“Ian Wright joining Arsenal was a real body blow for Crystal Palace – we could have been one of the big boys had he stayed at Selhurst Park!” Steve Coppell on his sliding doors moment in management

When a football manager has little or no budget to work with, their other skills are brought to the fore. That was certainly the case for Steve Coppell during his first spell as Crystal Palace boss, when his tenure was built on necessity, ingenuity and the ability to spot talent where others weren’t looking. With … Read more

Liverpool youngster reveals Newcastle United intimidation after St. James’ Park baptism

Liverpool debutant Jeremy Jacquet was thrown into the deep end during Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Newcastle United. The young French centre-back experienced a baptism of fire at St. James’ Park, likening the atmosphere on Tyneside to one of European football’s most notoriously intimidating arenas. Jacquet, 21, recently completed his transfer to Anfield following an impressive … Read more

‘A surreal, dream-like experience’ I went to Goodison Park to watch the most bizarre fixture of the season

You could hear the groans rising over both sides of the Pennines when the Carabao Cup first round draw paired Preston North End with Huddersfield Town. Despite being in different divisions for the past two years, both sides were given more than ample opportunity to grow sick of the sight of one another after they … Read more

Why are Preston and Huddersfield playing at Goodison Park?

Preston North End and Huddersfield Town will kick off in the Carabao Cup First Round on Saturday, August 8 in unique surroundings. The two Football League clubs meet at Everton’s former ground, Goodison Park, rather than Deepdale. The venue shift stems from pitch improvement work currently taking place at Preston’s home stadium of Deepdale. Preston … Read more

Sam Neill dead at 78, starred in ‘Jurassic Park’

Sam Neill, star of the 1993 film “Jurassic Park,” has died at the age of 78, his family announced. “It is with great sadness that the whānau [family] From Sam Neill sharing the news of his death on Monday, July 13, in Sydney, Australia he said on Instagram. Actor Sam Neill as Dr. Alan Grant, … Read more

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the United States due to a transmission defect that could damage the parking system, which in turn could cause vehicles to move away, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday. The recall affects some 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles, the regulator … Read more

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

Washington (AFP)– A liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, damaging a sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project, a senior National Park Service official said. U.S. Park Police responded on June 9 to a complaint filed by the … Read more

Body found in NYC park is missing woman, 73, who suffered from dementia

The body found floating in a pond in a Queens park over the weekend is that of a 73-year-old woman suffering from dementia who appeared to have strayed from her home, police and sources said. Qinmei Lin was found unconscious and unresponsive in a boiler pond in Bowne Park just after 6pm on Sunday — … Read more

World Cup and Reliant signs go up as NRG Park prepares for name change this summer

byBrian Sarabia Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:11 pm HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – Just days after the start of the FIFA World Cup, banners are raised at Center Stadium in Houston. The stadium is currently called Houston Stadium due to FIFA rules on corporate branding and would later revert to its previous name, Reliant Stadium, … Read more