini relishing Tottenham showdown
Rafael Benitez’s agent claims the Liverpool boss has still not received any offers from Juventus or any other club and wants to stay at Anfield. Related Stories Allardyce revels in defeating Wenger Bolton want Wilshere loan extension Manchester United fans angered by security staff Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Scharner set to quit Wigan
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Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent
Marks & Spencer’s new boss Marc Bolland starts at the helm of the chain today amid great expectations over his plans for the high street giant. Related Stories Continental and United to combine to create world’s largest airline France investigates Ryanair over taxes Charlie Munger: Savvy investor who makes up Buffett’s roaring double act US airline merger creates world’s biggest carrier Mortgage lending plummets by 83%
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Great expectations as Marc Bolland takes reins at M&S
The Football Association today announced investigations into two separate incidents of crowd trouble at weekend matches. Related Stories A crisis that will haunt Liverpool for a generation Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez. He must accept the blame for Livepool’s plight World Cup offers men ‘excuse’ to create a ‘den’ 2018 World Cup set for Europe according to reports
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FA to investigate crowd trouble incidents
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has slammed claims his team’s cars carry subliminal tobacco advertising as “ridiculous”. Related Stories Motorcycling: Easton breaks duck to move into second
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Ferrari hit back in subliminal tobacco advertising row
Chris Coleman has been relieved of his duties as manager of Coventry, the Coca-Cola Championship club have announced. Related Stories Happy ending for Palace after Ambrose sends Wednesday down Round-up: Holloway backs Blackpool in the play-offs despite ‘limp’ finish Fan Zone: Every game – by the people who care most Luton promise investigation after York players are attacked by fans
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Coleman sacked by Coventry
Mortgage lending dived by 83% during March, fuelling speculation that the housing market recovery is running out of steam, figures showed today. Related Stories M&B puts more food on its menu for growth Continental and United to combine to create world’s largest airline France investigates Ryanair over taxes Charlie Munger: Savvy investor who makes up Buffett’s roaring double act US airline merger creates world’s biggest carrier
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Mortgage lending plummets by 83%
Thousands of men will spend £460 each on setting up a “den” to watch football matches during the World Cup, a bank said today. Related Stories Benitez refuses to give a straight answer after letting ’speculation’ run James Lawton: Ancelotti has made Chelsea easier on the eye and the senses A crisis that will haunt Liverpool for a generation Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez
As the dust started to settle around the weekend’s first Classic markers of the season, two themes emerged.
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Murtagh has faith in St Nicholas for Epsom
For those depressed by the lack of home-grown batsmen in the England side, look north. Yorkshire are making the pace in this year’s County Championship and could be setting something of a trend in terms of the make-up of their team.
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Yorkshire’s home-grown policy pays early dividends
Two super league clubs have denied reports that an overseas player wants to return home.
Stuart Easton claimed his first win of the 2010 British Superbike season in the first of two races at Oulton Park yesterday.
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Motorcycling: Easton breaks duck to move into second
While her uncle Iain was suffering the agony of Premier League relegation with Hull City yesterday, Natasha Dowie was experiencing the ecstasy of scoring the winning goal in the FA Women’s Cup final.
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Dowies’ mixed day after cup joy for Natasha
If there is anything more forlorn at the end of this season than the plight of Liverpool Football Club it is surely the failure of Rafa Benitez to face reality. The reality, this is, of his own contribution to what even the most romantic of Anfield dreamers must now have a hard time seeing as anything other than an unvarnished disaster.
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James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez. He must accept the blame for Livepool’s plight
As the chairman of snooker’s governing body, Barry Hearn, promised yesterday that the game’s authorities will investigate frame-fixing allegations against the world No 1, John Higgins, “in the fastest possible timetable”, Higgins’ manager, Pat Mooney, told The Independent that Higgins was “absolutely oblivious” to any proposal that he was going to be asked to lose four frames in non-specified exhibition matches in the future until moments before a 10-minute meeting with undercover reporters to discuss the matter last Friday. Related Stories Snooker: Higgins faces suspension after match fixing allegations Boxing: Mayweather survives scare to stay unbeaten Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead Robertson holds the edge as play grinds to a halt Cycling: Pellizotti falls foul of UCI blood test
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Higgins’ agent makes a case for defence against match-fixing
Neil Robertson was the favourite to win this year’s World Championship final here in Sheffield having taken a welcome two-frame advantage over Graeme Dott into last night’s concluding session. Related Stories Snooker: Higgins faces suspension after match fixing allegations Boxing: Mayweather survives scare to stay unbeaten Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead Higgins’ agent makes a case for defence against match-fixing Cycling: Pellizotti falls foul of UCI blood test
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Robertson holds the edge as play grinds to a halt
Charlie Munger, the vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has long been billed as the supporting role in an extremely successful double act with Warren Buffett, but he has a huge following in the investor community in his own right. Mr Buffett has said in the past: “He’s got a real fan club, but for good reason.
