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Britpop legend Damon Albarn working on an opera
Britpop legend Damon Albarn working on an opera
Damon Albarn has revealed his latest projects, including an opera.
2023-07-13 15:00
US breaking pros want to preserve Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at Olympics
US breaking pros want to preserve Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at Olympics
U.S. breaking pros who hope to compete in the Paris Olympics next year have a challenge
2023-09-22 18:00
Germany hosts Euro 2024 draw as contenders to learn fate
Germany hosts Euro 2024 draw as contenders to learn fate
The draw for Euro 2024 takes place in the port city of Hamburg on Saturday when France, England and the other leading contenders will learn the path to potential continental...
2023-12-01 10:21
Sarina Wiegman hails England adaptability after big win over China
Sarina Wiegman hails England adaptability after big win over China
England boss Sarina Wiegman lauded the Lionesses’ adaptability after a system shake-up sparked a thumping 6-1 victory over China at the Women’s World Cup. The Lionesses had not scored more than once in their opening two matches but came alive on a crisp night in front of 13,497 at Adelaide’s Hindmarsh Stadium to seal top spot in Group D. Wiegman took a gamble as she swapped England’s usual 4-3-3 for a 3-5-2 formation, and she was rewarded with goals from five different players including a brace from Chelsea prodigy Lauren James, who also picked up three assists. “I think we are growing into this tournament,” said Wiegman, whose side will travel back to their Terrigal, New South Wales base camp before flying to Brisbane to meet Nigeria in the knockout stages. “I think tonight we had a great performance. Of course we made a choice and went for it. “Everyone really believed in it [the formation] straight away and you could see that on the pitch. They were really excited about it. We want to use the qualities of the squad as optimal as possible. The team showed they were really adaptable. “I think you could see from the whole team that we were enjoying ourselves, you could tell that we were really connected, the ball is going around and we have different ways to go in attack, and of course Lauren James was one of them when she scored the goals. “You saw that the team was enjoying every goal, except the one from China.” Alessia Russo got things started for England after just four minutes, while a dangerous-looking Lauren Hemp marked her return to Wiegman’s starting XI by doubling England’s advantage. James struck her first after 41 minutes, but was denied a retrospective hat-trick after Australian referee Casey Reibelt turned to VAR and the stoppage-time strike was chalked off. Lucy Bronze, who was ruled offside in that build-up, found herself at the wrong end of another call to the monitor after the restart and was aggrieved when she was punished for a handball and China were awarded a penalty, converted by Wang Shuang. Chloe Kelly and Rachel Daly wrapped up the victory with late strikes. Bronze said: “I knew it hit my hand, but it wasn’t deliberate. “Unless I cut my arm off I don’t know how I get my arm out the way. Again, we sit down with referees every tournament to discuss the rules, the rules are if I’m trying to put my hand next to my body. “I said to the girls she’s going to give the penalty because it hits my hand but [England keeper] Mary [Earps] was behind me, if I was trying to hit the ball away I would have hit my hand in the air. I knew it wasn’t deliberate but I guess she just wanted to give me a yellow card for fun. Hopefully I can continue doing that and take it into the next round Lauren James “It wasn’t a fun game in that respect, the referee for me. So, I was quite disappointed with that game to come off with that performance. The most important thing is we won, we’re through to the next game, no one else got injured.” James, who became the first England player to be directly involved in five or more goals in a game at the men’s or women’s World Cup, admitted it would have been the icing on the cake to complete the hat-trick. She said: “I was disappointed in the moment obviously but that’s football for you. In the moment I just had to be focused for the game to continue. “I think just playing with freedom, just enjoying my football and I think tonight showed that. Hopefully I can continue doing that and take it into the next round.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live There’s nothing to it – Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on Kylian Mbappe loan link It’s what dreams are made of – Lauren James ‘buzzing’ as England reach last 16 Willie Peters to spare star Hull KR players against Wigan with cup final in mind
2023-08-01 23:17
Paige Spiranac gives fans sneak peek into 2024 swimsuit calendar and shot that didn't get featured: 'Hottest woman'
Paige Spiranac gives fans sneak peek into 2024 swimsuit calendar and shot that didn't get featured: 'Hottest woman'
Paige Spiranac has ventured into entrepreneurship with the launch of her exclusive subscription website, OnlyPaige.com
2023-08-11 21:41
Mitchell proud of Kiwi bowlers, hails 'world class' Kohli
Mitchell proud of Kiwi bowlers, hails 'world class' Kohli
New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell on Sunday said he was proud of his team's bowlers for putting up a fight in their World Cup loss to an India side...
2023-10-23 02:48
Oil rises as US sanctions, stockpile forecasts raise supply worries
Oil rises as US sanctions, stockpile forecasts raise supply worries
By Katya Golubkova and Andrew Hayley TOKYO/BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices were up on Friday after the U.S. tightened its sanctions
2023-10-13 14:44
When Chelsea Handler fired volleys at 'bad girl' Angelina Jolie: 'She seems like a demon!'
When Chelsea Handler fired volleys at 'bad girl' Angelina Jolie: 'She seems like a demon!'
'I know when you see somebody walking across the room that's a bad girl,' Chelsea Handler once said about Angelina Jolie
2023-06-16 18:18
Ukraine Says Poland Doing Nothing as Trucks Pile Up at Border
Ukraine Says Poland Doing Nothing as Trucks Pile Up at Border
A senior Ukrainian official accused Polish authorities of inaction as blockades staged by protesting truckers at the border
2023-11-25 01:22
For small biz reliant on summer tourism, extreme weather is the new pandemic -- for better or worse
For small biz reliant on summer tourism, extreme weather is the new pandemic -- for better or worse
For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go
2023-09-03 21:09
UN aid enters Syrian rebel enclave from government territory in first such crossing since earthquake
UN aid enters Syrian rebel enclave from government territory in first such crossing since earthquake
A convoy carrying U.N. aid has entered Syria's last rebel-held enclave from government-held territory, the first such shipment to cross battle lines since February's deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria
2023-06-23 21:02
Two dead, one missing as torrential rains lash Spain
Two dead, one missing as torrential rains lash Spain
Two people died and one was missing on Monday after heavy rains lashed Spain, triggering flash floods that forced the closure of Madrid metro...
2023-09-04 19:40