Bournemouth sign Kluivert from Roma
Bournemouth have signed Dutch winger Justin Kluivert from Serie A side AS Roma on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee, the Premier League club said on Friday (Jun 24).
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'My dream' - Bart Verbruggen hands Manchester United transfer encouragement
Anderlecht chief Jesper Fredberg has admitted he is anticipating exits this summer after Manchester United target Bart Verbruggen revealed it is his dream to play in England.
'Scary moment' as orcas disrupt ocean boat race in latest display of puzzling behaviour
A pod of killer whales bumped one of the boats in an endurance sailing race as it approached the Strait of Gibraltar, the latest encounter in what researchers say is a growing trend of aggressive interactions with Iberian orcas.
Venus Williams handed Wimbledon wild card
Five-time Wimbledon singles champion Venus Williams has been awarded a wild card for next month's championships.
Verstappen fuels early retirement speculation: Winning won't 'keep me here forever'
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has hinted that he may not follow the path of the Formula 1 veteran by extending his racing career indefinitely.
Orcas attack boat during around-the-world Ocean Race - ESPN
The crew of the Ocean Race's Team JAJO endured several heart-stopping minutes on their approach to the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday when their boat came under attack from a pod of orcas.
Netherlands: Risk of submersion persists 70 years after deadly tidal wave
Following this disaster, the Delta Plan was launched in the Netherlands with the aim of protecting its coasts: 500 kilometres of dykes and barriers were built to make the largest water defence structure in the world. Even today, dykes are still being raised and dunes created. But with climate change, rising sea levels and increasingly frequent extreme weather events, questions are being asked about whether these precautions are sufficient.
Sailing-Orca pod attacks Ocean Race boats near Gibraltar
The crew of the Ocean Race's Team JAJO endured several heart-stopping minutes on their approach to the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday when their boat came under attack from a pod of orcas.