So, Rob Couhig looks likely to become the new owner of Reading Football Club. This would be joyous news but, as a man who voted Labour in the General Election, much of that joy is more down to kicking out the rubbish incumbent than any love for the new guy. However, there are plenty of things Couhig could do right away to show he’s a strong and stable leader and, in that political vein, here are 10 things I would want done in his first 100 days in Berkshire.

A 10-Point Plan For Rob Couhig’s First 100 Days At Reading

Taking on Premier League opposition should always be seen as a good opportunity, but playing against Nottingham Forest also brings into focus the need for Sunderland’s summer recruitment to be well planned and executed. From the outside, it can feel as if our opponents’ transfer policy is a little bit scattergun, and the points deduction they received last season for breaching Profitability and Sustainability Rules could have cost them dear, so it is important that we don’t go down the same road of splashing the cash indiscriminately as they seem to have done.

Talking Points: Lads put the graft in during summer camp

It’s time for the third edition of Dispatches from Bat Country this month, and boy, do we have some juicy names for you this week. Unfortunately, in the realm of Bat Country, juicy tends to be a synonym for ridiculous, so join me as we apply our clown makeup and take a journey through the bizarre.

Dispatches from Bat Country: July 2024 - Edition 3, The Three Batketeers

It was inevitable, but on this day back in 2016, the news was made official that Sam Allardyce was to leave Sunderland and become the manager of the England national team. It was only the previous October when Allardyce returned to Sunderland - where he had a brief stay during his playing career and was a part of the coaching setup under Peter Reid in the 90’s - after taking over from Dick Advocaat.

On This Day (22nd July 2016): Big Sam to England is made official!

Last week, the Argentinian National Team beat Colombia in the Copa America Final, completing a sweep of three major tournaments in a row - two Copas and a World Cup in between. It is a feat that makes them among the greatest international squads to have ever played the game.

On Racism and Regrettable Statements

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The combat sports world is abuzz with anticipation as the highly-anticipated showdown between social media sensation-turned boxer, Jake Paul, and former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) standout — and current Bareknuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) superstar — Mike Perry, goes down tonight (Sat., July 20, 2024) from inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Fla., streaming live on DAZN pay-per-view (PPV).

Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry: Tale of the Tape

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson is set to miss the start of the 2024-25 Premier League season with a back injury, according to Chris Waugh of The Athletic. Wilson’s injury could also have an impact on Newcastle’s transfer plans, as the Magpies were thinking about adding a new forward... but only if they could complete the sale of Callum. With his fitness questionable and this injury in place, it’s going to be hard to sell him for any sizable amount of money, let alone the fact that he’s entering the final season under contract giving even more leverage to the potential suitors to offer even less money.

Callum Wilson set to miss start of season with back injury

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The scenes between General Hospital cast members Eden McCoy (Joss Jacks) and Evan Hofer ( Dex Heller) are filled with so much chemistry that some fans believed the couple was dating offscreen.

General Hospital's Eden McCoy is dating actor Jonathan Heit and not her onscreen love Evan Hofer

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Chennedy Carter is showing the league that no one can guard her. On Tuesday, the Chicago Sky Guard led her team to a win against the defending champs, the Las Vegas Aces. In their last game before the Olympic break, the Sky emerged victorious over the Aces at Michelob Ultra Arena.

Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter was Once the League’s Hidden Star; Now She’s On Top

The big piece of news over the weekend was the CrowdStrike outage, as an update pushed to an offering from the cyber security company crippled businesses around the world. I work in IT as part of my day job, and there’s a couple of golden rules around deploying any sort of change or patch:

The Hoddle of Coffee: Tottenham Hotspur news and links for Monday, July 22

I read that the club were promoted three times in a row to get to the 2nd tier of Spanish football - are they punching their weight or was this a redemption story?. This is very much a club punching above their weight - they achieve attendance of less than 5,000 for most home games and play in a small stadium.

Fan Focus: The Spanish Segunda Show lifts the lid on Sunderland’s next opponent CD Eldense!

Ahead of the U18 Premier League North season, which kicks off on August 17th, Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s U18 Reds will take part in a tour in Germany, which will include a series of pre-season matches. They will face the Bayern Academy at the end of July after competing in a...

Academy Announce Pre-Season Plans

The Daily Hilario: Saturday

Newcastle United has completed the transfer of Serbian youth international defender Miodrag Pivas from FK Jedinstvo, the club announced on July 20. The 19-year-old, who can play in both the defense and midfield strata, was monitored by Newcastle’s recruitment team throughout the 2023-24 season, according to Chris Waugh of The Athletic, and he visited Tyneside last month for discussions with club executives before reaching a deal with the Magpies.

OFFICIAL: Newcastle sign Serbia U17 international Miodrag Pivas

Justin Rose had a shot on Sunday to win the Open Championship but fell short and settled for a runner-up finish. The Englishman put himself in the mix through the front nine, but then his putter went cold. Rose signed for a 4-under 67 with five birdies and one lone bogey.

Justin Rose issues genuine authentic message to fans after runner-up finish at The Open

Si Woo Kim made magic on Saturday morning at The Open Championship. He made an impressive hole-in-one on the 238-yard par-3 17th at Royal Troon. The PGA Tour veteran became the first player to make an ace on 17 in the 10 Opens held at this course. “My caddie told...

PGA Tour pro Si Woo Kim makes incredible history with unlikely Hole-in-One at The Open

Xander Schauffele is officially a two-time major winner. He stormed past the field to win the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon by two shots after he signed for a bogey-free 6-under 65 to get to 9-under overall. It marked his second major win of 2024, as he also won...

The Open Payout: How much money Xander Schauffle won in the last major championship

Jack Milko Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Dustin Johnson played alongside fellow LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka on Saturday at The Open, and...

Dustin Johnson drops hard, cold facts about Royal Troon’s brutal Back 9 at The Open

Sunderland AFC and Hummel have absolutely nailed it and for the first time in a long time, it appears that we have a fan base united in approval for something our club has done. The way they’ve listened to the fans deserves credit and bodes well for the future, not...

What do we think of Sunderland’s new Hummel away shirt?

Following the British Grand Prix, McLaren faced a mountain of questions. Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix, they offered a tremendous answer. For the first time since the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2012 — when it was Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button accomplishing the task — McLaren locked out the front row for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Lando Norris captured pole position just ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, giving the Woking-based team a tremendous opportunity to vault over Ferrari and into second place in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship on Sunday.

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Two Up, Two Down: What were the positives & negatives from Sunderland’s win over CD Eldense?

Sometimes — as much as I do enjoy modern football and the way even our team tries to play it out from the back and keep...

Two Up, Two Down: What were the positives & negatives from Sunderland’s win over CD Eldense?

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