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Arkansas death row inmate dies in prison of unknown causes

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Jack Pitt-Brooke

NewsWorld NewsUS NewsArkansas death row inmate dies in prison of unknown causesTrendingLatavious Johnson, an Arkansas death row inmate in his 40s, died at the Varner SuperMax prison on Friday afternoon; the cause of death remains unknown. Johnson was serving a life sentence for the murder of his father and a death sentence for fatally stabbing prison guard Barbara Ester in 2012.
Why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou, the manager who ended their 17-year trophy drought

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jack Pitt-Brooke

The last time most Tottenham fans saw Ange Postecoglou was on the evening of May 25, after the 4-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion which concluded Spurs' season. Postecoglou and his family stayed on the pitch long after the final whistle, along with almost the whole squad and their families and friends, as everyone paraded the Europa League trophy and basked in the applause coming from the South Stand. Postecoglou eventually walked down the tunnel to complete his post-match media duties.
As Louisiana's governor faces ethics charges, his lawyer raises bar for future ethics investigations

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Jack Pitt-Brooke

NewsWorld NewsUS NewsAs Louisiana's governor faces ethics charges, his lawyer raises bar for future ethics investigationsTrending As Louisiana's governor faces ethics charges, his lawyer raises bar for future ethics investigations (Image: AP) NEW ORLEANS: Louisiana is poised to adopt new measures that watchdogs warn raise barriers to holding public officials accountable via the state's ethics board. The legislation was drafted by the personal attorney of Republican Gov.
Lee Carsley signs new contract to stay England Under-21s head coach

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ben Burrows |Jack Pitt-Brooke

Lee Carsley has signed a new contract to continue in his role as England Under-21 head coach. The new deal will take him through to the end of the 2027 European Under-21 Championship, the Football Association (FA) said, and comes on the eve of the 2025 tournament. England, defending champions from 2023, face Czechia, Slovenia and Germany in the group stage in Slovakia. "I'm delighted to extend my time with the FA," Carsley said.
Summer window latest, key targets and likely exits

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jay Harris |Jack Pitt-Brooke

With reshuffling in the boardroom, and possibly in the dugout, it may be that transfers are not yet at the forefront of the minds of the power brokers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. That will need to change soon, given that Tottenham's 2024-25 season ended not just with a first trophy in 17 years, but also a worst league campaign since their most recent relegation in 1977.
Ryan Mason set to be appointed new West Bromwich Albion head coach

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jack Pitt-Brooke |Elias Burke

West Bromwich Albion are set to appoint Tottenham assistant coach Ryan Mason as their new head coach. Mason, 33, has agreed a three-year deal to take over at the Championship club, ending his seven-year stint coaching at Tottenham, where he started his playing career.
Long-serving Tottenham executive Donna-Maria Cullen announces departure

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ali Rampling |Jack Pitt-Brooke

Tottenham Hotspur have announced long-serving executive director Donna-Maria Cullen has stepped down from her position on the board and will leave the club. Cullen, 62, joined the Tottenham board in 2006 and had worked as an advisor for the club in the 14 years prior to her appointment. She described her departure as "such a hard decision", while chairman Daniel Levy praised the "immense contribution" she has made to the club.
Tottenham need new players more than a new manager

4 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jack Pitt-Brooke

It is easy to get wrapped up in Tottenham Hotspur manager discourse. The last two seasons at Spurs have been dominated by endless questions about whether Ange Postecoglou is good or not, whether his ideas hold together, his methods work, whether he is responsible for Spurs' struggles or even for their successes. These debates - which have worn out everyone involved - will reach a climax as Daniel Levy decides whether to keep Postecoglou on for next season or not.
Daniel Levy faces the biggest decision of his Tottenham chairmanship

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Jack Pitt-Brooke

It was almost 6.40pm at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when the music was turned off and the South Stand found their voice again. They belted out Ange Postecoglou's name over and over again as he stood down in front of them, surrounded by the players and their families. This was a strange day at Spurs, one where the real occasion was everything that happened after the final whistle.
England to use Spain trip to begin preparations for World Cup 2026 heat

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Jack Pitt-Brooke

Thomas Tuchel will use England's time in Catalonia next month to start preparing his players for the temperatures they will face in next summer's World Cup. England play Andorra in a World Cup qualifier in Barcelona on June 7, and will spend their time before then training outside Girona, rather than at St George's Park. Tuchel knows that England will face difficult conditions of heat and humidity at the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico next summer.