Chelsea trademark new emblem as they claim they’re ‘London’s true club’ – but it won’t replace their badge

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Chelsea trademark new emblem as they claim they're 'London's true club' - but it won't replace their badge

CHELSEA have trademarked a new crest and have staked their claim as “London’s true club”.

The new badge, which will NOT replace the current one, features the iconic blue lion above the letters “LDN”.

Chelsea have trademarked a new emblem to celebrate the club's 120th anniversary — Chelsea have trademarked a new emblem to celebrate the club’s 120th anniversaryCredit: Chelsea

The new crest will not replace the current oneCredit: Rex

The emblem has been released to celebrate the Blues’ 120th anniversary in March.

Reports from the Daily Mail claim the logo will be seen on club branding in the coming months.

Designers Uncommon Creative Studio called it a “new icon designed to show Chelsea as London’s true club.”

They added: “This new visual identity will continue to come to life across the club, stadium and players throughout the season. Stay tuned.”

Chelsea applied to trademark the crest back in August, with other parties given two months to oppose the ruling.

But none of their capital rivals like Tottenham, Arsenal or West Ham objected – despite the Hammers having the word “London” on their badge already.

The emblem is now registered to Chelsea for at least the next ten years.

Fans were split on the design, with one saying: “It’s beautiful.”

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Another added: “I hope they don’t use LDN underneath, use CFC.”

A third commented: “I’m all for the Lion crest. It’s clean and modern but the ‘LDN‘ underneath it feels very franchisey.”

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Meanwhile, the club has also applied to trademark the words “Chels” and “The Chels”.

A decision from the UK Intellectual Property Office on those is due next month.

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Brennan Johnson reveals meaning behind his tattoos including message his mum sends him before every Tottenham game

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Brennan Johnson reveals meaning behind his tattoos including message his mum sends him before every Tottenham game

BRENNAN JOHNSON is ready to ink his name into Tottenham’s history books — with a helping hand from his mum.

The forward, 23, bids to join ex-Spurs stars Steve Archibald and Garth Crooks in an exclusive club by scoring for the SEVENTH club match in a row against West Ham on Saturday.

Brennan Johnson has been in incredible form for club and countryCredit: PA

Johnson, 23, recently sat down to talk through his various tattoosCredit: Instagram @fawales

The Welsh international has several tattoos on his armsCredit: Instagram @fawales

He has explained the meaning behind his inkCredit: Instagram @fawales

Johnson receives good luck wishes before every match from his mother in the form of a four-leafed clover — which is also one of many tattoos on his body telling the story of his life.

The Welshman revealed: “I’ve got a four-leafed clover which my mum has always texted me before every game. She sends me a little one on messages.”

Johnson has already scored in his last six games in all competitions against Coventry, Brentford, Qarabag, Manchester United, Ferencvaros and Brighton.

He then netted for his country against Iceland in the Nations League a week last Friday but was suspended for the Montenegro clash on Monday.

Yet Johnson wants to keep on writing new chapters in his blossoming career.

The £47.5million ace has several tattoos across both arms and he got his first bit of ink at the age of 18.

Johnson added: “My first was of my family initials in Greek. The main reason behind getting it was I wanted to get a tattoo but I didn’t really know what to get.

“So I felt like getting the family initials always goes down well. I also got this one – on his left forearm – at the same time. It means family over everything. It’s what my sisters, my mum and dad all have so I wanted one as well. I felt it would be a nice thing to do.

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Several of Johnson's tattoos can be seen when he wears short sleeve shirts on the pitch — Several of Johnson’s tattoos can be seen when he wears short sleeve shirts on the pitchCredit: Getty

“I have my grandparents’ date of birth but I also have a map which represents where my family are from. I designed it myself.

“It has an outline of Wales and Jamaica with the co-ordinates around the side and shows where my family are from. It means a lot to me so I thought it was a nice idea. I’m very happy with it.

