Ex-athletes hit Asaba to scout talents for academies, foundations
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Marks and Spencer's £29 autumn dress is so 'flattering' on the arms and stomach, people want it in more colours
Marks and Spencer shoppers are snapping up a £29 autumn dress that has been designed to flatter both the arms and stomach. The wrap dress, which cinches in the waist and covers up problem areas, has impressed some fashion fans so much, they want it in more colours.
After overcoming several injury setbacks, Canadian wrestler Dhesi aims for Olympic medal
Amar Dhesi's journey to become an Olympic athlete was far from pain-free.
Unfamiliar Indian conditions not a worry for Pakistan, says Babar
LAHORE, Pakistan : Pakistan captain Babar Azam does not think lack of familiarity with Indian conditions would hurt their bid for a second 50-overs World Cup title as they embark on a rare tour of the neighbouring country on Tuesday.
Pakistan's warm-up match in India to be played behind closed doors
NEW DELHI : Pakistan's first warm-up match ahead of the World Cup will be played behind closed doors in Hyderabad for security reasons, India's cricket board (BCCI) said.
Marks and Spencer's huge new Trafford Centre store opening date nears - and 180 jobs announced
Marks and Spencer has announced a major recruitment drive in Manchester as the opening date for its vast new Trafford Centre store fast approaches. The retailer is currently in the process of transforming the site of the former Debenhams at the Trafford Centre.
Crisis club Ajax in turmoil after 18 months of abject mismanagement
Twice the players had been sent to the safety of the dressing-rooms. The second time they learnt they would not be returning to the field. There had, between interruptions, been 55 minutes played of Dutch football’s biggest domestic clash.
"Three, Two, One, Nothing": Fake Fireworks At Asian Games 2023 Opening Ceremony Disappoint Locals
Fireworks at the climax are a highlight of any opening ceremony and they were too at the Asian Games in China, except for one thing -- they weren't real. The computer-generated pyrotechnics fooled television audiences and disappointed onlookers after host city Hangzhou opted for a virtual display, citing environmental concerns. Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asiad open at an extravaganza packed with foreign dignitaries on Saturday, but organisers ditched the traditional firework display.