NBA Rumors: Celtics trade announcement had Marcus Smart in shambles
Marcus Smart was reportedly caught off guard when he was traded by the Boston Celtics to the Memphis Grizzlies late Wednesday night.The trades have been flowing this NBA offseason, perhaps the biggest one being Bradley Beal getting traded to the Phoenix Suns.But on Wednesday, one night befor...
2023-06-23 06:55
San Francisco Mayor Floats Razing Mall in Crisis-Ridden Downtown
San Francisco Mayor London Breed called on investors to redevelop the city’s struggling downtown core by converting or
2023-06-23 06:53
Ranking Every No. 1 NBA Draft Pick Since 2000
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2023-06-23 06:53
Amazon’s Zoox Races to Beat Robotaxi Rivals: Tech Summit Update
Zoox, the self-driving unit of Amazon.com Inc., is still in the race to win key markets for future
2023-06-23 06:28
Rays: Kevin Cash makes Wander Franco drama public at the wrong time
All is not well in paradise. Despite being one of the best teams in baseball, the Tampa Bay Rays have drama courtesy of Wander Franco and Kevin Cash.The Rays have a sound advantage in the toughest division in baseball. So, what could possibly go wrong?Internal strife, that's what. Tampa...
2023-06-23 04:58
George Santos’s Father and Aunt Are Guarantors of His Bond
The two people who secretly guaranteed George Santos’s $500,000 bond were identified as his father and aunt, as
2023-06-23 04:56
New member of the Chicago Bears relishes joining a rebuild
Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds left a perennial contender for a Chicago Bears team in rebuilding and seems content with his decision.Compared to most teams in the NFL, the Chicago Bears are a clear notch below the elite. But that doesn't mean it has to stay that way.Th...
2023-06-23 04:56
Mexico Holds Key Interest Rate at 11.25% as Inflation Slows
Mexico kept borrowing costs unchanged for a second straight month as the central bank vows to maintain its
2023-06-23 04:25
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2023-06-23 03:58
Man City fans faced ‘problems’ at Champions League final, Uefa president accepts
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has admitted “not everything was perfect” for supporters at the Champions League final in Istanbul. Manchester City supporters reported issues with transport to the out-of-town Ataturk Stadium for the showpiece match on June 10 against Inter Milan, as well as a lack of toilets and limited access to water. Football Supporters Europe is gathering fan accounts from Istanbul in order to compile a report to present to Uefa. Ceferin, speaking at the European Football Fans Congress in Manchester, said this year’s men’s and women’s club competition finals “proved Uefa had learned from past mistakes”, but he added: “We’re well aware that in Istanbul not everything was perfect and I’m certainly not playing down the problems encountered by some. “But let us continue working together to improve what we can improve. I’m thinking in particular of transport links, to better understanding the hosting of disabled supporters and access to water and toilets for everyone. “I can assure you that next year’s Champions League final at Wembley and Euro 2024 in Germany will be a unique experience for fans.” Close to the start of his address, Ceferin referenced the extremely serious issues which faced Liverpool fans in particular at the 2022 Champions League final in Paris. An independent report into the chaos at the match in the French capital found Uefa bore “primary responsibility” for what almost became “a mass fatality catastrophe”. Ceferin said: “Given what some of you experience recently, I would understand if I got a cold reception. “I also came here to say sorry. We would love to erase events that happened last year. Everyone welcomed the decision to move the Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris and we know what happened. “Good intentions are often not enough, we know that and we are sorry for that. “I think we should roll up our sleeves and ensure that attending a football match remains a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone.” Ceferin said he had also come to ask a favour of supporters. “Our relationship cannot be one-sided,” the Slovenian said. He said Uefa needed help to get rid of the “idiots” who “hide in the ground” and behave abusively. “Let’s work together to put our house in order and ban from stadiums anyone who comes to a stadium not for the love of football, but with hatred for others,” he said. Ceferin again thanked fans for their crucial role in causing the collapse of the European Super League in 2021. “You were not just the 12th man, you were the first name on the team sheet for a match that lasted not 90 minutes, but 48 hours,” he added. “You saved football, and for that football lovers will be grateful forever.” Ceferin also said fan pressure - along with lobbying from Europe’s domestic leagues - had been key in limiting the expansion of the Champions League’s new league phase from 2024-25 to eight matches instead of 10. He said the move had cost clubs “hundreds of millions of euros” but said Uefa was sticking with it because “it is the right thing to do”. Read More ‘A dangerous mess’: Uefa under more pressure from fans after Champions League final chaos Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-06-23 02:57
Biden Says Dictator Remark About Xi Hasn’t Undermined Ties
President Joe Biden said his remarks referring to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a dictator haven’t undermined efforts
2023-06-23 02:57
Chelsea owners buy stake in French team as part of multi-club ownership plans
Chelsea’s owners BlueCo have agreed to buy a stake in Ligue 1 club Strasbourg to take a significant step forwards in their plans for multi-club ownership. The consortium, which purchased the Premier League club in May last year, are become new shareholders “subject to a consultation process with the relevant employee representative bodies”. A statement said: “The shareholders of Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace today announced an agreement with BlueCo, the consortium which purchased Chelsea FC in May 2022. “The agreement would mark a new chapter in Racing’s history as the ownership consortium commits to accelerate sustainable investment in the club’s growth, including in the first teams and in the Academy, in continuity with the project implemented by Marc Keller, who would remain president of the club, supported by his current management team. “Through its involvement and recognised expertise in sport, BlueCo plans to make an active contribution to the development of the model implemented by Marc Keller, first, financially, by providing capital that will enable investment in the men’s and women’s first teams, the Academy and across the club. “It also plans to provide Racing access to broad resources and collaboration. Racing’s teams would be able to exchange advice and expertise with Chelsea and the other teams which the owners are involved with. “In accordance with Professional Football League regulations, the project was presented today to the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG), whose assessment is expected in the coming weeks.” This strategic investment would further our presence in European football, alongside our ownership of Chelsea. BlueCo BlueCo believe the “strategic investment” would enhance their presence in European football. A statement said: “It is an honour for us to be part of this historic club. We are committed to preserving the heritage of Racing and are focused on working closely with Marc and his management team to continue the excellent work they have been doing. “This strategic investment would further our presence in European football, alongside our ownership of Chelsea. We believe it would create huge opportunities to share knowledge and expertise.” Former France international Keller, who had spells as a player with English sides West Ham, Portsmouth and Blackburn, became Racing’s president in June 2012 with the club in serious danger of liquidation. It has since returned to Ligue 1 and established itself as a fixture, and played in the Europa League in 2019-20 after winning the League Cup. Keller said: “The aim is to enable Racing to be even more ambitious and competitive in a football world that has changed considerably, particularly with the massive arrival of foreign investors in many French clubs and the evolution of Ligue 1 from 20 to 18 clubs. “The arrival of the consortium should enable us to take this step forward.” The news was confirmed as Chelsea found themselves thrust into the spotlight as a series of players, led by World Cup winner N’Golo Kante, prepare to leave the club for the riches of Saudi Arabia amid speculation that the clear-out could ease their Financial Fair Play worries. The Blues, under chairman Todd Boehly, have invested in excess of £650million in new signings since the takeover was completed.
2023-06-23 02:55
