Mississippi newspaper hits back after Keith Olbermann calls for writer to be fired over turkey-hunting article
Sports and political commentator Keith Olbermann took to Twitter to call on his social media followers to make a Mississippi hunter’s life “a living hell” after he killed a rare white turkey.
These are the most annoying slang words Americans use, according to new survey
If you ever call your partner "bae" or complain that you’re "hangry" you’re officially using some of America’s most annoying slang, according to new research.
Cruise ship passengers reportedly evacuated from vessel off Norway coast
An evacuation of cruise ship passengers was reportedly underway Saturday after a vessel off the coast of Norway had propulsion issues amid foul weather.
Dunkin’ preps for Boston Marathon with doughnut-inspired running shoes, ‘munchkin’ sizes for kids
Dunkin' and the sneaker manufacturer Saucony, both Massachusetts-based companies, paired up for the second year in row to create a custom shoe design in time for the Boston Marathon.
Vegan dogs and cats? Study finds some pet owners are feeding their animals plant-based diets
Some pet owners who are vegan are feeding their dogs and cats plant-based diets as well, while others are interested in doing so, a recent study found.
Mom defends Disney-inspired baby name after trolls mock it online: It 'suits her'
Jade Jeanes acknowledges her daughter's name is "unconventional," but she doesn't care what haters say — the Disney-loving mom is standing by her unique choice.
Girl with 'Little Mermaid'-inspired hairdo wins school's 'Crazy Hair Day'
A pre-kindergartener named Atlantis won Crazy Hair Day at her school after her mom went all out to style her hair to look just like Princess Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the little girl’s big sister shared on Twitter Tuesday.
Fake tweet claiming Tom Ford called Melania Trump a 'glorified escort' with 'bad taste in men' goes viral
Tom Ford on Tuesday slammed a fake tweet claiming he refused to dress first lady Melania Trump and called her a “glorified escort” with “bad taste in men” — a post that became a trending topic on Twitter despite being fabricated.
The first thing to say is that this column really would have outlined the same argument even if Manchester United had cantered to a 4-0 win at Molineux on Saturday.
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn believes there is more togetherness at the Emirates this season compared to last. Unai Emery has guided the club to the quarter-finals of the Europa League, and Champions League qualification via the top four remains in ...
Tanitoluwa Adewumi just said checkmate. Despite learning the game a little over a year ago, the 8-year-old boy - homeless refugee from Nigeria - was crowned the New York State Primary Chess Champion in the kindergarten-to-third-grade bracket of the ...
Heskey insists it's down to the forward trying too hard and not getting the bounce of the ball. “He's still got 17 goals, so he's not having that bad a season but he's probably just trying a little bit too hard," Heskey told Sky Sports.
Manchester United have been given two major boosts in their efforts to long-term target Antoine Griezmann to Old Trafford, while Kylian Mbappe's cousin has named the PSG attacker's next club, according to Monday's European papers.
Ahead of their first round, first leg Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya in the Tunisian city of Bengerdan on Wednesday, the Nigeria U23 squad departed the shores of the country through Lagos in the early hours of Monday aboard a ...
Ahead of their first round, first leg Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya in the Tunisian city of Bengerdan on Wednesday, the Nigeria U-23 squad departed the shores of the country through Lagos in the early hours of yesterday ...
Manchester United interim manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, laid into his players after their FA Cup ended at Molineux last weekend. Solskjaer was unhappy with his side's display, in the 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Wolves on Saturday night.
Former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has revealed whom he believes is the most valuable player in the current transfer market, snubbing the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.
THERE were some huge upsets on the opening day of the ICC u19 World Cup qualifier Africa Division One tournament in Windhoek on Sunday as two of the favourites, Namibia and Kenya, suffered shock defeats to Nigeria and Uganda, respectively.
Managers and coaches are often the most under-appreciated components of a football team. If their side wins, it's normally all about the players - but if they lose, the blame falls at the door of the manager's office.
Woman embraces unibrow after a lifetime of teasing, says natural look has boosted her career
A woman who was called a “wolf” and “Golden Arches” by school bullies because of her monobrow says she now embraces it - and is more confident than ever.
