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Key England duo set to miss out on clash with New Zealand at Twickenham - in big blow for Steve Borthwick ahead of Autumn Nations Series opener
15/10/24 10:47
England are facing significant disruption to their backline for the Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand at Twickenham....read
English rugby's injury data shows dramatic increase in number of players who are getting injured - as concerns about concussions rise in the game
14/10/24 03:00EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: It also showed concussion was the most reported injury, accounting for 24 per cent of the total count. Half of all injuries were attributable to the tackle.Saracens boss Mark McCall admits Andy Onyeama-Christie's ankle injury is 'horrendous' after the star was stretchered off in 17-10 defeat by Harlequins in huge early season blow
13/10/24 10:49ALEX BYWATER AT TWICKENHAM STOOP: Onyeama-Christie faces yet another long spell on the sidelines and is almost certain to miss the rest of the year with Saracens and Scotland.Ralph Knibbs on defying racism to star for Bristol, dinner with Muhammad Ali and his fight to improve diversity in rugby: 'I turned down England twice... the second time I was told there won't be a third'
12/10/24 09:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Knibbs rejected the chance to play for England twice. That in itself makes the Bristol hero unique. But it also tells barely half the story.Gallagher Premiership clubs are set to 'introduce away fan sections' at stadiums as rugby bosses look to seize on sport's growing popularity by improving the atmosphere at games
10/10/24 07:36Gallagher Premiership bosses are set to follow football's lead and introduce designated away sections for fans at English club rugby matches.England confirm Kevin Sinfield will stay part of Steve Borthwick's coaching staff on deal through to 2027 World Cup
07/10/24 02:54Rugby league icon Sinfield first joined England ahead of the 2023 Six Nations after following Borthwick from Leicester Tigers where the pair won the Premiership title.Aaron Wainwright is the shining star of Welsh rugby - but he's more interested in flying under the radar coaching at his boyhood club, writes ALEX BYWATER
04/10/24 10:00ALEX BYWATER: As the floodlights flicker under the night sky, the best player in Wales last season is almost unrecognisable as he goes about his business at his boyhood club.Revealed: Michael Cheika accused of threatening matchday doctor with legal action and being 'overly aggressive' in confrontation that landed new Leicester Tigers coach a two-match touchline ban
04/10/24 08:16Cheika, who has only been in charge of the Tigers for two games after joining the Gallagher Premiership club this summer, was this week banned for two matches.Gloucester and Leeds Rhinos to play cross-code charity match planned by Rob Burrow and Ed Slater to raise funds for MND
03/10/24 09:50ALEX BYWATER: Gloucester and Leeds Rhinos have joined forces to create a cross-code rugby match involving legends from both clubs to raise funds to support the fight against MND.Leicester Tigers slam the RFU as head coach Michael Cheika is slapped with a ban for disrespecting a matchday doctor in his first match in charge
02/10/24 03:50Leicester Tigers hit out at the RFU on Wednesday after their new head coach Michael Cheika was hit with a ban for disrespecting the matchday doctor in his first game in charge.England international Jack Willis on new life in rugby-mad Toulouse, his role as a father and playing for the world's best club
02/10/24 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: As the morning French sun reflects off the shimmering surface of Willis's backyard swimming pool, it is immediately obvious how happy he is with life on the continent.England face an injury crisis with half-backs Alex Mitchell and George Ford BOTH doubts for next month's Autumn internationals
01/10/24 06:05ALEX BYWATER: If Mitchell and Ford are not fit by the time of the meeting with the All Blacks on November 2, then Bath captain Ben Spencer would be in pole position to start at scrum-half.Leicester 15-20 Bath: Ollie Hassell-Collins' howler costs Tigers as visitors squirrel away points despite carnage and Finn Russell's rare off-day
29/09/24 07:46ALEX BYWATER AT MATTIOLI WOODS WELFORD ROAD: A rogue squirrel entering the field was one moment where the crowd saw some running in space.Christian Wade scores stunning hat-trick to guide Gloucester to a 44-41 triumph over Bristol Bears... as 'confident' Afolabi Fasogbon mocks rival Ellis Genge with cheeky gesture
27/09/24 10:27ALEX BYWATER AT ASHTON GATE: This was a Gallagher Premiership clash that had it all. It was supreme entertainment.Steve Borthwick identifies Phil Morrow as the missing piece in England's coaching set-up - but faces Saracens complication over his potential appointment
