US Women's Hockey Star Reacts to Trump Comments — and more

President Trump sparked outrage when he told America's male hockey heroes that he was also 'going to have to bring the women's team' to Washington this week in order to avoid being 'impeached'. The women's hockey star's reaction to this comment has been widely praised by supporters.

The remark came during a celebration for the men's hockey team's achievements, with Trump suggesting the inclusion of the women's team was necessary for political reasons rather than recognizing their accomplishments.

Wolverhampton, who sit at the bottom of the Premier League table, secured an impressive win against third-placed Aston Villa. The first goal came 15 minutes into the second half when Adam Armstrong provided a brilliant assist to João Gomes, who finished emphatically via the crossbar from 16 meters out.

Gomes doubled the lead late in the match, sealing a 2-0 victory for the Wolves. Norwegian David Møller Wolfe watched from the bench as his team achieved a surprising result against a top-four contender.

London Pulse showed a "no-mercy mindset" as they got their Netball Super League title defence off to a winning start with a 56-51 victory over Manchester Thunder at the Copper Box Arena.

Having been edged out in last week's season-opening Netball Super Cup final by Loughborough Lightning, a dominant third and fourth-quarter showing enabled the home side to stretch out what had been a two-point lead at the halfway point.

Player of the match Halimat Adio hailed Pulse's "slick" display.

"It's crazy to say it, but we had a no-mercy mentality today," she said. "We want to finish off where we finished off last season.

"We want to win and we have to start that from the get-go. I think everyone did that.

"Obviously last week was really disappointing for us, but there are building blocks.

"This year the teams are really, really strong. So we need to do our homework and I think we'll be all good."

Pulse coach Sam Bird said the game had "ebbed and flowed" with Thunder scores in the last two minutes narrowing the gap to grab a league table point for finishing within five points of their opponents.

Bird's Thunder counterpart, Karen Greig, predicted it would be "a good two or three rounds" before her side find their feet despite "lots of positives".

How to follow 2026 Netball Super League on BBC Sport

BBC Sport will show one game per week during the regular season.

These are the games you can watch live on the BBC Sport website and iPlayer:

28 February: London Mavericks v Nottingham Forest (14:00 GMT)

7 March: Manchester Thunder v London Mavericks (17:00 GMT)

15 March: Nottingham Forest v Leeds Rhinos (16:00 GMT)

22 March: London Pulse v Nottingham Forest (18:00 GMT)

28 March: Loughborough Lightning v Birmingham Panthers (18:30 GMT)

4 April: London Pulse v Birmingham Panthers (17:00 BST)

11 April: Dragons v Birmingham Panthers (16:00 BST)

18 April: Loughborough Lightning v London Mavericks (18:00 BST)

Televised games in weeks 9-14 will be announced at a later date.

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Jarrod Bowen Transfer Latest, Manchester United and Tottenham Circle West Ham Captain

Jarrod Bowen’s future at West Ham United has become one of the Premier League’s most compelling subplots. According to a report by TEAMtalk, Manchester United and Tottenham are closely monitoring the Hammers captain as uncertainty gathers around the club’s top flight status.

Sources have informed TEAMtalk that Bowen views his future as “very open”, a phrase that will send a tremor through east London. It is not the language of rebellion, nor quite the language of certainty. It is the language of possibility.

Relegation Battle Raises Stakes

West Ham sit 18th in the Premier League, two points from safety. That reality reframes everything. Bowen, now 29, has carried much of the attacking burden, contributing eight goals and three assists in 27 league appearances, while playing almost every minute available.

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His commitment has rarely been questioned. He signed a contract in 2023 that runs until June 2030, a show of faith in the project. Yet contracts in modern football are often anchors of value rather than guarantees of permanence.

TEAMtalk report that Manchester United “could target him if West Ham go down, viewing him as a way to boost their attack”. Tottenham, meanwhile, see him as a “complete footballer” aligned with their European ambitions. Both clubs are navigating their own uncertainties, but Bowen’s profile fits a specific need, reliability, work rate and consistent output from wide areas.

