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Veteran prop Joe Marler will be out until October after suffering a foot injuryThe 34-year-old came off during England’s defeat by the All Blacks last monthBy Alex Bywater Published: 15:39 EDT, 21 August 2024 | Updated: 16:44 EDT, 21 August 2024 Veteran prop Joe Marler faces a race against time to be fit for England’s autumn internationals and will miss the start of the new Gallagher Premiership with the foot injury he suffered in New Zealand. Marler, 34, came off 17 minutes into the national side’s 16-15 defeat by the All Blacks in Dunedin on July 6 and then flew home…
Novak Djokovic begins his title defence – and hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam – against a qualifier, while women’s champion Coco Gauff opens against France’s Varvara Gracheva.Elsewhere in the men’s draw, world number one Jannik Sinner, French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz and former US Open winner Daniil Medvedev are all in the same half.Australian Open champion Sinner could meet last year’s runner-up Medvedev in the quarter-finals before facing Alcaraz for a place in the final.Alcaraz and Sinner have been touted as the new rivalry to watch on the ATP Tour and played a five-hour quarter-final epic in…
By: Sean Crose “I learned a lot about life in different respects,” then heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings said to me back in late 2015. He was referring to what at the time had been his only loss – a unanimous decision defeat at the gloved hands of then heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko. Had Jennings won that night in Madison Square Garden, he would have left the ring the new IBF, and WBO heavyweight champion of the world. Instead he exited with experience and hard earned knowledge. “The majority of things I learned wasn’t about me and boxing,” he continued, “it…
Aug 20, 2024, 08:39 AM ETThe second leg of the season-ending FedEx Cup playoffs tees off this week with the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club in Castle Rock, Colorado. Hideki Matsuyama won last week’s FedEx St. Jude Championship. Now, the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup standings move on to compete for the PGA Tour’s biggest prize.Defending event and 2023 FedEx Cup champion Viktor Hovland, who finished two strokes behind Matsuyama last week, looks to capture the largest share of the $20 million purse at Castle Pines. The winner will carry $3.6 million and 2,000 FedEx Cup…
Amen Thompson offers the Houston Rockets positional versatility, which could complicate certain lineup configurations while amplifying others. Houston’s decision to select Reed Sheppard at No. 3 could allow the coaching staff to continue to allow Thompson to develop into a player that defies traditional roles. Thompson played approximately ninety percent of his minutes as a rookie at either shooting guard or small forward with the rest being as a traditional point guard. Thompson could share ballhandling duties with Sheppard when on the floor together. “The consensus from the coaching staff is that Thompson is a basketball player first, rather than…
Conor McGregor Next Fight FactsThe Conor McGregor next fight predictions will be made in part based on how McGregor and Chandler have fared in the past. Wise sports bettors will dive into some of these details before considering placing a wager, as the stylistic differences, Chandler’s superior record in submissions and McGregor’s edges in height, reach and age could all make a difference in how one wants to bet on this event.UFC Tale of the Tape Here is a detailed chart for the next fight of Conor McGregor, as it highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of McGregor and…
2024 Paralympic Games August 29th – September 7th, 2024 La Défense Arena Paris, France LCM (50 meters) Schedule The 2024 Paralympic Games are just around the corner. Once again, La Défense Arena will fill up as swimmers and fans converge in Paris for ten days of competition. Like the Olympic Games a month ago, this meet is filled to the brim with stars—here are ten men to keep an eye on next week. Para Swimming Classification System Decoded: There are 14 classifications in Para-Swimming. Physical disabilities are classed S1-S10, visual disabilities are classed S11-S13, and athletes with intellectual disabilities compete…
A UK-based cross-industry campaign has recently been launched that intends to share information regarding safety around e-bike batteries. Industry trade bodies, e-bike brands, local bike shops and national charities have all joined forces to create the ‘e-bike positive’ campaign which is hoped will “boost electric bike battery safety knowledge, inform more people of the benefits of e-cycling, and encourage consumers to buy with confidence.”The campaign also extends to the government where it aims to advise on how it can better protect UK consumers and businesses. The ultimate aim of ‘e-bike positive’ is to increase consumers’ confidence when purchasing an e-bike.…
South Carolina’s Ethan Petry starred at Y-D (Aaron Fitt) Summer Baseball Aaron Fitt – August 22, 2024 Yarmouth-Dennis posted the Cape League’s best record during the regular season, going 24-12-4 to win the East Division comfortably. But the Red Sox were swept by eventual league champion Harwich in the playoffs to end their season. Unsurprisingly, Y-D was well represented in the Cape League all-star game, where hitters Easton Carmichael (Oklahoma) and Ethan Petry (Y-D) were joined by pitchers Braden Osbolt (Kennesaw State), Sean Youngerman (Oklahoma State), Trevor Moore (Stanford) and Aiven Cabral (Northeastern). Here’s a look at some of the…
West Ham United have been one of the busiest teams in the summer transfer window.They have managed to strengthen all the positions in their line up after spending £122m.New manager Julen Lopetegui has kicked off the new era at the club with a defeat against Unai Emery’s Aston Villa side.Their transfer business has still not finished with more players expected to arrive at the club before the deadline in just over a week.According to TBR Football, West Ham United have been offered the chance to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea.The Blues have told Sterling that he will not be a…