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Spurs will feel queasy long after the symptoms of food-poisoning have subsided. The memory of this day will be seared into the club, but not for the reasons they had envisaged. There will be no end to the wondering over what might have happened had illness not struck. The club has finished fifth in the Premiership and scant consolation is to be scraped out of the realisation that a place in the Champions League can no longer be snatched from them by an Arsenal victory against Barcelona in this year's final. Their north London rivals have simply struck even earlier and vaulted over Spurs in the Premiership table. It was horrible that Martin Jol's squad should be afflicted by sickness, but the pride of the players was so great that they inadvertently vindicated the administrators' decision that the fixture must go ahead. The visitors finished the afternoon more vigorously than they had begun it, as adrenaline and, ultimately, desperation took hold of them. The fact that a Premier … [Read more...] about Benayoun provides the cruel final twist to Spurs’ day of torment

JOSH Duggar has been “threatened” and “verbally abused” by fellow inmates while he awaits his child pornography sentencing. Josh , 34, has been in Washington County Jail in Arkansas since he was found guilty of possessing and receiving child pornography on December 9. He will remain there until his sentencing for the crimes on May 25, as he will then be transferred to federal prison. The Sun can exclusively reveal Josh has been “threatened” and “verbally abused” in jail, as loved ones have sent letters to the judge begging for a lenient sentence. Josh and Anna’s neighbor Nicole Burruss gave insight into Josh’s prison experience in her letter to the judge. While at Anna’s home, Josh called and “devastatingly shared that there was a man who was verbally threatening and abusive to him every time he passed his cell in solitary confinement.” Read more on Josh Duggar FRACTURED FAMILY Josh SNUBBED by siblings while Anna & Michelle BEG … [Read more...] about Inside Josh Duggar’s jail nightmare as he’s ‘threatened & verbally abused’ by fellow inmates while awaiting sentencing

Arsenal have secured European football - but it's not the competition that Gunners fans had been dreaming of after moving four points clear of Tottenham with only three fixtures remaining. Mikel Arteta's side had been in pole position to claim the fourth and final Champions League spot, but a collapse during the business end of the season has seen them settle for the Europa League . Arsenal finished on 69 points, and will not look back with much fondness. Daily Star Sport has looked at five things the Spaniard got disastrously wrong as the Gunners have to settle for another season outside of Europe's premier competition. Failing to address the striker situation Arteta went into the season with three recognised attackers: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette, and Eddie Nketiah. Aubameyang was shown the door when Barcelona came calling in January, having already been exiled from the first team, while Lacazette had been under performing for the Gunners - … [Read more...] about 5 things Mikel Arteta got disastrously wrong this season as Arsenal bottle top four

Tottenham have finished above Arsenal for the sixth season in a row after a 5-0 victory over Norwich City on the final day of the Premier League season, securing Champions League football in the process. Spurs went into the final match of the campaign only needing a draw against the already-relegated Canaries due to their significantly superior goal difference compared to their north London rivals. And it only took Antonio Conte ’s side 16 minutes to take the lead in a dominant and drama-free afternoon, swatting Norwich aside with consummate ease to render Arsenal’s win over Everton irrelevant. Spurs made a strong start against Norwich and ought to have gone ahead early on when Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg blazed over from close range, but they did not have to wait long for a breakthrough. The Danish midfielder played a pass in behind for Rodrigo Bentancur and the Uruguayan squared the ball for fellow January signing Dejan Kulusevski who did well to tuck it home for his … [Read more...] about Tottenham finish above Arsenal for sixth straight season to secure Champions League football

JACK GREALISH drank beers and Pep Guardiola smoked on a fat cigar as Man City celebrated their Premier League title win with an open-top bus parade through Manchester city centre. Pep and Co sealed a fourth Prem trophy in the last five seasons after his side completed a miraculous comeback against Aston Villa - coming from two goals behind to win 3-2 . Matty Cash and Philippe Coutinho netted to hand Villa an unlikely lead. At that point in time, the title looked liked it could've been Liverpool 's, who only needed to score a goal to take the lead against Wolves and finish top. But three goals in five minutes turned the game around for City and ensured the Prem trophy would be staying at the Etihad. Ilkay Gundogan pulled the first goal back, followed by a well-placed Rodri side-footed effort. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title … [Read more...] about Dancing Jack Grealish chugs beer & Pep Guardiola smokes cigar as Man City enjoy open-top bus parade through city centre

