Author: David Great

Canada beat fierce rivals the United States 3-2 in overtime to win a riveting 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston on Thursday and close out an ice hockey tournament high on political tension. Connor McDavid scored the winner after much-maligned Canadian goalie Jordan Binnington had delivered some clutch saves. The taut action on the ice mirrored the geopolitical tensions bubbling in North America since US President Donald Trump took office last month. Trump, who has spoken openly about his desire to absorb America’s northern neighbor as its “51st state” and has threatened huge tariffs on Canadian imports, called the US…

Arsenal made an overall loss of £17.7 million in the 2023-24 financial year despite record revenue after wage costs increased nearly 40% as the Premier League club announced their financial results on Wednesday. The club had a 32% increase in revenue from 2023 (£466.7 million) to 616.6 million pounds thanks to their return to the Champions League, where they reached the quarter-finals, as well as a strong performance in the Premier League where they finished second. The return to Europe’s top tier tournament meant matchday revenue increased to £131.7 million compared to £102.6 million in the previous year while broadcasting…

While the initial reaction to Donald Trump’s re-election was optimistic and generated a stock and cryptocurrency rally, Finbold research found that his inauguration triggered a period of stagnation and decline. This trend is evident in the sharp decline in the number of Bitcoin (BTC) addresses holding more than $1 worth of the coin as they were, on February 18, 3.54 million fewer than on January 21 – one day after Trump returned to the White House. The drop in the number of BTC millionaire wallets was starkest as the number fell by 22,279, meaning that the first four weeks of…

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman said his coach Gian Piero Gasperini’s comments describing him as “one of the worst penalty takers” he had ever seen after Tuesday’s Champions League exit were “deeply disrespectful”. Belgian side Club Brugge stunned Atalanta 3-1 in the second leg of their playoff tie to dump the Italian side out with a 5-2 aggregate win and reach the last 16. Lookman pulled back one goal for Atalanta when they were 3-0 down. But the Nigerian, who has scored 15 times this season, had a penalty saved as they crashed out, after which Gasperini said Lookman was not…

Plymouth Argyle delivered a remarkable FA Cup upset as the Championship’s bottom team shocked Premier League leaders Liverpool at a vibrant Home Park. Liverpool manager Arne Slot made 10 changes from the team that defeated Tottenham to advance to the Carabao Cup final, and paid the price as as Plymouth made the most of the opportunity to secure a spot in the fifth round. The match took a turn eight minutes into the second half when Plymouth were awarded a penalty after Harvey Elliott’s handled the ball, with Ryan Hardie confidently converting the spot-kick. Shortly after, Hardie nearly scored again…

In the face of expected US tariffs, Canada wants to strengthen its economic connections with the EU and upload international trade rules, Canadian commerce minister Mary Ng told Reuters on Saturday. Since 2017, the EU and Canada have enjoyed the benefits of a free trade agreement that has increased bilateral commerce by 65% and established a cooperation for raw materials in 2021. Ng met EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic for a lunch on Saturday following a meeting with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the director general of the World Trade Organization in Geneva on Friday. “Trade agreements are one thing, and we have…

Over 60 people were feared dead after an American Airlines regional passenger jet collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the frigid Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport. “At this point we do not believe there were any survivors,” District of Columbia fire chief John Donnelly said at a Thursday press conference at the airport. Donnelly said 28 bodies had been recovered from the river so far, in what was shaping up to be the deadliest US air disaster in more than a decade. “We will work to find all the bodies and reunite them…

Iconic thespian and educationist, Professor Helen Paul has addressed the political dilemma of a country in her new book titled ‘My Dog, My Life Decisions’. The book, which is currently available on the digital platform Amazon, is a two-part drama with dual titles. It is a satirical exposé of the happenings in a country described figuratively as a dog and the citizens’ outcry. The first part, titled “My Dog, My Life Decisions,” exposes the dilemma of a campaign manager who campaigned for the ruler in power, who breached all the campaign promises while the citizens suffered from unjust rulership. Then…

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said Victor Boniface will stay with the Bundesliga club, following the Nigerian striker’s absence from their Champions League match against Sparta Prague, which sparked speculation about a transfer to Saudi Arabia. Boniface made his return from injury on Saturday, yet he remained on the bench during Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig, following reports in German media that linked him to a potential transfer to Saudi club Al-Nassr. He was subsequently excluded from training prior to Leverkusen’s 2-0 Champions League victory against Czech team Sparta Prague on Wednesday. “He will train again tomorrow. I believe he is staying with us,” Alonso told reporters after that win. “So I have to say that I am satisfied, I am happy. Victor Boniface is comfortable here, so I don’t believe that this is…

Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface missed training on Tuesday amid reports from German media linking the striker to a transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Manager Xabi Alonso confirmed that negotiations for the player’s transfer are still in progress. Boniface, 24, made his return from injury on Saturday, yet remained on the bench during Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. Prior to his injury in November, Boniface had netted eight goals in 15 matches across all competitions. In the previous season, he scored 14 goals in 23 league matches, becoming the team’s leading scorer and playing a crucial…