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Centre Henry Slade has been recalled to England’s starting line-up to face Fiji on Saturday. Head coach Steve Borthwick is attempting to avoid a sixth successive Test defeat with the inclusion of Slade, who missed England’s Six Nations campaign earlier this year.
The Egyptian Football Association has asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina out of the tournament. The EFA lodged a complaint with football’s world governing body and wants an investigation into “double standards” of officiating.
The All Blacks are hosting Italy in the Nations Championship at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium, looking to continue their positive start under new coach Dave Rennie. Italy enters the fixture following a loss in their opening Nations Championship game against Japan. The home side holds a strong historical record against the Azzurri.
Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim admitted the visitors could have taken valuable lessons from Ben Curran’s match-winning innings after suffering a 13-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the second ODI. The loss handed Zimbabwe an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
The All Blacks have struck early in the second half to extend their lead over Italy in the Nations Championship from Wellington. This match marks the All Blacks’ return to Wellington since September 2025, with Italy also facing challenges after an opening loss to Japan. The fixture highlights the All Blacks’ strong historical record against Italy.
Damian Pinas is scheduled to face Cesar Almeida in a middleweight scrap at UFC 329 this Saturday. Pinas heads into the match as the betting favourite with -250 UFC odds. The bout features two Dana White Contender Series alumni.
England head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami on Saturday. Their quarter-final tie kicks off at 22:00 BST, set to be played in searing temperatures. The Hard Rock Stadium conditions could feel like 41C (106F).
Caleb Kilian has been flagged as a significant acquisition for fantasy baseball managers. He is considered a “must-add waiver wire pickup” for Week 16, according to recent MLB News.
The All Blacks have struck early in the second half to extend their lead over Italy in the Nations Championship clash from Wellington. This marks their first return to the capital since a significant loss in September 2025, as they look to continue a positive start under new coach Dave Rennie.
Jimmy Crooks homered in the eighth inning, guiding the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory against the Atlanta Braves. The game was played early Saturday following a 2-hour, 44-minute rain delay. Crooks entered as a defensive replacement in the seventh before hitting his decisive second home run of the season.