Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has topped the UK charts with the biggest first-week sales in seven years. The 31-track double album shifted 270,000 UK chart units in seven days, eclipsing her previous personal best of 204,000 for her 2022 album, Midnights. The last time an album sold more in its first week was in 2017, when Ed Sheeran’s Divide sold 670,000 copies. Swift now matches Madonna as the female artist with the most UK number ones.

Erik ten Hag called Marcus Rashford’s trip to a nightclub after their Manchester derby defeat “unacceptable” but says the striker has apologised. The forward is badly out of form, with just one goal in 14 games for United this season but was seen partying to celebrate his birthday hours after his side lost to Manchester City 3-0 at Old Trafford. “Yes, I am aware of it, I spoke with him about it,” said Ten Hag in his press conference.

When Kenyan Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks played English Premier League outfit Everton FC in an exhibition match at the Kasarani Stadium three months ago, the facility was in pristine condition. The event’s main sponsor SportPesa, a leading gaming firm in Kenya, pulled all stops to ensure the 60,000 sitter capacity stadium met international standards, at least as far as the playing field was concerned. First forward to Sunday, when the national team, Harambee Stars, hosted neighbours Uganda Cranes to an international friendly at the same venue, and it was clear the Kenya’s ONLY stadium had taken a beating from overuse and lack of maintenance.

Formula 1 is one of the most popular, best-loved and richest sports in the world. The big-name drivers competing in the 2021 season, such as Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Valterri Bottas, are known for their bravery, skill and quick thinking. These men put their lives at risk every time they step into their high-powered Formula 1 vehicles and take on the tightest of corners. Each Grand Prix attracts crowds in the thousands with millions more watching the action live on TV while betting at leading online bookmaker BetUS.

Trevor Noah is a South African comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor and television host, best known for hosting The Daily Show, an American late-night talk show and satirical news program on Comedy Central, from 2015 to 2022. He gained international recognition when he became the Senior International Correspondent for The Daily Show in 2014, succeeding long-time host Jon Stewart in 2015. Noah has also hosted several high-profile events, including the Grammy Awards and the White House Correspondents Dinner.