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Six months before the 2012 Olympics, American Claressa Shields took her first step on the path to greatness.Aged only 16, Shields beat national champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn, who was eight years her senior, at the US Olympic trials.Shields would go on to win gold at the Games in London and earn a further two victories over Crews-Dezurn in the amateur ranks.A fourth successive win followed when they met on their professional debuts in 2016 – and the pair are set to reignite their rivalry on Saturday when Shields defends her undisputed heavyweight status.”Me and Franchon have always said that for some…
Sir Keir Starmer has been put under pressure to make his 16th U-turn after Donald Trump last night rubbished the Prime Minister’s Chagos “surrender” deal.The US President had initially supported Sir Keir’s decision to hand over the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius.However, Mr Trump expressed grave concerns about the US losing access to its Diego Garcia military base. He said: “Should Iran decide not to make a Deal, it may be necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia, and the Airfield located in Fairford, in order to eradicate a potential attack by a highly unstable and dangerous Regime.”Shadow…
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has issued a new statement on allegations made against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor this morning, affirming that no individual stands above British law.When pressed on whether the former prince ought to voluntarily present himself to authorities, Mr Starmer refused to be drawn, stating this was a decision for police to make independently.The Prime Minister said: “I think that’s a matter for the police, they will conduct their own investigations, but one of the core principles in our system is that everybody is equal under the law and nobody is above the law.”He stressed this fundamental principle must…
In response to my question, Pep focused on player quality.”We adapt to the quality of the players that we have. We have just one proper proper winger right now in Antoine and we adapt the system to make comfortable the players.”It’s telling that for one of the most successful coaches in football, his approach is player-led. In recent years, numerous coaches have been hired and subsequently sacked for a tactical style they have been unwilling to waver from. Guardiola in 2026 still believes in unlocking low blocks by dominating possession, and pinning teams into their own half, as he did…
A pensioner couple in Oldham were subjected to a terrifying ordeal when a burglar entered their bedroom and ordered them to consume a mysterious black liquid.Maureen Parkisson, 79, was asleep beside her husband Roland at their Royton home when the intruder woke her by touching her shoulder at approximately 5am on Tuesday.”I felt this hand on my shoulder, thinking it was Roland waking me up,” she told the Manchester Evening News.”I saw his face, he had a hi-vis jacket on, he had gloves on and a hood. I said, ‘what do you want?!’ And he said ‘I’m working outside. I…
The Prime Minister has been warned that Britain is facing a “1936 moment” – and its armed forces are not ready for war.A group of retired military leaders, former ministers and security advisers have urged Sir Keir Starmer to double defence spending to five per cent of GDP. They have insisted Britain is unprepared for military conflict with Russia – and must urgently re-arm.Signees of the letter include former Defence Secretary Sir Ben Wallace, ex-National Security Advisor Lord Darroch and Professor Anthony King, a leading defence expert. The letter reads: “Britain lacks the mass, readiness and resilience needed to produce…
The Times quotes the President’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who said that Mr Trump’s online post yesterday, denouncing the move, should be taken as the “policy” of the Trump administration, not the declaration of support which came the day before.
Anthony Gordon scores four goals to overtake Alan Shearer as Newcastle’s all-time leading goalscorer in the Champions League, as Eddie Howe’s side earn a 6-1 away win over Qarabag in the first leg of their play-off match.MATCH REPORT: Qarabag 1-6 Newcastle UnitedAvailable to UK users only.
A fraudster has been jailed after stealing almost £900,000 from benefits claimants, then spending the money on women and cars.Richard Shaw, 46, worked for Bolton Council’s financial protection team between 2015 and 2023.He worked to manage benefits for people who were unable to manage their own finances and did not have anyonne to support them.However, investigations found several bank transfers in 2023 which totalled £893,926 to nine different accounts in his name, Bolton Crown Court found.He has now been sentenced to four years and eight months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by abuse of…
Bodo/Glimt score two goals in three minutes to stun Inter Milan in a famous 3-1 home win for the Norwegian champions, in the first leg of their Champions League knockout round play-off.MATCH REPORT: Bodo/Glimt 3-1 Inter MilanAvailable to UK users only.