Paris 2024 chief Tony Estanguet says the Games will be protected by an “unprecedented” security operation, and that preparations are “in good shape”. But with 100 days until the start of the Olympics, he said organisers will “keep some humility, because we know in this kind of event anything can happen in the last stretch”. […]
Alex Kirkland Rodrigo Faez Apr 16, 2024, 01:57 PM ET Jude Bellingham said Vinícius Júnior and other players need more support in dealing with the “massive problem” of racism in Spanish football, describing the abuse some players receive as “disgusting.” TV images showed a fan making racist gestures towards Bellingham’s Real Madrid teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni […]
After months of inaction, House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled on Monday evening an outline of his plan to address the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, defying Republicans who threatened to oust him from the speakership if he moved forward with funding for Ukraine. But Johnson (R-La.) risks angering many of his members with […]
For Nicolas, it was a daunting task but he was bringing an impressive record of his own. The 25-year-old had dominated the European kickboxing scene and remained unbeaten in 23 bouts. At the famed Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Nicolas took the champion the distance – outlasting him with a variety of strikes and ultimately […]
Wrexham sealed automatic promotion with two games to spare after beating Forest Green Rovers 6-0 last Saturday Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says Wrexham will be able to compete in League One next season after the Welsh club secured their second successive promotion. Wrexham thrashed Forest Green Rovers last Saturday to book their place in […]
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation claim against broadcaster and journalist over 2021 interview with his accuser. A former government staffer in Australia raped a colleague in the country’s Parliament, a judge has found, rejecting his defamation claim against a broadcaster that aired his accuser’s allegations. Justice Michael Lee ruled that Bruce Lehrmann, an adviser to the […]
Man of the match Rory Grugan, speaking to BBC Sport NI: “We did a lot of the donkey work in the first half, we managed to turn them over a few times and get the goals and once you have that cushion you can play the game on your own terms.” Fermanagh: Ross Bogue; Lee […]
A defiant Angela Rayner will continue campaigning ahead of next month’s local elections, despite a police decision to open an investigation amid allegations of breaching electoral law and avoiding capital gains tax. The deputy Labour leader vowed on Friday she would stand down if inquiries by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) led to a criminal conviction. […]
Are you a “true spring” or a “bright winter”? Buckle up, because identifying your most flattering colors might take time, patience and a crash course in style history. Recently TikTok has doubled down on solving the highly personal mystery that is color analysis — the process that purports to reveal which colors look best on […]
In March, Niger suspended its military cooperation with the US after military government leaders severed ties with France last year. Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Niger’s capital to demand the departure of United States troops, after the military government further shifted its strategy by ending a military accord with the US […]