Insiders say Blackburn Rovers’ dressing room is strained as results dip and off‑pitch uncertainty grows. Players are frustrated by tactical shifts, a quiet January window, and mixed messages from above. Illness has hit the squad, and fans are losing patience. With only one point from three games, pressure is rising on all sides.
The USTA defended chair umpire Greg Allensworth for giving Benjamin Bonzi a first serve after a photographer entered the court during match point in the third set against Daniil Medvedev. The photographer’s credential was revoked. Medvedev said his protest was about the ruling, not the photographer. Bonzi said Medvedev inflamed the crowd. The USTA will review security and media access protocols.
Sainsbury's customers faced card declines for online grocery orders after a payments glitch linked to Visa and later traced to Barclays. The supermarket said there was no cyberattack and its website and app worked normally. Visa said its systems were fine, while Barclays admitted a limited technical issue that hit pay-on-delivery orders and was quickly fixed. The case highlights retail’s fragile payments chain.
In Artificial Justice, Spain considers replacing judges with an AI system called THENTE. Judge Carmen Costa is asked to vet it, then pulled into a murky probe when key figures vanish. The film raises big questions about power, bias, and speed in the courts, but its slow pace drains tension. Slick visuals and a strong cast can’t fully overcome the lack of momentum.
Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium opens in early August 2025 with a debut match against Brighton. A ballot for Forever Blue+ Members opened the week of July 28, 2025, with further sales phases to follow. The 52,888-seat venue at Bramley-Moore Dock will feature standard seats and hospitality options. Here’s how the ticketing works, what to expect on matchday, and how to boost your chances.
Two Sibiraj-led Tamil films—Jackson Durai (horror comedy, with Sathyaraj) and Pokkiri Raja (mass entertainer)—are targeting a February release. Both are in late post-production, with teams aiming to dodge Pongal crowds and tap the Valentine’s Day weekend. Insiders say schedules are tight and a slip to March is possible. Official dates are expected once censor and delivery are locked.
Kyle Fletcher survived a brutal challenge from Hiromu Takahashi to retain the TNT title at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2025. The match swung wildly, with Takahashi attacking the leg and enduring a barrage of signature offense before Fletcher sealed it with a brainbuster. Fletcher needed stitches afterward and now moves past his second defense, with his next challenger still unknown.
Everton open their new Hill Dickinson Stadium with a Premier League clash against Brighton on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Kickoff is 2:00 PM BST. The Toffees need a response after losing to Leeds, while Brighton arrive unbeaten in their last four trips to face Everton. Broadcasts include USA Network in the US and Sky Sports in the UK, with global streaming options available.
Tommy Fleetwood finally won his first PGA Tour title after years of close calls, breaking down in tears as he dedicated the win to his family. His wife Clare, a constant supporter through the lows, wasn’t there and called missing the moment “heartbreaking.” Fans praised her public message and the couple’s bond, while the victory cements Fleetwood’s status after a string of agonizing near-misses.
Archaeologists have pinpointed King Harold Godwinson’s residence in Bosham, West Sussex, thanks to an 11th-century latrine. Reassessing a 2006 dig and new surveys, teams from Newcastle and Exeter found two medieval buildings beneath a modern home and garden, matching scenes in the Bayeux Tapestry. The find offers a rare look at elite Anglo-Saxon life just before the Norman Conquest.
