The sports world witnessed a week filled with pivotal moments and key updates. Desmond Ridder has taken on the starting quarterback role for the Las Vegas Raiders, replacing the former QB1 ahead of their matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Meanwhile, rookie running back Jonathon Brooks from the Carolina Panthers faces another ACL surgery, marking an untimely end to his inaugural season. Urgency grows within the NFL and U.S. government to tackle the drone threat, with a call for Congress to allow more aggressive action to maintain stadium security. Concurrently, the Philadelphia Phillies finalized a one-year agreement with All-Star pitcher Jordan Romano to strengthen their bullpen. A noteworthy trade saw the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks swap vital players, including goaltenders. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards was fined for using profanity during a media interview, and Georgia quarterback Carson Beck must address an elbow issue—which could impact his performance in forthcoming games. (With inputs from agencies.)GLASTONBURY fans are crossing their fingers that a massive rock band will play a secret set at the mega music festival. Supporters of the English rock band Muse are convinced they will take to the stage when the festival returns in June next year. Advertisement 7 Glastonbury fans think they have worked out who might play a secret set next year Credit: Getty 7 It is hoped Muse might do a 'ChurnUps' style set Credit: PA:Press Association 7 Muse is fronted by Matt Bellamy Credit: PA:Press Association Muse fans are hoping for another 'ChurnUps' type billing, with the group being revealed as the mystery set. Last year, US rock band the Foo Fighters made a surprise appearance as the Friday night headline act. The band, fronted by Dave Grohl , was only named as The ChurnUps on the billing beforehand, so their set came as a huge shock. Piecing together clues, music fans are now hoping Muse - fronted Matt Bellamy - might pull the identical stunt next summer. Advertisement READ MORE ON GLASTONBURY Glasto my gosh Glastonbury fans convinced reformed noughties rockers will play festival One wrote on Reddit: "A secret ChurnUps type set? They've gotta play somewhere, right. "Doing a bunch of EU festivals, with nothing announced for the UK yet. "Most other major festivals all announced their line-ups already. Either they're at Glasto or they're just not playing in the UK!" Chiming in, someone else said: "Well we had Coldplay this year, Arctic Monkeys last year so it’s definitely Muse’s turn again next year before it goes back around to Arctic Monkeys again for the next one." Advertisement Most read in Music I'M SHAKIN' Major US rock star announces huge Scottish show RIDE WIT ME US rap star announces Scots show with major hip hop special guests SCOT MY FIRST RODEO! Popular music festival coming to three Scots cities for first time RUNNING FREE Iron Maiden star quits band after 42 years - replacement hinted amid farewell And a third added: "It seems probable. If you see their social media they share a lot of their Glastonbury performances videos." Rumours are flying left, right and centre about next year's Glastonbury Festival line-up. Olivia Rodrigo set to headline Glastonbury 2025 as bookmakers halt bets There has also been chat that rock group Creed may play the festival for the first time, while whispers are rife that Olivia Rodrigo could headline. Olivia is already set to headline BST Hyde Park on June 27 - which puts her in the country at the same time as Glastonbury. Advertisement "That's our Saturday Pyramid headliner then," one convinced fan wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that Sir Rod Stewart WILL be taking to the stage at Worthy Farm in Somerset next year. Rod, 79, said he will perform in the Sunday Legends slot. Confirming the news on social media, he said: "I’m absolutely thrilled to announce that I’ll be playing @glastofest 2025! Advertisement "After all these years, I’m proud and ready and more than able to take the stage again to pleasure and titillate my friends at Glastonbury in June. I’ll see you there!" Glastonbury 2025 - rumoured acts THE Glastonbury line-up hasn't been confirmed - despite the fact tickets for the 2025 event sold out in minutes. Here are some rumoured acts. Basement Jaxx sparked speculation they will be playing at Worthy Fam after leaving a "Glastonbury shaped gap" in their latest tour schedule. It came after the hit duo announced their first live shows in 10 years - with gig-goers calling out a key "clue" in the order of their concert dates. Yet acts including Olivia Rodrigo , Harry Styles, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Eminem are rumoured to be in the mix. Canadian songstress Alanis Morrisette and Simple Minds have also been tipped to take to the stage. The event will run from Wednesday, June 25 to Sunday June 29 for 2025. Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis also shared her delight at the news. She said: "Bringing Sir Rod Stewart back for the Sunday afternoon slot on the Pyramid Stage is everything we could wish for. "What a way to bow out with the final legends slot before we take a fallow year. We cannot wait." Advertisement Rod's daughter Ruby has now sparked rumours that he could be joined by two of his fellow legendary musicians on stage. Read more on the Scottish Sun WHITE XMAS Scots to wake up to 60cm of snow on Christmas as blizzard to blanket country 'vicious circle' I live in Scotland's benefits hotspot -I've only worked 4 years of my life In a recent picture shared to Rod's Instagram, he was smiling alongside Rolling Stones musician Ronnie Wood and The Small Faces and The Who drummer Kenney Jones. Commenting below, Ruby sparked the Glastonbury trio rumour as she wrote: "Glasto reunion?" 7 The Foo Fighters had been billed as The ChurnUps when they made a surprise appearance at Glastonbury 2023 Credit: PA Advertisement 7 Sir Rod Stewart has confirmed he will be performing in the Legends slot next year 7 It has been rumoured that rock group Creed might reform 7 Olivia Rodrego has also sparked whispers as she will be in London at the same time as Glastonbury Festival

