Chelsea’s midfielder, Cole Palmer, has been nominated by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) for the men’s Young Player of the Year award following his impressive performance last season.Arsenal’s midfielder, Bukayo Saka was also nominated for the award after he scored 21 goals in 59 appearances last season, which he won during the 2022/23 season while Cole Palmer scored 29 goals for club and country,Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo was also on the six-man PFA shortlist after an outstanding breakthrough season for Manchester United. He made his first Premier League start in November 2023 but went on to make 32 appearances, winning…
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After upgrading at several positions this offseason, the Chicago Bears are a popular sleeper pick to potentially make an under-the-radar run to the postseason in 2024.Here are the franchise’s five most valuable people in 2024:5. Defensive end Montez SweatThe lack of a credible pass rush has been one of the Bears’ biggest issues over the last few years, but trading for Sweat at last season’s trade deadline was a nice way to remedy that. In the nine games post-trade, Sweat had 37 pressures, 23 hurries, six QB hits and six sacks, per Pro Football Focus, and despite only playing for…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin vows to respond as civilians in Kursk region are told to leave.A lightning attack by Ukrainian forces on Russian territory last week took not only Russia by surprise, but the rest of the world, too. Ukrainian troops are reported to be advancing in Russia’s Kursk region and Moscow has ordered the evacuation of civilians from there and neighbouring Belgorod. So why has this surprise operation been launched now? And how is it being seen within Russia and Ukraine? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Olesia Horiainova – Co-founder of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center Pavel Felgenhauer –…
What to KnowLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will arrive early Monday afternoon at LAX with the official Olympic flag. Watch live coverage above. Bass received the flag at Sunday’s Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo in an historic exchange between two female mayors. Tom Cruise appeared to transport the flag to LA in a very Tom Cruise way during the Closing Ceremony, but that action-packed sequence was all Hollywood magic.The flag, which will be taken to Los Angeles City Hall, will be raised at the main venue during the Opening Ceremony at the 2028 Olympics, the third…
ONTARIO, Canada – Today, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, joined representatives from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company to announce the company’s more than $575 million project to modernize and expand its plant in Napanee, Ontario. This investment will help Goodyear create an energy-efficient, end-to-end manufacturing process and increase its production capacity, including of EV and all-terrain tires. The project will create 200 new, highly skilled manufacturing jobs by 2027 and secure more than 1,000 jobs in Napanee. This project will get Goodyear’s Napanee plant to net-zero emissions by 2040, helping achieve Canada’s goal of a…
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – as the voice of Africa’s energy sector – is honored to announce Meg O’Neill, CEO and Managing Director of Woodside Energy, as “Energy Person of the Year.” The award recognizes O’Neill’s nearly three decades of experience in the global oil and gas industry and her unwavering commitment to ensuring a just African energy transition, which has resulted in exceptional project delivery and multi-billion-dollar investments in Africa’s oil and gas resources. O’Neill will receive the award at African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy 2024 – the AEC’s annual event and the official meeting…
Nigerian rapper Oladips has intensified his claims against Wizkid, sharing more evidence and details to support his accusations of lyric theft. Oladips had previously called out Wizkid for allegedly using his lyrics on the song MMS from Asake’s album Lungu Boy without permission.In a new development, Oladips has released additional proof which he claims demonstrate Wizkid’s unauthorized use of his lyrics. The young rapper has been adamant about protecting his intellectual property and seeking recognition for his work.Meanwhile, the controversy has sparked a heated debate online. While some users supported Oladips’ claims, others questioned his motives. However, Wizkid is yet…
The college football season is less than two weeks away, underscored by Monday’s release of the Associated Press preseason top 25 poll.With the beginning of a new era of the College Football Playoff, now featuring an expanded 12-team field, here’s one thing that needs to happen if the following would-be contenders want to be included.Clemson will make the CFP if it beats either of Georgia or Florida State.Dabo Swinney’s team is ranked No. 14 in the latest poll and will encounter three top 25 teams in its first five games. It will face No. 1-ranked Georgia in Atlanta on Aug.…
EXPLAINERAs the region anticipates what an Iranian response to Israeli assassinations will be, US moves forces to the region.The United States has deployed a naval strike group to the Eastern Mediterranean amidst increased tensions following Israel’s killing of Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut and the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. The killings took place within hours of each other on July 30 and 31, with Haniyeh’s death also blamed on Israel, although it has not officially claimed responsibility. The deployment follows a call on Sunday between US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Israeli Minister…