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The pandemic and rise in the cost of living has led to 2,600 grassroots football clubs folding in last 12 months, a report has found. A further 6,000 are at risk of closure between now and the end of next season. The Price to Play Report asked 1,000 parents of grassroots footballers, aged 5-16, how their football had been impacted by the pandemic and, latterly, by the cost-of-living crisis. It found seven per cent of clubs have closed, and a further 16 per cent of parents fear their child’s club could be the next to go. The new report is the sequel to energy company Utilita’s State of Play Report, published in 2020, which revealed the devastation caused by the pandemic on grassroots football. As the previous report had warned, 10 per cent of players have not returned to the pitch, with 58 per cent of parents saying affordability got in the way of play. And the number of people who can’t afford kit has almost doubled from 18 - to 34 per cent of families. Utilita worked … [Read more...] about Covid and cost of living rise sees 2,600 grassroots football clubs fold, study finds

For the second straight day, LSU picked up a four-star recruit. Cornerback Daylen Austin (Long Beach, Calif.) verbally committed Monday with an announcement on Twitter, giving the Tigers their sixth player and third defensive back in the 2023 class. Austin chose LSU over offers from Michigan State, Alabama, Oregon, Georgia, Southern Cal, Nebraska and Penn State. He's the No. 16 cornerback in the country, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. Prolific Louisiana running back Trey Holly announces commitment to LSU Four-star running back Trey Holly, one of the most prolific rushers in Louisiana the last few years, announced his commitment Sunday afternoon… Austin's decision came the day after four-star Louisiana running back Trey Holly committed to LSU. They joined tight end Mac Markway, safety Ryan Yaites, wide receiver Omarion Miller and safety Michael Daugherty. All of them are four-star recruits, and with Austin's … [Read more...] about LSU football recruiting heats up as this 4-star cornerback announces commitment

Primary voters are going to the polls in five states, with closely-watched contests for House seats happening in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Oregon. Freshman Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing several primary challengers, one of whom is endorsed by Senator Thom Tillis, who said Cawthorn had "fallen well short of the most basic standards Western North Carolina expects from their representatives." Also in North Carolina, in the open seat for retiring Democratic Rep. David Price, a crowded field includes former "American Idol" contestant Clay Aiken, state Sen. Valerie Foushee and Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam, who would become the first Muslim woman to serve in public office in North Carolina if she wins. In Oregon's 6th District, Sen. Jeff Merkley called the involvement of House Majority PAC, a group aligned with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, "flat-out wrong." That race is turning into one of the most expensive primary races in the country. Democratic voters in Pennsylvania's … [Read more...] about House primaries to watch Tuesday: Madison Cawthorn faces several challengers and more

MUCH has been written about how the only winners in the Wagatha Christie saga are the lawyers. But no. Trundling up on the rails is one Wayne Rooney . A man who, after 19 years of patchy form, is finally stepping, nay galloping, up to the front. While Rebekah Vardy’s husband, Jamie , is conspicuous by his absence, day after day former racehorse owner Wayne has been glued to Coleen’s side. To paraphrase Martine McCutcheon, this is his perfect moment. Dutifully lugging in his wife’s wheelbarrow-sized Fendi bags — she has been sporting a collection of decidedly more delicate Chanel ones — Wayne has been little short of stoical at London’s High Court. Read more on Wagatha ROON WITH A VIEW Wayne & Coleen staying at exclusive £3,500 a night hotel during trial 'MENACING' Becky Vardy brands Coleen 'school bully' who wanted to make her 'feel paranoid' Daily court sketches, surely etched by a Liverpool … [Read more...] about Wayne Rooney’s behaviour has tested Coleen to the limit, now he’s repaying the debt in court

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The specifics of former New York Giants head coach Joe Judge's role as a New England Patriots offensive assistant became clearer Monday, as he told reporters that he's working with Mac Jones and the quarterbacks. It's a key position on Bill Belichick's staff, given Jones' promise and the departure of longtime, innovative offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to become the Las Vegas Raiders head coach. Meanwhile, former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia -- who spent the 2021 season as a senior advisor to Belichick in New England -- said he is working with the offensive line. Belichick had previously identified Judge and Patricia as two leading coaches on offense, but had not publicly specified their roles, or if they would replace McDaniels as the playcaller on game day. Judge was asked if he would call plays in 2022 and said: "Look, I'll tell you directly and honestly right now, nothing has been declared or decided or voiced to me. ... In … [Read more...] about Patriots offensive assistant Joe Judge says he’s working with Mac Jones, quarterbacks

TWO people have been injured following a shooting near a college campus as police hunt for the suspect. The shooting unfolded near the campus of San Jose State University in California on Monday morning. According to San Jose Police, one male suffered a life-threatening injury, and a second female victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury. Officials are currently searching for the suspect, who has not been identified. The latest incident comes a day after the deadly mass shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods. Nearly 40 people were inside the church on Sunday when a gunman opened fire, killing one and injuring four others. Read more on the shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church SUNDAY RAMPAGE Mass shooter 'HOGTIED by churchgoers' after attacking congregation GUN HORROR Gov Newsom slams church mass shooting after hogtied suspect, 60, is arrested According to police, many of the … [Read more...] about Hunt for San Jose State University shooter after ‘two hurt in attack near campus’