This is where Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will wage violent combat on Saturday night. The MGM Grand Garden Arena will also be the place where they add untold fortunes to their already significant wealth. As for me, I’m just thrilled that I will be sitting at ringside. On the safe side of the ropes rather than inside with either of the two greatest fighters on the planet. Sportsmail's Boxing correspondent Jeff Powell sits on the corner of the ring at the MGM Grand . This is the ring in which Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face each other in on May 2 . The fight is expected to earn at least $300million (£195m) with Mayweather receiving $180m (£117) and Pacquiao $120m (£79m). The fight will attract a record amount of revenue from sponsorship, which is expected to add another $13.2million (£8.72m) to the mega-fight. Tecate have paid $5.6million to become the official beer and lead ring mat sponsor of the bout . Top Rank president Todd duBoef told ESPN.com that the five title sponsors for the event will chip in a total of $13.2m, roughly three times the previous highest amount. Although exact records for sponsorship have not been kept, some Mayweather bouts from years gone by have attracted around $4m. According to the report by ESPN, Tecate have paid $5.6m (£3.7m) to become the official beer of the fight and the main ring mat sponsor, beating the $5.2m (£3.44) bid from Corona. Sportsmail's Powell will be ringside for the richest fight in boxing history on Saturday night . Mayweather will put his undefeated record on the line when he faces Pacquiao in this ring . The steps that both fighters will walk up on their way into the ring on May 2 . The MGM Grand is ready to host the richest fight in boxing history as Las Vegas prepares for the fight . Mayweather arrives at MGM Grand in Las Vegas ahead of his $300m fight with Pacquiao . Pacquiao is welcomed to Las Vegas by hundreds of fans at the Mandalay Bay hotel across the strip from the MGM Grand .

Summary: Floyd Mayweather faces Manny Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas on May 2 . 16,000 fans will pack into MGM Grand to watch the fight which is worth $300m . Both Mayweather and Pacquiao arrived in Las Vegas on Tuesday ahead of the fight . WATCH: Jeff Powell on Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao's arrival in Las Vegas . CLICK HERE for all the latest Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao news .


An Arkansas woman became a little richer this week after finding a large diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park. Susie Clark, of Evening Shade, found the 3.69-carat white diamond in a 37.5-acre search field on Thursday, her last day of a trip to the park with her husband. Clark, who first visited the park 33 years ago with her mother and grandmother, prayed to God, asking, 'Are you doing to bless me and let me find a diamond today?' as she searched the field. Susie Clark, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, found a 3.69-carat white diamond on a search field at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas . Clark named the pinto-bean-sized, teardrop-shaped gem a 'hallelujah diamond' because she spotted the gem shortly after praying that she would find something . And shortly after praying, Clark said she spotted the diamond sticking out of a ridge of plowed dirt, according to Region 8. She named the teardrop-shaped diamond the Hallelujah Diamond, claiming that her prayer helped her find the gem. Clark plans to keep the pinto-sized diamond, which is the largest diamond of the 122 found in the park this year. Crater of Diamonds State Park holds the only diamond-bearing site accessible to the public, in the form of a large plowed search field. 'The gem is frosted white with a pearlescent metallic shine,' park interpreter Waymon Cox told Region 8. 'It's the largest one found since April 16, 2014.' The search field had just been plowed earlier in the week because the park had seen a lot of rain, Cox said. 'This regular endeavor loosens the diamond-bearing soil which, along with rain erosion, brings more diamonds to the surface and helps park visitors' chances of finding them,' he said. Cox added: 'With all the rain we've been seeing, along with this week's plowing, there's a good chance more diamonds will be found on the surface in the days to come.' Crater of Diamonds State Park has the only diamond-bearing site accessible to the public in the U.S. Clark's diamond was the largest of the 122 found this year on the 37.5-acre search field .

Summary: Susie Clark, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, found the diamond on Thursday at Crater of Diamonds State Park . The 3.69-carat gem is teardrop-shaped about the size of a pinto bean . Park interpreter said it's the largest of the 122 diamonds found this year .


Eloise Parry, known as Ella, 21, died this week after taking a lethal overdose of diet pills . This week, a 21-year-old university student died after taking a lethal dose of diet pills. Eloise Parry, known as Ella, 'burned up from the inside, after swallowing the highly-toxic substance known as Dinitrophenol, or DNP. After taking the tablets her metabolism began to soar and she started to overheat. While doctors desperately tried to stabilise her, she died just three hours later. Her mother issued a stark warning about buying diet pills online, saying her daughter never intended to take her own life, she just didn't understand the danger of taking an overdose of the tablets. Here, Dr Simon Cotton, a senior lecturer in chemistry at the University of Birmingham, explains how DNP came to be used as a diet pill, and why it the chemical is so dangerous… . Writing for The Conversation, Dr Cotton said: Eloise Aimee Parry was the latest of a string of young people to fall victim to the chemical 2,4-dinitrophenol, known as DNP. It is a very dangerous chemical and scientists have been aware of this for nearly a century. During World War I, DNP was sometimes used to fill armour-piercing shells, as a mixture with picric acid, known as Shellite or Tridite. An explosion in a munitions factory at Rainham in Essex in 1916 was attributed to the chemical. Just like TNT it was found to be toxic to the munitions workers handling it. Many of them lost weight dramatically and some even died simply by absorbing it through their skin. The commercial use of DNP is as a pesticide or herbicide and, in 2009, 11 workers in a Chinese chemical factory – plus nine of their relatives – contracted DNP poisoning, their skins turned yellow or even black and two died. After World War I, scientists at Stanford University investigated DNP to see if it was a useful slimming aid. They established that the chemical boosted metabolism by up to 50 per cent, leading to considerable weight loss without dieting. Eloise Parry, known as Ella, 'burned up from the inside, after swallowing the highly-toxic substance known as Dinitrophenol, or DNP . Ella's mother said her daughter never intended to take her own life, she just didn't understand the danger of taking an overdose of the tablets. Ella is pictured in 2001 . However, they also found out that there were a number of side effects (including cataracts) and that the safety margin was too slim. Firms started selling it direct to customers which meant that people were taking it without medical supervision – and fatalities resulted. When one man died, they measured his temperature – it was 110°F (43°C). DNP was banned in the United States under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938; the US Food and Drug Administration said that DNP was too toxic to be used under any circumstance. Fiona Parry, 51, has issued a stark warning against diet pills following her daughter's death . DNP went underground for years, but it

Summary: DNP was a chemical used in weapons in WW1 and was found to be toxic . It was also commercially used as a pesticide and poisoned workers . Was banned as a diet pill after scientists discovered its risky side effects . Has been linked to a string of deaths as it causes people to overheat .


The podium girl is the centre of a 'sexism storm' after Lewis Hamilton sprayed champagne in her face said she wasn't offended by his stunt - and was just doing her job. The British Formula 1 racer drew criticism from around the world when he aimed the fizz directly as the face of 23-year-old grid girl Liu Siying, who was pictured looking less than impressed. But the Shanghai Institute of Visual Art graduate, who was a 'podium girl' at the Chinese Grand Prix. said she didn't think much about the incident and wasn't annoyed. Scroll down for video . Liu Siying was pictured grimacing as Lewis Hamilton sprayed champagne at her face after winning the race . Sexism campaigners called Hamilton's behaviour 'selfish' - but Siying said she did not think too much about it . The hostess, who has a degree, said: 'I was told by my employer to stand on the podium, and that's what I did' 'It lasted for only one or two seconds, and I did not think too much about it at all,' Miss Siying told the Shanghai Daily. 'I think some foreign media are more sensitive about the topic compared to local media. 'I was just told by my employer to stand on the podium, and that’s what I did.' Miss Siying had asked to work as a podium model on the stage of the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai because she was a fan of Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen. After the incident on Sunday Object, a campaign group against sexism, condemned the behaviour of the driver as 'selfish and inconsiderate' and called on Hamilton to apologise to the graduate. Others have called the driving ace an 'embarrassment to the UK', while another said his actions showed that he was an 'ignorant clown'. Scroll down for video . It's not the first time racing ace Lewis Hamilton has sprayed a grid girl with bubbly - he's also done it after winning the Spanish Grand Prix and even at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he lost out on the top spot . After seeing the pictures the chief executive of campaign group Object asked for Hamilton to apologise . Speaking on Monday, Roz Hardie, chief executive of Object said Miss Siying would have had ittle choice but to 'stand there and take it'. She said: 'The photographs appear to show that the woman is not just being splashed, but that the champagne is being very specifically directed into her face, which does not look like a voluntary piece of horseplay on her part. 'If this if the case we think Lewis Hamilton should apologise for his actions and think carefully about how he behaves in the future. For most people, it would be apparent that she is not enjoying it. 'It is surely a very difficult position to be a grid girl and she would have had little option but to stand there and take it. That is something of which he should be aware. But instead, he appears to have abused her position. 'It's unfortunate that

Summary: Lewis Hamilton showered her with champagne after winning Grand Prix . Campaigners against sexism said action was 'selfish and inconsiderate' But Liu Siying says she wasn't offended and just doing her job .


