Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has urged the Football Association not to “throw the book” at midfielder Sandro Tonali after charging him with further betting offences. The 23-year-old, who is currently serving a 10-month worldwide ban imposed by the Italian Football Federation in October after he admitted breaking gambling rules, is alleged to have breached […]
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Sean Dyche hoping Everton’s latest Premier League charge ‘comes to nothing’
Everton boss Sean Dyche is hoping for a quick resolution to the club’s latest profit and sustainability charge and that the case “comes to nothing”. The Merseysiders, who have already been deducted six points this season, are facing further punishment over a second alleged breach of the Premier League’s regulations. A hearing took place earlier […]
Russia is painting fake silhouettes next to its ships, hoping to trick Ukraine into attacking the wrong targets, UK intel says
Russia has painted silhouettes of ships on land to try to trick Ukraine’s military, the UK MOD said. It said Russia is trying to protect its vessels from Ukraine, which has been able to take out many. But it said that the techniques are unlikely to “lead to any significant reduction in losses.” Russia is […]
Sammie Szmodics hoping to make Republic of Ireland debut at third time of asking
Sammie Szmodics is desperate to make up for lost time as he hopes for a Republic of Ireland debut at the third time of asking. The in-form Blackburn striker has been drafted in by interim head coach John O’Shea after twice having to pull out of squads under previous boss Stephen Kenny through injury and […]
There’s a way of co-existing – Jon Rahm hoping for ‘peace’ in golf’s civil war
Masters champion Jon Rahm hopes golf can achieve “some type of union” as he set his sights on a Sunday showdown with his PGA Tour rivals at Augusta National. The Tour’s six player-directors met with officials from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) in the Bahamas on Monday as efforts continue to make a deal […]
Green Bay community hoping for safe and fun St. Patrick’s Day
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations are in full swing all around Northeast Wisconsin. For Larry and Dori Reed they are spending their weekend at St. Brendan’s Inn in Green Bay, a place that holds a special place in their heart. “This is our Friday night date night, we end up […]
Top Polish leaders to visit White House hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more
US President Joe Biden is hosting Poland’s president and prime minister for White House talks as the leaders look to press Washington to break its impasse over replenishing funds for Ukraine. Ahead of the visit, Polish President Andrzej Duda called on other members of the Nato alliance to raise their spending on defence to 3% […]
Top Polish leaders to visit White House, hoping to spur US to help Ukraine more
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is hosting Poland’s president and prime minister for White House talks on Tuesday with the Polish leaders looking to press Washington to break its impasse over replenishing funds for Ukraine at a critical moment in the war in Europe. Ahead of the visit, President Andrzej Duda called on other […]
Trump supporters hoping to oust Wisconsin leader say they have enough signatures to force recall
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Backers of an effort to oust Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office over his opposition to former President Donald Trump announced Sunday that they’ve collected enough signatures to force a recall vote. Supporters of the recall campaign plan to present signatures Monday to the Wisconsin Elections Commission, saying they […]
Biden is hoping to use his State of the Union address to show a wary electorate he’s up to the job
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to use his State of the Union address Thursday to promote his vision for a second term to a dispirited electorate who questions whether he’s up to the job and to warn that GOP front-runner Donald Trump would be a dangerous alternative. Biden’s third such address from […]
Anderson, Anderson University hoping for $25M to fund projects connecting campus, downtown
Feb. 27—ANDERSON — Officials with the city and Anderson University are submitting a grant proposal this week that they hope will lead to $25 million in funding for a series of projects to transform the Park Place neighborhood on the western edge of campus. Last May, the university received a $250,000 planning grant from Lilly […]
Scotland hoping Darcy Graham will return after Six Nations showdown with England
Scotland are hopeful that talismanic wing Darcy Graham will be fit enough to play a part in the Guinness Six Nations even though he will stay on the sidelines for Saturday’s Calcutta Cup showdown with England. The 26-year-old – who is second on the national team’s all-time try-scoring list – missed the opening two matches […]