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"I'm just copying Pep, mate." Uttered with a backdrop of sarcasm, there's no doubt Ange Postecoglou would have taken offence to claims that the Australian's methodology has been taken straight out of the Pep Guardiola playbook. Like so many, Postecoglou has undoubtedly taken inspiration from the current Manchester City boss. Leaning towards Guardiola in the ideological spectrum is seemingly a prerequisite for managers to succeed at the elite level. Nevertheless, Ange's i NFL uences transcend the great Guardiola and can be traced back to the revolutionary Mighty Magyars of the 1950s given his close relationship with Ferenc Puskas. Unlike his Spanish counterpart, the Australian has been pushed back and doubted throughout his managerial career, but he's now arrived in the big time after taking on the daunting Spurs job. The early signs suggest we'll enjoy our fair share of duels between the two managers on English shores. Here's a reminder of how ever...

MLS has released the 2023 Best XI, recognising the top performers in the league this season. Eight members of the 11 are making their first appearances in a Best XI, while Nashville stalwart Walker Zimmerman is named in the team for the fifth time. This year there are four teams with two players in the XI: Atlanta United, FC Cincinnati, Nashville SC and St. Louis City . Here’s the full team for 2023... MLS Best XI 2023 Goalkeeper Roman Bürki, St. Louis Defence Matt Miazga, Cincinnati Tim Parker, St. Louis Walker Zimmerman, Nashville Midfield Luciano Acosta, Cincinnati Hany Mukhtar, Nashville Héctor Herrera, Houston Dynamo Thiago Almada, Atlanta United Attack Dénis Bouanga, LAFC Giorgos Giakoumakis, Atlanta United Cucho Hernández, Columbus Crew The team includes a number of other MLS award-winners. Luciano Acosta was named MVP, Denis Bouanga won the Golden Boot and Giorgos Giakoumakis was awarded Newcomer of the Year. Unsurprisi...

KTM factory rider Jack Miller crashed out of the lead on lap 19, with Alex Rins, Augusto Fernandez and Enea Bastianini all ending up in the gravel in similar incidents. The cooler temperatures were in part due to the 2023 season finale taking part three weeks later than last year's race. The start time was also scheduled an hour later than its usual 2pm slot to avoid clashing with the beginning of Formula 1 's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Factory Aprilia rider Espargaro believes he would have "crashed the same" as Miller had he been leading the race given the "very cold" temperatures. "[It was a] big mistake to put the race at 3pm, big mistake ," he said. "I talked with Jack before talking to you, I felt very bad for him and said 'Jack, you lost temperature in the front when you were in P1 alone?' and he said yes. "So it was clear, yeah it was his mistake but in this case, I would crash the same.  ...

Erik ten Hag's touchline suspension for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Everton means a different face will be more prominent in the dugout on Sunday afternoon. The Dutchman has been booked in Game s against Tottenham, Arsenal and Luton Town, meaning he will have to watch on from the stands at Goodison Park as his side attempt to navigate a cauldron of hate provoked by a recent ten-point penalty. Instead, Ten Hag confirmed assistant coach Mitchell van der Gaag will step in as his replacement while he takes things in from above and reiterated his belief and confidence in his backroom staff, which also includes former England manager Steve McClaren. He said in his pre-match press conference: "I'm quite confident. I will have an even better overview [from the stands], but we have a very good backroom staff. "They are very capable and experienced, so they know what to do. That will not affect our Game ." Ten Hag won't be on the touchline / Jam...

Quick facts When is it? Every November 25th What's the hashtag? #GazpachoSoupDay Have we missed something? Every year on November 25th, fans of the British television show Red Dwarf celebrate Gazpacho Soup Day. This day is not just about the cold Spanish tomato-based soup, but it’s also a nod to a significant event in the series that had a profound impact on one of its main characters, Arnold J. Rimmer. History of Gazpacho Soup Day The History of Gazpacho Soup Day is intertwined with the lore of Red Dwarf. In the series, the Gazpacho Soup Incident took place on November 25, 2180, aboard the JMC mining ship Red Dwarf during its final voyage. Captain Frank Hollister invited Arnold J. Rimmer, the lowest-ranking crew member, to dine at the Captain’s Table and enjoy a course of gazpacho soup. Unaware that gazpacho was traditionally served cold, Rimmer demanded the chef take it away and bring it back hot. The officers laughed at Rimmer’s mistake, and he n...

The six-time premier class champion departs the Japanese manufacturer at the end of this weekend , joining Gresini Ducati for 2024 alongside brother Alex. The move, confirmed in October, ends Marquez's 11-year stay with the team, where he won all his titles with 59 race wins and 101 podiums. The Spanish rider has endured a difficult four seasons after a season-ending injury at the 2020 Spanish GP, returning in 2021 before suffering a second bout of diplopia later that year. Marquez missed a further grand prix last year because of the same issue, and has had ongoing struggles with Honda's RC213V. Though he admits he "would like" a fairytale farewell from the team, Marquez accepts he "needs to be realistic" heading into the weekend. Asked what was possible to say goodbye in the best possible way, he said: "I don't know, it's a circuit that I like, it's a layout that I like, but the last races have been strug...

