A London teacher, who underwent heart surgery 10 weeks ago, is set to run the London Marathon this Sunday to honour her daughter who died after being diagnosed with a heart syndrome.
Sophie Martin, 31, aims to complete the race with her recently healed heart, hoping to demonstrate to her pupils that resilience can be found even in the face of profound grief.
Mrs Martin described her heart feeling “broken in more ways than one” after losing Olive. Her daughter was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome – where the left side of the organ is underdeveloped – during Mrs Martin’s 12-week scan.
Born in autumn 2024, Olive was “really strong” but suffered a cardiac arrest and died two days later.
This devastating loss left Mrs Martin, her husband, and their four-year-old son, Arthur, with “a lot of grief, sadness and shock”. She stressed the importance of discussing Olive for her own healing.
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Martin took to running to help with her grief after the loss of her daughter (PA)
The Christian family explains difficult times to Arthur using a book about “the moon is always round”, symbolising that goodness persists even in darkness.
Coincidentally, Mrs Martin was diagnosed with heart arrhythmia during Olive’s labour, undergoing corrective surgery just 10 weeks before the marathon. Running, which she took up during the Covid pandemic, became an outlet for processing her grief.
Mrs Martin, PE lead at St James’ Roman Catholic Primary School, is among 39 educators running for Team TCS Teachers.
Last year, nearly a year after Olive’s death, she ran the Royal Parks marathon, raising £5,000 for Demelza Hospice, which supported her family.
“For me, this marathon is a new chapter,” Mrs Martin said. “Running with a newly healed heart is my way of honouring Olive and showing my students, and myself, that even after immense grief, you can find strength and joy. It’s a reminder that life keeps going and I’m ready to see how much further I can go.”
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“I never thought I’d get in (to the marathon),” Mrs Martin told the Press Association.
“I honestly was really surprised when the email came in. I’d just had my heart surgery, and then it must have been about two weeks later I found out that I’d got in and I thought ‘I don’t know if I can even physically do this’.”
Despite the significant challenge, she hopes her journey will inspire her students, teaching them that even the hardest tasks are not impossible.
LUCKNOW: Former Ranji player from Lucknow, Tanmay Srivastava, is set to make his debut as an on-field umpire in the IPL during the Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals match at Mullanpur on April 28.Srivastava, who made his IPL debut as a player for Punjab Kings in 2008, will return in a new role after 18 years in a match of the same team.He became the first umpire from Uttar Pradesh to officiate an IPL match as an on-field umpire. Last year, he made his IPL debut as a fourth umpire.
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He has been assigned four matches as an on-field umpire this season: Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals (April 28), Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings (May 5), Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians (May 10), and Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 18). He will also serve in several matches as a fourth umpire and TV umpire.A member of India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning team, Srivastava began his cricket journey in the lanes of Lucknow. He initially played at Chowk and KD Singh Babu Stadium before moving to Green Park Hostel, where he progressed from Under-14 cricket to first-class cricket while representing Kanpur.Srivastava also worked as a scout with RCB and later moved into coaching and cleared the Level 2 coaching examination. He also served as fielding coach of the Jammu & Kashmir Ranji team and was part of the National Cricket Academy set up as batting coach of the Under-16 side.He then turned to umpiring and has been involved in officiating over the past three years. Srivastava, a former India Under-19 captain, played 90 first-class matches and scored 4,918 runs.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) celebrates after a fourth-quarter sack against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sep 22, 2024, reacting to a key defensive play that energized teammates and the crowd during a strong late-game showing by Minnesota’s pass rush. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images.
The Jonathan Greenard era in Minneapolis lasted two seasons, and the rumors since early March were accurate. The Minnesota Vikings did business with the Philadelphia Eagles, extracting a pair of 3rd-Rounders for the Pro Bowl outside linebacker.
Minnesota wanted more, but the final deal still gives interim general manager Rob Brzezinski some ammunition.
The Vikings allegedly wanted nothing less than a 2nd-Rounder for Greenard, but that stance did not work out.
