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Chelsea not distracted by sanctions on director Tenenbaum, says Tuchel

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said the team were focused on Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace and had not been distracted by the British government imposing sanctions on club director Eugene Tenenbaum. The British government said on Thursday it had imposed sanctions on Tenenbaum in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with his assets frozen. The government cited Tenenbaum's close association with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, who was already under sanctions.

Joe Root steps down as England captain after five years as job takes 'toll'

Joe Root has stepped down as England Test captain, admitting that the role has taken a «toll». Root has endured a torrid 12 months with England including a failed Ashes campaign and last month's 1-0 defeat by the West Indies. Ad/> And having «had time to reflect» on his return from the Caribbean tour, Root announced his decision to resign as skipper.

Jack Newton, who lost a British Open playoff, dead at 72

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Delays on M4, A470 and other major traffic routes as Easter getaway starts - live updates

Queues have started to build on the M4 as drivers pack onto the roads on Good Friday. An estimated 4.62 million journeys are likely to be made across the UK today, with a further 22.48 million across the Bank Holiday weekend in what could be the busiest in years, according to the RAC.

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis tells customers how to get £175 from changing bank

MoneySavingExpert founder Martin Lewis has revealed how customers can get their hands on £175 just by switching their bank accounts.

Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers LIVE: Early team news, build-up, match updates and reaction

Bolton Wanderers are on the road this afternoon on Good Friday and seeking three points on the road when they take on Doncaster Rovers.

UK to send asylum seekers to Rwanda: Opposition and NGOs condemn 'inhumane' deal

Meanwhile, Kenya's government has deported the French CEO of one of the country's biggest oil marketers. Jean-Christian Bergeron is the first person to be sanctioned over a weeks-long fuel crisis that the government has blamed on marketers hoarding fuel stocks.

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians in rebuilding mode, you will see great players coming out in few years, says Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav urged one and all to show some patience with an out of sorts five-time champions Mumbai Indians as it currently undergoing a transition phase which will yield results in coming seasons. MI have already lost their first five matches and it is now near impossible for them to get back into the reckoning for play-offs as they would need to win at least eight of the remaining nine games. "As you have seen, it is a fresh auction and we are building this team for the next three-four years, coming a few years down the line, you will see some great players coming out from this team," Surya said at the virtual pre-match press conference which was an indicator that MI's current season could well be over even before it reaches mid-phase of the league.

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Chelsea not distracted by sanctions on director Tenenbaum, says Tuchel

Joe Root steps down as England captain after five years as job takes 'toll'

Jack Newton, who lost a British Open playoff, dead at 72

Delays on M4, A470 and other major traffic routes as Easter getaway starts - live updates

MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis tells customers how to get £175 from changing bank

Doncaster Rovers vs Bolton Wanderers LIVE: Early team news, build-up, match updates and reaction

UK to send asylum seekers to Rwanda: Opposition and NGOs condemn 'inhumane' deal

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians in rebuilding mode, you will see great players coming out in few years, says Suryakumar Yadav