The shift in the rugby world’s axis was apparent in a suburban Tokyo park last weekend. There was nothing unusual about the dozen schoolboys letting off steam in the late afternoon sunshine. But for the first time any of their parents could remember, they had abandoned their regular kickabout to experiment with a squeaky clean …
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Man Utd hero Ince picks out two stars who must become leaders under Solskjaer
Manchester United hero Paul Ince wants two Old Trafford defenders to become leaders at the club. Harry Maguire and Axel Tuanzebe need to step up and take the reigns at United, he claimed. The former midfielder also blasted goalkeeper David De Gea for his reaction to United’s 1-0 defeat at Newcastle United. The Spaniard should …
Ash Barty’s star shines brightly at WTA Finals as she reaches semis
(CNN)An already stellar season for Ashleigh Barty got even better when the Australian advanced to the semifinals at the women’s year-end tennis championships by downing familiar foe Petra Kvitova in straight sets. Barty started the year 15th but rocketed up the rankings after making a maiden grand slam quarterfinal on home soil, winning the Miami …
Are YOU posh enough to wear a powerband? Half hat, half headband, they’re the crowning glory of the society set yet women either love them for covering roots or think they belong on Alice in Toryland
The State Opening of Parliament doesn’t usually offer much in the way of cutting-edge style, unless page-boy knickerbockers and buckled shoes are suddenly back in vogue. But on Monday, the Prime Minister’s girlfriend, proudly watching her beloved from the House of Lords gallery, put paid to that. She may have been dressed demurely in navy …
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told how to stop Liverpool from ‘destroying’ them
Manchester United versus Liverpool is one of the great rivalries of the Premier League but Barnes has warned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the dangers of trying to get his side to put on an exciting attacking display in front of their own fans. United currently sit 12th in the table and have only taken nine points …
In New Zealand, they are predicting a 20-point. That suits Ireland just fine
It may have taken time to make an impact, but this World Cup has finally captured the interest and imagination of the Japanese public — thanks in no small part to the exploits of their national team.It’s been a hugely difficult and challenging week for the people of Japan, especially those living in the northern …
2019 NFL trade tracker: Latest deals and rumors before the deadline
The NFL trade deadline — 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 29 — is still two weeks away, but teams have been wheeling and dealing since August.The Miami Dolphins have added several picks, including two extra first-round picks in the 2020 NFL draft. The Houston Texans made a couple of bold moves. The New England …
Liverpool U23s vs Wigan LIVE
Welcome to the Liverpool ECHO’s dedicated live update page for all the latest Liverpool news, rumours and transfer gossip. There will be all the reaction to Liverpool’s win over Leicester City as the Reds remain perfect in the Premier League. Chief Liverpool writer Ian Doyle and correspondent Paul Gorst are also on hand to provide …
Andy Murray can eclipse Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic by doing one thing
Andy Murray is making baby steps on his road to recovery from hip resurfacing surgery. A new milestone is reached at almost every event he enters with the latest back-to-back singles wins at the China Open this week. However, if he was to return to his former heights and win a Grand Slam title Ahl …
Anushka Sharma rebuts Farokh Engineer’s claim that India selectors served her tea during World Cup
NEW DELHI: Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, wife of national cricket team’s captain Virat Kohli, on Thursday rebutted the accusation that she was seen being served tea by Indian selectors during the 2019 ICC World Cup in England. While lashing out against the current set of selectors, former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer had said that all …