The Turner Prize 2023: Meet the new 'Darling' of the art world
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Coko Beach back at Aintree for Becher assignment
Gordon Elliott's Coko Beach will bid to maintain his recent good form in the Boylesports Becher Handicap Chase at Aintree on Saturday.
Nicki Minaj announces huge Pink Friday 2 World Tour for 2024 - and she's kicking off UK and Europe shows in Manchester
American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj is coming to Manchester next year as part of a huge world tour to coincide with the release of her latest album.
Mau Mau rebels, heroes of Kenya's independence, still seeking recognition
Sixty years ago, on December 12, 1963, Kenya gained independence after 68 years of British rule and following a decade of deadly violence. Between 1952 and 1960, the Mau Mau rebellion was one of the bloodiest episodes in the country's history. This rebel group, mainly made up of members of the Kikuyu ethnic group, organised a campaign of sabotage and assassinations against the British settlers, claiming 32 lives. The rebels' aim was to recover the land and freedom that had been stolen from them by the British colonial authorities.
Rashford must fight for Man Utd place, says Ten Hag
LONDON: Erik ten Hag says it is up to Marcus Rashford to force his way back into the Manchester United side after he was dropped for the midweek win against Chelsea. The England international was left out of the starting line-up for the 2-1 win at Old Trafford after a string of disappointing performances, with his attitude questioned after last week’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle. Rashford, 26, scored a career-high 30 times for United last season but has netted just twice in the current campaign. “Rashford is an incredible, good player,” Ten Hag said on Friday. “You can’t do it with 11 players, he can’t play every game, he’s not in this moment in the form he was last year but I am sure he will get there. “It is up to them (to get back into the side).
England Withdraw Emma Lamb From One-Off Women's Test Against India
England batting all-rounder Emma Lamb was on Friday withdrawn from the upcoming one-off Test against India to be played here from December 14-17. The 25-year-old has suffered a back injury and will be returning home to consult with a spinal surgeon, according to England Cricket. Middle-order batter Maia Bouchier and left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon have been added to the Test squad, stated ECB. While Gordon played her only Test against Australia Women four years ago in Taunton, Bouchier is yet to make her debut in the conventional format but has played 22 T20Is and three ODIs for England Women.
Rugby League-RFL to lower tackle height over safety concerns
Tackling above the armpit will be banned in rugby league matches in Britain to "make the sport safer and more accessible at all levels", governing body Rugby Football League (RFL) said on Friday.
India Women vs England Women 2nd T20I: Preview, Fantasy XI Predictions, Pitch And Weather Reports
India women will take on England women in the 2nd T20I of three-match series on Saturday, December 9, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. The England women's team registered a comprehensive 38-run win in the first match of the T20I series on Wednesday. Led by half-centuries from Danielle Wyatt (75) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (77), the English team scored a competitive 197-6 in 20 overs. Renuka Singh was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 3/27.