Josh Tongue takes the wickets of Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah in the same over as India fall from 349-6 to 349-9 in their second innings of the first Test against England at Headingley.
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Josh Tongue takes the wickets of Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah in the same over as India fall from 349-6 to 349-9 in their second innings of the first Test against England at Headingley.
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Max Bowden was spotted planting a kiss on his new girlfriend ahead of his shock return to the EastEnders lineup later this year. The actor who plays Ben Mitchell on the long-running BBC soap was spotted locking lips with co-star Tori Allen-Martin.
The duo had shared the stage together in the musical Midnight Cowboy and appear to be getting closer. The 30-year-old kissed his fellow star on her birthday.
The image shared to Instagram showed Tori wrapping her arms around the actor as he leaned in for a peck. The sweet image seemingly confirmed the pair’s relationship status after sources claimed they had “hit it off pretty much straight away”.
The insider told The Sun: “They have the same sense humour and Max was always making her laugh, they just got each other. Neither was looking for romance, it just kind of happened.”
They added that the duo are “having a lot of fun together”.
Tori, 39, is best known for her appearance on BBC’s Here We Go sitcom. She also plays a role on London Kills, where she takes on the part of trainee detective Billie Fitzgerald.
Max, meanwhile, is known for being the most recent actor to portray the role of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders. He left Walford in 2023, with his partying lifestyle said to have been a key factor.
However, he is now readying himself for a return to Albert Square with new boss of the soap Ben Wadey up for giving him another chance. Last month it was claimed he would be the latest in a line of faces from the past returning.
Recently, Zoe Slater, played by Michelle Ryan, made a brief comeback. However, after shocking fans with her return, the short-lived stint quickly saw her disappear again.
It’s not yet known how long Max will remain on the soap this time around, with it said to be a short spell to start with. There is reportedly scope for a permanent return, though.
The star was axed the BBC soap in December 2023 after playing Ben Mitchell for five years. His final scenes played out in April the following year as his character left the show after being arrested for an international crime, and is now in prison in America.
Ben is still mentioned from time to time. Every now and then Phil, who recently went through a mental health crisis, picks up the phone to speak to his son.
A source recently claimed to the Sun of the reported return: “Ben had a list of characters he wanted to bring back and Ben Mitchell was one. It’s taken a little while to sort out but Max will be back filming on Albert Square later this year.
“Ben wanted to meet Max and see where his head was at,” the source continued before revealing that the new boss had been to see the actor in the musical Midnight Cowboy.
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Rangers are “impatient”, “competitive” and “relishing” the challenge of becoming the dominant force in Scottish football, says new chairman Andrew Cavenagh, after approval was given for £20m investment into the club.
At an extraordinary meeting in Glasgow, the four resolutions tabled were voted through with 98% of shareholder backing.
One of those was for extra cash pledged by healthcare entrepreneur Cavenagh and his US consortium, which includes the investment arm of NFL club the San Francisco 49ers, and existing shareholders to be allowed to come into the Scottish Premiership club.
Another was for Rangers to be re-registered as a private limited company rather than publicly listed.
“We relish that challenge”, said Cavenagh.
“In terms of the rivalry, I think rivalry is one of the things that make football great. And our rivalry with Celtic – Rangers wouldn’t quite be the same without that rivalry. It’s top five in the world.
” Boca, River Plate, Lazio, Roma, Celtic, Rangers, like those would be the three things that come to mind.
Asked why he has invested in Rangers, Cavenagh said there were three reasons: the “supporters ‘ passion”, the stadium – “Ibrox is our castle and it gives the team an advantage” – and “the competitions they play in – the league, the cups and Europe”.
Rangers, runners-up last season, have won the Scottish Premiership once in 14 years dominated by city rivals Celtic.
Cavenagh said the controlling groups ambition is “to put the club in the position to win the league, win cups and be more competitive in Europe”.
He also added that he and his fellow investors are focusing on building the club rather than how they might realise any profit.
“]We have] no exit plan but a growth plan”, he said. “We’ll figure out exit plan after growth”.
Kevin Thelwell also joined as sporting director from Everton this summer, with former Southampton manager Russell Martin arriving soon after as head coach and looking to reshape the squad.
When asked about how the £20m will be spent, Cavenagh said: “We will be transparent where we can be, but we will be opaque in other areas and this is one”.
The Rangers squad arrived for pre-season on Monday, with Martin’s first competitive game set to be against Panathinaikos in Champions League qualifying next month.
