The Phoenix Suns’ home arena became unglued on Tuesday after Collin Gillespie drained his eighth, ninth, and tenth points of the night with almost 30 seconds left. That 3-pointer sealed the 119-117 win, as Gillespie was in for point guard Tyus Jones. During the game, it seemed likely that Gillespie would receive any playing time. […]
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The Seattle Mariners did not make many changes over the offseason. After a mediocre 2024 campaign, Mariners fans expected general manager Jerry Dipoto to make some moves to get them over the hump. Dipoto gave his thoughts during spring training. Dipoto believes the team is capable of getting the job done as is. “Our story […]
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It is a possible NBA Finals preview as the Los Angeles Lakers battle the Boston Celtics on Saturday at the TD Garden. It one of the best NBA rivalries of all time as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Lakers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Celtics lead the head-to-head series 166-135. Furthermore, they […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday in a highly anticipated NBA matchup between two of the league’s top teams. L.A. enters the contest with a 40-21 record, owning the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, while Boston is 45-18 and is No. 2 in the Eastern […]
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The Ottawa Senators have made an effort to strengthen their team by adding Fabian Zetterlund from the San Jose Sharks at the trade deadline. Zetterlund led the Sharks in scoring last year when he netted 24 goals and he has followed up by scoring 17 goals this season. The Senators also received minor league center […]
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TWO drivers who allegedly hit and killed a Rangers fan in Turkey have been arrested, with one currently held in connection with his death.
Christopher Potter, from Glasgow, tragically lost his life after being struck by two cars while crossing a busy road in Istanbul on Wednesday night.
He was among the many Light Blues fans who had travelled to watch the team’s Europa League Round of 16 clash with Fenerbahçe, which ended in a 3-1 victory for the Gers.
The beloved husband and father, understood to be in his 40s, sadly succumbed to his injuries following the incident.
It’s been reported that Mr Potter was first struck by a car while using a pedestrian crossing and was then run over by another vehicle.
According to local reports, Mr Potter had been crossing the road at a set of traffic lights after withdrawing cash from an ATM.
Ekol TV stated that the incident occurred at around 4:30 am local time, near the traffic lights in front of the Naval Museum in Beşiktaş.
Reports suggest he was on his way back to his hotel after leaving an entertainment venue.
Witnesses claim that Christopher was initially hit by one vehicle and subsequently run over by another while the traffic light was red for pedestrians.
Last night, Turkish media reported that a man had been detained in connection with his death.
A second man was also reportedly arrested but later released on bail.
The current status of the prosecution case remains unclear.
Rangers FC expressed their devastation following the tragic news, offering their condolences to Christopher’s family.
Scores of tributes were been paid to the lifelong Rangers supporter, who was described as “one of life’s good guys”.
Players from both team wore black armbands as a mark of respect for the fallen supporter.
Pals set up a fundraiser to support his wife and children after his death, as well as going towards funeral costs and arrange for his body to be repatriated.
The gofundme page has already raised over £130,300 as fellow fans and supporters groups coming together to show their support.
Among those contributing were notable figures from the football world.
We told how former Scotland star Robert Snodgrass donated £1,000 to the tragic fan’s family after his death.
Former Scotland star Robert Snodgrass donated £1,000 to the fundraiser, while Rangers captain James Tavernier and goalkeeper Jack Butland each gave £500.
Harry Souttar, brother of Rangers player John Souttar, donated £250, as did Scottish comedian and Rangers fan Gary Faulds.
Former Scotland star James McArthur also contributed £500.
One of the largest donations came from millionaire businessman and Gers fan Andy Smillie, who generously gave £10,000 to support Christopher’s family.
Rangers FC told of their devastation at the news of Christopher’s death.
A club spokesperson said: “We are devastated to have learned of the passing of one of our supporters in a road traffic accident overnight in Istanbul.
“The immediate thoughts of everyone at the club are with their family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
“We are remaining in constant contact with both the Turkish and British authorities over this tragic incident.”
Europa League rivals Fenerbahçe also paid tribute, stating: “We extend our deepest condolences to Rangers FC and the entire Rangers community.
