Former AFL star Ben Cousins left court with a smug smirk on his face following a morning spent in handcuffs and in police custody before he finally fronted court. Cousins smiled as he left Fremantle Magistrates Court, despite the magistrate labelling him 'a risk to the public' and warning him that he now faces a jail term for the 'serious' offences he has committed. 'It doesn't matter if you're Mother Theresa or Jack the Ripper,' Magistrate Steven Malley told Cousins in court on Thursday, according to ABC News. 'You commit those offences and the legislation says you have to go to jail. 'I accept you have issues but I cannot allow the public to be put at risk.' Scroll down for video . Former AFL star Ben Cousins is handcuffed as he arrives at court on Thursday, 24 hours after failing to face a magistrate over driving charges . With a smirk on his face Ben Cousins, a former AFL player, leaves Perth's Fremantle Court on Thursday . Cousins handed himself in to police after failing to make a court appearance over traffic charges . Cousins was supposed to appear in court to face reckless driving charges on Wednesday morning but he failed to show up. His lawyer Adain Craus represented him during the session and claimed the former West Coast Eagles captain had conflicting medical appointments. The magistrate had ordered Cousins to produce written evidence of the conflicting appointments before 4pm WST or an arrest warrant would be issued. The arrest warrant was issued and on Thursday morning the former AFL star, Perth-based Cousins surrendered himself at Fremantle Police Station. There are reports he is likely to face court later on Thursday . The 2005 Brownlow medallist was arrested on March 11 after allegedly leading police on a low speed chase from Bicton to Mosman Park. When Cousins finally appeared in court, Magistrate Malley told Cousins his decision not to front up was the wrong one, ascertaining Cousins had followed the 'unwise' advice of his lawyer, Mr Craus. 'When you're on bail you're under an obligation to appear, unless you're strapped to a bed on a drip,' Magistrate Malley said in court. Magistrate Malley pointed out that there was no legitimate conflict of appointment as court had been scheduled for a 10am start, whilst Cousins' appointment was not until midday. The court session would only have lasted a matter of minutes, leading the Magistrate to assume Cousins had been advised not to appear in court by Mr Craus. Cousins had been on bail and was supposed to appear in Fremantle Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning but he failed to show up . His lawyer claimed the former West Coast Eagles captain had conflicting medical appointments . Cousins, 36, who has a history of substance abuse, has made headlines several times in the past fortnight after a string of alleged incidents . He was arrested on March 11 after police saw him driving erratically in Bicton and was eventually caught several suburbs away in Mosman Park . He was charged with reckless driving, failing to stop and refusing a breath test. Cousins has twice been hospitalised for mental health assessments following that incvident - the first time after he breached security at an SAS base in Swanbourne. The second time followed seemingly bizarre behaviour in Canning Vale, including climbing on the roof of a house. The former West Coast Eagles captain has not been charged over those incidents. Cousins retired from the AFL in 2010. He was charged with reckless driving, failing to stop and refusing a breath test . The 2005 Brownlow medallist was arrested on March 11 after allegedly leading police on a low speed chase from Bicton to Mosman Park . Cousins played 270-games with West Coast and Richmond during his career in the Australian Football League . Ben Cousins and former partner Maylea Tinecheff pictured on a New Idea magazine cover in 2011 . Footage emerged this week showing Cousins running through the streets away from police . Cousins was spotted climbing onto the roof of a two-storey home in Perth on Monday . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Ben Cousins, 36, has handed himself in at Fremantle Police Station . Arrest warrant was issued a day earlier after he failed to show up in court . Cousins was on bail for an alleged low speed police chase on March 11 . Charged with reckless driving, failing to stop and refusing a breath test . Cousins has been involved in a string of bizarre incidents in the weeks since which have seen him hospitalised for mental health checks .


Arsene Wenger admits he did not expect Arsenal’s late charge for the top of the Barclays Premier League to be powered by Hector Bellerin and Francis Coquelin. Wenger had all but given up on Coquelin when he was sent on loan to Charlton before Christmas and did not expect Bellerin to progress with such speed after a year at Watford. ‘Honestly, I couldn’t say that in my head Coquelin was one of the first-choice players,’ said the Arsenal manager. ‘But my job is to remain open-minded and make decisions when you have to. Francis Coquelin (right) has played a vital role in Arsenal's late push for the Premier League title . ‘Bellerin is one of the surprises of the season. He was at Watford on loan last year and didn’t get the games. He’s just 20 years old and you can look at what he does at 20 years of age.’ Spanish full-back Bellerin scored his second Arsenal goal against Liverpool, on Saturday, a wonderful curling left-footer to break the deadlock and launch his team towards a 4-1 win. He was also responsible for keeping Raheem Sterling under control when Daniel Sturridge came off the bench at half-time and Liverpool reshuffled. ‘He played against a great player in Sterling,’ said Wenger. ‘I selected him because of his pace. I thought Sturridge would play and Sterling would be on the flank. And because of his low centre of gravity. Sterling changes direction very quickly and Hector is a short as well. Hector Bellerin celebrates scoring Arsenal's first goal during the 4-1 victory against Liverpool . Bellerin broke the Emirates deadlock for Arsenal, cutting in and curling a left-foot strike into the corner . Arsene Wenger admits he didn't expect Bellerin and Coquelin to be playing such key roles . ‘Maybe he still has some experience to gain but his defending one-against-one is good and going forward he is good. He scored an important goal in a big game and that always shows that the guy has the mental quality to be there.’ The Arsenal boss did admit Bellerin might have been lucky not to be sent off, having been already booked when he mistimed a slide tackle on Sterling and conceded a penalty, scored by Jordan Henderson. ‘He was a bit lucky there,' said Wenger. ‘He could have got one but I think he genuinely went for the ball. I was just thinking: What do I do if he gets a second yellow? In the end the referee decided not to give him a yellow because he went for the ball. He was unlucky for the first yellow.’ Nacho Monreal and Oliver Giroud are among the first to congratulate the unlikely opening goalscorer . Wenger revealed had all but given up on Coquelin when he was sent on loan to Charlton before Christmas .

Hector Bellerin scored Arsenal's first goal in the 4-1 win against Liverpool . Franci Coquelin has been a revelation in front of Arsenal's back four . Arsene Wenger admits he didn't expect the duo to become so vital .


The crew of a Turkish airlines flight are being investigated after they allowed Turkish football team captain Arda Turan into the cockpit so he could use the tannoy to congratulate his team-mates. He was celebrating after the team's 2-1 international friendly victory against Luxembourg and had gone to the cockpit to announce his congratulations over the PA system last week. But after the move was reported in Turkish media, Turkish aviation officials in the country's Civilian Aviation Directorate (SHGM) said it was a serious breach of the safety rules of the flight back from the capital Luxembourg City and warned that there would be consequences for the cabin crew. Turkish skipper Arda Turan is pictured inside the plane's cockpit during the flight in breach of aviation rules after his side's 2-1 victory in an international friendly against Luxembourg . They said that nobody other than the crew should be allowed in the cockpit during the flight and exception should be made for nobody, even the Turkish team captain and Atletico Madrid midfielder Turan. The SHGM criticised the flight crew's decision to ignore the standard safety regulations in several tweets it posted on its official Twitter account. The first tweet noted that 'Flight teams must abide by "Safe Cockpit" rules for the duration of the entire flight. No one but the flight crew should be admitted to the cockpit.' A second tweet pointed out how the pilots were in violation of the 'Safe Cockpit' rules and are subject to a £260 fine, at the very least. The safety breach comes amid heightened concerns over aviation security after the Germanwings airliner crash in which all 150 people on board died when the plane's co-pilot deliberately flew the Airbus jet into the ground. Captain: Turan, pictured right, challenges for the ball during the game last week . La Liga star: Turan plays in midfield for Atletico Madrid on Saturday, in a 2-0 win over Cordoba .

Arda Turan was pictured in the cockpit of a Turkish Airlines flight . He used the PA to announce his congratulations after team's 2-1 win . Crew are facing sanctions because only pilots should be at controls . Image comes amid heightened safety concerns after Alps plane crash .


Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini believes the club may need to splash out again this summer to keep pace with their rivals. With hopes of retaining the Barclays Premier League crown looking increasingly forlorn, City have again failed to build on a title success. They were hampered last summer, however, with their punishment for breaching the Financial Fair Play regulations of European governing body UEFA including a £49million net spending cap. Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists his side must splash the cash in the summer . Pellegrini has said Manchester City must sign a 'crack' player such as striker Sergio Aguero . Man City are currently fourth in the Premier League . A return to the heavy spending of the era immediately after Sheikh Mansour's 2008 takeover is clearly not an option, for fear of invoking even tougher sanctions, but Pellegrini has warned they cannot stay idle. Pellegrini recently spoke of a need to sign a 'crack' player - in other words a superstar of the calibre of striker Sergio Aguero - and has now suggested this summer is the time to do it. The Chilean, whose side have slipped to fourth place ahead of Monday's trip to Crystal Palace, said: 'Well, it is just the way of thinking, that big teams need to sign a big player. It is very difficult to do it every year - but every two years you must do it. 'I'm not just talking about Manchester City. You see Real Madrid, Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich - all the big clubs - they all do it. It is important to have big names.' Given the general disappointments of last summer's principle signings - Fernando, Bacary Sagna and Eliaquim Mangala - Pellegrini's words could be perceived as a plea for more cash. But when pushed further, Pellegrini, perhaps not surprisingly given that his own position could be uncertain, would not say whether a spending spree might be sanctioned. Pellegrini still believes his Manchester City side are capable of retaining the Premier Legaue title . He said: 'I don't want to talk about (plans) for next season because we have to finish this season. It is very important the way we finish this season before we analyse all the players. So it is not the right moment to talk about it.' Pellegrini's immediate concern is his side's league position. Results elsewhere have seen City drop two places over the weekend and, although Pellegrini has not given up on the title, he clearly cannot even take the runners-up spot for granted. He said: 'Well we are not thinking about just one team. I think it is important for our team to finish at the top of the table but if we can't win the Premier League then we must try to be second. 'But it is important to play from now until the end of the season in a way that shows you are an important team and are prepared to fight until the last game to try and retain the title.'

Manuel Pellegrini believes Man City need to sign a world class superstar . The Chilean insists it is important to splash the cash every other season . City brought in Eliaquim Mangala, Fernando and Bacary Sagna in summer . Manchester City face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night .


