6 h. ago Arizona’s Marte says fan reduced him to tears after saying he had texted player’s late mother

22-year-old was given indefinite MLB ban after commentsInfielder’s mother died in car accident in 2017The Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte has given details about the comments that reduced him to tears during a game earlier this week.A 22-year-old fan was given an indefinite ban from every MLB stadium after he made comments about the second baseman’s late mother during a Diamondbacks game at the Chicago White Sox. Marte’s mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago MLB star breaks down in tears on the field after heckler mocks his dead mother

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte became visibly emotional after a fan called out a derogatory comment about his mother, who died in 2017.

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6 d. ago Wales women head for Euro 2025 wanting to scale heights and leave legacy

Undaunted by being drawn in a formidable group, Rhian Wilkinson’s side go to Switzerland determined to create opportunities for girls back homeThe rain cascading down on the Vale of Glamorgan is so heavy, so incessant, that the hotel’s reception has run out of umbrellas for guests to borrow and frustrated golfers crowd the lobby. Only two sets of residents seem oblivious to the weather; those heading to the spa and the Wales Women squad. It is late May and with Rhian Wilkinson’s players flying to Switzerland for Euro 2025 at the end of June far too much is at stake for anyone wearing a national tracksuit to be at a loose end.Charlie Estcourt has travelled to the sprawling Vale Resort from the United States where she plays for Washington’s DC Power, but the midfielder is not about to succumb to jet lag. Instead, she is focused on impressing Wilkinson as the team trains at the Welsh’s FA’s centre of excellence within the hotel’s verdant grounds. “We have a no-excuses culture now,” say...

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8 d. ago Amazon fan deal offers powerful pocket cooler for just £6.99

A limited-time Amazon deal has reduced a powerful, ultra-portable fan to just £6.99 – and it's small enough to carry in your bag or stash in a drawer for summer emergencies.

Economics

1 week ago Amazon's 'amazing' tower fan runs quietly enough 'to sleep with it on' now reduced

The Dreo 25dB Silent Tower Fan is on sale at Amazon and has a four and a half out of five star rating. The fan has four modes - normal, natural, sleep and auto - and four fan speeds

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2 w. ago Tatcha serum stick alternatives that are £40 cheaper and shoppers 'love'

Four budget-friendly serum stick alternatives, perfect for preventing eczema flare ups as seen in a viral TikTok of the Tatcha product saving a fan as Beyoncé concert reduces her to tears

Economics

2 w. ago CNN correspondent in tears as she reveals MTV VJ Ananda Lewis’ final text before her death

Lewis’s sister announced her death in a Facebook post on Wednesday

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3 w. ago Tennis players wake up early or stay up late and it can be anyone's guess what time matches start

Tennis players at Grand Slam tournaments such as the French Open can have to play at 11 a.m. or 8 p.m. or anywhere in between

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4 w. ago Jack Draper beats João Fonseca in straight sets to reach French Open fourth round

Briton defeats 18-year-old Brazilian 6-2, 6-4, 6-2Draper reaches last 16 at Roland Garros for first timeA few days on from his unforgettable late-night escape against the oldest player inside the men’s top 100, Jack Draper found himself up against the youngest of them all. From the unparalleled defensive capabilities of the 38-year-old Gaël Monfils, Draper examined the 18-year-old João Fonseca’s nuclear forehand.No matter the challenge or conditions, Draper continues to show his ability to adapt to all obstacles in his path. He eased into the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career with an utterly devastating performance, by far his best of the tournament so far, dismantling Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 to advance. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie both cruise into French Open fourth round

Draper defeats 18-year-old João Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2Norrie sees off fellow Briton Jacob Fearnley 6-3, 7-6, 6-2A few days on from his unforgettable late-night escape against the oldest player inside the men’s top 100, Jack Draper found himself up against the youngest of them all. From the unparalleled defensive capabilities of the 38-year-old Gaël Monfils, Draper examined the 18-year-old João Fonseca’s nuclear forehand.No matter the challenge or conditions, Draper continues to show his ability to adapt to all obstacles in his path. He eased into the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career with an utterly devastating performance, by far his best of the tournament so far, dismantling Fonseca 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. Continue reading...

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