Itoje to captain England in Six Nations as Murley and Beard called up

Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George

Coach praises ‘great leader’ who is ‘calm under pressure’ Radical decision comes before make-or-break Six Nations Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the ...

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Itoje to captain England in Six Nations as Murley and Beard called up

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as captain while uncapped Cadan Murley and Oscar Beard are named in England's Six Nations squad.

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Ex-England captain Stoney hired to coach Canada

Former England captain Casey Stoney was named coach of the Canada women's team on Monday in a three-year deal that runs through the next Women's World Cup, with an option for 2028.

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Federal meteorologists have issued their most dire wildfire warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as winds threaten to pick up in the early hours of Tuesday through Wednesday. Alerting ...

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Wales pick uncapped Edwards and Mee for Six Nations as Faletau returns

Wales name Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee as two uncapped players in a 34-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations.

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Justin Rose cements place as next Ryder Cup captain with crucial masterstroke

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Underhill an injury doubt for Six Nations

England flanker Sam Underhill is an injury doubt for the Six Nations after his club Bath announced he requires ankle surgery.

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Bill Sweeney’s RFU fate to be decided after Six Nations following U-turn

RFU agree to special general meeting Bill Beaumont ratified as interim chairman Bill Sweeney’s fate as the Rugby Football Union’s chief executive will be decided shortly after the Six Nations ...

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‘It was extraordinary’: Spanish captain recalls rescue of woman who gave birth in dinghy

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Norwich's Sainz banned for six matches for spitting

Norwich City's top scorer Borja Sainz is suspended for six matches after admitting to spitting at Sunderland's Chris Mepham in December.

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Lisa Nandy rejects calls for England to boycott Afghanistan cricket match

Culture secretary says it should go ahead despite pressure for it to be cancelled over Taliban’s treatment of women. UK politics live – latest updates England should be allowed to play next ...

The Guardian - 4d

Mother of Ashli Babbitt says Trump called her and told Jan. 6 rioters to 'keep their chins up'

The mother of a Jan. 6 rioter killed during the attack on the U.S. Capitol said she received a call from Donald Trump this week.

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Trump calls on Newsom to ‘open up the water main’

In a post online Thursday, President-elect Trump called on California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) to “open up the water main” as fires in Los Angeles continue to rage. “Governor Gavin Newscum should ...

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Know the six P's of preparedness if you have to evacuate

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Ramping up criticism of Israel, Pope Francis calls situation in Gaza ‘shameful’

Pope Francis on Thursday stepped up his recent criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, calling the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave “very serious and shameful”.

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Gingrich predicts Johnson will be Speaker for six years

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is predicting that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will remain in the top job for six years. The forecast from Gingrich — who wielded the gavel from 1995 to 1999 — ...

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Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over '16 men' comments

Connacht wing Mack Hansen is cleared to play in Ireland's Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about a referee.

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England seamers struggle before Ashes warm-up abandoned

England suffer a blow to their women's Ashes preparation as the only warm-up match is abandoned because of rain.

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MPs reject calls by Tories for national inquiry into UK grooming gangs

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Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa

Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.

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England's Feyi-Waboso could miss Six Nations

England could be without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso for the Six Nations if Exeter wing opts for surgery on his shoulder.

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Game Pass Dumps These Six Games Very Soon

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Donald Trump Jr. to visit Greenland as president-elect ramps up calls for acquiring the territory

Donald Trump confirmed that his eldest son will visit Greenland amid increased calls by the president-elect that the U.S. should control the autonomous territory owned by Denmark.

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Ireland's O'Toole banned for first two Six Nations games

Ireland prop Tom O'Toole will miss the first two Six Nations games against England and Scotland after receiving a six-game ban following his red card against Munster.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Magdeburg Christmas market attack deaths rise to six

A 52-year-old woman has died in hospital from her injuries two weeks after the attack.

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Pope wraps up Christmas season by calling for welcoming culture in communities

Pope Francis is wrapping up a busy Christmas season

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Postecoglou repeats same answer six times

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou repeatedly tells BBC Sport that Spurs would have beaten Newcastle "if all things were equal" following a 2-1 home defeat by the Magpies.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Mortgage rates inch up to start the year at a near six-month high. Will the housing market become more affordable in 2025?

The 30-year mortgage rate averaged at 6.91%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

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