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Courtney Lawes warned clubmate Dan Biggar he is on the warpath as England rejected Sir Ian Botham’s claim that they are an unhappy camp. Lawes has been tasked with upping the physicality on Saturday in Wales where England must win to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes. Last night the Northampton forward spelled out his intention to “rattle” Welsh playmaker Biggar and ignite England’s tournament after a poor start. “My game is based on physicality and bringing that edge to the team,” said Lawes. “I am always pretty sore after games as I try to make good hits - and plenty of them. “Biggs is pretty tough to be fair, especially for a 10. But I caught him the last time we played and he said he felt it, which I was kind of chuffed about. “He is obviously a class player so if I can get some pressure on him I certainly will. I don’t think it will rattle him too much but I will try.” If Biggar was in any doubt of what is coming his way, his Saints employers kindly posted a … [Read more...] about Courtney Lawes on warpath as Saints prepare to collide in Wales-England showdown

FC Barcelona can't be a fun place to be around these days. Having lost 4-1 at home to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their round-of-16 Champions League clash, turning things around in France is looking like a very tall order. Things aren't looking much better for them in the Copa del Rey, where they will look to reverse a 2-0 deficit against Sevilla in the second leg of their semifinal. And sitting in third place in La Liga, five points behind league leaders Atletico Madrid is way short of Barca's usual high standards. Off the pitch, the rumors about superstar Lionel Messi planning to leave the club just won't stop — and the club has amassed well over €1 billion $1.2 billion) in debt, of which €730 million are current liabilities. As if all this wasn't enough, there is now legal trouble. On Monday, police searched the club's offices at the Camp Nou stadium as well as a number of private residences. They arrested four people, including Josep Maria Bartomeu, who was the … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona: In crisis both on and off the pitch

Canadian officials have identified the man responsible for a mass shooting in Toronto as Faisal Hussain. The 29-year-old Toronto resident is suspected of firing a handgun into restaurants and cafes in the city's Greektown district on Sunday night local time, killing two people and injuring 13. Those killed were a 10-year-old girl and student Reese Fallon, 18. Ms Fallon had recently graduated high school and was volunteering for Canada's Liberal party before starting university, where she was to train as a nurse. Local politician Nathaniel Erskine-Smith said her family was "devastated" and had described her as being "smart, passionate and full of energy". Advertisement A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money for a scholarship in her honour. The thirteen people injured - seven males and six females - remain in hospital. Hussain died after exchanging gunfire with police officers at the scene. It is not clear whether he killed himself or … [Read more...] about Toronto gunman named by Canadian officials

A 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman have died after a gunman opened fire outside a restaurant in Toronto. Police said 13 people had been injured, some of them seriously. Their ages range from 10 to 59. Three people underwent immediate operations to save their lives at St Michael's Hospital, trauma surgeon Dr Najma Ahmed said. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Gunshots and sirens in Toronto The shooting happened just after 10pm on Sunday (3am UK time), in the Greektown area in Toronto's east end - a popular area with restaurants, cafes and shops. Video appeared to show the gunman, dressed in black, walking along the street before stopping and aiming his weapon directly into a shop or restaurant. Advertisement Witnesses told the Toronto Star a gun had been fired multiple times, some of them estimating that up to 20 shots had been discharged. The gunman died after an exchange of fire with officers, police … [Read more...] about Toronto restaurant shooting: Girl, 10, and teen killed in Canada attack

Authorities in Toronto have named the young girl killed during a mass shooting in the Canadian city on Sunday night. Julianna Kozis was from Markham, Ontario, police said, and her family has requested privacy while they grieve. Markham mayor Frank Scarpitti said in a statement: "This heartbreaking story speaks to the unbreakable bond between a father and his daughter and I salute the Toronto paramedics, doctors and nurses who reportedly brought them together, showing incredible compassion and kindness in her final moments. "This senseless act of violence has shaken us and hurt us. "We stand with the victims, the brave first responders and all the communities impacted by this tragedy." Advertisement Julianna, 10, was killed along with 18-year-old student Reese Fallon during the shooting in Greektown. Ms Fallon had recently graduated high school and was volunteering for Canada's Liberal party before starting university, where she was to train as a nurse. … [Read more...] about Officials name child killed by Toronto gunman