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France head coach Fabien Galthie has stated that referee Ben O’Keeffe admitted he ‘was not happy with his performance’ in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Les Bleus, who hosted the tournament, were knocked out at the last-eight stage by eventual winners South Africa. The Springboks emerged 29-28 triumphant to reach the semi-finals to leave the French utterly devastated. Six Nations struggles That disappointment seemed to linger and affect their early Six Nations performances as they lost heavily at home to Ireland. They then escaped with a barely deserved win over Scotland at Murrayfield before almost succumbing to Italy in their third-round match.…
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will have a real selection headache in one key position when it comes to picking his first-choice Test team. Ahead of the Springboks’ 2024 Test season, which begins in June with a match against Wales and will formally see Rassie Erasmus return to the position of “head coach,” excitement is already mounting. But the most eagerly awaited opening fixtures of the year will undoubtedly be the two Tests against Ireland in July. Rassie Erasmus will finally select his ideal matchday 23 for this season’s opening match against Ireland, especially because several first-choice players won’t be available…
A top talent at Tottenham way back when, this world-class midfielder would eclipse Maddison’s value. Are Tottenham Hotspur where Ange Postecoglou wants them to be? Perhaps, actually. The Australian was appointed last summer to rebuild an outfit in ruin, and the framework placed in the months since looks steady and ready for further improvements. Tottenham are fifth in the Premier League heading into the final stretch of the season but sit just three points behind Aston Villa – who have played an extra fixture – in the top four. All associated with the London club will hope that silverware, last added to the Tottenham trophy cabinet…
Site: Athens, Ga. (Gabrielsen Natatorium) Event: NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships (Day 1 of 4) Score: 10th of 20 teams (32 points) Next U-M Event: Thursday, March 21 — at NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships – Day 2 (Athens, Ga.) ATHENS, Ga. — The No. 13-ranked University of Michigan women’s swimming and diving team kicked off the NCAA Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships on Wednesday (March 20) at Gabrielsen Natatorium with the 200-yard medley and 800-yard freestyle relays. On the first night of the NCAAs, Michigan scored in both relays and finished 10th overall with 32 points. After two events, the Florida Gators…
Many eyes were on Saquon Barkley as NFL free agency approached. The No. 2 overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft seemed likely to depart the New York Giants after six seasons, but the thought of him joining a rival like the Philadelphia Eagles? That might have caught the Giants by surprise too, as it did many others. Yet, once free agency opened, the Eagles stepped up with the best offer, a three-year, $37.7 million contract, including $26M guaranteed. Obviously, the Giants weren’t willing to cough up that much for the two-time Pro Bowl running back, but the Eagles were.…
LeBron James made a big statement about the NBA Finals. When the Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals, most people would have considered It’s upsetting. The Celtics were thought to be the more talented team, even by LeBron James. The general consensus on the 2022 NBA Finals was that the Boston Celtics had more talent and the Golden State Warriors had more experience. LeBron James concurs with the same sentiment, but he thinks Golden State had a superior IQ. LeBron James provided a thorough analysis of the reasons why the Warriors defeated the Celtics in the…
“The Michigan Daily’s March 20 issue will print with an alternate front page.” For the second time this year, a Michigan legend-turned-head coach is departing from his alma mater. But as opposed to Jim Harbaugh, Juwan Howard is leaving Ann Arbor on less than stellar terms. Following the Wolverines’ season-ending defeat to Penn State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament, Michigan announced that it had fired Howard. That brought an end to the former NBA center’s controversy-filled five-year run at his alma mater, in which he amassed an 87–72 record, including an 8-24 mark this past season.…
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Women’s Tennis Association star Aryna Sabalenka broke her silence about the death of her former boyfriend, ex-NHL player Konstantin Koltsov, one day after the news was announced. The Belarusian tennis star posted a message to her Instagram story on Wednesday to express her sorrow during this time. “Konstantin’s death is an unthinkable tragedy, and while we were no longer together, my heart is broken,” Written by Sabalenka. “During this trying time, please respect…
Ike Taylor discusses how Omar Khan being aggressive and evolving has led to great moves for the Steelers. PITTSBURGH STEELERS Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan has been plenty busy acquiring free agents in the offseason. While some might view these moves as “aggressive” it’s this aggressive nature and dedication to evolving that has impressed former Steeler Ike Taylor. Taylor speaks about how Khan is doing things in an untraditional sense, but these moves will help to elevate the Steelers to new heights. The team only has seven picks in the draft, so it was only natural to bring in quality…
Javon Kinlaw is in the business of gobbling up ball carriers. He’s also not opposed to dining on some rather uncommon cuisine. That much was made clear after one of the New York Jets’ newest defenders was asked by the team What fans should know about Caroline Hendershot is provided by his website. “I eat squirrels, snakes, rabbits, anything,” Kinlaw casually responded in an interview that was shared on the team website on Wednesday. “I like to hunt and fish. I’m a cool guy and I adore clothes.” So here we have the stylish, multi-palatable dude making his Gotham debut. While…