South Africa’s top court legalises personal cannabis use
South Africa’s top court ruled Tuesday that private, personal cannabis use was legal in a landmark case that pit law enforcement agencies against marijuana advocates and the judiciary. Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, delivering the Johannesburg-based Constitutional Court’s unanimous verdict, declared the law banning marijuana use in private by adults "unconstitutional and therefore invalid". "It…
PWG rounds out Battle of Los Angeles 2017 tournament lineup
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla has finished announcing the field for this summer’s Battle of Los Angeles tournament. The 24-competitor lineup is mostly a mix of PWG regulars and wrestlers who will either be getting their first chance in the promotion or have become recent mainstays. The final 10 names announced were: Brian Cage, Rey Horus (Dragon Azteca Jr. in…
Dating show star American surgeon and girlfriend accused of drugging and raping women
A Californian surgeon who once appeared on a reality TV show about dating and his girlfriend have been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting two women. Grant William Robicheaux,38, and Cerissa Laura Riley, 31, are accused of using their good looks to lure victims to their home from bars and restaurants before drugging and raping…
‘Days they dictate to us are over’: Poland vows to build Baltic Sea canal to bypass Russia
The president of Poland’s ruling party has said the country will push ahead with plans to cut a canal through a split of land near the Russian border saying "it is time show the Russians the days they dictated to us are over". Poland wants to dig the canal through a narrow strip of land…
Perez approached by rival team amid Vettel rumors
Sergio Perez says he was approached by another F1 team after rumors of his possible replacement by Sebastian Vettel at Racing Point broke out earlier this week. Reports emerged earlier this week that Racing Point, which will become Aston Martin Racing in 2021, had sparked Vettel’s interest and that talks were taking place between the…
Liverpool to allow highly-rated defender to leave; Leeds interested
Liverpool defender Yasser Larouci will leave Anfield this summer with Leeds United and Brentford preparing to swoop, according to a report. The left-back made his debut against Everton in January’s FA Cup tie, but has featured just twice this season. Amid his struggle for game time – and his contract expiring – Goal claim Liverpool will let…
New signing Ziyech names Chelsea trio he idolised growing up
New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech has named Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and John Terry as the three players he idolised at Stamford Bridge growing up. The £36million signing was watching from the stands as Chelsea won a vital three points with their 1-0 win over Norwich. READ MORE: Using Liverpool to see how Arsenal title winners…
Greenwood ‘refused’ to play as five Man Utd youths warned
Manchester United have warned five of their youth players about Covid-19 guidelines after they attended a tournament at a Fives Soccer Centre. The event involved 44 players and 50 spectators and fell outside the strict protocol United have also put in place to protect their players from the virus. James Garner and D’Mani Mellor, both…
Hasselbaink: Lampard needs three Chelsea signings to win title
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink claims Frank Lampard needs just three signings to turn Chelsea into firm challengers for the Premier League title. The Blues have already brought in Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner this summer to strengthen Frank Lampard’s squad. Deals for a new goalkeeper and potentially Kai Havertz are thought to be next on the agenda…
Carragher takes swipe at Man City: ‘Suspicion will never go away’
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher claims “suspicions” will never go away following Manchester City’s successful appeal against their breach of financial fair play regulations. They had been hit with a two-year ban from European competitions and a €30m fine, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overruled the ban handed to them by UEFA. But…