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Reece James: Scan results confirm hamstring injury for Chelsea captain | Paul Merson: He needs to be patient | Football News
Chelsea have confirmed skipper Reece James sustained a hamstring injury in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton. The England right-back was one of three players who went off injured for the visitors during the Premier League contest at Goodison Park, along with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and left-back Marc Cucurella. A statement on Chelsea’s official website on…
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Owen Farrell: Marcus Smith says it was ‘quite scary’ to see England captain step down | Rugby Union News
Marcus Smith on Owen Farrell’s decision to take a break from international rugby: “It’s quite scary to be honest because when you see such a powerful person having to step down in the game, it almost reminds you that mentally we’re all human and we all feel the same feelings” Last Updated: 04/12/23 10:42pm Please…
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Rachel Corsie: Scotland captain fumes after integrity questioned ahead of England clash | Football News
Scotland captain Rachel Corsie has branded those questioning their integrity ahead of Tuesday’s Women’s Nations League game with England “extremely disrespectful”. World Cup runners-up England need a high-scoring win against already-relegated Scotland to claim top spot in the group, the finish required to keep the Lionesses in contention to secure Paris 2024 Olympic qualification for…
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Owen Farrell: Saracens boss Mark McCall blasts ‘shameful’ treatment of England captain | Rugby Union News
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall hopes Owen Farrell’s decision to take a break from international rugby to prioritise his mental well-being will prove to be a wake-up call for the sport; the England captain announced on Wednesday he will not play in next year’s Six Nations Last Updated: 30/11/23 4:29pm Please use Chrome browser…
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Antoine Dupont: France captain set to miss Six Nations to prepare for 2024 Olympics in Paris | Rugby Union News
France captain Antoine Dupont is set to take a break from the 15-a-side game in order to focus on sevens in the build up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris; the decision is set to be announced on Monday Last Updated: 15/11/23 5:59pm France’s Antoine Dupont is set to announce his intention to miss…
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Dale Reid: Former European Solheim Cup captain dies aged 64 | Golf News
Dale Reid has died at the age of 64; she was a life member of the tour, won 21 LET titles, the Order of Merit twice and enjoyed a successful Solheim Cup career Last Updated: 08/11/23 5:35pm Dale Reid has died at the age of 64 Former Solheim Cup captain Dale Reid has died at…
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George Williams: England captain to miss first two Tonga Tests after ban appeal is rejected | Rugby League News
Williams will miss England’s Tests against Tonga at St Helens on October 22 and Huddersfield on October 28, but he will be able to return for the third and final match at Headingley on November 4 Last Updated: 18/10/23 2:33pm George Williams will miss England’s first two Tests against Tonga through suspension England will be…
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Ben Davies’ in-tray as Wales captain: From Premier League summit with Tottenham to containing Luca Modric – Reporter Notebook | Football News
Tottenham are top of the Premier League – yet there is some work to do for Ben Davies this week. The Spurs defender will lead Wales over the international break in a week which could arguably define exactly where they are in their post-Gareth Bale transition period. I doubt any Wales player or supporter will…
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Cricket World Cup: England captain Jos Buttler says ‘poor’ Dharamshala outfield could compromise ‘integrity of game’ | Cricket News
England captain Jos Buttler feels the “poor” state of the Dharamshala outfield could compromise “the integrity of the game” when his side face Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday. Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s knee lodged in the surface during Saturday’s game against Bangladesh at the venue with the sandy make-up a cause…
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Brighton miss captain Lewis Dunk but Liverpool squad passes test – Europa League and Europa Conference League hits and misses | Football News
Dunk’s absence key in Brighton defeat Image: Jan Paul van Hecke was without centre-back partner Lewis Dunk – and it showed for Brighton There were eyebrows raised when the teamsheet came out and Brighton captain Lewis Dunk was not in the matchday squad. Roberto De Zerbi confirmed pre-match that he was injured, along with striker…
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