travis clayton is a second british prospect on the league's international player pathway whose roots nd make the bills' regular season roster. but the basingstoke rugby club coach richard cheetham told me his former player is following a long—held ambition. the composition we had when we met two years ago in trenton, his dream was to be an nfl player not being familiar with the process, i thought they recruited from within america, and i didn't know how he would follow that journey through, but it was a dream, as long as i've known him, and he never give up on it. you don't mind — him, and he never give up on it. you don't mind the _ him, and he never give up on it. you don't mind the eighth tear in rugby in england being a stepping stone to another sport in another country? i inc. it's a compliment, i think basingstoke is doing well, i hope more plays they're attracted to this as a pathway. more plays they're attracted to this as a pathway-— as a pathway. how much is his character _ as a pathway. how much is his character suited _ as a pathway. how much is his character suited to _ a

travis clayton was selected in the seventh and final in the pic, the buffalo bills select travis claytonplayer from basingstoke who, like louis rees zammit, took part in the league's international player pathway programme. but he's being touted as an offensive lineman, mainly because he's six foot seven and weighs more than 21 stone. and clayton now battle for a spot on the bills regular season roster. i don't think it's really sunk in yet. but at the moment, it's a world of emotions. it'sjust yet. but at the moment, it's a world of emotions. it's just crazy. and yet. but at the moment, it's a world of emotions. it'sjust crazy. and i think it shows that there is talent out there all over the world, not just in the uk and the nfl, it shows that if you have done previous sports, you can put those skills together and turn into something positive. now you might have noticed that this has been an edition of sportday where in the premier league at least there's been little mention of var, something of a rarity in recent weeks, certainly when you consider last weekend, which included the furiou

. >> reporter: with the union jack flag wrapped around his shoulders, travis clayton was welcomed toer played a down of competitive football. >> go to buffalo! >> reporter: has it sunk in you are an nfl player? >> i think i need to pinch myself, but i think it's really sunk in just yet. >> reporter: the former english rugby winger has spent nearly four months honing his skills to become an nfl offensive lineman. at 6'7", the bills say clayton's 40-yard dash is the fastest they've clocked from a lineman in ten years. how steep has the learning curve been? >> wow, extremely steep. i think coming in on the first day, not knowing really anything about the sport, i climbed up and just learned everything possible. >> reporter: and in march, welsh rugby star louis rees-zammit signed with the defending super bowl champion kansas city chiefs. clayton and rees-zammit are products of the international players pathway, a program designed to seek out talent from around the world, like eagles left tackle jordan mailata. another former rugby player from australia who recently signed a $66 million c

travis clayton is another british prospect on the nfl's international player pathway, whose roots are weekend, clayton now begins another tough journey — to try and make the bills�* regular season roster. the basingstoke rugby club coach richard cheetham told the bbc�*s hugh ferris, that his former player is following a long—held ambition. the conversation we had when we first met two years ago, that that was his dream, to be an nfl player, not being familiar with the process i thought they were recruited from within america and i did not know how he would follow that journey through. but it was a dream as long as i have known him and he never gave up on it. his character, discipline, his focus on what he did on the from the start and his attributes physically on the pitch. they would him in good stead. he has psychological strength and physical strength that will definitely work together. i called him yesterday and reminded him when he was sitting in basingstoke about his injury and his dedication to rehabilitation, there is no question about his mindset whatsoever, about being able

travis clayton is another british prospect on the nfl's international player pathway, whose roots arehe weekend, clayton now begins another tough journey to try and make the bills' regular season roster. the basingstoke rugby club coach richard cheetham told the bbc�*s hugh ferris, that his former player is following a long—held ambition. the converation we had when we met two years ago in trenton, his dream was to be an nfl player not being familiar with the process, i thought they recruited from within america, and i didn't know how he would follow that journey through, but it was a dream, as long as i've known him, and he never give up on it. diligent and disciplined and is very focused and when he did read from the start when i knew them. and being physically on them. and being physically on the pitch, he has the real psychological strength and physical strength that definitely will work together. you know. i reminded him when he was sitting in the dispenser fans are being stowed his dedication, there's no question but his whatsoever about being able to to the new environment and

