Four second places from six rides at the Breeders’ Cup led to criticism of British jockey, most of it unjustifiedFinishing fast but too late, there’s a capital crime in the eyes of most punters. So the Breeders’ Cup is a reputational elephant trap for European jockeys, whose mounts rarely break on level terms with the US runners and so immediately find themselves with ground to make up, while the fast surface and tight bends make the task even harder. Related: El Presente surprises trainer Kim Bailey with victory in Badger Beers Chase Chepstow 12.30 Seelotmorebusiness 1.00 Mr Washington (nb) 1.30 Lisronagh Stone 2.05 Sign Of War 2.40 Kilconny Bridge 3.10 Glajou 3.45 Brewers Project 4.15 Slip RoadKempton 12.40 Pink Sheets (nap) 1.10...
Also featuring fair play in New Zealand, feigning injury and birthday wishes to Ellyse Perry, cricket and football superstar1) On this day in 1994, George Foreman became the oldest fighter to win a boxing world title, coming from nowhere to knock out Michael Moorer and become the heavyweight king 20 years after losing his belts to Muhammad Ali. Here’s the story of that incredible night, Foreman’s 10 best knockouts and a documentary on the great man from 2017.2) That type of player: AFC Totton’s Stéphane Zubar with a none-too-subtle collapse against Thatcham Town.Just watch..... pic.twitter.com/WX2reDjIIu Continue reading...
David Abeles, president of leading manufacturer TaylorMade, says making the game more difficult should not be the aimGolf’s flourishing as a pandemic-compliant sport is a comfort to those who had feared for the future of a time-consuming pursuit. There remains, however, an elephant in the clubhouse; one visible as Bryson DeChambeau powered his way to US Open glory and subsequently posted detail of a 400-yard drive.Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have been drawn back into the equipment debate in recent weeks. Gary Player insisted golf “must cut the ball back” or a mockery will be made of venues. The R&A and USGA, the lawmakers on either sides of the Atlantic, continue to study the impact of enhanced driving distances. To...
The Lakers star is only the eighth player and first since Michael Jordan to win an NBA title, an NCAA championship and an Olympic gold medal. At 27, the best may be yet to comeAnthony Davis looked on with an expression of disbelief on Sunday night as the Los Angeles Lakers put the finishing touches on their first NBA championship in a decade. For the 27-year-old big man from Chicago’s South Side, the elusive missing piece in a career with no shortage of individual successes was finally in his grasp.As the Lakers’ other, slightly older do-it-all superstar took in the scene from down the bench, he couldn’t help but feel a tinge of nostalgia. You never forget your first time....
LA or Miami? Our writers predict the winner, key players and dark horses before the championship tiltWell, that’s the question isn’t it? It’s tempting to say that there’s not much hope, but the Heat have been surpassing expectations all postseason. There’s a simple answer here: limit either LeBron James or Anthony Davis and force the other to try to carry the entire team, hope that they can’t. Reminder: Simple is not the same as easy. HF Continue reading...