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SHAMED ref David Coote won’t appeal the decision to sack him, it emerged last night. Referees’ body the PGMOL gave him the boot this month after a probe into videos of him snorting white powder and a foul-mouthed rant about ex Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp . Advertisement 4 Shamed ref David Coote won’t appeal the decision to sack him, it emerged last night Credit: Reuters 4 Coote was filmed branding ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a 'German c**t' Credit: X 4 The top-flight ref was also filmed snorting white powder at Euro 2024 Sources last night said the 42-year-old Premier League official had decided to accept his sacking - rather than fight to keep his old job, the Daily Mail reported. The PGMOL - Professional Game Match Officials Board - showed Coote the door after examining evidence provided by The Sun. We exclusively revealed a film of him snorting what appears to be cocaine during the Euros in Germany this summer . In the eight-second WhatsApp clip, he was wide-eyed as he used a rolled-up US banknote to snort a four-inch line of the substance in his Uefa-funded hotel room. Advertisement READ MORE ON DAVID COOTE REF’S A WORKER Shamed David Coote seen for first time since being sacked as Prem referee FINAL WHISTLE Scandal-hit Prem ref David Coote SACKED after white powder video & Klopp rant The previous day, the official had acted as a VAR for France's quarter-final shootout win over Portugal. Days before that exposé, footage emerged on social media showing him calling former Liverpool boss Klopp a “German c***”. Coote had also tried to arrange a drugs party during Tottenham’s win over Manchester City on October 30 . He was the fourth official for the Carabao Cup clash. Advertisement Most read in Football PAT ON THE BACK Hearts hero makes abrupt move to former club of Postecoglou and Muscat MOR TO COME Huge twist in Morelos' future as ex-Gers boss lands Santos job amid return saga TEENAGE KICKS Celtic star unrecognisable in throwback pic when he played with ex-Hoops ace AMA NEW MAN Rangers flop finds new club after five months in wilderness and buying COWS Official body PGMOL said the ref - also subject of a separate betting probe - was sacked after his actions were found to be in breach of contract. In a statement, they said: “David Coote’s actions were found to be in serious breach of the provisions of his employment contract, with his position deemed untenable. "Supporting David Coote continues to be important to us and we remain committed to his welfare.” Moment scandal-hit Prem ref David Coote snorts white powder in shocking video during Euro 2024 Coote has been lying low near his Midlands home since the video emerged. Advertisement Referees body the PGMOL, who examined evidence provided by The Sun, sacked him on Monday following a probe into his sweary rants and white powder abuse. Coote was then the subject of a new probe over allegedly issuing a yellow card to order. The loss of Coote’s career is set to cost him £1m over the next few years in loss of earnings. Shocking David Coote video in full First video First man : "What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?" Second man (allegedly Coote) : "Erm Liverpool were s***." First man : "What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?" Second man (allegedly Coote) : "C***, absolute c***." First man : "Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?" Second man (allegedly Coote) : "Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown. "Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me - and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant. "So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner." First man : "James Milner, he gets on with James Milner." Second man (allegedly Coote) : "You can see me there with mask on." First man : "Mask on, obviously." Second man (allegedly Coote) : "Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart." First man : "We have to social distance." Second man (allegedly Coote) : "Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me." First man : "Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers." Second video Second man (allegedly Coote) : "Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously." First man : He’s a Premier League referee, let's not f***ing ruin his career. "Like let's face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend." Second man (allegedly Coote) : "So, yeah." First man : "So lets not ruin his career." 4 Shamed ref David Coote was seen for the first time since his sacking, as he was pictured heading to the gym Credit: BackGrid AdvertisementNoneWhen asked about the Lakers' handling of Bronny during an appearance on The Bettor Angle show, Barkley didn't hold back. The NBA Hall of Famer has criticized Los Angeles's unusual plan to have the rookie split time between home G-League games and the NBA roster, suggesting it's hampering his development. "Awful," he said in response to the Lakers' plan. "I thought it was great, a little ceremony his first game. But the kid is not ready to play in the NBA... This thing where he's only gonna play home games. It's stupid, it's not fair to him," Barkley continued. "It's not fair to the team. Can you imagine the coach of that team? You come off a road trip and you have a player you haven't seen in a week or two. And then you probably feel like you gotta play him." Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Bronny's statistics support Barkley's concerns. The McDonald's All-American averaged modest numbers at Sierra Canyon High School (13.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists) before a limited college career at USC (4.8 points, 2.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds). Now as a pro, he's posting just 0.7 points per game on 16.7% shooting in the NBA while managing 5.0 points and 3.0 assists in 28.5 minutes across two G-League appearances. The criticism reflects a growing concern that the Lakers' attempt to accommodate both James family members might be coming at the cost of Bronny's long-term growth. Leave it to Barkley to say what we're all thinking. Related: Stephen A. Smith Says LeBron Left Social Media Because Bronny Doesn't Belong in the NBA Related: Charles Barkley Was Right About Bronny James Needing G League Experience
