England Rugby has unveiled the first 17 recipients of enhanced EPS contracts, giving coach Steve Borthwick more control over key players. The new deals provide players with a salary of around £160,000 per year, instead of match fees, and include senior leaders like Jamie George and Maro Itoje. The contracts aim to improve England’s campaign starts and enhance player welfare, with Ford, Smith, and George among the players benefiting.
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Early WNBA All-Star voting results show Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark leading with 515,993 votes, followed closely by Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier with 484,758 votes. Notably, four Fever players are in the top 10, including Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and Lexie Hull, while the All-Star game is set for July 19 in Indianapolis. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreConverting speed to power has become essential for modern NFL edge rushers, exemplified by rookie Jared Verse, who dominated with a bull rush technique, earning the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. As the NFL evolves with more mobile quarterbacks, defenses have adapted by emphasizing power rushing to compress the pocket, reflecting broader trends in defensive strategies from both the NFL and college levels. Need More Context? 🔎
Read more2025 NBA Finals - Game 7 Preview The 2025 NBA Finals will conclude with a Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers on June 22, marking the first Game 7 in the Finals in nine years. After a surprising Game 6 win by the Pacers, the matchup features the Thunder, led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, aiming for their first title, while the Pacers seek a historic upset for their first NBA championship....
Read moreJuventus make €25m offer for Manchester United wingerJuventus have formally offered €25 million for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, who recently returned to United after a loan at Chelsea. Despite interest from Napoli, Juventus aims to persuade Sancho to move to Turin, with the player having scored five goals and provided ten assists during his loan season. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe Red Sox (39-37) face the Giants (42-33) on June 20, with Hunter Dobbins starting for Boston against Hayden Birdsong for San Francisco. This game marks the first meeting since the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers, and betting insights suggest a lean towards the Giants on the Moneyline and the Red Sox at +1.5, with an over recommendation on the total of 7.0 runs. Need More Context? 🔎
Read moreManchester United sporting director Jason Wilcox initially had doubts about appointing Ruben Amorim due to concerns over his tactical system and the challenges of implementing a back-three formation. However, after a difficult season under Erik ten Hag, Wilcox backed Amorim as the first-choice candidate for manager, establishing a strong relationship with him despite previous reservations. Need More Context? 🔎
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