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  • Newly-elected World Rugby boss Brett Robinson vows to tackle sport’s ‘financial crisis’, promote women’s game and stop time-wasting – after first southern hemisphere chairman sees off rivals to succeed Sir Bill Beaumont

    Newly-elected World Rugby boss Brett Robinson vows to tackle sport’s ‘financial crisis’, promote women’s game and stop time-wasting – after first southern hemisphere chairman sees off rivals to succeed Sir Bill Beaumont

    World Rugby’s new chairman, Brett Robinson, has outlined his urgent mission to tackle the sport’s acute financial crisis, after narrowly winning the vote to succeed Sir Bill Beaumont.

    The former Australia flanker became the first elected figurehead of the global governing body from the southern hemisphere, by edging out ex-France captain Abdelatif Benazzi 27-25 in the second round of voting. 

    As expected, it had become a two-horse race when the Italian candidate, Andrea Rinaldo, was eliminated after gaining just nine votes in the first round, compared to 22 for Robinson and 21 for Benazzi.

    Having come through the tense, tight ballot at a luxury hotel here in the Irish capital, the 54-year-old victor spoke about his pride and pressing priorities. 

    ‘It’s a great privilege and honour to be elected to chair World Rugby,’ said Robinson. ‘I was honoured to be put up, but to have the game come and support me is fabulous.

    ‘Work starts today. There are a list of things that (World Rugby’s) Council want from me, having elected me, and I’ve got to start looking at those in some detail. 

    Brett Robinson has seen off the competition to become the new World Rugby chairman

    Brett Robinson has seen off the competition to become the new World Rugby chairman

    Robinson (second-right) will replace outgoing Sir Bill Beaumont (second-left) in the role

    Robinson (second-right) will replace outgoing Sir Bill Beaumont (second-left) in the role

    The result was a disappointment for former French star Abdelatif Benazzi who expected to win

    The result was a disappointment for former French star Abdelatif Benazzi who expected to win

    ‘I was very clear leading into the elections that the financial sustainability of our member unions is at crisis point, so we have to find ways, collectively, to deal with that. I was really clear about the need to grow the game, while ensuring our core markets are in a good place.

    ‘I was clear about the competitions that matter to us – the Nations Championship getting off the ground, the women’s game continuing to grow, and our platform around the Sevens being reset after the Olympics. I was also really clear about listening to our fans.

    ‘There is not enough ball in play, too much senseless kicking, and we’re not promoting teams to attack. Finally, World Rugby as an organisation has been in the professional era for about 30 years. 

    ‘Now, we’ve got so much to think about as an organisation, what our priorities are, and how we can be fit, lean, and ready to deliver.’

    The perception going into the election was that Robinson was a status quo candidate while Benazzi was more focused on overseeing an era of global expansion. 

    Asked if his aim was to reinforce the game’s core unions and nations rather than targeting new markets, Robinson added: ‘We’ve done some great work in the past few months bringing our top unions together.

    ‘There are revenue and cost levers we can play with. We did a workshop four weeks ago, and last night the CEOs and chairs of the major unions came together as a follow-on from that. We’re into some detail about those things now.’

    This was not only a satisfactory outcome for Australia, it also represented a perfect result for the RFU, who have been able to maintain English influence at the top of World Rugby. 

    Robinson drew attention to the Rugby Sevens platform being 'reset' after the Olympics

    Robinson drew attention to the Rugby Sevens platform being ‘reset’ after the Olympics

    He also vowed to assist the women's game as it 'continued to grow' in popularity

    He also vowed to assist the women’s game as it ‘continued to grow’ in popularity

    The result is good news for the RFU as it maintains English influence at the top of rugby

    The result is good news for the RFU as it maintains English influence at the top of rugby 

    Former England full-back Jonathan Webb will serve as vice-chairman after being elected to the executive board, after the RFU strongly and openly backed Robinson’s campaign.

    Benazzi had been confident of victory in the chairman election and as he hurried to leave the hotel after his agonising defeat, he lamented the decision by Rugby Africa to cast their two votes in favour of Robinson. 

    The Morocco-born candidate had evidently expected to be supported by the region whose leading nation, South Africa, were staunchly supportive of Benazzi’s bid for the lead role.

    Shortly after the voting concluded, the president of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah – a Ghanaian businessman and sports administrator – could be seen posing for selfies with Robinson. It emerged that Mensah had been voted on to the new executive board.

    Another man hoping to gain one of those coveted seats at the top table was former Argentina captain Agustin Pichot, who had narrowly lost the previous chairman election to Beaumont in 2020. However, the popular Pumas legend missed out, as did the president of Rugby South America, Sebastian Pineyrua.

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  • Sir Elton John, 77, details major life style change following recent health admission

    Sir Elton John, 77, details major life style change following recent health admission

    Sir Elton John has shared a huge lifestyle change he has made in light of recent health scares.

    The legendary singer, 77, opened up earlier this year about his “mortality” as he shared his medical woes in his documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late.

    Detailing how he is in “the latter time of my life,” he went on to discuss the string of health issues he has faced over the years.

    In an effort to control his blood sugar levels, he’s now explained he has overhauled his diet in an effort to improve his health.

