Most Christmas customs in the US share two characteristics. First, it’s usually hard to pin down their origins to a single source. And second, their roots almost always reach back to religious custom — Christmas being the second most important feast day (behind Easter) on the Christian calendar — but have since been adapted and, Read more about Advent, explained[…]

Earlier this June, Megan Thee Stallion’s “Thot Shit” was poised to take over TikTok. It’s compulsively danceable and full of quotable “Hot Girl Summer”-isms, but a scroll through the song’s official sound on the app unveils a wasteland of mediocre lip-syncs and unimaginative — to say the least — dance trends. “Megan says, ‘Hands on Read more about Digital blackface led to TikTok’s first strike[…]

ERLING HAALAND’S future is set to be finalised by the end of next month – with Manchester City currently leading the race to sign him. Reports in Germany say the Borussia Dortmund striker’s £64million release clause must be activated by April 30. That means all clubs bidding to sign him must register their intention by Read more about Erling Haaland’s release clause expiry date revealed as Man City rush to land Dortmund superstar in bargain transfer[…]

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI is keen to leave Bayern Munich in the summer, according to reports. Lewandowski, 33, became a fan favourite when he arrived at the club in 2014. He has scored an impressive 337 goals in 365 games for the Reds, and many have labelled him as the best striker in the world. However, according Read more about Robert Lewandowski ‘wants to leave Bayern Munich with Erling Haaland lined up as superstar’s replacement’[…]

MANCHESTER UNITED have been urged to ditch Harry Maguire from their starting XI and replace him with ‘no-nonsense’ Antonio Rudiger. That’s according to former Red Devils defender Gary Pallister, who reckons the Chelsea star would be an upgrade on Maguire. However, he adds that the United skipper should NOT be sold, with the hope that Read more about Man Utd should sign ‘no-nonsense’ Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger to challenge Harry Maguire, says Gary Pallister[…]

NEWCASTLE have reignited their interest in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports. The Magpies were linked with the Nigerian star throughout the January transfer window, but faced competition from Arsenal at the time. According to Corriere Dello Sport, they offered around £84million to Napoli for their star man, but the two parties could not Read more about Newcastle set to renew Victor Osimhen transfer chase with big-money summer offer amid Arsenal links[…]

ENGLAND'S future looks bright with a plethora of budding cubs itching to burst into the national set-up and make their mark amongst the Lions. After the Three Lions' agonising defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final several youngsters are waiting in the wings, ready to usher in a new dawn for Gareth Southgate's side. Read more about Seven uncapped England stars who are playing their way into contention like Jacob Ramsey and Trevoh Chalobah[…]

PHIL FODEN says he will get a dog called ‘World Cup’ if England triumph in Qatar later this year – to go with the pooch he already has named ‘Carabao’. The Manchester City ace got himself a French bulldog soon after his boyhood club won the League Cup for a third straight year in March Read more about Phil Foden reveals he will buy new dog and give it special name if England go on to win World Cup this year[…]

MANCHESTER UNITED's board MUST take Jamie Carragher's advice and do everything they can to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the next permanent manager. The upheaval at Chelsea means that Tuchel’s position may become problematic between now and the summer. United were knocked out of the Champions League by Atlético Madrid on Tuesday evening. Although the Red Read more about Man Utd must go all out to land Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.. how often do opportunities like this come along?[…]

MEMPHIS DEPAY should be offered a shock transfer return to the Premier League with Tottenham, according to reports. The Dutchman, 28, struggled during his two seasons with Manchester United from 2015 to 2017. However, he resurrected his career at Lyon and joined Barcelona on a free last summer. But according to Gerard Romero, Depay could Read more about Man Utd flop Memphis Depay could be offered shock transfer return to Premier League with Tottenham[…]