Mossbank may be Hennessy bound

Thursday, 1 November 2007 11:48

Michael Hourigan is considering the ё150,000 Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup as a potential target for impressive recent winner Mossbank.

The seven-year-old proved too strong for his rivals in the Ladbrokes-sponsored Limerick National over three miles in October - but has taken a subsequent hike in the handicap.

Hourigan said: ‘I may run Mossbank in the Hennessy at Newbury at the end of the month.

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Carlson Hotels is expanding its presence in South Asia with the targeted opening of its second hotel in Islamabad, the Radisson Hotel Islamabad Capital Park, in April 2008.

The 164-room hotel, to be developed in partnership with Pakistan-based Corotyle International, will be located in the heart of the city around the bustling Sector F-8 Markaz.

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — forward was a conflicted man on Wednesday night. He had turned down a reported $50 million earlier in the day, and now he sat inside the dank visiting locker room at the Meadowlands, preparing for a game and wanting some answers.Bulls forward was looking for answers, too, leaning in to listen to the latest on the -centered universe.Chicago center was all ears as well, likewise seeking an accurate reading on the Bryant talks.All three had been mentioned as potential trade bait for superstar Kobe Bryant. (Read content ‘Sheridan: Kobe objecting to Deng’s inclusion in Bulls-Lakers trade’…)

Lampard faces uncertain future

Thursday, 1 November 2007 09:57

Frank Lampard’s Chelsea future still appears to be in limbo after coach Avram Grant revealed he was not party to any of the negotiations aimed at keeping the England midfielder at the club.

Lampard, who claimed a hat-trick in the dramatic 4-3 win over Leicester in the Carling Cup fourth round at Stamford Bridge last night, has yet to commit himself to a new long-term deal - sparking fears he will quit the club.

The midfielder bagged his first hat-trick since January with the last-minute winner to kill off battling City and earn holders Chelsea a place in the quarter-finals.

Richards set for scan

Thursday, 1 November 2007 08:26

Micah Richards will have a scan on his knee today with England manager Steve McClaren as well as Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson anxious to know the outcome.

The 19-year-old defender was carried off on a stretcher in the 1-0 victory at Bolton Wanderers last night in the Carling Cup.

Richards left the Reebok Stadium in a positive frame of mind but he might be struggling to make England’s possibly vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Croatia on 21 November at Wembley.

Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa is celebrating its first Christmas in Kampong style with a unique village festival of traditional food-stalls, fun and games.

Christmas Kampong at the stylish new resort on Singapores Sentosa Island is a novel opportunity to relive the historical past on December 24 from 4-11pm and December 25 from 11am-3pm.

Kampong games such as zero-point, cha-teck, paper-balls and hopscotch, alongside food-stalls serving satay, ice-kacang, chendol, coconut juice, ice lollies, chocolates, candy canes, ginger bread and more, will delight the young and old. 

A formal Christmas Eve set-dinner priced at Sin$128++ per person is also being served at the resorts international restaurant, Shutters, on December 24, followed by Christmas Day Brunch, priced at Sin$118++ and Christmas Day Supper, priced from Sin$35++.

For an intimate time with partners, the Christmas under the Stars private dining experience at Amara Sanctuary Resorts Infinity Sky Pool is not to be missed.

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MINNEAPOLIS — Forward and the Minnesota Timberwolves announced a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday night.

The 22-year-old Jefferson was acquired from Boston in a trade July 31. Financial terms were not disclosed. (Read content ”Rising star’ Jefferson gets extension with Wolves’…)

TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State quarterback threw in practice Wednesday for the first time since he sprained the thumb on his throwing hand. Carpenter is expected to play when the Sun Devils (No. 4 BCS, No. 6 AP) visit Oregon (No. 5 BCS, No. 4 AP) on Saturday. “I thought he threw it real well,” coach Dennis Erickson said. Carpenter sprained his thumb handing off to tailback in ASU’s 31-20 victory over California last weekend. (Read content ‘Erickson: Hurt ASU QB Carpenter threw ‘real well”…)

Mercurial Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says you can count out in the sweepstakes.During Wednesday night’s game against the , Cuban said that the team is not pursuing a trade for the star.”We haven’t talked to them,” Cuban told ESPN’s Lisa Salters during a sideline interview. “It’s not going to happen. We’ve got a great squad. (Read content ‘Cuban: No Kobe in Dallas’…)

Air Canada has launched a special Flight Pass promotion offering savings with the freedom of unlimited travel this winter to destinations across Canada and between Canada and the U.S..

On sale until December 2, 2007, Air Canada’s ‘Winter Getaway Pass’ is  offered as a single traveller or two traveller pass, for unlimited flying on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays with choices of three North American geographic travel zones, and a choice of either a one or two month travel period this winter season.

Prices start at $529 plus GST for a single traveller one month pass, the ‘Winter Getaway Pass’ includes all applicable airport fees and charges, complimentary seat selection and a set amount of Aeroplan non status miles based on geographic zone and travel period purchased.

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