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GB Paralympian Schrager given two-year ban after failed drug test
Paralympic cyclist Daphne Schrager has received a two-year ban after testing positive for Ligandrol, a substance prohibited in sport. The National Anti-Doping Panel concluded that she had not intentionally taken it, but said she had not proved that environmental contamination was the source; the case highlights the strict burden athletes face in explaining positive tests.…
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Henrik Pedersen makes Sheffield Wednesday fitness claim ahead of Stoke City clash – thestar.co.uk
Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen said his players were physically ready for their home match against Stoke City, despite a disrupted summer and concerns over the squad’s preparation. The claim matters because Wednesday’s small, recently assembled group faced a demanding early-season test after beginning the Championship campaign with a defeat. Pedersen indicated that the team’s…
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3 One-Hit Wonders That Broke up Shortly After Their Big Hit
The article highlights three bands often described as one-hit wonders whose biggest successes were followed relatively quickly by break-ups. It argues that sudden success did not secure their longevity, with internal conflict, personnel problems, label pressure and substance misuse contributing to the groups’ collapses. – The Human Beinz’s 1968 cover of “Nobody But Me” reached…
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FLO Share New R&B Jewel ‘Remedied’
R&B trio FLO have released ‘Remedied’, a new single previewing their forthcoming second album, ‘Therapy At The Club’. The song centres on escaping a rut and rediscovering self-worth, continuing the group’s upbeat, polished sound as they build on the international success of their debut. ‘Therapy At The Club’ is due for release on 7 August.…
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Witnesses recount ‘scary’ NYC stabbing after suspect allegedly yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ during attacks
Witnesses have described the panic and confusion after a man allegedly shouting “Allahu Akbar” stabbed two men on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, in an attack that police are investigating as a potential hate crime. The incident has drawn national attention amid heightened sensitivity around religiously motivated violence in the United States, with authorities working to…
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Hong leads Wisconsin race as Rapinoe condemns trans-sport bans
A new poll boosts Francesca Hong’s Democratic bid for Wisconsin governor, while Megan Rapinoe attacks restrictions on transgender athletes. Trey Songz avoids jail, and Marvel Tokon unveils its anime-inspired opening.
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‘A small snippet’: what pubs make of Burnham’s £100m rates giveaway
Andy Burnham’s new government has announced a 20% business-rates reduction for pubs, clubs and live music venues, costing £100m, as part of efforts to support high streets and slow pub closures. Publicans welcomed the signal of support but said the relief would make only a limited difference because VAT, wages, employer taxes, energy and other…
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Pictured: Saudi prince found dead in luxury London hotel room with cocktail of party drugs in his system after detoxing at the Priory
A Saudi prince has been found dead in a luxury London hotel room, with a post-mortem examination reportedly revealing a combination of party drugs in his system. The death is understood to have occurred not long after he had undergone a detox programme at the Priory, the private clinic well known for treating addiction and…
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‘More of the same please’, hospitality firms tell PM
Hospitality businesses in Yorkshire have cautiously welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s planned 20% business-rates cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England. They say it offers limited financial relief after years of pressure from higher costs and weaker customer spending, but argue that wider support is needed to revive the sector. The reduction,…
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Chris Affleck, Mother of Oscar Winners Ben and Casey Affleck, Dies at 83
Chris Anne Affleck, the mother of Oscar-winning actors Ben and Casey Affleck, has died aged 83. Her family said she died peacefully in her sleep on 2 June after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December; she was known both for supporting her sons’ early careers and for a long career in public education and…