Category Archives: Sports

Ducati has cast a Marc Marquez-sized cat among the pigeons; The victim could be world champion

Eight-time world champion Marc Marquez joins Ducati satellite team Gresini Racing for the new MotoGP season – Shutterstock/Noushad Thekkayil MotoGP has reached record attendances and record speeds (now a dizzying 227mph) but as the 75-year-old series revs up at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar this weekend, an internal struggle could disrupt the current powerhouse… Read More »

Ireland on the brink of immortality – here’s how England are stopping them

Ireland have looked like an unshakable force at times during the current campaign – Getty Images/Ramsey Cardy England, a team seemingly still trying to figure themselves out, have their opponents on a run of 23 wins in 25 Tests, four wins away from immortality. Two more victories would ensure Ireland’s back-to-back Grand Slams; A first… Read More »

Steve Borthwick admits England jersey was a ‘heavy burden’ on players during Scotland defeat

Steve Borthwick hopes the jersey will help rather than hinder England at Twickenham – Getty Images/Dan Mullan Steve Borthwick has challenged his players to take inspiration from wearing the England jersey, which he believes dragged them down in the Scotland defeat at Murrayfield. The England head coach cited the weight of the jersey as a… Read More »

Premier League: 10 things to watch out for this weekend

Wolves to offer Gary O’Neil new contract – and Gary O’Neil could be manager of the year

Gary O’Neil celebrates Wolves’ win over Brighton in the FA Cup fifth round – Andrew Kearns/Getty Images Wolves are set to offer Gary O’Neil a new contract after an excellent season that saw him emerge as a manager of the year candidate. O’Neil is expected to begin negotiations within the club’s hierarchy towards the end… Read More »

Aaron Ramsdale will play his last game for Arsenal this weekend – so what’s next?

Aaron Ramsdale had to watch from the sidelines – Reuters/Phil Noble Not long ago, Aaron Ramsdale was a goalkeeper with long-term plans. He signed a new contract at Arsenal in May last year and made it clear he never wanted to leave. “I don’t want to wander around anymore,” he said. “I want to see… Read More »