Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong has backed under-fire Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara to turn around his troubled season at Tannadice. McNamara has faced a furious fan backlash in the past week amid a woeful run of results allied to the revelation that he receives a cut of transfer fees for United players sales. Since selling prize assets Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven to Celtic for £2million on transfer deadline day, United have won just once, in a Scottish Cup tie at Stranraer. Celtic midfielder Stuart Armstrong has backed under-fire Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara . McNamara has faced a furious fan backlash in the past week amid a woeful run of results . After 10 games without a win, the heat was turned up on McNamara on Wednesday night when United lost 3-1 at Dens Park – their first derby defeat to Dundee since November 2004. However, as McNamara comes under increasing pressure from United fans, some of whom believe his position is untenable, Armstrong yesterday backed his old boss to ride out the most testing period of his managerial career. ‘Jackie McNamara is a good guy. He was always really nice to me when I was at United - and he is capable of turning it around,’ said the 23-year-old. Celtic unveil former Dundee Utd teammates Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven following their exit . ‘Yes, United are having woes just now. They are on a bad run of form, and the injuries aren’t really helping either. But these things happen in football. I am sure Jackie McNamara and United will turn it around – it’s just a matter of time.’ Asked yesterday if this spell was the toughest test so far of his managerial career, McNamara said: ‘Not really. We went through a spell last year but it’s things I’ll learn from. I am learning so it’s been good in that sense. ‘I’ve learned different things, reasons for things and different scenarios recently. I think that will stand me in good stead.’ Mackay-Steven (right) celebrates his goal with former Dundee United teammate John Rankin . Ex-United defender Mark Wilson, who also left Tannadice in January, insists the root of the current crisis at United has been their losing streak - not the manager’s controversial bonus scheme. United face Hamilton today, who have not won in 12 matches, and Wilson believes ‘bruised figure’ McNamara can win back the fans if he can restore his team to winning ways. ‘The bonus row doesn’t sit well with the fans,’ conceded Wilson. ‘But that’s purely because the team is losing. If the team was winning it would all be brushed under the carpet. ‘Does the manager look a bruised figure right now? Yes, but you can see why! He’ s built a successful attacking team and his players are getting ripped away. Former Dundee United ace Armstrong celebrates with Mackay-Steven after scoring for Celtic . 'You don’t know whether the players had clauses, or whether it’s been a decision made at the top of the club, but if you took Armstrong and Mackay Steven out of

Summary: Stuart Armstrong has backed Jackie McNamara to come good again . McNamara faced a furious fan backlash recently amid woeful results . Club have won once since Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven left . Was also revealed that McNamara receives cut of transfer fees .


Manchester United thumped Manchester City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday to move four points clear of their cross-town rivals. Louis van Gaal's men continued their excellent run of form and a Champions League spot looks all but assured now for them after their Manchester derby victory. Manchester City, meanwhile, have gone from joint top on New Year's Day to 12 points off the leaders and looking over their shoulders at the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham and Southampton. Here are five things we learned from the Manchester derby. UNITED NOW ON COURSE FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE . For much of the season United seemed to be in false position, with their performances hardly giving the impression they belonged in the top four. But now - whether by luck or design - something seems to have clicked for Louis van Gaal and United are now playing with a cutting edge and with confidence. A Champions League return now looks likely. Manchester United celebrated a 4-2 win over their closest rivals at Old Trafford on Sunday . CRISIS FOR CITY AND PELLEGRINI . City's results since going joint top of the Barclays Premier League on New Year's Day make abysmal reading for a side of their quality. Their run of four league wins in 12 games - during a period in which they also went out of two cup competitions - surely constitutes a crisis for a club with their expectations. The already considerable scrutiny on manager Manuel Pellegrini will increase another notch. Manuel Pellegrini is under increasing pressure after a woeful second half of the season for his team . FELLAINI CONTINUES TO HIT BACK . For much of his first season at United, Marouane Fellaini looked out of touch and possibly out of his depth. That has all changed in the last few months as he has become increasingly important to Van Gaal. The midfielder uses his strength to great effect as United continue to loft the ball forward to him and teams find him difficult to dispossess. Marouane Fellaini celebrates after heading Manchester United into the lead in the first half . Fellaini has been key in United's recent run of form to lift them into third place in the Premier League . CITY TEAM COMING TO END OF LINE . There can be little doubt that the City team, the core of which has won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup, is coming to the end of its lifespan. Reinvestment is clearly needed in the summer and, on this evidence, the back four would be a priority. Yaya Toure looks on dejected during Manchester City's thrashing at Old Trafford on Sunday . UNITED NEED TO IMPROVE DEFENSIVELY TOO . For all that United went on to dominate the game, City started superbly, reminding everyone of the quality they do still possess. They troubled United repeatedly at the back, where the central defensive partnership of Chris Smalling and Phil Jones again looked vulnerable. Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson watches the game from the stands at

Summary: Manchester United beat Manchester City 4-2 at Old Trafford . Win moved United four points clear of their cross-town rivals . City went from joint top on New Year's Day to 12 points behind Chelsea . Marouane Fellaini continues his rebirth in the last few weeks .


She's a professional equestrienne and was happy to have a go at wheelchair rugby, a sport nicknamed 'murder ball', during last September's Invictus Games. Now Zara Tindall, 33, has turned her hand to barrel-pulling - and laughingly pretended to pull her 16st 6ft rugby player husband Mike along while striking a pose for the cameras. The moment came during a charity event to mark the end of personal trainer Rob Edmond's marathon barrel-roll from Perthshire to Wiltshire. Taking the strain: Zara straps herself into Mr Edmond's barrel-pulling harness . Pull! Zara pretends to move off while husband Mike beams from his perch on the barrel . Edmond, who set off nine days and 517 miles ago, rolled the whisky barrel for 12 hours a day, only stopping to sleep and take part in comedy gigs at pubs along the way. The Bell's Barrel of Laughs trek also saw Edmond, who was the personal trainer on ITV's The Biggest Loser, joined by comedians including Fred MacAulay, Mark Dolan and Rufus Hound. Actress Joanna Lumley launched the challenge at the Blair Athol Distillery last week, while Zara was at the finish line at the Tedworth House Help for Heroes recovery centre. Tindall, meanwhile, joined Edmond for the final leg of the challenge - running with the personal trainer as he approached the finish line. 'It was good,' said the 36-year-old afterwards. 'I would like to say that I did all the hard work but I just got the glory run in with him. All smiles: Zara, who gave Mr Edmond a hug as he arrived (right), certainly appeared to enjoy the experience . Good effort: Mr Edmond, centre, rolled the barrel 517 miles from Perthshire to Wiltshire . Joking around: Zara, who is working towards 2016's Olympic Games, struck a series of poses in the harness . Support: Zara had turned out to watch Mr Edmond and husband Mike cross the finish line . 'I think the most impressive thing about him is that he is just a bit of a joker and he was telling stories about putting deep heat on people's hats to make their eyes water. 'He was talking about keeping his mind entertained and having a laugh. The one thing you see with people who have been around the military is that when they are in adversity or a tough place they always know how to have a laugh and how to make time pass.' Edmond, whose fundraising drive was also supported by Marston's Pubs, added: 'It's been a monumental challenge but we've made it and the support has been fantastic. 'We can't thank the British public enough.' Tindall, who recently appeared in the Bear Grylls endurance show Mission Survive, praised the work of Help for Heroes, which is set to benefit from Edmond's feat. 'Tedworth House is a pretty impressive place and looks the bees knees, and it is great to see how the money helps,' he said. He also revealed that he hopes to take on some charity challenges of his own. 'I am always quite keen to

Summary: Zara and Mike Tindall were at a Help for Heroes event in Wiltshire . Cheered personal trainer Rob Edmond who was completing a challenge . Edmond rolled a whisky barrel 517 miles from Perthshire to Wiltshire . Tindall ran the final mile and says he would like to do a similar challenge . Zara strapped herself into the barrel and laughingly gave Tindall a lift .


West Brom have honoured the memory of former striker Jeff Astle on 'Astle Day' against Leicester City in Saturday's Premier League encounter. The Baggies are commemorating the launch of the Jeff Astle Foundation and are wearing a replica of their 1968 FA Cup winning kit, where Astle scored the winner against Everton. Astle died of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in 2002 at the age of 59. Darren Fletcher leads West Brom out vs. Leicester with the side commemorating the Jeff Astle Foundation . Saido Berahino was wearing No 9 for West Brom, formerly worn by West Brom icon Astle . Craig Gardner (right) celebrates scoring for West Brom in the game against Leicester . Astle (centre) scored West Brom's winning goal against Everton in the FA Cup final . Astle's widow Laraine elected the Leicester game as Astle made his West Brom debut in the fixture . West Brom usually take to the field at The Hawthorns in a white and blue kit . The disease is caused by damage to the brain that coroners ruled the West Brom icon sustained through heading heavy leather footballs during his career in the 1960s and 1970s. The Leicester fixture was chosen by Astle's widow Laraine and daughters Dawn and Claire because he made his West Brom debut against The Foxes 50 years ago. West Brom supporters regularly applaud in the ninth minute of games at The Hawthorns, marking the number Astle wore on his shirt.

Summary: Jeff Astle scored West Brom's winning goal in the 1968 FA Cup final . He died in 2002 from chronic traumatic encephalopathy at the age of 59 . West Brom wearing 1968 kit to mark launch of the Jeff Astle Foundation .


