Amateur bakers compete against each other on the show—called the Great British Bake Off in the U.K.—and work to wow the series’ judges, Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. NPR noted that the “Mexican week” episode hasn’t yet hit the States, but that the contestants were tasked with creating dishes like tacos, pan dulce and tres leches cake. Some say the show went wrong pretty much from the jump: Hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas opened the episode wearing serapes and sombreros....

On Fox News Friday, anchor Bret Baier asked McConnell if Democrats’ statements about those bills were true and whether they could move forward. McConnell confirmed that it was the case, but also said that proposed legislation would be rejected. “It is true,” the senator said. “They’ve been on full left-wing parade over there, trotting out all of their left-wing solutions that are going to be issues in the fall campaign....

Raskin, a member of the House January 6 committee, described Trump as a “one-man crime wave” during a recent Salon interview. Attorney General Merrick Garland filed seditious conspiracy charges against members of the far-right Oath Keepers militia group, Raskin noted, before suggesting Garland may also choose to eventually bring criminal charges against the former president. “People were on Garland’s case about the fact that there had been no indictments for seditious conspiracy....

Dochev was capped by Bulgaria on two occasions before taking up refereeing, where he earned a reputation as one of his country’s finest whistle-blowers and took charge of the 1983 UEFA Cup final first leg between Benfica and Anderlecht. But his failure to raise the flag against the Albiceleste icon haunted him throughout his retirement. Dochev was running the touchline in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final when the Argentina captain lifted the ball over Peter Shilton with his hand....

The video, shared by TikToker Jesua Lickes Cabrera, shows a dog sleeping on its back on a sofa, with its head on a pillow, chest open, legs bent and paws curled. In its mouth is a piece of what appeared to be a wood branch. Dogs can sleep for as much as half of the day and their sleeping positions “shed a little light into their behavior and much of it is inherited from their more primitive canine ancestors,” Dr....

Sports Illustrated compiled the list of teams eligible to be forced by the NFL to host the reality sports documentary series produced by NFL Films and HBO. MORE: Ryans united: Rob joins Rex’s staff in Buffalo | Classic training camp photos — Bills — Bears — Jaguars — Raiders — Saints — Rams — Chargers To be eligible for “Hard Knocks” enforcement, teams must have missed the playoffs in the past two seasons, have the same head coach as last season and have not appeared on the series in the last 10 years....

With coach Jon Gruden and wide receiver Antonio Brown continuing to headline the team’s training camp drama, the 14th edition of the NFL Films documentary series is already among the best. From hearing the late John Facenda again recite “Autumn Wind” during the opening credits to listening to the legendary Brent Musburger call the team’s game action, the preseason sounds and sights have made for compelling reality sports television....

He earned the nickname after his teammates felt he was overreacting to an injured elbow in OTAs. Coaches told him he needed to play better in order to lose the nickname. Eventually he did, but it wasn’t enough to make the team. Now, he’s homeless. MORE: For NFL, Browns aren’t really best for ‘Hard Knocks’ | NFL Draft central Rumph released a video recently in which he explains why he’s camping out in a tent in front of the Falcons’ training facility....

Airing on the streaming service Peacock, Hart is welcoming some big-name celebrities onto his set and says he’s planning on hosting the talk show “in a way you’ve never seen.” Hart has already won over Peacock viewers with his unique take on the Tokyo Olympic Games 2020. Olympic Highlights with Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg sees the pair commentate on sports they’re not familiar with, with hilarious results. As Hart prepares to make his talk show hosting debut, let’s take a look at what viewers can expect from Hart to Heart....

In Hawkeye, Barton (played by Jeremy Renner) is dealing with the problems he created for himself during his time as Ronin, while also working with a new archer Kate Bishop (Hailee Steinfeld). As for what else Marvel fans can expect… as usual, Disney is keeping details under wraps. What we do know, however, is exactly what time fans can expect the episodes of the show to come out. Here’s when viewers can expect Hawkeye to be released on Disney+....

