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Jeff Whitefoot: Former Manchester United star and original 'Busby Babe' dies aged 90
Former Manchester United player Jeff Whitefoot, one of the original 'Busby Babes', has died at the age of 90, the club have announced.Whitefoot won the First Division title twice under Sir Matt Busby, in 1952 and 1956, before going on to enjoy FA Cup success with Nottingham Forest in 1959.The England Under-23 wing-half became United's youngest league debutant when given his opportunity, aged 16 years and 105 days, in April 1950.He left the club for Second Division Grimsby after losing his place in the side in November 1957, three months before the Munich air disaster which killed eight of his...
Wimbledon 2024 order of play: Day three schedule featuring Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz
The action continues at Wimbledon on Wednesday with both Centre Court and Court One hosting some of the tournament’s biggest stars.Round two in the men’s and women’s singles gets underway in earnest with fifth seed Daniil Medvedev first up on Centre Court before Naomi Osaka continues her comeback with a tricky tie against seeded American Emma Navarro.Top seed Jannik Sinner wraps up the action on the top arena in SW19 but Court One also has plenty going on, starting with Coco Gauff facing Romanian teenager Anca Todoni.Then it’s the turn of Carlos Alcaraz before Emma Raducanu faces the experienced...
Netherlands vs Turkey: Euro 2024 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds
The Netherlands and Turkey face off in the last Euro 2024 quarter-final on Saturday night.The Dutch made relatively easy work of Romania on Tuesday evening, overcoming a slow start to win 3-0 in Munich and march into the last eight.It was a strong bounce-back performance from Ronald Koeman’s side, who had been stunned by Austria last week after a goalless draw with France to follow a last-gasp win over Poland, squeezing through to the last 16 in the end as one of the four best third-place finishers at the tournament.Donyell Malen scored twice off the bench against the Group...
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – Eddie Murphy's star power can't save cheap-looking retread
It has been 30 years since Eddie Murphy last took a trip to Beverly Hills and while Netflix’s $150m sequel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is a lot better than what was served up in the previous installment in 1994, it still fails to hold a candle to that lightning-in-a-bottle 1984 original. Murphy was just 22 years old when the first Beverly Hills Cop movie lit up the international box office. The comedian had made his name on Saturday Night Live and showed off his acting chops in Trading Places and 48 Hours, before Beverly Hills Cop shot him to the...
Austria captain Marcel Sabitzer hit in face by object thrown from crowd during ugly scenes in Turkey clash
Austria captain Marcel Sabitzer was floored by an object that appeared to be hurled from the stands during Tuesday night’s final last-16 tie against Turkey at Euro 2024.The Borussia Dortmund midfielder was painfully struck in the side of the face by a missile that seemed to be thrown by a fan as he prepared to take a corner during the second half of the game in Leipzig.Sabitzer writhed on the floor clutching his head in pain after being hit by the object, which looked to be a coin on television replays, with the officials and players from both sides quickly...
'Gordon Banks-esque!' Watch Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok's last-gasp wonder save at Euro 2024
Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok had fans in disbelief as he pulled off an incredible save in the dying seconds against Austria at Euro 2024.Vincenzo Montella’s side led 2-1 heading into second-half stoppage time of Tuesday night’s thrilling final round-of-16 contest in Leipzig, thanks to a brace from defender Merih Demiral.Half-time substitute Michael Gregoritsch had quickly halved the deficit from an Austrian set-piece and Christoph Baumgartner later thought he had forced extra time when he connected firmly with a hopeful lofted cross to the back post from Alexander Prass and looked to plant a header across the goalkeeper and into...
Euro 2024: Quarter-final fixtures, results, knockout schedule, group standings
The quarter-final lineup at Euro 2024 is now officially set.The Netherlands impressed to end Romania’s run in the tournament and book their last-eight place on Tuesday night, where they will face Turkey after the latter’s thrilling defeat of Austria in Leipzig.England squeezed into the quarters by defeating Slovakia on Sunday, courtesy of a late Jude Bellingham wonder strike before Harry Kane’s early extra-time winner. They will play Switzerland after their comfortable win over a disappointing Italy side as the defending champions were dumped out.Portugal booked a match with France on Monday night having been taken to penalties by plucky...
