The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League season comes to a close this weekend when Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid face off on the field at the Champions League final. This won’t be Real Madrid’s first rodeo — in fact, if they win, it’ll be the team’s 15th Final title (Real Madrid most recently won in 2022). […]
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Sarasota affordable housing initiative recognized by Florida League of Cities
The city of Sarasota is making room in its trophy case with a nod for its newest affordable housing initiative. The Florida League of Cities awarded Sarasota the 2024 Local Action Award for its affordable housing density program, the organization announced Tuesday. Sarasota was one of four cities to receive a Municipal Achievement Award — […]
Bellingham v Sancho and German pair bow out – Champions League talking points
England star Jude Bellingham will face compatriot Jadon Sancho when Real Madrid take on Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s Champions League final at Wembley. Real are seeking to become European champions for an unprecedented 15th time, while Dortmund’s sole triumph in the tournament came in 1997. Here, we pick out some of the major talking points. […]
Can you carry a firearm onto school grounds in WA? This Little League mother didn’t think so
A woman who went to watch her 8-year-old son play in a Little League baseball game at Mount Tahoma High School this week was startled by something she saw: A man open-carrying a pistol on his hip. The woman was unnerved enough to alert Tacoma police. She told The News Tribune that responses she received […]
I want to win – Jude Bellingham hoping for Champions League and Euro 2024 glory
Jude Bellingham is determined to help Real Madrid and England become kings of the continent as the midfielder looks to end a remarkable season on the highest of highs. The 20-year-old has flourished since last summer swapping Germany for Spain, where he recently won LaLiga and was crowned the competition’s best player. Bellingham is now […]
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Olympiakos beat Fiorentina in extra time to win Europa Conference League
Olympiakos beat Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday to win the club’s first major European trophy, thanks to a late winner from Ayoub El Kaabi. In a match that was high on intensity and physicality but low on quality in front of goal, neither side could find the […]
Cristiano Ronaldo sets Saudi Pro League goalscoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo added yet another record to his collection as he set a new high for goals scored in a Saudi Pro League season. The 39-year-old struck twice in Al-Nassr’s 4-2 victory over Al-Ittihad at Al Awal Park to take his total to 35, eclipsing Abderrazak Hamdallah’s 34 from 2018-19. Hamdallah, who was also playing […]
Real Madrid Champions League focus gives boss Carlo Ancelotti ‘peace of mind’
Carlo Ancelotti insists his Real Madrid men “ooze confidence” ahead of their Champions League final but admits he still gets pre-match jitters despite his own unparalleled success in the tournament. Los Blancos meet Borussia Dortmund on Saturday night at Wembley, where Ancelotti could add to his four Champions League trophies as a coach, already more […]
Southampton return to Premier League after beating Leeds in play-off final
Southampton secured an instant return to the Premier League after Adam Armstrong struck in the first half to haunt Leeds again and earn his team a precious 1-0 win at Wembley. Saints had won the previous two Sky Bet Championship meetings with their fellow play-off finalists and Armstrong had been on target on both occasions. […]
Barcelona defend Women’s Champions League title with win over Lyon in final
Second-half strikes by Ballon d’Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas inspired Barcelona’s Women’s Champions League title defence and a maiden quadruple with a 2-0 victory over Lyon in Spain. Bonmati, named the best women’s footballer in the world last year, broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute before Putellas, who took the captain’s armband […]
Shelbourne extend league lead with win over Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne have extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division table with a win over third-placed Shamrock Rovers. Shels travelled to Tallaght for the 8pm kick-off, where Will Jarvis netted twice to seal the win for the visitors. Elsewhere, Galway United took a home win over Dundalk to put them […]