Gabriel Jesus laughs off criticism of goalscoring record
Gabriel Jesus bites back at critics of his goal record after admitting scoring is not his strong point.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.8%, Job Gains Top Forecast
Canada’s labor market beat expectations with jobs gains, but a rising unemployment rate and a drop in hours
1970-01-01 08:00
Sri Lanka bondholders raise concerns over debt deal transparency
LONDON A group of creditors holding Sri Lanka's international bonds said on Friday it welcomed the country's debt
1970-01-01 08:00
BNY Mellon to raise minimum wage, add mental health benefits
NEW YORK BNY Mellon will increase its minimum wage next year to $22.50 an hour from $20 and
1970-01-01 08:00
BMO Earnings Miss on Higher Costs Tied to Bank of the West
Bank of Montreal missed analysts’ earnings estimates as the company reported higher expenses related to the integration of
1970-01-01 08:00
BYD Has Tesla in Its Sights as EV and Hybrid Sales Hit Record
BYD Co.’s sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles hit a record in November, helped by price cuts
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Everton launch appeal over 10-point deduction
Everton have appealed against the club’s 10-point deduction in the Premier League. An independent commission imposed a 10-point deduction on Everton with immediate effect after breaching the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. The club were sanctioned on November 17 for a breach of the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules and have 14 days to lodge an appeal. The club confirmed they were “shocked and disappointed” by the ruling, which left them in the relegation zone, having previously sat 14th in the table and eight points above the bottom three. A statement from the club read: “Everton Football Club has today lodged with the Chair of the Premier League’s Judicial Panel its appeal of the decision by a Premier League Commission to impose a 10-point deduction on the Club. An Appeal Board will now be appointed to hear the case.” The decision has been criticised by many, including mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who hit out at the Premier League by claims that it is guilty of “regulatory malpractice” and “abuse of process”. The league responded by insisting that it “entirely refuted his allegations.” Burnham, an Everton season-ticket holder, wrote an open letter to Premier League chair Alison Brittain in which he said there had not been a fair process when enforcing the deduction. Everton were deemed to have breached Profit and Sustainability Rules by an independent commission, which determined they had losses of £124.5m over three years – £19.5m over the permitted threshold. But Burnham, a former Secretary of State for Health, was critical of the Premier League for adopting a sanctions policy in August, after Everton had been charged and before their case was heard. “The fact that the Premier League sought to introduce a new sanctions policy in the middle of this process amounts, in my view, to an abuse of process,” he wrote.
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Adani Plans $84 Billion Spending After Hindenburg Market Rout
Adani Group plans to spend 7 trillion rupees ($84 billion) on infrastructure over the next decade, a similar
1970-01-01 08:00
Alibaba dips on MS downgrade as PDD grabs spot of most valuable Chinese e-commerce firm
U.S.-listed shares of Alibaba Group Holding dipped on Friday following a Morgan Stanley downgrade on concerns over slower
1970-01-01 08:00
China's BYD offers subsidies, discount for some models in December
BEIJING China's electric vehicle giant BYD Co Ltd on Friday announced subsidies for some models and a discount
1970-01-01 08:00
Top seeds England could face Scotland and Wales as teams await Euro 2024 draw
England, Scotland and Wales could be paired together in Saturday’s Euro 2024 finals draw. The Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg will host the draw ceremony, which gets under way at 5pm UK time. Gareth Southgate’s England, runners-up at Euro 2020, will be one of the favourites to win the tournament, with in-form Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham set to be the shining light in a strong line-up. Their performances in qualifying, where they topped Group C ahead of reigning European champions Italy, have earned them a place among the top seeds for the draw in what could be Southgate’s final bow as England boss. His contract will be up next December and his future beyond that is uncertain. Scotland are in Pot Three, while Wales are one of the 12 play-off hopefuls occupying three spots in Pot Four. Rob Page’s side still have two big hurdles to overcome in order to join England and Scotland at the finals. They must first beat Finland on March 21 then also see off Poland or Estonia on March 26 to book their passage to Germany. Page said at the time of the play-off draw on November 23: “The form we’re in at the minute and with the ‘Red Wall’ at home, we’ll take anyone on in Cardiff. “It’s a great opportunity for us: we’re two wins at home away from another qualification to a major tournament. We’re hoping now for two big efforts.” The placing of England, Scotland and Wales in different pots keeps open the possibility of them all being drawn together. England faced Scotland in the group stage of Euro 2020 and Wales at the same stage at last year’s World Cup in Qatar. England and Wales also met at the group stage in Euro 2016. From an England perspective, a ‘Group of Death’ would arguably include Denmark, the highest-ranked side in Pot Two, and the Netherlands or Croatia from Pot Three. A rematch with Italy would round out a tough-looking pool for Southgate’s men, with the Azzurri alongside Wales in Pot Four. Southgate, speaking after England’s final qualifier away to North Macedonia, said: “There looks like being really strong teams in Pot Two and Pot Three looks like it could be very strong. “In the Euros we had Croatia in with us, who proved to be one of the best teams in the world over the last few years, and we managed to navigate that, so we’ve just got to be ready for whatever comes our way.” Scotland were extremely impressive in qualification, finishing runners-up to Spain in Group A and booking their place in Germany with two matches to spare. “It’s always nice to qualify for a major tournament,” Clarke said after last month’s final qualifier at home to Norway. “Obviously the last one was Covid-restricted so we missed that connection and that feel with the fans. “It’s great for everyone in the country that we have something to look forward to next summer.” Pot One also contains last year’s World Cup finalists France, a Portugal team who won all 10 of their qualifying matches and a vulnerable-looking host nation Germany, who sacked their coach Hansi Flick in September following a 4-1 friendly defeat to Japan. Read More Pakistan appoint Salman Butt to first official role since spot-fixing conviction Newcastle boss Eddie Howe believes more VAR ‘would ruin the game’ Min Woo Lee continues fine form in hunt for home double On this day in 2021: Johanna Konta retires from tennis Unai Emery eager to top group after Aston Villa reach ECL knockout stages You’ve got to dream big: Lewis Dunk eyes Europa League glory with Brighton
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NFL rumors: 5 'quarterback away' teams that should trade for Justin Fields
If the Chicago Bears are still not sold on quarterback Justin Fields, here are five NFL teams who could be considered to be a "quarterback away" from being a real contender in the sport. Who all could trade for him?
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