Rock & Roll: Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan rock crowd at Hall of Fame 50th anniversary
The ceremony’s strong representation of Black and women artists this year came not long after the hall removed Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner from its board of directors. Wenner, who also co-founded the hall, had said that Black and female musicians “didn’t articulate at the level” of the white musicians featured in his new book of interviews. He later apologised.
American rock’n’roll icon Elvis Presley shot back to life again via wife Priscilla’s film on their time together
Presley’s book, nearly 40 years old at this point, reveals things about Elvis that are, at best, unflattering. Everyone knows they met when she was 14 and he was 24. But his controlling and sometimes volatile behavior, dictating exactly what she looked like, what she was allowed to do and whom she was allowed to spend time with, might still come as a surprise to some.
Devil in details: Why Man United won’t sack Erik Ten Hag, can’t stand Red Devils’ poor run
There is no plan to dismiss Ten Hag at present, but neither is there universal confidence in his abilities among those with connections to United. Some feel that after spending the majority of the past two decades coaching in the Netherlands, he has not fully adapted to the demands of the Premier League.
Women’s marathon record will belong to Kenya again, Kosgei predicts ahead of New York City run
Brigid Kosgei will compete on Sunday alongside some formidable Kenyans, including Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir, Boston Marathon winner Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi, who triumphed in Central Park last year.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or for best player in the world
Norway international Erling Haaland scored a record-breaking 36 goals in 35 league games and hit 52 in all competitions as City won the Treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup. He was recognised for his achievements with the Gerd Muller Trophy for best goal scorer.
Jude Bellingham: Why Real Madrid fans flock Bernabeu to cheer his goals, sing his name, dance like him
Bellingham is making efforts to learn Spanish. One player says that “he doesn’t speak perfectly, but he knows how to communicate very well thanks to his personality and his way of being”. Internally, the special relationship between Bellingham and Antonio Pintus, the first team’s head physical coach, has also been much commented on.
Senegal captain and ex-Liverpool ace Sadio Mané buys fourth-tier French club Bourges Foot 18
Mane signed for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on August 1 after a difficult year at Bayern that culminated with him being suspended
France’s World Cup hero Karim Benzema risks losing Ballon d’Or after links to terrorist group Muslim Brotherhood
This accusation is clearly the most serious of them all and would surely see Benzema as persona non grata in the entire football community if the allegations are proven.
Brutish French league champions PSG under fire for mistreatment of players deemed ‘surplus’
Ligue champions, Paris Saint-German has come under searing criticism for the brutal manner in which they are treating some 11 unwanted players. PSG’s treatment of the 11 players has been described as “uncompromising and harsh” and elicited criticism at home and abroad. It was reported by Le Parisien earlier this...
Win over Chelsea makes MikeArteta best Arsenal manager after 150 matches, followed by Wenger
Mikel Arteta has finally conceded Arsenal are title contenders after becoming the Gunners’ most successful ever manager following 150 games in charge. Gabriel’s second half winner saw the Gunners return to the Premier League summit. It means Arteta has 87 wins as Arsenal boss – five more than Arsene Wenger...
