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January 24, 2023
Carra and Nev’s MNF predictions | Title, top four, staying up & more

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Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville make their mid-season Premier League predictions on who will be champions, make the top four, stay up and more.

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January 23, 2023
Ellie Downie retires from gymnastics | Priority is

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Ellie Downie has made the decision to retire from gymnastics; She says that it is in order to “prioritise her mental health and happiness”; Downie won the all-round European Championship gold in 2017

Last Updated: 23/01/23 10:04am

Ellie Downie has made the decision to retire from gymnastics

Ellie Downie has announced her retirement from gymnastics in order to “prioritise her mental health and happiness”.

In a statement released on social media she said: “With a heavy heart and an array of emotions, today is the day I announce my retirement from gymnastics!

“To say it has been a difficult decision is a massive understatement, but after a really tough last few years, I’ve made the decision to prioritise my mental health and happiness.

“Gymnastics has been my life for as long as I can remember and I am proud of everything I was fortunate enough to achieve in the sport.

“Competing and winning medals for Great Britain has meant everything and more to me and I’ll miss it enormously.”

The 23-year-old won 12 medals during her senior career, including six silver medals at the European Championships and two bronze medals at the World Championships.

She also finished 13th in the all-round at the 2016 Olympics despite landing on her head during a tumbling pass on floor.

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January 23, 2023

San Francisco 49ers beat Dallas Cowboys 19-12 to set up NFC Championship clash with Eagles in Philadelphia

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San Francisco’s win over Dallas was their 12th-straight this season, the 49ers booking a third NFC Conference Championship appearance in four years, while also knocking the Cowboys out of the playoffs for a second year in a row; watch Championship Sunday live on Sky Sports NFL

Last Updated: 23/01/23 3:49am

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey celebrates with quarterback Brock Purdy after scoring his crucial go-ahead touchdown

Christian McCaffrey ran in the go-ahead touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers eked out a 19-12 win over the Dallas Cowboys in a hugely absorbing divisional round clash, booking a third NFC Championship appearance in four years.

Story of the game

Robbie Gould also kicked four field goals for the 49ers, while rookie seventh-round QB Brock Purdy completed 19 of 29 passes for 214 yards as the 49ers book their trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in next Sunday’s title game.

George Kittle also had five catches for 95 yards – including an incredible one-handed circus grab off his helmet to help set up McCaffrey’s crucial score – as San Francisco won a staggering 12th-straight game this season.

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San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle made an astonishing one-handed catch that bounced off his helmet!

Dak Prescott was 23-of-37 passing for 206 yards, one touchdown and two first-half interceptions for the Cowboys, who were knocked out of the playoffs for the second year in a row by the 49ers.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws a second interception of the first half against the San Francisco 49ers.

Prescott tied for the regular-season lead with 15 interceptions, though his first half picks didn’t prove as costly as they perhaps could have, with the 49ers failing to find the end zone and building only a 9-6 advantage at the break.

Scoring summary

FIRST QUARTER
Cowboys 0-3 49ers	Robbie Gould 26-yard field goal
SECOND QUARTER
Cowboys 6-3 49ers	Dak Prescott four-yard TD pass to Dalton Schultz (failed extra point)
Cowboys 6-6 49ers	Robbie Gould 47-yard field goal
Cowboys 6-9 49ers	Robbie Gould 50-yard field goal
THIRD QUARTER
Cowboys 9-9 49ers	Brett Maher 25-yard field goal
FOURTH QUARTER
Cowboys 9-16 49ers	Christian McCaffrey two-yard rushing TD (extra point)
Cowboys 12-16 49ers	Brett Maher 43-yard field goal
Cowboys 12-19 49ers	Robbie Gould 28-yard field goal

Of greater concern to Dallas was the injury to running back Tony Pollard, who was carted off the field and wouldn’t return after picking up a high ankle strain late in the first half.

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The Dallas Cowboys took the lead after a Dalton Schultz TD grab, but Brett Maher then missed with another extra point attempt.

Dallas head earlier taken a 6-3 lead on a Prescott four-yard TD toss to tight end Dalton Schultz with nine and a half minutes remaining in the second quarter. On the ensuing extra point attempt, San Francisco’s Samson Ebukam used his left hand to block Brett Maher’s kick, his fifth such miss this postseason.

Maher was, however, successful with two second-half field goals, one to tie the game up in the third quarter after Ray-Ray McCloud fumbled a punt return to set Dallas up with superb field position deep inside the San Francisco half.

The 49ers again regained the lead on the very first play of the fourth quarter, courtesy of McCaffrey’s two-yard TD run to cap a 10-play, 91-yard drive.

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Christian McCaffrey ran in what proved to be the game-winning touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers against the Dallas Cowboys.

Maher’s second FG from 43 yards moved the Cowboys back to within four of their hosts, but another lengthy 49ers drive, this one capped with Gould’s fourth field goal of the game, restored their one-score advantage with only three minutes left and Dallas failed to threaten to find the end zone in the final exchanges.

Stats leaders

Cowboys

Passing: Dak Prescott, 23/37, 206 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs
Rushing: Ezekiel Elliott, 10 carries, 26 yards
Receiving: CeeDee Lamb, 10 catches, 117 yards
Dalton Schultz, five catches, 27 yards, 1 TD

49ers

Passing: Brock Purdy, 19/29, 214 yards
Rushing: Elijah Mitchell, 14 carries, 51 yards
Christian McCaffrey, 10 carries, 35 yards, 1 TD
Receiving: George Kittle, five catches, 95 yards

What’s next?

We have our final four for the Conference Championship games next Sunday, live on Sky Sports NFL.

Firstly, the 49ers travel to Philadelphia to face the Eagles in the NFC title game (Kick-off, 8pm), while the Kansas City Chiefs then host the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC (Kick-off, 11.30pm), with the winners progressing through to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona on February 12.

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January 22, 2023

Welsh Rugby Union facing sexism and discrimination allegations

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A number of ex-Welsh Rugby Union employees have taken part in an investigation by BBC Wales making accusations about their time at the governing body; MP and former Wales international Tonia Antoniazzi has expressed “great concerns” over the women’s game in the country

Last Updated: 22/01/23 10:15pm

The Welsh Rugby Union is facing allegations of sexism and discrimination which have left MP and former Wales international Tonia Antoniazzi expressing “great concerns” over the women’s game in the country.

A number of ex-WRU employees have taken part in an investigation by BBC Wales, to be screened on Monday night, making accusations about their time at the governing body.

Charlotte Wathan, general manager of women’s rugby until her resignation last February, claims offensive comments by a colleague left her in tears and feeling sick, while another unnamed contributor says she was left contemplating suicide by her experiences of bullying and sexism at work, according to BBC Wales Investigates.

Incidents of racism and homophobia are also alleged.

The WRU said that an “amicable resolution” had been reached with Wathan “satisfying both parties” following an investigation by an external law firm. It said a confidentiality agreement between the parties prevented further details.

It noted that another of the complaints had been investigated and subsequently withdrawn, while new information included in the broadcast would be “followed up and acted upon”.

A spokesperson said: “The Welsh Rugby Union condemns the use of racist, homophobic or sexist language and states in the strongest possible terms that racism, homophobic, sexist or bullying behaviour has no place in Welsh rugby.”

