Defending men’s doubles champion Henry Patten has accused Wimbledon of not acting “fairly” after he was handed the biggest fine of these Championships for verbal abuse. Briton Patten, who won the title last year alongside Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara, says he will appeal after being fined more than £9,000 over an incident that took place … Read more
The Princess of Wales and celebrities attended the King’s star-studded state banquet on Tuesday, where Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. On the first day of Mr Macron’s state visit, King Charles gave a toast in French and said the three-day trip was another chance to “celebrate a deep and enduring … Read more
Crews and residents were out on Monday cleaning up after the severe storm that moved through Southern New England. It brought trees and powerlines down across the state, leavingsome residents without power until Sunday night. The city of Warwick saw significant damage. Mayor Frank Picozzi said thousands of residents lost power. Picozzi commended crews for … Read more
The USA international, who turned 21 this week, arrives for a fee of around £6.8million, after helping fire FC Koln to the 2.Bundesliga title in May. The forward scored 10 league goals in 29 appearances last campaign, and has averaged a goal every 164 minutes in his senior career. Six-foot four-inch Downs underwent his medical … Read more
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Southampton have signed US striker Damion Downs from German club FC Koln in a deal worth £7m. The 21-year-old, 6ft 4ins forward was born in Germany but represents the United States internationally and has five senior caps so far. He joined Koln’s youth teams and after coming through the ranks made 42 appearances for the … Read more
I n 2006, Ambassador Mark Dybul, then the United States global AIDS coordinator, visited an orphanage run by the Daughters of Charity in Ethiopia. It was a sanctuary for more than 400 HIV-positive babies and young children found in garbage heaps, abandoned on the roadside, or left at the orphanage door. As Dybul and Michael … Read more
One week after Elliot Daly suffered a tour-ending broken arm for the British & Irish Lions against the Reds, fellow full-back Blair Kinghorn has emerged as another injury concern. The Scotland full-back, who made his debut against the New South Wales Waratahs on Saturday after teaming up with the squad late following Toulouse’s Top 14 … Read more
The risk of flooding in Boston and much of Southern New England is the highest in months as moisture from what was once Tropical Storm Chantal will converge with a passing front Tuesday afternoon, sparking showers and thunderstorms across the region. The atmosphere is primed for a storm day. Dew points in the 70s will … Read more
Jofra Archer will play his first Test in more than four years after being named in the England team to face India at Lord’s on Thursday. The 30-year-old’s inclusion is the only change to the England team for the crucial third Test, with the series level at 1-1. Despite Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse both … Read more