Bookworms will be able to enjoy one of the literary events of the year on Sunday (8 June), as the fifth annual Book Market comes to Exeter. The Book Market is Exeter City of Literature’s celebration of Devon’s thriving literary scene. Exeter was awarded City of Literature status in 2019, and the initiative is supported...
Russell Martin is set to become the Rangers manager while Aberdeen join the race for a striker… Russell Martin is on the brink of becoming Rangers manager after fresh talks with new Ibrox bosses. (Scottish Sun), external. Former Rangers loanee Vaclav Cerny appears to have closed the door on the prospect of a permanent move...
World number one Aryna Sabalenka edged a tight encounter against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen to reach the French Open semi-finals. Sabalenka, bidding for a first Paris title, won 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 against China’s Zheng on a blustery Court Phillippe Chatrier. The Belarusian – arguably the favourite for the title – had to come back from...
Manchester United are expected to open talks with Brentford over striker Bryan Mbeumo. United head coach Ruben Amorim is prioritising signing additional striking firepower this summer to bolster his misfiring attack. The Old Trafford side scored only 44 Premier League goals last season – the fifth lowest tally in the league – with big-money signings...
At 18, Andreeva is the youngest player to reach back-to-back women’s singles quarter-finals at Roland Garros since Martina Hingis in 1998. And she did so with victory against an opponent she admitted she does not like to practise with, let alone face for a place in a major quarter-final. Andreeva edged a close first set...
Kelleher has played in 25 Premier League games for Liverpool since making his debut five years ago. He has also played in more than 40 cup games for the club, which means he has won two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups and a Uefa Super Cup in his time...
Punjab won the toss and elected to bowl before the rain arrived, although no overs were lost. When play eventually started, Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis removed India opener Rohit Sharma for just eight, before Varma and Bairstow combined for 51 runs. Another strong partnership worth 72 between Varma and Suryakumar put Mumbai in a decent...
Theo was with Sciver-Brunt during the T20 series which concluded on Monday and the first one-day international on Friday in Derby, where Katherine was working as a commentator for the BBC. The matches were England’s first under the all-rounder and new coach Charlotte Edwards, who were appointed after Heather Knight and Jon Lewis were sacked...
When asked about her coaching style and ambitions after being appointed in April, Edwards often made references to England’s approach to 50-over cricket, calling for a clearer gameplan and moving away from her predecessor Jon Lewis’ mantra of inspiring and entertaining. With the World Cup in this format approaching in the autumn, England do not...
A 17-year-old known as The Hull Boy has described becoming the youngest person to run the entire length of the UK as “surreal”. Marcus completed the journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats on Thursday. After raising about £130,000 for a mental health charity, he said the 58 days of running had been “the best...
It’s called The Salt Path and Julian Gray is the South West Coast Path Director Read full article at source...
A well-known Wellingtonia tree in Exeter city centre is to be felled because of safety concerns. The tall Wellingtonia in Dix’s Field, outside the Civic Centre, has started to shed small branches and will be taken down on Monday (2 June). The tree has been in advanced decline for some time, and all of the...
Once established, the entity would have to be officially recognised by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the British Olympic Association (BOA) before becoming a full member of the National Olympic Committee (NOC). Sources have told BBC Sport that a deal in principle has been agreed with the ICC. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) will...
Because the paperwork for Zubimendi’s switch has been completed all parties are relaxed about the scheduling of the medical, but there is a will to wrap up the formalities of the deal swiftly. Once the 26-year-old passes the medical, Arsenal will be in a position to announce Zubimendi’s signing. Zubimendi has a reported £51m release...
“Tony Bloom’s decision to invest in Hearts was very much founded on the many benefits he saw at Tynecastle through the club being in fan ownership, not least its financial security through the level of our pledging.” Bloom will be purchasing non-voting rights shares, which would not impact the 75.1% voting rights held by the...