All news by author: Rich Jones

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Tom Hanks responds to Aston Villa takeover question with Wrexham admission
Tom Hanks is an Aston Villa fan but has laughed off the prospect of following the lead Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney by buying the football club
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LaLiga icon Kanoute on power of football and using platform as worlds collide
Former Tottenham and West Ham forward Frederic Kanoute became a LaLiga legend at Sevilla and has used that platform to make an even bigger impact off the football pitch
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Tom Brady hates “crazy” NFL rule and made feelings very clear to Roger Goodell
Tom Brady retired from the NFL just 12 months after publicly criticising "crazy" changes to the jersey number rules in the league with his opinion made obvious to Roger Goodell
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New York Jets head coach hits out at "tired" Aaron Rodgers narrative
Aaron Rodgers has joined the New York Jets alongside four former Green Bay Packers teammates - but Robert Salah insists their arrival was not just down to their new quarterback
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Kentucky Derby favourite withdrawn hours before race after four deaths in week
The Kentucky Derby has faced a tough week with four horses dying and favourite for the big race, Forte, has now been separately scratched from the event hours before the start
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Joel Embiid shows true colours with advice to struggling James Harden
James Harden has had two tough games in the NBA Playoffs but Joel Embiid has urged him to keep shooting as the Philadelphia 76ers look to turn things around against the Boston Celtics
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Red Sox stars visibly distressed as fan falls into bullpen during MLB game
A Philadelphia Phillies fan fell into the Boston Red Sox bullpen and was taken to hospital during their MLB game with players visibly distressed by the incident
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Tom Brady hits out at claims over $375m new job after NFL comeback speculation
Tom Brady will begin a new role as a FOX Sports analyst next year after his NFL retirement and he has denied claims he could be reconsidering his decision to move into TV
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Tori Bowie dies aged 32 as tributes pour in for Olympic gold medallist sprinter
Tori Bowie was a three-time Olympic medallist and won gold in the 4x100m relay for the United States at the Rio Olympics as well as winning a 100m World Championship gold medal
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NFL legend JJ Watt and wife Kealia announce investment in Premier League club
JJ Watt and his wife, professional soccer player Kealia, have confirmed their investment in Burnley FC after their promotion back to the Premier League under Vincent Kompany
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Tai Woffinden out to repeat Speedway GP upset a decade on from first world title
Tai Woffinden was a 500/1 outsider this time 10 years ago but went on to win his first world championship - now he's entering a new Speedway Grand Prix season eyeing gold medal number four
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Speedway GP riders have their say as quest to end Zmarzlik dominance begins
The 2023 Speedway Grand Prix season begins in Croatia on Saturday with Polish superstar Bartosz Zmarzlik the odds-on favourite to defend his title and make it four gold medals
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Kyler Murray gets NFL Draft wish as Arizona Cardinals trade to make his pick
Kyler Murray wanted the Arizona Cardinals to pick Paris Johnson in the 2023 NFL Draft - and he got his wish after they traded back up to No.6 in a deal with the Detroit Lions
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Stroud gesture made feelings clear as Bryce Young was picked first in NFL Draft
CJ Stroud made a beeline for Bryce Young to congratulate him moments after the Alabama quarterback was picked No.1 overall in the 2023 NFL Draft
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Aaron Rodgers shows true colours with final Packers act and Jets contract change
Aaron Rodgers restructured part of his contract before leaving the Green Bay Packers for the New York Jets giving his new franchise a boost in terms of their cap space
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Gareth Bale responds to Wrexham transfer interest after fresh Ryan Reynolds plea
Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have both tried to convince Gareth Bale to come out of retirement and he has now responded to transfer speculation
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'World’s strongest long-snapper’ and army lieutenant is eyeing NFL Draft history
VMI Keydets long snapper Robert Soderholm III is one of the top prospects in his specialist position and hoping to make history in the latter stages of the NFL Draft
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Wife of London Marathon runner who died hours after race pays touching tribute
The 45-year-old runner who lived in Bingham, Nottingham, tragically passed away just hours after completing this year's London Marathon
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Incredible journey of England Women's rugby from 100 fans to Twickenham record
England face France in a Women's Six Nations decider at Twickenham on Saturday and are set to smash the world record for highest attendance to watch a women's international match
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London Marathon runner dies on way home after completing race
Steve Shanks died suddenly whilst travelling back from the London Marathon after taking part in the race with organisers releasing a statement regarding the tragic news
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WorldSBK plots master vs apprentice as latest British hotshot joins Jonathan Rea
British Superbike champion Bradley Ray begins his World Superbike Championship season at Assen this weekend and is the latest Brit to join all-time great Jonathan Rea on the grid
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Bernie Ecclestone pictured arriving at court for £400m fraud charge hearing
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has appeared at Southwark Southwark Crown Court after being charged with fraud by false representation over an alleged failure to declare £400m of overseas assets
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Meet the former NFL player attempting to become World's Strongest Man
World's Strongest Man 2023 takes place in South Carolina this week with former NFL offensive lineman Thomas Evans, who had a stint with the Green Bay Packers, making his debut in the event
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Grand National statement issued by BHA after protests and fatal injuries
The 2023 Grand National was delayed by protestors with over 100 arrests made before Hill Sixteen suffered a fatal fall in the race and now the British Horseracing Authority have issued a statement
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118 people arrested as protesters vow to stop Grand National going ahead
The 2023 Grand National has been threatened with disruption by Animal Rising protestors and 118 activists have been arrested on the day of the showpiece event