Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Immunity Claim, With Arguments Set for April
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald J. Trump is immune from prosecution on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, further delaying his criminal trial as it considers the matter. The justices scheduled arguments for the week of April 22 and said proceedings in the trial court would […]
On the Border, Republicans Set a Trap, Then Fell Into It
Congressional Republicans thought they had set a clever trap for Democrats that would accomplish complementary political and policy goals. Their idea was to tie approval of military assistance to Ukraine to tough border security demands that Democrats would never accept, allowing Republicans to block the money for Kyiv that many of them oppose while simultaneously […]
Wayne LaPierre Resigns From N.R.A. With Trial Set to Open
On the eve of a legal battle in New York, Wayne LaPierre told board members on Friday that he would step down as the longtime chief of the National Rifle Association. Mr. LaPierre, 74, has led the N.R.A., once one of the nation’s most prominent lobbying organizations, for more than three decades. But his resignation […]
Paul Heckingbottom: Sheffield United set to sack manager
Heckingbottom has also managed Barnsley, Leeds United and Hibernian Paul Heckingbottom is set to be sacked as Sheffield United manager within the next 24 hours. The Blades, who lost 5-0 at Burnley on Saturday, are bottom of the Premier League with five points after losing 11 of their opening 14 games. Appointed permanent manager in […]
Liverpool: Alisson and Diogo Jota set for spell on sidelines through injury
Diogo Jota has scored eight goals in 17 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions this season Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and forward Diogo Jota face spells on the sidelines because of injury. Manager Jurgen Klopp says Alisson’s injury is not as bad as first feared but he is still set to be out for about two […]
Six Nations 2024: Scarlets’ Wales flanker Plumtree set to miss tournament start
Taine Plumtree arrived at Scarlets from Auckland-based Super Rugby team Blues Wales back row Taine Plumtree is set to miss at least the start of the Six Nations after Scarlets coach Dwayne Peel revealed he is likely to need surgery. Plumtree, 23, suffered a shoulder issue in their United Rugby Championship (URC) loss to Lions […]
George Feeney: Glentoran teenager Feeney set for Premier League move
George Feeney scores for Glentoran against Dollingstown at the Oval last month Venue: Inver Park Date: Friday, 24 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMT Coverage: Watch live on iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. Text updates, in-play clips and highlights on the BBC Sport website George Feeney is poised for a move to the Premier League with […]
Davis Cup Finals 2023: Jannik Sinner stars as Italy set up Serbia semi-final
Italy have reached back-to-back semi-finals in the Davis Cup for the first time since three successive last-four appearances in 1996-98 Jannik Sinner powered Italy to a 2-1 comeback win against the Netherlands to secure a Davis Cup semi-final place. Botic van de Zandschulp beat Matteo Arnaldi 6-7 (6-8) 6-3 7-6 (9-7) to give the Dutch […]
Wales v Turkey: Rob Page’s side set for night of nerves in final Euro 2024 qualifier in Cardiff
‘We’re all disappointed but have to pick ourselves up’ Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Tuesday, 21 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, plus live text. Highlights on Match of the Day Wales, BBC One Wales from 22: 40 GMT and later […]
Ross County set to appoint Morecambe manager Derek Adams for third spell
Derek Adams, left, would replace Malky Mackay, right, who left County last week Morecambe manager Derek Adams is set to have a third stint as Ross County’s boss, nine years after he last left the Scottish Premiership club. Adams has been in charge at the English League Two outfit since February 2022 and leaves them […]