Wolves striker Benik Afobe kept their fading promotion hopes alive as his 31st goal of the season salvaged a 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw against play-off rivals Ipswich at Molineux. Afobe, who scored 19 goals on loan at MK Dons before joining Wolves from Arsenal in January for £2million, pounced after 50 minutes to cancel out a 21st-minute own goal from Richard Stearman. It was a vital strike from Afobe as the Black Country side were heading for a third successive defeat which would have all but ended their play-off hopes. Wolves striker Benik Afobe volleys home an equaliser for the home side at Molineux to keep them in the Championship play-off hunt . Wolves (4-4-2): Ikeme; Iorfa, Batth, Stearman, Golbourne; van La Parra (Henry 64), Edwards, McDonald, Sako; Dicko, Afobe . Subs not used: Doherty, McCarey, Doyle, Price, Ebanks-Landell, Jacobs . Scorer: Afobe 50 . Booked: Dicko . Ipswich (4-4-2): Bialkowski; Chambers, Smith, Berra, Mings; Skuse, Parr (Anderson 66), Tabb, Bishop (Hunt 74); Murphy, Sears (Wood 83) Subs not used: Gerken, Chaplow, Williams . Scorer: Stearman OG 21 . Booked: Parr, Tabb . Referee: Stuart Attwell . While Wolves are just about still alive in the promotion race, Ipswich remain well placed for a top-six finish despite failing to hold on to the advantage they were presented by Stearman. Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy, who was in charge at Wolves for almost six years before being sacked in February 2012, has steered them to 75 points and knows that winning their final two games of the season would secure a place in the play-offs. Molineux manager Kenny Jackett had wanted a frenetic start and he got that through quick striker Nouha Dicko. Dicko had been left out of the starting line-up for the previous game at Middlesbrough and he looked like he had a point to prove following his recall, with pace which tormented Tommy Smith and his central defensive partner, Wolves old boy Christophe Berra. However, the hosts failed to make the most of his efforts and Ipswich were able to ride out the storm before taking the lead. New Zealand international Smith rose above the Wolves defence and met a corner from Teddy Bishop that was glanced goalwards and deflected into his own net by the luckless Stearman. Wolves took time to come to terms with falling behind and when they finally did force an attack of note Dicko saw his 33rd-minute shot blocked by Berra. That sparked Jackett's team back into life and they were unlucky not to draw level six minutes before half-time when Ipswich failed to clear their lines. The ball fell invitingly on the edge of the area to Dave Edwards, whose volley looked set to sneak just inside the post before Bartosz Bialkowski tipped it away for a corner. Wolves took that freshly found momentum into the start of the second half and, after Dicko flashed a header from a Bakary Sako cross just wide, Afobe continued his prolific spell in front of goal. Rajiv van La Parra's low drive was deflected into the path

Summary: Richard Stearman headed into his own net from a set-piece to gift Ipswich an early lead at Molineux . Wolves equalised on 50 minutes with striker Benik Afobe volleying in from close range . The result keeps Ipswich sixth in the Championship, just three points ahead of play-off chasing Wolves .


George W. Bush 'just stood and took it' when the grieving mother of a dying soldier screamed at him while he paid visit to a military hospital, his former press secretary has revealed. Dana Perino was accompanying the former president as he visited wounded soldiers and their families at the Walter Reed hospital in Washington, D.C. Perino said these regular visits were usually filled with joy, but this particular meeting was one of the exceptions, she wrote in her new book And The Good News Is: Lessons And Advice From The Bright Side. 'The mom was beside herself with grief. She yelled at the president, wanting to know why it was her child and not his who lay in that hospital bed,' Perino wrote in an excerpt published by The Daily Signal. Perino said the woman's husband tried to calm her and that, at first, the president tried to offer the mother some words of comfort before he just 'stood and took it'. Scroll down for video . George W. Bush 'just stood and took it' when the grieving mother of a dying soldier screamed at him while he was paying a visit to a military hospital, his former press secretary Dana Perino has revealed (file photo) She said it was like Bush 'expected and needed to hear the anguish, to try to soap up some of her suffering if he could'. Perino, who served in the Bush administration for seven years, said the president had been in no hurry to leave the soldier's room as the mother screamed at him. And she said it wasn't until they were both back on the president's Marine One helicopter, heading toward the White House, that Bush addressed the incident. 'That mama sure was mad at me,' Perino recalled the president saying as he looked out the window. 'And I don't blame her a bit.' Perino said she then saw 'one tear' fall from the president's eye and down his face, which he didn't wipe away. On that same day at the hospital, Perino said Bush met a young Marine who opened his eyes for the first time while the president was in the room to award him with a Purple Heart. Perino said the family of the Marine, who had been injured when a roadside bomb hit his Humvee, was 'so excited' to see the president and 'gave him big hugs' as they thanked him 'over and over'. After the Marine was presented with the award by a military aide, Perino said his five-year-old son asked the president what a Purple Heart was. Perino said Bush's regular visits to wounded soldiers and their families at the Walter Reed hospital in Washington D.C. were usually filled with joy, but there were also exceptions (file photo) Perino said Bush 'pulled the little boy closer to him' and said 'it's an award for your dad, because he is very brave and courageous, and because he loves his country so much'. 'And I hope you know how much he loves you and your mom too.' Perino said that's

Summary: Dana Perino and Bush were visiting families at the Walter Reed military hospital in Washington, D.C. in 2005 . Perino said one mother of a soldier from the Carribean was devastated . 'She yelled at the president, wanting to know why it was her child and not his who lay in the hospital bed,' Perino wrote . Perino said Bush 'needed to hear the anguish' and later said he didn't 'blame the woman one bit' for being mad at him . Perino shared the story in her new book And The Good News Is: Lessons And Advice From The Bright Side .


An Iowa politician is on trial this week accused of sexually abusing his wife after doctors said she was no longer mentally capable of legally consenting to have sex. When Henry and Donna Lou Rayhons married seven years ago in their northern Iowa hometown, it was a second chance at love for the devoted couple, both previously widowed. But their domestic routine of church activities and political functions unraveled as Donna's health began to fail. Last year, the 78-year-old woman was moved into a nursing home, suffering from dementia and Alzheimers. According to Henry Rayhon's family, this was decided by her daughters from a previous marriage. Republican lawmaker Henry Rayhons, 78, is preparing to stand trial in Iowa for sexually assaulting his wife, who died last August, days before he was formally charged . Conflict developed over how to care for Donna Lou Rayhons, culminating in a meeting in which staff told Henry Rayhons that his wife was no longer mentally capable of legally consenting to have sex. State prosecutors say Henry Rayhons — a long-serving Republican state lawmaker — ignored that message. On Wednesday, he will stand trial for sexually assaulting his wife, who died last August. The charges were filed days after she died. Many couples experience the hardships of illness, mental decline and living apart, but what happened with the Rayhons has little precedent. Experts could not think of another rape case that happened because a previously consenting spouse could no longer legally acquiesce. 'This is the first one I've seen,' said Mark Kosieradzki, a Minneapolis-based attorney who has tried numerous cases of sexual abuse in nursing homes. 'It's a case that's going to be focusing on the rights of the vulnerable. Just because you're married, it doesn't mean you need to check your consent rights at the door.' Through an attorney, Donna Lou Rayhons' daughters declined to discuss the case. The state Attorney General's office also declined. And Henry Rayhons, who has said that he is innocent, refused an interview through a son. Henry and Donna Lou Rayhons married seven years ago in their northern Iowa hometown, but their domestic routine of church activities and political functions unraveled as Donna's health began to fail . Last summer, when the charges were first filed, Henry Rayhons' family released a statement. 'Donna's location did not change Dad's love for Donna nor her love for him. It did not change their marriage relationship. And so he continued to have contact with his spouse in the nursing home; who among us would not,' read the statement, which went on to call the charges 'illogical and unnatural.' The crux of the case is the question of Donna Lou Rayhons' ability to consent. Iowa law defines an act as sexual abuse in the third degree if the two parties are not living together as husband and wife and if one person 'is suffering from a mental defect or incapacity which precludes giving consent.' Elizabeth Edgerly, a clinical psychologist who serves as chief program officer for the nonprofit Alzheimer's Association, said determining capacity is challenging.

Summary: Henry Rayhons, 78, is preparing to stand trial in Iowa for sexually assaulting his wife Donna Lou Rayhons . Suffering from dementia and Alzheimers, she had been moved into a nursing home by her daughters from a previous marriage last year . Doctors had told Rayhons that his wife of seven years was no longer mentally capable of legally consenting to have sex . He ignored the request and charges were filed against him days after his wife died last August . Rayhons faces 10 years in prison if he is found guilty of sexual abuse charges .


Two jihadi brides have escaped from Islamic State's female police force and revealed the horrifying punishments they used to inflict on other women. Doaa and Umm, whose names have been changed to conceal their identities, were smuggled from Raqqa, in Syria, to southern Turkey after leaving the al-Khansa Brigade earlier this year. The pair said they used to be heavily involved in punishing others who did not obey the group's rules - including giving 60 lashes to those who tried to flee. Scroll down for video . Doaa and Umm (above), whose names have been changed to conceal their identities have revealed what life was like working for the brutal al-Khansa Brigade . In an interview with Sky News Doaa, who left after her Saudi Arabian husband blew himself up in a suicide attack, said women also received a 'standard' 40 lashes if they did not wear proper Islamic dress. The 20-year-old, who was paid around £70 a month by the unit, said: 'What upset me most was lashing old women when they weren't wearing the proper clothes.' Umma, 25, was forced to marry a foreign fighter. She said did not see him very much as he was often on the front line. 'Most of the time I would stay at my parents’ house because he wasn't around. He behaved normally, he would come home for two or three days and then go back to fight,' she said, adding that she did not love him. Now the pair, who are living in Turkey illegally, are scared they will be discovered by ISIS fighters who, they believe, are following them. The al-Khansa Brigade operates as an ultra-oppressive police force monitoring the behaviour of females in Raqqa. The women revealed they used to be heavily involved in punishing others who did not obey the group's rules - including those who tried to escape. Above, one of the women shows a picture of herself holding a gun . The al-Khansa Brigade operates as an ultra-oppressive police force monitoring the behaviour of females in Raqqa. Above, other women from the brigade are pictured holding guns . It achieved notoriety last year after women who travelled to join the Islamic State's insurgency boasted of joining the police unit. They used social media to brag about doling out savage beatings and lashings, ordering executions and managing brothels where thousands of sex slaves are believed to be imprisoned and raped daily. In the brigade's first manifesto, released in February, women are told to live a completely 'sedentary' lifestyle. It adds that their role should be primarily to remain 'hidden and veiled' and at the service of men, who are described as their masters. While it claims not to have been written or approved by ISIS's leadership, it provides a disturbing look at the way women are treated. Last September a Syrian woman agreed to carry a hidden camera to film daily life in Raqqa. Her footage showed several gun-wielding French women who had left their home country to join ISIS (above) The women’s revelations come a day after a

Summary: Doaa and Umm were smuggled from Raqqa, in Syria, to southern Turkey . Both used to work for the group's female police unit, the al-Khansa Brigade . Women reveal the different levels of punishment given out by the unit . They believe they have been followed by ISIS fighters since escaping .


