Steve Borthwick: England a side that stays in the fight | ‘I didn’t hear Twickenham crowd discontent’ | Rugby Union News

Steve Borthwick praised his England side as one that “stays in the fight and finds a way”, adding he did not hear any discontent from the Twickenham crowd as to their performance. England turned a nine-point deficit around to edge past Wales 16-14 in the Six Nations via a George Ford penalty with eight minutes…

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Six Nations 2024: Jamie George appointed England captain as Steve Borthwick calls up Immanuel Feyi-Waboso | Rugby Union News

Jamie George has been confirmed as England captain for the Six Nations following Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from international rugby, while Wales-born wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has earned a maiden call-up. Hooker George, 33, will guide England through a campaign that begins away to Italy on February 3 and concludes against France in Lyon…

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PDC Tour Cards: Steve Lennon and Martijn Dragt become first players to win tour places at Qualifying Schools | Darts News

Ireland’s Steve Lennon and the Netherlands’ Martijn Dragt became the first players to win PDC Tour Cards at the 2024 Qualifying Schools in Milton Keynes on Thursday. Former World Cup of Darts runner-up Lennon narrowly lost his Tour Card following the 2023/24 World Darts Championship but won it back with a 101.42 average in a…

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Steve Smith replaces David Warner as Australia Test opener for West Indies series and confirmed as ODI captain | Cricket News

Steve Smith will take over from David Warner and open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja for Australia’s Test team when they take on West Indies later this month. Smith and all-rounder Cameron Green were among the frontrunners for the vacant opener spot following Warner’s retirement. The two-Test series between Australia and West Indies begins at…

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Birmingham City to swoop for Steve Cooper if Wayne Rooney’s dismal form as manager continues – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE SUN Birmingham City are planning an audacious swoop for Steve Cooper – if Wayne Rooney’s dismal form as manager continues. Manchester City have given Newcastle the green light to sign Kalvin Phillips on a loan transfer in the new year, a report claims. Roy Hodgson…

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Nuno Espirito Santo appointed as new Nottingham Forest head coach to replace Steve Cooper | Football News

Nuno Espirito Santo is hoping to build on Steve Cooper’s “huge” legacy after succeeding him as Nottingham Forest head coach. Cooper was sacked on Tuesday with Forest five points above the relegation zone after picking up just one win in 13 matches, but he leaves a fan favourite after restoring the club to the Premier…

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Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper retains support of owner Evangelos Marinakis despite mounting pressure – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Newcastle United have been to court to stop HM Revenue and Customs using material seized during a raid of the club as part of an investigation into an alleged multi-million-pound tax scandal there. Steve Cooper retains the full support of Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos…

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Steve Cooper needs a win as Nottingham Forest boss with club’s owner growing increasingly frustrated – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… MAIL ON SUNDAY Steve Cooper needs a win as Nottingham Forest manager with the club’s ambitious owner growing increasingly frustrated. Brighton’s Lewis Dunk was shown a straight red – not a second yellow – against Forest because his language to the referee was personally abusive. The…

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Scotland: Will Steve Clarke name Lawrence Shankland, Craig Gordon or any other surprises in Euro 2024 squad? | Football News

‘We’re off to Germany’ – the message on the Scotland players’ t-shirts said it all. Steve Clarke’s side went into their final two Euro 2024 qualifiers having already sealed their spot at next summer’s tournament. Five wins from five at the start of the campaign – a run that included victories over Spain at Hampden…

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NBA: Draymond Green deserving of five-game suspension, Steve Kerr says

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, front, Draymond Green, left, gets into an altercation with Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, back, during the first half of an in-season NBA tournament basketball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. They were both ejected from the game. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors…

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