Austria 1-2 Turkey: Merih Demiral double tees up Netherlands quarter-final at Euro 2024
Merih Demiral scored a brace and Mert Gunok delivered a stunning last-gasp save as Turkey ousted Austria to advance through to the quarter-finals at Euro 2024.Former Juventus defender Demiral netted from corners after just 57 seconds - the fastest goal in the history of knockout football at the European Championship - and before the hour mark as Vincenzo Montella’s Group F runners-up reached the last eight of a major international tournament for the first time since 2008 in the Leipzig rain on Tuesday night.Fancied Austria hit back in a thrilling contest through half-time substitute Michael Gregoritsch and dominated much of...
Wimbledon 2024: Echoes of Andy Murray as Jack Draper comes through marathon opener
Jack Draper had said in the build-up to Wimbledon that he was ready to take over the mantle of Andy Murray.This wasn’t quite late-into-the-night Murray dramatics on Centre Court to battle with the local council’s curfew times.And yet Murray’s heir apparent had almost every facet from the Murray playbook, apt when it should have been the Scot playing the final match on Centre before his morning withdrawal from the singles.There was a dropped first set having been a break up, a loss in the fourth when victory looked to be in sight, vocal self-recriminations, shouts of “come on” and...
Wimbledon 2024: Katie Boulter sets up all-British clash with Harriet Dart in second round
Katie Boulter, the British No1, will face British No2 Harriet Dart in the Wimbledon second round after a hard-fought victory over 2022 semi-finalist Tatjana Maria of Germany.Boulter came through 7-6 (6), 7-5 in two hours and seven minutes to set up a meeting with Dart, who had thrashed China’s Zhuoxuan Bai 6-4, 6-0 earlier on Tuesday on Court 18.Victory over Maria for 32nd seed Boulter did not come easily, and she had to show mettle to claw her way back from 4-1 down in the first set — broken on serve in the very first game — to take...
Euro 2024 top scorers: Cody Gakpo in four-way tie for Golden Boot lead
The race for the Golden Boot at Euro 2024 is hotting up with the Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo joining a four-way tie for the lead with Jamal Musiala, Georges Mikautadze and Ivan Schranz.Mikautadze’s penalty in Georgia’s shock win over Portugal put him ahead of a clutch of players on two goals apiece at the end of the group stage, before Musiala curled home in the last 16 against Denmark to move level with the Metz striker.Schranz joined Musiala and Mikautadze on three goals after giving Slovakia a surprise lead against England in Gelsenkirchen. Gakpo then added his third of the...
Turkey XI vs Austria: Starting lineup, confirmed Euro 2024 team news, injury latest today
Turkey are without some key players for their huge Euro 2024 clash with Austria today.Tuesday’s game comes after a dramatic, bad-tempered Group F finale last week which saw Turkey qualify as runners-up courtesy of a last-minute Cenk Tosun goal against the Czech Republic while picking up 11 yellow cards against a team reduced to nine men at the final whistle.CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW AUSTRIA VS TURKEY LIVE!The result of which is the absence of captain Hakan Calhanoglu and defender Samet Akaydin in Leipzig with a further 10 players at risk of being banned for a potential quarter-final if they...
Romania 0-3 Netherlands: Cody Gakpo shines as Dutch seal quarter-final spot
Cody Gakpo scored one and assisted another as Netherlands beat Romania to reach the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.The Liverpool forward saw a second goal, which would have taken him into the lead for the Golden Boot, chalked off for offside.Donyell Malen soon after tucked home the Dutch’s second, after stunning work from Gakpo on the byline, and then a third in injury time after running from inside his own half.Netherlands had faced criticism by their media and fans for a poor defensive display in their final group game, a 3-2 loss to Austria, but were more composed and in control as...
