1 day ago
A royal expert claimed investigative journalist Michael Gillard, who closely followed Prince Harry's Daily Mail lawsuit, has been right throughout. He said Gillard's latest article contains the biggest revelation yet. The expert revealed that the journalist obtained a letter. It claimed that the claimants and legal team already knew key investigator Gavin Burrows had stopped being involved in the case before the lawsuit started.
Tom Sykes shared an update in his latest The Royalist article on Substack on how the key witness opted out of the Daily Mail lawsuit even before it started. The witness in question is private investigator Gavin Burrows, who had been a key supporter of the case. The expert gave his stance on Gillard's reporting in his The Upsetter article, **** led Last of the Fauxhicans, claiming that he has been almost right on every step of the case. Gillard was **** ociated with The Sunday Times' Insight team and The Guardian's investigations unit and had been closely following and covering the case since it started.
Sykes mentioned that Gillard obtained the letter, which was originally received by Mr. Justice Nicklin on January 26. It mentioned that the claimants learned about Burrows' withdrawal in March 2022, when Prince Harry and six high-profile figures filed a lawsuit against the Daily Mail for illegally obtaining information and publishing stories about them. It is to be noted that the case has been won by **** ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL).
The letter stated that Burrows didn't want to testify in the trial following alleged accusations of **** aulting and threatening the lead researcher, Graham Johnson, at his home in South London. Since then, he hasn't been in contact with anyone but told the court through a video link from somewhere in Asia that he is afraid to testify.
Sykes added that the claimants, nevertheless, filed the lawsuit despite knowing that Burrows wouldn't be involved. They had clear proof of withdrawal in March 2023 after Burrows denied the allegations in a witness statement submitted by **** ociated Newspapers. The public had no idea about him stepping back from cooperating until 2025. It became known after his written submission debunking his past statements was released.
#burrows #gillard #sykes #article
Tom Sykes shared an update in his latest The Royalist article on Substack on how the key witness opted out of the Daily Mail lawsuit even before it started. The witness in question is private investigator Gavin Burrows, who had been a key supporter of the case. The expert gave his stance on Gillard's reporting in his The Upsetter article, **** led Last of the Fauxhicans, claiming that he has been almost right on every step of the case. Gillard was **** ociated with The Sunday Times' Insight team and The Guardian's investigations unit and had been closely following and covering the case since it started.
Sykes mentioned that Gillard obtained the letter, which was originally received by Mr. Justice Nicklin on January 26. It mentioned that the claimants learned about Burrows' withdrawal in March 2022, when Prince Harry and six high-profile figures filed a lawsuit against the Daily Mail for illegally obtaining information and publishing stories about them. It is to be noted that the case has been won by **** ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL).
The letter stated that Burrows didn't want to testify in the trial following alleged accusations of **** aulting and threatening the lead researcher, Graham Johnson, at his home in South London. Since then, he hasn't been in contact with anyone but told the court through a video link from somewhere in Asia that he is afraid to testify.
Sykes added that the claimants, nevertheless, filed the lawsuit despite knowing that Burrows wouldn't be involved. They had clear proof of withdrawal in March 2023 after Burrows denied the allegations in a witness statement submitted by **** ociated Newspapers. The public had no idea about him stepping back from cooperating until 2025. It became known after his written submission debunking his past statements was released.
#burrows #gillard #sykes #article
9 days ago
The MLS has become a hot spot for ageing soccer stars who have previously impressed in Europe.
Of course, the biggest name to ever make the switch from Europe to the MLS is Lionel Messi, who is still on the books of Inter Miami.
The David Beckham-backed side have enjoyed much success with the likes of Messi and Luis Suarez in their squad.
Now, former Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah could be closing in on a move to North America.
Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images
#beckham
Of course, the biggest name to ever make the switch from Europe to the MLS is Lionel Messi, who is still on the books of Inter Miami.
The David Beckham-backed side have enjoyed much success with the likes of Messi and Luis Suarez in their squad.
Now, former Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah could be closing in on a move to North America.
Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images
#beckham
26 days ago
Cardiff City were resoundingly beaten 6-0 by Danish side FC Midtjylland as the Bluebirds began preparations for the start of the new Championship campaign.
Boss Brian Barry-Murphy named three academy graduates in the starting eleven, with Noah Williams, Paul Moreno and Jack Sykes all included, while Yousef Salech led the line and Alex Robertson captained the side.
Midtjylland, who are preparing for a Europa League qualifier against Turkish side Besiktas later this month and are unbeaten in their opening five pre-season games, started the brighter of the two teams, who finished second in their respective leagues last season.
The Danish Cup champions led after 20 minutes when Harry Tyrer gifted the ball to Valdemar Byskov, before Franculino, who scored 17 times last season, doubled the lead as the Bluebirds were undone on the counter.
