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Randy Gregory excited for fresh start with the 49ers
Randy Gregory excited for fresh start with the 49ers
Randy Gregory was back home in Colorado watching his new teammates on the San Francisco 49ers dismantle the Dallas Cowboys and was just salivating at the opportunity to be part of one of the NFL’s fiercest defenses and top teams
2023-10-12 07:27
What are England’s best and worst case scenarios in the Euro 2024 draw?
What are England’s best and worst case scenarios in the Euro 2024 draw?
England have ensured a high seeding for next summer’s Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s side topped qualifying Group C unbeaten, securing a tally of 20 points to finish as one of the five best group winners. That ensured that they are in Pot 1 for the draw alongside Germany, Portugal, France, Spain and Belgium. It means that the Euro 2020 runners-up will not face any of those five sides in the group stages. That makes England’s path to knock-out stage qualification easier, though there are still plenty of strong sides in the other three pots. With three play-off qualifiers still to be confirmed, the pots look like this: Pot 1: Germany (hosts), Portugal, France, Spain, Belgium, England Pot 2: Hungary, Turkey, Romania, Denmark, Albania, Austria Pot 3: Netherlands, Scotland, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic Pot 4: Italy, Serbia, Switzerland, Play-off winner A, Play-off winner B, Play-off winner C So what is the toughest possible draw for England? While the pots are based on qualifying form, and thus a useful gauge of team quality, we will go by Fifa’s world rankings to determine the best and worst case scenarios for Southgate and his side. The toughest possible draw for England (current world ranking 3rd) would be: Denmark (19th), Netherlands (6th), Italy (9th). The simplest draw, meanwhile, would comprise of: Albania (62nd), Slovenia (54th), Kazakhstan* (100th). *Kazakhstan are part of qualifying play-off Path C When is Euro 2024? The 17th edition of the men’s Euros will be held in Germany between 14 June and 14 July. Which cities are hosting fixtures? Berlin Munich Hamburg Dusseldorf Frankfurt Cologne Stuttgart Gelsenkirchen Leipzig Dortmund Read More What time is the Euro 2024 draw and what are the pots? Euro 2024 draw: Top seeds England could face Scotland and Wales What are Scotland’s best and worst scenarios in the Euro 2024 draw? Euro 2024: The cheapest ways to follow England and Scotland in Germany next summer Why winless Iceland are in Euro 2024 play-offs and 10-point Norway are not Wales to host Finland in Euro 2024 semi-final play-off
2023-12-02 19:21
ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz wins opener in Tokyo
ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz wins opener in Tokyo
Top seed Taylor Fritz opened his title defense at the Japan Open with a 6-4, 6-3 first-round win over Cameron
2023-10-18 06:53
Late Hodnett try wins URC final for plucky Munster
Late Hodnett try wins URC final for plucky Munster
Flanker John Hodnett barged over for a 75th-minute try to give Munster a 19-14 victory over Stormers on Saturday in the...
2023-05-28 03:56
For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn't pass up
For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn't pass up
Craig Counsell was ready for a new challenge and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to manage the Chicago Cubs
2023-11-14 00:48
AEW Full Gear 2023 LIVE: MJF defends world title against Jay White
AEW Full Gear 2023 LIVE: MJF defends world title against Jay White
All Elite Wrestling present their fifth annual Full Gear pay per view this evening from the KIA Forum in Inglewood, California with seven championships on the line. The show will be headlined by the massive AEW World Championship match with MJF defending the title against the leader of Bullet Club Gold, 'Switchblade' Jay White. MJF will be pulling double duty tonight also defending his Ring of Honor tag team championships on the Zero Hour pre show against The Gunns after entering into a uncertain partnership with rival Samoa Joe, with regular partner, Adam Cole, still out injured. Other highlights on the card see Swerve Strickland and Adam 'Hangman' Page look to settle their differences in what is sure to be a violent Texas Death Match. A massive tag team match will see The Young Bucks but their world tag team title opportunity on the line against The Golden Jets, Chris Jericho and their friend Kenny Omega. The world tag team titles are on the line in a four-way ladder match, Adam Copeland makes his AEW ppv debut teaming with Darby Allin and Sting against Christian Cage, Nick Wayne and Luchasaurus and Jon Moxley looks to regain the International Championship from Orange Cassidy. Elsewhere, the Ring of Honor world championship, AEW women's world championship and TBS Championships are also on the line on a jam packed card. How to watch, start time and match card November 18, 22:47 Tonight's show kicks off with a one hour Zero Hour pre show from 12pm GMT or 7PM ET/4PM PT with the main show starting 60 minutes later. The show is available to purchase on BR Live in the United States while elsewhere it is available on DAZN or FITE. For more information and the full match card read our guide here. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-11-19 06:54
Alfie Doughty screamer helps Premier League Luton past Gillingham in Carabao Cup
Alfie Doughty screamer helps Premier League Luton past Gillingham in Carabao Cup
