A team of British divers who helped save a junior football team stranded in a flooded cave in Thailand were awarded in Britain’s traditional New Year Honours alongside former supermodel Twiggy and Monty Python’s Michael Palin.The seven underwater specialists involved in the remarkable rescue were also joined on the prestigious annual achievement list – announced on Friday – by Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan, Jim Carter from “Downton Abbey”, best-selling author Philip Pullman and leading Brexiteer lawmaker John Redwood.Four of the...
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Liverpool moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League as the leaders eased past Newcastle 4-0 at Anfield and Manchester City were beaten for the second time in five days, 2-1 at Leicester.Tottenham leapfrog City into second after thrashing Bournemouth 5-0, while Manchester United’s perfect start under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continued with Paul Pogba scoring twice in a 3-1 win over Huddersfield.United are now just six points off the top four as Arsenal could only...
Defending champion Might Bite heads the betting to take revenge on his Gold Cup conqueror Native River in a potentially vintage King George VI Chase at Kempton on Wednesday.Nicky Henderson’s chaser justified strong favouritism in the Boxing Day showpiece 12 months ago, before coming off second best in a thrilling clash with Native River at Cheltenham.He clearly needed the run on his seasonal return at Haydock when finishing a tired fifth of five behind Bristol De Mai and Native River...
Britain publishes proposals for an EU immigration crackdown after Brexit on Wednesday as business groups warn the economy is not...
“Nothing is off the table” when it comes to reassuring MPs over the Northern Ireland backstop, Downing Street sources say.This...
Australia Test batsman Joe Burns has signed for Lancashire for the 2019 season, the county cricket club announced on Friday.The 29-year-old, who has played 14 Tests and six one-day internationals for his country, will be available for 10 county championship division two fixtures.Burns, formerly of Leicestershire and Middlesex, told Lancashire’s official website: “Lancashire is a huge county with a fine history in the game and I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to play for the Red Rose next...
An arrest warrant for footballer Fernando Forestieri has been issued after he failed to attend a court in central England...
Eden Hazard offered Chelsea fans hope his future may remain with the Londoners by stating he wants to become a...
Manchester City survived a penalty shoot-out to reach the League Cup semi-finals as young keeper Arijanit Muric starred in the...
Jose Mourinho faces a quandary as he prepares Manchester United for a trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool while Manchester City will be keen to show that last week’s Chelsea defeat was just a blip.United have an impressive recent record against Liverpool, unbeaten in eight league games, but away fans will travel with a sense of trepidation to Anfield.Unai Emery takes his Arsenal side, unbeaten in 21 matches in all competitions, to face struggling Southampton while Chelsea also travel to...
Jurgen Klopp will be desperately hoping Chelsea can slow down Manchester City’s title charge this weekend as he balances his...
Mesut Ozil has missed Arsenal’s last four matches and may be absent again when the Gunners host Huddersfield Town on...
