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By . Marcus Townend . AP McCoy landed Thursday’s 250,000 euros Guinness Galway Hurdle on hot favourite Thomas Edison. The Tony Martin-trained seven-year-old disappointed in the race last summer in atrocious conditions, but having warmed up for a second bid with victory on the Flat at the Curragh, he was a 7-2 market le... | Hot favourite lived up to billing to land 250,000 euros hurdle . Thomas Edison made up for last summer's disappointment . Fergal and Bayan pushed him close before pipping them to the post . |
By . Simon Jones . Benfica are interested in Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard who is available for sale. His agent Michael Stensgaard said: 'Anders would consider staying in England, but he is actually open to other opportunities too.' Stensgaard told Danish news agency Ritzau: 'The important thing is the... | Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard available for sale . Benfica interested in Red Devils' Danish stopper . Lindegaard failed to dislodge David De Gea as United's No 1 . |
Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown answered your questions on Thursday ahead of the weekend's Premier League action. Top of the agenda this week was Manchester United's defence. Keown believes that none of the current back four would make any of Sir Alex Ferguson's squads. Also discussed this week is the North London de... | Manchester United's current defence would not have made any of their teams in the last 20 years . Mario Balotelli has not yet managed to reach the highs of Euro 2012 . Ron Vlaar is not mobile enough to play for either Man United or Arsenal . |
Tony Pulis has rejected an offer to take charge of Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad. The 56-year-old has been out of work since quitting Crystal Palace just two days before the start of the season. Pulis is keen to make a return to the Premier League instead but he has received no contact from QPR as speculation about Har... | Former Crystal Palace chief turns down chance to return to management . Pulis is keen to make a return to the Premier League instead . |
Hull's Ahmed Elmohamady has pulled out of Egypt's forthcoming African Nations Cup double header. Elmohamady, the right winger or full-back, was injured during a man-of-the-match performance against Crystal Palace at the weekend and will not be travelling for Friday's game in Botswana or the home clash in Cairo five day... | Hull City's Ahmed Elmohamady is out of Egypt's African Cup of Nations two qualifiers this month due to back spasms . Egypt play Botswana on Friday then again next Wednesday . Elmohamady suffered the injury in Hull's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace . hull have not confirmed how long the player will be out for . |
England's Charley Hull is three shots off the lead going into the final round of the Sanya Ladies Open in Hainan. Hull added a flawless 68 to her opening 70 to finish six under par alongside Chinese amateur Jienalin Zhang and her compatriot Yu Yang Zhang, who also recorded rounds of 68 on Saturday. China's Xi Yu Lin fi... | England's Charley Hull on six under par going into final round in Hainan . Hull is tied for third behind leader Xi Yu Lin (-9) and Babe Liu (-7) |
Liverpool and Manchester City will do battle for far greater prizes this season but Brendan Rodgers’s side drew first blood between last season’s top two teams in the Premier League as they won a penalty shootout in Yankee Stadium. Steven Jovetic scored another brace for City, with Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling ... | Stevan Jovetic twice put City in the lead at the Yankee Stadium . Liverpool hit back through Jordan Henderson and Raheem Sterling . Yaya Toure and Jesus Navas were denied by Mignolet in shootout . Lucas sealed 3-1 victory on penalties for Brendan Rodgers's side . |
British artist Terry Lee has been hard at work during the 2014 World Cup recreating the summer tournament's biggest moments using Subbuteo figures. Take a look below to see Luis Suarez's already infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini, Robin van Persie's stunning header against Spain and Daniel Sturridge's trademark goal ce... | British artist Terry Lee recreates famous World Cup moment using Subbuteo figures . Recreations include Luis Suarez's bite on Giorgio Chiellini and Robin van Persie's diving header against Spain . |
Sunderland have made a bid to take Toby Alderweireld on loan from Atletico Madrid but the player is reluctant to join due to the lack of European football. Meanwhile the Black Cats have signed Inter Milan midfielder Ricky Alvarez on loan with view to an £8.5m deal. Gus Poyet also has an interest in Celtic's Dutch centr... | Sunderland want Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweired on loan . However, the Belgian international is reluctant on a move . Black Cats are also interested in Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk . |
Swansea and West Ham are considering Hoffenheim striker Anthony Modeste, who wants a return to the Premier League. The 26-year-old had a brief, unproductive loan spell with Blackburn Rovers in 2012 when the club were on the point of relegation. But he moved to Bastia then Hoffenheim and has averaged a goal every two ga... | Anthony Modeste is keen for another crack at Premier League football . The striker struggled during a spell with Blackburn Rovers back in 2012 . Hoffenheim are willing to sell the French striker for around £5million . |
Heather Watson is out of the Japan Women's Open after suffering a second round exit to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva. The sixth seed was beaten 6-4 7-5 in what was the first meeting between the two. The British No 1 was looking to regain the title she won in 2012, but at the Utsubo Tennis Centre teenager Putintseva, ra... | Heather Watson beaten 6-4 7-5 by Yulia Putintseva in Japan Open . British No 1 ranked 46th and 76 places above Kazakhstan star . Watson hoped to regain title she won in 2012 at Utsubo Tennis Centre . |
By . Simon Jones . Aston Villa full-back Matthew Lowton is wanted on loan by Middlesbrough. The 25-year-old joined Villa from Sheffield United in 2012 when Paul Lambert took charge, and impressed initially but fell out with Lambert last season. On the move? Middlesbrough want to sign Matthew Lowton to boost their promo... | Middlesbrough want to sign Matthew Lowton . The Aston Villa utility man can play across defence . Lowton will move down from the Premier League to the Champonship if he seals the move . Lowton was axed by boss Paul Lambert for being late to training in January . But the Scot insisted he did not have a beef with the 25-... |