    Earlier this year, John was battling a “severe eye infection” and along with other health woes, he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the early 2000s.

    Touching on the subject again this week, he commented: “I can have an apple, I can eat a bit of melon” as he delved into his dietary changes.

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    Elton John reflected on lifestyle changes he has made for his health

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    “As long as you’re sensible about it, it doesn’t shoot your blood sugar up. But what I crave is chocolate and ice cream – I can’t have any ice cream,” he explained on Ruthie’s Table 4 podcast on Tuesday.

    However, he admitted he still craves sugary snacks, with the Rocket Man hit-maker adding: “If I had a death row meal, it wouldn’t contain anything except sweets, because I can’t eat them now.

    “So, I’d have ice cream, doughnuts, apple pie, rhubarb crumble.”

    As well as recent health issues, the Candle In The Wind singer has also undergone knee and hip replacements in recent years.

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    Elton John has suffered a string of medical conditions in the last few years

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    He’s also had surgery for prostate cancer. Sharing his musings in Never Too Late, he continued to reflect on his health as he added: “I don’t have to work after this.

    “I will work and do records and putting radio shows together but travelling takes so much out of you.

    “It is very tiring. I am used to it. I am a veteran at it but this is where you start to think about mortality.”

    Sharing his thoughts about his two sons, 13-year-old Zachary and 11-year-old Elijah, the iconic musician explained: “They worry as they know how old I am. Not so much David but me. They love their daddy so they want me to be around forever.

    “I want to be around forever. I want to see them have children, get married but I don’t think I am going to be around for that. Who knows? You never know.”

    He went on to state how the thoughts motivate him to make “the best” of the time he has.

    It comes after the star shared how he’d been left with limited vision after suffering from a severe eye infection last year.

    Speaking in March, he shared an emotional post with fans on social media, where he revealed he was “recovering slowly”.

    Taking to social media, he detailed: “Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye.

    “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.

    “I am so grateful for the excellent team of doctors and nurses and my family, who have taken such good care of me over the last several weeks.

    “I have been quietly spending the summer recuperating at home, and am feeling positive about the progress I have made in my healing and recovery thus far. With love and gratitude.”



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  • Sir Rod Stewart, 79, and son Aiden, 13, support Celtic at the Scottish League Cup Semi-Final during their 6-0 victory against Aberdeen

    Sir Rod Stewart, 79, and son Aiden, 13, support Celtic at the Scottish League Cup Semi-Final during their 6-0 victory against Aberdeen

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    Music icon Sir Rod Stewart was spotted at the Scottish League Cup Semi-Final on Saturday. 

    The rocker, 79, was with his youngest son Aiden, 13, supporting Celtic during their 6-0 win against Aberdeen sending them to the final in December. 

    On Sunday, Motherwell and Rangers will play each other to determine who Celtic will play in the final. 

    The pair were seen in the VIP box at Hamden Park in Glasgow. 

    The father-of-eight appeared to be blissfully happy and was seen fist-bumping fans as they celebrated the Celtic’s success. 

    Music icon Sir Rod Stewart was spotted at the Scottish League Cup Semi-Final on Saturday

    Music icon Sir Rod Stewart was spotted at the Scottish League Cup Semi-Final on Saturday

    The 79-year-old was with his youngest son Aiden, 13, supporting Celtic during their 6-0 win against Aberdeen sending them to the final in December

    The 79-year-old was with his youngest son Aiden, 13, supporting Celtic during their 6-0 win against Aberdeen sending them to the final in December

    Celtic's Daizen Maeda scores his sides sixth goal of the game during the Viaplay Cup semi final match

    Celtic’s Daizen Maeda scores his sides sixth goal of the game during the Viaplay Cup semi final match

    Rod had his blond hair spiked up in his iconic style and donned a black and white floral flamboyant blazer over the top of a white shirt, which was open at the collar.

    Aiden looked very dapper with a white shirt and a smart black blazer. 

    Rod shares eight children with five mothers, his youngest being Aiden and Alistair, 18, with his wife Penny Lancaster. 

    Earlier this year the former Loose Women star, Penny, 53, and Rod published a statement to shut down marriage rift rumours. 

    In August, Rod took to Instagram and said: ‘There is absolutely no rift between Penny and I and no disagreement over where we should reside, in fact it’s the opposite.

    ‘We moved permanently back to our beloved Britain a year ago but are fortunate to also have homes in different countries, which we love to visit.

    ‘Originally we did think it made sense to sell our house in LA, but having spent a wonderful time there this summer with family and friends during my Vegas residency we realised that it makes sense to keep our house there.’

    The couple have been together for 25 years and tied the knot in 2007. 

    The father-of-eight appeared to be blissfully happy and was seen fist-bumping fans as they celebrated the Celtic's success

    The father-of-eight appeared to be blissfully happy and was seen fist-bumping fans as they celebrated the Celtic’s success

    Rod shares eight children with five mothers, his youngest being Aiden and Alistair, 18, with his wife Penny Lancaster

    Rod shares eight children with five mothers, his youngest being Aiden and Alistair, 18, with his wife Penny Lancaster 

    His opulent LA lifestyle comes despite Rod himself admitting he's 'shrewd' with finances. Pictured enjoying himself by the pool

    His opulent LA lifestyle comes despite Rod himself admitting he’s ‘shrewd’ with finances. Pictured enjoying himself by the pool

    Previously Rod – who is notorious for his penny-pinching ways – said that he would only sell his LA home for the ‘right price’, but his reluctance to part with the property seems to go beyond money. 

