In Hollywood, certain actors have a habit of only being able to play the same type of character. Thanks to the painstaking work of Owenenergy Studios on YouTube, we can now say Owen Wilson fits in to that bracket. Having gone through Wilson’s appearances in the likes of Wedding Crashers, Behind Enemy Lines and Marley and […]

11 years ago

In the early years of the millennium, Nokia phones were all the rage. Aside from texting and calling, you could also waste away your day playing brilliantly addictive games such as Snake. Unlike today’s relatively flimsy mobile phones, the Nokias had a reputation for being pretty robust. Drop one of these on the pavement and […]

11 years ago

It looks like you have to literally take a life to be sent off in China. The increased stictness on high boots in the Premier League don’t seem to have reached the Chinese Super League as Demba Ba found out. The former Newcastle and Chelsea striker almost took his opponents head off in the 2-2 draw […]

11 years ago

Those of us that are parents have all turned around at some point and realised our kid wasn’t where we expected them to be (right?), but the last place you’d expect to find him is wandering along the try line at a rugby game This four-year-old managed to do just that at a charity rugby league […]

11 years ago

Here’s the sort of third eye you’d never see on Soccer AM. In the Czech Republic, one female Sparta Prague fan found an interesting way of lending her team her support. As the camera zoomed in on a Sparta player preparing to take a corner, the woman – who appeared to be encouraged by a […]

11 years ago

Alone, trapped beneath a truck and unable to reach his iPhone, this lad feared for the worst. Teeneager Sam Ray from Tennessee in America, was working on a two tonne truck when he became pinned down by the vehicle. Facing up to the very real possibility that he would be crushed, quick thinking Sam knew […]

11 years ago

Minions causing all sorts of trouble again. Airport security is a very serious business and for a very good reason, yet there was an incident in Dublin Airport that managed to raise a few eyebrows. A toddler attempting to board a plane with something called a Minion Fart Blaster – it does pretty much exactly […]

11 years ago

Is Floyd Mayweather actually taking the high road? It would seem that the multi-division champion has had enough of the back-and-forth with Ronda Rousey and wants to let bygones be bygones. The pair of fighters have exchanged barbs over the last few weeks with Rousey quipping “I wonder how Floyd feels being beaten by a woman for […]

11 years ago

Shoplifting might normally result in a fine, maybe arrest… but not for this woman. A video posted from Holland shows the moment a store’s staff congratulate their 10,000th (alleged) shoplifter after she appeared to be ‘caught in the act.’ Excitable staff surround her within seconds of her supposed light-fingered ways being spotted on CCTV, presenting her with […]

11 years ago

With a couple of clean sheets in both of his outings for Manchester United, Sergio Romero has made a perfect start to his Old Trafford career. With David De Gea’s transfer situation yet to be resolved, the Argentine looks set to continue as United’s number one until the end of the transfer window at least. […]

11 years ago

It’s not just Premier League officials that suffer from the odd case of footballing mistaken identity. From Kieran Gibbs being mistaken for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain by a ref, to this gaffe by Sky Sports which confuses former Manchester United striker Andy Cole for Arsenal legend, Ian Wright – definitely two different people. Spotted on SkyGo scheduling by […]

11 years ago

Some of these look class… In a video from Talksport, the old sponsors of several major European clubs have been added to their current shirts. Seeing McEwan’s Lager on the front of a Glasgow Rangers shirt evokes memories of Gazza in his Ibrox days, while a Juve shirt with Sony on it casts our minds back to […]

11 years ago

Heart of gold…

11 years ago

Be it in his playing career or in his many TV appearances since, Jimmy Bullard is always worth a watch when he’s on your screen – even if he does divide opinion. He might be the television equivalent of Marmite, but he was definitely good value on Soccer AM. https://twitter.com/MarkWright88/status/632509102447587329 https://twitter.com/HughieGreen/status/632516250569195520 Generally though, his latest appearance […]

11 years ago

Fortunately, from the perspectives of cricket-loving Englishmen, the chances of seeing a Test match interrupted by a pitch invader like this are very slim. During the first test match between India and Sri Lanka, play had to be halted temporarily as a *monkey* decided he fancied joining the fun. The extra body in the field was […]

11 years ago

Terrifying power, but it looks so satisfying…

11 years ago

Borussia Dortmund fans have long been known for the stunning displays from their supporters before kick-off at Westfalenstadion, but they might have some competition. The Moscow derby may not hold the same mass appeal as a trip to Westphalia, but we already knew Spartak fans were a bit unpredictable after one of their number fell from […]

11 years ago

Athletic club scored a stunning opening goal from the half-way line as Barcelona’s keeper went walkies. Ter Stegen made a hash of doing a ‘Neuer’ during the Spanish Super Cup clash, when he came out to head the ball away. The clearance went straight to Mikel San Jose, who took no time to control and […]

11 years ago

DId someone say “90s nostalgia”?

