Chelsea’s Emiliano Martinez taken to hospital for ‘precautionary tests’

Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was rushed to hospital but is “conscious” after a sickening collision with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The players clashed heads as the Argentine came off his line to collect an aerial cross into the Everton box, with Branthwaite attempting to attack the ball. There was immediate concern for both players as they stayed down in the box, but Branthwaite was able to return to his feet after a couple of minutes.

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Lions lock Hyron Andrews dies in hotel on eve of La Rochelle match

Former Sale second row Hyron Andrews has died at his Johannesburg Lions’ team hotel before their Champions Cup match at La Rochelle on Saturday. A statement from SA Rugby stated that his death had been an “accident” and that the 31-year-old had “died after a fall”. The public prosecutor in La Rochelle is investigating, with local reports claiming Andrews suffered a heart attack while in the shower. “We are heartbroken by the passing of Hyron,” said Lions chief executive Rudolf Straeuli.

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Rafael Camara to drive for Haas in 2027

Brazilian Rafael Camara will join the US-based Haas team for his debut Formula 1 season in 2027 replacing Esteban Ocon who was not offered a contract extension. The 21-year-old, who won the Formula 3 championship last season is leading the Formula 2 championship with two race to remaining, has been chosen after a selection process including a total of four drivers.

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Barcola bags hat-trick as Liverpool ease past LASK

Bradley Barcola scored a fine hat-trick as Liverpool eased past LASK in a Champions League game that had nine goals. Andoni Iraola’s side took a first-half lead in Austria, through Ronald Araujo’s first goal for the club, when he headed in from Kostas Tsimikas’ corner. Two minutes later, Barcola scored his first Liverpool goal since joining from PSG for £123m in the summer.

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Formula 1 signs 10 year agreement to race in Rwanda

Formula 1 will return to Africa after it was confirmed Rwanda will host races from the early 2030s. A 10-year agreement has been signed for the African Grand Prix, presented by Visit Rwanda, to mark the sport’s return to the continent for the first time since the 1993 South African Grand Prix. The first race in the country is set to take place once the new purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 40 kilometres south of capital city Kigali.

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