sport news Fans flock to see MLB at the London Stadium there's no love lost between Ashes ... trends now
More than 100,00 fans packed into a transformed London Stadium this weekend to watch the Chicago Cubs play the St Louis Cardinals, as Major League Baseball took another big step forward in establishing itself with British fans.
The burgeoning audience watched the Cardinals fight back to beat the Cubs and draw this summer's London Series.
MLB has already announced that the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies will return to London next year.
And despite reports of some spectators paying over £900 for premium seats, data from Viagogo shows there are more affordable options.
Appealing to a broad range of fans will be key if MLB is to keep its momentum in the UK.
Fans packed into the London Stadium as MLB's momentum in the UK continues to grow
Trouble brewing as teams drink alone after test
They were quick to congratulate their opponents on the field, but it was interesting that England did not head into Australia’s dressing room to share a beer after the first Test at Edgbaston.
In previous series, both sides have spent time together at the conclusion of matches before resuming hostilities days later.
However, this time each group did their own thing in Birmingham.
In 2015, the Aussies came under fire when James Anderson revealed they had not come in for a drink after their opening Test defeat at Cardiff.
England did not share customary drinks with Australia after their defeat in the first Test
Everton eye a role for former Arsenal man Raul Sanllehi
Raul Sanllehi, the former Arsenal head of football and Barcelona director of football is being looked at over a potential role at Everton.
Sanelhi spent close to three years at the Emirates as part of the attempt to rebuild post-Arsene Wenger.
The Spaniard is currently at Real Zaragoza as director general. Sanelhi, who was born in Barcelona, has admirers on Merseyside - but it remains to be seen if he would make the switch if asked.
Former Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi could be offered a return to the Premier League with Everton
Racegoers given a shock at price of Moet
Bubbly-sipping punters were given a shock at Ascot when they asked for a glass of Moet.
The price was not listed on the menus (while jugs of Pimms at £37.50 were), but those who went for a glass of champagne in the Royal Enclosure were left stunned when they were told that the tiny tipple would set them back no less than £24.
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