Author: Sports News UK
Last week, Odinson, one-half of the NWA Tag Team Champions, posted a video on Instagram making comments that were labeled as homophobic. The video has since been removed. On Tuesday, the NWA issued the following statement: The NWA would like to sincerely apologize for the insensitive comments made by Odinson on social media. These statements do not reflect the values, views, or beliefs of the NWA organization. We do not condone hateful or offensive remarks of any kind and remain committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone in our community. NWA PRESIDENT AND CEO, William Patrick Corgan…
Former All Blacks manager Darren Shand has shed light on his 20-year involvement with New Zealand, starting when Graham Henry took over following the 2003 Rugby World Cup and ending two decades later after Ian Foster’s tenure in charge concluded. Shand has revealed the moment he was bowled over by a confession from Henry at their first ever meeting in a Christchurch café in 2004. He also spoke about the New Zealand Rugby governance changes that, from his perspective, left Foster without a genuine chance of being a successful All Blacks head coach. He reflected as well on the evolution…
Dean Harrison set the fastest time in Tuesday’s first qualifying session for the Isle of Man TT.The Honda Racing rider topped the Superbike leaderboard with a speed of 133.925mph, a time of 16 minutes 54.206 seconds.The five-time TT winner had earlier posted a lap of 133.222 from a standing start on his opening lap before shaving more than five seconds off his lap time on his second circuit.The Yorkshireman, now based on the Isle of Man, was a double winner in the Superstock class last year, his first race victories since 2019.Michael Dunlop was second quickest in the Superbike class…
Last week, WalesOnline published two transfer stories linking both the Ospreys and Scarlets with senior international players from the Southern Hemisphere.The Scarlets are targeting former All Black back-rower Cullen Grace of the Canterbury Crusaders, while the Ospreys are interested in former Wallabies international Lachlan Swinton, currently with European champions Bordeaux-Bègles.When the articles were published online, many supporters criticised the potential signings, arguing that such players would do little more than block opportunities for emerging Welsh talent.But, the most telling response came from a commenter who posed a simple question: “Which young player is he blocking, and which home-grown player is…
Coco Gauff said she did not receive an apology or response from the Australian Open after she was broadcast letting off steam by breaking a racket in a private area after her quarter-final loss earlier this year.“I mean, I didn’t get anything from my email that I know of,” Gauff said, smiling. “I know that WTA sent something, but obviously they’re different from the grand slams, just them wanting to reiterate and that they are going to talk to the slams about different private areas and things like that.”Gauff was speaking after beginning her title defence at the French Open…
Bath flanker Ted Hill says he feels his performances are “turning a corner” as the business end of the Prem season approaches.Speaking before Friday night’s clash with Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, Hill believes he has put an injury-plagued start to the campaign behind him.”I think I am starting to build some better form which is good,” the 27-year-old told BBC Radio Somerset.”It’s not been quite where I wanted it in the earlier part of the season but I have kept training, kept working hard and it’s looking like it’s turning the corner.”Hopefully my performances can keep improving and improving.”The…
Captain Rajat Patidar thrashed 93 not out from just 33 balls as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered into the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League with a 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans.RCB were 94-3 in the ninth over, veteran Virat Kohli out for 43, but Patidar hit nine sixes in addition to five fours to power his side to 254-5.The total was the highest in an IPL play-off with 126 runs coming from the last seven overs.Gujarat, who were only pipped to top spot in the league phase on net run-rate by RCB, lost key openers Sai Sudharsan…
Wildcard Adam Walton has pulled off the biggest victory of his career at the French Open, staying cool in the Paris heat to shock a frazzled Daniil Medvedev for the second time in nine months.His victory came as Alex de Minaur was given an unexpected but welcome free pass into the last 32 because of an injury to his dangerous second-round opponent.Amid sweltering heat in Paris, the Australian No 1 will not be unhappy about being able to bypass the round after Belgium’s rising star Alexander Blockx had to withdraw on Monday with a right ankle sprain.The 21-year-old Blockx, who…
England and Northampton Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell has sustained another hamstring injury which has left him doubtful for the remainder of the season.Mitchell injured a hamstring during England’s Six Nations defeat to Ireland at Twickenham in February, and made his domestic return to action in Saints’ Champions Cup defeat at Bath two months later.But while away with England for a three-day training camp before the summer internationals against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina in July, Mitchell pulled his other hamstring.It is a blow to the title aspirations of Prem leaders Northampton, who host Gloucester on Saturday before concluding their campaign…
The NWO almost returned to television? Ideas get thrown at the wall all the time in the WWE writers’ room, and many don’t make it to television. Appearing on the Public Enemies Podcast, former WWE writer Chris Dunn revealed a pitch during the COVID era that nearly got done. “A lot of ideas were thrown against the wall. It was discussed at one point bringing back the NWO, a new version. The pitch was Sheamus, Cesaro, Nakamura, and Lars Sullivan. It was really close to happening. I forget which legendary NWO member was supposed to fly to Orlando to introduce…