Cricket-Stokes to be unveiled as England test captain on Thursday - the Guardian
LONDON (Reuters) - All-rounder Ben Stokes is to succeed Joe Root as England test captain and the appointment will be announced later on Thursday, the Guardian said.
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Jack Grealish snubbed yet again as Steven Gerrard flips Aston Villa transfer stance
Hello and welcome to today's Aston Villa headlines brought to you by on Thursday, April 27. Aston Villa host Norwich City on Saturday with Dean Smith all set for an emotional return to Villa Park - five months after he was sacked back in November.
Man United top 4 hopes unrealistic, says Rangnick
Ralf Rangnick said on Wednesday that Manchester United must face up to the reality their top-four hopes have likely disappeared as they prepare to take on Chelsea this week without a swathe of key players.
Stokes to be unveiled as England test captain on Thursday - the Guardian
LONDON : All-rounder Ben Stokes is to succeed Joe Root as England test captain and the appointment will be announced later on Thursday, the Guardian said.
Soccer-Chelsea's recruitment plans behind schedule, says Tuchel
(Reuters) - Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said their recruitment plans for next season are running behind schedule due to the uncertainty over the club's ownership, but added that the squad would require only "cosmetic surgery".
Chelsea don't need open heart surgery, says Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel believes Chelsea will only need a "facelift" to succeed next after Ralf Rangnick said Thursday's opponents Manchester United will require "open heart surgery". Tuchel's side head to Old Trafford looking to cement their grip on third place in the Premier League, while sixth-placed United appear certain to miss out on a top-four finish. United interim boss Rangnick fears Erik ten Hag, the Ajax coach who will take charge at Old Trafford from the end of this season, will have to significantly overhaul his squad to make the club competitive at the highest level.
Miracle keeps hope alive ahead of Commonwealth Games in Judo trials
Despite coming out tops in his weight category at the recent 2022 national trials for the Commonwealth Games held at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Delta State-born Cyprian Miracle’s hope of representing the country in Birmingham, United Kingdom, still hangs in the balance.
Chelsea's recruitment plans behind schedule, says Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said their recruitment plans for next season are running behind schedule due to the uncertainty over the club's ownership, but added that the squad would require only "cosmetic surgery".