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  • Tom Brady apologises for NFL comparison to military made on Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB’s podcast

    Tom Brady apologises for NFL comparison to military made on Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB’s podcast

    Tom Brady: “We play a game, and the military is defending our country. It’s two different things and I shouldn’t have made the comparison”; Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-3 through six weeks of the 2022 season and next face the 1-5 Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

    Last Updated: 21/10/22 9:24am

    Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-3 through the first six weeks of the 2022 NFL season

    Tom Brady has apologised for comparing playing an NFL season to being in the military, saying it “was a very poor choice of words.”

    Brady opened his weekly press conference on Thursday by apologising for the comment he made in his ‘Let’s Go!’ podcast.

    “Earlier this week, I made a statement about playing football and the military and it was a very poor choice of words,” Brady said. “I just want to express that to any sentiments out there that people may have taken it a certain way. So I apologise.”

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady gets heated with the O-line on the sideline during their match against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady gets heated with the O-line on the sideline during their match against the Pittsburgh Steelers

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady gets heated with the O-line on the sideline during their match against the Pittsburgh Steelers

    He added: “I have a tremendous amount of gratitude to everyone who served.”

    “In the end, we play a game, and the military is defending our country. It’s two different things and I shouldn’t have made the comparison.”

    On the podcast, Brady had told his co-host Jim Gray and Brooklyn Nets basketball star Kevin Durant, “I almost look at a football season like you’re going away on deployment in the military – it’s like, ‘Man, here I go again.’

    “There’s only one way to do it. And I think, Jim, we’ve talked from time to time just about how do you enjoy the certain moments of it? The reality is you can really only be authentic to yourself, right?

    “Whenever you may say, ‘I want to make sure I spend a little more time doing this’, when it comes down to it, your competitiveness takes over and as much as you want to have this playful balance with the work balance, you’re going to end up doing exactly what you’ve always done, which is why you are who you are.”

    Some members of the military community took to social media following Brady’s comments to express their disappointment.

    Brady has shown support for the military in the past, including a 2018 trip to visit U.S. Army and Air Force troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar.

    Brady and the Buccaneers are currently 3-3 through the first six weeks of the 2022 NFL season. The 45-year-old, record seven-time Super Bowl winner had initially retired in the offseason before changing his mind and returning for another year.

    ‘No special treatment for Brady’, says Bucs coach

    Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has defended his management of Brady this week, saying the legendary quarterback does not receive special treatment.

    Highlights of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Week 6 of the NFL season.

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    Highlights of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Week 6 of the NFL season.

    Highlights of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Week 6 of the NFL season.

    Brady missed the team’s walk-through practice on Saturday, prior to their 20-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, as he was allowed to attend New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s wedding in New York on Friday.

    Brady has also been granted Wednesdays off this season as a ‘rest day’ and he took an 11-day break during the team’s preseason training camp for personal reasons.

    “He works as hard as anybody,” Bowles said. “Special treatment? There have been a few guys that have missed meetings and some practices for some special thing. It just doesn’t get publicised because they’re not him.

    “It just kind of comes with the territory. You don’t worry about it too much.”

    Then asked if Brady is as “locked in” as he has been in the past, Bowles answered, “yes.”

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  • Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver says Red Bull cost cap breach ‘brings up emotion’ of controversial Max Verstappen title

    Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes driver says Red Bull cost cap breach ‘brings up emotion’ of controversial Max Verstappen title

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    Lewis Hamilton says the ’emotions’ of last year’s championship outcome have been brought back by Red Bull’s cost cap breach.

    Lewis Hamilton says the ’emotions’ of last year’s championship outcome have been brought back by Red Bull’s cost cap breach.

    Lewis Hamilton says Red Bull being found to have breached Formula 1’s cost cap has brought up “emotion” from agonisingly losing out in his 2021 world championship battle with Max Verstappen.

    Mercedes driver Hamilton was denied an eighth world championship in controversial circumstances as an unprecedented call by race director Michael Masi afforded Verstappen the chance to take the lead on the final lap, before winning the race and title.

    Hamilton considered walking away from the sport before returning for 2022 and “moving on” from the incident, but admits old wounds have been opened up with the Dutchman’s team now having been found to have breached the sport’s budget cap in its first season in operation.

    “I don’t necessarily have much of an opinion because I’m not really focused on it,” Hamilton said on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

    “It’s happened in the past for me. I would say I’d moved on from last year, and of course this popping up at this point in the season definitely brings up emotion for many people, the fans, for everyone. For how it went down at the end of last year and then on top of that, this happened.”

    Sky Sports News' Craig Slater provides fresh insight and analysis on F1's cost cap saga ahead of what is sure to be a dramatic weekend in Texas

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    Sky Sports News’ Craig Slater provides fresh insight and analysis on F1’s cost cap saga ahead of what is sure to be a dramatic weekend in Texas

    Sky Sports News’ Craig Slater provides fresh insight and analysis on F1’s cost cap saga ahead of what is sure to be a dramatic weekend in Texas

    With Verstappen having gone on to claim the 2022 title, and Red Bull set to end Mercedes’ eight-year constructors’ championship streak, rival teams are calling for significant punishment, arguing the 2021 breach has impacted this season, and will also be a factor in 2023 if severe action isn’t taken.

    The FIA is understood to have offered terms of an ‘accepted breach agreement’ to Red Bull ahead of this weekend’s US GP, with the team now left to decide on whether to accept the offer and likely a lesser punishment, or go before an adjudication panel. The details of the FIA’s offer to Red Bull, however, are still unclear.

    Red Bull were last week the only team found guilty of exceeding the 2021 $145m spending limit – with a ‘minor’ breach meaning they had overspent by less than five per cent ($7.25m) – although have emphatically rejected claims from rival teams that they have purposely cheated.

    “I’m not the one to be able to decide what that (punishment) is,” Hamilton said.

    Sky Sports' Ted Kravitz believes there is unease among the other Formula 1 teams towards Red Bull due to the ongoing cost cap issues

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    Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz believes there is unease among the other Formula 1 teams towards Red Bull due to the ongoing cost cap issues

    Sky Sports’ Ted Kravitz believes there is unease among the other Formula 1 teams towards Red Bull due to the ongoing cost cap issues

    “The fact is that breach affected the result of last year, but it also affects this year, because they would have taken on the same practice, most often perhaps into this season, there would have benefits from that moving on into this season and it rolls on.

    “When these new rules come out, if you’ve got a head start it’s very, very hard to close that gap. It just goes back to integrity, we’ve got to stick to the core values of what this sport is.

