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ATHLETE ADVANCEMENT SERIES

8th September 2022 0 comment

he Women’s Sports Alliance and Halfspace teamed up again for the second instalment of the Athlete Advancement Series (AAS) last month.

Here’s what a host of industry leaders, experts, game-changing athletes, coaches, administrators and officials made of this fascinating day of discussion.

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Conor McGregor isn’t the first MMA star to flirt with the right 5th December 2023
Former UFC star has hinted at run for political office. He has the fame, wealth and social media number to attract a followingIn response to a comment from a right-wing influencer last week, Elon Musk appeared to endorse the idea of Conor McGregor – the former UFC champion – running for political office in Ireland.“Not […]
Karim Zidan
Women’s football must be wary of following men’s game into financial cesspit | Jonathan Liew 5th December 2023
New breakaway competition is expected to attract massive investment but comes with familiar risks of vulture capitalismOne of the things I find most amusing about women’s football in England is the absolute level of fume and bristle that arises whenever a contentious refereeing decision occurs. “We need VAR now,” goes the seething howl. To which […]
Jonathan Liew
Jake Browning heroics help Bengals beat Jags as Lawrence limps off 5th December 2023
Cincinnati Bengals 34–31 Jacksonville Jaguars (OT)Bengals backup throws for 354 yards and a touchdownTrevor Lawrence believed to have sprained ankleJake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second career start, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime on Monday night.Browning also ran for a score as the Bengals […]
Associated Press
‘I don’t look at those things’: Arteta focused on Arsenal as City drop points 5th December 2023
Guardiola had refused to make ‘an Arteta comment’ on refereeArteta does not want Aaron Ramsdale to leave in JanuaryMikel Arteta insists he is not interested in what happens at title rivals Manchester City – either on or off the pitch.Arsenal sit two points clear at the top of the Premier League before travelling to 17th‑placed […]
PA Media

Marcus Rashford: The stats behind the Manchester United forward’s struggles
Marcus Rashford goes into Manchester United’s game against Chelsea on Wednesday struggling for form this season.
The five reasons there are more Premier League goals than ever this season
Another weekend, another Premier League goal fest. Dejan Kulusevski’s dramatic 90th minute equaliser in Tottenham’s 3-3 draw against champions Manchester City was the 24th goal scored in five matches on Sunday alone and 442nd in the competition this season.
No jump racing in Britain again with Southwell abandoned
Two more National Hunt meetings in England have fallen to the weather, with today's fixture at Southwell and Thursday's Leicester card both abandoned.
John Rahm’s mega-money move to Saudi-backed LIV ‘imminent’ and will be ‘announced this week’
Jon Rahm will make a mega-money move to LIV golf in a deal that will shock the sport this week, according to reports.
Donal Óg Cusack slams GAAGO coverage: ‘RTÉ is a public service, not a private company’
GAAGO's broadcasting of four Munster Hurling Championship games next April and May has drawn a sharp reaction from the former Cork hurler Donal Óg Cusack who has called for "Government leadership" on the issue and questioned whether there is a "conflict of interest" at play.
Big match preview: Katie McCabe wants royal flush in the House of Windsor to crown 2023
And so to the final engagement of the busiest 12-month period in the 50-year history of Irish women’s international football.
Cian Tracey: French may be in mourning over World Cup disaster but pose the biggest threat to Irish hopes
Talks of a World Cup hangover have been eased around these parts, mainly because of the quality of rugby on show in the URC and the strong attendances in Ireland.
Frank Roche: Marquee stars and winning mentality make rope-a-dope Kilmacud Crokes the team to beat
Kilmacud Crokes are all things to all men – and women. They are either your quintessential ‘southside superclub’ (with all the disparaging connotations that stereotype conveys) or a tight-knit family of high achievers.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: What does Jurgen Klopp need to do to get the best out his world-class player?
Trent Alexander-Arnold has never scored twice in a game for Liverpool. He probably thought he had by the end of their wild 4-3 win over Fulham, but as it turns out, his first – a magnificent free-kick which struck the bar and went in – went over the line via the back of Bernd Leno, […]
Richard Jolly: Manchester United’s travel sickness is on the verge of becoming terminal
It was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s last stand, a game from another era but a day that only delayed the inevitable. Manchester United’s first two scorers were Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, their combined age then a mere 70. They won 3-0 at Tottenham and the fading, failing manager sacked instead was Nuno Espirito Santo.

