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Giro d’Italia: Pedersen wins but Landa crashes out on opening stage in Tirana
Danish rider holds off Van Aert in bunch sprint to line Mikel Landa abandons race after crash late in stage Denmark’s former world champion Mads Pedersen edged out Wout van Aert in a bunch sprint to win the opening stage of the Giro d’Italia in Tirana, but Mikel Landa was forced to abandon the race…
England open to hosting IPL after border hostilities prompt suspension
ECB has reached out to BCCI after IPL halted PSL also suspended with UAE unwilling to step in as host The England and Wales Cricket Board is open to hosting the remainder of the Indian Premier League in September after escalating cross-border tension between India and Pakistan prompted the suspension of the world’s most lucrative…
Trains, planes, two-day ferries? Spurs and United fans weigh up Bilbao travel options
‘Exorbitant’ Europa League final travel costs hitting home Fans ‘exploited by airlines, hotels and Airbnb owners’ Supporters hoping to travel to the all-English Europa League final in Bilbao could end up paying thousands of pounds for the privilege. There are ways to drive that cost down, however, especially for those willing to spend two days…
John Textor launches plan for audacious takeover of Crystal Palace
American looking to increase stake beyond 80% NY Jets owner Woody Johnson also in frame to buy club John Textor is attempting an audacious takeover of Crystal Palace but faces competition from the New York Jets owner, Woody Johnson, as the battle for control at Selhurst Park heats up before the club’s appearance in the…
Raducanu moulds clay to her will in straight-sets victory over Teichmann
Briton wins 6-2, 6-2 to reach third round of Italian Open 21st seed Alexandrova withdrew hours before match It was during her days of preparation for the Italian Open that Emma Raducanu decided her approach to clay court tennis needed to change. Instead of making significant adjustments to her game to try and suit the…
Ange Postecoglou leaving on a high could be Spurs’ best-case scenario
Tottenham’s riches have underpinned Europa League progress but, win or lose in Bilbao, they need to be decisive about their manager to thrive at home Take the emotion out of it. It is easier said than done. Tottenham Hotspur are not in the business of hoarding silverware and there will be a temptation to stick…
Competitive Itoje willing to learn from Mount Rushmore of Lions captains
Maro Itoje has listened to Martin Johnson and Sam Warburton as he prepares his ‘tough men’ for Australia Do you know what really stuck out as Maro Itoje sat chatting in the O2 Arena after the British & Irish Lions squad announcement? His biceps. This year’s Lions jersey is tight enough on the shoulders and…
The IPL is a good barometer in India: its suspension shows us how serious this is
The IPL is so closely intertwined with India’s politics that even cricket’s richest tournament could not continue at a time of crisis It’s not often that two sets of people find themselves in the same situation on either side of one of the world’s most fractious borders. When Friday dawned, amid swirling rumours of missiles…
Meghan, Harry’s touch felt at VE Day concert via wedding cellist
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding cellist has once again captivated the British Royal family with his exceptional talent.Sheku Kanneh-Mason, who gained international recognition after performing at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex royal wedding in 2018, was given the honour of performing for…
Pamela Anderson in awe of co-star Liam Neeson amid romance rumour
Pamela Anderson in awe of co-star Liam Neeson amid romance rumoPamela Anderson has recently ignited dating rumours with Liam Neeson after their intimate bond while filming The Naked Gun reboot.According to RadarOnline.com, the Baywatch star was spotted having dinners with Liam when they had breaks…