A driver who injured more than 130 people when he crashed his car into a crowd of football fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League championship was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison on Tuesday.Paul Doyle crashed his minivan through a sea of fans on May 26 and stopped after a passerby got into the vehicle and forced him to park. He stopped at the top of the bodies.“The images are truly shocking,” Judge Andrew Menary said during Doyle’s sentencing at Liverpool Crown Court.“It is difficult, if not impossible, to convey in words alone the scenes of devastation you have…
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Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx legend Sylvia Fowles is widely regarded one of the greatest WNBA players of all time. She has the accolades to back up that claim, having won two championships and a regular season MVP award during her career.Fowles played 15 seasons in the WNBA and established himself as one of the most dominant defensive forces in the league. She is a four-time Defensive Player of the Year and led the league twice in blocks and three rebounds.AdvertisementLast September, Fowles was also inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall Fame, alongside other hoops legends such as Maya Moore,…
Bob MacIntyre was told there could be no mercy in his Ryder Cup singles match, even though European golfers had already guaranteed victory at Bethpage.Luke Donald’s side were desperate to triumph by more than a point in last September’s match to prevent the United States from citing Viktor Hovland’s injury withdrawal as a potentially deciding factor.AdvertisementThe Norwegian picked up a guaranteed half-point after saying he could not play due to neck pain with Harris English missing for the home side.In what was one of the biggest sports stories of the year, Europe claimed its first victory over the United States…
On the night of this Monday (22), Botafogo learned who will be their first opponent in the Conmebol Libertadores 2026.It will be Nacional Potosí, who became Copa Bolivia champions by beating Bolívar 4-1 in La Paz, after losing the first leg 2-0.Thus, the Glorioso will begin their journey towards a second Libertadores title at 4,090 meters above sea level on February 17. The return match will take place on February 24, at the Nilton Santos stadium.AdvertisementThe winner of this phase 2 will face either Barcelona de Guayaquil, of Ecuador, or Argentinos Juniors in phase 3, the last stage before the…
Shortly after 93 percent of WNBA players voted to authorize WNBPA executive leadership to call a strike “when necessary” during ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations with the WNBA, the WNBA disclosed its latest proposal.The league has once again increased its salary offers for players. Maximum salaries would start above $1.3 million and approach $2 million by the end of the deal. The average player salary was increased to approximately $770,000 over the life of the deal, while the minimum salary would start at more than $250,000 in the first year of a new deal.AdvertisementThe league also claimed to have…
Former professional golfer burns in skimpy Steelers outfit that bares waist and cleavage originally appeared on Sports news. Add The Sporting News as Favorite source by clicking here.As Pittsburgh pulled off a dramatic victory over the Detroit Lions, former professional golfer Paige Spiranac took to social media to show off her love of football – and the Steelers.For her post, she wore a pair of tiny bike shorts and a Steelers crop top tied over a baring (and low-cut) sports bra.She captioned the Sunday, December 22 share on X (formerly Twitter) with just a black and yellow heart emoji.(She included…
Ridge Meadows Football Club Hosts Story and Photo Competition Published at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday August 26, 2021 Ridge Meadows Football Club is hosting a story and photo competition to celebrate those responsible for the well-being of the football community. In a social media post, the club announced: “CONTEST ALERT!! We’re looking for your best photos and stories about Ridge Meadows Soccer Club. This season, last season, any season! Your story helps us celebrate the great people who make our soccer community so amazing.” Selected photos and stories will have a chance to win a Whitecaps jersey, a Ridge Meadows…
Indiana fever Star Lexie Hull witnessed how Kelsey Mitchell carried the team after Caitlin Clarkinjury during the 2025 season.Clark only played in 13 games last campaign due to a groin injury. As a result, guard Kelsey Mitchell was tasked with carrying the majority of Indiana’s offensive load, and she succeeded, averaging 20.2 points on 45.6 percent shooting — while playing in all 44 regular-season games.AdvertisementWith Mitchell leading the way, Indiana finished with a 24-20 record, good for sixth place in the standings. WNBA classification. They qualified for the playoffs and exceeded expectations by reaching the semifinals.Indiana Fever goalie Kelsey Mitchell…
With the conclusion of the PNC Championship on Sunday, golf’s offseason is officially over. And with the New Year on the horizon, attention has inevitably turned to the 2026 Masters.And not just because it’s the most anticipated event of next season (and all others). This is a hot topic right now because yesterday a slew of pros earned their invite to the 2026 Masters.AdvertisementThe list includes several 2025 PGA Tour winners, a member of Europe’s victorious Ryder Cup team and one of the most popular pros in the game today.Here’s what you need to know.Masters Invitations Secured Sunday via OWGRThe…
When Mauricio Pochettino gathered its U.S. national team for a training camp last month in greater Philadelphia, Weston McKennie remained in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. Pochettino wasn’t punishing him or sending him a message, as he had done with several veterans during that defining year.Rather, Pochettino decided that McKennie – and, by extension, the national team – would benefit more from the Texan’s strengthening relationship with new Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti than from strengthening ties with his teammates during two US friendlies.AdvertisementThis decision bore fruit. Without McKennie, as well as several injured regulars, the Americans swept Paraguay and…