Former pornographer David Sullivan has stepped down from his... position as joint chairman at West Ham United. The fans are delighted. This follows the departure in April of his long-term friend and associate, Karren Brady of The Apprentice and who was vice-chair of the football club. The fans were delighted then, too. Unless legal says otherwise, it seems likely that this Monday, BBC’s Panorama will broadcast what Sullivan describes as: "...factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life are due to be broadcast and published." I covered Sullivan and Brady’s extraordinary relationship in my report ‘Karren Brady’s Dodgy Men’.show more

Thousands of West Ham fans are protesting today. They're... unhappy with how the club is run and have called for chairman David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady to step down.show more

After an incredible and sometimes challenging time in comms... at West Ham United, I’ve been made redundant as part of wider changes - yesterday was my final day. It’s not how I expected it to end, but I’ll always be grateful for the people and the fans that make the Club ⚒️show more

In the same speech, Putin has also stated that... Russia is always open to serious negotiations. However, those who refuse to negotiate should know, the longer they wait, the harder it will be reach an agreement with us. This statement too was dismissed, as Ukraine was just given, what they thought, a bottomless carte blanche of military aid and an assurance by Boris Johnson, that the West will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes. And look where we are today. Zelensky and his handlers have been begging for a ceasefire, accusing Russia of refusal to negotiate, when Putin, on numerous occasions, stated that there will be no ceasefire, unless the core issues of the conflict are addressed and serious proposals for a long lasting peace are on the table. I've said this many times before, and I will say this again, the biggest mistake that all the Western politicians and analytics make is dismissing what Putin says. He never just throws words around. I personally don't always agree with what he says, but I always listen carefully. If any of those people would have actually listened to Putin, at least starting from his prolific 2007 Munich speech, we would be living in a peaceful and mutually beneficial relationship with Europe and Ukraine today.show more

Newsom’s Past Affair Partner Drops Bombshell Vanity Fair Piece... Gavin Newsom is facing renewed scrutiny as the woman at the center of his 2007 affair — Ruby Rippey-Gibney — prepares to share her side in an upcoming Vanity Fair story. In past interviews, Newsom admitted the personal failings, saying: “I want to make it clear that everything you’ve heard and read is true, and I am deeply sorry.” He also addressed his alcohol use at the time: “My problems with alcohol are not an excuse for my personal lapses in judgment… I will be a better person without alcohol in my life.” (Video: AI) The full interview and report will be published in Vanity Fair in the coming weeks/months. Old scandals resurfacing as Newsom eyes higher office. What do you think — will this impact his political future?show more

🚨 JUST IN: Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) has just... endorsed SEAN PARNELL as the next US Secretary of the Army This follows the departure of former Sec. Dan Driscoll MCCORMICK says there are "a lot of stories" that Parnell, current Pentagon spokesman and Hegseth assistant, might be appointed 👀 "I hope it’s true. Sean is a good friend, a decorated combat veteran, a true patriot, and a fellow Pennsylvanian. As I said when he joined the Trump administration, Dina and I are very proud of him and Melanie and their great family." "I have full confidence that if Sean is given the honor of serving in this role, he will do so with courage and distinction."show more

Pope Leo XIV was in Naples today for the... veneration of San Gennaro and to visit the shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii. My eldest daughter Rafaella was also in Naples as she was there on a Catholic hen party with her good friend that is getting married this Summer. They had just got the wedding veil in Naples and the Pope was passing through the streets of Naples. As he was passing, they called out from the crowd to the Holy Father and asked if he would bless the veil. This is what happened. The girls are delighted and what a lovely thing to do for the promotion of the Catholic sacrament of matrimony;show more

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane posted a video on... Instagram showing a man who allegedly spat on his vehicle and then told him and his friend, "You people don’t belong here." "This cyclist was riding his bike past my vehicle and decided to spit on it as he rode by. I then confronted him as he tried to deny the claim. Luckily, a friend of mine who was driving in the area pulled over to intervene in our conversation. This gentleman then proceeded to tell my friend and me, and I quote, 'You people don't belong here.' It's incredibly disappointing that there are still people like this today."show more

This is another joke from my first live at... the Apollo. As a club comic from 2000 - 2013 I wrote a club set of bankers like this that I later used on Mock the week and Live at the Apollo. There were all in my first two specials. Since then I’ve written and toured plenty more. My fourth tour will be released as a special later this year. My third tour was ended by the pandemic but im salvaging old clips and re recording bits and bobs. My fifth tour is happening now. I think it’s my best jokes yet.show more

🚨Rodrigo when ask about his future after Real Madrid... signing Yan Diomande as his replacement while he’s injured. Reporter🗣️: What do you make up of Real Madrid signing Yan Diomande.? Rodrigo: 🗣️“It’s obvious how things change and how people forget you immediately you’re away, my opinion will be clear as I wouldn’t want to continue at the club if I’m recovered, will like to have new challenge else where in the premier league.” “And Liverpool is the club I’ve always wanted or chose as my next move when I want a new challenge in the premier league, a lot of fans will question me of this opinion but that’s what it is because Liverpool is the biggest club in England and every player will love to join them.” “Anfield is somewhere I dream of playing, the atmosphere there is so lovely with the fans cheering up for the players to get it done. I’ve never seen such beautiful atmosphere before at club football.”show more

