Stephen A. Smith Apologizes For Saying Shohei Ohtani Shouldn’t Be The Face Of Baseball

Dan Walker, 44, has addressed finally sitting next to co-presenter Sally Nugent on BBC Breakfast.The hosts had to stay apart for two years due to social distancing rules but were able to come together as the government removed all Covid restrictions in England.Sharing his delight, Dan shared a snap of him and Sally sitting together on the BBC Breakfast sofa.He penned in view of his 272,000 Instagram followers: “Good morning world.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Kanaa,” an Indian-produced film from 2018 which tells the story of an aspiring woman cricketer and delves into issues of race and gender equality, will get a theatrical release in mainland China on March 18, 2022, according to Chinese state media. It is only the second Tamil-language film to be released in China in recent years, after “2.0” in 2019.

A high-security hospital holding some of Scotland's most notorious criminals is at the centre of bullying and sexual harassment claims.

Airdrie forward Jon Afolabi insists he is no diver after picking up a booking for simulation and being denied two penalties in their 1-1 draw with Clyde on Saturday.

Yard Act and their support act Baba Ali covered LCD Soundsystem at a hometown show in Leeds this weekend (February 26) – see footage below.Yard Act are currently mid-way through huge run of UK tour dates on the back of debut album ‘The Overload’, which reached Number Two in the UK charts upon its release last week after a heated chart battle with Years & Years.On Saturday night, they played a hometown gig at the Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, and ended the show with a special cover.“We had to do something special for Leeds,” they told the crowd before tearing into a rendition of LCD Soundsystem’s early hit single ‘Daft Punk Is Playing At My House’.Check out footage of the performance below.Yard Act ending their set with a cover of LCD Soundsystem’s Daft Punk Is Playing At My House pic.twitter.com/b98iTNCS7m— tom skinner (@TomSkinner_) February 26, 2022Yard Act’s tour continues tomorrow (March 1) with a show at the Cluny in Newcastle, with dates running until the end of May. See the full list of dates below.MARCH 202201 – The Cluny, Newcastle02 – The Caves, Edinburgh03 – Mono, GlasgowAPRIL 202205 – Earth, LondonMAY 202211 – Trinity, Bristol18 – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham19 – Zanzibar, Liverpool20 – Irish Centre, Leeds21 – Band on the Wall, Manchester22 – The Foundry, Sheffield27 – Arts Centre, NorwichReviewing the band’s London gig earlier this month, NME wrote: “Yard Act should rightly be congratulated on all their successes, and tonight is another one to add to the list.

Death in Paradise.The actor has spoken out about Project Galgo, a charity that helps the horrific treatment of Spanish greyhounds, having recently raised £25,000 for stray dogs in the Caribbean himself.In connection with Love Your Pet Day, Ralf has organised for all of the funds raised from his Cameo appearances to go to Battersea Cats and Dog Home.Working with Project Galgo, Ralf has used his platform to send a message about the treatment of animals.Speaking about his work with Project Galgo and Cameo, he said: "I became a patron of Project Galgo after learning about the horrific treatment of Spanish greyhounds - 'Galgos' and 'Podencos'."There is a very cruel custom amongst some Spanish hunters, or 'Galgueros,' that destroys more than 50,000 Galgos every year, and many of these dogs are tortured (yes, literally tortured) if they were considered to hunt poorly over the season."The reasoning given is that the torture will 'wash away the shame' of having hunted badly."He continued: "Needless to say, it is horrifying and barbaric, and Project Galgo works tirelessly to fight this practice and rescue as many Galgos as they can."Visit projectgalgo.com to find out more about their work (but please be advised, it is distressing, which makes it all the more important)."Ralf also made sure to thank his fans, having been "overwhelmed" by his fan base since starting on Death in Paradise.He said: "I have been overwhelmed by how much the Death In Paradise fans have responded to my stint on the show, and doing this is a wonderful way to connect with them."I hope many of them will get in touch so I can say hi, give them a shout out, and together we can try and make a difference for these poor animals in desperate need."Ralf recently