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Charlie Munger: Savvy investor who makes up Buffett’s roaring double act
Neil Robertson was crowned world champion in the early hours of this morning with a hard-fought victory over Graeme Dott here in Sheffield. Related Stories Boxing: Mayweather survives scare to stay unbeaten Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead Robertson holds the edge as play grinds to a halt Higgins’ agent makes a case for defence against match-fixing Cycling: Pellizotti falls foul of UCI blood test
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Snooker: Robertson outlasts Dott to claim first world title
Rafael Benitez was coming under renewed pressure from Juventus to take or leave their job offer last night, and, with the Spaniard growing increasingly fearful of Fernando Torres’ departure this summer, he wants assurances from the club’s executive chairman that money generated from star players leaving will be his to invest. Related Stories Fulham’s Roy Hodgson targets top 10 finish Benitez set deadline to accept Juve deal Dowie fears for financial future as last-minute strike confirms Hull’s fate Wenger cries foul as Fabianski is cornered by Blackburn’s long-ball tactics Crisis talks turned us around, says Lampard
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Benitez set deadline to accept Juventus deal
Steven Gohouri’s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser stole a point for Wigan and confirmed Hull’s relegation from the Barclays Premier League. Related Stories Rooney return spurs United but Ferguson left to ‘clutch at straws’ Formidable, ruthless and well-drilled. Chelsea show champion class Chelsea one step from glory Benayoun facing uncertain future Fulham’s Roy Hodgson targets top 10 finish
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Hull relegated after Wigan draw
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson continues to focus on a top 10 finish even though European glory is beckoning. Related Stories Wenger beats the drum as Arsenal target third place Rooney return spurs United but Ferguson left to ‘clutch at straws’ Formidable, ruthless and well-drilled. Chelsea show champion class Chelsea one step from glory Benayoun facing uncertain future
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Fulham’s Roy Hodgson targets top 10 finish
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott recently ventured into the world of literature with the launch of a series of children’s book. Related Stories Outside the Box: A quarter of turnover must be limit of borrowing, says Whelan Homophobia: Tackling football’s last taboo Sam Wallace: Spurs fans may distrust him but they have many reasons to thank chairman Levy Benitez refuses to give a straight answer after letting ’speculation’ run James Lawton: Ancelotti has made Chelsea easier on the eye and the senses
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A bit on the side: Footballers’ other jobs
Neil Robertson holds a slender two-frame lead over Graeme Dott ahead of the conclusion of today’s World Championship final in Sheffield.
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Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead
Pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers is preparing to sell hundreds of pubs to focus on core brands and raise cash. Related Stories City firms urged to step up IT security UK expects to win reprieve on EU emissions plans Business Diary: Taxing query about cost of publicity stunt I would not want job of tackling British debt, says Buffett Goldman Sachs concedes case for restraining the big banks
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M&B puts more food on its menu for growth
The Goldman Sachs chief executive, previously an outspoken opponent of proposals to break up the banks, has conceded that such a move might make institutions such as his “safer”. Related Stories City firms urged to step up IT security UK expects to win reprieve on EU emissions plans Business Diary: Taxing query about cost of publicity stunt I would not want job of tackling British debt, says Buffett M&B puts more food on its menu for growth
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Goldman Sachs concedes case for restraining the big banks
The Taxpayers Alliance gets very cross about government waste, but one wonders how much its latest stunt has cost. The lobby group has had an articulated lorry on the road for the past fortnight, with a “debt clock” mounted on its side. The lorry’s nationwide tour covered 1,500 miles, with the Government deficit rising by £6.7bn during its journey time
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Business Diary: Taxing query about cost of publicity stunt
Chelsea edged closer to the Barclays Premier League title with a crucial victory over Liverpool at Anfield. Related Stories Grant rouses Portsmouth passion for Wembley finale Burnley generosity has Benitez in tears Huddlestone screamer makes Spurs’ claims loud and clear Magic Johnson inspires City to pass first test Advantage Tottenham – only just
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Title in sight for Chelsea after win at Anfield
Pakistan began the defence of their World Twenty20 title with a 21-run victory over Bangladesh here in St Lucia. Openers Salman Butt and Kamran Akmal set up the victory as they both hit 73 to help Pakistan to an imposing 172 for 3. Related Stories Pietersen: ‘They said bombings happen every day in India
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Pakistan waste no time in defending title
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City set up a Champions League showdown next Wednesday when they both won today to knock Aston Villa out of the race and leave Liverpool’s hopes of fourth place hanging by a thread. Related Stories Five days that will decide City’s future ‘After the final whistle I broke down crying’ Ancelotti keeps his cool as title-chasers prepare for warm welcome in Liverpool Wrangling over Benitez’s golden handshake may be all that stops a wave goodbye Ferguson urges old enemy to aid United’s quest for history
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Spurs and City set up fourth place showdown
Floyd Mayweather has warned Shane Mosley that there is no game-plan that will be able to beat him ahead of their non-title fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas tonight. “There is no remedy on how to beat Floyd Mayweather.
