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English football's worst-ever European qualifiers with Tottenham and Man United set to duke it out for Champions League ...

To say that Tottenham and Manchester United have pinned all their hopes for the 2024/25 season on one game would be something of an understatement. When Ange Postecoglou and Ruben Amorim's teams meet in the Europa League final in Bilbao on …

What Chris Davies said on the day Birmingham City appointed him

Just 11 months ago, Birmingham City concluded their long-standing search for Tony Mowbray's successor after it was revealed the 61-year-old wouldn't oversee matters in the dugout at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park. After a chaotic season which …

Two Birmingham City players are driving their own promotion charge after injury hell

There is a Birmingham City feel to the Walsall team chasing promotion from League Two. The Saddlers were miles clear at the top of League Two in January, 12 points to be exact, before Stoke City’s decision to recall prolific striker Nathan Lowe derailed …

Birmingham City's dream boosted after Tom Wagner makes up £50m shortfall

There could only be three clubs in the Championship next season benefitting from parachute payments in a boost to Birmingham City’s hopes of bucking the trend and competing for promotion. Historically, the teams receiving parachute payments from the …

Shafali Verma returns as India women announce squad for white-ball tour to England

India opener Shafali Verma has made her return to the T20I squad for the upcoming tour of England. Sayali Satghare has found a spot in both the ODI and T20I squads. Meanwhile, several veterans have been recalled for the shortest format. New Delhi: Star …

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: Opta Supercomputer FA Cup Final Prediction

We look ahead to Saturday’s FA Cup final at Wembley between Crystal Palace and Manchester City with our Opta supercomputer prediction and preview. Can the Eagles upset the odds to win the FA Cup for the first time? Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Stats: …

The making of Adam Wharton - and why Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool all adore £60m Crystal Palace superstar

Blue stumps, bright orange windballs zipping about. Kwik Cricket sets, a piece of nostalgia for any Noughties child. The knockabout tournaments for school, the small boundaries at a club down the road. Salesbury Primary, in a village just north of …

Aston Villa want to keep Chelsea’s Axel Disasi

Aston Villa are keen to keep Chelsea loanee Axel Disasi (27), according to a report from Foot Mercato. However, the Frenchman is also garnering interest from other Premier League clubs.  Disasi, struggling for gametime at Chelsea, has quickly established …

Birmingham City join transfer race to land warrior defender once on Chelsea and Brighton's radar

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Birmingham City are preparing for their summer business after lifting the League One trophy. For the title-winning Blues, it will be a very welcome return for the …

Welcome to Wrexham series 4 review: Birmingham rivalry, potty mouths and things get serious

Keeping a long-running TV show fresh is not easy. Far too many series start brightly only to then fizzle out and lose the viewer long before the studios decide to cancel. Only those able to maintain a strong story-telling narrative and characters the …

Aston Villa FC and OVG to open new Birmingham music venue

Birmingham is to see a new live entertainment venue opened by Aston Villa Football Club (AVFC) and Oak View Group (OVG) this year. Newly developed live entertainment venue The Warehouse (cap. 3,500) is scheduled to open next to the Villa Park stadium in …

It’s a complete honour – Sam Thompson to deliver match ball for Soccer Aid

TV personality Sam Thompson has said he feels honoured to be transporting the Soccer Aid for Unicef match ball more than 260 miles from last year’s stadium to this year’s. Beginning on June 2 and finishing on June 6, Thompson will need to run a marathon a …

Explosive opener returns to India's T20 side

IMAGE: Shafali Verma was the fourth highest run-getter in the Women's Premier League 2025. Photograph: ANI Explosive opener Shafali Verma on Thursday returned to India colours after a gap of seven months as she was included in the national T20I squad …

Paik Seung-ho loses unwanted label and makes his Birmingham City motivation clear

Paik Seung-ho is relieved he no longer has to call himself a League One player and now has his sights firmly set on reaching the Premier League. The South Korea international decided to stay at Birmingham City last year following their relegation from the …

What do new NCAA football rule changes mean for the SEC?

