98 m. ago Fan hands himself in after bottle thrown at Van der Poel during Paris

Dutchman struck on his way to victory in famous raceAlpecin-Deceuninck and UCI join with condemnationFrench justice officials have launched an investigation after Mathieu van der Poel had a plastic bottle hurled at his face during his triumphant ride to a third consecutive Paris-Roubaix victory on Sunday.“An investigation was opened into the charge of violence with a weapon in order to identify and arrest the perpetrator,” said the Lille prosecutor Carole Etienne on X. The Dutch Alpecin-Deceuninck rider was struck while powering solo over a cobbled section with 33km remaining in the prestigious one-day classic, often called “The Hell of the North”. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago MLS talking points: a record in Chicago and a reprieve for the Sounders

Seattle’s season may not be as badly damaged as we had feared, and there was a huge crowd on hand to see Chicago Fire v Inter MiamiThis was supposed to be the Seattle Sounders’ year. The team had a nice path in the Concacaf Champions Cup, and a number of seemingly savvy acquisitions in the winter had fans hoping they’d be enjoying a 2025 season that went down as the best in the club’s storied history. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Coachella revelers slam 'diabolical' cost of food and drink as onlookers left in disbelief

Not only have guests so far had to battle car park chaos and near record-breaking temperatures, but many are only just discovering how much they will be forking out on supplies during the event.

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62 h. ago Ella Rae Wise's best friend makes bleak Celebrity Big Brother romance prediction

The Only Way Is Essex star Ella Rae Wise is one of the contestants in Celebrity Big Brother 2025 where some fans have predicted she may fall for Love Island star Chris Hughes

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3 d. ago Manchester United investigate fan treatment after teargas incident in Lyon

French police used teargas at Europa League tieSupporter’ groups criticise response of authoritiesManchester United are investigating the treatment of their fans who attended Thursday’s 2-2 draw at Lyon. The local government admitted French police used teargas but said it was “proportionate” to restore calm.Posts on social media showed United fans feeling the effect of the spray at the Europa League quarter-final first leg. The Rhône prefecture said in a statement: “English fans were seated in the away section waiting to be allowed to join their bus. They attempted to force their way through the security measures deployed by the national police. Projectiles were also reported to be thrown at the police. The police therefore used moderate, proportionate and necessary force (tear gas) to restore calm. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago 13 best fans for 2025 – tried and tested models to help you stay cool

Be prepared for when the temperature rises, with these top-rated fans

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4 d. ago Why are fans at the Masters called patrons? Augusta tradition explained

The 2025 Masters gets underway on Thursday with plenty of supporters expected to attend and follow a strict set of rules at Augusta including what they have to call themselves while on the course

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6 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans 'struggle' with Jack P Shepherd's appearance on ITV show

Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd, who has played David Platt in the ITV soap for 25 years, has joined the Celebrity Big Brother 2025 line-up and fans have been left divided

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6 d. ago David Squires on fan protests and influencers in the world of football

Our cartoonist on legacy fans being taken for granted and YouTube ballers taking the game in a new directionBuy a copy of a cartoon in our Print ShopDavid’s new book, Chaos in the Box: buy it now Continue reading...

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7 d. ago CBB fans predict Mickey Rourke will be 'kicked out' after 'creepy' comment

Celebrity Big Brother 2025 kicked off tonight with a host of new celebs, but fans predict that iconic actor Mickey Rourke will be 'kicked out' after his 'uncomfortable' entrance and 'creepy' comment

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7 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans work out who will win show moments in after spotting clue

Celebrity Big Brother is back for another year and fans have already worked out who will win the 2025 series just moments into the first episode as the housemates are introduced

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7 d. ago Masters 2025 food and drink costs leave fans shocked as UK put to shame

The first golf major of the year gets underway this week as the sport's top stars battle to win the coveted Green Jacket, and those attending the Masters have found how much food and drink will cost

