Versatile winger George Hendy has signed a new deal to remain with Northampton Saints beyond this season. The 23-year-old has made more than 60 appearances for the club across all competitions. Hendy has been described as “one of Saints’ standout performers this season” after scoring eight tries in 15 appearances. …
Read More »Man City still there despite 'setback' – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City are still in the title race, despite a draw against Tottenham Hotspur leaving them six points behind leaders Arsenal. Source link
Read More »Man City still there despite 'setback' – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City are still in the title race, despite a draw against Tottenham Hotspur leaving them six points behind leaders Arsenal. Source link
Read More »Americans still expect families to shoulder most elder care, research finds
[ Americans believe that the family as a whole—especially a spouse or partner—is responsible for caring for an older adult. Biological and stepchildren have the next highest levels of obligation, according to a new University of Michigan study. Even though with lighter responsibilities, many believe that lifelong friends should also …
Read More »Sheep bring motorway to a standstill
Both carriageways are reopened after the animals were rounded up. BBC News
Read More »Goalie, 82, still turning out for six-a-side team
Leo Gottesman organises and keeps goal for six-a-side matches Powerleague Barnet – and has done for 40 years. BBC News
Read More »URC: Ospreys 19-13 Dragons – Keelan Giles scores 80th-minute winner for hosts
Ospreys were boosted by Wales releasing Morgan-Williams and loose-head prop Gareth Thomas, who made his first appearance since suffering a calf injury at the start of December. The hosts were without six members of Steve Tandy’s squad and the visitors were denied the services of two. Dragons then suffered a …
Read More »Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv
Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures. The BBC’s Abdujalil Abdurasulov visited the frozen Dnipro River, where he said locals had gathered to send a message to the world, that “despite everything, Ukrainians are still …
Read More »Dragons full-back Angus O’Brien still chasing the Wales dream
The big-kicking full-back has never been closer to a call-up but will not let that change his approach. “I had a call from Matt Sherratt and it was good to get some feedback,” said O’Brien, who will have been encouraged by Olly Cracknell winning his first cap at the age …
Read More »Man shot in street but killer is still out there
Daniel Keatinge was struck by a hail of bullets in Fazakerley, Liverpool, 27 years ago. BBC News
Read More »Damage and disruption in storm-battered counties
Storm damage is still causing major problems in Devon and Cornwall. BBC News
Read More »FPL talking point: Time to triple up on Chelsea?
Chalobah has attacking threat from set pieces and he’s decent for defensive contributions too. If you want another route into the Chelsea clean sheets then consider Sanchez in goal. Joao Pedro frustrated FPL managers earlier in the season but has performed well under Rosenior and seems to be first choice …
Read More »Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal. BBC News
Read More »UK’s record holder for speed-solving Rubik cube shows how it’s done
More than five decades after the Rubik’s Cube was invented, the puzzle is still providing hours of entertainment to millions of people around the world. Some super fans – known as speedcubers – have even made careers out of finding the quickest way to solve it. Aidan Grainger, who holds …
Read More »Pickle juice: As Carlos Alcaraz takes a taste at Australian Open, why do athletes take it?
Mayur Ranchordas, professor of sports nutrition and exercise at Sheffield Hallam University, believes there is still a misconception that pickle juice can be used to prevent muscle cramps. There is no evidence to suggest that drinking the juice before a sports event would have any benefit. Instead, athletes should be …
Read More »Keeper-turned-striker Steele still inspired by Ferguson rocket
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Luke Steele, once given a training-ground rocket by Sir Alex Ferguson, is now banging in the goals in non-league aged 41. Source link
Read More »Thousands of NI farms may still face inheritance tax
Increasing the threshold has reduced the impact but 17.5% of farms may still face an inheritance tax bill. BBC News
Read More »Apple’s buying an AI company that listens to ‘silent speech’
Apple’s biggest acquisition ever is still its $3 billion Beats buy in 2014, but now the second biggest deal is bringing in Q.ai, a four-year-old AI audio startup. Apple did not disclose the terms, but Financial Times reports that Apple is spending $2 billion on the company. It also mentioned …
Read More »Mozambique floods: ‘The water took everything’
A rescue operation is under way in Mozambique following weeks of severe flooding that have affected nearly 700,000 people in the central and southern regions of the country. The flooding brought on by weeks of torrential rain has forced scores of people into temporary shelters and destroyed critical infrastructure. More …
Read More »URC: Wales release Ospreys pair for derby with Dragons
The pair will boost Ospreys at the Brewery Field when eight other Wales internationals will watch on ahead of the Six Nations. The home side are without centre Owen Watkin, fly-half Dan Edwards, Hardy, hooker Dewi Lake, lock Rhys Davies and flanker Harri Deaves while Dragons are denied the services …
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