No, Blair will not bring down the pillars of the left, Britain’s vaunted public-health and education systems. But the “investment” he does plan–a.k.a. spending–may be tilted toward the private sector. A recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research, whose work tends to be a good guide to Blair policy, hints that under Blair II, much of the money spent by the National Health Service on personal social services will end up in the hands of the private sector....
Olbermann said on his show Thursday night that in light of the Wells Report and how Brady has handled it, a year’s suspension is warranted. MORE: Brady’s agent calls report a ‘sting’ | Brady says report doesn’t taint Super Bowl at all A few months ago, Olbermann was dealing with his own suspension, but has since returned to the network to dish out takes like this.
Brook and Khan long have been in negotiations for a welterweight bout, with the latter suggesting in December that they were edging toward an agreement to settle their war of words in the ring. Join DAZN and watch more than 100 fight nights a year But a deal has yet to be sealed, and it was announced this week that Khan will instead face WBO champion Crawford on April 20 in the United States....
During the CNN interview, host Wolf Blitzer asked Pelosi about her refusal to consider a $1.8 trillion stimulus package offered by the Trump administration. Pelosi called Blitzer, an “apologist” for Republican political positions and added, “You really don’t know what you’re talking about.” The Democrat also condemned the anchor for allegedly blaming her for the suffering of Americans amid the economic downturn without discussing the contents of Trump’s proposal or the Democrats’ counter-proposals....
Tony Khan has made many high-profile signings in recent months, making AEW’s roster the most stacked by a margin. The AEW President hasn’t slowed down on bringing more performers under his umbrella, with several free agents vying to join the company. On the latest episode of Sportskeeda UnSKripted, Ken Anderson was asked about his interest in working for AEW. The former WWE United States Champion said he’d love to work for the promotion if an opportunity came his way....
“I want to thank the Phillies and the fans for what they have done for me since drafting me in 2011,” Giles’ tweet reads. “Always believing in me and my abilities. Everyone in Philly will always know I gave everything and beyond for the city and the team to make them better. I wish nothing but the best for the Phillies and the fans of Philly in the future! I will be watching from a far!...
It was revealed in July that Jennings and Bialik would be signing new Jeopardy! contracts after sharing the duties as interim hosts of the show for much of Season 38. They replace beloved host Alex Trebek, who passed away in November 2020. As the two gear up for the September debut of Season 39, they visited the Inside Jeopardy! podcast, where they spoke with host Sarah Whitcomb Foss about the joys and challenges of standing at the lectern in the age of social media....
Jenner, 27, posed up a storm against a scenic backdrop of snow and mountains where she donned a $7,750 Loewe bomber jacket. The model stared seductively towards the camera in the green leather, waist length jacket which featured a balloon silhouette. Jenner completed the look with a handmade $609 faux fur brown hat by English designer, Emma Brewin. While a number of people gushed over Kendall’s icy photo shoot, including sister Khloé Kardashian who said, “can you be any cooler, prettier, sweeter, amazing?...
Moss plays for Buffalo and made sure Kentucky’s Willie Cauley-Stein remembers just who he is. MORE: Two decades of DeCourcy memories | Top 10 dunkers | Must-Follow Twitter List The dunk was so traumatic for Kentucky fans, perhaps because they’re not used to seeing that happen to their own players. The only thing more shocking would be if Buffalo came out with a win.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Sanford Stadium, and the game will be televised on CBS. Kentucky (6-0) is the surprising unbeaten team in the SEC. The Wildcats average 31 points per game with an offense led by Penn State transfer quarterback Will Levis, and the defense allows 17.5 ppg. Coach Mark Stoops continues to work wonders in Lexington, and this is his latest chance to prove it....
While the Wildcats topped the Shockers 65-62 on the court, the wife of Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall, Lynn, apparently had a falling out with a Kentucky beat writer. Drew Franklin, a reporter for Kentucky Sports Radio, alleged that the NCAA forced him to take down a video he took of her that showed her very animated in the stands. “Someone from the NCAA came and got my name and told me I could no longer tweet about her because ‘it made her upset,’” Franklin wrote in a post about the situation....
Senegal held 66% of the possession, holding a record 96% from the 35th minute to the 40th minute. Notably, the Lions held a minimum of 73% possession for nearly 30 straight minutes. With 19 fouls conceded by the Kenyans, it wasn’t unexpected that a 27th-minute foul in the 18-yard-box was conceded by Musa Mohammed. Sadio Mane stepped up for Senegal to take the spot-kick but failed to beat Kenya goalkeeper Patrick Matasi who dived to the left bottom corner to make the save....
The 33-year-old Olympic champion, aided by a string of pacemakers through to 25km of the 42.195km race, took 1min 18sec off the previous best set four years ago by Dennis Kimetto. It was the largest single improvement on the marathon world record since Derek Clayton improved the mark by 2:23 in 1967. “My only words are ‘Thank you!’,” said Kipchoge, who sprinted into the lead after 100 metres and never let up....
Kedah will have to make do without the service Halim Saari for the rest of the 2017 campaign after the midfielder suffered a season-ending injury in the FA Cup semi-final first leg against Terengganu on Sunday night. The 22-year-old midfielder went down injured in the first half of that match and further test done since has shown that he has suffered an injury to his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). Halim will require surgery and recuperation that is estimated to take at least seven months....
BY ZULHILMI ZAINAL Follow on Twitter Brazilian striker Paulo Rangel has been cleared to play in Kedah’s upcoming match following his recent transfer to the side, announced the club on Friday. According to the club, Rangel’s registration in the squad has been confirmed by M-League organiser Football Malaysia LLP. Coincidentally, the Red Eagles’ next match is against one of Rangel’s former Malaysian club; Selangor this Saturday. The match is part of Malaysia Super League round twelve fixtures, and will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Football Stadium....
The Chargers defeated the Raiders in their first week game, but their star WR left the ground with an injury, which is a setback for their offensive side. As of now, Allen has proven to be costly for the fantasy football managers who drafted him as their WR1. He has already missed two games this season and there is no certainty that he will play in the upcoming weekend game against the Houston Texans....
Picture this: an American public-school classroom in which the children are eager and ready to learn. The students are well disciplined, neat, clean and sitting in rows. Our day opens with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Everyone has homework completed and there are no arguments about the assignments given. Parent helpers are present and ready to work with students. This scene can be the result of school choice....
That was 14 years ago–the last time I thought about him until the Roman Catholic Church scandal broke in 2001 and I found myself wondering why the victims had waited so long to tell anyone. I never stopped to ask myself the same question. I didn’t yet realize that they were just like me: they had been used by someone they looked up to and were too ashamed to admit it, even to themselves....
The Senegal international will be a familiar face for Inter fans, having previously enjoyed four seasons in Serie A with Lazio, who he left last August. Despite establishing himself as a significant talent at Lazio, Keita and the club’s management had a rocky relationship and his departure in 2017 was not a surprise, even if his eventual destination of Monaco raised a few eyebrows. He scored eight times in 23 Ligue 1 appearances and, although his spell there was brief, Keita’s agent Roberto Calenda credited Monaco with bringing the winger’s smile back prior to Monday’s official announcement by Inter....
The 26-year-old was seen in a clip shared on Twitter by NBC News reporter Gadi Schwartz on Tuesday referencing President Donald Trump’s recent remarks regarding the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd, a black man, in police custody. The clip starts with Palmer talking about Trump’s use of “when the looting starts, the shooting starts”—a phrase that dates back to the racial unrest of the 1960s—in a tweet that was flagged by Twitter as violating its rules against “glorifying violence....