A statement continued: “It is vitally important to note that we have a duty of care as employers to both the complainants and those complained against.

“That duty of care continues and we are deeply concerned about the effect of this programme on those individuals in respect of the fact the allegations described remain unsubstantiated following a thorough independent legal investigation.”

But Antoniazzi, who once played for Wales as a prop and now represents the Gower constituency and serves as Labour’s shadow Northern Ireland minister, remains concerned by the testimony.

She likened the evidence to the racism scandal which hit cricket following Azeem Rafiq’s allegations against Yorkshire, and believes an independent body may be needed to hold sporting institutions in Wales to account.

“This is on a level of what’s happened in cricket. I have great, great concerns about the future of women’s rugby in Wales,” she told the BBC.

“There has to be an independent body set up to look at complaints of… all complaints when there are issues within governing bodies, sporting governing bodies in Wales. There needs to be somewhere to go.”

Responding to those comments, the WRU said: “With respect to the comments made by Tonia Antoniazzi MP, the WRU invites the Labour MP for Gower to make direct contact on the issues she raises and would welcome the opportunity to discuss her concerns.”

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January 22, 2023
Heineken Champions Cup: Saracens secure home tie despite Edinburgh loss | London Irish’s European hopes ended

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Saracens scored a late try in a 20-14 defeat at Edinburgh to earn a bonus point, which secured a Champions Cup last-16 home tie; London Irish’s hopes of extending their European campaign were ended as they drew at Montpellier; Munster missed out on a home tie after losing in Toulouse

Last Updated: 22/01/23 8:46pm

England’s Elliot Daly carries the ball for Saracens during their defeat to Edinburgh

Edinburgh had to settle for a Heineken Champions Cup last-16 away tie at Leicester despite beating Saracens 20-14.

The Scottish side were heading for a home match in the next round until a late try from flanker Ben Earl secured Saracens a losing bonus point at the DAM Health Stadium.

That pushed them ahead of Edinburgh into fourth place in Pool A on tries scored, handing them a home game with Ospreys.

Dave Cherry and Pierre Schoeman crossed for Edinburgh while Blair Kinghorn added two penalties and the same amount of conversions, with Alex Goode kicking three penalties for Saracens before Earl’s late effort.

Edinburgh raced into a third-minute lead when they kicked a penalty to the corner, then battled through four phases on Saracens’ line before hooker Cherry picked up from the base of a ruck and muscled over.

Edinburgh celebrated their victory at full time despite missing out on a home last-16 tie

Kinghorn added the conversion, and then almost immediately slotted a penalty from directly in front of the posts when Jamie George was called for a high challenge on Schoeman.

Saracens bounced back with Goode kicking the points from a scrum penalty, but Edinburgh were soon back on top – and they were helped by the visitors losing two players to the sin-bin inside three minutes.

England hooker George and Italy prop Marco Riccioni were both yellow carded for failing to lower their body height in the tackle and causing head-on-head collisions.

Riccioni concussed himself and did not return after his spell on the sidelines.

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Edinburgh failed to make their two-man advantage count on the scoreboard, with Jamie Ritchie passing up a golden opportunity when he lost the ball in contact as he dived under the posts.

Once back to full strength, Saracens narrowed the gap with a second Goode penalty following another collapsed scrum.

That left Edinburgh just four points ahead at the break, which was remarkable given that they had dominated the first half with 71 per cent possession.

The home side edged further ahead at the start of the second half with a Kinghorn penalty, but that was promptly cancelled out by a successful shot at goal from Goode.

The game stretched away from Saracens when Maro Itoje became the third visiting player to see yellow for a cynical offside which prevented Henry Pyrgos from moving the ball from the base of an attacking ruck.

Edinburgh kicked to the corner and Schoeman powered over from the line-out maul, with Kinghorn adding the conversion.

As you would expect, Saracens fought right to the end, and Edinburgh lost Sam Skinner to the sin-bin for collapsing a maul near his own line.

The hosts managed to hold out for a few more minutes, but eventually cracked when a long passage of play from Saracens eventually opened up a gap on the left for Billy Vunipola to send Earl over, with Goode unable to add the conversion.

Montpellier 21-21 London Irish

London Irish’s European campaign came to an end as reigning French Top 14 champions Montpellier came from 21 points down to force a 21-21 draw in their Heineken Champions Cup clash.

The draw in the round four game in Pool B at the GGL Stadium meant Irish failed to record a win in the pool stages as their European hopes ended.

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The visitors were 21 points up after 48 minutes, Adam Coleman, Juan Martin Gonzalez and Agustin Creevy all crossing in an impressive display.

But Montpellier grew into the game in the second half and got over through Thomas Darmon, Vincent Giudicelli and Cobus Reinach to level the scores, allowing Sale to qualify for the European Challenge Cup round of 16.

Irish were beaten 32-27 by Montpellier at the Gtech Community Stadium in their opening Pool B game and went on lose their next two games before being denied again on French soil.

Both teams went into the match looking to bounce back from defeats in round three, with Montpellier losing 35-29 at Ospreys and Irish falling 14-28 at home to DHL Stormers.

Toulouse 20-16 Munster

The boot of full-back Melvyn Jaminet steered Toulouse to a narrow victory that earned them a home draw in the Heineken Champions Cup last 16 and condemned Munster to a road trip in the knockout stages.

Jaminet, deputising for the suspended Thomas Ramos, kicked 15 points as he took the game away from the Irish visitors in a second half that saw the lead change hands four times before the hosts finally clinched a 20-16 win.

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Five-time European champions Toulouse finished second in Pool B behind holders La Rochelle, while Munster missed out of a top-four finish that would have guaranteed a game for them at Thomond Park in the round of 16 at the end of the Six Nations.

Toulouse started the stronger and stormed into an eight-point lead. Jaminet despatched the first of his five penalties in the second minute, and things got even better for the hosts five minutes later when their Argentina wing Juan Cruz Mallia got past Shane Daly to cross in the right corner.

Jaminet pushed his touchline conversion inches wide of the far upright, but he was back on target in the 11th minute to make it 11-0.

Munster turned the game around with tries from John Hodnett and Tadhg Beirne either side of half-time, but Joey Carberry missed both conversions to limit their advantage.

The lead was exchanged as both sides took advantage of penalties, but Jaminet struck twice more to seal victory for the hosts.

Round of 16 draw

Leinster vs Ulster

Exeter vs Montpellier

Sharks vs Munster

Saracens vs Ospreys

Leicester vs Edinburgh

Stormers vs Harlequins

Toulouse vs Bulls

La Rochelle vs Gloucester

Ties to be played between March 31 and April 2

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January 22, 2023
Leeds 0-0 Brentford | Premier League highlights

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FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the draw between Leeds and Brentford in the Premier League.

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January 22, 2023
Liam Smith: I told you I could KO Chris Eubank Jr! | I would accept the rematch

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Liam Smith says people got too carried away with Chris Eubank Jr’s chin and he knew he was good enough to knock him out.

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January 21, 2023
Toto Wolff kicks off 2023 F1 rivalry with playful swipe at Red Bull boss Christian Horner

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Toto Wolff says talking about Red Bull chief Christian Horner is a waste of his time but believes Horner is “obsessed” with him; In 2022 Sky Sports interview, Horner said ‘it’s very easy to pull his chain’ when discussing Wolff

By Amar Mehta

Last Updated: 21/01/23 1:23pm

Toto Wolff believes he is living in Christian Horner’s head “rent free” and thinks speaking about the Red Bull chief is a “waste of time”.