“We are deeply saddened to receive the heartbreaking news that a Rangers FC supporter, who traveled to Istanbul to support his team in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 against our club Fenerbahce, has tragically lost his life in a traffic accident.
“Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to his family, Rangers FC, and their community.”
A spokesperson for the Foreign Office added: “We are aware of the death of a British man in Turkey and are in touch with the local authorities.”
The fundraiser to support Christopher’s family can be found here.
SIR Keir Starmer should scrap net zero plans to bolster the public purse, MPs demanded yesterday.
Senior politicians called for the PM to ditch proposals to create a state-owned renewable energy company.
The freed-up cash would be used to boost defence spending and ensure Treasury books stay balanced.
It comes after Downing Street yesterday denied Rachel Reeves is looking to cut funding to GB Energy in the June Spending Review.
Ministers have pledged £8.3bn of taxpayer cash to the company to decarbonise the electricity grid over the next five years.
While Ms Reeves is eyeing up major cuts to Britain’s mega welfare budget – No10 insisted GB Energy is safe for now.
Reform Deputy Leader Richard Tice said: “Scrap the whole of GB Energy.
“Scrap Net Stupid Zero. Job done.”
Meanwhile, ministers are set to axe mandatory quotas for electric cars after Nissan warned excessive targets and punishment fines would risk jobs at the company’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “We will do everything we can to make sure Nissan has that secure long-term future in the UK, making sure the business and regulatory environment reflects that.”
MOTORISTS have been warned of a new check after authorities launched a scheme to crack down on fraudulent “ghost MOTs”.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is trying to reduce the number of fraudulent MOT pass certificates issued by centres across the UK.
Testers at fraud centres often issue a pass certificate for a vehicle that did not even enter the garage for testing.
Not only is it an illegal practice, it could also lead to potentially dangerous vehicle faults, putting all motorists at risk.
To avoid this, testers at MOT centres could soon be required to take pictures of the cars while they are being checked for the passed certificate.
The pictures should show the front or rear of a vehicle and the number plate must be clearly visible.
Testers would then be required to submit the pictures to the official MOT website.
The upload technology will prevent pre-stored pictures being used, AutoexpressUK reports.
A DVSA spokesperson said in a statement: “We know ghost MOTs account for nearly 80 per cent of all fraudulent MOTs, making it a clear area for us to tackle.
“Knowing if a vehicle is where it should be at the time of test should reduce the number of MoTs carried out when the vehicle isn’t present.
“Potentially, both authorised examiners and DVSA will be able to see the images stored against the test record, and this will help all of us to crack down on fraud.
“It will enable us to focus our efforts on helping garages do the right thing, but also free up time to focus on those who are not and deal with them accordingly.”
Meanwhile, dozens of classic cars could face MOT tests for the first time to remain on UK roads.
At the moment, vehicles above the age of 40 are not legally required to undergo the annual safety check.
This is provided that the motors have not been substantially modified from when they were new.
But more than two in five who responded to a Department for Transport (DfT) public consultation agreed that safety checks should be introduced for cars more than 40 years old.
The consultation, which had just over 1,000 respondents, asked whether MOTs or similar checks should be made mandatory for classic and historic cars.
Although no decision has been made, it is a sign that the older vehicles could in future be subject to the checks.
It comes after a motoring expert revealed the major car brand most likely to pass its MOT on the first try.
And a car whizz has slammed an MOT mechanic after they added dozens of advisories about his motor.
CHECKOUT our one-stop checklist that will make sure you are prepared to pass your next MOT.
Tyres and wheels – Look out for damage to the sidewall of your tyres and make sure they’re sufficiently inflated.
Use the 20p coin test to make sure your tyres have the right tread depth, which should be 1.6mm all the way around across the central three-quarters of the tread pattern.
The outer edge of a 20p coin will be completely obscured if the tread is deep enough.
Also, be careful space-saver spare tyres could catch you out in the test, so replace them with standard tyres of the right type and size that fit properly before the test.