Finish this sentence: The Chiefs are __________________. Here are... Mahomes, Worthy, and Minshew watching the game winning FG go through. What a disappointing loss, and there is a lot to digest. The Chiefs loss today to the Broncos stings. I was there, this was my view, and it was an incredible experience surrounded by Broncos fans, mostly nice fans, but after the game some not so nice fans yelled things at us as we were walking out of the stadium with sadness on our faces. What do you think is missing. You are what your record says you are, and they are 5-5! Let me know what you think, and to finish the sentence I will say the Chiefs are going to win 6 of their last 7 games and make the playoffs. #ChiefsKingdom #NFLshow more

The Ed Sullivan show was a staple in many... US households. It featured a mix of new and popular hip music along with the more established "parent's" music coming from stars like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. One of the hip new 60s groups that made it's way onto the Sullivan stage was the Mamas and the Papas. The story goes that the band was upset about having to lip sync their performance. So in pure hippy rebel fashion Michelle Phillips decides to eat a banana during what should be her parts of the vocal harmonies to the songs they were supposed to be performing! There's still some debate on whether this was a truly rebellious gesture on the part of the band, or if the band was just having a bit of fun. Michelle Phillips debunked the story (I'll post in the comments) but still there are those who insist that it was an act of 60s Flower Children rebellion!show more

HapdZi Birthday, Sam! As many of you are aware,... as part of this year's "Sam's Birthday Fundraiser" we have been raising funds for the dZi Foundation. The dZi foundation works along side communities in Nepal providing support, infrastructure, knowledge, education, and upskilling, whilst working towards sustainability and self-sufficiency. They are doing truly amazing work within these communities and I am so very glad that they are this year's recipient. Now for the exciting part! Drum roll, please... I am very proud to announce that we were able to raise $32, 290USD! Yes, you read that correctly! $32,290USD! Thank you to everyone who has donated, those who were cheerleaders, and those who were donators and cheerleaders. I am so incredibly proud of our community and I hope that you are too! You guys are fabulous! I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Jake Norton for sharing his love of Nepal and its people with us. By sharing his memories, and parts of his recent trip with Sam, we were able to have a personal connection with both the people and the places that our donations will benefit. For that I will always be grateful to Jake. I would also like to thank Jake for his very, very generous donation match during the last week of the fundraiser. It was great to see Jake ensure that "Sam" finally made it to the top of "Everest." (Where there's a will, or in this case, a Jake, there's a way!) As always, it is lovely to hear from the organizations that we raise money for each year and this year is no different. Please take a moment to listen to this lovely message of thanks from Wende Valentine, Executive Director at dZi. It is reminder of just how important our philanthropy is, and, that wherever we are in this wonderful world of ours we can always make a difference in the lives of others. "It takes a village. Ours just happens to be sparkly." #SamHeughanshow more

IPOB’s Destabilization Agenda: Nigerian Government Should Act Fast and... Decisively Too! The recent attempt by Nnamdi Kanu and his legal team to draw international sympathy through a letter addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump is another desperate move to blackmail Nigeria and distort the truth. This ploy, couched under the guise of alleged “Christian persecution,” is a calculated propaganda effort meant to shield Kanu from accountability for his well-documented crimes against the Nigerian state and its people. This latest push is a glaring reality that Nnamdi Kanu and IPOB are behind the noise of a "Christian Genocide" in Nigeria. This is an attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the Nigerian state and forment chaos of international dimension. It is crucial to remind the global community that Nnamdi Kanu is not a prisoner of conscience but a man who jumped bail after being granted temporary freedom by a competent Nigerian court. Instead of submitting himself to the judicial process, he fled the country and used his time in exile to inflame division, hatred, and violence against the Nigerian state. One should ask Nnamdi Kanu if the lives IPOB that he leads wasted in the South East do not matter, these were Christians. During his time abroad, Kanu made numerous broadcasts inciting his followers to attack and kill Nigerian government officials, security agents, and innocent citizens who disagreed with his extremist ideology. His messages were not calls for peaceful self-determination; they were open invitations to anarchy and bloodshed. In one particularly dangerous broadcast around October 20, 2020, during the EndSARS protests, Kanu explicitly ordered the destruction of Lagos State—a city that serves as Nigeria’s economic heartbeat and home to millions of citizens from all tribes and religions. In that same broadcast, he went further, ordering his followers to locate and kill Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who was then a private citizen and is now the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. These are not the actions of a freedom fighter—they are the acts of a man pursuing chaos under the false banner of liberation. It must also be emphasized that Kanu’s trial began under the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and has continued lawfully under successive governments. His detention and trial are rooted in due process and constitutional procedure. He is undergoing a valid trial before competent Nigerian courts, yet he and his legal team have persistently refused to open their defence, choosing instead to manipulate international opinion and stall justice. It is instructive at this point the need for the Attorney General of Nigeria must as a matter of urgency report the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu to the Ethics Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association. It is on record that when the one of his lawyers was supposed to be preparing open their defence, he was seen protesting on October 20, 2025 for the release of his client an action that the legal profession frowns at. Let's ask a question, can an American lawyer conduct himself the way Mr. Ejimakor has been conducting himself? Even more telling is that Nnamdi Kanu himself, inside the courtroom, confessed to committing the crimes for which he is being tried, claiming in a video-recorded moment that the offences were committed in the United Kingdom. This alone exposes the hypocrisy in his current attempt to paint himself as a victim rather than the perpetrator he is. Furthermore, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)—the organization Kanu leads—is a designated terrorist group under Nigerian law. IPOB has been responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent citizens in the South-East region through brutal attacks on civilians, security operatives, and public infrastructure. The group’s reign of terror has left a trail of destruction, grief, and economic stagnation across a region once known for its peace and industry.show more

