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Schumi boost for Vettel

Published on: 22nd October, 2009

Michael Schumacher has encouraged Sebastian Vettel not to be disheartened following the end of his fellow German’s title challenge.

Vettel’s chances of winning the title were ended on Sunday at the Brazilian Grand Prix, after Jenson Button secured the necessary points to claim the title with one race still remaining.

The young German remarked in the aftermath of the race at Interlagos that “second is the first loser,” and “I don’t really care about second or third,” but Schumacher has encouraged his countryman not to Full Article

Capital boost for Purdham

Published on: 18th May, 2009

Club captain Rob Purdham has committed his future to Harlequins by signing a new contract that will run until the end of 2011.

The 29-year-old joined from Whitehaven in 2002 when the Super League side were then Full Article

Formula 1 – McLaren Preview

Published on: 18th May, 2009

2008 winner Lewis Hamilton is hoping for a better showing in Monaco this weekend on his favourite circuit…

Lewis Hamilton: “Monaco is my favourite circuit. The sensation you get from racing up the hill at 175mph, trying to make as straight a line as possible between the barriers while just shaving them with the walls of the tyres is unbelievable – the best sensation you could ever have in a Formula One car. There’s an expectation that Monaco will Full Article

Formula One – Toyota Preview

Published on: 18th May, 2009

Having failed to score a point for the first time this season in Spain, Toyota head to Monaco intent on a return to form…

Jarno Trulli: “Monaco is one of my favourite tracks in Formula One; it is so challenging and the driver can really make a difference so this suits me well. It is always special to go to Monaco because the atmosphere is different to any other race and the circuit is unique. I know it’s slow in terms of average speed but when you are Full Article

Ward may be next for Froch

Published on: 18th May, 2009

An impressive Andre Ward took a step closer to a world title shot with a unanimous points victory over Edison ‘Pantera’ Miranda of Colombia.

The 25-year-old could be next up for WBC super-middleweight champion Carl Froch after stretching his record to 19-0 with 12 by KO, content to allow the durable Miranda to go the distance on this occasion.

Ward showed exemplary technical skills to make the Colombian look pedestrian, despite suffering a cut over his left eye in the first round following a clash of heads.

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