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Supreme Court blocks Missouri’s attempt to use newly drawn Republican congressional map
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had sought to use the new Republican map despite the Missouri Supreme Court saying that he is barred from doing so.
Sage on Doucoure, team spirit and Ipswich
Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Ipswich Town at Selhurst Park (kick-off 15:00 BST). Midfielder Cheick Doucoure is in contention to be part of this weekend's squad. Sage also confirmed that Jean-Philippe Mateta remains unavailable to face Ipswich.
Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta
Mikel Arteta is believed to be close to finalising a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.
Leeds United to launch United in Support Matchday Hub
Leeds United are pleased to announce the launch of our United in Support campaign ahead of the Premier League fixture against Newcastle United on Monday evening, providing crucial support for fans on ...
Coventry and Arsenal trips selected for Sky Sports coverage
Two of Brentford's Premier League fixtures across December and January have been selected for television coverage.The Bees' away games against Coventry City and Arsenal will both be shown live on Sky ...
Crystal Palace Vs Ipswich Town : View From Opposition
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League matchup with newly promoted Ipswich Town, Talking Town gave us the rundown on what Palace fans can expect.
'Captaining this club is unbelievable'
Calvin Bassey says it has been "a huge privilege" to wear the armband for Fulham in their first three Premier League games this season. The Cottagers are still in search of their first points under new head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who seems to have handed matchday captaincy duties to the 26-year-old. Bassey, who signed a four-year deal in July 2023, has made 105 appearances for Fulham, scoring four goals and recording one assist.
Hull City duo available for Chelsea clash confirms Jakirovic
Sergej Jakirovic has confirmed Brooke Norton-Cuffy and Paddy McNair are fit for Hull City’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.The Tigers have been handed a boost ahead of the trip to Stamford Bridge...
How a real-life divorcée inspired George Kay’s new legal drama “War ”(exclusive)
Sienna Miller and Dominic West star in the series set to premiere on Oct. 1.
Match Officials Appointed: Newcastle (H)
The match officials for Monday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle have been announced, with Michael Salisbury set to take charge at Elland Road.The Lancashire-based official is vastly experienced...
OMAHA STEAKS UNVEILS BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION AND NEW "NO BULL" BRAND PLATFORM, DOUBLING DOWN ON VALUE AND TRANSPARENCY
109-year-old company doubles down on premium proteins and 100% U.S.-sourced beef, accelerates delivery and expands retail while introducing a bold new "No...
Brewers' Contreras Reaches Major Home Run Milestone
The Milwaukee backstop powered a dominant offensive surge against Chicago, crushing a two-run blast to secure triple digits and cement his status as the roster's premier power threat.
Oswego Players announce 2026 Don McCann contest winners
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Vance appears to walk back Trump’s offer of $5,000 ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms
Vice-president suggests payment would not go to all and would be paid for by tariff revenues despite supreme court rulings against much of Trump’s program
Are Fulham favourites for relegation?
Fulham's difficult start to life under Alvaro Arbeloa has been the subject of several questions sent in via our 'Fulham Ask Me Anything form' form recently, with readers querying the new manager and his summer signings, and wondering if the Cottagers are favourites for relegation. Three Premier League games played and three defeats. Fulham fans might have been excited by what they saw in a thrilling first competitive match under Arbeloa, but it was ultimately a loss, at home to Chelsea.
Health insurance premiums estimated to increase upwards of 10%, analyses say
Health insurance premiums in Ohio are expected to increase by about 10.7%, according to an analysis from Healthinsurance.org based on health premiums in the individual market. Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 15% in 2027, according to an analysis of insurers with publicly available filings by KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling, and news organization.
Health insurance premiums estimated to increased upwards of 10%, analyses say
Health insurance premiums in Ohio are expected to increase by about 10.7%, according to an analysis from Healthinsurance.org based on health premiums in the individual market. Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 15% in 2027, according to an analysis of insurers with publicly available filings by KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling, and news organization.
