Will government blow the whistle on football after outrage at FA Cup matches

Labour today piled more pressure on Boris Johnson to shut down professional football after players flouted Covid-19 rules again and were accused of losing the ‘moral case’ to continue as infections rise and the NHS struggles to cope. Social distancing was abandoned at FA Cup games amid wild celebrations in packed dressing rooms at Chorley … Read more

Government ministers alarmed by exuberant celebrations in the FA Cup ignoring Covid rules

Government has told the football authorities they have to get tough over breaches of Covid rules as it gets harder and harder to justify a sport associated with images of jubilant players quaffing champagne, while NHS doctors struggle to cope with sick patients. The juxtaposition of footballers ignoring social distancing rules on and off the … Read more

Sam Smith dons a padded green jacket as they grab a cup of coffee during a walk with a pal

Sam Smith wraps up warm in a padded green jacket as they grab a cup of coffee during a socially distanced walk with a pal By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 10:21 GMT, 11 January 2021 | Updated: 10:21 GMT, 11 January 2021 Sam Smith bundled up against the cold in a green padded jacket … Read more

TOWIE star Mark Wright comes off the bench for Crawley Town’s in FA Cup win over Leeds United

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me On The Pitch! Reality TV star Mark Wright makes his pro football debut for Crawley with cameo in FA Cup giant killing of Premier League Leeds Mark Wright was named on the bench for Crawley Town’s FA Cup tie with Leeds The former TOWIE star was sent on in the … Read more

Kourtney Kardashian cozies up by her fireplace with a cup of tea in hand on Instagram

Kourtney Kardashian is often the host of the Kardashian-Jenner clan’s holiday season celebrations, including their recent family-only Christmas Eve party. But the POOSH founder, 41, allowed herself to enjoy a day of relaxation on Saturday as she cozied up by the fireplace in her lavish Calabasas home.  Holding a cup of tea to her mouth, … Read more

C’mon Aussie: Cricket fan catches ball in his beer cup at a BBL match and tries to drink it

The most Australian thing you’ve ever seen: Cricket fan makes extraordinary catch in his beer cup at a BBL match after a player hits a six into the crowd – and then starts drinking his beverage with the ball still inside Top batsman Englishman Dawid Malan whacks a six into a man’s beer cup The … Read more

Italy legend and 1982 World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies at the age of 64 

Italy legend Paolo Rossi – the 1982 World Cup winner who won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball – dies at the age of 64 Paolo Rossi has passed away, Italian TV channel RAI Sport announced The 64-year-old is most famous for his heroics at the 1982 World Cup in Spain He claimed the Golden … Read more

Drinking a cup of coffee before working out could improve peak performance, study claims 

Drinking a cup of coffee before working out could improve peak performance, study claims Researchers had habitual coffee drinkers have a cup before cycling three miles Some of the cyclists had a cup of coffee and others had a no caffeine placebo They found that those drinking coffee saw a small improvement in performance  By … Read more

Steve Thompson reveals he CAN’T REMEMBER winning the World Cup with England

BREAKING NEWS: Steve Thompson reveals he CAN’T REMEMBER winning the World Cup with England in 2003 or even being in Australia as he leads group of players SUING rugby authorities over brain injuries suffered during their careers Eight retired players are taking action against World Rugby the RFU  and WRU They are being led by … Read more

Environment: Britain’s first plastic-free lidless disposable and compostable cup launches today

A plastic-free, disposable takeaway cup that breaks down completely in soil and has a unique folding top to prevent spills — instead of a lid — launched in the UK today. Regular paper cups typically come with a plastic lid which must be disposed of separately — and harbour a plastic lining which impairs its recycling. … Read more