October 29th, 2019
Merson Says: Xhaka was hurt by boos
Paul Merson says Granit Xhaka reacted “in the heat of the moment” to Arsenal fans booing him during a substitution because he was hurt and lauds praise on “phenomenal” Chelsea. Plus who holds the cards in the Premier League title race?
Fresh Bristol heads to Haydock
Bristol De Mai will make his reappearance in the Betfair Chase at Haydock after connections decided to give the Charlie Hall Chase this weekend a miss.
Roma turn down chance to sign Rodwell
Roma have decided against signing former England midfielder Jack Rodwell following his trial with the club, according to Sky in Italy.
Kalashnikov has Cheltenham option
Amy Murphy will consider the BetVictor Gold Cup at Cheltenham as a possible next objective for Kalashnikov following his pleasing comeback run at Aintree.
Jones: England recovery no concern
England head coach Eddie Jones says his players will not feel any effects from the gruelling World Cup semi-final win against New Zealand when they face South Africa on Saturday.
Rugby World Cup final: England’s Billy Vunipola welcomes Springbok challenge
England number eight Billy Vunipola responds to South Africa’s vow to “fight fire with fire” in the Rugby World Cup final with “bring it on”.
England v South Africa: Can Faf de Klerk be stopped in World Cup final?
South Africa’s 5ft 7in scrum-half Faf de Klerk is the man looking to bring down England, so how do Eddie Jones’s side stop him?
England v New Zealand: Tourists beaten by New Zealand XI in Twenty20 warm-up
England lost their second Twenty20 warm-up match against a New Zealand XI by eight wickets as opener Colin Munro smashes a century.
Naomi Osaka pulls out of WTA Finals with shoulder injury
World number three Naomi Osaka withdraws from the WTA Finals in Shenzhen because of a shoulder injury.
New Zealand v Wales: Robin McBryde relishes All Blacks challenge
Forwards coach Robin McBryde says he is glad Wales’ World Cup bronze match is against deposed champions New Zealand.