12 Angels of Majdal Shams 👼 Of all the... things I've done in my professional life, few experiences, if any, have been as deeply meaningful, inspiring or profoundly moving as this. At the initiative of my incredible friend ERIC RUBIN אריק 🟦 🎗️ and the amazing organizations Athletes for Israel (AFI) 🟦 & Project Max that he leads, this week I had the opportunity to join two NFL legends and Hall of Famers, Nick Lowery and Tony Richardson(T Rich), in a visit to Majdal Shams, in northern Israel. In July last year, Hezbollah terrorists fired a missile, murdering 12 beautiful kids who were just playing football here. A moment that has been seared into our collective memories and heartache. We went to the site of this horrific attack and heard first-hand from the families of the children who were killed, and the indescribable devastation they suffered, as well as their herculean resilience, hope and even prayers for peace. To see these NFL legends, hardened men, who played football their entire careers in one of the toughest sports there is, brought to tears (as was I mind you), was incredibly powerful. These NFL champions, who are also super mensches by the way, also played some football with the kids in the community - at the site of the rebuilt stadium - and spent time signing autographs and handing out gifts. It was the first visit of its kind, of professional athletes, to this community. It was truly inspiring beyond words to see the smiles on these kids faces, and their parents. The moment of happiness and joy was just priceless. They also spoke about long-term projects to support this special community! This was not, like for many others, just a one-off PR visit, and then abandoning them. This is the beginning of a legitimate long-term partnership (more on that to come). We must never forget what happened and do everything possible to support and help these children, their families and the community rebuild! During their trip by the way, the NFL champions also spoke with hostage families, visited the south of Israel and spent time with Lone Soldiers. None of this would have been possible were it not for the vision, initiative and indefatigable effort of Eric Rubin, someone I am proud beyond words to know, and who is single-handedly revolutionizing using sport and athletes to support Israel, combat antisemitism and draw attention to the plight of our hostages. The State of Israel and the Jewish people are absolutely blessed to have him! As for me ... well, I'm just lucky these beautiful little kids at Majdal Shams let me have a goal at the end!show more

MOMENTS AGO: President Trump on Truth Social: “Based on... my very good relationship with Kim Jong Un, of North Korea, I am not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate in Joint Military Exercises with South Korea. These exercises are not only costly, with much of these costs paid for by the United States of America (as usual!), but send a signal that is totally inappropriate and hostile, to a Country that, as long as Donald J. Trump has been President, has been unthreatening and respectful. Therefore, and based on the fact that it is too late to cancel, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to substantially reduce the Joint Military Exercises! While somewhat unrelated (?), I recently asked the President of South Korea if they would like to join us in the Denuclearization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and they said, ‘No thanks!’ Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP”show more

NEW: Senior official at the U.S. State Department Josh... Paul has resigned over Biden's failure in the Middle East. In his resignation letter, Paul strongly condemned Hamas before blasting the Biden Administration for failing to put American interests first. “Let me be clear: Hamas' attack on Israel was not just a monstrosity; it was a monstrosity of monstrosities.” “But I believe to the core of my soul that the response Israel is taking, and with it the American support both for that response... will only lead to more and deeper suffering for both the Israeli and the Palestinian people - and is not in the long term American interest.” “This Administration’s response and much of Congress’ as well - is an impulsive reaction built on confirmation bias, political convenience, intellectual bankruptcy and bureaucratic inertia.” “Blind support for one side is destructive in the long term to the interests of the people on both sides. I fear we are repeating the same mistakes we have made these past decades, and I decline to be a part of it for longer.” Wow.show more

A football club is more than commercial competition and... sporting rivalry. It is, above all, a platform for things that truly matter - a place where values and principles should be the foundation of everything we do. Today, we chose to stand on the side of values, meritocracy, and the future. We made a decision to prioritise our fans - even at the cost of a sporting result. It was a bold move, and we believe it carries a significance that goes far beyond Poland. In a world where winning is increasingly treated as the only currency that matters, choosing people over points sends a message that the rest of football needs to hear. This decision has the potential not only to change football in Poland, but to prove that there are still places in this world where values come first - before everything else. It has not been an easy week. I am deeply grateful for every word of support you have shared with us. This was one of the hardest decisions of my life. We want to be a club of the future that honours its past. That is who we are - and who we will remain.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Wisła Kraków 🔵⚪️🔴show more