Ruben Amorim replacement sacked on Christmas with £3.4m festive bill for brutal decision
Sporting Lisbon have sacked manager Joao Pereira on Christmas Day, just over a month after he replaced Ruben Amorim who departed for Manchester United. The Portuguese club announced the dismissal…
Simona Halep withdraws from Australian Open qualifying because of knee and shoulder pain
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep pulled out of Australian Open qualifying and a tuneup tournament in Auckland, New Zealand, on Thursday because of pain in…
Updates from the Irish League’s Boxing Day derbies
Boxing Day is derby day in the Irish League. There are six derbies in the Sports Direct Premiership and three in the Playr-Fit Championship. Follow our liveblog for updates. 20…
Susan Calman’s show pulled from TV schedule after German Christmas market attack
Comedian Susan Calman has announced that her upcoming special, in which she explores festive activities in Germany, has been pulled from Channel 5’s schedule after the “horrific events” at a…
Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded
PHOENIX (AP) — Police are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people injured by gunfire. Phoenix police said the evening shooting happened at…
Azerbaijan mourns for Kazakhstan plane crash victims amid claims of Russian role
Azerbaijan has observed a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the plane crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured as speculation mounted about the…
Glastonbury Festival’s most surreal moments – from Royal visits to sinking stages
Glastonbury Festival is world famous for it’s sparling Pyramid Stage sets showcasing global superstars – but it has also seen its fair share of surreal moments. From stages sinking to…
More than 450 people cross Channel in small boats on Christmas Day
More than 450 people crossed the English Channel in small boats on Christmas Day, according to Home Office figures. Data updated on Thursday indicated that 451 migrants arrived on December…
Charles Spencer shares ‘quiet moment’ as he visits Princess Diana’s grave
Charles Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, shared a poignant moment at his sister’s grave on Christmas Eve. The 60-year-old Earl Spencer posted a photo on social media showing…
Get a Google FitBit for free in belated Christmas deal from O2 – here’s what you need to do
There’s no need to hold out for the January sales if you’re after some discounted tech. Many brands and retailers have already kicked off their Winter deals. For those in…