The Sports Matrix: Tuesday 15 March 2011

The Sports Matrix: Tuesday 15 March 2011
Irish hurdler Hurricane Fly will be the favourite going in to today’s Champion Hurdle as the festival gets underway. The horse has lost just once from eight starts in the Grade One category under trainer Willie Mullins, son of Paddy, who trained Dawn Run.

Blues to sign Brazilian starlet
Chelsea were close to agreeing a deal to sign Sao Paulo starlet Lucas Piazon when he turns 18. Press Association Sport understands the Blues are poised to beat off competition from Juventus for the 17-year-old, who is currently playing for Brazil in the South American Under-17 Championship.

Blues to sign Brazilian starlet
Chelsea were close to agreeing a deal to sign Sao Paulo starlet Lucas Piazon when he turns 18. Press Association Sport understands the Blues are poised to beat off competition from Juventus for the 17-year-old, who is currently playing for Brazil in the South American Under-17 Championship.