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Geoff Duncan: Republicans Nominating Donald Trump Is a Lot Like Peeing Your Pants
Geoff Duncan: Republicans Nominating Donald Trump Is a Lot Like Peeing Your Pants
Geoff Duncan said the GOP nominating Trump in 2024 is a lot like peeing your pants.
2023-07-31 08:09
Leah Remini sues the Church of Scientology and its leader, alleging harassment, stalking and defamation
Leah Remini sues the Church of Scientology and its leader, alleging harassment, stalking and defamation
The actress Leah Remini has filed a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige, claiming she has suffered years of harassment, intimidation and defamation as part of an organized campaign of retaliation for her criticism of the church since leaving it a decade ago.
2023-08-04 06:08
Norway’s Core Inflation Unexpectedly Accelerates to Record Pace
Norway’s Core Inflation Unexpectedly Accelerates to Record Pace
Norway’s underlying inflation unexpectedly accelerated to a record-high pace last month, suggesting the central bank is more likely
2023-06-09 14:22
ChatGPT fever spreads to US workplace, sounding alarm for some
ChatGPT fever spreads to US workplace, sounding alarm for some
By Richa Naidu, Martin Coulter and Jason Lange LONDON/WASHINGTON Many workers across the U.S. are turning to ChatGPT
2023-08-11 16:46
Americans abroad: Josh Sargent stars in Norwich City draw
Americans abroad: Josh Sargent stars in Norwich City draw
Josh Sargent and Antonee Robinson were among the standout performers on Saturday as English Premier League and EFL Championship action pushed forward this summer.
2023-08-13 23:45
Harry Toffolo’s poor mental health accepted as mitigation for betting breaches
Harry Toffolo’s poor mental health accepted as mitigation for betting breaches
Harry Toffolo’s deteriorating mental health and belief that his football career was over were “very substantial mitigation” for him breaching Football Association betting rules, according to an independent regulatory commission. Toffolo was given a suspended five-month ban after admitting 375 breaches of FA betting rules and was also fined just under £21,000. The Nottingham Forest full-back placed the bets between 2014 and 2017. In written reasons published by the commission, it was stated Toffolo – who admitted the charge in full – placed 202 bets on matches in competitions in which his clubs were participating or had participated. There were also two spot bets placed by the player on events which involved himself as well as 15 identified to have been made against his own clubs. Of the 375 bets, he staked £1,323.92, averaging £3.53 per bet. His total return was £956.22 – a loss of £367.70. Toffolo placed a bet on himself to score in the 2015 League One play-off final at Wembley for Swindon, who lost 4-0 to Preston. The independent regulatory commission accepted Toffolo’s explanation of having placed that bet “in excitement”. The commission found Toffolo began placing bets on football, as well as other sports, when he was 18 and stopped at 21, with stakes “generally small”. He lost money overall, although he did profit from certain categories of bet. There was no suggestion Toffolo was involved in match fixing or benefited from “any particular inside information” and he was “driven principally, if not exclusively, by his own belief as to what the outcome of a particular match or event might be”. In the witness statements served on Toffolo’s behalf and also his own oral evidence, it was demonstrated the player “had a number of very difficult times in the period” when he was coming to terms with being told, during January 2014, he did not feature in the plans of then-Norwich manager Chris Hughton but could also not go out on loan to gain experience. The commission reported “as a result he perceived that his future at NCFC (in the U23 development squad) looked bleak” and it was around that time Toffolo began gambling, partly to “alleviate his low mood but principally because he wanted to ‘fit in’ with players who were claiming to be gambling regularly and successfully”. Following a loan move to Stoke, Toffolo said away from the pitch he “struggled with his mental health for a variety of reasons” which led him to gamble with increasing frequency. The player also talked about feelings of loneliness when staying in a hotel during a short-term stint at Rotherham and that he became depressed when sent out on loan to Preston until the end of the 2015-2016 season, when he considered his career in football “to be over”. The commission accepted there “appears to have been a link” between the state of Toffolo’s mental health and his gambling and noted when he joined Scunthorpe in August 2016 he “thrived far better”, with his family having also made the move. The frequency of his gambling decreased considerably and eventually stopped altogether. On the basis of the evidence, the commission concluded the bets placed by Toffolo during the relevant periods “were the result, at least in large part, of the significant mental health challenges” he