4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Hibs vs Celtic LIVE SCORE: Campbell nods in SECOND for the Hibees right on half time after VAR overturns offside call
HIBS have a great position at half time courtesy of TWO Josh Campbell goals as they bid to inflict more misery on Celtic after their European heartache in midweek against Bayern.
The Hoops came so close to a remarkable knockout stage win over European big hitters Bayern Munich this week but only ended up with tears for souvenirs after Alphonso Davies‘ late strike – and they’ve conceded another goal to Hibs’ Josh Campbell.
And Brendan Rodgers freshens up his line-up for the challenge of taking on an in-form Hibs side at Easter Road.
The Gunners were handed a title boost when rivals from Merseyside dropped points midweek at Villa Park.
The gap remains at sizeable at eight points, but a win would see it close by three ahead of Liverpool’s blockbuster clash against Manchester City.
As for the Hammers, their form under new-year appointment Potter has remained stale – with one win in six, and though face little threat of relegation will look to kick-start the new managerial era with a big win.
4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Thousands turn out in support for Ukraine as sea of blue & yellow marches through London and demands end to Putin’s war
THOUSANDS have turned out in support for Ukraine, as a sea of blue and yellow marches through London, demanding an end to Putin’s war.
The protesters, who gathered for the third-year anniversary of the invasion, marched on the Russian embassy to call for a withdrawal of troops.
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ReutersThe protesters marched towards the Russian Embassy[/caption]
Protesters at the front of the march were carrying a banner which said “Russian Troops Out! Solidarity with Ukraine”.
Chants being recited by the crowd included “Trump you’re no friend, you’re a traitor to Ukraine” and “Putin you can’t hide, we accuse you of genocide”.
Many of the protesters were carrying Ukrainian flags, with numerous UK and Poland flags also in the crowd.
They began at the St Volodymyr statue, a national saint of Ukraine – lead by Ukrainian singers from the Hromada choir.
They then marched from the statue, erected in 1988 to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the Christianisation of Ukraine, to the Russian embassy at Kensington Palace Gardens.
A coalition of Ukrainian community and UK-based labour organisations attended the rally.
The march comes amid fears Ukraine is being frozen out of peace talks between Moscow and US President Donald Trump.
In a joint statement, the organisers of Saturday’s march said Ukraine has been made vulnerable by not being provided with enough aid to defeat Russia and is being “expected to consign its own citizens to occupation under a deal imposed by Trump”.
They added that they were calling for “renewed solidarity, that peace must come with the full withdrawal of Russian forces”, as well as for a “surge in military aid to strengthen Ukraine in any negotiations and be able to finally end the occupation if no just agreement is secured”.
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AlamyA speaker addressed the crowd at the St Volodymyr statue[/caption]
AlamyOne sign read ‘we will rave on Putin’s game’[/caption]
Olena Ivashchenko, director of Campaign for Ukraine, said Kyiv’s future was “being decided by politicians behind closed doors” and that “true and sustainable peace cannot be achieved without justice”.
She said: “We call for Russia to withdraw its troops from all of Ukraine, for Trump to end his backroom power games and for the UK to strengthen its leadership in safeguarding Ukraine’s sovereignty and Europe‘s security.”
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) supported the demonstration alongside national unions including GMB, Unison and the NUM. Barbara Plant, president of GMB, said the union “remains firmly in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom from Russian military aggression”.
Ms Plant said: “Only the ability for the Ukrainian people to truly determine their own future free from Putin’s occupation will bring about a just or lasting peace, and certainly not an alliance of oligarchs.”
The event was organised by the Ukrainian Solidarity Campaign, alongside other Ukrainian community groups and civil society organisations.
Mariia Pastukh, of Vsesvit Ukraine solidarity collective, said the location of the rally near the Russian embassy was to draw attention to “Russia’s imperialist ambitions, which fuelled its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine”.
She said: “We demand that Russia’s crimes in Ukraine not be forgotten.
“Legitimising this aggression by accepting the occupation would embolden dictators around the world.”
Christopher Ford, secretary of the Ukraine Solidarity Campaign, said: “The millions who have stood by Ukraine are appalled at the conduct of Trump and threat of betrayal, promises made to do whatever it takes to help Ukraine win have collapsed without any explanation.
“We must show that this is not inevitable and raise our voices that a partition and occupation is not a sustainable peace, the UK and Europe must not repeat the errors of 1930s appeasement.”
