Author: MAK Gojar

FANS have hailed Joseph Parker for his brilliant reaction to finding out he will fight Martin Bakole. The New Zealander was set to have a shot at the IBF world heavyweight title on a blockbuster Saturday night card in Riyadh. IFL TV Joseph Parker has been praised for his brilliant reaction to finding out Daniel Dubois’ replacement[/caption] Getty Parker will now come up against Martin Bakole on Saturday night[/caption] But opponent Daniel Dubois was forced to withdraw through illness just 48 hours before he was due in the ring. The Brit was deemed medically unfit to compete by doctors and…

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It’s no secret the New York Giants’ top priority this offseason is to find a starting quarterback. Whether that is a veteran to act as a bridge to their next franchise quarterback or that franchise player themselves, expect Big Blue to be very aggressive, very early. If the Giants can’t (or won’t) decide on this year’s top two quarterback prospects (Miami’s Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders of Colorado) with the third overall pick in the draft, they might opt to go the veteran route. Many think they’ll resolve the situation well before the draft. If the Los Angeles Rams and…

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ALMOST 2,000 sex offenders are living in communities across the country, according to recent figures. Some 1,939 offenders have had their details collated by Gardai after serving jail time. The figure is made up of people who have left prison in the 24 years since the Sex Offenders Act was published. It stated that all sex offenders would have their details kept by Gardai after their release from jail. And there are currently 733 people serving time for sex offences, bringing the total number of known offenders in the country to around 2,700. Those convicted of the crime are subject…

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You could hear in his voice that the caller to Liveline (RTÉ1, weekdays, 1.45pm) was deeply upset. “I was really, ­really shocked,” he said. “I was actually in bits ­crying.” It was not the first time this issue had upset him, but this time it was probably the worst. Joe Duffy was there: “Is this the angriest you’ve been?”

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Josh Hazlewood won’t play for NSW before the end of the cricket season, presenting Scott Boland with the rails run into the World Test Championship decider. ​Josh Hazlewood won’t play for NSW before the end of the cricket season, presenting Scott Boland with the rails run into the World Test Championship decider.    Sport Cricket Test cricket By Robert Dillon February 21, 2025 — 6.40pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement He didn’t bowl a ball in Sri Lanka, other…

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As debate rages over the future of the NRL All Stars, perhaps a merger with the annual Koori Knockout, and a new time slot, can make it bigger and better. ​As debate rages over the future of the NRL All Stars, perhaps a merger with the annual Koori Knockout, and a new time slot, can make it bigger and better.    Sport NRL NRL 2025 Opinion Robert Dillon Sports reporter February 21, 2025 — 6.40pm February 21, 2025 — 6.40pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come…

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As had been widely expected, ESPN has officially decided to opt out of its Major League Baseball rights deal after the 2025 season. “We are grateful for our longstanding relationship with Major League Baseball and proud of how ESPN’s coverage super-serves fans. In making this decision, we applied the same discipline and fiscal responsibility that […]As had been widely expected, ESPN has officially decided to opt out of its Major League Baseball rights deal after the 2025 season. “We are grateful for our longstanding relationship with Major League Baseball and proud of how ESPN’s coverage super-serves fans. In making this…

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A 91-year-old great-grandmother who fought off a home invader on Brisbane’s southside has had some of her stolen possessions returned. ​A 91-year-old great-grandmother who fought off a home invader on Brisbane’s southside has had some of her stolen possessions returned.   Video: Precious belongings returned to 91-year-old after robbery Precious belongings returned to 91-year-old after robbery We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National A 91-year-old great-grandmother who fought off a home invader on Brisbane’s southside has had some of her stolen possessions returned. February 21, 2025 — 6.45pm ,…

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The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he won’t seek reelection in 2026. ​The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he won’t seek reelection in 2026.   The scramble to fill Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat in Kentucky began as soon as the Republican revealed he won’t seek reelection in 2026. 

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THE BBC have pulled a controversial documentary off iPlayer after it was accused of being a propaganda tool for Hamas. Its prime-time Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone featured children living in the strip since the October 7 attack on Israel. BBC The main narrator of the BBC’s Gaza documentary, 13-year-old Abdulla Eliyazour, is claimed to be the son of Hamas official Dr Ayman Al-Yazouri[/caption] BBC The documentary has now been pulled by the BBC[/caption] Hamas deputy minister of agriculture Dr Ayman Al-Yazouri, is said to be Abdulla’s father The hour-long documentary was broadcast on Monday on BBC2 and was supposed to be available…

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A burst of scorching temperatures and gusty winds have sparked high to extreme fire danger warnings across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania this weekend. ​A burst of scorching temperatures and gusty winds have sparked high to extreme fire danger warnings across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania this weekend.   Video: Burst of heat, extreme fire danger threatening Victoria, Tasmania and SA Burst of heat, extreme fire danger threatening Victoria, Tasmania and SA We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National A burst of scorching temperatures and gusty winds have sparked…

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Reality star Ekin-Su Culculoglu has said the backlash against her fellow Love Island: All Stars contestant Elma Pazar “breaks my heart”, after the two women engaged in confrontations on the show. More than 2,000 complaints were made to media watchdog Ofcom last week, predominantly about alleged bullying by The Only Way Is Essex star Pazar amid a row with Culculoglu and her partner Curtis Pritchard. Their spat started on the ITV2 dating show after Culculoglu kissed Pazar’s partner Sammy Root during a challenge, and the row later intensified. Pazar claimed Culculoglu and Pritchard had the weakest connection in the villa,…

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Strongs winds caused disruption to travel on Friday morning, as a number of roads were impacted by fallen trees and some flights have been cancelled. A yellow warning for wind is in place for counties Antrim, Armagh and Down until 1pm, with the Met Office expecting gusts of up to 55mph. The weather forecaster advised that exposed coasts and hills could see gusts of 65 mph. More: Wind up to 70mph, heavy rain expected to batter parts of Britain The strong winds brought trees down on a number of roads ahead of Friday morning rush-hour traffic, which have since been…

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EVERY woman knows that dreaded feeling of getting your period unexpectedly. However, for one Nando’s employee her early cramping meant something entirely different. Destiny gave birth to her son Kingsley after experiencing a cryptic pregnancySWNS SWNS The tot, who is now two, was born premature with two brain bleeds and had to spend weeks recovering in the NICU[/caption] Destiny Stephens-Coull, 22, had been working a shift at the Laindon, Essex, branch in April 2022 and felt cramps like her period starting – even though she wasn’t due on for two more weeks. She ended up bleeding heavily in the toilet…

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