“So thank you very much.“I really appreciate it.”Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple and Hannah Waddington had also been nominated in various categories.Fans will be pleased to hear that the third season of Ted Lasso began shooting earlier this month.Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard, has shared the news that season three would premiere later than usual.Series co-creator, Brendan, told TVLine: “We’re in pre-production, and scripts are written.”“We are definitely starting later this year than in season two, that’s for sure, so I would be surprised if our delivery dates were the same.“That’s above my pay grade, I don’t know for sure, but I do have a vague understanding of the limits of this dimension we call time.“I would say it seems pretty unlikely that we would [premiere] as early this year.“It’ll happen, and it’ll take longer than people want it to, [but] we’re just going to try and get it right," he added.Shows Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, The Great and The Kominsky Method were nominated in the same category as Ted Lasso for Best Comedy Cast.

pregnant woman was fuming when she realised her husband and mother-in-law had picked a baby name for her unborn child.The 28-year-old took to Reddit for advice on the awkward situation, which left many gobsmacked.She wrote: "I spent most of my childhood and teen years with my grandparents."I was extremely close with my grandmother and was devastated when she passed away in 2016 from lung cancer."We live close to my grandfather and visit him on a daily basis. It means so much to my grandfather that we are naming our daughter Anne."Despite the wife having sentimental attachment to the name Anne, her mum-in-law had other ideas.Over dinner, the in-law announced she'd picked a moniker out herself.The pregnant lass recalled: "When we sat down for dinner, my mother-in-law turns to me and says husband and I spoke this past week and he told me that you were going to be changing her name to be after me."I could feel my anxiety level rising and said 'no'.

Selena Gomez's turn.SEE: The most show-stopping looks from the 2022 SAG AwardsAs she arrived at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022 (SAG Awards) at the Barker Hangar on Sunday, the Hands to Myself singer, 29, was pictured falling to her knees as one of her black stilettoes reportedly broke. Luckily, someone was there to help her up and she swiftly removed her other shoe and hot-footed it away from the photographers, hiding her face from view.WATCH: Michael Keaton is in bathroom as his name is read out at SAG AwardsIt may have been a slightly mortifying moment for Selena, especially since it was caught on camera, but she looked gorgeous before the fall.READ: Selena Gomez channels Kate Middleton with her favourite Aspinal bagRELATED: All the best moments you may have missed for the SAG AwardsThe Only Murders in the Building actress, who was nominated tonight for Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series, stepped out in an elegant black column gown by Oscar de la Renta with a cut-out around her waist and statement puff sleeves.

HELLO! magazine.RELATED: The Queen shares special message amid Covid diagnosisDressed in glamorous gowns Eve Muirhead, Vicky White, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith revealed how their lives have become a whirlwind since bringing home the team's only gold at the Beijing Winter Olympics. And they were touched to receive a message of congratulations from the Queen."It was such a great honour to get a message from the Queen.

Liverpool's win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.The Reds emerged victorious after a penalty shootout ended 11-10 following a goalless 120 minutes of action at Wembley on Sunday.All 21 spot kicks found the back of the net before substituted-on goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga fired his over the bar. And speaking after the game, former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp slated the decision by Thomas Tuchel to bring on Kepa for Edouard Mendy.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Daveed Diggs and Leslie Odom Jr. reunited to open the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday.The Hamilton stars came together following a cold opener of the ceremony's famous I Am An Actor segment to introduce the star-studded event from Santa Monica's Barker Hangar.The trio were seated together and began joking about who should speak first as they complemented one another on their successes, before they were interrupted by the sounds of an orchestra.

Gary Lineker shared a moving post about his dad Barry on Sunday, on what would have been his birthday.MORE: Gary Lineker tests positive for COVID after Cape Town flight - and issues apology to fellow passengersTaking to social media, the proud father-of-four shared a black and white picture of him and his dad together at his Leicester Market fruit and veg stall, smiling at the camera with bananas in front of them.WATCH: Gary Lineker shows off incredible kitchen"Dad would have been 83 today. Miss him," he wrote alongside the snap.READ: Gary Lineker admits he's 'much happier being single' despite his 'two wonderful marriages'RELATED: Gary Lineker marks special occasion with stunning stepdaughter EllaThe former footballer was inundated with supportive messages, with many calling him a "top bloke" and others stating that Barry would be "very proud" of him.