If passengers on a delayed flight from New York to Charlotte, North Carolina, got a bit crabby, no one could really say they were being too shellfish. Their flight left LaGuardia Airport about a half-hour late Thursday evening because some live crabs got loose in the cargo hold. US Airways spokeswoman Liz Landau said F... | It's unclear how many crabs escaped or what the species was . Flight from LaGuardia left half an hour late . Airline uncertain who was shipping the crabs . |
Gregory Douglas, 40, was arrested for using the counterfeit notes . State police say a western Pennsylvania man has been charged with passing counterfeit $20 bills at a yard sale, which was run by a bank teller. Trooper Terry Geibel says the teller is trained to know the look and feel of real money. Gregory Douglas, 40... | Gregory Douglas, 40, of Pennsylvania remained in jail on Friday . He has previous counterfeiting charges . Amy Miller spotted the fake money because it was printed on resume paper . |
A three-week-old girl is missing from her home in Long Beach, California, after a shooting which left her mother and two others critically wounded. Eliza Delacruz, who weighs 10lbs, was not in her crib when police arrived at the scene at 6pm on Saturday. Police have launched an urgent manhunt for a man who they believe... | Eliza Delacruz, three weeks, was not in her crib when police arrived . Her mother and two males were hit in shooting at Long Beach home . All three are critically wounded, police believe a man took the child . |
By . Simon Jones . Fiorentina defender Marcos Alonso is a back-up target for West Ham if they fail to sign Timothee Kolodziejczak from Nice. Alonso impressed on loan at Sunderland last season but Gus Poyet has yet to follow up on an option to make the deal permanent. West Ham have offered £3million for Kolodziejczak. W... | Fiorentina defender Marcos Alonso impressed in loan spell at Sunderland . West Ham's primary target is Nice defender Timothee Kolodziejczak . Hammers have already tabled a £3m bid for Kolodziejczak . |
By . Matt Lawton for the Daily Mail . Follow @@Matt_Lawton_DM . Manchester City have snapped up a key member of the staff brought into Manchester United by David Moyes. James Smith was Everton’s head of technical scouting from 2003 under Moyes, who lured him in January to oversee a revamping of United’s scouting system... | Man City appoint former Red Devils scout as European talent spotter . James Smith was a casulaty of David Moyes sacking having joined Scot at Old Trafford from Everton . Smith was spotted working for City at Liverpool's win over Dortmund . |
By . Simon Jones . Sunderland have signed Dutch international Patrick Van Aanholt on a four-year deal from Chelsea. The 23-year-old spent the last two-and-a-half seasons at Vitesse Arnhem, who have strong links with the Premier League side. All smiles: Patrick van Aanholt poses in his new shirt after sealing the move t... | Black Cats seal permanent deal for 23-year-old former Newcastle loanee . He has spent the last two seasons at Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem . Dutchman just missed out on a spot in Louis van Gaal's World Cup squad . He has two senior caps at international level with Holland . Sunderland still keen on Fabio Borini as talks c... |
By . Ailsa Leslie . As if our children don't spend enough time staring at screens, these so-called Smart Pyjamas narrate a bedtime story when scanned by a smartphone or tablet device. The £16 pyjamas - which start in sizes small enough for a one-year-old - are printed with 47 clusters of dots which act like barcodes. A... | American innovation Smart Pyjamas have upset parenting groups . |
By . Simon Jones . West Ham are hoping for a breakthrough in talks with Nice over left-back Timothee Kolodziejczak. The 22-year-old has been trailed by Southampton and QPR but is keen on West Ham and they hope to conclude a deal for around £3m. New Hammer? Thimothee Kolodziejczak (right) is a target for West Ham after ... | Kolodziejczak plays for Nice in Ligue 1 . Southampton and QPR are interested in the £3m full-back . West Ham may also bid for Colombia right-back Eder Balanta . |
Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal is heading to Brighton & Hove Albion. He has agreed terms on a two-and-a-half-year deal with the south coast club. The 26-year-old's move will be confirmed following a medical, which is due to take place on Friday. Celtic midfielder Beram Keyal has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal to move... | Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal agrees move to Brighton & Hove Albion . The 26-year-old midfielder has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal . Israeli international will have a medical on Friday before deal is confirmed . Transfer news LIVE: Click here for all the latest . |
Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore is a attracting interest from the MLS. The US international has scored just once in 13 games for the Black Cats so far this season, with his solitary strike coming in the Capital One Cup defeat to Stoke back in September. Altidore has been in and out of the side this term and could be a... | Jozy Altidore is being chased by a string of sides back in the US . Striker has struggled to find the net for Sunderland so far this season . Altidore has managed three goals in more than 50 games for Black Cats . |
By . Nina Golgowski . PUBLISHED: . 01:02 EST, 2 November 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 21:14 EST, 2 November 2012 . Living among guns, drugs, paranoia and hallucinations, the scandalous life of the Anheuser Bush family's final heir has been revealed in a shocking new book detailing his claimed spiral into self-destruction. Unl... | New book into life of August Busch IV claims the Anheuser Bush heir lived among guns, drugs, paranoia and hallucinations . Book Bitter Beer claims Busch family attempted multiple interventions fearing for his life . Author claims family eventually had August committed against his will . |
By . Simon Jones . and Elliott Bretland . Follow @@EllBretland . Everton are closing in on the signing of Bosnia international Muhamed Besic in a deal rising to £4million. Midfielder Besic, who plays for Hungarian side Ferencvaros, has been training with the Toffees and was spotted dining in Liverpool city centre on We... | Everton close in on signing of Bosnia international Muhamed Besic . Midfielder has been training with the Toffees . Swansea have also bid for 21-year-old but 21-year-old would prefer a move to Merseyside . |
Leinster's players may be sporting a few bruises after a full blooded pre-season boxing session. The reigning RaboDirect Pro 12 champions held an open training session on Friday that was certainly physical. Rhys Ruddock proved to be a natural as he landed a vicious jab flush on Mike McCarthy's nose. Ouch! Rhys Ruddock ... | Rhys Ruddock seen landing jab flush on Mike McCarthy's nose . Leinster face Northampton Saints in a friendly on August 23 . Irish side's title defence starts with trip to Glasgow Warriors on Sept 5 . |