27/09/24 03:40ALEX BYWATER: Steve Borthwick (left) has identified Phil Morrow (inset) of Saracens as the final piece of his England rebuild - but faces complications over appointing him.Scotland's golden generation is running out of time to back up our chat by finally winning something, says BLAIR KINGHORN
27/09/24 11:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: As he sits in the garden of his luxurious home, it is soon obvious how quickly Blair Kinghorn has accustomed to life in Toulouse.Steve Borthwick hires his old housemate as England's new defence coach ahead of autumn internationals after Felix Jones' shock departure
26/09/24 06:01ALEX BYWATER: El-Abd, a close friend and former university housemate of national head coach Steve Borthwick , will be in place for England's four blockbuster November Tests.Ellis Genge set to remain a key part of Steve Borthwick's England set-up after signing a new long-term contract with hometown club Bristol Bears
23/09/24 10:38Ellis Genge is set to buck the trend of England internationals seeing out their final years in France after he signed a new long-term contract with his home club Bristol.Jack Nowell believes his England career is 'over' as he has no plans to return to the Premiership in future - with wing 'absolutely loving' it at French giants La Rochelle
23/09/24 11:56EXCLUSIVE: Jack Nowell has said his chapter in English rugby is finished with the electric wing targeting a special season with French giants La Rochelle - one he hopes will end in double glory.Bath 38-16 Northampton: Hosts get revenge for last season's Premiership final in opener as Saints are made to rue departures of legends
20/09/24 10:00ALEX BYWATER AT THE REC: In June, it was the Saints who lifted the English league title but here, they were without club legends Courtney Lawes, Lewis Ludlam and Alex Waller.Welsh rugby is in a perilous state ahead of another season in the madhouse. The time has come to be radical with the Principality Stadium holding the key, writes ALEX BYWATER
19/09/24 04:30ALEX BYWATER: Recent history tells us the new campaign is likely to be anything but uneventful. Frankly, it is hard to escape the fact that once again the forecast looks gloomy.Rugby's top 10 rising stars set to light up the Premiership for your club this season
19/09/24 04:00The 2024-25 Premiership campaign kicks-off on Friday with a rerun of last season's final which saw Northampton beat Bath.Inside the Northampton camp: How Saints' visit to church will guide their Premiership title defence ahead of curtain-raiser
18/09/24 01:00ALEX BYWATER: When a player joins Northampton Saints - be they an expensive international signing or school graduate - they are put under the microscope.England make a statement ahead of next year's women's Rugby World Cup as Red Roses beat New Zealand 24-12 at the Allianz Stadium
14/09/24 08:14ALEX BYWATER AT TWICKENHAM: If England women's side produce a repeat result to the one we saw here yesterday in a little over 12 months, then the bigwigs at the RFU will be more than happy.England and New Zealand put fierce rivalry to one side and unite off the pitch in a bid to grow the women's game - but the Black Ferns want revenge in hotly-anticipated clash
13/09/24 04:50ALEX BYWATER: At Twickenham on Wednesday, Marlie Packer and Kennedy Tukuafu chatted away merrily like long-lost mates.Welcome to HELL: what it's really like to train at a Premiership Rugby team as Newcastle drill sergeant leaves us unable to do a single pull-up
13/09/24 11:01EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: An invitation to join the Falcons for a day in camp ahead of the new Gallagher Premiership season was readily accepted. But Diamond insisted on 'Pump Club'.RFU to make 42 employees redundant as part of restructuring - just weeks after £100m Twickenham naming deal
09/09/24 06:42The redundancies will not impact the national set-ups of the men's or women's sides nor the age grade systems. Those working behind the scenes and in organisational roles are under threat.Red Roses cruise to 14th-straight win over France as focus turns to 'one hell of an encounter' against New Zealand at Twickenham
07/09/24 10:36ALEX BYWATER AT KINGSHOLM: Marlie Packer said her England side would be ready for 'one hell of an encounter' with New Zealand after the Red Roses beat France.Zoe Aldcroft insists she is ready for 'hugely exciting' 2025 World Cup on home soil - as the England lock prepares to kickstart the road to the tournament with a clash with France
07/09/24 08:24ALEX BYWATER: Aldcroft hasn't lost in an England shirt since the heartbreaking World Cup final defeat by New Zealand in 2022.Steve Borthwick adds Gloucester coach Dan Tobin to his backroom staff amid high-profile staff exodus
06/09/24 11:59ALEX BYWATER: This week, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney admitted the three losses had been far from ideal but gave his full backing to Borthwick.Henry Slade reveals ambitious plan to play in England's November Tests as he steps up injury rehabilitation in a boost to national team head coach Steve Borthwick