Lady Gaga to movie sensation Cate Blanchett, Hollywood stars looked nothing short of incredible as they commanded attention on the red carpet.The Screen Actors Guild Award honours some of the best television and movies of the previous 12 months - and the past year was certainly a big one.As they celebrated their success by heading to the lavish event, the incredible fashion department deserves a shout-out as some A-list favourites stood out on the carpet.In a celebration of the stunning looks of the Hollywood A-listers, Daily Star has rounded up our favourite outfits from the 2022 red carpet.Lady Gaga thrilled on the red carpet as she donned a plunge-front white and glitter dress as she looked nothing short of glamorous.The showbiz all-rounder opted for a fitted floor-length dress which featured a plunging gape front with a centre filled with a glitter under-layer.She opted for an incredibly bold silver necklace as her blonde locks fell down her back and side as she donned a silver eye-look.Finishing the look with a subtle pair of drop earrings, Gaga was inundated with love and support online as fans couldn't help but gush over her outfits.One user wrote on Twitter: "She looks so good!", while another added: "My favourite look of the night!"Although Gaga didn't win a SAG award, she was up for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role for her stint in House of Gucci, though Jessica Chastain took home the gong.Cate Blanchett certainly caught attention as the stunning 52-year-old opted for a black fitted plunging dress as she strutted her stuff down the carpet.The black gown fell right to the floor as the dress cinched in at her waist - which is also where the plunge of her stunning dress ended.It had a

Green Day will no longer be performing in Russia.

CHAI have a launched a GoFundMe campaign after their tour trailer was stolen in Austin, Texas.The band – who are currently on tour in North America with Mitski – took to social media on February 27 to break the news, sharing that “three kinds of costumes and merchandise are gone”.OUR TRAILER STOLEN‼️‼️

NCT Dream have announced the details of their highly-anticipated comeback with a brand-new teaser.Today (February 28) at midnight KST, the boyband shared a striking new teaser for their upcoming release, titled ‘Glitch Mode’. The record, which be their second full-length album, is due out on March 28.NCT DREAM The 2nd Album〖Glitch Mode〗➫ 2022.03.28 (KST)#NCTDREAM #GlitchMode#NCTDREAM_GlitchMode pic.twitter.com/RTDSegNjNj— NCT DREAM (@NCTsmtown_DREAM) February 27, 2022The forthcoming ‘Glitch Mode’ record will also mark the NCT sub-unit’s first release of 2022.

Ramin Setoodeh Executive EditorMeryl Streep chatted with Venus Williams. Lady Gaga reunited with Bradley Cooper, her co-star from “A Star is Born.” Andrew Garfield and Jamie Dornan fanned out for Cousin Greg (also known as Nicholas Braun) from “Succession.” And Will Smith, as warm as ever, mingled with practically everybody.Yes, it was like old times in Hollywood at the Santa Monica Barker Hangar on Sunday night. The 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards pulled off the first in-person awards ceremony of 2022, moving ahead as if things were normal after other gatherings canceled or went entirely virtual due to the omicron variant.

Strictly stars James Jordan and Shirley Ballas had a very public disagreement over the weekend after comments made by James relating to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.MORE: Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood talks Oti Mabuse exit: 'It's brilliant news'Shirley made it clear she had taken offence to James's comments about Russian dancers on the BBC show as she hit back on Twitter.WATCH: Ola and James Jordan take Ella shopping for her birthdayIt came after James tweeted about his perceived lack of action, writing: "I don't see many of the Russian dancers I know and have even shared the Strictly dance floor with them openly speaking out about the war against Ukraine.READ: Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff's fans share disappointment after Russian dancer clarifies Ukraine commentsMORE: Ben Cohen's ex-wife regrets explicit rant about Strictly's Kristina Rihanoff"But are still promoting themselves on social media - very disappointed. They know who they are - not 1 post about it." Shirley was among those to respond to James's commentsOne of James's followers took issue with her remarks, replying: "What an ignorant, thoughtless comment.

Stephen A. Smith is in a HUGE quagmire this week after saying MLB baseball star Shohei Ohtani — who is Japanese — is “harming” the marketing of professional baseball in America because he “doesn’t speak English.”

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorESPN’s Stephen A. Smith apologized on air Tuesday morning for comments he made about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani, acknowledging the hot talk he typically offers on his program had elevated to boiling after he suggested the Japanese baseball star’s use of an interpreter diminished his appeal, as as well as that of the sport.Smith used the opening minutes of his popular ESPN program, “First Take,” to apologize to the “Asian community, the Asian American community, to Walt Disney and ESPN” for his comments.