With Thanksgiving break coming on Thursday, the NBA has crammed in a staggering 14- Game slate into Wednesday, November 22.  Having surveyed the matchups and NBA odds, my three favorite NBA player props focus on Alperen Sengun’s scoring prowess, Zion Williamson’s return to form, and why I’m fading Joel Embiid against the Minnesota Timberwolves defense. Read on for my favorite player-specific  NBA picks for tonight's jam-packed set of Game s. Best NBA player props today Sengun Over 20.5 pts (-111 at FanDuel) Williamson Over 25.5 pts (-105 at DraftKings) Embiid Under 29.5 pts (-115 at DraftKings) Picks made on November 22 at 2:15 a.m. ET. Read full analysis of each pick. Best NBA bonuses   All Users Get one no-sweat SGP every day Bonus bets back if your wager doesn’t win! Claim Now New Users Get up to $1,500 bonus bets back If your first bet doesn’t win! Claim Now Eligible USA locations only. Also, see...

The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix was an unprecedented racing experience that drew a massive crowd of 315,000 fans to the Las Vegas Strip . Its officials praised the event as a groundbreaking race that set a new Entertainment and racing excellence standard. The race generated an estimated economic impact of $1.2 billion , making it one of the most successful events in Las Vegas history. Not only did it attract a record-breaking number of visitors, but it also created numerous job opportunities for local businesses and vendors. Full screen Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 18, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. JARED C. TILTON AFP Steve Hill , the president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, expressed his excitement about the impact of the race on the city’s economy. He stated that Formula 1 ′s impact will make November 2023 t...

The Cameroon FA have confirmed that Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has withdrawn from the squad after suffering a pelvic injury against Mauritius. Onana limped off late in his side's 2-0 victory with what reports initially described as a muscle problem, but Cameroon have now confirmed he has suffered an injury to his pubis, one of three bones in the pelvis. "The Cameroon Football Federation informs the public that the player Andre Onana was injured during the match against Mauritius on November 17, 2023 in Douala and is not part of the Indomitable Lions delegation currently in Benghazi," a statement read. "Medical imaging carried out by the doctors of the National Team revealed a condition in the pubis." Onana will now return to Manchester for further checks by his club. United are back in action after the international break with a trip to Everton next Sunday. Onana was injured on Cameroon duty / DANIEL BELOUMOU OLOMO/GettyImages LISTEN TO THE LA...

The reigning world champion came to Qatar with a chance of wrapping up the 2023 crown in the grand prix, if he was able to outscore Pramac rival Martin by 23 point s across both races. However, after Martin won the sprint and Bagnaia could only manage fifth as he battled a lack of rear grip, the gap between the pair is only seven point s and the title fight will go to the finale in Valencia next week. Bagnaia said he had a feeling with his Ducati ahead of the sprint that made him think he could fight for the victory, but instead found himself “struggling to have normal pace”. “Honestly, all the weekend I was having a different feeling – a feeling to consider our potential for a victory,” he said. “But then in the race, as soon as I started, my feeling was different. “I was struggling a lot to push, I was struggling a lot to have a normal pace – something I was showing already this morning, with some consistency. “So, I’m quite angry with what happen...

The NFL’s Week 11 Monday Night Football game might just be the best one of the season. The Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in a Super Bowl LVII rematch at Arrowhead Stadium. If you’ll recall, that game was won by the Chiefs on a late field goal by Harrison Butker. Now, both teams are coming off a bye week and the Eagles will look for redemption. There is no shortage of storylines coming into this exciting game. Two top teams in the NFL This Super Bowl rematch is made even sweeter due to the fact that both the Eagles and the Chiefs are at the top of their respective conferences at this point in the season, making a first in NFL history . The Eagles top the NFC with an 8-1 record, with one of the top-scoring offenses in the league (27 points per game). The Chiefs lead the AFC with a 7-2 record and one of the top defenses in the league (15.9 points allowed per game). T hey are the two teams with the best record in the NFL. Mahomes vs Hurts Patrick Ma...

Quick facts When is it? Every November 16th Tagged as Clothing Items & Things What's the hashtag? #NationalButtonDay Who founded it? National Button Society Have we missed something? The appeal of buttons is clear. They come in every shape, color and style, from pearly white shirt buttons, to ornate Victorian affairs, to cute fastenings shaped like insects and Animals . Any outfit can be updated by adding the right buttons, and sewing them on is one of the easiest types of needlework to learn. And they don’t just belong near buttonholes, either. Clusters of buttons can be used to decorate almost everything, and even on their own in jars they are delightful to handle, play with and admire. Some collect them, but most just lose them. Regardless, nearly everyone seems to love them, or at least regard them with fascination. In case you may be thinking that buttons do not deserve their own holiday, try to imagine what life would be like without them. Sure, we ha...

Quick facts When is it? Every November 15th What's the official website? National Drumming Day It's also known as... Drumming Day Tagged as Hobbies & Activities Music What are the hashtags? #NationalDrummerDay #DrummingDay Who founded it? Mike Donovan (Drum Bum, Inc) Have we missed something? Drumbeats offer a background rhythm that keeps the structure of the tempo for the rest of the band. Though they are typically in the background and are rarely featured, the work that drummers do in the background can make or break a song. National Drummer Day seeks to honor and show appreciation for these musicians who don’t necessarily get the accolades that other band members might get.  History of National Drummer Day Drums have been around in human History for thousands of years. Though historians are quite sure when they developed, some evidence shows that they were made from alligator skins in China as far back as 5000 BC. Then, around 3000 BC, the Bron...