    “We got a 25k fine for me having this nose ring in and a 50k fine for having that wing and put to dead last in the race, so I’m hopeful, I truly believe that I have to have belief in the FIA and the people that are leading this team, that they’re going to make the right decisions. What those are, everyone has an opinion on what should or should not happen, but I’m not giving it energy, I’m trying to win a race right now.”

    Max Verstappen felt that other teams were 'hypocritical' amid allegations that Red Bull went over the cost cap

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    Max Verstappen felt that other teams were ‘hypocritical’ amid allegations that Red Bull went over the cost cap

    Max Verstappen felt that other teams were ‘hypocritical’ amid allegations that Red Bull went over the cost cap

    During a separate press conference, Hamilton warned that the future of F1’s budget cap rests on the FIA’s decision.

    “I do think this sport needs to do something about this, otherwise if they’re relaxed with these rules, then all the teams will just go over,” Hamilton added.

    “Spending millions more and then only having a slap on the wrist isn’t going to be great for the sport. They might as well not have a cost cap in the future.”

    Russell: Punishment has to take performance away

    Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate George Russell says the FIA’s decision will be a “defining moment” for F1 and that even a $100m fine would not be a strong enough penalty.

    “I think we’re all interested to see [the punishment] and it’s going to be a defining moment for the sport and the FIA when we hear the outcome of this breach,” Russell said.

    “I think the cost cap regulation has been a real benefit, and a positive impact for the sport, trying to bring a level playing field.

    George Russell believes W Series champion Jamie Chadwick deserves a chance in F1 after she claimed her third W Series title

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    George Russell believes W Series champion Jamie Chadwick deserves a chance in F1 after she claimed her third W Series title

    George Russell believes W Series champion Jamie Chadwick deserves a chance in F1 after she claimed her third W Series title

    “When it comes to this, we live in such a technical world with small details where if you go beyond the limit, you’re punished. It doesn’t matter if it’s 100 grams too much fuel, or if you’re rear wing – like Lewis in Brazil – is too wide, you’re disqualified and you’re punished accordingly. When it comes to something about the money you’re spending, this is a pretty serious breach.

    “If they’ve overspent and it’s brought performance to their race car, it’s got to be something to take performance away. Giving a fine, which has got nothing to do with their overall development or performance, would not be suitable.

    “Even if the fine was a hundred-odd million, they’d probably take that and be happy with that punishment. Whereas if you’re talking reducing their cost cap or reducing the amount of time they can put into the wind tunnel, that is truly damaging.”

    Bottas calls for penalty that ‘really hurts’ Red Bull

    Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas, who was Hamilton’s Mercedes team-mate during the fiercely contested 2021 battle with Red Bull, demanded a “strict and harsh penalty”.

    “The rules are the rules and if you don’t follow them there should be a penalty that really hurts,” Bottas said.

    “You don’t want anyone to have the appetite to maximise for one year and risk it with the budget cap.

    Sergio Perez said that Red Bull are focused on clinching the Constructors Championship and that the cost cap allegations against the team are 'not a distraction'.

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    Sergio Perez said that Red Bull are focused on clinching the Constructors Championship and that the cost cap allegations against the team are ‘not a distraction’.

    Sergio Perez said that Red Bull are focused on clinching the Constructors Championship and that the cost cap allegations against the team are ‘not a distraction’.

    “I personally hope it’s going to be a strict and harsh penalty because that shouldn’t happen. The rules are the rules. There’s many rules in F1 and this shouldn’t be any different in terms of the penalty.

    “Let’s hope it’s a good penalty that really hurts them, because I was in the fight last year. We got the constructors’ but we missed the drivers’ title by a few points, and a few million can make a big, big difference.”

    Ferrari have been Red Bull’s closest challengers this season, and their driver Carlos Sainz says that the FIA must make a decision that provides “fairness”.

    “I think every team and every driver, we just want clarity first of all, and second, fairness,” Sainz said. “We all know how much one-two-three-four, I don’t know the number, million can make to car development and car speed in F1.

    Carlos Sainz says it was a 'huge effort' to keep within the budget cap and that it should be 'respected'

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    Carlos Sainz says it was a ‘huge effort’ to keep within the budget cap and that it should be ‘respected’

    Carlos Sainz says it was a ‘huge effort’ to keep within the budget cap and that it should be ‘respected’

    “That’s why a few years ago all the top teams were spending 350m, and now we’re spending 150 to keep these things under control.

    “I just hope that if there’s a penalty, the penalty is relatively important enough to take the appetite away from overspending two or three million to waste on next year’s car, because you think next year’s car is worth it more than the other year, and then you take a penalty for it.

    “I just think it needs to be fair play for everyone, and if there’s a cost cap it needs to be followed and I just hope the FIA takes the right decision to make sure everyone follows it.”

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  • NFL stands firm on quarterback protection despite criticism of ‘roughing the passer’ penalties

    NFL stands firm on quarterback protection despite criticism of ‘roughing the passer’ penalties

    Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations, said: “Everyone knows if your quarterback is not healthy, you don’t have a chance to win… We’re not going to back off of protecting the quarterback”

    Last Updated: 19/10/22 5:18pm

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    Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms urges the NFL to make changes to the ‘roughing the passer’ penalty, saying it’s “ruining the sport”

    Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms urges the NFL to make changes to the ‘roughing the passer’ penalty, saying it’s “ruining the sport”

    The NFL is “not going to back off of protecting the quarterback”, following criticism of recent ‘roughing the passer’ penalties called in games.

    Roughing the passer penalties are called when an on-field official deems a defensive player to have made illegal contact with the quarterback. The NFL rulebook also notes: “When in doubt about a roughness call or potentially dangerous tactic against the quarterback, the referee should always call roughing the passer.”

    But the rule became a hot topic again in the league after a number of penalties called in Week Five – one involving 45-year-old, seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady – that were deemed too soft.

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett - the play ruled as roughing the passer

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Grady Jarrett – the play ruled as roughing the passer

    Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, who was flagged for a seemingly harmless sack on Brady, said he was left “clueless” by the call, while former NFL quarterback Chris Simms said referee’s calls were “ruining the sport.”

    But at the NFL’s Fall League Meeting in New York on Tuesday, executive vice president of football operations Troy Vincent said the league are “not changing the philosophy around that call”.

    Vincent said: “Everyone knows if your quarterback is not healthy, you don’t have a chance to win… We’re not going to back off of protecting the quarterback.”

    Asked specifically about the Jarrett penalty on Brady, Vincent added that it is one you’d “not like to see” but that “philosophically, you can support it”.

    “The game is not softer,” he said. “It’s a different game. It’s a safer game.”

