Kleindienst looks the part as another late bloomer boosts Germany

Germany’s Tim Kleindienst (R) and Italy’s Alessandro Buongiorno battle for the ball during the UEFA Nations League play-offs, second leg soccer match between Germany and Italy at Signal Iduna Park. Federico Gambarini/dpa Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Tim Kleindienst has emerged from Germany’s Nations League quarter-final victory over Italy as a big winner in the race to … Read more

Bloodgate: How scandal rocked rugby

Williams, having supposedly brought disgrace on Harlequins by independently concocting the blood capsule plan, sought advice from the Rugby Players’ Association. They urged him to appeal, to blow the whistle on the whole plot. But the club had other ideas. Williams was offered a new two-year deal, three years of guaranteed employment at the club … Read more

Commanders bringing in All-American OT for a top 30 visit

Oregon OT Josh Conerly Jr. has top 30 visits scheduled with Atlanta Falcons, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles & Washington Commanders, per league source.Texans & Commanders among Conerly’s 12 formal meetings @ NFL Combine — James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) March 19, 2025 The Washington Commanders understood they had to improve … Read more

New Zealand qualify for World Cup but Chris Wood injured

New Zealand’s Chris Wood goes down injured (DAVID ROWLAND) New Zealand reached the World Cup for only the third time with a 3-0 win over New Caledonia on Monday but lost Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood to injury. The All Whites join already qualified Japan and co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico at next year’s … Read more

Stefon Diggs reportedly running full speed, ahead of schedule five months after ACL tear

Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs visited the Patriots last week, and although he left without a contract, he also reportedly left a favorable impression about how he’s coming along in his recovery from a torn ACL. Diggs is running full speed, getting more comfortable cutting and changing direction, and ahead of schedule in rehabbing … Read more

Amid losing streak, Tottenham Hotspur give head coach Robert Vilahamn time: ‘We’re doing this together’

Amid losing streak, Tottenham Hotspur give head coach Robert Vilahamn time: ‘We’re doing this together’ Tottenham Hotspur extended their losing run across all competitions to six games on Sunday following a 2-0 defeat to West Ham United. On the surface, the loss further reduces a season once replete with promise into a lifeless nub. Spurs … Read more

Six Nations: Ireland ‘could have won’ against France but cannot get ahead of themselves says Edel McMahon

Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon said her side cannot “get too ahead of” themselves before facing Italy in Rome on Sunday. Scott Bemand’s team lost their opener of the Women’s Six Nations for the fourth season in a row against France in Belfast on Saturday but offered a strong showing in the 27-15 defeat. While the … Read more

Erin Cuthbert brings Chelsea a needed boost of ‘desire’, giving ‘her heart and soul every game’

Erin Cuthbert brings Chelsea a needed boost of ‘desire’, giving ‘her heart and soul every game’ Erin Cuthbert is known as the “aggressivity booster” on the Chelsea squad. She’s someone who sets the tone, drives standards and holds her team-mates to account. When head coach Sonia Bompastor criticised her players’ lack of “desire” in their … Read more