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Barcelona win title: Reshuffles, finances & Messi – the uncertainty behind their La Liga triumph

Barcelona clinched their first La Liga title in four years at rivals Espanyol Barcelona wrapped up their first La Liga title since 2019 on Sunday with a victory at local rivals Espanyol. But for a team that has just matched a 21st-century record by becoming champions with four games to spare, it has been an unconvincing campaign which, looking to the future, leaves more questions than answers. Barca are celebrating the title with an unsettling sense of ‘what next?’ BBC Sport looks at the dilemma facing coach Xavi and president Joan Laporta in the coming months. Another defensive reshuffle? The…Continue Reading

FOX Sports pundit Paul Kent stood down after being arrested and charged with assault

High-profile TV pundit Paul Kent is stood down by Fox Sports after assault charges Veteran NRL journalist Paul Kent was arrested in Sydney’s west on Friday Police respondents to an alleged domestic incident involving a man and woman The NRL 360 co-host has been charged with assault by the police By Dan Cancian For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:26AM EDT, May 13, 2023 | Updated: 00:10AM EDT, May 15, 2023 Fox Sports and Daily Telegraph rugby league journalist Paul Kent has been arrested on domestic violence charges. Police were called to a home in Lilyfield in Sydney’s inner west on…Continue Reading

Ofcom will keep an eye out for ‘GB News behaving itself’

Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter May 11, 2023 17:19 A director at Ofcom said the watchdog will be looking at GB News to see if the broadcaster is “behaving himself” following the channel breaching its broadcasting code with Covid claims for the second time. Adam Baxter, director of broadcasting standards at Ofcom, was speaking at the Voice of the Listener & Viewer (VLV) spring conference on Thursday when he was asked about the recent ruling. Only 1 week until our Spring Conference https://t.co/mDTAMXvTFT Thursday 11 May 10-4@GeolSoc in Piccadilly & online. Speakers include Baroness @tinastowell @BBCCharlotte Moore, former DG…Continue Reading

MATHESON: Nine takeaways from last night’s 5-1 Oilers win against Vegas

Breadcrumb Trail Links Edmonton Oilers After blowing the doors off the Golden Knights with a 20-shot, four-goal blast in the first period Saturday at their “Fortress,” the Edmonton Oilers likely want to take that attack back to Rogers Place for Game 3 Monday, thank you. Published May 07, 2023  •  Last updated 3 days ago  •  6 minute read May 6, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of game two of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at…Continue Reading

Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby leader Wright wrapping U Sports career at nationals – Lethbridge

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A mainstay at the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns rugby for half a decade, Genna Wright’s time with ‘Horns is coming to an end on the national stage. The Tabers, Alta. product’s last U Sports action will be at the Canadian University 7s National Championship before she graduates this spring. “I’m very proud to be a Pronghorn and I’ve had a good five years,” Wright said. Read more: Pronghorns track and field athlete eyeing U Sports record One of the most experienced athletes on a young team, assistant coach Neil Langevin believes simply…Continue Reading

Pedestrians killed by motor sport in Jatinegara

Jakarta (ANTARA) – A motorcyclist killed a pedestrian with the initials GAW (74), a resident of Jalan Tanjung Lengkong, Bidara Cina, on Jalan Otista Raya, Jatinegara, East Jakarta, on Monday at around 11.30 WIB. East Jakarta Traffic Traffic Accident Unit (Laka) member Aiptu Muhammad Ali in Jakarta said GAW died after being hit by a Kawasaki motorcycle with plate B 5009 TYX while crossing. “The victim was crossing the road from west to east. For motorbikes, they went from PGC to Kampung Melayu,” said Ali. Ali added that the victim was seriously injured due to the severity of the collision…Continue Reading

The Raptors signed Dennis Schroder after losing Fred VanVleet

The Toronto Raptors were quick to pivot after losing Fred VanVleet to the Houston Rockets, agreeing to a two-year, $26-million contract with point guard Dennis Schroder on Friday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Schroder spent the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, averaging 12.6 points and 4.5 assists in 66 games. He shot 41% from the field and connected on 33% of his 3-point attempts. The 29-year old has 10 seasons of NBA experience under his belt after being drafted 17th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in 2013. The native of Germany spent the first five years of his…Continue Reading

Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea hoping to benefit from sliding doors moment after collapse of Bournemouth move | Football News

Sliding Doors – the iconic film directed by Peter Howitt – recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. It follows Gwyneth Paltrow’s character Helen and the two paths her life could take depending on whether or not she catches a train one day. Nicolas Jackson was still three years away from being born, but the man Mauricio Pochettino is pinning his hopes on at Chelsea has already experienced his very own Sliding Doors moment. Bournemouth were close to signing the 22-year-old back in January from Villarreal only for the deal to collapse amid concerns over a hamstring injury he had suffered. Jackson…Continue Reading