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“I’ve got an eagle above the map. The idea was to do it all in one at first but then I wanted the get the map a bit lower. It was going to be on top of the map and flying over it. But I liked it the way it was done and keep it on its own.”

Johnson’s mum Alison is from Wales while his dad David, who played for Nottingham Forest and Ipswich, was born in Jamaica and attends his matches. And the bulk of Johnson’s tattoos are dedicated to his family.

Johnson has some tattoo collection which has built up from his days playing at ex-club Nottingham Forest and a loan spell at Lincoln.

‘I STARTED SMALL’

He said: “I grew up seeing my family and other people that I inspired to be like having tattoos and I looked at them as cool. I didn’t want to force it and get one that didn’t mean anything.

“I started small. Over time not all of them have crazy meanings or are really personal to me.

“I’ve got the number 23 because I was born on the 23rd of May. I really like the number. But some of them I just like and I’m comfortable with.

“I’ve got Bart Simpson. I was a big Simpsons fan growing up. I have a Daft Punk helmet. I’m not like a super crazy fan but I thought the helmet was really cool. It has got a smiley face and thought it looked quite cool.

“I’ve even got an alien. They are random things that I find cool. This left arm shows little things I like and I’m not too serious about myself. It’s a reminder to always try and be happy.

“The first one weren’t actually too bad or painful. They were quite small and thin. I’ve got a palm tree with some sun which is on the back. I was lying with my arm out and it was killing because it was in an awkward place to do. That one was quite painful.”

‘I’M LOOKING FOR AN ARTIST IN LONDON’

Johnson plans to add more tattoos in future. He told an episode of Cymru Ink: the stories behind the tattoos: “I don’t have an artist that I go to in London yet. I would have liked a few dates of when we got promoted with Forest or the day I signed for Spurs which I still have time to get. I’m looking for an artist in London.

“I probably got most of them on my right arm in the space of six to eight months. You kind of fall out of it and then you get back into it.

“I had a tattoo artist in Nottingham who was really flexible and would fit me in whenever. I didn’t really want to have to wait too long and think about it too much. They are pretty instinctive.

“I’d definitely say at times it was addictive. When I first started I got a lot then I chilled a bit. I’d definitely get some more. I’ve got the arms pretty much done. Maybe a few more on my right arm.

“Now it’s just if something happens or I find a bit of inspiration or something that means a lot to me, I’d definitely get it tattooed on me.”

Johnson will be looking to keep up his impressive streak this weekendCredit: Reuters

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UFC Vegas 99 weigh-in video

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October 18, 2024

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The UFC Vegas 99 weigh-in video features 20 fighters stepping on the scale Friday morning in Las Vegas. Watch a live stream of the event above, courtesy of Ag. Fight.

In the main event, Anthony Hernandez and Michel Pereira have to hit the middleweight limit of 186 pounds for the non-title fight. Hernandez has won five straight fights, while Pereira has reeled off eight straight victories.

Rob Font and Kyler Phillips have to hit the 136-pound limit for the non-title bantamweight fight in the co-main event.

The UFC Vegas 99 official weigh-in video begins at 12 p.m. ET.

Check out UFC Vegas 99 weigh-in results below.

Main Card (ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET)

Anthony Hernandez (185.5) vs. Michel Pereira (185.5)

Rob Font vs. Kyler Phillips

Charles Johnson vs. Sumudaerji

Jake Hadley (135.5) vs. Cameron Smotherman (135.5)

Darren Elkins vs. Daniel Pineda

Preliminary Card (ESPN+ at 4 p.m. ET)

Matheus Nicolau vs. Asu Almabayev

Brad Katona vs. Jean Matsumoto

Joselyne Edwards vs. Tamires Vidal

Jessica Penne (115.5) vs. Elise Reed

Melissa Martinez vs. Alice Ardelean (115)

Austen Lane vs. Robelis Despaigne (264)

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2024 MLB Playoff Championship Series odds: Dodgers, Yankees favored

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October 18, 2024

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2024 MLB Playoff Championship Series odds: Dodgers, Yankees favored

The 2024 MLB postseason has entered the American League and National League Championship Series round.

