bbc--2020-10-30--England aim to put smiles on faces of nation by winning Six Nations - George

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union England can lift the mood of the nation by winning the Six Nations on Saturday , says hooker Jamie George .
`` We are going to show how much it means for us to play for England , '' George told BBC Sport .
`` Hopefully we can lift the title and that will bring a lot of smiles to a lot of people across the country . ''
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`` Eddie made it very aware to us that everyone is having a pretty horrific time at the minute , '' George added .
`` People are losing their jobs , people are losing their lives , and we have an opportunity to represent the country and try and put smiles back on people 's faces .
`` As soon as he said that it really struck a chord with me . ''
A starting British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has had to bide his time to reach the 50-cap milestone , not making his England debut until the age of 24 and then having to serve as back-up to captain Dylan Hartley at the start of Jones ' regime .
`` There was certainly a time when I never thought I would get one cap , let alone 50 , '' said the 30-year-old .
`` It 's a massive honour and a huge privilege for me and my family .
`` I never take for granted the opportunity to play for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
We want to show that in the way we play tomorrow [ Saturday ] . ''
England bid to get tactics right in Rome In 2015 England beat France 55-35 at Twickenham but finished one converted try short of becoming champions instead of Ireland .
Number eight Billy Vunipola says England will make sure they avoid repeating the errors of that day .
`` One thing that I learnt from that game was that we had the intention of trying to put points on the board , but we let it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We did n't set the foundations , playing in the right areas [ that day ] , making sure we wore them down .
We allowed it to become like sevens . ''
Eddie Jones ' side have won all previous 26 meetings with Italy , averaging over 40 points each time , but Vunipola says complacency is forbidden under Jones .
`` Any team that has Eddie , you are not allowed to get ahead of yourself , '' said the Saracens forward .
`` We have got to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that is through our set-piece and make sure that we dominate , and that is our intention .
After that hopefully we can play and put some points on the board . ''
The cancellation of last Sunday 's fixture against the Barbarians means Vunipola has not played since the end of Saracens ' season on 4 October .
`` In terms of having a long break between my last game and this game , it has n't been a challenge at all .
The world is a different place at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biding my time , '' he said .
`` It is an ongoing battle trying to keep my weight down and make sure that I am in the best physical shape that I can be when I am called upon to play .
`` I 'm excited .
You could say that I 'm a bit of a coiled spring , but I do n't want to talk too much about that , I want to do my talking on the pitch . ''
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Guinness Six Nations Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome Date: Saturday, 31 October Kick-off: 16:45 GMT Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC Sounds, with live text on the BBC Sport website and app. Watch highlights on the BBC Sport website and app after the match.
England can lift the mood of the nation by winning the Six Nations on Saturday, says hooker Jamie George.
A big bonus-point win against Italy and the result of France v Ireland going their way in Paris will wrap up a first title for Eddie Jones' side since 2017.
"We are going to show how much it means for us to play for England," George told BBC Sport.
"Hopefully we can lift the title and that will bring a lot of smiles to a lot of people across the country."
The Saracens man, who will win his 50th cap in the Stadio Olimpico, says Jones has reminded the players of their responsibility and privilege in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Eddie made it very aware to us that everyone is having a pretty horrific time at the minute," George added.
"People are losing their jobs, people are losing their lives, and we have an opportunity to represent the country and try and put smiles back on people's faces.
"As soon as he said that it really struck a chord with me."
A starting British and Irish Lion in 2017, George has had to bide his time to reach the 50-cap milestone, not making his England debut until the age of 24 and then having to serve as back-up to captain Dylan Hartley at the start of Jones' regime.
"There was certainly a time when I never thought I would get one cap, let alone 50," said the 30-year-old.
"It's a massive honour and a huge privilege for me and my family.
"I never take for granted the opportunity to play for England and I love every second of it. We want to show that in the way we play tomorrow [Saturday]."
England know that a bonus-point four-try win will not be enough to win the title if Ireland secure their own bonus-point victory in France, while the title will come down to points difference if Ireland win but without the bonus point - or France win with a bonus point.
England bid to get tactics right in Rome
In 2015 England beat France 55-35 at Twickenham but finished one converted try short of becoming champions instead of Ireland.
Number eight Billy Vunipola says England will make sure they avoid repeating the errors of that day.
"One thing that I learnt from that game was that we had the intention of trying to put points on the board, but we let it become too frantic," Vunipola said.
"We didn't set the foundations, playing in the right areas [that day], making sure we wore them down. We allowed it to become like sevens."
Eddie Jones' side have won all previous 26 meetings with Italy, averaging over 40 points each time, but Vunipola says complacency is forbidden under Jones.
"Any team that has Eddie, you are not allowed to get ahead of yourself," said the Saracens forward.
"We have got to make sure we play the English game, and that is through our set-piece and make sure that we dominate, and that is our intention. After that hopefully we can play and put some points on the board."
Vunipola has not played for England since last year's World Cup because of injury
The cancellation of last Sunday's fixture against the Barbarians means Vunipola has not played since the end of Saracens' season on 4 October.
"In terms of having a long break between my last game and this game, it hasn't been a challenge at all. The world is a different place at the moment, so I've just been biding my time," he said.
"It is an ongoing battle trying to keep my weight down and make sure that I am in the best physical shape that I can be when I am called upon to play.
"I'm excited. You could say that I'm a bit of a coiled spring, but I don't want to talk too much about that, I want to do my talking on the pitch."


bbc--2020-10-30--Guardiola leads calls to allow five subs in Premier League again

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the Premier League should allow five substitutes per match again because of a rise in muscle injuries this season .
Premier League clubs voted against continuing to permit five substitutions for the 2020-21 season in August .
The rule was brought in when the 2019-20 season restarted after lockdown in June to protect player welfare .
When asked if the Premier League should revert to allowing five substitutions instead of three , Guardiola said : `` They should 100 % . ''
City have been affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including Sergio Aguero , Gabriel Jesus , Benjamin Mendy and Nathan Ake .
`` It is not about one club , '' added Guardiola .
`` In the Premier League players have 47 % more muscular injuries than the previous season , due to no preparation for most of the teams and the amount of games .
`` All the leagues - Germany , Spain , everywhere - allow five substitutions to protect the players , not to protect one team .
`` Hopefully they can reconsider and do what the rest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to adjust to the pandemic situation . ''
Fifa allowed the continued use of five substitutes in competitions this season but many Premier League members are believed to have felt it unfairly benefited major clubs .
Other Premier League managers backed Guardiola 's call for the rule to be reversed .
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said : `` I do n't understand and can not believe that the vote went against because we have to look after the players .
`` I can see why clubs voted against but if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these footballers and their mental and physical health , the only sensible solution would have been to give us the opportunity to rest a few more . ''
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said `` the ball was firmly dropped '' when clubs voted against having five substitutes .
`` I 'm not just talking about my club , I 'm talking about every player , who is asked to play day after day , putting themselves at injury risk , '' he said .
`` We have a big squad here , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could certainly have a big effect this year more than any other year . ''
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce said soft-tissue injuries were proving `` a problem '' this season .
`` But we are not alone , there are other teams who are finding it a struggle , '' he added .
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the packed fixture schedule leaves his side susceptible to injuries .
The defending champions ' defensive problems mounted this week after Fabinho , who had been filling in for Virgil van Dijk at centre-back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sidelines .
`` October is like a usual December and November is a month like a usual December , '' he said .
`` Then December is still December , so that means we have the intensity of the most hectic schedule already . ''
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said the number of injuries was `` concerning '' .
`` After the international break we only have one game a week so it 's not so bad for us , '' he said .
`` But for teams in Europe it 's really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that reason . ''
Former Arsenal and England physio Gary Lewin told BBC Radio 5 Live there are `` a number of factors '' behind the rise in injuries this season .
`` In previous seasons players would have gone through a normal pre-season , a normal strength and conditioning programme and then had fixtures on a regular basis but not like they are now every two or three days , '' he said .
`` If you 're not fully recovered from your previous game then fatigue will set in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you have tired muscles and you load them again , they are going to break . ''
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero sustained a leg muscle injury against West Ham on Saturday
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the Premier League should allow five substitutes per match again because of a rise in muscle injuries this season.
Guardiola said there has been "47% more muscular injuries" this year compared with the same stage last season.
Premier League clubs voted against continuing to permit five substitutions for the 2020-21 season in August.
The rule was brought in when the 2019-20 season restarted after lockdown in June to protect player welfare.
When asked if the Premier League should revert to allowing five substitutions instead of three, Guardiola said: "They should 100%."
City have been affected by injuries to several players this season, including Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus, Benjamin Mendy and Nathan Ake.
"It is not about one club," added Guardiola.
"In the Premier League players have 47% more muscular injuries than the previous season, due to no preparation for most of the teams and the amount of games.
"All the leagues - Germany, Spain, everywhere - allow five substitutions to protect the players, not to protect one team.
"Hopefully they can reconsider and do what the rest of the world does because we have to adjust to the pandemic situation."
Number of injuries by Premier League club Arsenal 5 Liverpool 7 Aston Villa 3 Man City 5 Brighton 6 Man Utd 5 Burnley 5 Newcastle 5 Chelsea 2 Sheffield United 4 Crystal Palace 6 Southampton 4 Everton 9 Spurs 2 Fulham 6 West Brom 3 Leeds 5 West Ham 2 Leicester 6 Wolves 1 Source: Premierinjuries.com
What have managers said?
Fifa allowed the continued use of five substitutes in competitions this season but many Premier League members are believed to have felt it unfairly benefited major clubs.
Other Premier League managers backed Guardiola's call for the rule to be reversed.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "I don't understand and cannot believe that the vote went against because we have to look after the players.
"I can see why clubs voted against but if you take a step back and think about these footballers and their mental and physical health, the only sensible solution would have been to give us the opportunity to rest a few more."
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard said "the ball was firmly dropped" when clubs voted against having five substitutes.
"I'm not just talking about my club, I'm talking about every player, who is asked to play day after day, putting themselves at injury risk," he said.
"We have a big squad here, but the pressure is on the players and it could certainly have a big effect this year more than any other year."
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce said soft-tissue injuries were proving "a problem" this season.
"But we are not alone, there are other teams who are finding it a struggle," he added.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the packed fixture schedule leaves his side susceptible to injuries.
The defending champions' defensive problems mounted this week after Fabinho, who had been filling in for Virgil van Dijk at centre-back, joined the Netherlands international on the sidelines.
"October is like a usual December and November is a month like a usual December," he said.
"Then December is still December, so that means we have the intensity of the most hectic schedule already."
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti said the number of injuries was "concerning".
"After the international break we only have one game a week so it's not so bad for us," he said.
"But for teams in Europe it's really busy, and there are more injuries for that reason."
Former Arsenal and England physio Gary Lewin told BBC Radio 5 Live there are "a number of factors" behind the rise in injuries this season.
"In previous seasons players would have gone through a normal pre-season, a normal strength and conditioning programme and then had fixtures on a regular basis but not like they are now every two or three days," he said.
"If you're not fully recovered from your previous game then fatigue will set in and muscle injuries will go up, because if you have tired muscles and you load them again, they are going to break."


