36 h. ago New pub replaces Toronto bar that closed after 16 years in business

A Toronto bar with a cult following closed down last winter after 16 years, and it's finally been replaced.It's been eight months since cult-favourite Dundas West sports bar (and former home of Slammie Sammies), Opera Bob's, closed its doors after 16 years, much to the disappointment and dismay of its devoted regulars.The pub was a local staple for a casual drink, lively night out, and especially for Manchester City football match screenings, as the Manchester City Football Club Toronto has called the bar home for nearly as long as it's been around.Last year, during the Premier League championships, it even got a considerable shout-out from the New York Times.Alas, as Nelly Furtado once said, all good things come to an end, and, in the winter of 2024, the pub closed its doors for good, setting its devoted fanbase adrift, searching for somewhere new to take root.Now, at long last, the space has officially gotten a new lease on life, and Opera ...

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64 h. ago Premier League returns with Manchester Derby mayhem on the menu

With momentum halted thanks to another pointless international break, the Premier League returns with a marquee matchup at the top of the bill. Historically Manchester United versus Manchester City is a big game. Even before City had been pumped up on financial steroids by the oil-rich ownership that put them on the top of the […]

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4 d. ago Ange Postecoglou appointed coach of Nottingham Forest hours after Nuno Espirito Santo fired

Ange Postecoglou is back in management after taking over as coach of Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. The Australian was fired by Tottenham in June, but has made swift return to the Premier League — replacing Nuno Espirito Santo at Forest. “We are bringing a coach to the Club who has a proven and consistent record […]

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9 d. ago Former MLSE executive named CEO of Premier League’s Newcastle United

David Hopkinson went from selling tickets at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment to becoming its chief commercial officer. He moved on to work for Real Madrid, as global head of partnerships, and then Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., where, as president and CEO, he led the business operations of the New York Rangers and Knicks. […]

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9 d. ago Premier League contenders emerge as big winners of 2025 summer transfer window

Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Chelsea brought in some big-time players over the summer.

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2 w. ago Liverpool and Man City face Real Madrid in Champions League, PSG get tough draw

Liverpool and Manchester City will both come up against Real Madrid in this season’s Champions League while title-holders Paris Saint-Germain were handed a tough list of opponents in Thursday’s draw, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Xabi Alonso’s Real will play City at home and take on Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield in what will […]

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2 w. ago Liverpool hosts Arsenal in key early season Premier League showdown

Spurs, Manchester United and Manchester City other teams to watch this weekend.

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2 w. ago BTCC Exchange Sponsors Red Eagle Foundation’s Legend Golf Day Featuring Everton Manager David Moyes

VILNIUS, Lithuania, Aug. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-running cryptocurrency exchange, proudly announces its continued sponsorship of the Red Eagle Foundation’s Legend Golf Day, taking place on September 3, 2025, at Carden Park Golf Club in Cheshire. The event will feature David Moyes, current manager of Premier League club Everton. This marks […]

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3 w. ago Liverpool and Newcastle set to deliver drama with Isak saga stoking emotions

Massive match as season jolts into high gear with transfer drama at the centre of proceedings in the English Premier League

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4 w. ago Police launch hate crime probe in Liverpool after fan’s alleged racial abuse of Semenyo during game

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Police launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool’s stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season. The incident occurred Friday night at Anfield when Semenyo, who is Black, reported the abuse to referee Anthony […]

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4 w. ago Liverpool honours late star Diogo Jota in emotional Premier League curtain

Liverpool honoured Diogo Jota on Friday with a series of tributes as the Premier League season got off to an emotional start at Anfield. Jota died last month at the age of 28 alongside his brother Andre Silva when their Lamborghini went off the road in the accident in northern Spain. Just 11 days prior […]

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