    As he approaches his 80th birthday, the singer is truly embracing California lifestyle, where he ‘flies back and forth to Vegas for his gigs, gets to spend quality time with his grandchildren and hosts a banquet dinner almost every Sunday night for a crowd of his best friends’, an insider has told dailymail.com. 

    Their lavish US property is more of a guilded cage for Penny, who considers the British countryside ‘home’ – not to mention having her own career in the UK. She’s a regular on the panel show Loose Women, works as a special constable for the City of London Police and delights in keeping chickens at the couple’s Essex mansion. 

    Rod revealed plans to return permanently to the UK in June 2023 when he listed his 33,000-square-foot Beverly Hills abode – which also includes a three-story guesthouse, swimming pool and a sizable soccer pitch for $70 million.

    He then cranked up the asking price to $80 million in December, before slashing it by $6 million in February to leave a $74 million price tag.

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  • Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis greeted with outpouring of support

    Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer diagnosis greeted with outpouring of support

    There has been an outpouring of support for legendary British cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, after the six-time Olympic champion revealed his cancer diagnosis was terminal.

    The 48-year-old told the UK’s Sunday Times that he had been diagnosed with primary prostate cancer, which had since spread to his bones.

    He had earlier revealed that he was undergoing treatment for cancer after complaining of a sore shoulder following a gym session.

    Tumours have since been discovered in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine and rib.

    Sir Chris said doctors had told him he had between two and four years to live.

    Sir Chris Hoy blows kisses holding a bunch of flowers.

    Sir Chris Hoy is one of the most decorated track cyclists of all time. (Getty Images: Ian MacNicol)

    “As unnatural as it feels, this is nature,” Sir Chris told The Times.

    “We were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process.

    “You remind yourself, aren’t I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible.”

    To add to the heartbreak, shortly after Sir Chris discovered he had cancer, his wife, Sarra Kemp, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

    Multiple sclerosis is an incurable degenerative disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, with symptoms varying from severe to mild.

    The couple have two children under the age of 10, Chloe and Callum.

    Sir Chris Hoy claps as Sarra Kemp smiles at him

    Sarra Kemp (right) was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis soon after Sir Chris’s cancer news. (Getty Images: Matthias Hangst)

    “Hand on heart, I’m pretty positive most of the time and I have genuine happiness,” Hoy told the Sunday Times.

    “This is bigger than the Olympics. It’s bigger than anything. This is about appreciating life and finding joy.”

    Sir Chris had been presenting the BBC coverage of the World Track Cycling Championships when the interview was published, but made no mention of the fact on air.

    He later took to Instagram to say he was “feeling fit, strong and positive”.

    “You may see in the news this weekend some articles about my health,” he wrote.

    “I just wanted to reassure you all that I’m feeling fit, strong and positive, and overwhelmed by all the love and support shown to my family and me. Onwards!”

    Support for one of Britain’s greatest Olympians has been overwhelming.

    Sir Mark Cavendish, the record stage winner of the Tour de France, described his one-time track teammate as a “Hero of a human being”.

    Meanwhile, Dutch rider Harrie Lavreysen, who won three golds at the recent Paris Olympics in the sprint, team sprint and keirin and is the only rider to have won more global titles than Sir Chris, also sent his support.

    Former Scotland striker Ally McCoist wrote: “You, my friend are a superstar in every sense of the word. Love and strength from all of us.”

    “Stay strong mate keep smiling,” wrote former England captain David Beckham, while comedians Jack Whitehall, Justin Moorhouse and Paddy McGuinness also sent their support.

    Macmillan Cancer’s official account offered its own support, “if you need us”.

    “We really appreciate you sharing an update about your diagnosis, Chris. We hope it will help others who may be going through a similar experience.”

    British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote on X that “the whole country is behind him and his family”.

    “Chris is a British sporting legend,” he wrote.

    “To face his diagnosis with such positivity is inspiring.”

    Britain’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who has undergone his own cancer battle, having a kidney removed in 2021 aged 38, also praised Sir Chris’s resilience.

    Sir Chris Hoy clenches his fists and raises his arms on the bike

    Sir Chris Hoy won six Olympic golds — and just one silver — in his stellar career. (Getty Images: Ian MacNicol)

    Streeting told the BBC that Sir Chris had “done the country such an enormous service” by being open and positive, despite not being the only person dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

    “That’s worth even more than the stack of Olympic gold that he’s built up over his career,” he said.

    Having been inspired to take up cycling after watching ET, Sir Chris rose to become one of Britain’s all-time greatest sportsmen.

    By the end of his career, the Scotsman laid claim to six Olympic gold medals, 11 world championship titles and 43 World Cup victories.

    He first won gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004, winning three more gold medals in Beijing — becoming the first British Olympian in 100 years to win three golds at the same Games.

