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EMMA RADUCANU is out of the French Open. Things looked good for the Brit when she stormed to a 6-3 victory in the first set on Court Suzanne Lenglen, which will be frequented by Novak Djokovic later today. However, Sasnovich emphatically snatched the second set 6-1 to set up a decider. And Raducanu was unable to keep up with the pace set by the Belarussian as she won 6-1 in the final set. Sasnovich has been something of a bogey player for Raducanu, having secured a crushing 6-2, 6-4 victory in their only previous meeting, at the Indian Wells Masters last October - the Brit's first match after winning the US Open. Giacomo Pisa 25th May 2022, 12:49 Thanks for joining us That's all from us today as Emma Raducanu's French Open campaign came to an end at the second round. After winning the first set against Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3, the Brit looked well set to kick on. But Sasnovich suddenly clicked into gear and Raducanu went backwards. The Brit won … [Read more...] about Emma Raducanu 6-3, 1-6, 1-6 Aliaksandra Sasnovich – French Open LIVE RESULT: Brit OUT as Belarussians wins in three sets

Spanish divers managed to save the life of a 12-metre long whale trapped in an illegal fishing net after a daring operation to cut it free. The huge humpback became entangled in a banned drift net off the island of Mallorca on Friday. It’s just the third time the species has been spotted in the Balearic region but excitement quickly turned to worry when marine scientists realised it was in trouble. Rescue specialists were alerted when the stricken creature was spotted by a ship about three miles off the coast. Divers from Palma de Mallorca’s Aquarium were dispatched to try and untangle it from the net, a variety outlawed because of the risks it can pose to wildlife. The contraption had become fastened around its mouth, leaving the whale unable to eat, weakened and drifting dangerously towards the beach. One of the divers involved in the operation, marine biologist Gigi Torras, said she thought the whale had given them ‘a little thank you sign’ after cutting it … [Read more...] about Whale trapped in illegal fishing net freed by daring divers

Interactive Investor experts discuss rise in inflation Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Around 22 million Britons hold Premium Bonds from National Savings & Investments (NS&I), making them the nation's favourite investment. They now offer a better return than most savings accounts , but the very best on the market still offers twice as much. Related articles Savers warned as inflation DESTROYS Premium Bonds £1m jackpot Premium Bonds: NS&I to increase fund rate to 1.40% NS&I has announced it will increase the Premium Bonds prize fund rate from 1 percent to 1.4 percent, a move that Express.co.uk called for … [Read more...] about Best fixed-rate savings account pays 2.8% but should you take a gamble on Premium Bonds?

Cavani heading for Italy?; Tuchel gets big budget; Man Utd told to sign Aarons Sign up HERE for the latest MUFC breaking news and transfer updates SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo was the victim of a brutal jibe from one of Manchester City's academy players during preparations for March's Premier League derby clash. United were expectedly thumped by their bitter rivals at the Etihad Stadium in another low of a woeful season, and Pep Guardiola's training methods in the build-up were telling. Related articles PSV devise ‘special’ package to stop Arsenal signing Gakpo this summer Todd Boehly wants to hand three Chelsea players new contracts Ralf … [Read more...] about Man Utd’s Cristiano Ronaldo brutally taken down as Man City teenager’s jibe comes to light

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £15bn package of cost of living support including a £400 discount on energy bills for all and a £650 one-off payment to the poorest eight million households. The measures will be partly funded by a temporary levy on oil and gas companies which are enjoying bumper profits, as a result of soaring prices, that is expected to raise £5bn over the next year. It comes after inflation soared to a 40-year high, with energy bills set to climb by a further £800 in the autumn, and the Bank of England warning of "apocalyptic" food price rises as a result of the war in Ukraine. Announcing the policy in the House of Commons, Mr Sunak acknowledged that people were struggling. He said: "We will get through this, we have the tools and the determination we need to combat and reduce inflation. We will make sure the most vulnerable and least well off get the support they need at this time of difficulty Advertisement "We know that … [Read more...] about Sunak unveils £15bn package and U-turns on windfall tax to help Britons ‘hit hard’ by cost of living surge

