Former Baja 1000 champion Jimmy Lewis has become a map whisperer to Dakar Rally stars, working with defending winner Ricky Brabec and others.
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Spurs condemn trio for breaching Covid rules with Christmas gathering
Tottenham Hotspur trio Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Reguilón and West Ham United’s Manuel Lanzini held a Christmas gathering in breach of the coronavirus rules, it has emerged. A photograph has been circulated on social media showing the quartet and some of their friends and family breaking coronavirus laws and Premier League rules. Lamela, Lo Celso and Reguilón were facing disciplinary action from Spurs, who said in a statement: “We are extremely disappointed and strongly condemn this image showing some of our players with family and friends together at Christmas particularly as we know the sacrifices everybody around the country made to stay safe over the festive period. “The rules are clear, there are no exceptions, and we regularly remind all our players and staff about the latest protocols and their responsibilities to adhere and set an example. The matter will be dealt with internally.” A West Ham United spokesperson added: “The club has set the highest possible standards with its protocols and measures relating to Covid-19 so we are disappointed to learn of Manuel Lanzini’s actions. The matter has been dealt with internally and Manuel has been strongly reminded of his responsibilities.”
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Opinion: Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa needs to prove himself by getting playoff-clinching victory
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa won’t be able to fall back on Ryan Fitzpatrick this week as team tries to clinch playoff berth in Buffalo.
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Saddiq Bey is impressing with Pistons: ‘You feel like you’re playing with a veteran’
Saddiq Bey earned his second start on Friday and scored a career-high 17 points to help lead the Detroit Pistons to victory over the Boston Celtics.
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Opinion: All of a sudden, college football title game with Alabama, Ohio State full of mystery
If this performance were a true representation of what the Buckeyes are capable of against another elite team, they’re good enough to win it all.
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How Trashaun Willis, a one-armed athlete from Iowa, turned college sports dreams into reality
“I feel like I’ve got to keep going,” said Willis, who added that he plans to make a decision by the end of January. “My dream’s not complete yet.”
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Commentary: Alabama vs. Ohio State another reminder of college football’s competitive imbalance
While Ohio State’s Sugar Bowl win spared us from another Alabama vs. Clemson game, the College Football Playoff is still lacking interest and parity.
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Lamar Jackson can become first QB with two 1,000-yard rushing seasons
Prior to Lamar Jackson coming along, a quarterback had only gained 1,000 rushing yards in a season once in NFL history. Jackson may do it twice in his first two seasons as a starting quarterback. Jackson ran for 1,206 yards last season, easily breaking Michael Vick’s 2006 NFL record of 1,039 rushing yards for a [more]
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Jim Herman (COVID-19) withdraws from Sentry TOC at Kapalua
Jim Herman will not be playing this week’s Sentry Tournament of Champions because of COVID-19.
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Exclusive: EFL to start Covid testing twice a week
The Football League (EFL) is to introduce twice-weekly testing for players and staff at clubs in the Championship and Leagues One and Two, the Telegraph Sport can reveal, in response to the rise In Covid infections nationally as the three divisions are beset by match postponements. Many Football League players have not been tested since the international break in November, in stark contrast to their Premier League peers who are now tested twice a week – but with postponements spiralling the EFL felt it had no option. So far the EFL has been relying on medical advice that protocols around training and matchdays would be enough to protect players and staff from infections. However, a spate of postponements across the leagues, including two Championship fixtures scheduled for today has forced the EFL to reconsider and testing is expected to start this month. A round of testing for players and staff had long been scheduled for this week, originally a one-off programme to coincide with the new year although that now will see the start of regular tests. Those playing in the FA Cup will also be given tests funded by the Football Association. There were weekly tests last season for Championship players when the league season restarted in June. The curtailment of Leagues One and Two meant that those clubs have never been tested regularly. Last season the EFL testing programme for Championship players was returning negative results for more than 99 per cent of players and staff tested but since then the national picture has now changed drastically. The costs of testing has also been judged prohibitive in the past especially for players in the two lower divisions. The cost is expected to be borne from central funds. It was hoped that the players’ union, the Professional Footballers’ Association would make a contribution from its emergency funds but no such help has been forthcoming.
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