    He capped his career with two more gold medals at his home Games in London 2012.

    His six golds puts him second for British Olympians behind fellow cyclist Sir Jason Kenny, who has seven.

    Following his cycling career, Sir Chris competed in motorsport, racing in the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 12th in his class alongside co-drivers Michael Munemann and Andrea Pizzitola.



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  • Late Man United legend Sir Bobby Charlton thanked for ‘huge donation’ after new academy opens offering free football to local youngsters

    Late Man United legend Sir Bobby Charlton thanked for ‘huge donation’ after new academy opens offering free football to local youngsters

    • Man United legend Sir Bobby Charlton died in October 2023 at the age of 86
    • A year on, a project that he donated to is helping young people in Manchester
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    Sir Bobby Charlton died exactly one year ago and the Manchester United legend left behind a strong legacy.

    The former England star – who won the World Cup in 1966 – left thousands of pounds to good causes when he passed away at the age of 86.

    One of his donations helped to set up a football academy for youngsters in Manchester.

    Street Reds was launched by the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation along with the Manchester United Foundation and it offers free football and alternative activities for people between the ages of eight and 18.

    As well as helping youngsters develop their football skills, it also provides opportunities to gain new qualifications.

    Manchester United and England icon Sir Bobby Charlton died in October 2023 at the age of 86

    Manchester United and England icon Sir Bobby Charlton died in October 2023 at the age of 86

    Charlton won the World Cup with England and the European Cup with United in the 1960s

    Charlton won the World Cup with England and the European Cup with United in the 1960s

    Street Reds sessions are free and aim to help some of the most underprivileged young people, including many refugees and victims of conflict.

    Head coach Mike Dugdale told The Mirror: ‘We had a huge donation [from Sir Bobby] that allows this to happen, and the turnout every week is brilliant.

    ‘What’s great is we have a lot of kids who are 14 and over which is a critical age – we get them off the streets and engaged in football. 

    ‘The primary purpose is football engagement and getting kids onto the pitch – but we do see some special players who we can signpost to the academies.’

    Street Reds, which launched in August, is very similar to the famous Bobby Charlton Soccer Schools that first opened in the 1970s.

    Street Reds was launched in August this year by the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation and the Manchester United Foundation

    Street Reds was launched in August this year by the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation and the Manchester United Foundation 

    Stephen Cross, chair of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation, added: ‘We believe that Sir Bobby would be immensely proud to see this reincarnation of his concept, which is now pointed towards helping victims of conflict.

    ‘It is a very natural intersection of the elements, and we are delighted to team up with Manchester United Foundation to bring this to a reality.’

    During his life, Charlton also raised money for cancer hospitals and founded his own charity to fund research into improved civilian landmine clearance.

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  • Tributes follow for Sir Chris Hoy as terminal cancer diagnosis revealed

    Tributes follow for Sir Chris Hoy as terminal cancer diagnosis revealed

    The British sporting world has paid tribute to champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy after he revealed his diagnosis with terminal cancer.

    Speaking with The Sunday Times, Hoy revealed he has two to four years of life left after learning his cancer diagnosis had become terminal.

    Social media was flooded with messages of support for Hoy, who is currently working on the BBC’s coverage of the World Track Cycling Championships in Copenhagen.

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    Hoy expressed his gratitude for the supportive messages he has received since the article’s publication on Sunday (AEDT).

    “You may see in the news this weekend some articles about my health, so I just wanted to reassure you all that I’m feeling fit, strong and positive,” he wrote on Instagram.

    “Overwhelmed by all the love and support shown to my family and me. Onwards.”

    Sir Chris Hoy performs the Coup de Baton ceremony prior to the Men's Sprint Finals at the Paris Olympics.

    Sir Chris Hoy performs the Coup de Baton ceremony prior to the Men’s Sprint Finals at the Paris Olympics.  Getty

    Scottish Cycling wrote on Instagram: “Sending our love and best wishes to Sir Chris and his family from everyone in the Scottish Cycling community.

    “As ever, he continues to be an inspiration on and off the track.”

    Fellow Olympic cyclist Sir Mark Cavendish was among the many British sporting stars to comment on the post.

    “Hero of a human being,” Cavendish wrote.

    “Sending love to you Chris,” Dame Kelly Holmes, three-time Olympic track medallist added.”

    “Legend,” Team GB Paralympic cycling medallist Archie Atkinson said.

    UK health secretary Wes Streeting expressed his support and admiration for Hoy’s openness during such a life defining moment.

    “I’m in awe that Chris Hoy is meeting his cancer with the same positivity and resilience that has defined his life and career,” Streeting wrote on X.

    “The whole country will be cheering him on as we have done so many times before and sending him and his family so much love.”

    Streeting, a cancer survivor himself, continued his praise for Hoy on air with the BBC.

    “I’m in awe of his courage and positivity in face of a death sentence, which is what his cancer diagnosis is. The whole nation will be cheering him on now as we have done in the past.

    “He is not the only person in this country today dealing with a terminal diagnosis… what a wonderful message of hope he has sent.”

