Luke Littler has become a world star after his sensational run to the final of the World Championship at Alexandra Palace. Although the 16-year-old debutant was beaten in the decider by world number one Luke Humphries, he proved he is going to be a force to be reckoned with for many years. Here, the PA […]
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How Premier League sides will be affected by AFCON and Asia Cup call-ups
Premier League clubs will lose key players to international duty over the next few weeks. The Asia Cup in Qatar runs from January 12th to February 10th, while the Africa Cup of Nations will be held in Ivory Coast from January 13th to February 11th. Here, we look at how those tournaments could impact domestic […]
Ex-Kings G League player Chance Comanche appears in Las Vegas court to face murder charge
Former Kings G League player Chance Comanche appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom for the first time Tuesday to face kidnapping and murder charges in connection to the strangulation death of a 23-year-old woman. Comanche, 27, was arrested Dec. 15 in Sacramento County by sheriff’s deputies and appeared briefly at the downtown jail Dec. 19 […]
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk not yet entertaining Premier League title talk
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk will not entertain talk of a Premier League title race unless the team can get to March in a similarly-strong position. A 4-2 victory over Newcastle extended their advantage at the top of the table to three points over Aston Villa but, more significantly, ensured they stayed out of reach […]
Mohamed Salah confident Liverpool can win Premier League title
Mohamed Salah believes Liverpool can win the Premier League after his inspirational display fired the Reds to a crucial yet hard-fought win over Newcastle. Salah recovered from a first-half penalty miss to score twice and set up another as Jurgen Klopp’s side won a New Year’s Day thriller 4-2 at Anfield to move three points […]
Ulster begin new year with victory over league leaders Leinster at RDS
Ulster started 2024 with a bang by beating BKT United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster 22-21 for only their third win in 22 visits to the RDS Arena. Billy Burns’ right boot was at its creative best, setting up tries for Nick Timoney (2) and Jacob Stockdale as Ulster deservedly led 19-14 at half-time. Leinster, who […]
Saudi Pro League clubs made to wait for Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah remains a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League but they will have to wait beyond January, according to the Daily Mirror. Liverpool are not expected to agree to a mid-season sale for the 31-year-old forward with bids expected to come in the summer. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is likely to concentrate […]
Arsenal lose to West Ham and miss chance to return to Premier League summit
Arsenal missed the chance to return to the top of the Premier League as they slipped to a disappointing defeat to West Ham amid more VAR controversy. The Gunners needed victory to replace Liverpool at the summit but lost 2-0 on a night where Hammers boss David Moyes finally landed a victory at the Emirates […]
Erik ten Hag backs Rasmus Hojlund to go on Premier League scoring run
Erik ten Hag expects Rasmus Hojlund to keep scoring after Manchester United’s £72million man finally broke his Premier League duck to seal a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa. United looked destined for a 14th defeat of the season in all competitions when Aston Villa scored twice in the space of six first-half minutes […]
Sarasota County League of Women Voters plans extensive information campaign in 2024
The Sarasota County League of Women Voters promises a robust election-year calendar, with a range of in-person events and candidate forums in 2024. “We’re doing a lot more in-person events rather than Zoom events,” League President Shawn Bartelt said. “We’re planning to have even more events educating voters about what’s happening in our communities.” While […]
Liverpool face Arsenal in busy day of festive Premier League action
Premier League A busy day of festive action in the Premier League got underway at 12.30pm. West Ham manager David Moyes hopes to get one over his former team Manchester United in the early kick-off. The hosts are aiming to extend their unbeaten run at the London Stadium to seven matches in all competitions. Meanwhile, […]
European Super League constructed by people detached from game
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says ideas like the European Super League often come from people who are “detached from what this game is all about”. Spurs were one of six English clubs who were signed up to the original Super League in 2021 before swiftly withdrawing amid fan protests. A European Court of Justice ruling […]