Hillary Clinton embraced the federal recognition of same-sex marriage today, saying through a spokesperson she believes it should be a 'constitutional right.' The former Obama administration official endorsed gay marriage in 2013 after she left the State Department, saying she 'was fully in support of gay marriage and that it is now continuing to proceed state-by-state.' And in a terse interview with NPR last year in which she declined to go into detail about her views on the topic, she repeated that position. Now a presidential candidate, Clinton today gave same-sex marriage her complete backing ahead of the presentation later this month of oral arguments in several cases before the Supreme Court on the matter. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Now a presidential candidate, Clinton today gave same-sex marriage her complete backing. Her shift in position comes just before the presentation later this month of oral arguments in several cases before the Supreme Court on the matter . Clinton had brought attention to the issue with her campaign launch video on Sunday that featured 'everyday' Americans preparing for something big - including a gay couple planning their wedding . 'Hillary Clinton supports marriage equality and hopes the Supreme Court will come down on the side of same-sex couples being guaranteed that constitutional right,' Clinton spokeswoman Adrienne Elrod told a leading gay news publication, The Washington Blade. The shift puts Clinton's views in line with the Obama administration's Justice Department, which in January 'committed to ensuring that the benefits of marriage are available as broadly as possible.' Attorney General Eric Holder at that time said his department would file friend of the court briefs that 'urge the Supreme Court to make marriage equality a reality for all Americans.' 'It is time for our nation to take another critical step forward to ensure the fundamental equality of all Americans—no matter who they are, where they come from, or whom they love,' Holder said. Buzzfeed News earlier this week reported that the newly announced candidate's campaign had not responded to its requests for comment on the status of her views on marriage. Clinton had brought attention to the issue with her campaign launch video on Sunday that featured 'everyday' Americans preparing for something big - including a gay couple planning their wedding. The video also included an image a same-sex female couple snuggling on the couch as Clinton discussed families in a voice over. But it was only after fellow presidential contender Marco Rubio began taking flak for telling CNN on Tuesday that he believes that states should continue to have the final say on legalization of gay marriage that a staffer for the Democratic front-runner publicly announced Clinton no longer supports states' rights when it comes to same-sex marriage. 'Marriage laws have always been defined by the states,' Rubio had told CNN host Jake Tapper. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during a roundtable discussion with members of the small business community at Capital City Fruit today in Norwalk, Iowa. Clinton is campaigning in the Hawkeye State this week as she makes her

Summary: Clinton endorsed gay marriage in 2013; said she 'was fully in support of gay marriage and that it is now continuing to proceed state-by-state' In a terse interview with NPR last year in which she declined to go into detail about her views on the topic, she repeated that position . Spokesperson today said she 'hopes the Supreme Court will come down on the side of same-sex couples being guaranteed that constitutional right' High court will hear arguments on April 28 in cases on the matter . Clinton brought attention to the issue with her campaign launch video on Sunday that featured a gay couple planning their wedding . She spoke out after GOP candidate Marco Rubio took flak for saying Tuesday that states, not the federal government, should decide the issue .


A man vying to become the next Kentucky governor has legally changed his name to Gatewood Galbraith after a late local celebrity who bid five times for the title but never won enough votes. The 68-year-old Pulaski County resident, who was known as Terrill Wayne Newman until Tuesday, told the Lexington Herald-Leader he doesn't expect to be elected but hopes the gesture will 'warm Galbraith's grave.' His predecessor, who died in 2012 from chronic emphysema, gained a following for his wit, sharp dress sense and support of legalizing marijuana. Terrill Wayne Newman (right), who is vying to become Governor of Kentucky, has legally changed his name to Gatewood Galbraith after the late local celebrity (left) who bid five times for the title but never won . The newly-christened Galbraith filed paperwork on Wednesday to run as an independent for the state's highest office. The Secretary of State's office says independent candidates must obtain 5,000 signatures from registered voters by August 11 to get their names on the general election ballot. Galbraith said he'll run on a similar platform, but will focus on his namesake. 'I mostly will be talking about the great Gatewood Galbraith,' he said. Galbraith says he and the late Galbraith were 'not friends per se,' but they shared mutual friends and knew each other on a first-name basis. Dea Riley, who was the original Galbraith's running mate in 2011, said she thinks he would find the whole name change amusing. 'I can hear him now: "I'll tell the IRS to send him the tax bill,"' Riley said. But she also said the new Galbraith 'has very big shoes to fill' with his name and she hopes he will honor it. 'To have Gatewood's name and message prostituted, for the sake to garner political office, is a personal affront to me in that I was not only his running mate but equally his friend and confidant,' Riley said.

Summary: Terrill Wayne Newman is vying to become the next Kentucky governor . On Tuesday he legally changed his name to Gatewood Galbraith after a late local celebrity who bid five times for the title but never won enough votes . Newman says he doesn't expect to be elected but hopes the gesture will 'warm Galbraith's grave'


Alex Salmond has stepped up the pressure on Ed Miliband saying he won't be able to avoid a deal with the SNP and was 'foolish' to rule out a coalition . Alex Salmond has stepped up the pressure on Ed Miliband saying he won't be able to avoid a deal with the SNP and was 'foolish' to rule out a coalition. The former SNP leader, who is bidding to return to Westminster, said the Labour leader would find it difficult to avoid doing a deal with the Scottish nationalists in the event of hung parliament. When questioned about a potential coalition with Labour, he suggested Mr Miliband had only rejected the idea because he was 'under pressure from the Conservative press'. He said all parties would have to face up to the 'electorate's judgment' after polling day on May 7. 'There is no disrespect or disgrace in any politician coming to terms with the democratically expressed position of the electorate,' he told the BBC Radio 4 Today programme. 'I think that after the election every Westminster politician will have to come and face the reality of the electorate's judgment,' This comes after SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon warned Mr Miliband he would not be forgiven if he allowed David Cameron back into Downing Street because he was unwilling to do a deal with the SNP. During Thursday night's TV debate, she said: 'I can help Labour be bolder … take the chance to kick David Cameron out of Downing Street. Don't turn your back on it - people will never forgive you. 'It's about delivering real change – not pretend change – real change for people right across this country. Is it the case that you would rather see David Cameron go back into Downing Street than work with the SNP? Surely that cannot be your position.' The Tory Party has just released a campaign poster depicting Ms Sturgeon 'pulling the strings' in the event of a deal between her party and Labour. The billboard depicts Sturgeon as a puppeteer and Miliband as a dummy, with the words 'more taxes, more borrowing, more debt.' underneath. The former SNP leader told Mr Miliband he would find it difficult to avoid doing a deal with the Scottish nationalists in the event of hung parliament, pictured is the Labour leader today on the campaign trail . The Tory Party has just released a campaign poster depicting Ms Sturgeon 'pulling the strings' in the event of a deal between her party and Labour . Speaking at the poster's launch, party chairman Grant Shapps said: 'Labour are collapsing in Scotland. This means the only way that Ed Miliband might crawl through the gates of No10 now is if he's carried there by the SNP. 'Nicola Sturgeon would pull the strings and demand weaker defences, more spending and unaffordable welfare hand-outs. It would be a disaster for taxpayers.' Labour has insisted that it will not need SNP votes to govern - rejecting Conservative claims that Mr Miliband would be a prisoner of the nationalists if he entered Number 10.

Summary: Alex Salmond said Ed Miliband would find it difficult to avoid an SNP deal . Former SNP leader also said Miliband was 'foolish' to rule out coalition . He said all parties would have to face up to the 'electorate's judgment' Nicola Sturgeon warned Miliband not to allow Cameron back into power .


Row: Tinie Tempah pictured performing at an 'intimate gig' in Canterbury last night, where he arrived late and then played just two songs . Fans of rapper Tinie Tempah were left furious when the star turned up hours late to his own 'intimate gig' and only performed two songs before leaving. Music lovers paid nearly £40 to see the singer perform in Canterbury last night - only to wait for more than three hours for him to arrive. He then spent just a few minutes on stage, playing two of his songs before telling the crowd 'See you on tour' and leaving. The club which hosted the event has apologised to the audience and accused Tinie of breaking his contract with them. The event was advertised as 'an exclusive and intimate gig with one of Britain's most talented performers', with tickets starting at £30 plus booking fees. Some fans are believed to have paid more than £100 to meet Tinie, 26, whose real name is Patrick Okogwu and who is best known for his 2010 hit Pass Out. Ticket-holders had been warned that they would not be let in if they arrived after 11pm - even though Tinie was not there until at least three hours later. One member of the audience told MailOnline that she stormed out in disgust when the star failed to turn up until after 2am, and then stayed in a VIP area meeting fans for another hour. 'We were told we needed to be there by 11, but he didn't turn up until well past two,' said the 20-year-old student, who did not want to be named. 'Me and my friend left after three and he still hadn't played. 'We weren't the only people who left early, a lot of people left. People weren't happy.' Fans who stayed for the late-night performance were treated to just two songs before Tinie walked off stage, telling the audience: 'See you on tour.' Venue: Bosses at Club Chemistry said they would seek a refund from Tinie's management . One ticket-holder wrote on Twitter today: 'Clearly success doesn't equal class, Tinie Tempah showed how little he cares about his fans in Canterbury last night.' She added: 'He didn't deliver on his promises to the club, half-heartedly performed two songs rather than a full set then left.' A spokesman for Club Chemistry told MailOnline that Tinie had breached his contract for the event - and claimed that at one point he threatened not to play a single song. 'We have never been so utterly let down or disappointed by someone we were so excited about,' she said. 'There was nothing we could do. At one stage his manager actually told us he was not going to perform at all!' Success: Tinie Tempah pictured in 2011 after winning two Brit awards for his debut album . Organisers apologised to those who had bought tickets, saying in a statement: 'We are as disappointed as you. We were promised a two hour set with DJ Charlesy that included a decent performance from Tinie Tempah, as

Summary: EXCLUSIVE: Rapper was booked to play 'intimate gig' at club in Canterbury . But he turned up three hours after advertised start time and played just two songs before leaving . Club has apologised and vowed to seek refund from the star's management .


