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Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama beat Sweden’s Alex Noren in a one-hole play-off to win his second Hero World Challenge title in Albany.Matsuyama, 33, birdied the replayed 18th hole to take victory at the Tiger Woods-hosted event and claim the $1,000,000 (£750,000) prize pot.Both players had finished with eight-under-par rounds of 64 to end tied on 22-under on Sunday.The third round began with five players tied for the lead, but it was Austrian Josef Straka who led two-time defending champion Scottie Scheffler by one shot heading into the final round.Straka carded 68 to finish one shot back in third position, while world…
Mark SavageMusic correspondentMichael Putland Hulton Archive via Getty ImagesLast year, Wham!’s festive hit became the first song to reach Christmas number one two years runningIt’s Christmas time and there’s a genuine reason to feel afraid.For the next few weeks, it’ll be impossible to escape Wham and their story of giving people their internal organs; Noddy Holder’s foghorn declaration of festive joy; or Mariah Carey’s yuletide wishlist (principal item: You).All of those songs have bounced back into this week’s Top 40; and with grim inevitability, one of them is almost guaranteed to be this year’s Christmas number one.It’s a feature and…
Match of the Day’s Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given dissect Georginio Rutter’s late equaliser for Brighton in their 1-1 draw with West Ham, and share a number of “frustrations” that it was allowed to stand.WATCH MORE: Brighton equalise in stoppage time against West HamAvailable to UK users only.
Social media star AngryGinge has been crowned King of the Jungle – breaking a more than decade-long record to do so.The streamer, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, broke down in tears after raking in millions upon millions of votes to claim I’m A Celeb victory.AngryGinge, 24, broke down in tears before telling hosts Ant and Dec: “I don’t think I can swear, but I feel amazing.”Honestly a dream come true. I didn’t think I could go all this way never mind win. Thank you to everyone who voted.”The 24-year-old boasts some five million followers online – but rallied 13…
Getty ImagesThe government says some 50,000 young people are expected to benefit from a programme to expand apprenticeships as it looks to tackle youth unemployment.The £725 million package, which was earmarked in the Budget and covers the next three years, will be used to create apprenticeships in sectors including AI, hospitality and engineering.Apprenticeships for people under the age of 25 at small and medium-sized businesses will be fully funded as part of the package, removing the 5% that they currently have to pay.The government is aiming to reverse a decline in the number of young people starting apprenticeships, which has…
Match of the Day’s Thomas Hitzlsperger and Shay Given praise Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton’s skill and intelligence in the Eagles 2-1 victory over Fulham.WATCH MORE: Guehi scores late header to secure Crystal Palace win over FulhamAvailable to UK users only.
Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says the club need to be aggressive in the January transfer window and expects to have additions to his squad before the Women’s Super League game against Arsenal on 10 January.United have already booked a place in at least the Champions League play-offs after winning their opening three matches in the league phase.Their 2-1 win over West Ham at Leigh means they go into the final WSL game before the winter break against Tottenham next Sunday in third spot, just ahead of Spurs and their north London rivals Arsenal.However, having called for reinforcements in the…
ITVTwelve celebrities entered the Australian jungle three weeks agoSpoiler warning: This article reveals details about the final of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!Social media star Angry Ginge has been crowned king of the jungle in this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!The 24-year-old Mancunian content creator, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle, emerged victorious in the ITV reality show’s final on Sunday after three weeks in the Australian camp.He became the winner of the show’s 25th regular series, beating fellow contestants including ex-EastEnders star Shona McGarty, Celebs Go Dating receptionist Tom Read Wilson and…
Mark Selby held off a spirited Judd Trump fightback to win 10-8 as he claimed his third UK Championship title in York.The four-time Crucible winner laid the platform for his first triumph in one of snooker’s prestigious Triple Crown events since 2021, and his 10th overall, in a scintillating first session on Sunday afternoon.Selby was almost flawless as he established a 5-0 advantage, which defending champion Trump narrowed to 6-2.However, when play resumed Selby’s progress towards a first UK title since 2016 was checked as Trump took three of the first four frames – including a controversial 11th, in which…
Lewis Cope’s elimination from this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has prompted a flood of outraged reactions from BBC viewers watching at home.Despite being one of the frontrunners for the Glitterball Trophy during his stint in the ballroom, Musicals Week proved to be his downfall after his West Side Story-inspired Salsa failed to reach the high standards he’d set himself previously. On Saturday evening, Mr Cope found himself joint-second with Balvinder Sopal and George Clarke on the leaderboard, just one point above the bottom-placed Karen Carney.Combined with the results of the public vote, Mr Cope found himself in the dreaded dance-off.…