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Villa have learned that PSR will remain in place for next season, limiting their spendings . Aston Villa will need to keep a check on their spending for at least another season after it emerged that the controversial financial rules that led to Nottingham Forest and Everton being docked points last season are unexpectedly to remain in place. PSR has faced widespread criticism for allegedly curtailing clubs’ ambitions by limiting their spending power, including from Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris, who told the Financial Times last year that they were “not good for football”. Villa also took significant action in the summer to…
Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has mixed feelings over the Springboks’ remarkably successful head coach Rassie Erasmus. The England legend was appearing on the Stick to Football podcast when he was asked about South African rugby culture. Conversation duly moved onto the subject of Erasmus where Dallaglio mentioned the different sides to his character. Dallaglio’s view on Erasmus “Yeah, he’s a bit naughty but no one challenges him. He’s naughty, he’s quite provocative,” the former number eight said. However, Dallaglio praised Erasmus’ intellect and ability to innovate, stating: “He’s also quite clever – he’s coming up with different things.”…
West Ham United forward Jarrod Bowen has made history after becoming the first current Premier League player to star in East Enders as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations. The striker featured briefly as Teddy Mitchell (played by Roland Manookian) arranged a personal message for lifelong West Ham fan on and off screen Billy Mitchell (played by Perry Fenwick) and his fiance Honey (played by Emma Barton) as they prepare for their wedding. Propped up on a phone in The Queen Vic, the 28-year-old said: “Hey Honey and Billy, it’s Jarrod Bowen here, Teddy told us you were about to tie the…
The NFL season is over, but media coverage of America’s most popular sport is now a 24/7/365 There’s certainly more NFL media content available than ever before, on sports TV shows, talk radio, podcasts and social media. But is coverage better than in the past? The Domonique Foxworth Show tackled that topic Wednesday, asking the question: “Has NFL coverage gotten better or worse?” Bryan Curtis, media critic for The Ringer, appeared as a special guest, and gave a clever one-word answer to the question. “Both,” Curtis said, pointing out the proliferation of coverage has brought both good and bad. Foxworth broke down NFL…
The Springboks have endured a tumultuous ongoing season of rugby at the highest level. The Springboks players are playing more rugby than ever before. Gone are the days where players would go months without playing rugby at the highest level. Now, we live in the era of fast-paced rugby and continuous live action. Meaning, players are playing more and resting less. Ultimately, resulting in more injuries and less time with family. So, SA Rugby has taken the decision to grant these players leave. SPRINGBOKS GRANTED PERMISSION TO TAKE LEAVE Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse have both been…
‘I can’t believe World Rugby hasn’t stepped in’ – Matt Williams rants again as Springboks-style bench costs Scotland after Finn Russell injury. Matt Williams is at it again as he slams World Rugby for failing to change the laws around the use of replacements. Matt Williams has slammed World Rugby yet again as he believes that Finn Russell’s injury cost Scotland the Six Nations fixture against Ireland. Russell was forced off the pitch to undergo a head injury assessment (HIA) and while the fly-half did pass the tests, the Scotland coaching team opted not to put him back onto the…
Boise State star Ahmed Hassanein has met with the Dallas Cowboys and says he would love to play for the team while making NFL Draft history. Boise State Broncos defensive end Ahmed Hassanein sacks Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar. / Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images In this story: With NFL teams shifting focus to free agency and the 2025 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys have been heavily linked to one Boise State Broncos star. Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty has been a common player projected to Dallas by draftniks and experts alike, but another Broncos standout could be on their radar. Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, who…
West Ham will be looking to return to winning ways against Brentford after their loss to Chelsea. Graham Potter has taken over from Julen Lopetegui and has wasted little time in adopting changes to the system at the Hammers. There were some positives to take from the 2-1 loss to Chelsea last week and Potter will be hoping that his side can win against the Bees on Sunday, 15 February at the London Stadium. Lucas Paqueta and Edson Alvarez could make their return to the playing eleven Andy Irving started in the middle of the park for the Hammers against Chelsea while…
West Ham United v Brentford Premier League, London Stadium, Saturday 15 February 2025, 3pm GMT West Ham United return to London Stadium to host Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The Hammers will be hoping to return from a 12-day break with a second home three-point haul of the Graham Potter era, having had some additional time on the training ground to put his squad through their paces ahead of a second consecutive London derby. Next up is a home clash against Brentford, with the Bees currently sitting five places above West Ham in the top-flight standings, in eleventh,…
Chiefs’ disastrous Super Bowl exposed the run game as the offense’s fatal flaw When Patrick Mahomes and the passing game struggled vs the Eagles, the Chiefs run game was nowhere to be seen. The Kansas City Chiefs were completely and utterly dominated by the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. The game was even more of a blowout than the 40-22 final score indicated. The Eagles came in with a legendary running back in Saquon Barkley, but when the Chiefs’ defense put the clamps on him, the Eagles’ passing game was able to counterpunch and still put points on the board. However,…