This is the moment a thief fled the scene after stealing the sat nav from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car as she waited for an ambulance. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester. She was waiting from an ambulance with her husband, who has dementia, when the thief sneaked into her car and stole the black Garmin device from underneath the passenger seat. A member of the public took a photograph of the suspect as he left the scene and walked across the grass with his dog at around 12pm last Thursday. A man wearing purple shorts was photographed leaving the scene after a sat nav was stolen from a 73-year-old injured pensioner's crashed car in Hulme, Manchester . The man is described as being between 30 and 40, with a beard and wearing purple surf-style shorts. Police have issued the photograph of the suspected offender and are appealing to anyone who might know this man to come forward. PC Paul Brunton from Greater Manchester Police said: 'I have spoken to the woman and in her victim impact statement she has described this thief as 'the lowest of the low'. 'As she and her husband waited for an ambulance, injured from the collision moments before, what they needed was help and assistance but instead this thief took advantage of the opportunity, preyed upon their vulnerable state and stole their sat nav. The 73-year-old woman suffered severe bruising to her legs and ribs after her blue Vauxhall Corsa collided with railings on the petrol forecourt of the Asda store in Hulme, Manchester (not pictured) 'It is a sickening, appalling and cruel act and while I doubt the thief is ashamed of himself, I'm sure anyone reading or hearing this appeal will be disgusted. 'I would ask that people use that sense of indignation to help us find this man. 'A member of the public took a picture of the thief brazenly walking away from the scene with his dog. 'He was wearing distinctive shorts so hopefully someone will recognise this man as someone local to this area. 'If you do recognise him or if you even know this man, then please do the right thing and call us.' Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Summary: Thief stole sat nav from elderly woman's car after she was injured in crash . Woman, 73, was waiting for an ambulance with husband who has dementia . Suspect was photographed as he fled the scene in Hulme, Manchester . Bearded man was wearing purple shorts and is aged between 30 and 40 .


Bayern Munich holding midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is doubtful for their German Cup quarter-final against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday after picking up an ankle injury. Schweinsteiger limped off with an ankle problem in their 1-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday but Bayern said it was not too serious after early concerns for a player ravaged by injuries. 'He luckily did not suffer any serious injury on Saturday but his ankle is still a bit of a problem. Schweinsteiger did not train on Monday. His participation on Wednesday is in doubt,' the club said. Bastian Schweinsteiger suffered an ankle injury during Bayern Munich's weekend win over Dortmund . Schweinsteiger will miss Bayern's German Cup quarter-final against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday . Bayern said that Schweinsteiger's injury wasn't serious but he will miss the Cup tie on Wednesday . The Germany captain missed the opening four months of the season with a knee injury, only making his first start in December. Bayern, chasing a repeat of their 2013 treble-winning season, saw their injury list grow even longer on Monday with reserve goalkeeper Tom Starke ruled out for four weeks after suffering an ankle ligament tear in training. Bayern's players celebrate in front of their fans at Signal Iduna Park after their 1-0 win . Robert Lewandowski heads home the winner against his former club on Saturday night . The Bavarians, top of the league and through to the Champions League last eight where they face Porto later this month, are already without top scorer Arjen Robben, David Alaba, Holger Badstuber and Franck Ribery. Ribery, on his way back from an ankle injury, also missed training on Monday.

Summary: Schweinsteiger will miss DFB-Pokal tie with Bayer Leverkusen . Germany captain suffered ankle injury in 1-0 win over Borussia Dortmund . Bayern confirmed the injury wasn't serious but he didn't train on Monday . Reserve goalkeeper Tom Starke ruled out for four weeks . Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery are also on the Bayern injury list .


Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho would welcome Jurgen Klopp to the Barclays Premier League - after being assured he is not coming to take his job. The 47-year-old German has been tipped to make the move to England next season after confirming earlier this week that he will leave current club Borussia Dortmund after seven years at the end of the season. That news has sparked a frenzy of speculation over possible destinations with Manchester City having already indicated he is not in their sights with pressure mounting on Manuel Pellegrini. Mourinho admits he has no idea where Klopp will end up - but knows it will not be at Stamford Bridge. Jose Mourinho insists that Jurgen Klopp is not coming to Stamford Bridge to take his job . The Portuguese displayed his usual range of emotions ahead of Chelsea's game with Manchester United . CLICK HERE to read 10 key questions ahead of the crunch clash between Chelsea and United . He said: 'He's a very good coach, but I have no idea if he comes to the Premier League. He's a very good coach, he's a good friend, I like him very much. 'If he comes, welcome. But I don't want to get into that story, 'where is he going?' 'The only thing I know is that he told me he's not coming to Chelsea, for sure - and he told me that personally, so, I'm calm.' Stoke boss Mark Hughes forecast that Klopp's pedigree in European competition would work in his favour for clubs looking to compete on the biggest stage. He said: 'A lot of foreign coaches want to come to the Premier League - it is very attractive to them. He is a big character and personality it seems. 'I don't know the guy personally as I haven't met him, but he has had a good record apart from this year, where he has had a real struggle. 'Maybe that suggests the way he works works for a certain period. But he has had to obviously handle the loss of key players in his time, because that is what happens in Germany invariably - Bayern Munich come and take your better players, strengthening themselves and weakening you as an opponent - so he has had to manage through that. Blues veteran Didier Drogba (right) takes on Andreas Christensen during training . Cesc Fabregas continues to wear his protective mask ahead of the visit of Manchester United . New signing Juan Cuadrado shields the ball from Brazilian defender Filipe Luis . Gary Cahill leaves John Obi Mikel trailing in his wake as the Blues head towards the league title . 'But he has had great success in Europe and the top clubs, I'm certain, will be looking at him because that is what they want - people who have had Champions League experience and who have done well in that competition. 'That seems to be a pre-requisite before they even start discussing who might come and go.' However, West Ham manager Sam Allardyce admitted the arrival of big-name coaches

Summary: Jurgen Klopp will leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season . Bundesliga boss has been touted to take over from Manual Pellegrini at Manchester City . German has told Jose Mourinho that he will not be coming to Chelsea .


An experimental cancer drug axed over poor results may have the ability to reverse the effects of Alzheimer's, experts have revealed. The drug was developed by the British pharmaceutical giant Astra Zeneca with the original aim of treating certain types of tumour, but was shelved after it proved ineffective. Scientists at Yale University in Connecticut in the US have revealed how the treatment, called AZDO5030, restored memory in mice given Alzheimer's disease. An experimental cancer drug axed over poor results may have the ability to reverse the effects of Alzheimer's, experts have revealed (file picture) The drug worked by blocking a process that breaks nerve connections in the brain used to store memory. Researchers say the study has led to the launch of human trials to test the efficacy of the drug in Alzheimer's patients. Stephen Strittmatter, the author of the report, published in Annals of Neurology, said: 'With this treatment, cells under bombardment by beta amyloid plaques show restored synaptic connections and reduced inflammation, and the animal’s memory, which was lost during the course of the disease, comes back. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health which launched a programme to test failed drugs on different diseases. Mr Strittmatter and his co-author Christopher van Dyck have already started a 'multi-site clinical trial' to determine whether the drug can also benefit Alzheimer's patients. According to the Alzheimer's Society, there are 850,000 people with dementia in Britain - a figure that includes 40,000 younger people. The charity estimates that 60,000 deaths are attributable to dementia every year and that there will be one million people with the disease in the UK by 2025. It reports that the financial cost of dementia to the UK is £26billion a year. The Daily Express reports the charity's head of research Dr James Pickett as giving the latest treatment a cautious welcome. He said: 'Drug development can take decades, so repurposing pre-existing drugs for dementia is a promising avenue to find new treatments as they have been shown to be safe to use in people and can lead to clinical trials sooner. 'As we learn more about the causes of dementia, there is hope that treatments we routinely use for other diseases may also work for people with dementia.'

Summary: Drug called AZDO5030 originally designed to treat certain types of tumour . Scientists say it has restored memory in mice given Alzheimer's disease . Human trials have already been launched to test efficacy of drug in patients .


Virtual reality may still seem like a hobby reserved for hardcore gamers, but as headsets drop in price it is on the verge of becoming mainstream. One firm helping to fuel this trend is Immerse. It has created a virtual reality headset that works with any Android and iOS phone and is compatible with hundreds of virtual reality apps from the respective stores. It additionally lets people watch 3D movies - all for the relatively cheap price of £29.99 ($45). Scroll down for video . The Immerse virtual reality headset (pictured) is available from Firebox for £29.95 ($45). It works with any Android and iOS phone that can run virtual reality apps from the respective stores, and will play any 3D movie . The maximum size of compatible devices is 3.5 x 5.7-inches (8.2 x 15.4cm), which means it will work with the iPhone 6, but not the iPhone 6 Plus, for example. However, in theory any device with a screen that fits these measurements and that can run a 3D movie or virtual reality apps will work because the processing power comes entirely from the gadget. Immerse is fitted with an earphone slot to truly immerse the wearer in whatever they are watching and has adjustable head straps and lenses. Other features include 360° head tracking and an 'ultra-wide field of view' - although the exact degree of view isn't listed. Immerse calls itself an affordable alternative to rivals such as Oculus Rift, which is expected to launch a consumer version 'soon' with prices ranging from between $200 (£135) and $400 (£270). Immerse is available to buy from Firebox and can be shipped internationally. The maximum size of compatible devices is 3.5 x 5.7-inches (8.2 x 15.4cm), which means it will work with the iPhone 6, but not the iPhone 6 Plus, for example. However, in theory any device with a screen that fits these measurements and can run a 3D movie, or run virtual reality apps, will work . Immerse is fitted with an earphone slot to truly immerse the wearer in whatever they are watching and has adjustable head straps and lenses (pictured). Other features include 360° head tracking and an 'ultra-wide field of view' - although the exact degree of view isn't listed . The product description says: 'You've probably seen countless videos on the internet of people wearing the much-lauded Oculus Rift, tripping out in digital worlds and generally loving life. Google offers its Cardboard headset for free by downloading the folding instructions. Or users can buy pre-folded versions from designers for around $24.99 (£16.75). Google also recently teamed up with Mattel to revamp the 1980s classic, the View-Master. According to Mattel, users of the device will feel like they are 'inside the scene'. It said: 'Take a virtual field trip to Paris and sit in the shadows of the Eiffel Tower as it soars above you. Visit historic Alcatraz Island and interact with your surroundings to discover fun facts. 'Travel through time and space in ways you never thought possible.' Elsewhere, Google recently funded a firm

Summary: The virtual reality headset is available to buy from Firebox for £29.95 . It works with Android and iOS phones via virtual reality apps and 3D films . The maximum size of the device must be 3.5 x 5.7-inches (8.2 x 15.4cm) It calls itself an affordable alternative to rivals such as Oculus Rift .


