Will VAR ever be accepted? Perhaps not in its current form, so how about adapting it to a challenge system? You might not have heard of Fifa’s Football Video Support (FVS), which is being trialled in several leagues including Liga F – the top flight of the women’s game in …
Read More »Kane Williamson: Ex-New Zealand captain retires from T20 international cricket
“There’s so much T20 talent there and the next period will be important to get cricket into these guys and get them ready for the World Cup. “Mitch [Santner] is a brilliant captain and leader – he has really come into his own with this team. “It’s now their time …
Read More »TikTok creator and US marshal shot during LA immigration raid
Department of Justice A TikTok creator and a US marshal have both been injured by gunfire during an immigration enforcement operation in Los Angeles, officials have said. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Carlitos Ricardo Parias, who they said was in the US illegally, allegedly rammed law enforcement vehicles …
Read More »Emily Scarratt: England great ‘proud and excited’ for next chapter
England centre Emily Scarratt speaks to Sara Orchard on the BBC’s Rugby Union Weekly podcast about her decision to retire, winning the World Cup for a second time, and the proposed breakaway R360 league. READ MORE: England’s two-time World Cup winner Scarratt retires Listen to the latest Rugby Union Weekly …
Read More »Emily Scarratt: England great retires after winning second World Cup
Scarratt will continue coaching at Premiership Women’s Rugby club Loughborough Lightning, but will also work for the Rugby Football Union in a specialist coaching and mentoring role. “While it’s the right moment to stop playing, I’m really excited to stay involved with the RFU and to help shape the future …
Read More »Joe Morrell: Ex-Wales and Portsmouth midfielder retires aged 28
Morrell, who began his career at Bristol City and also played for Luton Town before spending three years with Portsmouth, went on: “I can’t thank my close friends, family and most importantly my amazing wife enough, for the support that they’ve given me during this time. “I firmly believe that …
Read More »Ariarne Titmus: Australian swim star and four-time Olympic gold medallist retires aged 25
Four-time Australian Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus has announced her retirement from swimming aged 25, saying it was a “tough” decision. “I’ve always loved swimming, it’s been my passion since I was a little girl,” Titmus said in an Instagram video on Thursday. She took a break after last year’s …
Read More »Millie Bright: England defender retires from international football
England defender Millie Bright has announced her retirement from international football. The 32-year-old, who was part of England’s European Championship-winning team in 2022, made her senior debut in September 2016 and went on to win 88 caps. “I’ve been weighing this up for a long time,” Bright said on Monday’s …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first billionaire footballer – Bloomberg
When Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in 2022 he reportedly became the best-paid player in football history with an annual salary of £177m. His contract was due to end in June 2025 but he signed a new two-year deal – reportedly worth more than $400m (£298m) – …
Read More »The electric screwdriver I use for DIY projects is 40 percent off right now
If you have small devices that are on the fritz — or in need of a slight modification — Hoto’s Electric Precision Screwdriver ADV is great for DIY projects. Its size and power make it well-suited for tinkering with phones, laptops, and handheld gaming consoles, with its pen-style grip, simple …
Read More »Robyn Wilkins: Wales fly-half retires for WRU coaching role
Wilkins had a volunteer role with the Player Development Centre (PDC) north while playing but has now gone full-time. She will be tasked with helping the next generation of north Walians follow in the footsteps of the likes of Gwenllian Pyrs, Alaw Pyrs, Nel Metcalfe and Branwen Metcalfe by rising …
Read More »Steven Fletcher: Former Scotland forward retires at 38 with ‘gratitude’
Steven Fletcher has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38. The 33-times capped Scotland forward was most recently at Wrexham, helping them secure back-to-back promotions to the Championship. Fletcher started his career at Hibernian and was linked with a return to Easter Road this summer. He moved …
Read More »Alex Cuthbert: Watch his 2013 Six Nations winner for Wales against England as he retires
Watch Alex Cuthbert’s second try against England in the 2013 Six Nations title decider in Cardiff that sealed a 30-3 win for Wales. That score was among17 tries he scores for Wales in 57 Test appearances between 2011 and 2023. The 35-year-old former wing has announced the end of a …
Read More »Council sends letter to locals about removing flags
A council has written to people in Paisley asking them to remove any saltires or union jacks from lampposts throughout the town. Renfrewshire Council said it made the decision “for reasons of road and public safety” but that people were free to fly flags from private property. Last week both …
Read More »Rhys Patchell: Ex-Wales back retires as player and joins Dragons as kicking coach
Former Wales fly-half and full-back Rhys Patchell has retired and joined Dragons as a part-time kicking coach. The 32-year-old has been working with Filo Tiatia’s squad throughout pre-season as they build towards the start of the United Rugby Championship (URC) at the end of the month. Patchell, who won 22 …
Read More »Ford introduces F-150 Lightning STX to replace XLT trim
It hasn’t been the greatest year for the Ford F-150 Lightning, with sales so far this year down nearly 10 percent as compared to last year. In the hopes of boosting interest in the battery-powered truck, Ford today announced a new appearance package called STX, which the company says is …
Read More »Charity runner, 87, retires from racing
An 87-year-old runner who has raised more than £34,000 for charity is running her final race as she said “my body is telling me I have done plenty now”. Barbara Thackray, from Altrincham, Greater Manchester, took up running 10 years ago to raise money for St Ann’s Hospice in Cheadle …
Read More »Norris retires as Piastri wins chaotic Dutch GP
Lando Norris retires with an apparent engine failure as McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri takes a controlled victory in the Dutch Grand Prix. BBC News
Read More »Ravichandran Ashwin retires from IPL and hopes to play in other franchise leagues
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) and plans to play in other franchise leagues across the world. Ashwin, 38, played for five franchises including the Chennai Super Kings – where he won the title twice in 2010 and 2011 – and is fifth …
Read More »Connor Wrench: Warrington Wolves centre retires aged 23
Warrington Wolves centre Connor Wrench has announced his retirement at the age of 23. Wrench scored a try in what proved to be his final appearance as a professional in Sunday’s defeat at Huddersfield Giants. He came through the Wire’s academy and made his debut against Salford in September 2020, …
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