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Minnesota’s EDGE Depth Takes the Spotlight after the Deal
A Philadelphia Eagles helmet rests on the turf at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb 9, 2025, following Super Bowl LIX, capturing a quiet postgame moment after the championship clash with the Kansas City Chiefs on football’s biggest stage. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images.
Eagles Nab Greenard from Vikings in Trade
It’s a done deal. ESPN’s Kevin Seifert and Tim McManus wrote Friday night, “The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired Jonathan Greenard in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings and agreed to a lucrative new deal with the star linebacker. The Eagles sent two third-round draft picks — the No. 98 pick in this year’s draft and a third-rounder next year — to the Vikings for Greenard, who then agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with Philadelphia, his agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.”
“The new deal also includes $50 million in guaranteed money, according to his agents. Philadelphia also received a 2026 seventh-rounder in the trade, which was announced Friday. Greenard had been one of the Vikings’ top defensive players over the past two seasons. He spent the first four years of his career with the Texans before signing a four-year, $72 million contract with the Vikings in 2024.”
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Greenard was scheduled to earn $19 million in Minnesota next season. Instead, he gets a ticket to Philadelphia and $50 million in guaranteed cheddar.
The Eagles’ & Vikings’ New-Look Defensive Lines
While the Vikings’ draft is still unfolding, and they could land mid- or late-round EDGE as a Greenard replacement, here’s a look at the current defensive line:
OLB: Andrew Van Ginkel DT: Jalen Redmond DT: Caleb Banks NT: Levi Drake Rodriguez OLB: Dallas Turner OLB: Bo Richter
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It’s unclear if Richter is ready to handle an OLB3 workload in Greenard’s absence. Perhaps, perhaps not.
In Philadelphia, the defensive line has these names:
OLB: Jonathan Greenard DT: Jalen Clark DT: Moro Ojomo NT: Jordan Davis OLB: Jalyx Hunt OLB: Nolan Smith
Adding Greenard solves the Eagles’ problem — they need one more dependable EDGE. That’s Greenard.
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USA Today‘s Tyler Nettuno opined on the swap, “Greenard may be coming off a down season, but if he can stay healthy, he could be due for a major bounce-back campaign as he becomes the latest addition to a talented Eagles defense.”
“Now, he could give that unit, which had just one player with more than five sacks last season, a true pass-rushing threat. Two third-rounders isn’t an awful price to pay, but there is some added risk involved with the extension. Still, Greenard will be just 29 by the start of the season, and if he can get back to playing at a high level, this move will pay immediate dividends.”
Value = Mid-3rd-Rounder
While Minnesota maintained a posture that suggested a 2nd-Rounder in return, it settled on a puny package, at least compared to trades involving Maxx Crosby (nullified) and Dexter Lawrence in the last couple of months.
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Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) celebrates after a sack against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sep 14, 2025, reacting with energy during second-half action as the defense tightens and the home crowd responds to the impact play. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.
On most trade charts, the sum of the Vikings’ trade haul is the equivalent of the 73rd pick in the draft. Brzezinski basically got a solid 3rd-Rounder for Greenard.
Go Birds Go host Eliot Shorr-Parks tweeted from an Eagles perspective, “Wow. This is a major, major investment in Greenard. More than usual for Howie when it comes to an EDGE, who prioritizes the position but also doesn’t usually pay this kind of money. They clearly love him as a player.”
On the other hand, Vikings fans were led to believe Minnesota would land a 2nd-Rounder for Greenard and were hence disappointed that it didn’t pan out.
Free-Agent OLBs to Replace Him?
Looking for solace? Well, the Vikings can rather easily sign a pass rusher or two from free agency, especially after freeing up cap space from the Greenard trade.
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These men are available on the open market:
Denico Autry
Derek Barnett
Joey Bosa
Jadeveon Clowney
Michael Danna
A.J. Epenesa
Dante Fowler Jr.
Leonard Floyd
Anfernee Jennings
Cameron Jordan
Von Miller
Haason Reddick
Kyle Van Noy
Clowney especially makes sense as a reliable veteran.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) runs onto the field carrying an American flag at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Nov 24, 2024, leading the pregame entrance as the team prepares for kickoff in front of a home crowd. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images.
