Author: Percy
A recent Harvard CAPS/Harris poll indicates that former President Donald Trump has a slight advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris among early voters in key battleground states. The survey reveals that 48% of early voters in these pivotal areas are supporting Trump, compared to 47% for Harris, with about 5% selecting another option or indicating they have not yet voted. Mark Penn, co-director of the poll, remarked that Trump’s strategy in swing states is effective, as he maintains a 2-point lead overall in these regions, with 48% support against Harris’s 46%. Despite Trump’s lead in battleground states, the poll shows…
Chelsea captain Reece James has given the perfect wordless response to his return to first-team training as he takes a step closer to competitive action. The full-back hasn’t played competitively for Chelsea since May owing to injury. He looked to be on the road to recovery during pre-season, but a hamstring injury has forced him to miss the start of this campaign. In a huge boost to the Blues, and their manager Enzo Maresca, the club have now confirmed that James is back in first-team training ahead of the Premier League showdown against Liverpool. However, it remains unlikely that the defender will be available for that game, with Chelsea…
After an extensive search and a candidate’s rejection of an offer, the Los Angeles Lakers named former NBA player JJ Redick the franchise’s next head coach in June. Dan Hurley, who coached the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team to a second consecutive NCAA title in April, turned down an offer from the Lakers in June. The franchise’s choice was quickly met with both praise and skepticism, with many critics pointing to Redick’s lack of coaching experience. This week, three-time NBA All-Star Steve Francis became the latest critic to voice concerns about the Lakers’ decision. “I love basketball, but there’s no way that just because…
The Israeli military confirmed late Sunday that it had struck tents housing displaced individuals at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, located in the central Gaza Strip. This attack resulted in the deaths of four Palestinians and injured 40 others, some suffering from severe burns. A military statement indicated that under the guidance of IDF and ISA intelligence, the IAF conducted a targeted strike on operatives inside a command and control center in Deir al-Balah. The statement alleged that this center, located within a facility previously known as the “Shuhadah Al-Aqsa” hospital, was utilized by Hamas members to plan and…
Authorities reported that a Nevada man was arrested at a security checkpoint outside a Donald Trump rally in Southern California on Saturday night after being found with a shotgun, a loaded handgun, ammunition, and multiple fake passports in his vehicle. He was released later that same day after posting $5,000 bail. The 49-year-old Las Vegas resident was driving an unregistered black SUV with a homemade license plate when he was stopped by deputies assigned to the rally in Coachella, located east of Los Angeles, according to Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco during a Sunday news conference. The driver identified himself…
Surveys conducted by the PFA over the 2023/24 season reveal that two-thirds of players say the fear of injury can have a detrimental effect on their mental wellbeing. Professional footballers, particularly those who spend a career on short, fixed-term contracts, fear that a significant injury could have a potentially devastating impact on their careers and long-term financial stability. The players’ union confidentially surveyed over a thousand players from across the Premier League, EFL and Women’s Super League (WSL) on a range of issues related to their mental health and wellbeing. The anonymised surveys help to inform future areas of focus…
New York Knicks rookie Tyler Kolek is about to embark on his first NBA season, and he’s welcoming the challenge that comes with playing at the highest level of the basketball world. In order for Kolek to find success and stick around, he knows he cannot do it by himself, and he is willing to be a sponge and learn from his teammates. “All the vets, just leaning on them, they’ve been there before. They know how this works,” Kolek said. “I’m kind of coming into this blind. Three years in college, each year I knew what to expect. Coming into this…
Bukayo Saka could be fit for Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth after the international break despite picking up an injury while playing for England in the Nations League defeat to Greece on Thursday. The 23-year-old was taken off in the second half after appearing to pick up an injury to his right leg and has returned to the Gunners where he will be assessed by medical staff. Many feared Saka had sustained a hamstring injury but Lee Carsley has suggested the Hale Ender’s knock is not that serious. As reported by the Mirror, the England medical staff believe Saka might have made…
Zinedine Zidane’s name continues to crop up whenever a Manchester United manager is under pressure, but the French legend has already made his feelings clear. Whenever a Manchester United manager is on shaky ground, two legendary words pop up – Zinedine Zidane. The France and Real Madrid icon has been linked with United numerous times over the years, towards the end of Jose Mourinho’s tenure, after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got the chop and now, albeit more loosely, with Erik ten Hag clinging onto his job following a torrid start to the season. Whenever a job at an elite-level club comes up – or is close to being available – Zidane’s name…
The No. 5 ranked Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 41-31 in their second home SEC matchup of the season on Saturday afternoon. Here are some observations from the Red & Black. Despite a tipped interception from Carson Beck on the first drive of the game, Georgia’s offense finally saw some first half momentum that carried into the second half. A big part of that was Georgia’s dominant passing game, racking up 459 receiving yards. After Colbie Young’s indefinite suspension, there were some questions about Georgia’s wide receiver room going into today’s game. But Beck was still dependent on…