The Mercedes chief and Horner have publicly sparred several times, with Horner making digs at Wolff during an award ceremony in December, joking that his rival was the Rookie of the Year at the Autosport Awards.

When asked about what he thinks of their rivalry during an interview with The Times, Wolff said: “I am living in his head rent-free. The guy is obsessed.

“Every second that I spend on talking about Horner is a waste of time in my life.”

The rivalry between the pair came to a head during the 2021 season when Mercedes and Red Bull were battling it out for the championship.

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There was certainly no love lost between Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and Red Bull boss Christian Horner during the 2021 title tussle

There was certainly no love lost between Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and Red Bull boss Christian Horner during the 2021 title tussle

The season ended in controversial fashion, when Michael Masi made a contentious safety car decision which allowed Max Verstappen to beat Lewis Hamilton to the title.

Wolff opened up about the frustrations after the Abu Dhabi race and said the decision taken by Masi during the race breached the “principle of fairness”.

“At the end of the race, an individual (Masi, who has since been replaced) took decisions that were not reflected anywhere in the rule book and were so drastic that they made the outcome unbelievable.

“That is a moment when you fall out of love with the sport…the principle of fairness was breached.

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Take a look at some of the best overtakes from the 2022 season.

Take a look at some of the best overtakes from the 2022 season.

“The FIA took the guy out of the job because it was a human error. But it’s done and dusted now. I still think about it a lot, but not with anger; it is just incomprehensible how it came about.”

During the 2022 season, Wolff and Horner had disputes over bouncing cars, illegal flexible floors and the cost cap row.

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In August 2022, Martin Brundle spent time with Christian Horner at his country home to discuss all things Red Bull

In August 2022, Martin Brundle spent time with Christian Horner at his country home to discuss all things Red Bull

Horner: It’s easy to pull Wolff’s chain!

During an exclusive interview with Sky Sports in August 2022, Horner was asked about his rivalry with Wolff and said “it’s very easy to pull his chain”.

“Toto is Toto. He’s done a phenomenal job with Mercedes. He’s obviously come into the sport from a very different background to me, he’s very much from a financial background,” he said.

“And it’s very easy to pull his chain, and you can see it. Sometimes it affects him. So of course when you’re competing, and last year was so intense and of course it was the first time he’d ever been in that situation, it’s always interesting to see how people react.

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Natalie Pinkham, Simon Lazenby, Karun Chandhok and David Croft select their favourite races, overtakes and most improved drivers and teams from Formula 1 2022.

Natalie Pinkham, Simon Lazenby, Karun Chandhok and David Croft select their favourite races, overtakes and most improved drivers and teams from Formula 1 2022.

“And when they’re smashing headphones and so on, you can see that you got to them.”

Asked if he thought he was a better team boss than Wolff, Horner added: “That’s not for me to judge…

“I’m focused on what I’m doing, you guys are judge and jury. Sometimes we get judged by Sky but that’s not for me… I’m focused on what I’m doing and he’s focused on what he’s doing.”

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January 21, 2023
Can Buffalo Bills produce fairytale finale to turbulent 2022 campaign? Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals think not

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Fans shows support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin

Is there a storybook ending to the tale of the 2022 Buffalo Bills? The disruption phase of every traditional narrative arc continues to linger, and now the Cincinnati Bengals await as the next Big Bad on their quest to Super Bowl riches and resolution.

The NFL has little time for supposed fate, and yet a cocktail of Mother Nature, near-tragedy, A-lister injury, a three-decade-long wait for Lombardi redemption and all the inbetween nuances of football’s any given Sunday-any given snap mantra threaten to merge as the perfect imperfect finale.

As an on-field product Sean McDermott’s side persist to test the boundaries of full throttle every-down aggression, the face of which has been quarterback Josh Allen and an unerring belief in his mutant arm and ability to decapitate a defense no matter the circumstance.

They have become quintessential movie theatre football at both ends of the spectrum, from climactic deep-ball haymaker to one-too-many fearlessness. They teeter on the edge of chaos, more often than not though out-weighing sloppiness with devastating execution. And the NFL loves them for it.

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There was 1.54 on the clock in the second quarter of their Wild Card win over the Miami Dolphins, the Bills facing a third-and-eight in the wake of a sack generated by the 256th Josh Boyer blitz of the day. Ken Dorsey’s reply was to dial up and disguise a quads concept (four receivers aligned to one side of the field), Khalil Shakir mirroring Gabe Davis’ curved inside release into an out before subtly transitioning to a post-route downfield; Allen had already wound up (granted, he needs little wind up) and dunked on an exposed secondary with the most Allenest of moonballs to meet the path of his receiver, only for the rookie to fumble a would-be 54-yard catch and likely walk-in touchdown.

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Highlights of the the Miami Dolphins’ clash with the Buffalo Bills in the Super Wild Card game

Highlights of the the Miami Dolphins’ clash with the Buffalo Bills in the Super Wild Card game

The Bills had been up 17-6; it would have been game out of sight against a Skylar Thompson-quarterbacked Miami, who instead closed within three points by half-time before taking the lead on a fumble return immediately after the break and forcing back-to-back punts as Allen whiffed an easy third-and-seven completion to a crossing Shakir having missed an open Davis on his endzone-bound out-and-up pattern.

It was frenetic, Orchard Park could not settle, it was ‘what next?’ Bills football.

The Boyer blitz was unrelenting as he elected to throw every available Miami body at blunting the story’s main character. That he resorted to daring Allen to beat him was – while potentially a blueprint to luring 2018 Allen-esque mistakes against Cover 0/1 – testament to the ‘only so much you can do to slow him’ potency he has developed under center.

Buffalo’s superpower is their never-ending bucket of splash plays with which to snatch back momentum should it ever leave them. For every erratic Allen quirk a retaliating masterpiece is to be expected. They found a way again.

Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano were burning up the turf as they flew from tackle to tackle, Leslie Frazier barely flinched on the sideline while stylishly rocking the slanted beanie hat to leave his headset ear exposed, Allen was starting a new club as the only quarterback in the league willing to pick a fight with defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, rookie cornerback Kaiir Elam was plotting his heroic game-icing fourth-and-six pass breakup. On the edge, high-charged Bills football.

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Watch the best plays from an incredible 2022 season by Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen

Watch the best plays from an incredible 2022 season by Buffalo Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen

Staring down a challenge has become part of their identity, They have needed it more than ever this year. And here they still are.

On Sunday, they face the Bengals for the first time since Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field during their Week 17 Monday Night Football matchup. Harrowing scenes had seen Bills players and personnel being consoled on the field as they watched, and said their prayers, while medical staff administered CPR to their team-mate and brother, before taking a knee together at mid-field as Hamlin was transported to local hospital in Cincinnati and placed in intensive care overnight.

It prompted a league-wide outreach of support as the nation held its breath for the 24-year-old, who by Thursday had been reported to have opened his eyes and displayed remarkable progress before doctors removed his breathing tube on the Friday as Hamlin was able to talk with Bills players and coaches over FaceTime.

