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Scottish Sun
23 minutes ago
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‘Very strange' – Nick Kyrgios lets slip who BBC have replaced him with for Wimbledon and immediately fires dig at him
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICK KYRGIOS has revealed that world No108 Christopher Eubanks will replace him on the BBC's Wimbledon coverage this year. Kyrgios, 30, worked for the Beeb during last year's Championships, providing a fresh voice and perspective alongside usual suspects John McEnroe and Tim Henman. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Nick Kyrgios has been out of action since March due to injury Credit: EPA 5 Kyrgios, 30, provided punditry for the BBC last year Credit: BBC Despite generally going down well with viewers, Kyrgios has not been signed up by the BBC for this year's tournament. The Aussie is set to miss his third Wimbledon in a row, having struggled with persistent knee and wrist injuries. Kyrgios' last match at the All-England Club was the 2022 final, in which he lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets. Eubanks' best run at Wimbledon came in the following year, when he stunned the likes of Cameron Norrie and Stefanos Tsitsipas before losing in five sets to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals. READ MORE TENNIS Muzz job Andy Murray reveals he is set to snub 'easy' Wimbledon TV punditry gig On not being selected by the Beeb this year, Kyrgios told The Guardian: "It's unfortunate but it's probably their loss more than mine. "I understand they've got Chris Eubanks but he hasn't beaten the greatest of all time multiple times. "When someone's beaten Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic and has incredible insights, it's very strange you wouldn't want that person adding knowledge to tennis fans." In addition to working for the BBC at Wimbledon, Kyrgios has also appeared on Tennis Channel's coverage of the sport in the United States. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 Christopher Eubanks has plenty of broadcasting experience 5 Eubanks, 29, reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals in 2023 Credit: Rex American Eubanks, meanwhile, has been juggling his playing career with plenty of punditry. The former world No29 has also worked on Tennis Channel, as well as ESPN and most recently TNT Sports during Roland Garros. Nick Kyrgios breaks silence on split with ex-girlfriend Costeen Hatzi as Wimbledon finalist reveals new look Kyrgios has not shut the door on working for the BBC again in future. The former Australian Open men's doubles champion said: "I'm sure our paths will cross again. I only ever want to add humour, some knowledge and some great atmosphere." Due to injuries, Kyrgios has played just six singles matches since October 2022. The crowd entertainer last played in Miami in March, losing to Karen Khachanov in the second round. Despite his uncertain status, having since pulled out of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Kyrgios is determined to resume playing during the US hard court swing, culminating in a first appearance at Flushing Meadows in three years. He added: "Yes, for sure. I'm definitely playing the US swing and I'll take it one day at a time."
NDTV
32 minutes ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Fools": Navjot Singh Sidhu Launches Scathing Attack On Michael Vaughan. Reason Is...
Former India batter Navjot Singh Sidhu has taken a swipe at England great Michael Vaughan, suggesting that his predictions are always wrong. Ahead of the start of the 1st Test between India and England, Vaughan backed the hosts to clinch the series with ease. "They (India) arrive again to lose," Vaughan was heard as saying on-air. However, as Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed centuries to put India in a strong position on Day 1, Sidhu launched a scathing attack on Vaughan. In a viral rant, Sidhu reminded Vaughan of his prediction gaffes in the past, most recently during the World Test Championship (WTC) final where he had backed Australia to dominate South Africa in the summit clash. However, Proteas' stunning victory forced Vaughan to eat his words. Sidhu also pointed out how Vaughan, more often than not, has ruled India out in the past. He also mocked England's pitiable bowling attack. "Fools grow without watering. Michael Vaughan, your predictions. They're always wrong. Look at your bowling attack. They're pedestrians. I mean, three of the Indian batsmen are stepping out and hitting them like spinners. Boss, noise proves nothing. Even a hen, while laying an egg, cackles as if she's laying an asteroid. Stop making the noise, do something. There is no suffering that pity will not insult. Man, you're in a pitiable situation," Sidhu said in a video shared by Star Sports. Meanwhile, Vaughan had criticised England captain Ben Stokes ' decision to bowl against India in the first Test at Leeds. Vaughan said the current England team's strength is definitely its batting department and not its bowling. "I am an old school traditionalist. Here at Leeds, when the sun is shining, with dry weather, you bat," Vaughan told BBC Test Match Special. "You look at the England side and their strength is in the batting. And there is inexperience in the bowling at the moment. Ben (Stokes) clearly had a gut feeling, and sometimes it has worked." Vaughan's surprise stems from the fact that the conditions were hot and humid with the wicket offering hardly any assistance to the bowlers.