Spurs should be awarded 2016-17 title
Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the Premier League title for 2016-17, when his Tottenham team finished runners-up.
Americans are buying real estate in Paris and moving there permanently
More Americans are moving to Paris and buying homes, often paying a premium and reshaping parts of the city's luxury real estate market.
Bournemouth vs Brentford: Team News, How to Watch & Prediction
Brentford head to the Vitality Stadium unbeaten in the Premier League, while Bournemouth are still searching for their first league victory under Marco Rose.
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
With the 2026 NFL season just days away, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (NYSE: ARMK) announced a slate of new premium hospitality experiences, innovative food and beverage concepts, expanded local partnerships, and exclusive retail offerings across its eight NFL partner venues.
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
With the 2026 NFL season just days away, Aramark Sports + Entertainment (NYSE: ARMK) announced a slate of new premium hospitality experiences, innovative food and beverage concepts, expanded local partnerships, and exclusive retail offerings across its eight NFL partner venues.
Labor premiers join business groups in warning Albanese government over immigration cuts
Federal Labor is poised to announce a migration crackdown despite fears slashing visa numbers could damage economy
Future of Health Asia 2026 to connect policy, finance and care for sustainable health systems
Economist Enterprise will host the 6th Future of Health Asia on September 29th at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. This premier event convenes over 500 industry, medical and government leaders to address the structural forces reshaping healthcare across the region.
Mr. T calls his new Netflix documentary 'garbage'
A new Netflix documentary, which premiered Tuesday, tells the story of Mr. T, the celebrity bodyguard turned Hollywood actor. But the "Rocky III" star is not happy about his portrayal: 'That documentary pissed me off.'
Does AFC Bournemouth’s Atmosphere "Problem" Raise a Bigger Question?
Despite the emphatic 4-0 win, Bournemouth’s underwhelming atmosphere against Lincoln was tangible, and as The Price of Football recently explored, the Cherries’ growing hospitality offering highlights a wider debate about matchday revenue, premium seating and what makes a stadium truly "valuable".
Oregon 2028 ballot measure aims to ban corporate campaign contributions
A 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for corporations, unions and other groups to spend unlimited money on politics.
Missouri’s congressional map is back before the U.S. Supreme Court
The maps have prompted a series of conflicting court rulings
Missouri redistricting chaos returns to US Supreme Court
A fast-moving legal battle over Missouri’s effort to eke an additional Republican seat out of its congressional map for this year’s midterm election returned to the US Supreme Court on Wednesday, a day after Justice Brett Kavanaugh had effectively rejected the same proposed map.
Odegaard gives Arsenal winning Champions League start at Napoli
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's sensational late strike broke stern Napoli resistance as the English champions began their bid for Champions League glory with a hard-fought 1-0 win in Naples on Wednesday.It continued a perfect start to the campaign for Arsenal, who began their Premier League title defence with three wins in a row before condemning Massimiliano Allegri's team to a third consecutive defeat.
California, other states warn Supreme Court of 'chaos' if it lets USPS mail ballot rules stand
A federal judge has already halted the plan nationwide, but the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to revive it, arguing the federal government would be seriously harmed by voter fraud if it does not.
Election Officials Grapple With Uncertainty as Supreme Court Considers Mail Ballot Plan
As they wait for word on whether the Trump administration’s new system to screen ballots can move forward, local officials say they are running out of time.
Psychological thriller 'Last Seen' hits Apple TV
The first two episodes of “Last Seen” premier on Apple TV Sept. 9.
Psychological thriller 'Last Seen' hits Apple TV
The first two episodes of “Last Seen” premier on Apple TV Sept. 9.
Republicans suffered a stunning Supreme Court loss. It lasted minutes.
What the hell is going on with Missouri’s congressional election?
