8 h. ago Fiji FA thanks players, districts, fans and other stakeholders

The past year has once again reminded the Fiji Football Association of the unifying power of football, according to its president Rajesh Patel. In his Christmas and New Year message, Patel says from grassroots programs to club competitions, referees, officials, coaches, volunteers, players, administrators, sponsors, and passionate supporters—everyone played a vital role in strengthening the […]

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3 d. ago Taylor Swift gives an ‘early gift’ to fans this holiday season

Dropping the first two episodes of her Disney+ docuseries the day before her birthday apparently wasn’t enough of a gift from Taylor Swift to her fans. The final two episodes of “The End of an Era” docuseries have been moved up to December 23, the streaming service said Thursday, describing it as “an early gift […]

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4 d. ago FRU awaits legal clearance before responding to Malolo’s claims

Fiji Rugby Union is yet to formally respond to allegations raised by Skipper Cup champions Malolo over unpaid gate takings from the Skipper Cup final, with the union saying the matter is currently under legal review. The issue has sparked public debate around transparency and game management, prompting calls for clarity from stakeholders across the […]

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4 d. ago Coachella looks from Lady Gaga to Sabrina Carpenter – and the costumes that can make or break careers

Lisa recently had a broken corset strap. The K-Pop superstar and White Lotus cast member was waiting to greet fans at her Los Angeles hotel, but one wrong step outside her suite, and suddenly it wouldn’t have been a photo opportunity – it would have been a serious wardrobe malfunction. “I always put a back-up […]

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7 d. ago Messi’s India tour off to chaotic start, angry fans storm field

Lionel Messi’s much-hyped tour of India got off to a rocky start overnight with angry fans throwing bottles and attempting to vandalise a stadium after many of them failed to get more than just a glimpse of their hero. The Times of India reported that many ticket-holders said that they failed to see Messi at […]

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1 week ago World Cup ticket prices ‘monumental betrayal’ say fans’ group

Supporters hoping to attend next year’s World Cup final face paying thousands of pounds for the cheapest ticket. Fans’ group Football Supporters Europe has said it is “astonished” by Fifa’s “extortionate” pricing strategy, and called for ticket sales to be “halted immediately”. The Football Supporters’ Association’s England Fans’ Embassy said it was a “slap in […]

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1 week ago Champions League: Man City downs Real Madrid as Arsenal, Juventus record victories

Nico O’Reilly’s opportunistic strike and Erling Haaland’s penalty helped Manchester City to fight back to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a tense Champions League contest at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday. Rodrygo opened the scoring with a low shot from a counter in the 28th minute, with City looking exposed almost every time Madrid ventured […]

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2 w. ago Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting ‘punched in the stomach’ by CFP

Snubbed by the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame snubbed its nose at a second-tier bowl game. The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish responded to getting dropped in the CFP rankings for the second consecutive week by turning down an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida. “Overwhelming shock and sadness,” Notre Dame athletic director […]

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2 w. ago US fines New York firm $7.1m for sanctions breach over Russian oligarch

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed a $7.1 million fine on a New York-based property management firm Thursday, accusing it of violating sanctions by managing luxury real estate properties for oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said Gracetown Inc. had received 24 payments between […]

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2 w. ago Popular shows cancelled in 2025 as networks cut fan favourites

Heartbreak was almost guaranteed in 2025 as networks and streamers cut several well-loved shows, leaving fans without the characters and stories they had grown attached to. As the year closes, a number of cancellations still sting. Poker Face ended far too soon, despite a strong second season and a finale that opened the door to […]

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2 w. ago Man City’s Haaland becomes fastest player to 100 Premier League goals

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals with his blistering left-footed strike in the 17th minute of their game at Fulham on Wednesday. City winger Jeremy Doku crossed to the Norwegian who finished with a first-time shot, achieving the feat in 111 games, 13 fewer than the previous […]

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2 w. ago A Quiet Place comic explores Midwest town under double threat

Both the fun and terror of A Quiet Place are in the specific environment. How do people from diametrically varied parts of the globe survive when vicious creatures that hunt through sound crash land on Earth? The first two movies, as well as the video game offshoot, saw this concept play out in sleepy, rural […]

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2 w. ago Britney Spears shares update on healing after Instagram return

Britney Spears continues to share her healing journey with fans. In an emotional new post shared on Saturday after reactivating her Instagram account amid a public dispute with ex Kevin Federline, Spears wrote in a now-edited caption, “Call it childish, silly, annoying… We grow up to become women but do you dare keep the most […]

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3 w. ago Sebastian Maniscalco responds to SNL impersonation by Hernandez

They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but how does Sebastian Maniscalco feel about being parodied on Saturday Night Live? Apparently, he was a fan of Marcello Hernandez’s impression in the Nov. 15 episode of the sketch comedy series, though he did have one note. “So, [it was] pretty good. I didn’t know […]

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3 w. ago Kapil Sharma to return to Colors after 11 years in Laughter Chefs: Report

Recent reports suggest that Kapil Sharma is all set to make a much-talked-about return to Colors, marking a significant moment for fans who have long associated the channel with some of his earliest television triumphs. While he is not reviving Comedy Nights With Kapil, the iconic skit-based chat show that made him a household name, […]

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3 w. ago Atletico fined for ‘racist’ behaviour of fans during Arsenal game

UEFA have fined Atletico Madrid 30,000 euros ($34,749) and handed down a suspended one-match ban for travelling fans due to the “racist and discriminatory” behaviour of some supporters during last month’s 4-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal. European soccer’s governing body fined the Spanish club an additional 10,000 euros after some of their fans threw […]

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3 w. ago Arsenal’s Munoz becomes youngest UEFA Youth League player at 13

Arsenal’s Luis Munoz became the youngest player to feature in a UEFA Youth League match on Thursday when the 13-year-old came off the bench in the closing stages of their 4-2 win over Bayern Munich in the under-19 competition. Munoz, who does not turn 14 until December 18, replaced Kyran Thompson in the 85th minute. […]

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3 w. ago Everybody Loves Raymond cast marks 30 years with reunion special

The Everybody Loves Raymond cast — including Ray Romano (Ray), Patricia Heaton (Debra), Brad Garrett (Robert), Monica Horan (Amy), and more — were together again on Monday night to commemorate the sitcom’s 30th anniversary. But fans shouldn’t expect for it to become a regular thing. “This, I’m sure you know, is a reunion,” Romano told […]

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4 w. ago Lionel Messi in stride as Inter Miami faces FC Cincinnati in East semis

Lionel Messi and third-seeded Inter Miami look to continue their deepest MLS Cup playoff run in club history when they visit second-seeded FC Cincinnati in a winner-take-all Eastern Conference semifinal on Sunday. Messi was brilliant during Miami’s first-round three-game series victory over Nashville SC, scoring five goals and assisting on three more. Inter Miami has […]

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4 w. ago Harry Lloyd to play Beatles producer George Martin in new biopic

The Fifth Beatle has been found! And, no, we’re not talking about Pete Best. Harry Lloyd, the British actor best known for playing Viserys Targaryen in the first season of Game of Thrones, has been officially tapped to play the band’s longtime producer George Martin in the upcoming four-part Beatles biopic film series, according to […]

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