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Boxing: Mayweather: I am unbeatable
Gareth Thomas may be the least experienced rugby league player in action in Edinburgh this weekend, but he is the only one who has lost count of the number of appearances he has made at Murrayfield.
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Gareth Thomas: ‘My best memory comes from Murrayfield’
1. How did you react when drawn in the dreaded outside post, stall 20? Initially, I felt like the kid who gets a lump of coal from Santa in his Christmas stocking
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Three Questions: John Sadler
US Outlook: Flash died on the morning of 29 April, 2010. Steve Jobs killed it.
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Stephen Foley: Murder mystery of Apple, the forbidden fruit and the padlocked door
Essar Energy of India was catapulted into the FTSE 100 yesterday as an initial public offering brought in £1.3bn and gave the group a market capitalisation of £5.5bn. Related Stories Barclays shares under pressure despite profits leap Investigators arrest 22 in carbon credit fraud inquiry Business Diary: 01/05/2010 OFT backs down after six-year inquiry into milk and butter prices
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India’s Essar Energy raises £1.3bn and joins FTSE 100
British officials have arrested 22 people as part of a Europe-wide investigation into carousel tax fraud related to CO2 emissions-credit trading. Related Stories Barclays shares under pressure despite profits leap India’s Essar Energy raises £1.3bn and joins FTSE 100 Business Diary: 01/05/2010 OFT backs down after six-year inquiry into milk and butter prices
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Investigators arrest 22 in carbon credit fraud inquiry
There are few, if any, other jobs in British retailing where the first day for the new chief executive would be seen as a major event. But when that retailer is the national obsession of Marks and Spencer the arrival of Marc Bolland, the former chief executive of Morrisons, will be a red-letter day in the history of the high street
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It’s not so much a job, more a way of British retail life
Steve Davis yesterday welcomed the announcement of a new five-year deal that will see the World Championship played at The Crucible until 2015. Related Stories Snooker: Crucible secures world event until 2015 Cycling: Cavendish says sorry for V-sign Boxing: Mayweather: I am unbeatable
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Snooker: Davis delights as Crucible secures world event until 2015
Portsmouth manager Avram Grant admits he has received offers to manage other clubs, as he prepares for his side’s final Barclays Premier League home fixture against Wolves tomorrow.
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Grant reveals offers from other clubs
West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has hit out at joint-owners David Sullivan and David Gold for undermining his position after he discovered about the club’s transfer dealings in the newspapers.
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Zola furious over West Ham transfer dealings
Bayern Munich today lodged their appeal against Franck Ribery’s three-match European ban for his sending-off in the Champions league semi-final first leg against Lyon. Related Stories Atletico final ‘well deserved’ says Simao Ferguson salutes Hodgson and Fulham Hodgson hails Fulham character Gerrard’s future uncertain despite walking off from defeat with head held high Leonardo set for AC Milan exit
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Bayern Munich lodge Ribery ban appeal
Huddersfield Giants coach Nathan Brown has revealed his long-term future won’t be with the Super League outfit. Related Stories Tryline - The Rugby League podcast Brown linked to Cronulla return
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Nathan Brown won’t stay at Huddersfield
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp insists midfielder Luka Modric will not be leaving White Hart Lane this summer.
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Tottenham rule out Modric transfer to Manchester United
Andrey Arshavin maintains he is very much happy at Arsenal - and insists comments made in the Russian media are “often translated wrongly” and leave him feeling “unpleasant”.