11 years ago

Brendan Rodgers, is that something in your front pocket or have you just watched Gremio’s latest win? We’ve racked our brains but can’t seem to remember a more aesthetically pleasing counter-attack than the one that opened the scoring in Gremio’s 2-0 victory over Atletico Mineiro on Thursday. With the ball virtually on their own byline, […]

11 years ago

If Henrik Larsson ever wanted the Celtic manager’s job then he could surely walk into Parkhead and take it. Larsson and his son Jordan seem to be doing OK at Helsingborgs at the moment, but it’s pretty clear that any Celtic fan would love have to the striker back at the club some day in the future. Well it seems that […]

11 years ago

It must be rather frustrating for clubs to be shelling out millions in wages for a player who’s sat in the sick bay – the Wilshere factor if you will. But Wilshere doesn’t actually feature at all in the team of Premier League players who have suffered most with injuries since the turn of the […]

11 years ago

One young Robin van Persie superfan was left grief-stricken when it was announced that his hero was set to leave Manchester United for Fenerbahce. Louis Diamond took ‘inconsolable’ to a new level after learning of the Dutch striker’s exit. The viral video of the Louis reached Istanbul where Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim caught wind of it and decided to […]

11 years ago

It looks like the new generation of Nerf guns are bigger and badder than ever. The new Nerf Rival range is all about speed, power and accuracy – and frankly they’re wasted on kids. Apparently engineers have been working on the new range for the last four and half years, with a remit to make the […]

11 years ago

To be Happy, Pharrell needs…

11 years ago

Any off-licence employee will tell you that there’s nothing worse than having to clean up after somebody accidentally smashes a bottle of wine on the ground. The smell is so strong that it hangs around for a week, and as for the stain? Well, we all know how hard it is to get wine out. For these reasons […]

11 years ago

Could the Tardis really travel through space, time and fictional universes and end up in Star Wars? Maybe not but a former Doctor may be making a surprise appearance. Tom Baker, one of the most popular Time Lords ever, could be joining the cast of the Jedi reboot. And it’s not mere rumour either. The 81-year-old […]

11 years ago

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy 6 Edge+ and Samsung Note 5 on Thursday and the internet is buzzing with reviews and opinions on the new smartphones. The Galaxy 6 Edge+ is an update on the Galaxy 6 and is thinner, faster and flashier than its predecessor boasting a width of just 7mm. The phone runs on Android Lollipop 5.1 and has a […]

11 years ago

Here’s a rare, tender snapshot into Wayne Rooney’s home life. The Manchester United star is enjoying a lie-in with his two sons Kai, five, and Klay, two, before heading to Aston Villa for his first away game of the season. Coleen Rooney posted the photo on Facebook saying: ‘Couldn’t get these 3 out of bed!’ […]

11 years ago

Jose Mourinho says Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro may return to the Blues’ bench later in the season despite being told not to attend Sunday’s match with Manchester City. Mourinho has addressed the situation surrounding Carneiro and physio Jon Fearn for the first time since the duo were reportedly told they can no longer attend matches or training […]

11 years ago

If Liverpool fall short of their targets this season, John Henry can’t be accused of failing to back his manager in the transfer window. Following a huge outlay on seven new players – including £32m striker Christian Benteke – the Reds have now spent more than any other club in Europe, according to Spanish paper […]

11 years ago

Muscling in

11 years ago

Kasabian’s Serge Pizzorno is a life long Leicester City fan, so no wonder he is buzzing after hearing it was their song Fire which helped spur Leicester City to victory in their first game of the season. Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri said that it was that tune which got the squad revved up for their […]

11 years ago

With stories circulating that Mario Balotelli is set to stay on at Liverpool, this comical tale might explain why Brendan Rodgers is still keen to get rid. The Independent have reported on a stunning goal the Italian scored during a training session. Around the half-way line, the striker turned and fired a shot past a hapless Brad […]