“There are four criteria that we looked at for head coach”, Cavenagh said.
“One, somebody that would coach what we think is the right style of play or game model. Two, who will build the culture in the way that we think it needs to be built. Three, who will develop talent. And four, who can win matches.
Newsreader Dermot Murnaghan has said that he’s following Sir Chris Hoy’s example after his own cancer diagnosis. The former BBC presenter mentioned the cyclist whilst sharing the “personal news” on social media earlier today.
Dermot, 67, announced on X this morning that he has been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. The former Sky News host told his followers that he’s “responding positively” to treatment. He’s encouraged other men to get tested themselves, with him saying that “early detection is crucial”.
He later revealed that he’s now planning to take part in the cycling event Tour de 4, which has been organised to raise awareness and funds for cancer charities, later this year. It’s been set up by Chris, 49, who announced last year that he had been diagnosed with cancer himself in 2023.
Dermot said he’s “aiming to take part” in the fundraising bike ride, which is scheduled to be held in Glasgow on September 7. Whilst writing about the event in Scotland, he added: “Please support it and join us if you can.”
He subsequently mentioned Olympic gold medalist Chris when reacting to a response that he received over the news of his diagnosis. He was replying to his former colleague Thomas Newton, who works on Sky News.
Thomas wrote on the platform: “Really sorry to hear that, Dermot. But of course, true to form, jumping straight on the bike. love that. Hope the ride goes well.” Dermot responded: “Ha! I can’t take this lying down – I’m following @chrishoy’s example (albeit at a hugely slower pace) Thanks Thomas.”
Chris announced his cancer diagnosis last year. He has since raised awareness of prostate cancer and, months after sharing the initial news, it was later announced that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
He’s since announced Tour de 4, with it hoped that those affected by cancer will come together for the inaugural event, centred around the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome, later this year. It’s said to have a fundraising target of £1 million.
Chris has spoken about cycling and “living life” following his diagnosis. He told Sky Sports last month: “I’ve entered a bit of a stability stage at the moment. I’m feeling good, exercising, riding the bike, busy and most importantly cancer is not the first thing I think about in the morning when I wake up and it’s not the last thing I think about when I go to bed at night.”
Announcing his diagnosis this morning, Dermot wrote in a thread on X: “Some personal news……I’ve been diagnosed with Stage IV advanced prostate cancer I’m fortunate to have a simply outstanding medical team looking after me, who I can’t thank enough – they are administering the best possible care with expertise, compassion and sensitivity.”
He continued in the message on the platform earlier: “I’m responding positively to their excellent treatment, and feeling well. I’m blessed to be fortified by the monumental love and support of my wife, family and close friends.”
Dermot said: “Needless to say my message to all men over 50, in high risk groups, or displaying symptoms, is get yourself tested and campaign for routine prostate screening by the NHS.” He added: “Early detection is crucial. And be aware, this disease can sometimes progress rapidly without obvious symptoms. Details @ProstateUK @PCR_News.”
He continued: “I’m aiming to take part in Sir Chris Hoy’s fund raising charity bike ride [Tour de 4] in Glasgow in September – please support it and join us if you can.” He concluded his message by writing: “Take care everyone, Dermot.”
The Macmillan Support Line offers confidential support to people living with cancer and their loved ones. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000. If you have been affected by this story, advice and support can be found at Macmillan Cancer Support and Prostate Cancer UK.
Leeds United have signed Slovenia centre-back Jaka Bijol on a five-year deal from Udinese.
The 26-year-old joins Leeds for an undisclosed fee and becomes the club’s second summer signing after forward Lukas Nmecha signed on a free transfer from Wolfsburg.
Bijol scored two goals in 37 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A side last season.
“This is a big day for me, for my family and I’m happy to be here”, said Bijol. “Maybe the biggest one of my career so far, but I’m ready for it.
” I work for it and that’s why I’m here, because it’s a big challenge for everyone. It’s a big challenge for me, for the club, and we’re getting ready for it together.
“I think the club and myself are ready for the Premier League.
” I can promise that I will give everything, that I will give everything in every training as well to be ready for the first game of the season and then just go from there. “
Originally a defensive midfielder, Bijol began his career in his native Slovenia with Rudar Velenje before moving to CSKA Moscow.
He played on loan with German club Hannover 96 before permanently joining Udinese in 2022.
Bijol has Champions League experience and has also won 63 caps since making his Slovenia debut aged 19 in 2018.