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For Klement, a self-professed “pessimist” who has lived in the UK for 10 years, the research was never about protecting anyone from heartbreak, or winning big on a bet.Rather, he hoped to reveal the absurdity of trying to predict outcomes.”This started as an exercise in showing the world a hubris of economists who think they can forecast stuff that they actually have no clue about,” Klement said. “And now it’s become an exercise in how, if you’re lucky often enough, people will think you’re a guru.”After his first prediction came true when his native Germany won the 2014 World Cup,…
Queensland Maroons players have been inspired by the motivational message delivered by New York firefighter James Dowdell as the team prepares for the opening State of Origin match in Sydney. Dowdell, a New York Fire Department (FDNY) lieutenant, was invited by Maroons head coach Billy Slater to address the players in camp about his experiences. James turned 17 the day before his father, Lieutenant Kevin Dowdell of Rescue 4, passed away in the South Tower of the World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001. Kevin Dowdell was one of 343 firefighters to lose their lives while helping others on that…
Former All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen is set to land his first role after being overlooked for a spot in Dave Rennie’s coaching team, according to reports. Hansen, who was an assistant to Scott Robertson at the Crusaders and All Blacks, was not retained by Rennie when the new head coach compiled his coaching team ahead of the 2026 international season. Scott Hansen to replace Rob Penney – report Instead, the new head coach opted to bring former Scotland international Mike Blair along with him from the Kobe Steelers to coach the All Blacks‘ attack, with only Jason Ryan…
Nicky Clark has appointed his father Sandy as an assistant as the former Rangers and Dundee United striker begins his first management job with Queen of the South.The 34-year-old returned to Palmerston Park for the second half of last season, scoring seven goals in 13 appearances.He will continue to play next season, with the the Scottish League One club confident they have a structure in place allowing him to balance both roles.Sandy, 69, is back for a third spell as assistant with Queens following two previous stints working under Allan Johnston.A centre-forward with Rangers and Hearts as a player, he…
John Dobson has praised Cheslin Kolbe for the “sacrifices” he has made to secure his return to the Stormers ahead of the 2026/27 season. On Monday, the Cape-based outfit officially confirmed the signing of the double Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks flyer who returns to the club where his professional career began. It’s been nine years since Kolbe pulled on a Stormers jersey, with the 32-year-old enjoying stints at Toulouse, Toulon, and Suntory Sungoliath. While his impending return to the blue and white hoops has been hailed as one of the biggest coups in South African rugby, Dobson insists it is…
Mo Hunt came into this season cresting perhaps the highest peak of her career. The scrum-half had added a second World Cup medal to her collection when England defeated Canada in front of a record home crowd in September, carrying that form into Premiership Women’s Rugby, where Gloucester-Hartpury are chasing a fourth consecutive title.Gloucester secured a home semi‑final before the league paused for the Women’s Six Nations and have not lost in the competition since November 2024. But just as another trophy-filled season looked within reach, Hunt’s campaign came to a sudden halt.Not long after coming off the bench in…
Do you honestly think Max will quit F1 at the end of the season if the engine changes aren’t coming? – PaddyThere is no questioning the fact that Max Verstappen is being genuine when he says he doesn’t think he can face another year driving the cars as they are.In Montreal, he made it pretty clear that he does not fancy sticking around if the engine rules don’t change. “It’s just mentally not doable for me to stay like this,” he said. “It’s really not.”After the race, he admitted he had “enjoyed a lot” his battle with Hamilton. But he…
An Origin-depleted clash between Manly and Gold Coast is an unlikely place to find some refreshment but amid a broken NRL season we must take the relief where we can find it.The Sea Eagles’ 12-10 win on Saturday was not of the highest quality with both teams missing several of their best players, but it was one of the few games this season when points were truly at a premium.Even if it was far from a classic, the lack of scoring gave it a different rhythm from what we’ve come to expect of rugby league in 2026.How set restarts are…
Toone says she would not have got through the past couple of years without her fiance Joe Bunney, who was a “rock” to her family while also dealing with his own grief for a man Toone describes as his “bestie”.The pair were so close that Bunney took on Nick’s dream of creating a girls’ football academy when the former Rochdale player’s own career came to an end in 2025.Bunney, who played at various lower league clubs after his career at Bolton Wanderers was derailed in 2019 when he suffered injuries in a car crash just a week after signing for…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes firmly defended his character and achievements as he accused Roy Keane of telling a “lie” about his pursuit of the Premier League assists record.Fernandes said Keane had put untrue “words in my mouth” on a recent podcast appearance and he hopes to contact the United legend to set him straight.Keane described Fernandes as being at the centre of a “circus act” following United’s 3-2 victory over Nottingham Forest on the penultimate weekend of the season.He suggested the Portugal international was prioritising individual assists glory over the team’s interests in his eagerness to set the single-season…