Which two squads will qualify for the World Series?

Will there be two New York teams vying for a title? Will the Boys in Blue spoil the party? Or can the Guardians make some noise?

Check out the odds for the two best-of-seven Championship Series via DraftKings Sportsbook as of Oct. 18.

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Series winner: Dodgers -1600 favorites (bet $10 to win $10.63 total); Mets +900 underdogs (bet $10 to win $100 total)

GAME 4 (Friday @ N.Y.)
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
O/U: 7.5 total runs scored
Moneyline: Dodgers -130, Mets +110

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Yankees lead 2-1

Series winner: Yankees -360 favorites (bet $10 to win $12.78 total); Guardians +280 underdogs (bet $10 to win $38 total)

GAME 3 (Friday @ CLE)
Spread: Yankees -1.5
O/U: 7.5 total runs scored
Moneyline: Yankees -118, Guardians -102

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Black managers: Football bill should ‘get serious’ on ‘bias’

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October 18, 2024

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Black managers: Football bill should 'get serious' on 'bias'

Data from the Black Footballers Partnership found 43% of footballers in the Premier League are black. Despite that, just 4.4% of management positions are occupied by black ex-players, dropping down to 1.6% in executive, leadership and ownership positions.

Corinaldi called for change in March, saying black footballers were becoming a “lost generation” after playing careers. At Thursday’s event he reiterated the plea to Culture secretary Lisa Nandy.

“We can have black players not only be entertainers, but wonderful leaders in the game,” said Corinaldi.

“We know it is a narrow bill at the moment but I think we all need to get serious.

“There’s a big problem in the game. There’s a bias in the game and this football regulation bill. Lisa Nandy, please, if you are listening, we need to do more with it.

“The bill is an opportunity for change. The bill is an opportunity to deliver for the people of this country. The bill is, a new government for change, an opportunity for us to show what success looks like.”

Corinaldi’s calls were echoed by former Newcastle, Brighton and Nottingham Forest boss Chris Hughton, who received the Tony Collins award at the event for showing leadership on and off the field.

“It has to be about the future,” said Hughton. “We all have kids and grandkids and what we want is certainly to [have] far better representation in the coming day.

“I think for someone who has been in the game a long time and has seen the changes, I think there is an enthusiasm for change. But of course, it means those numbers have to change.”

Among those in attendance at the event was Mary Phillip, the first black player to captain England’s women in 2007.

“People ask me if I was playing football now, would I have got into the England team now?” she said after receiving the Emma Clarke award.

“It would be very hard to answer that question and it’s probably no because the pathways aren’t there.”

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Darren Elkins’ bloodiest, goriest UFC photos

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Darren Elkins’ bloodiest, goriest UFC photos

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Check out these photos highlighting UFC featherweight Darren Elkins’ career through the years – a UFC run that has featured arguably more spilled blood than any fighter in company history.

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Oct 25, 2014; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Darren Elkins (red gloves) reacts after his fight against…

Oct 25, 2014; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Darren Elkins (red gloves) reacts after his fight against Lucas Martins (not pictured) during UFC 179 at Ginasio do Maracanazinho. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports

UFC 179: Aldo v Mendes 2

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 25: Darren Elkins of the United States punches Lucas Martins…

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 25: Darren Elkins of the United States punches Lucas Martins of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 179 event at Maracanazinho on October 25, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

UFC 179: Aldo v Mendes 2

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 25: Darren Elkins of the United States punches Lucas Martins…

MMA: UFC Fight Night-Elkins vs Pepey

July 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) competes against Godofredo Pepey (blue gloves)…

July 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) competes against Godofredo Pepey (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

MMA: UFC Fight Night-Elkins vs Pepey

July 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) reacts after being knocked down by…

