Rugby to adopt 'smart' mouthguards to protect against head injuries
Rugby authorities will start using "smart" mouthguards to help protect players from head injuries, the sport's global governing body said on Monday.
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Cricket All Set To Be Included In 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - Report
Cricket is set to be included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic programme alongside flag football, baseball and softball, according to a report. The Guardian reported that cricket's inclusion in the Olympics will be confirmed at the 141st International Olympic Committee session that gets underway in Mumbai on October 15. The International Cricket Council, in a statement, expressed delight at LA28 organising committee recommending the sport's inclusion at the Summer Games. "The International Cricket Council (ICC) is delighted at the decision of the organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics to recommend cricket for inclusion at the Games. "After a two-year process, in which the ICC worked closely with LA28, the list of sports to be added in LA included cricket, which will now be put forward for approval to the IOC," said the ICC in a statement.
Canadian diver Molly Carlson encourages youth to speak up ahead of World Mental Health Day
As qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics approached, Molly Carlson found herself in a dark place. She was struggling through a binge eating disorder, had body dysmorphia, and was constantly comparing her body to the other athletes on Canada's diving team.
Cricket, flag football among five sports given LA28 nod - reports
NEW YORK :Organisers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics want cricket, flag football, lacrosse, squash, as well as baseball and softball added to their Games programme, according to media reports on Monday.
World Rugby introduce smart mouthguard technology to tackle head injuries
World Rugby have introduced smart mouthguard technology as part of the Head Injury Assessment (HIA), they announced on Monday, which will make it's debut in the WXV women's competition in October.
Scientists discover evidence that being a vegetarian may be written in your genes
Vegetarianism has been practiced for millennia in different societies and cultures, but today only a small minority of people forgo eating meat.
Mental health and town hall bosses rapped over £8K bill which caused 'avoidable distress and worry'
Mental health and town hall bosses rapped over £8K bill which caused 'avoidable distress and worry'Mental health and town hall bosses have been rapped for causing a man and his family eight months of ‘avoidable distress and worry ’ over an £8,000 bill for supported living they had not been warned about. Although the bill was eventually waived, the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has criticised Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust - acting on behalf of Trafford council - about the way the man’s discharge from hospital was handled.
Manchester United are taking a huge risk with Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United can't seem to catch a break at the moment.