Crystal Palace have made a £1.8million offer for Palermo left back Achraf Lazaar. The 22-year-old Morocco international can also play on the left wing. Neil Warnock is keen to add a couple of new signings to his squad as he looks to avoid Palace being relegated to the Championship. Moroccan defender Achraf Lazaar is th... | Crystal Palace have bid £1.8m for Palermo's Achraf Lazaar . The 22-year-old left back has made six appearances for Morocco . Palace also make a bid for Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis . |
By . Louise Cheer . Eight children are among 12 people injured in a school bus crash. The accident involving another vehicle happened near the intersection of Mount Warren Boulevard and Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd, Beenleigh in southern Brisbane. According to the Queensland Police Service, the children were eight of 12 peo... | The crash happened at an intersection in Beenleigh - in Brisbane's south . It occurred at Mount Warren Boulevard and Beaudesert-Beenleigh Rd . A car collided with a mini-bus on Thursday at 3.30pm, police have reported . Eight of the 12 injured are children, and have sustained minor injuries . |
By . Mike Dawes . Leicester are close to agreeing a £7million move for Brighton forward Leonardo Ulloa. Foxes boss Nigel Pearson is hugely interested in the Argentine centre-forward and the Premier League new-boys have been locked in talks about a switch for weeks. And a breakthrough was understood to have been made ye... | Leicester agree fee with Brighton for 27-year-old striker . Highly-rated Argentine scored 16 goals for The Seagulls last season . Foxes boss Nigel Pearson keen to strengthen his strike force . |
Bad spellers will rejoice at the autocorrect function on our smartphones. But without total concentration, it has a sneaky habit of twisting your words into something rather rude - even during the season of goodwill. From kissing under the camel toe, to threatening to take the kids to see Satan, damnyouautocorrect.com ... | Autocorrect can leave the best of spellers red-faced, even at Christmas . One hilarious message threatened to take the children to see Satan - instead of Santa . Another suggests grabbing their mother a 'Horny Man' - rather than an ornament . |
Volkswagen Passat Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI 150PS . Price as driven: £31,270 . GOOD . The Volkswagen Passat Estate SE Business 2.0 TDI 150PS (pictured) is the eighth generation of the model . BAD . The Passat has been around for 42 years, pictured here is the first generation of the model in 1973 . | The Passat has been around for 42 years, the first model came out in 1973 . The estate car is the fourth biggest-selling VW in the UK . The new model has everything from keyless entry to heated seats . Only diesel models will be on sale initially and there will be a beefed-up 4x4 version hitting the road in July . It's... |
Manchester City are understood to have held talks with Estudiantes over a possible £8million deal for Argentina prospect Joaquin Correa. Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco have all checked on the 20-year-old attacking midfielder. Estudiantes say the outline of the transfer would see Correa move to Sampdoria on an ... | Joaquin Correa has been tracked by Chelsea, PSG and Monaco . However Manchester City appear to be winning race to sign Correa . Correa could join Italian outfit Sampdoria on loan before making move . |
By . Beci Wood . Andy Murray progressed to the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup without having to step onto the court after his opponent Richard Gasquet withdrew due to injury. The pair were scheduled to meet in the third round of the Toronto tournament but the Frenchman was forced to quit due to an abdominal strain. T... | Gasquet is suffering with an abdominal strain . Murray will face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the last eight . Frenchman scored surprise victory over Novak Djokovic . |
By . Jonny Singer for MailOnline . Follow @@Jonny_Singer . It's been a busy transfer deadline day all over Europe, with players coming and going across the Premier League and beyond. But former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has made a different type of signing for his club Zenit St Peterburg. The Russ... | AVB 'signs' TV star for Russian side . Simpson shown undergoing a medical and training with Zenit players . |
Arsenal have released some teaser footage ahead of the release of their new strips for the upcoming 2014-15 season, with the unveiling set to take place on July 10. The Gunners' kits are set to be produced by Puma for the first time, after their 20-year partnership with Nike came to an end this summer. Featured in the ... | Arsenal release teaser footage ahead of new strip release . The new Puma kit is set to be unveiled on July 10 . Mikel Arteta, Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil amongst those to feature . |
Valencia have expressed an interest in Everton striker Samuel Eto'o. The 33-year-old has impressed at Goodison this season and is popular among his team-mates and fans. He has been used mainly from the bench and has helped bring on Everton's younger players. Valencia have expressed an interest in Everton striker Samuel... | Valencia have taken an interest in Everton striker Samuel Eto'o . The 33-year-old has impressed at Goodison Park this season . Eto'o largely helps the younger players at Everton and is popular . |
By . Mail On Sunday Reporter . While most green-fingered folk may list their gardening essentials as a spade, a trowel and a watering can, it seems the organisers of the Chelsea Flower Show have other ideas. From a £365,000 'pleasure dome', complete with a £15,000 marble floor and a £12,000 chandelier, to a £274 pair o... | On display at the Chelsea flower show will be a £365,000 conservatory . It comes with its own £15,000 marble floor and £12,000 chandelier . However cash-strapped buyers won't have to purchase the whole thing . Also on sale are £720 wooden stools and a £274 pair of bonsai clippers . |
Manchester City will not be pursuing a deal for Eric Bailly at Espanyol. The Ivory Coast centre-back has been offered to City with a deal proposed that would see the defender then loaned back out. However, City have decided against getting involved although the player is regarded as one with potential. Manchester City ... | Eric Bailly was offered to Manchester City in a proposed deal by Espanyol . Deal would have seen the defender loaned back to Villarreal . 20-year-old defender has made five appearances for Espanyol this seaon . |
British number one Heather Watson resisted the challenge of Jovana Jaksic to reach the second round of the Japan Women's Open. The 22-year-old, who won the top prize in Osaka two years ago, recovered from losing the opening set to her Serbian opponent to triumph 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Utsubo Tennis Center. Watson will fa... | Heather Watson beat Jovana Jaksic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in her opener in Osaka . The 22-year-old will play Russian Yulia Putintseva in the second round . Watson won her first tour title at this event two years ago . |