Furious 7 has raced to . the top of the domestic box office, picking up a massive $143.6 . million in its opening weekend. The film has also established a new high-water mark for the month of . April, blowing past the $95 million debut of Captain America: . The Winter Soldier, and now stands as the highest-grossing opening for any film in the Fast and Furious franchise. It also ranks . ninth among the top ten openings in history. Much as The Dark Knight turned into a memorial for Heath . Ledger, audiences flocked to see star Paul Walker in one of his . final roles. Scroll down for video . Furious 7 has raced to the top of the domestic box office chart, picking up a massive $143.6million in its opening weekend . Audiences flocked over the weekend to see actor Paul Walker in one of his final roles before his untimely death in 2013 at the age of 40 . The actor died in a 2013 car crash at the age of 40 . and his work on the film was completed using digital technology . and a series of stand-ins. 'This is a bittersweet installment in the franchise,' said . Phil Contrino, vice president and chief analyst at . BoxOffice.com. '[Walker's] passing made this movie more . intriguing for people who hadn't seen some of the installments. It raised awareness and its success is a tribute to him.' Universal Pictures spared no expense in bringing the latest . chapter in the fast cars and gravity-defying-stunts series to . the big screen, shelling out $190 million on the production. It opened in 4,003 North American theaters, earning $14 million . on 365 Imax screens and $11.5 million from premium large format . screens. Going into the weekend, most analysts estimated that . the film would open in the $115 million range. Foreign numbers were just as strong. Internationally, the film . rolled out across 10,500 screens in 63 territories, earning . $240.4 million. 'This is the next member of the billion dollar club and . that's a rarefied place to be,' said Contrino. 'This thing is on . fire.' Furious 7 stars Tyrese Gibson as Roman, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty, Paul Walker as Brian and Chris Ludacris as Tej . 1. Furious 7, $143.6m . 2. Home, $27.4m . 3. Get Hard, $12.9m . 4. Cinderella, $10.3m . 5. The Divergent Series: Insurgent, $10m . 6. It Follows, $2.5m . 7. Woman in Gold, $2m . 8. Kingsman: The Secret Service, $1.7m . 9. Do You Believe, $1.5m . 10. The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, $1m . With an A CinemaScore and strong reviews, Furious 7 could . be one of the few modern blockbusters that hangs on for more . than a few weeks. The month of April is lean on blockbuster fare . and Furious 7 won't get serious competition until The . Avengers: Age of Ultron debuts on May 1. The opening weekend crowd was impressively diverse, a . testament to a series that has

Summary: The latest installment in the Fast And Furious franchise has smashed box office records for the month of April . It ranks ninth among the top ten openings in cinema history with audiences flocking to Paul Walker in one of his final roles before his death in 2013 . Analysts had estimated that it would open in the $115 million range, but it managed to earn almost $30m more . Walker was killed in a single-car accident when his friend Roger Rodas's red 2005 Porsche Carrera GT hit a lamppost and burst into flames .


Andy Murray clearly has a vision for how his wedding day will play out when he marries his long-term girlfriend Kim Sears in his hometown of Dunblane on Saturday. The world No 3 posted on Twitter a hilarious series of ‘emojis’ to his 2.98 million followers, displaying his various plans for the day. From the tweet its clear Murray expects a day featuring plenty of laughter, romance, alcohol and even dancing. Andy Murray is delighted after some Snooker with friends Ross Hutchins (left) and Jamie Delgado (centre) The world No 3 posted this humorous Tweet in 'emojis' on the morning of his wedding day in Dunblane . Murray’s friend and fellow tennis player Jamie Delgado also tweeted how the Scot has been preparing for the big day with a caption on a Twitter selfie: ‘pre wedding snooker ended in another victory for guess who? @andy_murray @RoscoHutchins @JohnnyDelgado .’ The final preparations for the wedding in Dunblane’s Cathedral on Saturday afternoon are underway after the happy couple visited the venue on Friday to run through rehearsals. The pair have been together for 10 years after meeting at the 2005 US Open and announced their engagement last November. Here is Andy Murray's wedding day tweet in emoticons broken down to the individual 'emojis' However Murray will sacrifice a traditional honeymoon to jet off to Barcelona after his nuptials to kick-start his clay court season. The 27-year-old, who reached the Miami Masters final on Sunday before eventually losing to Novak Djokovic, will also take a look at prospective new assistant coach Jonas Bjorkman in Spain. The possible appointment of Bjorkman, the former world singles No 4 and doubles No 1, has taken on greater significance since his coach Amelie Mauresmo announced she is pregnant. Preparations are well underway at the Cathedral in Dunblane for the Scot's big day . Fans and members of the public have been lining the streets of Dunblane to congratulate Murray . Members of the public have weathered torrid conditions to queue up outside the venue in Dunblane . Crowds have been building all Saturday outside the Cathedral in Andy Murray's hometown of Dunblane . Murray and Kim Sears leave Dunblane Cathedral together ahead of their last night of being single on Friday . Andy Murray celebrates taking a set against Novak Djokovic in the final of the Miami Open on Sunday . Murray had to settle for the runner's-up trophy in Miami, losing to World No 1 Novak Djokovic in three sets . Andy Murray looked understandably nervous as he arrived for his wedding rehearsal on Friday . Fiancee Kim Sears appeared at the rehearsal in Dunblane alongside friends and family . The pair will be married in Murray's hometown Dunblane Cathedral on Saturday afternoon . Local businesses have been getting ready to join in the celebrations of their returning hero . Murray has a golden postbox in his hometown after winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics .

Summary: Andy Murray is getting married to Kim Sears in Dunblane on Saturday . British No 1 looked a little apprehensive at the wedding rehearsal . Former Wimbledon champion is set to jet off after the wedding to take a look at prospective new assistant coach Jonas Bjorkman .


The title race may be over in the minds of some, but Joe Hart is irrepressibly optimistic. Of course, he is paid to believe but there is some logic to his positivity when you consider how Manchester City won the league in 2012 and 2014 with late dramatic runs. ‘It’s kind of how we do it,’ said Hart, when asked about City’s need to overcome a nine-point deficit. ‘We like to do it a different way. We’ve not necessarily reached the standard week-in, week-out that we wanted to, but the beauty of football is that you get another chance and that starts on Monday at Crystal Palace. ‘We’ve got some massive games; eight big games to reach a level that we need to reach. We’ve not necessarily done that all season but we feel we are in the right place now. We have a lot of rest time and there are no excuses. Everyone is fit and ready to go. We will never give up.’ Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart insists his side are still capable of winning the Premier League title . Chelsea are nine points clear of Manchester City with both teams having eight games left to play . Chelsea are nine points clear of Manchester City . Hart is a good cheerleader. Last week he won his 50th cap at the age of 27 and was immensely proud of his achievement. And his club may need his leadership now. At the Etihad Stadium two weeks ago there was a distinct lack of fervour despite the 3-0 win over West Brom, as though a certain kind of resignation has set in regarding Manchester City’s trajectory but Hart does not accept that. ‘We’ve proved it and the fans have proved it – we never give up,’ he said. ‘That is one thing that is part of Manchester City that we’ve taken with us from the olden days. We’ll never give up while anything is possible. We’ll go for it. ‘We have definitely moved on as a team since we first won the league in 2012. That was a massive achievement but now we expect it of ourselves. We have been disappointed at certain times this season but there are eight games to go and we’ll give it all we’ve got.’ Hart himself is a good example of the adage that one should never give in. Dropped last season by Manuel Pellegrini and threatened this season by the £6million signing of Willy Caballero, Hart is playing as well as ever, his penalty save against Lionel Messi and the subsequent performance at the Nou Camp a product of a long period of good form. Hart has proven his class after being dropped last season following a handful of mistakes . ‘I feel pushed,’ said Hart. ‘I have personal pride. I push myself personally. I think the world of Willy. I think he is a fantastic goalkeeper and I know full well that if my standards drop, Willy will be in goal. That is how it is at Manchester City. That is how it

Summary: Manchester City are currently nine points behind league leaders Chelsea . City face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday evening . Joe Hart has said his side will not give up on retaining the title .


The #grannyhair trend may still be going strong for women the world over, but it seems men will always hold the crown for rocking the grey look - as David Beckham proved earlier this week. Victoria Beckham posted a pic of her husband on Instragram on Tuesday and, due to the wispy grey strands peppering his beard, captioned it 'silver fox'. With his 40th birthday just around the corner, it seems David is embracing his age with style, and he's not the only one. Victoria Beckham shared this picture of her husband David sporting some grey hairs in his beard . From old-school stars surfing the silver quiff to salt-and-peppered Hollywood hunks, men are getting more and more comfortable about embracing the distinguished look. Scott Ade, a stylist at Daniel Hersheson believes that celebrities are responsible for the change in attitude to going grey, he said: 'I feel like since the huge rise to fame of grey-haired sex symbols such as George Clooney, George Lamb and Jose Mourinho, there has been a shift in attitudes towards going grey. 'People are starting to embrace it now, seeing it as a sign of power, maturity and sexiness in the mould of the 'silver fox', as opposed to becoming a pensioner!' Here, FEMAIL takes a look at more male celebrities who win gold for their silver style, and asks top stylists for tips on how men can go grey gracefully. THE TREND SETTERS . George Lamb is a serious trendsetter, helping to make it cool for young men to embrace the grey . At the ripe-old age of 35, radio and TV presenter George Lamb rocks a full head of grey hair. It even has its own trendy mix of dark grey with light streaks around his forehead. George keeps his hair long and floppy, so he's clearly proud of his locks, and rightly so. Along with his smart fashion sense, Lamb is a serious trendsetter, helping to make it cool for young men to embrace the grey. Brad Pitt may be an oldie - well in Hollywood terms anyway, he's 51 - but this chiseled actor has been setting trends ever since he hit the spotlight in Thelma and Louise. Some of them caught on (hello blonde highlights), others, thankfully, didn't (we're thinking primarily of his long-haired hobo look here). This salt and pepper stubble will be a timeless addition to the Brad Pitt collection of hair styles . But we think we can safely say his salt-and-pepper stubble will be a timeless addition to the Brad Pitt collection of hair styles. If you're a football widow, you'll already be well aware of Jose Mourinho, 52. This grey-haired Portugese gentleman is arguably the best thing about watching a Chelsea match. The there's the lovable Gary Lineker, whose baby face keeps him looking eternally youthful at the age of 54 despite his quiff of silver. As well as making footie more bearable for us, these two show stressed-out footie fans that it's okay to go grey. If you're a football widow, you'll already be well

Summary: Men are learning to embrace their grey hair with style - and women love it . FEMAIL checks out the young trendsetters and classic silver-haired stars . We offer grooming tips from experts to help your man go grey gracefully .