Austria XI vs Turkey: Starting lineup, confirmed Euro 2024 team news, predicted lineup, injury latest today
Patrick Wimmer is not available for Austria today when they play Turkey in the Euro 2024 last-16.Ralf Rangnick’s side are out to press home their credentials as the genuine dark horse to go all the way in Germany having topped a difficult group also featuring the Netherlands and France.CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW AUSTRIA VS TURKEY LIVE!Former Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has been entrusted with an advanced role in a 4-2-3-1 setup which will be without Wolfsburg ace Wimmer due to a one-game ban on Tuesday.Bundesliga stalwarts Konrad Laimer and Christoph Baumgartner, who plies his trade in Leipzig where...
West Ham launch £25m Jean-Clair Todibo bid as summer transfer plans step up
West Ham have seen an initial €30million (£25.4m) bid for centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo rejected by Nice.New Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui is looking to revamp his backline this summer, with at least one and possibly two high-profile additions at centre-back.Todibo, who was the subject of interest from Tottenham in January, has emerged as a leading target and the club are now weighing up whether to return with an improved offer, having also seen an opening bid for Wolves captain Max Kilman rejected last month.West Ham conceded more goals than any other Premier League side to avoid relegation last season and...
How to have the holiday of a lifetime (for less)
Of all the questions levelled at me as a travel journalist, where to go that’s chic and won’t break us financially comes top. It’s the holy grail, where taste trumps expense, and bragging rights shift towards hidden, wholly affordable gems. There are plenty of these under-the-radar stays on the fringes of places associated with haute holidays, sometimes even hiding in plain sight (The Italian Lakes and The Balaerics, for example). So here is a guide for those who live for a bargain without compromising on style. From stylish, contemporary-classic stays in Baroque Sicilian cities to Como alternatives, here are eight...
Family of baby girl targeted by killer nurse Lucy Letby ‘heartbroken and angry’
The “heartbroken and angry” family of a baby girl targeted by killer nurse Lucy Letby say they may never know why she tried to murder her.On Tuesday, Letby, 34, was found guilty at Manchester Crown Court of the attempted murder of the infant during a night shift at the Countess of Chester Hospital’s neo-natal unit.Last August, Letby was convicted at the same court by another jury of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others at the unit between June 2015 and June 2016.A verdict on the allegation concerning a baby girl, known as Child K,...
Austria vs Turkey LIVE! Euro 2024 result, match stream, latest updates and reaction today
Austria vs Turkey LIVE!The round of 16 at Euro 2024 concludes tonight in a battle of potential tournament dark horses in Leipzig. Austria head to the Red Bull Arena as favourites to reach a first quarter-final after a fantastic group stage showing under Ralf Rangnick in which they were narrowly edged out by France before brushing aside Poland and stunning the Netherlands in a thriller to finish top of a tough Group D.The Austrians have impressed with their sheer intensity and ferocious pressure at this tournament so far, adding an attacking edge too with six goals in their last...
Lucy Letby failed appeal bid brought over jury’s ‘certainty’ about harmful acts
Lucy Letby’s lawyers argued her convictions should be quashed at an appeal as jurors may not have been certain of her guilt, it can now be reported.Letby’s legal team unsuccessfully brought a Court of Appeal challenge in April this year over her convictions for the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others.Reporting restrictions prevented the publication of details of Letby’s arguments at the two-and-a-half-day hearing in London until the end of a retrial at Manchester Crown Court for the attempted murder of a baby girl, known as Child K.Further details can now be published after the...
Jack Draper vs Elias Ymer LIVE! Wimbledon 2024 latest result and reaction after five-set win on Centre Court
Jack Draper vs Elias Ymer - LIVE!Jack Draper takes centre stage as he plays Elias Ymer at Wimbledon this evening. Andy Murray’s withdrawal earlier today means this match has been moved to Centre Court, and it is another chance for Draper to prove he is ready to take on the baton.The 22-year-old arrives at SW19 in impressive form, having won the title in Hamburg and then backing it up by beating defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz at Queen’s. Draper, now the British number one, is the 28th seed and will be eyeing a deep run over the next fortnight, having never previously made it beyond the second round at SW19.Elias Ymer battled his way through qualifying and now has the chance to win a main-draw match at a Grand Slam for just the second time. Should Draper beat Ymer, he could face fellow Briton Cameron Norrie in the second round. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below, as Draper looks to follow Novak Djokovic in reaching the second round!
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