The battle to keep Poundland going is being fought on two fronts and a preferred bidder for the struggling group could emerge this week. Photo: Sandra Halliday First, the discount retailer’s parent company Pepco Group is understood to want to sweeten a takeover bid by Gordon Brothers to the tune of tens of millions of pounds,…
Apr 26, 2025; Talladega, Alabama, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski (6) comes out of turn four during the General Tire 200 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: Jason Allen-Imagn Images NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. — A flawless entry into pit road during Friday’s time trials propelled Brad Keselowski to the pole position for Sunday’s NASCAR…
May 2, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Zac Gallen pitched the Arizona Diamondbacks to within one game of a second consecutive series victory over the New York Mets with a 5-1 win…
Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Projecting the right position for Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter might not have a wrong answer. Consider the Titans at No. 1 and Cleveland Browns right behind in the…
Oct 5, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) rushes for a touchdown /across the/ during the fourth quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Value equations and position priority can vary by NFL franchise, general manager and coaching staff with one glaring exception tested by history and proven…
Mar 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confers with guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors finally will catch a break in the schedule, and at an opportune time, when…
Feb 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) brings the ball up the court as Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (45) defends in the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images A pair of likely Eastern Conference play-in teams will square off on Thursday, when the Miami Heat…
Mar 20, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) moves the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images Life on the road has been a mixed bag for the Milwaukee Bucks, who are fifth in the Eastern Conference with 13…
Mar 14, 2025; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images As the battle for home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begins to heat up, the Colorado Avalanche are looking to steal it…