
New Zealand police lock down part of Auckland after reports of shooting
By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) -At least three people have been seriously injured in a shooting in New Zealand's largest
2023-07-20 06:23

Kirby Smart delivers stern message amid questions about Georgia culture
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart issued a message at SEC Media Day when discussing the team's traffic and speeding incidents.The Georgia Bulldogs are the first team to win the National Championship in back-to-back years in the College Football Playoff era and are looking to go for th...
2023-07-20 06:20

Wayne Rooney backs Declan Rice to be ‘leader’ for Arsenal
England great Wayne Rooney believes Declan Rice will prove a “huge player” and key leader for title-chasing Arsenal. The 24-year-old midfielder completed his £105million switch from West Ham to the Emirates Stadium at the weekend, signing a long-term deal with the north London club. Rice immediately jetted off with his new team-mates to Washington DC, where Arsenal kick-off their US pre-season tour against the Major League Soccer All-Stars. DC United boss Rooney is managing the hosts and believes Mikel Arteta’s men have secured a vital figure as they look to win the Premier League. “I think could be the one who could… well, he has to be the leader now, really, I think of that Arsenal team,” he told the PA news agency. “I saw Frank Lampard saying he felt Declan could be the Chelsea captain for the next 10 years if he went there. “I think he can do that (for Arsenal) and he seems to have that character and I believe he will be a huge player for Arsenal.” Rooney knows a thing or two about expectation after big-money moves but flourished rather than wilted after joining Manchester United from Everton in 2004. The 37-year-old expects the same from Rice and fellow England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who last month completed his move to Real Madrid for an initial £88.5m rising to a possible £115m. Asked how much he would gone for in an era of eye-watering transfer fees, Rooney said with a laugh: “It’s crazy, isn’t it? Yes, it’s mad. “The money players are getting sold for now is crazy and I suppose that’s where the value is nowadays. “I think someday it’s got to just crash because it can’t keep going that way but that is what the value is and good luck to the two of them. “They are obviously two different type of players. Bellingham is very good athletically, a box-to-box midfielder, more attacking. “Declan Rice is a powerful lad when he drives with the ball and also defensively and tactically he is very aware. “I think they are two different players but both with a huge future. The moves for the two of them are probably the right ones for them.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jamie Smith century puts Surrey in control against Middlesex Stuart Broad reveals addiction to Test cricket after taking 600th wicket Inter Milan sign Juan Cuadrado on one-year deal
2023-07-20 05:49

Karlsruher 2-4 Liverpool: Late Jota brace spares pre-season blushes
Liverpool secure thrilling win over Karlsruher in first pre-season game of 2023.
2023-07-20 03:28

Tobias Ellwood: Afghan women slate UK MP's video praising 'country transformed'
Tobias Ellwood is castigated for backing engagement with the Taliban but barely mentioning human rights.
2023-07-20 03:19

Fact check: After getting target letter in 2020 election probe, Trump tells another election lie
On Tuesday morning, former President Donald Trump announced he had received a target letter, an indication he could soon be indicted, in special counsel Jack Smith's criminal investigation into Trump's lie-filled effort to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.
2023-07-20 02:54

Structural racism may contribute to mass shootings, study says
Mass shootings in major metropolitan areas in the United States disproportionately affect Black people, and structural racism may play a role, according to a study published on Wednesday in the journal JAMA Surgery.
2023-07-20 02:52

Liverpool agree £12m deal to sell Jordan Henderson to Saudi club Al Ettifaq
Liverpool have agreed a deal worth £12million plus add-ons to sell Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq, the PA news agency understands. The 33-year-old is believed to have reached a verbal agreement with the club – who are now managed by former Anfield teammate Steven Gerrard – over a reported wage of £700,000 a week. The Reds’ captain has been in Germany with the team on their pre-season tour but was left out of Jurgen Klopp's squad to face Karlsruhe in their first friendly on Wednesday (19 July). Henderson has made 491 appearances since signing for Liverpool from Sunderland for £20m in 2011 and skippered the side to the Premier League title and the Champions League. He has also won the FA Cup and two League Cups. Last week the England LGBT+ supporters group criticised Henderson, as rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia circulated, with the midfielder having been a vocal ally of the LGBT+ community in football. He wore rainbow laces during England’s run to the Euro 2020 final and has repeatedly voiced his support for greater inclusivity in the game. Meanwhile, homosexuality is illegal and punishable by death in the Gulf state of Saudi Arabia. A statement from the group read: “Our joy for Mr Henderson when he scored against Ukraine in the Euros [quarter-final] was, in part, due to his kindness and his ‘lucky’ rainbow laces. A banner was created to commemorate the low bar he had achieved in being outspoken on our right to support England & show visibility on the pitch. “If the rumours are true, then that banner will be consigned to the depths of history.” PA Read More Who could replace Fabinho? Liverpool transfer options analysed Man City accept Riyad Mahrez bid from Saudi club Al Ahli Man Utd edge closer to Rasmus Hojlund signing amid advanced talks with Atalanta
2023-07-20 02:50

US extends Citgo Petroleum's protection from Venezuela creditors to October
By Marianna Parraga HOUSTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday renewed a license that protects Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum
2023-07-20 01:59

Surfer makes waves on Thames over plastic recycling
Merijn Tinga was inspired to embark on the five-week trip after finding a Lucozade bottle in Sweden.
2023-07-20 01:57

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announces he will not seek reelection
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu announced he will not run for reelection, leaving open a gubernatorial seat in a swing state heading into the 2024 election.
2023-07-20 00:50

American Airlines, pilot union to work on improvements to tentative contract agreement - union memo
By Rajesh Kumar Singh CHICAGO American Airlines and its pilot union have begun negotiations to improve the tentative
2023-07-20 00:48