Stoke City midfielder Jamie Ness is drawing attention from Championship clubs during his loan spell at Crewe. The 23-year-old Scot has impressed at Gresty Road and Crewe have extended his loan until the end of the season. The midfielder has featured 18 times for the League One outfit this term, scoring two goals. Crewe... | Jamie Ness has featured 18 times for Crewe this season, scoring twice . Ness has attracted attention from Leeds, Wigan and Sheffield United . 23-year-old former Rangers midfielder has two Scotland Under 21 caps . |
An elderly Melbourne workman is lucky to be alive after spending half an hour dangling upside down from a three-storey building. It's believed the 84-year-old was doing some maintenance work when he locked himself out and decided to climb over to another balcony, Seven News reported. But instead, he tripped and jammed ... | An 84-year-old Melbourne man spent half an hour dangling upside down from a three-storey building . He was doing maintenance work but locked himself out and decided to climb to another balcony . Instead, he jammed his foot on the side railing of the balcony . Police held onto the man's left until firefighters arrived . |
By . Simon Jones for MailOnline . Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta is in talks over a move to Granada. The 29-year-old arrived on a Bosman transfer after leaving Athletic Bilbao last summer but has only made 22 appearances and is keen to move on. His wages may be an issue however for the Spanish side, who are curren... | La Liga side Granada weighing up move for Venezuela international . Amorebieta arrived on a Bosman transfer after leaving Athletic Bilbao . Malaga have also shown an interest in the 29-year-old . |
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday hoping to avoid another heavy defeat at the Etihad. Arsene Wenger's side lost 6-3 in Manchester last season but the Gunners will be looking for a much improved performance as Arsenal look to keep in touch with Southampton and Manchester United in the race for the top four. He... | Arsenal lost 6-3 to Manchester City at the Etihad in December 2013 . Since Man City's takeover, the Gunners have managed just one victory at the Etihad in six attempts . Arsene Wenger's side travel to Manchester City on Sunday hoping to keep in touch with the top four . |
Andres Iniesta believes Barcelona face a summer of upheaval after suffering La Liga heartbreak in the title decider with Atletico Madrid. Barca failed to claim the win they needed to take the championship as a 1-1 draw left Atletico celebrating in the Nou Camp. All change: Midfielder Andres Iniesta expects a few coming... | Spanish international spoke after Barca failed to win La Liga following a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid . Gerard Martino has left Barcelona whilst Carlos Puyol has also bid farewell . |
Celtic's Europa League match against Romanian side FC Astra on Thursday night is in severe doubt due to fog. The Scottish champions are due to take on the Group D minnows at 8pm local time (6pm GMT) in Giurigu – which is roughly one hour-and-a-half’s drive away from Bucharest. However, with fog affecting the area, cont... | Celtic's match could be postponed with fog affecting the area . The Scottish champions are due to kick off at 6pm on Thursday . But constituency plans are being made to play the match tomorrow . The knock-on effect would see Celtic's match with Aberdeen rescheduled . |
Ronald Koeman wants to bring Graziano Pelle and Terence Kongolo to Southampton from his former club Feyenoord. The striker and centre back could follow their former manager to St Mary's with Pelle the subject of an £8million bid. Kongolo is on international duty with Louis van Gaal's Holland side but has only played on... | Koeman has money to spend following the sale of Luke Shaw . Pelle and Kongolo could follow the Dutchman from Feyenoord . |
Manchester United have been offered Alex Song from Barcelona. The former Arsenal midfielder is available as Luis Enrique looks to fund buys for other areas. The Cameroon midfielder left Arsenal in a £15million deal ahead of the 2012-13 season. Heading back to England? Alex Song has been offered to Manchester United as ... | Alex Song is not wanted by new boss Luis Enrique at Barcelona . And the Catalan club have offered the Cameroon international to Manchester United . |
By . Simon Jones . Swansea have expressed an interest in Montpellier holding midfielder Benjamin Stambouli. The 23-year-old also has also been earmarked by Fiorentina. Garry Monk has already signed France striker Bafetimbi Gomis this summer and could move to bring his countryman to Wales, too. Wanted: Midfielder Benjam... | Stambouli can play at centre-back and in centre midfield . He is a former France youth international and could join countryman Bafetimbi Gomis at Swansea . QPR midfielder Adel Taarabt is the subject of a £3m bid from AC Milan . |
Sportsmail's Neil Ashton and Charles Sale heaped praise on Nathaniel Clyne and Wayne Rooney after England's 3-1 win against Scotland at Celtic Park. Both Neil and Charles were delighted to see Rooney move a step closer to becoming England's all-time top scorer. They also commented on the outstanding atmosphere at Celti... | England defeated rivals Scotland 3-1 at Celtic Park on Tuesday night . Wayne Rooney scored two goals against Scotland to move step closer to becoming England's all-time top scorer . Nathaniel Clyne impressed on his second appearance for the Three Lions . |
By . Simon Jones . Fleetwood are making an ambitious move for Crystal Palace striker Stephen Dobbie. The 31-year-old has turned down Blackpool in favour of the League One side. On the way out: Stephen Dobbie is not part of Tony Pulis' plans at Crystal Palace and is set to depart . Meanwhile, Palace are poised to sign C... | Stephen Dobbie set to leave Crystal Palace where he is not part of plans . Dobbie favours move to League One side Fleetwood over Blackpool . Palace set to beat Leicester to signing of Cardiff's Fraizer Campbell . |
Andy Murray plays Roberto Bautista Agut in the third round at Wimbledon on Friday and you can watch action from the day's play, plus interviews, studio analysis and footage of players training right here. Also in action on day five at SW19 include No 1 seed Novak Djokovic, who opens proceedings on Centre Court against ... | Murray plays Bautista Agut in third match on Centre Court . Novak Djokovic faces Gilles Simon first up on Centre . Venus Williams duels with Petra Kvitova in second match on Centre . Best of the rest sees Marin Cilic play Tomas Berdych on Court 1 . |
