England beats Nigeria on penalties at World Cup, reach quarter finals
Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty in Brisbane as European champions England beat Nigeria 4-2 in the shoot-out after a tense last-16 tie finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
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European champion England top Nigeria on penalties to reach Women's World Cup quarterfinals
England won without star Lauren James, who was ejected with a red card, to beat Nigeria on penalty kicks Monday and advance to the quarterfinals at the Women's World Cup.
Indian cricket in disarray on and off the pitch
For the second match in a row, India fell short in a low-scoring game on a difficult pitch against the West Indies.
Maidstone’s Alessia Russo starts and Gravesend-born midfielder Laura Coombs an unused substitute as England win on penalties against Nigeria in Women’s World Cup; Lauren James sent off for the Lionesses
Alessia Russo helped England scrape through to the Women's World Cup Quarter-Final with a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Nigeria on Monday.
Watch: Ex-Scotland Star, 83, Plays With Oxygen Cylinder On His Back
The love for cricket knows no age and one of the biggest example of that is 83-year-old Scottish cricketer Alex Steele. The wicket-keeper made his debut for Scotland way back in 1967 against English county side Lancashire but his love and passion for the game has remained the same. A club cricketer for Forfarshire Cricket Club, Steele still appears for matches and recently a video of him keeping wickets has gone viral. The 83-year-old was seen on the field while carrying an oxygen cylinder on his back but that did not stop him from giving his all. He has been suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a terminal respiratory disease, since 2020.
Facundo Pellistri speaks out on Manchester United future ahead of transfer deadline
Manchester United are yet to decide whether to let Facindo Pellistri head out on loan before the transfer window closes.
Every cancelled and delayed flight from Manchester Airport on Monday, August 7
The summer holidays are one of the busiest times for airports. If you’re jetting off abroad in the coming days then it’s important to keep updated on your flight’s departure time.
Tom Heaton makes decision on Manchester United future
Tom Heaton is staying at Manchester United after talks with Erik ten Hag.