Author: admin

David Ozoh’s first goal of the season gave Derby a 1-0 victory over Norwich to increase the pressure on head coach Liam Manning.The on-loan Crystal Palace midfielder struck early in the second half to secure County’s first home win of the season and condemn Norwich to a defeat which sent them into the Championship’s bottom three. It should have been a different story after Norwich completely dominated the first half but they failed to take several excellent chances.Both teams had not won in five games but Norwich made a fast start and went close twice in the third minute. Kenny…

Brandon Thomas-Asante’s double secured Coventry a fifth straight victory as Frank Lampard’s side extended their lead at the top of the Championship table by beating Portsmouth 2-1.Thomas-Asante converted his seventh and eighth goals of the season to move the unbeaten Sky Blues four points clear at the summit. Sky Blues goalkeeper Carl Rushworth surpassed Horace Pearson’s club-record streak of 608 minutes without conceding – a mark that had stood since 1934 – before his goal was finally breached by Makenzie Kirk’s delightful lob in stoppage time.Pompey felt they should have taken the lead in the 15th minute when Jay Dasilva…

Charlton earned a convincing 3-0 victory over Ipswich at Portman Road in the Sky Bet Championship.The visitors scored twice through Sonny Carey and Macaulay Gillesphey in a pulsating three-minute second half spell, with Miles Leaburn adding a third. Yet things could have been so different if Ipswich had taken their chances in a one-sided first half, which included Chuba Akpom’s rising effort striking the Addicks’ bar.It was the Town’s first home defeat of the season, after winning three on the trot, and Charlton’s second away win of the campaign.Ipswich striker Ivan Azon came close to opening the scoring when he…

Liam Millar celebrated a first start for club or country in more than year with Hull’s opening goal in a nervy 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Leicester.The Canada international, fit again after an anterior cruciate ligament injury, was also involved in the build-up to what proved Joe Gelhardt’s 31st-minute winner. Substitute Aaron Ramsey pulled a goal back after 67 minutes but Leicester slipped out of the play-off picture after losing for the first time in nine league outings.Miller’s comeback certainly lessened the absence of seven-goal top scorer Oli McBurnie with a knee injury and a touchline ban for manager…

LONDON: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi affirmed that the distinguished Gulf-British partnership is rooted in a long history of cooperation and mutual trust, expressing confidence in a promising future built on common interests and shared values. Al-Budaiwi made the remarks during his address before members of the British Parliament, including Lords, senior officials, experts and legislators in London. He extended his sincere appreciation to Lord McNicol, Member of the House of Lords and the UK’s Trade Envoy to Jordan, Kuwait and the Palestinian Territories, for the invitation and warm reception. He also lauded Lord McNicol’s…

KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) Wafaa Al-Yahya has emphasized the bureau’s ongoing efforts to enhance the national statistical system through data updates, improving the quality of indicators, and expanding cooperation with government agencies as well as regional and international institutions. Al-Yahya made the remarks to KUNA on the occasion of World Statistics Day, observed on October 20 every five years.She noted that this year’s theme, “Accurate statistics and reliable data drive change and create a better future for all,” underscores the crucial role of statistics in promoting transparency and informed decision-making. She highlighted the importance…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) has announced the launch of the 26th season of its “Sea Turtle Rescue” campaign, set to begin on November 8 with a beach cleanup at Kuwait Towers. The initiative is organized in cooperation with the Japanese Embassy and the Japanese Society, with participation from government agencies, civil society groups and students from schools taking part in the 15th Green Schools Program this academic year.KEPS Secretary General and Director of Programs and Activities Jenan Behzad said in a press statement Sunday the campaign aims to raise environmental awareness about the protection of endangered species…

Oct 21, 2025, 02:19 PM ETCristiano Ronaldo ‘s son has been called up to Portugal’s under-16 squad for the first time.Fifteen-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, who is at Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr where his father plays, has been included in a 22-player squad for the Federations Cup Tournament in Turkey.The youth tournament will feature matches against teams from Turkey, Wales and England between Oct. 30 and Nov. 4.Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. made his debut for Portugal under-15s in May. Pixsell/MB Media/Getty ImagesHis selection comes after he was called up for Portugal under-15s in May and his progression continues the prospect of him…

WASHINGTON: The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) announced on Monday the successful conclusion of the “Precision Medicine: Enhancing Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration between Kuwait and the United States” program, held in partnership with the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). The two-day program brought together leading scientists and physicians from Kuwait and the United States and was attended by Kuwait’s Ambassador to the US, Sheikha Al-Zain Al-Sabah.KFAS said the program featured intensive sessions and advanced scientific discussions on integrating genomics with environmental factors, governance and policy frameworks in precision medicine, building technical infrastructure, and…

Inter Miami CF defender Noah Allen insists the team enters the MLS Cup playoffs with high expectations, emphasizing that anything less than lifting the trophy would be considered a failure.”Yeah [it’s a failure for if Inter Miami don’t win MLS Cup]. We have high expectations for ourselves,” Allen said.”I feel like we have the highest standard in ourselves and we want to win every trophy possible. Yeah, we want to win.”Inter Miami concluded the MLS regular season in third place on the Eastern Conference table with 65 points, drawing Nashville SC for the best-of-three Round One playoff series.The Herons will…