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  • US women clinch world cup victory with halfway line screamer (Vine)

    US women clinch world cup victory with halfway line screamer (Vine)

    The United States were out for revenge on Japan in the Women’s World Cup final, and they got it in some style. After losing to the same opponents in the last final four years ago, the US raced into a 4-0 lead inside 20 minutes. But it was the manner of one of the goals […]

    11 years ago

  • Rory McIlroy’s British Open defence in doubt thanks to a kickabout

    Rory McIlroy’s British Open defence in doubt thanks to a kickabout

    We’re no doctors, but we’d be fairly sure that a ruptured ankle ligament would make playing in a major golf tournament almost impossible. Sure, Tiger Woods played the 2008 US Open with a broken leg, but this injury to Rory McIlroy looks pretty serious just two weeks away from the British Open. The reigning Open champion […]

    11 years ago

  • Fenerbahce fans greet Nani signing with a special Turkish welcome

    Fenerbahce fans greet Nani signing with a special Turkish welcome

    We really hope Nani lives up to the hype for these Fenerbahce fans. If not, they are going to be seriously disappointed they put on such a warm welcome for him. The winger has left Manchester United to try his luck in the always entertaining Turkish league. Nani isn’t a guy who strikes us as someone who lives […]

    11 years ago

  • Steven Gerrard becomes instant LA Galaxy hero before he even kicks a ball

    Steven Gerrard becomes instant LA Galaxy hero before he even kicks a ball

    Steven Gerrard’s PR team earned their crust this week. The Liverpool legend was unveiled to the LA Galaxy supporters at half-time of their 4-0 annihilation of Toronto FC at the weekend. A dapper Gerrard gave a rousing speech to the crowd at the interval that went down extremely well with the home support. However, he […]

    11 years ago

  • Ball-boy comforts Messi after Copa America defeat (Vine)

    Ball-boy comforts Messi after Copa America defeat (Vine)

    After losing two international finals in two years, Lionel Messi could be forgiven for needing an arm round the shoulder. The Barcelona player was the only Argentinian to score in their penalty shoot-out defeat to Chile, so it was good to see that at least one person on the other side of the international divide […]

    11 years ago

  • Video: Argentinian footballer scores stunning 40-yard chip

    Video: Argentinian footballer scores stunning 40-yard chip

    This may be the only 40 yard chip you’ll see today, but it’s a good one. Rosario’s Jonas Aguirre somehow managed to score an incredible long-distance effort against River Plate in the Argentinian top-flight. The midfielder broke free with the ball on the nearside, with River’s defenders and goalkeepers scrambling back into position. Rather than […]

    11 years ago

  • Hot dog eating champion loses title after gut-busting effort

    Hot dog eating champion loses title after gut-busting effort

    When it comes to competitive eating, Joey Chestnut has long been the name on everybody’s lips. However the reigning hot dog eating champion fell short in his quest for a ninth successive victory after rival Matt Stonie ended Chestnut’s period of dominance in New York by eating a remarkable 62 hot dogs in just 10 […]

    11 years ago

  • Jordan Henderson gets LeBron James’ backing for FIFA 16 cover

    Jordan Henderson gets LeBron James’ backing for FIFA 16 cover

    When it comes to winning the battle for the FIFA 16 cover, it helps to have a huge worldwide name fighting your corner, and they don’t come much bigger than LeBron James. The basketball star and massive Liverpool fan has given his backing to Jordan Henderson, publicly showing his support for the England midfielder on […]

    11 years ago

  • Manny Pacquiao promises millions to first Filipino to win Olympic gold

    Manny Pacquiao promises millions to first Filipino to win Olympic gold

    In case you have been living under a rock for the past few months, Manny Pacquiao has a few quid to spare. The Filipino boxer may have lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in ‘the fight of the century’, but he walked away with around $150 million (€135 million) for 36 minutes work, while Mayweather earned around $230 […]

    11 years ago

  • On Independence Day, the most inspiring speech in film history

    On Independence Day, the most inspiring speech in film history

    What does Independence Day mean to you? For many film fans outside the United States, it can only mean one thing. While Americans celebrate getting their independence two centuries ago, us Brits will cast our mind back just 19 years to Roland Emmerich’s disaster film, and Bill Pullman’s inspiring speech. A sequel to Emmerich’s film […]

    11 years ago

  • WTF! Chris Pratt predicts role in ‘Jurassic Park 4’ back in 2009 (Video)

    WTF! Chris Pratt predicts role in ‘Jurassic Park 4’ back in 2009 (Video)

    You have to see it to believe it. Before Chris Pratt became a superstar actor playing lead roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World, he starred in the super sitcom, Parks and Recreation. Well, here’s footage of a chubby, scruffy Chris Pratt, behind the scenes on Parks and Rec back in 2009, pretending […]

    11 years ago

  • Video of homeless man playing piano beautifully goes viral

    Video of homeless man playing piano beautifully goes viral

    Doesn’t this just warm your heart? People are falling in love with this Florida homeless man who practises his piano skills on the street, busking for cash. Donald Gould is a 51-year-old ex-marine who turned to drugs after he lost his wife in 1998 and soon after became estranged from his son. He has been […]

    11 years ago

  • The device that turns your smartphone into a Gameboy

    The device that turns your smartphone into a Gameboy

    What’s the point of having a really sophisticated touchscreen phone if you can’t convert it into a clunky retro gaming device? The clever boffins at California-based company Hyperkin are working on a contraption that attaches to your smartphone to turn it into a Gameboy style console – something they’re called ‘Smartboy’. The real beauty of the […]

    11 years ago

  • Win a Chelsea goalkeeper shirt signed by Thibaut Courtois!

