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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Twin towers: Kunal Pradhan writes on the Sincaraz saga
It was April 1, 2019, just another All Fools' Day in our strange world. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open in June. (Getty Images) Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika faced massive protests after nearly 20 years in power; actor Felicity Huffman pleaded guilty in a varsity cheating scandal; British parliament voted against four Brexit alternatives; and a US judge rejected a plan by Donald Trump (in his first term) to send asylum-seekers to Mexico. Amid this global churning, in the Mediterranean port city of Alicante, two teenagers faced each other for the first time in the opening round of a nondescript Challenger tennis tournament. From Sexten, Italy: Jannik Sinner, 17. From Murcia, Spain: Carlos Alcaraz, 15. The world did not know it then, but the encounter would mark the start of two fairy-tale storylines: distinct yet connected, separate yet intertwined. Let's call it Sincaraz Day. Six years later, in June and July 2025, these two stories would collide over the course of two matches, played on two of the tennis world's biggest stages, the Stade Roland Garros in Paris and the All-England Club in London, setting the tone for a new era in sport. A passing of the torch, if you will, from the Federer-Nadal-Djokovic Age of the GOATs. Alcaraz came from two sets down to dismantle Sinner on the red Paris clay, and Sinner brushed off a first set loss to demolish Alcaraz on London's hallowed grass. If one had thoroughly dominated the other in both encounters, it wouldn't have been so significant. Sport needs rivalries that divide fan bases and consequently unite passion. Tyranny is boring, resistance is magnetic. Perfect match What makes the battle now underway between Sinner and Alcaraz so captivating is that they could not be more different, as players and as people. Though they are both consummate all-surface all-courters, Alcaraz has drawn different elements more sharply from the three legends he set out to replace. There is a touch of Roger Federer's artistry in the kinds of shots he can make — for example, the incredible down-the-line forehand from wide of the court to win the French Open title. There is a hint of Novak Djokovic's defence in the way he fights back from impossible positions in rallies — for instance, the desperate forehand slice to stay in the point, followed by a lunging drop shot to take the first set in the Wimbledon final. And there is the stamp of Rafael Nadal in how he alternates between incredible speed and unprecedented revs to control the tempo of every rally: drop shot, slice, top spin, then a burst of power for the winner. Sinner is more direct, a ruthless serve-plus-one and return-plus-one finisher against lesser opponents, and a relentless hitter of high-percentage shots when he is better matched. His is a meat-and-potatoes approach to tennis that is simplifying the formula for greatness: quick, prescient, precise and powerful. As the redoubtable sports commentator Peter Bodo wrote in Tennis magazine last year: 'If you tried to create a player with AI, you would probably end up with someone like Sinner.' Their personalities mirror their styles of play. If Alcaraz is the passionate Spaniard, conducting with the crowd while he's 'vamos'-ing his way through points, Sinner is the smiling assassin whose fist pumps are reserved for his coaching team and family. As in all such clashes of sporting philosophies, those who choose to love one of them will probably end up hating the other. Tied together Though Sinner and Alcaraz had won the last six Grand Slams before Wimbledon, claiming three each, the Italian was facing a crisis as he stepped on to the hallowed London grass. He was world No. 1, one of only eight players in history to amass 10,000 ranking points, and on the verge of becoming only the fifth (after Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Andy Murray) to cross the 12,000 mark. Yet Alcaraz had defeated him at each of their last five meetings. Roland Garros, where Sinner lost in a five-and-a-half-hour battle after failing to convert three match points, further cemented the narrative that the Spaniard somehow had his number. The Wimbledon final, therefore, felt like a last chance to make it a real rivalry and hyphenate their legacies. Hyphenations are important, particularly in individual sport. When you think of one player, you must think of another, to make a legacy rise above statistics. Ali vs Frazier, Prost vs Senna, Kasparov vs Karpov, Navratilova vs Evert, McEnroe vs Borg, even Messi vs Ronaldo and Sachin vs Lara, are legends whose battles raged in lived history, irrespective of how many titles who won, to encapsulate our life and times. Now, just as the frenzy of Federer vs Nadal vs Djokovic was starting to fade, Sinner and Alcaraz have stepped forward. It may be early days for them, but Paris and London have shown that all the elements are in place for a fight for the ages. Pick whichever you like; more power to Sincaraz.
Bloomberg
30-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
German LNG Terminal Sees Ship Head for Gibraltar After Dispute
A floating liquefied natural gas terminal chartered by Germany left its temporary location in recent days, signaling that the contentious project to boost energy security is unlikely get back on track anytime soon. The regasification vessel Energos Force reached the Dutch harbor of Rotterdam Thursday and is now heading toward Gibraltar, according to ship-tracking data. At the height of the energy crisis, the government had chartered the ship for a terminal near Hamburg known as Stade, and had planned to begin operations at the end of last year.
