Author: Andrew Rogers

West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers after extra time in the FA Cup, easing pressure on manager Nuno Espírito Santo. The Hammers were taken the distance by Championship opposition, underlining ongoing concerns despite securing a first win since November. January signing Taty Castellanos proved decisive, heading home the winner after an encouraging display that hinted at a solution to West Ham’s long-standing striker problem. Crysencio Summerville also impressed, scoring before half-time and supplying the assist for Castellanos’s goal. QPR forced extra time through Richard Kone after Karamoko Dembélé’s fine build-up play. While the victory briefly lifted the mood…

The U.S. government has unveiled a new set of nutrition guidelines to help Americans eat healthier. The updated U.S. nutrition guidelines update focuses on protein, whole foods, and balanced meals. Officials say the changes aim to improve the nation’s overall health. The Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture jointly released the recommendations. They emphasize practical ways for people to include more nutrient-rich foods in their daily diets. The guidelines are designed for all age groups, from children to seniors. Experts say the new guidance is a major shift from previous recommendations. It highlights protein…

Chelsea began the Liam Rosenior era with a comfortable 5-1 FA Cup win over Charlton Athletic, but the result failed to ease tensions among supporters. Chelsea’s second string dominated possession and progressed clinically to the fourth round, yet chants against the club’s owners again dominated the atmosphere. Rosenior, the fifth head coach since the 2022 takeover, largely stuck to the existing system while rotating heavily ahead of upcoming fixtures. Goals from Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández sealed the win, with Charlton briefly threatening through Miles Leaburn. Promising cameos from young talents, including Estevão Willian,…

Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history. The deal, which runs until 2031, is expected to raise his salary to around £300,000 a week, reflecting his status as a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s team. Saka, a Hale End academy graduate, had two years remaining on his previous contract but Arsenal prioritised securing his long-term future under sporting director Andrea Berta. The England international has been central to Arsenal’s Premier League title push and recently spoke of his desire to win trophies with the club.…

People who stop using weight-loss injections regain the weight they lost in under two years, according to a major new study. The analysis, led by researchers at University of Oxford and published in the BMJ, reviewed 37 studies involving more than 9,300 participants taking GLP-1 agonist medications. These drugs, originally developed for diabetes, mimic the GLP-1 hormone to reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness. The researchers found that after stopping treatment, participants regained weight at an average rate of 0.4kg per month, returning to their original weight within about 1.7 years. Weight regain occurred almost four times faster than…

Nottingham Forest struck a late blow to pile further pressure on West Ham United, as Morgan Gibbs-White sealed a dramatic comeback win at the London Stadium. West Ham led early in the second half but saw a goal by Crysencio Summerville ruled out, a moment that shifted momentum decisively. Forest responded immediately through a Nicolás Domínguez header before capitalising on West Ham’s defensive fragility. A mistimed punch by Alphonse Areola led to a VAR review and a late penalty, calmly converted by Gibbs-White in the 89th minute. The defeat leaves West Ham winless in 10 matches and entrenched in relegation…

Manchester City will be without Rúben Dias for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury. The setback deepens Pep Guardiola’s defensive crisis, with Josko Gvardiol sidelined for the season and John Stones also injured. City are considering a move for Marc Guéhi and are close to signing Antoine Semenyo, who is due for a medical after City agreed to pay his £65m release clause. Academy defender Max Alleyne has been recalled from loan, while Guardiola insisted his squad would cope despite limited options and players absent at Afcon.

Novo Nordisk has launched the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill in the US, intensifying competition. The once-daily Wegovy pill is priced well below injectable versions, accelerating a sector-wide price war. It is the first approved pill that mimics the GLP-1 hormone to reduce appetite. Self-paying patients can access the starting dose for $149 a month, or $5 a day. Higher doses will rise to between $199 and $299 monthly. Insured patients may pay as little as $25 a month. Analysts say prices are far lower than typical $1,000-a-month injections. The launch lifted Novo’s shares despite strong rivalry from Eli Lilly. The…

Fulham snatched a dramatic late point as Harrison Reed scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser. Liverpool stood off the substitute, allowing him space to curl an unstoppable shot past Alisson. The goal exposed recurring issues for Liverpool, who again failed to protect a late lead. Cody Gakpo had put Liverpool ahead moments earlier, seemingly securing victory. Arne Slot admitted his side struggles to manage games despite controlling possession. Fulham had earlier taken the lead through Harry Wilson after clever play from Raúl Jiménez. Liverpool equalised via Florian Wirtz, whose goal survived a tight VAR offside check. Injuries and absences blunted Liverpool’s…

Reddit has overtaken TikTok as the UK’s fourth most visited social media site.The platform now reaches three in five UK internet users, up sharply from 2023. Growth has been strongest among young adults.More than 75% of UK users aged 18 to 24 now visit Reddit regularly. Ofcom data shows Reddit is now the sixth most visited site of any kind for that age group.The UK is Reddit’s second largest market after the US. A major driver has been changes to Google search algorithms.These updates prioritise helpful forum content, boosting Reddit’s visibility. Reddit has also signed data deals with Google and…