Viktor Bak added a third before the break, while Cardiff did threaten a response on the stroke of half-time, but Ollie Tanner's powerful effort was straight at keeper Elias Olafsson.
Boss Brian Barry-Murphy named three academy graduates in the starting eleven, with Noah Williams, Paul Moreno and Jack Sykes all included, while Yousef Salech led the line and Alex Robertson captained the side.
Midtjylland, who are preparing for a Europa League qualifier against Turkish side Besiktas later this month and are unbeaten in their opening five pre-season games, started the brighter of the two teams, who finished second in their respective leagues last season.
The Danish Cup champions led after 20 minutes when Harry Tyrer gifted the ball to Valdemar Byskov, before Franculino, who scored 17 times last season, doubled the lead as the Bluebirds were undone on the counter.
Viktor Bak added a third before the break, while Cardiff did threaten a response on the stroke of half-time, but Ollie Tanner's powerful effort was straight at keeper Elias Olafsson.
28 days ago
Middlesex have announced the appointment of Julie Harrington as the county's interim chief executive officer.
Harrington, the former CEO of British Cycling and the British Horseracing Authority, said she was looking forward to "bringing her experience" to the club.
Her appointment comes after chief executive, Andrew Cornish, was placed on a leave of absence amid an investigation being carried out by the Cricket Regulator.
In March, former England captain Mike Gatting and a group of high-profile former Middlesex players wrote to members after calling on the club's chair, Richard Sykes, to resign over what they said was the poor running of the club.
In a statement, Sykes said Harrington's "extensive leadership experience across major sports" would be invaluable to the club.
Harrington, the former CEO of British Cycling and the British Horseracing Authority, said she was looking forward to "bringing her experience" to the club.
Her appointment comes after chief executive, Andrew Cornish, was placed on a leave of absence amid an investigation being carried out by the Cricket Regulator.
In March, former England captain Mike Gatting and a group of high-profile former Middlesex players wrote to members after calling on the club's chair, Richard Sykes, to resign over what they said was the poor running of the club.
In a statement, Sykes said Harrington's "extensive leadership experience across major sports" would be invaluable to the club.
1 month ago
So, about those 53 points.
For the third time in WNBA history, a player scored 53 points in a single game that ended in regulation, with the latest addition maybe the most surprising of the bunch. The Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey, who has never even made an All-Star team, lit up the Los Angeles Sparks in a 125-97 win Friday by making 17 of 28 from the floor and 10 of 12 free throws, tying A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the highest-scoring game in league history.
In the process, Mabrey also tied the record for most 3-pointers in a game (nine), a mark she also equaled two games prior. Of the nine times a player has hit nine triples in a game, three came in a two-week stretch this season: these two by Mabrey and Las Vegas’ Chelsea Gray on June 11.
Mabrey has been on quite the heater this calendar year, starting with a 47-point performance in Unrivaled on Jan. 30. That court is smaller, but she put up that total in just over 21 minutes and hit 10 3-pointers. Three of her seven 30-point WNBA games have come this season with Toronto, and with Brittney Sykes injured, Mabrey is cooking even more. She set a career high on June 19 with 37 points (the first game in which she hit nine 3s) before exploding for her 53 on Thursday.
Mabrey is playing for the most offensive-minded head coach of her WNBA career in Sandy Brondello, but she’s also playing in the friendliest offensive environment in league history. WNBA teams were averaging 86.4 points per game entering Sunday, nearly five points higher than last year’s mark of 81.7. The league’s highest previous scoring average, outside of the 2020 bubble (83.1 points), was 82.7 per game in 2023. Efficiency is at its highest with a leaguewide effective field-goal percentage of 51.1 percent. Per Across the Timeline, there have been 58 games in WNBA history where both teams have scored at least 100 points; 10 have come in the 2026 season. Kamilla Cardoso also set a record this past week with 13 made field goals and no misses in a win over Portland.
For the third time in WNBA history, a player scored 53 points in a single game that ended in regulation, with the latest addition maybe the most surprising of the bunch. The Toronto Tempo’s Marina Mabrey, who has never even made an All-Star team, lit up the Los Angeles Sparks in a 125-97 win Friday by making 17 of 28 from the floor and 10 of 12 free throws, tying A’ja Wilson and Liz Cambage for the highest-scoring game in league history.
In the process, Mabrey also tied the record for most 3-pointers in a game (nine), a mark she also equaled two games prior. Of the nine times a player has hit nine triples in a game, three came in a two-week stretch this season: these two by Mabrey and Las Vegas’ Chelsea Gray on June 11.
Mabrey has been on quite the heater this calendar year, starting with a 47-point performance in Unrivaled on Jan. 30. That court is smaller, but she put up that total in just over 21 minutes and hit 10 3-pointers. Three of her seven 30-point WNBA games have come this season with Toronto, and with Brittney Sykes injured, Mabrey is cooking even more. She set a career high on June 19 with 37 points (the first game in which she hit nine 3s) before exploding for her 53 on Thursday.