    Win a Chelsea goalkeeper shirt signed by Thibaut Courtois!

    JOE.co.uk have teamed up with EA SPORTS to give you the chance to win a Chelsea keeper’s shirt signed by potential FIFA 16 cover star Thibaut Courtois! Thibaut Courtois is battling with Sergio Aguero, Jordan Henderson and Harry Kane in the race to join Lionel Messi on the UK cover of EA SPORTS FIFA 16. This year, […]

    11 years ago

  • Swansea unveil snoozeboxes for their sleepier players (Video)

    Swansea unveil snoozeboxes for their sleepier players (Video)

    We’ve heard of swanning about at work but this is ridiculous… Swansea City have gone all sports science with the latest addition to their Landore training ground as Garry Monk looks to make the most of his players’ recovery time in between training sessions. Like most Premier League clubs, the Swans will take part in morning […]

    11 years ago

  • JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry solves your problems…

    JOE Agony Uncle Matt Berry solves your problems…

    This week, our Agony Uncle Matt Berry takes on drugs, dating and what to do if your missus doesn’t approve of your wardrobe… If you have an issue you’d like Matt to help you with – email hello@JOE.co.uk. Dear Uncle Matt, Being a bit of a lanky piece, I struggle to gain any meaningful attention […]

    11 years ago

  • Brazil striker Fred misses an absolute sitter (video)

    Brazil striker Fred misses an absolute sitter (video)

    It seems Fred is still haunted by Brazil’s abysmal World Cup exit a year ago. The 31-year-old produced an embarrassing entry for miss of the season during Fluminense’s clash with Santos, just five days shy of the first anniversary of the “7-1”. Although he opened the scoring, Fred then messed up an easier chance when Wellington Silva crossed the […]

    11 years ago

  • Do you have a nickname for your penis? Here are the most popular…

    Do you have a nickname for your penis? Here are the most popular…

    What do Troy, Hercules and The Rock have in common? They’re the top three nicknames men give to their penis, according to a new survey by the retailer Jacamo. Based on the research, seven out of ten men have a name for their manhood and 59 per cent say the idea came from their girlfriend. Even […]

    11 years ago

  • Conor McGregor talks about sex, Floyd Mayweather and UFC 189 on Conan (Video)

    Conor McGregor talks about sex, Floyd Mayweather and UFC 189 on Conan (Video)

    Love him or loathe him, there’s no denying Conor McGregor is box office. If he’s not destroying opponents in the octagon, he’s dazzling anyone who will listen with his sheer effrontery and self-belief. The Irishman was on the Conan show on Thursday and didn’t disappoint – producing some great one-liners. He was typically dismissive of Jose Aldo […]

    11 years ago

  • Is Tom Cruise about to attempt mission impossible and quit Scientology?

    Is Tom Cruise about to attempt mission impossible and quit Scientology?

    Is the Church of Scientology about to lose its poster boy? Tom Cruise’s often ridiculed relationship with the church could be coming to an end, according to American tabloid magazine Star. Apparently, the Hollywood superstar is ready to give up on his pledge to stop ridding the world of thetans (immoral spirits), created by ancient […]

    11 years ago

  • No one will ever live up to The Beatles, says Paul McCartney

    No one will ever live up to The Beatles, says Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney doesn’t think any band will ever replicated the success that The Beatles had. The 73-year-old singer has insisted the success of the ‘Eleanor Rigby’ band was down to them writing their own material, and timing, but doesn’t see it happening again with any of today’s music. McCartney said: “Let’s not forget, those four boys […]

    11 years ago

  • Italian daredevil flies through 2-metre mountain gap in wingsuit (Video)

    Italian daredevil flies through 2-metre mountain gap in wingsuit (Video)

    There’s a fine line between genius and stupidity, and this guy skirted it in style. Italian base jumper Uli Emanuele filmed himself pulling off a ridiculously difficult wingsuit flight through a tiny two-metre cave in Switzerland. The footage, captured on Emanuele’s GoPro camera, shows the true scale of his challenge. As you can see, there is […]