11 years ago

David de Gea won’t face Aston Villa on Friday evening after telling Manchester United’s goalkeeping coach, Frank Hoek, that he doesn’t want to play. The revelation was made by Louis van Gaal, who is surely growing increasingly frustrated at the Spaniard’s situation. “He [Hoek] had a meeting with David de Gea and he asked him: […]

11 years ago

Former Chelsea first-team doctor Ralph Rogers has slated Eva Carneiro for posting a Facebook message thanking fans for their support. Carneiro wrote the post following Jose Mourinho’s criticism of her conduct during the 2-2 draw with Swansea… But speaking on BBC Radio 5 live, Rogers said: “You are support staff. You’re not one of the stars. […]

11 years ago

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May have signed a deal with Amazon to produce a new show to rival Top Gear. They’ve been handed a huuuge budget to produce the programme, and are now looking for the right team. We’re struggling to think of a cooler […]

11 years ago

Have you ever been incredibly frustrated at having poor reception when the signal bars on your screen suggest you have full coverage? Maybe you convince yourself that it’s the person on the other end of the call with the issue, or that there are gremlins in the system. Well, you don’t have to live in fear […]

11 years ago

“You will go on my first whistle.” There’s good news for fans of the cult ITV show Gladiators – because it’s coming back for a one-off documentary. Ulrika Jonsson has assembled her old crew and referee John Anderson ahead of the ITV special, which will look back at the show’s best memories. And we’re sure you’re dying to know what […]

11 years ago

We can all relate to that sense of disappointment when a new phone picks up a scratch – ruining its pristine, straight-from-the-box condition. Thanks to a company called Innerexile, however, this may become a thing of the past. Their new casing includes instant self-repair technology – and you can watch the process in this video. With the stroke […]

11 years ago

A black actor will finally play 007…sort of. It has been announced that David Oyelowo, who earned raved reviews for his depiction of Martin Luther King in recent biopic Selma, will play James Bond in the newaudio book of the latest Bond novel by Anthony Horowitz. It’s not quite the ground-breaking moment in cinematic equality we were hoping […]

11 years ago

UFC star Ronda Rousey is a new addition to the world’s top 10 highest-paid female sports stars as her wealth and popularity both continue to skyrocket. The 28-year-old has appeared in three big budget movies over the past 12 months as well as pulverising the rest of the bantamweight division in UFC. There are also plenty of […]

11 years ago

A full-scale siege in Sheffield came to an end on Wednesday when the suspect gave himself up to police – eating a packet of crisps. Armed officers with semi-automatic rifles were baffled to see the 26-year-old man – unarmed apart from a packet of Quavers – scampering out from his hideout wearing a pair of sunglasses and a cheeky […]

11 years ago

The world’s hottest chilli pepper called the Komodo Dragon is now on sale in Tesco stores in the UK. Social media is sure to be awash with people taking on the challenge of tasting the pepper and filming their reaction after the pepper is on sale for a pound a piece in 500 Tesco stores […]

11 years ago

She’s definitely a superhero in our eyes, but Ronda Rousey has her steely gaze on a fresh challenge beyond the Octagon – saving the world. That’s right – the remarkable Rousey, who is no stranger to Hollywood with acting with roles in Entourage and The Expendables, quite fancies entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ms Marvel. […]

11 years ago

Dr Dre has opened up about his history of violence. The rapper responded to questions about an incident in 1991 where he assaulted journalist Denise ‘Dee’ Barnes and recent claims of repeated abuse in the nineties from his one-time girlfriend Michel’le. He opened up about his past to Rolling Stone magazine, of which he’ll appear on the […]

11 years ago

This is bottom of the barrel sledging from Nick Kyrgios. The Australian tennis player plumbed new depths on Wednesday night, as he tried to wind up his opponent by claiming a rival player had slept with his other half. In a remark picked up by a court-side microphone, Kyrgios made the allegation to Swiss rival Stan Wawrinka […]

11 years ago

You take it for granted how important camera angles are in televised football games. We never would have guessed how jarring it would be to have the main camera closer to the pitch, but everyone was kicking off about the strange TV view of Portsmouth v Derby on Wednesday night. APOLOGY: We'd like to apologise for our main […]

11 years ago

Spain seldom let us down in the jersey world and leaked photos of their new away jersey keep that reputation intact. Come November, Diego Costa and co will be decked out in this away shirt – and they’ll certainly cut an unusual dash on the football pitch. We love a brave kit design, and the strange red […]

11 years ago

Are you hearing this…

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