Injuries having weakened the team, San Francisco had to rely on tough grit and opportunistic defence to edge the Los Angeles Rams, 26-23, in overtime. The climax came with San Francisco denying the Rams a crucial 4th-and-1 on their 11-yard line, thus sealing the hard-fought victory. Overall, the San Francisco 49ers were beset by injuries;…
Affirming his retirement from international cricket, Chris Woakes closes a distinguished career spanning numerous formats and winning acclaim as one of England’s most reliable all-arounders. The 36-year-old’s choice follows his missed Ashes team and ongoing shoulder injury sustained earlier this year. Having first played for England in 2011, Chris Woakes developed over the next 15…
Narrowly avoiding a stunning loss in their UEFA Champions League run, Tottenham Hotspur came through a hard-fought 2–2 draw against Bodo/Glimt at Norway’s Aspmyra Stadion. With the Spurs falling twice behind before a dramatic late equalization, the game was a roller coaster. With two goals in the second half to put the hosts ahead 2–0,…
The Ryder Cup’s first day provided the kind of action and energy followers have come to expect from the most intense team tournament in golf. For team Europe, it was about partnerships clicking into place at precisely the perfect time rather than simply individual genius. Two pairs especially bore the weight of anticipation and performed:…
