Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said his side held their nerve and “just about got there” after they came through a chaotic Autumn Nations Series match against Argentina with a nail-biting 22-19 win. Clearly driven after their 19-game home unbeaten run was ended by New Zealand, Ireland raced into a 12-0 lead and held a 13-point advantage at half-time. But …
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Uzoamaka Onuoha on her win as Best Actress, AFRIFF 2024 [Pulse Interview]
There’s magic in witnessing a performance that leaves an unforgettable mark on your heart. This year, at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), Uzoamaka Onuoha stood out, delivering a performance so raw, so real, and so unforgettable that it earned her the Best Actress award. Winning Best Actress at AFRIFF isn’t just about a trophy – it’s a celebration of …
Read More »England in West Indies: Tourists seal T20 series win with nervy victory
While the pitch was no minefield there was certainly enough to keep the bowlers interested, so having got England three down early, West Indies would have been confident of pressing home their advantage. The impressive Hosein removed Phil Salt and Buttler, England’s standout batters in the first two games, while the returning Joseph had Bethell caught behind. However, Will Jacks …
Read More »Bitcoin retreats after 33% surge since Trump’s US election win
Bitcoin’s price retreated after briefly surpassing $90,000 (€85,000), coinciding with a widespread selloff in global equity markets, which signals potential liquidation risks ahead of the US inflation data release. ADVERTISEMENT Bitcoin has been on a tear, surging more than 33% since Donald Trump won the US presidential election on 5 November. On Tuesday, the world’s largest digital token briefly topped …
Read More »NFL results: Miami Dolphins end losing run with win over Los Angeles Rams
The Miami Dolphins ended a three-game losing streak and kept their faint play-off hopes alive with a 23-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams. Tua Tagovailoa passed for 207 yards and completed 20 of 28 passes as the Dolphins improved to three wins and six defeats for the season. Tyreek Hill and Malik Washington scored touchdowns and Jason Sanders kicked …
Read More »Grand Slam of Darts: Rob Cross into last 16 with 5-1 win over struggling Peter Wright
A confident performance from Rob Cross gave him an emphatic 5-1 victory over Peter Wright and sealed his place in the Grand Slam of Darts last 16. Wright has looked out of sorts during the tournament in Wolverhampton and after the opening two legs were shared, Cross then made light work of his opponent. Cross’ victory saw him finish runner-up …
Read More »Champion of Champions: Allen begins defence with win over Figueiredo
Mark Allen began the defence of his Champion of Champions title with a 4-2 win over Igor Figueiredo in his Group One semi-final in Bolton on Monday. Despite compiling a break of 52, the world number three from Northern Ireland lost the opening frame to the World Seniors champion, but runs of 61 and 102 in frames two and three …
Read More »Women furious over Trump win begin promoting p0!soning men
Women online have started recording m*rder-fantasy videos in which they romanticize p0!soning men’s drinks as a justifiable response to fears about ab0rtion rights under a second Trump presidency. Many of the videos have been viewed millions of times on X or TikTok and feature young women grinning as they pour unknown substance into a cup of tea or other drink. Some of …
Read More »NBA round-up: Cleveland Cavaliers beat Golden State Warriors for 10th straight win
The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their best start to an NBA season with a 10th successive victory by beating the Golden State Warriors 136-117. Darius Garland scored a game-high 27 points for the Cavs, who became only the 15th team to start with a 10-0 record. Cleveland dominated from the outset and led 83-42 at half-time, with Stephen Curry managing just …
Read More »Lamar Jackson leads Baltimore Ravens to comeback win over Cincinnati Bengals
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took control late on as his team fought back from a 14-point deficit to beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-34 in Maryland. The Ravens trailed 21-7 in the third quarter, but Jackson threw three touchdown passes in the fourth to lead them to victory – including a game-winning five-yard pass to wide receiver Rashod Bateman with …
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