Mabrey is playing for the most offensive-minded head coach of her WNBA career in Sandy Brondello, but she’s also playing in the friendliest offensive environment in league history. WNBA teams were averaging 86.4 points per game entering Sunday, nearly five points higher than last year’s mark of 81.7. The league’s highest previous scoring average, outside of the 2020 bubble (83.1 points), was 82.7 per game in 2023. Efficiency is at its highest with a leaguewide effective field-goal percentage of 51.1 percent. Per Across the Timeline, there have been 58 games in WNBA history where both teams have scored at least 100 points; 10 have come in the 2026 season. Kamilla Cardoso also set a record this past week with 13 made field goals and no misses in a win over Portland.
1 month ago
Behind the billowy facade-covering tarp that yet still covers the original name of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, the Center's Concert Hall lit up in laughter during Bill Maher's remarks as he received the 27th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday evening.
The prize, named in honor of the great American humorist, was awarded at a gala performance that featured a set of Maher's friends in politics and comedy, including Whitney ***** s, Louis C.K., Woody Harrelson, Arianna Huffington, Stephen A. Smith, and Jay Leno, rounded out with a live performance by John Mellencamp.
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2 months ago
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The Indiana Fever will host the Toronto Tempo for a matchup at home as the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup winds down.
Caitlin Clark and the Fever return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on a three-game winning streak, having just defeated the Sun on the road, 85-75. Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana in the franchise's final visit to Mohegan Sun Arena, with 25 and 19 points apiece.
Meanwhile, the Tempo are recovering from a disappointing defeat against the Dream, 102-77 at home. Despite strong performances from Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey, Toronto just couldn't keep up with a red-hot Atlanta offense. The loss of rookie guard Kiki Rice to an ankle sprain has also been tough to overcome for the expansion team.
Both of these squads are no longer in contention for the Commissioner's Cup ****** le, but a win still means much for the future of their seasons.
The Indiana Fever will host the Toronto Tempo for a matchup at home as the 2026 WNBA Commissioner's Cup winds down.
Caitlin Clark and the Fever return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on a three-game winning streak, having just defeated the Sun on the road, 85-75. Clark and Kelsey Mitchell led Indiana in the franchise's final visit to Mohegan Sun Arena, with 25 and 19 points apiece.
Meanwhile, the Tempo are recovering from a disappointing defeat against the Dream, 102-77 at home. Despite strong performances from Brittney Sykes and Marina Mabrey, Toronto just couldn't keep up with a red-hot Atlanta offense. The loss of rookie guard Kiki Rice to an ankle sprain has also been tough to overcome for the expansion team.
Both of these squads are no longer in contention for the Commissioner's Cup ****** le, but a win still means much for the future of their seasons.
2 months ago
Atlanta (9-4) defeated Toronto (7-7), 102-77, Sunday at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Former Tennessee women's basketball player Isabelle Harrison started and played 19 minutes for Tempo. She led the Tempo with 17 points. She also totaled three rebounds, two blocks and one steal.
Harrison converted 6-of-11 field goal attempts, 2-of-5 three-point attempts and 3-of-3 free throw attempts for the Tempo, who led, 25-13, at the end of the first quarter. Toronto trailed, 47-39, at halftime.
Julie Allemand scored 13 points for Toronto, while Maria Conde totaled 12 points and Brittney Sykes finished with 11 points.
Atlanta guard Allisha Gray led all scorers with 26 points. Rhyne Howard scored 24 points for the Dream, while Isobel Borlase totaled 17 points. Angel Reese started and scored 15 points against Toronto.
Former Tennessee women's basketball player Isabelle Harrison started and played 19 minutes for Tempo. She led the Tempo with 17 points. She also totaled three rebounds, two blocks and one steal.
Harrison converted 6-of-11 field goal attempts, 2-of-5 three-point attempts and 3-of-3 free throw attempts for the Tempo, who led, 25-13, at the end of the first quarter. Toronto trailed, 47-39, at halftime.
Julie Allemand scored 13 points for Toronto, while Maria Conde totaled 12 points and Brittney Sykes finished with 11 points.
Atlanta guard Allisha Gray led all scorers with 26 points. Rhyne Howard scored 24 points for the Dream, while Isobel Borlase totaled 17 points. Angel Reese started and scored 15 points against Toronto.
2 months ago
It's safe to say Bill Maher wasn't laughing at Wanda Sykes' joke directed towards him at the 2026 Golden Globes.
The Upshaws actress revealed during a recent interview on Vulture's Good One podcast that the Real Time host confronted her about the diss, calling it "stupid."
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