05/09/24 06:53ALEX BYWATER: England centre Henry Slade has handed national head coach Steve Borthwick a huge boost after revealing he plans to return to full fitness for upcoming November Tests.Steve Borthwick handed full control of England's best players in landmark new deal with head coach able to tell clubs stars must sit out of matches
04/09/24 05:01ALEX BYWATER: Central to the deal is that England's top 25 players will have their wages subsidised by the governing body.Brain trauma among former players is a 'tragedy on an industrial scale', claims lawyer, as ex-professionals launch legal action against rugby authorities for not protecting them
03/09/24 02:35ALEX BYWATER: Rugby's authorities have been told there is brain trauma 'of an industrial scale' among former professionals as the sport's legal action continues.Wales star Liam Williams in talks over a transfer back home one year after his move to Japan... as Dragons pursue deal for 33-year-old
01/09/24 09:06EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Wales star Liam Williams is in talks over a transfer back to his homeland from Japan with the Dragons working on a deal to sign the two-time British & Irish Lion.Jacques Vermeulen targets England call-up after impressive displays with the Exeter Chiefs... as the South African-born forward will qualify to represent Steve Borthwick's side at Test level next month
28/08/24 04:00Exeter's South African-born forward Jacques Vermeulen has targeted an England call this season after returning to Exeter in tip-top shape to try and impress Steve Borthwick.England stars detail the 'big loss' felt from Felix Jones' shock exit... as stars rally around Steve Borthwick in the wake of yet another coaching departure
27/08/24 05:00ALEX BYWATER: Jones' tenure under Borthwick has only lasted seven months despite him having success in implementing a new blitz defence system.Immanuel Feyi-Waboso reveals the 'big goal' in his next steps- after rising from semi-pro Taunton to England in under a year - but admits he is still 'scared of the drop' as he balances medical degree with stardom
24/08/24 11:19In 2023, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was playing club rugby with Taunton. After ending last season scoring for England against the All Blacks, he is no longer under the radar.Felix Jones delivers England fresh hammerblow as defence coach WALKS OUT on Steve Borthwick's collapsing backroom - as third recent staff exit threatens to undo progress on the pitch
24/08/24 06:00Jones follows strength and conditioning supremo Aled Walters - who has joined Ireland - and fitness guru Tom Tombleston in quitting their RFU roles.Finn Russell's partying days may be over but Scotland and Bath star still aims to be the entertainer - with the No 10 having the World Cup and Lions selection in his sights
23/08/24 05:32A refreshed Russell represents good news not only for him, but for those of a Bath and Scottish persuasion. As one of the best fly-halves on the planet, Russell is a central figure for club and country.The partying is over but Finn Russell is still aiming to be the great entertainer
23/08/24 05:00In summers gone by, Finn Russell would have spent his off-season in the likes of Ibiza or Monte Carlo enjoying, by his own admission, the fruits of his labour.Scotland talisman Finn Russell desperate to keep playing until 2027 World Cup
23/08/24 05:00Finn Russell has insisted he remains totally committed to Scotland and plans on leading Gregor Townsend's side from No 10 through to the 2027 World Cup in Australia.Ellis Genge becomes first player to trial NFL boots in rugby as Bristol Bears star aims to start the new campaign fitter than ever
22/08/24 09:51Genge missed his country's win over Japan and 2-0 Test series defeat by New Zealand this summer after suffering a calf injury on club duty with Bristol in May.Joe Marler set for long layoff with foot injury suffered in England's defeat by the All Blacks - as the veteran prop looks to return in time for the autumn internationals
21/08/24 07:39ALEX BYWATER: The Harlequins front row was wearing a boot to protect his left foot at the club's open training session at The Stoop on Wednesday afternoon.Exeter boss Rob Baxter hints that England's backroom exodus could lead to mismanagement of rugby's biggest stars
21/08/24 05:56England's loss of their two leading strength and conditioning employees could lead to confusion over how the country's top stars are managed, Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter has suggested.Finn Russell offers Owen Farrell advice after the former England captain joined Racing 92 - as the Scotsman reveals he would love to play alongside the fly-half for the British and Irish Lions next summer