    11 years ago

  • Adam Lallana joins Game of Thrones star Kit Harington in Wimbledon crowd

    Adam Lallana joins Game of Thrones star Kit Harington in Wimbledon crowd

    Occasionally you see a friendship between two celebrities and wonder how it started. Mild-mannered midfielder Adam Lallana doesn’t strike us as the most likely person to be hanging out with Game of Thrones megastar Kit Harington, but the pair were spotted alongside each other in the crowd at Wimbledon. That’s the tennis championships, not the […]

    11 years ago

  • Drake is on fire, which is good news for Wireless

    Drake is on fire, which is good news for Wireless

    If Drake stays on this form, anyone with tickets for the Wireless Festival is in for a treat. According to fans, the Canadian rapper “slayed” the opening night of Poland’s Open’er Festival. Tbh @Drake SLAYED tonight! I didn't have any expectations but he was great <3 I may become a fan, who knows! Amazing performance on Open'er! [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • The top 10 highest earning entertainers in the world

    The top 10 highest earning entertainers in the world

    Ever wondered what the world’s biggest entertainment stars earn? Well, Forbes’ latest rich list has all the answers. The American business magazine measured the income of the world’s highest-earning entertainers over the past year, looking at sports stars, actors, writers, musicians and more. And here are the the top 10: 1. Floyd Mayweather, boxer: $300m (€271m) 2. [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • Man United blink first on David De Gea – but why?

    Man United blink first on David De Gea – but why?

    Spanish newspaper AS claim that Manchester United have lowered their initial demand of €46m for David De Gea. They report that the Old Trafford hierarchy are now willing to accept €35m from Real Madrid for their world-class star, which represents quite a discount on the original valuation. But why this change of heart? Why have United [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • JOE’s Quotes of the Week – July 2, 2015

    JOE’s Quotes of the Week – July 2, 2015

    Bailouts…new adventures…tuna casserole. It could only be JOE’s Quotes of the Week. “If a man is scared for his life, we cannot force him to step inside and face me” – Conor McGregor, on the news that Jose Aldo had dropped out of the pair’s upcoming UFC bout. “James Gunn is the future…he’s a genius” [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • 8 tips to getting in fitness magazine shape from world class physique models

    8 tips to getting in fitness magazine shape from world class physique models

    If you’ve ever looked at the front of a fitness magazine and thought ‘how the hell do I get in shape like that?’ then wonder no more. JOE has all the answers…well, not exactly, but we know someone who does. Cover models Ryan Terry, Nina Ross and pro bodybuilder Anth Bailes have shared their secrets [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • Video: David Beckham “confused” in new advert

    Video: David Beckham “confused” in new advert

    David Beckham is stopping traffic again with a new promo in New York – but has more than just his pants on this time. Golden Balls has joined forces with telecommunications company Sprint to promote the brand’s All-In campaign, which promotes its commitment to making mobile phone plans easier to understand. You what? In his [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • International Joke Day: The JOE team’s best/worst gags…

    International Joke Day: The JOE team’s best/worst gags…

    Today is International Joke Day. Try as we might, we just couldn’t resist. Everyone in the JOE office has been firing gags back and forth all morning – some pure genius, others your dad wouldn’t even touch after a bottle of sherry at Christmas. But as the world comes together to share their wittiest and s**tiest [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • Marvel boss on Black Panther addition to Captain America

    Marvel boss on Black Panther addition to Captain America

    First Spider-Man and now Black Panther, we’re struggling to keep up with Captain America: Civil War. It has been revealed the star-studded Marvel movie will see Black Panther, played by Get On Up actor Chadwick Boseman, take centre stage. It will feature the character so much that Marvel boss Kevin Feige is reluctant to say [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • Video: Explosions aplenty in London Has Fallen teaser trailer

    Video: Explosions aplenty in London Has Fallen teaser trailer

    We don’t mind film sequels, especially when they’re full of fire, explosions and Morgan Freeman looking serious. Olympus Has Fallen had all of those things, and follow-up London Has Fallen has everything that made the first film so great. Well, apart from an original title. Reuniting the all-star cast of Freeman, Aaron Eckhart and Gerard Butler, London [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • Floyd Mayweather mocks Manny Pacquiao by interviewing punching dummy (Video)

    Floyd Mayweather mocks Manny Pacquiao by interviewing punching dummy (Video)

    We’ve always said Floyd Mayweather has a great sense of humour…largely because we’re afraid to say otherwise. But now there’s some substance to our words, with the world welterweight champion having a laugh at the expense of his recently-defeated rival Manny Pacquiao. The champ walks up to an inanimate punching dummy at the gym and [&hellip;]

    11 years ago

  • That was quick – UFC releases first McGregor-Mendes promo (Video)

    That was quick – UFC releases first McGregor-Mendes promo (Video)

    ‘This is my time to shine and I’m going to take that belt.’ Who said it, Conor McGregor or Chad Mendes?* Fair play to the UFC’s marketing time for implementing Plan B with ruthless efficiency. No sooner had the UFC confirmed that Jose Aldo had pulled out of his title defence against Conor McGregor, than [&hellip;]

    11 years ago