29 h. ago I’m a running coach, and this is the best fitness tracker I’ve ever used

The price is in the middle of the road for fitness trackers, but the features are top-notch

Sport

32 h. ago The Beta Blacks: Alpha days are gone for New Zealand and their aura with it

A lack of experience has lessened the impact of the All Blacks as many key players are ineligible for selection after moving to JapanThursday afternoon, and the All Blacks are out on the training ground around the back of the Lensbury hotel on the banks of the Thames, it’s a warm autumn day, and the mood is pretty free and easy, Will Jordan is practising catching high balls, Beauden Barrett is taking shots at goal, the forwards are packing up after running some drills, head coach, Scott Robertson, is chatting happily with the media before his press conference. Someone asks if his team are looking to make a statement against England on Saturday, the sort that reminds everyone exactly how good they are.“A statement performance?” Robertson says, perplexed. “We’re just looking for a result.” Time was when every All Blacks performance was a statement performance, and their head coaches didn’t go looking for results against England, or anyone else, they expected them. The remark hung in t...

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56 h. ago Man Utd face final decision over FOUR January transfers for stars worth more than £150m

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim runs the risk of losing big money signings as the Premier League club prepare for the Portuguese's third transfer window at the helm

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Lot to prove to ourselves’: Thomas Tuchel challenges England to maintain standards

Head coach unlikely to experiment against Serbia‘We still run at people, we still go after them’It was certainly a strong look, impossible to ignore, something only a top-level footballer could carry off – and even then, the jury was out. When Ezri Konsa strolled in to preview Thursday’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia at Wembley, the England defender did so in what, at first glance, appeared to be a cross between a pair of slippers and oversized Crocs. In garish, fluorescent red.On closer inspection, it was possible to make out grooves and nodules on them, and then it was time for the science part. Apparently, if you wear these your concentration improves. Well, that is according to the manufacturer. Something to do with the pressure points on the foot, perhaps. Was Konsa convinced? Unclear. How about Thomas Tuchel? Ditto. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Wilfried Nancy is PERFECT for Celtic explains iconic former USA boss Bruce Arena, he can blaze trail for MLS coaches

BRUCE ARENA last night told Celtic chiefs: Wilfried Nancy would be perfect for you. SunSport revealed the Columbus Crew coach is currently the front-runner to replace Brendan Rodgers as permanent boss. And former USA gaffer Arena reckons he would be a big hit. Arena told SunSport: “He’s a very organised and disciplined coach.“His team is...

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2 w. ago Christian McCaffrey and Jim Harbaugh are among 32 nominees for the NFL's Salute to Service award

The NFL’s Salute to Service Award nominees range from Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey to a member of the Patriots security staff, an Eagles game day employee and the Dolphins head groundskeeper

Events

2 w. ago Borthwick rips up script with move to hybrids that could lead to Pollock on wing

Head coach may also consider playing Ben Earl at centreMarcus Smith left out of matchday 23 to face AustraliaSteve Borthwick is considering playing his fast rising back-rower Henry Pollock on the wing at some stage this autumn as he seeks fresh impetus in all areas before the looming November Tests. The England head coach says he wants his side to hit the ground running against Australia this weekend and may also start Ben Earl at centre this season.England’s team to face the Wallabies has already had a significant makeover with Tommy Freeman starting in midfield and no place for either Marcus Smith or Ollie Lawrence in the matchday 23. No fewer than six British & Irish Lions players, including Pollock, have been named on the bench with Bath’s 22-year-old flanker Guy Pepper, the Leicester prop Joe Heyes and the Sale wing Tom Roebuck all starting. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago NFL hands down $315k in fines over Giants’ concussion protocol violations

Giants fined $200k over concussion protocol breachDaboll docked $100k and Skattebo $15k for misconductLeague: violations created ‘perception’ of interferenceThe New York Giants, head coach Brian Daboll and running back Cam Skattebo have been fined for violating the NFL’s concussion protocol during an evaluation of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the team’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the league and NFL Players Association announced Friday.The Giants were hit with a $200,000 fine for breaching the protocol, while Daboll was fined $100,000 and Skattebo $15,000 for conduct detrimental to the league. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Study identifies the major downside of wearing a fitness tracker

Apps should have a more holistic approach to wellness, researchers have said

Sport

3 w. ago Xiaomi S4 41mm review: the stylish smartwatch that actually looks good on your wrist

Smartwatches don’t have to look clunky. Xiaomi’s latest S4 makes a case for beauty, brains, and brilliant value

Politics

3 w. ago Same old issues for West Ham as Nuno Espirito Santo's experiment fails in Brentford defeat

Portuguese head coach had rung the changes on his home debut

Events

4 w. ago Pollok FC manager set to run Malaga marathon in memory of tragic goalkeeping coach

Stewart Maxwell will take on his first ever full marathon at the age of 49 to raise funds for Men Matter Scotland following the tragic passing of Brian McNeil.

Sport

4 w. ago Huawei fitness watch cheaper than Fitbit drops below £15 with this cash

The Huawei Band 9 is a top-rated fitness tracker but there's a way to get it for half the price thanks to a smart cash saving hack

Economics