Author: Darius Hawthorne

Leeds United lost 1-2 to Aston Villa at Elland Road after Pascal Struijk's red card and Daniel Farke's controversial substitution of Crysencio Summerville, dropping Leeds to 14th and extending their winless home streak to three matches.

Waldo Cortes-Acosta knocked out Shamil Gaziev in Doha on two days' notice, setting a UFC heavyweight record with his fifth 2025 fight—and demanding a sixth. His miracle win revitalizes the division's star drought.

R&B singer D4vd is a suspect in the homicide of an unidentified teenage girl whose dismembered body was found in his Tesla in Hollywood Hills on September 19, 2025. Police are investigating his mysterious spring 2025 trip to Santa Barbara County.

Curacao, a Caribbean nation of just 156,867 people, became the smallest country ever to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Jamaica in November 2025, marking a historic breakthrough for the island and reshaping global football’s inclusivity.

Gary Oldman confirms Slow Horses Season 6 is in post-production for a Fall 2026 Apple TV+ release, with Season 7 filming set for October 2025. The season adapts two Mick Herron novels amid major creative shifts.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch pledged to scrap England's stamp duty on homes—a £9 bn tax cut—at the Manchester conference, aiming to revive the housing market and boost Tory polls.

Netflix breakout Owen Cooper, 15, will play young Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, set for U.S. theaters on February 13, 2026. He shares the role with Jacob Elordi, with Margot Robbie starring as Catherine Earnshaw. Cooper’s debut in Adolescence earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination. He’s also set for the BBC series Film Club, marking a fast rise from first-time actor to major studio film.

Well, folks, you might be scratching your heads wondering why the City of Angels, Los Angeles, doesn't have its own American football team. It's like having a birthday cake without the candles, right? The clear-cut answer is a cocktail of complex issues - including stadium difficulties, market competition, and financial conundrums. For a while, LA was like that guy at the party who says he can play the guitar but doesn't actually own one! But don't lose heart, sports fans, as recently we've seen the Rams and the Chargers touchdown in LA, filling that football-shaped hole in our hearts!

Hey there, folks! Now here's a question that's been doing a few somersaults in my head lately: 'Can I sport some snazzy camo in the National Guard while still managing to slide in a soccer goal or two in college?' Well, the answer is a big, resounding YES! You can absolutely serve your country and still get your kicks on the soccer field. It's all about balance and commitment, folks. But remember, it's like juggling flaming soccer balls... exhilarating but you'll need to keep your focus!

In my exploration of global passion for baseball, I found it's most popular in the United States, Cuba, Japan, and the Dominican Republic. The sport is deeply ingrained in the culture of these countries, with the US notably housing the globally recognized Major League Baseball. Cuba and the Dominican Republic, despite being smaller nations, are renowned for producing some of the world's best players. Japan's love for baseball is equally strong, with its Nippon Professional Baseball league attracting massive crowds. These four countries truly embody the spirit and passion for baseball.