After coming in second place behind Japan’s Mina Sato at the World Track Cycling Championships, Great Britain’s Emma Finucane won silver in the women’s keirin.
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Former X Factor winner Joe McElderry put online bullies firmly in their place as he clapped back at weight jibes. The singer took to social media to slam those who said he was piling on the weight.
And in a photo upload, Joe, 34, proved they don’t know what they ware talking about. Not prepared to let the hurtful comments slide, Joe shared a topless snap on his Instagram to prove the trolls wrong.
He revealed that an online user had targeted him because of how he looked, “like a house end.” In Joe’s native north-eastern dialect, the term is used to describe a heavier person.
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He wrote, “Wake up this morning to a comment that, for those not from the North, basically refers to me as fat.” Social media is crazy, isn’t it, to be honest? What can people say about other people, in their minds?
Joe continued by joking that he “did what any self-respecting person would do… threw on my sparkly sequin pants, said “f the haters,” and left the tour, which was reportedly sold out.
He later acknowledged that, in spite of his impressive physique, “we’ve normalized saying horrible things and doing horrible things to each other; it’s not normal to behave that way!” Therefore, this serves as a reminder to “never let the keyboard warriors get you down.”
His followers overwhelmingly endorsed his statements. Hayley Soraya, an actress, once praised his post, saying, “They obviously don’t know how to spell FIT.
Another once said, “Love attracts love for love, and love attracts love for love for love.” Congratulations on your self-assurance, so don’t get offended by negative comments. Keep your faith, Joe, because your sold-out performances and support from your supporters “show the truth”!
Joe, who was crowned the winner of the ITV talent show in 2009 – beating Olly Murs to the title – recently revealed to the Mirror the surprise moment a goldfish was thrown at him during a festival performance. He explained how he initially thought it was a football.
He said, “Years ago, I was playing a concert in Ireland,” in reference to the bizarre incident. And since it was a large outdoor festival, I thought someone might have thrown a football, or something, at the stage because this huge football-looking object flew over and landed right next to me on the other side of the stage.
Someone actually chose to throw a goldfish in a bag at the stage after it had been won. And the stage was merely a goldfish in a bag.
The unfortunate thing did survive. However, I believe that some security personnel attempted to care for it when they returned it.
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According to the opposition campaign, at least two people have been killed by gunfire in Cameroon as a result of protests the day before the results of the presidential election were announced.
In Cameroon’s commercial capital Douala on Sunday, hundreds of supporters of opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma erected barriers to roads and burned tires. To disperse the crowds, police used tear gas and water cannons. Additionally, a police car was burned.
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The protesters accuse the authorities of preparing to rig the election by accusing Tchiroma of defeating 92-year-old Paul Biya in the October 12 polls.
In a number of cities, protests have erupted, including Yaounde, Tchiroma’s hometown Garoua, Maroua, Meiganga, Bafang, Bertoua, Kousseri, Yagoua, Kaele, and Bafoussam.
Following preliminary reports from the local media that Biya was poised to win an eighth term in office, the demonstrations took place.
Tchiroma was deemed the winner during the counting process, as reported by the figures. Tchiroma contests the electoral commission’s decision to award Biya the victory during the national count, which the electoral commission later disagreed with.
He claims to have won the elections and has the supporting evidence, which led to calls for nationwide demonstrations to demand the truth about the ballot boxes.
“We want Tchiroma, we want Tchiroma!” In Douala’s New Bell neighborhood, the protesters chanted. They threw rocks and other projectiles at security forces as they scuffed up roads with debris.
On Sunday, police detained at least four protesters, according to Reuters news agency reporters.
The opposition’s claims of irregularities have been refuted by Cameroon’s government, which has urged people to wait until the election results, which are scheduled for Monday.
Tensions were raised earlier on Sunday when Tchiroma’s campaign manager claimed that authorities had arrested about 30 politicians and activists who supported his candidacy.
He claimed that Djeukam Tchameni, the leader of the MANIDEM party, and Anicet Ekane, a well-known member of the Union for Change movement, were among those who were being detained.
Although he did not specify who or how many people had been detained, Cameroon’s interior minister, Paul Atanga Nji, on Saturday, announced that arrests had been made in connection with what he termed an “insurrectional movement.”
Biya has been in power in Cameroon since 1982, making her the oldest ruler in the world. He could remain in power until he reaches the age of 100 with a further seven years.
It seems as though Bournemouth has once more done it.
In recent seasons, The Cherries have made a happy habit of discovering hidden gems, helping Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi, and Antoine Semenyo develop from young stars with proven success to established top-flight stars.
The Cherries made a total of £144.5 million from the sales of Kerkez, Huijsen, and Zabarnyi to Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Paris St-Germain, respectively, while some of those players have since made significant money moves elsewhere.
Eli Junior Kroupi’s future is still uncertain, but the young striker certainly appears to be on the right path.
The 19-year-old Frenchman scored a thunderous strike to seal Bournemouth’s 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, which moved them up to second place in the table after scoring earlier goals against Leeds and Crystal Palace.
