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LONDON — Thomas Frank remarked on the glorious sunshine at Hotspur Way on Friday, shortly before addressing whether Tottenham Hotspur were where he wanted them to be on the eve of his first Premier League game in charge at the club.”That’s a good question,” he began. “I think that will be an ongoing, how can you say, process throughout the season. Throughout seasons because you constantly want to build on those layers, that’s what I am a big believer of. We’ve had five weeks, something like that, that’s been really good.”Those five weeks have taken in friendlies against Reading, Wycombe…
Aug 15, 2025, 06:55 AM ETThe new Premier League season is right around the corner and managers right across the land are speaking in front of the press ahead of their team’s opener.For the likes of Sunderland’s Régis Le Bris and Brentford’s Keith Andrews it will be a case of getting used to the increased pressure and exposure that comes with life in the top-flight.For Eddie Howe it was a more gruelling experience. It served as no surprise when he was asked about Alexander Isak’s future on Tyneside in 15 different ways.Last season’s champions, Liverpool, get the season under way…
This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China released rare new DF-100 footage as part of a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) documentary marking the force’s 98th anniversary, offering fresh visual cues on the supersonic cruise missile’s specifications and strategic reach. The two-minute video shows the DF-100 operating during a cable communications exercise simulating full-spectrum jamming, reinforcing the archetype: a fast, long-range strike platform meant to arrive in waves and overwhelm layered defenses across the First and Second Island chains before they can react. Technically, the system slots into China’s strike portfolio as a high-speed standoff weapon. The…
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A video widely circulated on Friday shows Israel’s far-right national security minister berating a Palestinian leader face-to-face inside a prison, saying Israel will confront anyone who acts against the country and “wipe them out.”Marwan Barghouti is serving five life sentences after being convicted of involvement in attacks at the height of the Palestinian uprising, or intifada, in the early 2000s. Polls consistently show he is the most popular Palestinian leader. He has rarely been seen since his arrest more than two decades ago.It was unclear when the video was taken, but it shows National Security…
Aug 15, 2025, 06:00 AM ETThe transfer window is open across Europe, and business is starting to get done. What are ESPN’s reporters hearing about possible deals?Every Friday until September, we’ll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s gradesLiverpool are still spending! How many more could arrive at Anfield before the deadline?There is still quite a bit of work to be done if Marc Guéhi is to join Liverpool. Crystal Palace have so far been firm in their valuation despite the center back having one year…
In 2023/24, Sam Szmodics had the season of his life.He won the Championship Golden Boot after hitting a career-best 27 league goals, which saw him almost single-handedly keep Blackburn in the division, scored 33 in all competitions and won his first senior cap for the Republic of Ireland. At 28, and having been playing League Two football just five years prior, if there was ever going to be a time to make the step up to the Premier League, this was it. YouTube This content is provided by YouTube, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you…
“I wish I had the right words but I know I do not.”That was something Arne Slot said in his statement on the day of Diogo Jota’s tragic passing. Of course, that’s true. It’s too devastating, too terrible and sudden a loss for a few words from anyone to make much difference.But in the weeks since, he surely couldn’t have done any more to lead his club through the most challenging of circumstances.From the outside, he looks again and again to have found those right words. Firstly, his immediate thoughts have always been with Jota’s wife Rute and their three…
“We struggled without a reference as a striker.” That was Ruben Amorim’s verdict on Manchester United’s final pre-season game against Fiorentina. “We have a new player, so we will see.” The hope is that Benjamin Sesko can make the difference.The raw potential is obvious. This is a player who stands at 6ft 5in tall but has pace too. He can head the ball and fire off fierce shots from distance. And there is belief that his hold-up play will improve, dropping off too but providing Amorim with his reference. In short, Sesko appears special. Speaking about him to Matej Orazem,…
St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson has signed a new deal until the summer of 2028. The 50-year-old, who took charge in 2022, has guided the Buddies to three consecutive top-six finishes in the Scottish Premiership. In 2024, he led St Mirren back to European football for the first time since 1985. Image: Assistant manager Brian Kerr (R) has also signed a new deal at St Mirren Assistant boss Brian Kerr has also agreed a new contract with the Paisley club.On his new contract, Robinson said: “I’m delighted to sign the new contract. “I’m glad the board have appreciated the hard…
BERLIN (AP) — A shooting near a mosque in central Sweden on Friday left one person dead and one injured and police said they believe it was linked to gang violence.The shooting took place in the parking lot outside the mosque in the central city of Örebro in the early afternoon following Friday prayers, police said. The victim was a 25-year-old man who was shot dead leaving the mosque, and the man injured was also in his 20s. Many emergency services were at the scene, and police advised the public to stay away. Roberto Eid Forest, head of the Örebro…