Everyone loves a bargain, even in the mega-rich territory of the Barclays Premier League. Where else to look for a steal than in the bargain basement? That is where clubs at the top level can look down at the Championship and below to take their pick of the players trying to impress. Yet it can be a case of hit and miss. Here, Sportsmail looks at examples of players who have represented the lower leagues well in the Premier League, and others who can do so too. Aaron Cresswell (Ipswich Town to West Ham in July 2014 – £2million) The full-back is one of just five outfield players to play every minute of his team's Premier League games this season . Cresswell began at Tranmere Rovers, making his debut in November 2008. From there, he moved to Ipswich in June 2011, apparently turning down West Bromwich Albion and Doncaster Rovers. He won the Supporters Player of the Year award, and was linked with Aston Villa. Yet it was West Ham who signed the left-back on a five-year contract, spending just £2m in doing so. Cresswell has made 32 appearances in the Premier League since, and his impressive performances have reportedly caught the eye of Manchester City and Chelsea. Both clubs need to add more home-grown talent to their squads, and the West Ham regular would add to that batch. Aaron Cresswell has proved a good fit for the Premier League since signing for West Ham in July 2014 . John Stones (Barnsley to Everton in January 2013 - £3m) Stones has the best passing accuracy of any Everton player this season - 90.8% . A Barnsley youth product, Stones made 25 appearances in the Championship for the club, before leaving for Everton on a five-and-a-half-year deal. It reportedly cost them £3m, and he has made 38 appearances in the Premier League since. Despite an ankle injury which ruled him out for 10-14 weeks, Stones was nominated for the Golden Boy 2014 award alongside Gerard Deulofeu, Calum Chambers, Raheem Sterling and Luke Shaw. During his time in the top flight, he has earned four caps for England. Another potential star. John Stones signed for Everton from Barnsley in January 2013 for just £3m and has been a good addition . Andrew Robertson (Dundee United to Hull City in July 2014 - £2.85m) Robertson has made 40 dribbles this year, 17 more than any other Hull defender . No disrespect to Dundee United or the Scottish Premiership, but it is widely assumed that the Premier League is somewhat of a step up. Some make it, some don't. Robertson can class himself in the former category. The Hull youngster has thrived since moving to the KC Stadium in July 2014, and even scored against England for Scotland four months later. Steve Bruce, the Hull manager, admits he has already had calls from clubs interested in the Glasgow-born left-back, who has made 21 appearances in the Premier League. Andrew Robertson joined Hull from Dundee in July 2014 and is pictured a month after signing . Leonardo

Summary: Aaron Cresswell moved to West Ham from Ipswich for just £2m in 2014 . The left-back has proved a good fit in the Premier League since his move . John Stones, Nathaniel Clyne and Scott Dann are other examples .


Manchester City players will lose £500,000-a-man in bonuses if they fail to qualify for the Champions League this season. The Premier League title holders give star players like Sergio Aguero, David Silva, Joe Hart and Yaya Toure incentivised contracts to make sure the club stay within financial fairplay requirements and they will miss out on a big payday if City fail to reach the group stages of Europe's top competition. Manuel Pellegrini's lost to rivals Manchester United in the 169th Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday with their European hopes still in the balance. Manchester City stars such as Sergi Aguero could miss out on £500k bonuses if they finish fifth . Manuel Pellegrini's team are on incentivised contracts to stay within financial fairplay rules . City are in fourth place and will be just four points ahead of main rivals Liverpool after defeat in the Manchester derby and if Brendan Rodgers' side beat Newcastle United on Monday. The top three finishers in the Premier League qualify automatically for the Champions League with the fourth-place team required to win a qualifying round to join them. In total, the City squad have around £12million resting on reaching their European target. Pellegrini has admitted City have let their season disintegrate after starting 2015 joint-top with Chelsea. They have subsequently lost seven times including early exits in the FA Cup and Champions League. Yaya Toure is another player who could miss out on a big payday if City fail to finish in the top four . Joe Hart and James Milner look dejected at the end of City's defeat to Crystal Palace last week . April 19 West Ham United (H) April 25 Aston Villa (H) May 3 Tottenham Hotspur (A) May 10 Queens Park Rangers (H) May 17 Swansea City (A) May 24 Southampton (H) 'In the last three months, we have thrown it into the garbage,' admitted the City manager. 'We are doing some things very badly, that’s why we must improve.' They now face a battle to sign world-class players like Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba who also interests United. Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal saw his side go four points clear of City after the victory and is confident of adding top-class talent in the next transfer window. 'I don't have any doubt that players are coming to Manchester United,' he said.

Summary: City's players are on incentivised contracts because of financial fairplay . They will lose £500k each if they miss out on Champions League . Manuel Pellegrini's team are currently fourth in Premier League . But they are only four points ahead of fifth-placed Southampton .


Louis van Gaal accused Manchester United’s players of lacking desire after a 3-0 defeat at Everton put their top four hopes back in the balance. The irritation that United’s manager felt following the worst day he has experienced in the Barclays Premier League was obvious and he did not attempt to make any excuses for a performance that was toothless and meek from the outset. Goals from James McCarthy, John Stones and substitute Kevin Mirallas did not flatter Everton and Van Gaal claimed the difference between the two sides came in the attitude and approach they adopted, as United could not match Everton’s commitment. Wayne Rooney and Radamel Falcao look dejected as they wait to kick off after the third goal . Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal said that his players could not match Everton's motivation . West Brom (home) - May 2 . Crystal Palace (away) - May 9 . Arsenal (home) - May 16 . Hull (away) - May 24 . Van Gaal admitted he was worried after watching United go through their pre-match warm-up at Goodison Park and those fears were shared by his assistants, Ryan Giggs and Albert Stuivenberg, both of whom expressed their concerns to Van Gaal about the squad’s sharpness. ‘When you have a lot of time on the ball, you can lose the ball also easily and then you have to be very sharp in the duels that counts,’ said Van Gaal. ‘When you see the goal after four minutes, three duels in a row we lost and that is an example. ‘This is the first time that I have seen that our motivation, inspiration and aggression was not so high as the opponent and in sport you shall always be compared to your opponent and that was the reason (we lost). ‘I had already the feeling and my colleagues, Ryan and Albert, had the feeling because the warm up was not so good as usual. Then you say that in the last minutes before the game, you hope you can recover and stimulate your players but by then it is too late. Defender Chris Smalling admitted that United were second best from the first minute to the last . Van Gaal fears the defeat has allowed Liverpool to apply pressure to United in the race for fourth . ‘You have to prepare the match already two or three days before and Everton has done that and they have won because of that In the first half we created a lot of chances, five I think, but we never scored. When you see the shots on the goal it is also without conviction. That is not good.’ Chris Smalling said United were 'second best from first minute until last' but Van Gaal maintained preparations in the build-up had gone smoothly. He now recognises Liverpool, who play twice before United’s next game, have a real chance to apply pressure in the race for a Champions League spot. ‘The training sessions were all right,’ said Van Gaal. ‘It is a process because we are playing so

Summary: Manchester United lost 3-0 by Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday . Louis van Gaal said United's motivation did not match Everton's . The United boss could tell the attitude was not right in the warm-up .


In Game of Thrones, the secret to forging super-light and strong Valyrian steel swords was said to have been lost with the Doom of Valyria. But, despite its fictional basis, a scientist has investigated whether it would be possible to make a similar weapon using bona fide chemistry. By studying the composition of modern steel, welding techniques and assessing all the characteristics of Valyrian steel, he concludes it isn't a steel at all, but instead is a metal matrix composite. Scroll down for video . According to the Game of Thrones books, Valyrian steel is a form of super strong and light metal forged when the Valyrian Freehold governed Essos and covered more than half the known world. Ned Stark, played in the HBO adaptation of the books by Sean Bean, had a Valyrian sword called Ice (pictured) The findings and conclusions were made by materials scientist Ryan Consell in the latest Reactions video for Washington-based American Chemical Society. According to George R. R. Martin's books, Valyrian steel is a form of metal forged when the Valyrian Freehold governed Essos, and covered more than half the known world. It reigned for 5,000 years before a disaster struck the empire, known as the 'Doom of Valyria'. A lot of the empire's military strength came from its ability to forge Valyrian steel, renowned in the fictional kingdoms as being incredibly sharp, light, strong, super heat-resistant and dark in colour with a very distinct ripple patterns. The fictional Valyrian steel was renowned in the kingdoms as being incredibly sharp, light, strong, super heat resistant and dark in colour with a very distinct ripple patterns. It was reportedly forged using Westerosi magic and the secret to forging it was said to have been lost with the Doom of Valyria . In the latest Reactions video for the American Chemical Society, materials scientist Ryan Consell (pictured) studied which materials could create a similar sword. He began by looking at standard steel. Steel is an alloy made mostly of iron, but also includes around 2% of carbon . According to George R. R. Martin's books, Valyrian steel is a form of metal forged when the Valyrian Freehold governed Essos and covered more than half the known world. It reigned for five thousand years before a disaster struck the empire, known as the 'Doom of Valyria'. A lot of the military strength came from having Valyrian steel weapons, renowned in the fictional kingdoms as being incredibly sharp, light, strong, super heat resistant and dark in colour with a very distinct ripple patterns. It was reportedly forged using Westerosi magic. Ned Stark, played in the HBO adaptation of the books by Sean Bean, had a Valyrian sword called Ice. Kingslayer Jamie Lannister gave his 'Oathkeeper', made from Ice to Brienne of Tarth. A dagger used by an assassin in an attempt to kill Bran Stark was also made from Valyrian steel and had been lost in a bet by Petyr Baelish to Tyrion Lannister. It was reportedly forged using Westerosi magic. Ned Stark, played in the HBO adaptation of the

Summary: In Game Of Thrones, Valyrian steel was forged during the Valyrian Freehold . It is said to be sharp, light, strong, heat resistant and dark with patterns . Scientist has studied which materials could create a similar, real life sword . And concludes it's not a steel at all, but is instead a metal matrix composite .