Can Uzun of Eintracht Frankfurt ranks as the only teenager to score more league goals overall, surpassing Kroupi’s fourth goal of the season so far.
After Sunday’s victory, Danny Murphy claimed that “he’s already an accomplished finisher.” He has only just started his position with the team, and it seems like he is already aware of what he does.
He excels in the press and on the ball, but he gets himself in good areas when Bournemouth attack.
When he made his debut for the club’s first team on the last day of the 2022-23 season at the age of just 16 years and 345 days, the Lorient academy graduate was the youngest player to do so.
In September 2023, his first goal for the Brittany outfit made him the club’s youngest scorer, surpassing Andre Ayew’s previous record set by former Swansea City, West Ham United, and Forest forward, who scored 5-3 in a defeat at Nantes.
In his team’s 3-3 draw at Lyon, Kroupi became the youngest player to score twice in a Ligue 1 game since 1974.
The teenager, who is the son of former Ivorian footballer Eli Kroupi, who won the Coupe de France with Lorient in 2002, helped the club regain its title last year, completing his final campaign in France with 23 goals in all competitions.
Kroupi has seized on his first chance to impress his new employers with an ACL torn anterior cruciate ligament (CFL), which he has accumulated over the course of his long-term absence.
Andoni Iraola, a junior, said, “Junior is a finisher.” His ability to sense opportunities is what makes him strong. His left foot and right foot both have excellent finishing skills.
He needs to improve, he says. We still want more, but he’s coming to the Premier League.
After Sunday’s spirited victory, Bournemouth fans might be forgiven for taking one or two Premier League snapshots as souvenirs.
The Cherries’ 18 points after nine games are their highest total at this point in the top flight season, surpassing the 17 they earned under Eddie Howe in 2018-19.
Only Newcastle and Arsenal have kept more clean sheets than Iraola’s side, who recorded their fourth shutout of the campaign against Forest, while their eight-game unbeaten streak is the longest in the Premier League.
They are simply delightful to watch because they are so upbeat, according to Murphy. They “defend in numbers when they have to,” but they don’t park the bus, and their goal is usually to win.
There is nothing at this time that suggests they will vanish, and they have been a breath of fresh air. They currently rank highly on merit.
However, those who regularly watch Iraola’s post-game interviews won’t have been surprised to hear the 43-year-old play down his team’s remarkable start.
He said, “It’s just a start.” The differences between teams are so small this year. It will be difficult to earn more points because we currently have [Manchester City away from home] and [Aston Villa away from home before the]international break.
Owner Bill Foley reportedly attended Vitality Stadium on Sunday ahead of discussions with Iraola about extending the Spaniard’s contract, which is set to expire at the end of the current season.
Unsurprisingly, Iraola refuses to look too far ahead.
He said, “The owner and I talk a lot. We keep in touch even when he isn’t present.
It seems as though Bournemouth has once more done it.
In recent seasons, The Cherries have made a happy habit of discovering hidden gems, helping Milos Kerkez, Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi, and Antoine Semenyo develop from young stars with proven success to established top-flight stars.
The Cherries made a total of £144.5 million from the sales of Kerkez, Huijsen, and Zabarnyi to Liverpool, Real Madrid, and Paris St-Germain, respectively, while some of those players have since made significant money moves elsewhere.
Eli Junior Kroupi’s future is still uncertain, but the young striker certainly appears to be on the right path.
The 19-year-old Frenchman scored a thunderous strike to seal Bournemouth’s 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, which moved them up to second place in the table after scoring earlier goals against Leeds and Crystal Palace.
Can Uzun of Eintracht Frankfurt ranks as the only teenager to score more league goals overall, surpassing Kroupi’s fourth goal of the season so far.
After Sunday’s victory, Danny Murphy claimed that “he’s already an accomplished finisher.” He has only just started his position with the team, and it seems like he is already aware of what he does.
He excels in the press and on the ball, but he gets himself in good areas when Bournemouth attack.
When he made his debut for the club’s first team on the last day of the 2022-23 season at the age of just 16 years and 345 days, the Lorient academy graduate was the youngest player to do so.
In September 2023, his first goal for the Brittany outfit made him the club’s youngest scorer, surpassing Andre Ayew’s previous record set by former Swansea City, West Ham United, and Forest forward, who scored 5-3 in a defeat at Nantes.
In his team’s 3-3 draw at Lyon, Kroupi became the youngest player to score twice in a Ligue 1 game since 1974.
The teenager, who is the son of former Ivorian footballer Eli Kroupi, who won the Coupe de France with Lorient in 2002, helped the club regain its title last year, completing his final campaign in France with 23 goals in all competitions.
Kroupi has seized on his first chance to impress his new employers with an ACL torn anterior cruciate ligament (CFL), which he has accumulated over the course of his long-term absence.
Andoni Iraola, a junior, said, “Junior is a finisher.” His ability to sense opportunities is what makes him strong. His left foot and right foot both have excellent finishing skills.
He needs to improve, he says. We still want more, but he’s coming to the Premier League.
After Sunday’s spirited victory, Bournemouth fans might be forgiven for taking one or two Premier League snapshots as souvenirs.
