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Bristol Bears have secured a major signing with the arrival of 28-year-old rugby player Maher, a bronze medalist in the Paris Olympics and the most followed rugby player globally with 4.5 million Instagram and 3.2 million TikTok followers. Maher's presence is expected to showcase the team and the league to a wider audience, with support from the RFU and PWR for her visa applications. If ready, Maher could make her Premiership debut on 12 January...

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New York Jets 26-21 in a game where the Jets failed to score a single point after halftime. Geno Smith's return to New York was successful as the Seahawks came out on top despite both teams having big plays and moments throughout the game. Meanwhile, Minnesota has the opportunity to become the third NFL team this season to reach 10 wins, highlighting a potential milestone for the team in the...

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The NFL has suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games following a violent hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, citing repeated violations of player safety rules. Al-Shaair's hit led to Lawrence suffering a concussion and subsequent altercation, resulting in his ejection from the game. This suspension marks the latest in a series of fines and penalties for Al-Shaair, prompting the NFL to emphasize the importance of player safety and...

The Philadelphia Eagles rallied to a 24-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, with Saquon Barkley rushing for 107 yards and a touchdown, while the defense contained the Ravens' high-powered offense. The win moves the Eagles to 10-2, tied with the Vikings and just one game behind the Lions in the NFC. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams defeated the New Orleans Saints 21-14, with Matthew Stafford throwing two touchdown passes to keep pace in the NFC...

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