CHICAGO—Salvador Suarez died on Father’s Day in 2016, gunned down just feet from Holy Cross Church. He was walking down the street, police said, when a light-colored car pulled up and someone began firing a high-powered assault rifle, hitting Suarez multiple times. It was 1:30 in the afternoon. Inside the church, mass was going on. “After the shooting, the blood was spread all around on the sidewalk,” said Father Nnamdi Ebem, one of the parish’s pastors. “People were pretty shaken up. The gun that was used wasn’t the kind that we’re used to here. It was a military-grade weapon.” The shootings in his South Side neighborhood don’t happen every week, he said—only once or twice a month, and maybe not every month. It’s the sad reality that this is a sign of relative safety: At least 23 people reportedly died of gunshot wounds around Chicago during the week Suarez died. When the violence came to his door, Ebem did the only thing he could: He filled a bucket with water and soap, knelt with … [Read more...] about This Cardinal Is Trying to Save Chicago

Owen Farrell has returned to England camp with his hunger sharpened by finally emerging from an injury-hit spell, according to attack coach Martin Gleeson. Farrell was struck down by an ankle problem in the autumn and was then forced to miss the entire Six Nations because of a similar issue to his other leg, but he has since made a successful comeback for Saracens. The 30-year-old is hoping to regain his place in England’s midfield and the captaincy for the July tour to Australia and his presence has already been felt at a three-day training camp in Richmond. “Owen is key for us, a really important figure within the squad. He’s been great. He drives a lot of the behaviours, the attitude, the desire in the team,” Gleeson said. “The guy is hungry. He has had a big lay off, got injured in the Aussie game, missed the Six Nations. Recommended Superspreader events blamed for monkeypox surge - follow live Minister condemns PM’s ‘allies’ briefing … [Read more...] about Owen Farrell ‘hungry’ on return to England fold following injury

GOGGLEBOX has been a faithful companion for fans across Britain during lockdown. Many viewers think that watching TV professionally is the dream job - but how much are the Goggleboxers getting paid? How much do Gogglebox stars get paid? Gogglebox is a British reality TV series which has aired regularly on Channel 4 since 2013. The show involves small groups of family and friends watching a wide variety of shows from the comfort of their living room while sharing their honest thoughts. Despite the fact that it doesn't sound like too much effort, those who appear on the series are paid a fee . Producers have never confirmed how much this is and whether it's per person, or per group. However, The Sun exclusively revealed in 2016 that each household is paid the same monthly allowance of £1,500 . A show insider shared that the fee is then split amongst contributors at their own discretion. They also get to tuck into a free takeaway of their choice twice a … [Read more...] about How much do Channel 4’s Gogglebox stars get paid?

JILL, Jessa, Jinger and Joy-Anna Duggar’s shocking salaries have been revealed, as one struggling sister makes just $10,000 a year. The Duggar sisters sued the City of Springdale, police department employees and others for invasion of privacy after the release of their oldest brother Josh’s 2006 molestation police report caused "emotional distress.” The Sun can exclusively reveal in unsealed court depositions from the case, which has been dismissed by an Arkansas judge, Jill, Jessa, Jinger and Joy-Anna ’s salaries. JESSA'S SALARY Jessa , 29, took her deposition on September 13, 2021 in the case. She revealed she is currently a stay-at-home mom to four children, but once worked for her father Jim Bob , 56, by helping pick out designs for homes he would flip. Jessa now receives income from Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, as she brought in $30,000 for the year of 2020. Read more on the Duggars DUGGAR DOLLARS Jill & … [Read more...] about Jill, Jessa, Jinger & Joy-Anna Duggar’s shocking salaries revealed- and one struggling sister makes just $10K a YEAR

Fans were recently delighted when Dame Joan Collins appeared at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebration, paying tribute to the monarch in a televised event on ITV. Joan Collins has spoken openly about her love for the Royal family throughout the years, as well as her incredible Hollywood career, charity work and personal life in the 2022 documentary This Is Joan Collins. Ever since rising to fame in the fifties, Joan has become of the world's biggest stars - particularly for her role in the hit eighties series Dynasty. However, her life has also included its fair share of loss, including the tragic death of her famous sister in 2015. As Joan celebrates her 89th birthday on May 23, 2022, Daily Star takes a look inside her life as part of our Golden Icons series. Hollywood fame Joan Collins is one of Hollywood's biggest stars, having risen to fame in the fifties in films such as Land Of The Pharaohs, The Wayward Bus and Esther and The King. During the sixties and … [Read more...] about Joan Collins’ life – fame, royal crush, heartbreaking loss and Piers Morgan shut down