Football: Spurs title chances hit by Wolves defeatLONDON (AFP) - Tottenham's Premier League title hopes took a major hit on Saturday (Dec 29) when Wolves beat them 3-1 at Wembley to end their winning run.Spurs took the lead with a Harry Kane pile-driver in the first half but the visitors staged a ferocious comeback through...

Football: Fandi Ahmad plays down SEA Games rule of two overaged players as he focuses on improving U-22 sideSINGAPORE - An age restriction rule tweak has given him more options, but national Under-22 football coach Fandi Ahmad stressed his priority is to develop the current crop under him as they attempt to win Singapore’s...

Solskjaer trusts De GeaLONDON • David de Gea is going through a bad run but, if anyone at Manchester United has earned the right to be forgiven for a few dodgy games, then it is the Spanish goalkeeper - at least in the eyes of his manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Solskjaer insisted, ahead of tomorrow's home game against...

Football: Merlion Cup returns in June with Under-22 sides from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the PhilippinesSINGAPORE - The Merlion Cup will be revived in the form of a mini South-east Asia Games football tournament as the under-22 national teams from Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines join hosts Singapore...

Stalemate at Our Tampines HubSINGAPORE PREMIER LEAGUETampines Rovers 0Albirex Niigata 0It was tactical cat and mouse in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) yesterday as leaders Tampines Rovers laid siege but had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Albirex Niigata.Fireworks were expected from this fixture as the Stags, with...

Football: Man City experience key in Premier League title raceLONDON (AFP) - John Stones says the experience in the Manchester City dressing room will be vital as they aim to finish ahead of Liverpool in the thrilling race for the Premier League title.City will retain the Premier League crown if they win their final two...