J.J. Watt - I'd return to play if Texans 'absolutely need it' - ESPN
J.J. Watt is slightly keeping the door slightly ajar on a possible NFL return if the Houston Texans need him, but this is the final year he'll say that.
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'We could get 20 deaths tomorrow': The new super-strong drug causing panic in Piccadilly Gardens
Experts in Manchester are bracing themselves for the arrival of a super-strength street drug that can be hundreds of times more potent than heroin. Synthetic opioids called nitazenes have been linked to more than 100 deaths across the UK since last summer.
Bury FC issue statement condemning fans' behaviour at ill-tempered play-off final against Wythenshawe Town
Bury FC have condemned their own fans' behaviour after reports of fighting and a pitch invasion during an ill-tempered match against Wythenshawe Town. The Shakers lost the North West Counties Premier Division Play Off Final at Ericstan Park on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Sabalenka takes positives from Madrid Open defeat to Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka said she was encouraged by the level of her performances in the Madrid Open despite her defeat to world number one Iga Swiatek in the final on Saturday.
Wrestler Bajrang Punia Suspended By National Anti Doping Body: Report
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) suspended wrestler Bajrang Punia indefinitely, a move that could potentially jeopardise his bid to compete in the Paris Olympics, which is scheduled to be held later this year. According to sources, Punia failed to provide his urine sample for the selection trials at Sonepat on March 10, prompting NADA to issue the order suspending him from participation in any future events. "With subject to paragraph 4:1:2 below and in accordance with article 7.4 of the NADR 2021, Bajrang Punia has been immediately provisionally suspended from participation in any competition or activity prior to the final decision reached at a hearing in this matter," read an official release from NADA dated April 23.
The strict rules for naming Manchester's streets - what you can and can't do
It's one of Manchester's most sought after streets, but residents felt its original name just had to go. Anita Street is a rare example of pristine terraced housing still surviving in Manchester city centre - a place better known for its boom in luxury apartments these days.
The latest businesses shamed for not paying tax in Greater Manchester - including top-rated restaurant
One of the highest rated restaurants in Manchester defaulted on hundreds of thousands of pounds in tax, His Majesty's Revenue and Customs claims. The company that ran The Laundrette in Chorlton is joined by a soft drink wholesaler in Bolton and a property firm in Ancoats among the businesses and individuals in Greater Manchester included on the 'current list of deliberate tax defaulters'.
Boston Bruins rally, defeat Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7 - ESPN
BOSTON — David Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 on Saturday night to clinch their NHL first-round series and advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.