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Middlesbrough braced for Premier League interest in Hayden Hackney
Middlesbrough braced for Premier League interest in Hayden Hackney
Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney is the subject of Premier League interest from the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle. The 20-year-old has emerged as one of Michael Carrick's more reliable performers but could be sold if a sizeable bid is received.
2023-05-24 00:35
Optimism Rises in China Tech With World-Beating Rally
Optimism Rises in China Tech With World-Beating Rally
A world-beating rally in Chinese tech stocks this month is shoring up confidence that the once-beleaguered sector may
2023-06-20 10:23
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including three leaders of armed group
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including three leaders of armed group
By Nidal al-Mughrabi GAZA (Reuters) -Israel killed three senior Islamic Jihad commanders in Gaza air strikes and at least six
1970-01-01 08:00
Virgin Galactic resumes spaceflights after two year pause
Virgin Galactic resumes spaceflights after two year pause
Virgin Galactic successfully carried out its first spaceflight in nearly two years Thursday, the company said, after an "enhancement period" to make...
2023-05-26 01:42
Injured Kobel to miss Switzerland's Euro qualifier
Injured Kobel to miss Switzerland's Euro qualifier
Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel will miss Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifier with Kosovo due...
2023-11-18 00:45
'Today' host Al Roker snubs co-host Craig Melvin as he abruptly ends segment
'Today' host Al Roker snubs co-host Craig Melvin as he abruptly ends segment
Al Roker snubbed Craig Melvin as he curiously asked about discounts on 'Today' show
2023-09-16 10:50
Damon Hill unimpressed by Toto Wolff’s dismissal of Max Verstappen’s record win
Damon Hill unimpressed by Toto Wolff’s dismissal of Max Verstappen’s record win
Damon Hill has described Toto Wolff’s dismissal of Max Verstappen’s record winning streak as “churlish” and “ungracious”. Red Bull’s Verstappen became the first driver in Formula One’s 73-year history to win 10 consecutive races following his triumph at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. But moments after Verstappen drove into the record books, Mercedes team principal Wolff called the Dutchman’s unprecedented run of victories “completely irrelevant”. He added that the record was only “for Wikipedia, and nobody reads that anyway”. Responding to Wolff’s unflattering appraisal, 1996 world champion Hill said: “It sounded a bit churlish and not very gracious. “It’s unlike Toto because he’s usually very sporting. But he is hurting a bit now. They know what it is like to be dominant and they didn’t even get on the podium in Monza. “They seem to be a bit stymied and can’t seem to work out what to do. But who can? It seems like everywhere we go, Red Bull has got the upper hand.” George Russell and Lewis Hamilton crossed the line a distant fifth and sixth respectively for Mercedes at Monza’s Cathedral of Speed. Hamilton, who was hit with a five-second penalty for colliding with Australian rookie Oscar Piastri, finished 42 sec behind Verstappen. The seven-time world champion, who last week committed to a new two-year deal with Mercedes, worth £100million, has now gone 37 races without a victory. For Verstappen, now a victor at 12 of the 14 rounds so far, he has not lost a race since the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on April 30, 127 days ago. There is an outside chance he could wrap up a hat-trick of titles in Japan on September 24 with six rounds still to race. Verstappen’s Red Bull team also remain on course to make history by going the year unbeaten. Speaking on Sky Sports News, Hill, 62, continued: “Max has achieved something no-one else has ever done. “Red Bull have won 14 races this year and it is an incredible record, but you can’t just put it down to the car. “This guy is special. Throughout Max’s career, from the moment he arrived in F1, he has done things no-one has done before and he continues to polish off this season.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz gets goosebumps after landing pole for Italian Grand Prix Carlos Sainz’s pace in practice gives Ferrari fans hope for Italian Grand Prix How Max Verstappen equalled Sebastien Vettel’s record for consecutive race wins
2023-09-04 18:16
Newcastle vs Leicester LIVE: Latest updates from Premier League clash as Maddison starts on bench
Newcastle vs Leicester LIVE: Latest updates from Premier League clash as Maddison starts on bench
Newcastle need just one point to secure Champions League football next season as they host Leicester City in the Premier League tonight. Eddie Howe’s men are currently third in the table and know that if they avoid defeat to the Foxes they will secure a top four finish in the first full season since the Saudi-backed takeover of the club. Leicester meanwhile are hoping to avoid relegation. They are 19th in the table but a victory tonight would send them out of the drop zone (on goal difference) ahead of this weekend’s final league fixtures. Dean Smith’s side have not won in four matches and were heavily beaten last time out against Liverpool. Can they surprise the Magpies and earn a win away from home? We’ll have all the action from St. James’ Park in our live blog below:
2023-05-23 02:16
Defiant A's fans plan
Defiant A's fans plan "Reverse Boycott" at Oakland Coliseum
Fans have organized a “Reverse Boycott” of the Oakland Athletics for Tuesday's game at the Coliseum to protest the franchise's efforts to leave the Bay Area
2023-06-13 06:07
'Only Murders in the Building' Season 3: Here's all the lyrics to the 'Pickwick Triplets' song
'Only Murders in the Building' Season 3: Here's all the lyrics to the 'Pickwick Triplets' song
Which of the Pickwick Triplets did it? Who of the crew could commit this crime?
2023-09-20 00:00
Emma Hayes hails ‘a victory for the team’ as Chelsea win fourth straight title
Emma Hayes hails ‘a victory for the team’ as Chelsea win fourth straight title
Emma Hayes credited the togetherness of her players as the driving force behind Chelsea’s fourth successive Women’s Super League title following a 3-0 victory over Reading. Chelsea sealed the trophy courtesy of goals from Guro Reiten and a Sam Kerr double. And Hayes admitted the fear of losing galvanised Chelsea, who added to their FA Cup trophy they won against Manchester United earlier this month. “The fear of losing drives me more than the will to win,” Hayes said. “This year we knew we had to grind and dig out results, sometimes when maybe we didn’t create as many chances. It’s just unbelievable character from the players. “This feels like a victory for the team because my staff have carried me in so many ways this season, especially when I was unwell. I think the team has carried each other. When senior players didn’t play as much, other seniors picked them up. “In the second part of the season we saw our newer players start to bear fruit and we found different ways to win, and you have to, it can’t look the same all the time. “When you are always chasing the whole year, it almost felt like the pressure wasn’t on us in so many ways because we were never in the front position for long. We’ve had different experiences being in first and second and to be honest with you we like being in both of them.” Hayes labelled Reiten as one of the world’s best players after the winger set up Kerr to make it 1-0 before getting on the scoresheet herself in the 42nd minute to double Chelsea’s lead. The Norwegian has been instrumental for the Blues this season having picked up 20 league goal contributions and filling the boots of Fran Kirby and Pernille Harder who have had injury-stricken campaigns. “She’s my player of the season,” Hayes added. “She’s grown up, she’s exceptional in this team, she’s got an unbelievable mind, very wise. “She’s funny and witty but most importantly she has an eye for a pass that is second to none. She doesn’t even need to see where Sam (Kerr) moves, she just gets half a yard and is always going to deliver it to her. “Guro Reiten needs to be recognised as one of the best players in the world because she is.” Reading manager Kelly Chambers conceded her side failed to show enough fight throughout the campaign, which resulted in their relegation. She said: “The frustrating thing for me was we hadn’t done enough of that this season, having that fight, spirit and that work ethic, intensity. We were able to do that today but if we were able to that in other games it might have looked completely different. “We can’t use any excuses, at the end of the day we haven’t been good enough in moments this season that potentially would have kept us up.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic sacked by Bayern hours after Bundesliga win Premiership title just the start for Saracens – Owen Farrell Chelsea make it four in a row as Reading’s relegation is confirmed
2023-05-28 03:49
Tourist who carved name into Rome’s Colosseum claims he didn’t know how old it was
Tourist who carved name into Rome’s Colosseum claims he didn’t know how old it was
The UK-based tourist who triggered widespread outrage for carving his name into Rome’s Colosseum has claimed he was not aware of the monument’s age. Fitness instructor Ivan Dimitrov, 27, was caught by a fuming sightseer engraving “Ivan + Hayley 23” into the 2,000-year-old structure last month. The Bristol resident could now face a fine of up to $15,000 and five years in prison. In an apology letter published in Rome’s Il Messaggero newspaper, addressed to the prosecutor’s office and Rome’s mayor, Roberto Gualtieri, Mr Dimitrov said he was not aware of the ancient monument’s age or the “seriousness of the deed committed”. “Through these lines, I would like to address my heartfelt and honest apologies to the Italians and to the whole world for the damage caused to an asset which, in fact, is the heritage of all humanity,” he wrote. “It is with deep embarrassment that only after what regrettably happened did I learn of the antiquity of the monument.” Mr Dimitrov’s lawyer, Alexandro Maria Tirelli, told Il Messaggero that his client was “the prototype of the foreigner who frivolously believes that anything is allowed in Italy, even the type of act which in their own countries would be severely punished”. Italy’s Carabinieri tracked Mr Dimitrov and his girlfriend down in Bulgaria five days after the incident sparked international outrage. Italian police officer Major Roberto Martina said the 27-year-old expressed “sincere remorse” for his actions. “He told us he was very upset by what he had done, and he kept apologising for it. I think he was worried about the consequences of any trial,” Mr Martina told the Mail Online. A report of the investigation will be sent to Mr Dimitrov’s home address in the UK before any potential trial proceeds. The fitness trainer and his girlfriend were said to be holidaying in Rome on a three-week European tour when the incident took place. The Italian culture minister, Gennaro Sangiuliano, said the act “offended those around the world who appreciate the value of archaeology, monuments and history”, and thanked the police for identifying the alleged suspect. The minister said the government was considering a law that would impose stringent punishment on those found guilty of defacing or damaging the country’s historical and cultural heritage sites. Rome’s Colosseum, a protected Unesco World Heritage site, was constructed during the reigns of the emperors Vespasian and Titus in the first century AD. It attracted the Roman public to see spectacular gladiatorial bouts, historical reenactments and parades of exotic wild animals imported from Africa and the Middle East, including elephants, rhinoceroses, giraffes, lions, leopards, panthers and ostriches. In 2014, a Russian tourist was given a suspended four-year jail sentence and fined €20,000 (£17,000) for engraving a “K” on the walls of the Colosseum. The following year, two American tourists were also cited for aggravated damage after they likewise carved their names into its stones. Read More British tourist who carved name into Colosseum begs for forgiveness Tourist accused of vandalising Colosseum in Rome could face trial and up to five years in prison What happened to the tourist accused of carving his name into Rome Colosseum wall? What happened to the tourist accused of carving his name into Rome’s Colosseum? Tourist who carved name into Colosseum begs for forgiveness Tourist who carved name into Rome’s Colosseum ‘is British fitness trainer’
2023-07-06 04:05