‘Deliberate focus’ on ensuring Euro 2022 inspires more girls to play football
Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston insists there is a “deliberate and conscious focus” on driving up girls’ participation in football inside and outside of school.
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Alex Jones takes break from The One Show after opening up on 'tricky and challenging patch'
Alex Jones has revealed that she'll be taking a break from hosting The One Show for around a month.The 45 year old TV presenter took to Instagram on 27 July to share a snap of her with co-host Jermaine Jenas on the iconic green couch as they bid farewell to their hosting duties until the end of August. "And that is a wrap till the end of August," Alex wrote as she and Jermaine, 39, posed for a selfie.
"Level Of Professionalism...": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On India's Clean sweep Against West Indies
India coach Rahul Dravid lauded the "professionalism" of his young outfit which has shown some "great signs" moving forward while routing the West Indies 3-0 in their own backyard in the just-concluded ODI series. Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday became the first-ever captain of an Indian team that clean swept West Indies on their home soil after the visitors thrashed the home team by 119 runs in the third and final ODI here. "We came here with a really young team. Lot of the guys who played the England series didn't play here and the way you guys have responded, the way you guys played in three games and the level of professionalism you showed...," Dravid said in his dressing room speech after the final ODI.
Hungarian GP: Lando Norris bidding to enter summer break on high note
McLaren driver Lando Norris says he’s aiming to enter the summer break on a high note as the team looks to continue their fight for fourth with Alpine at the Hungarian GP.
10 Best NBA free agents still on the market
As the NBA summer of 2022 draws to a close, there are still some impact players available who might make a difference for teams and should be considered as free agents for franchises to sign.
Ulster and Connacht set to meet on URC opening weekend
Ulster and Connacht will meet in the first all-Irish derby of the campaign on the opening day of the second United Rugby Championship season this September.
What time is the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and how to watch it on TV
The Commonwealth Games is about to kick off - and it will be opened in style with a ceremony directed by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight.
Kremlin says no agreements yet on Griner prisoner swap
MOSCOW : The Kremlin said on Thursday that there were no agreements yet on a possible prisoner swap involving gaoled U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, and Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who is serving a 25 year sentence in the U.S.