Confidence in the QPR camp is high heading into Tuesday's crucial Barclays Premier League match at Aston Villa. QPR had lost 13 of 14 league away games before Saturday's vital 4-1 victory at West Brom. The win also saw the west London club to end a five-game losing run, while they remain in 19th place just three points adrift of safety. Chris Ramsey urges his players to calm down during the 4-1 win against West Brom on Saturday . Eduardo Vargas (centre) celebrates with his QPR team-mates after opening the scoring against West Brom . 'It's a fantastic victory for us,' QPR coach Chris Ramsey said in Monday's press conference. 'The morale has been good, very professional. 'The players have this belief.' QPR want to build on that success in Tuesday's game at Villa Park. 'We are going to approach the game in the same way as we have done in the past,' Ramsey said. Ramsey believes QPR could have won previous games but lacked a finishing touch and also had shaky moments in defence. 'We are hoping that we can be as clinical as we were on Saturday,' he said. QPR were not able to profit from their latest win with an improved league position, but have revealed themselves to be a combative team that have a fighting chance of survival. Bobby Zamora scored QPR's third goal with an astounding lob from a narrow angle against West Brom . Ramsey issues instructions from the touchline as QPR boosted their survival hopes with a vital win . 'We want to put pressure on the teams around us,' Ramsey said. 'Everybody seems to be responding to what others are doing. 'The pressure is equal.' Villa currently hold the last position of safety but have lost their last two league games, including a 3-1 defeat at Manchester United at the weekend. 'I would rather be going into the game with the advantage they have rather than us,' Ramsey said. 'We have more pressure.' Even so, Ramsey knows Tim Sherwood's Villa side are feeling the heat. 'Villa are close to us and they are going to want three points to climb further up above the line,' Ramsey said. Ramsey will be coming up against friend and former colleague Tottenham Tim Sherwood on Tuesday . QPR have a sense of urgency to win at Villa and will have the same mindset when they host Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday. Ramsey believes his players can get a good result in both games. 'The Premier League is a league that things happen that you can't expect,' he said. Villa are not going to be at full strength, but Ramsey said: 'I'm sure that they will be able to fill those positions adequately, it's not going to be an advantage.' As for his friend Sherwood, who was put in charge of Villa in February, Ramsey said: 'I'm happy for him that he has gone to a big club like Aston Villa and wish him the best.'

Summary: QPR beat West Brom 4-1 away from home on Saturday in bid to beat drop . Club remain 19th in the Premier League but are three points from safety . Chris Ramsey's side face Aston Villa in crunch match on Tuesday . QPR manager says his players have belief that they can stay up .


Jamie Carragher says Mike Ashley has turned Newcastle United into a ‘boring’ club and has accused the billionaire owner of only being interested in making money. His words are sure to resonate with supporters who boycotted Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at home to Spurs – a sixth straight loss which equals their worst-ever run in the Premier League. Before the game fans gathered outside the Gallowgate End and were united in choruses of ‘We’re rich but our team is s***’ and ‘Where’s the money gone?’ in protest at Ashley’s running of the club, which this month returned record profits of £18.7million and later revealed they have £34m sat in the bank. Mike Ashley has been accused of making Newcastle a 'boring' club because he only wants to make money . Carragher, too, is alarmed at what has become of Newcastle. ‘I can understand why fans are frustrated,’ said the Sportsmail columnist in his punditry role on Sky Sports. ‘It’s getting to the stage now, football is so big and there’s that much money coming in to the game with the new TV deal, I am sick of owners coming in who are successful business people wherever they’ve been. They think “Where else can I make money? Oh a football club”. ‘I’ve had it at my own club Liverpool with George Gillett and Tom Hicks and it’s the same at Newcastle. Jamie Carragher slammed the chairman and says he's alarmed at the state Newcastle are currently in . ‘People will say as supporters you’ve got to come back, you’ve got to get behind your team. But what are the owners doing for supporters? ‘Since Mike Ashley’s been here they’ve been relegated once and they could be relegated once again. ‘So he’s balanced the books - he’s made money because he’s a businessman - but I think of these people and wonder, “Don’t you want to be excited yourself?”. ‘I’m getting bored by Newcastle. When you watched them over the years there was madness, there was excitement, stupid goals going in one end and then the other, but it was exciting. ‘Now it’s boring. Why does Mike Ashley want the club if there’s nothing happening? There’s no cup run, I just don’t get it. I don’t get why he wants to own a football club.’ Meanwhile, former Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn says Ashley must try to reconnect with the club’s fans. Thousands of fans chose to boycott the Tottenham game in protest of Mike Ashley's tenure at the club . Some fans that did go to St. James' Park showed their disgust in the stadium with banners and posters . There was blocks of empty seats where fans chose not to attend the 3-1 loss to the London side . ‘I think you’ve got to get the balance right. It’s not just about making money,’ he said. ‘Early on in his tenure here he was getting criticism and he made his mind up he was doing it his way and he didn’t care what the fans thought. And that is something that just doesn’t work.

Summary: Jamie Carragher has slammed Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley . The Sportsmail columnist called the club 'boring' saying Ashley just wants to make money while in charge . Carragher says he understands the fans frustration at how club is run . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .


Dogs and human babies often make great companions. But a new video might have some viewers wriggling with discomfort as an infant is showered with licks by his canine friend. Footage captured by Rumble user Sean C shows Bourbon the Doberman enthusiastically licking a baby boy on the face and nose. Too close for comfort? Video footage captured by Rumble user Sean C shows Bourbon the Doberman enthusiastically licking a baby boy on the face and nose . Loving licks: At one point the youngster can barely breathe as his whole face is given a slobbery wash . Warning signs: 'Bourbon easy! Off!' a man filming the scene is heard yelling . At one point the youngster can barely breathe as his whole face is given a slobbery wash. 'Bourbon easy! Off!' a man filming the scene is heard yelling. The pup briefly pauses before resuming his licking antics. At one point the baby lets out a little cough but overall, he doesn't seem too bothered by what's going on. While some have deemed the clip 'cute' other viewers have been less impressed by the scene. Lost in the moment: At one point the baby lets out a little cough but overall, he doesn't seem too bothered by what's going on .

Summary: Video footage captured by Rumble user Sean C shows Bourbon the Doberman enthusiastically licking a baby boy on the face and nose . While some have deemed the clip 'cute' other viewers have been turned off .


Mauricio Pochettino wants talks with the FA before approving Harry Kane’s involvement in the forthcoming European Under 21 Championship. Sportsmail understands Tottenham have major concerns about the striker playing in the summer — and will convey those views to Wembley chiefs. England manager Roy Hodgson confirmed this week that Kane will be available for the competition in the Czech Republic, despite playing for the seniors in recent clashes against Lithuania and Italy. Harry Kane celebrates after opening his account against Lithuania in his England senior debut . Kane could find himself at the centre of a club vs country row ahead of the U21 European Championships . But Spurs fear Kane may suffer burnout and see him as key to the club’s PR strategy ahead of their post-season tour of Australia and Malaysia. Pochettino, who confirmed Hugo Lloris will miss tomorrow’s clash against Burnley with a gashed knee, said: ‘Can he play for the Under 21s? Why not? But Harry Kane is our player and if I decide he is in the squad to go to Sydney, it is our decision. ‘There is a lot of things to discuss with the FA, with Gareth Southgate, with us, but always we try to find the best for the player, and for the national team and what is logical for Tottenham.’ Mauricio Pochettino wants to meet with the FA before making any decision on Kane's availability . Kane, pictured in action against Leicester in March, has been hugely impressive for Tottenham this season .

Summary: Tottenham manager wants to speak to FA over Harry Kane's involvement in the U21 European Championships . Spurs striker is available despite breaking into England senior squad . Kane and Spurs will travel to Australia and Malaysia for post-season tour .


Princess Beatrice has been seen at the Bahrain Grand Prix, her fourth holiday in a month (pictured at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last November) After 11 holidays in under six months, you might have thought Princess Beatrice would be ready to put the brakes on her globetrotting. But yesterday the underemployed 26-year-old was spotted enjoying the high life in an overseas location yet again, this time at the Bahrain Grand Prix . She was in the Gulf state, ruled by a controversial king whose regime has been accused of violently repressing pro-democracy activists, with her long-term boyfriend Dave Clark, according to an onlooker who saw her among dignitaries on the starting grid before the race. ‘She was walking behind the Crown Prince of Bahrain. She was introduced to the recently abdicated King Carlos of Spain and curtseyed,’ the source said. ‘Bernie Ecclestone was leading that group of dignitaries. I think she watched the race from the tower high above the circuit with the Crown Prince.’ It is thought legendary Formula 1 racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart and comedian Rory Bremner were also among those in the tower enjoying the spectacular view as Britain’s Lewis Hamilton won after battling it out over the 57 laps of the 192 mile race with arch rivals Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg. Although Beatrice receives no public funding, her jet-set lifestyle has raised eyebrows at a time when the Queen is keen to promote royal thriftiness. Asked about the sighting of Beatrice at the Bahrain Grand Prix, a Buckingham Palace spokesman last night(sun) said: ‘No comment.’ The 26-year-old princess (pictured left in Beijing in November last year) was spotted in the Gulf state with her long-term boyfriend Dave Clark, according to an onlooker . According to the witness, Beatrice (pictured celebrating New Year in the Caribbean) was with the Crown Prince, whose regime has been accused of violently putting down pro-democracy protests . Human rights campaigners were horrified when The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge bowed and curtseyed to the King of Bahrain Hamad Al-Khalifa at a lunch for sovereign monarchs at Windsor Castle in 2012. On that occasion, Princesses . Beatrice and her sister Eugenie, were seen chatting animatedly to the king’s wife, Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa. Beatrice, whose father the Duke of York has been nicknamed Air Miles Andy, is still described as working ‘in full time business’ on her father’s official website even though she is not known to have had a job since before Christmas. She quit her last one, a £19,500-a-year post at Sony Entertainment Pictures, amid claims she was targeted by a North Korean cyber-attack on the firm. The Bahrain visit would make it Beatrice's fourth holiday in a month, after she went to New York on March 20, Verbier on April 5, and Florida on April 11, followed by the grand prix (pictured in St Barts in January) Beatrice is described as 'working full-time' on her father the Duke of York's website, even though she has not had a job since before Christmas (pictured here staying with

Summary: Beatrice seen watching race on terrace with the Gulf state's Crown Prince . Marks 13th holiday since November last year, and fourth in a month . Princess quit her job at Sony Pictures in New York before Christmas . Despite that she is described as working full-time on her father's website .


