Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored Nadia Comaneci, dies aged 82 | Gymnastics
Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the US into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given. Karolyi and wife Martha trained multiple Olympic gold medalists and world champions in the US and Romania, […]
England captain Jamie George ‘absolutely furious’ as ref confronted in South Africa loss | Rugby | Sport
England rugby star Jamie George confronted the referee during Saturday’s clash with South Africa at Twickenham. The Red Roses’ slump continued as they fell to their fifth defeat in a row – their worst run for six years. England hadn’t lost three games in a row at home since 2006, but recent defeats against New […]
Games leaving PS Plus Extra in November – Last chance to play Red Dead 2 | Gaming | Entertainment
Sony recently announced the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium games for November 2024. Available from the morning of November 19, the new PlayStation Plus games include Dying Light 2, Like a Dragon Ishin and GTA 5. Unfortunately, however, it’s not all good news because multiple PS4 and PS5 games will be leaving the service on […]
Bela Karolyi, gymnastics coach who mentored several Olympic champions and courted controversy, dead at 82
Bela Karolyi, the charismatic if polarizing gymnastics coach who turned young women into champions and the United States into an international power, has died. He was 82. USA Gymnastics said Karolyi died Friday. No cause of death was given. Karolyi and wife Martha trained multiple Olympic gold medallists and world champions in the U.S. and […]
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of reaching out to prospective witnesses from jail | Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs
Sean “Diddy” Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and influence public opinion from jail in a bid to affect potential jurors for his upcoming sex-trafficking trial, prosecutors claimed in a court filing urging a judge to reject his latest bail request. The government accusations were made late Friday in a Manhattan federal […]
Mike Tyson ‘almost died in June’ as major health scare shared after Jake Paul loss | Boxing | Sport
“To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.” Before their fiercely anticipated bout, originally scheduled for July, was delayed due […]
Nintendo Switch 2 could be in big trouble following big Xbox revelation | Gaming | Entertainment
Microsoft has shed light on its future plans for the Xbox brand, including plans to potentially release a dedicated handheld device. While the device is still a few years away from becoming a reality, it’s bad news for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck, which could both suddenly face some stiff competition. The release of […]
We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead – in pictures | Fashion
Terminal velocity Inventing the Runway is a new immersive exhibition at London’s Lightroom, exploring the history of the fashion runway show, from the intimate couture salons of the early 20th century to the unforgettable spectacles of the present. The show will utilise Vogue’s remarkable archive to bring together the industry’s leading voices from the past, […]
NHS urges ‘see GP’ over little-known low blood pressure symptom
The NHS is advising individuals to see their GP if they think they have low blood pressure, as while many associate symptoms such as dizziness with the condition, there’s an additional symptom that people often put down to stress and ageing. According to the health service, confusion can be a sign of low blood pressure, […]
Cleaner shares best room to dry clothes fast indoors to avoid damp – not the bathroom
Laundry poses a nightmare as the UK heads closer to winter as drying clothes outside suddenly becomes a no-go. While those who’ve got a tumble dryer can dodge the hassle, this isn’t an option for everyone, particularly for those on a budget or who don’t have the space. That’s left quite a few turning to […]