Conor Benn is defined by the success and glory of his father but now has a son of his own. The legend Nigel Benn is now ‘grandad’. And Conor, buoyed by the new arrival and more dangerous than ever, is escaping his father’s shadow. The birth of Eli Clay Benn has added a new dimension […]
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Grand National Festival 2021 tips and best bets for Aintree day two
It's time for day two of the 2021 Randox Grand National Festival. Friday's card is full of quality after an action-packed Thursday, when Sir Alex Ferguson celebrated a 62-1 treble. Among the wins for the Manchester United legend was Clan Des Obeaux's Betway Bowl, which carried a first prize of £84,195. The Cheltenham Festival's top […]
2021 Women’s Six Nations: Sarah Hunter returns to lead Red Roses after 13 months out vs Italy
Sarah Hunter is in line to earn her 124th England cap on her first international match in 13 months when the Red Roses face Italy in the Six Nations on Saturday. Hunter returns to the side after more than a year out due to injury, while Alex Matthews and Vicky Fleetwood come in at blind-side […]
‘A whole new standard’: Ponting’s praise for history-making Aussies
Alyssa Healy has helped steer Australia to a record 22nd consecutive one-day international win, surpassing Ricky Ponting’s elite team of 2003 with a clinical victory in New Zealand on Easter Sunday. Ponting, who led the Australian men’s team to 21 straight victories including their 2003 World Cup triumph, hailed the feat of captain Australian women’s […]
Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup round-of-16: Racing 92 vs Edinburgh, Bordeaux-Begles vs Bristol, Scarlets vs Sale
We look ahead to Sunday’s Champions Cup round-of-16 ties, as Racing 92 welcome Edinburgh, Bordeaux-Begles host Bristol Bears and Scarlets face Sale Sharks… Racing 92 v Edinburgh (12.30pm) Richard Cockerill believes starting Blair Kinghorn in Edinburgh’s number 10 jersey is “worth the risk” as he prepares to roll the dice on the Scotland full-back guiding […]
Facebook launches new comment moderation tools to reduce harassment
Facebook is giving users the ability to control who can comment on their public posts in an attempt to combat abuse and harassment on their platforms. Facebook says the tool will allow people to control their commenting audience for a given public post by choosing from a menu of options ranging from anyone who can […]
Mark of a champion: Arians shows off SB tattoo
Covered the Buccaneers since 2009 Joined ESPN in 2016 TAMPA, Fla. — Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians made good on his word when he promised that when (not if) they won the Super Bowl, he would get a tattoo. Arians, 68, tweeted out the photo Tuesday with, “I’m a man of my word — ‘When we […]
Katy Daley-Mclean: Who will replace retired England fly-half in Women’s Six Nations?
The race for No 10 is on and England head coach Simon Middleton says it is a wide-open battle to replace retired fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean in the Women’s Six Nations. England legend Daley-Mclean lifted the 2014 World Cup and won 116 caps in a storied career but retired unexpectedly in December, leaving a void at […]
Zion Williamson stars as New Orleans beat Dallas; LA Clippers, Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz win
Zion Williamson carried on his red-hot form to lead New Orleans past Dallas on Saturday night, while the Philadelphia 76ers lost out to the Los Angeles Clippers in a battle between two title contenders. Updated NBA standings WATCH: Friday night’s big plays and dunks Saturday night’s NBA results Live NBA: Phoenix @ Charlotte 28.03 Dallas […]
Xabi Alonso signs new deal as Real Sociedad B manager until 2022
Xabi Alonso signs new deal as Real Sociedad B manager until summer of 2022… putting to bed talk of ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid hero taking over from Marco Rose as Borussia Monchengladbach’s new boss Xabi Alonso was linked earlier this week with the Borussia Monchengladbach job But the Spanish World Cup winner has extended his […]