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The unusual bowling action employed by the Romanian all-rounder during Cluj Cricket Club’s ECL campaign went viral, while Florin received widespread praise for his passion for the sport. Australia’s Department of Home Affairs initially denied him a visa, seemingly dashing his hopes of featuring in a fifth XI game for Surrey Hills Cricket Club. However, he now will be able to take part in Melbourne on Sunday after that ruling was overturned....

From England, Spain, Italy, France and Germany, we scouted the matches that took place across Europe’s big five leagues with a handy pair of binoculars to see who shone the brightest from the weekend’s action. Romelu Lukaku The Chelsea man, ever since being sent out on loan for a second straight season, has been on a mission to prove what he is capable of. Last season, Lukaku scored 17 goals for West Brom, that included goals against Liverpool both home and away....

La Liga Real Madrid’s away fixture against Elche proved to be a tricky one and was filled with drama till the fag end of the game. It was Cristiano Ronaldo who yet again scored from a sublime free-kick in the 51st minute and a signature penalty 6 minutes into stoppage time as the final scoreline read Real Madrid 2-1 Elche. Richmond Bokaye scored the solitary goal for Elche. In the other matches that were played in Spain, Sevilla thumped Rayo 4-1 where both Ivan Rakitic and Carlos Bacca scored a brace each....

European Union (EU) member-states have voiced vehement opposition to Israel’s application of sovereignty over its own heartland. After the EU failed to adopt a collective measure against Israel, a new plan was pushed forward that would circumvent normal procedures requiring a consensus among EU members on foreign policy. This course of action would allow for individual member-states to issue sanctions against the Jewish state. French President Macron wrote a personal letter to Netanyahu warning him against annexation, while similar letters have also been sent by the prime ministers of Spain and Britain....

The European Court of Justice will issue temporary measures until a final decision is made in order “to prevent the aggravation of serious and irreparable harm inflicted to judicial independence and the EU legal order,” according to a statement from the Commission. “These matters include cases of the lifting of immunity of judges with a view to bringing criminal proceedings against them or detain them, and the consequent temporary suspension from office and the reduction of their salary,” the European Commission said....

Los Angeles — Being trapped beneath the looming shadow of a legendary father can be overwhelming for some. As Evan Holyfield (9-0) prepares to step into a boxing ring for his tenth professional bout at TrillerVerz 5, the 24-year-old understands the lineage he represents, being the son of former world champion Evander. He refuses to allow the weight of that name to become a burden. Instead, he realizes that making a name for himself is imperative because the first thing people see is never your last name....

Evanna Lynch, the actress who played Luna Lovegood, spilled the details of her on-set relationships with Radcliffe, Grint, and Watson in a recent interview with Us Weekly. She admitted that meeting them for the first time was quite overwhelming - a surprising statement considering they seemed to mesh so well together on-screen. Lynch explained that she had been a massive fan of their work long before she joined the cast, so finally seeing them in person was almost too surreal for her....

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Mark Andrews on Sunday night vs. Garrett’s Browns; it ended up being the Ravens’ only touchdown in their 16-10 win. Garrett went over to compliment Jackson on the pass, which was heaved toward the end zone after a lengthy scramble. Garrett hit Jackson’s arm as Jackson was throwing, so Garrett fully expected a fumble or an incomplete pass on the play....

That would be Nick Miller who happened to run into Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on April 5 as he was leaving the gym. It almost didn’t happen either but Miller was persistent enough that it paid off. In the end, the chance encounter ended up meaning a lot to both of them, so much so that Johnson posted a picture of them together on Instagram along with a touching message....

The result meant that Everton, who finished fifth – five points behind Champions League spots, will not have to compete in a qualifier to play in the 2014/15 Europa League. The group stage draw is scheduled to take place on August 29th and Everton will be happy to know that their club will be in one of the pots and will not have to play extra games. Had Hull City won the FA Cup, Everton would have had to play in the fourth qualifying round to get into the group stage....

