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2021-09-28 01:00:12 Dustin Johnson enjoys elder statesman role to perfection at Ryder Cup | Bryan Armen Graham

The oldest member of the USA team won all five of his matches in the thrashing of EuropeFor all the talk of the youth movement that powered USA to a record-breaking victory over Europe at the Ryder Cup – and its first consecutive wins on home soil since 1979 and 1983 – it was the team’s elder statesman who made the biggest individual impact.Dustin Johnson, the world No 2 and the oldest member of a team whose average age is barely 29, became the fifth player to win all five matches in a Ryder Cup – an elite class made up of Arnold Palmer in 1967, Gardner Dickinson in 1967, Larry Nelson in 1979 and Francesco Molinari three years ago. Continue reading...

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2021-09-28 01:00:07 What next for Europe after Ryder Cup drubbing at hands of youthful US?

New blood needed after defeat by youthful USALee Westwood to consider 2023 captaincyIn the immediate aftermath of a record defeat by the United States, Europe’s players were probably delighted there are two years to run before another Ryder Cup. The flip side is that is a short period to implement a changing of the guard. Steve Stricker’s team, which mauled Europe 19-9, had an average age of 26. Europe, at 35, looked geriatric in comparison.The unwritten rule of Europe and Ryder Cups tells us Pádraig Harrington will bow out after a single captaincy stint. Lee Westwood is the overwhelming favourite to lead Europe in Rome in 2023, which would render his singles win over Harris English his last playing act in this event. Westwood, now 48, remains circumspect over what his future holds. Continue reading...

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2021-09-28 00:40:10 PSG and Messi struggling to adjust to one another as City rematch looms | Barney Ronay

Manchester City will fancy their chances of more joy in Paris, with the hosts’ ‘PlayStation team’ yet to become more than a balance-sheet success story“They look like a PlayStation team.” It felt significant that Giorgio Chiellini’s assessment of the current Paris Saint-Germain squad, offered in an interview with L’Equipe this week, was intended as a compliment or at least something close to one.As Manchester City travel to Paris for what is, on paper, their toughest Champions League group fixture, it would be easy to feel a little underwhelmed by opponents who are still struggling to adjust to the presence of their new No 30 shirt, also known as the greatest club footballer of all time. Continue reading...

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2021-09-28 00:40:06 Boris Johnson puts army on standby amid fuel supply crisis

Keir Starmer and industry leaders call on PM to do more as ministers decide against immediate deployment of troopsBoris Johnson has ordered the army to remain on standby to help fuel reach petrol stations hit by panic buying, as Keir Starmer and businesses called on him to get a grip on the shortages rippling across the economy.No 10 said army drivers would be ready to help deliver petrol and diesel on a short-term basis, but stopped short of an immediate deployment, even though some essential workers have not been able to carry out their jobs without fuel. Continue reading...

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2021-09-28 00:20:06 Brighton’s Neal Maupay stuns Crystal Palace with stoppage-time equaliser

How Brighton supporters must wish they had never heard the name Wilfried Zaha. Crystal Palace’s talisman has made a habit of saving his best for their bitter rivals and it was his penalty - a fifth goal in his last five matches against these opponents here - that denied Graham Potter’s side the opportunity to scale the Premier League’s summit. Related: Crystal Palace 1-1 Brighton: Premier League – reaction! Continue reading...

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2021-09-27 23:40:07 CIA officials under Trump discussed assassinating Julian Assange: report

Mike Pompeo and officials requested ‘options’ for killing Assange following Wikileaks’ publication of CIA hacking tools, report saysSenior CIA officials during the Trump administration discussed abducting and even assassinating Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, according to a US report citing former officials.The discussions on kidnapping or killing Assange took place in 2017, Yahoo News reported, when the fugitive Australian activist was entering his fifth year sheltering in the Ecuadorian embassy. The then CIA director, Mike Pompeo, and his top officials were furious about Wikileaks’ publication of “Vault 7”, a set of CIA hacking tools, a breach which the agency deemed to be the biggest data loss in its history. Continue reading...

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2021-09-27 22:40:15 R Kelly verdict caps decades of alleged abuse that predominantly targeted young Black girls

Trial of the singer had theme of Kelly using his fame and power to subject his victims to sexual and physical abuseR Kelly’s conviction on racketeering and sex trafficking charges came after a trial that shocked the US and opened the eyes of a nation to claims of shocking, decades-long abuse that predominantly targeted young Black girls.Jurors in a New York federal court heard from multiple witnesses over the weeks-long trial of behavior by the singer, with a common theme of Kelly using his fame and power to subject his victims to sexual and physical abuse. Continue reading...

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2021-09-27 22:40:11 Sabina Nessa: man charged with murder of London schoolteacher

Koci Selamaj, 36, was arrested on Sunday over death of Nessa, 28, whose body was found in KidbrookeA man has been charged with the murder of Sabina Nessa, the teacher who was found dead in a park close to her south London home.Koci Selamaj, aged 36, was arrested by police early on Sunday morning in East Sussex, just over a week after the body of the 28-year-old teacher was found. Continue reading...

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2021-09-27 22:40:07 R Kelly found guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges

Jury finds singer guilty of running a criminal enterprise that recruited his accusers for unwanted sex and mental tormentA jury has found R&B superstar R Kelly guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges after a trial where the prosecution portrayed him as a ruthless predator who preyed upon young Black girls and women.The panel of seven men and five women had begun deliberating the charges on Friday afternoon after prosecutors and defense attorneys finished their closing arguments at the end of a grueling trial of often shocking testimony. Continue reading...

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