A cancer-stricken grandmother was charged nearly £200 by easyJet to change her flights after she postponed her pre-booked holiday because it clashed with an 18-week course of chemotherapy. Jane Bacon, 51, from East Grinstead, West Sussex, booked the 'final trip' to Sharm El Sheikh with her husband Peter, 52, after being told she could die within months from breast cancer. However, she bought the £1,000-trip before doctors told her she needed an 18-week course of chemotherapy and contacted the budget airline to delay her trip after discovering she needed the potentially life-saving treatment. Jane Bacon, 51, from East Grinstead, West Sussex, was told she would have to pay £176 to change her flights to Sharm El Sheikh after she tried to delay her 'final holiday' when doctors said she needed chemotherapy . She has now hit out at easyJet after she received an email asking her to pay £176 to switch her flights, before signing it off with: 'I wish you a pleasant day'. Mrs Bacon, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, said she has been left in tears by the airline's approach after apparently being told that its 'Terminally Ill Policy' only considers full refunds and not changes to bookings. She said she received an email from the airline which said: 'EasyJet are unable to refund the fees that you paid for your flight changes. 'I understand that this may not have been the answer you were expecting. 'I wish you a pleasant day'. Mrs Bacon told The Sun's Andy Crick and Lauren Probert: 'I just wanted to take on final trip with my husband. I was so upset I cried, I felt hurt. 'If it's not bad enough that I'm dying, I now have to find the money to pay to move the holiday. 'I thought they would show some compassion.' Mrs Bacon, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2012, said she was left in tears by the airline's approach and request that she pay £176 to switch her flights. EasyJet has since apologised and refunded the charges . EasyJet has now apologised to Mrs Bacon and said it will be refunding the additional cost for switching her flights. A spokesman told MailOnline: 'EasyJet is sorry to hear of Mrs Bacon's situation and we sympathise with her. Customers can request a change or refund on their flights if a passenger on the booking is terminally ill, by providing a formal letter from the passenger's doctor. 'We are sorry that Mrs Bacon was unintentionally charged the standard change fees. While we were awaiting the suitable doctor's letter the customer's travel agency made the changes online which meant the standard fees were charged. 'We will be refunding the amount that was charged to Mrs Bacon and hope that she enjoys her upcoming holiday.'

Summary: Jane Bacon, 51, told to pay £176 after trying to switch flights due to chemo . Grandmother had booked a 'final trip' with her husband to Sharm El Sheikh . Changed booking after being told she needed 18 weeks of chemotherapy . EasyJet has now apologised and agreed to refund money to change flights .


Aaron Ramsey was relieved after Arsenal ground their way past Reading in extra time to return to the FA Cup final. Alexis Sanchez's two goals, the second via a howler from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici, saw the defending champions through despite Garath McCleary's goal for the Royals. Ramsey told BBC One: 'We knew it was going to be a tough game, they showed great character to come back into it and we were on the ropes at times. Aaron Ramsey was relieved after Arsenal fought their way past Reading in extra time to reach the final . Ramsey waves to Arsenal fans having swapped shirts with Reading player and friend Chris Gunter . 'Obviously we had a bit of luck in the last goal but we're delighted to be going through to another Wembley final. 'Reading made us work for it but we got through in the end. It doesn't matter how, we're in another final.' Federici left the field in tears after fumbling Sanchez's shot through his legs and over the line for the clinching goal. And Ramsey said: 'I've felt the experience of losing in a final and it's not a nice feeling. I have sympathy with him but unfortunately a team has to lose and happily for us it was Reading today.' Alexis Sanchez's low shot squirmed agonisingly through the legs of Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici . Federici tries to stop the ball going over the line after it rolled through his legs and out of his grasp . The Reading goalkeeper, who had been magnificent until then, left the field in tears at the final whistle . Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (centre) gives instructions out to his team before the beginning of extra time . Manager Arsene Wenger said: 'It was tough, they defended well, we didn't find our stride and struggled to win the 50-50s. 'They were on a different planet, motivation-wise, to what we have seen on tape. It's the occasion of their lives, they wouldn't give up until the end. 'When you're in a final you can win, you want to win it - let's prepare well, finish well in the league, come back here and we'll do everything to win it.' Sanchez turns away in celebration as Reading's players lay crumpled on the ground after conceding . Sanchez (right) celebrates alongside team-mate Keiran Gibbs after scoring for Arsenal against Reading .

Summary: A howler from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici helped Arsenal progress . Federici let a late effort squirm through his legs and in during extra-time . He left the field in tears after fumbling Sanchez's shot through his legs . Aaron Ramsey will be hoping to taste more FA Cup success in the final .


As a new fashion designer, cementing a place in the market can be tough ground work. Of course, a few celebrity endorsements and a business partner with a little black book packed with A-list contacts doesn't hurt. Kylie Gulliver, a former model and actress (with appearances on Neighbours, Offspring and Winners and Losers on her resume) from Melbourne had been toiling away at her small leather brand for three years, before a very modern encounter - via Instagram - changed her fortune. The 29-year-old's brand Elliott Label is suddenly the hit of Hollywood, and is adorning the backs of stars including Kourtney Kardashian, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and pop group GRL. Scroll down for video . Elliott entourage: Melbourne brand 'Elliott Label' is hitting the big time in Hollywood with Drew Barrymore a fan . Power of the Kardashians: Kourtney (pictured above) wore an Elliott leather cap and the brand sky-rocketed . The recent projection into the big time comes with the addition of Robin Antin - dancer, choreographer and founder of The Pussycat Dolls and GRL - as Kylie's business partner. Gulliver admits that since Antin has come on board the brand has sky rocketed from being a 'small solely-owned start up' to a complete lifestyle brand that's reaching a mass market across Australia, the US, UK, Norway and Israel. The two met in what is fast becoming the 21st century norm - through Instagram. Antin, 50, initially contacted Gulliver to request samples for her pop group, GRL, and the rest is history. Doll to duo: Robin Antin, founder of The Pussycat Dolls has now joined with Gulliver as partner to Elliott Label . Aussie A-Listers: Mimie Elashiry is one of the brands biggest supporters and currently models for the brand . Luxe leather: Mimie models on the label's website - pictured wearing the Leather Puffer Vest, US$999 (left), and Desert Leather Tank US$239 (right) 'When we finally met up for the first time, we got along so well it felt like we'd known each other for years,' Gulliver told Daily Mail over the phone from Los Angeles. 'But it wasn't until I came over to visit her in to LA - we'd been throwing around the idea of launching a lingerie brand, but then I saw her insane jacket collection, and I said: "screw the lingerie line, come in on Eliot label".' According to Gulliver, it was one of the best decisions she could have made. 'My biggest regret originally was that I didn't start the label with someone, and so when Robin and I decided to work together I finally had someone to do the whole process with me'. And lend her little black book of Hollywood contacts too. Antin who counts Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz as close friends, and has a wide network of A-listers she has been able to give items from the collection to. Charlie's Angels: Robin Antin and Drew Barrymore became friends on the set of Charlie's Angels 2 . Close with Cameron: Robin Antin wears Elliott puffer vest after dance class with Cameron

Summary: Melbourne based fashion brand Elliott Label makes it in Hollywood . Founder Kylie Gulliver has partnered with Pussycat Dolls' Robin Antin . The pair initially met through Instagram . Stars including Drew Barrymore and Mimie Elashiry attended US launch . The luxe label features leather staples and tailored pieces in range . Next the design duo are set to launch sport range .


Teaching assistant Phil Smith, 25, (pictured) died after trying to climb through an upstairs window . A primary school teaching assistant who forgot to take his keys on a night out died after trying to climb through an upstairs window. Phil Smith, 25, scaled a fence to try to get in his flat in Cottingham, Hull, but fell and hit his head. The 25-year-old, who worked at a school for disabled children, fractured his skull and suffered a bleed on the brain and a blood clot in the fall. He was placed in a medically induced coma at Hull Royal Infirmary, but died five days later on April 9. Mr Smith's parents have paid tribute to their 'lovely son' who had a 'natural talent with children'. His mother Lisa Darnbrough, 49, said: 'Phil was such a lovely lad. You could not ask for a better son. 'He fought like a hero in hospital for five days after the fall, surprising us and the hospital staff. Sadly, he lost his battle but he gave us five days to come together and have time to say our goodbyes. 'We are so proud of Phil and we will make sure our hero gets the send-off he deserves.' His father, Nick Smith, 50, said: 'He just had such a positive outlook on life, we called it 'Phil's bubble'. 'He found out ways to bring out love in other people which is a rare quality to have.' The 25-year-old was found by his housemate Kris Lake who tried to resuscitate him. He gained a degree in sports science at the University of Hull and worked as a teaching assistant at Riverside Special School in Goole, Yorkshire, where he met his girlfriend Eve Netherwood. Ms Darnbrough said: 'His eyes lit up when he talked about his job. 'I saw him in the classroom and he just had a natural talent with the children. It was effortless. He was so amazing at interacting with his students.' His mother Lisa Darnbrough, 49, (pictured together) paid tribute to their 'lovely son' who had a 'natural talent with children' He was placed in a medically induced coma at Hull Royal Infirmary, but died five days later on April 9 . Eve, 28, said: 'Phil was simply amazing and a wonderful boyfriend. We had so many good times together.' Phil played football for Haltemprice in the East Riding County League and a minute's silence will be held at the next game. His manager, Rob Kennington, said: 'He was a manager's dream. He was always the first to training and used to text me constantly to see if he was playing. 'He was very determined and wanted to improve and get better at everything. 'We will do everything we can to make sure people remember him and we are trying to get promoted this season as a legacy for Phil.' The 25-year-old, who also coached young children, was found by his housemate Kris Lake who tried to resuscitate him .

