4 d. ago Reason why AFCON fan stands still for 90 minutes in bizarre display of support

DR Congo's matches at the Africa Cup of Nations have seen one of their supporters stand still while raising his right arm in the air until the full-time whistle

Politics

2 w. ago Steelers’ DK Metcalf throws punch at Lions fan in front row during altercation

Metcalf seen swiping toward fan in Ford Field standsIncident followed exchange during second quarterOfficials did not see it; no in-game discipline followedWide receiver DK Metcalf appeared to throw a punch at a fan during the Pittsburgh Steelers’ NFL clash with the Detroit Lions.The incident happened in the second quarter of Sunday’s game at Ford Field in Detroit when Metcalf went to the stands to interact with the fan. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Luton fan PUNCHES fellow supporter in shocking scenes caught live on Sky

Sky Sports cameras captured an ugly scene in the stands as a Luton Town supporter appeared to punch a fellow fan following the Hatters' League One defeat to Reading on Thursday.

Events

2 w. ago 'Clumsy' Donald Trump makes yet another gaffe as people say 'President can't do maths'

During a bizarre 18-minute White House address on December 17, US President Donald Trump claimed pharmaceutical deals would slash drug prices by up to 600%

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s approach to Venezuela repeats the mistakes of the past | Austin Sarat

Congress must work to stop the president from leading us further into a South American quagmireDonald Trump seems determined to have a military confrontation with Venezuela. He has deployed a massive military arsenal in and around the Caribbean Sea and taken a series of provocative actions off the Venezuelan coast, justifying it as necessary to stem the flow of drugs into the United States.The Council on Foreign Relations says that deployment includes an “aircraft carrier, destroyers, cruisers, amphibious assault ships, and a special forces support ship. A variety of aircraft have also been active in the region, including bombers, fighters, drones, patrol planes, and support aircraft.” This is the largest display of American military might in the western hemisphere since we invaded Panama in 1989.Austin Sarat, William Nelson Cromwell professor of jurisprudence and political science at Amherst College, is the author or editor of more than 100 books, including Gruesome Spectacles: Bot...

Politics

3 w. ago A viral Timothée Chalamet superfan turned out to be 59. The backlash shows a sexist double standard in fan culture

The woman behind Club Chalamet has become a strange source of ironic stanning and public scrutiny. Would she have been so divisive if she were a 17-year-old girl, asks Ellie Muir?

Culture

3 w. ago A viral Timothée Chalamet superfan turned out to be 59. The backlash shows an ageist double standard in fan culture

The woman behind Club Chalamet has become a strange source of ironic stanning and public scrutiny. Would she have been so divisive if she were a 17-year-old girl, asks Ellie Muir?

Culture

3 w. ago A viral Timothée Chalamet superfan turned out to be 59. The backlash shows a double standard in fan culture

The woman behind Club Chalamet has become a strange source of ironic stanning and public scrutiny. Would she have been so divisive if she were a 17-year-old girl, asks Ellie Muir?

Culture

4 w. ago Charlton Athletic fan dies after medical emergency as Portsmouth game abandoned

Championship match was paused with 12 minutes played as supporter was taken ill

Events

4 w. ago Charlton’s match against Portsmouth abandoned after supporter’s death

Supporter had been taken ill during first half at ValleyClubs pay tribute after fan passes away in hospitalA Charlton supporter has died after being taken ill during the club’s abandoned Championship fixture against Portsmouth. The fan was treated by medical staff in the stands before being taken to hospital, but it was later confirmed the person had passed away.The 12.30pm kick-off was paused in the 12th minute, when the score was goalless, after the referee Matthew Donohue was made aware of the severity of the incident in the lower tier of the Covered End by supporters who shouted to attract his attention. The match official then took the players off the pitch six minutes later. It was announced at 1.30pm that play would not resume. Continue reading...

Events