Alfie Doughty scored a screamer as Premier League Luton knocked League Two side Gillingham out of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 second-round victory at Kenilworth Road. The Hatters, who are still searching for a first top-flight point of the season, were ahead after just two minutes. Summer signing Jacob Brown was fed by Luke Berry and arrowed an unerring left-footed shot beyond Glenn Morris into the bottom corner. He had another go after seven minutes, unable to repeat the feat from further out this time, as Gills did not threaten a great deal during the opening stages, Jayden Clarke firing well over from range. Berry’s shot was easy for Morris, but Luton had a second after 28 minutes when a clever free-kick routine saw Doughty unleash a truly magnificent 25-yard strike that flew into the top corner, giving Morris no chance at all. After the break, the Gills tried to pull one back, Max Clark’s long-range effort straight at Tim Krul, before the visitors did halve the deficit with 55 minutes on the clock. Clarke escaped Luton’s defence on the left and went through to sidestep a tackle before lofting into the net. Gills should have levelled moments later, Amari’i Bell failing to deal with a high ball forward, as Ashley Nadesan out-muscled the Jamaica international to be faced with Krul, denied by the trailing leg of the Dutchman. The corner led to another glorious chance as the ball dropped to Macauley Bonne, who skied his inviting half-volley well over the bar. Luton brought on summer signings Ross Barkley and Issa Kabore to try and regain the ascendancy and it worked in the 66th minute. A ball forward was headed out to Cauley Woodrow who, with Morris slightly out of his goal, was able to power an effort over the backpedalling keeper for a first goal of the season. Kabore saw his calls for a penalty waved away by referee Jeremy Simpson, before the Gills made it 3-2 with two minutes left, sub Tom Nichols’ stooping header going in despite the best efforts of Krul. Nichols’ shot was saved by Krul, as midfielder Jonny Williams went close to a stoppage-time leveller, his snapshot flicking off a covering defender and going behind. Ross Barkley almost wrapped up victory even later, a four-on-one break seeing the midfielder’s effort beaten away by Morris, as the Hatters edged their way through. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Penalty agony for Spurs and Ange Postecoglou as Fulham progress in Carabao Cup Bournemouth substitute Ryan Christie nets stoppage-time winner at Swansea Josh Laurent nets brace as Stoke hit Rotherham for six in Carabao Cup
2023-08-30 05:48
Why Erik ten Hag will not be on touchline for Everton vs Man United
Why Erik ten Hag will not be on touchline for Everton vs Man United
Manchester United return to Premier League action against Everton on Sunday, but manager Erik ten Hag will be absent from the Goodison Park touchline. The Dutchman is in his second season in charge of the Old Trafford club. His side visit Everton in their first fixture after the international break as they look to keep up their chase for a possible Champions League place after an uneven start to the season. Ten Hag will not be allowed pitchside, though. This is due to his booking in the 1-0 win over Luton before his players departed for international duty. That caution was the third yellow card shown to the Manchester United manager this season, with Ten Hag also booked against Tottenham and Arsenal. The card, shown by referee Graham Scott, came after the former Ajax boss expressed his frustation at the overturning of a throw-in decision that granted Luton the ball. “It was the second time,” Ten Hag explained afterwards. “I was on top of it and it was so clear and obvious [it was] our ball. It was my remark, therefore, I got booked.” A one-match touchline suspension will be served on Merseyside on Sunday. “Yes, that’s the way [it is],” Ten Hag said when asked by BeIN Sports about the ban. “So I have to accept that. It’s not nice but I’m sure we’ll prepare for Everton and my coaching staff will take over, they are very competent to do the job.” The pitchside messaging to the Manchester United players against Everton is likely to come from assistant Mitchell van der Gaag, who also worked closely with his compatriot at Ajax. Former England manager Steve McClaren is also part of Ten Hag’s staff. Read More Erik ten Hag: Schedule has already crossed limits of what players can handle Ten Hag urges Man Utd to match ‘fuel’ of Everton’s anger after 10-point penalty Man Utd have reached ‘turning point’ ahead of crucial week – Erik ten Hag
2023-11-26 17:24
Moeen says England still have Ashes hope while they have Stokes
Moeen says England still have Ashes hope while they have Stokes
Moeen Ali hailed another "brilliant" performance by Ben Stokes as he insisted England could still pull off a remarkable Ashes triumph so long as their inspirational...
2023-07-08 04:49
Medvedev defeats friend Fucsovics at Wimbledon
Medvedev defeats friend Fucsovics at Wimbledon
World number three Daniil Medvedev defeated close friend Marton Fucsovics to reach the Wimbledon last 16 for the...
2023-07-08 23:55
Erik ten Hag: Sheffield United win honours Sir Bobby Charlton
Erik ten Hag: Sheffield United win honours Sir Bobby Charlton
Erik ten Hag says Manchester United's 2-1 win at Sheffield United honoured the memory of Sir Bobby Charlton, who has passed away at the age of 86.
2023-10-22 17:45
Braves' Ronald Acuña out of lineup vs Miami with right calf tightness
Braves' Ronald Acuña out of lineup vs Miami with right calf tightness
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was not in the starting lineup for a game against Miami because of right calf tightness
2023-09-17 04:30