Plymouth are currently bottom of League One and have lost their past five matches in all competitions. They have won just four out of 15 league games so far under former Watford boss Cleverley, who was appointed in the summer. The ex-Manchester United midfielder said following their 3-1 defeat by …
Read More »More Than The Score – Nuno: Being the Premier League’s only black manager is a ‘privilege’ not a ‘burden’
Available for over a year In the 33 years since the Premier League was formed only eleven black coaches have been appointed as either a permanent or caretaker manager. Nuno Espirito Santo – currently in charge of West Ham United – told the BBC it is a “privilege” and he …
Read More »Man Utd vs Paris St-Germain: Mary Earps says return to old club was ‘written in stars’
Earps was a hugely popular figure at United following her arrival in 2019 from Wolfsburg. She played every league game for four seasons as United’s outright number one and won the Women’s FA Cup in May 2024 – the club’s first major trophy – before heading to France when her …
Read More »‘Bruce Almighty’ star Sally Kirkland dead at 84
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Oscar-nominated actress Sally Kirkland has died at 84, Fox News Digital can confirm. “She was a force to be reckoned with and loved acting more than life,” Kirkland’s manager said in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. “With that love, she …
Read More »Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal striker confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last. The 40-year-old, who has scored 953 goals for club and country, also said he would retire from football in “one or two years”. Next year’s World Cup, taking place in Canada, Mexico and the United States, …
Read More »Hannibal Mejbri: FA charges Burnley midfielder with misconduct for allegedly spitting at Leeds fans
Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for allegedly spitting towards Leeds United fans last month. Mejbri, 22, came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute of the Premier League match between the sides at Turf Moor on 18 October, which the Clarets …
Read More »Davie told BBC staff he was ‘proud’ nearly a dozen times in call – but some think his departure was ‘long overdue’ | Ents & Arts News
As he addressed his staff, the BBC’s outgoing director-general Tim Davie sounded remarkably upbeat given the events of the last few days. Within a matter of minutes, he had said the word “proud” almost a dozen times. Proud of his staff, proud of what the corporation represents. Having announced his …
Read More »Scotland wait on Russell as Hurd & Bhatti join squad
Star fly-half Finn Russell remains with the Scotland squad for Sunday’s Test against Argentina at Murrayfield. The 33-year-old was replaced in the closing stages of Saturday’s 25-17 defeat by New Zealand after knee and ankle problems, with head coach Gregor Townsend saying after the match “we hope he’ll be fit …
Read More »Eubank vs Benn 2: Chris Eubank Jr on relationship with father Chris Eubank Sr
Chris Eubank Jr discusses the rebuilding of his relationship with his father Chris Eubank Sr as he prepares for a rematch with Conor Benn on Saturday, 15 November. The pair reunited on the eve of the 36-year-old’s first fight against Benn in April, in very dramatic circumstances – but how …
Read More »Scottish gossip: Nancy on Celtic manager shortlist
Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy is on the Celtic managerial shortlist, along with Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen and Kieran McKenna of Ipswich Town. (Sky Sports), external Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond will hold talks with Martin O’Neill this week as the club ponder extending the 73-year-old’s interim period in charge of …
Read More »World Cup qualifying: Records and goals – how Wales’ Joe Rodon found home at Leeds United
As he tried to calm the concern after defeat at Nottingham Forest, manager Daniel Farke admitted Leeds United supporters could be described as “emotional”. Which could go a long way to explaining why Joe Rodon has fitted in so well with them. The Wales defender not only wears his heart …
Read More »Sami Hamdi to be freed from US immigration detention
British journalist Sami Hamdi is set to be released from US custody two weeks after he was detained by immigration enforcement, his family said on Monday. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Hamdi, a media commentator and outspoken critic of Israel, last month while he was on a speaking …
Read More »UK’s Prevent counter-terrorism strategy ‘is no longer keeping the country safe’, commission warns | UK News
The UK’s Prevent counter-terrorism strategy “is no longer keeping the country safe” and needs a “radical overhaul”, an independent commission has found. It said 90% of people referred to the scheme are turned away because they have no obvious ideology, even though they can go on to commit violent crimes. …
Read More »Football gossip: Szoboszlai, Mainoo, Vinicius, Paz, Robertson, Fullkrug, Bastoni, Howe, Conte, Jackson
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is a target for Real Madrid and Manchester City, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo is open to joining Napoli, Brazil winger Vinicius Jr closer to Real Madrid exit. Manchester City and Real Madrid are both interested in Liverpool and Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, 25. (AS – in …
Read More »Richard Burton speaks of his home town in archive footage
Hollywood actor Richard Burton once said no matter where he travelled, he would always belong to his home village of Pontrhydyfen. Burton, who would have turned 100 on Monday, starred in Cleopatra and was known for his powerful performances in Dylan Thomas’s Under Milk Wood and Shakespearean stage roles. On …
Read More »Olympians Fear and Gibson take British record 10th Grand Prix skating medal
British skaters Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won gold at the NHK trophy figure skating event in Osaka – their 10th Grand Prix medal. The win means the pair are the most decorated British team in the series and qualifies them for the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan in …
Read More »Republic of Ireland v Portugal: Republic of Ireland will ‘wait and see’ over Ferguson fitness for Hungary game
The Republic will be aware of the outcome of the other group game involving Armenia and Hungary before they kick off against Portugal. “It’ll have a significance but in terms of how we’re going to approach the game I don’t think it will have too much initially,” explained O’Shea. “We …
Read More »Canada loses measles elimination status, with US on track to follow
Canada has lost its measles elimination status, said the Pan American Health Organization (Paho) on Monday, after failing to curb an outbreak of the virus for 12 consecutive months. Because Canada is no longer deemed measles-free, the Americas region as a whole has lost its elimination status, although individually the …
Read More »Ferrari chairman Elkann criticises Hamilton and Leclerc
Ferrari chairman John Elkann says the company’s Formula 1 drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc “need to focus on driving and talk less”. Elkann’s comments come on the back of a Sao Paulo Grand Prix last weekend in which Ferrari suffered a double retirement and Hamilton described his maiden season …
Read More »World Cup 2026 qualifying Africa: Dates and format as Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo and Gabon face play-offs
Africa’s play-off winners will progress to a six-team intercontinental qualifier, which will be staged from 23-31 March 2026 and will decide the final two sides at next year’s World Cup. Two nations from the Concacaf (North, Central America and the Caribbean) region and one side from each of the Asian, …
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