Rafael Dos Anjos has set himself up for a fall at UFC 196 by claiming his matchup with Conor McGregor is “just another fight”. The Brazilian, who goes into the lightweight title bout with a 25-7 career record, has claimed the likes of Donald Cerrone and Benson Henderson would provide him with a tougher challenge than the […]

11 years ago

It’s reached the stage that many of us now wait for any new Snapchat update with bated breath, but the words ‘higher quality’ always seem like a good sign. The latest update seems like good news for anyone with an iPhone 6 or 6S, as the app has promised an improvement in quality when you […]

11 years ago

It looks as though Mario Balotelli will be back at Anfield next season, but not for the reasons he might have hoped. The on-loan striker has struggled to make an impact at former club AC Milan, and the Italian media expect the 25-year-old not to make his move permanent. Balotelli has played just 10 times […]

11 years ago

Amid the frustrations at Anfield on Saturday, there was one pleasing sign for Liverpool fans. Jamie Carragher, former club captain and one of Liverpool’s best-loved former players, joined fans who had left on 77 minutes in protest at rising ticket prices. Comparing the Premier League club to lottery winners reluctant to first look after their […]

11 years ago

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called for “a solution” to the ticket row which saw fans leave Anfield early during the draw against Sunderland. Klopp, who missed the league game with appendicitis, was speaking ahead of the Reds’ FA Cup fourth round replay against West Ham United. “We don’t want that people leave the stadium […]

11 years ago

Why can’t they just choose the sensible options?

11 years ago

The last few England international football kits have been relatively easy to predict. They’ll have a white home kit, maybe with some red or dark blue involved, while the change strip will be mostly red with the occasional splash of white. It’s rare that the kit manufacturers deviate from this approach – perhaps they’re still […]

11 years ago

Whatever you do – DON’T flirt with restaurant staff!

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How is this possible?

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Dozens were fortunate to escape when a leopard forced its way onto the grounds of a school in Bangalore, India. Thankfully no one died and only six people were injured when the animal frantically careered around the Vibgyor International school, according to reports from the BBC. The male leopard was caught on CCTV attacking several men near a swimming […]

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For many of us, the best thing about Snapchat is that some of our more embarrassing snaps (and even more regrettable stories) can disappear into the ether, seemingly forever. But sometimes we might want to be reminded of the last few weeks’ events, whether to relive great memories or piece together a particularly raucous few […]

11 years ago

Will they back down?

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Coldplay are a band who very much divide opinion. On one hand, their countless stadium tours and sell-out shows demonstrate they have a huge following of loyal fans. On the other, plenty of people just don’t like their music, their aura or their plain old Coldplayness. Naturally, when Chris Martin and co were booked to […]

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It seems as though Jiangsu Suning’s transfer policy these days is ‘Brazilians, and lots of them’. Alex Teixeira opted for China over Liverpool, while former Chelsea man Ramires has already got off the mark for the Asian Champions League contenders after moving in January. Jiangsu have even reportedly bid big money for another Brazil star, […]

11 years ago

Alex Teixeira stunned plenty of Liverpool fans by joining Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning on a big-money deal. After the Brazilian was named in Shakhtar Donetsk’s Europa League squad, many Reds fans expected the player to stay in Ukraine and move to Anfield in the summer. But just hours later he was off to […]

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Pep Guardiola is not a happy man. The future Manchester City manager held his first Bayern Munich press conference since his next club was confirmed, and he had some harsh words for the media. German journalist Rafa Honigstein reports that Guardiola didn’t take too kindly to the lack of “football questions,” while the outgoing Bayern boss […]

11 years ago

John Terry could well be on his way out at Chelsea, and when you look at the stats it’s easy to understand the Blues’ decision. The club captain has been linked with a big-money move to China amid suggestions his contract won’t be renewed, although he may still have a future at the club. After […]

