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FRENCH tennis star Benoit Paire appeared to give up during defeat at the Argentina Open. It was the conclusion to a crazy game for the 31-year-old who had already got into an angry argument with the chair umpire, spat on the court, sworn and been docked a point. He seemingly 'tanked' at the end of the match... then went on to boast about his £6million tennis career earnings. Paire took on Argentine Francisco Cerundolo in Buenos Aires on Thursday. Everything appeared to be going smoothly for the world No29 - seeded third at the tournament - as he claimed the first set 6-4. But a Cerundolo serve during the second set imploded Paire into a self-destructive rage. The ball down the middle was called in - Paire disagreed and pointed to what he believed was the mark in the clay proving it was out. Umpire Nacho Forcadell got down and decided the ball had caught the line - he gave Cerundolo the point as Paire lost his cool and the few spectators began to whistle and … [Read more...] about Watch Paire ‘give up’ in Argentina Open after being docked point for SPITTING before boasting about £6m career earnings

SERENA WILLIAMS has pulled out of the French Open through injury, meaning she will not equal Margaret Court’s Majors record this year. The American has been carrying an injury since the US Open earlier this month and will no longer take part in the clay-court Slam in Paris. The 39-year-old injured her left Achilles tendon during the semi-final defeat to Victoria Azarenka in New York. The No6 seed was due to meet Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova second on Court Philippe-Chatrier this afternoon. But she has decided to forfeit, saying it is unlikely she will play another match until 2021. Williams said: “I think I need four to six weeks of sitting and doing nothing and at least just two weeks of sitting down. “After that two weeks I've been told I need to do a little training. "I don’t know if I’ll be able to play another tournament this year.' “I love playing tennis. I love competing. It’s my job and I’m pretty good at it still. “I’m so close to some things and … [Read more...] about Serena Williams pulls out of French Open through injury ending hopes of equalling Margaret Court’s Majors haul this year

THE end is nigh – and for once it is a good thing. Lockdown home-schooling is finally coming to a close for many parents and that’s worth celebrating. Why not treat your family to an easy at-home feast with a takeaway-style meal deal? These treats are easy to cook and cost a fraction of many takeaway favourites . . . NOT MUCH DOUGH: Pizza-Express fans can enjoy an at-home fix with two restaurant-inspired pizzas, side order and drink for just £7 with its tasty Cook At Home range. The offer is available at Asda until June and you can choose from PizzaExpress Classic Margherita, Classic American, Classic Sloppy Giuseppe and Original Dough Balls with Garlic Dip. SAVING: £5.50 on buying items separately DOMINO’S EFFECT: Domino’s fans can get a similar taste at home, and for less, thanks to Aldi. You can copy the cookies, dips and sides too. A Carlos Take-away Stuffed Crust Pizza is just £1.49 and the 99p garlic bread and 49p Garlic and Herb Dip are savvy steals. … [Read more...] about Celebrate back-to-school time with tasty home-made takeaways

NHS nurses have slammed the government's proposal of a 'pitiful' 1 per cent pay rise after Rishi Sunak warmed Britain will be paying off Covid debts for decades. The Royal College of Nursing said nurses should be getting 12.5% more and said the government should expect a "backlash" should the suggested pay rise goes ahead. A staggering 1 million people will be dragged into paying the higher rate of income tax by 2025 thanks to the Chancellor's plans, they warned - taking the total to 5 million. Paul Johnson, from the IFS, warned that further tax rises are likely to lie ahead and said it was a "tale of two budgets" as the Chancellor extended several support packages including furlough for months to come. He said the tax burden is set to rocket to levels not seen since the 1960s, and warned gloomily: “It is possible we'll see even bigger ones over the next few years”. Mr Johnson said: “Take account of the cuts to planned spending announced in the Autumn and Santa Sunak, … [Read more...] about Budget 2021 news – NHS nurses’ FURY at ‘pitiful’ 1% pay rise after covid created toughest year in living memory

KILLER CLOWN is no laughing matter for the bookies in the BetVictor Greatwood Gold Cup (1.50) at Newbury this afternoon. Emma Lavelle’s seven-year-old son of Getaway is learning on the job over fences. Having drawn a blank on his first three attempts in the discipline - at Uttoxeter, Exeter and Sandown Park - Adam Wedge’s mount came good at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. Sent off at 9-2 for a 10-runner event over today’s two-and-a-half-mile distance, Killer Clown jumped with polish before galloping clear to beat Falco Blitz by seven and a half lengths. The British Horseracing Authority handicapper hasn’t taken that performance lying down, raising my selection a whopping 15lb to a new rating of 138. But there’s little doubt that Killer Clown is on the up and, with more to come on the fifth start of his career over fences, he gets the vote to take the £22,780 first prize back to Lavelle’s Wilitshire base. Saturday racing tips NEWBURY 12.40 NOT A ROLE MODEL 1.15 PRESENT … [Read more...] about Saturday racing tips: Newsboy’s best bets as ITV head to Newbury, Kelso and Doncaster