81 m. ago ‘A symbol of Italian football’: Azzurri appoint Gennaro Gattuso as head coach

Former midfielder replaces Luciano Spalletti‘The blue jersey is like a second skin for him,’ says FIGCThe former Milan and Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy’s national-team coach, the Italian football federation (FIGC) confirmed on Sunday.Gattuso replaces Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked last week as a result of a 3-0 defeat by Norway in a World Cup qualifier. Gattuso will be formally introduced as head coach on Thursday at Rome’s Parco dei Principi hotel. Continue reading...

Sport

1 hour ago How a Pentagon account on X became Pete Hegseth’s personal cheerleader

Department’s rapid response team is weaponizing the social platform to champion defense secretary and attack rivalsWhile it’s true no president or political leader has ever used social media quite as prolifically as Donald Trump, no recent secretary of defense has ever weaponized X or any other platform, quite like former Fox & Friends weekend host, Pete Hegseth.Hegseth is actively reshaping the Pentagon in his own image since taking over, prompting a social media policy that has taken a dramatic turn towards supporting Hegseth’s every move and public appearance. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Paul Scholes dubbed Soccer Aid rival 'moody' and 'lunatic' who he avoided

Paul Scholes is one of many Manchester United legends playing at Old Trafford on Sunday evening for Soccer Aid 2025, and he's already made his feelings clear on one rival who he will face off against

Politics

3 h. ago Air India crash pilot's final words in Mayday call seconds before plane exploded

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner took off from Ahmedabad, India for London on Thursday before crashing into a medical facility just minutes later killing 270 in a massive fire ball

Events

4 h. ago Warning issued to Sainsbury's customers after two years of Nectar points stolen

We revealed earlier this year that Nectar had introduced a 'lock' feature on its loyalty card scheme, meaning any account can be freezed until the customer decides to spend their reward points.

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7 h. ago Tyson Fury's real name explained as boxing rivals complicated things for Soccer Aid star

Tyson Fury, who is set to manage at Old Trafford with Wayne Rooney, has previously been taunted by British boxing rivals Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua over his name

Sport

7 h. ago UK interest rates predicted to stay at 4.25% with Bank ‘nimble’ amid uncertainty

Most economists think the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will opt to keep rates on hold when it meets on Thursday.

Politics

8 h. ago Sky faces another new rival that will offer UK homes a free way to watch TV

Sky is facing stiff competition from the new Freely TV service and now there are even more screens that feature this streaming service.

Politics

8 h. ago Bavuma’s brave team make giant leap for South African Test cricket | Andy Bull

With World Test Championship win, the Proteas have made a strong case for Tests to gain greater prominence at homeSouth Africa lost their shot at winning this World Test Championship in 2022, when their board announced the team were going to play 28 games in the next four years. They lost it for a second time during the spring of last year, when they packed their reserve team off to play a series against New Zealand because their centrally contracted players had to stay back and play in a franchise tournament.They lost it a third time when the team were bowled out for 138 on Thursday morning and they lost it a fourth when they let Australia’s tail put on 134 runs for the last four wickets, leaving them needing 282 to win. Finally, after they had just about run out of ways to lose, they won. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Tyson Fury's real name revealed and truth behind why Soccer Aid doesn't go by alternative

Tyson Fury, who will co-manage England at Soccer Aid, has been taunted by the likes of British rivals Dillian Whyte and Anthony Joshua, who have referred to the Gypsy King by his other name

Politics

10 h. ago I went from Airdrie benchwarmer to FA Cup winner – I'd have laughed at the thought a couple of years ago

It's been quite the remarkable journey for Justin Devenny who has reaped the rewards for digging deep at his football low moments

Events

11 h. ago Manchester United's rivals have done them a £30m favour despite transfer U

Chelsea were expected to complete a deal for Jadon Sancho but the Man United loanee will not be making a permanent move to Stamford Bridge.

Economics

14 h. ago Bizarre spud ice cream invention by the 'Potato Queen' licks the rivals

Potato ice cream topped with crispy bacon (pictured) may not be everyone's idea of flavour of the month. But one chef is hoping her earthy take on the seaside treat will be a smash hit.

Politics

15 h. ago Tyrrell Hatton cool but Matt Fitzpatrick rages as Sam Burns keeps US Open lead

Nine-over Fitzpatrick lambasts course as Hatton gets to one overSam Burns still leads by one at four under, from Spaun and ScottIf a quiz question was to ask which English golfer a) lacerated the setup at the US Open, as another b) fired himself into contention before offering a much calmer assessment, the answers from the vast majority of observers would be obvious: a) Tyrrell Hatton, b) Matt Fitzpatrick. The reality at Oakmont was the complete opposite.First to Fitzpatrick. The 2022 champion finds himself unimpressed by this golfing brute, as he was happy to declare after a third round of 72 left him nine over par. “I personally don’t think it’s fair,” said the Yorkshireman. “I think there’s hard that’s fair and there’s just straight unfair. And I just think that this falls into that [second] category, really. I just don’t think it necessarily rewards good shots and I think it penalises bad shots too harshly. You can be more penalised for hitting a shot one yard off the fairway, s...

Events

17 h. ago George Russell mocks Max Verstappen after beating F1 rival to Canadian GP pole

Max Verstappen was denied pole for the Canadian Grand Prix by George Russell who made it clear he thinks he has an advantage over the Red Bull racer at the first corner on Sunday

Politics

17 h. ago George Russell goads Max Verstappen after Canada pole: ‘I’ve got more points to play with!’

Russell snatched pole position from arch-rival Verstappen at the end of a thrilling qualifying in Montreal

Politics

18 h. ago Russell pips Verstappen and Piastri to Canadian F1 GP pole as Norris struggles

Mercedes’s George Russell shares front row with Red Bull rivalChampionship leader Piastri third; McLaren teammate Norris seventhGeorge Russell took a brilliant pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after he saw off Max Verstappen of Red Bull to clinch top spot in Montreal. Mercedes’s Russell delivered with the final lap of a thrilling qualifying session to cross the line 0.160sec clear of Verstappen.The drivers’ championship leader, Oscar Piastri of McLaren, had to settle for third but another disappointing one-lap showing from his teammate Lando Norris left him seventh. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) finished fourth, one place ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Verstappen lashes out at critics after Russell snatches Canadian F1 GP pole

Mercedes’s George Russell shares front row with Red Bull rival‘It is really pissing me off,’ Verstappen says of media scrutinyA furious Max Verstappen lashed out at criticism of his driving, saying it was “childish, annoying and pissing me off” after his nemesis George Russell beat him to pole position for Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.Russell snatched top spot with a brilliant final lap at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to leave Verstappen trailing by 0.160sec, with the McLaren pair Oscar Piastri third and Lando Norris a disappointing seventh. It means Mercedes’s Russell and defending champion Verstappen will line up on the front row together, a fortnight after their collision in Spain. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago Lando Norris suffers nightmare Canadian GP qualifying as Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri beaten

Lando Norris had topped the timesheets in final practice and was looking to pip Oscar Piastri to pole to give himself the best chance of beating his McLaren team-mate and F1 title rival on Sunday

Politics

19 h. ago Iran and Israel exchange fresh strikes as conflict escalates

Conflict between regional rivals enters a second day

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