Greenard tallied 3 sacks in 12 games last season. Minnesota signed him instead of Danielle Hunter, who joined the Houston Texans in 2024 free agency. In hindsight, keeping Hunter probably would’ve been the wiser move.
The Vikings’ end of the bargain all depends on the fruits of the 3rd-Round picks. If they draft duds, the trade will look silly. And vice versa.
If you search the golf forums online for all of 10 seconds, you’ll see some shaft arguments centered around the idea of playing something like a Fujikura Ventus Black or a Project X Titan.
These super-stout, low-launch, low-spin shafts are all the rage in the forums “because that’s what the pros play”. Usually, those names include guys like Rory McIlroy, Gary Woodland, Aldrich Potgieter and other high-speed players on the PGA Tour.
But we’ve got a new name to add to that list: Auston Kim of the LPGA Tour.
It’s pretty rare to see a shaft like Fujikura Ventus Black out on the LPGA Tour. In general, the LPGA doesn’t have as much aggression as the PGA Tour does, and even the players who are a bit more aggressive will typically opt for something that still provides them with a bit more help launching the ball. Something like a Fujikura Ventus Red profile or the popular Mitsubishi Diamana WB with its softer handle and mid-soft tip would be better driver shaft profiles for these types of swings.
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But Kim isn’t anywhere near the “standard” female profile. She’s currently ranked fourth on the LPGA in driving distance, and she has a swing that more closely mimics something like Cam Young; very wide, very long, and adds a small pause at the top of the swing before unleashing in transition.
Auston goes for a Fujikura Ventus Black Velocore+ 5-S that’s tipped an inch. I asked PXG LPGA Tour Manager Scotty Kim how many times he tips a driver shaft an inch out on the LPGA.
He simply replied, “Not often.”
He also mentioned, “Auston could probably actually play something a little bit stiffer than this if she wanted, but tipping the stiff flex gives her a good blend of giving her the feel she wants with the performance she needs.” Auston simply added, “I’m good” with a laugh.
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Auston combines her Ventus Velo+ Black with a PXG Lightning Tour, the lowest spinning head in the new Lightning lineup. The combination of a shaft keeping up with her aggression and the speed and spin profile of the Lightning Tour provides her with a very stable package that helps her hit the signature cut shot that she wants to see off the tee.
And she’s got all the speed she needs to earn that No. 4 rank in driving distance on the LPGA Tour. Auston sits in the low 160s for ball speed, similar to me, if that’s any indication of her greatness, and she plays with a little bit more spin, too. I’m a big advocate for playing with a little bit more spin, and with such a consistent cut shot, she’s utilizing the stability and speed of the Lightning Tour in every way she can.
A good reminder that just because something says what it might be on paper doesn’t mean that in practice it’s what that gear is going to do. As an industry, we frequently get caught up trying to bucket equipment into speed and spin buckets. In Auston’s case, it was about consistency and deviation from shot to shot. Something that Johnny Wunder and I both noticed during our own testing of the PXG Lightning Tour back in October.
Another surprising option on the LPGA Tour getting a ton of use is the Diamana WB. Compared to the Ventus Black, it’s a bit of a softer profile, but it’s still created as the low-launch, low-spin part for the slightly stronger player. Something that’s been in the hands of guys on the PGA Tour like Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland, and Justin Rose.
You might guess a profile like the Diamana BB would be a more popular part for the women’s game, but with athletes of all genders getting stronger and faster, the need for profiles to keep up with the more athletic fields is more apparent.
Making sure you’re in a profile that activates at the right time in your swing is critical. Weight and flex are then there to make sure that you’re squeezing every bit of performance out of it that you can.
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In Auston Kim’s case, they decided to stick with a lighter-weight, stiff flex shaft that they tipped one inch. This tipping stabilized the tip a tad while also making the handle a bit softer, which is very helpful for a wider, more aggressive swing that stays very connected. Again, think Auston, Rory, Cam Young, or Xander.
They don’t yank down on the golf shaft in transition; they keep it wide and long with their wrists relatively stable, and they create separation until impact.
Earlier this month, Michigan defeated UConn in the NCAA men’s basketball national championship game.
Shortly after the Wolverines captured the program’s first title since 1989, Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. announced he would enter the NBA Draft.
