SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: France can play better than New Zealand win

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: France’s win over New Zealand suggested that conditions are going to have a big impact – and the hosts can play far BETTER than what they showed France beat New Zealand 27-13 to kick off the Rugby World Cup on Friday night The two favourites went head-to-head and

England ‘believe’ they’ll win Euro 2024 as Southgate tells players to step up

Gareth Southgate previews England’s clash with Ukraine Gareth Southgate has told Pep Guardiola’s treble winners that winning Euro 2024 for England would be the biggest feat of their career. The good news is that this summer will be the perfect moment to end England’s trophy drought – and that could

Ravens TE Mark Andrews (quadriceps) questionable for season opener vs. Texans

Baltimore’s top target might not be ready to roll in Week 1. Tight end Mark Andrews (quadriceps) is questionable for Baltimore’s season opener against Houston on Sunday, according to the official injury report released Friday. Andrews participated in a limited capacity throughout the week of preparation, failing to show significant

Saudis leap to Henderson’s defence and ‘very proud’ of ex-Liverpool star

Jordan Henderson's move to the Saudi Pro League examined | Football Digest Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has received backing from Saudi Pro League chief Michael Emenalo with the ex-Chelsea director insisting he is ‘very proud’ of the midfielder’s decision to leave England for Al-Ettifaq. The England international has come

Real Madrid star reveals secret Arsenal trial and thanks Alexis Sanchez for help

Federico Valverde has revealed that Arsenal passed up the chance to sign him before he joined Real Madrid. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Valverde made the move to Madrid from Uruguayan side Penarol in 2016 and went on to establish himself as a key player under both Zinedine Zidane and

Erik ten Hag once hinted how he will deal with Jadon Sancho and Man Utd saga

Man Utd players' feelings towards Jadon Sancho after latest Erik ten Hag spat Jadon Sancho will likely need to seek forgiveness from Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag after a quote from the Dutchman’s biography resurfaced. The Red Devils winger publicly slated Ten Hag on Sunday after his head coach

Two more women make allegations of violence against Antony

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 Thanks for signing up to the Football email Further allegations against Manchester United winger Antony have emerged following the domestic abuse claims that saw him dropped

Colts WR Michael Pittman aiming to be 'that guy' for Anthony Richardson: 'I want to make his job easy'

In three NFL seasons, Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman has mostly caught passes from veteran quarterbacks. This year, he’s helping break in a rookie signal-caller. Pittman entered the NFL playing with a 39-year-old Philip Rivers, then it was the Carson Wentz experience in 2021, and mostly a 37-year-old Matt Ryan

Van Dijk is banned for ANOTHER match and fined £100,000, FA confirm

Virgil van Dijk is banned for ANOTHER match and fined £100,000 for using ‘abusive and insulting’ language towards John Brooks – after labelling the referee’s decision to send him off against Newcastle a ‘f***ing joke’ Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been banned for an additional match and fined £100,000 for using