From now on there will be a lot less facebook photos with people cuddling up to tigers on their Thailand holidays. The famous Tiger Temple just outside of Bangkok, popular with tourists for being able to interact with the big cats, has been forced to shut due to keeping the animals without permits. Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno has been told that their 147 tigers must be handed over to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation by Friday or they will be seized. The news will no doubt please animal rights activists who have been campaigning against the mistreatment of the big cats at the sanctuary. End of Tiger Temple! The temple, just outside of Bangkok, has been told all animals must be handed over by Friday as the monks do not have permits for them . The Bangkok Post reported that the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation's Department Chief, Nipon Chotiban, had issued the closure following a raid in February. The investigation was launched following multiple complaints of trafficking endangered species, illegally selling animals and possible mistreatment of the animals. Although the results of the raid have not revealed to the public, the chief has said the temple did not have permits for the cats. Chotiban says that the tigers are to be moved to the Khao Pra Thap Chang Wildlife Breeding Centre in Chom Bung district and Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Centre in Suan Phung district in Ratchaburi province. Animal rights activists have been complaining against the treatment of the tigers for years . The carnivores at the temple are hand-raised from an early age by monks in an attempt to control their aggressive behaviour . Having a picture with tigers is a popular tourist attraction at the Kanchanaburi sanctuary . Thai Visa News reported the Wildlife Conservation Office director, Tuanjai Nujdamrong, said: 'As Wat Pa Luang Ta Bua does not have proper cages and clear animal nurturing facilities, we can see that the temple has no intention to open as a public zoo. 'Therefore, they did not receive a reply when they sought a licence extension from the department and their [former] licence is no longer valid.' The tiger sanctuary, ran by Buddhist monks, has been open near Kanchanaburi since 1994. It has been shrouded by controversy and numerous complaints about the treatment of the chained up tigers. The tigers will be rehoused at the Khao Pra Thap Chang Wildlife Breeding Centre in Chom Bung and Khao Son Wildlife Breeding Centre in Ratchaburi province . A Buddhist monk gives a tiger a drink from a bottle at Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno .

Summary: The tiger sanctuary has been told their 147 cats must be handed over . Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yanasampanno does not have permits for the tigers . The animals will be rehoused at breeding centres in Thailand . Animal rights activists have been campaigning against the treatment of the chained tigers posing with tourists for photos for years .


Villarreal's slide continued as a Diego Castro header gave Getafe a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Sunday but the match was overshadowed by a serious looking injury to Mateo Musacchio. The Villarreal defender was carried off on a stretcher with 13 minutes to go after his ankle appeared to buckle when he was running for the ball. The Argentine underwent a successful operation after being taken to hospital, where he was diagnosed with a broken left ankle. Villarreal's Mateo Musacchio runs for the ball near the touchline with 13 minutes left to play . As he closes in on the ball and the sliding opponent, his right foot is bent back, breaking his ankle . Musacchio crumples to the ground in agony after the horrendous ankle break . 'Musacchio has been successfully operated on tonight at the Cemtro Clinic in Madrid after having a dislocation and break of his left ankle,' read a statement on Villarreal's website. 'The recovery time for the footballer will depend on the progress he makes.' An Ikechukwu Uche penalty, after he himself was fouled by Medhi Lacen with 52 minutes played, was Villarreal's first goal in five league games but it was not enough to give them their first La Liga away win of the year. In a scrappy game Getafe deservedly drew level with a fine header from Castro after 64 minutes and Pedro Leon had the chance to win the game but his shot following a breakaway was parried by Villarreal keeper Sergio Asenjo. Villarreal have failed to win in seven games in all competitions and are sixth on 51 points. Getafe are 13th on 36 points. Barcelona lead the way at the top of the table on 75 points but their advantage was cut to two points following a 2-2 draw with Sevilla on Saturday. Getafe's Freddy takes on Villarreal's Bailly during Sunday's La Liga clash at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez . Getafe's Rodriguez and Denis Cheryshev contest the ball during Sunday's game . Villarreal are sixth in the La Liga table following their 1-1 draw with Getafe on Sunday . An 18-match unbeaten run up until February saw Villarreal alive on three fronts but in the last couple of months the wheels have come off. They were knocked out of the King's Cup and the Europa League while their dreams of a Champions League spot have faded. Injuries have taken their toll with Bruno Soriano and Denis Cheryshev among the key players that have missed games and now the likely loss of Musacchio, who also spent a lengthy spell in the treatment room earlier in the season, would be a big blow.

Summary: Musacchio snapped his ankle chasing ball 13 minutes from end . The horror injury overshadowed Villarreal's 1-1 draw with Getafe . Ikechukweu Uche penalty was Villarreal's first goal in five league games . Diego Castro equalised to ensure a point for Getafe .


Former Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan has revealed the details of his romantic proposal to his girlfriend, Perth lawyer Naomi Bass. The smitten couple were holidaying in Japan and were out for a walk one evening when Bass mentioned how the beautiful setting among the cherry blossom trees would be perfect for a proposal, Sullivan, 29, told Woman's Day. The sporting hero has won two silver Olympic medals and a number of gold and bronze at the Commonwealth games. 'We were walking one night and came across a lone tree in full bloom, complete with white doves,' he told the magazine. Scroll down for video . Former Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan and girlfriend Naomi Bass recently got engaged on a trip to Japan . The couple met in Perth in 2011, and Sullivan proposed to Bass beneath a cherry blossom tree in Kyoto . 'Naomi said "Gee this is so romantic; it would be a good spot for someone to propose". So i dropped to one knee and asked her to marry me,' the former swimmer revealed. Sullivan said he had planned to pop the question on that trip, but not until a few days later. However he took the opportunity and surprised his girlfriend so much she wasn't even able to respond straight away. Bass, 28, told Woman's Day she was so overwhelmed that she just 'kept laughing and crying' and had to calm herself down before she could respond. Her now-fiance presented her with a two-carat solitaire set among 14 pale pink diamonds the colour of cherry blossoms, a reminder of where the special moment took place. The proposal took place in Kyoto, Japan two weeks ago, and the happy couple are now back in Perth . Bass, 28, (right) told Woman's Day she was so overwhelmed that she just 'kept laughing and crying' The proposal took place in Kyoto, Japan two weeks ago, and the happy couple are now back in Perth, where they met in 2011. News that the couple were an item emerged in June 2014, shortly after Sullivan announced his retirement from competitive swimming due to a shoulder injury. The sprint king previously dated fellow swimmer Stephanie Rice for two years before the couple split prior to the Beijing Olympics in 2008. At the time it was suggested that the pair's relationship ended to ease the focus on the power couple ahead of the sporting event. Sullivan won two Olympic silver medals in Beijing and was on track to compete in the Commonwealth Games until he suffered more shoulder issues.

Summary: Eamon Sullivan proposed to girlfriend Naomi Bass in Kyoto, Japan . The pair were out for an evening walk when he dropped to one knee . Proposal took place under a cherry blossom tree filled with white doves . Pair met in Perth in 2011, where they live with their three dogs . Sullivan previously dated fellow Olympic swimmer Stephanie Rice .


Anyone who has witnessed a game of hockey or netball might disagree, but men really are more competitive than women, according to a new study. Researchers have discovered that male athletes are more driven by the desire to beat the competition than female athletes. Sportswomen tend to be more committed to aspects of their lives outside sport - such as their academic studies - than their male counterparts, the researchers say. The researchers found that male 5,000 metre runners are more competitive than women. Great Britain's Mo Farah is pictured above running to victory in the European Athletics Championships in Helsinki, Finland . This may explain why boys are often seen as being more competitive. However, the researchers say that there can be a great deal of individual variability with some women actually showing greater competitive drive than most male athletes. Many reasons have been suggested to explain why women remain poorly represented in senior positions at large companies. Now, a new study may shed light on workplace dynamics, by claiming that while men enjoy competition in the office, women like to be part of a team. The results suggest than men have a dimmer view of their colleagues’ ability than women and were therefore more keen on competing to be rewarded for their own work, rather than that of a team’s. Researchers from CNRS-GATE in Lyon and the University of California, analysed the behaviour of both sexes when the study participants were asked to choose between being paid on their individual performance or as part of a team. They found that less than 11 per cent of men opted for team payment, in comparison to 44 per cent of women. These individuals tend to be far less common in women's sport, they said. The study could have implications for other areas outside sport, such as in the workplace where greater gender diversity could bring advantages. Professor Robert Deaner, a psychologist at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, said they studied elite runners because it is a sport that is equally popular among men and women and there is no disparity in prize money. He said: 'Of course, we need to be careful not to assume that our running results will generalise to all sports or all domains outside of sports. 'Nevertheless, our findings do echo those from other studies, which show that even when men and women hold the same selective jobs, men are more likely to prioritize competing for recognition and status, while women have more communal orientations.' The researchers, whose study is published in the journal PeerJ, assessed the competitiveness of 1,147 long distance runners competing in the 5,000 metres in the US National Collegiate Athletic Association. They surveyed each runners motivation for participating, their training volume and their desire to compete at an elite level after college. US tennis player John McEnroe (above) was notorious for letting his competitiveness get the better of him . The study found that male long distance runners, like Mo Farrah (left), are more competitive than women, but there are some women, like

Summary: Scientists at Grand Valley State University, Michigan, studied elite runners . They found the men tended to have greater competitive drive than women . Women tend to prioritise other aspects of their lives like academic studies .


