β¨ Read this must-read post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Key idea: βIt is a great privilege at a great club that is recognized all over the world,β Ruhl said.βI know it's been a tough start to the season, but there's still a lot to play for.βThe expectations here are clear. The fans want to see results now - my mentality and experience is to think exactly the same way.βWe have no time to waste, we will start immediately. I respect the trust gained and understand that we have to give the fans confidence in what we are…
π₯ Check out this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Main takeaway: Although rich in detail, the goal of the game is very simple β make your opponent touch the ground with any part of his body that is not the sole of his foot, or push him out of the ring, or dohyo, completely. Rikishi train extensively from a young age in order to master the precise rituals and 82 different winning techniques, or kimarite, but it is through their adventures outside of the dohyo that they steal the hearts of British fans old and new.Because…
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Hereβs what youβll learn: The loss of Magill is a blow to Oxtoby, with the Birmingham City forward suffering a thigh injury after a strong start to the WSL2 season.Magill played a key role in Northern Ireland finishing second in their UEFA Nations League group, scoring twice in as many matches for the Blues this season.Following Dugdale's retirement and injuries to Rafferty and Mason, McFadden's return to the Northern Ireland squad came at the right time following a long-term injury and the birth of her second child. The…
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Hereβs what youβll learn: British third seed Katie Boulter's poor form continued with a straight sets loss to world number 44 Eva Liss in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.Boulter (29 years old) lost 6-2 and 6-1 in just an hour and 14 minutes to the 23-year-old German player. After going through two qualifying rounds, she was the only British player in the main draw after Emma Raducano withdrew, ending her season early due to illness.The British player was only able to win 50%…
β¨ Check out this trending post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Key idea: There's only one place to start.Saracens' hot-heel winger Noah Calori announced himself with five impressive tries in his Prem debut and ended the weekend with a call-up to train with the England senior squad.The 19-year-old covered 233 meters with ball in hand in a 65-14 thrashing, but just as impressive for England coach Steve Borthwick will be the vertical distance he covered.Calori is 6 feet 4 inches tall, but he rises to unprecedented heights in pursuit of the high ball.In addition to crossing five times…
π Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Hereβs what youβll learn: Dawn LimbaughWest of EnglandBBCHarley Pearce was described as a "dear son and devoted brother".The son of former England footballer Stuart Pearce has died in a tractor crash.Police said Harley Pearce, 21, from Marlborough in Wiltshire, died in the accident in Gloucestershire last week.Harley's family issued a tribute to him, saying: "Our family is truly shocked and completely heartbroken at the loss of our dear son and devoted brother Harley."The accident happened on Old Birdlip Hill, A417, in Witcombe, near Gloucester, at 14:30 GMT on…
π Discover this awesome post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Hereβs what youβll learn: The eight players who have not previously played in the Wales squad are Mia Ross, Annie Wilding, Gwen Zimmerman, Scarlett Hill and Amy Richardson, who have been called up for the first time, while Bobby Soper, Tegan Scarlett and Tiana Tesar will be hoping to make their debut for Wales after featuring for previous teams.Charlton Athletic midfielder Ross, who played for England Under-19s and Under-23s, might already have played for Wales if not for injury."Mia, first of all, is a great person. I've been…
β¨ Read this trending post from BBC Sport π π Category: π Key idea: Connacht winger McHansen has been left out of Ireland's squad for the autumn internationals.British and Irish Lion Hansen was forced off in the closing stages of his side's 28-27 defeat to the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship on Friday.In a team update issued on Monday, Ireland confirmed he had suffered an aggravation of a foot injury and had been ruled out of their upcoming matches against New Zealand, Japan, Australia and world champions South Africa.Fellow Leon Bondi Ake (hip) and Leinster midfielder Robbie Henshaw (groin)…
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Hereβs what youβll learn: Rangers have reopened discussions with Danny Ruhl with a view to becoming their new coach, less than a week after the German ruled himself out of the running. This development comes hours after the deal to bring Kevin Muscat to Ibrox collapsed during advanced discussions. Ruhl, whose last managerial role was with Sheffield Wednesday in the English Championship, was favored by some at Ibrox before interest turned to Muscat.Rangers say negotiations have continued with several candidates and they are looking to appoint a successor…
π₯ Discover this must-read post from BBC Sport π π Category: π‘ Main takeaway: βThey have set this precedent that the British cycling team is one of the best teams in the world.βSometimes, you might find yourself thinking: How did we end up being these people?ββLaura Kenny, Eleanor Parker and Joanna Russell have set such a standard for us that we want to continue doing so.βKenny won five Olympic gold medals and seven World Championship gold medals while Parker won gold at the Rio Olympics for seven world titles. Russell is a double Olympic champion and five-time world champion.βPeople look…