    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stood by the league's protection of quarterbacks after recent criticism of roughing the passer penalties

    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stood by the league’s protection of quarterbacks after recent criticism of roughing the passer penalties

    NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answered in a similar vein to Vincent, saying: “We’re not backing off of protecting players that are in a defenceless position or in an exposed position that could lead to injury. And we’ll take those techniques out of the game.”

    “We’ve had less calls than we’ve had in the past. There has been no change to the rule.”

    Rich McKay, chairman of the NFL’s competition committee, told reporters that roughing-the-passer penalties are actually down compared to years past at this point in the season. Through Week Six, there were 53 in 2018, 59 in 2019, 43 in 2020, 52 in 2021 and 38 so far in 2022, per McKay.

    The league is to review rouging the passer as a rule this offseason, but said there will be no changes made during this season.

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  • Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens host Cleveland Browns in AFC North rivalry clash: NFL Week Seven games live on Sky Sports

    Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens host Cleveland Browns in AFC North rivalry clash: NFL Week Seven games live on Sky Sports

    This week’s NFL Sunday action live on Sky Sports sees Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens host the Cleveland Browns in an AFC North rivalry clash, followed by the Seattle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Chargers – live on Sky Sports NFL, from 6pm, Sunday

    Last Updated: 18/10/22 7:27pm

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    A look at the best plays so far from Lamar Jackson this season.

    A look at the best plays so far from Lamar Jackson this season.

    Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens host the Cleveland Browns in an AFC North rivalry clash, while Geno Smith and the red-hot Seattle Seahawks offense are also in action as part of the Week Seven double-header live on Sky Sports this Sunday.

    The Ravens (3-3) have been a thrill-a-minute so far this season, with Jackson and the offense back to their explosive best, but the team has also shown a fair amount of fragility in repeatedly blowing leads. They now host a talented Browns (2-4) team that are badly underperforming in 2022 and desperate for a win to begin to turn things around. The action gets under way live on Sky Sports NFL from 6pm on Sunday.

    NFL Week Seven live on Sky Sports

    Thursday Night Football New Orleans Saints @ Arizona Cardinals Friday, 1.15am, Sky Sports NFL & Main Event
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    Sunday Night Football Pittsburgh Steelers @ Miami Dolphins Monday, 1.20am, Sky Sports NFL & Main Event
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    Then, following on from that mouth-watering match-up, the Seahawks (3-3) are headed to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers (4-2). Not much was expected of Seattle this season after the exit of their Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, but Pete Carroll’s team have exceeded expectations so far, thanks in large part to the play of former backup Smith at QB – this one gets under way at 9.25pm from SoFi Stadium.

    Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa was taken to hospital with head and neck injuries after being forced out of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week Four of this season.

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    Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa was taken to hospital with head and neck injuries after being forced out of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week Four of this season.

    Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa was taken to hospital with head and neck injuries after being forced out of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week Four of this season.

    Rounding off the Sunday night action, we join our friends at NBC for Football Night in America and Sunday Night Football, with Tua Tagovailoa’s anticipated return at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins (3-3) as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-4) – kick-off is at 1.20am, early on Monday morning.

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    Elsewhere, the Week Seven action gets under way with the traditional Thursday night fare as Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals (2-4) host the New Orleans Saints (2-5) – live on Sky Sports NFL from 1.15am on Friday morning.

    Then, on Monday night, Week Seven concludes with the Chicago Bears (2-4) on the road at the New England Patriots (3-3), with the hosts riding a two-game win streak under rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe coming into the contest. Watch live on Sky Sports NFL from 1.15am, Tuesday.

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  • British Gymnastics to name coaches banned after Whyte Review and announces new action plan

    British Gymnastics to name coaches banned after Whyte Review and announces new action plan

    Names of banned coaches will be found online but removed when a punishment has been served; the “Reform ’25” action plan comes as a result of complaints and findings published in June’s Whyte Review into misconduct within gymnastics

    Last Updated: 18/10/22 3:06pm

    British Gymnastic has launched an action plan to create “safe, positive and fair experiences” for gymnasts

    British Gymnastics will name coaches who have been banned as part of a response to an investigation exposing the sport’s abusive culture.

    A 40-point “Reform ’25” action plan is intended by the governing body to create “safe, positive and fair experiences” for gymnasts.

    It follows more than 400 complaints to the Whyte Review that was published in June and found young gymnasts in Britain had been left humiliated, shamed and permanently psychologically or physically damaged.

    A challenge for gymnastics officials is determining the proportionality of sanctions based on the scale of misconduct – from sexual and physical abuse to bullying and malnutrition.

    While British Gymnastics will publish lists of banned coaches online, their names will be removed once a punishment has been served.

    It leaves open the possibility of coaches returning to the sport with athletes and any guardians never knowing about past misconduct.

    British Gymnastics CEO Sarah Powell told Sky News: “I think we would have to be really convinced about why somebody had been banned, and then will come back into the sport. I don’t know until I look at the determinations of those outcomes.”

    British Gymnastics will publish lists of banned coaches online, although names will be removed once a punishment has been served

    British Gymnastics will publish lists of banned coaches online, although names will be removed once a punishment has been served

    Coaches who are suspended pending the outcome of an investigation will also not be named – opening up the possibility of them working in other countries in another sport.

    The aspiration to improve welfare, safeguarding and complaints is for “zero tolerance of abuse – whether that be emotional, physical or sexual” and more specialist staff to handle complaints.

    On the education priorities, Reform ’25 highlights the need for “a cultural understanding that creating a fear of coaches has no place in gymnastics”.

    There are concerns that British sport has developed a medals over morals culture, but the action plan states there should be a “recognition that striving for and achieving success is not the same thing as wellbeing”.

    British Gymnastics wants the reforms implemented by 2025 – a year after the next Olympics in Paris – but with regular progress updates on the progress in improving the environment that is focused on high-performance while eradicating risks.

    Powell said: “The key for us is to make sure that those who’ve been affected, we acknowledge the failings of the past, and we make sure we set out a new direction for the future.

    “The reforms that we’re putting in place today will ensure that this sport can be a safe, positive experience for all involved.”

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  • Denver Broncos 16-19 Los Angeles Chargers: Russell Wilson’s Broncos lose third straight game as Chargers edge overtime win

    Denver Broncos 16-19 Los Angeles Chargers: Russell Wilson’s Broncos lose third straight game as Chargers edge overtime win

    The Chargers (4-2) win third straight game to sit atop the AFC West, tied with the Chiefs; the Broncos (2-4) fail to score more than 16 points in a game for fifth time this season; watch Thursday Night Football – Saints @ Cardinals – live on Sky Sports NFL, 1.20am, Friday

    Last Updated: 18/10/22 6:49am

    Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is sacked during their overtime defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers

    Dustin Hopkins kicked four field goals, including a 39-yarder with two and a half minutes remaining in overtime, as the Los Angeles Chargers piled on the misery for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos with a 19-16 victory on Monday night.