endured over those periods. The commission found, with the support of his family and those around him and with external help from a sports psychologist, Toffolo made huge efforts to “turn things around”. “That he did so, and did so so successfully, is a credit to him and, we hope, might serve as inspiration to other participants who might find themselves struggling with mental health issues,” the commission’s statement added. On the sanctions, the commission stressed Toffolo’s breaches were “significant” and could not be described as “trivial despite the low stakes involved”. While there was “substantial mitigation”, the commission felt a sporting sanction was nonetheless “appropriate and proportionate in light of the serious nature of the breaches committed over a lengthy period of time”. It was acknowledged the suspended sanction could be viewed as “too lenient” but was concluded the “particular circumstances of this case justified the nature, duration and terms of the suspension”. Forest have declined to comment on the sanctions imposed on Toffolo. Manager Steve Cooper was among those to provide evidence to the commission, describing the defender as a ‘true professional’ and family man who has a positive impact on the dressing room and in the wider community. The sanctions on Toffolo follow the imposition of an eight-month ban on Brentford striker Ivan Toney in May for breaches of FA betting regulations. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Mauricio Pochettino wants Chelsea to be ‘naughty’ Gareth Anscombe reveals his relief at avoiding an unwanted World Cup double Klopp likes new Liverpool hoodie and lizards visit F1 – Friday’s sporting social
2023-09-16 02:00
Talanoa Hufanga And James Conner Fight After 49ers Beat Cardinals
Talanoa Hufanga And James Conner Fight After 49ers Beat Cardinals
Hufanga and Conner went at it after the 49ers beat the Cardinals.
2023-10-02 07:57
Mark Consuelos brutally mocks wife Kelly Ripa on-air for dyeing her gray hair 'every two weeks'
Mark Consuelos brutally mocks wife Kelly Ripa on-air for dyeing her gray hair 'every two weeks'
Mark Consuelos said, 'But babe, you reverse it [gray hair] every two weeks in our bathroom,' in reference to Kelly Ripa reversing her gray hair
1970-01-01 08:00
Dortmund veteran Hummels extends deal to 2024
Dortmund veteran Hummels extends deal to 2024
Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels has extended his deal by one year until the summer of 2024, the...
2023-05-24 22:30
Investigation launched after death of Navy Seal candidate prompts overhaul of how 'Hell Week' training course is monitored
Investigation launched after death of Navy Seal candidate prompts overhaul of how 'Hell Week' training course is monitored
Inadequate medical screening and uninformed medical staff contributed to the death of a Navy SEAL candidate hours after he had completed a brutal part of the training course known as "Hell Week," a Navy investigation found.
2023-05-26 05:15
Football rumours: Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku player swap bid hits snag
Football rumours: Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku player swap bid hits snag
What the papers say Romelu Lukaku has reportedly agreed to personal terms in a move to Juventus this summer as Chelsea look to offload the striker and pick up a striker in a swap deal, the Star reports. Chelsea are eyeing Serbian Dusan Vlahovic. Juventus want more than just Lukaku as part of the deal, though, asking for an additional £35million for the 23-year-old. Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly in the race to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, but the Daily Mail says there is confusion with his release clause. Widespread changes could be on the cards under Tottenham’s new manager Ange Postecoglou, with the Evening Standard reporting Hugo Lloris, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Tanguy Ndombele and Bryan Gil are up for sale. The club are also interested in signing 19-year-old forward Alejo Veliz from Rosario Central, who is worth around £12million. West Ham’s pursuit of Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse may be coming to an end, according to the Guardian, with the club’s technical director against the move, despite manager David Moyes’ interest. Social media round-up Players to watch Harry Maguire: Everton now look like the favourites to sign the Manchester United defender, with Tottenham and West Ham also interested in the 30-year-old, Football Insider says. Tyler Adams: The Daily Mail says Aston Villa are open to activating the 24-year-old Leeds midfielder’s £25million release clause, with Chelsea also interested in his signature. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-08-04 14:13
At least 7 people hurt in Boston shooting, police say
At least 7 people hurt in Boston shooting, police say
At least seven people were injured Saturday morning in a shooting Boston police describe as an "active, ongoing scene," according to a police department spokesperson.
2023-08-26 21:09