10 h. ago Ben Stokes’ waning influence with the bat on display in England’s soggy defeat | Andy Bull

Captain was bamboozled by Jadeja’s bowling before falling to Washington Sundar in crushing second Test loss to IndiaIt was raining hard in Birmingham on Sunday morning. A weight of great black clouds broke over the city while it was feeling its way into the day. On the streets people pressed themselves together under the cover of bus stops and awnings: revellers off to the Queens Heath pride festival, heavy metal lovers making their way home after Black Sabbath’s farewell gig at Villa Park the previous evening, and cricket supporters bound for the ground, most of them with last-minute tickets, split between anxious Indian and wry English fans, the only people in the city who were happy enough to be getting wet.The bad weather was about the only way England were going to get out of this match with a draw. A team who have spent three years learning how to do the improbable were in no position at all to attempt the unremarkable and bat out the match, even after the rain had washed out ...

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18 h. ago Black Sabbath fan Jason Momoa moshes out during Ozzy Osbourne's star

With 42,000 fans packed into Birmingham 's Villa Park, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath returned to the stage for Ozzy Osbourne 's farewell show - the band's first live performance since 2005.

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27 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne's emotional message to fans after his final Black Sabbath performance

Ozzy Osbourne performed live for the final time on Saturday night as he joined his Black Sabbath bandmates for the Back to the Beginning farewell concert, and he had one final message for his fans

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27 h. ago Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne bids farewell with Black Sabbath reunion

The rocker – who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 – plans to continue to record music but will not perform live again.

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29 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s historic farewell show was less Live Aid, more Loud Aid

With merging and collaborating metal acts swapping over on a revolving stage, it’s a fast-spinning Lazy Susan of metal history. Yet there’s precious little ego and plenty of heartfelt humility

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29 h. ago Black Sabbath farewell concert live: Ozzy Osbourne’s last show ends with fireworks and cake

All-day event saw snumber of metal acts, including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello, take part in the Birmingham show at Villa Park

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31 h. ago Black Sabbath farewell concert live: Ozzy Osbourne takes to the stage on a black winged throne

All-day event has seen a number of metal acts, including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello, take part in the Birmingham show at Villa Park

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32 h. ago Black Sabbath farewell concert live: 1.5 million fans tune into livestream as Ricky Gervais sends message

All-day event has seen a number of metal acts, including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello, take part in the Birmingham show at Villa Park

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33 h. ago Marilyn Manson sparks controversy as he appears at Black Sabbath's farewell show and pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in video message

The rock star, 56, featured in a video message as the concert got underway and paid tribute to his 'friend' Ozzy Osbourne on his final ever show.

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34 h. ago Black Sabbath farewell concert live: One million fans tune into livestream of Ozzy Osbourne tribute concert

All-day event has seen a number of metal acts, including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello, take part in the Birmingham show at Villa Park

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34 h. ago Black Sabbath fans slam ‘disgraceful’ Marilyn Manson appearance during farewell show

Appearance comes after the controversial musician’s Brighton concert was cancelled following pressure from campaign groups

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35 h. ago Black Sabbath farewell concert live: Fans slam ‘disgraceful’ Marilyn Manson appearance as livestream hits 500,000 viewers

All-day event has seen a number of metal acts, including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello, take part in the Birmingham show at Villa Park

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36 h. ago Black Sabbath farewell concert live: Fans slam ‘disgraceful’ Marilyn Manson appearance

Legendary acts including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello are taking part in the band’s Birmingham homecoming show at Villa Park

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37 h. ago Black Sabbath LIVE: Ozzy Osbourne's farewell with Jack Black cameo and Diogo Jota tribute

Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne is preparing to hang up his crown once and for all with a mega farewell show at Villa Park, Birmingham today alongside fellow rock icons

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37 h. ago Black Sabbath farewell concert live: Disturbed’s David Draiman booed during performance

Legendary acts including Metallica, Guns N Roses, Alice in Chains and Tom Morello are taking part in the band’s Birmingham homecoming show at Villa Park

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39 h. ago Sharon Osbourne shares worrying Ozzy health update ahead of Black Sabbath farewell gig

Black Sabbath will perform for the final time at Villa Park today - and it could well be the last time we see frontman Ozzy Osbourne on stage after his health has rapidly declined

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57 h. ago Oasis Cardiff livestream 'confirmed' as Liam and Noel Gallagher due to perform

One generous Oasis fan started live-streaming the reunion concert at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Friday night as Liam and Noel Gallagher are due to perform

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3 d. ago Ozzy Osbourne makes emotional statement ahead of Black Sabbath farewell show

Heavy metal legend will say final farewell to fans at Villa Park this weekend

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3 d. ago ‘I owe Ozzy Osbourne everything’: Metallica, Alice in Chains, Sammy Hagar and Yungblud on Black Sabbath’s farewell show

As one of the world’s most influential bands prepare to bid farewell with a huge show at Villa Park in Birmingham, Roisin O’Connor speaks to just a few of the musicians whose lives were changed by the Prince of Darkness

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3 d. ago ‘I owe everything to Ozzy Osbourne’: Metallica, Alice in Chains, Sammy Hagar and Yungblud on Black Sabbath’s farewell show

As one of the world’s most influential bands prepare to bid farewell with a huge show at Villa Park in Birmingham, Roisin O’Connor speaks to just a few of the musicians whose lives were changed by the Prince of Darkness

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