Noni Madueke reveals ambitious targets for second season at Chelsea
Noni Madueke has set his goals for his second campaign at Chelsea and discussed how Mauricio Pochettino can improve his game.
2023-06-23 17:54
Bill Kenwright to stay on as Everton chairman despite supporter protests
Bill Kenwright will stay on in his role as Everton chairman, the Premier League club have announced. Following the departures of chief executive Denise Barrett-Baxendale, chief finance officer Grant Ingles and non-executive director and former striker Graeme Sharp last week, the future of long-serving chairman Kenwright had appeared in doubt. However, Everton owner Farhad Moshiri revealed on Friday morning that Kenwright had accepted his request to remain at the club and help them through a period of transition. The recent board changes came in the wake of numerous supporter protests, with Kenwright, who has spent 19 years in his current role and is understood to have been planning to step down, the main target for fans’ anger. “I wanted Bill to remain as our chairman during this important period of transition for the club and I am delighted that he has accepted my request to do so,” Moshiri said in a statement on the Everton website. “Bill’s knowledge and vast experience will be crucial for us as we look to reset, deliver on external investment and position Everton for a successful future.” Everton also announced the appointment of Colin Chong as interim chief executive and director, while James Maryniak becomes interim chief finance officer. Chong is currently the chief stadium development officer and has been focusing on the move to Bramley-Moore Dock, with Maryniak the club’s director of finance. “In Colin and James, we have two experienced senior club professionals who have agreed to take on enhanced roles on an interim basis, and who we know can and will deliver immediately,” Moshiri said. As part of the changes, majority shareholder Moshiri will also join the board as a non-executive director alongside John Spellman, an experienced chartered accountant and Everton supporter. American investors MSP Capital are close to agreeing a deal to buy a stake in the club, possibly up to 25 per cent. Everton are also facing a Premier League charge for breaching profit and sustainability rules, having made cumulative losses of more than £430million over the last four seasons. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Ireland international Jean Kleyn cleared to represent South Africa Aston Villa captain John McGinn signs new long-term deal England bowler James Anderson admits struggles on ‘kryptonite’ Edgbaston pitch
2023-06-23 17:50
Bernardo Silva offered monster contract to join Saudi Pro League
Bernardo Silva has been offered a huge contract to join the mass exodus of players heading to the Saudi Pro League. The 28-year-old would prefer to stay in Europe at this stage, though, leaving Paris Saint-Germain leading the race ahead of Barcelona.
2023-06-23 17:49
Dana White playing matchmaker between billionaires that want to beat each other up
Dana White is hoping to stage a fight between two mega-tech billionaires. No one needs this, not now, not ever. When I first heard that there was even a possibility of Mark Zuckerberg -- the founder of Facebook -- and Elon Musk -- CEO of Twitter and founder of Tesla -- facing off against one ano...
2023-06-23 11:55
Jett Howard follows his father Juwan's path from Michigan to NBA lottery pick
Jett Howard can only hope he keeps following in his father’s footsteps as he goes from Michigan to the NBA
2023-06-23 10:58
Victor Wenbanyama has joined record books without even playing an NBA game
Already on draft night, Victor Wenbanyama is already one of the most unique players to join the NBA.According to ESPN stats and info, Victor Wenbanyama will be joining the basketball record books before even signing his NBA contract. He is the sixth NBA Draft pick that does not have a college ba...
