Author: rivalryedition

Blair Kinghorn (centre) and his team-mates had to reflect on a painful defeatAt the end of his home goodbye, Blair Kinghorn came to the touchline at The Hive not as the double try-scorer who had helped set up what should have been an Edinburgh win but as the culprit in the game-defining moment late on that brought a Benetton try and an Edinburgh loss. “Pretty raw,” he said – and he wasn’t talking about the iciness of the Edinburgh night. “Disappointing. A mistake by me at the end cost the team. Too risky, bad decision.”The offload near his own line…

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Heat confirmed on Friday both Khawaja and Labuschagne would face the Melbourne Stars in the first match of the tournament on December 7.The pair are also some chance to play in the Heat’s second game on December 9 in Adelaide, the same day the Test squad is due to enter camp in Perth.A decision on that could ultimately lie with the players with the Heat not wanting to compromise the duo’s preparations ahead of the first Test against Pakistan on December 14.”We are delighted to confirm Usman and Marnus’s availability for the opening night of the Big Bash League,” Brisbane…

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By Ben Sully   @SullyBen Eintracht Frankfurt will attempt to extend their unbeaten run to nine competitive games when they welcome Stuttgart to Deutsche Bank Park on Saturday. Eintracht Frankfurt Dino Toppmoller’s side head into Saturday’s contest off the back of an impressive run of form after six and drawing two of their last eight games across all competitions. Their unbeaten run came under threat in their final game before the international break when Werder Bremen moved into a two-goal lead. However, die Adler still managed to leave with a point after Ellyes Skhiri and Hrvoje Smolčić grabbed a goal apiece…

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After the conclusion of the November international break, it’s finally time for the return of the Premier League this weekend. Not only is the English top flight set to grace our television screens once again, there are some delectable fixtures to get our teeth firmly stuck into.The seven Premier League fixtures this Saturday are likely to serve up drama at both ends of the table, Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool the headline fixture from a jam-packed weekend.Here is your guide to Saturday’s Premier League matches.A meeting of managerial maestros / James Gill – Danehouse/GettyImagesThe first game of the Premier League…

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EPL

Chelsea are interested in bringing Fikayo Tomori back to the club from AC Milan, according to Football Transfers. With uncertainties around the contract extension of veteran defender, Thiago Silva, it seems like his departure is imminent. Hence, The Blues are eyeing former academy graduate, Tomori as a potential replacement to the Brazilian. Tomori completed a permanent transfer from Chelsea to Milan in 2021 for a £26m fee. The 25-year-old has since risen to prominence in Italy, putting in stellar performances to help the Rossoneri win the Serie A title in 2021/2022 as well as reaching the Champions League semi-final last…

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MMA

Kongkairop wasn’t letting a chance for a highlight-reel knockout slip away. At a ONE Championship Friday Fights event in Bangkok, Kongkairop found a late finish of Rachan by pouring on the pressure and blasting him with a stunning standing knockout elbow. Watch the amazing finish below. The official time of the stoppage was 1:28 into the third round of the Muay Thai contest. Kongkairop’s continually walked Rachan down throughout Round 3, pushing Rachan to the ropes and firing combinations. Though Rachan attempted to answer back, it was Kongkairop who landed the cleaner shots to force Rachan into defensive mode. Not…

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Head coach Jeff Brohm and his Louisville staff landed a commitment on Friday from one of the most efficient 2025 quarterbacks in the country in Oxford (Ala.) High passer Mason Mims who announced his intentions to play for the Cardinals.The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Mims chose to play for Brohm, his brother in offensive coordinator Brian Brohm and company over an offer list that also included Vanderbilt, West Virginia, Mississippi State.“I love the coaches,” Mims told 247Sports. He was offered by the 10-1 Cardinals last month. “I feel we have a great relationship. “When I went I loved the atmosphere. They run…

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MLB

Former catcher Ron Hodges, a veteran of 12 Major League seasons, has died following a brief illness, the Mets announced on Friday. He was 74. Hodges, a native of Rocky Mount, Va., was drafted by the Mets in the Secondary Phase of the 1972 MLB January Draft out of Appalachian State University. He would go on to spend his entire career with the Mets, serving mainly as a backup catcher and pinch-hitter. Though a low-key figure, Hodges is a footnote in a big day in Mets history, as he got the start on Opening Day in 1983, which also marked…

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NBA

Mike Trudell: Lakers injury update from the team: Lakers forward Rui Hachimura underwent a procedure today to repair a nasal fracture that occurred during the Lakers vs. Mavericks game on Nov. 22. Hachimura will be reevaluated by team doctors in approximately one week.Source: Twitter @LakersReporter What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jovan Buha @jovanbuha Injury report for tomorrow in Cleveland: — Anthony Davis is probable. — LeBron James and Cam Reddish are questionable. — Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent are out. – 5:06 PM Dave McMenamin @mcten Another setback for the Lakers: Rui Hachimura underwent a procedure to repair…

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NFL

NFL Nation, ESPNNov 24, 2023, 03:32 PM ETThree NFC divisional rivalry games filled the NFL’s Thanksgiving menu, and fortunately there were no major injuries to report.The Green Bay Packers upset the Detroit Lions, whose Thanksgiving Day losing streak stretched to seven games. Later, the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers posted dominant performances — Dallas routing the visiting Washington Commanders, and San Francisco going on the road and manhandling the Seattle Seahawks.Much of the injury news for Sunday’s games surrounds pass-catchers and the players who cover them. The Cleveland Browns will be without Denzel Ward, who has been one of…

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