England captain Chris Robshaw will make his return from injury when Harlequins host Aviva Premiership opponents Leicester on Saturday. The Quins flanker has been sidelined since he suffered a shoulder injury almost five weeks ago. His comeback comes less than a month before England launch their RBS 6 Nations campaign b... | Chris Robshaw will return in Harlequins' Premiership match with Leicester . The England captain has been sidelined for 5 weeks with a shoulder injury . Comeback comes a month ahead of 6 Nations opener with Wales . |
By . David Kent . Ross McCormack is set to leave cash-strapped Leeds United after manager Brian McDermott lost his job. McCormack, 27, was the Championship’s top scorer last season with 29 goals and the Scotland striker handed much of the credit to McDermott, who spent less than 14 months in the job. McCormack, rated b... | Ross McCormack is expected to leave Leeds United for around £8million . Championship's top scorer is wanted by several clubs including West Ham, Leicester, Celtic and Malaga . Scotland international has a close relationship with former manager Brian McDermott who has left the club by 'mutual consent' McCormack is under... |
Former Republican Rep Ron Paul has revealed he is worried about the welfare of Edward Snowden, the NSA whistleblower who leaked the secret information about a classified U.S. government surveillance program. 'I’m worried about somebody in our government might kill him with a cruise missile or a drone missile,' Mr Paul ... | Edward Snowden, a former CIA technical assistant fled to Hong Kong . Leaked details of Prism, which he says harvests personal data from web . Ron Paul: 'The gentlemen is trying to tell the truth' |
By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 17:05 EST, 3 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 17:26 EST, 3 October 2013 . Committed suicide? Broke motivational speaker Henry Locker is said to have hired Kenneth Minor to help assist in his death as part of a life insurance scam. Minor was convicted of murdering Locker in 2011 but ... | Kenneth Minor sentence to 20 years prison in 2011 for murdering Jeffrey Locker . Minor has maintained he was hired to help Locker kill himself as part of an insurance scam . Supreme court rule against judge, who is said to have 'confused' the law and the jury . Minor's lawyers prepare to push for manslaughter charge at... |
FIFA says the 2018 World Cup final will be played on Sunday, July 15. Confirming the tournament dates on Friday, the FIFA executive committee agreed that the opening match will be played on a Thursday, June 14. The 2018 World Cup officially kicks off next March, with the first of more than 800 qualifying matches. FIFA ... | World Cup final confirmed for July 15 2018 . Sepp Blatter earlier confirmed the tournament will remain in Russia . Doubts had been raised as FIFA decide to release Garcia report . |
Leicester have agreed a £1million fee with Wigan for Shaun Maloney. The 31-year-old had interest from Celtic and Chicago Fire among other clubs, but looks set for a move the King Power Stadium. The Foxes had a £750,000 offer rejected last week and raised their offer. Scotland and Wigan front man Shaun Maloney is set to... | Leicester are on the verge of signing Wigan Athletic striker Shaun Maloney . The Scotland international looks set for £1million move to Premier League . Maloney had attracted interest from Celtic and MLS side Chicago Fire . |
Aaron Lennon is set to be the first victim of Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham cull. The winger is available for around £7million and Premier League clubs are aware of his availability. Stoke are understood to be leading the chase to land Lennon, but Southampton are interested too. Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon is set t... | Tottenham winger Aaron Lennon set for January exit from White Hart Lane . 27-year-old available for £7million with Stoke and Southampton interested . He has been on the periphery of Mauricio Pochettino's plans this season . |
By . Daniel Piotrowski for Daily Mail Australia . Now that's quite a haul. Police from the Middle Eastern Crime Squad seized a gold 'pen gun', five rounds of ammunition, four grams of crystal methamphetamine, two knives, four mobile phones and cash when they stopped a Toyota Corolla in Padstow in Sydney's south-western... | NSW police seized a gold 'pen gun' at a vehicle stop in Padstow at 4pm last Friday . Also included in the haul: five rounds of ammunition, four grams of crystal meth, four mobile phones, two knifes, quantities of cash . Man, 41, was charged with weapons and drugs offences . Due to appear in Bankstown Local Court this a... |
A New Hampshire woman was arrested for assault after a game of Monopoly got ugly. Hooksett police took Alyssa Ferraro, 21, into custody late Sunday night after responding to a call of domestic violence occurring between her and her boyfriend. When officers arrived, Ferraro told them 'she got into an argument with her b... | Alyssa Ferraro, 21, was arrested late Sunday night . She told officers 'she got into an argument with her boyfriend over a game of Monopoly' She was charged with assault for giving him an 'open hand slap' in the face . |
Manchester City starlet Devante Cole, son of Andy Cole, has joined Barnsley on loan until January. City have also confirmed that £3m midfielder Bruno Zuculini has joined Valencia on loan for the rest of the season. Meanwhile Juventus and Roma remain keen on signing Matija Nastasic. On the move: Manchester City striker ... | Devante Cole has joined Barnsley on loan until January . Son of Andy Cole has impressed in the City youth ranks . City have also confirmed that Bruno Zuculini has joined Valencia . |
Fulham are monitoring Steve Bruce's situation at Hull City. Bruce's position as manager is under threat after a poor run of results despite healthy summer investment in new players from the club's Egyptian owners. Hull drew with Champions Manchester City on Saturday - but Steve Bruce's position is still under threat . ... | Steve Bruce's position remains under threat after a run of poor results . Fulham are monitoring the situation and could look to move for Bruce . Fulham are looking to invest again to mount a promotion challenge  . |
Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora meet at London's Excel Arena on Saturday night in a hotly-anticipated all-British affair. Before the fight, however, the pair will face each other at the weigh-in on Friday (live from 1.50pm). Here, Sportsmail brings you all the action from Box Nation as the pair measure each other up the ... | Tyson Fury faces Dereck Chisora at London's Excel Arena on Saturday . Winner of world heavyweight title final eliminator faces Wladimir Klitschko . Pair will measure each other up at Friday's weigh-in . You can follow all of the video coverage live, right here (from 1.50pm) |
A Pennsylvania boy has been killed by lightening strike while swimming in a creek. Three boys were swimming in the Conowingo Creek in Fulton Township, Pennsylvania, when a storm moved through Sunday afternoon. Fire Chief Tracy Tomlinson said crews used an ATV to cross a field to reach the boys, Lancaster Newspapers rep... | Three boys were swimming in Conowingo Creek, Pa, when a storm moved through . One boy died, the second was also taken to hospital and the third wasn't hurt . |