A draining week made for emotional scenes that weekend when the Bills hosted the New England Patriots in their regular season finale, Orchard Park playing stage to a flood of No 3 shirts and hats in tribute to Hamlin as Allen and co. dedicated the performance to the second-year safety, who would encapsulate his staggering improvement by tweeting a picture of him watching on from his hospital bed.

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Nyheim Hines scores an incredible second kick-off return touchdown for the Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots

Nyheim Hines scores an incredible second kick-off return touchdown for the Buffalo Bills against the New England Patriots

The rest was storybook stuff. On the opening play of the game, returner Nyheim Hines would punch the open lane and tear away for a 96-yard touchdown from kickoff to the sound a raucous Bills mafia. He would do it again in the third quarter, this time bouncing through multiple would-be tacklers to race home for a 101-yard score as a fired up city erupted once more. As if it the script could not get any better, Hines’ opener marked the team’s first return touchdown in three years and three months. A reminder: Hamlin wears No 3.

“If you want the truth, it was spiritual,” said Allen. “It really was. Bone-chilling. It was special.”

Fully-fledged magic could yet reach greater heights as John Brown proceeded to celebrate his 42-yard touchdown catch on the next drive by gifting the ball to one of the Bills trainers responsible for saving Hamlin’s life on the field that night.

To focus on football when football had temporarily lost all meaning or importance was a glowing reflection of an already tight-knit family that now had something else to galvanise them. And it hasn’t been their only obstacle.

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A look at some of this season’s best plays from Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow

A look at some of this season’s best plays from Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow

In November, seven feet of snowfall in just 24 hours resulted in the Bills having to fly to Detroit for a relocated home matchup against the Cleveland Browns, before returning home and then heading back to Detroit to face the Lions on Thanksgiving four days later.

They battled treacherous conditions again in December when another snowstorm left players having to dig out their cars, the more pressing concern being the loss of at least 39 people in the area. The Bills have since surprised local resident Jay Withey with Super Bowl tickets in reward for his efforts in saving 24 people during the storm by breaking into a school to provide shelter.

Elsewhere away from the field, 2022 saw the Bills position themselves at the forefront of support for the local community following a racist shooting that resulted in the death of 10 black people in a supermarket in May, before rallying around tight end Dawson Knox in the wake of the death of his younger brother Luke in August.

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The Buffalo Bills family show support for Damar Hamlin ahead of their game against the New England Patriots

The Buffalo Bills family show support for Damar Hamlin ahead of their game against the New England Patriots

On the field, many people’s pick for the Super Bowl was dealt a setback in Week Two when star defensive back Micah Hyde suffered a season-ending neck injury, before Hall of Fame-bound edge rusher Von Miller was also ruled out for the year with a knee injury picked up on Thanksgiving.

Four straight Super Bowl defeats from 1990-1993 remain an unyielding point of reference. So too does the Kansas City Chiefs breaking Bills hearts with 13 seconds left in last year’s Divisional Round matchup after Buffalo had spent the best part of a year devising a plan for Patrick Mahomes on the back of their AFC Championship Game defeat.

Allen attempts throws of 20+ yards at a preposterous rate and plays with interception fire like few others, while the Bills defense has itself been among the most susceptible to downfield bombs-away passes all year. They are box office, with some story to tell.

In Joe Burrow they meet a master of narrative demolition. But can anybody thwart these charged up Bills?

The NFL playoffs continue on Sky Sports this weekend, with divisional round double-headers on both Saturday and Sunday night; watch Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills on Sunday, live on Sky Sports NFL from 8pm

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January 21, 2023
Riyad Mahrez completes sensational 12-minute City comeback!

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Riyad Mahrez finds the net to complete a sensational 18-minute Manchester City comeback.

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January 19, 2023
Williams’ Logan Sargeant ready for pressure as American in F1 | ‘The expectations are high’

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Logan Sargeant is the first American driver in Formula 1 since 2015 as he replaces Nicholas Latifi at Wiliams; there are three races in the United States in the 2023 Formula 1 calendar as the sport heads to Miami, Las Vegas and Austin

By Megan Wellens

Last Updated: 17/01/23 5:00pm

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Logan Sargeant says it is a dream come true to join the Williams team and begin his Formula One journey

Logan Sargeant says it is a dream come true to join the Williams team and begin his Formula One journey

Entering the F1 paddock comes with an immense amount of pressure for any driver, none more so than Williams’ newest star Logan Sargeant.

Sargeant, 21, was revealed as the replacement for Nicholas Latifi at last year’s USA Grand Prix and as the only American in a sport that is taking off in the United States, he knows all eyes will be on him as he takes the next step in his career, his focus already switching to proving himself on motorsport’s biggest stage.

“Obviously it is super special to be the first American driver in a while,” said Sargeant.

“With three Grand Prixs [in America], that is going to be fun. Miami is just on my doorstep so I am really looking forward to that one.

“It is maybe a little bit of extra pressure, but, at the end of the day, I put a lot of pressure on myself and the expectations are high.

“We just need to get the job done.”

As he teams up with Alex Albon at Williams, Sargeant becomes the first American driver in the sport since Alexander Rossi in 2015, the last American to win a race being Mario Andretti back in 1978.

The pressure will be mounting as the season draws closer, but Sargeant has always made sure to remember he is living out his dream for a team who have supported him for so long.

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Sargeant finished fifth in the final F2 feature race of 2022 to secure his super licence

Sargeant finished fifth in the final F2 feature race of 2022 to secure his super licence

“It is definitely a dream come true. I feel like 16 years of hard work, the weight was lifted off my shoulders that we made it here,” he added.

“Then you immediately think, now the real work starts trying to keep my place in Formula 1 going forward.

“The stars definitely have to align and you have to be in the right place at the right time.

“Williams has supported me so much since the end of last year and they gave me so much confidence throughout the year that this seat was up for grabs if I did my job.

“Going into that last round, I needed to get my super licence and the pressure was on to maximise the weekend and we did.

“I am just looking forward to doing my best for them in the future.”

Williams team principal James Vowles denies Mercedes control rival F1 team

Newly-appointed Williams team principal James Vowles insists the team will not become a “mini-Mercedes” following his move from the Silver Arrows.

Williams announced on Friday that Vowles will take over as team principal on February 20 ahead of the new season, ending his 13-year run with Mercedes.

James Vowles (L) with Lewis Hamilton

Vowles, who departs his position as strategy director, provides a further link between the two teams, who are already tied by Mercedes having supplied Williams with engines since 2014.

Meanwhile, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is a former owner and director of the British team, and Silver Arrows driver George Russell spent three years at Williams before partnering Hamilton for the first time last season.

“I wouldn’t consider it a mini-Mercedes,” Vowles said on Friday. “Williams is an incredibly independent team in its own right, which has formed its own history, its own heritage.

Vowles had been at Mercedes since the team’s inception in 2010

“Williams is an entirely independent organisation, and furthermore, it’s one that my success is subject and dependent on me doing a good job there, and that has to be independent of Mercedes.

“It doesn’t mean that Mercedes and ourselves won’t have collaboration in some form or another, there was collaboration before I joined, but I have to do what is best for Williams from here onwards.”

