How about this for fine margins. England have won two games, by a total of five points, to set up a possible Six Nations title shot. Wales have lost twice, by a total of three points, and are down in the depths.After all the pre-match talk of transforming Twickenham, there was familiar tension in the air on Saturday as the home side clawed their way back from a 14-5 deficit to snatch the spoils.But by doing so they have already matched their victory count in each of the last three Championship campaigns, so now there is a glorious opportunity to…
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Rangpur Riders, Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal went through the fourth week of the BPL unbeaten, with Rangpur continuing to top the points table. Comilla are level on points with Rangpur, but behind on net run-rate. Sylhet Strikers also won their only outing this week, but Chattogram Challengers, Durdanto Dhaka and Khulna Tigers lost all their games. Dhaka, with just one win in the competition, are out of the running for the knockouts. Here are some of the highlights from the week gone by.Hridoy, Jacks, Shakib, Tahir put in starring performancesComilla began and ended the week with contrasting chases. Towhid…
By Peter Weis @PeterVicey Newly installed FSV Mainz 05 Bo Henriksen spoke on the challenges of his new appointment at an introductory presser yesterday. The latest Danish trainer to work the sidelines in the German top flight prepares to face compatriot Jess Thorup in his first Bundesliga match this coming Saturday. Germany’s preeminent footballing publication – Kicker Magazine – supplied some extra coverage on the 49-year-old by revisiting an old interview with the trade publication from November of 2023. The interview, just like yesterday’s presser, was conducted partially in English and partially in German. Relegation-threatened FSV Mainz 05 hope…
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to make a fresh move for Conor Gallagher this summer if he does not agree a new contract with Chelsea, 90min understands.Gallagher has been one of Chelsea’s standout players of the season so far, most recently scoring a match-winning brace in Monday’s 3-1 win away at Crystal Palace.His deal at Stamford Bridge runs out in 2025 and there has not been much progression in talks over a fresh one, although head coach Mauricio Pochettino is keen for that to change.The midfielder is seeking terms which are similar to that of Moises Caicedo, who signed for a…
Cain Velasquez still faces attempted murder charges following his 2022 arrest, but there’s still no clear timeline for when — or if — he’ll go to trial. On Wednesday, the former UFC heavyweight champion appeared in two different Santa Clara County, Calif., courtrooms regarding his case. Velasquez was arrested after allegedly going on a high-speed chase pursuing a car containing Harry Goularte, a man accused of sexually abusing his son at a daycare owned by Goularte’s mother. Velasquez allegedly fired several rounds from a handgun into the vehicle, with Goularte’s stepfather, Paul Bender, being hit by a bullet but sustaining…
Galveston (Texas) Ball linebacker Jonah Williams has over 30 offers under his belt.And Williams said the next task for him is to narrow his 30-plus offers down to a top 10.Williams is pretty confident of a handful of schools will be in that top ten.
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS Deni Avdija in four games since the trade deadline: 2/9 vs. BOS: 24 points (7-of-10 FG), 11 rebounds 2/10 vs. PHI: 21 points (9-of-14 FG), 13 rebounds 2/12 vs. DAL: 25 points (11-of-17 FG), 7 rebounds 2/14 vs. NOP: 41 points (12-of-23 FG), 14 rebounds – 10:40 PM
Michael Rothstein, ESPN Staff WriterFeb 14, 2024, 04:47 PM ETCloseMichael Rothstein is a reporter for NFL Nation at ESPN. Rothstein covers the Atlanta Falcons. You can follow him via Twitter @MikeRothstein.FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have two quarterbacks on the roster for next season, a new coaching staff and a lot of questions at the position, but new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson made one thing clear: The team is starting the process to figure out what the plan is at quarterback.”Whether it’s a pocket guy, whether it’s a guy that can move around a little bit, we’re just…
England have narrowly won the first two matches of their Six Nations campaignThey face Scotland next and some key players are returning from injuryManu Tuilagi, Luke Cowan-Dickie and George Martin are back in trainingBy Alex Bywater For Mailonline Published: 07:31 EST, 14 February 2024 | Updated: 07:52 EST, 14 February 2024 England’s bid for Six Nations glory has been boosted by the return of Manu Tuilagi, Luke Cowan-Dickie and George Martin to their squad ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland.Marcus Smith and Ollie Lawrence have also been named in a 36-player squad to prepare for the trip to…
Marizanne Kapp has been ruled out due to illness in a major blow for South Africa in their historic first Test match against Australia at a scorching hot WACA ground.Despite the searing conditions, Australia captain Alyssa Healy elected to bowl first after winning her seventh straight toss in the mult-series.Australia leads the first-ever multi-series between the countries 8 points to 4 after recording 2-1 victories in the T20I and ODI series, but South Africa can finish level with an upset win – a task made much harder without Kapp, who fell ill yesterday.Spin is expected to play a factor amid…