bbc--2020-10-30--Hunter Biden: What was he doing in Ukraine and China?

But in a statement to Politico , the campaign also acknowledged that Mr Biden could have had an `` informal @ @ @ @ @ adviser that did not appear on his official schedule , though it said any such @ @ @ @ @ cursory '' .

Hunter Biden: What was he doing in China and Ukraine? Published 6 April 2021
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Vice-President Biden in 2016 with his son Hunter looking on
Hunter Biden, second son of US President Joe Biden, is being investigated by the Justice Department over his finances including, according to US media reports, some of his business dealings in China.
During the 2020 election campaign, he and his father were frequently accused by Donald Trump and his associates of wrongdoing in regards to China and Ukraine, allegations which they both denied.
The New York Post reported on an alleged email in which an adviser from a Ukrainian energy company, Burisma, apparently thanked Hunter for inviting him to meet his father, Joe Biden.
Asked about the allegations, Joe Biden told a reporter it was a "smear campaign". No criminal activity has been proven, and no evidence has emerged that Mr Biden did anything to intentionally benefit his son.
In an interview with the BBC months after his father was sworn in as president, Hunter Biden defended his qualifications for the position at Burisma but added that, in retrospect, he had "missed... the perception that I would create".
Claims of influence-peddling are common in Washington DC and Mr Trump's children have also been accused of conflicts of interest in lucrative business deals overseas. They, too, deny wrongdoing.
What do we know about the federal investigation?
The Justice Department is investigating Hunter Biden's finances including scrutinising some of his past Chinese business dealings and other transactions, a "person familiar with the matter" told The Associated Press in December.
The tax investigation was launched in 2018 but Hunter Biden said he had learned about it for the first time in December 2020.
Asked about the investigation by US broadcaster CBS this April, the president's son said: "I'm co-operating, completely. And I'm absolutely certain, 100% certain, that at the end of the investigation, that I will be cleared of any wrongdoing."
What have the Bidens been accused of in China?
The New York Post cited a purported email from Hunter Biden in August 2017 indicating he was receiving a $10m annual fee from a Chinese billionaire for "introductions alone", though it is unclear who was involved in the alleged introductions.
Another purported email, which Fox News said it had confirmed, reportedly refers to a deal pursued by Hunter involving China's largest private energy firm. It is said to include a cryptic mention of "10 held by H for the big guy".
Fox News cited unnamed sources as saying "the big guy" in the purported email was a reference to Joe Biden. This message is said to be from May 2017. Both emails would date from when the former US vice-president was a private citizen.
A former business associate of Hunter Biden has come forward to say he can confirm the allegations.
Tony Bobulinski told Fox News that, contrary to Joe Biden's statements that he had nothing to do with his son's business affairs, Hunter had "frequently referenced asking him for his sign-off or advice on various potential deals" in China.
Mr Bobulinski, who is reportedly a US Navy veteran, separately told Fox News' Tucker Carlson that he had met on two occasions with Joe Biden to discuss business deals with China, the first time in May 2017 when Barack Obama's former vice-president was a private citizen.
He says he asked Joe Biden's brother, James, whether the family was concerned about possible scrutiny of the former vice-president's involvement in a potential business deal with a Chinese entity. Mr Bobulinski told Fox News that James Biden had replied: "Plausible deniability."
Mr Bobulinski was invited by Mr Trump to be his guest at the final presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee on 22 October.
What is known about Hunter's dealings in China?
In 2013, Hunter flew aboard Air Force Two with his father, who was then vice-president, on an official visit to Beijing, where the younger Biden met investment banker Jonathan Li.
Hunter told the New Yorker he had just met Mr Li for "a cup of coffee", but 12 days after the trip a private equity fund, BHR Partners, was approved by the Chinese authorities. Mr Li was chief executive and Hunter was a board member. He would hold a 10% stake.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Joe Biden walks out of Air Force Two with his granddaughter and son, Hunter Biden
BHR is backed by some of China's largest state banks and by local governments, according to US media.
Hunter Biden's lawyer said he had joined the board in an unpaid position "based on his interest in seeking ways to bring Chinese capital to international markets".
His lawyer also said his client did not acquire his financial stake in BHR until 2017, after his father had left office in the US.
Hunter resigned from the board of BHR in April 2020, but still held his 10% stake in BHR as of July this year, according to the company report.
What did the New York Post say about Hunter Biden and Ukraine?
The New York Post reported an email from April 2015, in which an adviser to Burisma, Vadym Pozharskyi, apparently thanked Hunter Biden for inviting him to meet his father in Washington.
Hunter was a director on the board of Burisma - a Ukrainian-owned private energy company while his father was the Obama administration's pointman on US-Ukrainian relations. Hunter was one of several foreigners on its board.
The New York Post article did not provide evidence that the meeting had ever taken place. The Biden election campaign said there was no record of any such meeting on the former vice-president's "official schedule" from the time.
But in a statement to Politico, the campaign also acknowledged that Mr Biden could have had an "informal interaction" with the Burisma adviser that did not appear on his official schedule, though it said any such encounter would have been "cursory".
"Investigations by the press, during impeachment, and even by two Republican-led Senate committees whose work was decried as 'not legitimate' and political by a GOP colleague, have all reached the same conclusion: that Joe Biden carried out official US policy toward Ukraine and engaged in no wrongdoing," said Andrew Bates, a spokesman for Mr Biden.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, What we know about Biden-Ukraine corruption claims
Mr Biden's team has also decried the New York Post story as "Russian disinformation", though it did not say the emails were bogus.
The New York Post article was shared by President Trump and his allies. Two of his former advisers, Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani, were involved in providing the story and the hard drive containing the alleged emails, to the newspaper.
Mr Giuliani says the messages were found on a laptop that Hunter dropped off at a Delaware repair shop in April 2019.
Sceptics have noted that Mr Giuliani travelled in December 2019 to Kyiv where he met Ukrainian lawmaker Andriy Derkach, whom the US Treasury has designated as a longtime Kremlin agent. Mr Giuliani has acknowledged trying dig up dirt on the Bidens in Ukraine.
But the US Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, told Fox Business that the purported emails were not connected to a Russian disinformation effort.
Other US media say they have been unable to verify the authenticity of the emails. Hunter has neither confirmed nor denied that he dropped off a laptop at the location.
Hunter joined Burisma in 2014, and remained on the board until April 2019, when he decided to leave.
Speaking to the BBC, he said Burisma had seen his name "as gold" and that it had played a large part in his appointment to the board.
What are the Bidens accused of in Ukraine?
Donald Trump and his allies accused Joe Biden of wrongdoing because he had pushed, while vice-president, for the Ukrainian government to fire its top prosecutor, who was investigating the company for which Hunter worked.
In 2016, Joe Biden called for the dismissal of Ukrainian prosecutor Viktor Shokin, whose office had Burisma and other companies under investigation.
However, other Western leaders and major bodies that give financial support to Ukraine also wanted the prosecutor dismissed because they believed he was not active enough in tackling corruption.
What else has the Biden campaign said?
Shortly before the final presidential debate last year, the Democrat's camp released a statement denying wrongdoing.
"Joe Biden has never even considered being involved in business with his family, nor in any overseas business whatsoever," said the statement.
"He has never held stock in any such business arrangements nor has any family member or any other person ever held stock for him.
"What is true is that Tony Bobulinski admitted on the record to Breitbart that he is angry that he was *not* able to go into business with Hunter and James Biden [Joe Biden's brother]."
What did this have to do with impeachment?
In 2019, details emerged of a phone call Mr Trump, the then president, had made to the president of Ukraine, in which he had urged the Ukrainian leader to investigate the Bidens.
This led to charges by the Democrats that Mr Trump was trying to illegally pressure Ukraine to help damage his election rival, resulting in impeachment by the House of Representatives.
Mr Trump denied he had done anything wrong, and he was later acquitted by the Republican-controlled US Senate.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, President Trump holds a copy of The Washington Post the day after the US Senate acquitted him on two articles of impeachment
Has anything been proven against the Bidens?
While no criminal activity has been proven, it has raised questions about potential conflicts of interest.
A senior State Department official raised such concerns as far back as 2015.
US Republican lawmakers launched an investigation and found last year that Hunter's work for the Ukrainian firm had been "problematic" - but there wasn't evidence that US foreign policy was influenced by it.
No criminal charges were proven against Burisma either. The company issued a statement in 2017 saying "all legal proceedings and pending criminal allegations" against it were closed.
Last year, Yuriy Lutsenko, the prosecutor in Ukraine who succeeded Viktor Shokin, told the BBC that there was no reason to investigate the Bidens under Ukrainian law.
There is nothing illegal about sitting on a board of a company whilst family members serve in government.
Hunter Biden's lawyers said in statement in October 2019 that he had undertaken "these business activities independently. He did not believe it appropriate to discuss them with his father, nor did he."
Hunter told the New Yorker magazine that on the only occasion he had mentioned Burisma: "Dad said, 'I hope you know what you are doing.'"