19/08/24 10:20INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: The playmakers were part of the same Lions squad in South Africa and Russell is eyeing up a reunion in Australia in 2025.Get ready for the Michael Cheika revolution: The former Australia coach is the latest man to come through the revolving door at Leicester Tigers
18/08/24 09:30After another seismic summer at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on the back of a disappointing 2023-24 Gallagher Premiership season, Leicester are beginning yet another rebuild.The ultimate all-rounder: George Hendy on following up a Premiership title-winning show for Northampton by scoring 200 for his local cricket side
17/08/24 09:46EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: 'We drink Carling here,' says Hendy, the promising Northampton back and hero of their Premiership title win last season. 'It's the rules.' OK then.England star Tammy Beaumont hoping to lead Welsh Fire to glory in The Hundred final as she reveals her newfound passion for Wales
17/08/24 12:42EXCLUSIVE: Beaumont was born in Dover, but after moving from London Spirit to captain Welsh Fire, she has discovered a new lease of life and passion with the Cardiff-based team.Have the All Blacks lost their aura? New Zealand are not in terminal decline but their international rivals are right to sense a chance to upset them, writes ALEX BYWATER
15/08/24 05:46ALEX BYWATER: At the conclusion of England's series defeat by New Zealand last month, Steve Borthwick looked on the bright side of two narrow losses by the cumulative margin of just eight points.Football's authorities are 'morally bankrupt' and risk 'national scandal' over inadequate support and justice for former players suffering from brain injuries, son of England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles warns
14/08/24 05:00ALEX BYWATER: A hero from the country's historic team of 1966, Stiles suffered with dementia before his death in 2020.European Rugby chiefs DEFEND new three-year broadcast deal that will leave England without terrestrial coverage for Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches - with Premier Sports replacing TNT from 2024-25
14/08/24 09:48ALEX BYWATER: The move means Premier succeed TNT Sports as Britain and Ireland's main television partner for the 2024-25 tournaments and beyond.Steve Borthwick suffers major blow as England's head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters leaves to join Six Nations rivals Ireland
08/08/24 01:06ALEX BYWATER: His move to Six Nations champions Ireland is as big a boost for Andy Farrell's side as it is a negative for Borthwick and England.RFU chief Bill Sweeney defends controversial decision to rename Twickenham to Allianz Stadium... as he explains why the £100m deal was made
06/08/24 11:47ALEX BYWATER: Mail Sport revealed the deal will be worth £100million to English rugby with the insurance giants set to invest £10m-a-year over the course of the next decade.Michael Cheika admits he didn't plan to join Leicester Tigers - but former Australia coach insists he can turn the club's fortunes around after disappointing 2023-24 season
05/08/24 07:17Cheika, who has had a glittering coaching career with Leinster, Stade Francais, Australia and Argentina, has been brought in on short notice to turn things around. He is confident of doing so.Twickenham no more! RFU make controversial decision to SELL the home of English rugby's naming rights, with 82,000-seater to be renamed Allianz Stadium
05/08/24 04:50The Rugby Football Union has taken the controversial decision to change the name of the home of English rugby after signing a naming rights deal with Allianz.Henry Slade set to miss start of the season for Exeter after undergoing shoulder surgery - with Premiership player of the year also unlikely to be fit for England's autumn internationals
02/08/24 11:40ALEX BYWATER: The experienced centre enjoyed a fine 2023-24 campaign with club and country after being a shock omission from the national squad for last year's World Cup.Rugby star Leigh Halfpenny makes shock move to Harlequins in what is set to be his final stop in the game... as ex-Wales fullback targets success in his first stint in the Premiership
31/07/24 02:52After club rugby stints in his homeland of Wales, France and New Zealand, the Gallagher Premiership and Harlequins is the latest and perhaps final stop for superstar full-back Leigh Halfpenny.Team GB Olympic showjumper Joe Stockdale will be thinking of his late father Tim during the Games - once destined for a career in cricket, he will now go for gold in Paris
26/07/24 09:58EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: When a knee injury coincided with the tragic death of his Olympian father after a battle with stomach cancer, Stockdale's life changed.Warren Gatland admits he made a mistake appointing Cory Hill captain for Wales' 36-35 win over Queensland Reds - after second-row forward withdraw from Brisbane clash 'for personal reasons'