Despite declaring for the NBA Draft, Johnson has maintained his NCAA eligibility throughout the process. However, he has until May 27 to withdraw if he plans to return for his junior season.
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Johnson played for Illinois during the 2024-25 season before transferring to Michigan last offseason.
Michigan’s Morez Johnson Jr. walks on the court against UConn at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 6, 2026.(Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated)
After joining Michigan, Johnson quickly emerged as a key contributor, averaging the second-most points on the team. He also led the Wolverines in rebounding, averaging 7.3 per game.
Michigan head coach Dusty May eventually dubbed Johnson “The Enforcer” and “Junkyard Dog,” a nod to his tenacity on the defensive end. Johnson was named to the Big Ten’s All-Defensive Team.
But Johnson’s offensive prowess didn’t take a back seat to his defensive strengths. His shooting from beyond the 3-point line showed improvement as the season progressed.
Morez Johnson Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines cuts down the net after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the 2026 NCAA national championship game in Indianapolis April 6, 2026.(Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Many early NBA projections gave Johnson a first-round grade. It’s unclear how much name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation he would command if he returns to Michigan or transfers elsewhere.
Johnson has been active on social media, interacting with teammates as they consider returning to Michigan for another championship push.
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Morez Johnson Jr. of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after scoring in the second half against the UConn Huskies during the 2026 NCAA national championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis April 6, 2026.(Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
Michigan added a key piece this week, with Jalen Reed transferring from LSU, On3 reported. Reed was limited during the 2025-26 season by an Achilles injury.
Six-division world champion and Golden Boy Promoter Oscar De La Hoya has not fought since 2008 but has revealed that he would be willing to make a return for one man.
De La Hoya is a modern pound-for-pound legend, being one of just two six-division champions in the history of the sport – joined by Filipino fan-favourite Manny Pacquiao, who reached eight, in that extremely elite club.
Whilst De La Hoya has moved into the promotional side of the sport, ‘Pac Man’ recently made his professional comeback, as he challenged Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title last July in an attempt to break his own record as boxing’s oldest 147lbs ruler.
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Pacquiao could only muster a draw in that fight, but is now set for an even bigger fight – at least in terms of money – having signed for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, who famously defeated him in ‘The Fight of the Century’ back in 2015.
Should that fight go ahead in September and Mayweather come out on top once again, De La Hoya told FightHype that he would also be willing to rematch Mayweather.
“I am a fighter. I will always be a fighter. If Mayweather beats Pacquiao, Floyd, you owe me a rematch! Let’s go!”
Devdutt Padikkal’s comeback continued to gain steam as his impressive 55 off 27 balls set the stage for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. Reflecting on his return to form, Padikkal emphasised the effort behind the scenes. “Feels great. I’ve been working hard to get where I am, and I’m glad it’s paying off. I think a lot of this is thanks to the self-belief that the management has given me. At the same time, I’ve made some technical changes over the past few years. You have to stick to those changes. Now I am seeing the results.”
Chasing a tough target of 205, RCB needed a strong start, and Padikkal delivered just that. He took on the pace of Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj with confidence, hitting boundaries and maintaining the required run rate. One shot stood out – a beautiful lofted drive over extra cover – which he highlighted: “It was probably my favourite shot of the day for sure.”
Padikkal approached the innings with a clear strategy rather than recklessness. “At the end of the day, I need to play according to the situation and assess what’s happening out there. We were chasing 210, so we needed to make the most of the Powerplay and keep the momentum going for the next few overs,” he explained. This clarity showed as he dominated the middle overs, taking apart Prasidh Krishna and applying pressure on Rashid Khan with a mix of sweeps and lofted shots.
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While Virat Kohli steadied the chase with a smooth 81, Padikkal’s aggressive innings ensured RCB stayed ahead of the required rate. Even after his dismissal, bowled by a clever googly from Rashid, the foundation he laid proved crucial.
Looking ahead, Padikkal expressed his desire to contribute more significantly. “I want to help finish games, so hopefully I can do that soon,” he said, while also recognising the depth of talent that gives him freedom at the top. “We’ve seen what Tim, Romario, and Jitesh can do down the order, so with that kind of firepower, you can feel free to go out and express yourself.”