bbc--2020-10-30--US election 2020: How many Americans have voted early so far?

Early voting is exactly what it sounds like - it 's where people are allowed to vote before the scheduled election day .
This can be either in-person at early voting stations , or absentee - that is , by post .
In-person early voting is common in Finland and Canada , while Switzerland , Germany and the UK accept postal votes .
In the US , this means people are able to cast their ballots before 3 November - either by post or in-person .
Early voting has steadily increased with each election year .
The number of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election was more than five times the number who voted early 24 years earlier , in 1992 .
And with the Covid-19 pandemic affecting everything this year , and some form of early voting under way in all 50 states , we 're already seeing record numbers of people casting their ballots ahead of time .
So who is voting early , and why ?
And what do some people have against it ?
Here 's what you need to know .
How many people have voted early so far this year ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as of 30 October more than 85 million Americans had voted early - either by post or in person .
This is already more than the total number of early votes cast in the 2016 election .
This site is run by Michael McDonald , a professor at the University of Florida who specialises in early voting , and tracks the number of votes cast by state and overall .
By his count , the state with the highest number of early voters so far is California , where over 9.1 million people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who 've voted early so far is also already 62 % of the total number of people who voted in the election in 2016 .
As well as knowing where this year 's early voters live , we are also now getting a sense of who these voters are .
According to the Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement ( Circle ) , more than five million young people - classified as those aged between 18 and 29 - had cast early votes by 26 October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voters could turn out in greater numbers this year than in the last election .
In 2016 , turnout was just over 46 % among 18 to 29-year-olds - while 71 % of people older than 65 voted .
This year , a Harvard Youth Poll suggests that as many as 63 % of people the same age will vote .
More African Americans are voting early this year , too .
According to analysis from data firm TargetSmart , more than six times as many black voters had cast early votes by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same point in 2016 .
Why are so many people voting early ?
The traditional way of voting - thousands of people going to a single polling station on one particular day , queuing with other people for hours , and standing in polling booths that are in proximity to each other - is not conducive to social distancing measures , particularly when not all states have mandated face coverings indoors .
So for this election , at least 30 states have made adjustments to make it easier and more accessible for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes , for example , removing strict requirements for people to have an excuse to have a postal vote , or allowing people to cite their concerns about Covid-19 as their excuse .
Some states have also implemented ballot drop boxes , so people do n't have to go to a crowded polling station , or have offered to prepay postage on election ballots that are sent in by post .
In North Carolina , the state 's board of elections extended the deadline for postal ballots , saying that any ballots received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - as long as they were postmarked on or before 3 November .
Some states have also brought the start date for early in-person voting forward from last year - for example , Texas moved its start date forward by six days , from 19 to 13 October .
And in Pennsylvania , the state supreme court ruled that ballots needed to be mailed in with a secrecy envelope hiding the identity of the voter .
However , because this decision was announced so soon before voting opened , it caused concern that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' would be declared invalid .
There are also currently more than 300 lawsuits in 44 states concerning how absentee votes are counted , who is allowed to vote early , and how mail-in ballots are collected .
Republican-run states say restrictions are necessary to prevent voter fraud , but Democrats say these are attempts at voter suppression .
How could this impact the election ?
However , this is n't a reliable indicator of who will win the election in the end .
President Trump launched a campaign against postal voting earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voting would lead to the `` most corrupt election '' in US history and promoting claims that people would be able to vote more than once in the absentee ballot system .
His dislike of postal voting may influence some of his supporters to wait until election day to cast their vote in person .
To clarify - there is no evidence of widespread fraud in the absentee voting system .
In fact , the rate of voting fraud overall in the US is between 0.00004 % and 0.0009 % , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Justice .

US election 2020: How many Americans have voted early so far? Published 2 November 2020
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Could postal voting upend the US election?
Early voting is exactly what it sounds like - it's where people are allowed to vote before the scheduled election day.
This can be either in-person at early voting stations, or absentee - that is, by post. In-person early voting is common in Finland and Canada, while Switzerland, Germany and the UK accept postal votes.
In the US, this means people are able to cast their ballots before 3 November - either by post or in-person.
Early voting has steadily increased with each election year. The number of people who voted early in the 2016 presidential election was more than five times the number who voted early 24 years earlier, in 1992.
And with the Covid-19 pandemic affecting everything this year, and some form of early voting under way in all 50 states, we're already seeing record numbers of people casting their ballots ahead of time.
Donald Trump is among those who has voted early, casting his vote in his home state of Florida.
But the process hasn't been universally popular.
So who is voting early, and why? And what do some people have against it? Here's what you need to know.
How many people have voted early so far this year?
According to the US Elections Project, as of 2 November more than 99 million Americans had voted early - either by post or in person. This is already more than the total number of early votes cast in the 2016 election.
This site is run by Michael McDonald, a professor at the University of Florida who specialises in early voting, and tracks the number of votes cast by state and overall.
Image source, EPA Image caption, The coronavirus pandemic has changed how people vote
By his count, the state with the highest number of early voters so far is California, where more than 12 million people have already voted.
Next is Texas, where the 9.7 million total has surpassed the total turnout for the state in 2016.
Florida has had more than 8.9 million early voters so far.
The number of people who've voted early so far is also already 72% of the total number of people who voted in the election in 2016.
Who is voting early?
As well as knowing where this year's early voters live, we are also now getting a sense of who these voters are.
First of all, we know that a lot of early voters this year are young.
According to the Tufts University Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (Circle), more than five million young people - classified as those aged between 18 and 29 - had cast early votes by 26 October.
About three million of those young votes were cast in 14 battleground states, Circle adds.
Polls have also shown that young voters could turn out in greater numbers this year than in the last election.
In 2016, turnout was just over 46% among 18 to 29-year-olds - while 71% of people older than 65 voted. This year, a Harvard Youth Poll suggests that as many as 63% of people the same age will vote.
More African Americans are voting early this year, too. According to analysis from data firm TargetSmart, more than six times as many black voters had cast early votes by 18 October this year, compared to the same point in 2016.
Why are so many people voting early?
One overarching reason is the coronavirus pandemic.
The traditional way of voting - thousands of people going to a single polling station on one particular day, queuing with other people for hours, and standing in polling booths that are in proximity to each other - is not conducive to social distancing measures, particularly when not all states have mandated face coverings indoors.
So for this election, at least 30 states have made adjustments to make it easier and more accessible for people to cast absentee votes.
This includes, for example, removing strict requirements for people to have an excuse to have a postal vote, or allowing people to cite their concerns about Covid-19 as their excuse.
Some states have also implemented ballot drop boxes, so people don't have to go to a crowded polling station, or have offered to prepay postage on election ballots that are sent in by post.
Others, such as California and Colorado, have proactively sent all eligible voters mail-in ballots - a practice known as universal mail-in voting.
In North Carolina, the state's board of elections extended the deadline for postal ballots, saying that any ballots received up until 12 November would be counted - as long as they were postmarked on or before 3 November.
Some states have also brought the start date for early in-person voting forward from last year - for example, Texas moved its start date forward by six days, from 19 to 13 October.
Minnesota and South Dakota were the earliest states to begin early voting, with in-person voting starting 46 days before the election.
And while not all states have in-person early voting, those that don't are accepting early mail-in ballots.
Having said that, voting early doesn't necessarily mean voting easily.
In Georgia, for example, thousands of people waited for hours to vote at in-person polling stations.
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Earlier this month, the BBC spoke to people waiting in long queues to cast their votes
And in Pennsylvania, the state supreme court ruled that ballots needed to be mailed in with a secrecy envelope hiding the identity of the voter. However, because this decision was announced so soon before voting opened, it caused concern that significant numbers of so-called "naked ballots" would be declared invalid.
There are also currently more than 300 lawsuits in 44 states concerning how absentee votes are counted, who is allowed to vote early, and how mail-in ballots are collected. Republican-run states say restrictions are necessary to prevent voter fraud, but Democrats say these are attempts at voter suppression.
How could this impact the election?
Perhaps the most obvious way an increase in early voting will affect the election is by driving up overall turnout.
Prof McDonald, who runs the US Elections Project, told Reuters news agency that he predicts that a record 150 million people could vote in this election - which would be about 65% of eligible voters in the country, and the highest turnout by percentage since 1908.
And according to Prof McDonald's data so far, the mail-in ballots are already leaning towards a Democrat majority.
However, this isn't a reliable indicator of who will win the election in the end.
President Trump launched a campaign against postal voting earlier this year, arguing that expanded mail-in voting would lead to the "most corrupt election" in US history and promoting claims that people would be able to vote more than once in the absentee ballot system. His dislike of postal voting may influence some of his supporters to wait until election day to cast their vote in person.


