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Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Head coach Rhian Wilkinson has warned defending champions England not to write off Wales after the sides were pitched into a Battle of…

The search begins for a new manager after Russell Martin was shown the door after Southampton were thrashed at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League Source link [og_img]

Getty Images The Detroit Lions lost their Week 15 game to the Buffalo Bills, and the news didn’t get any better as two of their best defensive players who suffered serious injuries on Sunday will be out for the foreseeable future. Defensive tackle Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL in the loss, while cornerback Carlton…

David Montgomery joined the growing list of Detroit Lions players who are dealing with a long-term injury. The Lions’ running back suffered an MCL injury in their loss to the Buffalo Bills that could sideline him for the remainder of the 2024 season, including the playoffs, NFL Media reported Monday. Montgomery will reportedly undergo further…

The illegal use of pyrotechnics at Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final will be added to SPFL charges already in place against Celtic and Rangers. Earlier this month, the governing body announced it was taking action after similar displays in the semi-finals of the competition, with Motherwell also cited. The clubs face potential fines and will…

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Senior WriterDec 16, 2024, 10:24 AM ET Close ACC reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2010. Graduate of the University of Florida. Florida State coach Mike Norvell has agreed to a one-year restructured contract that includes a $4.5 million contribution to help launch a new university initiative aimed, in part, at raising money for…

Marcus Rashford faces a challenge to save his Manchester United future, with the club willing to cut ties with the forward if he does not elevate his standards on and off the pitch. Sky Sports News first reported the 27-year-old was on a collision course with the INEOS leadership and their “clean culture” approach in…

Men’s Eagles captain Greg Peterson has announced his retirement from professional rugby. The 33-year-old lock, an imposing figure who stands a lofty 6’8″ (2.04m), steps away after a decade of wearing the USA jersey and 51 tests all told, which included selection the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. He took over the captaincy in 2023…

Bulls director of rugby Jake White expressed his frustration of his side’s inability to finish off try scoring opportunities that ultimately led to the hosts’ 21-30 loss against Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup – writes Angus Opperman. “I’m really frustrated, we had all the chances in the beginning, again first lineout – double banking,…

MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin believes Aprilia has made the “biggest” leap in recent years with its 2025 prototype. Martin is joining Aprilia next year after clinching his first title with a Pramac Ducati, the Spaniard having been snubbed for a promotion to the factory team in favour of Marc Marquez. Madrid native Martin got…

Sara Howley, Sierra Grieves, Lucia Painter, Sophie McKay, Emma McDonald, Ash Centra, Molly O’Hehir, Havana Harris, Poppy Scholz, Zippy Fish, Grace Belloni and India Rasheed during the Telstra AFLW Draft on December 16, 2024. Picture: AFL Photos IN THE 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft, 60 players found their home at the top level. Ash Centra headlined…

Sergio Gonzalez’s early goal for Leganes was enough to condemn Barcelona to a second-successive home La Liga defeat. Coming in to the match as clear underdogs, the visitors went in front early on as the centre-back Gonzalez rose unchallenged to head home Oscar Rodriguez’s corner from six yards out. Robert Lewandowski was guilty of spurning…

SOUTHAMPTON fans have been left baffled after Aaron Ramsdale was allowed to appear on live TV for TNT Sports as an analyst for their thrashing against Tottenham. Ramsdale, 26, has been injured since November through a finger injury. 3 Aaron Ramsdale appeared as a pundit on TNT Sports for Southampton’s game vs TottenhamCredit: TNT SPORTS…

Russell Martin awkwardly vowed to fight for his job with Southampton, only to be sacked 12 minutes later. The Saints boss was relieved of his duties in the aftermath of the 5-0 thumping at the hands of Tottenham on Sunday. 4 Russell Martin said he’d fight for his job just 12 minutes before being axedCredit:…

Oleksandr Usyk will return to the ring on December 21 to face Tyson Fury again  Usyk beat Fury last time out to become the undisputed heavyweight champion  Join Mail+ for more exclusive scoops, in-depth reporting and analysis ahead of the heavily anticipated Fury-Usyk rematch on Saturday By JAMES COHEN Published: 11:20 GMT, 16 December 2024…

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