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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MADRID, SPAIN – APRIL 24: Catherine McNally of the United States in action against Victoria Mboko of Canada in the second round on Day Five of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 24, 2026 in Madrid, Spain (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)
Caty McNally beat Victoria Mboko 6-4, 6-1 to reach the third round in Madrid.
It is the first top-10 win of McNally’s career, and she has not dropped a set so far this week.
The result comes after a difficult period that included injuries and elbow surgery in 2024. After spending time working her way back, this is a significant step forward.
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After the match, she spoke about finally being able to close out matches against top players.
“Oh my God. It feels really good. I feel like I’ve been knocking on the door for a little while. With some of these great players, taking a set off of them but not being able to string together two sets… that was something going into this week that I’m trying to focus on. Today I stayed so tough. I’m so proud of that. I played some really solid tennis. It’s a really nice feeling.”
McNally now moves into the next round with momentum after a strong start to the tournament.
Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings fans perform the ÒSkolÓ prior to a game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
The Vikings’ front office opted for DT Caleb Banks at No. 18 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Doing so happens to fulfill both criteria above — best player available and filling a roster need — and yet there’s a tangible sense of shock (and disappointment, depending on who gets asked). Why is that the case?
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The Vikings’ Front Office Rolls in with a Slobberknocker
Understanding the Banks selection requires reframing the discussion.
Indeed, a single axis isn’t sufficient to capture the rationale behind Minnesota’s decision. As mentioned, the selection looks like a terrific decision if the sole criteria rests in exploring best player available, sinking the pick into a need, or finding a balance of both. Fully fulfilling each end of the spectrum means people should be elated by the Caleb Banks decision.
Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks is selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the number 18 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Rob Brzezinski, the long-time executive tasked with filling the GM position after the firing of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, was quite adamant that Banks was Minnesota’s highest-ranked player. Filling a glaring roster need was basically a happy accident.
“So, as we’re analyzing Caleb and we’re stacking our board,” Brzezinski explained, “we just stack the board based on the way we see the talent. You’re analyzing everything and including everything, and we just felt really comfortable where he was on our board. The board fell, and he was the best player on the board and we took him, and it was pretty easy.”
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Later on, Brzezinski doubled down with an adamant declaration, “he was the best player there when we selected him, and we feel outstanding about [the] selection.”
The executive says things were easy. Others see things differently. The reason is due to the risk of the pick. Mr. Banks has had a pair of foot injuries, creating questions about his ability to contribute in 2026 and onward from there.
Check out the benefit of adding another axis within the explanatory criteria. Look at this somewhat clunky chart:
Reward
Best Player
↑ <—> ↓
Need
Risk
In the all-too-simple schema above, the BPA v. Need debate has been brought into harmony. Taking Brzezinski at his word means seeing that Banks was the BPA; just a basic understanding of the roster means realizing that he fills a need. Success?
Not so fast. There’s the risk/reward proposition that’s taking place.
To be sure, the risk/reward dynamic was worked into the mix in Brzezinski’s presser. He knows that there were medical issues. Likewise, he knows that there is massive potential. Many words were said covering these realities.
What appears to be catching many people off guard is that Minnesota followed a restrained, patient free agency with a huge swing in the draft. Playing it safe was assumed, but the reality that arrived was one that is welcoming huge risk. Onlookers are therefore wobbling a bit after getting clobbered with the surprise development.
As of Friday, April 24th, nobody knows with complete certainty whether choosing Caleb Banks was the correct decision. Only the future can offer that kind of knowledge. What isn’t up for the debate is that the BPA/need binary was insufficient within the pre-draft prognosticating since it didn’t adequately corral the possibility of a risk/reward decision.
The 2026 NFL Draft continues later on tonight. The Vikings are sitting atop picks No. 49, No. 82, and No. 97.
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We’ll see if the Vikings’ front office keeps hitting onlookers with unexpected decisions.
Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo was seen enjoying himself at a Manchester venue as he celebrated his 21st birthday.
