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Ryder Cup 2023: Europe take on United States in Rome in 44th edition of biennial event BBC Sport says A shot at redemption. A 30-year unbeaten home record to defend. Galileo’s old stomping ground. The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup gets under way in Rome on Friday morning as Europe attempt to regain the trophy and avenge their record defeat by the United States two years ago at Whistling Straits. Luke Donald’s team will be aiming to record an eighth victory in 12 meetings for Europe at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. The United States’ last victory…

Danushka Gunathilaka: Sri Lankan cricketer found not guilty of rape BBC Sport says A Sri Lankan cricketer accused of raping a woman while in Australia for the T20 World Cup has been found not guilty. Danushka Gunathilaka, 32, was accused of assaulting the Sydney woman at her home after a Tinder date in November. Initially he was charged with multiple counts of rape, but only one count of stealthing – removing a condom without consent – proceeded to trial. The case tested new laws criminalising the act in New South Wales (NSW). During a four-day trial in a NSW District…

Liam Lawson speaks out on Williams links after Red Bull snub The Metro says Liam Lawson has ruled out racing for Williams next season after the young Formula One star was snubbed by Red Bull’s junior team AlphaTauri. The Kiwi made his F1 debut at August’s Dutch Grand Prix, filling in for Daniel Ricciardo who broke his hand during practice. He has continued to drive for AlphaTauri while the Aussie recovers, and despite his extremely limited experience has been very impressive, beating teammate Yuki Tsunoda in all four of his races and scoring his maiden points in Singapore. The 21-year-old’s…

John Fury labels Francis Ngannou’s open workout with Mike Tyson ’embarrassing’ The Metro says John Fury has labelled Francis Ngannou’s open workout with Mike Tyson a ‘disgrace’ and ’embarrassing’ ahead of his professional boxing debut against Tyson Fury next month. The former UFC heavyweight champion will face Fury, the current WBC heavyweight title holder, in Saudi Arabia on October 28. Ngannou has enlisted the help of Mike Tyson to help his preparations for his fight with Fury. But Fury’s father, John, was unimpressed with footage of Ngannou’s open workout and claims the 37-year-old MMA fighter ‘ain’t got a prayer’ against…

Pep Guardiola claims Man City were ‘incredible’ despite Carabao Cup exit The Metro says Pep Guardiola says Manchester City’s performance was ‘incredible’ despite their shock 1-0 Carabao Cup exit to Newcastle United in the third round. Alexander Isak scored the only goal of the match as Newcastle manager Eddie Howe registered his first-ever win over Guardiola. City dominated possession but only managed two shots on target with Newcastle managing double that total and also ranking higher for expected goals. But Guardiola refused to criticise last season’s treble winners as he told Sky Sports: ‘We played an incredible game.

Carabao Cup round-up: Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all win but Man City crash out with defeat to Newcastle The Metro says Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all booked their spots in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday night while Manchester City crashed out with a shock 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United. Arsenal travelled to Brentford and Reiss Nelson got them off to the perfect start as he fired the Gunners ahead on eight minutes. It was eventually enough for Mikel Arteta’s side to seal a 1-0 victory as Aaron Ramsdale, who recently lost the No.1 spot to David Raya, recorded…

Laurence Fox: Ava Evans hits out at ‘antiquated’ approach at GB News after ‘unacceptable’ comments Sky News says The female journalist who was the subject of “unacceptable” comments about her appearance on GB News has hit out at the channel’s “antiquated” approach. Speaking on Dan Wootton Tonight on Tuesday, actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox made a series of remarks about Ava Evans, including: “Who would want to shag that?” GB News apologised in a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, a few hours later and said it has launched an investigation. Presenter Wootton, who appeared to laugh during some of the segment,…

Ava Evans: Support for journalist after Laurence Fox comments OxfordMail says SUPPORT has poured in for journalist Ava Evans following “unacceptable” comments made about her by Laurence Fox on GB News. It comes as the channel said it has launched an investigation over Fox’s remarks while host Dan Wootton has since apologised for an “unfortunate lapse in judgement” with regard to his reaction. During Tuesday night’s discussion on GB News the strapline on the screen read: “Smirking Face of Disdain”, with the text under it saying: “Hard-left commentator slammed for shrugging off male suicide crisis.” https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/23817041.ava-evans-support-pours-journalist-laurence-fox-comments/

Who is Ava Evans? The political journalist targeted by Laurence Fox’s ‘incel’ comments The Metro says Ava Evans known as Ava Santina on X, formerly Twitter, is the political journalist at the centre of Laurence Fox’s ‘sick’ rant on Tuesday’s GB News. The broadcaster is investigating the ‘totally unacceptable’ comments made by the 45-year-old, who was formerly an actor before being dropped by his agent over comments about racism. During the awful rant, made on Dan Wootton’s Tonight show on Tuesday (September 26), Fox described Joe political correspondent Ava Evans as a ‘little woman’ and added: ‘Who would want to…

Laurence Fox: GB News launches investigation after ‘inappropriate’ comments about Ava Evans The Guardian says GB News has issued an apology and launched an investigation after it aired “totally inappropriate” comments by the actor and Reclaim party founder, Laurence Fox, about the journalist Ava Evans. Fox made a series of derogatory comments about Evans, a political correspondent for online news site Joe, during an interview with presenter Dan Wootton on Tuesday night. Evans posted the clip of the segment to X, formerly known as Twitter, with the comment: “Laurence Fox just did a whole speech on GB News on why…