NDTV
32 minutes ago
- Health
- NDTV
UK Woman, 59, Dies Of Rabies After Getting "Slightly" Scratched By Stray Puppy In Morocco
A 59-year-old British woman has died of rabies after getting "scratched" by a stray puppy in Morocco, the BBC reported. Yvonne Ford, from South Yorkshire, died on June 11. In a Facebook post, her daughter, Robyn Thomson, wrote that her mother was "scratched very slightly" by a puppy in Morocco in February. "Two weeks ago she became ill, starting with a headache and resulted in her losing her ability to walk, talk, sleep, swallow. Resulting in her passing," she said. Ms Thomson said the family "is still processing this unimaginable loss". She shared information about rabies, and urged people to "please take animal bites seriously". "We never thought something like this could happen to someone we love ... vaccinate your pets, and educate those around you," she concluded. According to the BBC, Yvonne Ford was diagnosed at Barnsley Hospital after returning to the UK and was later transferred to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield. She died on 11 June. An investigation into her is ongoing, the outlet reported. Rabies is a deadly virus that's nearly always spread to humans from contact with a sickened animal. It is advised to seek medical treatment immediately after any contact with a wild animal. Once symptoms begin to show, the condition is usually fatal. Symptoms include numbness or tingling where you were bitten or scratched, hallucinations, feeling very anxious or energetic, difficulty swallowing or breathing and paralysis. Symptoms of rabies usually take three to 12 weeks to appear, but they can also appear after a few days or not for several months or years, per the outlet. For Mrs Ford, her symptoms took months to show up. In her Facebook post, Ms Thomson wrote that her mother was scratched in February and "two weeks ago she became ill". "At the time, she did not think any harm would come of it and didn't think much of it," she said, adding that her mother's symptoms began "with a headache and resulted in her losing her ability to walk, talk, sleep, swallow. Resulting in her passing." Rabies is a virus that causes an infection of the brain and nervous system in humans.
The Irish Sun
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Very strange' – Nick Kyrgios lets slip who BBC have replaced him with for Wimbledon and immediately fires dig at him
NICK KYRGIOS has revealed that world No108 Christopher Eubanks will replace him on the BBC's Wimbledon coverage this year. Advertisement 5 Nick Kyrgios has been out of action since March due to injury Credit: EPA 5 Kyrgios, 30, provided punditry for the BBC last year Credit: BBC Despite generally going down well with viewers, Kyrgios has not been signed up by the BBC for this year's tournament. The Aussie is set to miss his third Wimbledon in a row, having struggled with persistent knee and wrist injuries. Kyrgios' last match at the All-England Club was the 2022 final, in which he lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets. Eubanks' best run at Wimbledon came in the following year, when he stunned the likes of Advertisement READ MORE TENNIS On not being selected by the Beeb this year, Kyrgios told "I understand they've got Chris Eubanks but he hasn't beaten the greatest of all time multiple times. "When someone's beaten Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic and has incredible insights, it's very strange you wouldn't want that person adding knowledge to tennis fans." In addition to working for the BBC at Wimbledon, Kyrgios has also appeared on Tennis Channel's coverage of the sport in the United States. Advertisement Most read in Tennis BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 Christopher Eubanks has plenty of broadcasting experience 5 Eubanks, 29, reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals in 2023 Credit: Rex American Eubanks, meanwhile, has been juggling his playing career with plenty of punditry. Advertisement The former world No29 has also worked on Tennis Channel, as well as ESPN and most recently TNT Sports during Roland Garros. Nick Kyrgios breaks silence on split with ex-girlfriend Costeen Hatzi as Wimbledon finalist reveals new look Kyrgios has not shut the door on working for the BBC again in future. The former Australian Open men's doubles champion said: "I'm sure our paths will cross again. I only ever want to add humour, some knowledge and some great atmosphere." Due to injuries, Kyrgios has played just six singles matches since October 2022. Advertisement The crowd entertainer last played in Miami in March, losing to Karen Khachanov in the second round. Despite his uncertain status, having since He added: "Yes, for sure. I'm definitely playing the US swing and I'll take it one day at a time." 5 Kyrgios last played in Miami three months ago Credit: Getty Advertisement
The Sun
38 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Very strange' – Nick Kyrgios lets slip who BBC have replaced him with for Wimbledon and immediately fires dig at him
NICK KYRGIOS has revealed that world No108 Christopher Eubanks will replace him on the BBC's Wimbledon coverage this year. Kyrgios, 30, worked for the Beeb during last year's Championships, providing a fresh voice and perspective alongside usual suspects John McEnroe and Tim Henman. 5 5 Despite generally going down well with viewers, Kyrgios has not been signed up by the BBC for this year's tournament. The Aussie is set to miss his third Wimbledon in a row, having struggled with persistent knee and wrist injuries. Kyrgios' last match at the All-England Club was the 2022 final, in which he lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets. Eubanks' best run at Wimbledon came in the following year, when he stunned the likes of Cameron Norrie and Stefanos Tsitsipas before losing in five sets to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals. On not being selected by the Beeb this year, Kyrgios told The Guardian: "It's unfortunate but it's probably their loss more than mine. "I understand they've got Chris Eubanks but he hasn't beaten the greatest of all time multiple times. "When someone's beaten Federer, Nadal, Murray and Djokovic and has incredible insights, it's very strange you wouldn't want that person adding knowledge to tennis fans." In addition to working for the BBC at Wimbledon, Kyrgios has also appeared on Tennis Channel's coverage of the sport in the United States. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK 5 5 American Eubanks, meanwhile, has been juggling his playing career with plenty of punditry. The former world No29 has also worked on Tennis Channel, as well as ESPN and most recently TNT Sports during Roland Garros. Nick Kyrgios breaks silence on split with ex-girlfriend Costeen Hatzi as Wimbledon finalist reveals new look Kyrgios has not shut the door on working for the BBC again in future. The former Australian Open men's doubles champion said: "I'm sure our paths will cross again. I only ever want to add humour, some knowledge and some great atmosphere." Due to injuries, Kyrgios has played just six singles matches since October 2022. The crowd entertainer last played in Miami in March, losing to Karen Khachanov in the second round. Despite his uncertain status, having since pulled out of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Kyrgios is determined to resume playing during the US hard court swing, culminating in a first appearance at Flushing Meadows in three years. He added: "Yes, for sure. I'm definitely playing the US swing and I'll take it one day at a time." 5
