
How one man is attempting to run the length of Africa ... in just 240 days
Sweltering deserts, giant rainforests and dangerous wildlife are just some of the hurdles that Russell Cook says he'll encounter as he attempts to complete the gargantuan task of running the length of Africa.
1970-01-01 08:00

JJ Watt puts aside Chelsea allegiance to try to make difference at Burnley
Former NFL star JJ Watt has put his old Chelsea allegiances to one side because he believes he can make a big difference at Championship-winning Burnley. The 34-year-old, who retired from playing last year, has been in Lancashire this week to enjoy Burnley’s final game of the season and take part in Tuesday’s trophy parade after he and his wife Kealia, a former United States international, became investors in the club. Watt has previously said he was a Chelsea fan but that is in the past for the three-time NFL defensive player of the year. “I’m a massive football fan and I’ve been looking for the right opportunity for a long time,” Watt told the PA news agency. “Burnley is a club that has been around since 1882, it’s got incredible support in a great town and I’m very much looking forward to helping create the vision that Alan (Pace, chairman) and Vincent (Kompany, manager) have for the club. “With a club like Chelsea if I got involved, I couldn’t do anything, I couldn’t have any impact in what is a $6billion club. But if you come to a club like Burnley you have the chance to make a difference, the chance to make an impact. “I don’t hide the fact I used to be a Chelsea supporter but I’m all Burnley now.” While the Premier League is now awash with investment from around the world, most of that is channelled into the big six clubs or those in London. Turf Moor is a long way from the more glamorous image of the top flight, but Watt, who grew up in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, said that appealed to him. “I’m from a small town in Wisconsin and I grew up watching the Green Bay Packers,” said Watt, who spent 10 seasons with the Houston Texans and two with the Arizona Cardinals. “Every bit of evidence says Green Bay is not a big town and there’s no reason for them to be great but I think that something special can happen in a small town, especially when you have a manager like Vincent Kompany and a chairman like Alan Pace, and supporters like we have here.” Watt admitted he felt a bit of out of place at Tuesday’s parade – “I don’t feel like I deserve to be here because I just joined” – but he has quickly got involved in several aspects of the club, even sitting in on a meeting looking ahead to the summer transfer window. Having taken some inspiration from the impact Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have had at Wrexham, just promoted to League Two, Watt said he wanted to take Burnley global. There will also be a particular focus on improving the women’s team at Burnley, who play in the National League North, the third tier of the pyramid. “I’m going to be helping to increase the global brand,” Watt said. “We want to help create interest and excitement around Burnley Football Club and tell the story of the town and get people to understand how great of a place it is. “(The women’s team) is a big part of what we want to do. Women’s football is on the rise globally and we want to make sure Burnley is a part of that rise.”
1970-01-01 08:00

Darvin Ham takes mid-game shot at Steve Kerr for flopping critique
Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham took a shot at Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, who complained about flopping in their second-round series.The Golden State Warriors are on the brink of elimination entering Game 5, as they are down 1-3 in their second-round series against the...
1970-01-01 08:00

Donovan Mitchell says what every Cavs fan is thinking after All-NBA snub
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell wasn't too pleased that he missed out on making the All-NBA First team on Wednesday night.The NBA playoffs continued on Wednesday night with two Game 5's, as the New York Knicks looked to stave off elimination by the Miami Heat, while the Los ...
1970-01-01 08:00

Ronald Acuña Jr.'s mammoth homer left even Michael Harris stunned
Braves MVP candidate Ronald Acuña Jr. sent a Brayan Bello sinker into orbit with a monster home run that even Michael Harris II couldn't believe.In the first matchup of a two-game set against the Red Sox, the Atlanta Braves almost couldn't stop putting runs on the board on Tuesd...
1970-01-01 08:00

3 pitchers Braves need to trade for amid injuries and 1 to stay away from
The Braves are going to be without Max Fried and Kyle Wright for a while now, so which trade targets should they be eyeing to help the pitching staff?The Atlanta Braves have the second-best record in baseball through the first month-and-a-half (give or take) of the 2023 MLB season. Ronald Acu&nt...
1970-01-01 08:00

How the Yankees And Cardinals Found Themselves in Last Place
Preseason divisional favorites the New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals are both in last place.
1970-01-01 08:00

Cubs Rumors: Extending Cody Bellinger is a priority in Chicago
Chicago Cubs general manager Carter Hawkins suggested that the team would like to give outfielder Cody Bellinger a contract extension.The Chicago Cubs are slightly below .500 entering May 10, but are still less than a handful of games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates for first place in the NL Centr...
1970-01-01 08:00

3 backup plans for Nebraska if Matt Rhule misses on Dylan Raiola
Matt Rhule might not have enough corn-magic to land Dylan Raiola for Nebraska football, so where would the Huskers turn for the future at QB?There are a lot of reasons to believe that Matt Rhule can help return Nebraska football to its former glory. One of those reasons, however, might not be Dy...
1970-01-01 08:00

Farewell, Sergio Busquets: The Barcelona pivot who combined simplicity with style
Sergio Busquets has revealed he will leave Barcelona at the end of the 2022/23 season. Here's why he's one of Europe's all-time best midfielders.
1970-01-01 08:00

How to Maximize Your Winnings From the Best Michigan Sportsbook Promos
New sportsbook users in Michigan have a fantastic opportunity today thanks to eight incredible promos -- giving you access to well over $3,000 in bonuses! With so much exciting playoff action going on, this is the perfect time to lock in a MASSIVE bankroll.See below how each great offer works an...
1970-01-01 08:00

Phillies: Rob Thomson admittedly concerned about Jose Alvarado's MRI
The Phillies are close to sounding the alarm for Jose Alvarado, who was recently placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation.The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-hander Jose Alvarado on the 15-day injury list on Wednesday for his elbow issue, and the latest update may bode more bad new...
1970-01-01 08:00