Maro Itoje has hit back at critics of England’s attack as they look for a strong finish to the Guinness Six Nations. Steve Borthwick’s side remain in title contention but they sit fourth in the try-scoring table behind France, Ireland and Scotland, having crossed only eight times in three games. To reinvigorate his backline, Borthwick … Read more
At the start of February, Arsenal thumped Manchester City 5-1 in a real statement of intent for the run-in. March, however, begins on a very different footing. Since that big win over Pep Guardiola’s side, the Gunners have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup, lost their only available striker to a season-ending injury and … Read more
Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja has hit out at media organisations for a double standard on social media after two Muslim women wearing hijabs were attacked at a shopping centre in north Melbourne last Thursday. Victoria Police said that a 30-year-old woman and a 26-year-old woman were allegedly attacked by the same individual at the … Read more
Mohammed Shami (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India pacer Laxmipathy Balaji has backed Mohammed Shami to lead India’s pace attack with distinction at the ICC Champions Trophy, set to begin on February 19 in Karachi. With India set to play all their matches in Dubai, Balaji believes Shami’s experience and skill will be crucial to … Read more
England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth has told Sky Sports that France playmaker Antoine Dupont is the ‘Patrick Mahomes of rugby’ ahead of Les Bleus visiting Allianz Stadium in the Six Nations. Dupont, who did not play in last year’s Six Nations in order to prioritise sevens and Olympic gold at the Paris Games, was back … Read more
Gerwyn Price is eyeing another run to glory at Alexandra Palace and if it were up to him it would be the final time. The former rugby player caused a stir by claiming he has no issue with the World Darts Championship being relocated to Saudi Arabia. 4 Price proved too strong for two-time champion … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas — When the lane opened and Jaydon Blue reached open grass to finish a 77-yard touchdown run that gave 5-seed Texas a game-deciding, 38-24 fourth-quarter lead, Blue called the moment a “sign of relief.” Nothing happened easily for Blue this season. Due to bouts of fumbles and stretches of ineffective play, Blue lost … Read more
CNN  — A driver who rammed a car into a crowded Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg, killing at least five people and injuring more than 200, has been identified by authorities as a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian citizen who had lived in Germany for more than a decade and worked as a doctor. … Read more
Special police forces attend an incident at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. (AP) A chilling and deadly attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has been linked to a 50-year-old Saudi doctor identified as Taleb al-Abdulmohsen. Authorities are investigating the incident as a suspected terror attack, with reports revealing a dark history of … Read more
CJ Stroud is set to lead the Houston Texans into the playoffs for the second straight season. The second overall pick enjoyed a sensational debut campaign, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year after throwing for over 4,000 yards and 23 touchdowns to just five interceptions. 3 Stroud has not lit up the NFL in the … Read more