JACK Osbourne has reportedly finalised his divorce from wife Lisa Stelly – seven months after the pair confirmed their split. The son of Sharon and Ozzy and his estranged spouse have “filed the final paperwork of their divorce”, according to The Blast. It’s claimed Jack will share joint custody of their three children; Pearl, six, […]
PARENTS are told not buy “smart toys” this Christmas after the scale of their data-sharing capabilities were revealed. Almost two thirds of popular smart toys shared data with third parties like advertising firms, an investigation by The Times has found. Some of the popular toys checked out by The Times were the Furby Connect, Sphero […]
ARSENAL’S defensive crisis took another turn for the worse as Nacho Monreal limped off in the first-half against Burnley. The Gunners are already missing a host of defenders, including Shkodran Mustafi and Rob Holding, and now face another worry. Monreal was taken off late in the first-half but didn’t appear to sustain the knock in […]
CHRISTMAS is almost upon us and for most of us that means sharing gifts, eating and drinking too much and watching loads of telly. But why exactly is the big day celebrated on December 25? And what on earth is frankincense anyway? Read on to find out. Why is Christmas Day on December 25? Christmas […]
IT took just 13 minutes for Mesut Ozil to show his class as Arsenal took the lead against Burnley. The German was handed the captain’s armband by Unai Emery after being left out of the squad in the defeat to Tottenham midweek. Speculation over his future has been rife heading into the January transfer window. […]
JURGEN KLOPP has admitted he has just ONE selfie on his phone… snubbing Cristiano Ronaldo to get a snap with Lionel Messi. The Liverpool boss, 51, cheekily hinted at preferring Messi to Ronaldo in the age-old debate, but added neither are the greatest of all-time. Klopp went on to say his father also told him […]
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BARGAIN hunters across the country are all set to hit the stores – both on the Great British high street and online – as the Boxing Day sales kick off. Here’s a guide to nabbing the best deals this holiday season. Which Boxing Day sales have already started? A number of retailers have kicked of […]
WE all know that Boxing Day is the day after Christmas – another day to eat more turkey, watch TV and have (even more) drinks with family and friends. But do you know why it’s called Boxing Day? We explain the origins of the day… When is Boxing Day? Boxing Day is celebrated on December […]
WITH Christmas just days away, we hope you’ve already sent out those cards and gifts in the mail to your loved ones. Here are the key dates to make sure your festive post makes it to the right place at the right time. What are the last days to send post within Britain? If you’re […]
STAR chaser Altior could still make an appearance at Kempton after he was included in the entries for the Desert Orchid Chase. Trainer Nicky Henderson had ruled out a crack at the King George for his recent Tingle Creek winner, but he may still run next week. Henderson is set to give Altior a gallop […]
DERECK CHISORA kindly gave out ‘WAR’ hoodies the homeless on the morning of his fight against Dillian Whyte. The British heavyweight, 34, wanted to spread some Christmas cheer as he roamed the cold streets of London. Chisora changed his alias to ‘WAR’ after he signed a new management deal with retired champion David Haye. And […]
THE Leopardstown Christmas Festival is one of the highlights of the jumps calendar in Ireland. The top-class meeting stages eight Grade 1 races and attracts some of the best jumps horses in training, with millions of euros up for grabs. Sportsfile - Subscription What is the Christmas Festival? The Christmas Festival is one of the […]
WHEN Rafa Benitez asks the Newcastle owner for a striker this winter, he may borrow Del Boy Trotter’s well-known phrase: “You know it makes sense, Mike.” For the wheeler-dealer Toon boss revealed his knowledge of the English language was learnt watching British sitcoms. Benitez said: “Only Fools and Horses is a big favourite of mine. […]
A HEARTBROKEN mum-of-three has told how she suffers panic attacks every time she sees a steak knife, after her evil ex plunged a five-inch blade into her SEVEN times. Ashley Vaughan, 33, shouted: “F*** one of my friends, will you? before plunging the knife into terrified Kayleigh Evans, 29. Kayleigh was stabbed seven times leaving […]
CHELSEA are holding talks with AC Milan and Juventus over Gonzalo Higuain… and are also chasing Lyon star Nabil Fekir. Higuain, 31, could join the Blues on loan in January with Alvaro Morata heading to the San Siro in a short-term swap deal. The Argentine is currently on loan at Milan for the season, but […]
CHRIS Evans admitted turning to pal James Martin for advice about leaving the BBC ahead of his Virgin Radio move. Appearing on the top TV chef’s show James Martin’s Saturday Morning today, the Radio 2 DJ joked that he turned to his long-time friend for help. James left the BBC’s Saturday Kitchen back in 2016 […]
BACKED a horse at Ascot today and can’t find where it finished? Check our full list of results from the course here. Getty Images 12:40 Foundation Developments Novices’ Handicap Hurdle 1st Casko D’Airy 2nd Big Man Clarence 3rd Newtide 4th Annie Mc 1:15 Sebastian’s Action Trust Graduation Chase 1st 2nd 3rd 1:50 My Pension Expert Handicap Chase 1st […]
ARSENAL will look to return to winning ways when they welcome Burnley to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners saw their 22-game unbeaten run come to an end by Southampton last weekend before going out of the Carabao Cup to Tottenham during the week.
MAURICIO POCHETTINO leaving Tottenham would be a massive gamble, according to Peter Crouch. The Spurs chief, 46, has been linked with the Manchester United job in the summer, while Real Madrid are also considering a move. But ex-Tottenham striker Crouch believes Poch is best suited where he is, with United a mere shell of the […]
DILLIAN WHYTE and Dereck Chisora are set to renew their rivalry two years after a memorable first encounter. The pair will clash at the O2 Arena on Saturday night, with the WBC Silver, WBA and WBO international belts on the line and a potential world title shot up for grabs. What TV channel is Whyte […]
NEYMAR could be influencing Unai Emery’s treatment of Mesut Ozil, according to Ray Parlour. Rumours of a fall out between the German and manager have been rife after Ozil was left out of the squad in the defeat against Tottenham during the week. Emery also revealed the player’s whopping £350,000-a-week wages won’t automatically assume he’ll […]
JOSH WARRINGTON defends his IBF featherweight title against Carl Frampton when the pair clash on Saturday night. It is a battle of Brits in Manchester with Belfast’s Frampton looking to return to the top and win another world title, following his defeat to Leo Santa Cruz almost two years ago. Which TV channel is Warrington […]
GATWICK Airport was thrown into chaos just days before Christmas after drones were spotted flying through the airspace. But many members of the public have asked why the devices were simply not just shot down. But it’s unfortunately not as simple as that. Here, we explain why. What is happening at Gatwick? Gatwick Airport had […]
UNAI EMERY’s Arsenal are looking to avoid three defeats in a week when Burnley visit the Emirates. After last weekend’s defeat to Southampton, the Gunners crashed out of the Carabao Cup to arch rivals Spurs in midweek. But in the Premier League they’re unbeaten on home soil since Manchester City visited right back in August. […]