4 d. ago JD Vance fumbles Ohio State’s national title trophy during White House visit

Vice-president unable to hang on to trophyBuckeyes were celebrating last season’s title winJD Vance, the man entrusted as America’s back-up in times of emergency, may not be the safest pair of hands if Monday’s events are anything to go by. The vice-president ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy.After laudatory speeches by Donald Trump, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day and Vance on the South Lawn, the Vance – an Ohio State graduate – tried to lift the trophy. He didn’t appear to realize that the top of the trophy is detachable from its base. After a moment of struggle, the vice-president lost his grip on the two pieces. OSU running back TreVeyon Henderson, standing behind Vance, grabbed the football-shaped top of the trophy, but the base fell to the ground, forcing Vance to grasp around as it rolled away from him. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago ‘Don’t you besmirch Super Mario Bros!’: how video game adaptations became prestige TV

From The Last of Us to Fallout, the days of ropey dramas stemming from consoles is over. Television insiders open up about why high-end shows and gaming now go hand-in-handTwo teenagers plan how to dispatch their latest undead enemy: a kill-shot to the head, or a knife in the side of the neck? One of them throws a glass bottle, distracting their prey. Then she goes in for the kill with all the breezy confidence of a kid playing a video game on easy.It’s a rare moment of playfulness in the second-season opener of The Last of Us, a show that generally takes its storytelling deadly seriously. While the wildly lucrative Minecraft movie strip-mines its IP for laughs, this celebrated HBO series, adapted from the PlayStation titles of the same name, is as focused on taut character drama as the thrills and spills of the zombie genre. Continue reading...

Culture

5 d. ago Danny Ings gets fresh Celtic transfer pitch as forgotten star celebrates in face of title denial – Parkhead bulletin

The Hoops are yet to renew their attempts to bring in another striker next summer

Politics

6 d. ago Virgil van Dijk’s header sinks West Ham to edge Liverpool closer to title

When Liverpool fans next congregate at Anfield in two Sundays’ time it should be for an occasion they have craved for 35 years: to celebrate a league title triumph in person. A dramatic late victory over West Ham, secured by Virgil van Dijk’s 89th minute winner, left Arne Slot’s side needing a maximum of six points to claim a record-equalling 20th league championship.The destiny of the Premier League title will be confirmed next Sunday should Arsenal lose at Ipswich and Liverpool win at Leicester. If not, two more wins will make sure for the Anfield club. Leicester and Tottenham come next. They can feel it. Liverpool were second best for much of the second half against Graham Potter’s visitors and indebted to goalkeeper Alisson for delaying an equaliser until a Van Dijk error forced Andy Robertson to concede an own goal in the 86th minute. But the Liverpool captain atoned in style and celebrated a precious winner by kissing the Liver bird on his chest. A new two-year contract to fol...

Politics

1 week ago British BMX star Kieran Reilly out to give Newcastle another title to celebrate

The Olympic silver medallist missed the Magpies’ Carabao Cup triumph as he was training in Costa Rica.

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2 w. ago Football fan 'eats' raw pig's head in ultimate insult while celebrating league title win

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Gruesome footage shows a football fan taunting his team's bitter rivals with the ultimate insult while celebrating winning the league title at their expense

Sport

3 w. ago East Kilbride Handball Club celebrating after landing first title in 40 years

The club ended decades of hurt with a 30-22 victory over Livingston to wrap up the crown

Politics

3 w. ago Why Liverpool's Premier League title will be 'extra special' after Jurgen Klopp disappointment

Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler belives a Premier League title will spark impressive celebrations around Anfield after the Reds last win suffered a tempered reaction due to Covid-19 restrictions

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3 w. ago 'Short king' college wrestler goes viral for celebrating title with 6

A heartwarming moment between a college wrestler and his girlfriend is going viral due to the massive size difference between the two of them.

Politics

3 w. ago World Series champion LA Dodgers say they'll visit Trump at the White House on April 7

The Los Angeles Dodgers say they have accepted President Donald Trump's invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series title

Politics