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    Hopkins, who had injured his hamstring during the first half, grimaced as he kicked the ball and fell to the ground before being picked up by his team-mates.

    The game had appeared to be headed toward a tie until Denver’s Montrell Washington muffed JK Scott’s punt at the Broncos 32-yard line, with Deane Leonard recovering the ball for the Chargers at the 28-yard line.

    The Chargers have won three straight to improve to 4-2 on the year, seeing them tied with the Kansas City Chiefs atop the AFC West. Denver’s season, meanwhile, continues to implode with a third consecutive defeat dropping them to 2-4.

    The Broncos’ struggles on offense, in particular, continued; Denver have failed to score more than 16 points in a game on five occasions this season, the only exception being a 32-23 defeat to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week Four.

    Wilson completed 15 of his 28 pass attempts for 188 yards and a touchdown. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert went 37 of 57 for 238 yards and an interception – snapping his 26-game streak of throwing at least one TD.

    Denver had jumped out to a 10-0 first-quarter lead courtesy of two scoring drives to start the game. Brandon McManus kicked a 51-yard field goal to kick things off, then Wilson found a wide-open Greg Dulcich for a 39-yard touchdown.

    The Chargers answered on their ensuing possession, putting together a 15-play, 82-yard drive that was capped by an Austin Ekeler six-yard score. Los Angeles tied the game at 10 apiece thanks to Hopkins’ first field goal, with 53 seconds remaining in the half, before a further McManus kick nudged the Broncos nudged in front at the break.

    The Chargers again tied things up courtesy of Hopkins’ boot on their first drive of the third quarter and the teams traded field goals in the fourth quarter. McManus was good from 48 yards after Baron Browning picked off Herbert. The Chargers answered with Hopkins making it from 35.

    It was left to the Chargers kicker to deliver the decisive blow late in overtime.

    The two teams combined for 19 penalties and a season-high 240 yards in a sloppy contest. The Broncos were flagged 10 times for 151 yards, the 24th time since 2000 a team has drawn more than 150 penalty yards, according to TruMedia.

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  • RFU and Gallagher Premiership bosses to face parliamentary committee over rugby union’s financial crisis

    RFU and Gallagher Premiership bosses to face parliamentary committee over rugby union’s financial crisis

    Officials from the RFU and Premiership Rugby are set to appear before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee next month, to answer questions on the problems facing Wasps and Worcester Warriors, and the wider sustainability of the game

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    Premiership clubs Wasps and Worcester have both gone into administration in recent weeks

    The RFU and Gallagher Premiership will face a parliamentary committee next month to address the sport’s financial crisis.

    Wasps joined Worcester Warriors in administration on Monday, making 167 members of staff, including players and coaches, redundant. Both clubs had already been suspended from the Gallagher Premiership, which now contains 11 teams after kicking off the 2022/23 season with 13.

    Officials from the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby are now set to appear before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee next month, to answer questions on the problems facing those clubs and the wider sustainability of the game. A precise date is still to be confirmed.

    “The fact that two of the country’s top clubs have now suffered the fate of falling into administration raises serious concerns about the future of the sport and its financial viability,” DCMS committee chair Julian Knight said.

    “The RFU and Premiership Rugby have acknowledged the need to set a more sustainable path for club rugby.

    “We will be pressing them to ensure they are putting the foundations in place to guarantee the health of the sport from the top level right down to the grassroots.”

    Wasps were hit by by a winding-up order from HM Revenue and Customs for £2m in unpaid tax, and they also faced having to repay a £35m bond which had helped finance the club’s relocation to Coventry during 2014.

    Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan confirms the club are in dialogue with the RFU over their potential relegation from the Premiership after entering administration while head coach Lee Blackett and caretaker Sam Saunders reflect on the mood at the club.

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    Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan confirms the club are in dialogue with the RFU over their potential relegation from the Premiership after entering administration while head coach Lee Blackett and caretaker Sam Saunders reflect on the mood at the club.

    Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan confirms the club are in dialogue with the RFU over their potential relegation from the Premiership after entering administration while head coach Lee Blackett and caretaker Sam Saunders reflect on the mood at the club.

    Wasps have been ever-present in the Premiership since the competition began 25 years ago, winning it in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2008.

    They were also crowned European champions twice, in addition to achieving one European Challenge Cup triumph, and have fielded some of England’s most well-known players during rugby union’s professional era.

    The RFU’s chief executive Bill Sweeney says the governing body supports a move to a 10-team Premiership from the 2024-25 season onwards to try and avoid the current overlap between domestic and international matches.

    “I do see it as viable for a number of reasons, and we’ve been saying for quite some time now that less is more,” Sweeney said when asked if a reduced, 10-team Premiership could be an answer.

    2003 Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood describes Wasps' administration as 'enormously worrying' and highlights whether high wage caps might be a reason for many clubs' financial problems.

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    2003 Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood describes Wasps’ administration as ‘enormously worrying’ and highlights whether high wage caps might be a reason for many clubs’ financial problems.

    2003 Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood describes Wasps’ administration as ‘enormously worrying’ and highlights whether high wage caps might be a reason for many clubs’ financial problems.

    “I don’t know if 10 is the absolute number but that’s the one being used now, but in that and the central distribution around broadcast and commercial revenues, clearly there’s a financial benefit for less teams in that league.

    “Clearly one of the major issues we’ve got to grapple with is the calendar and one of the things that’s held us back in England is the overlap between the international game and the club game.

    “So, a reduction in the size of PRL (Premiership Rugby Limited) will help us with that.”

    Blackett: Wasps administration is ‘sickening’ | Vaughan on takeover prospects

    Former Wasps head coach Lee Blackett revealed the impact Tuesday’s news of the club going into administration and 167 staff being made redundant had on the squad and the non-playing staff.

    Former Wasps hooker Phil Greening says the players will be devastated with the news of the club entering administration with some players searching for jobs already.

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    Former Wasps hooker Phil Greening says the players will be devastated with the news of the club entering administration with some players searching for jobs already.

    Former Wasps hooker Phil Greening says the players will be devastated with the news of the club entering administration with some players searching for jobs already.

