The Prime Minister’s Press Secretary addressed the staff and presented awards last Christmas at a party on Downing Street that is now being investigated. Jack Doyle, then assistant director of communications, addressed the meeting on December 18 to 20 to 30 people. A source told the BBC that there wasContinue Reading
At least 54 people were killed and numerous others injured after the truck they were being transported in crashed in southern Mexico, authorities say. More than 150 people believed to be migrants from Central America were crammed into the trailer of the truck as it rolled into Chiapas state. PicturesContinue Reading
49ers special teams coach breaks down recent struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The 49ers’ Week 13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks was filled with mistakes. Offensively, defensively and on special teams, San Francisco was unable to get out of their own way in a 30-23 loss at theContinue Reading
Influential Jamaican reggae artist Robbie Shakespeare – one half of the duo Sly and Robbie – has died at the age of 68. He died in Florida, where he was recently hospitalized for kidney surgery, reports the Jamaica Gleaner. The prolific bassist and music producer is credited with revolutionizing theContinue Reading
When Jamie Vardy was cut by his local youth team at 16, the rejection certainly stung. But it didn’t deter him. Vardy went on to play for a semipro team while working to make ends meet — persistence that eventually paid off for the Leicester City striker. Vardy is nowContinue Reading
England begin their race to win back the Ashes from Australia when the first test starts in Brisbane on Wednesday. Joe Root’s squad aim to become the first England team to win under since 2010-11, while the Australia holders, now led by Pat Cummins, only need a draw to keepContinue Reading
When two former Open champions end up driving off the wrong tee, it’s easy to think of this as the silly season of golf, but there are still plenty of serious things happening as the golf year draws to a close. In fact, for many promising women, including three Britons,Continue Reading
Rookie kicker Brian Johnson signed with the Washington Football Team on Tuesday. On Sunday, he was asked to hit a go-ahead 48-yard field goal with 42 seconds left on the clock against the Las Vegas Raiders. With Washington trailing 15-14 and fighting for a playoff spot, Johnson sent his kickContinue Reading
Bruce Arian says he’s pissed off. It makes for a good sound bite in the wake of two players lying to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers about their COVID-19 vaccination status. But wideout Antonio Brown and safety Mike Edwards are still on Arians’ roster today, which is a place neither wouldContinue Reading
Manchester United started the Ralf Rangnick era with a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday as Tottenham crushed Norwich 3-0 to extend their recent revival under Antonio Conte. Leeds struck late to draw 2-2 with Brentford as new Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard prepared to lock horns with hisContinue Reading