By Seymur Mammadov in Baku As Russia experiences the impact of sanctions and restrictions in trade and economic relations with a number of countries, Central Asian countries and China are exploring new routes to increase their exports to Europe, bypass…
Barcelona president accuses Nike of ‘breaching contract’ amid reports of new kit manufacturer talks
By Tom Gott Barcelona president Joan Laporta has accused Nike of breaching their kit manufacturing contract with the club. Nike first signed with Barcelona in 1998 and have produced the club’s kits ever since, most recently agreeing a 12-year deal back…
Carlo Ancelotti names surprise centre-back option to replace injured Antonio Rudiger against Atletico Madrid
By Tom Gott Carlo Ancelotti has admitted he is prepared to use midfielder Eduardo Camavinga at centre-back in Sunday’s Madrid derby if Antonio Rudiger fails to recover from injury in time. The ever-reliable Rudiger is at risk of missing his first game …
Michigan redistricting commissioner responds to allegations of impropriety
While the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) put forward new maps for seven state House districts, one of its commissioners on Thursday formally responded to accusations that he improperly assisted a pair of acquaintances, i…
Man Utd 3-0 West Ham: Player ratings as youngsters shine in promising Red Devils win
By Jamie Spencer Manchester United eventually cruised to a 3-0 win over a West Ham United side who gave it a really good go in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday. Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring after 23 minutes, extending his recent run to…
Israel destroying buildings in Gaza to create buffer zone
Israeli forces in Gaza have systematically destroyed buildings in an attempt to create a buffer zone inside the Palestinian territory, experts and rights groups told French news agency AFP, raising fears over the civilian cost. The plan, not publicly c…
Fox News forced to censor Trump as he rants about Gavin Newsom and Michelle Obama
Fox News censored former President Donald Trump on Sunday as he ranted about running against Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and former First Lady Michelle Obama. In an interview that aired on Sunday, Fox News host Maria Bartiromo noted that Trump believes he…
Cyclo-cross/Mondiaux: et de six pour l’intouchable Van der Poel
Tábor (République Tchèque) (AFP) – Intouchable Mathieu van der Poel. Comme prévu au regard de sa domination dans les labourés cette saison, le Néerlandais a décroché dimanche son sixième maillot arc-en-ciel en cyclo-cross sur le circuit tchèque de Tabo…
Island ECC church buying North Point’s historic Sunbeam Theatre for reported HK$1 billion
The Island Evangelical Community Church (Island ECC) says it is purchasing North Point’s historic Sunbeam Theatre. Last November, the King’s Road property was sold for a reported HK$1 billion, The Standard reported, though the buyer was not revealed. “…
Celtic loanee Hyeokkyu Kwon earns glowing review from Stephen Robinson after ‘best performance’
Celtic sent several players out on loan last month as Brendan Rodgers trimmed some peripheral figures from his squad. Republic of Ireland international Mikey Johnston was farmed out to West Bromwich Albion on deadline day and helped his new side record…