Firstly, I’ll put it out there — I’m firmly in the Speakman camp. I think a lot of the criticism he gets comes from people who couldn’t run a bath. The letter the other day praising the progress and how we now conduct ourselves hit the nail on the head. But with only 26 hours left until the window closes, I fear that if he doesn’t get a striker over the line, he could be in trouble.

Fan Letters: “If Isidor hits his stride, who knows what’s possible?”

Colchester United have signed season-long loan deals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Jamie McDonnell, and Portsmouth striker Anthony Scully.

Colchester sign McDonnell and Scully

Charlton Athletic are one of three teams in the league to have won all three games so far in the league this season, having beaten Wigan Athletic, Bolton Wonderers and Leyton Orient. They are said to have (arguably) the best manager in the league (Nathan Jones) who plays a very attractive style of football.

Reading vs Charlton Athletic: Match Preview

‘The Champion’ Martin Wanless predicts... It’ll be a different sort of test today, and Portsmouth have had a good start to the season too – after coming up with a good points total, they’ll still have some good momentum. But so do we – and I...

Score Predictions: SAFC away to Portsmouth - can we go 4 from 4?

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

South Carolina State

Los Angeles County, CA

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Wales midfielder Carrie Jones joins Swedish side IFK Norrkoping from Bristol City.

Wales midfielder Jones moves to Swedish club Norrkoping

The Independent

 Jonny Bairstow completed an excellent 160, and was usurped by George Hill’s career best 169 not out, as Yorkshire topped 600 in the first innings of their Vitality County Championship clash against Middlesex at Headingley.Yorkshire have the advantage at the halfway stage of the Division Two promotion battle having posted 601 for six before declaring. However, a benign pitch means Middlesex can hope to claim a draw having closed on 141 for one in reply.Bairstow, with a point to prove after being dropped from all England squads this summer, advanced from 107 overnight. The 34-year-old wicketkeeper-batter shared 238 for...

Jonny Bairstow helps Yorkshire take control of Middlesex at Headingley

Colorado State

Fargo, ND

College football is back friends, and back in a big way. Colorado is hosting North Dakota State to open their 2024 schedule, and both Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter Jr. — a pair of potential first-round selections next spring — are putting on a show early in that game.

North Dakota State’s wild interception of Shedeur Sanders is worth a second look

ATLANTA — Immediately after Scottie Scheffler blistered another tee shot down the middle of the 16th fairway, the worst sound in golf infiltrated East Lake. PGA Tour officials blew the horns as severe weather entered the area. Then, moments after golf carts shuttled Scheffler, playing partner Collin Morikawa, NBC Sports reporter Jim “Bones” MacKay, and the PGA Tour radio crew off the course, a big flash of lightning appeared just over the tree line that overlooks the 15th tee. The tour made the right call, even though only 40 minutes of play remained in the second round.

Scottie Scheffler leads by 4 after PGA Tour suspended Tour Championship due to lightning

Liverpool completed the transfers of Federico Chiesa and Giorgi Mamardashvili from Juventus and Valencia respectively. And head coach Arne Slot expects them to play different, but significant roles at Liverpool. “Of course we are happy with the ones we signed because I said many times that it’s difficult for us...

Slot Talk: Federico Chiesa and Giorgi Mamardashvili for the Short and Long Term

Baltimore, MD

I remember when the In-N-Out craze was a big thing on the app formerly known as Twitter. Everyone on the West Coast hyped that place up like it was five-star fine dining served on a tray that you use to eat in your car like an animal. And then more and more people tried In-N-Out and were like “Actually, this is pretty mid, I don’t see the hype.”

The Baltimore Ravens are overrated, and so is their quarterback

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

Hibs head coach David Gray has been speaking to the media before the Premiership game with Kilmarnock this weekend.Here are the main points from the press conference:
        Gray wouldn't comment on reports Hibs have had bids rejected for Dundee skipper Luke McCowan but says the club are "being as active as possible" in the search for signings.If no further arrivals materialise, Gray is "delighted" with the business done and says there is "competition for places".On outgoings, he says Hibs have "a lot of very good players that will attract attention".After a winless start...

Gray on transfer business, pressure & winless run

Lincoln, NE

The 2024 college football season is officially underway, with more Week 1 games coming up in just a few days. With Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) becoming more and more prominent, we’ve seen players extend their collegiate career to maximize their earnings, leading to more veterans staying around and remaining key contributors.

College football’s 10 best true freshmen for 2024 season

Tony Finau signed for a 5-under 66 Friday at the Tour Championship to put him on the first page of the leaderboard. He sits at 9-under overall and is currently in solo sixth place. However, Scottie Scheffler continues to keep his head down and keep his lead. Even though Finau...

Tony Finau’s authentic opinion on “plenty to play for” at the Tour Championship

Will Jacks takes two late wickets to cap Surrey's dominance on day two against Nottinghamshire.

Late wickets cap Surrey dominance against Notts

The pain inflicted by Clive Mendonca at Wembley in 1998 still scars me deeply. Really deeply, actually. However, for those of us who were among the 15,788 at Roker Park on a late summer’s evening four years earlier, the curse of Clive wasn’t anything new. Sunderland had enjoyed...

On This Day (30 Aug 1994): Tom Cowie and Clive Mendonca return to Sunderland!

Columbus, OH

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Akron, OH

The Lantern

The 2023 Buckeyes taking the field. This Saturday, the Buckeyes will face the Akron Zips at home. Credit: Caleb Blake | Lantern File Photo. The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes will kick off their season against the Akron Zips at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

No. 2 Buckeyes set to take on Akron Zips in season opener

TTE Podcast Extra returns as Wimb is joined by the Reading Chronicle’s James Earnshaw and Reading Today’s Andy Preston to get the very latest on the Royals’ ongoing takeover saga. We also discuss the latest transfer gossip, which could well extend past Friday’s deadline day. There’s...

TTE Podcast Extra: Takeover Latest & Deadline Day Preview

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Starting XI: Play up, Wilson, Wilson play up! Will our new striker make his debut vs Pompey?

Three wins out of three, and no goals conceded. It doesn’t get too much better than that. It’s a very different test for Le Bris –...

Starting XI: Play up, Wilson, Wilson play up! Will our new striker make his debut vs Pompey?

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