Lights – Check all of the car’s lights are working properly and are the right colour to pass an MOT test.
Have someone walk around the car and make sure they don’t flicker when tapped which could mean they need tightening or replacing.
This includes headlamps, parking lights, reversing lights, indicators, registration plate bulbs and, on more recent vehicles, daytime running lights.
Wipers and windscreen – Replace wipers that smear because they are probably worn out and top up the washer bottle.
Check your headlight washers if you have any.
Make sure there are no chips or cracks longer than 1cm on your windscreen and remove any stickers that could obstruct your view.
Number plates – Registration plates legally have to be in good condition, tightly fastened to the car and easily read from 20 metres away, so checking these is a must if you want to pass your MOT test.
Doors – Fix any broken doors or ones that don’t stay properly closed.
Front doors need to be openable from inside and out for safety reasons.
General condition – Make sure the exterior of your car is up to scratch.
Any sharp edges or pieces of metal sticking out could cause a danger to other road users and will definitely fail the MOT test.
Inside a car – Your dashboard will pop up with flashing warning lights if anything needs to be fixed under the bonnet like power-steering or brake-fluid warnings.
Make sure you have a fully functioning speedometer or you will fail the MOT test
STRICTLY host Tess Daly shows she’s just as skilled presenting her latest swimwear range.
Tess, 55, posed in Dubai in a red patterned swimsuit with a matching shawl, plus a turquoise one-piece.
It is her fifth collection for her brand Naia Beach.
She said: “This one was inspired by long Italian summers celebrating ‘la dolce vita’ — ‘the good life’ — and embracing life’s sweet pleasures.”
Tess looked like a sunkissed goddess in denim hotpants during her luxury holiday in Dubai.
The Strictly Come Dancing host flashed her toned legs on the beach as she sipped a drink from a pineapple.
Tess wore a turquoise swimsuit tucked into a pair of denim shorts and a matching blue patterned kimono.
She beamed as she posed for snaps while relaxing on her sun bed while staying at 5-star hotel Rixos The Palm.
Tess went for a natural wavy hair look with minimal makeup for beach outing.
She has been keeping fans updated while on her no expense spared getaway – from pictures of her dipping her toes into the water at Aura Sky Pool, to her looking glamorous in a peach asymmetric maxi dress.
The TV favourite enjoyed a break with her two daughters 19-year-old Phoebe and 14-year-old Amber last week.
In another photo, Tess made the most of the glorious sunshine by stretching out along the edge of a swimming pool.
Tess stunned in a silver and white mini frock and a pair of oversized sunglasses.
She captioned the post: “Looking back at last week and feeling very grateful for a magical few days away with my girls.”
CRISTIANO RONALDO sensationally called a lookalike an “ugly” version of himself.
A CR7 doppelganger captured the eyes of Al-Nassr fans ahead of their Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Shabab on Friday night.
The unidentified man played up his resemblance to the footie icon by styling his hair the same way and wearing a Portugal top.
He soon came to the attention of Ronaldo, who took time out of his warm-up to speak to him.
The 40-year-old said: “Bro, you don’t look like me. You don’t look like me.”
And as he retreated to continue warming up, he jokingly said: “You are very ugly.”
Footage of the incident went viral, and footie fans around the world couldn’t help but comment.
One said: “Ronaldo is funny, man.”
Another said: ” Does that mean Ronaldo called himself ugly?”
And another said: “Ronaldo keeping it real.”
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One remarked: “I guess when you’re the GOAT, even the jokes are on another level! At least the fan got a story to tell for life!”
Another chimed in: “I love his sense of humor hehe. Bro made his day…smiling, shining.”
Al Nassr were on course to run out 2-1 winners thanks to goals from Ayman Yahya and Ronaldo, the latter of whom has now found the back of the net 26 times this campaign.
But Mohammed Al Shwirekh made sure the spoils were shared with a 67th-minute equaliser.
Ronado and his Al-Nassr team-mates will be back in action on Monday night, hosting Esteghal FC in the second-leg of their AFC Champions League last 16 tie.
