The Copper Box Arena in London is part of the lasting legacy from the 2012 Olympics; and on Wednesday night more history was made at this iconic venue, courtesy of the London Lions Women’s basketball team. Last month, the Lions made history by becoming the first male or female team – from these Isles to...
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London Lions create basketball history with EuroCup victory
London Lions 81 Besiktas 70 (London win 149-145 on aggregate) London Lions women’s team etched their names into the history books after becoming the first British basketball team – male or female – to win a European title. On a memorable night for basketball in this country, the Lions staged a stunning fightback to defeat...
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London Lions win EuroCup thriller to make British history
LONDON – London Lions women made history as they became the first British club to win a continental trophy after a thrilling battle with Turkey’s Besiktas in the EuroCup final on Wednesday. Trailing 75-68 from the first leg, the Lions were roared to victory by a thunderous crowd in the Copper Box Arena in London’s...
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No Champions League away goals rule in 2024: What happens if teams are tied on aggregate goals after second leg? | Sporting News United Kingdom
In June 2021, UEFA abolished the away goals tiebreaker starting with the 2021/22 season, and it proved to be a massive change that has altered the way coaches and players approach European competitions played over two legs. Instead of away goals as a tiebreaker if teams are level on goals after 180 minutes (two legs of...
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EuroCup Women basketball finals 2024: London Lions beat Besiktas
London Lions became Britain’s first European champions when they defeated Besiktas 81-70 to claim the EuroCup at a packed Copper Box Arena. The Turkish side held a seven-point lead from the first leg in Istanbul and had a two-point aggregate advantage heading into the final seconds. But Holly Winterburn’s three-pointer and two free-throws from Megan...
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UK debt agency warns of challenges ahead as borrowings rises- Republic World
After the data released, British pound experienced gains against both the US dollar and the Euro. | Image:Unsplash UK agency warns: Robert Stheeman, the chief executive of the UK Debt Management Office (DMO), cautioned that Britain faces risks and challenges as it prepares for substantial borrowings in the coming years. Stheeman, who will step down...
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Reports Claim Ex-Pakistan Skipper Has Moved To UK After Test Snub. His Reply | Cricket News
File photo of Sarfaraz Ahmed© AFP Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has refuted rumours claiming that he has migrated to the United Kingdom following a disappointing show in the Test series against Australia. Sarfaraz made a sensational return to the Test squad but single digit scores in both innings resulted in the 36-year-old...
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The Audacious Kingdom opens its doors to tech and innovation
With the first days of spring upon us, the sunny weather at the British Embassy in France was ideal for an event devoted to tech and innovation, organised in partnership with Maddyness and London & Partners. A whole host of players from both sides of the Channel accepted the invitation, including Eric Feunteun, COO of...
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The Grand National is already under fire and it’s not even started yet
National animal welfare charity the League Against Cruel Sports says “one death is one too many” ahead of the Randox Grand National Festival – at which 63 horses have died in the past 23 years. The death toll includes 16 horses which died during the running of the notorious Grand National race itself. Last year...
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Essar signs $2.4bn (₹19,000 crore) sale pact with AM/NS for infra assets – Essar
Essar signs $2.4bn (₹19,000 crore) sale pact with AM/NS for infra assets Mauritius/Mumbai, August 26, 2022: In one of the largest post-pandemic M&A deals in India, Essar today announced signing definitive agreements with Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel (AM/NS) for certain Ports and Power infrastructure assets which are primarily captive to Hazira steel plant operations. The deal...
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Scams To Beware In 2024
Table of Contents Show more Show less As the UK continues to grapple with its cost-of-living crisis, scammers are taking advantage of people’s increased financial vulnerability. In the first quarter of 2023 alone, around 40 million adults were targeted by scammers, Citizens Advice found. Losses are steep, with £580 million lost to financial fraud in...
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AAP supporters worldwide condemn Kejriwal’s arrest; observe day of fast
“We will not rest until Kejriwal is released and the Modi government rescinds its authoritarian actions” | File image | (Photo: PTI) 2 min read Last Updated : Apr 10 2024 | 12:14 PM IST Members and supporters of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) globally have observed a day of protest and fasting in solidarity...