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A ‘test against the best’ awaits Steve Borthwick’s England in New Zealand
Steve Borthwick argues that the days of England rugby teams becoming cannon fodder in New Zealand are passed as his team prepares for a two-Test series against the All Blacks. The head coach claims he has played on teams that were mentally beaten before they stepped off the airport, but he believes the current squad is a different species. While England has not toured New Zealand in a decade and has not won on Kiwi territory since 2003, Borthwick and his team have travelled south keen to demonstrate that the balance of global rugby power is shifting. They are also encouraged by the prospect of being the first English team to defeat the All Blacks in a multi-Test series.
The hardest US Open challenge: beating Scottie Scheffler
Given that Scottie Scheffler, the world's highest-ranked golfer, is entering the 124th US Open with a level of momentum not seen on the men's tour in many years, what is the best course of action? The Louisville Metro Police Department was on the right track when they contacted Rory McIlroy.
Pat Nevin: ‘I didn’t want to be a player at first but I enjoyed it’
A day with Pat Nevin reads like a travelogue. The former Scotland international awaits me inside Berwick-upon-Tweed station, where he is reading a memoir written by Simon Raymonde, the bassist of his favourite band, the Cocteau Twins. The book is allegedly fantastic, and it inspires a slew of humorous anecdotes about Nevin, a Chelsea and Everton footballer who is interested in music, reading, film, and politics.
Why fast-thinking, bulked-up Saints are Premiership favorites
There is always more to the most successful organizations than meets the eye. On the surface, Northampton are the same as they have always been: a proud club with exceptional support and several individuals who are incredibly remarkable. However, the Saints' initial appearance in a Premiership final in a decade is not a mere coincidence when you converse with the individuals who have led them to Twickenham.
California wildfire smoke prematurely killed nearly 50,000 people over a decade
Wildfires generate smoke containing PM2.5, which are minute particles approximately one-thirtieth the size of a human hair. These particles have the potential to penetrate the lungs and reach the bloodstream. Numerous health conditions and premature mortality have been associated with the particles. The detrimental pollutant is being exposed to millions of individuals in the United States by wildfire smoke, as indicated by prior research.
Maddison and Jones are out of England’s Euro 2024 squad
James Maddison has been the first player to be removed from England's roster for Euro 2024. Since his return from an ankle injury in January, the Tottenham playmaker has needed more consistency. He departed the camp after being informed on Wednesday that he would not be included in the final 26-man group for the trip to Germany.
County cricket fans deserve better than the T20 Blast’s sloppy start
That is, as you are likely aware, the array of T20 Blast matches that are scheduled to take place over the next seven days (following three days without a match). Appointment events were promised and fulfilled when Twenty20 was introduced 21 years ago. It was indeed akin to a carnival's arrival in the city. Currently, it is necessary to employ an appointment secretary to maintain a record of the location and time.
West Ham and Leverkusen compete for Girona’s Aleix García
Bundesliga champions Leverkusen have been at the forefront of the pursuit of García; however, they risk failing to secure one of Xabi Alonso's primary targets. West Ham has offered the Spaniard approximately £14 million. Julen Lopetegui, who succeeded David Moyes as West Ham's manager, seeks to enhance the team's capabilities in numerous positions. Lopetegui's influence is evident in the interest in García, a midfielder who played a significant role in Girona's first Champions League qualification by finishing third in La Liga.
T20 World Cup moves the earth and gives the US a good pitch
The sport's potential to establish itself in the United States will be determined by the inclusion of Twenty20 cricket in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and the World Cup. However, there is already an extraordinary narrative to be told—one of a sport that has literally caused the earth to move, spanning two continents and 11,000 miles, to make this event happen and of a different kind of germination and growth.
New Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho returns to football
After the Turkish club announced his appointment as manager on Sunday, José Mourinho is returning to football with Fenerbahce. On Saturday, the Portuguese coach initiated negotiations with the Istanbul giants regarding the replacement of Ismail Kartal. An agreement was swiftly reached. On Sunday evening, Mourinho will be introduced during a ceremony at the club's Sukru Saracoglu stadium.