Woman with tanning 'obsession' claims people accuse her of trying to 'switch races'
“People say that I wanted to be a black woman, and that I wanted to switch races and stuff just because I’m tanning, but I don’t really care,” said Hannah Tittensor, a 22-year-old student from Belfast. “These people don’t actually know me.”
Despite the poor showing in the last FIBA World Cup qualifying window where they posted a 1-3 result, Nigeria's D'Tigers will a dangerous side come the World Cup proper according Ivory Coast Head Coach Paolo Povia.
The sight of a homeless boy holding up a trophy and celebrating it is not something we are used to seeing. Who is he? Well the boy is Tani, an 8-year-old Nigerian refugee who is a chess champion in USA.
Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas, has admitted he “would love” to play in Spain again. Casillas rose through the Madrid youth system and spent a successful 16 years with the club, winning five LaLiga and four Champions League titles, before leaving ...
Cape Town - Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has revealed the Red Devils had deals lined up for Gareth Bale, Cesc Fabregas and Toni Kroos when he was still at the club.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United side put in a memorable performance to beat PSG 3-1 to qualify for the last eight, but Pochettino thinks they will go into the tie against Barcelona as underdogs.
The transfer window for Europe's biggest clubs is closed, but click here for all the deals. Transfer Talk will continue to scour the world's media and set correspondents loose to see what's on the agenda for the summer.
The Liverpool ace has now gone seven games without a goal. For most that would not be a major issue but, because of his prolific record in front of goal last season, there is concern about his form.
The midfielder was targeted throughout January as Gunners chiefs looked to secure a deal they could afford. With transfer funds tight, Arsenal were only interested in a loan deal with an option to buy.
L'Equipe says Varane is weighing up a move away from the Spanish capital. Varane has enjoyed a trophy-laden eight years at the Bernabeu since joining the Spanish giants from Lens in 2011.
(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has said Barcelona will have the edge in their much-anticipated Champions League quarter-final against Manchester United and has backed the Spanish club to lift the title for a sixth time.
Record-breaking Hong Kong swimmer Kenneth To King-him has died suddenly aged 26 in the US, the Hong Kong Sports Institute has confirmed in a statement.
Arsenal lured Suarez to the Emirates in January as he was reunited with his former Sevilla boss Unai Emery. But he has so far failed to force his way into the Spaniard's first-team, failing to make a Premier League start.
British billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is interested in buying Chelsea Football Club and has held initial talks over a potential takeover, the UK Times reports.
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is considering his future at the Santiago Bernabeu and could leave the club in search of a new challenge, according to French newspaper L'Equipe: Get French Football News @GFFN.
Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, and Semi Ajayi were among the first arrivals in the Super Eagles' camp in Asaba on Monday ahead of Friday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Seychelles.
The Reds boss has spent £382million since arriving at Anfield in October 2015 but is yet to win a trophy. Liverpool supporters will be hoping that will change this season with either Premier League or Champions League glory.
Highly-rated Chelsea teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi has been handed his first England call-up. Part of the side that won the Under-17 World Cup in 2017, the 18-year-old has been subject of sustained interest from Bayern Munich having made his first-team ...
In a homeless shelter in Manhattan, an eight-year-old boy is walking to his room, carrying an awkward load in his arms, unfazed by screams from a troubled resident.
By Nicholas Kristof NEW YORK: In a homeless shelter in Manhattan, an 8-year-old boy is walking to his room, carrying an awkward load in his arms, unfazed by screams from a troubled resident.
Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has said Kylian Mbappe's age and “incredible” ability, makes him more valuable than even Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Hazard has written his name into Blues folklore since snubbing a host of their rivals to move to Stamford Bridge in 2012. And the moments of magic he so often produces mean supporters are desperate for Chelsea to keep hold of him going forward.
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, is determined to resurrect a deal for Sadio Mane, France Football reports. Zidane was close to signing the Liverpool winger, at the end of his first stint as Real boss.
Despite playing the encounter for several hours yesterday, Nigeria continues its winning streak at the Africa Qualifiers of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup after beating Kenya in its second match of the competition.
