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Spurs beat woeful West Ham to pile pressure on Potter | The Express Tribune
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Tottenham ran riot in the second half of their 3-0 win over 10-man West Ham on Saturday as the pressure mounted on under-fire boss Graham Potter.
Thomas Frank’s side took the lead through Pape Sarr’s header soon after the interval at the London Stadium.
West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek was sent off for a studs-up foul on Joao Palhinha seven minutes after Sarr’s opener.
Lucas Bergvall made sure Tottenham capitalised on Soucek’s dismissal as he bagged Tottenham’s second goal and provided the assist for Micky van de Ven to seal the points in a one-sided London derby.
Tottenham climbed to second in the Premier League, their third win in four games erasing the bitter taste of a surprise defeat against Bournemouth before the international break.
It was the ideal preparation for Tottenham’s Champions League campaign, which starts with a visit from Villarreal on Tuesday.
“We had some good crosses into the box, dominated and kept West Ham hemmed in,” Frank said.
“We scored a brilliant goal from a corner. The red card helps, of course, but I felt we were dominant in the game.”
In stark contrast to Tottenham’s early-season success, West Ham are languishing in the relegation zone after a third defeat in four matches.
Potter and his team were booed off at the final whistle as the few fans who remained in the stadium showed their displeasure.
“The scoreline is a difficult one for us. We made a mistake early in the second half and the game gets away from us after the red card,” Potter said.
“It was difficult for the players, we’re at home, we’ve got our pride and don’t want to make it worse.
“I understand the fans’ reaction because the scoreline is the scoreline. I understand why people are upset.”
The Hammers have conceded 11 goals in the league, as well as crashing out of the League Cup against Wolves to leave Potter fighting to avoid the sack.
Hired in January after Julen Lopetegui’s sacking, Potter has struggled to make an impact in east London.
The former Chelsea and Brighton boss desperately needs a winning run to stave off the axe, starting with next weekend’s game against Crystal Palace.
“We are a new team and we have to stick together and focus on the things we’ve done well and see where we can improve,” Potter said.
– Soucek sees red –
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta squandered a golden opportunity when he dragged his shot wide in the opening moments.
Hammers captain Jarrod Bowen lashed just wide after a flowing move early in the second half.
But it was Tottenham who took the lead from their first shot on target in the 47th minute.
Sarr was left unmarked at the far post to meet Xavi Simons’ corner with a powerful header into the roof of the net.
It was the fifth goal in four games that West Ham had conceded from a set-piece this season.
Guglielmo Vicario preserved Tottenham’s lead moments later, plunging to his right to keep out Bowen’s drive from just inside the area.
Soucek saw red in the 54th minute, rashly crunching into Palhinha with his raised boot in an ugly challenge that left the midfielder writhing in pain.
Just nine seconds after Soucek’s dismissal, Bergvall doubled Tottenham’s lead with his first goal this season.
Romero sent a long pass arcing over the Tottenham defence and the Swedish midfielder rose highest to loop a superb header beyond Mads Hermansen.
Bergvall was Tottenham’s youngest scorer in the Premier League since Dele Alli 10 years ago.
The 19-year-old wasn’t finished. His buccaneering run unhinged the West Ham defence in the 64th minute, with Van de Ven applying the finishing touch as he drilled into the far corner from 10 yards.
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After Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were arrested last week due to their own alleged involvement in illegal gambling, speculation went around that Gilbert Arenas cooperated with authorities to implicate the NBA figures.
The former NBA star, who found himself in trouble during his playing days, was accused earlier this year of operating an illegal gambling ring from a home he owned in Southern California.
Shortly after his July arrest, Arenas, who pleaded not guilty, admitted that he would be “snitching.” But in a livestream on Friday, he reiterated he would only do so in his own case.
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NBA player Gilbert Arenas arrives at District of Columbia Court, Jan. 15, 2010 in Washington, D.C. (Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Thus, Arenas denied any involvement in the most recent case.