11 years ago

Joel and Ethan Coen have been behind some of the most memorable comedies of the last 30 years. The Big Lebowski, A Serious Man and Fargo were all fantastic pieces of work, while their more serious efforts like No Country For Old Men also did the business. And the siblings have now announced they’re planning a sequel to one of their cult […]

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It looks as though Valencia’s Gary Neville experiment isn’t going as planned, so it’s back to basics for Los Che. After bringing back Jesús García Pitarch as sporting director, the Spanish club are reportedly turning to another familiar face as they look for their next permanent manager. Neville will stay in Spain until the end of the […]

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While most of us are still processing the surprise news that Matt LeBlanc is joining Top Gear, he seems to already be securing guests for the show. The former Friends star recently lined up alongside British actor Stephen Mangan on Episodes, and it looks as though Mangan already has an open invitation to join LeBlanc in the studio. […]

11 years ago

Neymar’s dad spills the beans…

11 years ago

Here’s what you could have won…

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Holly Holm stunned the MMA world when she beat Ronda Rousey at UFC 193. Many have backed ‘Rowdy’ to come back stronger when the pair next meet, but a couple of big names from the boxing world aren’t giving the star a chance. Undefeated former champ Laila Ali admitted to being surprised by the manner […]

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Everyone knew Gary Neville faced a tough test at Valencia, but no one expected it to be this bad. The head coach has failed to win any of his first eight league games, while things got even worse when Barcelona trounced Los Che in the first leg of their Copa Del Rey semi-final. And despite Neville being […]

11 years ago

Plenty of West Ham fans were a little disappointed to see Mauro Zárate leave Upton Park. The Argentine forward provided some memorable moments during his time in East London, but was allowed to leave permanently after scoring just seven goals in 30 appearances. Zárate has since joined Fiorentina, and made a near instant impact with a […]

11 years ago

The announcement of Matt LeBlanc as Chris Evans’ new Top Gear co-presenter came right out of the blue. The Friends actor is the first American to join the presenting team in the show’s 39-year history, and many will hope he has the goods to help the revamped show compete with Jeremy Clarkson’s competing programme on Amazon Prime. […]

11 years ago

It’s impossible to predict what Manchester City will look like next season under Pep Guardiola, but that hasn’t stopped people from trying. Spanish publication Sport predicted just five members of the current squad would be first-choice picks next season, while Sky Sports‘ Tony Cascarino has gone with the same number. But Cascarino’s line-up – with Joe Hart, Vincent […]

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If this is Top Gear’s hail Mary move, then fair play to them. The revamped BBC show has hit the news for all the wrong reasons, from Chris Evans’ car-sickness to criticism over the choice of presenters. There have been suggestions that Jeremy Clarkson’s new Amazon show will put his previous gig to the sword, […]

11 years ago

As scams get more sophisticated, we’ve got to be more vigilant if we want to dodge the bait. The latest WhatsApp scam – which sees scammers send you dodgy links which look like they’re coming from your friends – is a prime example. According to BT, the links will show up as part of a regular […]

11 years ago

Supporters of Making a Murderer‘s Steven Avery have gone to great lengths to show their support for the convicted murderer, but the latest development looks like a step too far. The Manitowoc Sheriff’s Department, whose role in Avery’s 2007 conviction has been the subject of much criticism, has reportedly been the subject of a bomb threat […]

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A £5m fee for Jamie Vardy seems unthinkable right now, but that’s the amount the Premier League’s top scorer was almost sold for last summer. Leicester are even thought to have accepted a bid for the player from Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, only for the club’s owners to veto the move at the 11th hour. […]

11 years ago

Our first reaction upon biting into a hollow tube of seasoned, cheese-stuffed breadcrumbs isn’t ‘legal action’, but perhaps it should be. We brought you news of McDonald’s’ mozzarella sticks that turned out to be just sticks. Well, now it seems our generous public service announcement wasn’t quite enough for one guy. Chris Howe, an American, […]

