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Today's headlines

Salford Red Devils winding-up petition adjourned again

More uncertainty for Salford Red Devils. A winding-up petition against the Super League strugglers has been adjourned for a second time.

The case was first delayed in June after the club said it was confident of securing a bridging loan to settle a tax bill owed to HMRC.

Nantwich edge past Nantwich in FA Cup

It was heartbreak for Avro as Nantwich scored two late goals to secure the win and head into the next round of the FA Cup Qualifiers. 

The first game was a 1-1 draw which took the game to this replay. Following the draw on Monday afternoon, the winners knew they would face Trafford FC at home.

Salford City beat youthful Wigan side

A youthful Wigan side fell to a 2-0 defeat against Salford City in their opening Vertu Trophy fixture on Tuesday night, despite putting up a promising fight

Second-half goals from Ollie Turton and Cole Stockton sealed victory for Salford against a youthful Wigan side, while several Ammies players were able to build valuable minutes on the pitch.

Sam Burgess to remain Warrington Wolves head coach

Warrington Wolves chairman Stuart Middleton has confirmed that Sam Burgess will continue as the club’s head coach next season.

The 36-year-old, a former dual-code England international, took charge for the 2024 campaign and guided the side to a third-place finish in his first year. This season has proved far more challenging, with Warrington all but certain to miss out on the play-offs after back-to-back defeats against struggling Huddersfield and Salford.

What you might have missed yesterday

ODI Match Report | South Africa (137-3) beat England (131)

England’s new white-ball era under Harry Brook was given a bruising reality check at Headingley, where they were bowled out for 131 and beaten by seven wickets in the first one-day international against South Africa.

Birmingham City make two deadline day signings

Birmingham City made more additions to help boost their promotion hopes. They have signed Sheffield United defender Jack Robinson on a two-year deal and Sunderland winger Patrick Roberts on a season-long loan.