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After 15 rounds of matches, AC Milan are defying all the odds and are currently 10 points above defending champions Juventus. Having won the last nine Scudetti, the title is slowing slipping away from the Turin side this time. Thankfully, the Bianconeri have the chance to close the gap with their rivals when they face off on Wednesday. This fixture has always been the biggest on the Italian football calendar and hostilities will be renewed....

The Brazilian looks destined to sign for Manchester City on a two-year contract once he has come to an agreement with Juve over the early termination of the two-year deal he signed with them in the summer of 2016. Raiola could ruin Donnarumma’s career And with the Champions League finalists resigned to losing the former Barcelona right-back, they have put Darmian squarely at the head of their list of potential targets to fill Dani Alves’ boots....

Upon exploring the trending hashtag, you’re more likely to find images and videos of Korean superstars like the members of Black Pink and BTS before you eventually spot a conservative post ridiculing the new U.S. President Joe Biden. That’s because K-pop fans have essentially taken over the hashtag in an effort to drown out those they oppose. “Can we just appreciate how good RM looks tho like damn sir #ImpeachBidenNow,” read one of the thousands of Twitter posts flooding the political hashtag, which accompanied a clip of the BTS member rapping at a concert....

Nillan, 27, said “everything’s changed” as she spoke to AP on Monday, requesting to be identified by first name only for her protection. The Taliban took over Kabul on Sunday following President Ashraf Ghani’s departure from the country and many are now hiding inside their homes. Under the Taliban’s prior rule, women had to mostly stay indoors and those suspected of crimes could be publicly executed or have limbs amputated....

The House star, 44, shares the story of how he and Josh met in his new book, You Can’t Be Serious—set to be released on Tuesday—with the pair meeting as Penn worked in former President Barack Obama’s administration. Penn, who was employed in the White House’s public engagement office for more than two years, has told People about his decision to publicly share his relationship. “I’ve always been very public with everybody I’ve personally interacted with,” said Penn....

The six team annual franchise based hockey league, the flagship event of Hockey India - the apex body governing the sport in the country and sanctioned by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) is scheduled to be played across six venues in India from 18th January - 21st February 2016. Uttar Pradesh Wizards, led by star drag flicker VR Raghunath will take on hosts Kalinga Lancers led by Star German midfielder Moritz Fuerste in the opening match tomorrow at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar....

The committee accepted the bid of the Kalyani Group to participate in 2014-15 I-League which commences from January 17, 2015. The corporate giant will be fielding their team from their base in Pune. The premier league competition of the country will now comprise of 11 teams. 0 votes

“It is vile, it is ignorant, it is shallow, it is hateful and it has to stop,” Harris said of Trump’s remarks during a women of color roundtable event in Iowa on Tuesday. “The current president of the United States has defiled the office of the president of the United States.” On Wednesday, Harris tweeted a short video clip of her remarks and vowed to send Trump “back to where he came from” on November 3, 2020 — assuming that she wins the Democratic Party’s nomination for president....

Harris made the comments during an interview with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie, who asked whether Biden had essentially given Russian President Vladimir Putin the “green light” to “take a piece of Ukraine.” Biden told reporters during a press conference in the East Room on Wednesday that “Russia will be held accountable if it invades,” and how that accountability is achieved “depends on what it does.” “It’s one thing if it’s a minor incursion and then we end up having a fight about what to do and not do,” Biden said....

There are at least two whistleblowers who have come forward about the Ukraine-Biden affair. Trump allegedly put pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to interfere in the 2020 election by investigating spurious corruption allegations around former Vice President Joe Biden. Another whistleblower has come forward making allegations about Trump’s tax returns, according to The Washington Post, claiming that there were “inappropriate efforts to influence” the IRS auditing the president’s finances....