By . Simon Jones for MailOnline . Roma have made an enquiry to take defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa from Newcastle. The France international - who arrived at St James' Park with a big reputation in January 2013 - also has an offer on the table from Marseille. Yanga-Mbiwa, 25, captained Montpellier to the French title in 201... | Roma and Marseille could offer Yanga-Mbiwa an escape from his Newcastle nightmare . French defender yet to feature for Magpies this season . He's behind Fabricio Coloccini and Mike Williamson in the St James' Park pecking order . Hopes to get a deal sorted before the end of the transfer window . |
West Ham have been offered Sassuolo striker Leonardo Pavoletti. The Hammers have already signed frontmen Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho to boost their attacking options but have been offered the Italian. With record signing Andy Carroll out of action for four months having suffered an ankle injury, manager Sam Allardy... | West Ham offered Sassuolo's Italian frontman Leonardo Pavoletti . Hammers have already signed strikers Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho . Pavoletti scored 22 goals on loan at Varese in Serie B last term . |
Southampton have emerged as favourites to sign Italy starlet Gianluca Scamacca. Dubbed the 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic' by Italian media, the 6ft 4ins 15-year-old centre-forward is on Roma's books but is ready to move abroad. Roma will offer the Italy U17 international a three-year contract when he turns 16 on January 1, i... | Gianluca Scamacca is currently at Roma but ready to move abroad . The 6ft 4in 15-year-old centre-forward is being looked at by Southampton . He has been dubbed the 'new Zlatan Ibrahimovic' by Italian media . Roma will offer the Italy U17 international a three-year contract in January . |
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Roy Hodgson a major boost by training with a ball for the first time since tearing his medial knee ligament. The England flyer began ball work during the national team's training session in the Arena de Amazon on Friday evening. Oxlade-Chamberlain damaged right knee ligaments during the 2-2... | Oxlade-Chamberlain suffered medial knee ligament damage in last week's 2-2 draw with Ecuador . He is making rapid progress having initially been ruled out for three weeks . He could return for England's second group game against Uruguay . |
By . Sami Mokbel . Follow @@SamiMokbel81_DM . Manchester City youngster Albert Rusnak is set for a move to Dutch club Cambuur Leeuwarden. The Slovakia Under-21 international will be given permission to leave the club on loan this summer as City want the starlet to get some first team experience under his belt. Loan ran... | Man City are keen for Rusnak to experience playing first-team football . Dutch outfit Cambuur Leeuwarden are interested in signing Rusnak . Rusnak has previously spent time at Birmingham and Oldham . |
By . David Kent . West Brom have announced the signing of defender Chris Baird on a one-year contract. The versatile 32-year-old was available on a free transfer after the expiry of a short-term deal at newly-promoted Burnley. The Northern Ireland international will become new manager Alan Irvine's third signing of the... | Baird is WBA's third signing after Joleon Lescott and Craig Gardner . Northern Ireland international spent last season at Burnley . Irvine impressed by Baird's versatility . |
By . Mail On Sunday Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 17:53 EST, 4 January 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 04:41 EST, 5 January 2014 . Actress Alicia Rhett, who was the oldest surviving cast member of the classic 1939 film Gone With The Wind, has died aged 98. Rhett, left, portrayed India Wilkes, sister of Ashley Wilkes, in the award-winn... | Alicia Rhett played India Wilkes, sister of Ashley Wilkes, in the classic film . |
By . Sami Mokbel . Follow @@SamiMokbel81_DM . Disgraced former Port Vale defender Daniel Jones is set to be handed a route back into professional football with Chesterfield. Jones was sacked by Port Vale following a training ground punch-up with Doug Loft that resulted in the latter suffering a fractured cheek bone. Th... | Daniel Jones was sacked by Port Vale following a punch-up with Doug Loft . Loft suffered a fractured cheek bone in the training-ground incident . Loft considered legal action after he was ruled out of final games of season . Chesterfield could finalise the move for Jones by the end of this week . |
Mesut Ozil out until 2015 with knee injury . Mesut Ozil, out for three months. Just the news Arsenal fans didn't want to hear, and a further blow to their already miserable week. As is the norm in today's society, social media erupted after the German football association spoke out about the knee injury. Here, Sportsma... | Mesut Ozil ruled out until 2015 with knee ligament injury . German FA confirmed the news after an MRI scan on Wednesday . Ozil played the full 90 minutes for Arsenal against Chelsea on Sunday . Here Twitter reacts to the news of his setback . |
By . Robin Cottle for MailOnline . Olympic hero Denise Lewis has picked up an honorary degree from the University of Wolverhampton. The athlete, who won heptathlon gold in the 2000 Sydney Games, received the honour 14 years after being given the freedom of the city, reported the Express and Star. The 42-year-old, who i... | Lewis awarded an honorary university degree . Grew up in Wolverhampton and given the freedom of the city after winning Olympic gold 14 years ago . She said: 'I can't put it into words but it's a proud moment . Won six other major championship medals . |
By . Simon Jones . Alberto Moreno is poised to join Liverpool after appearing for Sevilla against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup in Cardiff on Tuesday. Liverpool will pay around £16million for the exciting left-back, and midfielder Suso could be going the other way as part of the deal. Meanwhile, Pepe Reina has comp... | Spaniard will play for Sevilla in Super Cup tie with Real Madrid . Liverpool will pay £16million for the left-back after the game in Cardiff . Midfielder Suso could be going the other way as part of the deal . |
Turkish side Kayseri Erciyesspor have announced the signing of Aston Villa midfielder Yacouba Sylla on a season-long loan deal. Erciyesspor on Monday posted a photo of the Mali international on their official website, accompanied by a statement which read: 'Yacouba Sylla has been leased from Aston Villa with a one-year... | Sylla has left Villa on a season-long loan deal . The Mali international started just five Premier League games last season . |