Another day, another baton change, another away defeat for Middlesbrough. Aitor Karanka would surely have made his defenders walk home from Watford were it not for the probability they’d spend most of the journey travelling in circles. This was that kind of game, a top-of-the-table occasion when Middlesbrough needed to deliver but ultimately failed on every scale – they did not create, they did not contain. They might have survived with deficiencies in one department, but not both. What a cruel time to deliver one of their worst performances of a brilliant season. What a cruel time for the Championship’s best defence to explode at the seams. Odion Ighalo's shot flies into the top corner of Dimi Konstantopoulos' net on 65 minutes . Watford (3-5-2): Gomes; Cathcart (Connolly 60), Angella, Hoban; Paredes, Guedioura (Layun 90), Watson, Tozser, Anya; Deeney, Ighalo (Vydra 69). Subs not used: Bond, Pudil, Munari, Abdi. Booked: Guedioura, Layun. Goals: Deeney 37, Ighalo 65. Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1): Konstantopoulos; Tiendalli (Kalas 63), Woodgate, Amorebieta, Friend; Leadbitter, Clayton (Forshaw 84); Adomah, Tomlin (Kike 62), Reach; Bamford. Subs not used: Ripley, Gibson, Whitehead, Vossen. Booked: Reach. Referee: Mike Jones (Cheshire) Attendance: 19,656. They gifted Troy Deeney his 20th goal of the season and they contributed significantly to Odion Ighalo scoring his 19th in the second half. With that, Watford rose and Middlesbrough fell. That has been the way of this remarkable season in this peculiar division, for which everyone and no-one has staked a claim. The Championship lead which Boro held at the start of play has now changed hands 16 times, with Watford back in prominence and Karanka sounding like a man searching for a positive note. Karanka said: ‘The players are completely destroyed but I am very proud of them. We have players who have come from League One and other teams in the Championship, a lot of young players, and we are fighting with the best teams in the Championship. No one could have expected this position. ‘The people who know me and this team know we will fight to the last second. I don’t want to forget our position is amazing.’ True enough, but the reality is Boro have a chance to turn a good season into multi-million pound jackpot. They were woeful in falling at Bournemouth last month and have now lost four of their past five away games. Jonathan Woodgate slides in vain to try and block Troy Deeney's opening goal . The Watford captain managed to slide the ball under Boro keeper Dimi Konstantopoulos . Deeney celebrates with his team-mates after giving Watford a first-half lead . But their misery has been Watford’s gain. What a luxury to have two strikers as effective as Deeney and Ighalo. They were, as Karanka said, ‘the difference’. And in the context of the season, their combined 39 goals are pulling the sleigh. Here, they had help. In the first instance, for Deeney’s 37th-minute opener, Jonathan Woodgate and Dwight Tiendalli made a hash of the basics. Adlene Guedioura was given too much time to cross from the right and Woodgate misread the flight, allowing the ball to fall in the space behind him. Tiendalli could have covered but was out of position. At this level, in that situation, there can be fewer worse sights for a pair of defenders than Deeney. His touch was perfect and so was the finish - ruthless brilliance from a striker who has now scored 20 goals in each of his past three campaigns. He is the only Watford player in history to do that; he more than most deserves a chance to see what he can do at the higher level. ‘He’s a Premier League player,’ said Watford manager Slavisa Jokanovic. ‘It’s just a question of whether we are all together as a Premier League team.’ Watford made it 2-0 with 25 minutes to go. Again, the ease with which Ighalo turned Woodgate will have bothered Karanka, as will Grant Leadbitter’s sloppy concession of the ball in the build-up. But, really, it was all about the finish, the striker’s shot hitting the top corner from the edge of the area. Ighalo said he only joined Watford for the prospect of Premier League football. He might just get it. Jokanovic said: ‘I expect this victory can help us to win points a little bit more easily in the future. But in front of us is a very serious job.’ Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes gets a boot to the face from Middlesbrough forward Patrick bamford . Gomes points to the heavens after Ighalo's goal put Watford 2-0 up and settled the game .

Middlesbrough started the day top of the Championship on 75 points . Troy Deeney opened the score before Odion Ighalo's brilliant strike . Watford end the day in third place after Bournemouth and Norwich win .


Club Tijuana star Juan Arango conjured memories Luis Suarez in his team's 4-3 defeat by Monterrey in the Mexican league - but it was not through prodigious scoring. The Venezuelan icon Arango sank his teeth into the shoulder of Jesus Zavela as his temper flared in the defeat. He was not booked by the referee but could face a heavy retrospective ban. Juan Arango (left) bites the shoulder of opponent Jesus Zavela in a moment of madness . Zavala holds his shoulder after being bitten by Arango, in the game Zavala's side won 4-3 in Mexico . Zavala shows the referee the mark on his shoulder after being bittern by Arango . Arango (right) earlier scored a magnificent free kick to bring his Club Tijuana team level against Monterrey . Arango had earlier curled in a magnificent free kick for his team to bring them level after falling 2-0 down early on in the encounter. But the 34-year-old overshadowed his goal with the bite as television cameras picked up the moment of madness. Arango spent 10 years playing in Europe, spending five seasons each at Real Mallorca in Spain and Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany. He has made 121 appearances for Venezuela.

Juan Arango escaped punishment from the referee for biting Jesus Zavela . He could face a retrospective punishment for the incident . Arango had earlier scored a free kick in his team's 4-3 defeat .


It's the picture some England cricket fans have been waiting to see and others have been equally dreading: Kevin Pietersen back at Surrey. The 34-year-old returned to nets on Monday for the first time since re-signing for the county last month. He arrived early for the session at The Oval - tweeting a picture of the pitch with the caption: 'In the office today. £Oval' - before team-mates such as Gareth Batty and Jade Dernbach followed him in. Kevin Pietersen is pictured leaving The Oval for the first time since resigning for Surrey last month . Pietersen returned to nets at Surrey on Monday and left The Oval after training finished just before 2pm . Pietersen was pictured driving away from The Oval in his expensive Telsa sports car . Pietersen managed a wry smile as he drove away after training on Monday afternoon . Pietersen was later pictured leaving the ground just before 2pm and is expected to step-up his county rehabilitation with  a three-day warm-up against Oxford MCCU on April 12. Ultimately, Pietersen is hoping to impress enough for Surrey to earn a re-call to the England side - possibly for this summer's Ashes rematch - having been sacked by the national side in 2014. England left for the West Indies for their upcoming Test series on Thursday, with coach Peter Moores leaving KP in no doubt that he still has a lot to prove - despite incoming England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves appearing to extended an olive branch to the exiled batsman. Asked at Gatwick about Pietersen's situation, Moores said: 'From my point of view, Kevin isn't on the radar.'

Kevin Pietersen took part in a net session at The Oval on Monday . He is expected to play in three-day game against Oxford MCCU on April 12 . Pietersen has returned to county game to boost chances of England recall .


Barcelona stars Neymar, Dani Alves and Adriano looked delighted following their vital win over Celta Vigo in La Liga - but their choice of matching denim was somewhat questionable. The flamboyant Brazilians all played their part in helping the Catalonian side return home with all three points, following Jeremy Mathieu's winning goal. Neymar took to Instagram after his side returned to the summit of La Liga: 'We got home...important victory...Congratulations guys!!! Vamo to top.' Dani Alves (from left), Adriano and Neymar were delighted with their hard-fought victory over Celta Vigo . Dani Alves, who's being linked with a move away from the Nou Camp, also posted a similar picture of the trio. He said: 'A great day at work, a little trairagem in the picture lol Return to home with my brothas @neymarjr @adriano21c. Joy, joy , one is that every day.' Game winner Mathieu admits his side were poor and puts it down to the international break. The three Brazilians all started for Barcelona and played a crucial role in the win which saw them go top . 'Celta played well for the whole 90 minutes, but there are games that are won on little details,' the centre-back told the club's official website. 'It was a tough game. Paying after international matches is more difficult because the dynamics of the team are a bit off. 'In the first half we suffered a lot. We are Barca, but we also suffer. Jeremy Mathieu (centre) admits his side were poor throughout the match and blamed the internationals . The Frenchman celebrates after scoring the winning goal after 73 minutes despite their poor display . 'However, the most important thing is getting the three points.' The Frenchman praised his defensive partner Gerard Pique for his impressive display against a tough opposition. 'Playing with Pique is very simple,' he added. 'He is outstanding - it is amazing to play with him.' Mathieu praised Gerard Pique (right) after his impressive defensive display for Barcelona on Sunday .

Dani Alves, Neymar and Adriano celebrated their victory over Celta Vigo . The flamboyant Brazilian's all wore matching double denim outfits . Jeremy Mathieu says Barcelona were poor throughout the game . The Frenchman praised his defensive partner Gerard Pique for his display . CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .


Mamadou Sakho is well known for his charity work away from the football field and the Liverpool defender appears to be fitting in another deed in before his team face Blackburn on Wednesday. A day after Liverpool were heavily beaten 4-1 by Arsenal to all but end their hopes of another season in the Champions League, Sakho tweeted a picture of him alongside club captain Steven Gerrard. 'We are coming! #Paris #StadeDejerine #agirpourlesautres (act for others)' Sakho wrote next to the picture, tagging his charity, the Mamadou Sakho Association, in the post. Mamadou Sakho (right) poses alongside Steven Gerrard as the Liverpool pair head for Paris . Gerrard shared his joy at going to Paris with Sakho, who was pleased his Liverpool captain joined him . Sakho (right) played the whole game as Liverpool lost 4-1 to Arsenal on Saturday in the Premier League . The defeat all but ends Sakho and Liverpool's hopes of competing in the Champions League again next year . Stade Dejerine is the home stadium of Paris FC, a third tier French side. Sakho played 90 minutes on Saturday as Arsenal surged to an emphatic 4-1 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League, while Gerrard served the first game of his suspension for a straight red card against Manchester United. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will look to inspire his side to hit back against Blackburn on Wednesday, where victory will see his team progress to the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, where they would face Aston Villa.

Mamadou Sakho tweeted a picture on his way to Paris with Steven Gerrard . The pair are heading out on behalf of the Mamadou Sakho Association . Sakho played 90 minutes as Liverpool lost 4-1 to Arsenal on Saturday .


