DAN JAMES has backed Robert Page to lead Wales at Euro 2020 - if Ryan Giggs remains on special leave. The Manchester United winger got the Dragons' 2022 World Cup bid up and running with a late winner over the Czech Republic. Next up for Wales is the Euro finals this summer but Giggs ' managerial future is still uncertain as he is on bail until May 1 following his arrest last November on suspicion of assault, an allegation he denies. Page has lost just one of his six matches in charge and the caretaker has the backing of James if there is no decision on Giggs from the Crown Prosecution Service by the tournament. Giggs was all smiles as he played golf with Class of ‘92 team-mate Nicky Butt. Ex-United midfielder Butt, who recently left Old Trafford as head of first-head development, posted the pic of the close pals on Instagram on Wednesday. And when asked if Page is the right man for the Euros if Giggs remains absent, matchwinner James said: "Yes, definitely. … [Read more...] about Ryan Giggs plays golf with Man Utd pal Nicky Butt as Dan James hails Robert Page’s management
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Ryan Day: ‘I think our future’s really bright here’
The future of Ohio State football was on display on Saturday afternoon. The Buckeyes handled their annual spring game and some young bucks, no pun intended, showed out and made a case for their participation this Fall. Head coach Ryan Day evaluated it all but most fans were keen on the quarterback competition between CJ Stroud , Kyle McCord and Jack Miller. Also, freshman defensive Jack Sawyer had a breakout spring game. Speaking after the game on Big Ten Network, Day evaluated the future of the program. “I think our future’s really bright here,” Day said on Big Ten Network following the spring game. “You look at some of the young guys in the program here, they have a chance to make an impact this season. They still have a lot of work to do. I told the team, we made a lot of progress. We’re behind in general just by the way the season ended last year. We didn't have spring, we didn't preseason, we didn't have bowl practice, missed half the season and … [Read more...] about Ryan Day: ‘I think our future’s really bright here’
Kourtney Kardashian admits ‘no one wanted’ Keeping Up With The Kardashians at the start
Keeping Up With The Kardashians has become one of the most popular reality TV shows ever and is currently airing it's 20th and final season. But things could have been so much different for the Kardashian-Jenner clan - and the television shows that followed - as eldest daughter Kourtney Kardashian has revealed "no one wanted it" in the beginning. Speaking to the Emergency Contact podcast, Kourtney, 41, told co-hosts Simon Huck and Melissa Gray Washington that she thinks the show was initially only meant to be a one-season "filler". She said that her sister Kim Kardashian , 40, was the first to be contacted about a potential show. "This producer that met Kim had just found her really interesting and wanted to shoot with her, so they came and Kim was like, 'Can we come to the store?'," referencing the store the sisters ran alongside sister Khloe, 36. She continued: "They came to the store and the girl was like, 'Oh my God, you and your sisters! This is everything'." … [Read more...] about Kourtney Kardashian admits ‘no one wanted’ Keeping Up With The Kardashians at the start
‘All That Glitters: Britain’s Next Jewellery Star is comedy gold and I’m here for it’
Just when you think there couldn’t possibly be any more British talent searches on telly, along comes another one. We really will judge anything. If you’ve got a hobby or job that’s vaguely creative, there’s a TV producer just waiting to pit you against your peers to be the Next Big Thing. Joining sewing, pottery, baking, dancing, painting, dog grooming and so on, ad infinitum, All That Glitters: Britain’s Next Jewellery Star slid on to BBC2 on Tuesday like it had always been there. A cousin of Sewing Bee or Bake Off – identical format but a little rougher round the edges. Eight jewellers do battle over six weeks from a workshop in Birmingham’s jewellery quarter (yes, who knew?) What did you think of the show? Let us know in the comments section There are two challenges – The Bestseller and The Bespoke – then one person wins Jeweller of the Week and one goes home. Two judges walk stiffly around the workshop, staring at metal through tiny monocles like … [Read more...] about ‘All That Glitters: Britain’s Next Jewellery Star is comedy gold and I’m here for it’
Matt Moore Rocked Again As Philadelphia Phillies Drop Game 2 Of 3-Game Series With St. Louis Cardinals
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Yadier Molina hit two home runs, doubled and drove in four runs, and Nolan Arenado and Paul DeJong also homered in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 9-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. St. Louis won for just the second time in its last seven games while finding offense that had been missing in the defeats. The Cardinals averaged 2.6 runs in their last five losses. Rhys Hoskins had three hits and Alec Bohm drove in two runs for the Phillies, who played without Bryce Harper. The Phillies star outfielder sat out after waking up Saturday with tightness in his lower back. READ MORE: Delaware Again Ranked Best State To Work From Home Since Coronavirus Pandemic Began Harper said after Friday’s 9-2 win over the Cardinals that he hoped the Phillies could build some offensive momentum on that performance. But it was St. Louis whose hitters got their bats going. The Cardinals broke the game open with six runs in the third off Matt Moore (0-1). Moore … [Read more...] about Matt Moore Rocked Again As Philadelphia Phillies Drop Game 2 Of 3-Game Series With St. Louis Cardinals