‘Purdy is playing like an elite quarterback’
The high-flying San Francisco 49ers have no weaknesses behind “legitimate star” Brock Purdy, believes Jeff Reinebold. Source
The Baltimore Ravens need to start taking care of business
There are no awards for ‘shoulda, woulda, coulda’ in sport. ‘What-ifs’ can remain in fans’ and players’ memories forever, but the end results remain the same. Source
Liverpool solve defensive conundrum – but can they break WSL top five?
Liverpool are out to prove that defence is the best form of attack this season. Opening the WSL new campaign with back-to-back wins is as good as it’s been since the 2017 Spring Series under Scott Rogers, where the Reds repeated the same feat and ended with a top-four finish. Source
How Pep’s tactics backfired against Arsenal
“The fact we didn’t have Rodri, I wanted to put more protection with the ball, players who are really good with the ball,” Pep Guardiola told journalists after Manchester City had been beaten at Arsenal. Source
Super League Grand Final: All you need to know for the Old Trafford showpiece
The 2023 Betfred Super League season reaches its thrilling climax on Saturday evening with the title on the line in the Grand Final at Old Trafford. Source
A young Hollywood cast brings hope to Rams Super Bowl hangover
The Los Angeles Rams and their phase of reinvention has become one of the fun-filled stories of the young 2023 NFL season. Source
Patience pays off for Wigan’s top try-scorer Miski as Grand Final looms
When he began the 2023 season playing on loan at Betfred Championship side London Broncos in a 33-22 defeat to Keighley Cougars, Abbas Miski could hardly have imagined what was going to unfold in the coming months. Source
Can Valkyrie swoop against Rhinos for latest Grand Final shot at glory?
The story of the York Valkyrie rugby league revolution has, up to now, been a case of so near yet so far. Source
‘Heartbreaking’ end brings rugby league great Roby’s career to a close
It was probably in the script one of the retiring players would have a decisive say in Friday’s Betfred Super League semi-final between Catalans Dragons and St Helens. Unfortunately for James Roby, it was not to be him. Source
Farrell becomes England’s top-points scorer
Owen Farrell became England’s highest scorer of all time in their Rugby World Cup match against Samoa, eclipsing the mark of 1,179 set by Jonny Wilkinson. Source