QPR midfielder Leroy Fer will be sidelined for up to ten weeks after suffering a medial collateral ligament injury in his side's win at Sunderland on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old, who scored the opener against the Black Cats, was forced from the fray on a stretcher in the 75th minute at the Stadium of Light. The inju... | QPR won for the first time away this season at Sunderland on Tuesday . However, it came at a cost as Holland midfielder Fer suffered a medial collateral ligament injury in the second half . The club have now confirmed Fer will be out for 8-10 weeks . Only recently Richard Dunne was ruled out for three months with a si... |
Bafetimbi Gomis is back on the agenda for Newcastle United. Manager Alan Pardew has a £1.6million deal agreed with Tenerife for 20-year-old striker Ayoze Perez but is also working on signing another forward. They have held talks with Hertha Berlin’s Pierre-Michel Lasogga, 22, but face competition with Everton also inte... | Newcastle have a deal agreed with Ayoze Perez but boss Alan Pardew wants another striker . Long-term target Bafetimbi Gomis is out of contract at Lille . Gomis is represented by Willie Mackay . West Ham and Galatasaray are also interested, with Turks seeing the 28-year-old as Didier Drogba's replacement . |
By . Simon Jones . Aston Villa are rivalling neighbours West Bromwich Albion in a bid to take Chelsea wideman Victor Moses on loan. Manager Paul Lambert also has an interest in Chelsea’s Christian Atsu but Moses, 23, represents a ready-made Premier League player. The Nigerian international had an inauspicious loan spel... | Aston Villa keen on taking Chelsea wideman Victor Moses on loan . West Brom also interested in Nigeria international . Villa boss Paul Lambert set to revive £4million bid for Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-yeung . |
By . Simon Jones for MailOnline . Crystal Palace remain favourites to sign Wigan midfielder James McArthur. Leicester City had a £7million bid for the 26-year-old accepted this week but the deal fell down over the proposed payment structure. Burnley had four offers rejected for McArthur but fell short of Wigan's valuat... | Neil Warnock keen on bringing in new faces for Crystal Palace . Leicester had £7m bid for James McArthur accepted but deal broke down . Burnley and Aston Villa also show an interest ahead of transfer deadline . |
By . Simon Jones . Stoke City have joined the clubs showing an interest in Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani. The . striker has impressed for Algeria at the World Cup and scored against . South Korea on Sunday. Attracting interest: Stoke and West Ham are keen on Islam Slimani . He was a target for West Ham earlier ... | Sporting Lisbon star has caught the eye during the World Cup . Slimani scored in Sunday's 4-2 win against South Korea . Sporting Lisbon want £6.5m for the 26-year-old frontman . |
Arsenal are keeping an eye on Colombia goalkeeper David Ospina of Nice. Arsene Wenger is seeking competition for Wojciech Szczesny after No 2 goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski left for Swansea. Colombian connection: Arsenal are monitoring Nice goalkeeper David Ospina . Swanning off: Competition is needed for Wojciech Szczesn... | Arsenal are monitoring Colombia and Nice goalkeeper David Ospina . Gunners need competition for Wojciech Szczesny after No 2 Lukasz Fabianski left for Swansea . Ospina will play at the World Cup and is available for around £3million . |
Sportsmail's Neil Ashton and Charles Sale got into the Samba spirit on Sunday having visited England's training base for one final time. Following Lionel Messi's stunning late winner against Iran on Saturday, the duo joined some Argentina fans on the beach and played along with Brazilian street musicians. VIDEO: Scroll... | Sportsmail's Neil Ashton and Charles Sale played along with Brazilian street musicians on Copacabana beach . Pair had visited England's training base for one last time . Three Lions take on Costa Rica in final group game on Tuesday . |
Australian fighter jets have attacked an Islamic State facility in Iraq. Two bombs were dropped from an F/A-18F Super Hornet on to an IS facility, the Australian Defence Force said in a statement on Thursday. "All aircraft exited the target area safely and returned to base," the statement said. It is the first time Aus... | Australia launches first air strikes against the Islamic State . RAAF Super Hornet dropped bombs on IS facility in Iraq . All aircraft exited the target area safely, Defence Department said . |
European champions Real Madrid will play exhibition matches with an English Premier League side and a Serie A club at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground next year, organisers said on Monday. The teams will play each other in three fixtures at the 100,000-seat MCG next July as part of the International Champions Cup, a... | Real Madrid, along with an unconfirmed English Premier League side and a Serie A club, will play at the 100,000-seat MCG next July . The other teams will be named in coming weeks . Manchester City, who own Melbourne City in Australia's top-flight A-League, are expected to participate . |
Crystal Palace's bid to sign Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong for £1million is being held up by the player’s wage demands. Lee, who also has several offers from abroad, suffered a minor leg fracture playing for South Korea in the Asia Cup three weeks ago but is expected to return to training later this month. Bolton signed... | Crystal Palace are looking to sign Bolton winger Lee Chung-Yong . The £1million deal is being held up by the player’s wage demands . Bolton signed up the attacking midfielder in 2009 for £2million . Lee is is out of contract with the Championship club in the summer . CLICK HERE for all the latest transfer news with our... |
The exchanges between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew ahead of their fight at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday have already become nasty. The pair do not get on. When they fought as light heavyweights in 2011, Cleverly emerged victorious but Bellew has made it clear he is out for revenge now they have both moved up... | Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew set for the weigh-in before the fight . The two boxers were held apart in their head-to-head on Thursday . They fought as light heavyweights in 2011 and now meet as cruiserweights . Cleverly and Bellew will clash on Sky Sports Box Office on Saturday night . |
Manchester City and Arsenal are continuing to monitor Cagliari midfielder Godfred Donsah. The confident 18-year-old has already attracted enquiries from Tottenham last month and can play at centre midfield as a holding player or right-back. Arsenal and City scouts watched him on Monday against Inter Milan in their 2-1 ... | Arsenal and Manchester City sent scouts to watch Godfred Donsah . Tottenham made enquiries about the 18-year-old in January . Donsah is a holding midfielder who can also play as a right back . Cagliari president Thomas Guilini wants to keep him for another season . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premier League news . |
