'Marcus Aurelius' statue seized from Cleveland museum in looting probe
The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why did Jimmy Kimmel refuse Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's offer? 'Chasing Amy' stars wanted to pay the host's staff during strike
'Ben Affleck and the despicable Matt Damon contacted me and offered to pay our staff for two weeks,' said Jimmy Kimmel
1970-01-01 08:00
Unai Emery keen for extended European run with Aston Villa
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery said it was mission accomplished after his side cruised into the European Conference League group stage with an 8-0 aggregate win against Hibernian. Villa were 5-0 up from a resounding win in Edinburgh last week and completed formalities in the second leg as first-half goals from Jhon Duran and Leon Bailey put them out of sight. Substitute Matty Cash sealed a 3-0 win on the night as Villa hosted European football for the first time since 2010 and they now await Friday’s group-stage draw in Monaco to learn who they will face. Four-time Europa League winner Emery said: “Yes of course (I’m happy). We finished it tonight. “We needed to be in the group stage and we have to be happy and enjoy it with our supporters. “Today it was a full stadium and to finish and qualify was fantastic. I’m really happy because I really enjoy it in Europe and I want to enjoy it now with Aston Villa.” The Spaniard is expecting Villa to complete the loan signing of Clement Lenglet before the transfer window closes on Friday. “He’s not completely signed, but he’s close to signing with us,” Emery said. “He’s a player who can help us. With the injury to Tyrone Mings, he can replace him in the squad.” Emery said it “was possible” that Philippe Coutinho could leave Villa Park on deadline day and added: “I’m very happy with our squad. “The club made a big effort to complete our squad. There’s still one day to go and we’re going to be ready.” Hibs are going through a difficult spell having sacked manager Lee Johnson on Sunday after a home defeat to Livingston had left them bottom of the cinch Premiership without a point. They were outclassed for large periods in both legs against Villa, but were given a rapturous send-off by their noisy 2,200 travelling fans and caretaker boss David Gray said he was proud of them and his players. Former Hibs defender Gray, appointed caretaker for a third time after Johnson’s departure, said: “I’m proud of the players. “They worked right to the very end in difficult circumstances all round at the football club at the moment, but I can’t fault the effort or commitment from the players. “Playing against this level of opposition, if you switch off for a split second or make a slight mistake, you get punished. They’re a top, top team with fantastic players.” On Hibs’ impressive following, Gray added: “I’ve been at the club nearly 10 years now and they’ve always been fantastic. “You say there was 2,000, I’m sure there was a lot more that came down. Fantastic support as always.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Katie Boulter relieved not to be defaulted after reaching US Open third round LGBT+ England fans may shun Jordan Henderson for ‘turning his back’ on them Gareth Southgate admits Raheem Sterling not happy after England snub
1970-01-01 08:00
College football Week 1 picks, predictions for every Top 25 game
College football Week 1 picks for Florida State vs. LSU, Utah vs. Florida, UNC vs. South Carolina and every Top 25 game on the schedule.
1970-01-01 08:00
Post Malone looks like a new man -- and here's why
Post Malone has made an impressive physical transformation in recent months -- and people have been taking notice.
1970-01-01 08:00
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open After August Tumble: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia were set for a mixed start to September after a mooted session on Wall Street
1970-01-01 08:00
Cowboys Trey Lance hype train has officially gone off the rails
The Cowboys are doing their best to hype up new addition Trey Lance with head coach Mike McCarthy paying him a massive compliment.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden administration proposes rule aimed at curbing the 'gun show loophole'
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed rules intended to require people selling firearms at gun shows and on the internet to conduct background checks on potential buyers, in an effort to curb the so-called gun show loophole.
1970-01-01 08:00
Braves Rumors: Darius Vines longevity, Kyle Wright struggles, Donaldson competition
In today's Braves rumors, Darius Vines enjoys the limelight, Kyle Wright throws a clunker, and Josh Donaldson re-enters the chat.
1970-01-01 08:00
US attorney's office files legal motion to block a Titanic expedition planned for 2024
The US government has filed a motion to stop a Titanic expedition planned for 2024, citing a law that protects and preserves the shipwreck as a gravesite.
1970-01-01 08:00
Marketmind: Asia kicks off September with eyes on Beijing
By Stephen Culp A look at the day ahead in Asian markets from Stephen Culp, financial markets journalist.
1970-01-01 08:00
Premier League leads the way as global transfer spending record smashed
The global transfer spending record has been broken this summer, according to figures from Transfermarkt. Football clubs worldwide have spent a combined £6.56 billion on 1,617 players so far, surpassing the previous high for a single window of £6.51bn set in 2019. The Premier League is comfortably the highest-spending division, with £2.1bn invested in 269 players over the summer months. Chelsea have spent £359 million on new signings, and that figure could rise to around £400m if a deadline day deal for Cole Palmer is completed.
1970-01-01 08:00