Time Out
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Beyoncé in Paris: Cowboy Carter Tour timings, set list and everything you need to know
Beyoncé has just completed six brilliant nights of her Cowboy Carter tour in London, but now, it's Paris 's turn. That's right – Queen B is landing in the French capital for three nights at the Stade de France, and based on what we've seen so far, expect a mega-setlist, unbelievable dancers and some seriously insane outfits from the crowd. Heading to the show, or keen to grab a last-minute ticket? Below is everything you need to know about the setlist, start times and how to snag a spot. When is Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour in Paris? Beyoncé is kicking off her three-night stint at the Stade de France in Paris tonight, June 19, with two more dates on June 21 and 22. What time will Beyoncé come on stage? Doors will open at 5.30pm, and the show will start at 8pm, according to Sortir A Paris. What time will the Beyoncé concert end? The concert will end at around 11.30pm CET. Are there any tickets left? Yes, there are still tickets left. Have a look on the Ticketmaster France website for full availability. There are a range of ticket options available for each of the three nights, ranging from €68.70 to €277.70. How much did tickets cost? Below is a list of the various ticket options that were available for the Paris shows: Category 1: €167.70 Category 2: €107.20 Category 3: €85.20 Standing: €107.20 Standing (front right or left): €200.70 Lower seating (close) : €277.70 Club Ho-Down: €607.70 Sweet Honey Pit or Buckin' Honey Pit: €1,102.70 What's the full setlist for the Cowboy Carter Tour? Based on Beyoncé's London shows, this is a likely setlist we can expect to see Bey perform in Paris, according to AMERIICAN REQUIEM Blackbird The Star-Spangled Banner Freedom YA YA / Why Don't You Love Me OH LOUISIANA PROPAGANDA AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM SPAGHETTII Formation MY HOUSE Diva ALLIIGATOR TEARS JUST FOR FUN PROTECTOR The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face FLAMENCO PEEP SHOW DESERT EAGLE RIIVERDANCE II HANDS II HEAVEN TYRANT THIQUE LEVII'S JEANS SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN' / PURE/HONEY / SUMMER RENAISSANCE OUTLAW (50FT COWBOY) TEXAS HOLD 'EM Crazy in Love Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) Love on Top Irreplaceable If I Were a Boy DOLLY P Jolene (Dolly Parton cover) Daddy Lessons BODYGUARD II MOST WANTED CUFF IT Dance for You / SMOKE HOUR II HEATED Before I Let Go HOLY DAUGHTER DAUGHTER OPERA I'M THAT GIRL COZY ALIEN SUPERSTAR COWBOY CARTER RODEO LEGACY 16 CARRIAGES AMEN Are there any banned items? The full list of prohibited items is available on the Stade de France website. It includes bags that exceed the size of A4, water bottles bigger than 500ml, glass objects, helmets and large umbrellas. Where else is Beyoncé performing on her Cowboy Carter tour? These are the remaining dates left on Beyoncé's Europe and US legs, including the Paris dates: June 19, 2025 – Paris, Stade de France June 21, 2025 – Paris, Stade de France June 22, 2025 – Paris, Stade de France June 28, 2025 – Houston, NRG Stadium June 29, 2025 – Houston, NRG Stadium July 4, 2025 – Washington, DC, Northwest Stadium July 7, 2025 – Washington, DC, Northwest Stadium July 10, 2025 – Atlanta, Mercedes Benz Stadium July 11, 2025 – Atlanta, Mercedes Benz Stadium July 13, 2025 – Atlanta, Mercedes Benz Stadium
Hypebeast
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
BLACKPINK Announces Asia Dates of "WORLD TOUR "
Summary BLACKPINKhas announced the Asia leg of their upcoming 'WORLD TOUR .' The new dates are set to kick off this October, starting with two nights at the Kaohsiung National then play three shows in Bangkok, followed by two in Jakarta, Manila and Sinapore each by the end of November. BLACKPINK will take about a two-month break starting December before resuming and closing out the tour with dates in Hong Kong in late January. 'WORLD TOUR ' will mark BLACKPINK's first headlining trek since the '[Born Pink] World Tour' from 2022 to 2023. The tour previously made history as the highest-grossing tour by a girl group, and drew over 1.8 million fans worldwide. Check out the full list of dates below. BLACKPINK 'WORLD TOUR ' DATES:Sat Jul 12 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi StadiumSun Jul 13 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi StadiumFri Jul 18 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field StadiumTue Jul 22 – Toronto, ON – Rogers StadiumWed Jul 23 – Toronto, ON – Rogers StadiumSat Jul 26 – Queens, NY – Citi FieldSun Jul 27 – Queens, NY – Citi FieldMon Jul 28 – Queens, NY – Citi FieldSat Aug 02 – Paris, FR – Stade De FranceSun Aug 03 – Paris, FR – Stade De FranceWed Aug 06 – Milan, IT – Ippodromo Snai La MauraSat Aug 09 – Barcelona, ES – Estadi OlimpicSun Aug 10 – Barcelona, ES – Estadi OlimpicFri Aug 15 – London, UK – Wembley StadiumSat Aug 16 – London, UK – Wembley StadiumSat Oct 18 – Kaohsiung – Kaohsiung National StadiumSun Oct 19 – Kaohsiung – Kaohsiung National StadiumFri Oct 24 – Bangkok – Rajamangala National StadiumSat Oct 25 – Bangkok – Rajamangala National StadiumSun Oct 26 – Bangkok – Rajamangala National StadiumSat Nov 1 – Jakarta – Gelora Bung Karno Main StadiumSun Nov 2 – Jakarta – Gelora Bung Karno Main StadiumSat Nov 22 – Manila – Philippine Arena (Stadium)Sun Nov 23 – Manila – Philippine Arena (Stadium)Sat Nov 29 – Singapore – National StadiumSun Nov 30 – Singapore – National StadiumSat Jan 24 – Hong Kong – Kai Tak StadiumSun Jan 25 – Hong Kong – Kai Tak Stadium
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Legendary US rocker spotted sunbathing in Manchester before arena gig – but would you have recognised him?
