March, 2021

England v San Marino: How do you improve world’s worst national team?

They are bottom of the Fifa rankings, but San Marino drew their last two Nations League games. This is how the world’s worst national team are getting (a bit) better.

Tokyo 2020: Olympic torch relay finally begins in Japan

A year later than planned, an Olympic torch relay with a difference begins in Japan as the build-up for the Tokyo Games gets under way.

Married At First Sight’s Cam Merchant on cricketing life with Dhoni, Tendulkar & Gayle

Married At First Sight star Cam Merchant on his former life as a professional cricketer, visiting Sachin Tendulkar’s house and Christmas with Chris Gayle.

Turkey 4-2 Netherlands: Burak Yilmaz scores hat-trick to stun Dutch

Netherlands begin their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with a surprise defeat by Turkey.

Tregoning hails owner’s passion

Trainer Marcus Tregoning recalled a man with a great “love for racing” and sense of humour as he led the tributes to Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum.

Back JWP and Coady to make England squad at 7/1

James Ward-Prowse and Conor Coady both stand excellent chances of making England’s Euro 2021 squad and should be backed at 7/1 to do so, writes Jones Knows.

Lakers supporting cast face battle to stay afloat

When Solomon Hill landed on LeBron James’ ankle on Saturday during the Lakers’ loss against the Atlanta Hawks, a franchise that is used to throwing its weight around came crashing down at a critical point in the season.

Rashford major doubt for England vs San Marino; Saka out

Marcus Rashford is a major doubt for England’s opening World Cup qualifier against San Marino on Thursday due to a foot injury, while Bukayo Saka has been ruled out of the match at Wembley.

Jeremiah unconcerned by DeVonta Smith size

The only flicker of uncertainty surrounding Alabama standout DeVonta Smith remains his size, and while it may have a minor say in where the wide receiver gets selected, NFL Network Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah has no concerns that it will hinder him upon stepping up to the pros. 

Fifa hands former president Sepp Blatter new ban

Fifa bans ex-president Sepp Blatter from football until 2028 after giving him a new suspension of six years and eight months.
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