Forward Odion Ighalo and midfielders Alex Iwobi and Semi Ajayi were among the first arrivals in the Super Eagles' camp in Asaba on Monday as the countdown began for Friday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Pirates of Seychelles.
Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has called to camp 30 home-based professionals for a preliminary camp of the Super Falcons as preparations for this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup finals enter a new gear.
'Tana Aiyejina. National U-23 team head coach Imama Amapakabo has named a 23-man squad for their first round, first leg Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya, scheduled for the Tunisian city of Bengerdan on Wednesday.
It is hard to place the exact moment when “bottle” became such an overused part of football's lingua franca but nowadays it is hard to get through a weekend without several cases.
Icardi has fallen out in spectacular style with Internazionale after he declined to sign a new contract with the club. The 26-year-old Argentine was stripped of his captaincy as a result of his decision.
The Kenya U23 team-the Emerging Stars-jetted out of the country on Sunday 17 March for Khartoum ahead of their Africa U23 Cup of Nations cum Olympics Qualifier against Sudan.
Lobi stars goalkeeper Femi Kayode has rued his side's CAF champions league elimination and has blamed the failure to qualify on the home defeat suffered against Wydad Casablanca on match day 3 in the group stage of the CAF champions league.
BARCELONA, Spain - Among the 60,000-plus spectators packed into the Santiago Bernabeu for the return of Zinedine Zidane, nobody seemed happier than Francisco “Isco” Alarcon.
Nigerian side Lobi Stars failed to advance to knock out stage of the 2019 CAF Champions League, despite a 2-0 home win overASEC Mimosas of Cote d'Ivoire at the NnamdiAzikiwe Stadium Enugu on Saturday.
Jamie Redknapp isn't convinced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is Manchester United's No.1 managerial candidate because he hasn't been handed the job on a permanent basis yet.
Manchester City will face Brighton and Hove Albion in the semi final of the FA Cup after coming from behind to beat Swansea 3-2 in the quarter-final on Saturday.
They don't half put you through it, though. The coincidences are piling up. Winning at Championship-bound Fulham with a late penalty, and in April we play Chelsea at home the same day City play Palace away.
Tanitoluwa Adewumi left his home in northern Nigeria with his family in 2017, because of the ongoing attacks by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram.
Akwa United continued their impressive run in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday as they stunned Heartland FC in Okigwe; beating their host 2-1 in the matchday 11 tie.
Maurizio Sarri admitted he is worried about his Chelsea team's “mentality” after they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Everton that severely damages their hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League.
Nigeria U23 Head Coach Imama Amapakabo says he expects Libya to be a tough opponent when the sides meet in the second round of the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifiers.
D'Tigers has been drawn alongside Argentina, Russia and Korea in Group B of the 2019 FIBA World Cup for men in China between the August 31 -September 15, 2019.
Nuno had a dream, and on Saturday night at Molineux the vision was there for the world to see in high definition. These are dizzying, heady times for Wolverhampton Wanderers and reaching their first FA Cup semi-final since 1998 represents the club's ...
After Lionel Messi scored a wonderful third goal to complete his 51st career hat trick, Real Betis supporters did what only true fans can do when in the presence of genuine soccer genius.
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr arrived in the country yesterday to begin preparations for Nigeria's 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) last qualifying match against Seychelles, as well as the international friendly against Egypt this weekend in Asaba.
Cristiano Ronaldo was rested and Juventus crashed to their first Serie A defeat of the season at Genoa on Sunday following their Champions League heroics, as Inter won a fiery Milan derby clash 3-2 to move into third ahead of city rivals AC Milan ...
Ramon Rodriguez Verdejo, better known as 'Monchi', has agreed to return to Sevilla as the club's sporting director, despite reportedly being close to taking a similar role at Arsenal.
Liverpool flirted with disaster here, though in the end it was the manner in which they dealt with the prospect of failure that bodes well for the months ahead.
With Zinedine Zidane having returned to Spanish giants Real Madrid, the club is now said to have reignited its interest in one of Manchester United's most valuable stars.
Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi, was given a standing ovation by Real Betis supporters, after scoring his 33rd La Liga hat trick in their 4-1 win at the Benito Villamarin on Sunday.