Energy: Mike Foster warns of ‘horrible choice’ Get pensions news and advice plus latest money alerts for FREE now SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Kona Energy, a UK based company that is focused on developing grid-scale battery energy storage projects, has been granted planning approval to build one of Europe’s largest battery storage facilities. The firm will build a 200MW battery storage facility in Heysham, Lancashire, that is set to save 45,000 tonnes of CO2 per annum, which is the equivalent of taking 15,000 cars off the road per year. Related articles Putin's horror nuke plot exposed: 'Justify using his own!' UK exporting record levels of energy to France... as bills to SOAR. The startup … [Read more...] about Energy crisis: UK to build huge battery storage to slash £1bn ‘waste of energy and money’

EDDIE NKETIAH is set to STAY at Arsenal having been offered a whopping new contract according to reports. Nketiah, 22, had been linked with moving away on a free transfer this summer but it has now been reported he is set to sign a new five-year deal with the club which will see him earn around £100k per week. Meanwhile, Arsenal have requested that the Ghana football association do not include Thomas Partey in their squad. Elsewhere, the pathway for William Saliba's return could be clearing up as reports suggest that Arsenal want the Frenchman as part of the project. And reports suggest that summer target Lautaro Martinez has rejected a move to North London in the upcoming transfer market. SUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY Stay up to date with all the latest from the Emirates... Ian Tuckey just now Gunners linked to Molina Arsenal have bid for Napoli's Nahuel Molina, according to Spanish outlet Marca. The Argentina star was … [Read more...] about Nketiah’s £100k per week contract, Arsenal ‘pull plug’ on Partey, Saliba’s new deal, Martinez REJECTS Gunners – latest

TOTTENHAM fans could be forgiven for feeling as sick as Harry Kane did on Friday ahead of this Champions League decider. In the end, they were left only with butterflies of excitement as Antonio Conte pulled off his top-four “miracle” with nothing remotely Spursy in sight. January signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur combined as the Swede netted the crucial opener. Kane, who had Spurs fans fearing the worst when pulling out of a media event three days ago with tummy trouble, got the second before Kulusevski struck a belter. The procession had begun in earnest by then but it got better for the delirious away fans as South Korean hero Son Heung-Min netted twice to win the Premier League golden boot. His second on the day - and his 23rd league goal of the season - was sheer magic as he blasted into the top corner before being mobbed by his team-mates. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Feel the power Win a share of £16,000 every … [Read more...] about Norwich 0 Tottenham 5: Son, Kulusevski and Kane strikes seal Champions League football in emphatic style

BRITISH sensation Emma Raducanu has beaten Czech Republic's Linda Noskova 6-7, 7-5, 6-1 in the first round at the French Open. The US Open champ led 2-0 and 4-2 in the first set but the Czech brilliantly fought back to win a tie-break and leave Raducanu with it all to do. However, Raducanu staged a fantastic fightback of her own to take the second set 7-5. And she wrapped things up with a dominant decider, winning it 6-1. TV channel: Eurosport Live stream: Eurosport Player/Discovery+ SUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY Sunni Upal 23rd May 2022, 20:10 Final word Read Rob Maul's report from Paris RIGHT HERE 'EMMA RADUCANU’s first tango in Paris proved to be a triumph as she bounced out a brilliant Czech from the French Open. 'The Brit’s debut appearance in the main draw of this clay-court Slam proved to be an extremely tough assignment over the course of more than two-and-a-half hours. ' Sunni Upal 23rd … [Read more...] about Emma Raducanu 6-7, 7-5, 6-1 Linda Noskova LIVE SCORE: Brit WINS opener after early scare – French Open latest updates

MANCHESTER CITY fans have joked why did they sign Erling Haaland after incoming striker Julian Alvarez scored a DOUBLE hat-trick for River Plate. The Argentine forward, 22, agreed a deal to join the Citizens in January , with the player remaining on loan at River until the summer. Alvarez has earned a reputation of being a lethal marksman in South America having banged in 24 goals last season. And he has found the back of the net 14 times from 17 games in all competitions this term - with SIX of those strikes coming on Wednesday night. The 2021 Copa America champion created club history when he scored a double hat-trick in their 8-1 Copa Libertadores group stage win against Alianza Lima. Alvarez scored three goals in either half against the Peruvian outfit to become the first player in River's 121-year existence to score that many times in a single match. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL 'MORON' Simon Jordan slams Grealish for Almiron joke during … [Read more...] about ‘Who needs Haaland?’ – New Man City star Julian Alvarez makes history with SIX goals in match breaking 121-year record