Nine Years Since Brighton's First Ever Premier League Win
Relive the historic afternoon a Pascal Groß masterclass dismantled West Brom, sparking a transformative journey from top-flight newcomers to European contenders under the lights of the Amex.
Supreme Court sets Sept. 30 arguments over validity of K-12, collegiate sports ballot measure
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a lawsuit seeking to disqualify a ballot measure around sex-separate school sports requirements.
Martin Herlihy departs 'Saturday Night Live'
Martin Herlihy attends the premiere of 'Roommates' at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on April 13, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
WVU, state, healthcare partners get $2.4M to recruit, retain, expand medical profession statewide
Building on the foundational success of West Virginia’s premier talent attraction and retention programs, West Virginia University will use $2.4 million to help recruit and retain state-licensed healthcare professionals by standing up three new programs: Ascend WV Healthcare, First Ascent Healthcare, and a new pilot program that extends beyond the current 23-county Ascend WV and First Ascent network.
Influencers are squeezing out critics
The entertainment industry used to suck up to critics. Now they favor your favorite podcaster.
'I have grown up quite differently'
At 22-years-old, Mohamed-Ali Cho has had quite the journey to the Premier League. The young forward has already played senior football in Ligue 1, La Liga and now the top flight of English football is in his sights. After joining the Humberside-based club this summer for an undisclosed fee from Nice, the France under-21s international made his first start under boss Sergej Jakirovic in the 1-0 loss to Sunderland.
Increases in healthcare spending the largest driver behind premium growth: Yale study
As insurance premiums continue to rise, a new study finds that escalating healthcare spending is the leading factor behind the trend. | As insurance premiums continue to rise, a new study finds that escalating healthcare spending is the leading factor behind the trend.
HSBC Premier checking gets an overhaul: Up to $3,000 bonus and enhanced travel, health, and wealth benefits
The HSBC Premier checking has been under the knife, receiving some major updates to its catalog of benefits—making it more compelling than ever.
OneSkies Makes Business Class More Accessible
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OneSkies, a travel service focused on premium international airfare, is helping U.S. travelers explore competitive business class flight options for long-haul trips to destinations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and beyond. As travelers increasingly prioritize comfort on international journeys, business class is attracting interest beyond traditional corporate travel. Vacationers, entrepreneurs, couples, families and experienced travelers are
Is Senesi a long-term starter for Spurs?
"He's comfortable playing in a possession-based team, reads the game very well and has the personality to thrive in a demanding environment," Roberto de Zerbi said on Marco Senesi after Tottenham signed the defender in June. Senesi was a big get for Spurs. It was expected Senesi would slot straight into De Zerbi's starting XI - and he did for the Premier League opener away at Brentford.
Trail Blazers Must Make the Remix Their International Advantage
By transforming the Rip City Remix into a premier developmental laboratory, Portland can bypass traditional scouting hurdles to secure elite, overlooked global talent before their rivals do.
Arbeloa needs 'positive support' but defence is 'comical'
Rohan: I feel as though Arbeloa has completely underestimated the physicality of the Premier League. Without signing another centre-back as a partner for Calvin Bassey, he has allowed other players to breach the right of our defence easily. Arbeloa needs to find a way to counter this so we can start picking up points.
World premiere: Shakespeare’s comeback story debuts in I.C.
Scott Carter's new play 'I, Will' imagines Shakespeare's comeback at age 44. Why is the Emmy-winning HBO producer's world premiere launching at Riverside Theatre? He explains it in a Q&A with The Gazette.
New Anita Earls campaign ad + protest outside NC Supreme Court
Read our Under the Dome newsletter to stay up to date on North Carolina politics, delivered to your inbox.
Ted Cruz swears off Supreme Court spot, despite Donald Trump's asking
Despite a clear affinity for the Supreme Court, Cruz said he turned President Trump down three times already.