The Cherries’ 18 points after nine games are their highest total at this point in the top flight season, surpassing the 17 they earned under Eddie Howe in 2018-19.
Only Newcastle and Arsenal have kept more clean sheets than Iraola’s side, who recorded their fourth shutout of the campaign against Forest, while their eight-game unbeaten streak is the longest in the Premier League.
They are simply delightful to watch because they are so upbeat, according to Murphy. They “defend in numbers when they have to,” but they don’t park the bus, and their goal is usually to win.
There is nothing at this time that suggests they will vanish, and they have been a breath of fresh air. They currently rank highly on merit.
However, those who regularly watch Iraola’s post-game interviews won’t have been surprised to hear the 43-year-old play down his team’s remarkable start.
He said, “It’s just a start.” The differences between teams are so small this year. It will be difficult to earn more points because we currently have [Manchester City away from home] and [Aston Villa away from home before the]international break.
Owner Bill Foley reportedly attended Vitality Stadium on Sunday ahead of discussions with Iraola about extending the Spaniard’s contract, which is set to expire at the end of the current season.
Unsurprisingly, Iraola refuses to look too far ahead.
He said, “The owner and I talk a lot. We keep in touch even when he isn’t present.
It is not hard to see why Arsenal are now many people’s favourites to win the Premier League this season.
Take their results against Newcastle, West Ham, Fulham and Crystal Palace compared to those matches in the previous campaign.
The Gunners have beaten all of them this time around, but dropped 10 points across those games as they fell away in the title race last season.
A draw at Fulham, another at home to Palace, while they lost at Newcastle and were beaten at home by West Ham.
It meant the Gunners finished second for a second successive season, this time with a 10-point deficit to champions Liverpool, showing just how crucial such results are to the final outcome.
What is even more impressive about Arsenal’s start to the campaign is they have also played Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United away from home and Manchester City at home – and are still four points clear at the top from Bournemouth.
While they keep winning, their traditional rivals aren’t faring so well. In fact, is is the first time at this stage of this season since 1992 that none of Manchester City and United, Liverpool or Chelsea are in the Premier League top four.
“It is interesting because there are some misconceptions we have and that is true with Arsenal. People call them set-piece FC and all that,” former City defender Nedum Onouha told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“But they are up there with teams with the most shots in the Premier League and had the fewest goals conceded, conceded the fewest chances and the fewest shots.
“They are brilliant. They sit top of the league and they deserve to be there.”
The pressure was on boss Mikel Arteta at the start, having spent around £250m on eight summer signings in search of that elusive first title since 2004.
But the business has so far paid off in style, with his side second top scorers in the league and having the tightest defence, despite a number of injuries.
“Arsenal can do a bit of everything now. The whole team has a fear factor.” former Gunners striker Theo Walcott added on BBC Sport. “People are just afraid of them and it is great to see.
“It’s starting to now be normal that they don’t concede goals. They will have a bad patch and last year it was too many draws, but I don’t think that’s going to happen this year. There is belief in the whole club now.”
Arsenal’s defensive solidity is a key reason why they are looking well positioned to finally fulfil their title target.
Arteta himself said he valued the win over Palace more “than any other victory this season”, and with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City losing, Arsenal had “a big opportunity as well with the things that happened during this weekend”.
“We are where we are [in the league] and it is a credit to us because we’ve been very, very consistent, but it really doesn’t mean anything other than let’s keep doing a lot of things that we’re doing really well,” he added.
“There are things to improve as well to give us better margins.”
Defensively, his side rank top in the league for clean sheets (6), goals conceded (3), shots faced (72), shots on target faced (19) and expected goals against (xGA 5.3).
They restricted Palace to just one shot on target and even that opportunity was when the ball flicked off of Eddie Nketiah’s head and into keeper David Raya’s hands.
The central defensive pairing of Gabriel and William Saliba is arguably the best in the league and Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in six of their first nine games, more than any other team this season.
There is a slight worry over Saliba’s fitness as he was withdrawn at half-time, but when summer arrival Cristhian Mosquera has stepped into the team, the 21-year-old has looked an elite centre-back.
Arsenal have kept a clean sheet in each of their last three games in the Premier League, a run of 385 minutes without conceding, and have only let in three goals in 12 games in all competitions this season.
“The pattern for Arsenal is that they can play anyone and get results. The champions of old don’t concede many goals and Arsenal have belief they’ll make a chance and they’ll take it.” said Walcott.
“It’s been a weekend of poor results for teams you’d expect to win.
Their threat from set-pieces is well known, but opposition teams still don’t know how to contain the Gunners from the opportunities they get.
They have scored crucial goals in matches against Manchester United, Newcastle, Fulham and Atletico Madrid from set-pieces and those goals have seen them pick up vital wins, or Gabriel opened the scoring against Atletico when it looked like there was no way through.
Opposing managers have highlighted Arsenal’s quality from corners and free-kicks and, in Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, they have two of the best takers in the league.
They have scored 11 times from set-pieces in the league, two more than any other side (Chelsea, 9) and 69% (11/16) of their goals in 2025-26 have come from them too.