Only half the Premier League teams were in action over the weekend, but who showed a new-found resolve and whose "ineptitude in both boxes cost them dear"?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called it the poorest performance but was it also his missed chance? Adam Bate gives his verdict from Molineux on a night when Manchester United's hopes of winning silverware under their caretaker manager suffered a significant blow.
Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri, has said that striker, Gonzalo Higuain, must improve physical and mentally following the Blues' 2-0 defeat to Everton in the Premier League on Sunday.
*Majekodunmi Cup takes centre stage. APlus Polo Team has become the first to win a major prize at the ongoing 2019 GTBank Lagos International Polo Tournament, defeating Caverton Sao Polo 7-61/2 in a tense final decided before a full house at the ...
Lagos - The Asaba, Delta State camp of the Super Eagles, is expected to start bubbling today as Coach Gernot Rohr hopes the larger chunk of the players invited for the dual matches against Seychelles and Egypt will arrive today.
Juventus fell to their first Serie A defeat of the season on Sunday as Genoa ran out 2-0 winners days after the Turin club's Champions League heroics against Atlético Madrid.
Arsenal have been dealt a major blow in their hunt for a technical director after Monchi, the highly-rated transfer specialist, opted for a return to Sevilla instead of moving to north London.
BY MUNYARADZI MADZOKERE. Warriors coach Sunday Chidzambga has expressed delight at the form of France-based forward Tino Kadewere, who was on target for the Ligue 2 side Le Havre on Friday night, a week before a crucial final Group G Afcon ...
Indian Wells - The 39th match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal failed to materialize on Saturday as the world No. 2 Spaniard hobbled out of Indian Wells to send Federer into a title clash with Dominic Thiem.
Before the start of the current Indian Super League season began, the most realistic prediction would've been Bengaluru FC taking on FC Goa in the final.
With eight games to go, we are coming into the business end of the season with two titans tussling for top spot. Liverpool were favourites to clinch a first title in the era of the Premier League when they went seven points clear at the beginning of ...
This news is likely to shock Mesut özil's football shirt critics. As Turkish media reports, the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in özil's football shirt wedding in the summer.
That is the opinion of ex-Arsenal stopper and former team-mate Wojciech Szczesny. Henry and Szczesny spent a brief spell together when the former returned to the Gunners on loan in 2012.
That's according to football consultant Ian McGarry, who admits it has been difficult for the Spanish champions to replace Andres Iniesta and Xavi in midfield.
The Blues are loath to allow both Hazard and Hudson-Odoi to leave in the summer, and so the 18 year-old's future looks to be intrinsically tied up with whether or not his esteemed teammate takes the Bernabeu plunge.
United were well beaten by an eager Wolves side who scored two goals in the space of six minutes in the second half through Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota.
Hello and welcome to football.london 's live transfer blog for March 17. We're still a few months from the end of the season, but we'll be taking a look at all the latest gossip and the moves which could be made this summer.
At the age of 25, Andy Robertson has firmly established himself as Liverpool's left-back for years to come. However, despite the consistently sterling form of Scotland's captain, Jurgen Klopp might very well have a left-sided defensive problem on his ...
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Valtteri Bottas capitalised on a late pitstop to upset his world champion team mate Lewis Hamilton and clinch the season-opening Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday with the “best race” of his life.
Chelsea's chances in the Europa League may have increased quite a bit this week, but the league's a different story. After a disappointing draw to Wolverhampton, the Blues will be looking to get back to winning ways immediately when they visit Everton ...
Swansea City have received an apology from an unlikely source: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. He watched his team overturn a 2-0 deficit to beat the Swans 3-2 in the 2019 FA Cup quarter-final at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday.
Former Premier League and La Liga star, Michael Owen has tipped Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea to beat Everton 1-0 when both sides clash in the Premier League on Sunday evening at Goodison Park.
The Welshman is facing an uncertain future at Madrid after Zinedine Zidane's return to the club. Bale struggled for game time under his former boss during his previous stint at the Bernabeu - and questions have again been asked as to whether he will be ...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said it is "incredible we are fighting for everything" after his side reached the FA Cup semi-finals in dramatic fashion to keep their quadruple hopes alive.
