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North Korea to 'expel' US soldier Travis King, who crossed from South, state media reports
North Korea to 'expel' US soldier Travis King, who crossed from South, state media reports
North Korea has decided "to expel" US Army Private Travis King, who crossed into the North from South Korea during a tour of the joint security area in July, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
2023-09-27 18:49
Broncos nickel back Ja'Quan McMillian is making a name for himself even if it's being mispronounced
Broncos nickel back Ja'Quan McMillian is making a name for himself even if it's being mispronounced
Denver Broncos second-year nickel back Ja'Quan McMillian is making a name for himself since making the lineup a month into the season
2023-11-24 06:17
River Plate unveils divisive statue of coach Marcelo Gallardo
River Plate unveils divisive statue of coach Marcelo Gallardo
River Plate’s tribute to one of its greatest coaches has become divisive since the seven-meter-tall statue of Marcelo Gallardo was unveiled
2023-05-31 04:28
‘Struggling’ Tommy Spurr steeled for charity fundraiser in aid of his son
‘Struggling’ Tommy Spurr steeled for charity fundraiser in aid of his son
Former English Football League defender Tommy Spurr continues to live with worry even though his son has recently overcome cancer. The ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn full-back has had to endure every parent’s worst nightmare as his four-year-old boy Rio was diagnosed with Wilms Tumour – a form of kidney cancer – last April. The disease spread to his lungs and contained anaplastic features which made it harder to cure and more likely to return. But after nine months of a punishing chemotherapy treatment and 10 days of radiotherapy Rio got the great news last month that there was no longer any evidence of the cancer. However, because of the anaplasia, doctors have said the cancer has a 50 per cent chance of returning and if it does not only does the survival rate plummet to just 10 per cent, there are no further treatment options on the NHS. Alongside Rio’s treatment, the Spurr family have been fundraising, with the former player quitting his job as a teacher, in case the worst does happen. But although they are able to enjoy seeing their little boy start to live a normal life again, the worry of what might be to come has been hard for Spurr and his wife Chloe to deal with. “The first meeting when you hear them say what it was was just horrific,” Spurr, who retired four years ago aged just 31, told the PA news agency. “It turned our world upside down and I don’t think it’s something that will ever leave me or my wife. “We were petrified because we knew he was up against it and the thought of losing our little boy was horrendous. “But fast forward to a couple of weeks ago to be told there was nothing there was a massive relief. “You want to get on with your life and forget about it but you know the risk of it coming back is still there. “My wife and I are still struggling to deal with that and live normally, it is hard to put that out of your mind, knowing he is going to get scanned again and praying and hoping they come back with nothing on. “It has been really hard. I am lucky that I have got my wife. Mentally it has been really hard, the fundraising has been keeping us going because it feels like we are trying to do something positive for Rio but even now I don’t want to sound negative but it is difficult not knowing where we are going to be in a year’s time.” If that news ever does come, Spurr wants to be in the best position possible as their only likely option is going to be treatment in America and that will not come cheaply. “This is the difficulty at the moment. We would more than likely have to access a clinical trial or something that is not available in this country,” he added. “What that is yet we don’t know because we are hoping we don’t get to that point. We were petrified because we knew he was up against it and the thought of losing our little boy was horrendous. Tommy Spurr “We know another family whose child had an identical diagnosis to Rio had treatment in America and their hospital bill for that trip was £650,000 so it is what it is. We will be as prepared as we can be but every day we are praying we are not going to be in that position.” The next step of the fundraising sees Spurr staging a charity match this Sunday, where former Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United players will go head-to-head in a Steel City Derby at the Olympic Legacy Park. Ron Atkinson and Neil Warnock will be in the dugouts, with a number of high-profile ex-players giving their time. Spurr said: “The lads are giving up their time to come and play, it’s been amazing that people want to be involved. “The number of people that have bought tickets and wanting to help has been overwhelming. Me and my wife are so thankful. “I think I’ll be playing the whole thing but I might have to give Big Ron a sign if I am struggling. Some of the lads I used to play with I have not seen for 10 years, it will be nice to catch up.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Football rumours: Tottenham ready for fight to keep hold of Harry Kane 5 contenders as Justin Thomas sets out to defend US PGA Championship crown Jordan Spieth suffers injury in bid for grand slam as US PGA returns to Oak Hill
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Explainer-Washington edges closer to debt ceiling deadline
Explainer-Washington edges closer to debt ceiling deadline
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden is due to meet on Tuesday with the top Republicans
1970-01-01 08:00
Everything Aaron Nola has said about Phillies free agency
Everything Aaron Nola has said about Phillies free agency
Did Aaron Nola pitch his final game for the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday? The star pitcher heads to free agency this offseason.
2023-10-25 21:42
Cannes gets rare look at real life in Chinese factories
Cannes gets rare look at real life in Chinese factories
Chinese filmmaker Wang Bing got incredible access to the inner workings of his country's textile industry by spending five years with its employees, but he fears it may be more difficult...
2023-05-20 01:14
Atlanta Fed's Bostic: Rates should stay steady from here
Atlanta Fed's Bostic: Rates should stay steady from here
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve should not raise interest rates further or it would risk "needlessly"
2023-06-22 04:12
Braves option Michael Soroka to Triple-A Gwinnett after 2 starts in comeback bid
Braves option Michael Soroka to Triple-A Gwinnett after 2 starts in comeback bid
Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka, who posted an 8.38 ERA in two starts in his comeback from two right Achilles tendon tears, has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett
2023-06-06 03:17
USMNT gossip: Balogun to Fulham, Vazquez to Gladbach, Cowell to Bologna
USMNT gossip: Balogun to Fulham, Vazquez to Gladbach, Cowell to Bologna
Today's USMNT gossip includes Folarin Balogun being linked withFulham.Borussia Monchengladbach areinterested in Brandon Vazquez and Cade Cowell could be on his way to Bologna.USMNT gossip: Folarin Balogun to FulhamFolarin Balogun has been surprisingly linked with Tottenham Hotspur. However,...
2023-08-18 22:17
Does Kai Cenat want to become an actor? Streamer's surprising career transition plans leave Twitch Community speechless: 'I’m not good at music'
Does Kai Cenat want to become an actor? Streamer's surprising career transition plans leave Twitch Community speechless: 'I’m not good at music'
'I know I’m not good at music… I can’t be in the studio bro,' Kai Cenat remarked on the 'A Safe Place Podcast'
2023-07-15 15:18
Evergrande Pushes Restructuring After Posting $81 Billion Loss
Evergrande Pushes Restructuring After Posting $81 Billion Loss
China Evergrande Group is seeking to complete one of the country’s biggest debt restructurings after posting a combined
2023-07-18 10:36