
Nadal to reveal French Open decision, amid injury concerns
Rafael Nadal will announce if he will compete in the French Open on Thursday, amid a long-term injury struggle and some Spanish...
1970-01-01 08:00

South Africa minister denies extensive ANC corruption at power utility, concedes 'naughty' few
A senior South African government minister denied Wednesday there was extensive corruption within the ruling African Nations Congress party in relation to the country’s financially-crippled power utility
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Chicago Cubs rumors: 3 players who won't be on the roster by June 1
The Chicago Cubs are sure to undergo some surprising roster changes by June 1, even though it's just a few weeks away.Sitting four games under .500 in a crowded NL Central division, the Chicago Cubs need to make some changes. Despite a hot start to the season after acquiring shortstop Dansb...
1970-01-01 08:00

3 adjustments the Lakers need to make for Game 2 against the Nuggets
The Lakers lost Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets. But they now know what they need to do to win Game 2.The Los Angeles Lakers were on a roller coaster in Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets. The best defensive team in basketball was down 72-54 at halftime. After three ...
1970-01-01 08:00

Ukraine's foreign minister and visiting Chinese envoy discuss peace, but next steps unclear
Ukraine’s foreign minister has met with a visiting Chinese mediator to discuss how to end Russia’s war
1970-01-01 08:00

How Joe Biden and Donald Trump's border policies compare
President Biden promised a more humane approach but his border policy has been sharply criticised too.
1970-01-01 08:00

Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings
Back-to-back attacks prompt a gun amnesty and fears among some that the country is becoming more like the US.
1970-01-01 08:00

Ivan Toney: Brentford and England striker banned for eight months and fined for breaching betting rules
Ivan Toney, the star striker for English Premier League club Brentford, has been suspended from soccer and fined £50,000 ($62,407) due to "breaches of The FA's Betting Rules," England's Football Association announced on Wednesday.
1970-01-01 08:00

Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving
Elon Musk announced last week Twitter would be “purging accounts that have had no activity at all for several years.”
1970-01-01 08:00

Ranking all 30 MLB teams' front offices from worst to first
Which team has the best front office in all of MLB?There is nothing baseball fans like to complain about more than a team’s front office. From not spending enough on payroll to not signing or trading for a fan favorite to just “not doing enough”, front offices often bear the br...
1970-01-01 08:00

Pope takes cellphone call during general audience, meets with clergy abuse survivors
Pope Francis' weekly general audience often gives ordinary people rare access to the pope
1970-01-01 08:00

Eight-month ban for Brentford striker Ivan Toney after betting breaches
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has been hit with an eight-month ban after admitting breaches of betting rules. Toney was charged by the Football Association last November for 262 alleged breaches over a four-year period. The 27-year-old – who made his long-awaited England debut in March – admitted to 232 of the counts, with 30 having been subsequently withdrawn. Following a personal hearing an independent regulatory commission imposed Toney’s sanctions, which included a £50,000 fine. He will not be able to play until January 17, 2024, but can train with Brentford from September 17. “Ivan Toney has been suspended from all football and football-related activity with immediate effect for eight months, which runs up to and including 16 January 2024, fined £50,000 and warned as to his future conduct for breaches of the FA’s betting rules,” an FA statement read. “The Brentford FC forward was charged with 262 breaches of FA Rule E8 in total between 25 February 2017 and 23 January 2021. The FA subsequently withdrew 30 of these breaches and he admitted to the remaining 232. “His sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent regulatory commission following a personal hearing. He is permitted to return to training only with his club for the final four months of his suspension starting from 17 September 2023.” The written reasons behind the decision of the independent regulatory commission are to be published “in due course” and will be reviewed by both the FA and Brentford. The Bees chose to make no further comment and will be “considering our next steps”, which could include an appeal against the suspension. Toney scored 20 Premier League goals for the Bees this season, but will now sit out the remaining two matches – at Tottenham and then home to leaders Manchester City – as Thomas Frank’s side look to consolidate a top-10 finish. The loss of Toney, though, is likely to be more keenly felt at the start of the next campaign. Speaking last December following the announcement of the FA’s charges, Frank had been questioned on what the club might do should Toney end up facing a lengthy suspension. “We don’t have anything specific lined up if something should happen,” Frank said. “We are always in the market, we always try to improve the squad so, of course, we are aware of players out there and we have a plan we are following, but no specific one for potentially replacing Ivan.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Fit-again Jonny Bairstow ‘buzzing’ to return to England squad after ‘dark times’ James Milner and Roberto Firmino among four leaving Liverpool this summer McGregor’s documentary and Coric’s ice cream love – Wednesday’s sporting social
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