We’re fast approaching April and with that comes a shift in gear from the hard courts to the European clay court swing in the lead up to the second Grand Slam of the year at Roland Garros. While Roland Garros is often considered the pinnacle of the clay court season, there are plenty more tournaments...
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Miami Open: Jannik Sinner beats Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to win men’s title
Italy’s Jannik Sinner cruised past Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to win the Miami Open men’s title. Australian Open champion Sinner, who previously finished as runner-up in Miami in 2021 and 2023, defeated the Bulgarian 6-3 6-1. It marks a third title of 2024 for the 22-year-old, following his successes in Melbourne and Rotterdam. Sinner...
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The UK’s best market town named and it looks frozen in time
The UK’s best market town has been revealed as a southern location frozen in time. Dorchester on the banks of the River Frome in the Dorset Downs was named the top market town in the country by the Britain and Britishness blog. It beat out the likes of second-placed Downham Market in Norfolk and Faversham...
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UK government lawyers say Israel is breaking international law, claims top Tory in leaked recording
The British government has received advice from its own lawyers stating that Israel has breached international humanitarian law in Gaza but has failed to make it public, according to a leaked recording obtained by the Observer. The comments, made by the Conservative chair of the House of Commons select committee on foreign affairs, Alicia Kearns,...
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Miami Open final: Can a resurgent Grigor Dimitrov stall Jannik Sinner’s surge on Sunday?
A resurgent Grigor Dimitrov will be aiming to stall Jannik Sinner’s surge when they meet in the Miami Open final on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Tennis. Dimitrov is set to climb back into the top 10 for the first time since 2018 after beating Alexander Zverev on Friday to seal a spot in the...
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Germany in huge kit blunder as Nazi-like logo appears during customisation
It seems England will not be the only team playing at Euro 2024 in a controversial kit after eagle-eyed fans spotted a Nazi-like logo while customising their shirts. One Germany fan took to Twitter last night to raise concern that when the number 44 was printed on the front and back of the home shirt...
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NBA: ‘Best in the world’ Nikola Jokic has to win MVP, says Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun
Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun believes team-mate Nikola Jokic deserves to be named as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2023/24 season. Jokic is currently averaging 26.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and nine assists per game this season. The Nuggets won the NBA for the first time last season and currently top the Western Conference. “He’s...
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Man City level ‘not seen before in football’ – Arteta
The Football News Show: Are Arsenal ready to end their hoodoo at Etihad Stadium? Manchester City have “raised the bar to levels not seen before in football” but Arsenal are “getting closer”, says Gunners boss Mikel Arteta. Premier League leaders Arsenal visit Etihad Stadium on Sunday, with third-placed City one point behind as the title...
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Engineering firm welcomes rising star of UK basketball to its East Kilbride office – Scottish Business News
CLIFTON Moore Jr, 24, a stand-out member of Caledonia Gladiators, the professional basketball club based in East Kilbride, was given a warm welcome last week when he visited one of his sponsors, Dougall Baillie Associates, one of the largest independent engineering consultancy firms in Scotland. The Gladiators are the only Scottish team in the British Basketball League...
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How to get the best exchange rates on your holiday money
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email At sterling’s 21st-century peak in 2008, £1 was worth over US$2 on the foreign exchanges. During the calamitous premiership of Liz Truss, the pound sank almost to parity against the American dollar in October 2022. The...
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The Sheffield College’s basketball talent score top marks in prestigious awards | FE News
Students and staff at The Sheffield College have scored top marks in a national league awards scheme run by Basketball England. Three students and a college coach have won a series of prestigious awards for their performances during the 2023/24 basketball season. The awards are linked to the college’s participation in the Elite Academy Basketball...
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Lack of investment in NI Water infrastructure is ‘restricting’ new housing developments
According to the report by the comptroller and auditor general of the Northern Ireland Audit Office, Dorinnia Carville, construction of new homes is among the developments affected. The NIO estimates that development applications in 100 areas, including 25 cities and towns, cannot be approved or are subject to restrictions due to pressure of wastewater and...