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CNA
2 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Broad, Hussain warn England against risking Archer at the Oval
England will be putting fast bowler Jofra Archer at risk of a fresh injury if they select him for the fifth and final match against India at the Oval this week, according to former test players Stuart Broad and Nasser Hussain. Archer is taking part in his first test series in four years after overcoming elbow and back injuries. The 30-year-old sat out the first two matches before claiming five wickets in his return to the format at Lord's and four in the drawn Manchester test. While India could draw the series with a win at the Oval, Broad told Sky Sports that England should prioritize Archer's long-term fitness. "We can't not have Archer for four years, bring him back and then bowl him into the ground and not see him for another four years," he said. "(Josh) Tongue started the series, and I know he mainly got lower-order players out, but you probably have a natural replacement for Archer." England have added fast bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their tiring pace battery. Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse have played all four tests, while skipper Ben Stokes said he would "run through a brick wall" to try to be available for the final test beginning on Thursday. Gus Atkinson and Tongue are likely to feature in the decisive final test, and England are likely to rest Archer with the Ashes series against Australia in four months' time. "I don't think you can have Archer playing three on the bounce coming back after four years," former England captain Hussain told Sky Sports.
Reuters
2 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Broad, Hussain warn England against risking Archer at the Oval
July 29 (Reuters) - England will be putting fast bowler Jofra Archer at risk of a fresh injury if they select him for the fifth and final match against India at the Oval this week, according to former test players Stuart Broad and Nasser Hussain. Archer is taking part in his first test series in four years after overcoming elbow and back injuries. The 30-year-old sat out the first two matches before claiming five wickets in his return to the format at Lord's and four in the drawn Manchester test. While India could draw the series with a win at the Oval, Broad told Sky Sports that England should prioritize Archer's long-term fitness. "We can't not have Archer for four years, bring him back and then bowl him into the ground and not see him for another four years," he said. "(Josh) Tongue started the series, and I know he mainly got lower-order players out, but you probably have a natural replacement for Archer." England have added fast bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton to their tiring pace battery. Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse have played all four tests, while skipper Ben Stokes said he would "run through a brick wall" to try to be available for the final test beginning on Thursday. Gus Atkinson and Tongue are likely to feature in the decisive final test, and England are likely to rest Archer with the Ashes series against Australia in four months' time. "I don't think you can have Archer playing three on the bounce coming back after four years," former England captain Hussain told Sky Sports. "Gus Atkinson coming back after a long time, and then Stokes with a niggle as three of your four seamers - but I would definitely play Atkinson on his home ground if fit."
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How NBA rookies are training smarter to avoid injuries and build longevity
Every year the NBA Draft ushers in a new field of talent and 2025 was no different. Cooper Flagg led the way as the new face of the Dallas Mavericks, and his athleticism and ability drew headlines. But these days succeeding in professional basketball takes a lot more than raw ability, it requires durability in the face of long, difficult NBA seasons. Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles tear in Game 7 of the Finals was devastating for any fan who wanted to see the best possible series from both teams. It's also a reminder that at any time, a player's season, or even career can be derailed. Haliburton, 25, had already been dealing with a calf strain, and his early exit probably cost Indiana its shot at the title. The league is as defined by speed, strength, and impact as ever, and injuries like these are becoming all too common. Kevin Durant missed the entire 2019-20 season after tearing his Achilles in the Finals. Klay Thompson lost an additional year after tearing his Achilles while rehabbing an ACL. And Kobe Bryant's 2013 Achilles tear, late in his career, marked the beginning of his physical decline and ultimately his retirement stretch. Advertisement This is a lesson that players are trying to learn from now and it's affecting how they train. Strength and conditioning programs are moving toward safer, smarter tools that reduce injury risk while still building power. One of the more talked-about options is the GMWD Pendulum Squat Machine PS01, which is found in more and more training facilities these days. Traditional squats can place a lot of strain on both your spine and knees, which makes them tough for any player who is trying to come back from injuries or keep them from occurring. This type of machine offers more controlled movement that still focuses on key lower body muscles without putting as much stress on the joints. It's helpful for rehabilitation and also building strength safely. Now as we move into the Summer League, young stars as well as veterans are leaning into gear like this to help them stay on the court. The 2025-26 season tips off in October, and how players prepare this summer not only shapes the year ahead but their career development as well. For rookies like Flagg, the focus is on establishing a strong base that'll last through an 82-game grind, not to mention a possible playoff run afterwards. For older stars, it's about extending careers in a league that isn't slowing down. As the next generation gets to work, longevity is clearly becoming just as important as raw skill. Advertisement Read More! Haley Cavinder shows off sculpted physique in new Texas morning workout video 'SI' model and gymnast Jordan Chiles stuns in tiny bikinis in Miami photo drop Paige Spiranac reveals her slowest golf partner ever — and yes he's famous
New York Times
28-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Jurgen Klopp says Club World Cup ‘worst idea ever implemented in football' due to calendar concern
Jurgen Klopp has said the expanded Club World Cup 'is the worst idea ever implemented in football' in relation to football's calendar and restricted time for player development. Former Liverpool boss Klopp, now head of global soccer at Red Bull (RB Salzburg competed in this year's Club World Cup but were eliminated in the group stage), raised the tournament's introduction when asked about developing players, and also drew on the volume of matches they play and the likelihood of increased injury risk. Advertisement Speaking to German outlet Welt when asked about player training in specific positions, he said: 'In the end, it's all about the game and not the surrounding aspects — and that's why the Club World Cup is the worst idea ever implemented in football in this regard. 'People who have never had anything to do with day-to-day business or who no longer have anything to do with it come up with something.' Speaking specifically on player workload, Klopp said: 'Last year we had the Copa America and European Championship, this year the Club World Cup and next year then the World Cup. 'This does not mean any real recovery for the players who are there, neither physically nor mentally. An NBA player, who also earns a big salary, has a four-month break every year. This is what (Liverpool defender) Virgil van Dijk got in his entire career.' The Club World Cup began on June 14 and concludes on July 13. The new Premier League season kicks off on August 15, the new Serie A seasons kick off on August 23, La Liga and Ligue 1 on August 17, and the Bundesliga on August 22. Ahead of the tournament, FIFPro — the global representative organisation of player unions to ensure their collective recognition — called for the introduction of a mandatory four-week off-season break to safeguard against excessive workloads at the elite level and ease a congested football calendar. Concerns have also been raised regarding the heat in which Club World Cup matches are being played. The group stages of the tournament concluded earlier this week, with the last-16 stage starting on Saturday. (Joerg Mitter/Red Bull Content Pool via Getty Images)
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Major retailer recalls popular dining chairs
A popular dining chair from Fantastic Furniture has been urgently recalled over fears a manufacturing defect could cause injuries. The black and white Dimi chairs were available for purchase at Fantastic Furniture stores across the country and online and sold between June 1, 2019 and May 25, 2025. The ACCC has recalled the dining furniture due to a manufacturing issue that may cause the legs to break. 'There is a risk of injury if the chair leg breaks during use,' the recall read. 'Incidents have occurred.' Customers have been told to stop using the product immediately. They can return the chair to any Fantastic Furniture store to exchange it for a replacement product or a full refund.
