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Getty Images Happy Birthday to these politicians, actors, musicians and more stars! See who has a birthday on October 20. It’s somebody’s birthday, and we’re celebrating several celebrities’ special day on October 20. From politicians to musicians, and to famous actors, quite a few stars took another trip around the sun today. Among the most famous names with an October 20 birthday include Kamala Harris, Snoop Dogg, Tom Petty and John Krasinski. Kamala’s birthday comes smack in the middle of the 2024 presidential election as she campaigns around the country. Scroll through the gallery to see who else celebrates their…
Inter Miami CF qualify to the tournament following outstanding MLS regular season; The Herons will open the FIFA Club World Cup™ at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, on Sunday, 15 June 2025 FIFA announced today that Inter Miami CF has become the penultimate team to seal a spot at the new FIFA Club World Cup™ after winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, confirming the Club as the best team throughout the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season. Inter Miami qualifies as the host country representative team on the basis of the Club’s outstanding and consistent 34-match campaign that saw them…
For all the work that has gone into widening the ‘small margins’ Mikel Arteta and his players reference so often, Arsenal continue to undermine themselves. Two underhit backpasses sealed their fate in Bournemouth on Saturday night, with Leandro Trossard’s one leading to a William Saliba red card and Jakub Kiwior’s resulting in the hosts scoring a decisive second goal late on.This 2-0 loss was the third time Arsenal dropped points in the Premier League this season, with each of those occasions accompanied by a red card for one of their players.Declan Rice and Trossard’s dismissals in the draws against Brighton…
CLEVELAND (AP) – Juan Soto was supposed to the difference maker, the one who pushed the New York Yankees back to the top.They’re one step away.Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.Baseball’s biggest brand is going back to October’s main stage.Soto, who was acquired in a seven-player trade from San Diego in December, pushed the Bronx Bombers into position with one big…
The only challenge here was limiting myself to 10 arguments against Donald Trump (and one good reason to vote for Kamala Harris). So, drum roll, working toward No. 1:10: As president, he violated his oath to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution.”Ask Mike Pence, who forfeited his place as Trump’s ticket mate to Ohio Sen. JD Vance because Pence wouldn’t violate the Constitution; Vance would. Even after leaving office, Trump called for terminating parts of it so he could regain power. No one should think he’d keep the oath if given a second chance, especially when the Supreme Court that…
Mercedes-Benz partnered with fashion designer Nigo on a limited-edition G-Class celebrating the iconic SUV’s 45th anniversary. Limited to just 20 units worldwide, the G-Class Past II Future features green and gray two-tone exterior paintwork, with blacked-out exterior trim and wheels. Inside, the limited edition has checkered upholstery referencing vintage G-Class models. The color scheme echoes a one-off restoration of a 1990s G-Class convertible also designed by Nigo. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Past II Future Past II Future editions can be ordered as diesel G 450d and gasoline G 550 configurations. Of the two, only the G 550 is sold in the U.S.…
Yankees players celebrate ALCS title as they head to 2024 World SeriesYankees players and coaches get together for a team photo after winning the 2024 American League championship.CLEVELAND – Naturally, it was one of those signature Juan Soto at-bats – in a spotlight moment – that sent the Yankees to the World Series.Tied in the 10th inning of Game 5, Soto fouled off a slider, two changeups and another slider from Cleveland Guardians reliever Hunter Gaddis, who finally threw Soto a 1-2 fastball.In the visiting dugout, Luke Weaver felt time stand still as Soto’s towering fly ball “was sitting in…
Chris Hoy has announced that his cancer is terminal.The six-time Olympic track cycling champion revealed that he has between two and four years to live in an interview with the Sunday Times.Back in February, Hoy announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer last year and was undergoing treatment including chemotherapy.Speaking to the Sunday Times, Hoy said that he has known about the terminal diagnosis for a year. He revealed that he felt a strain in his shoulder last September, which, following a scan, a doctor informed him was caused by a tumour.Further scans found cancer in his prostate which…
After benching Quinn Ewers in the first half, the Texas Longhorns have turned back to their starting quarterback.Ewers led the Texas offense onto the field for its first possession of the second half of a game against Georgia. Texas trailed 23-0 at halftime, but the Longhorns opened the second half with the football at its 48-yard line. Ewers then directed a scoring drive that ended with the quarterback connecting with receiver Isaiah Bond for a touchdown and subsequent two-point conversion.During the first half at Royal-Memorial Stadium, Ewers threw for just 17 yards and committed two turnovers over six drives. The…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Luka Modric became the oldest player in Real Madrid’s history while also delivering the game-winning assist in a 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Saturday.At 39 years, 40 days old, the former Ballon d’Or winner surpassed the milestone held by Ferenc Puskas since 1966 by four days. Modric went on as a second-half substitute after Celta pulled level.The Croatia midfielder immediately made an impact when he threaded a through-ball forward for Vinícius Júnior to score the 66th-minute winner at Balaidos Stadium.“It was a hard-fought game,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. “But we knew…