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An expected price rise in non-farm products and heightened global uncertainty likely adding pressure on domestic macroeconomic metrics also made the case for deferring the window to cut policy rates, showed the minutes. Das pointed out that the "inflation growth balance has got somewhat unsettled". "The policy priority at this critical juncture has to be on restoring the inflation-growth balance. The fundamental requirement now is to bring down inflation and align it with the target," Das was cited as saying in the minutes. 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Ruben Amorim says he is “the smiling one” but Manchester United’s new head coach warned he can be ruthless when he needs to be. The 39-year-old takes charge for the first time in Sunday’s Premier League trip to promoted Ipswich having been confirmed as Erik ten Hag’s successor at the beginning of November. Amorim has made a positive impression since starting work at the United in an international fortnight that ended with an impressive first appearance in front of the media. 🆚 Ipswich Town.🏟️ Portman Road.⏰ 16:30 GMT. 🫡 We will be there. #MUFC pic.twitter.com/0eHCSDYmhE — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 21, 2024 The Portuguese was gregarious, engaging and smiley throughout Friday’s press conference but that warmth comes with a ruthlessness edge if players do not adhere to his approach. “You can be the same person,” head coach Amorim said. “Be a positive person that can understand this is one place to be, then there is the dressing room, there are some places to have fun, there are some places to work hard. “So, I can be ruthless when I have to be. If you think as a team, I will be the nicest guy you have ever seen. If there is someone just thinking about himself, I will be a different person. “I’m not that type of guy that wants to show that he is the boss. “They will feel it in the small details, that I can be the smiling one but then when we have a job to do I will be a different person, and they understand that.” ‘The Smiling One’ follows ‘the Special One’ as United’s second Portuguese manager, with Jose Mourinho one of five managers to try and fail to reach the heights scaled by Sir Alex Ferguson. The Scot retired as a Premier League champion in 2013 and the Red Devils have failed to launch a sustained title bid since adding that 20th top-flight crown. Asked about whether he will lean on Ferguson to understand the history of United and whether he has met him, Amorim said: “No, not yet. I didn’t have that opportunity. “It’s hard to copy someone, so I have to be me. Of course I’m not the best person in here to show the history of Manchester United. “It should be the club first and also me because I’m always paying attention on those details and try to focus our players in the history of the club, not the recent history. “You have to be very demanding. This is a club that needs to win, has to win, so we have to show that to our players but it’s a different time. “I cannot be the same guy that Sir Alex Ferguson was. It’s a different time. “I have to have a different approach, but I can also be demanding with a different approach, so that is my focus.” Like Ferguson in 1986, Amorim starts life at United in the November of a season that started with a paltry points tally. The 39-year-old acknowledges the timing makes “it’s so much harder” for him to imprint his style at a club whose youth foundations look in safe hands. “It’s the project of Manchester United,” Amorim said. “Nowadays, you need young guys, guys from the academy for everything. “To bring that history of the club because they feel the club in a different way. “And also because you have all these rules with financial fair play, when a player from our academy is so much different to the players that we bought and then we sell. “So, everything is connected. I will try to help all the players, especially the young ones.” Amorim’s first match will be a fascinating watch for onlookers, who have kept a particularly close eye on his work during his farewell to Sporting Lisbon. The Portuguese managed three final matches after being confirmed as United head coach, including a 4-1 Champions League win against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side have dominated English football in recent years and the City boss this week signed a new deal until 2027. “I think it’s a problem for everybody here, but we have so much to do, we cannot focus on anyone,” Amorim said. “We just have to focus on our club, improve our club and not focus on the other clubs, so let’s focus on Manchester United. “It’s amazing (the test) – if you can beat that team it’s a good sign but, like I said, we are focused on Manchester United.”