Forest penalty v Liverpool incorrect, but not for VAR
Nottingham Forest should not have been awarded a penalty at Liverpool for Alisson's challenge on Neco Williams, the Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has said.
Insurer markups only a small part of premium increases
Just cracking down on insurer overhead won't meaningfully bring down premiums.
When will Baleba make his Man Utd debut?
Manchester United made the signing of Carlos Baleba a pretty big deal by parading him onto the pitch before last month's Premier League victory over Ipswich. Man Utd made midfield recruitment a summer priority, so what happens now? On the early evidence, it will be either Kobbie Mainoo or Youri Tielemans, with either Tielemans or Bruno Fernandes in the number 10 role.
Champions League
A new edition of the UEFA Champions League is under way, with Inter opening their 2026/27 European campaign with a defeat away to Real Madrid. Europe’s premier club competition will now take a break...
‘Last Seen’ review: Apple TV mystery thriller gets lost down under
For a show that began as potentially darkly poetic or challenging, "Last Seen" (which premieres Wednesday on Apple TV) plays it far too safe, writes our reviewer.
LIV Golf files bankruptcy with post-Saudi Future uncertain
LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday, a dramatic fall for the Saudi-backed league that had big ambitions to challenge the supremacy of the PGA Tour. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment
Missouri's redistricting fight in turmoil as U.S. Supreme Court and federal rulings clash
U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark last-minute order temporarily prevents Secretary of State Denny Hoskins from using any map other than the one passed in 2025 – a move that will almost certainly be appealed.
Drone debris falls on business grounds in Russia's Novorossiysk, mayor says
Drone debris fell on the premises of a number of businesses and close to an inhabited building in the Russian Black Sea port of Novorossiysk late on Tuesday, Mayor Andrei Kravchenko said on the Telegram messaging app.
Supreme Court rejects Missouri's push to use new Republican-drawn U.S. House map in November
Missouri's new districts were used in the August primaries, but the Missouri Supreme Court ruled in September that the state must revert to districts adopted after the last census.
Starbucks raises health insurance premiums, sparking worker tension
Rising costs for health insurance premiums offered to Starbucks workers are sparking tension.
Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans’ request to use new congressional map
Republicans rushed to the high court after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled the state could not use the redrawn map, which was designed to eliminate one Democratic-held seat, this year.
Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s request to use congressional map with extra GOP seat
The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied Missouri’s request to use a congressional map for the November midterm election that would have given Republicans a chance to flip a seat, a rare setback for the GOP’s effort to keep control of the House next year by eking out an advantage from its political boundaries.
TRUE Community Credit Union Highlights Business Services
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Catch 22: Californians can't afford health insurance but face fines if they drop it
For one Californian, the state subsidy contributed $1 a month to her $600 premium. She considered dropping coverage but faced a $1,600 penalty.
Supreme Court rulings change the economics of political party spending
A Supreme Court ruling last week allowing political parties to continue accessing cheaper TV and radio advertising may give a boost to Republicans as campaigns
Supreme Court rulings change the economics of political party spending
A Supreme Court ruling last week allowing political parties to continue accessing cheaper TV and radio advertising may give a boost to Republicans as campaigns
Supreme Court rulings change the economics of political party spending
A Supreme Court ruling last week allowing political parties to continue accessing cheaper TV and radio advertising may give a boost to Republicans as campaigns
Supreme Court rulings change the economics of political party spending
A Supreme Court ruling last week allowing political parties to continue accessing cheaper TV and radio advertising may give a boost to Republicans as campaigns
Supreme Court rulings change the economics of political party spending
A Supreme Court ruling last week allowing political parties to continue accessing cheaper TV and radio advertising may give a boost to Republicans as campaigns
Supreme Court rulings change the economics of political party spending
A Supreme Court ruling last week allowing political parties to continue accessing cheaper TV and radio advertising may give a boost to Republicans as campaigns
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voter-Screening Tool
Voting rights organizations had challenged a Trump administration overhaul of a government database, arguing it could be used to disenfranchise eligible voters.