July 23, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) reacts after being knocked down by Godofredo Pepey (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

MMA: UFC 209-Elkins vs Bektic

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins (blue gloves) and Mirsad Bektic (red gloves)…

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins (blue gloves) and Mirsad Bektic (red gloves) fight during their bout at UFC 209 at T-Mobile Arena. Elkins won via third round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

MMA: UFC 209-Elkins vs Bektic

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins is tended to in-between rounds against Mirsad…

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins is tended to in-between rounds against Mirsad Bektic (not pictured) during their bout at UFC 209 at T-Mobile Arena. Elkins won via third round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

MMA: UFC 209-Elkins vs Bektic

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins (blue gloves) and Mirsad Bektic (red gloves)…

MMA: UFC 209-Elkins vs Bektic

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins (blue gloves) reacts after submitting Mirsad Bektic…

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins (blue gloves) reacts after submitting Mirsad Bektic (not pictured) during their bout at UFC 209 at T-Mobile Arena. Elkins won via third round TKO. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

MMA: UFC 209-Elkins vs Bektic

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins (blue gloves) reacts after submitting Mirsad Bektic…

MMA: UFC 209-Elkins vs Bektic

Mar 4, 2017; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Darren Elkins (blue gloves) reacts after submitting Mirsad Bektic…

MMA: UFC Fight Night-Boise-Elkins vs Volkanovski

July 14, 2018; Boise, ID, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights Alexander Volkanovski (blue gloves) during…

July 14, 2018; Boise, ID, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights Alexander Volkanovski (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at CenturyLink Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

MMA: UFC Fight Night-Boise-Elkins vs Volkanovski

July 14, 2018; Boise, ID, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights Alexander Volkanovski (blue gloves) during…

July 14, 2018; Boise, ID, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights Alexander Volkanovski (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at CenturyLink Arena. Volkanovski defeated Elkins (30-27, 29-28, 29-28). Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

MMA: UFC Fight Night-Boise-Elkins vs Volkanovski

July 14, 2018; Boise, ID, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights Alexander Volkanovski (blue gloves) during…

MMA: UFC Fight Night-Boise-Elkins vs Volkanovski

July 14, 2018; Boise, ID, USA; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights Alexander Volkanovski (blue gloves) during…

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Darren Elkins (R) of the United States fights Nate Landwehr (L)…

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Darren Elkins (R) of the United States fights Nate Landwehr (L) of the United States in their Featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 16, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Darren Elkins (R) of the United States fights Nate Landwehr (L)…

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Darren Elkins (L) of the United States fights Nate Landwehr (R)…

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Darren Elkins (L) of the United States fights Nate Landwehr (R) of the United States in their Featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 16, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: A bloody Darren Elkins of the United States reacts after losing…

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: A bloody Darren Elkins of the United States reacts after losing to Nate Landwehr of the United States in their Featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 16, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Nate Landwehr (L) of the United States fights Darren Elkins (R)…

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Nate Landwehr (L) of the United States fights Darren Elkins (R) of the United States in their Featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 16, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Nate Landwehr (L) of the United States fights Darren Elkins (R)…

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Nate Landwehr (L) of the United States fights Darren Elkins (R)…

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Nate Landwehr (L) of the United States fights Darren Elkins (R)…

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Nate Landwehr (L) of the United States fights Darren Elkins (R)…

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: A bloody Darren Elkins of the United States looks on against…

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: A bloody Darren Elkins of the United States looks on against Nate Landwehr of the United States in their Featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 16, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Darren Elkins (L) of the United States fights Nate Landwehr (R)…

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: A bloody Darren Elkins of the United States reacts after losing…

UFC Fight Night: Elkins v Landwehr

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Darren Elkins of the United States reacts against Nate Landwehr of…

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – MAY 16: Darren Elkins of the United States reacts against Nate Landwehr of the United States in their Featherweight bout during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 16, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)