Ander Herrera has caught the eye in recent weeks after cementing a spot in Manchester United's starting line-up but it appears he does not actually have a clear sight at goal. Herrera netted a brace against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon without actually looking at Brad Guzan's goal as his eyes appeared to be shut when making contact with the ball. In fact, six of Herrera's seven goals have been scored without him even having to glimpse at either the ball or the opposition's net. Manchester United star Ander Herrera scores his side's opening goal against Aston Villa with his eyes shut . The Spanish midfielder appears to have his eyes closed as he strikes at Brad Guzan's goal . Aston Villa and England midfielder Fabian Delph attempts to block Herrera's left-footed shot . His eyes were wide open when he struck an impressive first-time shot against Yeovil in the third round of the FA Cup back in January. However his double against Aston Villa and his goals against Queens Park Rangers, Leicester, Preston and Swansea all came without Manchester United's summer signing having to make eye contact with the ball. Herrera appears to have a history of shooting with his eyes closed as the image of his goal for Spain's Under 20 side back in 2009 shows. Herrera hits the back of the net while representing Spain's Under 20 side against Tahiti . The former Athletic Bilbao joined the Red Devils for £29million in the summer due to his vision and creativity in midfield. Louis van Gaal heaped praise on the 25-year-old's shooting ability after Saturday's Premier League encounter at Old Trafford, by stating: 'He has a very good kicking technique and he should be more composed,' Van Gaal said to MUTV. 'I said to him 'you have to control the ball before you shoot'. 'I said that to him again in yesterday's training session, and then I kissed him at half-time because he had controlled the ball for the first time in his life and then he shot.' Herrera's eyes were also shut for Manchester United's third goal against Aston Villa on Saturday . His only Manchester United goal scored with his eyes wide open came against Yeovil Town back in January . Herrera scored in Manchester United's 4-0 win over Queens Park Rangers without looking at the ball . The former Athletic Bilbao man flicked the ball past Preston's players without having his eyes on the ball . Herrera scored in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat by Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium in February . He also netted in Manchester United's shock 5-3 defeat at the hands of Premier League strugglers Leicester .

Ander Herrera has scored seven goals for Man United since joining in June . Herrera's eyes have been shut when striking the ball for six of his goals . His superb strike against Yeovil Town has been only goal with eyes open . Herrera netted a brace in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa .


Daredevil Nik Wallenda says he'll walk untethered on top of a 400-foot observation wheel in Orlando, Florida, this month. Wallenda said Monday at a New York City news conference that the Orlando Eye will be moving when he attempts his feat April 29. The Orlando Eye, part of a new entertainment complex, will offer views of central Florida from inside 30 enclosed, air-conditioned glass capsules when it opens to the public on May 4. Scroll down for video . Eyes on the prize: High-wire performer Nik Wallenda announces his latest stunt at the 400-foot Orlando Eye, during a news conference, in New York on Monday . Tough challenge: The 36-year-old daredevil will walk atop the Orlando Eye as it turns on April 29 . The Orlando Eye team issued a statement saying it's excited to have Wallenda attempt the 'amazing stunt.' No distance for the performance has been set yet, but Wallenda, 36, said he was not likely to walk the entire 20 minutes or so that it takes the wheel to go a full circle. Wallenda previously walked atop a Ferris wheel in Santa Cruz, California, but he said the size of the much larger Orlando wheel and the fact that he will not use a pole sets this stunt apart. The seventh-generation member of the 'Flying Wallenda' family of acrobats has walked across the Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls. In November, he walked twice between two Chicago skyscrapers without a net or harness, doing the second walk blindfolded. Wallenda is the great-grandson of Karl Wallenda, who fell to his death in Puerto Rico at 73.

The 36-year-old will stage his next student on April 29 . In November, Wallenda walked back and forth between two Chicago skyscrapers in a live television event . His great-grandfather Karl Wallenda died in a tight-role walk in Puerto Rico in 1978 . Wallenda has also tight-rope walked across Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon .


A litter of adorable baby foxes are being looked after they were discovered abandoned in a cardboard box in a car park in Pennsylvania. The newborn cubs were discovered by a woman passing the car park, who noticed the box sitting next to a clothing donation bin. When she peeped inside she saw seven baby foxes – thought to be only 10 days old – sitting together. Scroll down for video . The baby foxes are being looked after after they were discovered in a cardboard box, left by a clothing donation bin in a car park . The seven cubs weighed around six ounces each when they were taken in by the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educational Center . Three of the rescued red foxes rest with a cuddly toy. Once they have grown and gained strength they will be released back into the wild . The cubs were taken to the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Educational Center in Stroudsbury, where they are now being cared for. Katherine Uhler, director of the center, said the little creatures -  five males and two females - were healthy but dehydrated when they arrived. She said: ‘They came in at about six ounces each. ‘There are five males, also known as dogs, and two girls known as vixens. ‘We know they're red foxes because even though they're not red yet, they still have this little white tail.’ The center is spending more than $1,000 looking after the foxes, who are being bottle-fed special 'fox milk' and formula. Ms Uhler added: ‘We had to give them rabies vaccinations and feed them fox milk. 'We gave them Pedialyte fluids first then mixed a quart of Fox Valley formula which is designed specifically for baby wild foxes. Vets at the center said they know the cubs are red foxes - among the most common of the species in America - because of their white tales . ‘We bottle feed them until they are a little bigger, then they'll start feeding out of the bowl. ‘When they're finished feeding out of the bowl then we'll start feeding them what they eat in the wild which is meat, and some vegetables and fruits.’ The pack will be returned back to the wild in July. It is costing the center in Pennsylvania more than $1,000 to take care of the group, which includes  five male and two female red foxes . The tiny animals were vaccinated against rabies and have been bottle-fed milk to build them up, before they will start feeding from a bowl .

Tiny cubs were abandoned in a cardboard box, next to a clothing donation point, in a car park in Pennsylvania . Seven baby foxes - five males and two females - were taken to animal rehabilitation center for care and treatment . Cubs were dehydrated but healthy, and will stay in the center for a few months before being returned to the wild .


Supporters arriving at Anfield ahead of Monday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Newcastle will have noticed some considerable changes in the area. The club's stadium redevelopment is now well under way, and the latest look at Anfield shows that builders are pressing ahead with the task of expanding the Main Stand. Pictures from Monday's game showed the steel foundations for the new part of the Main Stand now taller than the existing structure. Steel structures for the new Main Stand at Anfield are now taller than the existing structure . The club are pressing on with their task of expanding the main stand as pictures from Monday showed . The steel structures for the new Main Stand seen behind the existing structure at Anfield . The area behind the Main Stand resembles a building site as work on the ground continues . Work on the Main Stand expansion will be completed by the start of the 2016-17 season with 9,000 seats to be added. That will take the capacity of the stand up to 21,000 and increase the stadium's capacity from 45,000 to 54,000 with an expansion of the Anfield Road End to follow. With the new Main Stand expected to be finished in around 15 months time, Liverpool supporters can start getting used seeing a different look to their stadium for every match. Anfield will be able to seat 54,000 spectators once work on the Main Stand is completed . The new Main Stand will be able to seat 21,000 spectators and will be open in time for the 2016-17 season .

Main Stand redevelopment at Anfield starting to take shape . Pictures showed new steel structures higher than existing stand . Expansion of Main Stand will be completed by 2016-17 season . Capacity of Anfield will increase from 45,000 to 54,000 .


A man set a bouncer on fire after he was kicked out of a bar. Surveillance footage at Neely's Grog House in Port St Lucie in Miami, Florida, shows the man get into a dispute with bartenders on Sunday night. According to Scripts Treasure Coast Newspapers, the man had been paying with bounced checks and was told he would have to pay with cash or a debit card. Brawl: The bouncer is said to be tackling the man to the ground after he threw a cup of gasoline on him . Explosion: The man retaliates by setting the bouncer on fire, police in Port St Lucie, Miami, said . Eventually, he was kicked out. But he returned minutes later with a cup of gasoline and threw it on the bouncer. The bouncer and his friend chased the man, and tackled him before the man lit the bouncer on fire and fled in a truck. Sgt Frank Sabol said the bouncer was taken to the hospital with serious burns. Seen from inside: People sat at the bar in Neely's Grog House watched as the men fought outside . Shock: People could be seen leaping out of their seats when the room shone bright with the flames .

Man got into a dispute with bartenders at a bar in Port St Lucie in Miami . He was kicked out then returned with cup of gasoline, poured on bouncer . Bouncer chased the man, who then set him on fire .


