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Chelsea held their nerve in the race for Champions League qualification as Marc Cucurella’s second-half header secured a 1-0 win over Manchester United to send them fourth.The pressure was on for Chelsea after Aston Villa beat Tottenham, a result which would have moved them above Enzo Maresca’s side had they dropped points but, after a tense wait for the breakthrough, captain Reece James set up Cucurella with a fine turn and cross. Although Ruben Amorim went with a strong line-up ahead of the Europa League final, if Chelsea had slipped up against this United side, 16th and now winless for…
Walsall reached the League Two play-off final after sealing a 4-1 aggregate victory over Chesterfield.Leading 2-0 from the first leg, Walsall got the job done in relatively comfortable fashion, as Charlie Lakin and Levi Amantchi scored in a 2-1 second-leg win. They will face AFC Wimbledon or Notts County in the final, with the Dons leading 1-0 heading into their second leg at lunchtime on Saturday. League Two play-off final The League Two play-off final takes place at Wembley on Monday May 26 live on Sky Sports Football from 2pm. Kick-off is at 3pm. Walsall’s scars from second half of…
Key PointsUnitedHealth Group saw some of its insiders step in and purchase declining shares this week.Kristen Gil, a director at the firm, bought 3,700 shares worth roughly $1 million on Thursday.Shares of UnitedHealth plunged nearly 11% to $274.35 on Thursday following a report in The Wall Street Journal that the Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into possible Medicare fraud. UnitedHealth Group , whose stock has been in a tailspin amid a tumultuous period for the health-care giant, saw some of its insiders step in and purchase declining shares this week. Kristen Gil, a director at the firm, bought 3,700…
May 16, 2025, 02:44 PM ETHead coach Greg Vanney has been given a multi-year contract extension by the defending MLS Cup champion LA Galaxy despite their historic 13-game winless skid to start the new season.The Galaxy announced the deal Friday for Vanney even though the club has 10 losses and three draws in the worst start to a season by any team in MLS history.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedGalaxy general manager Will Kuntz said the decision to keep Vanney for the long term was made last year. Vanney, a two-time MLS Cup champion coach, was previously under contract only through the current…
Sportspeople and pundits have revealed that online abuse is becoming increasingly damaging, leading to self-harm and fears that it could contribute to someone taking their own life.Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq, broadcaster and ex-England footballer Eni Aluko, and ex-rugby union referee Wayne Barnes were among the participants who spoke to Ofcom, the government’s online safety regulator.The body spoke to seven selected individuals and held nine discussion groups to examine the impacts of the abuse.Participants felt it was “only a matter of time” before the online abuse and hate became a major factor contributing to the suicide of someone in the sector.Contributors…
Aston Villa are into the Champions League places following a 2-0 win over an under-strength Tottenham at Villa Park.Ange Postecoglou rested many of Spurs’ big hitters ahead of Wednesday’s Europa League final against Manchester United and though they kept Villa out until into the second half, goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara secured the three points. Unai Emery’s side had to be patient, Antonin Kinsky tipping a cross-shot behind and Marco Asensio firing just wide. But Spurs skipper Heung-Min Son offered enough on the counter-attack to threaten, Wilson Odobert’s flick forcing Emi Martinez into a save.But from the moment…
Facebook Tweet Email Link The singer Cassie Ventura wrapped up her dramatic testimony Friday afternoon after answering questions for nearly 20 hours over four days at Sean “Diddy” Combs’ racketeering and sex-trafficking trial. Ventura, Combs’ former longtime girlfriend, is the star witness in the case and has alleged Combs physically and sexually abused her and used violence and blackmail to make her participate in drug-fueled sex parties known as “Freak Offs” over more than a decade. Friday was her second day of cross-examination, as defense attorneys asked about her treatment for PTSD, challenged the timeline of her allegations and highlighted…
CNN — The Supreme Court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump from moving forward with deportations under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act for a group of immigrants in northern Texas, siding with Venezuelans who feared they were poised for imminent removal under the sweeping wartime authority. The decision is a significant loss for Trump, who wants to use the law to speed deportations – and avoid the kind of review normally required before removing people from the country. But the decision is also temporary and the underlying legal fight over the president’s invocation has continued simultaneously in multiple federal courts…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has called for fans not to boo teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold in the club’s remaining games this season, insisting the defender deserves a proper farewell before he leaves Anfield this summer.Alexander-Arnold was jeered by some fans after being introduced from the bench in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal last weekend, having confirmed his intention to leave the club at the end of the season earlier this month.The 26-year-old is expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer and sources have told ESPN the Spanish club want the right-back to join them in time to…
Slot has enjoyed a hugely impressive debut campaign and Salah provided an insight into a player-head coach relationship that has been steeped in mutual respect from the start.The No.11 said: “We had a few honest conversations between us [last summer] and he was very honest and he showed me a few clips of mine and said, ‘With this Mo we can win everything, with this one we can’t win much. So, I want to get the best out of you, I want this one to be available the whole season and I want you to have your best years coming…