American hockey player Adam Johnson died following a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday. He suffered a serious cut to the neck from a skate, and was taken to a hospital in Sheffield where he was pronounced dead. The Elite Ice Hockey League released a statement expressing their “deepest sympathies” to Johnson’s family and friends, noting he was an “incredible player and a great person” who had played for the Minnesota Wild and the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, and was a member of Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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After 60 years of Beatlemania, the Beatles are releasing their last "new" song, "Now And Then," taken from unreleased demos written by John Lennon. The single will be released by Apple Corps Ltd. and Universal Music Group, and will be accompanied by a music video featuring archival footage of the band. Fans of the Beatles are sure to be excited to hear the new track.
Sir Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon and member of the 1966 World Cup-winning team, passed away at the age of 86. He was the leading scorer for both Manchester United and England for over 40 years and survived the Munich air disaster in 1958. His career was marked by sportsmanship, integrity, and outstanding football qualities, and he was remembered by Manchester United as a hero to millions. Geoff Hurst is now the only living member of the 1966 England team, and Charlton's family released a statement saying he died surrounded by his family.
On Thursday morning, an iconic 200-300 year old Sycamore Gap Tree located in Northumberland, England was discovered toppled over. The tree, known as the Robin Hood Tree due to its memorable role in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves", has sparked outrage among locals and conservationists. A 16-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the incident and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Sophie Turner has filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband Joe Jonas in a Manhattan court, alleging that he has wrongfully retained their two young daughters in New York City since September 20. The filing seeks to secure the immediate return of the children to their habitual residence in England and also requests an order of protection and for Jonas to pay Turner's legal fees. The court documents come weeks after Jonas filed for divorce from the "Game of Thrones" star.
Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has resigned following accusations of sexual assault by Women's World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso. Prosecutors have filed a lawsuit against Rubiales for sexual assault and coercion, and the scandal has sparked a national debate in Spain. Rubiales has yet to make an official statement on his resignation, and the federation is now looking for a new president to take his place.
Reza "Ray" Baluchi, a Florida ultra-marathoner and peace activist, was arrested last week by the U.S. Coast Guard after attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a homemade "human-powered hamster wheel". Baluchi had refused to get off the vessel and had threatened to harm himself or the crew when the Coast Guard attempted to board the vessel. This is reportedly the fourth time Baluchi has attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a homemade vessel. The U.S. Coast Guard said they take "all maritime threats seriously" and will use all available resources to ensure the safety of life at sea.
Spanish soccer player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales, the now-suspended president of the Spanish soccer federation, of sexual assault after he kissed her without her consent during the medal ceremony of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Final match. Rubiales has since been suspended from his role and Hermoso has filed a complaint with the country's prosecutors' office. Hermoso hopes her story will help to raise awareness of the importance of respecting the physical and emotional integrity of athletes.