I get asked about Paul all the time – “Buncey, what do you make of him?” I tell them that Paul is one of boxing’s best-promoted and best-matched fighters. He’s the sport’s greatest modern self-publicist. He’s had just 12 fights but operates with the publicity machine of a 30-year veteran. That’s the reality. This next...
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. Zohran Mamdani’s win in Tuesday night’s Democratic primary for mayor of New York City has delivered a shock to the political establishment nationwide, forcing media pundits and...
While Jaiswal bounded around Headingley in celebrating three figures, India’s second century was met with a roaring release of emotion. Shubman Gill, the player of the tournament at the Under-19 World Cup and an IPL debutant at 18, has been groomed for this role since he was a teen. As he timed Josh Tongue through...
Sir Niall Ferguson on the new Cold War and the death of the internet. Read full article at source...
Karl Mercer BBC London political editor Getty Images Notting Hill Carnival is Europe’s biggest street festival The future of the Notting Hill Carnival could be in doubt without “urgent funding” from the government, its organisers said in a letter leaked to the BBC. Carnival chair Ian Comfort has written to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy to...
Antonio joined West Ham from Nottingham Forest for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £7m, in 2015. He is the club’s record Premier League goalscorer, scoring 68 goals in 268 top-flight appearances. Meanwhile, France international Kurt Zouma, 30, who joined the the club four years ago and is on loan at Al-Orobah FC in the...
Vick explores Tooney & Russo’s future, baby names, football maternity, and family bonds. Read full article at source...
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott has said he does not want to be “wasting years” in his career and this summer will weigh up whether to stay at the club. The 22-year-old, who is part of the England squad for the European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia this summer, was limited to 18 Premier League appearances for...
“All I can say is it’s not crossed my mind as of yet and I hope it doesn’t because I love playing for my country. “It’s the biggest honour in football and I’ve done it 82 times now and I’ve still got that hunger to try and succeed and to try and help the young...
1. Building the Future Society There is an allegory about friends who were lost in the desert, hungry and thirsty. One of them had found a settlement filled abundantly with every delight. He remembered his poor brothers, but he had already drawn far off from them and did not know their place. What did he...
Barcelona sporting director Deco denies the club have financial problems and says they do not need to sell players – despite La Liga’s restrictive financial controls. Deco, 47, has overseen a revival of Barcelona since his appointment in 2023, culminating in a domestic treble while also reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Catalans...
A meeting in a North Devon town will help determine its future. Great Torrington shop owners, businesses and community groups are invited to hear about its strategy, branding and website. The meeting will be led by Great Torrington Regeneration Board, a team from Devon County Council, Torridge District Council and Great Torrington Town Council. Phil...
We speak the man who was ‘C’ as the UK commits to increasing defence spending. Read full article at source...
Whatever Stokes said or meant to say at Trent Bridge, he ultimately confirmed the battle for a place in the Test side is between Bethell and Ollie Pope. England have plenty of justification for sticking with Pope. He has just made a century, is Stokes’ vice-captain, has a good record at number three and has...
Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson says he is hopeful Seamus Coleman will return for the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, but insists his future is “for him to decide”. Everton defender Coleman, 36, pulled out of the squad for next month’s friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg after sustaining a thigh injury. Coleman managed just...