2023-06-23 09:29
Trump reveals how many holes-in-one he’s aced – more than Rory McIlroy but fewer than Kim Jong-il
Former President Donald Trump has made plenty of bold claims about his achievements in the game of golf over the years — and he offered another one on Thursday when he claimed he’s made seven holes-in-one during his life. It’s a remarkable number. Rory McIlroy has apparently made just two holes-in-one in his professional golf career, one on the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in 2015 and one on Thursday at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut. When it comes to world leaders, however, Mr Trump does not yet have the field beat. According to official accounts, Kim Jong-il, the former leader of North Korea, shot 11 holes-in-one in a single round during his first ever golf game at the Pyongyang Golf Course in 1994. Still, seven holes-in-one is no small accomplishment — and it’s not the first time Mr Trump has claimed it. Last year, Mr Trump also told Piers Morgan that he’d shot seven holes-in-one. That interview came just weeks after Mr Trump posed with a group including former PGA Tour professional Ernie Els after supposedly shooting a hole-in-one at a course in Commerce, Georgia. The dates of Mr Trump’s other supposed holes-in-one are less clear, but there is no question that the former president is an avid golfer. He owns courses in multiple countries and plays frequently, a habit that he continued even while serving his four years as president. But Mr Trump has also long been dogged by allegations that he cheats at golf. The former Sports Illustrated writer Rick Reilly in 2019 published a book titled Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump that delves into the former president’s relationship with the game. “Trump doesn’t just cheat at golf,” Reilly writes. “He throws it, boots it, and moves it. He lies about his lies. He fudges and foozles and fluffs. At Winged Foot, where Trump is a member, the caddies got so used to seeing him kick his ball back onto the fairway they came up with a nickname for him: ‘Pele.’” Reilly also claims that Mr Trump’s boast that he has won 18 club championships in his life — made a decade ago to Mark Cuban — is a lie. Reilly has said that whenever the former president has opened a new golf club he plays the first club championship by himself and declares himself the winner. “Donald’s Trump’s boast about winning 18 club championships is a lie that’s so over-the-top Crazytown it loses all credibility among golfers the second it’s out of his mouth,” Reilly wrote. Mr Trump has bigger issues to deal with than his golf record. He’s running for president again, this time under federal indictment for mishandling classified documents. Read More Trump news – live: Trump pleads for help from Congress as DoJ shares first classified documents evidence Trump, DeSantis interviews show Fox influence on GOP field still strong despite troubled year Ivanka and Jared split over attending Trump 2024 launch – follow live Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his first term? Four big lies Trump told during his 2024 presidential announcement
2023-06-23 09:16
NBA Draft rumors: Pelicans blocked, player withholding medicals, Kobe destination promised
NBA Draft rumors: Pelicans blocked on Scoot Henderson trade pursuitThe New Orleans Pelicans have been active in trying to move up to select Scoot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft, to the point of even securing a meeting with the G-League Ignite guard. According to Shams Charania of Stadium, however...
2023-06-23 08:25
3 top NBA Draft prospects all named Russell Westbrook as their favorite player
Three of the best prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft listed Russell Westbrook as their favorite NBA player.Russell Westbrook's place his NBA history has been a hot debate topic in recent years.The former MVP's unique style has left the public opinion split. Some think he's a gene...
2023-06-23 07:56
Marcell Ozuna finally inspires the right kind of boos in Philadelphia
Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna drew boos from the Philadelphia Phillies faithful after crushing a two-run homer in the 10th inning on Thursday.Who could forget in the first month of the season when Atlanta Braves fans booed designated hitter Marcell Ozuna? those boos were warranted, as he ...
2023-06-23 07:48
NBA Draft Rumors: Mavs-Cavs trade, Nets misplaying Bridges, Lakers targets, more
NBA Draft rumors: Mavs and Cavs discussed Jarrett Allen tradeThe Cleveland Cavaliers are receiving trade calls regarding All-Star center Jarrett Allen, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. While no teams have met Cleveland's asking price yet, the Dallas Mavericks are one of the teams al...
2023-06-23 07:28
NBA Rumors: Celtics trade announcement had Marcus Smart in shambles
Marcus Smart was reportedly caught off guard when he was traded by the Boston Celtics to the Memphis Grizzlies late Wednesday night.The trades have been flowing this NBA offseason, perhaps the biggest one being Bradley Beal getting traded to the Phoenix Suns.But on Wednesday, one night befor...
2023-06-23 06:52