Ex-England prop Alec Hepburn among four uncapped players in Scotland squad for Six Nations
Former England prop Alec Hepburn is one of four uncapped players included in Scotland's 39-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
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Gloucester release Louis Rees-Zammit so he can pursue ‘dream’ of NFL career
Gloucester have released Wales and British and Irish Lions wing Louis Rees-Zammit with immediate effect to “pursue his dream” of a career in American Football.
Gorka Marquez addresses BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans' concern as he says 'sorry'
Gorka Marquez has addressed his future on Strictly Come Dancing after his latest career move left fans concerned. Over the weekend the dancer made his judging debut as he joined the Spanish version of the BBC One dance contest.
Wales' Rees-Zammit joins NFL international player pathway - ESPN
One of rugby union's brightest stars, Louis Rees-Zammit, has decided to leave the sport and pursue a career in the NFL, joining the league's international player pathway, it was announced on Tuesday.
Third Seed Elena Rybakina Saves Set Points To Survive At Australian Open
World number three Elena Rybakina overcame a slow start and saved a clutch of set points to beat Karolina Pliskova 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 in her first match at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Last year's beaten finalist could not get on the board in the first two games as her 38th-ranked Czech opponent made a flying start. But the Kazakh third seed quickly found her feet on Rod Laver Arena against the 2019 semi-finalist, breaking to get back on terms.
'Pain-free' Emma Raducanu Breezes Into Australian Open Second Round
Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu said it was "amazing to be playing pain-free" after an impressive 6-3, 6-2 win over American Shelby Rogers in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday. The British player stunned the tennis world when she triumphed at Flushing Meadows in 2021 as a qualifier, but only on one other occasion has she reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam. The 21-year-old has slumped to 296 in the rankings an eight-month layoff with ankle and wrist injuries but showed glimpses of her best against the 161st-ranked Rogers, converting three of five break points.
Chelsea yet to find replacement for Obi Mikel, Says Joe Cole
Chelsea’s Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel (L) vies with Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Manuel Garcia Alonso during the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on February 21, 2016. / AFP / ADRIAN DENNIS /
Date set for hearing on Manchester City's 116 Premier League rule breaches
A date has been set for an independent commission to hear Premier League financial charges against Manchester City, the league's chief executive Richard Masters has told British MPs.