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January 18, 2023
Formula 1 in 2023: Sport decides not to replace Chinese GP with season now set for 23 races

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Formula 1 opts not to replace Chinese GP, which was set for April 16 before its cancellation due to Covid measures; there will now be four-week gap between third and fourth races of season (Melbourne and Baku); all 23 races this year – an F1 record – live on Sky Sports F1

Last Updated: 17/01/23 12:21pm

Formula 1 has formally confirmed a 23-race season for 2023 after opting not to replace the cancelled Chinese Grand Prix.

Discussions were held with numerous promoters about filling the April 16 slot – with Turkey and Portugal mooted – but the decision means there will be a four-week gap between the third and fourth rounds of the season.

The Australian GP takes place on April 2 and the Azerbaijan GP on April 30.

All 23 races – an F1 record – are live on Sky Sports F1.

An F1 statement read: “Formula 1 can confirm that the 2023 season will consist of 23 races.

“That means the season will kick off with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 5, and finish up in Abu Dhabi on November 26, with the brand new Las Vegas Grand Prix joining the calendar a week before the season finale.”

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The Chinese GP was cancelled for the fourth year in a row at the beginning of December due to strict Covid measures.

The sport had been set to return to China for the first time since 2019 but with the country continuing to implement a zero-Covid policy, which has led to heavy restrictions and continued lockdown, F1 decided it was not feasible to hold a race at the Shanghai International Circuit.

F1 2023 starts with pre-season testing on February 23-25 before the first race of the season, the Bahrain GP, on March 5.

The 10 F1 teams will unveil their new cars in February ahead of a solitary sole pre-season test, which takes place over three days in Bahrain from February 23.

The confirmed 2023 calendar

March 5: Bahrain (Sakhir)
March 19: Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
April 2: Australia (Melbourne)
April 30: Azerbaijan (Baku)*
May 7: Miami (Miami)
May 21: Emilia Romagna (Imola)
May 28: Monaco (Monaco)
June 4: Spain (Barcelona)
June 18: Canada (Montreal)
July 2: Austria (Spielberg)*
July 9: Great Britain (Silverstone)
July 23: Hungary (Budapest)
July 30: Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)*
August 27: Netherlands (Zandvoort)
September 3: Italy (Monza)
September 17: Singapore (Marina Bay)
September 24: Japan (Suzuka)
October 8: Qatar (Losail)*
October 22: USA (Austin)*
October 29: Mexico (Mexico City)
November 5: Brazil (Sao Paulo)*
November 18: Las Vegas
November 26: Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)

*indicates Sprint weekend

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January 17, 2023
MPs issue damning report on ‘unsustainable’ Gallagher Premiership club finances, after Worcester, Wasps administrations

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Amid annual losses averaging £4m per Premiership club, DCMS committee said: “The demise during the season of two Premiership clubs is a stain on the reputation of the RFU and PRL. It is not indicative of a healthy professional set-up. The financial situation is clearly unsustainable”

Last Updated: 16/01/23 11:26pm

MPs have issued a damning report on ‘unsustainable’ Premiership club finances

MPs have warned the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is “clearly unsustainable” in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England.

The demise of former top-flight clubs Wasps and Worcester earlier this season has been described as a “stain on the reputation” of the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby.

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee said RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney and his Premiership Rugby counterpart Simon Massie-Taylor held a “very complacent belief” that plans to increase revenues and improve collaboration would solve existing financial problems amid annual losses averaging around £4m per club.

Sweeney and Massie-Taylor appeared in front of the select committee in November after Wasps and Worcester had entered administration – a fate which resulted in both clubs losing their Premiership status amid many job losses.

The committee concluded that poor oversight from rugby union’s governing bodies contributed to Wasps and Worcester collapsing, and criticised “a lack of safeguards in place at the highest levels of the game” to help prevent such issues.

“At Wasps, a disastrous and ill-thought-through relocation to Coventry, and the debt incurred to fund this, crippled the club financially,” the report read.

“At Worcester Warriors, unscrupulous owners mismanaged club finances while attempting to strip the club of its assets. One of the most striking facets of the problems at Worcester Warriors was the lack of due diligence undertaken regarding its owners, particularly Colin Goldring.”

The committee’s conclusions and recommendations include that when the RFU publishes its next annual report, the governing body writes to the committee with “a detailed commentary of its financial position and what steps it will be taking to prevent further clubs collapsing”.

The committee added: “The demise during the playing season of two Premiership clubs is a stain on the reputation of the RFU and PRL. It is not indicative of a healthy professional set-up.

Worcester Warriors and Wasps went into administration and suffered relegation within weeks

“We welcome the planned reforms to prevent similar occurrences in the future, but such alarming circumstances should not have been required in order for the RFU and PRL to realise the necessity of these reforms.

“The financial situation of Premiership clubs is clearly unsustainable, and we are surprised by the very complacent belief of Bill Sweeney and Simon Massie-Taylor that further growth in club revenues will solve these problems.”

On player welfare, MPs say the introduction of a benevolent fund is a “pressing need”, and that the RFU should adopt measures giving players a stronger say in all matters relating to their welfare.

Damian Green MP, acting chair of the committee, said: “Club rugby at the top of the game is in disarray.

“Inert leadership from the RFU and PRL has allowed mismanagement to collapse two of English rugby’s top teams. Thousands of loyal fans have been deprived of their clubs and hundreds of jobs have been lost.

MP Julian Knight previously accused RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney as being asleep on the job, for failing to keep clubs like Worcester and Wasps alive

“We welcome the raft of changes announced by the PRL and RFU. Better safeguards and a stronger owners’ and directors’ test are desperately needed. But it’s incredibly disappointing that two clubs had to collapse for the rugby governing bodies to act.

“More worryingly, the root of the problem remains. Rugby clubs are still spiralling into debt and the RFU and PRL’s current revenue-boosting plans haven’t done enough in the past and are unlikely to make a difference going forward.

“With its upcoming annual report, the RFU must demonstrate to the committee how it will protect the rest of the league from financial ruin.”

In response to the committee’s report, the RFU and Premiership Rugby issued a joint statement.

“Professional rugby clubs are independent, individually managed businesses,” they said.

“However, it’s clear that the pandemic and economic environment has further exposed the fragility in the professional system. Together, we are working hard to address these issues and create a sustainable league.

“Whilst commercial growth will be important, there is equally a major focus on financial monitoring and management, as well as improving governance and some of the other foundational elements which are important to attract future investment in the club game.

“Plans are already in place for a financial monitoring panel where we are conducting a third-party financial review of all clubs and will aim to announce an independent chair in due course.

“Player welfare is an absolute priority for all rugby stakeholders, and players are represented on the Professional Game Board, the RFU Council and player welfare committees.”

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January 16, 2023
Ref Watch: Was Marcus Rashford interfering with play? Why didn’t it go to VAR?

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The Ref Watch panel debate whether Marcus Rashford did interfere with play from an offside position that saw Bruno Fernandes equalise against Manchester City.

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January 16, 2023
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Australian Open

ATP World Tour / Men’s Singles / Round of 128

Oscar
Otte

Juncheng
Shang
(Q)

2–6

Shang serving.

40–G

Oscar Otte of Germany is currently playing Juncheng Shang of China PR, seeded Q. The current score is 2-6. Current game: 40-G. Current server is Juncheng Shang

Yosuke
Watanuki
(Q)

Arthur
Rinderknech

6–3

1–1

Watanuki serving.