A fortunate deflection from an audacious Nigel de Jong overhed kick saw AC Milan salvage a draw and frustrate European hopefuls Sampdoria at the San Siro on Sunday night. Former Samuel Eto'o provided the deft pass to nutmeg Philippe Mexes and find Roberto Soriano to open the scoring just before the hour mark with an emphatic finish from the top of the box. Milan were back level on 74 minutes when Nigel de Jong's spectacular effort which was headed straight for keeper Emiliano Viviano but found the back of the net off Alfred Duncan's leg. Nigel de Jong's spectacular overhead kick that levelled for AC Milan against Sampdoria on Sunday night . The Dutch midfielder attempted the audacious shot following a poor corner clearance at the San Siro . De Jong celebrates with Luca Antonelli after his strike took a massive deflection off Alfred Duncan's leg . AC Milan: D. Lopez; Abate (De Sciglio 71'), Paletta, Mexes, Antonelli; Van Ginkel, De Jong, Bonaventura; Cerci (Suso 62'), Destro (Pazzini (77'), Menez . Subs not used: Rami, Poli, Zapata, Bocchetti, Bonera, Abbiati, Alex, Mastalli, Donnarumma . Goal: De Jong . Sampdoria: Viviano; De Silvestri (Wszolek 88'), Silvestre, Romagnoli, Mesbah; Palombo, Obiang; Eder, Soriano (Duncan (66'), Eto'o; Okaka (Muriel 73') Subs not used: Correa, Bergessio, Munoz, Rizzo, Coda, Djordjevic, Acquah, Marchionni, Romero, Frison . Goal: Soriano . De Jong was lucky to be on the pitch after a late and dangerous sliding tackle went unpunished in the first half before he finally made it into the referee's book for leading with his elbow, an action that could have seen him sent off. With European involvement pretty much a pipe dream now for Filippo Inzaghi's side, who sit eighth seven points behind fifth-placed Fiorentina, the best they can hope for is to ruin the hopes of their rivals. Sampdoria could have moved ahead of Napoli in fourth into the first of the two Europa League qualification spots but are instead sixth in the Serie A behind Fiorentina on goal difference. They are eight points shy of third-placed Roma in the last of the Champions League places. A large section of supporters continued their protests against the club's management with banners reading 'Vendesi', meaning 'for sale', along with signs with names of star players who have been sold, and a #SaveACMilan message. Fans want owner Silvio Berlusconi to sell the club amid reports of interest from investors from China and Thailand. At least their side's improved on the field with a recent form turnaround. Sampdoria's Roberto Soriano drives his shot from the edge of the box for the opener against AC Milan . The i Blucerchiati players gather around Soriano as his impressive finish gives them the lead . Former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o gives a celebratory fist pump after his pass laid on the opening goal . Here Marco van Ginkel was dangerous from distance for Milan forcing Emiliano Viviano into action inside 15 minutes and was only just off target moments later. Destro, who left the field late in proceedings on a stretcher, headed a quality cross straight to Viviano on 30 minutes and did the same with a volley less than 10 minutes later. Alessio Cerci also squandered a chance from just outside the box over the crossbar. A different Sampdoria came out after the break and almost took the lead through Stefano Okaka and Eder, who was well saved by Diego Lopez at full stretch. AC Milan's supporters hold posters reading 'Vendesi' (meaning for sale) at the San Siro . Fans are growing increasingly disillusioned with those in charge of their club . A composed Eto'o orchestrated the deadlock breaker, taking the ample time he was gifted before threading his pass through the legs of fiery Mexes to a virtually lonesome Soriano just inside the box. The German-born Italian then casually slotted his shot to Lopez's right. But they couldn't hold onto the lead as De Jong's tried his luck to become the unlikely hero. And substitute Suso could have snatched the points late when his curling shot clattered into the post about fives minutes from the final whistle.

Samuel Eto'o laid on chance for Roberto Soriano opener for Sampdoria . A deflected overhead kick from Nigel de Jong levelled for AC Milan . Fans continued protests against the running of the club in the stands .


Real Sociedad midfielder Gonzalo Castro scored one of the goals of the season but it wasn't enough as David Moyes' side had to settle for a share of the spoils in San Sebastian. After an evenly-contested opening half hour, Sociedad took the lead through a Xabi Prieto penalty strike in the 31st minute. Deportivo midfielder Jose Rodríguez appeared to handle the ball in the box with referee Pedro Jesus Perez Montero pointing to the spot. Deportivo La Coruna midfielder Lucas Perez celebrates his 40th minute equaliser . Real Sociedad  midfielder Sergio Canales (right) contests possession with Juan Francisco Moreno . Real Sociedad defender Yuri Berchiche (left) shields the ball from Perez . Sociedad captain Prieto duly stepped up to convert to fire his team into the lead at the Anoeta Stadium. The home side's lead did not last long, however, as Deportivo were awarded a penalty of their own in the 38th minute. Sociedad goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli did brilliantly to save Lucas Perez's penalty effort but the Deportivo striker followed up his shot and fired home at the second time of asking to even up the scores. Real Sociedad manager David Moyes (left) shakes hands with Deportivo's head coach Victor Sanchez . Sociedad seized the lead once more in the 57th minute with a goal of the highest quality when Gonzalo Castro volleyed home Sergio Canales' cross. But Deportivo came roaring back once more as Verdu Nicolas capitised on some poor defending to head home with 12 minutes of the contest remaining.

Xabi Prieto struck a 33rd-minute penalty to give Real Sociedad the lead . Perez Martínez equalised for Deportivo five minutes before the break . Gonzalo Castro restored Sociedad's lead with a stunning volley . But Verdu Nicolas rescued a point for the visitors late on .


Jury selection has begun in Oklahoma for the murder trial of the teenager accused of shooting dead Australian baseball player Chris Lane. If found guilty, 17-year-old Chancey Luna faces a maximum sentence of life in jail without the prospect of release. In a tedious process that could last four days, District Court judge Ken Graham, prosecutors and Luna's legal team have begun questioning a jury pool of 170 Stephens County residents. Scroll down for video . Murdered Australian baseball player Chris Lane and his girlfriend Sarah Harper . Jury selection has begun for the murder trial of teenager Chancey Luna accused of shooting Lane dead . Lane, 22, from Melbourne, was jogging along a street in the rural southern Oklahoma city of Duncan in August, 2013, when he was shot in the back with a .22 calibre handgun. Authorities allege Luna, who was in a Ford Focus with two teenage friends, randomly selected Lane and pulled the trigger as the car drove past. Once the jury is selected, the trial is expected to last between seven and 10 days. Luna, wearing a bright blue business shirt, was quietly watching the jury selection process in Duncan's Stephens County Courthouse on Monday. Lane, who was in Duncan visiting his girlfriend Sarah Harper when he was shot, had a baseball scholarship with Oklahoma's East Central University. Lane's parents, Peter and Donna Lane, are scheduled to be called as witnesses. Lane (left and right), 22, from Melbourne, was shot in the back on August 16, 2013, in what police said was a random killing as he ran along a road in Duncan, southern Oklahoma, where he was on a sporting scholarship . Donna Lane, mother of shot Australian baseball player Chris Lane, holds a framed Christmas card he and his girlfriend Sarah Harper had sent her on an earlier, happy festive season . Chris Lane with Ms Harper during a visit to Australia, when Sarah took the opportunity to cuddle a koala . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Jury selection has begun in Oklahoma for the murder trial of Chancey Luna . Luna is accused of shooting dead Australian baseball player Chris Lane . Lane, 22, from Melbourne, was jogging along a street in the rural southern Oklahoma city of Duncan in August 2013 when he was shot in the back .


A 13-year-old boy allegedly stole a $25,000 stack of cash from his own grandfather and handed out wads of notes to his school friends. The unnamed child from Medina, Ohio, gave out $100 notes in the classroom before going to a friend's house after school, where he also showered adults with cash, police said. The group of friends then reportedly went on a shopping spree after the mass giveaway, which began last Wednesday at the town's Claggett Middle School. Payday: The unnamed 13-year-old showered classmates with $100 notes at Claggett Middle School in Medina, Ohio . Medina police told the Akron Beacon Journal that the boy, who lives with his 83-year-old grandpa and his mom, swiped the money from the senior's bedside table. Cops began to crack down on the cash bonanza after teachers at the boy's school blew the whistle on the scheme, by which time the majority of the cash was gone. Officers said that, as well as the children themselves, some was spent by 'adults, guardians or associates of the children who received the money', according to the Medina Gazette. Dollar: The children, and adults who were also given money, went on a spending spree. Some $7,000 has been recovered . As of Saturday, police had recovered some $7,000 of the man's savings, as well as some of the items the boy and his friends had bought with it. Police said that prosecutors will file charges once they have determined exactly who was involved. T.J. Hellickson, the school's principal, would only say that the school is co-operating with law enforcement.

Unnamed child from Medina, Ohio, allegedly swiped cash from bedside table . Police say he handed out $100 notes at school, then at a friend's house . Also gave money to children's parents, who took them on spending spree . After authorities found out, some $7,000 of the stash has been recovered . Prosecutors say charges will soon be filed in the case .


A newly-released video has highlighted the shocking - and arguably discriminatory - price differences between near-identical products and everyday services offered to women and men, . The clip, which was created by HLN's The Daily Share, illustrates the prevalence of this 'women's tax' to shocking affect by directly comparinga variety of different products and services aimed at men and women and then revealing the price differences. Even more disappointing is that this practice of 'invisible tax' is not only found almost everywhere, but it is entirely legal in almost every state in the US - even when the products or services are exactly the same for both genders. Scroll down for video . That price could use a shave: The Daily Share found that the differences between these razors of the same brand differed by more than a dollar between the men's and women's versions . Compounded with the fact that women make, on average, 78 cents on the dollar to men, the facts prove than gender bias is more than just offensive, it's also very expensive. For example, a Schick’s Hydro 5 men’s razor was picked up for $8.56, but the women's version - the Schick Hydro Silk - was, for some reason, given more than a one dollar mark-up, and was priced at $9.97. An even greater disparity was found in the perfume aisle, where Narciso Rodriguez Eau de Toilettes For Him and For Her respectively cost $87 and $106.60. Meanwhile, a pair of Neutrogena anti-aging creams with the exact same ingredients were also found to inexplicably cost women $1.07 more per ounce - despite the skincare brand admitting that the two products were essentially the exact same product encased in different packaging. One of the few equal prices found by the video's creators was, of course, on a unisex American Apparel shirt. But when a man and a woman each dropped off the exact same shirt to get dry-cleaned, the woman was charged an extra 75 cents - and the tag even labelled the laundered item as a 'Lady Shirt'. Something smells fishy: There is almost a ful 20 dollar difference between the his and hers versions of this brand of cologne . Seriously? The presenters claim that the exact same shirt dropped off at a dry cleaners cost more to clean when a woman brought it in . The two presenters do point out that conditions are getting slightly better; medical insurance used to cost women in America $1 billion more each year before ObamaCare outlawed the practice of gender-biased pricing discrimination. However, in terms of everyday gender-taxing across the country, a 1995 report found that 'gender tax' cost women approximately $1,351 annually - a number which doesn't show any signs of decreasing any time soon. And while the shocking statistics in the caused California to put a state-wide ban on the practice in 1996, with New York City also opting to impose a similar ban on gender pricing, the rest of the US continues to allow the practice. Even something as basic as long-term care insurance costs women 13 per cent more, a hike they apparently base on the fact that women have longer life-spans - in the same way that they raise rates on smokers. 'But people choose to smoke,' says the female presenter. 'I didn't choose to be a woman.'

