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RUGBY cult hero Nick “Honey Badger” Cummins lives an eclectic life post-retirement. From caring for wildlife to hopping on reality TV, Honey Badger has seemingly done it all. 8 Nick ‘Honey Badger’ Cummins rose to fame as a rugby starCredit: https://www.instagram.com/nickbadger/ 8 The Aussie is unafraid of wildlifeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/nickbadger/ 8 The 35-year-old shares plenty of posts from his home in AustraliaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/nickbadger/ The Aussie, 35, played 15 times for the Wallabies between 2012 and 2014 – and gained popularity for his unusual interviews. He once admitted: “One of the stories that inspires me is that it is documented that a honey badger killed a male lion in a one-on-one.” But the animal lover is keen to protect all species. TheContinue Reading

A HUGE Cheltenham Festival favourite has been ruled out of racing’s biggest meeting. Charles Byrnes confirmed Shoot First – 3-1 fav for the Pertemps on Thursday – suffered a setback this morning. 1 Byrnes’ strong Festival squad will be missing one after Shoot First was ruled outCredit: PA Ruby Walsh had put the horse up as the one to beat in the 3m race over hurdles. Byrnes told Nick Luck on Racing TV: “We suffered a setback this morning – Shoot First I’m afraid won’t be joining the party. He’s out. “He gave himself a bang yesterday. We were at him all night. I had the vet out and we felt it would be the wrong thing to take him.Continue Reading

HARRY KANE and Son Heung-min scored the goals to give Spurs a happy ending to their wretched week. And Fraser Forster’s stoppage-time penalty save prevented things becoming more dicey than they should have been. 4 Harry Kane heads Spurs in front 4 The England skipper converts from the penalty spot 4 Son Heung-min strokes the ball into the back of the net But Richarlison made a good start of cleaning up his own s**t. The Brazilian’s frank verdict on his first season at Tottenham was shared by manager Antonio Conte in their fiery reactions to the pathetic Champions League exit. But the under-fire wantaway Italian gave the outspoken star the chance to make amends and he took it with bothContinue Reading

MARK CHAPMAN has stepped down from BBC 5 Live radio duties in solidarity with Gary Lineker. The radio and Match of the Day 2 host, 49, was due to be on air this afternoon to help cover the Saturday football schedule. 1 Mark Chapman will not appear on BBC 5 Live this afternoonCredit: PA However, SunSport can reveal he will not be taking to the mic. Colin Murray will also not take to the studio for his popular Fighting Talk programme on 5 Live. It comes in the latest twist following the BBC’s decision to suspend Gary Lineker from hosting Match of the Day following his tweets comparing the Government’s new Illegal Migration Bill to 1930s Nazi Germany. Lineker wasContinue Reading

THOMAS TUCHEL was allegedly sacked as Chelsea manager for “off-field reasons” and because the players “lost respect” for him, according to an email from his ex-wife. The German coach, 49, was dismissed by Blues owner Todd Boehly in September and replaced by Graham Potter. 2 Thomas Tuchel, left, split from wife Sissi, right, last yearCredit: Getty 2 Sissi allegedly received an email detailing the reasons behind Tuchel’s Chelsea sackingCredit: Getty It came following a run of three wins in seven games, with the sacking put down to poor results and differences of opinion. But Bild has now revealed an alternate theory regarding his departure from Stamford Bridge – which is said to have come from a hearing at a Munich’sContinue Reading

TOTTENHAM are reportedly drawing up a managerial shortlist as they consider life after Antonio Conte. The under-fire Spurs boss has grown increasingly unpopular among fans with boos meeting last night’s toothless Champions League exit. 3 Things seem to be reaching their natural conclusion for Tottenham and Antonio ConteCredit: Rex But Conte has also had problems of his own to deal with, including health struggles and grief. His contract is up at the end of the season and the 53-year-old looks unlikely to sign a new one. Some names are already emerging in director of football Fabio Paratici’s search for a new manager, according to the Athletic. But former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is not believed to be among an initialContinue Reading

A British Athletics coach has been banned for three years after admitting to misconduct charges including fat-shaming and mocking disabled people. Fuzz Caan, who has appeared in Coronation Street, was originally suspended by UK Athletics in June 2021. 2 Fuzz Caan has received a three-year ban for misconduct 2 The British coach has admitted to the charges against him It came after the organisation received a letter of complaint “signed by several individuals in the high jump community”. The decision meant he was unable to coach his athletes – which included Morgan Lake and Emily Borthwick – at the Tokyo Olympic Games. An investigation was then carried out by UK Athletics and 12 charges were subsequently levelled at Caan. TheyContinue Reading

BORUSSIA DORTMUND midfielder Emre Can labelled referee Danny Makkelie “arrogant” and “afraid” following their 2-1 aggregate defeat to Chelsea in the Champions League. The Bundesliga giants took a 1-0 lead into the second leg at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening. 2 Emre Can was incensed by referee Danny MakkelieCredit: Getty 2 Makkelie ordered the penalty to be retaken before Kai Havertz dispatched the winnerCredit: Reuters But goals from Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz handed Graham Potter’s men a place in the quarter-finals. The crucial moment came shortly after the break when Ben Chilwell’s cross struck the arm of Marius Wolf. After going over to the monitor, Makkelie awarded the spot kick. But that was just the beginning of the drama.Continue Reading

TEMPLEGATE tackles Wednesday’s racing confident of finding winners. Read on for our man’s tips and back a horse by clicking their odds below. INAAM (5.00 Lingfield, nap) He has two wins and a second from his past three runs at Leafy and was snookered by the draw at Kempton last time. The veteran is still on a fair weight and can strike again. LION’S DREAM (3.05 Kempton, nb) He finished like a train into second after missing the kick at Newcastle 18 days ago. That was his first run for five months and he should be much sharper today with Billy Loughnane taking over. BASCINET (3.00 Lingfield, treble) He has been in cracking form and landed another success at WolverhamptonContinue Reading

LUKE SHAW issued a grovelling apology to Manchester United fans following the 7-0 defeat to Liverpool. The defender was one of the worst performers at Anfield with Gary Neville labelling him “appalling”. 1 Luke Shaw admitted he was embarrassed after the Liverpool defeatCredit: Getty Shaw twice gave the ball away in the build-up to Liverpool’s second goal and he had a torrid afternoon up against Mo Salah. After the match he admitted he felt embarrassed and criticised himself and his team-mates for the lack of personality and mentality on show. He told MUTV post-match: “Out there on the pitch, I felt embarrassed for us players, for the fans who were supporting us and who were watching at home. “To watchContinue Reading