With great effort

11 years ago

A day rarely passes by without Cristiano Ronaldo being linked with a move from Real Madrid to another club (usually Manchester United). But judging by his recent comments, the possibility of a move can’t be ruled out, and nowhere appears to be off limits. When asked if his future could lie with one of Manchester […]

11 years ago

One less problem for Tyson Fury is that he won’t be investigated for comments he made about homosexuality. The boxing champ, who denies being homophobic, was the subject of a hate crime probe by a gay ex-police officer. But a Greater Manchester Police spokesman has now said: “The circumstances in which these comments were made suggest […]

11 years ago

It’s widely accepted that Game of Thrones is the most-watched TV series in the world right now, but Netflix believe they’ve produced the new top dog. Despite HBO’s premium title Game of Thrones claiming first place again in a recent survey of viewer numbers, Netflix chief Ted Sarandos argued that Narcos may in fact have been the bigger […]

11 years ago

Tinder, Lewis?

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Sunderland youngster Duncan Watmore was allowed a day off on Thursday as he collected his first-class honours degree in economics from Newcastle University. Sam Allardyce expressed his pride in the 21-year-old’s achievement, and said he had no qualms about Watmore missing training for such a significant occasion. The Black Cats boss also told the Daily Mail […]

11 years ago

Thousands of Conor McGregor fans are travelling to Las Vegas to watch him take on Jose Aldo. Reports this morning claim ‘drunk fools’ caused serious disruption on a Vegas-bound flight from New York resulting in the flight returning to JFK airport. There were two unrelated incidents. The first saw a man being escorted off the flight […]

11 years ago

The high winds and general horrible weather of late has wreaked havoc on the UK and Ireland, not least on this London street. Severe winds caused the roof of this three-storey building in Shepherd’s Bush to collapse on Uxbridge Road. The below video shows just how unbelievably fortunate the people walking by were to avoid any […]

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Louis van Gaal’s main task when appointed Manchester United was to repair the damage done by predecessor David Moyes. Although last season’s fourth-place finish would have represented a disappointing season in the Sir Alex Ferguson era, a return to the Champions League was seen as a step in the right direction. But a few months […]

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Bemusing his squad

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James McClean gives as good as he gets on social media. His Twitter account attracts trolls in droves, and they were out in full force last night when he posted a picture of his latest tattoo celebrating the birth of his son in September. https://twitter.com/JamesMcC14/status/674687652168400905 It didn’t take long to spot the major error on […]

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U ok hun?

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It looks like Idris Elba is going to have another huge year in 2016. The actor is being talked about being tipped for an Oscar nomination for ‘Beasts Of No Nation’ – and could have secured a job in Hollywood for a while after landing a part in ‘The Dark Tower’. The Brit is reportedly […]

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If this is an Uber driver, he’s not going to have a profitable Christmas. We thought Homer Simpson was the only man stupid enough to drive a clamped car, but this London motorist has outdone the Springfield native. He parked in the loading bay of the Park Tower hotel in Knightsbridge and in return felt the […]

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An adviser to the Ministry of Justice has said that prisoners should be given iPads. Sir Martin Narey claims that technology could help improve the numeracy and literacy skills of prisoners as well as helping them to stay connected to their family members. Speaking to the The Times, the former Head of the Prison Service […]

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Putting aside El Clasico rivalries, Javier Mascherano has thanked Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez for saving his career. Benitez signed Mascherano for Liverpool in 2007, taking the Argentine from West Ham United. Explaining that he expected to leave Upton Park for Italy or Spain, the Barcelona man told Italian outlet ​Gazzetta dello Sport that his career rapidly improved […]

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Dynamo Kiev got their noses in front against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Chelsea’s group. The ball rebounded to Denys Garmash, allowing him to poke it home. "Garmash Cleans Up Rebound for Early Lead" via @TeamStream https://t.co/I0GHWDp1bp — Zachary (@oconeeredneck) December 9, 2015 With the goal taking the Ukranians to the brink of qualification, his teammates […]

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It’s been no secret that Manchester United have been lacking when it comes to scoring goals in recent weeks. Over in Germany, one of the men that Louis van Gaal deemed as being sub-standard for his United side has had no such problems. With Barcelona in town, Bayer Leverkusen’s Javier Hernandez found the back of […]

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Arsenal need to win 3-2 or by two clear goals in Greece tonight. Despite being under plenty of pressure in the game’s early stages, a goal from Olivier Giroud put them ahead. The goalkeeper could have done better, but Arsenal have themselves a very important goal. https://twitter.com/HosmerAFC/status/674683726903775232

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Chelsea supporters will have been Thibaut Courtois take his place in goal for their game against Porto. As the Belgian lined up in the tunnel ahead of the Champions League clash, one of the mascots for the game looked up at the Chelsea goalkeeper. The open-mouthed youngster just could not believe how big the ‘keeper is. […]

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Chelsea’s opener against Porto was a long-awaited slice of luck. After a disastrous season, an own goal put them infront at Stamford Bridge. The ball just about crosses the line before the defender can clear. Here's the Chelsea goalhttps://t.co/0n3kaWkNYu — FLIP Sports (@FLIPSportsapp) December 9, 2015

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Gary Neville takes charge of his first game as a manager as his Valencia side take on Lyon. Ahead of it, Neville shared his views with BT Sport on what it was like to be assessed by pundits – especially those that used to be his former teammates. Typically open and honest, Neville claims that […]