Everton's Has Selection Headache Heading Into Tottenham Clash
Selection headaches are something a manager can often dream of, and David Moyes could have them heading towards Everton's game against Tottenham in the Premier League this weekend.
“The View” pulls an Oprah Winfrey, moves audience to tears as ‘everyone’ wins huge prize on season 30 premiere
Whoopi Goldberg announced the stunning moment on air, which made some audience members double over as they cried.
Apple Falls Before Ternus's First $54 Billion iPhone Test
Tomorrow's launch must turn premium hardware into evidence that Apple can close its AI gap.
How to Watch Tyler Perry's Assisted Living Season 7 Premiere
Watch Tyler Perry's Assisted Living live with TV channel, start time and streaming info. Stream Season 7 Premiere on Fubo — no cable required.
Lancaster County judge hears challenge to Nebraska K-12, collegiate sports ballot measure
A Lincoln voter refiled a challenge this week to a ballot measure seeking to cement limits on public school sports participation to student-athletes’ sex at birth after the Nebraska Supreme Court declined to hear the lawsuit.
“The View” pays powerful tribute to Barbara Walters in emotional season 30 premiere: ‘This is that show’ she envisioned
Whoopi Goldberg spoke about how each of the six current cohosts fulfills the late Walters’ desire to highlight the perspectives of an eclectic group of women.
Your vote. Your child’s classroom. Your electric bill. Your water. Your health.
More than 95% of cases in this country are handled by state courts. And as the U.S. Supreme Court pushes fundamental questions about our freedoms back to the states, state courts and state constitutions are increasingly important protectors of our rights.But those protections only mean something if the judges sitting on our Supreme Court are willing to enforce them.
Watch Reacher and Neagley reunite in the opening scene of the new spinoff (exclusive)
Ahead of the “Neagley” series premiere, watch Alan Ritchson bring Reacher to the Chicago-set series.
Hogh & Tierney close to returns for Celtic
Manager Martin O'Neill confirms Celtic duo Kasper Hogh and Kieran Tierney could play a part in Wednesday's Scottish Premiership match at St Johnstone.
Central Florida judge steps down amid political donation misconduct
The state Supreme Court recommended that Diana Tennis face suspension and a fine for giving to political groups while in office, rejecting an agreement with the state.
Intercard is chosen by Family Entertainment Group for its strategic partnership with Topgolf
ST. LOUIS — Intercard is proud to announce that Family Entertainment Group, one of the nation’s premier developers and operators of entertainment experiences, will use Intercard’s cashless te…
Alonso on injuries, Estevao reports and being 'self-demanding'
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Leeds United at Stamford Bridge (kick-off 20:00 BST). Caicedo could be back for Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City, though. Levi Colwill will be available for selection, but Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha will not feature.
Legal complaint against FIFA to cover impact on women’s schedule
A legal complaint against FIFA has been extended to cover its “abusive conduct” towards the women’s game in Europe. The complaint by the European Leagues umbrella group, which includes the Premier League and Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) as members, was first lodged with the European Commission in October 2024.
Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz Tackle Politics at 'Bunker' Presser
Bardem's wife, Penelope Cruz, admitted she worries about the role of women today as the couple joined director Florian Zeller and co-stars Stephen Graham, Paul Dano and Paul Schwarzenegger ahead of the Venice premiere of 'Bunker.'
Trust in Jackson crucial for Emery
Ollie Watkins' departure to Al-Hilal - which lurched between acrimonious and emotional - has left Aston Villa without their best attacking outlet. Despite just one goal in his first 13 top-flight games last season, he ended up netting 16, leaving him on 91 Premier League goals - a club record. Nicolas Jackson was brought in as Watkins' direct replacement and was a priority signing for Unai Emery, having worked together at Villarreal.
