Новости за 01.08.2019

Beset by conflicts, stagnating economies, and political troubles, the region no longer looks set to rule the world.

It may just be a pre-season tournament but Tottenham Hotspur have now lifted the Audi Cup, which represents great preparation for the new Premier League season. Pochettino again rotated his squad dramatically throughout the match, using over 20 different players, with Spurs eventually beating Bayern Munich in the final on penalties. Let’s take a look at five of the standout players for Spurs: Danny Rose – Back in for his second start in a row, it was a no-nonsense performance from the England left-back. Читать дальше...

Foton tries to dust off its recent defeat when it battles Cignal, while Generika-Ayala and Sta. Lucia Realty gun for important wins

Tottenham Hotspur have begun the season with a trophy after a penalty shoot out win against Bayern Munich. Spurs met the German giants in their own back yard earlier this evening in the final of the Audi Cup. After leading the match 2-0, Mauricio Pochettino’s side gave away the advantage to draw 2-2 with the game decided on penalties. Paulo Gazzaniga saved two spot kicks, whilst there was good heart shown from some of the younger players who stepped up to convert their effort from twelve yards including Jack Roles... Читать дальше...

Colby Covington says he's motivated even more by having the Trump family's support.

A GOLF pro was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after allegedly going on a tirade before molesting a woman on a British Airways flight. Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter, 43, stepped in to calm pal Thorbjorn Olesen, 29, after he allegedly hurled abuse at passengers and crew. But Olesen is alleged to have then […]

A GOLF pro pal of Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on their flight. Poulter, 43, stepped in to calm Thorbjorn Olesen, 29, after he allegedly hurled abuse at passengers and crew. But Olesen is alleged to have then molested a woman while Poulter slept. The Dane is also […]

Three of the top Democratic presidential candidates, Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sen. Bernie Sanders support four years of free—meaning taxpayer funded—higher education. But by ignoring incentive-driven behavioral changes, free college for...

Optimism Over Lamela This SeasonWill Lamela step up this season?This piece was written yesterday so before the Bayern Munich game.Real Madrid deservedly lost to the UEFA Champions League finalists 1-0 with a goal from Harry Kane and there were many positives to take from the game apart from the result.Harry Kane latched onto a chance and took it with aplomb. He looks back to fitness ahead of a new season.The interplay and passing between the boys was excellent at times, we are moving the ball really... Читать дальше...

CRUISING is revered as the height of luxury, conjuring up images of passengers at black-tie dinners serenaded by string quartets. But a new generation of ­younger, party-mad cruise-goers on some ships is threatening to sink the idyllic reputation of the industry. Exploiting all-inclusive drinks offers and cheap deals, their drunken antics make sailings like a […]

PAULO DYBALA wants bigger wages than Paul Pogba to join Manchester United. The Juventus forward has been offered in a swap deal for Romelu Lukaku but expects an eye-watering £350,000-a-week salary. Juve have told Dybala he will not be first choice this season — and are happy for him to go. Pogba had to take […]

The rate of albinism within the Guna population is among the highest in the world, experts say.

Today's edition of quick hits.

This is why people of sound judgment and good character despise the press (and the courts)

BRAD Pitt and Bradley Cooper have reputations as two of the biggest caners in Hollywood — but that was once upon a time. I can reveal  the film stars, both sober and single, are now swapping girls and booze for quiet nights  out at the opera. After Bradley’s recent split from supermodel Irina Shayk, buddy […]

Tottenham picked up their first piece of silverware this season as they beat Bayern Munich on penalties to win the 2019 Audi Cup – despite squandering a 2-0 lead in normal time. It caps off a good week in the German capital for Spurs, who become the first Premier League side to win the annual pre-season tournament. Goals from Erik Lamela and Christian Eriksen put Tottenham into a 2-0 lead, but two goals in the final half hour from Jann-Fiete Arp and Alphonso Davies saw the game go into... Читать дальше...

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was disappointed Fed Chairman Jerome Powell ruled out a lengthy series of interest-rate cuts.

Gold Derby can exclusively reveal all six episodes being submitted to Emmy Awards voters by the nominees for Best Competition Program (formally known as Best Reality-Competition Program). Each of the following series must enter one episode from this past season for voters to view. The category winner will be presented on the Primetime Emmys ceremony […]

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According to the acclaimed filmmaker's tweets about the movie's potential villains, "Darkseid is."

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iran's foreign minister, Mohammed Javad Zarif, effectively slamming the door on the country's top diplomat. The sanctions freeze any of Zarif's assets in the United States or controlled by US entities, the government announced, saying it also will seek to curtail the diplomat's international travel. "Zarif implements the reckless agenda of Iran's Supreme Leader, and is the regime's primary spokesperson around the world. The United States is sending... Читать дальше...

Designer Hugo Eccles wanted to create an electric bike that doesn't pretend to be anything else.

ArcBest reported second-quarter income of $24.4 million, or 92 cents per share, compared with $1.2 million, or 5 cents a share, in the same period last year, when the company took an after-tax charge for pension costs.

Expensive Volkswagens don’t exactly have great reputations for reliability, serviceability, or cost of maintenance, so when the company decided to build the ridiculously feature-laden luxury cars known as the VW Passat W8 and VW Touareg V10 TDI, they, in some ways, unleashed two maintenance time bombs upon the earth.…

We got a new reliever!

Unfortunately, he's not named Shane Greene (he went to Atlanta), Edwin Diaz, Will Smith or Felipe Vazquez. Instead, the Dodgers grabbed lefty bullpen arm Adam Kolarek from the Tampa Bay Rays. Per a Dodgers press release:
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they have acquired left-handed pitcher Adam Kolarek from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league outfielder Niko Hulsizer.
Kolarek, 30, has appeared in 54 games for the Rays, recording a 5-4 record... Читать дальше...