UFC 311’s main event title challenger deserves his shot more than most UFC 311’s main event title challenger deserves his shot more than most Getty Images Standing out in the UFC’s lightweight division is a tall order. It’s the sport’s deepest and most star-studded talent pool. Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway are among the high-profile fighters who have fought in the division and for the title in the last seven years. In a business that weighs drawing power against athletic excellence, Arman Tsarukyan’s workhorse rise to title challenger is admirable. “It took five years…
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YOUR iPhone’s Side Button isn’t just for locking the screen – it’s hiding at least four very handy tricks. With the right combination of settings and “clicks”, you can make it do some surprising things, including helping you dodge car sickness. Apple / The Sun The Side Button on your iPhone has some very clever bonus uses[/caption] The Sun Try using Accessibility Shortcut to instantly upgrade your iPhone’s Side Button[/caption] TRIPLE-CLICK IT! The first three tricks on our list all relate to a feature called the Accessibility Shortcut. This lets you assign different functions to the Side Button, all activated…
Oscar nominee Dame Joan Plowright has died at the age of 95, her family has said. The British actress, who was married to Lord Laurence Olivier, was known for her Golden Globe award-winning performances in TV biopic Stalin and Enchanted April, for which she was also nominated for an Academy Award. Dame Joan also starred in Love You To Death with River Phoenix, and was a star of the West End and Broadway before her international movie success. The lights of London’s West End will dim in memory of the Olivier award-winning actress on Tuesday. Her family said in a…
The Metropolitan Police have denied putting a “ring of steel” around Broadcasting House after a woman was arrested for inciting others to march near a synagogue against the force’s orders. Protesters targeting the BBC were planning to gather in Portland Place on Saturday before marching to Whitehall but the plans have since changed to a static rally in Whitehall. The Met blocked the march from gathering there due to Broadcasting House’s close proximity to a synagogue and the risk that the protest could cause “serious disruption” to the Jewish holy day, as congregants attend Shabbat services. The force used powers…
Former Celtic forward Rocco Vata was on a high after his brilliant FA Cup goal against Fulham, but was back on the bench against Cardiff City.
SportsLine’s team of Vegas experts and its proven model and AI PickBot get you ready for 2025 NFL Divisional Round betting sites SportsLine’s team of Vegas experts and its proven model and AI PickBot get you ready for 2025 NFL Divisional Round betting sites USATSI The Los Angeles Rams pulled off an upset in the opening round of the 2025 NFL playoffs and will try to get revenge when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL Divisional Round on Sunday. These teams squared off in November, with Los Angeles suffering a 37-20 setback at home. According to the latest…
SWANSEA CITY striker Josh Thomas has joined Drogheda United on loan following a frustrating stint with Bromley. Thomas, 22, made his Swans debut in the final stages of their 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough on the opening day of their Championship season. Drogheda United have signed Josh Thomas on loanGetty Images – Getty Kevin Doherty praised him as an “excellent player”Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile He was subsequently sent on loan to Bromley in order to get more regular football but made just three appearances in League Two, all of them as substitute. Now the Wales Under-21 international – who spent the first half…
A RARE Ferrari dubbed the most “important” one in existence is set to go on sale for the first time – but it won’t come cheap. The 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa offers car enthusiasts a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the company’s iconic history. Ryan Merrill/Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions This 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa is on sale[/caption] Ryan Merrill/Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions The car comes fit with luxurious red leather seats and chunky tyres made for hill climbs[/caption] Ryan Merrill/Courtesy of Broad Arrow Auctions The car has a V12 engine[/caption] Pictures show the beautiful red body with…
SportsLine’s computer simulation model has locked in a $10 six-leg NFL Divisional Round parlay that pays over $1.2 million SportsLine’s computer simulation model has locked in a $10 six-leg NFL Divisional Round parlay that pays over $1.2 million USATSI There was a clear trend during Wild Card Weekend, and it’s one that you could possibly leverage with your Divisional Round NFL parlay picks. Five of the six Wild Card games saw a wide receiver score the first touchdown, and you can be assured that savvy bettors will keep this in mind with their NFL picks. There are several wideouts with…
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The developer of the Bonham Quay office development at Galway Docks is seeking a time extension to complete the final block. The project consists of four blocks – three of which have been completed, with work underway since early 2019. The final and uncompleted block is the biggest of all four and would be almost 12,000 sqm, offering commercial office space and a cultural space. But, permission for the overall project is due to expire at the end of the year. Developer Bonham Quay III is now seeking an extension of three…
SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA predictions for Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Friday SportsLine’s model just revealed its NBA predictions for Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Friday USATSI We’ve got another exciting interconference matchup on Friday’s NBA schedule as the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Brooklyn Nets. Los Angeles is 21-17 overall and 13-6 at home, while Brooklyn is 14-27 overall and 9-15 on the road. The Lakers and Nets split their two matchups in each of the last five seasons with the road team actually winning eight of the 10 contests. Friday is…
California is years behind in implementing a 2020 law aiming to make it harder for homes to burn during a wildfire. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Reeling from destructive wildfires, including the deadliest in California history, state lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for clearing combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet of homes in risky areas. The rules were set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. But as Los Angeles grapples with blazes that have destroyed thousands of homes in what could be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history, the regulations still haven’t been written.…
The wildfires were a nightmare for those able to escape without assistance. But the risks were far greater for people with disabilities. California wildfires Friday, January 17, 2025 4:15PM Disabled fire evacuees needed access to emergency services meeting their needs. An LA disability advocate says this shows the need for more resources. ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) — Flames fanned by hurricane-force winds were a life-threatening nightmare for those in Los Angeles County able to make an escape without assistance. However, according to Judy Mark, president of Disability Voices United, the risks were far greater for people with disabilities. “What we’ve seen…
An MTA bus crashed into a guardrail and went partially over the edge of an overpass in New York City. bus crash Friday, January 17, 2025 3:57PM John Del Giorno is live over the scene is NewsCopter 7 with the latest on the MTA bus. NEW YORK — An MTA bus crashed into a guardrail and went partially over the edge of an overpass in New York City on Friday morning. It happened in the Bronx just before 9 a.m. local time on Henry Hudson Parkway West, over Kappock Street near Independence Avenue in Riverdale. The front portion of the…
Seventy underclassmen have declared for the 2025 NFL draft, which begins April 24 in Green Bay. See who is on the list. Seventy underclassmen have declared for the 2025 NFL draft, which begins April 24 in Green Bay. See who is on the list. playStephen A. ‘not surprised’ by Ewers declaring for NFL draft (1:59)Stephen A. Smith, Jeff Saturday and Chris Canty react to Texas QB Quinn Ewers declaring for the 2025 NFL draft. (1:59) Jan 16, 2025, 03:55 PM ET With the 2025 NFL draft now three months away, the class is taking shape. The deadline for underclassmen to…
Our Fantasy Focus Football podcast crew unveils the best — and worst — of the 2024 fantasy football season. Our Fantasy Focus Football podcast crew unveils the best — and worst — of the 2024 fantasy football season. ESPN Jan 16, 2025, 04:38 PM ET The 2024 fantasy football season was defined by big performances, emerging stars, first-round busts and all the drama that makes fantasy football the game we all love. What better way to put a bow on the 2024 fantasy season than to celebrate the players who made it happen. Our Fantasy Focus Football podcast crew always…
How to watch New Mexico vs. Boise State basketball game How to watch New Mexico vs. Boise State basketball game Who’s Playing Boise State Broncos @ New Mexico Lobos Current Records: Boise State 13-5, New Mexico 14-4 How To Watch When: Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11 p.m. ET Where: The Pit — Albuquerque, New Mexico TV: Fox Sports 1 Follow: CBS Sports App Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.) Ticket Cost: $23.00 What to Know We’ve got another exciting Mountain West matchup on schedule as the Boise State Broncos and the New Mexico Lobos are set to tip at 11:00 p.m. ET on…
Dame Joan Plowright, a legendary British actress of the stage and screen, has died … this according to her family. The actress — who was best known for her work in the 1992 film, “Enchanted April,” for which she earned an Oscar nomination and a… Dame Joan Plowright, a legendary British actress of the stage and screen, has died … this according to her family. The actress — who was best known for her work in the 1992 film, “Enchanted April,” for which she earned an Oscar nomination and a… Dame Joan Plowright, a legendary British actress of the stage…
Dan Skipper gets huge ovations, even in road stadiums, when his name is announced. Here’s how it happened. Dan Skipper gets huge ovations, even in road stadiums, when his name is announced. Here’s how it happened. DETROIT — JUMBO 13! After three plays spent standing on the sideline to start the Lions’ first drive, Dan Skipper’s number is called. He runs onto the field with one white-gloved hand raised. “It’s calm until it’s not,” he says of his job as the Lions sixth offensive lineman. “It’s just the burst. You have to stay locked in. You can’t have the mental…