Joe Willock stars as controversial goal helps Newcastle battle by Birmingham

Joe Willock fired Newcastle to victory

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NFL MVP Award: AP Voters explain controversial choices in Josh Allen’s ‘split the baby’ win over Lamar Jackson

The 2024 NFL MVP race won’t go down as the closest ever, because it’s impossible to beat an actual tie like we saw between Peyton Manning and Steve McNair back in 2003 when the two quarterbacks were awarded Co-MVPs. But the 2024 NFL MVP race, won by Josh Allen despite Lamar Jackson taking home First-Team … Read more

Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction to Tom Brady’s stolen jersey – the most controversial moments in Super Bowl history

The NFL’s Super Bowl is famous for its thrilling plays, last-second victories and saturation of entertainment superstars. But the Super Bowl is also famous for controversies. 8 Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson in Super Bowl XXXVIII before the show went off scriptCredit: Getty Down the years, we’ve seen many from Tom Brady’s winning jersey being … Read more

I’m the controversial darts star who karate chopped Ally Pally wasp, hit no-look 180, and taunted fans

Darts star Scott Williams takes the expression ‘the gloves are off’ seriously – unless he’s between the sticks for his Sunday league team. The world number 37 is as much a maverick on the oche as he is on the football pitch but is no stranger to headlines whatever the sport. 5 Scott Williams is … Read more

Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034: Why is it controversial? Will it be in winter? Key questions and FIFA process explained | Football News

Why is Saudi Arabia a controversial host country? The situation in Saudi Arabia is that there is no free speech, there is no free press, there is gender inequality. Women and girls have few rights. It’s an absolute monarchy. Human rights groups say it has one of the worst human rights records in the world. … Read more

EFL club ‘incredibly disappointed’ as controversial date set for FA Cup third round trip to Everton

Peterborough United have contacted the Football Association asking for a change in scheduling for their upcoming FA Cup clash. The League One outfit have been drawn against Premier League side Everton in the third round of the competition next month. 3 Darren Ferguson’s Peterborough will travel to Everton in the FA CupCredit: GETTY It was … Read more