Ben Collins
Sports Reporter at BBC Sport
@BBCSport reporter, covering mostly American football | #MCFC season-tkt holder | Views mine
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Ben Collins
Image source, BBC Sport/Getty ImagesFree agency is always a busy period in the NFL - and this year two Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks came on the market. Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson were both available, sparking weeks of speculation over where the two veterans would go next. Wilson's former team Seattle made the most big moves as they aim to usher in a new era.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Ben Collins
England's Mimi Rhodes held her nerve to claim her first Ladies European Tour victory at the Women's NSW Open in Australia. The 23-year-old rookie led by one heading into the final round in Wollongong and produced a composed final day to beat Australia's Kirsten Rudgeley and Italy's Alessandra Fanali by two shots. Competing in just her fourth event as a full LET member, Rhodes went bogey free on Sunday, carding a two-under 69 to finish on 17 under.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Ben Collins
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has defended Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, saying that "too much emotion makes you do crazy things". Mateta needed 25 stitches to his left ear after being kicked in the head by Roberts during Palace's FA Cup win on 1 March. Roberts was sent off, while the French striker, 27, was stretchered off the field before being taken to hospital. Roberts, 30, contacted Mateta that evening to apologise before being targeted by social media abuse.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Ben Collins
Manchester United season ticket prices will increase by about 5% for the third successive year as the club aims to become financially sustainable. The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) says that the increase is "less than many feared" and there has been a price freeze for under-16s. But MUST says United fans have "expressed their disappointment" that the club has "ignored" the call for a widespread price freeze.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Ben Collins
World champion Luke Littler denied local favourite Mike de Decker to defend his title at the Belgian Open. The world number two saw off Luke Woodhouse (6-4) and Dave Chisnall (6-4) on Sunday before beating 14th seed James Wade (7-3) in the semi-finals. That set up a meeting with world number 21 De Decker, who had made a thrilling run to the final at his home event.
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Always a pleasure Phoebe... and where better to finish this season's run than in New Orleans on radio row during Super Bowl week?! 😃#SuperBowlLIX
Last one of the season. Have loved working with @BCjourno all season long and grateful for the opportunity! Thanks to everyone for joining us on this journey this season! https://t.co/pHUTWCrvLR
NFL announce a multi-year partnership to stage a regular-season game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 2026, with the Los Angeles Rams the designated home team for the first game in the Asia-Pacific region @RamsNFL #NFL #NFLAustralia
We're still waiting for confirmation on whether Aaron Rodgers will play another NFL season but if does, he'll be playing in London for the 3rd time in 4 years in 2025. The @nyjets are coming back for a 2nd straight year!! ✈️🇬🇧🏈#NFLUK @NYJetsinUKandIE https://t.co/vBily12XJ6