James Orr

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Journalist/speechwriter. Worked in UK, US, South Asia, Middle East. Bylines with Chatham House/Times/Telegraph/Guardian/Obs/Indy/Mail. Britain's worst surfer.

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Who is Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas Jover?

2 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | James Orr

MIKEL ARTETA brought a familiar name with him from Manchester City for his backroom staff. In the summer of 2021, former City No 2 Arteta raided his old side for colleague Nicolas Jover. Jover has been the centre of attention recently, as the Gunners have scored the most goals from set pieces this season. Nicolas Jover is a 43-year-old football manager and analyst, born in Berlin. His current role is as Arsenal's set-piece coach.
Baller League fixtures and results, format, rules and CONFIRMED teams for huge competition featuring Terry & Lineker

3 weeks ago | thesun.co.uk | James Orr

THE exciting new Baller League returns TONIGHT with a variety of famous faces involved. The six-a-side spectacular has been a major success in Germany - where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski - and kicked off in the UK last week to great excitement. YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has been unveiled as the president of the UK version, with streaming sensation iShowSpeed guiding the US.
What is Baller League? Match dates, format, rules and CONFIRMED teams for huge competition featuring Terry & Lineker

1 month ago | thesun.co.uk | James Orr

THE exciting new Baller League arrives in the UK TONIGHT with a variety of famous faces involved. The six-a-side spectacular has been a major success in Germany - where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski - and now it makes its way to these shores. YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has been unveiled as the president of the UK version, with streaming sensation iShowSpeed guiding the US.
Will Donald Trump be good or bad for academic freedom? #2

1 month ago | thecritic.co.uk | James Orr |Helen Pluckrose

Will censorship end or just change sides? James OrrI’m going to restrict myself in the time available to ten quick reasons as to why Trump is going to be positive for academic freedom, not just in the United States, but all across the West. The first nine points are really just sort of dull policy points. It’s the tenth point that dwarfs the first nine, and although it’s got nothing to do with public policy it constitutes the primary basis for my optimism.
Vance booed at Kennedy Center performance

1 month ago | thespectator.com | Freddy Gray |James Orr |Charles Lipson |Justin Brierley

You wouldn’t expect the Kennedy Center to exactly love J.D. Vance. But that doesn’t make the audience’s reaction to him showing up there on Thursday any less extraordinary. Vance went to the Kennedy Center with his wife Usha, to watch a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra, perhaps expecting a genteel evening at one of Washington’s most high-brow venues. Instead, the audience acted like a mob, booing him as he took his seat in a box.
What is Baller League? UK start date, format, rules, confirmed line-ups

1 month ago | thesun.co.uk | James Orr

BALLER LEAGUE football is coming to the UK very soon after a blockbuster announcement included KSI and an array of football legends. The six-a-side spectacular has been a major success in Germany - where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski - and will now be making its way to these shores. YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI has been unveiled as the president of the UK version, with streaming sensation iShowSpeed guiding the US.
Are there FA Cup replays in the fifth round?

1 month ago | thesun.co.uk | James Orr

THE FA Cup fifth round is underway with some huge ties taking place. And Football's oldest competition is taking a slightly different look this season. Last term, Manchester United stunned neighbours Manchester City to win the trophy with a 2-1 victory at Wembley in May. Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo scored the goals as the red half of Manchester went wild in the capital. The win kept Erik ten Hag in a job for a few more months before he was sacked in October.
Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole: Start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard

2 months ago | thesun.co.uk | James Orr

JOSEPH PARKER is now facing a new name after Daniel Dubois was forced to WITHDRAW from their huge fight. And that name is Congolese star Martin Bakole with the last-minute bout on the big Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 undercard. Dubois was forced to pull out on Thursday - just two days before his hotly anticipated mega-fight in Saudi Arabia. DDD was deemed medically unfit to compete by doctors and so Bakole, 33, will take his place in the chief support slot.
Why is Amad Diallo not playing for Man Utd?

2 months ago | thesun.co.uk | James Orr

AMAD DIALLO has been the shining light of Manchester United under new boss Ruben Amorim this season. However it is now touch and go whether the Ivory Coast ace will be playing again in this campaign. Amad is the club's joint top goalscorer alongside Bruno Fernandes with nine goals in all competitions, while only the club captain, with 12, has provided more assists than Amad (7). Amad Diallo has suffered ankle ligament damage.
Liverpool vs Wolves LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Reds look to extend lead

2 months ago | thesun.co.uk | James Orr

LIVERPOOL are facing Wolves RIGHT NOW as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points. The Reds are aiming to bounce back from their late shock against rivals Everton during the week, when the Toffees lashed in a stunning 98th-minute equaliser. Wolves, meanwhile, will be looking to gain more distance between themselves and the drop zone.