Joe Edwards: Plymouth Argyle captain ‘outstanding’ in Cardiff City win

The form of Pepple and Tolaj has been equally impressive. Pepple has scored eight goals in his past nine games, including five in his past four appearances, thriving while Tolaj was out with an injury.But the Swiss forward's double against Cardiff took his tally to 17 for Argyle this season.Having changed to more of a 4-4-2 system in recent weeks following the signing of winger Ronan Curtis, Pepple in particular has impressed, having had a difficult start to…

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Winter storm covers parts north-east US in snow

Footage shows snow covering parts of the US as an intense winter storm hits multiple US states including Connecticut and New Jersey. A full travel ban has been in place in New York City from 21:00 local time (02:00 GMT) on Sunday to 12:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on Monday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said schools will be closed and all streets, highways and bridges will be shut to traffic - besides for emergencies. It is expected to be…

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What the killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’ means for Mexico

Mexico's most wanted man and the leader of the feared Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) drug cartel has been killed, Mexico's defence ministry has confirmed.The security operation and killing has been heralded as a victory in both Mexico and the United States.However, it was met with violence across Mexico as the CJNG retaliated by setting cars alight, building roadblocks and attacking security forces in eight states.Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has urged people to remain "calm". Source link

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Knife Angel visit to Plymouth ‘will be catalyst for education’

Cllr Sally Haydon, cabinet member for community safety at Plymouth City Council, said: "Plymouth does not face a knife‑crime crisis, and overall incidents here remain comparatively low, but even one incident is one too many and its impact can be lifelong." Source link

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Sam Parkin: Final Score pundit on Wrexham’s form and West Brom’s ‘perilous position’

At the bottom of the Championship strugglers Leicester and West Bromwich Albion both failed to win again. Albion, who were beaten by Coventry, are winless in their past nine league games, and the Foxes, who drew 2-2 at Stoke, in their past seven, and both sides sit precariously at the bottom of the table. Leicester are currently 22nd, one place and one point behind the Baggies, with a four-point gap then to fifth-from-bottom Blackburn Rovers. Parkin: "I've been…

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Premiership Women’s Rugby round-up: Saracens go top with win over Exeter

Elsewhere on Saturday, Sale Sharks moved up to sixth by beating Harlequins 15-12 as Canada winger Asia Hogan-Rochester made her first start for the Sharks.Tries from Scotland wing Rhona Lloyd and England forward Amy Cokayne and a Lizzie Duffy penalty gave Sale an early lead and, despite Spaniard Claudia Pena and Scot Jade Konkel crossing for the visitors, they held on for the win.The result meant Harlequins' lead in the last play-off spot over fifth-placed Trailfinders was cut…

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