15–15

Yosuke Watanuki of Japan, seeded Q is currently playing Arthur Rinderknech of France. The current score is 6-3, current set: 1-1. Current game: 15-15. Current server is Yosuke Watanuki

Tomas Martin
Etcheverry

Gregoire
Barrere

3–6

Barrere serving.

30–G

Tomas Martin Etcheverry of Argentina is currently playing Gregoire Barrere of France. The current score is 3-6. Current game: 30-G. Current server is Gregoire Barrere

Corentin
Moutet

Yibing
Wu
(WC)

4–3

Wu serving.

40–G

Corentin Moutet of France is currently playing Yibing Wu of China PR, seeded WC. The current score is 4-3. Current game: 40-G. Current server is Yibing Wu

Francisco
Cerundolo
(28)

Guido
Pella

5–3

Pella serving.

0–40

Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina, seeded 28 is currently playing Guido Pella of Argentina. The current score is 5-3. Current game: Love-40. Current server is Guido Pella

Ilya
Ivashka

Botic
Van De Zandschulp
(32)

3–4

Ivashka serving.

40–A

Ilya Ivashka of Belarus is currently playing Botic Van De Zandschulp of Netherlands, seeded 32. The current score is 3-4. Current game: Advantage :team. Current server is Ilya Ivashka

Kyle
Edmund

Jannik
Sinner
(15)

2–4

Edmund serving.

30–15

Kyle Edmund of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently playing Jannik Sinner of Italy, seeded 15. The current score is 2-4. Current game: 30-15. Current server is Kyle Edmund

Dusan
Lajovic

Denis
Shapovalov
(20)

01:30

Dusan Lajovic of Serbia is scheduled to play Denis Shapovalov of Canada, seeded 20, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Mikael
Ymer

Yoshihito
Nishioka
(31)

01:30

Mikael Ymer of Sweden is scheduled to play Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan, seeded 31, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Daniel
Altmaier

Frances
Tiafoe
(16)

01:30

Daniel Altmaier of Germany is scheduled to play Frances Tiafoe of United States of America, seeded 16, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Hubert
Hurkacz
(10)

Pedro
Martinez

01:30

Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, seeded 10 is scheduled to play Pedro Martinez of Spain, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Tallon
Griekspoor

Pavel
Kotov
(LL)

01:30

Tallon Griekspoor of Netherlands is scheduled to play Pavel Kotov of Russian Federation, seeded LL, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Sebastian
Korda
(29)

Cristian
Garin

01:30

Sebastian Korda of United States of America, seeded 29 is scheduled to play Cristian Garin of Chile, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Brandon
Nakashima

Mackenzie
McDonald

01:30

Brandon Nakashima of United States of America is scheduled to play Mackenzie McDonald of United States of America, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Karen
Khachanov
(18)

Bernabe
Zapata Miralles

02:00

Karen Khachanov of Russian Federation, seeded 18 is scheduled to play Bernabe Zapata Miralles of Spain, at 02:00. First server will be TBD

Lorenzo
Sonego

Nuno
Borges

03:30

Lorenzo Sonego of Italy is scheduled to play Nuno Borges of Portugal, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Jiri
Lehecka

Borna
Coric
(21)

03:30

Jiri Lehecka of Czech Republic is scheduled to play Borna Coric of Croatia, seeded 21, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Federico
Coria

Marton
Fucsovics

03:30

Federico Coria of Argentina is scheduled to play Marton Fucsovics of Hungary, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Rafael
Nadal
(1)

Jack
Draper

03:30

Rafael Nadal of Spain, seeded 1 is scheduled to play Jack Draper of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Ernesto
Escobedo
(Q)

Taro
Daniel

03:30

Ernesto Escobedo of Mexico, seeded Q is scheduled to play Taro Daniel of Japan, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Jaume
Munar

Dalibor
Svrcina
(Q)

03:30

Jaume Munar of Spain is scheduled to play Dalibor Svrcina of Czech Republic, seeded Q, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Cameron
Norrie
(11)

Luca
Van Assche
(WC)

04:00

Cameron Norrie of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, seeded 11 is scheduled to play Luca Van Assche of France, seeded WC, at 04:00. First server will be TBD

John
Millman
(WC)

Marc-Andrea
Huesler

04:30

John Millman of Australia, seeded WC is scheduled to play Marc-Andrea Huesler of Switzerland, at 04:30. First server will be TBD

Sebastian
Baez

Jason
Kubler
(WC)

04:30

Sebastian Baez of Argentina is scheduled to play Jason Kubler of Australia, seeded WC, at 04:30. First server will be TBD

Alex
Molcan

Stan
Wawrinka

05:00

Alex Molcan of Slovakia is scheduled to play Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland, at 05:00. First server will be TBD

Lorenzo
Musetti
(17)

Lloyd
Harris

05:00

Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, seeded 17 is scheduled to play Lloyd Harris of South Africa, at 05:00. First server will be TBD

Yannick
Hanfmann
(Q)

Rinky
Hijikata
(WC)

05:00

Yannick Hanfmann of Germany, seeded Q is scheduled to play Rinky Hijikata of Australia, seeded WC, at 05:00. First server will be TBD

Christopher
Eubanks
(WC)

SoonWoo
Kwon

05:00

Christopher Eubanks of United States of America, seeded WC is scheduled to play SoonWoo Kwon of Korea Republic, at 05:00. First server will be TBD

Thiago
Monteiro

Constant
Lestienne

06:00

Thiago Monteiro of Brazil is scheduled to play Constant Lestienne of France, at 06:00. First server will be TBD

Vasek
Pospisil

Felix
Auger-Aliassime
(6)

07:00

Vasek Pospisil of Canada is scheduled to play Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada, seeded 6, at 07:00. First server will be TBD

Stefanos
Tsitsipas
(3)

Quentin
Halys

08:00

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, seeded 3 is scheduled to play Quentin Halys of France, at 08:00. First server will be TBD

Marcos
Giron

Daniil
Medvedev
(7)

09:30

Marcos Giron of United States of America is scheduled to play Daniil Medvedev of Russian Federation, seeded 7, at 09:30. First server will be TBD

WTA Tour / Women’s Singles / Round of 128

Jessica
Pegula
(3)

Jaqueline
Cristian

6–0

0–0

Pegula serving.

A–40

Jessica Pegula of United States of America, seeded 3 is currently playing Jaqueline Cristian of Romania. The current score is 6-0, current set: 0-0. Current game: Advantage :team. Current server is Jessica Pegula

Anna
Kalinskaya

Danielle
Collins
(13)

3–3

Collins serving.

30–40

Anna Kalinskaya of Russian Federation is currently playing Danielle Collins of United States of America, seeded 13. The current score is 3-3. Current game: 30-40. Current server is Danielle Collins

Bianca
Andreescu

Marie
Bouzkova
(25)

4–2

Andreescu serving.

40–30

Bianca Andreescu of Canada is currently playing Marie Bouzkova of Czech Republic, seeded 25. The current score is 4-2. Current game: 40-30. Current server is Bianca Andreescu

Marta
Kostyuk

Amanda
Anisimova
(28)

6–3

1–1

Anisimova serving.

0–30

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine is currently playing Amanda Anisimova of United States of America, seeded 28. The current score is 6-3, current set: 1-1. Current game: Love-30. Current server is Amanda Anisimova

Cristina
Bucsa
(Q)

Eva
Lys
(Q)

2–5

Lys serving.

