Nicklas Backstrom's right hand is still banged up, but the Washington Capitals' star center is ready to go for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the host Vegas Golden Knights on Monday. Backstrom conceded that the injury has forced him to make subtle adjustments, but he regards his injured index finger as the sort of minor nick that numerous players endure at the end of a 100-game grind.
Addressing her 7.5 million followers, she wrote: 'I'm so bummed I won't be able to make it to China this year. Love my VS family, and will be with all my girls in spirit!! Can't wait to tune in with everyone to see the beautiful show I know it will be, and already can't wait for next year! :) x'
Yet Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, Romee Strijd and Candice Swanepoel ensured that all would go well during one of the biggest fashion moments of the year as they lead the host of models taking to the runway for the 22nd annual show which was held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on Monday.
However, the Brazilian star has made it known she doesn't want to be in the fashion business 'forever', and she felt it was inevitable she would have to stop modelling for Victoria's Secret later down the line.
Greg Allen clubbed the first pitch of the 14th inning out to right field and the Cleveland Indians earned a split of their four-game series with the visiting Houston Astros thanks to a 10-9 win on Sunday. Allen belted his second career home run off right-hander Brad Peacock (1-2).
China and Greece have been building progressively closer trade and investment ties for more than a decade, ever since two main container terminals at the port of Piraeus were sold to Chinese shipping giant Cosco in 2008.
A 1,000km 10-hour roadtrip dash to Paris, squeezed into a small hire car alongside his 88-year-old grandmother, ended in Grand Slam joy for Marco Trungelliti at Roland Garros on Monday -- and a guaranteed 79,000 euros ($92,000) payday. "We needed grandma for sure," laughed the Argentine, explaining his madcap journey from Barcelona to Paris to make the deadline for a late spot in the men's singles draw.
Glam: Also turning heads on the runway was Adriana Lima - a veteran Angel having walked the runway since 1999 and being not only their longest-running model, but named 'the most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel' earlier this year
In a report earlier this year, the European Commission singled out Cyprus, Bulgaria and Malta, complaining that wealthy candidates for residency or citizenship do not face adequate security and background checks.
Greek development minister Adonis Georgiadis, who recently visited China, said the Bank of Greece had concluded that "the use of bank terminals does not violate Greek or European law. If it is violating the Chinese law, this is a matter for China."
"They like to stay in Athens and the suburbs, forming little Chinatowns. They are buying blocks of flats, where all the owners are Chinese," said Anny Avgouli, migration policy manager for a law firm, Dedes, that has a special department for golden visas specifically for Chinese customers.
LeBron James squeezed every last ounce of effort from his misfiring Cleveland team mates on Sunday to lead the Cavaliers back to the NBA Finals with an 87-79 victory over the Boston Celtics in their Game Seven Eastern Conference decider. The 33-year-old has reached the Finals for the eighth consecutive season but this campaign may be his crowning glory.
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea soccer club who has found himself without a visa to Britain, took Israeli citizenship on Monday and will move to Tel Aviv where he has bought a property, an Israeli media report said. Abramovich has been counted as one of the richest men in Britain since he bought the English Premier League soccer club in 2003. His British visa expired last month and sources have told Reuters it was taking longer than usual to get it renewed. The British government has declined to comment on his case.
Despite being without her sister, Gigi for the event - who pulled out of the event last week amid claims she has been banned from entering China - Bella looked in high spirits as she strutted her stuff down the runway.
For someone who is often labeled a hothead, it is perhaps no surprise that Benoit Paire's head is burning. The Frenchman dyed his hair platinum blond last week and even if it did not prevent him from beating Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena in the first round of the French Open on Monday, it is causing him some issues.
