Mercedes-Benz SL SportLine review: star quality May 31, 2022 We drive the Mercedes-Benz SL SportLine – a restomod R107 with a modern makeover, including nearly 40 percent more power.
French authorities dismiss criticism of Paris police ‘brutal’ treatment of Liverpool fans and point to ticket fraud May 31, 2022 European governing body UEFA announced last night that an independent and comprehensive review will be conducted into the dangerous events outside the Stade de France last weekend. The announcement followed after Liverpool accused French authorities of trying to “deflect responsibility” for the chaotic scenes that marred Saturday’s Champions League final in Paris. However, UEFA initially [...]
Manchester City want more signings after Haaland, says chairman Al Mubarak May 31, 2022 Manchester City plan to follow the recruitment of Erling Haaland with more summer signings, says chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. The Premier League champions beat a host of top clubs to lure prolific Norway striker Haaland from Borussia Dortmund earlier this month. City have also been linked with moves for Leeds and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips [...]
Dissecting the stats of the English contingent in the 2022 IPL May 31, 2022 It is the tournament that can feel like it will never end but, come the conclusion of Sunday’s Indian Premier League final, it was an Englishman who came out on top. Though CVC Capital Partners’ Gujarat Titans took the title at the first time of asking, Rajasthan Royals’ Jos Buttler took much of the limelight. [...]
Pride in London 2022: The best events for celebration and protest this June May 30, 2022 It’s about to be Pride Month, and it’s the first year since you know what that there’s a selection of events taking place without any worry about restrictions. So whether you’re celebrating or protesting, here are the best Pride in London 2022 events to head to this month. Of course, the biggest will be the [...]
Chelsea Board of Directors confirm sale of club to Todd Boehly consortium completed May 30, 2022 Chelsea have today completed the sale of the Premier League outfit to the consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. With the £4.25bn takeover completed, Roman Abramovich’s 19-year relationship with the London club as owner has come to a conclusion. In a statement, the board of directors said: “We would like to think all [...]
John McGuinness still has fire for Isle of Man biking at 50 years old May 30, 2022 John McGuinness MBE attended his first Isle of Man TT motorbike race with his father at the age of 10. Competing in an event himself that day, McGuinness Sr passed the torch on to his son and kick-started a distinguished career. Now 50, the English veteran and second most successful TT rider of all time, [...]
Japan reopens after two years: Time for that trip of a lifetime May 30, 2022 After two years of closure to tourists, Japan will welcome visitors from 10 June. Steve Hogarty takes a trip from Osaka into the ancient Japanese countryside. Osaka’s main entertainment district, Dotonbori is a kind of psychedelic, neon circus. Brilliant, colourful lights bounce off the glass-fronted buildings, and below they transform the surface of the canal [...]
CVC Capital Partners’ cricket franchise Gujarat Titans win Indian Premier League May 30, 2022 Gujarat Titans, the cricket franchise owned by private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, won the Indian Premier League at their first attempt on Sunday. Gujarat beat Rajasthan Royals, who feature big-hitting England batter Jos Buttler, by seven wickets in a final played in front of more than 100,000 fans in Ahmedabad. CVC won a bidding [...]
Outrage growing over French police’s ‘disgusting’ and ‘brutal’ behaviour against Liverpool fans in Paris May 30, 2022 The behaviour of the French police, during the Champions League final in Paris last weekend, is increasingly criticised. The Mayor of Liverpool ,Joanne Anderson, who was at the Champions League final in Paris, has described the behaviour of French police against Liverpool fans as “absolutely disgusting”. Speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning, Anderson, who arrived [...]