Howe backs Newcastle to reach Man United’s level on and off pitch
NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe insists Newcastle can “buck the trend” as they try to become the equal of Manchester United on and off the pitch.
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French referees told not to pause matches during Ramadan
PARIS: France’s football federation has told referees they must not pause matches to allow Muslim players to break their fast during Ramadan, media reports said Friday. Unlike England’s Premier League which allows it, the practice does not comply with the French Football Federation’s statutes, several media reported the body saying in an email sent to referees Thursday. It said it had been brought to the federation’s attention that matches were being interrupted following the breaking of the Ramadan fast.
Boris Becker: I used all my strength just to survive the day in prison
Boris Becker has said he had to use all his “strength” and “mental energy” to survive each day during his prison sentence.
Just Stop Oil protesters from Greater Manchester spared jail after 'reckless' British Grand Prix track invasion
Two Just Stop Oil climate change protesters from Greater Manchester have been spared jail after invading the track at last year’s British Grand Prix. Louis McKechnie and Joshua Smith were among five campaigners who were dragged off the circuit at Silverstone as two Formula One cars passed close by.
Ukraine condemns Wimbledon decision to lift ban on Russian players
Ukraine has condemned the "immoral" decision to allow Russian and Belarusian tennis players to compete at Wimbledon after tournament organisers announced Friday they were lifting a ban imposed in 2022.
Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian players, to compete as 'neutrals'
The players will be prohibited from expressing support for the invasion and must not receive funding from the Russian or Belarusian states, tournament organisers the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) said in a statement.
Wimbledon to accept Russian and Belarusian players as 'neutral' athletes
Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the grasscourt Grand Slam as "neutrals" this year under certain conditions, having banned players from the two countries last year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Moto3 Argentina: Sasaki dominates Friday practice from Moreira
Husqvarna IntactGP’s Ayumi Sasaki established himself as the rider to chase on the opening day of Moto3 action at Termas de Rio Hondo after topping both free practice sessions on Friday.