In recent years, the already short list of possible candidates to hold the Winter Olympics has become even shorter. Headline-grabbing cost overruns and humbling defeats in public referendums have made cities wary of building venues for sports like ski jumping and bobsled with limited appeal beyond the Games, while climate change has rapidly shrunk the […]
Spurs are 'urgently seeking' clarification over Fabio Paratici's ban
Tottenham say they are ‘urgently seeking further clarification from FIFA’ over Fabio Paratici’s worldwide two-and-a-half year ban after admitting they were given ‘no notice’ of decision which descended their season into further CHAOS Fabio Paratici was one of 12 people sanctioned after the ‘Prisma investigation’ He was banned for 30-months, but this originally only applied […]
Lineup picks, matchups, start or sit advice for Wednesday
ESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010 Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Despite the nominal number of contests, Wednesday’s three-game slate packs a hard playoff-shuffling punch. Which means those engaged on this eve are still trying (read: not resting), with all their respective productive and goaltending might. For instance, hardly secure in their WC1 spot in the East, […]
Fantasy basketball tips and NBA betting picks for Wednesday
ESPN’s fantasy basketball and basketball betting tips cheat sheet is your pregame destination for basketball betting predictions and our best intel and data, featuring ESPN’s proprietary Basketball Power Index (BPI) to help you make smart fantasy and wagering decisions. NBA game odds for Wednesday, March 29 are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is […]
Man Utd blow in Gabri Veiga transfer race as Celta Vigo midfielder 'dreams of joining Arsenal' | The Sun
MANCHESTER UNITED and their rivals in the chase to sign Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga have allegedly suffered a huge blow. And that is because the 20-year-old Spanish Under-21 international is “dreaming about joining Arsenal”. A host of Premier League teams, including both of the above and Man City and Newcastle, are all interested in […]
Racecourse handed huge fine after young jockey, 22, is killed in horror accident while riding at night | The Sun
AN AUSTRALIAN racecourse has been fined £135,000 after a 22-year-old jockey was killed while riding in the dark in 2019. Cranbourne Turf Club Inc, according to 7News, pleaded guilty to one charge of "failing to ensure that persons other than employees were not exposed to health and safety risks arising from the conduct of its […]
I thought a fan wanted a pic of me because I played for Newcastle but it turned out I had s****y toilet roll on my jeans | The Sun
FORMER Newcastle star David Edgar has shared an embarrassing tale from his spell in the north-east. The former defender played for Toon between 2006-09 but only made 23 appearances, scoring two goals. And after breaking into the first-team the Canadian thought he was recognised by a fan while eating in a restaurant. But he was […]
Meet golf star Patrick Cantlay's stunning partner Nikki Guidish, who is a bodybuilder and pharmacist | The Sun
PATRICK CANTLAY will be competing at Augusta National next week – and he will have his eyes on the Green Jacket. The Masters returns on April 6, and golf's world No.4 will be hoping to claim the first major of his career with his fiancé by his side. After a stunning victory in the Tour […]
I made my Portugal debut alongside Cristiano Ronaldo but retired at 25… now I have dream career as flight attendant | The Sun
COSTINHA made his Portugal debut alongside Cristiano Ronaldo but now flies the skies as a flight attendant. It was back in February 2001 that Costinha and Ronaldo made their debut's together for Portugal's Under-15s against South Africa. Costinha, a young midfielder, played alongside Ronaldo who scored in the 2-1 victory. Since then, their lives have […]
Manchester City vs Liverpool PRICE BOOST: Get over one goal scored at Evens with William Hill | The Sun
WILLIAM HILL have a special price boost for new and existing customers ahead of Manchester City's Premier League showdown with Liverpool. The bookies are offering EPIC ODDS on more than one goal (over 1.5) being scored on Saturday with the price enhanced from odds-on 1/5 to a massive Evens with a £10 maximum stake! Want […]