bbc--2020-10-31--Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

Berlin 's new airport is finally opening to the public , 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget .
@ @ @ @ @ by delays caused by safety fears and changes in construction plans .

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget.
The project has been plagued by delays caused by safety fears and changes in construction plans.


bbc--2020-10-30--Chip wars: The US v China

Chip wars: The US v China

A big source of tension between the US and China at the moment is technology .
And one very small @ @ @ @ @ centre of this battle for global dominance .
BBC Asia business correspondent Karishma Vaswani explains @

A big source of tension between the US and China at the moment is technology. And one very small component is now at the centre of this battle for global dominance. BBC Asia business correspondent Karishma Vaswani explains.
Produced by Lucy Martin, edited by Joshua Lim


bbc--2020-10-31--US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in tug-of-war over Midwestern US

Democrats even dream of flipping Texas , which has not voted for one of their White House contenders since Jimmy @ @ @ @ @ Republicans lose the Lone Star state , it would be all but impossible for the @ @ @ @ @ again without broadening its voter coalition .

Democrats even dream of flipping Texas, which has not voted for one of their White House contenders since Jimmy Carter in 1976. If Republicans lose the Lone Star state, it would be all but impossible for the party to win the presidency again without broadening its voter coalition.


bbc--2020-10-31--Coronavirus: US sees record-high daily Covid numbers as election nears

`` It is more important now than ever to avoid large crowds , especially here in Green Bay , Wisconsin @ @ @ @ @ some of the most rapid spread of Covid-19 in the United States , '' a @ @ @ @ @ said .

Whereas Europe's epidemiological graph looks like the cross-section of a valley between two peaks, America's looks more like a series of three steps. After the terrible spring when the virus was at its worst in the North East, such as in New York, cases did fall to around 20,000 a day across the country in early summer.


bbc--2020-10-31--Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble

If you are reading this page and ca n't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version @ @ @ @ @ submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay @ bbc.co.uk .
@ @ @ @ @ age and location with any submission .

If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. Please include your name, age and location with any submission.


bbc--2020-10-31--Johnson considering England lockdown next week

"If we are going to put the brakes on the epidemic now, then we're going to have to put the brakes on harder and longer to bring the cases down to what might be an acceptable level," he said.


bbc--2020-10-31--Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers

And , as it is the second full moon of October , this is also known as a 'blue moon @ @ @ @ @ not appear as blue in the night sky .

And, as it is the second full moon of October, this is also known as a 'blue moon', although it will not appear as blue in the night sky.


bbc--2020-10-31--Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for rethink

`` In terms of the pandemic we 're in a worse situation than the Czech Republic , but we 're @ @ @ @ @ , '' he told me .
He said he had been put in charge of @ @ @ @ @ pilot project in four counties in northern Slovakia had been judged a success .

"In terms of the pandemic we're in a worse situation than the Czech Republic, but we're two or three weeks behind," he told me. He said he had been put in charge of the national operation after a pilot project in four counties in northern Slovakia had been judged a success.


bbc--2020-10-31--Storm Aiden: Heavy rain and winds hit UK

The Met Office said there could be gusts of 60-65mph ( 97-105km/h ) , up to 70mph ( 113km/h ) @ @ @ @ @ .
During the day they will ease across England and Wales but they will stay @ @ @ @ @ Ireland into the evening , and there could be gusts of 75mph ( 121km/h ) @ @ @ @ @

During the day they will ease across England and Wales but they will stay strong across Scotland and Northern Ireland into the evening, and there could be gusts of 75mph (121km/h) across the Western Isles and up to 70mph on the west coast.


bbc--2020-10-31--US footballer Rapinoe announces engagement

Last updated on .From the section Women 's Football Two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA basketball star Sue @ @ @ @ @ .
The two Americans have been an item for more than three years .
Rapinoe @ @ @ @ @ US team in 2015 and 2019 and the women 's Ballon d'Or in 2019 , @ @ @ @ @ Olympic gold medalist .
Bird also recently won her fourth WNBA title with the Seattle @ @ @ @ @ the 2019 season because of a knee injury .
Rapinoe has made headlines globally for @ @ @ @ @ campaigning for equal pay , an issue which led the US women 's team to @ @ @ @ @ own federation .
US presidential candidate Joe Biden was among those to congratulate the happy @ @ @ @ @ saying : `` Love will always win . ''
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Last updated on .From the section Women's Football
Rapinoe (left) and Bird have been dating for more than three years
Two-time World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA basketball star Sue Bird have announced their engagement.
Bird, 40, revealed the news by posting a picture on social media external-link of Rapinoe, 35, kneeling and placing a ring on her left hand.
The two Americans have been an item for more than three years.
Rapinoe won World Cups with the US team in 2015 and 2019 and the women's Ballon d'Or in 2019, while Bird is a four-time Olympic gold medalist.
Bird also recently won her fourth WNBA title with the Seattle Storm after missing all of the 2019 season because of a knee injury.
Rapinoe has made headlines globally for her strong opinions and committed campaigning for equal pay, an issue which led the US women's team to file a lawsuit against its own federation.
US presidential candidate Joe Biden was among those to congratulate the happy couple by tweeting a message external-link saying: "Love will always win."


bbc--2020-10-31--Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,500

He also reportedly said that `` during one visit 'Aladdin ' actually made an appearance in front of me '' @ @ @ @ @ that he realised one of the accused had been dressing up as the iconic figure @

He also reportedly said that "during one visit 'Aladdin' actually made an appearance in front of me" and it was only later that he realised one of the accused had been dressing up as the iconic figure.


bbc--2020-10-31--US Election 2020: Joe Biden snaps at 'ugly' Trump hecklers

As his speech was disrupted by Trump supporters honking car horns near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds , the Democratic White @ @ @ @ @ ugly folks '' .

'Talking politics isn't seen as rude in India, like in the US' Video, 00:03:13'Talking politics isn't seen as rude in India, like in the US'


bbc--2020-10-31--Week in pictures: 24-30 October 2020

Week in pictures: 24-30 October 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week .

Image caption,
Voters queue up to cast their ballots for the Bihar state assembly elections, in Masaurhi, India. More than 70 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots for 243 assembly seats, in India's first major elections since the beginning of the pandemic.


bbc--2020-10-31--Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

I 've travelled all over the world for the BBC and seen evidence of environmental damage and climate change everywhere @ @ @ @ @ challenge humanity has ever faced .
Tackling it means changing how we do virtually everything @ @ @ @ @ be anxious and afraid at the prospect , but I reckon we should also see @ @ @ @ @ of exploration , and I 'm delighted to have been given the chance of a @ @ @ @ @ correspondent .

I've travelled all over the world for the BBC and seen evidence of environmental damage and climate change everywhere. It's the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced. Tackling it means changing how we do virtually everything. We are right to be anxious and afraid at the prospect, but I reckon we should also see this as a thrilling story of exploration, and I'm delighted to have been given the chance of a ringside seat as chief environment correspondent.


bbc--2020-10-31--Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island

Even for Khatun , the idea of leaving the camps to be reunited with her children is too much of @ @ @ @ @ her , the camps were always temporary , and three years on her aim is @ @ @ @ @ family to return to Myanmar .

Even for Khatun, the idea of leaving the camps to be reunited with her children is too much of a risk. Because for her, the camps were always temporary, and three years on her aim is still for all of her family to return to Myanmar.


bbc--2020-10-31--Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again?

