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'The Voice' Season 24: Who is Mac Royals? 'American Idol' alum gets 4-chair turn after winning Jennifer Lopez's 3 yeses
'The Voice' Season 24: Who is Mac Royals? 'American Idol' alum gets 4-chair turn after winning Jennifer Lopez's 3 yeses
'The Voice' Season 24 singer Mac Royals is 30 years old and has a huge social media following, with 71.6K followers on Instagram
2023-10-03 11:17
Can a man breastfeed a baby? New CDC 'chestfeeding' guidelines spark uproar amid claims infants could be poisoned
Can a man breastfeed a baby? New CDC 'chestfeeding' guidelines spark uproar amid claims infants could be poisoned
'The CDC has a responsibility to talk about the health risks, but they have been derelict in doing that,' a doctor said in response
2023-07-08 14:46
Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
2023-07-26 11:37
The Lionesses are back in ‘must-win’ mode: Here’s why it can suit them
The Lionesses are back in ‘must-win’ mode: Here’s why it can suit them
The cup specialists have so far struggled with the new league. After winning the Euros and reaching the World Cup final, the Lionesses face the prospect of a rare failure in the inaugural Women’s Nations League. England must beat Netherlands at Wembley on Friday and then Scotland at Hampden on Tuesday to have any chance of topping their group. But given Sarina Wiegman also won the Euros and reached the World Cup final with her native Netherlands, allowing the Dutchwoman to claim the title of the ultimate tournament manager, perhaps the return to must-win, knockout football will suit the Lionesses ahead of a decisive week. Qualification for the Olympics is on the line, after all. But that has also been the case throughout England’s Nations League campaign and after hitting great heights in each of the last two summers, Wiegman’s side have suffered their first real dip in form. Now they must shake off their World Cup hangover, after they were beaten by the Netherlands in September and following last month’s damaging defeat in Belgium. Wiegman’s side have been unusually flat and their performances have featured too many errors: now hit by further injuries to the defence and without captain Millie Bright, England’s backs are against the wall. Though there is also an argument that such a mindset can benefit them, making their task clearer. It was at the World Cup where the Lionesses used their resilience in overcoming injuries and unforeseen hurdles, to adapt their plans and reach the final. They face a similar situation now with elimination from the Olympics qualification process on the line – even if they also require Belgium to drop points against either Scotland or the Netherlands. “I think it suits us; we’ve got the character to do that,” said midfielder Keira Walsh. “I think the team is ready,” Wiegman said. “We’re very clear on how we want to play and what we want to do.” There remains a question over the centre of defence, however. Bright has started England’s last 11 games since the start of the World Cup but has been ruled out of the matches against the Netherlands and Scotland because of a recurrence of the knee injury that threatened her place in Wiegman’s World Cup squad before the summer. In her absence, Alex Greenwood and Jess Carter will form a new centre-back pair. But behind those two in the pecking order, there is a lack of experience: Lotte Wubben-Moy, Esme Morgan and Maya Le Tissier have 12 caps between them. Millie Turner, called up to replace Bright, has yet to play for her country. Even with Bright in the side, England’s defensive record since the World Cup has been poor and what was a strength in Australia can no longer be relied upon in the same way. The Lionesses conceded twice in Utrecht, three times in Louven. England still continued to control the ball and create chances but they failed to take them – and paid the price. “I think it was maybe just a slight lack of concentration at times,” Walsh said. “I think it happens and most of the time you don’t get punished. I think it was just one of those games where we did. But let’s not catastrophise it.” There were still positives to be taken, Walsh continued, and to add to that there is now the welcome return of Beth Mead. The Euros Golden Boot winner and player of the tournament is back with the Lionesses for the first time in over a year, after returning from her ACL injury. Mead feels she is sharp after scoring twice for Arsenal at the weekend, playing with freedom after withstanding the hardest year of her life. Wiegman, who was patient in bringing the forward back, says she is training like she “hasn’t been away”. Her return adds to England’s remarkable depth in the forward positions, and the international window arrives with those options hitting form in the Women’s Nations League as well. On Sunday, Mead hit her first goals since her injury return; Lauren James has five in her last two WSL starts for Chelsea; Rachel Daly has scored in two games in a row for Aston Villa; as has Lauren Hemp with Manchester City. Alessia Russo and Chloe Kelly are competing for places among the forward line as well. “This time of the season, everybody has already played a lot of games and they feel more settled within their environments,” Walsh said earlier this week. “I think you can see that with our forward players creating and scoring. Training today was the first session that everyone was on the grass and it was really competitive. It was a really good intensity. So for me, playing behind those players is really exciting.” Mead offers something fresh as well, to add to the true No 9s of Russo and Daly, the touchline-hugging wingers of Hemp and Kelly, and the all-round, dynamic threat of James. “She’s a little bit different to the rest,” Walsh said. “She has much more of a striker’s mindset in terms of the way she wants to finish and get on the end of things. I think Hempo [Lauren Hemp] and Chloe [Kelly] are very direct. They like the balls to go one v one, whereas I think Beth comes inside a little bit more, I think it’s good to have such a variety.” Under Wiegman, the Lionesses haven’t got much wrong, but now Walsh says England “want to put things right”. It starts at Wembley. Read More Is England vs Netherlands on TV? 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2023-12-01 15:25
Heather Mack: Bali 'suitcase murder' suspect pleads guilty
Heather Mack: Bali 'suitcase murder' suspect pleads guilty
Heather Mack faces nearly 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to having helped kill her mother.
2023-06-16 22:44
Lee Hodges gets his 1st PGA tour victory with a wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open, by 7 strokes
Lee Hodges gets his 1st PGA tour victory with a wire-to-wire win at the 3M Open, by 7 strokes
Lee Hodges shot a 67 in the final round for a wire-to-wire title at the 3M Open and his first tour victory
2023-07-31 06:37
Sir Alex Ferguson breaks silence on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's proposed Man Utd investment
Sir Alex Ferguson breaks silence on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's proposed Man Utd investment
Sir Alex Ferguson admits he's 'optimistic' about Sir Jim Ratcliffe's imminent investment in Manchester United. The British billionaire is expected to finalise a deal with the current ownership within the next week.
2023-11-22 21:30
Puppers: How did 32-year-old Twitch streamer die? Heartbroken fans call him 'forever pillar' of DBD community
Puppers: How did 32-year-old Twitch streamer die? Heartbroken fans call him 'forever pillar' of DBD community
Puppers died three years after being diagnosed with a neurone disease
2023-06-03 14:39
India Will Bid to Host Olympic Games in 2036, Modi Says
India Will Bid to Host Olympic Games in 2036, Modi Says
India will bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games as it attempts to bring the planet’s biggest sporting
2023-10-15 18:09
Lechonk Evolution, Location, Stats: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Lechonk Evolution, Location, Stats: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Taking over Twitter in June, Lechonk was one of the generation nine trainers were particularly excited for.
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Hawaii's governor wants to make it easier for travelers from Japan to visit the islands
Hawaii's governor wants to make it easier for travelers from Japan to visit the islands
Hawaii leaders want to make it easier for tourists from Japan to visit the U.S. state by creating a traveler pre-clearance program
2023-11-23 08:35
Jennifer Garner turns down John Miller’s proposal to move in together as children are still adapting to stepfamily situation: ‘Just not an option’
Jennifer Garner turns down John Miller’s proposal to move in together as children are still adapting to stepfamily situation: ‘Just not an option’
Jennifer Garner and ex-husband Ben Affleck currently co-parent their three children with his second wife Jennifer Lopez
2023-06-16 20:42