Horse racing-Irish jockey O'Sullivan dies after fall in race
Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan died on Sunday, 10 days after sustaining injuries in a fall at Thurles Racecourse in Ireland, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) said.
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BBC Breakfast star breaks silence on absence as Ben Thompson hosts show alone
BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhust has taken a break from the show, leaving co-host Ben Thompson to present alone on Sunday (February 16).
Tadhg Beirne still has 'a few more miles in the tank' as he prepares for Wales return
Having agreed a new two-year contract with the IRFU and Munster this week, Tadhg Beirne will be 35-years-old when the next Rugby World Cup rolls around.
Dunelm shoppers say £35 'stylish' suitcase looks 'far more expensive'
Dunelm shoppers are set to turn heads in airports everywhere. One popular luggage set could trick other travellers into thinking your suitcases cost far more than just £35.
Manchester United Suffer Huge Blow, Star Player Set To Be Ruled Out For Rest Of Season
Manchester United forward Amad Diallo could be sidelined for the rest of the season after suffering ankle ligament damage, according to reports on Saturday. Diallo is believed to have sustained the problem in training, with United yet to confirm the extent of the damage as the 22-year-old awaits further tests. The Ivory Coast international had been one of United's most dynamic performers in a difficult campaign for the troubled Premier League club, netting crucial goals against Manchester City and Liverpool.
Super-sub Merino strikes late as Arsenal sink Leicester
LEICESTER, United Kingdom: Arsenal ignored their injury woes to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to four points as Mikel Merino came off the bench to clinch a 2-0 win against Leicester on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side were in danger of wasting a chance to put pressure on Liverpool in the title race as they labored to make the breakthrough at the King Power Stadium. But, with his attacking options limited by a host of injuries, Arteta sent on Spain midfielder Merino to act as a makeshift striker in the closing stages. It proved an inspired move as Merino netted twice in the last nine minutes to extend Arsenal’s unbeaten run in the league to 15 games. “We knew it was going to be tough. The first 20 minutes, we were too sloppy.
DWP warns thousands of over-65s of benefit they could claim before State Pension age
Charity Independent Age has issued a vital alert, cautioning that "lots of older people are missing out" on benefits and additional financial aid they're entitled to, which could help alleviate the burden during the ongoing cost of living crisis. In a video released by the charity online, they highlight the opportunity for seniors to claim an annual income top-up worth £4,200 - four months before reaching State Pension age.
Lisandro Martinez pens emotional statement as Man United star provides surgery update
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has confirmed he has undergone successful surgery on his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.