40–G

Cristina Bucsa of Spain, seeded Q is currently playing Eva Lys of Germany, seeded Q. The current score is 2-5. Current game: 40-G. Current server is Eva Lys

Kristina
Kucova

Diana
Shnaider
(Q)

4–5

Shnaider serving.

15–G

Kristina Kucova of Slovakia is currently playing Diana Shnaider of Russian Federation, seeded Q. The current score is 4-5. Current game: 15-G. Current server is Diana Shnaider

Emma
Raducanu

Tamara
Korpatsch

4–3

Korpatsch serving.

G–30

Emma Raducanu of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently playing Tamara Korpatsch of Germany. The current score is 4-3. Current game: G-30. Current server is Tamara Korpatsch

Polina
Kudermetova
(Q)

Olivia
Gadecki
(WC)

4–5

Gadecki serving.

30–G

Polina Kudermetova of Russian Federation, seeded Q is currently playing Olivia Gadecki of Australia, seeded WC. The current score is 4-5. Current game: 30-G. Current server is Olivia Gadecki

Katerina
Siniakova

Coco
Gauff
(7)

1–6

1–1

Siniakova serving.

15–15

Katerina Siniakova of Czech Republic is currently playing Coco Gauff of United States of America, seeded 7. The current score is 1-6, current set: 1-1. Current game: 15-15. Current server is Katerina Siniakova

Yue
Yuan

Maria
Sakkari
(6)

01:30

Yue Yuan of China PR is scheduled to play Maria Sakkari of Greece, seeded 6, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Talia
Gibson
(WC)

Clara
Burel
(Q)

01:30

Talia Gibson of Australia, seeded WC is scheduled to play Clara Burel of France, seeded Q, at 01:30. First server will be TBD

Lesia
Tsurenko
(Q)

Karolina
Muchova

02:00

Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine, seeded Q is scheduled to play Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic, at 02:00. First server will be TBD

Alison
Van Uytvanck

Petra
Kvitova
(15)

02:00

Alison Van Uytvanck of Belgium is scheduled to play Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic, seeded 15, at 02:00. First server will be TBD

Brenda
Fruhvirtova
(Q)

Aliaksandra
Sasnovich

02:00

Brenda Fruhvirtova of Czech Republic, seeded Q is scheduled to play Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus, at 02:00. First server will be TBD

Kamilla
Rakhimova

Kateryna
Baindl

02:00

Kamilla Rakhimova of Russian Federation is scheduled to play Kateryna Baindl of Ukraine, at 02:00. First server will be TBD

Coco
Vandeweghe
(Q)

Anhelina
Kalinina

02:00

Coco Vandeweghe of United States of America, seeded Q is scheduled to play Anhelina Kalinina of Ukraine, at 02:00. First server will be TBD

Bernarda
Pera

Moyuka
Uchijima
(WC)

02:00

Bernarda Pera of United States of America is scheduled to play Moyuka Uchijima of Japan, seeded WC, at 02:00. First server will be TBD

Dayana
Yastremska

Jelena
Ostapenko
(17)

03:00

Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine is scheduled to play Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia, seeded 17, at 03:00. First server will be TBD

Qinwen
Zheng
(29)

Dalma
Galfi

03:30

Qinwen Zheng of China PR, seeded 29 is scheduled to play Dalma Galfi of Hungary, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Anna
Bondar

Ana
Bogdan

03:30

Anna Bondar of Hungary is scheduled to play Ana Bogdan of Romania, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Barbora
Krejcikova
(20)

Sara
Bejlek
(Q)

03:30

Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic, seeded 20 is scheduled to play Sara Bejlek of Czech Republic, seeded Q, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Lin
Zhu

Rebecca
Marino

03:30

Lin Zhu of China PR is scheduled to play Rebecca Marino of Canada, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Sofia
Kenin

Victoria
Azarenka
(24)

03:30

Sofia Kenin of United States of America is scheduled to play Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, seeded 24, at 03:30. First server will be TBD

Panna
Udvardy

Camila
Osorio

04:00

Panna Udvardy of Hungary is scheduled to play Camila Osorio of Colombia, at 04:00. First server will be TBD

Laura
Pigossi
(LL)

Catherine
McNally

04:30

Laura Pigossi of Brazil, seeded LL is scheduled to play Catherine McNally of United States of America, at 04:30. First server will be TBD

Elena
Rybakina
(22)

Elisabetta
Cocciaretto

05:00

Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, seeded 22 is scheduled to play Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy, at 05:00. First server will be TBD

Kaja
Juvan

Selena
Janicijevic
(Q)

05:30

Kaja Juvan of Slovenia is scheduled to play Selena Janicijevic of France, seeded Q, at 05:30. First server will be TBD

Jil
Teichmann
(32)

Harriet
Dart

05:30

Jil Teichmann of Switzerland, seeded 32 is scheduled to play Harriet Dart of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 05:30. First server will be TBD

Xinyu
Wang

Storm
Hunter
(WC)

06:00

Xinyu Wang of China PR is scheduled to play Storm Hunter of Australia, seeded WC, at 06:00. First server will be TBD

Leolia
Jeanjean
(LL)

Nadia
Podoroska

06:00

Leolia Jeanjean of France, seeded LL is scheduled to play Nadia Podoroska of Argentina, at 06:00. First server will be TBD

Iga
Swiatek
(1)

Jule
Niemeier

08:00

Iga Swiatek of Poland, seeded 1 is scheduled to play Jule Niemeier of Germany, at 08:00. First server will be TBD

Madison
Keys
(10)

Anna
Blinkova

10:00

Madison Keys of United States of America, seeded 10 is scheduled to play Anna Blinkova of Russian Federation, at 10:00. First server will be TBD

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Yuttana
Charoenphon
(WC)

Michael
Geerts

06:00

Yuttana Charoenphon of Thailand, seeded WC is scheduled to play Michael Geerts of Belgium, at 06:00. First server will be TBD

Evan
Furness
(4)

Kacper
Zuk

06:00

Evan Furness of France, seeded 4 is scheduled to play Kacper Zuk of Poland, at 06:00. First server will be TBD

Seong-Chan
Hong

Kasidit
Samrej
(WC)

06:00

Seong-Chan Hong of Korea Republic is scheduled to play Kasidit Samrej of Thailand, seeded WC, at 06:00. First server will be TBD

Sho
Shimabukuro

Mats
Moraing

07:30

Sho Shimabukuro of Japan is scheduled to play Mats Moraing of Germany, at 07:30. First server will be TBD

James
Duckworth
(1)

Beibit
Zhukayev
(AL)

07:30

James Duckworth of Australia, seeded 1 is scheduled to play Beibit Zhukayev of Kazakhstan, seeded AL, at 07:30. First server will be TBD

Nam Hoang
Ly

Nicholas David
Ionel
(6)

07:30

Nam Hoang Ly of Vietnam is scheduled to play Nicholas David Ionel of Romania, seeded 6, at 07:30. First server will be TBD
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January 15, 2023
Full Focus: Ja Morant leads Grizzlies to 9th straight win

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Ja Morant continues his great form after another Grizzlies win!