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes narrow loss to Bills shows potential of his young team Several times following New England’s 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he wanted to review the game film before making a final assessment of his team’s performance. Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press Dec 23, 2024 3:27 PM Dec 23, 2024 3:35 PM Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo talks with quarterback Drake Maye (10) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y.. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) Several times following New England’s 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he wanted to review the game film before making a final assessment of his team’s performance. He did, and on Monday he said the overarching feeling he was left with was one of pride. Going toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the NFL is commendable. Mayo also remains confident this group has even more room for growth over its final two games this season. “To be frank, I don’t believe in good losses,” Mayo said. “I think there’s a lot to learn from the game. Look, we’re headed in the right direction, but it’s all about consistency, and we have to do that on a down-after-down, a game-after-game basis to be successful in this league.” What is also clear is that despite their 3-12 record, Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye wants people to know that he and his teammates believe in their coach. No matter what conversations might be going on outside the Patriots locker room regarding shortcomings by the coaching staff, or Mayo’s job status. “We’ve got his back, and he’s coached us hard. He wants to win. We all want to win. We’re all frustrated,” Maye said. “We’re just plays away, and it’s basically me turning the ball over. I think it’s just a testament to these guys that keep fighting. We keep fighting. Shoot, we’re not going to make the playoffs; we’re out of the race, and these guys are coming in, frustrated when we don’t score. ... So, I think we’re building something good, building something that feels right here, and I’m proud to be a Patriot.” What’s working The Patriots entered the week scoring only 7.5 points per game in the first half this season, which ranked 29th in the NFL. The offense woke up with 14 points in the first half on Sunday, notching multiple offensive touchdowns in the first half for the first time in 2024. What needs help Stopping the run has been an issue for New England’s defense for most of the season and it was on display against the Bills. With Buffalo trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, running back James Cook sliced through the interior of the Patriots defense and broke free for a 46-yard TD run. It was a big chunk of Buffalo’s 172 yards on the ground for the game. Stock up CB Jonathan Jones. He was tasked with being the primary defender on Buffalo’s top receiver Khalil Shakir for most of the game. The veteran held his own, helping limit the Bills’ leader in catches and receiving yards to only two catches for 22 yards on six targets. Jones also forced a fumble by Shakir in the fourth quarter, though Shakir was able to recover it. Stock down Marte Mapu. The linebacker started at safety with Jabrill Peppers sidelined with a hamstring injury. Mapu was strong for most of the game and had a chance to set up the Patriots offense in the second quarter when he snagged his second career interception, picking off Josh Allen’s pass in the end zone. But Mapu decided to run the ball out of the end zone and was tackled on the New England 1-yard line. The poor starting field position eventually led to a punt and the Patriots couldn’t add to their 14-7 lead. Injuries The Patriots didn’t announce any injuries during the game. But along with Peppers, cornerback Marcus Jones also sat out with a hip injury. Key number 2-6 — The Patriots’ record in one-score games this season. Four of those have been by three or fewer points. Next steps The Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl Kyle Hightower, The Associated Press See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? This has been shared 0 times 0 Shares Share by Email Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Print Share via Text Message Get your daily Victoria news briefing Email Sign Up More Football (NFL) Aiming for top seed, Lions play 49ers on road before closing regular season at home against Vikings Dec 23, 2024 4:03 PM Nothing's guaranteed, but Bucs need to win out to give themselves best shot to make the playoffs Dec 23, 2024 3:55 PM NFL Inactive Report Dec 23, 2024 3:54 PMLAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — CJ Luster II's 20 points helped Stony Brook defeat Rider 72-55 on Saturday. Luster shot 7 for 11, including 6 for 9 from beyond the arc for the Seawolves (3-7). Joseph Octave scored 14 points, shooting 5 for 12 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Ben Wight shot 5 of 7 from the field to finish with 12 points. The Seawolves snapped a five-game losing streak. Jay Alvarez led the Broncs (4-7) in scoring, finishing with 13 points and two steals. Rider also got 13 points, four assists and two steals from Aasim Burton. Tariq Ingraham also had seven points. Stony Brook took the lead with 4:48 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Luster led their team in scoring with 12 points in the first half to help put them up 34-24 at the break. Stony Brook extended its lead to 50-33 during the second half, fueled by a 12-0 scoring run. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
