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LIVE REVIEW & INTERVIEW | LOGAN’S CLOSE w/ Sarah Shaun | LEITH CRICKET CLUB, EDINBURGH | 21st May 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. “Is that mine?” Scott asked, pointing at a Tennent’s can on the stage floor at Leith Cricket Club. Room full of folk who knew the answer. That’s Logan’s Close. Silly and right and local in a way that doesn’t need explaining. I’d caught him outside earlier, having a smoke between soundcheck and doors. Asked him about the Crazy George’s line in ‘Hot Blondes in Your Area Tonight’. My dad spotted it first — we listen…

The Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani took his Arsenal super-fandom up a notch on Wednesday when he attended Eid al-Adha prayers in the Bronx wearing an Arsenal themed kurta.Images of Mamdani’s kurta – a traditional loose-fitting tunic – based on Arsenal’s 2025-26 navy and red lightning bolt away shirt, went viral.Mamdani was born and raised in Uganda and is New York’s first Muslim and Asian-American mayor.He began supporting Arsenal at the age of 10 when his uncle bought him a set of fridge magnets with the images of Gunners stars including Sylvain Wiltord, David Seaman, Sol Campbell, and…

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has praised Football Australia for “reuniting old soccer and new football” in a video message, as the sport’s national body grapples with financial pain and cultural turmoil.FA’s annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday was marked by news it was on track to lose $5m in 2026 and the failure of two nominee directors backed by A-League clubs to win a place on the board.The AGM also featured a surprise address from Infantino, who sent a prerecorded video message.The Fifa boss praised FA for its work in the region, and described the inaugural season of the Australian…

NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Thunder vs SpursThe No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, 30-10 away) face the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs (62-20, 32-8 at home) in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. OKC leads the series 3-2.Spurs ATS Look the Value WagerThe last two games in this series have produced dominant home wins and we expect that pattern to continue here. An aggressive Victor Wembanyama can help force a Game 7 and we’re backing the Spurs at -3.5 against the spread at odds of 1.91. This looks like a strong value play. Thunder Regained Series LeadThe Thunder…

The San Francisco 49ers had a solid 2025 season, returning to the playoffs despite injuries and finishing 12-5. While they failed to retake the NFC West and ultimately lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round, the 49ers enter 2026 with some renewed hope, a revamped roster and some returning starsFormer NFL defensive back Logan Ryan is optimistic the 49ers can have a better 2026 season than they did a year ago. He predicted the 49ers would finish the year with a 13-4 record, which could be good enough to take the division.Ryan sees the losses coming in…

Rico Verhoeven might not get an immediate rematch with Oleksandr Usyk but his courageous defeat last weekend will see him gain a “top, top, top” ranking with the WBC.The WBC, specifically president Mauricio Sulaiman, came under fire when it was announced that Usyk’s bout with Verhoeven, then 1-0 and best-known for his kickboxing career, would be sanctioned as a world heavyweight title fight.It was agreed by the organization, in December, that Usyk – also champion with the IBF and WBA – would be permitted one voluntary defense before being ordered to face off with Agit Kabayel, the WBC interim beltholder,…

Kent Cricket is delighted to announce the signing of Hannah Hardwick on a match-by-match loan from Hampshire.The right-arm medium-fast seamer is available for Kent Women across the Women’s Vitality Blast & Women’s Metro Bank One Day Cup competitions.She has previous playing experience with Worcestershire & Warwickshire, and joins Kent ahead of the Horses’ first standalone Women’s Vitality Blast match against Gloucestershire this Sunday.Kent’s Head of Women’s Cricket, Lucy Arman, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Hannah to Kent ahead of a busy short-term schedule.“Hannah’s arrival provides extra depth to our seam bowling attack, and will provide another wicket-taking threat.” Kent Women’s…

As BBC Sport revealed earlier this month, Iraola is the man Palace want to replace the outgoing Oliver Glasner, who insisted after the triumph in Germany that he has no plans to reverse his decision.They have made the Spaniard a proposal and are awaiting his answer, within that are assurances that he will be permitted significant influence over the recruitment operation.It is understood Palace want an answer by the end of the weekend.The move is ambitious. Iraola has emerged as one of the brightest managers in European football; Bournemouth’s qualification for next season’s Europa League illustrative of his impressive body…

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Josh Allen turned 30 last week.NFL defenses are probably disappointed he’s still in his prime.Allen’s 30th birthday was May 21 eight seasons into his NFL career, he is alongside some of the most accomplished quarterbacks in the history of the sport before age 30.Only three quarterbacks have thrown more touchdown passes before turning 30 than Allen. Only six quarterbacks have won more playoff games at that age. And no quarterback in league history has rushed for more touchdowns.Allen’s age-29 season added another impressive chapter to that résumé.Despite playing part of the season with a broken bone in his foot, Allen…