19/07/24 06:53ALEX BYWATER: Hill's selection as skipper had proved controversial in some quarters given that in 2021, he was named as one of a number of men who damaged a woman's house.Regan Grace to make Wales debut without featuring in a competitive club game as he is named in Warren Gatland's side to face Queensland Reds after rugby union switch
17/07/24 02:12Wing Grace (left), 27, is a former rugby league star with St Helens. After switching codes to union, he has played only two friendly matches for Bath due to back-to-back achilles injuries.New study reveals rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions have biological differences which could make them more prone to developing brain illnesses
16/07/24 11:02Retired rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions are more prone to developing brain illnesses such as motor neurone disease (MND), new research has found.Bristol Bears to play a home match at Cardiff's Principality Stadium next season in move that could anger loyal Welsh fans... as senior figures reveal they were not consulted before agreement was reached
16/07/24 05:05ALEX BYWATER: While plans for Bristol to do so in the season just finished did not materialise - partly due to anger in the Welsh game - they will now do so in the 2024-25 campaign.Australia 36-28 Wales: Warren Gatland's side extend their losing streak to NINE games on the bounce - as Aussies make a young Welsh squad pay for costly mistakes
13/07/24 02:04ALEX BYWATER: These are two lessons Wales' young players learned in abundance in Melbourne yesterday (SAT) as Warren Gatland's side suffered a ninth consecutive defeat.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which player looked devastating against New Zealand on the heels of his breakthrough season? And who looked short of match practice in Auckland?
13/07/24 10:58ALEX BYWATER: Borthwick's side were narrowly edged out for the second weekend running as the hosts maintained their formidable record at Eden Park.England face a daunting challenge as they prepare for second New Zealand Test, writes ALEX BYWATER But Steve Borthwick's side can draw inspiration from their last visit to Eden Park back in 2014 as they look to tie the series
12/07/24 03:49ALEX BYWATER: New Zealand haven't lost at the Auckland venue since 1994, winning 48 of their matches in that time and drawing twice.Australia 25-16 Wales: Warren Gatland's side suffer an EIGHTH straight defeat as Joe Schmidt gets his Wallabies tenure off to the perfect start in Sydney
06/07/24 11:58ALEX BYWATER: Both these teams have fallen on hard times, not only in terms of their on-field performances but also with financial and governance problems.Wales begin double-header against Australia in Sydney desperate for a win of any kind... Warren Gatland's men have lost seven in a row but they have a great chance to break that streak
05/07/24 01:50Warren Gatland's side - one now dominated by inexperienced players at international level with a smattering of Test knowhow - has, unfortunately, become used to losing in 2024.Wales hand debut to Josh Hathaway in first Test against Australia, avoiding repeat of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso saga
04/07/24 11:35When the Cardiff-born Immanuel Feyi-Waboso chose to play for England and not Wales at the start of the year, Warren Gatland played down the importance of the Exeter wing tyro's decision.Beware of the beast! England's back-row colossus Chandler Cunningham-South who grew up in New Zealand is ready to rumble against the All Blacks
29/06/24 05:13CHRIS FOY AND ALEX BYWATER: Chandler Cunningham-South has hit the ground running as an England player and it turns out that such an instant impact is nothing new for the Harlequins flanker.Saracens new boy Fergus Burke has put both England AND Scotland on high alert, by revealing his aspirations to play international rugby… and fill the boots left by Owen Farrell
24/06/24 07:38The 24-year-old is joining Saracens this summer, replacing captain Owen Farrell as the clubs No 10, and has revealed he has ambitions to play international rugby soon.Warren Gatland 'excited' by his Wales squad for July's tour of Australia after calling up Bath code-crosser Regan Grace... who has not yet played a competitive game of rugby union
24/06/24 03:56Former rugby league star Grace is poised to win a first international cap for Wales in Australia next month despite not having played a competitive game of union at club level.Wales hooker Sam Parry leaves squad with immediate effect - after feeling DISRESPECTED by head coach Warren Gatland ahead of summer tour
21/06/24 05:00Mail Sport can reveal Sam Parry departed Wales' Vale of Glamorgan training base ahead of Saturday's game with South Africa at Twickenham and the three-match trip to Australia.Regan Grace gets shock Wales call-up amid Warren Gatland's deepening injury crisis despite never playing a competitive rugby union game... and is likely to have baptism of fire on Australia tour!