Also dazzling was Lais Ribeiro - who took to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway wearing the eagerly anticipated $2million gold Fantasy Bra - after previously teasing fans with a glimpse of the eye-wateringly pricey piece
Yummy mummy! Candice Swanepoel, 29, showed she still had what it takes to be a sizzling Victoria's Secret Angel after stepping out of the limelight last year - making a truly triumphant return to walk in the show
Addressing her 7.5 million followers, she wrote: 'I'm so bummed I won't be able to make it to China this year. Love my VS family, and will be with all my girls in spirit!! Can't wait to tune in with everyone to see the beautiful show I know it will be, and already can't wait for next year! :) x'
Yet Bella Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio, Romee Strijd and Candice Swanepoel ensured that all would go well during one of the biggest fashion moments of the year as they lead the host of models taking to the runway for the 22nd annual show which was held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on Monday.
However, the Brazilian star has made it known she doesn't want to be in the fashion business 'forever', and she felt it was inevitable she would have to stop modelling for Victoria's Secret later down the line.
Greg Allen clubbed the first pitch of the 14th inning out to right field and the Cleveland Indians earned a split of their four-game series with the visiting Houston Astros thanks to a 10-9 win on Sunday. Allen belted his second career home run off right-hander Brad Peacock (1-2).
China and Greece have been building progressively closer trade and investment ties for more than a decade, ever since two main container terminals at the port of Piraeus were sold to Chinese shipping giant Cosco in 2008.
A 1,000km 10-hour roadtrip dash to Paris, squeezed into a small hire car alongside his 88-year-old grandmother, ended in Grand Slam joy for Marco Trungelliti at Roland Garros on Monday -- and a guaranteed 79,000 euros ($92,000) payday. "We needed grandma for sure," laughed the Argentine, explaining his madcap journey from Barcelona to Paris to make the deadline for a late spot in the men's singles draw.
Glam: Also turning heads on the runway was Adriana Lima - a veteran Angel having walked the runway since 1999 and being not only their longest-running model, but named 'the most valuable Victoria's Secret Angel' earlier this year
In a report earlier this year, the European Commission singled out Cyprus, Bulgaria and Malta, complaining that wealthy candidates for residency or citizenship do not face adequate security and background checks.
Greek development minister Adonis Georgiadis, who recently visited China, said the Bank of Greece had concluded that "the use of bank terminals does not violate Greek or European law. If it is violating the Chinese law, this is a matter for China."
"They like to stay in Athens and the suburbs, forming little Chinatowns. They are buying blocks of flats, where all the owners are Chinese," said Anny Avgouli, migration policy manager for a law firm, Dedes, that has a special department for golden visas specifically for Chinese customers.
LeBron James squeezed every last ounce of effort from his misfiring Cleveland team mates on Sunday to lead the Cavaliers back to the NBA Finals with an 87-79 victory over the Boston Celtics in their Game Seven Eastern Conference decider. The 33-year-old has reached the Finals for the eighth consecutive season but this campaign may be his crowning glory.
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea soccer club who has found himself without a visa to Britain, took Israeli citizenship on Monday and will move to Tel Aviv where he has bought a property, an Israeli media report said. Abramovich has been counted as one of the richest men in Britain since he bought the English Premier League soccer club in 2003. His British visa expired last month and sources have told Reuters it was taking longer than usual to get it renewed. The British government has declined to comment on his case.
Despite being without her sister, Gigi for the event - who pulled out of the event last week amid claims she has been banned from entering China - Bella looked in high spirits as she strutted her stuff down the runway.
For someone who is often labeled a hothead, it is perhaps no surprise that Benoit Paire's head is burning. The Frenchman dyed his hair platinum blond last week and even if it did not prevent him from beating Spain's Roberto Carballes Baena in the first round of the French Open on Monday, it is causing him some issues.
Also dazzling was Lais Ribeiro - who took to the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway wearing the eagerly anticipated $2million gold Fantasy Bra - after previously teasing fans with a glimpse of the eye-wateringly pricey piece
Yummy mummy! Candice Swanepoel, 29, showed she still had what it takes to be a sizzling Victoria's Secret Angel after stepping out of the limelight last year - making a truly triumphant return to walk in the show