Six decades of politics (but little government)
The first aired episode of “Star Trek,” entitled “The Man Trap,” premiered on September 8, 1966 — 60 years ago today. I’m actually editing a political science fiction issue of The Forum right now, and it’s prompted to me think a lot about the ways that Trek deals with politics and government and what it’s offered us as commentary. The @smotus report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe The original TV series ran from 1966 to 1969. It had a loyal but modest following, but the audience grew substantially with the series in syndication for years after that. The franchise developed its first motion picture in 1979, followed by five sequels, and then a whole other series of films built around the “Next Generation” series that first aired in 1987. In recent decades, several more TV series have built up around it, including the current “Strange New Worlds,” now in its fourth season. Throughout the past six decades, the franchise has offered us a good many insights into US politics and international relations, although often disguised as science fiction yarns. The original series was largely a Cold War fable, with the United Federation of Planets (a stand-in for the US) perpetually at odds with the Klingon Empire (a stand-in for the USSR). The “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” episode (1969) posited a planet divided into two races, largely indistinguishable to outsiders, but nonetheless constituting a brutal racial hierarchy. “Patterns of Force” (1968) showed a struggling planet where the leader had attempted to construct a benevolent dictatorship — literally Nazism without bigotry — and found that authoritarianism could not exist apart from hierarchy and oppression. (Relatedly, I’d put “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country,” high on a list of dad films about the end of the Cold War, near “The Hunt for Red October.”) Get 20% off for 1 year Indeed, the original series itself was something of a political statement, with a multi-racial crew running the Enterprise, a diverse and largely peaceful Federation mostly free from want and oppression, and protected by Starfleet, an armed force whose scientific mission was at least as important as its military one. Famously, when Nichelle Nichols wanted to walk away from the role of Uhura on the original series, none other than Martin Luther King, Jr. met with her and urged her to remain on the show, discussing the importance of viewers seeing an intelligent Black woman as part of the command team three centuries hence. Later series in the Trek franchise offered a good deal of political commentary on their own, but probably none as explicitly and incisively as “Deep Space Nine,” which ran from 1993 to 1999. The episodes surrounding the Dominion War, especially the “In The Pale Moonlight” (1998), showed the compromises, sacrifices, and moral rot associated with winning even a just war — probably better than any series would until “Andor” (2022-25). In “Far Beyond The Stars” (1998), Captain Benjamin Sisko is somehow transplanted to the role of a science fiction writer in 1950s New York. The writer is frequently sidelined and his ideas stolen because publishers don’t want to credit a Black writer. Several series have depicted the secretive Section 31 — an unacknowledged black ops security force operating within Starfleet. These episodes often end up using Section 31 as a foil to show the dangers of a lawless group within a lawful society, even (especially) when that group posits itself as essential for everyone else’s freedom to continue. The current “Strange New Worlds” has played with a few political themes. I found the first two seasons of this show among the best that the Trek franchise has produced in decades, but this season and the last have really been struggling for ideas. Yet one interesting thread is the idea that the diplomatic and enlightened leadership style of Captain Christopher Pike will not work in all situations. “A Quality of Mercy” (2022), which I wrote about here, puts Pike in the middle of a battle with a Romulan vessel in an alternate timeline, and finds that Pike’s conciliatory style would actually make a lengthy and deadly war more likely, while a quick and more violent approach might have prevented the war. This season’s opener, “Valles Marineris,” shows a pre-lightspeed civilization locked in a war to the death with a neighboring planet. The idea of an alliance or a federation hasn’t even occurred to them — their ship’s commander is curious but doesn’t see it as an option. For a franchise as political as “Star Trek,” one thing we almost never see is the government. We get occasional glimpses of Starfleet’s council — mostly uniformed people at a rectangular table — but almost no sense of how the Federation is governed. Are there elections? Who is in the legislature? How much power does the president have? What kind of factional divisions do they wrestle with and how? The shows and films are pretty silent on this. We’ve seen a few military tribunals within Starfleet, but little about how civilians deal with crime and injustice. With recent years seeing some of the franchise’s more interesting plot lines and casts, it seems clear that Star Trek is still full of energy and ideas. Given the erosion of American democracy and the reshuffling of the international order, there’s no shortage of material for future shows to comment on. I’m not sure we should toast to 60 more years, but cheers to a show that continues to teach us about ourselves. Share
'Guts, style and fight' - no need to panic yet
Coventry City are yet to get off the mark in this 2026-27 Premier League campaign, sitting bottom of the table with no points from the opening three games. BBC CWR fancaster Danny Finlay said Frank Lampard's side showed "guts, style and fight" at the Etihad which has convinced him they have enough to compete in the top-flight this season.