A LEGENDARY rocker has been spotted sunbathing in Manchester before an arena gig - but would you have recognised him? Sunning himself on the balcony of a lavish hotel, this 75-year-old American icon was seen soaking up the rays. Advertisement 5 Can you guess who this famous rocker is? Credit: Michaela Brown / instagram 5 He has just kicked off his European tour Credit: Michaela Brown / instagram Currently on tour in the United Kingdom, earlier this week he stormed the stage of the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. You've guessed it, it's Bruce Springsteen AKA The Boss. Spotted soaking up the sunshine on his hotel room's balcony, a snap was shared on social media that quickly went viral. Fans went wild over the snap, with many quick to comment on it. Advertisement "Bruce tanning and meditating that's why he's the Boss . You can take the boy out of the Asbury sun," said one. A second added: "He's always been a sun worship guy. That's why he's healthy. He knows !!!!!" While a third penned: "Nice silent Moment For him." And a fourth said: "5 star hotel and that's the balcony. Nevertheless Bruce looks happy enough sunning himself." Advertisement When he opened his European tour in Manchester earlier this week, Bruce shocked gig goers. Opening the tour with a bombshell statement, Bruce seemingly slammed President Trump in a veiled rant. Music video for Bruce Springsteen's hit song Born in the U.S.A. He said: "My home, the America I love that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration." He then asked supporters of democracy to "raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring". Advertisement After saying this, the band then launched into hit Land of Hope and Dreams. Later on in the show he described what he saw happening in the United States under Trump. Bruce Springsteen - The Boss' 2025 European Tour dates BRUCE Springsteen has delighted his European-based fans with a slew of 2025 tour dates. Yet when are they? 2025 May 17 - Manchester, England - Co-op Live - On-sale: Oct. 11 at 10am BST (5 am ET) May 20 - Manchester, England - Co-op Live - On-sale: Oct. 11 at 10am BST (5 am ET) May 24 - Lille, France - Stade Pierre Mauroy - On-sale: Oct. 7 at 10am CEST (4am ET) May 31- Marseille, France - Orange Velodrome (rescheduled from May 25, 2024) June 4 - Liverpool, England - Anfield Stadium - On-sale: Oct. 11 at 10am BST (5am ET) June 11 - Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion - On-sale: Oct. 9 at 10am CEST (4am ET) June 15 - Prague, Czech Republic - Airport Letnany (rescheduled from May 28, 2024) June 18 - Frankfurt, Germany - Deutsche Bank Park - On-sale: Oct. 9 at 10am CEST (4am ET) June 21 - San Sebastian, Spain - Estadio Reale Arena (Anoeta) - On-sale: Oct. 8 at 10am CEST (4am ET) June 27 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Veltins Arena - On-sale: Oct. 9 at 10am CEST (4am ET) June 30 - Milan, Italy - San Siro Stadium (rescheduled from June 1, 2024) July 3 - Milan, Italy - San Siro Stadium (rescheduled from June 3, 2024) For tickets and information, visit He said: "They are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent." He also accused the Trump administration of "abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death". Advertisement Bruce also said that the Trump administration is "taking sadistic pleasure in the pain that they inflict on loyal American workers". He added: "They're rolling back historic civil rights legislation that led to a more just and plural society. "They're abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their freedom. "They're defunding American universities that won't bow down to their ideological demands. Advertisement "They're removing residents off American streets and, without due process of law, are deporting them to foreign detention centres and prisons." 5 Bruce Springsteen kicked off 'The Land of Hopes and Dreams' tour at Co-op Live on May 14 Credit: Getty 5 Bruce ranted about the United States Credit: Alamy 5 Bruce is also known as The Boss Credit: Getty