So when can we expect to get back to normal ?
Do we just have to stick out the winter , before Health Secretary Matt Hancock 's `` cavalry '' - a vaccine , mass testing , better treatments - arrives , and everything is fine ?
`` We might be back to some semblance of normality by summer time next year , '' says Prof Julian Hiscox , from the University of Liverpool .
`` But we wo n't be 'back to 2019 ' for five years , '' he predicts .
If we could skip ahead several years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus will still be around - as what 's known as an endemic infection .
But that is not to say life will be the same as it is now .
We should have reached a new relationship with the virus where it is significantly less disruptive to our lives .
This follows the pattern of previous pandemics .
`` This will settle down over decades , '' says Prof Mark Woolhouse , from the University of Edinburgh .
`` The problem is what happens over those decades .
I do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in one way or another . ''
The next few months First , we have to get through winter and the expectation is it will be rough .
The government is firefighting a virus that will spread rapidly if restrictions are eased too much .
The UK has already gone from a very quiet summer to averaging more than 22,000 cases a day .
The virus is currently spreading four times faster than the government 's worst-case scenario which predicted a second wave could be more deadly than the first .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provides hope that cases will reduce , especially as a lot more of us will have had Covid , '' says Prof Christina Pagel , from University College London .
`` We 're not even in this winter yet , that 's what 's depressing . ''
`` If up to 20 % of people had Covid , it would slow things down and we should see a big drop-off , even if there is n't a vaccine . ''
However , there is uncertainty here .
The virus was able to spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while remaining low , did start increasing again over the summer .
`` A third wave is certainly possible , '' says Prof Woolhouse .
`` And if neither the second nor the third waves are anything like big enough to induce herd immunity , and we do n't have a vaccine , then a fourth wave is possible .
The first vaccines are unlikely to be perfect It is important to be realistic about what a vaccine could achieve next year .
Vaccines coupled with better treatments , as I wrote as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one true exit strategy .
There are 11 vaccines around the world that are in the final stages of testing .
We are waiting for results to understand how effective they are , what kind of protection they offer and how long that might last .
Vaccines for other diseases vary .
Some stop you catching the infection , others just make the disease less severe and not everybody responds in the same way .
Members of the government 's scientific advisory group hope to get data soon on how a Covid vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ optimistic '' the first generation of vaccines will keep some people out of hospital , but `` wo n't necessarily '' stop people from catching and spreading the virus .
And he warns that some of the people most vulnerable to Covid , such as the elderly , might get the least protection from a vaccine .
For Prof Woolhouse , a vaccine `` would clearly be a game-changer '' .
But the history of medical research shows it is `` unwise '' to rely on it arriving on time .
Even then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' of vaccinating millions of people .
A vaccine will lead to some `` really difficult decisions '' , he says , about lifting restrictions when people may not be completely protected .
Normality will still take time We are already closer to normal than we were in lockdown - schools are open and , with the exception of Wales , where there is a two-week `` firebreak '' , we are not being told to stay at home .
Some degree of social distancing is likely to continue even with a vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it will be `` less stringent '' .
He also believes at-risk groups may still need to `` shelter '' themselves , or take extra precautions , because of uncertainty about the amount of protection .
`` What you might not be able to do is be an 18-year-old back from university who goes and hugs granny who is 85 , '' he says .
`` And we stay used to that for years or decades until it really does settle down .
The second wave is absolutely not the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is `` possible Covid might become like an annual flu , more people will be fine than now '' .
But that would make winter tougher than we 're used to , she says , and would pile pressure on hospitals which would be essentially facing a `` double flu season '' .
You may also be interested in : This is Jasmine .
Just like us , her ancestors survived a number of pandemics .
So , how do pandemics end ?

Covid: When will it be over and we can do this again? Published 31 October 2020
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A friendly get-together: The simple pleasures have been paused
It's fair to say the whole world is sick to the back teeth of Covid.
A miserable year of not seeing friends and family, weddings cancelled, children missing school, freedoms curtailed, careers ended, a pervading sense of gloom and, sadly, many lives lost.
So when can we expect to get back to normal? Do we just have to stick out the winter, before Health Secretary Matt Hancock's "cavalry" - a vaccine, mass testing, better treatments - arrives, and everything is fine?
Or will Covid be with us for years, even decades, to come?
"We might be back to some semblance of normality by summer time next year," says Prof Julian Hiscox, from the University of Liverpool. "But we won't be 'back to 2019' for five years," he predicts.
Some scientists believe that to manage the virus, our way of life may need to change forever.
Our final destination
If we could skip ahead several years, the mostly widely held view is the virus will still be around - as what's known as an endemic infection.
But that is not to say life will be the same as it is now. We should have reached a new relationship with the virus where it is significantly less disruptive to our lives. This follows the pattern of previous pandemics.
A vaccine or multiple infections across a lifetime may give enough immunity to stop the virus being as deadly.
"This will settle down over decades," says Prof Mark Woolhouse, from the University of Edinburgh. "The problem is what happens over those decades. I don't see a route that isn't painful in one way or another."
UCL The summer we've just had provides hope, especially as a lot more of us will have had Covid Prof Christina Pagel
University College London
The next few months
First, we have to get through winter and the expectation is it will be rough.
Winter is party time for respiratory infections anyway, as we spend more time indoors and the cool temperatures help viruses survive.
The government is firefighting a virus that will spread rapidly if restrictions are eased too much. The UK has already gone from a very quiet summer to averaging more than 22,000 cases a day. The virus is currently spreading four times faster than the government's worst-case scenario which predicted a second wave could be more deadly than the first.
Quite what Christmas is going to be like is still hard to call.
Optimism for spring
Spring is likely to bring three improvements:
Better weather, allowing people to spend more time outdoors where it is harder for the virus to spread
Increased immunity levels, after more people have been infected over winter
Vaccination - we should have started rolling this out
"I think the summer we've just had provides hope that cases will reduce, especially as a lot more of us will have had Covid," says Prof Christina Pagel, from University College London. "We're not even in this winter yet, that's what's depressing."
She is "pretty sure" we're heading for another lockdown.
"If up to 20% of people had Covid, it would slow things down and we should see a big drop-off, even if there isn't a vaccine."
University of Edinburgh I don't think it will settle down at all in the next 18 months Prof Mark Woolhouse
University of Edinburgh
However, there is uncertainty here. The virus was able to spread with ease last spring and cases, while remaining low, did start increasing again over the summer.
"A third wave is certainly possible," says Prof Woolhouse. "And if neither the second nor the third waves are anything like big enough to induce herd immunity, and we don't have a vaccine, then a fourth wave is possible.
"I don't think it will settle down at all in the next 18 months."
The first vaccines are unlikely to be perfect
It is important to be realistic about what a vaccine could achieve next year. Vaccines coupled with better treatments, as I wrote as we went into lockdown, remain the one true exit strategy.
There are 11 vaccines around the world that are in the final stages of testing. We are waiting for results to understand how effective they are, what kind of protection they offer and how long that might last.
Vaccines for other diseases vary. Some stop you catching the infection, others just make the disease less severe and not everybody responds in the same way. Members of the government's scientific advisory group hope to get data soon on how a Covid vaccine performs.
But we should not expect a magic bullet.
Prof Hiscox is "moderately optimistic" the first generation of vaccines will keep some people out of hospital, but "won't necessarily" stop people from catching and spreading the virus. And he warns that some of the people most vulnerable to Covid, such as the elderly, might get the least protection from a vaccine.
For Prof Woolhouse, a vaccine "would clearly be a game-changer". But the history of medical research shows it is "unwise" to rely on it arriving on time. Even then he is "nervous about the logistics" of vaccinating millions of people. A vaccine will lead to some "really difficult decisions", he says, about lifting restrictions when people may not be completely protected.
Normality will still take time
We are already closer to normal than we were in lockdown - schools are open and, with the exception of Wales, where there is a two-week "firebreak", we are not being told to stay at home.
Some degree of social distancing is likely to continue even with a vaccine next year, says Prof Hiscox, but it will be "less stringent". He also believes at-risk groups may still need to "shelter" themselves, or take extra precautions, because of uncertainty about the amount of protection.
"What you might not be able to do is be an 18-year-old back from university who goes and hugs granny who is 85," he says.
But he warns that going back to normality will require a vaccine that both stops people getting sick and prevents them spreading the virus. That, he says, will take five years.
"For most people," says Prof Woolhouse, "I suspect life has changed to some degree forever, I don't think there is a going back.
"There is a 'new normal'."
In his optimistic view, that means there's sufficient immunity to make transmission rates low, so there is no "crisis", but we would still need to keep wearing face coverings, be extra careful with hand hygiene and socially distance.
"And we stay used to that for years or decades until it really does settle down. The second wave is absolutely not the end of it."
For Prof Pagel, it is "possible Covid might become like an annual flu, more people will be fine than now". But that would make winter tougher than we're used to, she says, and would pile pressure on hospitals which would be essentially facing a "double flu season".
You may also be interested in:
This is Jasmine. Just like us, her ancestors survived a number of pandemics. So, how do pandemics end?


bbc--2020-10-31--US election 2020: The Asians who are rooting for Trump to win

He worries that Mr Biden may not take steps that are `` this provocative '' in the face of Beijing @ @ @ @ @ has traditionally been known as a supporter of engaging with China .
Although he has @ @ @ @ @ more recently , it has not reached the ears of the many Taiwanese who fear @ @ @ @ @ may be imminent .