The Stockport midfielder joined the Red Devils four years ago and has built up a reputation with fans for his technique on the pitch. Mainoo also plays for the England national team and became the youngest England player to ever play a semi-final of a major tournament during the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-finals against the Netherlands.
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This week, Mainoo, who is the brother of model and former Love Island contestant Jordan Mainoo-Hames, celebrated his 21st birthday by booking out renowned Manchester pasta spot Onda, on Circle Square off Oxford Road.
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The restaurant opened its doors in 2024 and became the first permanent venue for the concept, which had previously served as a pop-up in the Northern Quarter. Known for its pizza, pasta, and focaccia – all made fresh in front of customers each day – its current menu includes the likes of Cavatelli pasta with anchovy butter, chicken stock, chilli and pangrattato, Vodka sauce lumache with ‘Nduja, and a beef shin ragu mafaldine.
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Onda has also gone viral in the past over its Tiramisu, which is served from its own designated drawer. Being shared around the world, even by the likes of Hollywood actress Florence Pugh, love for the dessert saw the restaurant booked out for months in advance.
Earlier this week, the venue catered to Mainoo and his friends and family for the private event which featured live DJs, platters of food and even rounds of BuzzBallz cocktails. Supposedly taking on a throwback theme, the event saw Mainoo attend in an oversized fur coat and a New York Yankees baseball hat.
One clip shared on social media also showed Mainoo singing a rendition of JAY-Z and Kanye West’s Otis with friends, whilst the event also featured a performance from Mainoo’s favourite rapper Asco. Rumours online have suggested the artist was paid a five-figure sum for his appearance.
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The party, which was attended by numerous celebrities and footballers, also saw Mainoo take part in a nostalgic-themed photo shoot with his fellow players including Bryan Mbeumo, Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu, Leny Yoro, and Joshua Zirkzee. Posting the shot on Instagram, Mainoo wrote ‘Feeling like 05’.
Posting on social media of the group shot, fan account Risingballers wrote: “This is cold… Kobbie Mainoo was throwing it back to ’05 with the United team on his recent Insta dump. The United ballers came out to show love to Kobbie on his birthday whilst he was “feeling like 05”… the fit checks out.”
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Responding to the photo, one fan wrote on Reddit: “MU-Tang Clan.” Another said: “I love this picture so much!” One other said: “Look like 90′ rap group cover album.” Another said: “The fact that they’re throwing it back to 05 is wild. That’s not that old.”
When Michael Carrick was appointed as interim replacement, he restored Mainoo to the starting line-up, and the midfielder has since played a pivotal role in helping United climb to third in the table.
Sky Stadium will play host to Saturday’s
Round 8 NRL game between New Zealand Warriors and
Dolphins. The game kicks off at 6:05 pm with New Zealand Warriors heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the New Zealand Warriors vs.
Dolphins
game and give you our free tips and bets.
The Warriors return home with a clear blueprint built around ruck control and disciplined ball movement. Wayde Egan’s influence at dummy-half is central to that approach, giving their halves time and space to attack. The Dolphins showed encouraging signs last week but continue to struggle for sustained control through the middle. If New Zealand dominate possession, they should create enough opportunities out wide to get the job done.
New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins Teams
Warriors team: 1. Taine Tuaupiki 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 4. Ali Leiataua 5. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 6. Chanel Harris-Tavita 7. Tanah Boyd 8. James Fisher-Harris 9. Wayde Egan 10. Jackson Ford 11. Leka Halasima 12. Kurt Capewell 13. Erin Clark 14. Samuel Healey 15. Mitchell Barnett 16. Demitric Vaimauga 17. Jacob Laban 18. Marata Niukore 20. Luke Hanson 21. Eddie Ieremia-Toeava 22. Adam Pompey 23. Makaia Tafua Dolphins team: 1. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jake Averillo 4. Herbie Farnworth 5. Selwyn Cobbo 6. Brad Schneider 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Tom Gilbert 9. Max Plath 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Ray Stone 15. Thomas Flegler 16. Felise Kaufusi 17. Trai Fuller 18. Lewis Symonds 19. Tevita Naufahu 20. Brian Pouniu 21. Oryn Keeley 22. John Fineanganofo
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