Manchester United will hope their defensive injury problems can be eased ahead of their trip to face Brentford. He was without Erik ten Hag, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, leaving him without a recognized left-back; Lisandro Martinez and Jonny Evans also had injury problems. Meanwhile, Harry Maguire spotted an issue with England’s defeat to Brazil,… Read More »
Joe Cokanasiga scores two tries for Bath in match performance against Sale Sharks – Getty Images/Bob Bradford Joe Cokanasiga, the enthusiastic player of Sunday’s match, sent a message to England and Steve Borthwick; do not forget me. After the disappointment of missing out on selection for the Rugby World Cup and the Six Nations, Bath’s… Read More »
In the County Championship AIgburth host Lancashire against Hampshire; It’s a competition beloved by members who believe adherence to tradition threatens to destroy the game, according to some CEOs – Gareth Copley/Getty Images A number of senior county officials believe privatization is inevitable and have hit out at “Luddite” members who are holding the clubs… Read More »
Jack Iley edged out South Liverpool’s James Cottrell and Owen Hough. Image: Kirsty Templeman Daisy Hill’s hopes of back-to-back wins in the North West Counties League Division One North were dashed by a fine second-half comeback from Liverpool South at the Plumb Factory Stadium on Saturday. Daisy, who led at half-time thanks to Ryan Talbot’s… Read More »
Brian Kidd (left) celebrates with Arsenal teammate Liam Brady and his police helmet after scoring in front of the North Bank at Highbury in August 1974 – Offside/Mark Leech One of Mark Leech’s first assignments as a sports photographer was when his agency sent him to Ipswich Town’s training ground to take photographs of the… Read More »
Francs-Moisins estate near the Stade de France, with a sign reading ‘We build (ourselves) here’ (JULIEN DE ROSA) Less than 500 meters separate the Stade de France, the glamorous centerpiece of the Paris Olympics, from the dilapidated Francs-Moisins estate, plagued by poverty and crime. Samia Achoui, a secretary who lives in one of the drug-trafficking… Read More »
Finn Russell brings new dimension to Bath’s game – PA/Zac Goodwin Bathroom 42 Discount 24 With the Rec bathed in spring sunshine, Bath showed a few qualities that leave you in little doubt about his title credentials. Their attacks looked as slick as ever when fired up but more importantly when games are this tight… Read More »
Ivan Toney has made only one substitute appearance for England so far – Getty Images/Marc Atkins Ivan Toney is expected to start England’s friendly against Belgium, with Gareth Southgate praising the forward’s “coolness” as he finally earns a place in the European Championship squad. Toney will make his debut after Harry Kane was injured and… Read More »