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English rugby’s governing body are set to let go of more than 40 staff membersRFU chief executive Bill Sweeney chaired a meeting to discuss plans on MondayThose in organisational roles non-specific to rugby are most under threatBy Alex Bywater Published: 14:42 EDT, 9 September 2024 | Updated: 15:04 EDT, 9 September 2024 The RFU will make 42 of its employees redundant as English rugby’s governing body undertakes a significant restructuring.All members of the organisation were informed of the plans in a meeting on Monday which was chaired by RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney.The redundancies will not impact the national set-ups…
As the post-Andy Murray era begins, the British squad for the men’s team event has a fresh look and new impetus.Former world top-10 player Cameron Norrie is also missing through injury and that has resulted in Harris – joined as a rookie in Smith’s squad by Wimbledon doubles champion Henry Patten – being rewarded for his stunning rise over the past 18 months.Harris’ journey to the cusp of the world’s top 100 has been long and arduous.Driving around Europe to play in lower-tier events, and sleeping in his van while parked in McDonald’s car parks, stood as testament to his…
Unbeaten Doncaster fighter Josh Padley speaks with Harvey Hudson ahead of his fight with Mark Chamberlain. The bout holds significance as it opens the bill for Riyadh Season’s first event held on British soil. JOSH Padley sees his fight with Mark Chamberlain as the opportunity of a lifetime, having come up from the small hall circuit with no major promotional backing. “This is what you almost dream of and this is obviously every boxer’s end goal, to get to this stage,” Padley explains as he reflects on the jump from fighting at Elland Road’s banquet hall to Wembley Stadium. “It…
Mark Schlabach, ESPN Senior WriterSep 11, 2024, 01:17 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaJon Rahm said he intends to play in three DP World Tour events by the end of the season to remain eligible for next year’s Ryder Cup.Rahm isn’t sure, however, whether the DP World Tour will allow him to compete in those tournaments because he’s refusing to pay fines levied against him for playing in the LIV Golf League without a conflicting-event release.Rahm entered the Spanish Open on Sept. 26-29 and said his representatives are…
The Miami Heat have agreed to a contract with Malik Williams. Williams, who is represented by agent Brian Jungreis, went undrafted in 2022 out of Louisville. Last season, Williams appeared in seven games with the Toronto Raptors. Williams averaged 2.7 points and 5.4 rebounds in 15.2 minutes. In 33 games in 23-24 with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, Williams averaged 11.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.2 blocks in 23.2 minutes.
Canelo Alvarez expects to make light work of Conor McGregor if the two were ever to meet in the boxing ring. The super middleweight champion defends his WBA, WBC, and WBO titles against Edgar Berlanga this Saturday, but that hasn’t stopped reporters from asking him what he has lined up for his next fight. Boxing reporter Manouk Akopyan asked Alvarez if he’d ever be interested in fighting UFC star Conor McGregor, which Alvarez found amusing. “I know, and then we show boxing is better,” Alvarez said, before adding, “Easy, easy, way easy money.” McGregor, who previously held UFC titles at…
At last, here we are: we’ve reached the top four men’s NCAA Division I recruiting classes for the class of 2024. Two strong transfer classes are exerting their influence and pushing their programs up the standings, but those schools also have solid crews of freshmen starting this fall too. If you missed any of our earlier rankings, you can check them out below. See Also: First, some important notes: The rankings listed are based on our Class of 2024 Re-Rank. “HM” refers to our honorable mentions and “BOTR” refers to our Best of the Rest section for top-tier recruits. Like most of…
Image 1 of 10Edoardo Affini of Team Italy wins the men’s elite time trial at the 2024 UEC Road Cycling European Championships in Hasselt, Belgium(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)Stefan Küng of Team Switzerland finishes second(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)Mattia Cattaneo of Team Italy sprints to third place(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)Thymen Arensman of Team Netherlands rides to fifth(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)Victor Campenaerts of Team Belgium finishes sixth(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)Nils Politt of Team Germany completes his ride in seventh(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)Stefan Bissegger (Switzerland) finishes 1:30 back and is out of the top 10(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty…
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All eyes will be on Tottenham against Arsenal this weekend in what could be a classic North London Derby clash in the Premier League, with tickets likely to be high in demand for a fixture that almost always produces a major spectacle.Much of the focus ahead of this game has been on Arsenal’s crisis in midfield, with Declan Rice suspended after that truly bizarre red card in the game against Brighton before the international break, while Martin Odegaard’s injury now looks pretty serious as he faces at least three weeks out with an ankle problem.Tickets are still available on livefootballtickets.com…