    “I’m just sad,” Blackett said, speaking outside the club’s training ground. “I think if you look at the players I’ve just seen through there, staff upset, it’s sickening

    “There’s things probably ongoing [regarding a takeover]. Hopefully, it’s at some point, but there’s players and staff that wanted to play Premiership Rugby this year and unless something happens very quickly I just cannot see how that’s going to actually happen.

    “I’m extremely sad because the people in this environment care massively about those guys and seeing them where they are is devastating. It’s more extreme than that – it’s so sad. We worked so hard as a group to get together. There are staff and players who have been here for a long time so to have this day, where this group have split up, it’s really sad.

    “I’ve got to take a little bit of time to digest this over the next few days and see if there’s any positive news that comes out the other side. You realise it’s not just the players and staff here, there’s massive families behind them and my thoughts are with everyone.”

    England head coach Eddie Jones says the news of Wasps entering administration is 'distressing' to the players and that Jack Willis will get the support he needs coming into the England squad.

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    England head coach Eddie Jones says the news of Wasps entering administration is ‘distressing’ to the players and that Jack Willis will get the support he needs coming into the England squad.

    England head coach Eddie Jones says the news of Wasps entering administration is ‘distressing’ to the players and that Jack Willis will get the support he needs coming into the England squad.

    Wasps CEO Stephen Vaughan confirmed the club remain in dialogue with the RFU and Premiership Rugby, and offered hope of an announcement regarding a possible takeover at some point this week.

    “Hard to say [how close a takeover is],” Vaughan said. “People are aware that we’ve been on the market for a long time now, so it’s not like this is a surprise to anybody.

    “We are in genuine dialogue with people, we’ve got more conversations happening tomorrow and the day after, and we really hope we can get the right people involved.

    “If it’s going to happen we imagine there will be a decision and announcement in the next three or four days.”

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  • Buffalo Bills 24-20 Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Allen beats out Patrick Mahomes in quarterback classic

    Buffalo Bills 24-20 Kansas City Chiefs: Josh Allen beats out Patrick Mahomes in quarterback classic

    Josh Allen threw for 329 yards and three TDs as the Buffalo Bills gained some revenge for their overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in last season’s playoffs; watch Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports NFL, 1.15am, Tuesday

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    Highlights of the Buffalo Bills against the Kansas City Chiefs from Week Six of the NFL season.

    Highlights of the Buffalo Bills against the Kansas City Chiefs from Week Six of the NFL season.

    Josh Allen threw for 329 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead scoring strike to tight end Dawson Knox with a minute left, as the Buffalo Bills beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24-20 on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

    Story of the Game

    Stefon Diggs had 10 catches for 148 yards and a touchdown for Buffalo, with Gabe Davis grabbing the other of Allen’s TD tosses as the Bills gained some revenge for their overtime loss in Kansas City in the playoffs last season. Along with that divisional round defeat, the Bills also had their season end at Arrowhead in AFC title game the previous year.

    Patrick Mahomes, who needed only 13 seconds to drive the Chiefs into field goal range to send that playoff game to overtime last year, had a minute left on the clock to try and get the game-winning score himself this time round, but his interception to Buffalo cornerback Taron Johnson on a pass intended for rookie Skyy Moore all but ended the contest.

    Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen finds Dawson Knox in the endzone for a TD before Taron Johnson intercepts a pass thrown by Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.

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    Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen finds Dawson Knox in the endzone for a TD before Taron Johnson intercepts a pass thrown by Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.

    Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen finds Dawson Knox in the endzone for a TD before Taron Johnson intercepts a pass thrown by Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes.

    Mahomes finished with 338 yards passing to go with two touchdowns and two picks, including throwing one in the endzone early on in the game. JuJu Smith-Schuster had five catches for 113 yards and a score for Kansas City, a 42-yard catch and run that gave them the lead for the first time in the second quarter.

    Allen and the Bills were guilty of wasting a couple of golden opportunities in the first half, with their star quarterback fumbling the football at the Kansas City 13-yard line on their opening series, while they also turned it over on downs following that Smith-Schuster score for KC as Allen threw incomplete on fourth-and-goal from the three-yard line.

    But Buffalo answered with a frantic touchdown drive in the final minute of the half. Backed up on their own one-yard line, Allen drove his team the full length of the field in just 73 seconds before finding Davis for a 34-yard touchdown.

    But, just like in January, the Chiefs only required mere seconds in order to immediately answer back. In the final 16 seconds of the first half, Kansas just about moved into field goal range for Harrison Butker and the kicker successfully struck a 62-yarder through the goal posts to tie the game up at 10 apiece heading into the break.

    Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made a 62-yard field goal, the longest ever in Arrowhead Stadium and Kansas City Chiefs franchise history - and he didn't even watch.

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    Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made a 62-yard field goal, the longest ever in Arrowhead Stadium and Kansas City Chiefs franchise history – and he didn’t even watch.

    Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made a 62-yard field goal, the longest ever in Arrowhead Stadium and Kansas City Chiefs franchise history – and he didn’t even watch.

    The back-and-forth contest continued in the second half; after Butker missed from 51 on the opening series, Diggs hauled in a 17-yard TD to have the Bills 17-10 up. But, again, Kansas City answered straight back, with Mecole Hardman tying the game up after a goal-line grab.

    When the Bills failed on another fourth-down attempt early in the fourth quarter, Butker added a 44-yard field goal to secure Kansas City a 20-17 lead. But, on this occasion the Bills and Allen would have the final say, with the quarterback finding Knox for a 14-yard score to cap a hugely impressive drive, before Mahomes’ game-ending error moments later.

    The Bills hold the best record in the AFC as the only team that’s 5-1 on the season in the conference, while the Chiefs slip back to the pack at 4-2.

    Stats leaders

    Bills

    • Passing: Josh Allen, 27/40, 329 yards, 3 TDs
    • Rushing: Devin Singletary, 17 carries, 85 yards
    • Receiving: Stefon Diggs, 10 catches, 148 yards, 1 TD
    • Gabe Davis, three catches, 74 yards, 1 TD
    Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen celebrates his touchdown pass to top receiver Stefon Diggs

    Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen celebrates his touchdown pass to top receiver Stefon Diggs

    Chiefs

    • Passing: Patrick Mahomes, 25/40, 338 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
    • Rushing: Clyde Edwards-Helaire, nine carries, 33 yards
    • Receiving: JuJu Smith-Schuster, five catches, 113 yards, 1 TD
    • Travis Kelce, eight catches, 108 yards

    Scoring Summary

    Scoring Summary

    FIRST QUARTER
    Bills 0-0 Chiefs
    SECOND QUARTER
    Bills 3-0 Chiefs Tyler Bass 39-yard field goal
    Bills 3-7 Chiefs Patrick Mahomes 42-yard TD pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster (extra point)
    Bills 10-7 Chiefs Josh Allen 34-yard TD pass to Gabe Davis (extra point)
    Bills 10-10 Chiefs Harrison Butker 62-yard field goal
    THIRD QUARTER
    Bills 17-10 Chiefs Josh Allen 17-yard TD pass to Stefon Diggs (extra point)
    Bills 17-17 Chiefs Patrick Mahomes three-yard TD pass to Mecole Hardman (extra point)
    FOURTH QUARTER
    Bills 17-20 Chiefs Harrison Butker 44-yard field goal
    Bills 24-20 Chiefs Josh Allen 14-yard TD pass to Dawson Knox (extra point)

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    The Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers (3-3) next Sunday as they look to get back to winning ways following their defeat to Buffalo, who are meanwhile on their bye in Week Seven – the Bills host the Green Bay Packers (3-3) in Week Eight.