He worries that Mr Biden may not take steps that are "this provocative" in the face of Beijing's wrath. Mr Biden has traditionally been known as a supporter of engaging with China. Although he has changed his stance on this more recently, it has not reached the ears of the many Taiwanese who fear a Chinese "invasion" may be imminent.


bbc--2020-10-31--The Kashmir journalists 'harassed' and 'questioned' for doing their job

At issue was a recent story in which Mr Ashiq had reported that the government had allowed the bodies of @ @ @ @ @ exhumed by their families .
The men had died in a gunfight with security forces @ @ @ @ @ unmarked graves .
Officials said they would not hand over the bodies to prevent large @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .

At issue was a recent story in which Mr Ashiq had reported that the government had allowed the bodies of two alleged militants to be exhumed by their families. The men had died in a gunfight with security forces but they were buried in unmarked graves. Officials said they would not hand over the bodies to prevent large funerals that could aggravate the pandemic.


bbc--2020-10-31--All Blacks inflict record defeat on Australia to win Bledisloe Cup for 18th straight year

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union New Zealand won the Bledisloe Cup for an 18th consecutive year after a record 43-5 victory over Australia in Sydney .
It was New Zealand 's biggest ever margin of victory over the Wallabies .
Ian Foster 's side now have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-Test series , with this meeting also the opening game of the Rugby Championship .
This victory follows their 27-7 win in Auckland last week and a 16-16 opening-game draw in Wellington at the start of the month .
Saturday 's fixture was played in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a loosening of coronavirus restrictions in Australia .
The two sides meet again in Brisbane on Saturday 7 November ( 08:45 GMT ) .
Mo'unga went over twice in the first half to put New Zealand in control , with further tries from Karl Tu'inukuafe and Dane Coles making it 26-0 at the break .
Australia responded within two minutes of the restart when debutant Noah Lolesio went over for his first Test try , but it failed to halt the All Blacks ' momentum .
Mo'unga 's penalty extended their lead before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barrett - both converted by Mo'unga - pressed home their superiority .
The Rugby Championship features just three teams this year - Australia , New Zealand and Argentina - after world champions South Africa withdrew because of fears over player welfare and disruption amid the Covid-19 pandemic .
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Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
Australia have not lifted the annual trans-Tasman Bledisloe Cup since 2002
Rugby Championship Australia: Lolesio Cons: New Zealand: Tu'inukuafe, Mounga (2), Coles, Ioane, J Barrett Cons: Mounga (5) Pens: Mounga
New Zealand won the Bledisloe Cup for an 18th consecutive year after a record 43-5 victory over Australia in Sydney.
Richie Mo'unga scored 23 points including two tries and five conversions for the All Blacks at the ANZ Stadium.
It was New Zealand's biggest ever margin of victory over the Wallabies.
Ian Foster's side now have an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-Test series, with this meeting also the opening game of the Rugby Championship.
This victory follows their 27-7 win in Auckland last week and a 16-16 opening-game draw in Wellington at the start of the month.
Saturday's fixture was played in front of 25,689 fans in Sydney after a loosening of coronavirus restrictions in Australia.
The two sides meet again in Brisbane on Saturday 7 November (08:45 GMT).
Mo'unga went over twice in the first half to put New Zealand in control, with further tries from Karl Tu'inukuafe and Dane Coles making it 26-0 at the break.
Australia responded within two minutes of the restart when debutant Noah Lolesio went over for his first Test try, but it failed to halt the All Blacks' momentum.
Mo'unga's penalty extended their lead before further scores from Rieko Ioane and Jordie Barrett - both converted by Mo'unga - pressed home their superiority.
The Rugby Championship features just three teams this year - Australia, New Zealand and Argentina - after world champions South Africa withdrew because of fears over player welfare and disruption amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Teams
Australia: Haylett-Petty; Daugunu, Petaia, Simone, Koroibete; Lolesio, White; Slipper, Paenga-Amosa, Alaalatoa, Salakaia-Loto, Philip, Hanigan, Hooper, Wilson.
Replacements: Uelese, Sio, Tupou, Simmons, McReight, McDermott, Hodge, Paisami.
New Zealand: B. Barrett; J. Barrett, Liernert-Brown, Goodhue, Clarke; Mo'unga, Smith; Tuinukuafe, Coles, Tu'ungafasi, Tuipulotu, Whitelock, Frizzel, Cane, Sotutu.
Replacements: Taylor, Hodgman, Lomax, S. Barrett, Papali'i, Perenara, Laumape, Ioane.
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)


bbc--2020-10-30--Six Nations final weekend: Why England have the edge

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union When the Six Nations was brought to a sudden halt in March because of the coronavirus pandemic , many wondered whether the conclusion of this year 's championship would take place .
Three teams - Ireland , England and France - can still win the tournament .
England are expected to record a comfortable win against Italy in Rome to maintain the three-way battle , with the destination of the title decided by Ireland 's game in France in the final game on Saturday .
`` I think the most likely outcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifting the Six Nations trophy , '' said former England international Ugo Monye on the BBC 's Rugby Union Weekly podcast .
The various permutations are quite complicated and you can read the full details in this piece .
In simple terms , this is the state of play : • Ireland will be champions with a bonus-point win over France , although victory without a bonus point might still be enough • England need an emphatic win over Italy and hope Ireland lose by a low score in France • France can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beat Ireland and better England 's result 'England are prepped and ready to do their job' Ireland might have the destiny of the title in their hands , but England are widely considered favourites to win it .
The Red Rose side are aiming for their first Six Nations triumph since 2017 and are expected to brush aside an Italian team which is already certain of the wooden spoon .
The Italians have lost their last 26 Six Nations matches , a run stretching back five years .
A bonus-point win for Eddie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto both France and Ireland , with the English nervously waiting on the outcome in Paris .
England head coach Jones has been forced to contend with several injury problems - fly-half George Ford , full-back Elliot Daly , centre Manu Tuilagi , prop Joe Marler and second row/blind-side Courtney Lawes are the most notable absentees - and means there will be several debutants involved in Rome .
Nevertheless , Monye says it is an `` exciting '' squad which should secure a bonus-point victory - and possibly clinch the Six Nations exactly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Africa in the Rugby World Cup final .
`` I look at the starting XV and see mobility and athleticism right across the park , '' he said .
`` If they want to bully Italy they can do that , if they want to play wide , use their hands , play with speed , they can do that .
`` England are prepped and ready to go out to Rome and do a job . ''
'Tall ask for Ireland to get bonus point' Presuming England earn a bonus-point win in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ probably - and France - definitely - needing the same to stand any chance of overhauling Jones ' side .
Ireland are aiming for a fourth Six Nations title in seven years but it is the French who are more likely to score four tries , according to Monye and former Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip .
`` Ireland can defend really well but I 've had question marks over their attacking game for years , '' said Monye .
`` If they are going to be a force of nature like they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a world leader , their attacking game is the one thing which needs to get so much better . ''
France have increased their steel and become harder to beat this year , largely thanks to the appointment of Englishman Shaun Edwards as their defence coach .
`` The big factor coming into this , and we 've seen the step change , is Shaun Edwards and the defensive system he has put in place , '' Heaslip added on the Rugby Union Weekly podcast .
`` It is aggressive and one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` France have the ability to score , they are not getting as many entry points in the 22 as Ireland but they are scoring more points every time they are in there .
`` Can Ireland get the win ?
Yes .
Can they get the bonus point ?
It is a tall ask . ''
• None 'France not the right time for Ireland to try new approach' But can France break down another side well drilled by an Englishman ?
Yet , while doubt has been cast about Ireland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ necessarily mean France will be able to do enough to overhaul England .
Ireland 's recent success has been based on the solidity built by Andy Farrell , another Englishman who was Ireland 's defence coach before replacing Joe Schmidt as head coach last year .
That leaves many expecting the sides of Farrell and his old mentor Edwards - the pair having played rugby league together at Wigan - to negate each other and produce a low-scoring match which would leave England lifting the trophy .
`` Who in recent history have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you see an Andy Farrell team conceding more than four tries or a Shaun Edwards team conceding more than four tries ?
That does n't happen , '' said Monye .
'Not just a Welsh great , Alun Wyn Jones is an all-time great' While Scotland 's trip to Wales bears no significance on the title , the match still carries real significance for both nations .
Defeat for Wales would mean they are likely to finish fifth a year after winning the Grand Slam , with head coach Wayne Pivac having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gatland .
Scotland are hoping to further compound a difficult start for Pivac by winning in Wales for the first time since 2002 .
A home defeat would also ruin the occasion of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones setting a new world record of 149 Test appearances .
`` It 's an incredible achievement .
It is such a shame to see the game played without fans because if there was ever a game a man deserved a crowd it was this game , '' said former England wing Chris Ashton .
Monye @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in history - not just Welsh history , but rugby union history - as one of the greatest guys to play our game . ''

