Bears' Brown denies late-game confusion in loss

Northampton narrowly defeated Newcastle 35-34 at Kingston Park, ending a three-game losing streak in the Premiership. After a back-and-forth match where Northampton initially took control with tries from Luke Green, Fin Smith, and Will Glister, Newcastle made a late comeback with tries from Alex Hearle and Max Pepper, reducing the gap to one point. Despite the pressure, Northampton held on for victory, with Smith playing a crucial role after coming on as a substitute due...

Leeds United is making its inaugural visit to the Kassam Stadium for a match scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST. In a pre-match statement, manager Gary Rowett expressed confidence following a victory against Sheffield United but acknowledged the unique challenges posed by Leeds, emphasizing the importance of continuing their fight for survival in the league. The team will be donning their navy third kit for this encounter, marking a significant moment in their season....

Offensive lineman Isaac Alarcón, formerly with the Dallas Cowboys and now with the San Francisco 49ers, has been suspended for six games without pay due to a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. The 26-year-old, who gained some fame through the HBO series Hard Knocks, has yet to play in an official game and will have his suspension start with the 2025 regular season, assuming he makes the 53-man roster. Alarcón, who was part...

Max Verstappen expressed that Red Bull has improved its one-lap pace during practice for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, indicating a "better" feeling in performance. Despite finishing third in FP2 after a ninth-place result in FP1, he noted that the team's overall long-run performance is still "not where I want it to be." Verstappen's time in FP2 was just over a quarter of a second behind the McLarens, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced...

Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda admitted that his own mistake caused a crash during the second practice for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, stating he "turned too much" in the final corner. With less than nine minutes remaining, Tsunoda hit the wall at the last hairpin as he exited onto the main straight, which appeared to damage his track rod. This incident ultimately left him unable to avoid colliding with the exit barrier,...

In his second NBA season, Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson is gaining recognition for potential All-Defensive First Team honors and the 2024-25 Defensive Player of the Year. The 22-year-old, who averages 14.1 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game, is praised by head coach Ime Udoka for his elite defense and potential to become an All-NBA level player, drawing comparisons to Kyrie Irving's offensive prowess. With a playoff series against the Warriors approaching, Thompson...