20/06/24 10:28Former St Helens man Grace trained with Wales on Thursday but separate to the main group after being called up to replace Keelan Giles as a wing option.Is a return to rugby with Montpellier really the best thing for troubled former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg? Asks ALEX BYWATER
19/06/24 04:56It is nearly 12 months since Stuart Hogg shocked Scottish rugby by retiring with immediate effect on the eve of last year's World Cup.Warren Gatland insists prospect of Qatari investment in rugby 'is what the game needs' - as Wales boss tells unions to 'take the money and RUN', ahead of Qatar Airways Cup clash vs South Africa
18/06/24 05:05ALEX BYWATER: On Saturday, Wales head coach Gatland will take his team to Twickenham for a clash with double world champions South Africa with the Qatar Airways Cup on the line.George Martin 'buzzing' ahead of Japan and All Blacks Tests as England's 'Mr Incredible' aims to live up to his comical nickname on the field
17/06/24 11:20EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Martin's impressive rise has seen him become a Leicester and England regular and finally ditch his tiny first car which made him the butt of jokes from team-mates.Steve Borthwick urges his England players to attract a new dynasty of rugby fans on summer tour of Japan and New Zealand... as he hails 'incredible' Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate ahead of Euro 2024
16/06/24 10:47ALEX BYWATER: Both Borthwick and his England football counterpart Southgate are set for a big few weeks ahead in different hemispheres.Georgia chief demands for his nation to be included in the Six Nations at Under-20 level after beating England for the second time in 12 months
13/06/24 11:00Georgia Rugby president Soso Tkemaladze demanded his nation be included in the Six Nations at Under-20 level after his team secured a comprehensive junior victory over England.Townsend set to call on experienced duo Van der Merwe and Tuipulotu for Scotland's summer tour
11/06/24 08:30Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is set to resist the temptation to rest stars Duhan van der Merwe and Sione Tuipulotu when he names his summer tour squad on Wednesday.Steve Borthwick insists Smiths Marcus and Fin are key drivers in England's evolution into a more dynamic side
10/06/24 06:39ALEX BYWATER: At the time, you hoped such performances would become the norm. Now, the challenge is for England to continue along that path.
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- Conor McGregor breaks up wild brawl at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship weigh-in It may have taken awhile, but he finally found his way into a fight
- Robert Kraft breaks silence on Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers' arrest Billionaire owner says Peppers is 'gone' if the allegations are true
- Disgraced ex-Raiders head coach Jon Gruden gets major win in legal battle with NFL Can Gruden now prove the NFL leaked his racist emails?