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  • British Olympic cycling great Sir Chris Hoy, 48, reveals he has terminal cancer

    British Olympic cycling great Sir Chris Hoy, 48, reveals he has terminal cancer

    Hoy was told that his tumours were at stage 4 by his doctor and that they were incurable.

    “And just like that,” Hoy wrote. “I learn how I will die.”

    His wife Sarra asked what treatment options were available but medics described it as the management of his condition.

    “How long do I have?” Hoy asked. “Two to four years,” he was told.

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    Hoy, who has been undergoing chemotherapy, took the step of having a cold cap in an attempt to save his hair after his son Callum asked him if that would be a side effect of the treatment.

    He said it was like your head “being in a vice”, during all six rounds over 18 weeks and said it was the most painful procedure he had ever been through. “And I’ve got a very high pain threshold,” he said.

    He said he suffered such a bad allergic reaction to the chemo in round two that the session went from two hours long to four.

    The impact of the treatment left him “absolutely broken by the end of it”.

    Back in February Hoy said on social media that he had been diagnosed with cancer and that his treatment was “thankfully going really well”.

    He added then: “I’m optimistic, positive.”

    The father of two, whose children are 10 and seven, in an interview with The Sunday Times Magazine, said he originally went to the doctor in September last year.

    He thought he had suffered a shoulder strain because he was “getting a bit old for lifting heavy weights”.

    Tumour was found in his shoulder

    It was discovered he had a tumour in his shoulder and a further scan uncovered that the primary cancer was in his prostate, which had spread to his bones.

    There were tumours in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine and rib.

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    Hoy, in a memoir which he has written in the past year, said: “[You are told] one sentence that some person you’ve never met before has just told you.

    “And in the space of one sentence, just a collection of words, your whole world has fallen apart.”

    His memoir is due to be published next month.

    Reveals his wife has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

    He also told how his wife Sarra has also had to deal with the diagnosis that she has a “very active and aggressive” type of multiple sclerosis following a scan last November.

    She made the devastating discovery after she started to suffer a curious tingling sensation in her face and tongue.

    Hoy said the biggest challenge was having to tell their children Callum and Chloe but he was able to find perspective and positivity.

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    “I’m not trying to pretend that every day is amazing. But I have genuine moments of joy… I’m back to my old self,” he said.

    Sir Chris told The Sunday Times: “As unnatural as it feels, this is nature.”

    He added: “You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process.

    “You remind yourself, aren’t I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible.”

    Diagnosis came as huge shock

    Hoy, who was a pundit for the BBC covering the Paris 2024 Olympics in the summer, was such a dominant force in sprint cycling that he had won six Olympic, 11 world and 34 World Cup titles by the time he retired from competitive racing in 2013.

    He is the third most-decorated British Olympian of all time, with six career golds and one silver medal.

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    Sir Chris said the diagnosis came as a “huge shock”.

    He wrote: “I have a bit of news. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, which came as a huge shock, having had no symptoms up to that point.”

    Sir Chris extended his “sincere gratitude” to medical professionals for their “amazing help and care”.

    The Scot said: “While I’m thankful for any support, I’d like to deal with this privately.

    “My heart goes out to the many others who are also going through similar challenges right now.

    “I’m optimistic, positive and surrounded by love for which I’m truly grateful. As you might imagine, the last few months have been incredibly difficult. However, I currently feel fine.”

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    Wes Streeting, the Health Secretary, who received treatment for kidney cancer in 2021, told Sky News’s Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: “He’s such an inspirational guy, and I thought that was particularly true in the way that he has talked about his terminal cancer diagnosis today.

    “I think to have two-to-four years potentially left to live and yet to maintain that optimism and positivity that has characterised his life and career is remarkable.”

    He added: “I’m just in awe, actually, of how he is dealing with that, because I’m not sure how I would react in the same situation.”

    Sir Mark Cavendish, who holds the record for most stages won in the Tour de France, was among those sending messages in response, describing his fellow cycling knight as a “hero of a human being”.

    Former Scotland footballer turned commentator Ally McCoist said “You, my friend are a superstar in every sense of the word”, while fellow Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes, Britain’s most successful Paralympian Dame Storey, comedian Jack Whitehall, British Cycling and reigning world sprint champion Harrie Lavreysen were among those replying with messages of support.

    On X, fellow multiple Olympic champion Sir Matthew Pinsent said his thoughts were with Sir Chris and his family, describing him as “one of the finest to ever represent our country”.

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  • Peter Schmeichel reveals Sir Alex Ferguson threatened to ‘SACK’ him after heated row at Man United, as the legendary goalkeeper opens up on his ‘biggest regret in football’

    Peter Schmeichel reveals Sir Alex Ferguson threatened to ‘SACK’ him after heated row at Man United, as the legendary goalkeeper opens up on his ‘biggest regret in football’

    • Schmeichel has opened up on a heated row he had with Sir Alex Ferguson
    • The former goalkeeper has claimed Ferguson wanted to sack him
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    Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to kick him out of the club after the pair got into a heated dressing room row.

    Schmeichel was an integral part of United’s winning machine during his seven years at the club between 1991 and 1999. 

    He won five league titles and finished on the ultimate high of a Champions League triumph to complete a historic Treble in his final season.