SEC Coordinator of Football Officials John McDaid explained new NCAA football rules ahead of the 2025 season. SEC football teams will navigate rule changes in injury timeouts and with timeouts in the overtime period. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. − Changes are coming …

Locals selected to All-Metro girls soccer team as Leib, Oldfield, Doyle earn individual honors

Published 2:46 pm Monday, May 12, 2025 By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor County athletes once again dominated the rosters of the All-Metro girls soccer teams when they were released on Monday, May 12, including three of the county’s top players who …

Preston North End rivals mulling over £1m Birmingham City swoop as Championship trio eye midfielder

The latest transfer headlines involving PNE’s Championship rivals. The Lilywhites retained list was revealed on Friday, with eight players set to leave this summer. North End have already been linked with a move for Leicester City keeper Daniel Iversen, …

Don Goodman calls Tom Wagner 'naive' and tells Birmingham City to be realistic

Don Goodman says Tom Wagner is ‘naive’ for thinking Birmingham City can challenge for back-to-back promotions to reach the Premier League in 12 months. Blues are back in the Championship after the best season in League One history saw them finish on an EFL …

Aston Villa icon claims nobody will 'even get close' to one Birmingham City achievement that's shaken up EFL

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Birmingham City are preparing to rejoin the Championship after their stunning League One season. Birmingham City are headed straight back up to the Championship at …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

82-Acre Off-Market Texas Tract Available for AI, Crypto and Energy Development

Texas Land Opportunity for Global Investors: 82 acres unzoned Texas land near Dallas for $1.2M. Ideal for global AI, crypto, & BESS investors. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas leads the global surge in AI, …

Mazama Energy & MicroThermal Energy Embarks to Drill Deeper with Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS)

Superhot Rock (SHR) Geothermal Demonstration Project HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MicroSeismic® Inc. (MSI) is proud to announce our first EGS contract in the field with Mazama Energy, Inc. (Mazama) to utilize …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

Historic Haitian Film 'July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti' Premieres tomorrow Across Global Theaters

A Final Call to Media Ahead of Haitian Flag Day Weekend NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark cultural moment for Haitian cinema, July 7: Who Killed the President of Haiti will premiere in theaters …

Thirty Gang Members and Associates Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking, Fraud, and Firearm Charges

An eight-count indictment was unsealed in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder (SMM) gang members and associates – with crimes including racketeering (RICO) conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, …

Two Men Sentenced for Real Estate and Tax Fraud

Two men were sentenced to prison today for a wire and tax fraud scheme to obtain title to a $1.3 million home in Roanoke County, Virginia. Herman Estes Jr. of Fieldale Virginia was sentenced to 84 months in prison; his co-conspirator Daniel Heggins of …

Former West Virginia Supervisory Correctional Officer Sentenced to more than 17 Years in Prison on Conspiracy and ...

Chad Lester, a former Lieutenant at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver, West Virginia, was sentenced today for his role in covering up an assault by correctional officers that resulted in the death of inmate Quantez Burks on March 1, 2022. Lester, 35, of …

Leader of Prolific Guatemalan Drug Trafficking Organization and Guatemalan Politician Who Supplied Tons of Cocaine to ...

Today, Freddy Arnoldo Salazar Flores of Guatemala, a representative of the Central American Parliament, made his initial appearance in federal court in the District of Columbia. Salazar Flores voluntarily returned from abroad to the United States on May 14 …

Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Chicago-Area Tax Preparer for Allegedly Fabricating Credits, Expenses, and ...

Note: View the complaint here. The Justice Department filed a complaint in a federal court in Chicago today seeking to permanently bar tax preparer Stacy Thomas, of Orland Park, Illinois, individually and doing business as Rapid Tax Refunds LLC, Rapid Tax …

Javier Palomares, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds Verizon for $5 Billion Pledge to American Small Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly commends Verizon for its bold commitment to invest $5 billion over the next five years in U.S. small business suppliers …

NMAC Demands Immediate Action from Secretary Rubio on Lifesaving PEPFAR Concerns at Senate Oversight Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With millions of lives at stake and the Senate about to hold a critical oversight hearing, NMAC is calling on Secretary Marco Rubio to provide direct, immediate answers regarding …

Yxstian Gutierrez, Chairman of IEHP Board of Directors, Visits Autism Behavior Services Inc.

Autism Behavior Services Inc. hosted IEHP Chair Yxstian Gutierrez to explore the autism community's challenges and successes in Riverside and San Bernardino. RIVERSIDE, CA , CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Adult Education: The Hidden Engine of America's Comeback Story

COABE Shines a Light on the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning BRADENTON, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- COABE is calling attention to this unsung hero of America’s recovery story. With more than 43 million U.S. …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

May Mental Health Month: A Red Circle Launches National Arts & Wellness Hub to Support Youth Healing Through Creativity

The Creative Spot in Ferguson blends art, music, & therapy into replicable, community-led solution for youth mental wellness and trauma recovery. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten years after Ferguson’s …

Justice Department Hosts 32nd Annual Federal Interagency Holocaust Remembrance Program