“I don’t know what this gotta do with my case,” Arenas said. “I don’t think you just walk around telling them cases you don’t know. My case is different. I don’t know what my case has to do with n—-s that’s gambling and giving information on NBA games. How does that have to do with me?”
“Common sense is common sense. This is a whole different breed of – this s— has its own name. Mine didn’t have no operation name,” Arenas added, referencing that Rozier and Jones were arrested in “Operation Nothing But Bet,” and Billups and Jones were arrested in “Operation Royal Flush.”
A federal indictment obtained by Fox News Digital showed Arenas was charged with one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, one count of operating an illegal gambling business, and another count of making false statements to federal investigators.
Arenas, nicknamed “Agent Zero,” is suspected of renting a property in Encino, California, for the purpose of hosting high-stakes poker games, according to the Justice Department.
Closeup of Washington Wizards Gilbert Arenas (0) on the court during a game vs the Phoenix Suns in Washington, D.C. (Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
The federal indictment was filed in Los Angeles. According to the document, Arenas is accused of instructing Arthur Kats to stage illegal games. Kats allegedly handled rental payments for other individuals who were also believed to have had a role in the operation. Officials said they obtained text messages believed to show conversations between Arenas and Kats about details of the games in question.
One of the defendants, Ievgen Krachun, was identified as the person who oversaw the gambling as it was allegedly being committed inside the home, according to the indictment. Another defendant, Yevgeni Gershman, was described by the DOJ as a “suspected organized crime figure from Israel.”
During his career, Arenas was charged after bringing guns into the team’s locker room during a dispute with former teammate Javaris Crittenton. Crittenton served 10 years in prison for his role in a 2011 shooting.
Billups, Rozier and Jones, the latter of whom is a defendant in both cases, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The NBA announced that Billups and Rozier were placed on immediate leave from their teams, “and we will continue to cooperate with the relevant authorities.”
Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were arrested on Thursday. (Jaime Valdez/Imagn Images, Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images, Greg Nelson/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)
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“The integrity of our game remains our top priority,” the NBA said.
Fox News’ Chantz Martin contributed to this report.
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The Arthur M. Blank Foundation announced Wednesday morning that the Atlanta Falcons owner will donate “an initial grant” of $1.5 million to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
The foundation said the money will be donated to support the work of World Central Kitchen, Team Rubicon, and CARE USA.
“World Central Kitchen provides nourishing meals and fresh water in times of crisis, and Team Rubicon specializes in on the ground disaster response and recovery,” the foundation said in a release. “The Foundation’s pre-investment for CARE USA’s Humanitarian Surge Fund aids in providing rapid deployment of resources for disaster relief and will be activated immediately.”
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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank reacts during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images)
“Jamaica and the Caribbean hold a special place in my heart, filled with meaningful family memories,” Blank himself said in a statement.
“The impact of Hurricane Melissa is profound, but so is the resilience of people in this region. We’re humbled to support Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen with an initial grant to help address immediate needs in the community with disaster relief and nourishing meals. While the road ahead will be long, our hearts are with those affected, and we hope our support brings comfort and strength along the way.”
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank looks on prior to the game between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Dec. 24, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
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The storm slammed Jamaica earlier this week as a Category 5 hurricane, making it the strongest storm ever to make a direct hit on the island.
With 185 mph winds and 220 mph gusts, it’s the strongest storm this year and the third Category 5 hurricane. This is also the second time in a calendar year there have been at least three Category 5 hurricanes recorded.
The last time Jamaica faced a hurricane of a similar magnitude was Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, a Category 4 storm remembered as the deadliest and most destructive in the nation’s history.
Storm surge is pictured before the arrival of Hurricane Melissa in the Caribbean Terrace area of Kingston, Jamaica, on Oct. 25, 2025. (RICARDO MAKYN/AFP)
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The storm left hundreds homeless and forced thousands into overcrowded emergency shelters, according to a report from the National Library of Jamaica. Despite its ferocity, the official death toll remained relatively low, with 45 fatalities and few reported injuries, but the storm caused an estimated $800 million in damage across the island, the publication said.
Fox News’ Bonny Chu contributed to this report.
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