    But it was not all plain sailing for the giant Dane at Old Trafford, as Schmeichel has claimed Ferguson wanted to sack him following a 2-0 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield in 1995, and he only saved his Old Trafford career by apologising to his manager and team-mates.

    Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Schmeichel explained: ‘Sir Alex Ferguson picked on me after a game and the second half was so bad, but I made a lot of saves and I felt like I kept the team in. He blamed me for my goal kicks. 

    Peter Schmeichel (left) revealed Sir Alex Ferguson (right) wanted to sack him at Man United

    Peter Schmeichel (left) revealed Sir Alex Ferguson (right) wanted to sack him at Man United

    Schmeichel and Ferguson won the Champions League together in 1999, but the former has claimed that moment nearly never happened after a heated dressing room row

    Schmeichel and Ferguson won the Champions League together in 1999, but the former has claimed that moment nearly never happened after a heated dressing room row

    The row came after a game at Anfield when United were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in 1995

    The row came after a game at Anfield when United were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool in 1995

    Schmeichel explained that he apologised to Ferguson and his team-mates to save his Old Trafford career

    Schmeichel explained that he apologised to Ferguson and his team-mates to save his Old Trafford career

    ‘I felt really hard done by for him picking on me. My head went and that was probably my biggest regret in football and I’m not repeating that. 

    ‘On a Monday morning, he called me into his office and said that he was going to sack me and that we can’t have a player doing this. I accepted that and I apologised to him.

    ‘He had a meeting in the changing room after and it was the worst I’ve ever seen him. He was so angry. He never done that in training before. He left and then I apologised to the team. My behaviour was so out of order. There are certain things you can do and certain things you can’t do.

    ‘In the 90 minutes, I feel like you can say whatever because it’s all about winning. Before the game and after the game, you can’t say anything. It’s up to the manager or the coach to talk about what happened. You can’t go in and say you played bad, but I did that. I shouldn’t have done that. But he never brought it up again.’

    Former United players and staff have often talked about Ferguson’s infamous ‘hairdryer treatment’ where he would turn on his team to get a reaction from them.

    Addressing Ferguson’s man-management style at United, Schmeichel insisted the Scot would often pick on certain players and enjoyed confrontation as he felt it would get the best out of the group.

    Schmeichel conceded that the exchanges between Ferguson and his senior stars would often be ‘brutal to watch’, but it clearly worked as United went on to win 13 title in the first 21 years of the Premier League. 

    Schmeichel believes Ferguson went after certain players in the dressing room - including Roy Keane - but insists the legendary manager enjoyed confronting his senior stars

    Schmeichel believes Ferguson went after certain players in the dressing room – including Roy Keane – but insists the legendary manager enjoyed confronting his senior stars

    Ferguson's approach paid off as United dominated English football for two decades

    Ferguson’s approach paid off as United dominated English football for two decades

    ‘What I learned very quickly was that Sir Alex Ferguson needed an out,’ Schmeichel added.

    ‘Very often it was in games where things were going well, or he needed something off his chest. He had certain players that he would do that to. 

    ‘I was one of them, Gary Pallister was one of them and Roy Keane was one of them. Ryan [Giggs] was also one of them. It would have been brutal to watch but you were allowed to talk back as a player. He wanted that confrontation because it was shaking things up. He wanted that.

    ‘What I learned from him was that 95% of everything he said was by the sign and he was thinking about it and was waiting for the opportunity to say that. He would pick those moments and once it happened, gone.’

    Peter Schmeichel was speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet

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  • Sir Keir Starmer: Prime Minister received £13,000 worth of free football tickets

    Sir Keir Starmer: Prime Minister received £13,000 worth of free football tickets

    Premier League

    Labour:

    Dr Rosena Allin-Khan – two hospitality tickets worth £900 – 22 April 2024

    Dr Rupa Huq – one hospitality ticket for the Brit Awards worth £1,250 – 2 March 2024

    Liz Kendall – two hospitality tickets for the Brit Awards worth £1,500 – 2 March 2024

    Peter Kyle – one hospitality ticket for the Brit Awards worth £1,500 – 2 March 2024

    Pat McFadden – two hospitality ticket for the Brit Awards worth £3,000 – 2 March 2024

    Sir Keir Starmer – five hospitality tickets for Arsenal vs Porto worth £3,000 – 12 March 2024

    Jas Athwal – one hospitality ticket for Arsenal match worth £450 – 19 May 2024

    Amanda Hack – two hospitality tickets for Arsenal vs Everton worth £450 – 19 May 2024

    Darren Jones – four hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift at Wembley worth £3,400 – 20 August 2024

    Catherine McKinnell – two hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift at Wembley worth £2,000 – 21 June 2024

    Joe Morris – two hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift at Wembley worth £1,660 – 20 August 2024

    Jake Richards – one hospitality ticket for the Brit awards worth £1,250 – 2 March 2024

    Keir Starmer – four hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift at Wembley worth £4,000 – 21 June 2024

    Mike Tapp – one hospitality ticket for Arsenal vs Everton worth £450 – 19 May 2024

    Fred Thomas – two hospitality tickets for Arsenal vs Everton worth £900 – 19 May 2024