The clip, which was created by The Daily Share, compares near-identical products for men and women and highlights the price differences . According to the creators of the video, California is one of the few states to have put a ban on 'gender pricing discrimination'


Celebrity chef Matt Kemp's anger management issues cost him his first marriage and his business. One of his most shameful moments was broadcast on national television when he labelled his pregnant wife a 'c***'. During an episode of SBS's Heat in the Kitchen, Kemp was so enraged he unleashed an expletive-ridden tirade on his then-wife Lela Radojkovic, who was carrying their first child, while filming at Sydney's Restaurant Balzac in 2004. Scroll down for video . The extent of Matt Kemp's rage is seen during an episode of SBS's Heat in the Kitchen, which was broadcasted in 2004 . Kemp is pictured here with his fiancee, Christie Webber, who is marrying at the end of the year . The award-winning chef told Radojkovic: 'If you weren't my f***ing wife I would f***ing sack you - you c***.' Looking back, Kemp says he regrets treating his ex-wife that way. 'It really makes you feel proud of the human I was, not. You say things in the heat of the moment that you don't even think about until someone catches it on TV,' he told Daily Mail Australia. Kemp discusses his anger issues on Tuesday's episode of Insight on SBS. The chef is pictured here with three of his children. He said he missed out on a lot of their childhoods . Kemp (second from left) is pictured here with My Kitchen Rules judge Colin Fassnidge . The 44-year-old said he would work himself into a 'frenzy' because of his uncontrollable rage. 'I would be doing so many things that my head would explode - you can't clone yourself,' Kemp told Daily Mail Australia. 'I would get so angry and worked up that I couldn't speak.' It also isolated him from his kitchen staff who he said at the time he did not care about, but now he takes the time to praise them. One of his biggest regrets before he 'grew up' and became less 'hot headed' was not being there for the births of his children. 'Before I wouldn't take time off for work and if I did I would never stop thinking about it,' Kemp told Daily Mail Australia. Former NRL player Mark Geyer also had anger management issues and appears on Insight on Tuesday alongside Kemp . Geyer, who used to play for the Penrith Panthers, is pictured here with his wife, Meagan, who he describes as his rock . 'I didn't see my first two children get born. I didn't see my third child really get born. 'I've got four kids, I've got to be a dad, that sort of thing makes you grow up a bit. 'I want to be a dad. I want to spend time with them.' Kemp attributes getting older as a reason why he decided to change his attitude and behaviour about five years ago. The chef now works at Charing Cross Hotel in Waverley - in Sydney's east - and still raises his voice in the kitchen, but it does not escalate to 'uncontrollable rage'. After turning his life around, Kemp met his fiancee, Christie Webber, who he will marry at the end of the year. Another panellist on Tuesday's Insight is former NRL player Mark Geyer, 47, who got in trouble a number of times for violence after consuming alcohol. 'I got charged with assault when I was 22. I have a record for the rest of my life,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 'I didn't walk away. I never started the fight in the pubs and clubs, but I finished them. 'There was a ticking bomb inside of me.' The proud father-of-five said having children was the push he needed to turn his life around . The family man has urged people to 'walk away' from a fight and not engage in fights . The proud father-of-five credits his turnaround to his children, without any help from a counsellor. He said the anger he felt before was now being re-directed to get angry at things that could hurt his children. 'The whole reason I stopped being a mug and stopped my anger was because I had children,' Geyer told Daily Mail Australia. 'I suddenly had someone to worry about instead of myself.' Geyer, who works on-air for Sydney's Triple M, told Daily Mail Australia he was 'a volcano waiting to erupt' between the ages of 17 and 26. He said the two reasons why he acted so aggressively was because he was bigger than most people and he used his size to intimidate people. Kemp and Geyer will appear on Insight's Anger episode on SBS One on Tuesday from 8.30pm . The former Penrith player said his turning point happened when his wife, Meagan, was pregnant with their first child. He said she told him to clean his act up and become the man she had married. 'I saw the ultrasound of my first baby and it made sense,' Geyer said. 'I come from a great family there was no excuse... I was becoming the opposite of what my parents wanted me to be.' Geyer urged people who had similar issues that he did to watch Insight and start to change their lives. 'I try to tell my kids, walk away,' he said. 'If you see someone in dramas always try to help, but if they're looking for trouble it's a mug's game.' Insight's Anger episode airs on Tuesday from 8.30pm on SBS One.

Chef Matt Kemp and former footballer Mark Geyer have spoken out about their anger issues . Kemp said his 'uncontrollable rage' cost him his marriage and his business . Once, the celebrity chef called his ex-wife a 'c***' on national television . While Geyer said he would get into a lot of fights after drinking alcohol . The former NRL player said he turned it around after the birth of first child .


An elderly man has been bitten by a crocodile at one of politician Clive Palmer's golf course. The 75-year-old man reportedly believes he accidentally stood on the saltwater crocodile while looking from his golf ball near the 11th hole at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course at Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. The elderly man drove himself back to the clubhouse in a buggy after the 1.2 metre reptile 'nipped' him, according to The Courier Mail. The victim received a deep laceration to his shin and puncture wounds to his calf. The 70-year-old man was playing golf on Monday at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course, owned by Clive Palmer . Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer, who owns the golf course, gave the victim some potentially unwelcome advice on how to avoid a similar injury in future. “I’d advise people not to step on crocodiles,” he said. “I suppose you can understand how it would respond to having someone step on its back.” He also took to his Twitter account following the incident to send his well wishes to the injured man. 'I would like to wish the well-known local man who was attacked by a crocodile in Port Douglas this afternoon a speedy recovery,' Mr Palmer tweeted. But hours later, the billionaire posted a bizarre joke: 'Crocodile has been removed from all menus at Palmer properties following today's incident with a member of our Port Douglas Golf Course.' The tweets followed after emergency services were called to the course after reports of a man being bitten on the leg shortly after 4pm. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia the man suffered puncture wounds on his left calf. The man, who was a member at the golf course, was treated by paramedics at the scene before he was taken to Mossman District Hospital in a stable condition. Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer posted his well wishes to the injured man on his Twitter account . Mr Palmer took to his Twitter account to send his well wishes to the man following the incident . A Department of Environment and Heritage Protection spokesperson told ABC News it was not unusual to see crocodiles in the area. 'Crocodiles are known to be in the area and access the golf course via creeks, and as such, warning signs are in place,' the spokesperson said. 'It is not the first time a crocodile has been removed from a golf course in the region.' Queensland Ambulance has confirmed an elderly man was bitten on the leg by a crocodile on Monday . An elderly man has reportedly been attacked by a crocodile while he was playing golf in Queensland . Emergency services were called about 4pm and treated the man at the scene before taking him to hospital .

An elderly man has reportedly been attacked by a crocodile in Queensland . The man was playing golf at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course on Monday . Golf owner Clive Palmer sent his well wishes to the man after the attack . Paramedics treated the man who suffered a bite wound to his lower leg . He has been taken to Mossiman District Hospital in a stable condition .


Didier Drogba has revealed he will continue his playing career next season. The Ivorian made a shock return to Chelsea last summer after leaving the club in 2012, signing a 12 month deal. But the Blues legend's future remains unclear with the club still to offer him a new contract. Didier Drogba revealed he is not planning to retire at the end of the season - whether he is at Chelsea or not . The 37-year-old (left) is yet to be offered an extension on his current 12-month deal at Stamford Bridge . Drogba (left) celebrates the Blues last gasp victory against QPR at Loftus Road on Sunday afternoon . However, Drogba, 37, insists he has no intention to retire at the end of the season - whether he is at Chelsea or not. 'I have made a decision, it's not my last season,' said Drogba. The veteran striker has been forced to settle for a bit-part role at Stamford Bridge this season after the summer arrivals of Diego Costa and Loic Remy. And he admits he finds sitting on the bench frustrating, saying: 'It's difficult when you don't play and then have to go into these kind of games. But I try to give my best. 'I tried to give the best of my physical capacity against QPR, so if the manager needs me I'm ready.' Despite his lack of action, Drogba looks certain to pick up his fourth Premier League title this season. Veteran striker Drogba (centre) insisted he tried to give the best of his physical capacity against QPR . And the forward, who started Sunday's win at QPR, added: 'We are only looking forward. We just wanted to win at QPR to get closer to the title. 'We still have those games against Manchester United and Arsenal to play. But we try to only think about our game. 'We are top of the league. They are maybe thinking about us and hoping we make a bad result. But we are more positive that we want to win. 'You want to feel that it's comfortable at the top, but when you look at the game against QPR, you know the gap can be closed easily within a game or two. 'So you have to stay focussed and give everything like we did.'

Didier Drogba insists he has no intention to retire at the end of the season . The striker returned to Chelsea last summer after leaving the club in 2012 . After signing a 12-month deal with the Blues, Drogba is yet to be offered a new contract at Stamford Bridge . CLICK HERE for the latest Chelsea news .


A school district has been ordered to pay $225,000 to three girls who were bullied into sending nude pictures to a boy at their middle school who 'passed them around like baseball cards'. It marks the end of a six-year case, after the teenagers first reported their ordeal to officials at Clatskanie Middle School in Oregon - only to be told to 'suck it up'. Josi Harrison, Laura Lefebvre, and Hailey Walden were all in eighth grade when they claim their high school-age boyfriends lured them into sending nude pictures to their phones. Ordeal: Laura Lefebvre (left) and Josi Harrison (right) are two of three girls who have won a civil claim against their school district for failing to support them after being bullied into sending naked pictures to boyfriends . Traumatic: Hailey Walden, now a straight-A student, left Clatskanie Middle School to escape the harrowing experience after the principal and local police chief said she would be charged for the distribution of photos . After sending one, they were blackmailed into sending more. However, when they sought help from the principal and Clatskanie District police chief, they were told they would be charged with creating and distributing child pornography. On Thursday, two years after filing a civil suit against Clatskanie School District, a judge has ordered that each girl receive $75,000 in damages. All three girls have subsequently moved to new schools. Speaking in December 2013, Hailey Walden told KATU: 'We had grown up with each other and he was always the popular cool guy that everyone wanted to date. I was 13, I didn't know. I thought that if I sent him the picture he would think I'm pretty and love me.' In total, she sent him 30 pictures, which then swept the school. However, her mother Billi Leinonen told the station, principal Jeff Baughman and police chief Marvin Hoover 'chuckled' when they brought the case to them. Hoover, she says, started reading Hailey her Miranda rights and said she would be charged. Though no charges were filed against Hailey, she claims the meeting exacerbated her trauma. On Thursday Clatskanie School District, which encapsulates CMHS, was ordered to pay $225,000 to the girls . Josi Harrison and Laura Lefebvre reported similar conflicts with school officials. Along with Hailey, they filed a $2.5 million federal suit against the district in 2013. The judge ordered a reduced payment on the grounds that the school has taken commendable steps to ensure the situation is not repeated. An attorney for one of the girls, Amber Lunsford, told Oregon Live: 'This suit was never about the money. It was about effecting change.' She added: 'Each of the girls accomplished what they wanted.' Reacting to the settlement on Thursday, Josi told Fox 12 Oregon: 'I feel like it made me have to fight battles I shouldn’t have to fight, especially at such a young age, but I feel it made me stronger.' 'I just hope they realize this does happen to people and that we’re trying to make it known in school districts.'

