The family of the footballer Emiliano Sala, who died in a plane crash 14 months ago, has strongly criticised the length of time it is taking the UK aviation regulator to investigate the tragedy.
Relatives of the Argentinian striker are also angry at what they see as a lack of teeth from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in prosecuting the sort of unlicensed flight that Sala was taking at the time of his death.
Last week the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) concluded that neither the pilot nor the plane involved were licensed to carry passengers commercially.
The CAA is continuing to investigate if any aviation offences were committed. At a pre-inquest review on Monday in Bournemou…
The home nations and Ireland are to launch a joint bid for the men’s European Championship in 2028 after plans to host the 2030 World Cup were abandoned.
The decision was made after a feasibility study into the 2030 tournament found “many areas of uncertainty” according to the Football Association’s chief executive, Mark Bullingham. A 2030 bid was proposed by the Conservative government in its 2019 manifesto and was described last year as “the right time” to “bring football home” by the prime minister, Boris Johnson.
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“We think it’s a brilliant opportunity for the five federations and governments to come…
“Our job is to change the story,” said Sean Dyche, referring to the mission he and his Everton players are confronting. It does not reflect well on their work so far that the same old story is on repeat two games into a new season.
There are negatives enveloping Everton that are beyond the football department’s control: the collapse of a proposed investment deal from MSP Sports Capital; abuse of their players on social media; a transfer budget that does not scratch the surface of the rebuilding job required after two successive seasons of relegation torment; Farhad Moshiri and Bill Kenwright.
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But it is within their control to con…
This week's PGA Tour stop at TPC Craig Ranch for The CJ Cup Byron Nelson makes up for what it lacks in star names with plenty of intrigue. Players who are not already exempt for next week's signature event at the Wells Fargo Championship have a final opportunity to work their way into the Aon Swing 5 or the Aon Next 10. Our golf experts preview the event and provide their favorite prop picks along with best bets to win this week. The CJ CUP BYRON NELSON Location: McKinney, Texas, May 2-5 Course: TPC Craig Ranch (Par 71, 7,414 Yards) Purse: $9.5M (Winners: $1.710M) Defending Champion: Jason Day FedEx Cup Leader: Scottie Scheffler HOW TO FOLLOW TV: Thursday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. ET (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (GC), 3-6 p.m. (CBS) Streaming (ESPN+): Thursday-Fri…
The Ravens, Jets, Chiefs, and Giants were a few of the clear winners during Day 1 of the NFL Draft. Whether it was trading up to get high-end cornerbacks or pass rushers, or just making solid decisions with the picks they already had, those teams won the night based on who they added to their rosters and how little they had to give up to acquire them. You can’t have a bunch of winners without a few losers though, and boy did the Saints lose last night. The Saints weren’t the only team to walk away from last night with their tail tucked between their legs. The Cowboys and Patriots both reached for offensive linemen. The Commanders reached for receiver Jahan Dotson, and the Packers once again refused to select any wide receivers. Yet none of these teams reached the level of ineptitude …
Welcome to Deadspin’s IDIOT OF THE YEAR awards! Our expert team has worked tirelessly to bring you this annual list of the sports and sports-adjacent figures who most intensely made us wish we had been shaken as infants. Within these rankings you will find all manner of dunces, dumbfucks, douchebags, and doofs — all qualities that exist under the tentpole of idiocy, but are not quite the same thing. So, before we begin our show, let’s explore the phenomenon a bit. What is an idiot? Is there any point to nailing down an objective definition, or can one only know it when they see it, like pornography? Can it be achieved in one grand flourish, or is it the sum of a lifelong commitment? It depends on whom you ask, but as far as we’re concerned, all paths are viable. Consider the con…
Wow, what a whirlwind of a day. This year’s NBA trade deadline did not disappoint, and there’s a lot to discuss in the wake of some very big moves. We’re here to give our in-depth takes on each trade, so let’s get right to it. Miami Heat trade Jarnell Stokes to the New Orleans Pelicans for a conditional draft pick. Ley: Okay. Burneko: Got it. Rockets trade Donatas Motiejunas and Marcus Thornton to Detroit for Joel Anthony and a protected first-round pick. Ley: Sure. Burneko: Huh. Cavaliers trade Anderson Varajeo and Jared Cunningham to Magic for Channing Frye. Magic send Varajeo to Portland for a second-round pick. Cavaliers also send first-round pick to Portland. Ley: Fine. Burneko: Mmm-hmm. Nuggets trade Randy Foye to Thunder for D.J. Augustin, Steve Novak, and two se…
A man on craigslist.com is looking for two Super Bowl tickets… and in turn, he would like to offer you lifetime access to nude Wisconsin girls: I will be willing to trade a lifetime membership to my stripclub in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin for 2 tix to the superbowl…need to know quickly…membership is worth $1,000 per year
A little googling reveals a charming place called the "Sugar Shack," located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I can't be sure that this is the place referenced in the ad, but … how many strip clubs can there possibly be in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin?
Is it a good deal? Depends on how you look at it. It's probably a pretty classy place … I mean, just look at the jacket. That's the kind of thing you can proudly wear on a cattle-herding adventure w…
After nearly every start this season, White Sox pitcher Chris Sale has met a specific objective: Incorporate a predetermined word into his postgame conference.
Team video coordinator Bryan Johnson picks the words for Sale. The pitcher can't simply blurt out the word; he needs to use it correctly in a sentence.
Here's a compilation of Sale in action:
MLB.com has a full list with the dates:
Juxtapose (April 11)
Consternation (April 17)
Ameliorate (May 22)
Acquiesce (May 27)
Capitulated (June 1)
Nascence (June 7)
Ruminate (June 12)
Repudiate (June 18)
Antithetic (June 23)
Dichotomy (June 28)
Cacophony (July 4)
Adjudicate (July 9)
Ubiquitous (July 21)
Voracious (July 26)
Prescience (Aug. 1)
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data-mm-id=”_dsu3m4js4″>The 2005 Illinois basketball team featured an absurdly good and entertaining trio of guards in Dee Brown, Deron Williams, and Luther Head. They ripped through the Big Ten and earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, where they met Arizona in the Midwest regional final.The Wildcats dominated for more than 36 minutes of play, riding standout performances by Channing Frye and Hassan Adams to a 77-63 lead with only 3:28 to play. Then something flipped for the Illini.Head made a 3-pointer, then fed Brown for five quick points. He came up with a steal and a layup to cut the lead to seven with 1:21 to play. Arizona traded three free throws for a Williams bunny and a Head triple. Williams pilfered another ball and set Brown up for two. The lead was down to three. Onc…