Last updated on .From the section Rugby Union
When the Six Nations was brought to a sudden halt in March because of the coronavirus pandemic, many wondered whether the conclusion of this year's championship would take place.
But, 237 days after the tournament was suspended, the final round of fixtures is taking place - and, fittingly, will provide an exciting conclusion to make it worth the long wait.
Three teams - Ireland, England and France - can still win the tournament.
England are expected to record a comfortable win against Italy in Rome to maintain the three-way battle, with the destination of the title decided by Ireland's game in France in the final game on Saturday.
"I think the most likely outcome is England batter Italy and end up lifting the Six Nations trophy," said former England international Ugo Monye on the BBC's Rugby Union Weekly podcast.
Ireland can secure the title with a bonus-point win in Paris this weekend
The various permutations are quite complicated and you can read the full details in this piece.
In simple terms, this is the state of play:
Ireland will be champions with a bonus-point win over France, although victory without a bonus point might still be enough
England need an emphatic win over Italy and hope Ireland lose by a low score in France
France can leapfrog both of their rivals if they beat Ireland and better England's result
Saturday's action kicks off with Wales v Scotland, followed by Italy v England and finishes with France v Ireland which will be broadcast on BBC Two (first half) before switching to BBC One (second half)
'England are prepped and ready to do their job'
Ireland might have the destiny of the title in their hands, but England are widely considered favourites to win it.
The Red Rose side are aiming for their first Six Nations triumph since 2017 and are expected to brush aside an Italian team which is already certain of the wooden spoon.
The Italians have lost their last 26 Six Nations matches, a run stretching back five years.
A bonus-point win for Eddie Jones' side would pile the pressure onto both France and Ireland, with the English nervously waiting on the outcome in Paris.
England head coach Jones has been forced to contend with several injury problems - fly-half George Ford, full-back Elliot Daly, centre Manu Tuilagi, prop Joe Marler and second row/blind-side Courtney Lawes are the most notable absentees - and means there will be several debutants involved in Rome.
England have not played since March after last week's game against the Barbarians was cancelled because 13 Baa-Baas players breached coronavirus protocols
Nevertheless, Monye says it is an "exciting" squad which should secure a bonus-point victory - and possibly clinch the Six Nations a year after England lost to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final.
"I look at the starting XV and see mobility and athleticism right across the park," he said.
"If they want to bully Italy they can do that, if they want to play wide, use their hands, play with speed, they can do that.
"England are prepped and ready to go out to Rome and do a job."
Key stats Italy have never beaten England in any competition, losing all 26 meetings England have scored four or more tries in their past six meetings in the Six Nations, with an average winning margin of 33 points Italy have finished within seven points of England on four occasions in the Six Nations, three of those have been at home
'Tall ask for Ireland to get bonus point'
Presuming England earn a bonus-point win in Rome, that leaves both Ireland - probably - and France - definitely - needing the same to stand any chance of overhauling Jones' side.
Ireland are aiming for a fourth Six Nations title in seven years but it is the French who are more likely to score four tries, according to Monye and former Ireland number eight Jamie Heaslip.
"Ireland can defend really well but I've had question marks over their attacking game for years," said Monye.
"If they are going to be a force of nature like they were in 2018, and to become a world leader, their attacking game is the one thing which needs to get so much better."
France have increased their steel and become harder to beat this year, largely thanks to the appointment of Englishman Shaun Edwards as their defence coach.
"The big factor coming into this, and we've seen the step change, is Shaun Edwards and the defensive system he has put in place," Heaslip added on the Rugby Union Weekly podcast.
"It is aggressive and one of the most dominant in the Six Nations.
"France have the ability to score, they are not getting as many entry points in the 22 as Ireland but they are scoring more points every time they are in there.
"Can Ireland get the win? Yes. Can they get the bonus point? It is a tall ask."
But can France break down another side well drilled by an Englishman?
Yet, while doubt has been cast about Ireland's attacking threat, that does not necessarily mean France will be able to do enough to overhaul England.
Ireland's recent success has been based on the solidity built by Andy Farrell, another Englishman who was Ireland's defence coach before replacing Joe Schmidt as head coach last year.
That leaves many expecting the sides of Farrell and his old mentor Edwards - the pair having played rugby league together at Wigan - to negate each other and produce a low-scoring match which would leave England lifting the trophy.
"Who in recent history have done such a job on their teams that you see an Andy Farrell team conceding more than four tries or a Shaun Edwards team conceding more than four tries? That doesn't happen," said Monye.
Key stats Ireland have managed to score four tries in just three of their 41 away matches in the Six Nations Ireland have only scored four tries in Paris once before - and that ended in a 43-31 loss in 2006 France have won just one of their last nine Tests against Ireland Les Bleus have scored only nine tries in their last nine Tests against Ireland, reaching at least 20 points only once Ten of the last 13 meetings have been settled by a single-figure margin
'Not just a Welsh great, Alun Wyn Jones is an all-time great'
While Scotland's trip to Wales bears no significance on the title, the match still carries real significance for both nations.
Defeat for Wales would mean they are likely to finish fifth a year after winning the Grand Slam, with head coach Wayne Pivac having already overseen three losses since replacing Warren Gatland.
Scotland are hoping to further compound a difficult start for Pivac by winning in Wales for the first time since 2002.
A home defeat would also ruin the occasion of Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones setting a new world record of 149 Test appearances.
"It's an incredible achievement. It is such a shame to see the game played without fans because if there was ever a game a man deserved a crowd it was this game," said former England wing Chris Ashton.
Monye added: "He will go down in history - not just Welsh history, but rugby union history - as one of the greatest guys to play our game."


bbc--2020-10-30--The 'toothless fella' who meant so much to fans - remembering Nobby Stiles

Last updated on .From the section Football Stiles , who has died aged 78 after a long illness , endeared himself to an entire nation with those impulsive , now iconic , post-match celebrations .
And that feeling is not limited to the generation lucky enough to witness his country 's finest football moment first hand .
`` Kids of my grandkids ' age , they come up to me and go : 'Hey , you , you 're the fella with no teeth who danced round Wembley , are n't you ? '
, '' he told the Guardian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way , you end up belonging to everyone . ''
Earlier in that glorious summer of 1966 , England 's enforcer was not unanimously popular .
Not with the supporters , not with the media , not with the Football Association .
Eventually , the one-time Catholic altar boy won over the critics who were far from enamoured with his combative style .
But the modest Mancunian - a kind , warm and unassuming family man off the pitch , rather contradictory to his on-field persona - will be forever remembered as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 18 May 1942 , in Collyhurst - a post-industrial , damaged suburb to the north of Manchester city centre - he realised his childhood dream by joining his beloved Manchester United as an apprentice in November 1959 .
`` My father Charlie was an undertaker in the area we lived and when we got the call to go to Old Trafford to sign my contract , he said : 'Jump in son and I will take you down there . '
Now 'jump in son ' meant in his hearse , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was handed his first-team debut a year later , though only after being sent for an eye test by United manager Matt Busby , who was concerned about the number of mistimed tackles made by the teenager .
Fitted with jam-jar spectacles off the pitch , and thick contact lenses on it , Stiles ' eye for a tigerish tackle instantly improved .
Then Busby had the vision to make a brave tactical decision which would change the trajectory of Stiles ' career .
The Scot 's dilemma was this : he needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modern parlance ) to break up the opposition attacks and feed his forward line of Bobby Charlton , George Best and Denis Law .
He became the fulcrum of the United side which went on to win the 1964-65 First Division title , eventually catching the eye of England manager Alf Ramsey as he tried to mastermind the host nation 's World Cup assault the following year .
Like Busby , Ramsey knew he had to maximise the talents of Charlton .
Like Busby , Ramsey turned to Stiles .
Stiles made his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 1965 , cementing his place over the next 12 months with a series of zealous performances .
But his aggressive ball-winning technique did not please the purists in the press , even during the 1966 World Cup .
`` I got slaughtered in the papers , absolutely slaughtered , '' Stiles said .
`` My job was to win it , give it to Bobby and let him get on with it .
The criticism never put me off . ''
That criticism was not only from journalists , though .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ midfielder 's destructive manner .
After receiving a retrospective booking following the final group game against France - for a robust challenge on Les Bleus rival Jacques Simon - the governing body demanded Ramsey drop Stiles for the quarter-final against Argentina .
`` I was a liability , they said , '' Stiles recalled .
`` Alf told them he 'd resign if he could n't pick who he wanted .
He was prepared to resign in the middle of a World Cup over me .
I never found that out until he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ramsey 's resistance was vindicated .
Not only did Stiles help see off a hostile Argentina side - furiously described as `` animals '' by the usually polite Ramsey - he then nullified Portuguese superstar Eusebio in the semi-final as England reached the Wembley showpiece .
`` Alf always called me by my full name of Norbert .
Just before the Portugal match he took me to one side and said : 'Norbert , I want you to take Eusebio out , ' '' Stiles said .
`` I replied : 'Do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or for good ? '
'' Eusebio might have survived , but Portugal did n't .
And the rest is etched in English sporting history .
Tenacious , aggressive , dirty - descriptions all given to Stiles ' style .
After all , he did not earn his 'Toothless Tiger ' nickname for no good reason .
But dismissing Stiles as merely an enforcer would be a gross misjudgement .
`` I remember asking Sir Alf once about his 1966 World Cup team , '' former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world-class players and Nobby was one of them .
A great reader of the game - Bobby Charlton always mentions that , a marvellous reader of the game - influenced the team , could tackle , could pass . ''
While Stiles will forever be remembered for his influential part in England 's triumph , he will also remain a hero in his home city of Manchester .
Stiles made almost 400 appearances for the Red Devils between 1960 and 1971 , helping them win two league titles and - more notably - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains one of only three Englishmen , alongside Charlton and former Liverpool player Ian Callaghan , to win both the World Cup and European Cup .
After leaving Old Trafford , he ended his playing days with brief spells at Middlesbrough and Preston North End , before moving into coaching at Deepdale .
However , his managerial career failed to match the same success he enjoyed as a player .
The low times that followed his retirement from football and unsuccessful foray into management culminated in thoughts of suicide as he drove his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1989 .
`` Everyone remembers you for the good times but obviously people have bad times as well , everybody , not just me , '' Stiles told BBC Sport in 2003 .
`` You have to go through things - it is the only way you gain experience .
`` The time I had in management was all part of learning and all part of life .
In my case it made me realise I was no good at it . ''
While Stiles felt he had nothing left to offer in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maximise his talents - namely a wealth of football experience and a trait of being refreshingly honest .
United invited him back as youth team coach in 1989 , nurturing the likes of Ryan Giggs , Gary Neville , David Beckham and Nicky Butt - a player who reminded Stiles much of himself - from the academy to the first team .
Known for being vocal on the pitch , he became a big hit on the after-dinner speaking circuit , regaling attentive punters with dressing-room tales before deteriorating health eventually took him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common story revolved around the simple instruction he used to be given by Busby before every match : `` Norrie , let him know you 're there in there first five minutes . ''
It was not meant to be a pleasant introduction .
But the likeable Stiles , who once said he wanted to be `` remembered as a happy person '' , has left a more positive lasting impression on millions of English football fans .