Last week’s flurry of tabloid headlines undoubtedly did little to dispel her feelings,or help the marriage. WHO’S A NEWT BOY? the New York Post asked on its front page, reporting on a Vanity Fair magazine story that claimed Newt had affairs in the 1970s while married to his first wife. Stories about his past infidelity weren’t exactly startling news, but Marianne spoke to Vanity Fair writer Gail Sheehy with a bluntness that probably shriveled her husband’s ambitions–at least for now....

How Bayern changed Pep There was a degree of surprise when the largely unheralded 19-year-old was lifted from Nottingham Forest by RB Leipzig for 13 million pounds ($16.2M) in the summer, but a strong start to the season had led a number of top flight clubs to take an interest in the winger. Even before then, he had made his Scotland international debut against Denmark in March, while England were impressed enough to try to make a bid to snatch the Kirkcaldy-born youngster from his homeland as he grew up in Leicestershire....

The Colombia international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabeu after admitting this month that a lack of playing time had forced him to consider his options. James won’t leave in January - agent Chelsea are reportedly among the front-runners for his signature, although James’ agent, Jorge Mendes, has said he will not leave before the end of the season. And Lucas hopes that Madrid do indeed decide against a sale, telling the media in Curtis: “He’s a very good friend of mine and I hope that he stays....

Nainggolan’s injury caused him to pull out of the Belgium squad earlier in the week, but he recovered in time to help his side take a win in the derby to move within five points of league leaders Napoli. Sampdoria 5/1 to beat Juventus “Nainggolan really did have a groin strain eight days ago, so he showed an incredible ability to push through pain,” Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco said after they match....

Second string step up to help Barca The centre-back gestured to Sevilla fans after scoring a late penalty in the 3-3 Copa del Rey draw on Thursday, having become frustrated at the abuse he had received from some sections of the home support at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Sevilla have made an official complaint to the Spanish Football League (LFP) over Ramos’ behaviour, prompting Madrid to publish a statement in which they vowed to defend their captain’s interests....

Talking to reporters on Wednesday, Marcus Arbery thanked the attorneys working to “get equal justice” for his son. “Because he was lynched,” he said about Ahmaud. “He was terrified.” Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was shot three times and killed while jogging on February 23, 2020, in southern Georgia. Graphic video of the shooting, later shared online, sparked nationwide outrage over police brutality and racial injustice. Father and son Gregory and Travis McMichael have been charged with murder and aggravated assault....

The cat, which has been hailed as a hero, sustained multiple burns and inhaled smoke. She managed to save one of her kittens from the blaze. The owners of the barn were unable to provide adequate veterinary care, so the cat and her kitten were taken in by the Furget Me Not Animal Rescue group in Edmonton, Canada. The group said it was already way over capacity when it was alerted to the injured mother cat and her baby, but decided to make an exception when it heard about the circumstances....

The 29-year-old has been prolific throughout a distinguished career, with his record convincing Juve to pay €90 million for his services in the summer of 2016. Higuain 12/5 FGS v Torino He netted 32 times during his debut campaign in Turin, but has just two efforts to his name so far this term as Paulo Dybala steals the spotlight for the defending Serie A champions. Ravanelli believes Higuain could now benefit from an enforced break, with his omission from the Argentine international fold having hit him harder than he would like to admit....

Viewers took to social media to express dismay, outrage and an array of other feelings. Many were stunned not only by the parties involved but also by the age of a very young lead character engaged in the graphic scenes. The episode saw Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) take his young niece Rhaenyra Targaryen (Milly Alcock) for an unsanctioned revel in King’s Landing. Daemon plies the youngster with alcohol and exposes her to the various debaucheries of the city’s underbelly, which culminates in a trip to a brothel....

Zenit 17/20 to beat Tosno -1 handicap Ventura, 69, was sacked by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958. Former Manchester City and Inter tactician Mancini – who won the Premier League and Serie A having earned 36 international caps for Italy – has emerged as one of the candidates to fill the void, along with countrymen Carlo Ancelotti, Fabio Capello and Fabio Cannavaro....