'I did not expect it': Sawe's jubilant Kenya homecoming after marathon feat
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero’s welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home. Source link
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Marc Skinner: Man Utd manager has ‘no doubts’ over his position
Manager Marc Skinner says he has “no doubts” that he remains the best man for the job at Manchester United, despite criticism from fans. United’s hopes of qualifying for next season’s Women’s Champions League were dealt a major blow by their goalless draw at Tottenham last weekend. It leaves them fourth in the Women’s Super…
‘We lost our home but not our identity’ – Shakhtar Donetsk eye European success
Running a successful football club in a country at war is no easy feat, never mind one with the history and prestige of Shakhtar. Over the past 20 years the club’s model has been to buy promising young Brazilian talents, develop them and then sell them to Europe’s top clubs for profit. Fernandinho, Douglas Costa,…
Henry Pollock: Rugby’s search for a crossover star
“Look at Lamine Yamal over at Barcelona,” said Pollock. “He is only 18. “We need to spotlight those young stars, those coming through the grassroots, and ultimately the game will grow through that.” Rugby success spawning mainstream breakthrough names has been patchy. After skittling tacklers as a 20-year-old at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, Jonah…
Delaney Burns: England forward signs new deal with Bristol Bears
England second row Delaney Burns has signed a new contract with Bristol Bears. The 24-year-old joined the Bears in 2019 and surpassed 100 games for the Premiership Women’s Rugby club in their win against Harlequins last month. Burns won her fourth cap for the Red Roses in their 62-24 win against Wales in the Six…
Mason Mount is targeting Premier League title glory at Man Utd
Midfielder Mason Mount says Manchester United have the ability and mentality to win the Premier League next season. It is 13 years since United last lifted the title, in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final season in charge. The team finished 15th last season but victory against Liverpool on Sunday will secure the return of Champions League…
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How many tries did England score against Wales?
So much has happened over the past seven days, including the London Marathon, a thrilling end to the National League and the latest round of Women’s Six Nations matches. About 26% of quizzers got full marks in last week’s edition. Will you make the grade this week? After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football…
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday’s scores
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Wednesday’s Results BASEBALL CITY SECTIONAngelou 10, Jefferson 8Arleta 5, Grant 3Bell 6, Legacy 1Birmingham 10, El Camino Real 2Chatsworth 16, Cleveland 1Collins Family 14, Central City Value 3Eagle Rock 3, Bravo 2East Valley 14, Canoga Park 1Fulton 7, AMIT 6Garfield 10, South East 3Hollywood 14, Contreras 4LACES 10, LA University…
Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa: Are Vitor Pereira’s side favourites to reach Europa League final?
Forest, without a major trophy since 1990, are third in the Premier League form table for their past six games – behind Manchester City and Brighton – having scored 15 goals, including Friday’s 5-0 thumping of Sunderland. Nine of them have come in the last two games following comprehensive wins over Burnley and the Black…
Irish Cup final: Lydon Kane aiming for Irish Cup glory after missing out in 2018
After featuring in three of their five games on the way to the final, Kane was forced to be just a regular spectator on cup final day, but under then manager Oran Kearney, his team delivered for the injured defender. The Bannsiders went into the final desperate to end a 15-year wait for silverware and…