Football

Cubs break the ‘Curse of the Billy Goat’ by beating the Cleveland Indians

Cubs break the ‘Curse of the Billy Goat’ by beating the Cleveland Indians

The Chicago Cubs shed themselves of the Curse of the Billy Goat and ended a 108-year wait for a World Series title by beating the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in 10 innings on 2 November in a thrilling Game Seven classic. The curse was allegedly given in 1945 after Billy Goat Tavern owner William Sianis was asked to take his goat out of the stadium because its smell was bothering other fans. Outraged, Sianis allegedly declared: ‘Them Cubs, they aint gonna win no more. Nov 3, 2016
Theresa may blasts Fifa over ‘outrageous’ poppy ban

Theresa may blasts Fifa over ‘outrageous’ poppy ban

Theresa May has lambasted Fifa by branding the governing bodys poppy ban as utterly outrageous. The comments come as the Football Association (FA) attempt to get the ban lifted for the Armistice Day match between England and Scotland on 11 November. The row has broken out because teams are not allowed to carry political, religious or commercial messages on their shirts under Fifa regulations. Nov 3, 2016
Evan McMullin: The dark horse in the US Presidential race

Evan McMullin: The dark horse in the US Presidential race

The odds of independent candidate Evan McMullin winning the US Presidential election on 8 November are extremely slim. But because of the rules of the US Electoral College system, the traditional Republican hasnt ruled out his chances of being the next leader of the free world. Nov 2, 2016
Adorable baby rhino takes her first bath

Adorable baby rhino takes her first bath

This new-born baby rhino at Park Blank Zoo in Iowa took her first bath on 1 November as she frolicked with her mother whilst keepers sprayed the pair. The female rhino is yet to be named and is one of only seven born in zoos this year. Nov 2, 2016
Pep Guardiola so happy for his team after Manchester City beat Barcelona 3-1

Pep Guardiola so happy for his team after Manchester City beat Barcelona 3-1

Pep Guardiolas Manchester City produced an attacking masterclass when they beat his old club Barcelona 3-1 in the Champions League group C match. Going behind to a Lionel Messi opener, Guardiola praised his team for showing character, as they produced a win that sees them second in their group, reinvigorating their chances of making it through to the last 16. Nov 2, 2016
Lucky puppy is rescued from rubble two days after Italian earthquake

Lucky puppy is rescued from rubble two days after Italian earthquake

Ulysses was rescued from ruins by Italian firefighters two days after the latest earthquake hit central Italy with a magnitude of 6.5. The quake followed two others just four days previously. Ulysses was sent to a vet in Rieti and was said to be in a good condition. Nov 2, 2016
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