travis clayton was selected in the seventh and final round by the buffalo bills.ternational player pathway programme as an offensive lineman. he's six foot seven and weighs more than 300 pounds. he will now battle for a spot on the bills�* regular season roster. world numberfour elena rybakina eased to a straight sets victory over mayar sherif to reach the last 16 of the madrid open. the kazakh player, who has a tour—leading three titles this season, broke twice in the first set to move 5—0 ahead. sherif battled harder in the second set, surviving four match points to hold for 5—4 down. rybakina proved too good taking the victory on her serve. she'll face teenager sara bejlek in the next round. pakistan have appointed former australia pace bowler jason gillespie as coach of their test side. gillespie has had success in englnad's county championship with yorkshire. he signed a two year contract. while the former south africa batter gary kirsten will take charge of pakistan's 0di and t20 teams. ronnie o'sullivan has taken a 5—3 lead from the first session of his sec

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travis clayton was selected in the seventh and final round by the buffalo bills.e's international player pathway programme as an offensive lineman. he's six foot seven and weighs more than 300 pounds, and will now battle for a spot on the bills' regular season roster. pakistan have appointed former australia pace bowler jason gillespie as coach of their test side. gillespie has had success in englnad's county championship with yorkshire. he's signed a two year contract, while the former south africa batter gary kirsten will take charge of pakistan's white ball teams. ronnie 0'sullivan has taken a 5—3 lead from the first session of his second round match at the world snooker championship in sheffield. 0'sullivan is looking to win a record—breaking eighth title at the crucible and only lost one frame in his frst round match. he quickly won the first two against welshman ryan day, who rallied back to 2—2 before 0'sullivan won three of the next four. first to 13 will reach the quarterfinals elsewhere, stephen maguire beat shaun murphy. and these are live pictures of o

travis clayton was selected in the seventh and final round by the buffalo bills.er pathway programme as an offensive lineman. he's six foot seven and weighs more than 300 pounds, and will now battle for a spot on the bills' regular season roster. there is an own goal that is given arsenal the lead. you can follow it on the website. the un security council has expressed deep concern over an imminent attack on the sudanese city of al—fashir, by the paramilitary rapid support forces. al—fashir is the last major city in the darfur region, where sudan's army is still holding out against the rsf, which is accused of carrying out a wave of violence against non—arab ethnic groups. people in al—fashir are said to be too scared to leave the city. let's speak to claire nicolet, emergency co—ordinator at msf — which is one of the only international humanitarian organisations operating in north darfur. thank you for coming on the programme. how concerned are you by this? irate programme. how concerned are you by this? ~ ., ., programme. how concerned are you by this? ., ., . ,

and after travis clayton took his next step on the road to the nfl, we speak to his former rugby coach

from 3 down this now from the 8th tear of english rugby to the glitz and glamour of the nfl, travis clayton was one of the standout picks on the final day of the nfl draft. pricing was the 200 and 21st pick in detroit. the $67300.00 pounds offensive lineman is heading to the buffalo bills and its just the 2nd of international play, a possible participant, to be picked up in a dropped 23 year old place at your club road suite, full phasing stokes. before joining the nfl academy in 2019 if your p is mit too tough, are dominated, the men's race, that the majority marathon if additional than a minutes ahead of his nearest rivals, toughest crossing the line and this time of 2 hours, 8 minutes of 57 seconds, well can you as now i'm jump it won the women's rice. she also finished well ahead . 54 seconds. clarify opponents and time. 2 hours. 26 minutes and 20 seconds. well, many of those i face will be heading to the powers olympics, and the flame is now on its way as well. on board, a 3 mazda friendship called the felon. it travelled through braces, comments canal is it again? it's johnny to frien

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peninsula and topping off in the mid and high 70s towards concord and clayton, backing through alamo into diablo, fairfield into travis 80 degrees. one thing you know about for tonight or should know about for tonight. we have a new pitcher on the mound tonight and he takes place as far as your first pitch is concerned, it's blake snell at 645. west southwest wind of 15. but the air temperatures at 61. but when you pick up a breeze like that it will be chilly. so dress in layers. you know the drill if you're heading on out to the ballpark. so here's your extended forecast. warmest day of the workweek. yes, we're talking 83 degrees across san jose, back into willow glen. otherwise, it's still summery. on thursday, temperatures drop off about ten degrees. by friday, computer models right now. and i got to tell you, they have been really consistent handling these late season cold fronts, moving into the bay area . it does indicate rain developing by saturday afternoon . >> all right. well in the meantime the 80s look good there roberta. thank you. more news headed your way after the break. but up first, let's check on th