Josi Harrison, Laura Lefebvre, and Hailey Walden were 'lured into taking naked pictures for their high school-age boyfriends' in Clatskanie, Oregon . The photos were 'passed around like baseball cards' in 2009 . But school officials told them to 'suck it up' and warned THEY would be charged for 'creating and distributing child pornography' Now, 6 years later, they will each be paid $75,000 damages by the school .


Martin Tyler has been in the commentary game for 40 years, so it's safe to say he's witnessed his fair share of blockbusters. Confessing himself as a 'chief witness' of football it's no surprise, then, that when asked to pick a favourite he is able to pluck one game in particular from his encyclopaedic memory. 'I've been very lucky to cover so many great games but I do usually plump for this same one,' Tyler reminisced with Sky Sports. 'Liverpool 4, Newcastle 3.' Stan Collymore (third left) smashes home Liverpool's fourth past Newcastle goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek . He is of course referring to the seven goal thriller at Anfield on April , 1996, which saw the two Premier League hopefuls slug it out in order to close the gap between themselves and leaders Manchester United. 'Everybody remembers Newcastle going for [the league title] but Liverpool were in the mix as well; and maybe they looked too much at each other because neither of them won it in the end.' Despite Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United finishing top of the pile at the end of the season, the game still firmly holds a place in Tyler's personal archive. Robbie Fowler (second right) rises above John Beresford to head home the opener for Liverpool . Fowler's early goal began the seven goal spectacle that Martin Tyler classed as his favourite game . David Ginola (right) keeps calm under the pressure of Jason McAteer to slot home Newcastle's second . Les Ferdinand (left) scored the Magpies' first goal and congratulates Ginola after putting them ahead . 'I think if you take all the elements of why we all love football they all happened in this particular game.' With Liverpool's potent striker Robbie Fowler breaking the deadlock on the bobbly Anfield pitch after just two minutes, the outlook looked bleak for Newcastle that evening. However, when Magpies striker Les Ferdinand levelled on ten minutes it began a ferocious exchange between the two sides that few could forget. Strikes from Newcastle's David Ginola and Faustino Asprilla either side of another from Fowler continued the goalfest and when Liverpool's Stan Collymore drew both sides level with just over 20 minutes remaining the game was balanced on a knife edge. Faustino Asprilla (left) salutes the crowd after scoring Newcastle's third in the classic match at Anfield . Stan Collymore (second right) is mobbed by his team-mates after all but sealing the win for the home side . Collymore celebrates the win after scoring twice against Newcastle on that memorable afternoon . In the dying embers of the match, Collymore latched on to a ball from John Barnes two minutes into injury time to score the seventh goal of the game; and Tyler still remembers the moment the Kop went wild. 'I get goosebumps every time I hear it because it was such a special time. 'Poor Kevin Keegan slumped over the advertising hoardings at the end is one of the iconic shots of the game, perhaps the iconic shot. 'Whatever makes us so addicted to football it was the drug.'

Martin Tyler revealed 1996 Anfield thriller is his favourite game of all time . The iconic commentator says the winning goal still gives him goosebumps . Liverpool opened the scoring on two minutes through Robbie Fowler . Newcastle equalised eight minutes later after Les Ferdinand's strike . What followed was a seven goal thriller that went right to the wire . It was a chance for both teams to put pressure on league leaders Manchester United .


Inter Milan have opened discussions with Manchester City about Stevan Jovetic. The Serie A club have proposed an initial loan deal for the forward but City are unwilling to let him leave on a temporary basis. Jovetic looks likely to leave the Etihad this summer after being omitted from the club's Champions League squad earlier this season to make room for January signing Wilfried Bony. Inter Milan have opened talks with Manchester City regarding a deal for forward Stevan Jovetic . Jovetic, pictured scoring against Sunderland in December, looks likely to leave the Etihad this summer . Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is hoping to raid his former club Manchester City this summer . The Premier League champions rejected several bids from Inter last summer, while Juventus showed interest in the Montenegro star during the last transfer window. City are willing to listen to offers for Jovetic if they can recoup a significant amount of the £22million they paid Fiorentina for him in 2013. Inter are unlikely to turn Lukas Podolski's loan move from Arsenal into a permanent one, leaving Roberto Mancini in the market for a wide forward. The former City boss also remains keen on a deal for Yaya Toure, who could be one of several players to leave the Premier League champions this summer. Inter are also interested in a deal for midfielder Yaya Toure, pictured celebrating a goal against Sunderland . Veteran midfielder Toure, pictured in action against Newcastle, is one of a number of players who could leave . Speaking earlier this month, Mancini said: 'Yaya has played in every top League, apart from Germany and Italy. 'If, as it seems, he wants to have an experience in Italy, then there is this possibility he could come here. 'It won’t be easy, but he’s a player with incredible technique and character. Would Inter be his first choice? That’s certain.'

Inter Milan have asked Manchester City about loaning Stevan Jovetic . City are willing to listen to cash offers for the former Fiorentina star . Roberto Mancini is also keen on a deal for City midfielder Yaya Toure . He believes Toure would choose to join Inter if he leaves City this summer .


Mario Gomez has poured cold water over suggestions he could join Barcelona in the summer by insisting he is content with life at Fiorentina. German ace Gomez has been linked with a move to the Nou Camp, however the 29-year-old insists even the lure of playing alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar could not tempt him away from the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Gomez, who has scored four league goals so far this season, told Rai Sport: 'I'm in the sights of Barcelona? The rumours do not interest me, I want to stay in Florence. Mario Gomez (right) has committed his future to Fiorentina by insisting he is keen to stay at the Viola . Gomez, pictured against Tottenham, left Bayern Munich to join Fiorentina for over £17million in July 2013 . 'I came Fiorentina to win, I have a goal that I have not yet reached.' The striker joined Fiorentina in July 2013 for a fee believed to be in the region of £17.2million. Gomez played for Stuttgart and Bayern Munich before leaving his homeland to seal a move to the Viola. Gomez insists he would reject the chance of playing alongside Neymar (centre) and Lionel Messi (right)

Mario Gomez has been linked with a move to La Liga giants Barcelona . However Gomez insists he would reject a transfer to the Nou Camp . The striker joined Fiorentina in 2013 for a fee believed to be over £17m .


Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has said he is happy to stay at Arsenal despite interest from Atletico Madrid, although he admits that 'you never know what the future will bring'. Cazorla is enjoying one of the best periods of his career, having scored seven goals and provided eight assists in 29 Barclays Premier League appearances this season for Arsenal. The 30-year-old Spaniard's impressive displays have seen him linked to a return to his homeland with Atletico Madrid, and Cazorla admits he has heard about interest from the Spanish capital. Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla has said he is happy to stay at Arsenal despite interest from Atletico Madrid . Cazorla is in his third season with the Gunners but enjoys life in north London and is happy to stay there . But despite the possibility of a move back to his home country, Cazorla says he is happy with his life at Arsenal and with his wife and children in north London. 'I've heard (about Atletico's interest), like everybody,' he said. 'But at the moment there is nothing concrete, only rumours. I don't worry about that. 'I'm focused on Arsenal, where I am very happy. I have another year on my contract and the option for one more.' Cazorla has been enjoying some of the best form of his career for Arsenal with season, scoring seven goals . Cazorla signed for Arsenal in the summer of 2012 for a £16.5million transfer fee from Malaga, and he has been a key man in Arsene Wenger's squad ever since. With speculation of summer moves to bring big stars to the Emirates Stadium inevitable, Cazorla admits it remains important for him to be a valuable player and hinted that if that was compromised he could eventually leave. 'As long as I feel valued, I will continue here,' he told El Mundo. 'Although you never know what the future will bring in football. The Spaniard did say that his continuing at the club would depend on him still feeling valued by Arsenal . 'I live in Hampstead, 15 minutes from the training ground, and it's really nice. 'It's the perfect place for my kids to go to school... very calm. They're picking up the language quickly, which is really important for me and my wife.'

Santi Cazorla has been in the best form of his career for Arsenal this year . Spanish midfielder's displays have seen him linked to Atletico Madrid . Cazorla says he has heard of interest but is happy to stay in north London . READ: Arsene Wenger reveals secrets of his team selection process . CLICK HERE for the latest Arsenal news .


Barcelona forward Pedro has admitted he is finding his bit-part role this season under Luis Enrique  difficult and insists it is only logical that there is talk of him leaving the club. Barca coach Enrique has understandably favoured the attacking trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar this season as Pedro has had to make do with a squad role at the Nou Camp. The Spain international has only started 12 league games for Barcelona this season and admits it is difficult not playing an important part for the club. Pedro (left) admits its logical that there is talk of him leaving Barcelona after limited playing time this season . The 27-year-old (left) has started only 12 league games for Barcelona under boss Luis Enrique this season . The 27-year-old has been linked with a move away from Barcelona this summer and he claims that is normal for a player not featuring regularly. 'When you do not have a lot of playing time, of course you do not feel like one of the important players,' he told Al Primer Toque. 'When you play few games, not many minutes, it is normal that there can be talk of leaving. That is logical. Pedro (left) featured for Spain during the friendly defeat by Holland on Tuesday night . 'It is the same for all players; everyone wants to play. When you do not play in important games, then it is a difficult situation. 'There is a lot of talk at the moment. I am relaxed but it is difficult. 'The most important thing is to remain calm and finish the season well. I hope I can help the team. There is no decision yet and at the moment I am with the club.' Pedro (right) holds off the challenge of Jetro Willems during the match in Amsterdam .

Pedro has only started 12 league games for Barcelona this season . The Spain forward has been linked with a move away from the club . Pedro says talk of a move is logical when a player is not featuring . The 27-year-old admits it is difficult but he is relaxed about his future . CLICK HERE for the latest Barcelona news .


