Titcombe puts the boot into Bridgend to earn Quins a win

Carmarthen Quins director of rugby Steff Thomas was pleased to see his side break their win duck away from home ahead of a testing month. The Quins’ 35-29 bonus-point triumph at Bridgend Ravens was their fourth win in Super Rygbi Cymru this season – but their first away from Carmarthen Park. It was something they had […]

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David de Gea is reborn and central to Fiorentina’s Serie A renaissance | Nicky Bandini

Goalkeeper is at heart of team reviving and defying expectations thanks to seven straight Serie A wins

David de Gea said on day one that he wanted to “make history” with Fiorentina. Three months later, you could make a case he has already succeeded. The Viola won their seventh consecutive Serie A game on Sunday, 2-0 away to Como. Only once before – back in 1960 – have they achieved such a run in the Italian top-flight.

The Spaniard has been essential. De Gea collected his fifth clean sheet against Como, more than any other goalkeeper has managed since he made his league debut on 15 September. He is having to work for them, too.

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Fred Warner: Sunday’s loss was embarrassing

The 49ers were shorthanded in Green Bay on Sunday as injuries left the team without quarterback Brock Purdy, left tackle Trent Williams, defensive end Nick Bosa and others, but linebacker Fred Warner didn't use that as an excuse for how the team played.