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England pulled off a huge Six Nations shock in beating Ireland. Ben Earl, the standout player for England, was the brains behind their strategy to upset Ireland in the Six Nations, according to England coach Steve Borthwick. The 26-year-old Earl outperformed Ireland’s best players to help England win 23–22 at Twickenham, which came as a surprise. Earl put up a strong showing with 19 carries, 101 metres gained, 12 tackles, and a pivotal try, despite his patchy selection history. Ben Earl, the standout player for England, was the brains behind their strategy to upset Ireland in the Six Nations, according…
Ange Postecoglou makes ‘we are not dead’ claim after Tottenham – Aston Villa clash Aston Villa away on a Premier League super Sunday was dubbed to be the make-or-break fixture for Tottenham Hotspur by many as the Lilywhites eye for the Champions League qualification spot. Countless pundits as well as supporters indicated this game to be an exciting one but one which offers the fourth spot. The idea was, that the one that won the game would be favourites to finish fourth. Going into the game with a five-point gap from Aston Villa, a loss here would mean trailing by…
Spurs picked up a huge 4-0 victory over Aston Villa this afternoon. Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Villa Park this afternoon, where they not only competed but dominated in a huge six-pointer in the race for Champions League football. With a game remaining, Ange Postecoglou’s team is only two points behind Aston Villa after an outstanding 4-0 victory. Both teams were anxious to win this game, as seen by the first half’s intense closeness and lack of shots on goal. But after the break, a swift double from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison, along with a red card for John McGinn, gave…
West Ham United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been destroyed by Tom Rennie for his performance against Burnley, which he labelled ‘so, so, so bad”. David Moyes’ side were unable to stretch their winning run in the League to three matches against the Clarets at the London Stadium on Sunday (10 March) as they were held 2-2 by Vincent Kompany’s side. The Scotsman opted to start Manchester City loanee Phillips, but the England international struggled to get up to speed with the game and talkSPORT broadcaster Rennie urged Moyes to “get him out” of the side. Writing on X on Sunday (10 March)…
A new teaser to the Chasing the Sun 2 documentary reveals the Springboks players’ attitude towards the infamous ‘Bomb Squad.’ The Springboks famously adopted the term during the 2019 Rugby World Cup when Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team fielded a bench with six forwards and two backs instead of the more traditional split of five forwards and three backline replacements. The tactic produced magnificent results for South Africa as they went on to win the 2019 World Cup in Japan and continued to make use of it in the years that followed. Springboks’ Bomb Squad Ahead of the World Cup in…
The word ‘underrated’ is often thrown around in football, but it can truly be said of one Tottenham Hotspur player after the Aston Villa win today. Ange Postecoglou’s side produced an excellent display to secure a vital three points against Villa, who they will now believe they can pip to fourth. It wasn’t all plain sailing by any means for Spurs, who did have to ride some early pressure on the break, even if they dominated the ball for most of the game. Spurs were only too glad to oblige Villa when John McGinn displayed an uncommon display of lack of…
West Ham manager David Moyes has heaped praise on Declan Rice, suggesting Arsenal got a bargain when they signed the midfielder for a club-record £105 million last summer. Moyes declares Rice bargain Rice has seamlessly transitioned to life at Arsenal, establishing himself as a key figure in their title challenge. His consistent and well-rounded performances have even seen him labelled as a potential Player of the Year candidate for the Gunners. While Rice’s hefty transfer fee initially sparked debate, it appears modest compared to recent midfield acquisitions. Chelsea’s signings of Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, both exceeding £100 million, haven’t yet matched…
Tottenham take on Aston Villa today in a massive game as part of a Super Sunday that also sees Liverpool take on Manchester City. The Villans will be facing Ange Postecoglou’s team, and they know that a victory would be crucial to their chances of finishing in the top four. For Tottenham, the key will be on the performance of their core players, which includes summer additions Micky van de Ven and James Maddison. Since their arrival in high-profile transactions last year, the pair have proven indispensable, with Van de Ven standing out in particular. Midfielder Maddison has praised the…
“No team has deserved to lose more based on a single play.” South Carolina’s top-ranked women’s ba,sketball narrowly team kept its perfect season alive in the SEC Tournament semifinal against Tennessee. Kamilla Cardoso hit a three-pointer at the buzzer, giving the Gamecocks a 74-73 win. Following the game, a common question popped up. Where was the defense? And it’s a fair question. Trailing 73-71, South Carolina’s Raven Johnson inbounded the ball from midcourt. Tennessee seemed more concerned about the Gamecocks possibly getting a game-tying two, as two Volunteers were lined up in the and under the hoop. Cardoso, meanwhile, lined…
Chris Paul will command the troops during Curry’s absence. The 2023-24 Golden State Warriors have faced tough stretches during Chris Paul and Stephen Curry’s injury woes. First, Paul was sidelined from a broken hand, and now, Curry is out with an ankle sprain. Thankfully, Paul is healthy again, and the Warriors have big plans for him. Golden State wants Chris Paul to take over during Stephen Curry’s injury While Curry is sidelined, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports that the Warriors want to start Paul at point guard. In addition, Steve Kerr stated that the Warriors have a strategy that will maximize Paul’s potential. Kerr stated, “We’ll…