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World Rugby has laid out a vision of a safer and more continuous sport, but with a desire to "embrace the contest" around the breakdown and set-piece.The number of tries in international rugby has rocketed from six to eight per match in the space of just two years as World Rugby looks to futureproof the game.As part of the manifesto, the sport's world governing body will ramp up fan engagement and has launched a study using biometric sensors to find out what excites and...

West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and are said to be in talks with Scott Parker as his replacement.Scott Parker (right) would be West Ham's fourth permanent manager since May 2024 if he succeeds Nuno Espirito Santo (left)West Ham United are expected to appoint Scott Parker as head coach after sacking Nuno Espirito Santo.The 52-year-old Portuguese head coach has paid the price for West Ham's disappointing start to the Championship season, having overseen their...

Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams return to the Scotland squad, while there is a first call for James Penrice for the remaining Nations League matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland.Scott McTominay missed games for club and country in September and October following a minor heart procedureScott McTominay, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams return to the Scotland squad for the remaining Nations League matches at home to North Macedonia and away to Switzerland.There is a first...

LONDON, United Kingdom, Nov 3 – Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel has died after the 30-year-old suffered a serious injury during a Spanish second-division match. The forward suffered head and chest injuries during a match against FC Andorra on Monday in a heavy collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for his challenge. De Miguel’s condition was described as ‘stable but serious’ on Monday but his health deteriorated on Tuesday morning, with the Spaniard...

Tenerife say Jesus De Migue's condition has 'worsened' after the striker suffered serious injuries during a Spanish second division match.The 30-year-old suffered head and chest injuries during Monday's home game against Andorra, after a heavy collision with goalkeeper Jesus Owono, who was sent off for his challenge.Spanish media, including Marca, external, reported De Miguel had a cardiac arrest in an ambulance and was resuscitated by paramedics on the way to hospital.An...

New Zealand call Kalyn Ponga and Phoenix Crossland into their extended squad for their 2026 Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga.Kalyn Ponga trained this week with a black bandage around his recently broken left armNew Zealand have named Kalyn Ponga on the reserve list for their Rugby League World Cup semi-final against Tonga - just three weeks after he broke his forearm.And hooker Phoenix Crossland has also been included on the reserve list after completing a four-match ban...

West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after their disappointing start to the Championship season.The 52-year-old has been in charge since September 2025 and oversaw the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League last season.Widely seen as favourites for automatic promotion, the London side are currently eighth in the table, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough.They have won two of their last six games and have lost back-to-back home matches - a 3-2 loss to Southampton...

West Ham United sack head coach Nuno Espirito Santo after their disappointing start to the Championship season.The 52-year-old has been in charge since September 2025 and oversaw the Hammers' relegation from the Premier League last season.Widely seen as favourites for automatic promotion, the London side are currently eighth in the table, six points behind leaders Middlesbrough.They have won two of their last six games and have lost back-to-back home matches - a 3-2 loss to Southampton...

Point of Law ridden by Ethan Brown has won Australia's "race that stops a nation".Point of Law is going to be a "superstar", says jockey Ethan BrownAustralian jockey Ethan Brown has ridden Point of Law, a horse previously owned by King Charles, to victory in this year's Melbourne Cup, the country's most prestigious race.Point of Law, which was bought from the King earlier this year for an undisclosed sum, was considered an early favourite.Brown pushed Point...

Lewis Hamilton reiterated something needs to change after his latest incident with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost the Scuderia victory in Mexico; watch Fridays practice sessions in Brazil from 3.30pm and 7pm, live on Sky Sports F1Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerLewis Hamilton has called for "serious talks" at Ferrari after his opening lap incident with Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix, while team principal Frederic Vasseur suggested...

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week.Here are this week's choices. Do you agree? Give us your thoughts using the comments form at the bottom of this page.Bart Verbruggen (Brighton): He was unreal. Lots of saves which kept Brighton in it, even the last-ditch save...

Everton boss David Moyes says there is a way back for Jack Grealish at the club - but does not know when he might return to the team.The former England midfielder missed both of the Toffees' wins over Newcastle in the past week after a disciplinary issue.The 31-year-old Manchester City loanee was left out of Thursday's 3-1 victory in the Carabao Cup - a decision made by the club - after what was thought to be an unauthorised absence from training.And again on Monday for their...