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Continue reading...Stalling England seek to step on the gas with Smith shuffle against France | Robert Kitson
Be bold and back yourself will certainly be the theme of Steve Borthwick’s paddock pep talk at Twickenham
A flash red Ferrari was parked directly outside England’s team hotel shortly before Steve Borthwick unveiled his lineup to face France. It was tempting to see it as a symbol of everything the home side would love their reshuffled weekend team to be: fast, striking and a far cry from the battered Skoda they have metaphorically been driving around this season.
In tossing the playmaking keys to Northampton’s precocious Fin Smith, with Marcus Smith shunted into the role of keen-eyed back seat driver, that is essentially the ambition this week. Up the pace, keep the accelerator down for longer than they did in Dublin last Saturday and see where it takes them. Both on paper and in the car park the superficial appeal is obvious.
Continue reading...Nate Tice & Gerald McCoy’s Chiefs vs. Eagles Super Bowl LIX Breakdown
Jason Fitz, Gerald McCoy and Nate Tice break down Super Bowl LIX in a special crossover podcast.
Butler’s arrival gives achy, fatigued Steph vital shot of support
The Golden State Warriors' addition of Jimmy Butler gives an achy and fatigued Steph Curry a vital shot of support, Monte Poole writes.
Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire: Rookies among top adds in aftermath of NBA Trade Deadline
The fantasy hoops landscape shifted following the trade deadline. We have six players you should look to add now.
Vic Fangio could be Eagles’ X-factor in Super Bowl LIX
The Eagles are facing the Chiefs again in the Super Bowl but veteran DC Vic Fangio could end up being a difference-maker.
The missing piece? How much C.J. Gardner-Johnson means to Eagles defense
C.J. Gardner-Johnson has helped the Eagles get back to the Super Bowl. His value shouldn't be overlooked.
The remarkable impact Darius Slay has made on Cooper DeJean, Quinyon Mitchell
They don’t act like rookies, they don’t play like rookies and one of the biggest reasons why is a teammate they were drafted to replace.
Deion Sanders, Colorado hire Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk to be running backs coach
Deion Sanders has added another Pro Football Hall of Famer to his Colorado coaching staff.
‘Emotions got to me’: Konstas’ admission over debut chaos… and what’s next after Test axe
Rising star Sam Konstas admits he got “caught in the moment” of his whirlwind Test debut against India, as he made his return to Shield cricket on Saturday.
Rataj scores 21, Oregon State downs Washington State 82-74
Michael Rataj had 21 points in Oregon State's 82-74 victory against Washington State on Thursday. Rataj also had eight rebounds for the Beavers (17-7, 7-4 West Coast Conference). Parsa Fallah added 17 points while going 6 of 10 and 5 of 7 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds.
Kevin Durant’s relationship with Suns, Jimmy Butler gets his money & Luka calling shots in L.A | Good Word with Goodwill
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Kevin Durant significantly impacts Jimmy Butler being traded to the Warriors and his relationship with the Phoenix Suns is now severely fractured. Luka Doncic is already flexing his muscle with the Los Angeles Lakers front office and Jimmy Butler gets the trade and contract he wanted by landing with the Golden State Warriors.
Clippers fail to heed Tyronn Lue’s words, falling to Pacers for third straight loss
Despite scoring 42 points in the first quarter, the Clippers fade in the second half and can't mount a comeback in a 119-112 loss to the Indiana Pacers.
LeBron James becomes both oldest and youngest player to score 40 points in NBA history
That's one of the most LeBron James stats ever.
Taylor scores 28 as SIU-Edwardsville downs Tennessee Tech 75-58
Ray'Sean Taylor's 28 points helped SIU-Edwardsville defeat Tennessee Tech 75-58 on Thursday night. Taylor added five assists and three steals for the Cougars (17-8, 10-4 Ohio Valley Conference). Brian Taylor II scored 19 points, finishing 9 of 11 from the floor.