Confident, ambitious, serious – the Nuno effect is taking Forest into dreamland | Nottingham Forest

Communication is key for Nuno Espírito Santo, whether it is speaking to his squad, playing music or guiding horses over jumps. Simple and clear messages make working for and with the Nottingham Forest head coach uncomplicated, because everybody knows what is demanded of them on and off the pitch. The only place Nuno’s methods have … Read more

Nat Sciver-Brunt lined up to be next England captain by new coach Edwards | England women’s cricket team

Nat Sciver-Brunt is being lined up as the next England captain by the new coach, Charlotte Edwards. The Surrey all-rounder has been identified as the outstanding candidate to replace Heather Knight, who stepped down last month after England’s Ashes whitewash in Australia. Sciver-Brunt is on maternity leave after the birth of her son this month … Read more

Trials demonstrate safety of stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s

Image used for representatin purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock Photo Two independent clinical trials demonstrate the safety of stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease. The papers, published in Nature, investigate the use of cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells and human embryonic stem cells, respectively. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterised by the progressive loss of neurons that … Read more

Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman out indefinitely with back injury | Women’s football

Washington Spirit star forward Trinity Rodman is out indefinitely as she deals with a recurrence of back problems. The United States Women’s National Team standout has been dealing with back trouble for several years. “Trinity is taking time away from team activities to manage her back,” the Spirit told media outlets in a statement on … Read more

Ugochukwu stuns West Ham to move Southampton level with Derby’s total | Premier League

Lesley Ugochukwu’s added-time equaliser ensured Southampton equalled Derby’s record-low Premier League points total with a draw at West Ham. The already-relegated Saints were still on course to be crowned the worst team in Premier League history after Jarrod Bowen fired the hosts into the lead. But they were not even the worst team at the … Read more

Mbeumo at the double helps Brentford see off 10-man Brighton | Premier League

If Brentford and Brighton appear part of the Premier League furniture, being established in the top tier is a contract written in disappearing ink. Their respective owners, Matthew Benham and Tony Bloom, estranged former associates, have cracked the alchemy of the game, winning much admiration though taking further steps forward is yet more difficult and … Read more