Transfer of the year MLS can be an adjustment for new players at the best of times: they must contend with cross-continental travel, blisteringly hot Texan summers, ice-cold Toronto winters, and everything in between. But 2020 came with a special set of challenges, an uncertain, ever shifting schedule, Covid-19 spreading like wildfire and the restrictions that came with it. Nobody handled it as well as Crew newcomer Lucas Zelarayan. The former Tigres man transferred from Mexico for a club record fee of $7m, and immediately displayed the quality that made the Argentinian a threat for years in Liga MX, scoring six goals in 16 appearances for the Crew. And the stats don’t tell the entire story. Silky smooth on the ball, with incredible vision and touch, he’s been the linchpin in the Crew’s offense. His two-goal performance in the MLS Cup final was a demonstration of everything the man has brought to his team. … [Read more...] about MLS end of season awards 2020: rise of the Union and a Nagbe screamer
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Cornwall seaside resort to host G7 summit of world leaders
Devon and Cornwall Police's Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer said: "We have been preparing for this event for several months, including speaking with colleagues who have managed similar events, so we can ensure that we continue to effectively serve our local communities in the run up to, during and after the event." … [Read more...] about Cornwall seaside resort to host G7 summit of world leaders
Hero Jack Russell pulls owner into bushes to find baby ‘abandoned by mother’
“The whole story made me feel very upset,” he said of his shock at finding a baby dumped in the bushes. … [Read more...] about Hero Jack Russell pulls owner into bushes to find baby ‘abandoned by mother’
Family tragedy haunts the hunt for climber on ‘killer mountain’
Mountain guide Sandy Allan, who has climbed Nanga Parbat twice, is a Ballard family friend. He describes Alison Hargreaves as “amazing” and Tom Ballard as similar in talent. “The face is absolutely massive,” he says. “We climbed a route that takes you past the bottom of the Mummery Rib. For someone like Tom, climbing at the top of his game, the ridge would be a pretty easy approach. But when you get to the top, there is a big plateau with seracs [glaciated ice peaks] at its edge and it gets quite dangerous, strafed by falling ice.” … [Read more...] about Family tragedy haunts the hunt for climber on ‘killer mountain’
China suffers first Covid death in eight months and cases soar as WHO team arrives in Wuhan for cover-up probe
The WHO probe comes as cases begin to soar again across Europe, with Italy announcing an extension to its state of emergency until at least the end of April. … [Read more...] about China suffers first Covid death in eight months and cases soar as WHO team arrives in Wuhan for cover-up probe