Celtic manager Ronny Deila will try to persuade Jason Denayer and Manchester City to extend the centre-back's loan deal next season - but Hearts captain Danny Wilson is also among his defensive targets. Denayer made his full international debut in Belgium's 1-0 European Championship qualifying victory in Israel on Tuesday night, coming on as a substitute after Vincent Kompany was sent off. The 19-year-old also faces competition from Kompany at City, and Deila would welcome another season-long loan arrangement. Celtic want to keep Manchester City defender Jason Denayer (left) on loan for another season . Hearts captain Danny Wilson is another defensive target for Celtic manager Ronny Deila . But, with Denayer due to spend pre-season with his parent club in a bid to prove himself, there is no guarantee he will return, and certainly not in time for Celtic's Champions League qualifying campaign beginning in mid-July. So Deila confirmed he would look to sign a centre-back and responded to reports that former Rangers player Wilson was among his list of potential targets. 'That is one of many names we are talking about but there is nothing serious in that,' Deila said. 'But he's a good player.' Deila, who spent last week watching Norway training before their 5-1 defeat in Croatia, added: 'Jason is going back to Manchester City after the season to have a pre-season and we will see if we can get him back or not. That is something we want, but we have to co-operate with City. 'But I think it's good for him to stay here because hopefully we will get Champions League qualification and that will make him even more experienced. 'Jason is ambitious - he wants to play at the highest level he can. But it's playing that is the most important thing, and playing at Manchester City is very, very hard. If not, I think Celtic is a good club for him.' Celtic boss Ronny Deila has confirmed that he will ask Manchester City if he can keep Denayer next season . Denayer rises highest to score against Aberdeen at Celtic Park at the beginning of last month . Celtic were involved in another loan deal this week when 18-year-old midfielder Liam Henderson joined Rosenborg until the summer. Henderson has made 22 first-team appearances, but competition has increased recently with the signings of Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven. 'Rosenborg called me and asked if we had a midfielder that could be available and Liam Henderson is a very, very talented player and he needs games,' Deila said. 'This was a good move for him. We have a lot of options in midfield and he can play until July 1 and get as much experience as possible. It's a big club as well - the biggest club in Norway, high expectations there. This will give him more experience as a player and a person. 'He was quite keen and that's what good about Liam - he is so ambitious. He really wants to play and develop all the time. 'He saw this as a very good move for him and I made it quite clear that it's not as if I don't want him - it's just because I think it's good for his development. If I was selfish, I would keep him here.' Denayer, pictured celebrating a goal in August last year, is hoping to break into Manchester City's first-team . When asked if more Scottish players should experience playing abroad, Deila said: 'Abroad or not, I'm not sure what is best, but you have to learn a different culture, different ways of playing football, which is positive, and also learning a language and getting away from a safe environment. 'They are positive things but the most important thing is to get experience on the pitch.' Deila is hoping to get all of his players back fit from international duty ahead of their Scottish Premiership clash at St Mirren Park on Friday night, but Charlie Mulgrew (hamstring tendon) and Mikael Lustig (ankle) are still missing. 'Charlie is progressing, the same with Lustig, but the two injuries are very hard to get right,' Deila said. 'Things are going in the right direction but we have to be patient because if we start too early they will have the same injury again and we will be another two or three months. 'We will not take any risks but hopefully they will be available before the end of the season. Charlie is training half the session but still a long way to get 100 per cent.'

Jason Denayer has enjoyed a successful season on loan at Celtic . Ronny Deila will ask Manchester City about keeping him for next season . Hearts captain Danny Wilson is also among Deila's defensive targets .


A benefits cheat who claimed he could barely walk while starring for his pub football team has avoided jail. Raymond Billam illegally pocketed £15,000 of taxpayers' money after he said he was severely disabled due to back and knee problems. But fraud investigators secretly filmed the 40-year-old midfielder taking to the pitch for a Sunday League team after being tipped-off about his fraudulent claims. The grandfather-of-four admitted benefit fraud and was sentenced to 26-weeks in prison suspended for two years. Cheat: Raymond Billam, 40, claimed he was unable to walk more than a few metres, but was filmed running and jumping as he took to the pitch for his pub football team . Shaven headed Billam claimed he was unable to walk more than 20 metres without falling and needed crutches to get around. But between September 2008 and April 2014 he pulled on the green and black shirt of Ingsfield Lane football club and two other teams in the Mexborough and District Sunday League. In total Billam of Bolton-on-Dearne, South Yorkshire, played over 87 games while dishonestly claiming incapacity benefit, Barnsley Magistrates Court was told. Julie Grant, prosecuting, said: 'Over three consecutive Sundays he was playing football, running, jumping and participating fully showing no signs of discomfort.' His appearances and goals were even posted on the internet, magistrates' heard. 'Clearly this is not consistent with somebody unable to walk without aids,' the prosecutor added. When Billam was arrested he said he had 'good days and bad days' and he was so well-known in the league that others could have been playing under his name. But he could not provide investigators with a list of names. Billam admitted defrauding the Department of Work and Pensions by pocketing £15,066 through dishonestly failing to notify a change in circumstances which affected his disability living allowance. Chris Peace, defending, said Billam, who has four grandchildren, had worked as a contractor for Yorkshire Water for 16 years until he suffered a serious back injury in 2006 which needed surgery. He initially  made a legitimate claim and went from 13 to 18 and a half stones and had problems with drinking and gambling. 'He was in a bit of a state,' said Mr Peace. The court heard that playing football helped Billam recover from the the low point in his life. Billam had claimed more than £15,000 in incapacity benefit when the Department of Work and Pensions were tipped off . Unknown to the grandfather-of-four he was secretly filmed by fraud investigators donning his green and black shirt . Billam was sentenced to a 26-week suspended prison sentence after he admitted benefit fraud . Billam, who was taking jobs as a self employed plumber by October 2013, accepted that he should have notified the Department of Work and Pensions earlier that he was fit to work. 'The allowance was a regular source of income and he had three children at home and it was very difficult to do without that,' his lawyer said. 'It was difficult to wave goodbye to that when you have lots of bills.' The court heard Billam was repaying the money and the whole amount outstanding would be paid off. Billam was given a 26-week jail term suspended for two years, ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work and he will be subject to an electronically monitored daily curfew for four months. A spokesman for the Department of Work and Pensions said: 'Billam was very brazen about what he was doing. 'It's hard to believe someone can think they are entitled to incapacity benefits because they claim they can't walk far without assistance. 'Yet we observed him on three consecutive Sundays, running around, jumping and heading the ball and putting in some strong tackles.'

Raymond Billam defrauded the Department of Work and Pensions . 40-year-old claimed he had severe problems with his knees and back . Secretly filmed running and jumping as he played football for his pub team . Given a suspended prison sentence and ordered to complete unpaid work .


Despite Arsenal winning their eighth Premier League game in a row on Saturday, the club's chief executive Ivan Gazidis says he is 'not happy' that the club are not going to win the title. With top spot set to elude Arsenal again, Gazidis says the club will 'keep pushing' Chelsea, but he admitted winning the championship is unlikely. And Gazidis fears Arsenal will find it harder in future just to maintain their perennial place in the top four Champions League qualification places due to a surge in television cash. Aaron Ramsey smashes the ball home in the win over Burnley, Arsenal's eighth victory in a row in the league . Francis Coquelin wins the ball off George Boyd as the Gunners moved four points clear in second place . Gazidis says the Premier League is 'going to become more competitive which is going to be more challenging for clubs like us.' The Gunners haven't won the league since 2004 and their first eight-game winning run since then has propelled them to second. Earlier setbacks, though, for Arsene Wenger's team helped Chelsea to establish a commanding lead. 'we are not happy but we are going to keep pushing to the end and see how far we can go,' said Gazidis. Ivan Gazidis says he is not happy with second place, and says the club may struggle in the near future .

Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Saturday to move four points clear in second . But chief executive Ivan Gazidis is 'not happy' to miss out on title again . Gazidis fears Arsenal may struggle to make Champions League in future .


Chelsea could move for Atletico Madrid centre back Miranda in the summer. The club's technical director Michael Emenalo travelled to Spain on Saturday to watch the defender during Atletico's 2-2 draw with Malaga, according to Spanish newspaper AS. The 31-year-old has one year left on his contract and Atletico are reportedly keen to cash in this summer. Atletico Madrid centre back Miranda (left) competes for the ball with Real Sociedad's Mikel Gonzalez . Miranda has also been offered to Manchester United and Manchester City, but both clubs are more interested in the Brazilian's team-mates Diego Godin and Jose Maria Gimenez. Chelsea and Atletico held talks over Miranda last summer when Jose Mourinho's side moved to sign Diego Costa and Felipe Luis, but the defender rejected a move to London – as well as United – to remain in Madrid. But the presence of Costa and Luis at Stamford Bridge coupled with the emergence of Gimenez as a regular at Atletico may convince Miranda to join Chelsea this time around. Miranda currently has a year left on his contract and has yet to agree a new deal with the Spanish side . Earlier in the month, however, Miranda rejected talk that he would leave Atletico. Asked about speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford, Miranda told Brazilian website Estadao: 'Of course this news reaches me, and it makes me happy. It shows I am doing well. 'It makes me proud, but my intention is to stay at Atletico because I still have a year and a half on my contract.' The emergence of defender Jose Maria Gimenez at Atletico may influence Miranda's decision this summer .

Miranda has one year left on his contract with Atletico Madrid . Atletico Madrid are reportedly keen to cash in this summer . Chelsea and Atletico held talks over Miranda last summer .