Contract Strength Versus Market Reality

West Ham are described as fiercely protective of their captain. Any permanent transfer would command a substantial fee, estimated around €60million, though that valuation becomes more fluid in the event of relegation.

There is a certain symmetry to it. Bowen has been West Ham’s standard bearer in recent seasons, their most relentless runner and often their sharpest finisher. Loyalty could yet bind him to the London Stadium, particularly if survival is secured. “For now, Bowen is focused on helping West Ham climb out of trouble”, TEAMtalk state, with fixtures such as the trip to Anfield looming large.

Liverpool have been mentioned in passing, admiration for his work ethic noted, though TEAMtalk sources have played down any connection. Newcastle United and Arsenal hover at the edges of rumour, but nothing concrete has emerged.

Summer Decision Approaches

What makes this story compelling is not simply the interest from Manchester United or Tottenham, but the crossroads at which Bowen finds himself. Stay, and risk the narrowing of horizons. Leave, and relinquish the chance to become a club legend.

In modern football, ambition and allegiance often collide. Bowen’s stance being described as “very open” suggests he understands the scale of his own career window. The coming months will determine whether that openness leads to departure or renewed devotion.

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From a West Ham supporter’s perspective, this report lands with uneasy familiarity. Bowen has been the heartbeat of this side, the one player who never appears to shrink when pressure rises. If TEAMtalk are correct that his future is “very open”, then that openness reflects the broader uncertainty around the club.

A fan might argue that Bowen deserves European football. Eight goals in a struggling side is no small feat. He tracks back, he presses, he leads. Tottenham calling him a “complete footballer” feels accurate, perhaps uncomfortably so.

Yet there is another angle. If West Ham survive, why should Bowen go? He signed until 2030. He is captain. His legacy is within reach. A West Ham fan could reasonably say that building around Bowen, rather than cashing in, offers the clearest path back to stability.

Relegation would change the arithmetic. At £52.5m, the fee becomes survival funding. Still, supporters would fear the symbolism of losing their captain at the moment resilience is required most. For now, the focus remains simple, secure safety, keep Bowen, restore belief.

Parma’s run of consecutive victories was brought to an end this evening by a brave Cagliari side who gave Carlos Cuesta’s side a taste of their own medicine – although, the hosts did manage to salvage a point with seven minutes to play when Gaetano Oristanio scored to equalise after Michael Folorunsho’s opener.

It was a frustrating night for Parma, who had arrived at this fixture on the back of their stunning win against Milan at San Siro and will have harboured genuine ambitions of extending their winning streak. Cagliari, though, had other ideas, and produced a disciplined and determined display that deserved at least a share of the spoils.

The opening half was an evenly contested affair, with both sides creating half-chances without either goalkeeper being truly tested. Mateo Pellegrino was lively throughout for Parma, forcing Elia Caprile into a fine save in the 39th minute with a sharp effort from inside the box, while Cagliari’s Marco Palestra and Sebastiano Esposito both threatened on the counter without making the breakthrough.

Parma 1-1 Cagliari – Second half flurry sees Folorunsho & Oristanio get on the scoresheet

PARMA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 27: Emanuele Valeri of Parma Calcio competes for the ball with Zé Pedro of Cagliari Calcio during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on February 27, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Cuesta rang the changes at half-time, introducing Gaetano Oristanio and Hans Nicolussi Caviglia in an attempt to shift the momentum, but it was Cagliari who struck first.

In the 63rd minute, substitute Michael Folorunsho, who had only entered the field two minutes earlier, produced a moment of genuine quality, receiving the ball outside the box and unleashing a thunderous strike into the top left corner that gave Edoardo Corvi absolutely no chance. It was a goal worthy of winning any game.

Parma pushed for an equaliser and were rewarded in the 83rd minute when Oristanio pounced on a loose ball inside the box to fire low into the bottom left corner, sparking jubilant scenes from the home fans.

Both sides pressed for a winner in the closing stages, with further injuries to Esposito and Emanuele Valeri adding to the disruption, but neither could find the decisive moment.

A point apiece, then, and while Parma will reflect on a missed opportunity, Cagliari will take enormous encouragement from a performance that showed real character away from home.

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