Super Eagles forward Anthony Nwaekeme scored the winning goal for Trabzonspor to pip hosts BB Erzurumspor 1-0 in their Turkish Super Lig clash at the Kazim Karabikir Stadium on Saturday.
Manchester City produced a stunning comeback against Swansea on Saturday to reach the FA Cup semi-finals and keep their quadruple dreams alive as Wolves sent Manchester United crashing out.
Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde, has warned his players that they face a difficult tie against Manchester United in the Champions League and believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side “never give up”.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he demanded “more urgency” from his Manchester United players at half-time before they crashed to a 2-1 defeat to Wolves in the FA Cup.
Wenger departed the Emirates at the end of last season after 22 years in charge. Many supporters wanted Wenger out after a poor couple of seasons, with Arsenal only finishing sixth in the Premier League last season.
Maurizio Sarri has urged Chelsea's attackers to improve and admits he wants more movement from his players. Chelsea remain in the race for a top-four place in the Premier League as they travel to Everton on Sunday.
Sadio Mane's father was the imam of the mosque in Bambali, the Senegalese village where he grew up and was unconvinced about his son's dreams to be a footballer.
Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi defeated ASEC Mimosa of Cote d'Ivoire 2-0 on Saturday in Enugu in the 2018/2019 CAF Champions League, but still crashed out of the competition.
Kerala Blasters seem to have zeroed in on their new head coach for the 2019-20 edition of the Indian Super League (ISL). Phil Brown, who was roped in by FC Pune City for the final six games of the league season, has emerged as the frontrunner to be ...
You'll then have an idea how Ayoze Perez felt last Saturday night after one of his best-ever days as a Newcastle player. Two goals, one assist and a huge win over Everton had made for quite an afternoon.
Manchester United were yesterday drawn against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals, evoking memories of some wonderful European encounters.
Cristiano Ronaldo's memorable hat-trick against Atletico Madrid not only sealed Juventus' place in the Champions League quarter-finals but also earned his former club Real Madrid a whopping £540,000.
But Manchester City will not be able to dodge a supposed similar issue regarding their historic acquisition of Jadon Sancho. The i claim Chelsea will not be punished for a reported £650,000 payment to Christensen's father, Sten, because the Premier ...
Manchester City and Tottenham have been paired together in an all-English Champions League quarter-final. Manchester United will play Barcelona, while Liverpool will take on Porto in the last eight.
Plans for a revamped Club World Cup were approved by a meeting of the FIFA Council on Friday but face opposition from UEFA and a possible boycott from European clubs.
By the time Nigeria's Africa Cup of Nations training camp rolls around in May, it will have been closing on 11 months since team captain John Obi Mikel last pulled on the Super Eagles strip.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United players to write their own history in Barcelona - and ignore talk of the club being fated to win the Champions League 20 years after he delivered one of their greatest nights.
MIAMI (AP) - Concerned by political and logistical impediments, Qatar World Cup organizers are planning to privately resist FIFA's attempts to expand the 2022 World Cup to 48 teams and spread games across the Persian Gulf, a person with knowledge of ...
The 2019 FIBA World Cup draw takes place on Saturday, March 16 at Shenzhen Cultural Center in Shenzhen, China. The draw will determine what groups the 32 participating nations will play in and who they'll face in the tournament which will run from ...
Coach of Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Solomon Ogbeide, has blamed his team's 2-1 loss to Mamelodi Sundown of South Africa on the club's lack of information on the eligibility of one of its players before the match.
Liverpool are hopeful Sadio Mane will be fit to face Fulham on Sunday after missing training. The Senegalese forward was the star of the show again in midweek as he scored twice against Bayern Munich.
Virgil Van Dijk showed his value, again, to Liverpool this week with his display in the Champions League. He has been outstanding since he went there - he is the perfect shape and size for a centre back, he is athletic, he wins headers and makes ...
Following a dramatic, action-packed round of 16, there are only eight teams remaining in the Champions League and for the first time in a decade, half of those representatives hail from the Premier League.