Former Pope Benedict, 93, is 'seriously ill with shingles'
Emeritus Pope Benedict, 93, became very frail following a trip to Bavaria in June to see his dying brother and is his voice is now barely audible, according to biographer Peter Seewald. Read more...
Cuomo Announces Support of U.S. Open in New York
The backing of state officials for the tournament has been a key part of restarting the mens and womens tours. Read more...
Chris Sutton quizzes Martin O'Neill about Brian Clough, Roy Keane and getting the axe
Celtic were a broken club in the first half of 2000. They were beaten by Inverness in the Scottish Cup, a defeat which prompted the headline 'Super Caley go ballistic, Celtic are atrocious'. Read more...
In Ultra-Wealthy Greenwich, Teen Parties Lead to Jump in Virus Cases
Many of those exposed were seniors who had just finished their final year at two elite private schools. Read more...
San Francisco 49ers Looking to Increase Stake in Leeds United
The N.F.L. team, which has owned a piece of the soccer team since 2018, is in talks to increase its investment now that Leeds is returning to the Premier League. Read more...
Malik B., Longtime Member of the Roots, Is Dead at 47
He brought his understatedly gritty lyrics and cadence to the band during its formative years. After he went solo, he dropped in on a few Roots albums. Read more...
Female surfing legends reveal struggles for success in the early days of the male-dominated sport
Pam Burridge, Layne Beachley and Phyllis O'Donnell have spoken out on their tough surfing upbringing in hostile beach breaks around the country as they found their feet in the sport. Read more...
San Francisco 49ers Looking to Increase Stake in Leeds United
The N.F.L. team, which has owned a piece of the soccer team since 2018, is in talks to increase its investment now that Leeds is returning to the Premier League. Read more...
Bubbles Are Working. But How Long Can Sports Stay Inside?
The restricted, campuslike environments used by soccer and pro basketball have proved (mostly) impervious to the coronavirus. But not every league fits inside one. Read more...
The next generation are coming Barcelona president Bartomeu promises a 'takeover' of young stars
The Catalan giants have signed Las Palmas' 17-year-old attacking midfielder Pedri and 20-year-old Portuguese forward Francisco Trincao from Braga ahead of the upcoming campaign. Read more...
How the Media Could Get the Election Story Wrong
We may not know the results for days, and maybe weeks. So its time to rethink election night. Read more...
Chicago artist fills in the city's potholes with mosaics
Artist Jim Bachor has been filling holes in the road in Chicago by creating mosaics which use the colours of the flag of the city and feature a fake serial number to highlight the severity of the pothole problem. Read more...
PC Andrew Harper's killer brags 'I'm a real man' as he is arrested outside pub in two year old video
Footage of the incident, posted on social media in April 2017, shows Long being taken to a police car by police officers, who he taunts as they attempt to bundle him in. Read more...
Senate Report Opaque Art Market Helped Oligarchs Evade Sanctions
Congressional investigators said companies tied to two Russians under sanctions were able to buy art using shell companies and an intermediary. Read more...
Madness in Split Basketball legend Magic Johnson is engulfed by fans demanding selfies
Magic Johnson, 60, and his wife Cookie, 61, stepped off the 280ft 'Aquila' in Split to a chorus of cheers as people of all ages crowded for selfies. Read more...
Government extends the Help to Buy build deadline beyond December
While Help to Buy in its current form will still end in March next year, house builders will now have an extra two months to finish building properties eligible for the scheme. Read more...
Pizza Hut trials home delivery of toiletries, groceries and medicine during COVID-19
A proposed Pizza Hut initiative dubbed 'Helping Hands Essentials' would be aimed at assisting vulnerable members of society who have difficulty getting to the shops during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...
Reckitt Benckiser cleans up in coronavirus pandemic
Reckitt, whose brands also include Cillit Bang, is one of the few large companies to benefit from Covid-19. It has the biggest portfolio of surface disinfectant brands, including Lysol, which is popular in the US. Read more...