27 h. ago Maresca picking a fight with Chelsea fans feels like an act of self

While the manager is just one broken cog in the club’s malfunctioning machine, riling supporters never ends wellEnzo Maresca is naive if he thinks he can win a war of words with the people who pay to watch Chelsea.It is difficult to recall many managers who have come out on top after picking a fight with their own supporters. It is a road that usually leads to disaster, making it hard to understand why Maresca was so eager to veer into dodgy territory by having a pop at the crowd after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Ipswich on Sunday. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Ousmane Dembele, Raphinha and the two unlikely paths of Ballon d’Or favourites

Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha are the leading contenders for the Ballon d’Or despite taking the longer road to realising their potential

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1 week ago Nottingham Forest v Manchester United: Premier League – live

Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scores | Read Football Daily | And email ScottA pre-match palate-whetter, courtesy of friend of the site Steve Pye. “I wondered if you might be interested in a blog of mine looking back at Nottingham Forest dramatically beating Man Utd in December 1984?” Sure thing! “For the second time in two weeks, Ron Atkinson’s team threw away a two-goal lead on the road, with a couple of their players coming to blows in the dressing room after the match.”The return of the Premier League, then. It’s been a while, what with World Cup qualifiers, the Nations League, FA Cup quarters, all that. So here’s a reminder of how the division looks as we head into this full round of midweek fixtures. Forest are looking to consolidate third spot, as they chase a Champions League spot and a chance to bid for European Cup number three. United’s most realistic hope of continental competition next season is to win this year’s Europa League, though barreling up...

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2 w. ago ‘The ice is not freezing as it should’: supply roads to Canada’s Indigenous communities under threat from climate crisis

Northern Ontario is seeing a ‘shorter window’ on only overland routes for vital deliveries to remote First NationsAt first there was no answer on the satellite phone. But on the third call, Donald Meeseetawageesic heard his sister’s voice. “We need somebody to come and tow us out,” he told her.It was a warmer-than-normal night in early March and Meeseetawageesic, the elected band councillor for Eabametoong First Nation, was stranded in a 4x4 truck on the dark winter road leading to his community. The tyres were stuck in the deep snow and the temperature outside was below freezing. Help was about 60km (37 miles) away. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway Council officials had 'no alternative' but to close Kirkcudbright Bridge

Locals had just one hour’s notice that the crossing was to be shut to vehicles due to safety concerns about the condition of the structure.

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2 w. ago Two important things every driver should do next time they get behind the wheel

The sedentary nature of driving, combined with the stress and strain of the road, can lead to serious long-term health problems - but do these two things and it could be the difference

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2 w. ago Busy Swansea road to close for a month as drivers warned to prepare for 'significant disruption'

The road has long been considered 'a dangerous junction', according to community leaders, who have said 'there is no other option' to closure

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3 w. ago Rangers takeover implications amid Leeds United's surging £80m gamble as financial expert lays out mega money risk

The Elland Road side are leading the English Championship with eight games to play

Economics

3 w. ago Brush fire, smoky conditions shut down road leading in and out of Florida Keys

Traffic is now flowing in and out of the Florida Keys after a brush fire led officials to briefly close U.S. 1, snarling traffic for hours for those trying to enter or leave the island chain

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4 w. ago LIVE: Main road in Greater Manchester closed after incident leads to huge queues

Heavy traffic is building due to an 'accident' between Old Church Street and A663 Broadway

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