England progress but are no finished article, says coach
BIRMINGHAM, England : A first series win for England's cricketers in 18 months represents progress for coach Brendon McCullum but with the team by no means "the finished article".
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Putellas puts Spain into quarters with 1-0 win over Nigeria, Japan strike late to beat Brazil
PARIS :Spain reached the quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Nigeria in Nantes thanks to Alexia Putellas' late winner, while Brazil missed the chance to progress after a late 2-1 loss to Japan on the second matchday of women's Olympic football on Sunday.
Manu Bhaker Eyes Gold In Paris Olympics: How To Watch 10m Air Pistol Final Live
India's top pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will go for gold in the Women's 10m Air Pistol Final while two-time medallist P.V Sindhu will open her campaign in the hunt for an unprecedented medal in third successive Games, on the second day of competitions in Paris on Sunday. While Manu Bhaker will take her first shot in the final scheduled to start at 15.30 IST on Sunday, two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen will open her campaign in the Women's 50kg boxing against Maxi Carina Kloetzer of Germany in a first-round bout scheduled at 15:50 IST.
SNCF train services to 'soon' return to normal, despite delays
Traffic on France's rail network should be fully restored by Monday, according to Patrice Vergriete, the country's Transport Minister, after acts of sabotage disrupted three major lines ahead of Friday night's Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Rowing-Rowers set for weather change after rain-hit opening in Paris
PARIS : Rowers at the Paris Games are prepared to battle the elements from relentless rain to blistering heat in the quest for Olympic gold, which began on Saturday in less than ideal conditions.
Mixed fortunes for Singapore’s badminton players as they begin Paris Olympics campaign
PARIS: It was a tale of two matches for Singapore’s badminton players on Saturday (Jul 27) as world number 20 Yeo Jia Min cruised to victory, while the mixed doubles duo of Terry Hee and Jessica Tan fell to a defeat.
I coached the rising Manchester United star who impressed Wayne Rooney - he stunned me as a kid
Manchester United created 'The Graduate Lounge' at Carrington last season. The space is a designated area for parents and families at the academy and it celebrates players from United's youth programme who have made a first-team debut.
They want to build a new village here - but neighbours say life will be 'ruined'
Plans to build a village on green belt band between Hyde and Hattersley have taken a step forward with a £150,000 grant from Homes England.