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'Something that is very important' - Holcim-PRB skipper Kevin Escoffier on helping troubled rivals during The Ocean Race
Holcim-PRB skipper Kevin Escoffier has spoken about camaraderie between rival sailors and sportsmanship in The Ocean Race, revealing that they even help each other out despite being in direct competition. Escoffier’s team currently lead the third leg of this year’s race but the journey from Cape Town to Itajai in Brazil has not been without drama on the water.
'They are a party of goal hangers': Tory minister mocked for 'cringey and embarrassing' football analogy as she launches attack on Labour and Gary Lineker
A Tory frontbencher has been widely mocked on social media after using a 'cringey' football analogy to have a pop at Gary Lineker and the Labour party.
Team Malizia skipper Boris Hermann admits he feared broken mast may have forced crew back to Cape Town
Malizia skipper Boris Hermann admitted that he had worried his crew may have to abandon The Ocean Race after suffering a broken mast. The captain was concerned that a repair on the mast would not have been possible, and had considered returning to port as a result of the problem they faced.
Gary Lineker does not fear BBC suspension as he stands by government criticism
Gary Lineker said he stands by his criticism of the government's asylum policy and does not fear suspension from the BBC.
UK government defends law barring 'illegal' English channel migrants
The UK government said on Tuesday it was ready for legal challenges against a new law intended to stop migrants from reaching the country in small boats across the English Channel.
Ten Hag sticks with Fernandes as United captain after Liverpool pain
Erik ten Hag launched a robust defence of Bruno Fernandes on Wednesday after the Manchester United captain was branded a "disgrace" for his attitude in last weekend's humiliation against Liverpool.
'Inspiring' Fernandes to remain Man Utd's stand-in captain - Ten Hag
Bruno Fernandes will continue to captain Manchester United in Harry Maguire's absence despite being criticised for his performance in the 7-0 loss to Liverpool, manager Erik ten Hag said ahead of a Europa League knockout tie against Real Betis.