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Pay TV company Eurosport fired Bob Ballard on Monday after the veteran sports journalist made comments about the Australian women’s swimming team. After Australia completed the gold-winning 4x100m freestyle relay on Saturday, Ballard spoke about how long it took the team to leave the Paris Aquatics Center during the celebrations. “Well, the women are done. … Read More “Olympic commentator fired for making sexist comments about women’s swimming team” »
One of the most anticipated movies of the year, “Deadpool and Wolverine” exceeded expectations, earning $96 million domestically, according to ComScore data.Industry analysts are predicting that this summer’s domestic box office gross will top $200 million this weekend, setting a franchise record. “A $200 million opening weekend for an R-rated movie is a milestone for … Read More “‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ continued to dominate the box office this summer, taking in $96 million” »
The rise caught McDonald’s, and Americans looked to pay for fast food. But McDonald’s thinks they have a solution: cheaper food. McDonald’s reported on Monday that sales at US stores open at least a year fell 0.7% annually in the latest quarter. The decline is due to fewer customers visiting the fast food company’s restaurants. … Read More “Americans are staying away from McDonald’s” »
Google’s latest announcement suggests that artificial intelligence can do just that. This does not work.If you haven’t seen it, this TV show aired during the Olympics commercial and featured a father expressing his daughter’s love for American sports star Sidney McLaughlin LeBron. The girl training to compete like her champion shows off the obstacles generated … Read More “Google’s comments about the Olympics are bad” »
Liverpool has asked tournament organisers to investigate the incident. Eintracht Frankfurt’s sporting director claims that a Frankfurt player used German expressions equivalent to “hey” and “bro”. Liverpool’s U18 team has been sent off the pitch twice in two days at a youth tournament in Germany after one of its players was allegedly racially abused. Following … Read More “Liverpool youth team sent off pitch twice in two days after alleged racist insults at Germany tournament” »
rsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United will face off in the USA this summer. Chelsea will face Wrexham and Real Madrid in California. Check out all the confirmed preseason dates for England’s top clubs. The 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off on the weekend of the 17th/18th August Premier League clubs are preparing for the 2024/25 … Read More “Premier League 2024 Preseason Friendlies, Dates, Results: Summer Tours, Training in USA, Asia, Australia and More” »
The 32-year-old has scored 125 goals and provided 129 assists since moving to Ibrox in 2015. Trabzonspor have already signed Borna Barisic and John Lundstram after their contracts with Gers expired. Rangers start the Premiership season at Hearts on August 3 – Live on Sky Sports Rangers have rejected an initial offer from Trabzonspor for … Read More “James Tavernier: Rangers reject first offer from Trabzonspor for Ibrox captain” »
Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea midfielder found guilty of traffic offence and could face driving ban Enzo Fernandez has been found guilty of traffic offence and could face driving ban. The midfielder moved to Chelsea from Benfica in 2022 for a record transfer fee of £106.8 million in the UK. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has been found … Read More “Enzo Fernandez: Chelsea midfielder found guilty of traffic offence and could face driving ban” »
Real Madrid unveil Kylian Mbappe at a packed Bernabeu Stadium – I’ve dreamed of this day since I was a kid Kylian Mbappe signed a five-year deal at Real Madrid in July after the expiry of his Paris Saint-Germain contract; France captain’s presentation was delayed due to his country’s involvement at Euro 2024, where they … Read More “Real Madrid unveil Kylian Mbappe at a packed Bernabeu Stadium – I’ve dreamed of this day since I was a kid” »
Yamal is the youngest ever goalscorer in a major tournament. Spain beat France 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the Euro 2024 final. 16-year-old Lamine Yamal is the youngest ever goalscorer in a major tournament. Kylian Mbappé, playing without a mask, crossed for Randal Kolo Mouani to head in France’s lead, and Yamal had a moment … Read More “Spain beat France 2-1 to reach the Euro 2024 final” »
England advanced to a second consecutive European Championship final on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands thanks to a stoppage-time winner from substitute Ollie Watkins. Watkins, who replaced captain Harry Kane in a bold move by manager Gareth Southgate, turned around and smashed a powerful shot into the bottom corner one minute into … Read More “England advances to European Championship final after beating Netherlands 2-1 with late Watkins goal” »
Mexican grocery chain Guzman Y Gomez has landed Australia’s biggest IPO in three years. The company’s shares rose by more than a third on its first day of trading on Thursday (June 20), sending an upbeat signal to investor sentiment. Shares in the Sydney startup opened at A$29.90 at 12pm local time, a 36% premium … Read More “Guzman y Gomez shares surge 36% in Australia’s biggest IPO this year” »
