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Former The Voice contestant Parijita Bastola will sing the national anthem at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday , ahead of the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL playoff clash against the Houston Texans. Nepali-American teenager a history maker Bastola, who is from Severna Park, Maryland, became the first Nepali-American to compete on The Voice when she appeared in season 22 of NBC’s reality-TV singing show in late 2022. Then just 17, Bastola finished up as a Top 8 finalist during a com Pet ition run in which she took the chance to promote Nepalese culture, most notably performing in traditional clothing from the Asian nation . “Nepal’s not a country that most people know about, and there’s not much Nepalese representation on TV or in media,” Bastola told an interview with People magazine in November 2022. “So I think it’s super cool that I’m able to talk about my family and the clothes that I wear on the show. It’s allowing me to be myself, and in doing so, I’m able to teach a lot of Americans a...

Arsenal will return to Premier League action after the October international break with a trip to London rivals Chelsea on Saturday. Star forward Bukayo Saka did not link up with the England squad for their victories over Australia and Italy due to injury and Gunners manager Mikel Arteta is also sweating over the fitness status of a number of other first-team stars ahead of their clash with the Blues. The October internationals saw members of Arsenal's squad jet all over the world with fans praying for a full bill of health once domestic duties return. Here's the current situation with injuries and fitness concerns at the Emirates. Bukayo Saka Saka didn't link up with the Arsenal squad / Jean Catuffe/GettyImages Injury : Hamstring Return date : Chelsea (A) - 21/10/2023 Bukayo Saka's consistent availability and knack for avoiding injuries has drawn huge praise over the past few years, his performances helping turn Arsenal back into Premier League title contenders. Howev...

Liverpool and Manchester United both used the international window to watch defensive starlets Antonio Silva and Giorgio Scalvini, 90min understands. 19-year-old Silva has established himself as one of the world's leading young central defenders over the past 18 months and is already on the radar of most of the continent's top clubs. Silva has come through the youth ranks at Benfica and is already regarded as a cornerstone of his side despite his tender years. He is also becoming an increasingly important player for the Portugal national team, with four senior international caps to his name following a single appearance for the Under-21s. Both Liverpool and United are well versed on the player after previously undertaking scouting missions, and the heavyweight Premier League duo again took the chance during the international break to watch Silva in action - preferring to see him play out of his comfort zone given he usually plays in a dominant Benfica side. Silva played t...