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  • Aberdeen 2-0 Hearts | Scottish Premiership highlights

    Aberdeen 2-0 Hearts | Scottish Premiership highlights

    Highlights from the Scottish Premiership match between Aberdeen and Hearts.

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  • Save of the season? Kepa Arrizabalaga makes brilliant point-blank stop

    Save of the season? Kepa Arrizabalaga makes brilliant point-blank stop

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    Kepa Arrizabalaga makes an incredible point-blank save to keep out Danny Ings’ header and preserve Chelsea’s 1-0 lead against Aston Villa.

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  • Claressa Shields beats Savannah Marshall in O2 thriller

    Claressa Shields beats Savannah Marshall in O2 thriller

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    Watch highlights of the epic between Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall in a fight-of-the-year contender!

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  • ‘Really hurt by that one!’ Ruthless Dubois crushes Koleva

    ‘Really hurt by that one!’ Ruthless Dubois crushes Koleva

    Caroline Dubois picks up another via knockout, stopping the tough Milena Koleva.

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  • Paul Merson: Ivan Toney has to go to the World Cup

    Paul Merson: Ivan Toney has to go to the World Cup

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    Former Arsenal midfield Paul Merson believes Brentford’s Ivan Toney must be selected to go to the World Cup in Qatar. 

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  • Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool vs Man City is always intense

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    Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk tells Jamie Redknapp he expects Sunday’s game against Manchester City to be as intense as ever.

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  • Spain’s Angel Hidalgo delights home fans with stunning 63 to share Andalucia Masters lead

    Spain’s Angel Hidalgo delights home fans with stunning 63 to share Andalucia Masters lead

    World No 325 Angel Hidalgo, from Spain, has a share of the lead at the halfway stage at the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama, sitting on nine under; Australia’s Min Woo Lee and Spain’s Adrian Otaegui also on nine under; defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick missed the halfway cut

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    Highlights from the second round of the Andalucia Masters from Real Club Valderrama

    Highlights from the second round of the Andalucia Masters from Real Club Valderrama

    Spain’s Angel Hidalgo delighted home fans with a stunning 63 to claim a share of the halfway lead in the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama.

    Hidalgo carded eight birdies, including seven in a nine-hole stretch around the turn, and narrowly failed to chip in for another on his final hole which would have seen him equal Bernhard Langer’s 28-year-old course record.

    The world number 325’s total of nine under par was matched late in the day by compatriot Adrian Otaegui and in-form Australian Min Woo Lee, who finished second here last year and was third in the Spanish Open on Sunday.

    Lee added a 67 to his opening 66, with Otaegui’s scores recorded the other way around.

    “I started the day hitting it so badly on the range, but I just tried to put the ball in the fairway on the first few holes and started to take some confidence,” Hidalgo said.

    “I made every putt today and that was the key.

    “When I saw my ball on the fairway on the eighth (his penultimate hole) with 65 metres to the pin, I thought if I make birdie here I can make birdie on nine and maybe 61 for the course record.

    “But the putt on eight was so tough and a 63 is a dream score and I’m so happy.

    “The support from the crowd was amazing. It’s the first time I’ve played with so many people following me. I was a bit nervous at times, but it was a great feeling.”

    Spain's Angel Hidalgo hit seven birdies from the final nine holes to share the halfway lead at the Andalucia Masters

    Spain’s Angel Hidalgo hit seven birdies from the final nine holes to share the halfway lead at the Andalucia Masters

    The leading trio enjoyed a three-shot lead over Sweden’s Joakim Lagergren, with Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre and Spain’s Sebastian Garcia Rodriguez another stroke back on five under.

    MacIntyre, who won the Italian Open at next year’s Ryder Cup venue last month, birdied four of his first six holes but dropped two late shots as he added a 70 to his opening 67.

    “It was solid,” the left-hander said. “I just made a few mistakes late on there when I was trying to be too fancy and trying to create too much out of a shot rather than just sticking to the numbers game.

    “The way I was playing one under probably isn’t a fair reflection, but I’ll take it. I feel I’ve got a lot of chances out there the way I play. Just now I’m driving it well and my iron play is the best it’s been in a long, long time.”

    Defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick missed the halfway cut after carding a second consecutive 74 to finish six over par, but the US Open champion’s younger brother Alex safely advanced to the weekend on level par.

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  • Rugby League World Cup 2021: England vs Samoa talking points and team news ahead of opening match in Newcastle

    Rugby League World Cup 2021: England vs Samoa talking points and team news ahead of opening match in Newcastle

    England head coach Shaun Wane has faced a long wait for the World Cup to come around

    England kick off the 2021 Rugby League World Cup against Samoa on Saturday and we take a look at some talking points and team news ahead of the clash in Newcastle. Plus, a look ahead to the evening game between Australia and Fiji…

    Wane ‘desperate’ to get going | Young’s home from home

    Shaun Wane has faced a longer than expected wait to lead England at the World Cup, but now it is finally here the four-time Super League Grand Final-winning head coach is excited to get stuck in.

    The Wiganer was appointed as Wayne Bennett’s successor in 2020 but had to wait until the following year to coach the national team in a match due to the Covid-19 pandemic bringing international rugby league to a halt.

    Concerns over the virus led to the World Cup being postponed 12 months as well. Wane’s frustration at those delays, however, is now being channelled into ensuring England kick off Group A and the tournament with a win over a star-studded Samoa at St James’ Park (2.30pm).

    “I’ve been bored for the last two years,” Wane, whose side warmed up for the tournament with a 50-0 win over Fiji last Friday, said. “I am desperate for this tournament but my job as head coach is to make the complicated very simple.

    “I need to prioritise what’s going to help us get a win against Samoa. We performed okay against Fiji but this is a different challenge this weekend against a really good Samoan team with six players from the NRL winners.