- TIM HOWARD: Of course the Jets spoke to Aaron Rodgers before firing Robert Saleh But it can be dangerous to listen to star players
- Patriots scandals through the years: From deflategate to playing with murderers After safety Jabrill Peppers' arrest for 'strangling girlfriend'
- WNBA makes major change for next season to capitalize on Caitlin Clark's impact After rookie triggered most successful regular season in league's history
- Stephen A. Smith claims it's 'nonsense' that Aaron Rodgers was unaware of plans to fire Robert Saleh After head coach's exit this week
- EXCLUSIVEMike Tyson reveals what caused the ulcer that forced him to delay controversial Jake Paul fight Ahead of rescheduled bout in November
- San Francisco 49ers stars leap into stands to celebrate a touchdown with their wives in Seattle Seahawks win Incredible scenes in NFL Thursday night game
- Inside Tom Brady's trophy cabinet as the legendary QB shares mementos from Cristiano Ronaldo and, Floyd Mayweather Incredible mementos
- NBA star Anthony Edwards 'takes woman to court' over paternity testing and child support Gold medal winner takes action
- UFC chief Dana White launches blistering Kamala Harris attack after Colbert Show appearance He is close friends with Donald Trump
- Travis Kelce's ex-girlfriend slams 'crazy' Taylor Swift fans as she reveals all about her relationship Speaks out on Angel Reese's podcast
- Seinfeld sparks controversy with pro-Israel message to fan while at Mets game Gave very direct message to fan watching from Gaza border
- Portnoy reveals he's been brutally snubbed by Swift for Eras Tour tickets Barstool Sports boss won't be heading to the Hard Rock dates
- ESPN host and retired NBA star slammed for offering 'predatory loans' to college and high school athletes New twist in world of NIL
- NFL star Montgomery reveals online abuse from fantasy football managers left him contemplating suicide Huge struggles during his rookie year
- Buccaneers' Raymond James Stadium left flooded by Hurricane Milton after team fled Tampa Bay Thankfully just cosmetic damage to the stadium
- Hurricane Milton rips through the roof of Tropicana Field - home of MLB team Tampa Bay Rays - as deadly storm hits Florida Devastating sight
- Weather Channel reporter makes crass Super Bowl joke in grim warning about Hurricane Milton Cracked a joke about Super Bowl LI
- Jake Paul issues $5million challenge to Mike Tyson ahead of much-anticipated Netflix showdown Due to face off at AT&T Stadium in November
- Patrick Mahomes attends Royals-Yankees game despite claiming it could cause 'feud' with Brittany QB made it to Game 3 against the Yankees
- George Baldock dead aged 31: Former Premier League defender found in the pool of home in Greece Joined Panathinaikos in the summer
- Aaron Rodgers pays tribute to 'family man' and 'damn good coach' Robert Saleh after Jets fired him Quarterback breaks his silence
- John Daly flees Tampa as Hurricane Milton approaches - days after Helene destroyed his home Emotional message on social media
- Fans all say the same thing as Taylor Swift poses with pregnant Brittany Mahomes and Lyndsay Bell Photo taken at the latest Chiefs game
- Inside Michael Jordan's stunning new $70m private jet - complete with $500k custom-made paint job Ultimate NBA icon has spent big
- Donna Kelce tight-lipped on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's secret Halloween plans But their fans begin to suspect that something big is brewing
- EXCLUSIVETardy Travis Kelce keeps Taylor Swift waiting on the runway for nearly an hour in Kansas City Heading for the East Coast, eventually
- Taylor Swift poses next to Travis Kelce picture as Chiefs WAGs share new party snaps after Saints win Celebrating another Chiefs victory
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- Serena Williams has cyst removed from her neck as tennis legend, 43, shares update from hospital bed
- NFL team's $1.4billion stadium renovation plans unanimously approved by rival owners
- Former NFL player who interviewed Donald Trump issues disgusting rebuttal to Washington Post question
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- LSU cheerleader slammed after appearing to push Ole Miss football player after touchdown
- Travis Kelce predicts Taylor Swift NFL criticism will 'f***ing rain down' later in the Chiefs season
- NFL quarterback breaks silence on social media after shock decision to drop him for Sunday showdown
- Travis Kelce ripped by brother Jason over controversial shirt on Taylor Swift double date
- Brandon McManus is given deal with new NFL team - just days after he was cleared in sexual assault case
- Aussie motor sport legend, 76, is mourned after dying in horror motorbike accident
- Molly Qerim absent from ESPN's First Take for the sixth straight time... as fans begin to worry about her disappearance
- Davante Adams given crude nickname on Jason Whitlock show following Jets trade
- Steelers star sparks outrage with Osama bin Laden and Mike Tomlin meme ahead of New York clash
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- Taylor Swift bakes with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' daughter Sterling on wholesome trips to Kansas City
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- NFL fans all say the same thing about Tom Brady's $375m Fox deal after he was approved as Raiders co-owner
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- Angel Reese sent warning by rapper Joe Budden amid off-court controversy and Caitlin Clark rivalry
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