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Arshavin says comments lost in translation
Sir Jackie Stewart believes Jenson Button has the title edge over team-mate Lewis Hamilton after hailing the reigning world champion “a lion tamer”.
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Stewart impressed by cool Button
Sir Alex Ferguson claims Roy Hodgson is a certainty to be named Manager of the Year and feels Fulham’s “miraculous” march to the Europa League final is one of the best achievements by a British club in Europe. Related Stories The Big Picture: Where’s Jose? Burnley may qualify for Europa League Hamburg shattered by Fulham defeat Atletico final ‘well deserved’ says Simao Hodgson hails Fulham character
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Ferguson salutes Hodgson and Fulham
Rafael Benitez has admitted he does not know whether he will get the funds he needs to turn Liverpool into a major force again. Related Stories Aston Villa have not missed Barry says Carew Gary Neville signs new Manchester United contract Rooney and Ferdinand may return at Sunderland Eduardo set for talks with Arsenal over future Kalou eyeing Chelsea victory over Liverpool
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Benitez unsure of Liverpool transfer budget
John Carew believes James Milner’s development into a central midfielder has enabled Aston Villa to cope with the loss of former skipper Gareth Barry. Related Stories O’Neill counts his blessings over landing ‘iconic’ Dunne Mancini: Tevez can leave City if he is not happy Drogba praised as ‘world leader’ Gary Neville signs new Manchester United contract Rooney and Ferdinand may return at Sunderland
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Aston Villa have not missed Barry says Carew
Hamburg chairman Bernd Hoffmann struggled to find the words to express his disappointment after his side lost their Europa League semi-final against Fulham last night. Related Stories Fulham’s fantastic journey continues to the final Great night for Fulham. Bitter end for Benitez The Big Picture: Where’s Jose
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Hamburg shattered by Fulham defeat
Gary Neville has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United. Related Stories O’Neill counts his blessings over landing ‘iconic’ Dunne Mancini: Tevez can leave City if he is not happy Drogba praised as ‘world leader’ Aston Villa have not missed Barry says Carew Rooney and Ferdinand may return at Sunderland
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Gary Neville signs new Manchester United contract
Atletico Madrid winger Simao Sabrosa believes reaching the Europa League final is a “well-deserved prize” for his side at the end of a season which for so long looked set to be an unmitigated disaster. Related Stories Fulham’s fantastic journey continues to the final Great night for Fulham.
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Atletico final ‘well deserved’ says Simao
Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand could return for Manchester United at Sunderland on Sunday.
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Rooney and Ferdinand may return at Sunderland
The chairman of part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland has admitted that bankers’ pay is “astonishingly high”, it was revealed today.
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Bankers’ pay astonishingly high admits RBS chief
The competition watchdog today said it was dropping some allegations of price fixing against Tesco as part of a dairy investigation that has seen rival firms handed fines of around £70 million. Related Stories Emerging markets lead property revival House price inflation back into double figures Santander sails on despite concerns over Spanish debt Bankers’ pay astonishingly high admits RBS chief Barclays unveils £1.8bn profits haul
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Watchdog drops some Tesco price-fixing claims
Banking giant Barclays today revealed a £1.82 billion profits haul for the first three months of 2010 amid “signs of economic recovery”. Related Stories Emerging markets lead property revival House price inflation back into double figures Santander sails on despite concerns over Spanish debt Bankers’ pay astonishingly high admits RBS chief Watchdog drops some Tesco price-fixing claims
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Barclays unveils £1.8bn profits haul
Fabio Capello not only heads the England team but also leads the list of the richest managers in British and Irish football, it was revealed today. Related Stories Barcelona v Inter player ratings Football League question parachute payments Team News: 30/04/2010 Violence fears block Neville’s Rangers benefit Andy Cole: Liverpool will be out to win, even if they hand United the title
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The football manager rich list
While the first wet day of the season limited the action in the First Division of the County Championship, bringing frustration for Warwickshire and Lancashire and no play at all for Somerset and Essex, at Hove Sussex played through the rain to complete another emphatic statement of intent in the Second Division. Related Stories Yardy and Bopara are the surprise stars as warm-up goes to plan The World T20: Team by team Richards: T20 fizz may fall flat on slow tracks Get with it, Simmonds warns Irish after Afghan humiliation Di Venuto and drizzle hit Yorkshire optimists
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Nixon’s resistance is futile as Sussex take chances