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7 d. ago Food and drink cost at Masters 2025 leaves fans saying ‘it’s a far cry from UK prices'

The Masters is set to run from April 10 to April 13 as the sport's top stars battle to win the coveted Green Jacket, and the food prices on offer at Augusta has impressed fans

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7 d. ago Masters 2025 food and drink costs leave fans in awe – 'A far cry from UK prices'

Golf fans are eagerly awaiting the Masters to begin on Thursday, and those in attendance at Augusta National will be treated to a remarkably cheap food menu at the iconic course

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8 d. ago ‘Lack of class’: Guardiola hits out at United fans’ chant about Foden’s mother

Supporters involved in derby abuse ‘should be ashamed’Amorim admits his United side ‘are suffering a lot’Pep Guardiola has said that the ­Manchester United fans who chanted abuse at Manchester City’s Phil Foden about his mother during Sunday’s goalless derby lacked “class”.The invective was directed at the winger during the first half when City attacked the Stretford End at Old Trafford. Guardiola was asked about the chant. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Tottenham fans stage second protest against Daniel Levy and club's ownership

Hundreds of Spurs supporters marched to ground in call for change

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8 d. ago Norwegian club Brann win court ruling over fans’ right to sing ‘Uefa mafia’

Court of arbitration for sport decides against UefaResult of freedom of expression case is ‘important’ rulingThe Norwegian club Brann have won a landmark freedom of expression case with the court of arbitration for sport (Cas) ruling that Uefa should not have punished them for fans singing “Uefa mafia” or displaying banners with the same message at Women’s Champions League games.The European footballing body fined Brann on two separate occasions in 2024 with a third case pending. Uefa argued that the incidents were a breach of its regulations, which make clubs responsible for “offensive statements of a provocative nature” from the stands. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago AI can be pressured into lying to you to get what it wants, new study shows

A new study has shown that even the most advanced AI models can be pressured into lying to its users, with 30 of the most widely-used models tested in the research

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1 week ago Ear and loathing: Ange Postecoglou’s bond with Spurs fans is finally broken | Jacob Steinberg

Tottenham manager chiding his own fans during defeat at Chelsea was an act of self-indulgence that backfiredIn fairness to Ange Postecoglou it will go down as one of the great managerial ear-cuppings. It was bitter, it was undignified and, rather than an act of defiance, it is probably going to be remembered as the moment of high farce that finally broke Postecoglou’s relationship with Tottenham’s fans.Here was a man on the edge, the list of grievances piling high, the emotion impossible to contain as he watched his side somehow cancel out Chelsea’s 1-0 lead at Stamford Bridge. Postecoglou had heard the chants of “You don’t know what you’re doing” from the travelling supporters when he brought Pape Sarr on for Lucas Bergvall in the 64th minute. Now came vindication. On 66 minutes: a first shot on target. This was progress. Three minutes later, Sarr charging into midfield, knocked Moisés Caicedo over and unleashed a shot that went in thanks to more dreadful goalkeeping from Robert Sá...

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1 week ago Trapped with a Tesla: my dream car has become a living nightmare | The secret Tesla driver

I bought it to be part of a greener future, but that was before Musk proved so awful. I’d sell it now, but prices have droppedAfter our children left home, my wife and I decided to treat ourselves and buy a new car for a driving holiday in Europe. We’d been driving a family estate car for years, loading it up with kids and making trips to and from universities, but we wanted something for ourselves.As a surprise, she booked a test drive for the Tesla Model S for my birthday. It was unlike any car I’d been in before. I thought “Wow, this is amazing.” It felt like the future: a computer on wheels that was constantly updating with new features. I can’t say I feel that way now – and many people seem to share that view. Tesla sales figures declined by 13% in the first few months of this year. Others feel even more uneasy: more than 200 demonstrations happened last weekend outside company facilities around the world to protest against Elon Musk and the wrecking ball he has taken to the fe...

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