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RFU and Bill Sweeney considering “nuclear” central contracts.

The Rugby Football Union is prepared to investigate the "nuclear" option of establishing central contracts for England players as powerbrokers seek a solution to the current financial crisis, with chief executive Bill Sweeney stating that "everything is on the table." The predicament of Worcester and Wasps has expedited the RFU...

Rugby World Cup thriller: Wallaroos win Scotland despite red cards.

Australia's Women's Rugby World Cup dreams were revived when Ashley Marsters scored a try in the 73rd minute to secure a remarkable comeback victory against Scotland in their second match of the competition in Whangarei, New Zealand. After their tragic collapse against New Zealand's Black Ferns in the opening round,...

Luis Figo: “I had it all at Barcelona; transferring to Real Madrid was detrimental.”

"I was a guinea pig," admits the sport's first galáctico with a trace of a smile on his face. Luis Figo was the world's most expensive player during his prime. Over the course of 20 years, he participated in over 900 matches, earned 127 international caps, scored over 150...

Red Roses defeat France in a brutal Rugby World Cup clash

England has yet to be defeated in 27 Tests, and their World Cup train continues to move on. However, this serves as a timely reminder that competition at the highest level may be fierce and that nothing comes easily on the grandest stage. Even though France was defeated, their...

Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” ball could sell for £2.5m–£3m at auction.

Diego Maradona's 1986 World Cup "Hand of God" goal ball will be auctioned next month for £2.5m–£3m. The Argentina player famously punched the ball past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton to open the score in the quarterfinal at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. After the infamous event, he scored the...

Deyna Castellanos of Manchester City: “I want to alter the world a little.”

Back home in Venezuela, Deyna Castellanos is known as "Queen Deyna," but within minutes of our conversation, all lingering concerns that Manchester City's new No. 10 may be expensive or high-maintenance had vanished. Reina means queen in Spanish, and since it rhymes with Deyna, it seemed a logical choice for...

Latest McCrory retractions force sport to address concussion.

The words strike with force. There is no scientific evidence that sustaining multiple concussions over a career in sports will inevitably cause permanent damage. They are from an editorial published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in December 2001 entitled "When to resign after a concussion?" Further, it is...

EFL may lift Saturday 3pm blackout in next TV contract.

The English Football League will explore lifting the Saturday 3 pm ban when it sells its next television and media rights. The league announced on Wednesday that it has launched a request for proposals (RFP) seeking interested broadcasters and media businesses to propose new means of presenting the league on...

Ireland apologizes for singing pro-IRA song after reaching Women’s World Cup.

The Football Association of Ireland has issued an apology after a video of Ireland's ladies performing a song with a pro-IRA chorus surfaced on social media during Tuesday's World Cup qualification. The clip depicted the players celebrating in their Hampden Park locker room following their 1-0 victory over Scotland by...

FIA to evaluate recovery vehicles after Japanese GP crane incident

After drivers reacted angrily to the use of a crane at the Japanese Grand Prix, Formula One's governing body will conduct a thorough review of its protocols for employing rescue vehicles on the track. Pierre Gasly, the driver of the AlphaTauri, stated that he would have been killed had he...

West Brom terminated Steve Bruce after a dismal start to the season.

West Brom fired manager Steve Bruce after a terrible start to the season left the club in the relegation zone. The decision follows the Baggies' 0-0 draw against Luton Town at home, which extended their winless streak in the Championship to eight games. According to a club statement, West Bromwich Albion...

Tom Brady’s bad decision: Conspiracy or just incompetence?

Tom Brady is the best quarterback, if not a player, in the history of the NFL. He has won seven Super Bowls and holds a ludicrous number of passing touchdowns, yards, and quarterback victories records. Nobody can deny that he has earned his achievements, but many, especially on the...

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Being labelled ‘extremist’ won’t stop Palestine Action

The Conservative Party government expanded police powers and moved to weaponize concerns over so-called "extremism" in response to weekly pro-Palestine demonstrations against Israel's assault on Gaza, which were attended by hundreds of thousands in London and other major British cities. Its prominent figures stigmatized nonviolent demonstrators who were exercising their democratic rights, labelling them "hate marchers" and "mobs" and categorizing all opposition to Israel's occupation and war as motivated by bigotry and hatred.

Farage attacks Travers Smith for debanking report

The law firm that investigated NatWest's closure of Nigel Farage's accounts, according to Farage, is "trying to hide the truth" as his legal team escalates the debunking dispute that began a year ago. As he fired another salvo in his debunking campaign, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage demanded that a major city law firm disclose the information it held about him, accusing it of "trying to hide the truth."

Contraceptive injection linked to five-fold brain tumor risk alert

New research indicates that women who utilise the contraceptive injection have an elevated likelihood of developing the most prevalent form of brain malignancy. It was discovered that prolonged use of medroxyprogesterone acetate, marketed as Depo Provera, increased the risk of meningioma by more than fivefold.

Chinese smartphone powerhouse Xiaomi challenges Tesla

Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has begun accepting reservations for its first electric vehicle (EV). Lei Jun, chief executive officer of the technology behemoth, announced at the event that the base price of the SU7 would be 215,900 yuan ($29,872; £23,663), while the Max model would cost 299,900 yuan.