Summary: Phil Smith, 25, forgot his keys and scaled fence to try to get in his flat . But teaching assistant fell and hit his head while climbing through window . He fractured his skull and suffered a bleed on the brain and a blood clot . Parents paid tribute to 'lovely son' who worked at special needs school .


There would have been no mercy in the dressing room. Nothing is sacred in the team. When Ben Stokes first turned up at the Kensington Oval this week someone would have said: ‘Mind that locker, Stokesey.’ It was here, of course, that Stokes broke his wrist punching a locker after being dismissed last year and that will be a reminder to him of the need to channel his aggression in the right way now he is back in the England team. Ben Stokes has forged a reputation as a fiery character in the England cricket team . Stokes (left) clashed with Marlon Samuels during the second Test between West Indies and England . But Stokes (right) responded positively to the row after talking to England coach Peter Moores . Only a slight niggle in his back might stop Stokes playing here in Barbados and I am glad he has fought his way back after what has been a year of ups and downs. I like Stokes and I like his character at a time when the game can be perceived as producing robots and players who cannot capture the imagination. He has something about him, as he showed when he was in Mitchell Johnson’s face during the Ashes series. He was not worried about the bombardment he would get in return. But I do believe he will need careful man-managing. Peter Moores, England’s coach, dragged him to one side after his clash with Marlon Samuels in the second Test and had a long chat with him and if it was to talk about how he should respond then the advice he gave was clearly right. The way he approached the Jamaican after that third-day salute was spot on. England must make sure they do not quash that natural exuberance and desire to take someone on. It will not always come off but we have to accept that there will be lows as well as highs with this lad. What Stokes must not do is try to live up to his reputation and become pigeon-holed. He can be feisty and fiery as long as it’s natural but his aggression has to be controlled. You want the character as long as the end product is runs and wickets. Stokes (second left) can use his aggression to bring runs and wickets to the England team . Stokes (left) congratulates England captain Alastair Cook after the side won the second Test . England want to have Stokes in the team as much as possible to help him hit his full potential . Let him go a bit but rein him in occasionally. There is an argument here to play the second spinner in Adil Rashid and if England went down that route in Bridgetown the place of Stokes or Chris Jordan would come into question but they clearly want both to play as much as possible. This summer there will rarely be the need for two spinners so England want these two exciting cricketers to grow into the international game. They can only get better and

Summary: Ben Stokes returns to the ground where he broke his wrist hitting a locker . He clashed with West Indies batsman Marlon Samuel in the second Test . But his aggression, when controlled, is important to England .


Andy Murray has a fairly simple message for any of his fellow British tennis players who might be agitated about the imminent arrival of Aljaz Bedene into the home ranks: don’t complain. Instead the British No 1 believes his colleagues should use the assimilation of the world No 83, originally from Slovenia, as motivation to better themselves. At present any grumbles are happening in private, and Bedene’s present ineligibility for the Davis Cup team has made it less of an issue, although that could change if his appeal to play is allowed by the International Tennis Federation. Aljaz Bedene is pictured at his British citizenship ceremony in Hatfield on Tuesday morning . Andy Murray says British players anyone questioning the move should work on their world ranking . Bedene poses for a picture with friends and family outside the petty sessional court building in Hatfield . Last year, when Bedene stated he intended to try to make the switch, the then British No 3 Dan Evans expressed some doubts about its legitimacy, wondering why he would wish to do it. But Murray thinks anyone questioning the move, now it has become official, would be better working on getting their ranking closer to his. ‘If he was 500 in the world they wouldn’t be that fussed about it but obviously he threatens their position a bit,’ said the 27-year-old Scot. ‘And he’s obviously the British No 2, comfortably. ‘So they can complain but the best thing to do is use it in the right way and accept it for what it is, and try to use it as motivation whether they agree with it or not. He’s British now so they’ve just got to deal with it. ‘I would hope that all the guys who are below him now, like James Ward, Kyle Edmund and Liam Broady, will use it as motivation. If he becomes eligible for Davis Cup ties then those guys are going to have to prove themselves. ‘He’s a good player but so are James and Kyle, and Liam has improved. Aljaz is there, he’s on the tour every week, the other guys aren’t quite there yet.’ Murray admits Bedene's stance threatens certain players position as he is on tour every week . James Ward (left) and Kyle Edmund should try to use Bedene as motivation to get better as a player . Bedene (right) with girlfriend Kimalie, who is a pop singer in her native land of Slovenia . For the first time, Murray, who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the top 100, gave his opinion of Bedene: ‘He’s a good player with a very good serve. He’s a legitimate top-100 player, when he plays challengers he’s there or thereabouts, when he plays on the main tour he wins matches, it’s not like he turns up and always loses in the first round. ‘He had a bad (wrist) injury last year but has recovered well. I would imagine he would keep moving up the rankings, although I don’t know exactly how high he can go. I’ve practised with him

Summary: Aljaz Bedene officially became a British citizen at a ceremony on Tuesday . The 25-year-old is currently ranked No 83 in the world but will be GB No 2 . Andy Murray says fellow British players like James Ward and Kyle Edmund should not complain about the assimilation . Bedene was born in Slovenia and could rise up the rankings, says Murray . British No 1 insists young stars should use Bedene as motivation .


When Utah photographer Alan Lawrence learned that his newborn son, Wil, had Down Syndrome his 'mind was flooded with many emotions, most of which were not positive.' Now, 18 months later, Lawrence tells ABC that little Wil 'brings a light to our family.' He said he once believed having a child with Down Syndrome would put limits on what he and his family could accomplish. Instead, Lawrence said, little Wil has taken the limits off and 'opened so many doors' for his family In return, the father of five has taken the limits off the child and given him a one-of-a-kind ability. The ability to fly. Scroll down for video . 'Wil Can Fly:' A Utah photographer, Alan Lawrence (left), created a photo series in which his 18-month-old son, Wil (right), who has Down Syndrome appears to be flying . The father created a photo series called 'Wil Can Fly' in which the toddler appears to be flying in many different scenes. Lawrence, who began taking the photos when Wil was just months old, created the illusion by holding his son up in the photos and later cropping himself out. He posted the photos on his blog -- That Dad Blog -- and later on his Instagram account. After receiving positive feedback, Lawrence decided to compile the photos in a calendar and plans to donate half the proceeds to two Down Syndrome foundations, KSL reports. The family recently started a Kickstarter campaign . 'When Wil was little, he would lie on his stomach and raise his arms and legs like he was flying. It wasn't something any of my other kids did,' Lawrence told ABC. 'We all said, 'Look, he's flying!' Lawrence said his goal is to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. He admitted in his blog that he and his wife Nikki knew very little about the disorder when Wil was born in October 2013. The father said he hopes to photograph Wil 'flying' in other destinations to raise more awareness. He also told ABC he hopes to help people overseas who do not have access to the same level of care through his YouTube channel by posting therapy tutorials. Wil the Examiner: Here, Wil examines his brother's hair using a wooden spoon . Wil Flies Away: Here, Wil flies away leaving his father in his dust . Wil checks himself out in the mirror first thing in the morning . Wil is Hungry: Here, Wil hovers over his high-chair as his mother feeds him . Wil in the Forest: Wil flies through the forest . Wil Over Chickens: Here, Wil flies over chickens . Wil With Bubbles: Here, Wil appears to kiss a bubble as he floats in the air . Wil in Stripes: Here, Wil flies in the air above a field . Soaring, Flying: Here, Wil soars above a grassy field with mountains in the distance . Wil Faces a Dinosaur: Here, Wil comes face-to-face with a Tyrannosaurus Rex . Wil Escapes the Cart: Here, Wil floats above his mother's cart in the cereal aisle at a grocery

Summary: Alan Lawrence created a photo series in which his 18-month old son, Wil, appears to be flying to raise awareness about Down Syndrome . Wil has Down Syndrome and Lawrence says the toddler 'brings a light to our family' Lawrence plans to put the photos in a calendar and donate half the proceeds to two Down Syndrome foundations .


England ace Joe Hart labelled fellow goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon a 'legend of the game' after seeing the Italian veteran claim his 147th cap. Hart, who passed an impressive milestone of his own by representing his country for the 50th time on Tuesday night, said after the 1-1 draw with Italy that Buffon was an inspiration. Speaking to FA TV, Hart said: 'I’m still learning my game and I’m still watching the likes of Buffon and the way he goes about his business at 37 years old. England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has lavished praise on fellow goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon . Hart has labelled Buffon, who won his 147th cap against England on Tuesday night, a 'legend of the game' 'I’ve got a lot more learning to do and I want to do it in this team. '[Buffon’s caps total] is a long way off, but it’s definitely a night to celebrate a terrific goalkeeper and a legend of the game, someone I personally look up to and it’s inspirational to see.' The Manchester City shot stopper, who is 10 years younger than Buffon, revealed his delight at receiving his 50th cap at the Juventus Stadium. 'I was proud of my first cap, I was proud to represent the Under 21s, and 50 caps at my age is good,' added Hart. 'I want to keep going, that’s not the end for me. I just want to keep going, keep playing well for my club and country and rack them up.' England ace Hart, pictured saving a shot by Citadin Eder, is desperate to add to his 50 international caps .

