Energy loss led to ex-NFLer Russ Francis’ deadly airplane crash

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — The small airplane crash that killed former NFL tight finish Russ Francis and one other man at an Adirondack Mountains airport occurred after the craft’s engine apparently misplaced energy, a federal investigator stated Tuesday. Francis, 70, and Richard McSpadden, 63, had simply taken off from the Lake Placid Airport on Sunday … Read more

Former Professional-Bowl TE Russ Francis dies in airplane crash

Former Professional-Bowl tight Russ Francis was killed in a airplane crash in Lake Placid, New York, Sunday, in response to members of the family. Francis, 70, and Richard McSpadden, a former commander of the US Air Pressure Thunderbirds, rolled laborious to the left after takeoff from Lake Placid Airport earlier than crashing — in response … Read more

Wales prop Tomas Francis quits Ospreys to affix French membership Provence

Tomas Francis will transfer to France subsequent season Wales prop Tomas Francis is to go away Ospreys to affix French second division crew Provence. The 31-year-old nonetheless had a 12 months remaining on his nationwide twin contract between the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and Ospreys. However Wales head coach Warren Gatland and the area have … Read more

Seattle Kraken signal GM Ron Francis to 3-year extension

Could 31, 2023, 04:12 PM ET SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken signed basic supervisor Ron Francis to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday by way of the 2026-27 season after the franchise reached the second spherical of the NHL playoffs in its second yr of existence. Employed to be the primary GM in franchise historical … Read more

South Africa v Wales – Tourists hope that Tomas Francis could be the third Test against Springboks

Tomas Francis sustained a concussion while trying to make an tackle shortly after being on the field against South Africa. Venue: Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Date: Saturday, 9 July Kick-off: 16:05 BST Coverage: Live radio commentary on BBC Radio Wales (incl Radio Wales Extra, 882 MW), Radio Cymru, and BBC Sport Online plus text and match … Read more

South Africa vs Wales – Prop Tomas Francis in full training ahead the opening Test

South Africa vs Wales: The ideal tourist preparations – coach Jones Venue: Loftus Versfeld Pretoria Date: Saturday, 2 July Kick-off: 16:05 BST Coverage: BBC Radio Wales and Radio Cymru updates, as well live text and match reports on the BBC Sport website All players in Wales, including prop Tomas Francis are eligible for selection in … Read more

After a cancelled trip to Congo, Bismack Biyombo of the Phoenix Suns visits Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis might have cancelled his trip to Congo due to his bad knee but he received a Tuesday visit from one Congo’s most brilliant basketball players who informed him about his humanitarian efforts back home. The Phoenix Suns‘ Bismack Biyombo Francis and I had a private meeting at the Vatican Hotel … Read more

Piers Francis: Northampton Saints sign a Bath fly-half for the next season

Francis, who is a fly-half and centre player for Northampton has played in 10 games this season For the 2022-23 season, Bath has signed Piers Francis, a fly-half from Premiership rivals Northampton. Francis, who plays at the centre, joined Saints in 2017, and has played 64 games for the club. The 31-year-old made England’s debut … Read more

Northampton Saints Piers Francis, Taqele Niyaravoro and Ahsee Tuala to depart

Northampton will also be left by Winger Taqele Naiyaravoro, Ahsee Tiala, Api Ratuniyarawa and Francis Ahsee Tuala Northampton Saints will release four long-serving players from the first team at the end this season, led by Piers Francis. The England center, 31 will leave Franklin’s Gardens with Taqele Naryaravoro (30), Api Ratuniyarawa (35), and Ahsee Tuala … Read more

Six Nations 2022: Wales warns against picking Tomas Francis for France

Tomas Francis (L), struggles to reel after colliding and Owen Watkin(R) as they attempt Charlie Ewels. Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date: Friday, March 11 Kick-off:20:00 GMT Coverage: Live streaming on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and online starting at 19:30 GMT. Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Wales, and BBC Radio Cymru. Text commentary … Read more