THIS year has seen seismic change in the world of health and medicine. There have been leaps forward in how we might one day treat disease, and steps back in our efforts to prevent it. The journal Science named its breakthrough of the year as the development of lenacapavir. The promising new injectable drug provides six months of protection against HIV , which infects more than one million a year. Since January, there have also been “miracle” weight-loss jabs and anti-cancer vaccines . But childhood disease outbreaks and a stark rise in the number of under-50s diagnosed with cancer have meant major setbacks. READ MORE HEALTH NEWS We look back at some of the stories of the past 12 months . . . WEIGHT-LOSS JABS HARDLY a week went by without the likes of Ozempic , Wegovy or “King Kong” Mounjaro in the news. Popularity of the self-injected drugs exploded due to their extraordinary ability to help shed fat by mimicking a hormone to make you feel full. Research suggests they have many more uses than treating type 2 diabetes , which is what they were designed for, and millions of Brits could benefit. Most read in Health Professor John Deanfield, NHS cardiologist and University College London researcher, found semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, substantially cut risk of heart attacks or strokes even in people who did not lose weight. It adds to studies which suggest the “miracle” drugs might reduce the chances of dementia , kidney disease, cancer and drug or alcohol addiction. The Government now wants to roll out the medicines to overweight people across the UK. Katharine Jenner, director of the Obesity Health Alliance, tells Sun on Sunday Health: “Weight-loss medications have been hailed as one of the health breakthroughs of 2024. “They offer hope of tangible improvements in the lives of people with severe obesity but are not a long-term solution for everyone.” CANCER VACCINES THE NHS became one of the first to roll out cancer vaccines in the real world away from trials — and 10,000 patients are set to have them by 2030. The vaccines are made with mRNA technology — like that of the Pfizer Covid jabs — and work by matching killer antibodies to individual patients’ tumour cells. University lecturer and dad-of-four Elliot Pfebve, from Walsall, West Mids, was the first to get a shot in March. It was aimed at preventing the 55-year-old’s bowel cancer from returning after chemotherapy. Steve Young, a 52-year-old music teacher from Stevenage, Herts , also had a jab, tailored to his melanoma skin cancer . Professor Peter Johnson, NHS cancer director, says: “This is cutting-edge technology and a very important development.” DEMENTIA DRUGS THE UK’s first ever approval of drugs proven to slow and potentially stave off dementia was bittersweet. Lecanemab and donanemab, which clear toxic proteins from the brain to slow or halt Alzheimer’s disease , come too late for the one million people already living with dementia. But they offer a ray of hope for preventing it in future, if given at the first signs of cognitive decline. However, the NHS’s spending watchdog delivered a crushing blow, deciding they cost too much. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence said the estimated £20,000 per person per year would be an unjustifiable use of tax money. It could also not overlook evidence that the risks of stroke or brain damage are high. David Thomas, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, says: “It’s a step forward that we now have two drugs licensed but it’s hugely disappointing that NHS patients in England and Wales won’t be able to access them. “While these treatments are far from perfect, they open the door to future breakthroughs that will be safer and more effective, bringing us closer to a day when we can slow, stop and even reverse dementia.” PIG-TO-MAN TRANSPLANT IN March, Rick Slayman became the first living patient to ever have a genetically edited pig kidney transplanted into his body. Aged 62, he was suffering end-stage kidney disease after a transplanted human kidney failed. Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston said the pig organ appeared to work normally after the four-hour operation. Slayman later died but there was “no indication” it was as a result of the procedure. Scientists believe tweaking the DNA in the lab before transplant can prevent the human body from rejecting it. If the technique, known as xenotransplantation, can be perfected, it could slash waiting lists worldwide and potentially remove the need for human donors. VAPE CRACKDOWN NEW laws to crack down on vaping will be coming in next year. E-cigarette use has rocketed, with the Office for National Statistics in October estimating that 5.1million people are regular vapers and six million smoke tobacco. While widely regarded as safer than smoking , the science increasingly suggests e-cigs are not risk-free. A study by Manchester Metropolitan University in September found vapers’ cardio fitness was almost as bad as smokers’. READ MORE SUN STORIES Past research has shown the fumes can cause harmful inflammation in blood vessels and the heart, while patient horror stories have seen youngsters end up in hospital. Next year, new legislation will ban disposable vapes as well as colourful packaging and sweet flavours that appeal to children. RISING CANCER CASES DOCTORS highlighted a worrying rise in cancer diagnoses among young adults. Cancer Research UK found the rate in people aged 24 to 49 has jumped 24 per cent since 1995 – the fastest increase of any age group. Further research by the charity found that bowel cancer was rising among under-50s in 27 out of 50 countries studied. Breast and prostate cancers are among the others affected, and research suggests each new generation is more likely than the last to develop the disease. Experts reckon processed foods, rising obesity and less active lifestyles might all play a part, as well as genetics. CHILDHOOD DISEASE OUTBREAKS ENGLAND saw the worst outbreaks of measles and whooping cough in more than a decade. Ten children died from whooping cough, and 14,453 were confirmed to have been infected between January and October – a massive rise from 856 cases in 2023. Some 2,707 measles cases were confirmed in the same period. One child died. Both viral infections can be prevented with vaccines offered free on the NHS to babies and one-year-olds. Figures show uptake of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) jab is at a 15-year low of 89 per cent. The six-in-one vaccine, which covers whooping cough, is also below the safe 95 per cent target, at 92 per cent.LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — Andrew Holifield scored 17 points as Lamar beat Louisiana 74-45 on Saturday. Holifield also contributed 11 rebounds for the Cardinals (5-5). Janko Buljic scored 12 points, shooting 6 of 9 from the field. Alexis Marmolejos had 11 points and shot 4 for 5, including 3 for 3 from beyond the arc. Kyndall Davis finished with 11 points for the Ragin' Cajuns (2-9). Brandon Hardy added 10 points for Louisiana. Kentrell Garnett also recorded nine points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .
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