The Toffees have struggled on the road during an underwhelming campaign, and pressure is starting to mount on manager Sam Allardyce. Sean Dyche’s side got off an to an impressive start to the campaign - including securing a 1-0 win in the reverse fixture. However they have not won in 11 league matches, though they remain seventh in the table and well clear of the relegation battle. Everton injuries James McCarthy will not play again this season after the horrific broken leg he suffered during last month’s clash with West Brom....

The former Crystal Palace winger suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage during the 1-1 draw against Manchester United in December 2016 and is expected to be out of action for the remainder of the calendar year. Lukaku: Where’s my FIFA 17 upgrade!? He previously underwent surgery on his meniscus and is due for a second operation early next month. “Yannick has his second surgery in early March,” Koeman said at a news conference....

Everwild appears to be a big departure in tone from the studio’s previous game, a goofy pirate adventure with opportunities for PvP. Although the tones of the two games are very different, there is one problem which Sea of Thieves faced that Everwild can learn from. RELATED: What Every Xbox Games Studios Team is Working On Sea of Thieves’ Problem Sea of Thieves is a great PvP game with a beautiful stylized game world and plenty of opportunities for hilarious interactions with other pirates on the open sea....

The show’s final outing sees an all-out war break out between the Juárez, Tijuana and Sinaloa cartels, and no one is safe from the crossfire. Here, Newsweek provides a guide to the most shocking and most vomit-inducing deaths that feature in the latest season. WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Narcos: Mexico Season 3 The most shocking deaths Victor Tapia Police officer Victor Tapia (Luis Gerardo Méndez) was one of the rare good guys in Narcos: Mexico, as he was determined to solve the murders of countless women in Juárez....

The European Union had its sights on loot boxes for nearly a decade by now, albeit it took years to decide on its approach toward regulating virtual consumables. Its latest policy shift was prompted by a 2020 EU report that recommended tackling loot boxes with consumer protection legislation. Prior to that, the EU treated loot boxes as a gambling issue. RELATED: EU Reportedly Objecting to Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard Purchase...

Adapted from an Israeli series by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, Euphoria is a unique kind of American high school show. It takes a premise that belongs on a network like The CW – the intertwining lives of a group of troubled teens in suburban L.A. – and brings it to the boundary-pushing airwaves of HBO. The series explores the familiar archetypes and story conflicts of shows like Degrassi and 90210 with the darkness of The Sopranos....

“Faced with an event this big… which must take place in conditions of security and which at the same time should be a celebration…. we have to ensure security,” he said on France Info radio. “The state of emergency cannot be permanent but on the occasion of these big events… we have decided to prolong.” Also read: ISIS terror cell planned attack on Euro 2016 The current state of emergency giving extra powers to police and security forces runs until 26 May....

EVIAN, France (Reuters) - Germany’s Mario Goetze brushed off criticism of his lacklustre performances at Euro 2016 on Sunday and said players were used to being praised one day and knocked off their pedestal the next. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, who became a hero in Germany when he scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final, has had to soak up a lot of criticism after failing to carve out a single meaningful chance in their first two matches....

The action is only going to hot up in the second round of group stage matches with plenty of exciting and interesting match ups heading our way in round 2 of the group stages. Group A – France, Switzerland, Romania, Albania France and Switzerland both scored narrow victories over Romania and Albania respectively and they will be looking forward to continuing their momentum. Romania face Switzerland while France take on Albania....

It’s a quote often credited to Liverpool’s legendary manager Bill Shankly, but the mystery behind its actual source is a little hazier than some of his admirers would care to admit. That said, whoever the originator and for whatever purpose, it’s almost impossible to deny the inherent folk wisdom behind its message; if one wants to be successful, one’s goals need to be as daring as possible. When it comes to international football, the coming together of two opposing forces can spark emotions that just don’t crop up on the club scene....