    “They’ve got big athletes, man for man they’re 10-15 kilos heavier than us. We’re not as big but we’re very athletic and we have things in our game that we believe can trouble Samoa.”

    Former dual-code international Jason Robinson believes England have a chance to create history at the Rugby League World Cup

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    Former dual-code international Jason Robinson believes England have a chance to create history at the Rugby League World Cup

    Former dual-code international Jason Robinson believes England have a chance to create history at the Rugby League World Cup

    A crowd of around 45,000 is expected at St James’ Park for the match, which would make it the best-attended opening game in Rugby League World Cup history, and it will be an occasion to savour for England new boy Dom Young in particular.

    Young, who coincidentally represents the Australian city of Newcastle with the Knights in the NRL, made a flying start to his international career last Friday by scoring a try and providing two assists in the win over Fiji.

    Although born in Wakefield, the 21-year-old has family from the North-East who are all proud Newcastle United supporters. But while playing at the home of United perhaps does not mean as much for Chelsea fan Young, he cannot wait to be part of the match where he is set to start as one of England’s wingers.

    “My mum’s side of the family are all from Newcastle,” Young said. “It’s kind of weird really, especially when I’m in Newcastle in Australia – and a lot of the suburbs have similar names as well.

    Dom Young's try-scoring efforts for Newcastle Knights in the NRL have earned him a call-up to Shaun Wane's England squad for the Rugby League World Cup

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    Dom Young’s try-scoring efforts for Newcastle Knights in the NRL have earned him a call-up to Shaun Wane’s England squad for the Rugby League World Cup

    “They’re all Geordies, all proud United fans, and I’ve been to the stadium a few times. It’s massive and it’s going to be a great atmosphere – you know what English fans are like.”

    Samoa play down expectations for opener

    A quick look at the bookies’ odds for Saturday’s opening game will tell you it is Samoa, rather than the hosts, who are slight odds-on favourites to come away victorious.

    That might come as a surprise to the casual fan, but much like their Pacific Island brethren Tonga, the Samoans have brought together a team packed with NRL talent who have eschewed overtures from Australia and New Zealand to represent the nation.

    That includes five of the Penrith Panthers team who won this year’s NRL Grand Final and two more from runners-up Parramatta Eels, but skipper Junior Paulo has cautioned it will not be that simple against England

    Jon Wilkin reveals his winning predictions for the men's, women's and wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

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    Jon Wilkin reveals his winning predictions for the men’s, women’s and wheelchair Rugby League World Cup

    “That would be quite the outcome for us but it’s all about preparation,” Paulo said. “The boys have gelled quite well but, knowing we haven’t played a lot of footy together, it’s all about building that connection.

    “They’ve a quality forward pack and in that warm-up game they certainly powered through the middle. It’s a challenge we’re definitely looking forward to.

    “We know we’ve got a quality outfit and we’re looking to hit the ground running this week.”

    Samoa have not played together since June 25 when they eased to a 42-12 victory over the Cook Islands in the mid-season internationals and head coach Matt Parish has warned not to expect the best from his side against England.

    Samoa train in Newcastle ahead of Saturday's World Cup opener against England

    Samoa train in Newcastle ahead of Saturday’s World Cup opener against England

    “We’re under-done for the first game,” Parish said. “England played a trial match while our boys were all on a plane.

    “I’m confident we’re going to get better as the competition goes on.”

    Teams

    England (from): Sam Tomkins (captain), Tommy Makinson, Kallum Watkins, Herbie Farnworth, Jack Welsby, George Williams, Tom Burgess, Michael McIlorum, Luke Thompson, Elliott Whitehead, Victor Radley, Dom Young, Morgan Knowles, Matty Lees, Mike Cooper, Chris Hill, Mike McMeeken, Marc Sneyd, Kai Pearce-Paul.

    Samoa (from): Josh Aloiai, Stephen Crichton, Braden Hamlin-Uele, Chanel Harris-Tavita, Oregon Kaufusi, Spencer Leniu, Danny Levi, Jarome Luai, Tyrone May, Anthony Milford, Josh Papalii, Junior Paulo (captain), Jaydn Su’a, Joseph Suaalii, Hamiso Tabaui-Fidow, Izack Tago, Martin Taupa’u, Brian To’o, Kelma Tuilagi.

    Meninga utilises Aussie squad for Fiji clash

    World champions Australia kick off their attempt to retain the Paul Barriere trophy against Fiji at Headingley on Saturday evening (7.30pm).

    Aside from 2008, when they were beaten by New Zealand in the final, the Kangaroos have kept a firm hold on the World Cup since 1975 and are favourites to retain the title in England this year.

    Head coach Mal Meninga, a player on the victorious teams in 1988 and 1992, took the step of naming his matchday 17 on Tuesday, with seven players set to make their debuts for Australia due to those who were involved in the recent NRL Grand Final being rested.

    “This is an extremely strong team and suits what we are trying to achieve over the whole tournament,” Meninga said.

    Australia head coach Mal Meninga is utilising his squad depth for the clash with Fiji

    Australia head coach Mal Meninga is utilising his squad depth for the clash with Fiji

    “The Grand Final players will not play against Fiji, while a number of the players we have named have not played in weeks. It’s important to give them match time as we look at our combinations.

    “All of the players who will not play against Fiji will play the next match against Scotland [on Friday, October 21].”

    Teams

    Australia: James Tedesco (captain); Josh Addo-Carr, Latrell Mitchell, Valentine Holmes, Murray Taulagi; Cameron Munster, Daly Cherry-Evans; Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Ben Hunt, Jake Trbojevic, Angus Crichton, Jeremiah Nanai, Cameron Murray.

    Interchange: Harry Grant, Reuben Cotter, Pat Carrigan, Jack Wighton.

    Fiji (from): Sunia Turuva, Miteli Vulikijapani, Kevin Naiqama (captain), Semi Valemei, Maika Sivo, Sitiveni Moceidreke, Brandon Wakeham, King Vuniyayawa, Apisai Koroisau, Tui Kamikamica, Viliame Kikau, Josh Wong, Lamar Manuel-Liolevave, Penioni Tagituimu, Jowasa Drodrolagi, Ben Nakubuwai, Taniela Sadrugu, Netane Masima, Isaac Lumelume.

