Sheppey United player-boss Jack Midson won't hesitate to drop players in quest for better results
Sheppey manager Jack Midson isn’t afraid to make tough decisions for the good of the team.
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Rafael Nadal's 'biggest enemy' named – and it’s not a player
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Rafael Nadal is more mentally strong and tactically adept than at any point in his career – but said his movement on court would likely prove “his biggest enemy”. Nadal, who has not competed since losing in the Australian Open second round in January, has been tormented by injury in 2023 and pulled out of Indian Wells and the Miami Open with a hip complaint last month. Ad Wilander has no doubt that he has the game to compete with the likes of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz for tennis’ biggest prizes, but said the 36-year-old may be hampered by his speed around the court.
Erik ten Hag might have discovered his most important player at Manchester United
One of the many differences between Manchester United's performance against Liverpool and those that had preceded it was the fact the first half was better than the second.
Pau Gasol 12th player in Lakers history to have jersey retired
LOS ANGELES — Pau Gasol, the perfect complementary player to Kobe Bryant, was paid the best compliment possible by his former team: The Los Angeles Lakers retired his jersey.
Marcus Rashford’s prolific February quickly forgotten as surprise player of the month emerges
As we shiver through the early knockings of March, February already seems a long time ago. All balmy spring-like days, Europa League wins over Barcelona and Wembley trophies, it even spawned talk of a quadruple.
Proteas coach Conrad backs veteran Elgar: If the player is still performing, they'll stay
Proteas red-ball coach Shukri Conrad said a senior candidate like Dean Elgar remains a cornerstone of his team even though South Africa is at the short end of the stick regarding Test match scheduling.
Alabama's Brandon Miller named SEC's top player by coaches, AP
Alabama freshman Brandon Miller, whose tremendous season on the court has been clouded by controversy off it, is The Associated Press player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Southeastern Conference.
ICC Announces Women's Player Of Month Nominees For February
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the outstanding performers nominated for the Women's Player of the Month Awards for February 2023, capturing the thrilling action that played out across international cricket during the month. The three nominees for the ICC Women's Player of the Month all enjoyed a memorable ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa. Ashleigh Gardner won the award back in December and her inspirational all-round form in February earned her the Player of the Tournament prize as Australia claimed a sixth global T20 crown.