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Shots fired

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If you’ve ever been angered by your iPhone camera stopping the device from lying flat on a table, you could be in luck. Sure, some people will have told you to stop complaining, but it means a great deal to a lot of us. It was described as an important feature on the last two […]

11 years ago

The battle to become FIFA president is all a bit of a mess right now. Since the race began to replace Sepp Blatter, more than half a dozen candidates have expressed an interest. But since the Swiss was suspended last year, three of the contenders have already been removed from the running. Now, with just […]

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Earl Avery, brother of Making a Murderer subject Steven, has broken his silence on the case which saw his sibling given life in prison. The Wisconsin native, who has reportedly not visited Steven in prison since the 2007 conviction over the murder of photographer Teresa Halbach, mentioned some new potentially important information about Halbach’s Toyota Rav4 in his […]

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Identical

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What’s the difference between a promise and a threat?

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Most of us aren’t surprised to see the biggest names in the Premier League boast upwards of one million Twitter followers. But some of the lesser lights often have…let’s say suspiciously high follower numbers. Now the Premier League players with the highest percentage of fake fans have been revealed, and it’s not good news for […]

11 years ago

‘I saw nothing in him’

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Remember the uproar when Yaya Touré earned himself his current £240,000-a-week deal at Manchester City? Well he could be set to double it with his next move. Touré is likely to leave City when Pep Guardiola takes over in the summer – according to his agent Dmitry Seluk, at least – and he could be in […]

11 years ago

Premier League clubs may have concluded their transfer business for the season (free agents aside) but that’s not the case everywhere. Plenty of countries still have a bit of time to go in their transfer windows, with China among them, and Super League team Guangzhou Evergrande have put the rest of the world in the […]

11 years ago

Guus Hiddink has poured cold water on suggestions John Terry is definitely leaving Chelsea, suggesting the captain could yet remain at the club beyond this season. The veteran defender announced that he would be moving on after the club had told him they would not be extending his contract. But Hiddink, who is in charge […]

11 years ago

Every football fan has different standards for the transfer window. While some may have started January just hoping their team kept hold of their key players, things change and many of us entered February wishing we’d been able to see at least one more signing. We’ve gone around the grounds to find the opinions of […]

11 years ago

Jamie Vardy has been rewarded for his record-breaking season with a new long-term contract at Leicester City. The England international, who broke Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record for goals in consecutive Premier League games, has committed his future to the Foxes until 2019, The Guardian reports. Vardy’s new deal reportedly includes a ‘significant’ increase on his £40,000-a-week wages […]

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Former Manchester City and England midfielder Trevor Sinclair believes long-term planning is what separates his former club apart from neighbours Man United. The 42-year-old, who played for City in their first season at the Etihad Stadium, has given the explanation for a gap that looks set to widen once Pep Guardiola joins the club in […]

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The last time Yaya Toure played in a Pep Guardiola team, he saw his creativity stifled by being deployed as a holding midfielder or occasionally at centre-back. So the Ivorian might just be the only person associated with Manchester City who wasn’t overjoyed by the announcement that Guardiola will move to the Etihad Stadium this summer. […]

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The transfer deadline may have passed, but any player who was already a free agent is still able to join a new club. One such player is Robinho, and the former Manchester City star has his eyes on a Premier League comeback, six years after his last competitive game in England. According to the Daily Mail, representatives […]

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He might be a fan favourite at Arsenal, but Hector Bellerin’s roots are in Barcelona. The right-back joined the Gunners from La Masia at the age of 16, after growing up in the Catalan capital. So it should come as no surprise that his favourite player of all time is one of the stars of Frank […]

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Credit to Jurgen Klopp, he clearly taught himself all the key pieces of English football spin before joining Liverpool. The former Dortmund boss is preparing to welcome ‘four new signings’ to Melwood this week. Can you guess who? Alex Teixeira? Denis Cheryshev? Try again. The men in question are Philippe Coutinho, Martin Skrtel, Divock Origi […]

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