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  • Eddie Jones rubbishes 2023 post-Rugby World Cup retirement talk: ‘Still a bit in the tank’

    Eddie Jones rubbishes 2023 post-Rugby World Cup retirement talk: ‘Still a bit in the tank’

    “No. Definitely not. It [2023 World Cup] won’t be [a swansong]. I can’t guarantee you that, but I don’t think it will be. I reckon there’s still a bit to do. There’s still a bit in the tank” – England head coach Eddie Jones on retirement talk

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    England coach Eddie Jones has said he does not believe the 2023 World Cup will be his last

    Eddie Jones is determined for his long-standing association with the World Cup to continue beyond the conclusion of his England tenure next autumn.

    Jones will step down after eight years in charge once France 2023 is complete and could return to his homeland Australia having been linked with a director of rugby role with the Wallabies.

    Whatever his destination, the 62-year-old does not see his fifth World Cup being his last despite previously declaring that he would retire to Barbados to watch cricket when his time with England was over.

    “No. Definitely not. It won’t be. I can’t guarantee you that, but I don’t think it will be,” said Jones, who has led England and Australia to World Cup finals and also won the competition as an assistant coach with South Africa.

    “I reckon there’s still a bit to do. There’s still a bit in the tank. I rang up the boss of the Barbados IPL and he’s not interested…”

    England begin the countdown to the World Cup this autumn when they face Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham.

    Once the Six Nations is complete they will play four warm-up games and the challenge facing Jones is to propel the team forwards while not revealing the details of their masterplan for the tournament.

    “The one thing you want to be doing from here to the World Cup – and every coach will say the same – is improving,” he said.

    Jones will lead England to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and then depart the job, having been head coach since 2016

    Jones will lead England to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and then depart the job, having been head coach since 2016

    “You don’t want to be static and you don’t want to show everything. If you show everything then teams come up with plans to stop you doing that.

    “We want to win every Test in November but we don’t want to be showing any tactical developments that maybe we’ll want to use in the World Cup.

    “You don’t want to show it in the warm-up games. You want to be able to do it on the training paddock consistently then be able to do it bang at the World Cup.”

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  • Rob Burrow: I have no regrets about playing rugby league despite MND battle; ‘My kids can play whatever sport they desire’

    Rob Burrow: I have no regrets about playing rugby league despite MND battle; ‘My kids can play whatever sport they desire’

    Rob Burrow won eight Super League titles in a trophy-laden career for the Leeds Rhinos; he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019 but believes there is still a lot of work to be done to fully understand its causes and has campaigned for more research

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    Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND in 2019 and has campaigned for more research into the disease

    Rob Burrow says he has no regrets about playing rugby league and would not discourage his children from following in his footsteps despite his battle with motor neurone disease.

    The former Leeds and Great Britain scrum-half is now confined to a wheelchair and unable to perform basic functions without help as motor neurone disease takes an increasing hold of his body.

    Former rugby players are 15 times more likely to suffer from MND than the average person according to a new study, but Burrow, who was diagnosed with the disease in December 2019, is not entirely convinced by the findings.

    A special moment for Leeds Rhinos legend Burrow as the whole of St James' Park cheers for him!

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    A special moment for Leeds Rhinos legend Burrow as the whole of St James’ Park cheers for him!

    A special moment for Leeds Rhinos legend Burrow as the whole of St James’ Park cheers for him!

    “It was such small sample so I cannot really comment,” said Burrow.

    “More research needs to be done.”

    Burrow, who won eight Super League titles during his glittering career with the Rhinos, insists he would not change anything from his past and would be happy for children Macy (10), Maya (7) and Jackson (3) to take up rugby.

    “I’d like my kids to do whatever sports they desire,” he said with the use of eye-recognition technology.

    “There is no evidence that anything causes MND. I think I was so unlucky that I got the disease.

    “The positives outweigh the negatives. I would not be the person I am today without the experience I got from playing rugby league, the friendships and bonds and life experiences, travelling the world.”

    Burrow wrote his name into Grand Final history with his stunning solo try which set Leeds Rhinos on course for victory in 2011

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    Burrow wrote his name into Grand Final history with his stunning solo try which set Leeds Rhinos on course for victory in 2011

    Burrow wrote his name into Grand Final history with his stunning solo try which set Leeds Rhinos on course for victory in 2011

    Rob and his wife Lindsey, who cares for her husband full-time despite having to look after their three young children and holding down a job as a physiotherapist, are taking part in a documentary to highlight what it is like to live with motor neurone disease, with Burrow maintaining he is “not giving in, right until my last breath” as he has “too many reasons to live”.

    “I’m a prisoner in my own body, that’s the way MND gets you. The lights are on but no one’s home,” says Burrow.

    Lindsey also opens up about the difficulties the family experience and contemplates a future without her childhood sweetheart.

    The Burrow family speak about their charity work and the shirts they have designed for Leeds Rhinos

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    The Burrow family speak about their charity work and the shirts they have designed for Leeds Rhinos

    The Burrow family speak about their charity work and the shirts they have designed for Leeds Rhinos

    “I’m out of my comfort zone, but at the end of the day it’s not about us,” she said.

    “The reason for doing this is to raise awareness about how brutal and cruel and devastating MND is and that it doesn’t just affect the person, it affects the whole family.

    “Me doing an interview is nothing compared to what Rob and many other sufferers go through, it puts it into perspective and, if we can help one other person or raise more awareness and more funds for research, it can only be a good thing.

    “It’s really tough doing those interviews, but I don’t want people to be sad.

    “Yes, it is a sad story, but there is a lot of hope in there as well, seeing the kids and just how much they love life.”

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    Sinfield: Rugby league safer than ever due to protocols

    Burrow’s former team-mate and close friend Kevin Sinfield says rugby league’s evolving protocols have made the sport “safer than ever” despite ongoing concerns over the long-term impact of head collisions.

    Sinfield’s comments came hours before a group of over 75 former players were set to launch a legal claim against the Rugby Football League (RFL), alleging negligence in failing to take “reasonable action” to protect against irreversible neurological conditions.

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    The former Leeds Rhinos star is due to embark on his latest challenge to raise money for research into motor neurone disease and will run seven consecutive ultra-marathons, starting in Edinburgh and ending at the Rugby League World Cup final in Manchester.

    He told BBC Radio Four’s Desert Island Discs: “I think with the advances medically in sport and how they’re governed, players are looked after better than they have ever been.

    “Governing bodies have worked really hard to take away as many head collisions as they can, and then how these head collisions are monitored and looked after, the protocols that are in place now are better.

    “I’d say it’s safer now than it’s ever been to play sport.

    “However, there will continue to be head collisions. If we took all contact away from rugby and it became something very different to what it looks like today, we’d have a lot of people stop playing.”

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    What does every Scottish Premiership boss think of VAR?

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    Every Scottish Premiership boss tells Sky Sports News what they think of VAR and its introduction to the top-flight.

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