Theo Dan makes another barnstorming break for Saracens against Harlequins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – Getty Images/David Rogers “Everyone prefers to start but I’m comfortable finishing. Whatever role I’m given, I’ll do my best. It’s been unusual for England so far.” These may be comments from Saracens hooker Theo Dan, reflecting that his impact… Read More »
Liverpool’s seemingly permanent injury crisis has worsened during the international break. The Reds have been without key players for much of the season so far, losing 4-3 to Manchester United in an FA Cup thriller before domestic football was suspended. Jurgen Klopp recognized three new concerns in this unforgettable contest; most of his team had… Read More »
Describing the Kansas City Chiefs as the perfect landing spot for Louis Rees-Zammit would be an understatement. The former Wales wing will now shadow one of the National Football League’s greatest coaching minds in Andy Reid, possibly playing alongside a quarterback like Patrick Mahomes, who has been to four Super Bowls in his first five… Read More »
While footballer Pep Guardiola was looking for a club in 2005, he spent a rainy afternoon craning his neck as Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion played a goalless draw that consisted largely of head tennis. “I was squirming because it was quite a direct play,” Tony Sharkey, the football manager who arranged Guardiola’s visit… Read More »
Howe’s name was chanted by Newcastle fans before the international break – Alamy Live News/Andrew Yates There was a clear message when Newcastle United descended on Dubai for a warm-weather training camp last week. With ten games left to play, this was a time to reset, recharge and start over. Eddie Howe has repeatedly emphasized… Read More »
Ivan Toney scores his first England goal against Belgium at Wembley (FA via Getty Images) Gareth Southgate has many dilemmas to resolve before selecting England’s Euro 2024 squad, and there will undoubtedly be countless tense conversations with his assistant Steve Holland over the next few weeks about the existential necessity of left-backs, No.6s and Jordan… Read More »
Louis Rees-Zammit quit rugby to chase NFL dream – PA According to reports from the United States, Louis Rees-Zammit’s dream of playing in the NFL has moved a step closer as the former Wales tackle signed for the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend. Rees-Zammit will put together back-to-back Super Bowl champions and train with Patrick… Read More »
A sample from the River Thames around Hammersmith Bridge, where the Regatta will be held, and high levels of E.coli were found – PA/River Action Oxford University Boat Club coach Sean Bowden has slammed the water quality on Britain’s rivers and said the E. coli scare on the Thames had sparked a debate over whether… Read More »