AlamyAnother sign read ‘Russia tortures prisoners’[/caption]
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4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on 3 Bengals cut candidates entering 2025 offseason
The Cincinnati Bengals enter the 2025 offseason facing a critical turning point. After an explosive start to the Joe Burrow era that included deep playoff runs and a Super Bowl appearance, the team has struggled to maintain its place among the AFC’s elite. Their 9-8 finish in 2024 has forced the front office into a […]
4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on California vs Stanford prediction, pick, college basketball odds
It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a California-Stanford prediction and pick. Find out how to watch California Stanford. The Stanford Cardinal and Cal Golden Bears have not had a pleasant first season in the ACC. The long commutes have indeed been hard to deal with, and the West Coast teams in […]
4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on NFL rumors: Browns ‘to evaluate’ Aaron Rodgers before free agency
For the Cleveland Browns, having one controversial quarterback may not be enough. Despite still owing Deshaun Watson $92 million over the next two years, rumors are that the Browns may be kicking the tires on Aaron Rodgers to see if he’s a fit in case Watson misses the entire season with his Achilles injury. “People […]
4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Bracketology: Predicting the 2025 NCAA Tournament Field – Saturday Update
Hello friends, and welcome to an impromptu and previously unscheduled edition of Bracketology here at ClutchPoints! This is a no frills update, one without an extended intro or an And One! prediction posted near the bottom of the page. Instead, let’s just dive right into the latest set of projections before games tip-off on this Saturday that […]
4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on ‘I was never caught that badly again’ – Rangers hero Graeme Souness reveals painful lesson from legendary Leeds hard man
GRAEME SOUNESS finished his 21 year senior career in Scotland with Rangers.
He also took the reins as manager and won eight trophies during his tenure in the West of Glasgow.
Action Images - ReutersGraeme Souness was a tough tackler himself[/caption]
He was known for his tough tackling, no nonsense playing style as a midfielder.
But he has revealed that he was once on the RECEIVING end of a harsh challenge that taught him a big lesson.
And it came during his time at Middlesborough at the beginning of his career when he faced a Leeds side.
He came up against their own hard man in Terry Yorath, who ended up sidelining Souness with injury for a number of months due to his tackle.
Speaking to the Daily Mail, Souness said: “I thoroughly enjoyed watching a game of football on Monday night, Leeds United against Sunderland.
“Two sides who will be seeing themselves as potential Premier League teams and with good reason.
“Elland Road has always been a difficult place to go. As a 19-year-old at Middlesbrough, I just caught the tail end of their great side of the 1970s and in more ways than one.
“I got hit with a challenge from Terry Yorath at Ayresome Park, it ruled me out for three months and gave me a lesson well learned as I was never caught again that badly.
“Leeds has always been a passionate football club, which is what I like, and that’s what made playing there such a great experience and so special.
“Seeing over 36,000 roaring on their team on Monday, it was a proper game. The caveat being, if they get into the Premier League they will have to have a more pragmatic and less cavalier approach to survive with the big boys.”
4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Heartwarming moment heroic Olympic gold medallist rescues people trapped in car after being left stranded in floods
OLYMPIC hero Letsile Tebogo has been spotted rescuing people left stranded in their car by flooding.
The 21-year-old shot to stardom by winning 200m gold in Paris last year.
Facebook / T-flow DonThe Toyota 4×4 was spotted rescuing a car in Botswana[/caption]
Facebook / T-flow DonThe Toyota pulled a stranded car clear[/caption]
In doing so, he became Botswana’s first ever Olympic gold medallist.
Already a hero in his homeland, Tebogo performed a good deed yesterday.
Heavy rain this week has caused Botswana’s capital Gaborone to flood.
In fact, several roads have been closed across the country.
When a car got stuck in the water in Gaborone, Tebogo showed initiative.
In a video widely circulated online, the track and field superstar arrived in his 4×4 Toyota Land Cruise.
Using his big car, Tebogo was able to pull the other vehicle out of danger.
At last summer’s Olympic Games, Tebogo also earned a silver medal in the 4x400m relay.
AFPTebogo won two Olympic medals last summer[/caption]
He achieved the feat alongside team-mates Busang Kebinatshipi, Bayapo Ndori and Anthony Pesela.
Tebogo was his country’s flag bearer at both the opening and closing ceremonies.
4 hours agoworld NewsComments Off on Love Island’s Ronnie Vint does boozy club appearance without Harriett as they spend time apart after show
RONNIE Vint is cashing in on his fresh Love Island All Stars fame with a series of solo club appearances.
The semi-pro footballer, 28 – who partnered with ex Harriett Blackmore, 24, in the ITV2 spin-off series after they decided to give things another go – narrowly missed out on the final.
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He is starring in a host of solo club nights this weekend in Leeds and WorcesterInstagramInstagramRonnie and ex Harriett Blackmore reignited their spark in the ITV2 spin off[/caption]
Yet the sports star is still in high demand if his recent bookings are anything to go by.
While Brighton dancer Harriett ditched her man for a night out with BFF Saffron Barker earlier this week, Ronnie has ventured to Leeds for a Meet And Greet.
Following his event at the northern city’s Paradiso club on Friday, he will tonight head to Worcester for a similar event.
It’ll be a long night for the star, with the party night running until 4am.
Yet Love Island loyals have been left hugely excited by the potential for a glimpse of Ronnie – or even a meet and greet.
One took to Instagram to write: “Omgggg I want to cryyyyy!!”
Another posted: “Is this actually for real?” while a third put: “Guuuu on theeeennn.”
2022 –Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
RexThe duo narrowly missed out on a spot in the All Stars final[/caption]
GettyHarriett ditched Ronnie for BFF Saffron Barker during a recent night out[/caption]
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