Summary: Joe Hart has revealed he is inspired by the likes of Gianluigi Buffon . Italy's record cap holder Buffon played his 147th game for the Azzurri . Man City shot stopper Hart recorded his 50th appearance for England . Click here to read Martin Samuel's match report from Turin .


Nine months after she suffered horrific injuries in a brutal attack, former porn star Christy Mack still has to wear a wig and glasses to look herself. With 18 broken bones, a broken nose, a ruptured kidney, a ruptured liver, missing teeth, and a fractured rib, Mack was unrecognisable as she fled her Las Vegas home on August 8, 2014. It was the climax, she claims, of an abusive on-off relationship with MMA fighter Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, known professionally as War Machine. She is still undergoing reparative dental work - while fighting to see Koppenhaver convicted of attempted murder. The journey, she told ESPN, has been monumental. Scroll down for video . Nine months ago, Christy Mack was in hospital fighting for her life. Now she is on the road to recovery . Mack, 23, claims MMA fighter Koppenhaver, 33, became abusive months into their one-year relationship . 'I didn't look in the mirror for weeks,' she said. 'Just feeling my face, I knew it wasn't right. So when I'd look in the mirror, it's not me - that person wasn't me. It's so hard to go every day without being you anymore.' Mack, 23, claims Koppenhaver, 33, became abusive four months into their one-year relationship, which started fast. When they met on a photo shoot set, she had pneumonia and he offered to look after her, bringing pizza to her hotel, she told ESPN. 'It was an amazing connection. I feel in love really quick,' she said. Mack posted this message on Twitter soon after the attack to show how she had been hurt . Bruised: Mack published this picture of her leg in the wake of the attack . As well as posting images, Mack described the attack, claiming Koppenhaver cut off her hair with a blunt knife . Mack says the couple met on a photo shoot when she had pneumonia and he offered to care for her . She said she believed, after the first attack, that it would never happen again. Around six months later, a male friend Corey Thomas was sleeping in her bed when she says Koppenhaver, who had a spare key, burst in. Koppenhaver allegedly beat Thomas then told him to go, but not to phone 911. Then, prosecutors allege, he approached Mack with a kitchen knife. He beat her and used the knife to saw off her mohawk, she told police. Mack, who has agreed to be identified in reporting of the case, was left with broken bones and a ruptured liver . A prosecutor asked the court to record Koppenhaver laughing and shaking his head as Mack said he sexually assaulted her . Koppenhaver has maintained his innocence and tweeted that he was also beaten by another man . Koppenhaver, who has legally changed his name to War Machine, will be tried this autumn . It wasn't until he went to the kitchen that she was able to flee to a neighbor's house, it is claimed. Koppenhaver maintains his innocence. Throughout court proceedings, he has dismissed the 26 charges against him as

Summary: Former porn actress Christy Mack claims ex-boyfriend Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver beat and raped her until she almost died at her home . She had been asleep next to a male friend when he 'burst in with a knife' Koppenhaver, who goes by the name War Machine, claims to be innocent . Mack has opened up about her recovery, now needs glasses and a wig . The case against Koppenhaver, who faces 26 charges, resumes in autumn .


Aiming high: Nigel Farage visits an Army veterans' centre near Sandwich in Kent today . Nigel Farage last night held out an olive branch to David Cameron as he said he wanted to work with him to prevent a possible Labour government. The Ukip leader called on Conservatives to vote tactically for him in seats where they cannot win in order to help keep the Tory leader as Prime Minister. And in the strongest hint yet that they could work together, Mr Farage dropped his demand that the Tories ditch Mr Cameron before any post election deal. In a direct appeal to Tory voters, Mr Farage said he believed many were in 'their hearts' closer to his position of wanting an EU referendum as soon as possible without any attempted re-negotiation. Mr Farage also revealed that he has already held informal discussions with Tories about potential post-election arrangements. Yesterday, as he launched his party's manifesto, Mr Farage called on Mr Cameron to join with him to lock Ed Miliband and the SNP's Alex Salmond out of Downing Street. Ukip has reduced its list of targets to just ten seats as it has been squeezed in the polls, but Mr Farage believes in seats such as Great Grimsby and Dudley North it has a better chance than the Tories at snatching them from Labour. Asked if it was time that Conservative supporters realised that Ukip could help them stop a Labour government, Mr Farage said they needed to vote tactically. He said: 'One of the things I have completely failed to understand is how the Conservatives would want to say vote Ukip get Labour in constituencies like Grimsby and Rotherham and Dudley North and all those Labour seats in which we are the challenger. I just don't understand it.' He warned that a Labour-led government backed up by the SNP 'would not be a very good thing for the country'. Asked if he and Mr Cameron could 'lock out' Mr Miliband and Mr Salmond from Downing Street, he replied: 'Well if that were possible then we would try and do that.' Farage looks at items being made in the wood craft room as he meets veterans and staff during a visit to the Futures for Heroes centre in Kent . The Ukip leader called on Conservatives to vote tactically for him in seats where they cannot win in order to help keep the Tory leader as Prime Minister . Farage shakes hands with Andrew Ferris, a former soldier with the Princess of Wale's Royal Regiment . Mr Farage previously said that Mr Cameron would need to step down as Tory leader before he could do any sort of post-election deal. But yesterday he said there would be no problem working with Mr Cameron personally. Mr Farage revealed he has already held informal discussions with Tories about potential post-election arrangements . He said: 'Albeit reluctantly, David Cameron has been forced into making a pledge on a referendum. There are circumstances in which we could do a deal with him but the referendum has got

Summary: Nigel Farage called on Tories to vote tactically in seats they cannot win . He also dropped demand Tories ditch Cameron before post election deal . Ukip leader said many were closer to position of wanting an EU referendum . Farage says he's held informal talks with Tories about post election deal .


Charity runners taking part in a 10km fun run at the weekend were left exhausted after being sent on an unscheduled two-mile detour. The blunder was believed to have been caused by a race marshal taking a toilet break during the event, missing 300 runners who should have been directed at a junction point. Instead they continued past the unmanned marshall point and had to run for an extra three kilometres while the other 900 competitors followed the correct route. Scroll down for video . Blunder: Charity runners taking part in yesterday's Bournemouth Bay 10K Run (pictured) were left exhausted after being sent on an unscheduled two-mile detour . The bizarre gaffe happened during yesterday's Bournemouth Bay Run and today the organisers - Bournemouth Borough Council - appealed for those who were affected by the mix-up to contact them for a 'gesture of goodwill.' A local authority spokesman said that it was investigating what happened to the marshal who should have directed runners at a turning point. It was reported that some runners were 'in tears' while one described the event's organisation as 'shambolic'. Hayley James, who is four months pregnant and from Poole, said: 'To have a race of that scale with only one marshal on a point is inexcusable. 'We saw loads of people walking at the end, some were in tears, I felt so sorry for them - I felt like crying at the 10km mark.' Andy Isaac, from Bournemouth, said the event was 'mayhem' with one point where an elderly woman managed to drive onto the route and was flashing her lights at oncoming runners. A map shows where up to 300 runners continued along the coastal path after a marshal who was meant to direct them on to a turn went to the toilet . Reaction: Two people vent their frustration at the Bournemouth Bay Run on Twitter yesterday . It also emerged that water stations ran out of supplies during the race, forcing some runners to drink from half-empty bottles that had been left on the ground as they battled against dehydration. Commenting on the Daily Echo website, one runner said: “We had a bottle of water at the three mile station, but at the six mile point they had totally ran out, so nothing. Jon Weaver, head of resort marketing and events at the council, said: 'Unfortunately there was some confusion with marshalling arrangements at one point, but it was a critical point. We apologise unreservedly to those front runners. 'In 33 years of running... this is the first time this has happened and as part of our debrief we will be analysing the arrangements carefully... to learn for 2016. 'We understand runners have trained for a long time for the event and it's hard for them and we do empathise with how they are feeling.' It was hoped that the event would have raised more than £70,000 for the British Heart Foundation. Some racers took to Twitter to vent their frustration over the blunder. Rob Kelly wrote: Really disappointed in the #BournemouthBayRun 10k that

Summary: Up to 300 runners in yesterday's Bournemouth Bay Run sent wrong way . Some of the racers were said to be 'in tears' after the two-mile detour . Organisation slammed as 'shambolic' as there was also water shortage .


The mother of the man slain by Aaron Hernandez is moving forward with a civil lawsuit against him and her lawyer said the former New England Patriots player will be called to testify at the trial. Ursula Ward, the mother of Odin Lloyd, wants to look Hernandez in the eye when he testifies during the wrongful death suit. according to attorney Doug Sheff. Hernandez, who did not testify at his criminal trial and had a $40million contract, was convicted April 15 of first-degree murder for killing Lloyd on June 17, 2013. Scroll down for video . Suing her son's murderer: Ursula Ward, the mother of Odin Lloyd, at a press conference on Wednesday about the civil suit she has filed . Killer and his victim: Hernandez (left) was found guilty of first-degree murder parole in the 2013 shooting death of Odin Lloyd (right) Distressing: Ward (right), is comforted by her attorney, Douglas Sheff (left), at their conference in Boston, Massachusetts . Sheff, who called Lloyd's death an unthinkable loss said: 'She wants to ask what happened. Ward said her son, 27, was 'loved my many' 'Very simple: 'What happened?' 'And the next question: 'Why?' Ward said during a press conference on Wednesday: 'The day I learned my son was shot and killed, I thought my life ended with his. 'I always wished I was there to take those bullets for Odin.' She did not address or take questions about the lawsuit but focused her comments on her love for her son. 'Odin was loved by many,' she said. 'Odin will be missed tremendously.' Sheff said it was possible he would call Patriots officials, including owner Bob Kraft, to testify if he thought their testimony would be 'relevant', according to the Boston Herald. He said: 'We will also call different witnesses in the civil case, including Mr Aaron Hernandez. 'When we do he will no longer be able to hide behind any sort of Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination because he is already convicted of the crime. 'No one wants to unnecessarily disturb any professional or anybody, but if it is important and it is part of zealously representing our client, then we will do what we have to.' Wealthy: Hernandez (No. 81) had already been paid more than $9.2million of his $40million deal at the time of the murder . Pain and relief: Ward seen reacting to the guilty verdict for Hernandez after his trial at Bristol County Superior Court in April . The team was originally named in the suit, but the organization was dismissed after agreeing any money released to Hernandez would be granted to the Lloyd family, Boston.com reported. The Patriots terminated their contract with Hernandez shortly after he was charged and team lawyers have said New England does not owe the 25-year-old 'another penny'. He had already been paid more than $9.2million of his $40million deal and the NFL Players Association filed a grievance on his behalf seeking in additional $6.2million in guaranteed money. They are awaiting the outcome of the grievance said Donald Grady, another of Ward's

Summary: Ursula Ward's wrongful death suit against Hernandez, 25, is set to proceed . Suit seeking unspecified damages was put on hold during criminal trial . Hernandez made millions and had $40million contract at time of murder . Convicted April 15 of first-degree murder for killing Lloyd in June of 2013 .


