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Preston will host Luton on Saturday with Paul Heckingbottom in charge, their third manager in three games at the start of the Championship season

Preston name Paul Heckingbottom as their third manager in two weeks

It is impossible to sugar-coat the inevitable fall-out that follows the sort of first-day defeat that Everton suffered against Brighton at Goodison Park.That it happened is bad enough. That it happened on the day Everton were opening up their Premier League campaign at the beginning of a season of long goodbyes to their famous old stadium made the suffering even more painful for the fans.But it is also worth remembering that there were some really encouraging signs in the first-half performance, even despite getting caught cold by a devastating Brighton counter attack midway through the opening period.Jack Harrison looked bright...

'Dyche has won the right to be trusted to do things his way'

Danny Rohl got one thing spot on after his side was battered on Sunday. It is not his job to try and destabilise another club’s players. He needs to keep his big mouth shut. Jack Clarke does not need any advice from him. He has enough on his plate sorting out the shambles that is Wednesday without commenting on the future of another club’s player.

Fan Letters: “Surely his ambitions are higher than a sideways move?”

Sunderland Line-Up RLB made one change from his opening day XI which was forced upon him through injury, with murmurs earlier in the week that Alan Browne had picked up a slight knock in training, Chris Rigg came in to make his first start of the season however the rest of the side that took three points down in Cardiff remained the same.

Talking Tactics: How Régis Le Bris out-thought Danny Rohl at the SOL

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One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

As per protocol, Chelsea submitted the squad registration “A list” (i.e. players over 21) 48 hours prior to kick-off for our first ever match in the UEFA Conference League, and to the surprise of very few, Raheem Sterling was not on the list. Ben Chilwell, Đorđe Petrović, and...

Chelsea vs. Servette FC, Conference League: You choose the starting lineup

João Félix has passed the “main part” of his medical ahead of his transfer to Chelsea, and is now set to put pen to paper on the contract in the final formality. Of course, we thought all these formalities were just that in the Samu Omorodion deal that had been agreed as well, and that collapsed in the final stretch, but so far that doesn’t seem to be the case with Félix.

João Félix passes ‘main part’ of Chelsea medical — report

Guerschon Yabusele was the breakout player in men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The forward was France’s second-leading scorer behind Victor Wembanyama, and showcased all the ways in which his game has grown since the Boston Celtics selected him with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. Yabusele had been out of the NBA since 2019, but he was so impressive in the Olympics that the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly signing him to a deal.

NBA 2K recreated Guerschon Yabusele’s dunk on LeBron James, and it’s beautiful

History was made on a Tuesday night in Boston, as the first-ever WNBA game was played in TD Garden in front of a raucous, sold-out crowd. The Sun defeated the Sparks 69-61, but the final score seemed almost secondary to the moment itself, which felt larger than life and teeming with historical significance.

The Sun-Sparks TD Garden game was a monumental moment for women’s basketball

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Derek McInnes wants Kilmarnock to be "courageous" against Copenhagen as his side look to claim a Conference League upset.Having won 1-0 in Tromso last week, McInnes is eyeing another Scandinavian scalp in the first leg of the play-off where qualification brings a £4m windfall."We are under no illusions how difficult the task is going to be, against a team who were in the Champions League last year," said McInnes."I remember watching those games and with big Scott McKenna playing for Copenhagen that gave me added interest."I was impressed with the speed, athleticism and technical ability of the team - a...

McInnes urges Killie courage for Danish mission

As the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics wound down, many sports fans began thinking of the 2028 Summer Olympics, coming to Los Angeles. Those Games will feature some new sports, including flag football. The NFL leaned into that fact as the Paris Games wound down, unveiling an advertisement featuring Jalen Hurts, with the tagline “it’s our turn.” Hurts was not the only NFL figure speaking out about the league’s players potentially participating in the 2028 Summer Olympics, as both NFL Executive Vice President Peter O’Reilly and Commissioner Roger Goodell have supported the idea of NFL players participating.

Patrick Mahomes has beef with flag football star after outrageous claim

On Monday a portion of an interview between Tua Tagovailoa and Dan LeBetard on “The Dan Le Batard Show,” was released. In that clip the Miami Dolphins quarterback compared the coaching styles of Mike McDaniel and Brian Flores. And the comparison painted Flores in a rather harsh light.

Brian Flores addresses Tua Tagovailoa criticism

It sounds like Ashley Phillips is getting ready to head back to the Championship. Adam Leventhal, writing for The Athletic, is reporting that Tottenham Hotspur is in “advanced talks” with Stoke City to send Phillips there for a season-long loan to the English second division. You will recall...

Athletic: Tottenham in talks with Stoke City for Ash Phillips loan

As Formula 1 entered the summer shutdown speculation swirled around Sergio Pérez. With the Red Bull driver enduring a difficult run of form and the team facing a true title challenge in the Constructors’ Championship, many believed the break offered Red Bull a chance to make a driver swap, perhaps promoting Daniel Ricciardo into that seat to solidify their chances at holding on atop the standings.

Daniel Ricciardo addresses his uncertain future ahead of F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Welcome to Playing Through’s daily ritual — Golf Talk Today. Each day, the crew will discuss various elements of the PGA Tour, LPGA, LIV Golf, and more. Since we looked at the Solheim Cup yesterday, I wanted to discuss the Presidents Cup standings today. Instead of just looking...

Golf Talk Today: A quick look at both the USA Team, International Team for upcoming Presidents Cup

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Manchester City (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:
        On Ipswich's opening loss to Liverpool: "It was a great experience for us to go through, the most overriding feeling after the game was positivity and the group came away more confident from the game that we can be competitive this season."He said his side "felt first hand how a team the calibre of Liverpool can go through the gears, they became a...

McKenna on Man City, injuries and more 'good additions' to come

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Luke O’Nien — the man you love to love (and a selection headache incoming)

‘Luke O’Nien isn’t a centre-back’. It’s a line that has been used over the years whenever Sunderland’s defensive shape is mentioned. Yet in almost 400 senior...

Luke O’Nien — the man you love to love (and a selection headache incoming)

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