Athlete Bianca Williams banned from driving with 29 points in blow to Olympic dream 5th December 2023
Last month, two Metropolitan Police officers were sacked over the stop and search of the British sprinter and her partner
George Lithgow
Ex England midfielder Jill Scott added to National Football Museum Hall of Fame 5th December 2023
Scott has donated her England cap from an international friendly against the Czech Republic on the November 12 2019 to the museum.
Rachel Steinberg
The Independent’s pound-for-pound boxing rankings 5th December 2023
Here are our top 10 men’s boxers in the world
Sport Staff
UFC rankings: The Independent’s pound-for-pound fighters list 5th December 2023
Here are our top 10 men’s fighters in the UFC, in a list to be updated throughout the year
Alex Pattle
Next UFC Fight Night: Event start time, card and how to watch 5th December 2023
All you need to know about the MMA promotion’s upcoming fights
Alex Pattle
UFC schedule 2023: Every major fight happening this year 5th December 2023
Here’s a look at every fight and event that the MMA promotion has left in 2023
Alex Pattle
Ryan Garcia and Jordan Gill show that boxing – and talking – can save lives 5th December 2023
Both boxers spoke openly about their mental health last week – and achieved stunning victories when they needed them most
Steve Bunce
Devin Haney vs Regis Prograis time: When does fight start in UK and US this weekend? 5th December 2023
Haney is vacating the undisputed lightweight belts and moving up to challenge Prograis at super-lightweight
Alex Pattle
Devin Haney vs Regis Prograis live stream: How to watch fight online and on TV this weekend 5th December 2023
Haney is vacating the undisputed lightweight belts and moving up to challenge Prograis at super-lightweight
Alex Pattle
Amanda Serrano vacates world title amid row over three-minute rounds 5th December 2023
The Puerto Rican was undisputed at featherweight but has now relinquished the WBC belt
Alex Pattle

Meet the 16-year-old freestyle football world champion
Meet 16-year-old Isabel Wilkins, the youngest female freestyle football world champion, who wants to inspire more women to take part.
Clyde v Aberdeen & Spartans v Hearts live on BBC
Two Scottish Cup fourth-round ties - Clyde v Aberdeen and The Spartans v Heart of Midlothian - will be broadcast live by the BBC.
Sheffield United sack Heckingbottom and appoint Wilder
Paul Heckingbottom is sacked as Sheffield United manager and replaced by the club's former boss Chris Wilder.
Knight excited by 'bucket list' India series
Heather Knight is excited by the opportunity to play a Test match in India, which she says is a "bucket list thing for any cricketer".
Heckingbottom sacking inevitable - Sutton
Mark Chapman, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith discuss why Sheffield United's defeat by Burnley was so damaging for Paul Heckingbottom.

Browning, Bengals beat Jaguars as Trevor Lawrence suffers ankle injury
The Jacksonville Jaguars fell in overtime to the Cincinnati Bengals on "Monday Night Football."
Updated NFL playoff picture: AFC, NFC seed projections
We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LVIII.
Transfer portal roundtable: Best QB fits, under-the-radar prospects and exoduses at OU, Ohio State.
The portal is official open and hundreds of college football players have made decisions. What's the biggest news in each conference? Who could be an unheralded player who becomes a star? Our experts debate.
Portal updates: Latest news on who's in and who's out
We're tracking college football players who intend to transfer to new schools for the 2024 season.
Pacers reach semifinals on Haliburton's big night; Pelicans power past Kings
The Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans are on their way to Las Vegas, as both teams rolled into the semifinals of the NBA's inaugural in-season tournament.

Motorsport pioneer Rosemary Smith dies aged 86
Irish motorsport legend Rosemary Smith has died at the age of 86.
Unbeaten A Dream To Share sidelined until new year
A Dream To Share, winner of all five of his bumpers last year including at the Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals, has had a setback which will delay his hurdling debut until the new year.
Jonbon set for Tingle Creek but doubt over Edwardstone
Jonbon is on course for Saturday's Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown.
Arm injury to keep Byrne sidelined until New Year
Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne has been ruled out of action until the New Year with an arm injury.
Manchester United ban journalists from press conference
Manchester United have banned journalists from a number of media outlets from Tuesday's press conference with boss Erik ten Hag ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash against Chelsea.

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