Councillor who doubled up as Father Christmas taking on Mayoral chains of office
A councillor who has doubled up as Father Christmas is taking on the chains of office to become the new Civic Mayor of Tameside.
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Speedway GP 2022 - 'It was an unreal night' - Max Fricke reflects on Warsaw win and looks ahead to Prague
Warsaw Speedway GP winner Max Fricke says that the night of his victory is “something I’ll never forget”. Fricke stunned the field in Warsaw as he first beat local favourite Bartosz Zmarzlik in the semi-final, then beat out Leon Madsen, Mikkel Michelsen and Fredrik Lindgren, three of the top five in the current standings. Ad/> “It definitely took a while to set in [the realisation] after Warsaw,” Fricke told Speedway ahead of the weekend in Prague.
'I think it is realistic to nick a tournament' - Jackson Page sets sights on title win and place in top 32
Jackson Page’s run through qualifying and to the second round of the World Championship has filled the Welshman with the confidence to go on and break his title duck next season. Page has long been tipped as a star of the future, and he battled through qualifying to reach the main event at the Crucible. Ad/> He won a tight battle against Barry Hawkins in round one, but was picked apart in the second round by his close friend and practice partner Mark Wiliams.
French Open: 'You don't see it with Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer' - Wilander on younger stars
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander has made some fascinating observations about the younger generation of players in comparison with the 'big three' of men's tennis. Wilander, who has already said he believes Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic “would not be at this level” without Roger Federer and hopes the Swiss gets the farewell he deserves when he retires, has given further thoughts on the legendary trio. Ad/> Nadal and Djokovic started their careers later but have joined Federer in dominating tennis over the last 20 years, winning 61 Grand Slam titles between them.
Bulls debut on the cards for lock Ruan Vermaak, Steyn returns to front Pumas
The Bulls' latest recruit Ruan Vermaak will slot in at lock for his side's encounter against the Pumas on Friday.
Watch: Virat Kohli's Epic Reaction As Policeman Carries Pitch Invader On Shoulder
The IPL 2022 Eliminator has several great cricketing moments which turned the match into a thriller. Rajat Patidar's superb century, Dinesh Karthik's crucial boundaries in the death overs, KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda's spirited chase and Harshal Patel excellence in the death overs, all made for a heady cocktail as the match was decided in the final over.
John Murtough opens up on new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag
John Murtough told Manchester United supporters Erik ten Hag was the 'standout choice' to take over as manager.
'These people should stop and think' - Iga Swiatek calls on online trolls to stop abusing athletes
Iga Swiatek has urged online trolls to stop and think before aiming abuse at athletes. The Pole has arrived at Roland-Garros as the overwhelming favourite for the French Open after a stunning run of form that has brought her a string of titles so far in 2022. Ad/> While currently riding the crest of a wave, Swiatek knows form can turn and feels followers of sport should rein in criticism.