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Lions' Montgomery returning confident in knee

David Montgomery, who missed Detroit's final three regular-season games with an MCL injury, practiced in full Tuesday and said he "wouldn't be out there if I wasn't ready."

ESPN - Jan. 15

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 ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

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.

BBC News - Jan. 14

England miss golden opportunity to level Women's Ashes

England are bowled out for 159, chasing only 181 to win, which gives Australia a 4-0 lead in the points-based series.

BBC News - Jan. 14

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.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Jimmy Anderson to put Lancashire before England with new one-year deal

County season ‘takes precedence’ over coaching role ECB’s Gould calls on ICC to support Afghan women’s team Jimmy Anderson has said turning out for Lancashire will take precedence over any ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

New England Patriots hire former player Mike Vrabel as head coach

The New England Patriots have hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as their head coach, the team announced Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Bills and Lions Give NFL Fans in Canada Reason to Cheer

With the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions both Super Bowl contenders, fans north of the border are nervously hopeful a title drought could end.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Wasteful England beaten in Women's Ashes opener

England suffer a four-wicket defeat in the opening one-day international of the Women's Ashes in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Women’s Ashes: England fall to ODI defeat as Australia draw first blood

First ODI: Australia, 206-6, beat England by four wickets Healy anchors run chase in multi-format series opener Alyssa Healy’s stated ambition on the eve of this Women’s Ashes was to “throw the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Police arrest student suspected of hammer attack at a Tokyo university

Japanese police have arrested a student suspected of a hammer attack at a Tokyo university, which local media said left several injured

ABC News - Jan. 11

Hammer attack injures eight students at Tokyo university

Japanese police say 22-year-old woman arrested as witness describes panic after attacker ‘all of a sudden’ began swinging hammer in classroom. Eight Tokyo university students attacked with a hammer ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Jolted Australia are on the tear again – England have their work cut out

Healy’s side have reacted strongly again to World Cup pain and the tourists need to keep the series live until the Test. If you’re playing against the Australian women’s cricket team, there are ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

England's decade-long quest to bring Women's Ashes home

Players to watch, how to follow and England's chances - here's all you need to know as Heather Knight's side look to win the Ashes for the first time since 2014.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo

Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored.

CBS News - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 10

Chiefs again or will Lions roar? Lowdown on NFL play-offs

All you need to know about the NFL play-offs including how it works, the teams taking part and the big talking points on the road to Super Bowl 59.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Flu cases in England’s hospitals soar after season starts early

NHS data shows mounting pressure from ‘quad-demic’ of viruses

Financial Times - Jan. 9

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.

BBC News - Jan. 9

England Hockey to ban transgender women from female category

England Hockey announces it will ban transgender women from competing in the female category from the start of next season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

FanDuel’s parent company just issued a profit warning. Blame the Detroit Lions.

There aren’t enough upsets in the National Football League, and that’s upsetting for investors in sports betting companies including Flutter Entertainment, the owner of FanDuel.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Bank of England to relax rules for banks and insurers

PRA’s Sam Woods says burden can be eased without ‘race to the bottom’ on financial regulation

Financial Times - Jan. 8

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.

BBC News - Jan. 8

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.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Schools bill risks harming decades of progress in England

Changes to system that has driven up teaching standards need to be made with great care

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...

ESPN - Jan. 7

Lions HC Dan Campbell expects David Montgomery to return for divisional round

Montgomery injured his MCL in Week 15 against the Bills.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP

England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.

BBC News - Jan. 7

David Squires on … Thomas Tuchel’s thrilling start to life as England manager

Our cartoonist looks at how the German is filling his time after beginning his new role at FA headquarters. Buy a copy of this cartoon in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Vikings-Lions attracts 28.5 million for last game of regular season

The 2024 regular season went out with a bang — and with the third largest Sunday Night Football audience ever.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

'Peace within pain' - England's Jones on playing through grief

England centre Meg Jones says she is finding "peace in the pain" after suffering the loss of both parents in quick succession.

BBC News - Jan. 6

'A night to remember!' - Detroit Lions' Gibbs scores FOUR touchdowns

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs scores four touchdowns as the Detroit Lions clinch the NFC No.1 seed for the first time in their history while winning a second straight NFC North title in the process.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Gibbs carries Lions past Vikes, to NFC's top seed

Jahmyr Gibbs had four touchdowns, and the Lions beat Minnesota 31-9 on Sunday night to win their second straight NFC North title and earn home-field advantage until the Super Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Dan Campbell: Lions' defense controlled the game

The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Scar tissue made Lions tougher on march to NFC's No. 1 seed

Winning 15 games and earning the NFC's top seed is more evidence of Detroit's identity-changing rise to one of the NFL's best franchises. Is a Super Bowl next?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs

Detroit earn the NFC top seed, while Tampa Bay and Denver secure the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the regular season.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Vikings face Lions for No. 1 seed in NFC

In what could be considered the biggest game of the 2024-25 NFL season, the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on "Sunday Night Football."

NBC News - Jan. 6

Amber weather warning for snow in northern England extended to Monday

Met office warns of continued likely travel delays, stranded vehicles and power cuts due to wintry conditions. In pictures: snowfall in England and Wales Heavy overnight snow in Wales and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Ambulance handover delays in England may harm 1,000 patients a day

Exclusive: 414,137 people believed to have experienced some level of harm in last year, Guardian analysis finds. More than 1,000 patients a day in England are suffering “potential harm” because of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Perimeter security broken at dozens of prisons in England and Wales, warn governors

High-profile escapes highlight under-investment at facilities that date back to the Victorian era

Financial Times - Jan. 5

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