Phil Jones was refusing to curb his whole-hearted approach ahead of England’s game against Honduras – just ask Jack Wilshere. The Arsenal man was left in a heap following a meaty barge from his Manchester United adversary during the warm-up. Wilshere had just released a pass during a session of keep-ball when Jones clu... | Roy Hodgson's side play Honduras in final friendly ahead of World Cup opener against Italy on June 14 . England are scheduled to fly to Rio following the game . |
A 24-year-old mother to three young children was found murdered Wednesday, say Canadian authorities. Ontario Provincial Police have charged Kapuskasing man Patrick Carignan, 30, with second degree murder in connection with the death of Emanuelle D'Amours. D'Amours, of Moonbeam, Ontario, was found dead at a Kapuskasing ... | Ontario Provincial Police have charged Kapuskasing man Patrick Carignan, 30, with second degree murder in connection with the death of Emanuelle D'Amours . D'Amours was found dead in Kapuskasing home by authorities . Her body is set to undergo post-mortem examine and cause of death has yet to be released . |
Celtic are in talks with Cardiff City over a deal for South Korea international Kim Bo-Kyung. The 24-year-old midfielder was a target for the Bhoys prior to joining Cardiff in 2012. Bo-Kyung has made nearly 60 league appearances for the Bluebirds since signing from Cerezo Osaka two years ago. VIDEO Scroll down to see D... | Celtic are in talks with Cardiff over a deal for Kim Bo-Kyung . South Korean midfielder was a target prior to joining the Bluebirds in 2012 . |
By . Ap Reporter . A Swiss football club says it will investigate reports that some of its fans urinated in a water bottle that a rival goalkeeper then drank from. Reto Felder, a goalkeeper who plays for Muri in the Swiss fourth division, claims he first though his drink was warmed by the sun. He called the prank 'crud... | Muri keeper Reto Felder makes claim against Baden fans . Muri lost 3-2 to Baden in the Swiss fourth division on Saturday . Baden president Thomi Braem says club will investigate the incident . |
By . Mike Dawes . Floyd Mayweather has shown the depths of his riches by releasing a video of himself in a hot tub on a yacht in Miami. Pound-for-pound champion Mayweather uploaded the video to his Instagram account on Thursday. The clip pans into Mayweather relaxing in a hot tub on his private yacht with a drink in hi... | Floyd Mayweather uploaded the video to his Instagram account . Shows the boxer in a hot tub on the back of a yacht . The undefeated world champions is next due to fight in September . |
Everton striker Samuel Eto’o is in discussions over a move to Sampdoria. The Italian side, led by eccentric president Massimo Ferrero, have opened talks with Eto’o’s representative Claudio Vigorelli. The 33-year-old Eto’o has been offered £1.7million a year plus bonuses by sporting director Carlo Osti on an 18-month co... | Representatives of Samuel Eto'o have opened talks with Italian outfit . West Ham are also said to be keen on signing the 33-year-old striker . Eto'o was an unused substitute in Everton's 1-1 draw with Man City . |
England take on Sri Lanka in the sixth ODI of their series in Pallekele needing a victory to force a decider. Joe Root's century on Wednesday secured a five-wicket victory for England in the fifth ODI to keep them alive, but they still need two more wins to avoid a series defeat. Alastair Cook's men will be hoping to b... | England take on Sri Lanka in sixth ODI in Pallekele . Alastair Cook's side 3-2 down in seven-match series . |
Former Manchester United winger Chris Eagles has opened talks over a move to Blackpool. The 28-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Bolton Wanderers in the summer and has turned down an offer from Championship rivals Millwall. Eagles has held talks with a number of clubs and is now training with Lee Clark’s sid... | Chris Eagles was released by Bolton in the summer . Lee Clark keen to bolster squad with side bottom of the Championship . Eagles rejected offer from division rivals Millwall . |
By . Mia De Graaf . A 13-year-old girl who disappeared from school on Friday afternoon has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. Chloe Hull failed to turn up for her lift home from Stantonbury Campus in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, on Friday. Officers said Chloe, who usually wears glasses, was last seen o... | Chloe Hull did not arrive for lift from school in Milton Keynes on Friday . Last seen on CCTV at 11.15pm with friends in Buckinghamshire town . Police confirm that the search has been called-off after she returned home safely . |
Kumar Sangakkara has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee from Sri Lanka's win over England on Saturday. The International Cricket Council has announced the penalty as a result on Sangakkara 'showing dissent at an umpire's decision'. The disagreement came at the start of 34th over when the veteran batsman disputed u... | Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara has been fined 15 per cent of match fee . Sangakkara disagreed with umpire during the 34th over . England lost series against Sri Lanka as hosts made it 4-2 . |
By . Simon Jones . Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko is due to hold talks with manager Alan Pardew over his future. Sissoko represented France at the World Cup in Brazil and scored in their 5-2 victory over Switzerland. But his future on Tyneside remains unclear and he will hold discussions with Pardew in the coming ... | Sissoko will discuss whether or not he stays on Tyneside with Pardew . The midfielder represented France at the World Cup in Brazil . Pardew has added Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere to potential targets . |
Thorgan Hazard is open to remaining at Borussia Monchengladbach beyond his loan spell. The 21-year-old has impressed while on loan at the Bundesliga side but has yet to play a game for Jose Mourinho's side. And Hazard, the brother of Blues playmaker Eden, isn't ruling out a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge. Che... | Eden Hazard's brother could be leaving Chelsea permanently . Thorgan Hazard is on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach . 21-year-old hasn't played a game under Jose Mourinho . |
By . Simon Jones . Tottenham winger Iago Falque is expected to complete a £4m move to Italian club Genoa. The 24-year-old Spaniard scored from the spot in Spurs' recent 3-3 pre-season friendly draw against Seattle Sounders, but Mauricio Pochettino has deemed him surplus to requirements. Falque joined Tottenham in 2011 ... | 24-year-old winger set to join Genoa in £4m deal . Deemed surplus to requirements by Mauricio Pochettino . |
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