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Dogstar's big plans for the future
Dogstar's big plans for the future
Dogstar - featuring bassist Keanu Reeves, guitarist-vocalist Bret Domrose and drummer Rob Mailhouse - plan to follow up their new single and album with even more music in the next few years.
2023-07-29 15:00
Kuwait and Lebanon move to ban 'Barbie' ahead of film's Mideast release
Kuwait and Lebanon move to ban 'Barbie' ahead of film's Mideast release
Officials in Kuwait and Lebanon have moved to ban “Barbie” as the film is set to open across the Middle East
2023-08-10 22:58
UK's human-rights watchdog at risk of UN downgrade
UK's human-rights watchdog at risk of UN downgrade
The body that accredits human-rights watchdogs is to conduct a "special review" of UK commission.
2023-11-29 01:15
Express Diallo hauls Strasbourg away from trouble
Express Diallo hauls Strasbourg away from trouble
Senegalese forward Habib Diallo scored inside the opening minute of a Ligue 1 game for the third time this year as he got both goals in Strasbourg's...
1970-01-01 08:00
Marlins beat Giants 1-0 on unearned run, improve to 15-2 in 1-run games
Marlins beat Giants 1-0 on unearned run, improve to 15-2 in 1-run games
Braxton Garrett and three relievers combined on a three-hitter, and the Miami Marlins scored an unearned run in the eighth inning on a Jon Berti single to beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0
2023-05-21 06:56
DeSantis defunds diversity programs at Florida public colleges
DeSantis defunds diversity programs at Florida public colleges
By Rich McKay Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday banning tax dollars from being used
1970-01-01 08:00
Jurgen Klopp explains reason for noticeable Darwin Nunez improvement
Jurgen Klopp explains reason for noticeable Darwin Nunez improvement
Jurgen Klopp speaks about Darwin Nunez being fully settled in at Liverpool and notes that everybody at the club is very happy with his progress at Anfield.
2023-10-26 00:30
What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?
What is USB-C, the charging socket that replaced Apple's Lightning cable?
Apple is ditching its in-house iPhone charging plug and falling in line with the rest of the tech industry by adopting USB-C, a more widely used connection standard
2023-09-13 21:45
Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' after Yemen's Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks
Saudi Arabia praises 'positive results' after Yemen's Houthi rebels visit kingdom for peace talks
Saudi Arabia has praised the “positive results” of talks with Yemen’s Houthi rebels after they visited the kingdom for peace talks
2023-09-20 10:27
Young players taking their life should not become a norm – Tareiq Holmes-Dennis
Young players taking their life should not become a norm – Tareiq Holmes-Dennis
Players could harm themselves if not given enough support during times of crisis, according to former Huddersfield youngster Tareiq Holmes-Dennis. The defender was forced to retire in 2020, aged just 24, after a serious knee injury. Holmes-Dennis needed counselling when his career was cut short and while he feels concern for player welfare has improved, claims there needs to be a prolonged push to aid those in need. Former Manchester City youngster Jeremy Wisten took his own life in 2020 after being released following a battle with a knee injury and Holmes-Dennis worries about the mental health of others. “When you see young boys that have taken their life because they can’t cope – coping with the stresses of being released – it should never get there,” he told the PA news agency. “You don’t want it to become a norm. There are so many people going through situations where they are mentally struggling. “It is starting to be highlighted a bit more. Some clubs in particular are putting time and effort into giving the resources to players and, ultimately, it’s players who make the club perform. When you see young boys that have taken their life because they can't cope - coping with the stresses of being released - it should never get there Tareiq Holmes-Dennis “Their welfare should be at the forefront but it’s relatively new, mental health and player welfare and making sure players are in a good physical and mental space. “There is a magnifying glass on that now which is good because it is easy to look from the outside and say ‘you’re paid to do X, Y, Z’. There’s a lot more that goes into that and there’s a lot of repercussions for players off the pitch if their mental health isn’t in the right place. “It’s clear an effort is being made to understand what players go through and what can be done to best aid them.” The 27-year-old, now working at agency Wasserman, suffered a serious knee injury on his Portsmouth debut in 2017 while on loan at Fratton Park from Huddersfield. He slipped on the artificial surface around the pitch and, after three years of injury battles and aborted comebacks, was forced to retire prematurely. Other players have returned from a similar injury, including Jack Whatmough and Jack Robinson, who played with Holmes-Dennis at Pompey. However, being forced to quit left the former England Under-18 international feeling bereft. “I saw a counsellor to get over it. I learned speaking about it was the biggest thing. I didn’t want to hold it in,” said Holmes-Dennis, who was part of the Huddersfield squad promoted to the Premier League in 2017. “I also didn’t want to be annoying people but I know my family loved me and understood what I was going through was difficult because they’d seen my journey. “It was just a dark, dark time. Losing that routine, losing that drive to wake up and do something. You’re used to preparing in a certain way, being an elite athlete and living the elite lifestyle to then feeling irrelevant.” Holmes-Dennis’ situation is not unique and left a promising young player facing up to the reality of having his career and life torn away. After starting his career at Charlton, joining Huddersfield in 2016, Holmes-Dennis made 107 senior appearances – including 30 for Bristol Rovers – before the injury he suffered against Rochdale on August 5, 2017. To aid players like him, the Professional Footballers’ Association has joined with a law firm, Stewarts, to offer current and former players a legal dispute management service. The PFA already offers club workshops, a 24/7 helpline, a national network of 250 counsellors and residential support via the Sporting Chance Clinic. Also available to members is a wellbeing network and, in 2021-22, 600 accessed the service, resulting in more than 7,000 therapy sessions. In the last 10 months, the PFA has also appointed former Arsenal executive James King as its general counsel. Sports disputes lawyer at Stewarts, Barrington Atkins, added: “We know player wellbeing is very much at the heart of what the PFA does, and we aim to help players tackle any issues before they start to impact their wellbeing.” Players will be provided with advice on problems relating to injuries, employment, divorce and family issues, tax disputes and media-related issues – a service which Holmes-Dennis feels is much needed. “It’s massive because it’s a stress you wouldn’t want to take on your own,” he said. “You might not understand how to navigate the situation. “As long as there’s an awareness and the culture is shifting to actually caring about players – physically and mentally – and not just for tonight’s game or tomorrow’s game, then there’s progress. “Players want to play but whether they are capable, able or physically and mentally ready to do so is another thing.” Bristol Rovers declined to comment when contacted by the PA news agency. 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2023-06-01 19:27
How tall is Robert Downey Jr? 'Iron Man' star was insecure about his height while shooting with Gwyneth Paltrow
How tall is Robert Downey Jr? 'Iron Man' star was insecure about his height while shooting with Gwyneth Paltrow
Robert Downey Jr's height has always been a point of discussion among his fans, with many thinking that he has an above-average stature
2023-08-20 20:35
Canadian authorities race to capture five million bees from roadway spill
Canadian authorities race to capture five million bees from roadway spill
Authorities raced to capture five million bees released yesterday after a truck carrying several crates of hives fell onto a roadway in Ontario, Canada, Halton Regional Police Constable Ryan Anderson told CNN.
2023-09-01 07:20