Laporte to miss start of Man City's title defence
City manager Pep Guardiola revealed on Friday that Laporte needed the operation after struggling with the injury in the closing stages of last season.
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Sarina Wiegman: England’s ‘cool and calm’ head coach with the no-nonsense look
If imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery then surely Sarina Wiegman’s suit says it all.
Vettel backs Schumacher to replace him at Aston Martin
Sebastian Vettel has backed friend and fellow German Mick Schumacher to replace him at Aston Martin when the four times Formula One world champion retires at the end of the season.
Sainz puts Ferrari on top in first Hungarian GP practice
Spaniard Carlos Sainz was fastest for Ferrari in first practisefor the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen denying the Italian team a one-two on the timing sheets.
Vettel backs Mick Schumacher to replace him at Aston Martin
Sebastian Vettel has backed friend and fellow German Mick Schumacher to replace him at Aston Martin when the four times Formula One world champion retires at the end of the season. Vettel, 35, announced his retirement on Thursday with immediate speculation about who might be his successor alongside Canadian Lance Stroll at the British-based team. "I do have my opinion.
UK’s ‘best artists and DJs’ headed to The Adelphi Lads Club in Salford for summer music festival
Salford-based beer company ShinDigger will be hosting a series of free parties this August, featuring some of the biggest names in music as part of its annual Shingri-La Festival. Following the cancellation of their residency at Talbot Mill, the indie beer company will be welcoming names like Dr. Banana, Mafalda, Alexander Nut and Nabihah Iqbal, while offering up a variety of beers from their summer range.
Ireland coach Farrell handed 2-year contract extension after triumph over All Blacks
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell signed a two-year contract extension on Friday that keeps him in charge of the world's top ranked rugby nation until 2025.
England Footballer's Wife Rebekah Vardy Loses 'Wagatha Christie' Libel Spat
A UK judge Friday effectively branded England footballer's wife Rebekah Vardy a liar as she rejected her "Wagatha Christie" libel suit against Coleen Rooney, following a trial that lifted the lid on celebrity skullduggery. High Court judge Karen Steyn found that allegations made by Rooney against Vardy were "substantially true", and that Vardy was "substantially engaged" in the release of damaging stories to The Sun newspaper by her agent. Vardy's husband Jamie plays for Leicester City, while Rooney is the wife of former Manchester United star Wayne. The 12-day trial in May laid bare tabloid double-dealing and the lives of the rich and famous.