Harvey Weinstein's wife of eight years is furious and humiliated by the allegations that he groped a 22-year-old Italian model, according to a new report. Fashion designer Georgina Chapman, 38, said she does not want the accusations tied to Ambra Battilana and her husband to further embarrass their children or interrupt her business, a source told the New York Daily News. 'She's furious. She thinks it's embarrassing not only to her but to their kids,' said the socialite who worked with the couple. Weinstein, 63, has emphatically denied sexually assaulting Battilana during a March 27 business meeting at his Tribeca office. The source told the Daily News that Chapman, who has two children with Weinstein, wants to find a resolution to the allegations as soon as possible. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Forlorn: Harvey Weinstein's wife Georgina Chapman, 38, stepped out on Friday looking forlorn amid allegations her husband apologized to a 22-year-old model for groping her. He has publicly denied the incident occurred . Downcast: Looking down, Chapman carried the couple's four-year-old daughter India to their car in New York . A second source claimed Chapman, founder of fashion line Marchesa, is humiliated by her husband she married in 2007, and is someone who has 'loved Harry through his charms and flaws,' according to the Daily News. The question remains how much Weinstein is willing to pay to make the situation go away, the source told the newspaper. 'They want her out of the country,' said the socialite source. 'The last thing they need is her popping up at parties and premieres.' But a spokesman for Chapman denied the marriage was in trouble and said they had spent the weekend together. Max Dundas, a long term representative for Chapman, told MailOnline: 'This story is absolutely nonsense. I spoke to Georgina yesterday, they have spent the entire weekend together as a family and their relationship is as strong as ever.' In the meantime, Weinstein is waiting to see if the Manhattan district attorney will decide to seek charges before making his next move, according to the source. Out and about: Harvey Weinstein is pictured leaving his New York townhouse on Thursday, nearly a week after he allegedly groped a model. He voluntarily spoke with authorities and is cooperating with their investigation . Accusations: Italian model Ambra Battilana, 22, told police that the Hollywood producer groped her and put his hand up her skirt during a 'business meeting' at his Tribeca office in Manhattan on Friday night . Max Dundas, a long term representative for Chapman, told MailOnline: ‘I spoke to Georgina this week, they spent the entire weekend together as a family and their relationship is as strong as ever.' A spokesman for Weinstein also told the Daily News that the idea the allegations were causing a strain on the couple's relationship was 'patently untrue' and that 'whomever is saying it, is lying'. On Saturday the couple were pictured at their Connecticut home. Weinsten was spotted outside the home. Chapman was seen rolling up to the compound in a silver Mercedes-Benz before

Summary: Weinstein's wife Georgina Chapman, 38, is seeking to find a resolution to the allegations as soon as possible, according to one of the sources . On Friday it emerged a sting set up by the NYPD shows Weinstein didn't deny touching Italian model Ambra Battilana - and apologized to her . She alleges he asked her for a kiss and then groped her during a 'business meeting' at his Manhattan office on Friday night . A source claimed during the recorded conversation set up under the watch of the NYPD, he did not deny touching her . The Hollywood producer has denied the allegations and has spoken to police, who have not filed charges . But a spokesman for Chapman denied the marriage was in trouble and said they had spent the weekend together .


A 36-year-old father in Los Angeles has been arrested and charged over the abduction of a two-year-old girl from a car wash earlier this month, who was sexually abused and then dumped in a restaurant parking lot hours later. Police say the key to tracking down the suspect, Michael David Ikeler, of Torrance, was a tip from his observant neighbor, who noticed Ikeler altering the appearance of his car. Investigators had released CCTV footage of the car - a white Nissan Altima - from the crime scene at the self-serve carwash in Gardena on April 2. The mother was washing her car when she heard the toddler scream 'Mommy', only to turn around and find her daughter gone. At the time police described the driver of the vehicle as a serial predator, KTLA reported. Predator: Michael David Ikeler, 36 - seen here in previous booking photos from 2013 - was arrested April 9 and has pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of sexual assault in relation to the abduction of a little girl . Wanted: This CCTV footage of a white Nissan Altima was the way police were able to track Ikeler down, after a neighbor saw it on the news and then noticed Ikeler trying to alter his car, which looked the same . Scene: The little was found alone and naked in this parking lot at Jim's Burgers. She was crying and had obvious injuries on her body, witnesses said . The girl, who has not been identified, was found just over two hours later in the dark parking lot of Jim's Burgers, 13 miles away, after being spotted by concerned customers next to a dumpster. She was naked, alone and had obvious injuries. Witnesses say there were scratches on her legs and that she was screaming and putting her hands over her eyes. Detectives worked around the clock to find the kidnapper responsible for the “horrific attack,” A tip came in on April 5 from a man who had seen the footage on the Nissan Altima on TV, and said his neighbor, Ikela, had been making changes to his car, which fit the description. Ikela was switching the number plates, removing the tint, and doing other cosmetic alterations like adding stickers, the neighbor said. Undercover officers began investigating. DNA evidence was gathered that linked Ikela to the horrific attack. Arrest: Undercover Gardena police officers Ikela's house in Torrance (pictured) and his car on Regina Street near 183rd Street . Father: Ikela lives with his 18-year-old daughter and also has other children. He is being held on a $1 million bond . Ikela was arrested at his home in Torrance and charged with one count of lewd act upon a child with a kidnapping allegation, and two counts of oral copulation or sexual penetration with child 10 years old or younger, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said. He entered a not guilty plea on April 13. Police have only just released the information about Ikela's arrest, saying they are doing their best to protect the family of

Summary: Girl disappeared from a car wash in Gardena, California, on April 2 . She was found two hours later naked at a burger restaurant 13 miles away . Police searching for driver of white Nissan Altima with tinted windows . Man in Torrance noticed his neighbor was altering his car and called police . Michael David Ikeler, 36, was then arrested one week after abduction . Charged one count of lewd act upon a child with a kidnapping allegation, and two counts of oral copulation or sexual penetration of a child . Ikeler pleaded not guilty on April 13 .


It wasn't quite the Etihad or the Westfalenstadion but Sergio Aguero and Marco Reus went head-to-head in an exciting clash to showcase the new Puma boot being launched. The Manchester City star has been in good form this season despite his injury problems and showed his impressive close control against the Borussia Dortmund winger. The footwear brand are releasing the evoSPEED 1.3 Graphic, which took inspiration from the Japanese dragon. Sergio Aguero (left) and Marco Reus went head-to-head to help the launch the new Puma evoSpeed 1.3 . The Manchester City striker celebrates after scoring to put himself 3-2 up against the German . After the launch, Aguero sat down for a Q&A where he spoke about his side's chances of catching Chelsea. He said: 'You say it is only 5 matches, but a lot can happen in these games. We will work hard to finish as well as possible.' The Argentinian also praised his opponent for giving him a tough game during the unusual encounter. 'I have to admit, that guy is really talented, so my lead lasted unfortunately only a few seconds,' he added. 'I love this pitch and it's really fun, especially when playing against some new players who you don't get to meet every day in training.' The square pitch had four different goals that opened and closed to make it harder for the players . Reus has been heavily linked with a move away from Dortmund and could follow Jurgen Klopp out of the club . Germany international Reus also praised Aguero and really enjoyed playing on the difficult pitch. He said: 'I am sure you can see it in the film, but I can re-assure you that Agüero really gave me a hard time. He is so quick and so ambitious and it was definitely hard to keep up with him. 'The switching goals were challenging in the beginning, but once it clicked, it is a really cool concept, because you can never really anticipate what happens next. This was definitely one of the best things I have done with Puma so far.' You can buy the Puma evoSpeed 1.3 from www.prodirectsoccer.com.

Summary: Sergio Aguero went up against Marco Reus in an unusual head-to-head . The stars were helping promote Puma's newest football boot . The Manchester City revealed that his side haven't given up on the league . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


A chilling new jihadi video has emerged on social media, showing a new militia of female jihadis firing machine guns and practising drills in Syria. All of the women are fully veiled, making it hard to identify individuals but it is possible the group may be linked to Islamic State. Standing on their parade ground, the radical women are shown shouting jihad slogans and attempting to use their AK 47 rifles. Scroll down for video: . The female jihadis are shown practising with their machine guns and learning how to march as a unit. Some of the women appear to struggle with the the cumbersome weapons. The radical group of women boisterously shout religious slogans, praising Islam and re-iterating their devotion to jihad . The women appear to struggle with the weight of their machine guns and make a number of basic rifle mistakes. One of the women is filmed hurriedly running up to a mound of sandbags, her burqa blowing heavily in the strong breeze. With the magazine of the machine gun incorrectly resting unevenly on a pile of old sandbags, the female jihadi fires off five rounds before being ushered away to allow another woman to practice. Many of the women also seem surprised by the powerful recoil of the rifle, taking just a couple of shots before returning to the group. Standing awkwardly in a group, many of the women appear to carelessly place the rifle butt on the ground whilst others appear to be leaning on their weapons. All of the women are fully veiled, making it hard to identify individuals but it is believed several of the women could be British nationals. Many of the women can be seen menacingly waving their machine guns in the air whilst they walk slowly to their parade ground. The video opens with the band of female jihadi marching along a sloped road in the Syrian countryside. Charlie Winter, a researcher at counter-terrorism think-tank the Quilliam Foundation, identified the location of the video, believed to have been filmed at the St Simeon's Church, around 60 km from the Syrian city of Aleppo. Many of the women can be seen menacingly waving their machine guns in the air whilst a few of the women simply point their fingers towards the sky. A couple of the women can be seen carrying their hand bags on their shoulder as they carefully navigate the uneven road. Most of the women appear to be wearing white sports shoes or unflattering sandals and shoes. Standing to attention, the unit of female jihadis sloppily hold their rifles by their sides, awaiting the commands of their self-appointed officer. Many of the women seem surprised by the powerful recoil of the rifle, taking just a couple of shots before returning to the group. The training group are filmed from different angles, including close up shots of the female fighters. Formed up in an informal parade square, the group stand to attention, lazily holding their guns down by their side. One of the women, who seems to be the enthusiastic leader

Summary: Female jihadis shown firing AK 47 rifles and parading in the Syrian countryside . The group of women enthusiastically chant slogans about Islam and jihad . Fully dressed in burqas, some of the women appear to struggle with their weapons . The footage was filmed near the ancient pilgrim site of St Simeon's Church, around 60km from the Syrian city of Aleppo.


Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao will be the biggest fight of all time financially and the most significant this century. Evaluating the greatest ever fights is a complex variable of several factors including not only the quality and excitement of the action but the political, social and cultural undertones, the scale of expectation and outside influences. Where Money Man v PacMan comes to rank among the most important fights in ring history will depend upon what happens that coming night in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In this, the sixth in a series of 12 fights that shaped boxing history, I recall when a hard man could take no more... THE NO MAS FIGHT . New Orleans, Louisiana . November 25, 1980 . Sugar Ray Leonard v Roberto Duran . The first two of the three fights between the Sugar Man and Hands of Stone raised the curtain on what is considered the golden age of boxing in the classic middling weights of boxing, with Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler engaging each other in some of the ring’s epic battles. By way of a preview, Leonard had defeated the previous — and equally great — Felix Trinidad to win the world welterweight title. Sugar Ray Leonard celebrates after Roberto Duran quit in their fight in Louisiana in November 1980 . Leonard decided to use his exceptional speed and movement to beat the Panamanian in the second fight . GEORGE FOREMAN V MUHAMMAD ALI . October 30, 1974, Kinshasa, Zaire . JOE FRAZIER v MUHAMMAD ALI . March 8, 1971, Madison Square Garden, New York . JACK JOHNSON v JAMES JEFFRIES . July 4, 1910, Reno, Nevada . JOE LOUIS v MAX SCHMELING . June 22, 1938, Yankee Stadium, New York . MUHAMMAD ALI V JOE FRAIZIER . October 1, 1975, Quezon City, Philippines . In his first defence, Sugar Ray had been contentiously outpointed by Duran in Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. So confused was the scoring that the result was first announced as a majority decision. That was changed to unanimous in Duran’s favour after one judge was found to have totalled his score incorrectly and his card was altered from a draw to 148-147. There was more uproar when that judge was revealed to have marked just three rounds in favour of Duran and only two for Leonard — with 10 even. That was described as ‘a monument to indecision’. Come the inevitable rematch eight months later, in the Louisana Superdome in New Orleans on November 25, 1980, controversy was to be replaced by disbelief. Leonard had gambled in the first fight by taking the macho decision to take on the Panamanian hard man in a mano-a-mano slug-out. Second time around he wisely chose to use his exceptional ability, especially his speed and movement. Duran became frustrated as Leonard danced around him before unleashing his punches . After being caught flush in the face in the eighth round, Duran turned his back and said 'No mas' ‘The whole fight I was moving. Moving. Then voom, I’d snap his

Summary: Floyd Mayweather v Manny Pacquiao is now just nine days away . Sportsmail's Jeff Powell has been counting down the greatest fights . In the sixth of a series of 12 fights that shaped boxing history, we have Sugar Ray Leonard v Roberto Duran . Leonard humiliated his opponent until he said 'No Mas' - no more . It took Duran three years to reclaim his mantle as a hero in Panama .


From medical problems to travel plans, your Google searches can reveal a intimate snapshot of your life. While it can be easy to forget these searches, if you were logged into a Google account, all these queries have been saved. Now Google is offering users the option of downloading their entire search archive, as well as deleting part, or all, of the record. Are you curious about what you were searching for on Google this time last year? Now you can find out with a new tool that downloads a history of every Google search you ever made while logged into a Google account . Visit history.google.com and log in with your Google account. Click onto a calendar view to take a look at what you searched for on any given date. The settings button on the top right corner can download the database. To delete your entire search history, click settings, remove items and pick a time frame, such 'from the beginning of time'. The feature exports your searches to Google Drive in a ZIP archive, with files divided by year and quarter. 'You can download all of your saved search history to see a list of the terms you've searched for,' a Google support page says. 'This gives you access to your data when and where you want.' To download your history visit history.google.com and log in with your Google account. Then click onto a calendar view to take a look at what you searched for on any given date. For those who want to keep a record of their Google searches, clicking the settings button on the top right corner can download the database. Items in search can be deleted by checking the box next to them and clicking the 'remove items' option. To delete your entire search history, click settings, remove items and pick a time frame, such 'from the beginning of time'. The feature exports all of your searches to Google Drive in a ZIP archive, with files divided by year and quarter . Google stresses that only account holders can see their data. The company has also warned user not download the search archive on a public computer to maintain privacy. According to the unofficial Google Operating System Blog, the California-based began testing its download feature last year. It follows similar moves by groups such as Facebook who have made it easier for users to access their archived content following privacy concerns.

Summary: Search archive can be downloaded by visiting history.google.com . Feature exports all your searches to Google Drive in a ZIP archive . Google is also allowing the option of deleting search archive entirely .


Europe has been urged to copy Australia's military-led 'stop the boats' policy to avoid migrant tragedies in the Mediterranean. Australian PM Tony Abbott – who sends naval gunboats to turn back asylum seekers before they reach Australia – said the EU should 'urgently' follow his lead. His hardline policy has proved controversial but Mr Abbott said it was the only way to prevent disasters such as the loss of 900 lives when a fishing boat capsized on Saturday night. Hardline: Tony Abbott, whose conservative government introduced a military-led operation to turn back boats carrying asylum-seekers before they reach Australia, said harsh measures are the only way to stop deaths . Haunted: Surviving immigrants who escaped the boat that capsized in the Mediterranean Sea killing up to 900 people appear deep in thought as they arrive in the Sicilian port city of Catania yesterday morning . Solemn: A young man, bows his head as he makes the short walk from the rescue boat's deck to the Catania shore where hundreds of people had gathered . New life: Members of the Italian Police look on as a migrant who survived the ship sinking off the coast of Libya walks the ramp of an Italian Coast Guard's vessel upon arrival at Catania's port yesterday morning . He said: 'The only way you can stop the deaths is to stop the boats. 'That's why it is so urgent that the countries of Europe adopt very strong policies that will end the people-smuggling trade across the Mediterranean.' Conservative Mr Abbott won power in 2013 on a 'stop the boats' pledge, and not a single one has breached his ring of steel in 18 months. Operation Sovereign Borders involves the Australian Navy intercepting boats filled with migrants at sea, and either turning them back or towing them back to where they came from. Mr Abbott has previously said he was sick of being lectured to by the United Nations over Australia's obligations to refugees, saying his policy was the 'most decent, most compassionate' solution. In the Mediterranean, callous people smugglers have been exploiting a willingness by European nations to rescue migrants rather than send them back. Last year, Italy scaled back its rescue operations because it feared they were only encouraging migrants to gamble with their lives. But the horrific loss of life over the past week in a spate of migrant shipwrecks has prompted calls to urgently reinstate the rescue missions. EU leaders including David Cameron are meeting tomorrow in what charities are calling a 'life or death' summit to solve the problem. Save the Children warned that 2,500 youngsters could die in the Mediterranean this year. Chief executive Justin Forsyth said: 'EU leaders hold the lives of thousands of desperate people in their hands when they meet. 'With every day that they prevaricate and delay restarting search and rescue operations, the risk grows that more people will die.' Taken to safety: An unknown survivor of the Mediterranean migrant tragedy is wheeled off an Italian coastguard ship in the Sicilian city of Catania . Horror: A man

Summary: Tony Abbott insists tough line on migrants is the only way to stop deaths . Said army should be deployed to prevent asylum seekers arriving on land . He has ordered Australian military to turn back boats carrying migrants . Controversial move has seen near-daily arrivals fall significantly, with no reported deaths at sea off the coast of Australia so far this year .


Boston bomber Dzhokar Tsarnaev has been thrown another lifeline by two of his victims. Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes, who lost limbs in the 2013 marathon, today opposed the death penalty as a means of punishment for their attacker, urging others to 'overcome the impulse for vengeance.' The couple's statement of compassion follows a similar appeal made by the family of an eight-year-old boy, Martin Richard, who was killed in the blast. His seven-year-old sister, Jane, lost a leg. This week, after finding Tsaernaev guilty on all 30 counts related to the April 15, 2013, attack, a jury will decide whether to sentence Tsarnaev to death or life in prison without parole. 'We must overcome the impulse for vengeance': Married couple Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes have joined the appeals calling for Dzhokar Tsarnaev to be sentenced to life in prison rather than death . Emotional: The couple who lost a leg each in the blast said their position is highly emotional and practical . Moving on: Here they are pictured completing the Boston Marathon in wheelchairs on the one-year anniversary . In a statement to The Boston Globe, Kensky and Downes said: 'If there is anyone who deserves the ultimate punishment, it is the defendant. However, we must overcome the impulse for vengeance.' They call their position 'intensely emotional and profoundly practical.' The victims aren't the first to speak out against the death penalty in Tsarnaev's high-profile trial. The Boston Globe editorial board issued similar sentiments and last week Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren said Tsarnaev should 'die in prison'. Like the Richards, Kensky and Downes call for life in prison without parole or appeals to ensure Tsarnaev 'disappears from our collective consciousness as soon as possible.' The Richards made their appeal in a moving op-ed for the Boston Globe, published last Tuesday, just a day after the two-year anniversary of their son Martin's death. While the Richards say they are thankful to the government prosecutors for their 'tireless and committed' work to bring justice, they are now asking them to drop the fight for execution and sign a plea deal to send the 21-year-old to jail for the rest of his life. No to execution: The family of bombing victim Martin Richard wrote an op-ed in the Boston Globe, saying they oppose the death penalty for terrorist Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The family is pictured on the two-year anniversary of the attack. Clockwise from top left: Denise Richard, Bill Richard, Henry Richard and Jane Richard . Moments before: Martin Richard is seen circled in blue on the day of the Marathon. Behind him walks Tsarnaev, carrying a backpack believed to have held one of the two bombs . Brothers: Tsarnaev's (right) defense attorneys have tried to paint him as secondary in a plot orchestrated by his extreme older brother Tamerlan (left). Tamerlan died a few days after the bombing in a shootout with police . 'We know that the government has its reasons for seeking the death penalty, but the continued pursuit of that punishment could bring years of appeals and prolong reliving

Summary: Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes call their view 'emotional and practical' Their words come after similar statement from family of eight-year-old Martin Richards, who was killed in the blast, and his sister Jane who lost a leg . Jury will decide on Tuesday whether Dzhokar Tsarnaev gets death penalty . Two weeks ago he was found guilty on all 30 counts relating to the bombing .


