Furious Glastonbury fans say ‘I hope it rains’ as organisers issue statement following sell-out
Some Glastonbury fans hoping to secure themselves tickets to the 2024 festival have been left furious after the event sold out within minutes.
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Stephan returns to replace Genesio as Rennes coach
Stade Rennais have appointed Julien Stephan as manager to replace Bruno Genesio who stepped down for personal reasons, the Ligue 1 club said on Sunday.
Watch Didier Deschamps' ruthless France team talk as 14 goal Gibraltar demolition inspired by demand to 'smash' record
Didier Deschamps' merciless France team-talk has been revealed after his team hit Gibraltar for a record-breaking 14-0 scoreline.
Travis Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth Cricket World Cup title
AHMEDABAD: Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chasing a tricky 241 for victory in the final, Australia slipped to 47-3 before the left-handed Head hit his second century of the tournament to steer the team home with seven overs to spare. Head’s knock and his marathon stand of 192 with Marnus Labuschagne, unbeaten on 58, ended India’s dominant run of 10 unbeaten matches at the event. Head fell after his 120-ball knock laced with 15 fours and four sixes before Glenn Maxwell hit the winning runs to trigger wild celebrations in the Aussie camp. “Just thrilled to be a part of it,” man-of-the-match Head told Star Sports. “It’s a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home (on his injury).
Player raises R3 million at star-studded Sun City event as Williams takes win
Nine-time Major champion Gary Player raised over R3 million with the help of Sunshine Tour professionals, sports personalities, business leaders and friends at the 2023 Gary and Vivienne Player Invitational over sweltering weekend in Sun City.
India's Wait For ICC Trophy Gets Longer As Australia Clinch Sixth ODI World Cup Title
India's dreams of winning a third World Cup title lay in tatters after an inexplicable meltdown saw them crash to a six-wicket defeat against an indefatigable Australia here on Sunday, plunging the cricket-obsessed country into deep mourning. Australia thus won a record-extending sixth World Cup title, stretching their dominance in the tournament that started way back in 1975. Put in to bat, India ended up with a below-par 240 despite contributions from Rohit Sharma (47 off 31 balls), Virat Kohli (54 off 63) and K L Rahul (66 off 107).
'As my son got worse, we needed help - I wasn't treated as a human being... until it was too late'
Tragic Awaab Ishak's father says he believes he wasn't treated 'as a human being' as he pleaded for help while his family was trapped in a flat riddled with deadly mould. The toddler died aged two following prolonged exposure to mould at a Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) flat on the Freehold estate.
Live updates as train 'on fire' at Cardiff Central station
The rear of Cardiff Central railway station has been evacuated after a train reportedly caught fire. South Wales Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue are responding to the incident at the city-centre station.