Aston Villa sign left-back Maatsen from Chelsea
Aston Villa have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Dutch defender Ian Maatsen, both the clubs announced on Friday.
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Bring on the shootouts say Germany; please no, say English and Dutch
DUESSELDORF, Germany : Euro 2024’s Round of 16 starts on Saturday and with it the potential for penalty shootouts, a prospect that sends some countries into meltdown while others embrace the 'loneliest walk in sport' already believing they have a foot in the next round.
Tom McKibbin off the pace as Wiebe leads Italian Open
Tom McKibbin made the cut but has his work cut out for him to get into contention at the Italian Open as the Holywood man sits eight shots off the lead.
"Goodnight In-Laws": Yuvraj Singh Makes Hilarious Reference As India Beat England In T20 World Cup
India cricket legend Yuvraj Singh sent social media into a frenzy with a tweet, following India's semi-final win over England in the 2024 T20 World Cup. As India ran out convincing winners by 68 runs, Yuvraj tweeted "Goodnight in-laws". The tweet is a humorous reference to his wife Hazel Keech, who was born and brought up in Britain. A star of India's 2007 T20 World Cup triumph, Yuvraj will now be cheering on Rohit Sharma and co. as they aim for a second title.
Shoaib Akhtar Slams England Decision-Making, Makes 'Einstein' Reference
Legendary Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the England cricket team's decision to elect to bowl after winning the toss against India in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final. India piled up 171 runs in their 20 overs, a total that always seemed like an uphill climb for the English batters. Ultimately, England fell short by a whopping 68 runs. After the game, Akhtar wondered what had inspired England to choose to bowl, given the might and variety of India's bowling lineup.
You can't eat in this restaurant. But while others close, this one is booming
"When I first mentioned the idea, people thought I was crazy, they didn't think it would work," says Mark Murphy, the co-founder of one of Greater Manchester's most successful food delivery businesses.
Confident Cavendish gearing up for record breaking Tour stage win
FLORENCE, Italy : Mark Cavendish believes he has what it takes to claim a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win, even if the British rider, at the twilight of his career, will have to deal with serious competition.
The ugly south Manchester tower which was 'very special' to many
The Owens Park Tower has been a totemic figure on the south Manchester skyline for more than half-a-century.