11 years ago

Arsenal face Olympiacos in Greece tonight knowing that they will seal qualification for the knock-out stages of the Champions League with a 3-2 victory or a win by two clear goals. Having lost the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign, Arsenal face a difficult evening, made worse by recent injuries to key players. Here’s how […]

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There’s been a mixed reaction to the news that Swansea City have parted company with Garry Monk. While many thought his exit was harsh, plenty of Swansea City supporters have pointed to the recent run or results as justification for his dismissal. Although the last 11 games have only seen one victory for Swansea, Monk […]

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*Unexpected voice in bagging area*

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Amazon aren’t hanging around on their quest to be promoted into the Premier League to compete with Netflix. The internet company has announced a new perk for its Prime members – offering Showtime and Starz, unbundled and affordable. It’s called the ‘Streaming Partners Program’ and allows Prime members to add subscription programming from close to 20 […]

11 years ago

Don’t touch Twitter, please

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Owen Hargreaves is one of the rare few to have won a Champions League title with two different clubs. The former England midfielder picked up a winners’ medal in 2001 with Bayern Munich and then again with Manchester United in 2008, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to go far […]

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Michael Engfors, 61, has been homeless for six years following the loss of his business and a divorce. But things are finally starting to look up for him, as, according to NBC News, he’s just pocketed half a million dollars off a scratch card. Michael bought the ticket last Friday. According to The Aspen Times, […]

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Clue: gender, sexuality, race

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Tyson Fury has claimed that Conor McGregor may have looked to him for inspiration. Following his claims that MMA was for people that can’t box, Fury was speaking on Monday’s MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani. “I am familiar with a man named Conor McGregor. I think he copied me in everything he does,” Fury said. “I was the […]

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Samuel L. Jackson is firmly in the ‘Donald Trump is unhinged’ camp. The actor made it known he doesn’t support Trump or his principles during a sketch on this week’s Jimmy Kimmel. Jackson, who was on the show to promote new Quentin Tarantino film The Hateful Eight, was asked about the possibility of Donald Trump being elected […]

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West haven’t given their children the most conventional names, so you’d think predicting them would be impossible. You’d be wrong, though, as Twitter user @KILLRudy either had the inside track, or is an absolute genius. Saint West, younger brother of North, was born in early December. But at least one person […]

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Baba Vanga has been hailed by some as a twentieth century Nostradamus. The Bulgarian died at the age of 85 in 2005, but became well known for her predictions about the future. According to the Daily Star, Vanga, who became blind after her eyes were damaged in a storm as a child, is said to […]

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Anyone going to Glastonbury needs to give up the ghost for an Oasis reunion. That comes from Noel. The rocker has stated there’s no way he’ll be at Worthy Farm with his younger Gallagher brother – telling fans they’d be daft to believe rumours and head to the bookies. Talking to BBC Radio Two, Noel […]

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A study has revealed the most common reason why people delete friends on Facebook – and it’s nothing to do with loved-up statuses or over-sharing of baby photos. It’s all down to your politics – or at least voicing your opinion – that is set to make you pretty unpopular on the social networking site. Researchers […]

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Jeremy Corbyn might have his critics within his own party, but the Labour Party leader seems to have some support from across the channel. The leader of the opposition, who was elected with an overwhelming majority to succeed Ed Miliband, will make “a great world leader”, at least according to this graffiti on a wall […]

11 years ago

When it comes to foreplay, a lot can be said for the right touch. Knowing what to do can be tricky sometimes, but apparently there are some signs you’re reaching for the right spots. While no two women are identical, they all respond to some careful consideration when it comes to sex. A survey from […]

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Will it be your main course?

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A  suspected burglar has been killed by an 11ft alligator, authorities in America have said. 22-year-old Matthew Riggins had told his girlfriend that he would be in Florida’s Barefoot Bay on November 13 to carry out a series of break-ins with an accomplice. Later on, Riggins is said to have called his girlfriend and told her […]

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Dodges prison

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The death of police dog Diesel in the aftermath of the Paris attacks hit home with much of the western world. Tributes were paid after the 7-year-old was killed during raids in the Saint-Denis region of the city, and Anonymous pledged to take revenge against ISIS in the light of the death. France’s relationship with Russia […]

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“Love, joy, and music will always overcome terror and evil”

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Oh foxy…

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Cover your tasty bits

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The iPhone is a great invention but it’s also the source of much frustration. Like when you really need to make a call and your battery dies without warning, or you desperately need to check something on the internet but your apps are running at a snail’s pace. That could be about to change though […]

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We all know how it feels to crave a frosty one after a long day at work. So we completely understand where this wrecked Aer Lingus pilot was coming from after battling through the storm which plagued Ireland and parts of the UK over the weekend. Once he had safely landed, his first port of call […]

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Time to add another entry to the list of things David Cameron shouldn’t try repeating. When an onlooker shouted “You ain’t no muslim bruv!” during a knife attack at Leytonstone underground station, it was appropriate. But the same can’t be said of the Prime Minister attempted to piggyback on the soundbite. It was no surprise to […]

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Handy for Christmas

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We’ve all heard of stars requesting ridiculous things on their rider – turns out Jeremy Clarkson’s is up there. It has been claimed that when the former Top Gear presenter was on a promotional trip to New Zealand, he asked for some pretty crazy demands. Jezza reportedly asked for gravy mix to be delivered to […]

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