Chelsea captain Reece James has reportedly suffered a huge injury blow ahead of the upcoming 2024/2025 club football season. It has been reported that Chelsea defender Reece James has encountered a setback ahead of the new season due to a fresh hamstring injury.The wing-back experienced discomfort during training this week after the team returned from their pre-season tour in the USA.James, who started in all five of Chelsea’s pre-season friendly matches, was sidelined for their last game against Inter Milan at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 11, 2024. According to sources within the club, who spoke to The Athletic anonymously…
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In London, the site for floral tributes is at Green Park next to Buckingham Palace, where officials who manage the so-called Royal Parks have issued guidance on what to do.For instance, officials have asked the public to remove plastic wrapping from any flowers before leaving them. This will make it easier for the flowers to eventually be turned into compost at least a week after the funeral takes place.They’ve also said, “We would prefer visitors not to bring non-floral objects/artefacts such as teddy bears or balloons.”The advice was also shared with the BBC, as presenter Sally Nugent told viewers, “They…
Twenty-four years later, France finally got revenge for what Vince Carter did to Frederic Weis. In the second quarter of Team USA’s gold-medal matchup with France Saturday, Guerschon Yabusele detonated on LeBron James, delivering a huge slam dunk over basketball royalty. James arguably took a legal charge on the play, planting his feet just outside the charge circle, but Yabusele absolutely threw the ball down with authority. The former Boston Celtic has been a standout in these Olympics, averaging 12.8 points and shooting 55 percent. In the gold-medal game, Yabusele had a game-high 15 points at the half as France…
Protesters say they fear project by mining giant Rio Tinto would pollute water sources and endanger public health.Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Serbian capital to protest against the rebooting of a controversial lithium mine set to serve as a vital power source in Europe’s green energy transition. In advance of Saturday’s rally in Belgrade, two leading protest figures said they were briefly detained by security officials who warned that any moves to block roads during the demonstration would be seen as illegal. “We came here today to raise our voice against something that is beyond…
The International Gymnastics Federation restored Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu to third in the Paris Olympics women’s floor exercise final Saturday, potentially forcing American gymnast Jordan Chiles to return the bronze she won in the event. It’s unclear whether Chiles will be compelled to send back medal. The federation, known as FIG, said while it has restored the initial order of finish — with Barbosu third, Romanian teammate Sabrina Maneca-Voinea fourth and Chiles fifth — the allocation of medals was up to the International Olympic Committee. FIG made the decision not long after the Court of Arbitration for Sport voided an appeal from Team USA coach Cecile…
In a recent interview with How we made it in Africa, Isaac Marshall, an investor at Africa-focused investment firm TLG Capital, highlighted agri-processing, tourism and marine services as promising sectors in Angola. 1. Agri-processing for local consumption and export Marshall is bullish on Angola’s agri-processing sector. The country imports a significant volume of goods that could be produced locally. There is also potential to export agricultural produce to neighbouring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and beyond. 2. Unlocking potential in tourism He also sees promising opportunities in the tourism industry. Despite the country’s diverse attractions –…
Emma Hayes has led the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) to a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics following an impressive victory over Brazil.The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) claimed the women’s Olympic football title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, defeating Brazil 1-0 at the Parc des Princes on Saturday, August 10.Emma Hayes solidified her reputation as one of the top coaches in women’s football by guiding the United States to Olympic gold in her debut tournament as head coach.Hayes, who took the job less than three months after leaving Chelsea, has revitalized the team and led them…
Also among the crowds were people with ties and ancestry from other Commonwealth nations.”Despite my Pakistani roots, I was born here and I feel being part of the Commonwealth at some stage, many years ago now, but still I have that affinity for the royal family,” Rifat Soyfoo said.”I thought that this is the ultimate occasion to pay my respects,” Soyfoo added. “Everyone keeps saying, ‘The queen god bless her soul worked tirelessly, so selflessly,’ [and talking about] how she brought the nation together no matter what creed, color, community you’re from.””She gave us so much,” said Chris Imafidon, a…
Since being swept by the Rangers in the AL Division Series, all eyes have been on the Orioles’ pitching staff. Pleas for an ace were answered with the offseason acquisition of former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes. But what should have been a formidable Orioles rotation anchored by their new ace has been riddled with season-ending injuries. In a tight race with the Yankees for the AL East, the Orioles brought nine new players into the organization at the trade deadline — none more impactful than Zach Eflin. Acquired from the Rays just days before the trade deadline, Eflin has been exactly…
Israel says it will attend as its forces kill more than 100 Palestinians in school attack.Israel has bombed another school in one of the worst attacks of its war on Gaza. Yet it says it will attend ceasefire talks brokered by the US, Qatar and Egypt next week. But Hamas has a new leader after the assassination of the more moderate Ismail Haniyeh. So what are the chances of a deal this time? Presenter: Cyril Vanier Guests: Mustafa Barghouti – Secretary-general of the Palestinian National Initiative Gideon Levy – Columnist with the Haaretz newspaper and author of the book, The…