The prolific Spurs striker has seen his role in north London compared to that of multiple Ballon d’Or winners at Barcelona and Real Madrid. He has even been linked with a big-money move to Santiago Bernabeu to help complement the considerable talents of Portuguese superstar Ronaldo. Ginola, though, believes that comparisons to the global elite do Kane few favours, with his value to Tottenham and England based purely on his ability to find the back of the net....

Kane revealed that his wife loved his long hair, and she wasn’t thrilled with him shaving off his hair for the segment. Kane added that about halfway through the shave, he realized that he has to pick his kids up from school, while donning the new look. Also read: Nikki Bella hints at not getting married anytime soon Kane’s unmasking is regarded is one of the most memorable moments in the storied history of Monday Night RAW....

Late Wednesday, he said he got his man when the Caps cut a two-year, $6.25 million deal with unrestricted free agent winger Justin Williams, 33, according to multiple media reports. “Justin is a proven winner and we feel he will be a great addition to our club,” MacLellan said in a news release, confirming the deal. “We felt it was important for our team to add someone of his caliber, as a hockey player and as a veteran leader....

Having missed the Bianconeri’s last two league games [vs. Fiorentina and SPAL], the 31-year-old is in contention to make his sixth Serie A appearance of the season against Luciano Spalleti’s side. Benatia’s last appearance for the league leaders was against AC Milan where he bagged a yellow card and also conceded a penalty in their 3-1 win back in November. The Atlas Lions captain has played five league match this season with a total of 16 interceptions and 13 fouls conceded....

The two European giants were drawn against each other on Friday in Nyon, setting up a repeat of the 2017 showpiece in Cardiff. Madrid won 4-1 on that occasion, Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice as the Spanish side became the first club to successfully defend the trophy in the Champions League era, but Juve came out on top when the clubs met at the semi-final stage in 2015. Nedved believes a two-legged tie gives the Italian side a better chance of success, even though Medhi Benatia and Miralem Pjanic are suspended for the first game in Turin....

The Bianconeri issued a statement on Tuesday downplaying the problem Chiellini sustained in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with SPAL. A “niggling injury” to the flexor muscles of the 33-year-old’s right thigh has been revealed as the reason for his withdrawal from the Italy squad. While he will miss the international matches against Argentina and England, Chiellini could be in the frame for his club’s home game against AC Milan on March 31....

The 22-year-old was forced off in the 33th minute after suffering a knock and underwent further examination on Sunday to determine the extent of his injury. Mourinho & Man United blown away A scan has now revealed Dybala has “between first and second degree tearing” that could see him face a spell on the sidelines. “Medical examinations on Paulo Dybala have revealed that the Argentine sustained a severe knock to the posterior region of his right thigh in an incident with caused him to be withdrawn through injury during Saturday’s match against Milan at San Siro,” a statement on Juventus’ website reads....

Serie A Juventus enter Mesut Ozil race The Italian giants are set to challenge Manchester United for the signing of Mesut Ozil. The Arsenal playmaker is in the final year of his contract and is looking to change loyalties in the summer. Juventus are eager to sign him up for a free transfer having monitored the World Cup winner for the past three years. Calciomercato reports that the Bianconeri are preparing a big wage structure for the 29-year-old and are hoping to use Sami Khedira, Ozil’s friend from his Real Madrid days to lure him to Turin....

The Italian right-back has struggled for game time at Old Trafford, making just four Premier League appearances under Jose Mourinho this season. Juve could offer him a way out of United, however, with the Serie A giants keen to replace 34-year-old defender Stephan Lichtsteiner, who is set to leave the club when his contract expires this summer. Darmian has also been the subject of interest from Napoli and Roma, but Mourinho has so far resisted his sale - valuing him as a useful squad member....

Zaniolo emerged as one of the highest-rated young players in Italy at the Inter Milan academy. However, the club made the rather surprising decision to let him leave for Roma in an exchange deal for Radja Nainggolan. Ultimately, it was the capital side that got the better end of the deal, with Zaniolo going on to prove his mettle in the top-flight as well as becoming an established international with Italy....