    Chris Ward – two hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift at Wembley worth £1,660 – 20 August 2024

    Conservative:

    Dame Karen Bradley – three hospitality tickets to FA Cup semi-final worth £2,634 – 20 April 2024

    Steve Brine – two hospitality tickets to FA Cup semi-final worth £1,756 – 20 April 2024

    Brendan Clarke-Smith – one hospitality ticket for England vs Belgium worth £550 – 26 March 2024

    Dr Therese Coffey – one hospitality ticket to League Cup final worth £1,100 – 25 February 2024

    Dr Therese Coffey – one hospitality ticket for match worth £550 – 26 March 2024

    Damian Collins – two hospitality tickets to League Cup final worth £2,200 – 25 February 2024

    Mark Eastwood – two hospitality tickets for England vs Belgium worth £1,100 – 26 March 2024

    Justin Tomlinson – one hospitality ticket to League Cup final worth £1,100 – 25 February 2024

    Total = £40,994

    Huddersfield Town

    Labour:

    Kim Leadbeater – two hospitality tickets for match vs WBA worth £230 – 10 March 2024

    Kim Leadbeater – three hospitality tickets for match vs Millwall worth £316.20 – 6 April 2024

    Manchester City

    Labour:

    Lucy Powell – two hospitality tickets for Man City Women vs Man Utd Women worth £150 – 23 March 2024

    Lucy Powell – one hospitality ticket for Man City vs Arsenal worth £420 – 31 March 2024

    Lucy Powell – two hospitality tickets for match vs Newcastle worth £840 – 16 March 2024

    Keir Starmer – two hospitality tickets for Arsenal match worth £900 – 31 March 2024

    Andrew Western – one hospitality ticket for Man City vs Newcastle FA Cup match worth £420 – 16 March 2024

    Conservative:

    Karen Bradley – one hospitality ticket for FA Cup final worth £1,798 – 25 May 2024

    Total = £4,528

    West Ham

    Labour:

    Keir Starmer – two hospitality tickets for match worth £2,000 – 11 February 2024

    Norwich City

    Labour:

    Keir Starmer – four hospitality tickets for match worth £820 – 2 March 2024

    Brighton

    Labour:

    Keir Starmer – four hospitality tickets for Arsenal match worth £500 – 9 April 2024

    Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Labour:

    Keir Starmer – four hospitality tickets for Arsenal match worth £1,488 – 20 April 2024

    Pat McFadden – one hospitality ticket for match worth £372 – 20 April 2024

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Labour:

    Keir Starmer – five hospitality tickets for Arsenal match worth £2,500 – 28 April 2024

    David Lammy – five hospitality tickets for Arsenal match worth £2,500 – 28 April 2024

    Manchester United

    Labour:

    Keir Starmer – two hospitality tickets for Arsenal match worth £1,790 – 12 May 2024

    Conservative:

    Chris Grayling – two hospitality tickets for match worth £400 – 14 January 2024

    Chris Grayling – two hospitality tickets for match worth £400 – 24 February 2024

    Wrexham

    Labour:

    Jo Stevens – one hospitality ticket for Wrexham vs Stockport County worth £360 – 27 April 2024

    Peterborough United

    Conservative:

    Paul Bristow – two hospitality tickets for Bristol Street Motors Trophy final worth £500 – 7 April 2024

    Liverpool

    Labour:

    Dan Carden – two hospitality tickets for match vs Newcastle worth £980 – 1 January 2024

    Alison McGovern – two hospitality tickets for match vs Wolves worth £598 – 22 May 2024

    Kim Johnson – two hospitality tickets to Taylor Swift at Anfield worth £900 – 13 June 2024

    Dan Carden – two hospitality tickets to Taylor Swift at Anfield worth £900 – 13 June 2024

    Dan Carden – two hospitality tickets for Jurgen Klopp leaving event worth £598 – 28 May 2024

    Ian Byrne – two hospitality tickets to Taylor Swift at Anfield worth £900 – 13 June 2024 (paid for by club CEO Billy Hogan)

    Total = £5,776

    Everton

    Labour:

    Dan Carden – two hospitality tickets for match vs Luton worth £600 – 27 January 2024

    Middlesbrough

    Conservative:

    Sir Simon Clarke – two hospitality tickets worth £250 – 23 January 2024

    Sir Simon Clarke – two hospitality tickets worth £250 – 16 March 2024

    Oxford United

    Labour:

    Anneliese Dodds – family hospitality tickets for match worth £305 – 4 March 2024

    Cardiff City

    Labour:

    Stephen Doughty – two hospitality tickets for Wales vs Finland worth £357.60 – 21 March 2024

    Crystal Palace

    Labour:

    Kate Osbourne – one hospitality ticket for match worth £360 – 30 January 2024

    Coventry City

    Labour:

    Taiwo Owatemi – two hospitality tickets for FA Cup semi-final worth £540 – 21 April 2024

    Hibernian

    SNP:

    Tommy Shepherd – three hospitality tickets for match worth £390 – 12 May 2024

    Football Association

    Conservative:

    Lee Doherty – three hospitality tickets for Women’s FA Cup final worth £450 – 19 April 2024