A magistrate has refused to ban the media from naming the former head of child safety at Education Queensland who has been charged with child sex offences. The 52-year-old has been free on bail since March, when he was charged with sexually and indecently assaulting two 12-year-old boys at schools in Sydney more than 25 years ago. Brett Anthony O'Connor's lawyer, Phillip Mulherin, applied for a suppression order in the Tweed Heads Local Court on Monday. Brett Anthony O'Connor (pictured) has lost his appeal to ban the media from naming him during his trial . Mr Mulherin argued that identifying his client would cause undue stress and embarrassment. Magistrate Michael Dakin refused the request after an ABC spokesperson made an application to the court for the case to remain open on behalf of the news organisations. However, according to the Gold Coast Bulletin, the magistrate did agree to suppress the details of the victims and any witnesses. The former child safety officer with Education Queensland has been charged with ten counts of sex offences . He has been charged with four counts of indecent assault involving a child under the age of 16 . Mr O'Connor has been charged with four counts of indecent assault involving a child under the age of 16 and six counts of assault involving sexual intercourse with a child under the age of 16. Mr O'Connor, a former Catholic brother, was arrested in March accused of indecently assaulting two 12-year-old boys at schools in Sydney more than 25 years ago. Police allege the assaults occurred at schools in Hunters Hill in 1987 and Campbelltown in 1989. Mr O'Connor, a former Catholic brother, was arrested in March accused of indecently assaulting two 12-year-old boys at schools in Sydney more than 25 years ago . Education Queensland suspended O'Connor from his job after he advised the department he'd been charged . Education Queensland suspended O'Connor from his job after he advised the department he'd been charged. The department said his role did not require direct contact with children. O'Connor left the court on Monday without commenting. The case was adjourned to the Campbelltown court on June 10. The case was adjourned to the Campbelltown court on June 10 . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

A magistrate has refused a media ban on the trial of a sex offender . Brett Anthony O'Connor is the former head of child safety at Education Queensland . He was arrested in March for indecently assaulting two Sydney school boys more than 25 years ago . Police allege they occurred in 1987 and 1989 . He has been suspended from his job at Education Queensland .


Chelsea goalkeeper Thibault Courtois insists he has not lost any sleep over his high-profile errors of recent weeks. The Belgian was exceptional for the Blues in their win over Queens Park Rangers on Sunday. It was a far cry from his displays in Chelsea's previous two matches, however. Thibaut Courtois (centre) was in phenomenal form as Chelsea beat rivals Queens Park Rangers on Sunday . Courtois (centre) has struggled in previous weeks and his error led to a  goal for Hull on March 22 . Courtois cut a despondent man against Hull (left) but was back on form against QPR on Sundat . His poor touch allowed Abel Hernandez to score in Chelsea's 3-2 win over Hull on March 22 before Stoke's Charlie Adam beat him from 66 yards last weekend. But Courtois says his confidence levels have not waned as a result. 'I never doubted that I can't catch the ball. Against Hull, I just tried to make the best solution,' he said. 'It was not the best control, but in the second half I showed that I am mentally strong and I saved the team. 'Against Stoke, if you want to play high as a team, you as a goalkeeper have to play high as a team as well. Charlie Adam did a good strike and that can happen. 'But I showed against QPR that if you play high, you can go get the ball from the midfield. If I'm on the 16 yard box, I can go get it there. For me it's not a problem. Courtois has also faced criticism for failing to keep out Charlie Adam's 66-yard strike against Stoke . Courtois (right) said he never doubted himself during his indifferent spell of form for Chelsea . 'I continue. I never doubt myself. That's my strength. I helped the team with two good saves against QPR and I'm happy. 'The most important thing is the team and against Hull and Stoke we still won. 'I'm 22 and still learning. These were moments which I could learn from.'

Thibaut Courtois went into the QPR game in inconsistent form for Chelsea . He had been criticised for his performances against Hull and Stoke . But he excelled at QPR and said he never doubted his form would return . CLICK HERE for Neil Ashton's match report from Loftus Road .


A handful of Manchester City fans were ejected from Old Trafford for allegedly mocking the Munich Air Disaster during Sunday's 4-2 derby defeat by Manchester United. Stewards threw out the group who were said to be attempting to taunt home supporters by making airplane wings in a sick reference to the 1958 tragedy. A total of 23 people perished after a plane carrying Matt Busby's talented young side crashed during a take-off attempt from Munich after refuelling following a European Cup clash against Red Star Belgrade. A handful of Manchester City fans were ejected from Old Trafford for allegedly mocking the Munich Disaster . Manchester United won 4-2, with goals from Ashley Young, Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata and Chris Smalling . Among the death toll was former Manchester City goalkeeper Frank Swift, who was covering the match as a journalist. However, a minority of visiting supporters were accused of performing the gesture and were quickly thrown out by stewards. Police praised the 'overwhelming majority' of supporters at the clash after just eight arrests were made. Fears had been raised over the 4pm kick-off time with some concerned the extra time in the pub it allowed could increase the risk of alcohol-fuelled disorder. Police on Merseyside had previously launched a legal challenge to the Everton versus Liverpool clash starting at 5.30pm on a Saturday but their counterparts in Greater Manchester were confident they could handle a late afternoon kick-off. A scuffle described by officers as 'minor' broke out between rival United and City fans outside the stadium following the final whistle but those involved were quickly dispersed and the match passed without major incident. Young's goal delighted the Old Trafford crowd, the majority of whom were praised for their behaviour . Police praised 'the overwhelming majority' of fans, after just eight people were arrested at the derby . Of those arrested, one was held on suspicion of ticket touting, another for an alleged assault on a police officer who was kicked in the head and a third was accused of assault. One man was arrested on suspicion of committing a racially-aggravated offence following alleged comments made about Ashley Young following his equalising goal for United. Three were arrested for alleged public order offences and another was held on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. Chief Superintendent John O'Hare hailed fans' behaviour. He said: 'I would firstly like to praise the overwhelming majority of fans from both clubs for making the derby match a safe and enjoyable environment. The disaster in 1958 saw 23 people die when Manchester United's plane crashed in Munich . 'In a stadium packed with more than 75,000 people, to only make eight arrests for minor offences without any disorder is a fantastic achievement and again is testament to the behaviour of the fans in attendance. 'There was a minor skirmish on the forecourt as fans left the ground, but this was quickly dealt with by the officers on the ground who ensured there was no disorder and the game passed peacefully. 'As we said before the game, the later kick-off was mutually agreed by ourselves, both clubs and the Premier League which is a reflection of how well the fans have behaved during previous derbies. That spirit was evident again this Sunday.' City say they are aware of the ejections and are liaising with United officials.

Small group of supporters ejected after supposedly mocking disaster . Eight people were arrested at Old Trafford in relation to Manchester derby . But police praised 'overwhelming majority' of fans for their behaviour . Manchester United beat rivals City 4-2 on Sunday afternoon .


Zarina Diyas and Heather Watson were the seeded casualties on the first day of main-draw action at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston. Diyas, the 11th seed from Kazakhstan, won the first set against Czech qualifier Lucie Hradecka but was beaten 4-6 6-1 6-3. British number one Watson, seeded 16th, gave up 14 break points and lost her serve seven times en route to a 6-3 4-6 7-5 defeat to Croatian teen Donna Vekic in a hard-fought match lasting more than two and a half hours. Heather Watson crashed out in Charleston after a narrow victory to Donna Vekic . The other seeds in action, Irina-Camelia Begu and Mona Barthel, progressed in straight sets. Begu, seeded 13th, required two hours and a second-set tie-break to win 6-2 7-6 (7/5) against German qualifier Laura Siegemund, who had hammered Japanese veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm 6-0 6-1 to reach the tournament proper. Barthel, two places lower than Begu in the seedings, broke serve four times in a 6-3 6-3 win over Hungary's Timea Babos. Chanelle Scheepers of South Africa won 6-2 2-6 6-4 against New Zealand's Marina Erakovic while Croatian Ajla Tomljanovic beat Romania's Alexandra Dulgheru 7-6 (7/5) 4-6 6-4. There was an easier time for Diyas' Kazakh compatriot Yaroslava Shvedova, who beat Switzerland's Stefanie Voegele 7-5 6-2. The two all-American ties ended with Lauren Davis beating Grace Min and wild-card Sachia Vickery victorious against qualifier Jessica Pegula, both in three sets. Shelby Rogers brushed aside Spain's Silvia Soler-Espinosa 6-3 6-1 but Irina Falconi was dismissed just as comfortably by Tatjana Maria of Germany and Nicole Gibbs and Christina McHale lost in straight sets to Shuai Zhang and Danka Kovinic respectively. Kristina Kucova beat Mirjana Lucic-Baroni while Evgeniya Rodina saw off Yulia Putintseva. The last match of the evening went the distance with Ukrainian qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko eventually beating Alison Riske of America 6-4 4-6 6-1 after two hours on court.

The British No 1 was edged out in a keenly fought contest  which lasted two-and-a-half hours . Vekic won 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to eliminate the 16th seed . She will play either Madison Brengle or Edina Gallovits-Hall .


Stephen Curry eclipsed his own NBA record for most 3-pointers in a season, scoring 45 points to rally the Golden State Warriors to a 116-105 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Curry entered the game four shy of his mark of 272 three-pointers, which he set two years ago in the season finale at Portland. He hit six before halftime and eight overall, teaming with fellow Splash Brothers star Klay Thompson to bring the Warriors back from 13 points down. Curry added nine assists, and Thompson scored 26 to help Golden State avoid its first three-game losing streak this season. Stephen Curry broke his own NBA three-point record as Golden State Warriors beat Portland Trail Blazers . Curry (centre) hit eight three-pointers to to eclipse his previous NBA best of 272 made in a single season . LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and six rebounds, and Damian Lillard added 20 points and eight assists for the Blazers, who have already have locked up the Northwest Division. Elsewhere, Pau Gasol had 16 points and 15 rebounds and Chicago Bulls easily wiped out a 19-point halftime deficit to deal a huge blow to Miami's playoff hopes. Aaron Brooks and Taj Gibson each scored 14 points for the Bulls, who were outscored 33-12 in the second quarter - then went on a staggering 39-8 run to open the second half. Miami missed its first 12 shots after halftime, and the freefall never stopped. Mike Dunleavy and Derrick Rose each had 12 for Chicago, which moved back into the No 3 spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Hassan Whiteside had 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Heat. Dwyane Wade scored nine points, shooting just 4 for 20. The Heat were outscored 57-27 after halftime. Pau Gasol (right) had 16 points and 15 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls beat Miami Heat 89-78 on Thursday . Point guard Derrick Rose (right) scored 12 points for the Bulls as he continued his comeback from injury .

Golden State Warriors beat Portland Trail Blazers 116-105 on Thursday . Stephen Curry broke his three-point record for a total NBA season . Curry hit eight three's to surpass his previous best of 272 three-pointers . Miami Heat lost 78-89 vs Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference .