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Will Joe Rogan not be at UFC 289? Who will replace the iconic commentator?
Will Joe Rogan not be at UFC 289? Who will replace the iconic commentator?
Joe Rogan often forgoes pay-per-view UFC events due to his hectic schedule of podcasting, stand-up comedy, and other business obligations
2023-06-07 12:57
NFL Rumors: David Bakhtiari trade fueled by Aaron Rodgers, stifled by reality
NFL Rumors: David Bakhtiari trade fueled by Aaron Rodgers, stifled by reality
Packers tackle David Bakhtiari was the subject of Jets and Packers trade rumors earlier in the offseason, now Aaron Rodgers has rekindled that flame.Whenever the Aaron Rodgers trade rumors were swirling like Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt were chasing them this offseason, one of the ideas floated fo...
2023-08-18 05:09
5 tips to tackle a home remodel in an uncertain economy
5 tips to tackle a home remodel in an uncertain economy
Homeowners may be reconsidering their remodeling plans this year because of the economy’s recent turbulence, but planning and prioritizing can help you accomplish projects with confidence
2023-05-17 21:01
Sony chip business to buy land in Kumamoto, Japan
Sony chip business to buy land in Kumamoto, Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) -Sony Group Corp said on Thursday its chip business would buy land in the western Japanese prefecture of
2023-05-25 15:56
How the Middle East's First Female Esports Team Came to Be
How the Middle East's First Female Esports Team Came to Be
The story of the Middle East's first professional female esports team "Galaxy Racer", who debuted at GIRLGAMER Dubai in 2020.
1970-01-01 08:00
Packers young WR bested by only Tyreek Hill in explosive play stat
Packers young WR bested by only Tyreek Hill in explosive play stat
The Green Bay Packers' offense is a mess, but rookie wideout Jayden Reed continues to impress despite the difficult circumstances.
2023-11-18 07:20
Domingo Germán promises to cut back on suspension-worthy levels of rosin
Domingo Germán promises to cut back on suspension-worthy levels of rosin
Coming of a 10-game suspension after being caught using a copious amount of "sticky stuff", Domingo Germán has promised to use less rosin.On May 16 against the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees starter Domingo Germán was ejected for using too much rosin (#stickystuff)...
2023-05-30 03:20
The resurgent Cambodian martial art nearly wiped out by Khmer Rouge
The resurgent Cambodian martial art nearly wiped out by Khmer Rouge
A repurposed Phnom Penh wedding venue becomes a seething pit of pugilism as the Cambodian martial art of kun bokator roars onto the international...
1970-01-01 08:00
Harry Kane saga leaves Tottenham paying the price for Daniel Levy’s ‘ego’ — again
Harry Kane saga leaves Tottenham paying the price for Daniel Levy’s ‘ego’ — again
Earlier this summer, when there was still the feeling that Manchester United might come in for Harry Kane, it was put to one figure at the club that Bayern Munich were very confident of getting him. "They have no experience of dealing with Daniel Levy," came the response. The German champions have since found out the very hard way. Extremely late on in the Kane deal, just as the player was about to board the plane, negotiations were ongoing with Tottenham about the make-up of the final figures. Levy has long been insistent that 80 percent of the overall package should be guaranteed and the total fee should come to £120 million. This has made many people in the football industry roll their eyes, but it all reflects how the chairman has long divided Tottenham fans. The cries of "Levy out" and "get out of our club" grew louder and louder last season, in that gleaming new stadium. Those who back him, and have admittedly been the far quieter party lately, would point to how he has gradually built the club from a glamorous but under-performing name to one of the Premier League's "super clubs" with the best infrastructure in Europe. They were included in the Super League, after all. Levy is clearly adept at long-term macro business strategy. Those who criticise him, and many of the fans would not even give him the credit for the business side, say this is constantly undercut by a short-term misunderstanding of football. The entire Kane saga has almost encapsulated all of this. While Levy may get the maximum price, it could come at the cost of being able to prepare properly from a purely football perspective. That is far from the first time that has been said. As one figure involved in negotiations said, "it's almost impossible to get a star out of Spurs much before 31 August". It was similar with Michael Carrick, Dimitar Berbatov, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and now - the one the club and fans value above all of them - Kane. Levy seeks to get absolutely everything out of the deal, cranking up the pressure as he himself remains unmoved. Carrick once explained exactly what that was like. The midfielder was in a similar position to Kane in the summer of 2016, when he felt he had to leave for Manchester United to fulfil his talent. Carrick got so frustrated with Levy's refusal to deal with the Old Trafford hierarchy, though, that he decided to call the Spurs chairman himself. The repeated message back was simple. “Well, they need to pay the money,” Levy said. “It was all about the money for Daniel, just driving the price up and up,” Carrick wrote in his autobiography. “Arguing with Daniel was pointless. I would have got more joy talking to a brick wall.” Carrick appealed again, and got the same response again. “Well, they need to pay the money.” Bayern are finding similar. A big question is whether this singular approach becomes self-defeating, especially when viewed from the other side. Those who know Mauricio Pochettino say that he still has huge regrets that he didn't make his Spurs the force that Liverpool became, and puts it down to a refusal by the club to properly spend in 2017-18. The two clubs were then at a similar level but that was the point when Jurgen Klopp went big on Alisson and Virgil van Dijk. Pochettino had requested some of the names that Liverpool wanted - including Sadio Mane - but Levy felt it was better to build in a sustainable way, with an emphasis on youth. The paths diverged. Liverpool went on to win the title and the Champions League, beating Spurs in the final. While Spurs went stale and Pochettino was eventually sacked. So many involved feel that it was a huge missed opportunity, that in large part came from Levy's failure to understand there are key points when teams need further investment to reap much more. There was a similar theme with Spurs’ sales. The Argentine had felt as early as 2017 that the team needed an overhaul and that it could actually be damaging to keep players around because of that danger of staleness. Levy insisted on huge prices for those like Danny Rose, though, and never got them. The team never refreshed. It almost represented a classic false economy. Those who defend Levy - and there are many in the game - would insist that is because he simply has to take an even longer-term view. The proof is in how Spurs have grown, and that stadium. Sources involved in the Super League say it was his business acumen that got Spurs into it since other executives wanted him but not the club. This is the contrast that feeds into how divisive he is. Levy gets the business side. He doesn't get the football side. This can become an issue when, as many sources say, he gets so hands-on in deals. The three immediate successors to Pochettino were all bad appointments, that just didn't fit with what Spurs were. They represented deviations from the club's philosophy. A perception has been that Levy got too distracted by big names - especially Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte - forgetting what Spurs were. A place for up-and-coming players and managers to make their name; since they are not yet in that truly elite bracket of clubs. Others in football who are more critical of Levy would go even further. They say a lot of this is about "ego"; that he needs to be involved; that he needs to get the best deals. A common view is this can be self-defeating for Spurs, because it affects football preparation. Take the Kane negotiations, to come full circle. Levy has long been adamant that he absolutely does not want to sell to an English club, because they are Spurs' competitors. That has long put off United, who just didn't want to get into protracted and frustrated negotiations with Levy again. But what has that resulted in? Had Spurs accepted the reality, which is that they are a level below United, they could have generated an auction that brought even more money. That's how valuable Kane is. Bayern will have to pay the price. The wonder is whether it also comes at some cost to Spurs and not just because they're losing one of their all-time greats. 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2023-08-11 19:14
Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature
Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature
A bill that would end smoking in Atlantic City's casinos continues to go nowhere
2023-12-01 06:25
Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond smile awkwardly through NTA booing
Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond smile awkwardly through NTA booing
The National Television Awards returned on Tuesday (5 September) for a night filled with the best of British TV. Attention soon turned to This Morning, which was dethroned after winning daytime, live magazine or topical magazine categories every year since 2011. The audience erupted into boos when the show was announced as hosts Holly Willoughby and Alison Hammond smiled on. It didn't take long for X/Twitter users to chime in with their (brutal) takes, with one writing: "It was amazing that the public showed This Morning how they felt and didn’t vote for them to win the best daytime show at the NTA’s this morning has run its course and should be scrapped." Another wrote: "Highlight of the Year - This Morning getting zilch." A third was delighted to not have to "endure Holly and Phil pretending to be drunk": Another wrote: "They lost to a programme named the Repair Shop. It’s so ironic it's hilarious." Willoughby later took to Instagram with a photo of herself with the show's host Jay Blades to congratulate his win. "To this gorgeous man @jaybladesmbe and the whole team at the @therepairshoptv … Hugest Congratulations!!! And what a night for the incredible Sarah Lancashire… @joeldommett thank you for a great night… See you in the morning," she wrote. On Wednesday's episode of This Morning, Willoughby sent her congratulations to the winners. She said: "A huge congratulations to The Repair Shop, well done you. Jay Blades, just like a special squeeze and lots of love to him. "He ran over to us, gave us all a big cuddle which I just thought was just class and gorgeous. I actually didn’t want to let go. Good hugs Jay Blades." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-06 19:34
Who are Braden Durst and Sebastian Whitesock? Accused duo smashed a seagull to death because it 'bothered' them
Who are Braden Durst and Sebastian Whitesock? Accused duo smashed a seagull to death because it 'bothered' them
Braden Durst was arrested and charged with ill treatment of animals (torture) and was released on a $10,000 bond
2023-09-26 00:44