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January 15, 2023

Brock Purdy stars as San Francisco 49ers beat Seattle Seahawks 41-23 to advance to divisional round of NFL playoffs

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The NFL playoffs and continue on Sky Sports on Sunday with a triple-header of Super Wild Card Weekend action – starting with Dolphins @ Bills, followed by Giants @ Vikings and Ravens @ Bengals; watch live on Sky Sports NFL from 6pm, Sunday

Last Updated: 15/01/23 3:07am

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Highlights of the Seattle Seahawks’ clash with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Super Wild Card playoff game.

Brock Purdy threw for three touchdowns and ran in another as he starred on his first career playoff start, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 41-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks to start Super Wild Card Weekend on Saturday.

Story of the Game

The 49ers – the NFC’s No 2 seed and riding a 10-game winning streak into the playoffs – trailed by a point at half-time as a stubborn Seattle outfit led 17-16 at the break. But a stirring second half showing by San Francisco, in which they scored 22 points in the space of 12 minutes at one point, secured their passage through to the divisional round.

The 49ers will now host the Minnesota Vikings next weekend, should they beat the New York Giants in their wild card clash on Sunday. If the Giants win, it will instead be either the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Dallas Cowboys who travel to San Francisco.

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A look at San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy’s best plays from his stunning NFL playoff debut

Purdy, who was taken with the very last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, completed 18 of 30 passes for 332 yards, the rookie QB overcoming some early jitters to put in a hugely accomplished display.

Christian McCaffrey rushed 15 times for 119 yards and had a touchdown grab to see San Francisco into an early 10-0 lead, while Deebo Samuel had six receptions for 133 yards and a blistering 74-yard catch and run for a score as the Niners streaked clear of the Seahawks in the second half.

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San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga said his team’s performance was ignited after tempers flared when Johnathan Abram appeared to twist Deebo Samuel’s ankle.

Seattle QB Geno Smith was 25-of-35 passing for 253 yards with two touchdowns, both to DK Metcalf – one a 50-yard stunner to see the Seahawks into the lead for the first time. But he also had an interception late in the second half, while he lost a fumble in the third quarter which is the point at which the game turned.

Metcalf had 10 catches for 136 yards and those two TDs, while rookie running back Kenneth Walker also found the end zone, in the second quarter, as he earned 63 yards on 15 carries.

Scoring summary

FIRST QUARTER
Seahawks 0-3 49ers	Robbie Gould 34-yard field goal
Seahawks 0-10 49ers	Brock Purdy three-yard TD pass to Christian McCaffrey (extra point)
SECOND QUARTER
Seahawks 7-10 49ers	Kenneth Walker seven-yard TD run (extra point)
Seahawks 7-13 49ers	Robbie Gould 33-yard field goal
Seahawks 14-13 49ers	Geno Smith 50-yard TD pass to DK Metcalf (extra point)
Seahawks 14-16 49ers	Robbie Gould 46-yard field goal
Seahawks 17-16 49ers	Jason Myers 56-yard field goal
THIRD QUARTER
Seahawks 17-23 49ers	Brock Purdy one-yard TD run (extra point)
FOURTH QUARTER
Seahawks 17-31 49ers	Brock Purdy seven-yard TD pass to Elijah Mitchell (two-point conversion)
Seahawks 17-38 49ers	Brock Purdy 74-yard TD pass to Deebo Samuel (extra point)
Seahawks 17-41 49ers	Robbie Gould 31-yard field goal
Seahawks 23-41 49ers	Geno Smith three-yard TD pass to DK Metcalf (failed two-point conversion)

Trailing 17-16 to start the second half, the 49ers immediately drove 75 yards down the field in 13 plays, with Purdy scoring on a one-yard plunge. And they wouldn’t look back from there.

With the Seahawks driving deep into 49ers territory, Smith was sacked by Charles Omenihu for a seven-yard loss, with the ball squirting loose and being recovered by Nick Bosa at the 30-yard line.

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The San Francisco 49ers’ defense finally proves too much for the Seattle Seahawks as their pressure forces Geno Smith to fumble which is recovered by Nick Bosa.

San Francisco then stretched ahead by two scores off the back of the turnover as Purdy escaped the rush and threw a seven-yard TD to running back Elijah Mitchell, with a two-point conversion to George Kittle following.

Just over three minutes later, Samuel turned on the turbo jets to take his TD 74 yards all the way to the house and effectively end the game.

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San Francisco 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel turns on the turbo jets on this sensational 74-yard catch and run for a touchdown!

Robbie Gould, who kicked four field goals in the contest, fired one through the uprights from 31 yards after Smith was picked off immediately after Samuel’s score.

Seattle and Metcalf would at least find the end zone once more for a consolation TD with just under two minutes remaining but then the Niners ran out the rest of the clock to book their spot in the divisional round and knock out their great NFC West divisional rivals.

Stats leaders

Seahawks

Passing: Geno Smith, 25/35, 253 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing: Kenneth Walker, 15 carries, 63 yards, 1 TD
Receiving: DK Metcalf, 10 catches, 136 yards, 2 TDs

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith throws a perfect 50-yard pass into the hands of DK Metcalf for a superb touchdown!

49ers

Passing: Brock Purdy, 18/30, 332 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing: Christian McCaffrey, 15 carries, 119 yards (& 1 receiving TD)
Receiving: Deebo Samuel, six catches, 133 yards, 1 TD

What they said… ‘Purdy looked like Frank Tarkenton’

49ers quarterback, Brock Purdy: “We came out and had some momentum and Seattle did a good job tracking back.

“It’s playoff football; everyone is going to play their best from here on out. When our offense and defense are doing their thing, we’re hard to beat.

“We’ve got a goal of winning the whole thing. We’re in a tournament, so anything can happen. I’ve got such a great team, O-line, receivers, defense, across the whole board. It’s not a one-man show, I’m very blessed.”

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy praises his team-mates after his team’s dominant win over the Seattle Seahawks in the wild card round of the playoffs.

Seahawks head coach, Pete Carroll: “We chased him all over the place and he [Purdy] looked like [former Minnesota Vikings QB] Fran Tarkenton out there.

“Down 10-0 on the road with the fans going nuts, we did a great job to bounce right back. We were in it right to the end of the third quarter.”

What’s next?

The NFL playoffs continue on Sunday, live on Sky Sports NFL, with a Super Wild Card Weekend triple-header.

The Buffalo Bills first host the Miami Dolphins (kick-off, 6pm), before the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants do battle at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (kick-off, 9.30pm). The evening wraps up with the Baltimore Ravens’ visit to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football (kick-off, 1.15am).

The wild card round then concludes on Monday night as Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host ‘America’s Team’, the Dallas Cowboys, live on Sky Sports NFL from 1.15am early on Tuesday morning.

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January 14, 2023

‘Inches away from a slam dunk ace’ | Tommy Fleetwood comes close to hole-in-one

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Tommy Fleetwood was inches away from dropping his tee shot at the fourth straight into the hole at the Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi.

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January 14, 2023
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The NFL playoffs and continue on Sky Sports on Sunday with a triple-header of Super Wild Card Weekend action – starting with Dolphins @ Bills, followed by Giants @ Vikings and Ravens @ Bengals; watch live on Sky Sports NFL from 6pm, Sunday

Story of the Game

Scoring summary

Stats leaders

Seahawks

49ers

What they said… ‘Purdy looked like Frank Tarkenton’

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