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Micah Richards has paid tribute to his father Lincoln, who died shortly before the BBC pundit went on air for England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina.Former England right-back Richards was one of the experts on BBC One for the coverage of the Three Lions’ 2-1 loss.”Not long before going on air today, I received the awful news that my father Lincoln had passed away,” wrote Richards on Instagram.”His death was unexpected, and he has left us all too soon.”Richards, 38, the former Manchester City, Aston Villa and Fiorentina defender, won 13 caps for England. He said his father “was…
After a bit of a Beach Break last week, tonight AEW Dynamite is in Boston as we’re in for some Trios action tonight! But first, the Brawling Birds come out and are looking for some bars and more bar fights. They have their sights set on Wembley Stadium, but look to have some fun tonight in Boston. Boston’s own, Mercedes Moné, teams up with the AEW Women’s World Tag Team Champions, The Divine Dominion, to take on Hyan, Maya World, and Willow Nightingale. Nightingale had won her shot at the AEW Women’s World Championship during last week’s Casino Gauntlet Match.…
England have now lost in the semi-finals in two of the past three men’s World Cups, and were beaten in the European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024.”There’s not much to say – everyone is gutted,” said England captain Harry Kane.”When you’re so close, 10 minutes away, and it slips out of your hands like that, obviously the lads are devastated.”We did so well for 60 minutes. We scored and deserved to be ahead then we struggled to keep the ball, struggled to put pressure on the ball and it allowed them to create more momentum and chances in the…
The Prince of Wales has reacted to England’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, writing that he is “gutted” about the 2-1 loss to Argentina.His statement shared by Kensington Palace read: “The fight and belief you have shown has inspired us all. The most complete England team in a tournament. “Hold your heads high,” he said, signing off as “W” which indicates it came directly from Prince William, patron of the Football Association.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also said he was “gutted” about England’s defeat, but added: “The passion and energy they’ve shown representing the badge has made us all…
Following discussions with the athletes the EBU has produced a ‘do’s and don’ts’ on camera angles.These include avoiding low camera angles underneath athletes in events such as the high jump or pole vault, which have a high chance of generating compromising images. “The sexualization of women athletes through selective camera angles and editing choices continues to be a significant concern across many sports broadcasts,” said executive director of EBU Sport, Glen Killane.”Lingering shots on bodies, low-angle cameras that capture revealing views, and excessive slow-motion replays that serve no technical or storytelling purpose are among the issues observed in the media…
D-Von Dudley isn’t sure what to make of Bully Ray‘s recent comments about Jon Moxley. Speaking on his podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer addressed Bubba Ray Dudley’s controversial remarks on Busted Open, where the former Team 3D member unloaded on Moxley and AEW’s Death Riders faction. Bubba claimed the Death Riders “have not helped AEW in any way, shape or form” before accusing Moxley of living out his “pro wrestling fantasies” because he has Tony Khan’s backing. He went on to call the former AEW World Champion a “fraud” and declared that he would “beat the living s**t” out…
West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville is a target for Manchester United, Arsenal are preparing an offer for Norway winger Antonio Nusa, while Everton consider moving for Manchester City’s Rico Lewis.Manchester United will target West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, 24, if Marcus Rashford leaves this summer, with the Netherlands attacker costing about £30m. (Guardian – subscription required), externalArsenal are preparing an offer of about £34m for RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old Norway winger Antonio Nusa. (Caughtoffside), externalManchester City have informed Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi they want to bring the 18-year-old Morocco midfielder straight into the first team rather than loan him back to France.…
AEW AEW wrestler Keith Lee hasn’t been seen on television since December 2023, and while he stated he was temporarily stepping away from pro wrestling due to his health, fans haven’t stopped talking about his potential return. According to Bryan Alvarez on “Wrestling Observer Live,” sources he’s spoken to in the industry believe that Lee might have quietly retired from in-ring competition. Despite this, he quickly clarified that his information isn’t firsthand, but that multiple sources have said the same thing about Lee’s future in pro wrestling, while asserting that he’s still signed to…
The inquest was told expert analysis of Stiles’ brain showed his severe dementia was as a result of Alzheimer’s disease but also CTE.Du Plessis, a consultant neuropathologist at Salford Royal Hospital, said: “In this case, it is quite clear that Mr Stiles had advanced dementia and he died of his dementia – that is the primary cause of death here.”Added to the mix was CTE – we know it is caused by people who have head injuries.”I’m quite convinced his heading the football that many times has caused his CTE.”The senior coroner asked Du Plessis: “What you are saying is…
Baron Corbin isn’t wasting any time getting back in the ring. Just days after making his surprise return on SmackDown, Corbin has already been announced for his first WWE match—and he’ll be thrown straight into the United States Championship picture. The Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center in Bakersfield took to Facebook and has revealed the lineup for WWE’s July 26 Summer Tour live event, with Corbin advertised for a Fatal 4-Way Match for the United States Championship, where Trick Williams will defend the title against Carmelo Hayes, Corbin and Ricky Saints. 🚨 TRIPLE MAIN EVENT ANNOUNCED! 🚨 The…