Antarctica has experienced its highest temperature on record, according to meteorologists. Sensors at Argentina's Esperanza Base on the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula recorded a temperature of 17.5°C (63.5°F). According to meteorologists this is potentially a new record for the warmest temperature measured on the frozen continent. The new temperature record was measured on the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula (pictured) where the ice shelf covering the sea has declined considerably in recent years and glaciers are thought to be receding . Over a two day period last week temperatures reached 17.4°C (63.3°F) and 17.5°C (63.5°F). However, the heatwave on the coldest continent on Earth has still to be officially certified by the World Meteorological Organisation. Antarctica's icy edge is disappearing in warming ocean waters, with the last decade seeing the rate of ice loss increase dramatically. This is according to a new study that has combined 18-years worth of ice shelf thinning data from three different sets of satellites. The researchers claim that some ice shelves in West Antarctica have lost as much as 18 per cent of their volume in the last ten years. Satellite data from 1994 to . 2012 clearly shows the accelerating decline which could hasten the rise in global sea levels, . scientists say. The findings come amid concern among many scientists about the effects of . global climate change on Earth's vast, remote polar regions. The previous hottest temperature recorded in Antarctica - which is usually the coldest place on Earth - was in April 24 1961 when the temperature reached 17.1°C (62.8°F). Writing for website Weather Underground, meteorologist Dr Jeff Masters said: 'A new all-time temperature record for an entire continent is a rare event. 'This week's record temperatures were made possible by an unusually extreme jet stream contortion that brought a strong ridge of high pressure over the Antarctic Peninsula, allowing warm air from South America to push southwards over Antarctica. 'At the surface, west to east blowing winds over the Antarctic Peninsula rose up over the 1,000-foot high mountains just to the west of Esperanza Base, then descended and warmed via adiabatic compression (without transfer of heat) into a warm foehn wind (a warm dry wind that blows down a slope).' Antarctica is known as the coldest place on Earth where temperatures have dropped to -93.2°C (-135.8°F) on the East Antarctic Plateau. The graphic above shows rates of thickness change around the Antarctic coastline with areas of most loss in the past 18 years indicated by red circles and areas where ice has increased shown by blue circles . However, the Antarctic Peninsula is one of the fastest warming spots on Earth. While most of the continent has experienced an increase in ice sheet mass, nearly 10,000 square miles of ice has been lost from the ice shelves off coast of the Peninsula. Glaciers extending out from the fjords of the Antarctic Peninsula have also been retreating, according to researchers. Climate scientists have blamed the changes happening there on human-generated global warming. The collapse of the Larson B shelf (shown

Summary: Temperatures at Esperanza Base on Antarctic Peninsula reached 63.5°F . Area was hit by two day heatwave that beat previous temperature records . Antarctic Peninsula is one of the fastest warming areas on the continent .


Cheltenham Town have two games to preserve their Football League status - and manager Gary Johnson has revealed one of the techniques he is using to try and bring the best out of his players. When Johnson took over as manager of the League Two club on March 30, he wrote 'I promise to do all I can to keep Cheltenham Town in the league' on an A3 sheet of paper and asked his players to put their signature on it. 'They all signed it,' Johnson said to the BBC. 'Some signed it and meant it, and some signed it and didn't mean it. Cheltenham Town manager Gary Johnson got every payer to pledge to give his all when he took over . Cheltenham were beaten by Northampton in their last game and have two games left to try and stay up . 'When you come to this stage of the season you need everyone to give everything for the cause,' Johnson added. 'You also need team-mates you can rely on. The lads that are here need to know they can rely on the others - and if they can't rely on some then you have to move them on.' Cheltenham occupy 23rd in League Two and trail 22nd placed Hartlepool United and the safety places by a point. Their final two games are against second placed Shrewsbury and 13th placed Wimbledon.

Summary: Cheltenham Town are battling to stay in League Two with two games left . Manager Gary Johnson became manager of the club at the end of March . He got the team to sign a piece of paper promising to give their all .


Comcast is abandoning its bid to buy Time Warner Cable for $45.2billion and create a mega-size TV and internet provider, it was reported today. The move comes after Federal Communications Commission decided that merger wasn't in the public interest and threw up a regulatory roadblock following fierce opposition from net neutrality activists and content providers like Disney and 21st Century Fox. Bloomberg, followed by the New York Times, reported Thursday afternoon that Comcast is planning to 'walk away' from the deal rather than fight it out with the federal government. An announcement from the telecoms giant, already the biggest cable company in the country, could come as early as tomorrow. Comcast and Time Warner Cable declined to comment on Thursday. Scroll down for video . Ding-dong: Experts, including Columbia University professor Tim Wu, declared the Comcast-Time Warner Cable murder dead after the FCC expressed skepticism . Mega-merger: The $45.2billion deal would have merged Comcast's 30million customers with Time Warner Cable's 11million. The new company would have spun off or sold 3.9million customers . The proposed merger would have controlled 57percent of the broadband internet market and 30 percent of the paid TV market with more than 27million customers across the nation. On Wednesday night, the Wall Street Journal revealed that Federal Communications Commission regulators questioned whether the creation of mega-size TV and internet provider was in the public interest. Staffers reportedly planned to recommend that an administrative law judge review the deal - a regulatory obstacle that is likely to cost both companies several months of hearings and many millions of dollars. The hearings were likely to draw the companies past the merger deadline, at the very least. Columbia University professor and net neutrality activist Tim Wu tweeted: 'Comcast merger is dead.' CNN's Brian Stelter reports that some inside the companies were talking about the deal in the past tense almost immediately after the FCC decision. Combining the No. 1 and No. 2 U.S. cable companies would put nearly 30 percent of TV and about 55 percent of broadband subscribers under one roof. That would give the resulting behemoth unprecedented power over what Americans watch and download. That has had competitors, consumer groups, and Senators lining up to oppose the deal. Time Warner Cable's shares dipped slightly in trading on Thursday - though Comcast stocks were actually up after the news . 'This is one of those deals where the opponents of the merger have been one of the most vocal I can remember,' said S&P Capital IQ Tuna Amobi. One concern, for example, is that the company could undermine the streaming video industry by requiring onerous payments from new online-only video providers for connecting to its network. Dish, the satellite TV company behind the new Web video service Sling TV, and Netflix are opposed to the deal. Another charge is that Comcast hasn't stuck to conditions imposed on it when it bought NBCUniversal. The company says it has, except for one circumstance when the FCC found it wasn't promoting a stand-alone Internet service. Comcast says it fixed that. Pushback against the

Summary: Merger would have given the new company control of 57percent of the broadband internet market and 30percent of the paid TV market . Announcement that Comcast is 'walking away' from deal could come Friday . Comcast has 30million subscribers and Time Warner Cable boasts 11million; new company would have spun off or sold 3.9million . FCC staffers recommended the merger be sent to a judge for review - a significant regulatory hurdle . Regulators questions whether merger was in the public interest .


Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew insists he is better than many of the Premier League's big-name managers but has no immediate plans to leave Selhurst Park for a table-topping side. Palace have won six out of 10 league games since Pardew succeeded Neil Warnock at the start of the year to all but guarantee their place in the Premier League next season. The Eagles were in the bottom three when Pardew took over and their climb up the table has succeeded in easing relegation fears and subsequently boosting the profile of a manager who has yet to take charge of a club constantly vying for honours. Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew believes he has the ability to manage one of England's top sides . Pardew, pictured with Arsene Wenger, feels he could do a better job than some of his rival managers . Pardew harbours no thoughts of leaving Palace in the near future, but maintains he would acquit himself better than some of the managers currently employed by the Premier League's trophy-chasing sides. 'I look at the top teams and feel I could do that job better than I'm seeing it being done,' Pardew told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek programme. 'But I'm quite happy where I am and if I work in this part of the league for the rest of my career I will be extremely happy. 'I'm really happy here - I don't really want another job,' he added. 'In a way the (Palace) board have been lucky because even if I have great success here I won't be looking to jump away.' The Crystal Palace manager, pictured with Yannick Bolasie, has said he is not looking to jump ship . Manchester City will provide a stern test of Pardew's managerial ability when they visit Selhurst Park on Monday and Pardew hopes his side's teamwork can overcome the considerable technical ability of Manuel Pellegrini's star-studded line-up. 'Mr Pellegrini's options on the bench will be significantly stronger than my own to try and get a result in the game with 15 minutes to go. 'But it doesn't always work out like that, (as) Burnley proved to Man City it is about sometimes the team being stronger than the individual and on Monday night we hope that's the case for Crystal Palace.'

Summary: Alan Pardew claims he has the ability to manage the league's top sides . However Pardew insists he is content with life at Selhurst Park . The Eagles host Premier League holders Manchester City on Monday night .