Hammer-wielding public schoolboy who attacked fellow students as they slept named by judge

In a Thursday Night Football matchup, the 8-2 Steelers, coming off a big win over the Ravens, face the struggling 2-8 Browns in Cleveland. Russell Wilson leads Pittsburgh's passing attack, while the Browns have been on a downward trend, losing their last two games by double digits. The game will be played in 37-degree weather at First Energy Stadium and can be watched on Amazon Prime Video at 8:15 p.m. ET. Full Article

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has challenged Jacob Stockdale to prove himself at Test level during the upcoming match against Fiji, where Stockdale is set to win his fifth cap. Farrell has also given debuts to Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy, highlighting their potential and impressive rises in their respective careers. Additionally, fly-half Sam Prendergast will make his first international start, showcasing confidence in his abilities after a successful Emerging tour. Full Article

Manchester City announced that Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2027. Guardiola, the most successful manager in City's history, cited his special connection to the club as a key reason for staying. The new deal does not contain a break clause, despite ongoing financial rule allegations, as Guardiola aims to continue his successful tenure with City. Full Article

Your support allows The Independent to report on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, with a commitment to unbiased journalism. Arsenal's interim manager Renee Slegers led the team to Champions League quarter-finals with a late win against Juventus, showcasing a remarkable turnaround in their season. Slegers' impact has not only been seen in results but also in improved performances and attacking ideas, solidifying Arsenal's position in both the Champions League and...

Pro golfer Brian Harman shared that a family friend is in a coma after attempting to save his son from drowning in Florida. Cathy Dowdy, the family friend, and Crane Cantrell jumped in to rescue Harman's son, Walter, who was caught in a rip current. Harman expressed gratitude for their bravery and launched a fundraising campaign to support Dowdy's recovery. Full Article

FIFA has paid football clubs worldwide $125 million in owed transfer fees through its finance house in Paris, with an additional $200 million backlog. The funds, allocated by the FIFA Clearing House, aim to bring transparency to the transfer industry and ensure smaller clubs receive payments from player sales. The system, in place since 2001, entitles former clubs to a share of up to 5% of transfer fees, with England and Saudi Arabia being the...