    Labour:

    Anneliese Dodds – three hospitality tickets for Women’s FA Cup final worth £450 – 19 April 2024

    Nick Thomas-Symonds – two hospitality tickets for League Cup final worth £476 – 25 February 2024

    Preet Kaur Gill – two hospitality tickets for League Cup final worth £476 – 25 February 2024

    Kim Leadbeater – two hospitality tickets for League Cup final worth £476 – 25 February 2024

    Kim Leadbeater – two hospitality tickets for England vs Belgium worth £476 – 26 March 2024

    Julie Elliott – two hospitality tickets for England vs Belgium worth £476 – 26 March 2024

    Lucy Powell – two tickets to Women’s FA Cup final worth £100 – 25 May 2024

    Lucy Powell – two hospitality tickets for Man Utd vs Man City semi-final in the FA Cup worth £400 – 25 May 2024

    Wes Streeting – four hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift at Wembley worth £1,160 – 15 August 2024

    Bridget Phillipson – two hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift at Wembley worth £552.24 – 15 August 2024

    Liberal Democrat:

    Munira Wilson – two hospitality tickets for England vs Belgium worth £476 – 26 March 2024

    Munira Wilson – three hospitality tickets for Women’s FA Cup final worth £600 – 12 May 2024

    Ed Davey – two hospitality tickets for Taylor Swift at Wembley worth £584 – 15 August 2024

    Total = £7,152.24

    Football League

    Conservative:

    Steve Baker – two hospitality tickets for Bristol Street Motors Trophy final worth £720 – 7 April 2024

    Chris Green – two hospitality tickets for League One play-off final worth £800 – 18 May 2024

    Labour:

    Clive Betts – one hospitality ticket for League Cup final worth £400 – 25 February 2024

    Alex Sobel – two hospitality tickets for Championship play-off final worth £900 – 26 May 2024

    SNP:

    Stephen Flynn – one hospitality ticket for League Cup final worth £400 – 25 February 2024

    David Linden – one hospitality ticket for League Cup final worth £350 – 25 February 2024

    Total = £3,570

    Scottish FA

    Independent:

    Brendan Angus MacNeil – Two hospitality tickets for match worth £798 – 20 April 2024

    Silverstone

    Conservative:

    Sarah Bool – two hospitality tickets for British Grand Prix worth £3,636 – 7 July 2024

    Dame Karen Bradley – four tickets (two with hospitality) for British Grand Prix worth £4,168 – 7 July 2024

    Priti Patel – two hospitality tickets for British Grand Prix worth £3,300 – 7 July 2024

    Greg Smith – four hospitality tickets for British Grand Prix worth £2,193 – 5 July 2024

    Greg Smith – two hospitality tickets for British Grand Prix worth £5,160 – 6 July 2024

    Labour:

    Lucy Powell – two tickets for the British Grand Prix worth £464 – 7 July 2024

    Total = £18,921

    Grand National

    Conservative:

    Karen Bradley – two hospitality tickets for the Grand National worth £1,800 – 13 April 2024 (paid for by The Jockey Club)

    Kevin Hollinrake – two hospitality tickets for the Grand National worth £1,800 – 13 April 2024 (paid for by Cheltenham Racecourse)

    Labour:

    Lucy Powell – two hospitality tickets for the Grand National worth £1,800– 13 April 2024 (paid for by The Jockey Club)

    David Baines – two hospitality tickets for the Grand National worth £1,800 – 13 April 2024 (paid for by The Jockey Club)

    Bill Esterson – one hospitality tickets for the Grand National worth £900 – 13 April 2024 (paid for by The Jockey Club)

    Kim Johnson – two hospitality tickets for the Grand National worth £498– 15 April 2024 (paid for by Randox)

    Total = £8,598

    Wimbledon/Lawn Tennis Association

    Labour:

    Tracy Gilbert – two tickets for Wimbledon worth £550 – 13 July 2024

    Gordon McKee – two tickets for Wimbledon worth £550 – 14 July 2024

    Stephanie Peacock – kit given for a visit to Wimbledon worth £460 – 1 March 2024

    Toby Perkins – two tickets for Wimbledon worth £1,438.24 – 11 July 2024

    Bridget Phillipson – two tickets for Wimbledon worth £1,060 – 13 July 2024

    Alex Sobel – two tickets for Wimbledon worth £392 – 11 July 2024

    Conservative:

    Helen Grant – two tickets for Wimbledon worth £458 – 13 July 2024

    Laura Trott – two tickets for Wimbledon worth £400 – 10 July 2024

    Liberal Democrat:

    Layla Moran – two tickets for Wimbledon worth £392 – 12 July 2024

    Total = £5,700.24

    R&A Championships

    Liberal Democrat:

    Wendy Chamberlain – two hospitality tickets for The Open worth £750 – 19 July 2024

    Labour:

    Alan Gemmell – one hospitality ticket for The Open worth £450 – 19 July 2024

    Conservative:

    John Lamont – one hospitality ticket for The Open worth £375 – 20 July 2024

    Robbie Moore – one hospitality ticket for The Open worth £450 – 20 July 2024

    Total = £2,025

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