Michael Vaughan has been heavily linked with the newly created role of Director of England cricket – and for captain Alastair Cook the move cannot come soon enough if it gets him out of the commentary box. Vaughan is currently in the West Indies working as part of the BBC's commentary team but has made no secret in his desire to replace Paul Downton in the top job in English cricket. But in his role as a commentator for Test Match Special the former England skipper put the ultimate curse on Cook by praising him moments before he lost his wicket in the second innings. Alastair Cook walks off after being dismissed by Jerome Taylor . Cook kicks out in frustration after being dismissed for 13 caught by Sulieman Benn . Michael Vaughan praised Cook in the commentary box moments before he was dismissed . Cook has struggled with the bat over the last year and lost the One Day captaincy at the end of last year. The England captain scored 11 in the first innings but was looking better in the seconding innings which lead Vaughan praise him in the commentary box. He said: 'I know it is early and I know they will say it is commentator's curse, but I am watching his (Cook's) movement. And the movement is so much better than last year. You watch his right foot, he goes back with his left foot now...' But before Vaughan could finish his sentence Cook was tempted to follow a Jerome Taylor delivery outside off stump and squirted a waist-high catch to gully for 13. Despite being the favourite for the director of cricket job, Vaughan is seeking more clarity over the role. Speaking earlier this week, he said: 'I think the role needs to be defined, what exactly it is and what the team require. I don't think anyone can say whether they are interested or not until then. 'All I've said is I'd like to know what that role is, as Andrew Strauss has said, and Alec Stewart. All of us would be ¬interested if the role was right. So it's just a case of waiting to see.' But despite an Ashes summer on the horizon, Vaughan added: 'I don't think the ECB have to panic. They have to take their time. 'We have a big summer coming up, but this is about the future of England cricket.'

Summary: Michael Vaughan said Alastair Cook's movement had improved since last year . Cook was caught for 13 moments after Vaughan's praise . Cook has struggled with the bat over the last year .


Prehistoric humans living in a cave 14,700 years ago were cannibals and made cups from the skulls of the dead, a new study has found. Researchers at the Natural History Museum in London and University College London have found evidence that the human bones found in Gough's Cave in Somerset had the flesh cut from them before being chewed and crushed. They found tooth marks on many of the bones, which were discovered in the cave during excavations between 1880 and 1992. Scroll down for video . This skull found at Gough's Cave in Somerset had been carefully shaped into a bowl around 14,700 years ago . Human skulls found in the cave had also been extenisvely shaped to create cups or bowls. The archaeologists behind the study say the findings suggest people living in the late Ice Age indulged in ritual cannibalism, perhaps as a macabre way to revere their dead kin. Simon Parfitt, an archaeologist from University College London, said: 'A recurring theme of this period is the remarkable rarity of burials and how commonly we find human remains mixed with occupation waste at many sites. There is growing evidence from around Europe that suggests preshistoric humans living at the time engaged in widespread cannibalism and other macabre rituals when dealing with their dead relatives. Stone Age farmers in Italy cut the flesh from the bones of their dead before burying them, a recent study found. Researchers at the University of Cambridge discovered cut marks on 7,000 year old human remains buried in a cave in Puglia, south eastern Italy. These cuts and scrapes, made with stone tools, suggest the skeletons had their flesh carefully removed in rituals before being placed in the cave. Archaeologists leading the research believe cleaning of the dead was probably the culmination of a protracted multi-stage burial process. Farmers from villages up to 12 miles away are thought to have brought their dead to the Scaloria Cave in the Tavoliere region of Italy . 'Further analysis along the lines used to study Gough's Cave will help to establish whether the type of ritualistic cannibalism practiced there is a regional phenomenon, or a more widespread practice found throughout the Magdalenian world.' Using modern radiocarbon techniques, researchers found the bones discovered in Gough's Cave were deposited over a very short period of time around 14,700 years ago - perhaps over just a few seasons. The humans who lived at the cave were a group of Cro-Magnon hunter-gatherers known as Magdalenians. It is thought these modern humans spread from southwest Europe and entered Britain from Belgium as the climate began to warm 15,000 years ago. The cave, which lies within Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, is around 295 metre deep. Human remains were first discovered there in the 1880s and in 1903 the remains of Britain's oldest complete human skeleton, known as Cheddar Man, was found there. A carving of a mammoth was also found in the cave along with thousands of flint tools. In the latest study, published in the Journal of Human Evolution, the researchers used three

Summary: Human bones found at Gough's Cave in Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, bore cuts and bite marks proving the people there engaged in ritual cannibalism . The remains have been found to be 14,700 years ago and belonged to prehistoric modern human hunter-gatherers known as the Magdalenians . Skulls found in the cave also had been cut and shaped into bowls and cups . Researchers at the Natural History Museum in London believe cannibalism may have been regular part of disposing of dead relatives at the time .


A father-of-two who chopped off his hand with an electric angle cutter is back at work just weeks after surgeons reattached it. Gary Lincoln, 48, from Port Talbot in Wales, was working in a house in Cardiff when his jacket sleeve got caught in the blade and his hand was severed at the wrist, leaving it held on by only flesh and skin. He put in in his sleeve 'to hold everything together' and was taken to hospital where surgeons operated on him for more than seven hours earlier this month. Back at work: Gary Lincoln is carrying out light duties at his workshop just weeks after he severed his hand . Mr Lincoln, who runs a furniture upcycling company a interior design firm, said: 'I didn't feel any pain at all. 'It was like hundreds and thousands of tiny electric shocks that didn't hurt, like very intense pins and needles. 'There was a lot of blood. I got my hand free and put it in my sleeve to hold everything together.' The accident happened when he was on his own using an angle cutter, which was fitted with a safety guard. Neighbours called for an ambulance to take him to the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery at Swansea's Morriston Hospital. 'When it happened my main worry was stopping the bleeding but I was also thinking "That's it. I've just ruined my life",' Gary said. 'I'm right-handed but need both hands to do my work. I have a wife and two children. My life would have been devastated.' Orthopaedic surgeon Aso Mohammed re-attached the fractured bones using a plate and screws. Gary Lincoln (centre) with consultant plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon Ian Josty (left) and orthopaedic surgeon Aso Mohammed (right) Neighbours called for an ambulance to take him to the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery at Swansea's Morriston Hospital . Then plastic surgeons, led by consultant plastic, reconstructive and hand surgeon Ian Josty, repaired the tendons and performed microsurgical reconstruction to the severed nerves and major blood vessels. Waking up in hospital the next day and being able to move his fingers was, Mr Lincoln said, nothing short of a miracle. He added: 'I can move all my fingers, which is absolutely amazing. I cannot believe it. 'I didn't think I would have my hand working again properly. I thought my life was ruined. 'My hands are my work, so I thought I had lost everything.' Mr Lincoln was home a week later and is already carrying out some light duties in his workshop.

Summary: Gary Lincoln, 48, from Wales severed hand using an electric angle cutter . He was working in Cardiff when his jacket sleeve got caught in the blade . Surgeons were able to reattached hand and he is back at work weeks later . Mr Lincoln said he 'didn't feel any pain at all' when he chopped hand off .


He looks barely teenage. But this child has amassed thousands of Twitter followers with his pictorial updates of 'gang life'. The baby-faced boy from Memphis, Tennessee, poses with guns, cash, and bags of what looks like marijuana. Scroll down for video . Baby-faced: This little boy has amassed more than 3,000 followers on Twitter with pictures like these . In many pictures he is smoking suspicious substances, with captions such as 'High Life' Backlash: The boy, from Memphis, has prompted a wave of critics calling his stunts 'sad' In one video he laughs and points the gun at the camera in an apparent attempt to look menacing - as adults laugh in the background. In others, he is pictured blowing smoke, with the caption: 'High Life'. Tweets include the phrases, 'I need a bad b****', 'f*** da police', and 'gang sh** n****'. Some feature sexual references, such as: 'quit suckin my d***'. As he is a minor, DailyMail.com will not identify the little boy. The child's tweets have prompted backlash from other Twitter users and members of the community. One woman tweeted him: 'you need help i feel so bad for you your parents should be ashamed please get help and a education this is sad and disappointing.' Another Twitter user said: 'You poor baby. Just stop it & go to school.' Adults around: Many of his pictures and videos are taken with adults who are seen laughing, unfazed . Guns: The little boy, who appears to be barely teenage, regularly poses for his followers with guns . The boy hit back at his critics claiming he has had a tough year and the backlash is 'stressing out' his mother . Orrden Williams, a Memphis resident who has been the victim of gang violence, told AOL.com: 'What he's doing on here is something that he's going to bring upon society one day. It's just inevitable.' He added: 'All it takes is the right influence, and all this can change. So that's a wake-up Memphis call right there.' Hitting back at critics, the boy tweeted on Friday: 'Wish some people would mind dey own business' as 'it's stressing my mama out'. He adds that his sister has 'been locked up for two years' and his critics 'don't know the half of what we been through end of 2014 & beg of 2015.' Authorities are increasingly cognizant of Twitter as a means of perpetuating gang culture. While many like this young boy use it as a forum to flaunt their drugs and guns, around 50 per cent of organized gangs maintain in the United States maintain a social media profile.

Summary: Child has amassed thousands of Twitter followers with 'gang life' photos . In one video he points gun at camera as adults look on unfazed . His tweets have prompted backlash with calls for intervention .