Last updated on .From the section Football
Triumphant, toothless and twirling.
Nobby Stiles' dancing is one of the defining images of England's 1966 World Cup victory - he jigged around the perimeter of the Wembley pitch, false teeth pulled out, red socks pulled down, tightly gripping the Jules Rimet Trophy in his raised left hand.
Stiles, who has died aged 78 after a long illness, endeared himself to an entire nation with those impulsive, now iconic, post-match celebrations.
And that feeling is not limited to the generation lucky enough to witness his country's finest football moment first hand.
"Kids of my grandkids' age, they come up to me and go: 'Hey, you, you're the fella with no teeth who danced round Wembley, aren't you?'," he told the Guardian newspaper in 2002. external-link
"In a way, you end up belonging to everyone."
Earlier in that glorious summer of 1966, England's enforcer was not unanimously popular. Not with the supporters, not with the media, not with the Football Association.
Eventually, the one-time Catholic altar boy won over the critics who were far from enamoured with his combative style.
But the modest Mancunian - a kind, warm and unassuming family man off the pitch, rather contradictory to his on-field persona - will be forever remembered as a national hero.
Born Norbert Peter Stiles on 18 May 1942, in Collyhurst - a post-industrial, damaged suburb to the north of Manchester city centre - he realised his childhood dream by joining his beloved Manchester United as an apprentice in November 1959.
"My father Charlie was an undertaker in the area we lived and when we got the call to go to Old Trafford to sign my contract, he said: 'Jump in son and I will take you down there.' Now 'jump in son' meant in his hearse," Stiles remembered. external-link
The 5ft 6in full-back was handed his first-team debut a year later, though only after being sent for an eye test by United manager Matt Busby, who was concerned about the number of mistimed tackles made by the teenager.
Fitted with jam-jar spectacles off the pitch, and thick contact lenses on it, Stiles' eye for a tigerish tackle instantly improved.
Then Busby had the vision to make a brave tactical decision which would change the trajectory of Stiles' career.
The Scot's dilemma was this: he needed an energetic half-back (defensive midfielder in modern parlance) to break up the opposition attacks and feed his forward line of Bobby Charlton, George Best and Denis Law.
Stiles fitted the bill.
He became the fulcrum of the United side which went on to win the 1964-65 First Division title, eventually catching the eye of England manager Alf Ramsey as he tried to mastermind the host nation's World Cup assault the following year.
Like Busby, Ramsey knew he had to maximise the talents of Charlton. Like Busby, Ramsey turned to Stiles.
Stiles made his England debut against Scotland at Wembley in April 1965, cementing his place over the next 12 months with a series of zealous performances.
But his aggressive ball-winning technique did not please the purists in the press, even during the 1966 World Cup.
"I got slaughtered in the papers, absolutely slaughtered," Stiles said.
"My job was to win it, give it to Bobby and let him get on with it. The criticism never put me off."
That criticism was not only from journalists, though. Even the FA did not like the balding midfielder's destructive manner.
After receiving a retrospective booking following the final group game against France - for a robust challenge on Les Bleus rival Jacques Simon - the governing body demanded Ramsey drop Stiles for the quarter-final against Argentina.
Ramsey refused.
"I was a liability, they said," Stiles recalled.
"Alf told them he'd resign if he couldn't pick who he wanted. He was prepared to resign in the middle of a World Cup over me. I never found that out until he had died. What a man."
Ramsey's resistance was vindicated. Not only did Stiles help see off a hostile Argentina side - furiously described as "animals" by the usually polite Ramsey - he then nullified Portuguese superstar Eusebio in the semi-final as England reached the Wembley showpiece.
"Alf always called me by my full name of Norbert. Just before the Portugal match he took me to one side and said: 'Norbert, I want you to take Eusebio out,'" Stiles said.
"I replied: 'Do you mean for the game Alf, or for good?'"
Eusebio might have survived, but Portugal didn't. And the rest is etched in English sporting history.
Tenacious, aggressive, dirty - descriptions all given to Stiles' style. After all, he did not earn his 'Toothless Tiger' nickname for no good reason.
But dismissing Stiles as merely an enforcer would be a gross misjudgement.
"I remember asking Sir Alf once about his 1966 World Cup team," former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said.
"He says he had five world-class players and Nobby was one of them. A great reader of the game - Bobby Charlton always mentions that, a marvellous reader of the game - influenced the team, could tackle, could pass."
While Stiles will forever be remembered for his influential part in England's triumph, he will also remain a hero in his home city of Manchester.
Stiles made almost 400 appearances for the Red Devils external-link between 1960 and 1971, helping them win two league titles and - more notably - the European Cup in 1968.
Stiles, alongside George Best and Bobby Charlton, helped United beat Benfica at Wembley to become European champions for the first time
He remains one of only three Englishmen, alongside Charlton and former Liverpool player Ian Callaghan, to win both the World Cup and European Cup.
After leaving Old Trafford, he ended his playing days with brief spells at Middlesbrough and Preston North End, before moving into coaching at Deepdale.
However, his managerial career failed to match the same success he enjoyed as a player.
The low times that followed his retirement from football and unsuccessful foray into management culminated in thoughts of suicide as he drove his car down the M6 motorway early in 1989.
"Everyone remembers you for the good times but obviously people have bad times as well, everybody, not just me," Stiles told BBC Sport in 2003.
"You have to go through things - it is the only way you gain experience.
"The time I had in management was all part of learning and all part of life. In my case it made me realise I was no good at it."
While Stiles felt he had nothing left to offer in management, others saw an opportunity to maximise his talents - namely a wealth of football experience and a trait of being refreshingly honest.
United invited him back as youth team coach in 1989, nurturing the likes of Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, David Beckham and Nicky Butt - a player who reminded Stiles much of himself - from the academy to the first team.
Known for being vocal on the pitch, he became a big hit on the after-dinner speaking circuit, regaling attentive punters with dressing-room tales before deteriorating health eventually took him out of the public eye.
One common story revolved around the simple instruction he used to be given by Busby before every match: "Norrie, let him know you're there in there first five minutes."
It was not meant to be a pleasant introduction.
But the likeable Stiles, who once said he wanted to be "remembered as a happy person", has left a more positive lasting impression on millions of English football fans.


bbc--2020-10-30--US election: What Latino first-time voters want

Every 30 seconds , a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote .
If they turn @ @ @ @ @ could swing the outcome of the election .
So we talked to five of them @ @ @ @ @ what issues they care most about - and of course - which presidential candidate they @ @ @ @ @ Produced by Patricia Sulbarán-Lovera , edited by Enric Botella and Angélica M Casas

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote.
If they turn out, young Latino voters could swing the outcome of the election.
So we talked to five of them from around the country about what issues they care most about - and of course - which presidential candidate they will be voting for.
Originally produced by Patricia Sulbarán-Lovera and edited by Enric Botella for BBC Mundo. Additional editing by Angélica M Casas.