Devastating LA fires expected to push up insurance premiums
New York (AFP) – The fires ravaging upmarket Los Angeles districts Pacific Palisades and Malibu will be the most expensive ever to hit California, according to experts, who expect premiums to rise in a region already abandoned by many insurers.
Lakers coach Redick hopes team's return can 'give people hope'
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Los Angeles Lakers coach J.J. Redick says he hopes the team’s return to action on Saturday can “give people hope” after seeing his Pacific Palisades home incinerated in the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the city.
Glasgow into Champions Cup last 16 with victory over Racing
Paris (AFP) – Glasgow romped to a five-try 29-19 victory over Racing 92 on Friday to reach the Champions Cup last 16, condemning the French strugglers to a fifth successive match without a victory.
Canada's retro winger Shaffelburg is a star in Nashville
Miami (AFP) – The old-fashioned winger is a dying breed in modern football but the thrill that fans enjoyed from seeing a wide-man bursting down the flanks, can still be found in an unlikely place – Nashville, Tennessee.
Potter makes losing start as Villa knock West Ham out of FA Cup
London (AFP) – Graham Potter suffered a painful start to his West Ham reign as Aston Villa’s late surge sealed a 2-1 win in the FA Cup third round on Friday.
Leverkusen beat virus
Dortmund (Germany) (AFP) – Patrik Schick scored a first-half brace as Bayer Leverkusen won 3-2 at a flu-hit Borussia Dortmund on Friday, closing the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to one point.
Como spoil 10
Rome (AFP) – Como ruined Lazio’s 125th anniversary celebrations on Friday after coming away from Rome with a 1-1 draw against their hosts, who had to play for over half an hour with 10 men.
Moyes agrees to make Everton return: reports
London (AFP) – Premier League strugglers Everton have agreed to bring David Moyes back to Goodison Park as their manager following Sean Dyche’s sacking, according to reports on Friday.
Inauguration of Venezuela's Maduro draws international condemnation
Paris (AFP) – Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration on Friday for a third term as Venezuela’s president drew widespread admonishment from countries that have accused him of stealing the July election.
France warns Algeria against escalation of influencers showdown
Paris (AFP) – France threatened on Friday to “retaliate” if Algeria escalates a diplomatic row that has flared up over the arrests of Algerian social media influencers accused of inciting violence.