Has Arbeloa 'underestimated' the Premier League?
"If you are a Fulham fan, you are worried right now," former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has said after seeing the Cottagers pick up zero points from their first three league games of the season. "I thought Fulham were quite an attractive team under Marco Silva," Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club.
Daniel Farke provides fitness update ahead of Chelsea clash
After a quick turnaround following the weekend’s Premier League draw at Brighton & Hove Albion, attentions now turn to the trip to Chelsea for Wednesday’s EFL Cup Round Three tie for Daniel Farke�...
Man Utd fans group call for derby-day ticket protest
The 1958 Manchester United fans' group is organising a protest ahead of Sunday's derby clash with Manchester City in protest at the club's handing of its ticket touting crackdown. United identified numerous instances of what they felt was ticket touting and in July placed restrictions on a large number of accounts and demanded details for why single devices were being used for multiple accounts, amid a threat of them being withdrawn. The message also warned the fan their season ticket could be deactivated for a Premier League game if they didn't buy a ticket.
Tottenham's spending means they 'should be better'
BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club has been discussing Tottenham's start to the season, with Chris Sutton asking when boss Roberto de Zerbi is going to "take responsibility" for results against a background of the amount of money spent. Spurs are in the bottom three having picked up just one point from their opening three league games, and are yet to score a goal in the competition - though they did put five past Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup second round. "I've not seen those comments if he has done, but he's made a fair few excuses so far this season," said former Premier League striker Sutton.
Case for Gray becoming very hard to make
The optimism that followed Hibs' win in Dundee has well and truly drained from the support after two subsequent performances that fell well short of expectations. A hapless first half, where Hibs chased shadows, was followed by a second half that started brightly but ended prematurely with a ridiculously self-inflicted red card. The promising start to the campaign has quickly evaporated with losses to Gent, Hearts and now St Johnstone.
'Star Trek' 60th anniversary: Why its vision of the future endures
The original 'Star Trek' premiered in 1966, and despite a rocky start, it endures and continues to inspire the franchise's creatives, stars and fans who say its lessons are still relevant today.
Richarlison running out of options for Tottenham exit
Tottenham and forward Richarlison are running out of options for an amicable conclusion to a messy transfer saga. Richarlison started Spurs’ opening-day loss at Brentford on August 22, but was left out of the club’s 25-man Premier League squad list named by Roberto De Zerbi on Thursday.
Exclusive: Daryl Mitchell backs ETPL to produce cricket's next superstars
Daryl Mitchell is one of the big names taking part in the inaugural European T20 Premier League this season with the Dublin Guardians, and the New Zealand international is backing the new franchise league to make a huge mark.
Now is perfect time for Sebastian Tounekti to step up
Time for Sebastian Tounekti to step up. It’s essentially now or never for Celtic’s inconsistent Tunisian winger…5th September 2026; The Marbill Coaches Stadium, Paisley, Scotland; Scottish Premi...
Sunderland vs Hull City – Match preview and team news
Sunderland will welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light as the two Premier League side meet in an EFL Cup third round fixture on Tuesday.Sunderland vs Hull City – Match preview and team newsDate:...