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Allardyce guided England to a 1-0 win over Slovakia in a World Cup qualifier in his only game in charge this month but lost the job having behaved “inappropriately” when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters. Each card was personally signed by Allardyce and sent out to every member of the squad that beat Slovakia, with the aim of promoting a feel of togetherness ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia....

In what has been dubbed by local media as a “pingdemic,” the contact-tracing app alerted 618,903 people in England and Wales this week alone to self isolate for 10 days after coming into suspected contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. But the hundreds of thousands of alerts from the National Health Service’s app are now resulting in massive staff shortages, just as Johnson tries to lift virtually all coronavirus restrictions....

After the defeat in the first Test, it becomes even more important for India to perform well and win the second match. It will be interesting to see how the Indian players approach the second Test, knowing the fact that they will be under tremendous amount of pressure. The Indian contingent might be dejected after the first Test but there were a few silver linings even in the defeat. The Indian team can take confidence from these positives and come back strongly in the second Test....

Who will win this series is anyone’s guess simply due to how evenly balanced the contest between both sides is – England are ranked 1st in ODI cricket and India are ranked 2nd. The series being played in England tilts the scales slightly in their favour but India’s fiery performance in the T20I series has shown that the home advantage may not make that much of a difference at all, especially in limited overs cricket where flatter pitches are the norm....

The reigning US Open champion suffered an injury to her left leg during her shock defeat to Australian Daria Saville in Guadalajara earlier this week. Having already played over three hours of tennis in the match, Raducanu retired in the third set. Now, the young Brit’s attention turns to rehabilitating in time for the Indian Wells Masters. The tournament - which begins on March 8 (AEDT) - is a notable fixture on the tennis calendar....

Tensions between Watson and Harry Potter author Rowling have allegedly been building ever since Rowling came out with a series of controversial anti-trans tweets. While Watson did not directly condemn Rowling for her statements, she did speak out in opposition to Rowling’s stance, saying that trans people “deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned.” Watson also appeared to make a slight toward Rowling when she presented at the BAFTAs this year, saying that she was there “for all the witches....

Sporting News: Emmanuel, welcome to Scotland. How excited are you to be fighting in the World Boxing Super Series semifinals? Emmanuel Rodriguez: I am very happy to be in this tournament, I entered to win the Muhammad Ali Trophy and I believe I will be victorious. Join DAZN to watch the World Boxing Super Series SN: Many people have you down as a massive underdog even though Inoue said this fight is 50/50....

But is that a smart idea? Here are 20 pros and cons of being an employee vs. being a freelancer that you should know if you’re thinking about making a switch. Pros of Being an Employee 1. A Steady Paycheck The most obvious benefit of being an employee over a freelancer is the financial security it offers. A steady paycheck every month allows you to rest easy, knowing that your future is protected, and your finances are predictable....

The Guest account is for users who want to access the device but don’t need administrative privileges and are not a PC’s permanent user. In contrast, the built-in administrator account is used for troubleshooting or administrative purposes. Let’s see what the type of accounts Windows 10 user has are: Standard Account: This type of account has very limited control over the PC and was intended for everyday usage. Similar to Administrator Account, a Standard Account can be a local account or Microsoft account....

The same case is with the PowerShell, it also offers the very same features as offered by Windows 10 Command Prompt. And you also need to disable the “Use legacy console” for PowerShell in order for you to utilize these features. Anyway without wasting any time let’s see How to Enable or Disable Legacy Console for Command Prompt and PowerShell in Windows 10 with the help of the below-listed tutorial....

Despite all its advances, China is still considered a “developing” country by the international climate community. When international climate delegates meet in Egypt next month, they should launch a process to correct that mistake. At the time of the 1987 Montreal Protocol and the 1992 U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, China really was a poor country. These treaties spell out different roles for developed and developing nations. Developing countries have fewer obligations to act....

Temperatures will get back to around normal, and the mercury could even climb a few degrees above typical early October values. For those that prefer warmer weather, only Thursday will feel pleasant throughout the entire region. Residents and visitors along the Interstate 95 corridor may have the relative warmth last into Friday. “By Friday, a cold front will arrive across portions of the interior Northeast and bring showers and temperatures comparable to late fall,” said AccuWeather Meteorologist Alyssa Smithmyer....

The 32-year-old, who was unbeaten on a sedate 43 heading into the last session of the game, came out all guns blazing, tearing into the Kiwi bowlers. He eventually got out for 136 off 92 balls, with England on the cusp of victory as the hosts scaled down a stiff 299-run target in exactly 50 overs. The Kiwis looked to be on the ascendancy when they reduced England to 93-4, with first-innings centurion Joe Root back in the pavilion for 3....

Ramesh Powar was sacked as the women’s team coach following the 2018 T20 World Cup semi-final match against England, a game for which Mithali Raj was controversially dropped. At a virtual press conference on Tuesday, Mithali Raj was asked about the 2018 incident in the wake of Powar’s reappointment as the women’s team’s coach. However, an irked Mithali Raj responded: Ramesh Powar also chipped in, saying that there is no point in looking back and that he is on good terms with Mithali Raj....

Once a leading mobile handset provider, this move by Nokia can prove to be a boon for India, which is a country obsessed with music and singing. This game show brings life-like Antakshari experience to users that they find thrilling and fun. Apart from Antakshari, users can also stay engaged in a musical quiz, where they can ask musical questions to each other from all over the country. Not only this, there’s lot more that this exiting game offers…....

One of those important steps for your baby is when they move into position in your pelvis. When your baby drops closer to the birth canal, it is called engaged. This article discusses what engaged means, when it happens, signs, and if you can help encourage engagement. What Is Engaged? During those final few appointments before you deliver, your healthcare provider will monitor your baby’s position. Routine ultrasounds and physical exams help them check how your baby is moving into position for labor....

Billings (87 from 47 balls) and Joe Root (55 off 40) rescued the tourists from 32-4 to get them up to 182-6 in Basseterre on Friday. The Windies were humiliated in reply, capitulating to their lowest T20 total and only just bettering the Netherlands’ 39 all out against Sri Lanka five years ago. Jordan claimed astonishing figures of 4-6 from two overs in a horror show for the Windies, who were dismissed in just 11....

Wales striker Gareth Bale last week said his team had “more passion and pride” than England, who “big themselves up before they’ve done anything”. Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev also labelled Hodgson’s men the weakest seeded team in the Euro 2016 prior to Saturday’s draw with England. “I’ve been in the game sufficiently long to know every opponent has got an opinion,” Hodgson told reporters. “The other day it was Akinfeev saying we were the worst seeded team and now it’s Gareth Bale....

Johnson said that, along with the face mask mandate, COVID-19 passports will no longer be required for large events and gatherings, such as at nightclubs and other venues, the BBC reported. Masks in schools are no longer required and people may return to offices for work. “We will trust the judgment of the British people and no longer criminalize anyone who chooses not to wear one,” he said. The release of the restrictions comes as the infections in large parts of the country begin to level off....

The 32-year-old, who had taken a break from the sport last month to regain his fitness, will have an operation on his long-standing Achilles problem Sep 4. “I’m still hurt, I’ve seen the specialists and surgeons and everything else. I’m having an operation on 4 September on my Achilles. My Achilles has been the main issue, it’s been pretty bad, to be honest,” Prior told ESPNcricinfo. Prior, who made his Test debut against the West Indies in 2007, said he was not retiring from the sport but knew very well that the return would be an arduous one....