First, the insects. There has been an infestation of mosquitoes at Germany’s training camp in Herzogenaurach in Bavaria, one that has claimed numerous victims, with a fortnight of humid weather rendering the squad’s outdoor viewing garden – which sits right next to a forest – almost unusable in the evenings. “I have already been bitten … Read more
A pair of superb strikes from Remo Freuler and Ruben Vargas for Switzerland sent defending champions Italy crashing out of the European Championship in the round of 16 after a sloppy, rudderless display by Luciano Spalletti’s side. Though the Swiss defended well, the Italians made their job all the easier with bad passing and poor … Read more
Hojlund waiting for the servicepublished at 20:22 20:22 Germany 0-0 Denmark Gary RoseBBC Sport at Westfalenstadion Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand talked about needing to get better service to Rasmus Hojlund, who is looking to score his first goal at Euro 2024. Those words will have been encouraging for the Manchester United forward, but there’s not … Read more
Lindstrom was the first player from Medicine Hat to be selected among the top 10 since Cam Barker was picked No. 3 by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2004. “I was excited,” Lindstrom said. “All my meetings went well with them. They’re all really good people. I train with some of the guys on Columbus and … Read more
Manchester United are seriously considering a move to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old centre-back is viewed as an increasingly viable candidate as United’s efforts to strengthen their back line intensify. Club-to-club negotiations are yet to take place and there is no certainty the move will happen, however he has emerged as … Read more
Thymen Arensman will remain with Ineos Grenadiers for three more seasons after signing a contract that will keep him at the team until the end of 2027. The Dutchman had been linked with a possible departure from Ineos in recent months, but the team announced on Friday morning that he had agreed a contract extension. … Read more
A new kerb and gravel trap solution introduced at the Red Bull Ring could become the blueprint to banish track limit problems everywhere in Formula 1. As F1 teams got a first glimpse of the solution that has been incorporated at several corners of the Austrian Grand Prix venue on Thursday, F1 race director Niels … Read more
Brett Johns missed out on a Professional Fighters League (PFL) play-off spot after a unanimous decision loss against Tyler Diamond. Welshman Johns needed a convincing victory over American Diamond in Sioux Falls to stand any chance of clinching a top four berth after losing his opening PFL fight against Timur Khizriev in April. After losing … Read more
Toulouse claimed a famous double as they hammered a stunned Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14 final, winning 59-3 in a nine-try showing at Stade Velodrome on Friday. Inspired by the irrepressible Antoine Dupont, who scored two first-half tries, Les Rouge et Noir were in a relentless mood as they backed up their recent Champions Cup … Read more
Former All Blacks star Shayne Philpott has died aged 58 Philpott believed to have died after heart attack in Christchurch Utility back played two Tests and 12 matches for the All Blacks By Andrew Prentice For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:59 BST, 26 June 2024 | Updated: 06:37 BST, 28 June 2024 Former All Blacks … Read more