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      Kamila Valieva, 15, in tears after falling TWICE to blow Olympic skating gold medal hopes following failed drugs test

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      RUSSIAN figure skater Kamila Valieva burst into tears as she failed to win a second Olympic gold medal – after crashing twice to the ice during her error-ridden routine.The 15-year-old, subject to a doping inquiry, was favourite to win the women’s single skating competition on Thursday night, having led after the first day of competition.
      Kamila Valieva is consoled after breaking down into tearsCredit: Getty
      Valieva looked unsteady throughout her routineCredit: Getty
      Valieva was favourite for gold – but flopped badly on her final routineCredit: AP
      It was a tough watch as the Russian missed the podiumCredit: Reuters
      However she was left in an emotional, disbelieving state after two big touchdowns and a failure to stay upright after a triple axel at the Capital Indoor Stadium.
      Valieva, who had a snake on the back of her red-and-black costume, failed to live up to her pre-event hype as she danced to Bolero.
      Her display, which was clearly affected by the controversial build-up and pre-Games drugs test, saw her finish in fourth place with an overall score of 224.09 from two days.
      Gold and silver went to her Russian teammates Anna Shcherbakova (255.95) and Alexandra Trusova (251.73) respectively. Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto took the bronze (233.13)
      Valieva had to be consoled by teammates and coaches as she missed out on individual medal.
      To the delight of the IOC, there will be a medals ceremony as Valieva surprisingly missed out on the podium.
      The Russian teenager was inconsolable after missing out on a medalCredit: Reuters
      The Russian teen was odds-on to win the event when she skated outCredit: Getty
      Valieva hit the deck twice during her routineCredit: Reuters
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      Speaking after the performance, Polina Edmunds, the retired American figure skater, said: “Very traumatising Olympic experience for Kamila Valieva.
      “She should not have been allowed to compete, it’s devastating that she was put in this situation, on all levels.”
      Ashley Wagner, a former US skater, who won bronze in the team competition in 2014, said: “This is a moment where you genuinely have to say: that poor kid. 
      “She should not have ever been put in this position. She shouldn’t have been out on that ice, she shouldn’t have been put in a position where she became the face of a problem bigger than her.
      “I can’t watch this. They all look devastated. This just shows that these a children that are put in a position that is so wildly unhealthy and harmful to them. I’m sick to my stomach.”

      The 15-year-old failed a December drugs testCredit: AFP
      After helping Russia win the team gold last week, it was announced by a Wada lab in Stockholm that one of her samples taken on Christmas Day during the Russian Figure Skating Championships in Saint Petersburg contained a banned heart medication.
      She was cleared to carry on skating by a Court of Arbitration for Sport panel – it was felt that kicking her out of the competition would cause her “irreparable harm” given the exceptional circumstances of her case.
      But there is the chance that she could be retrospectively banned from the sport, meaning that the team result could be declared invalid.
      Long after these Olympics have finished, the merits of her case will be determined and she could have her gold medal taken away and her name scrubbed from the record books.
      It is one of the most controversial drugs stories in Olympic history and the IOC have said that there is “an asterisk against the results because they will be preliminary – under further investigation”.
      Valieva holds her face in her hands after the disappointmentCredit: Getty
      There was despair on the ice for Russian skater ValievaCredit: Getty
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      Russian figure-skater Kamila Valieva, 15, ‘had three different substances in her system when she failed drugs test’

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      TEENAGE Russian skater Kamila Valieva reportedly had THREE different heart drugs in her system when she failed a December drugs test.The 15-year-old has been cleared to continue competing at the Winter Olympics despite testing positive for trimetazidine.
      Kamila Valieva had to wipe away tears from her eyes as her failed test row rumbles onCredit: Getty
      This has been banned for athletes since 2014 and is medication used to treat chest pains and angina.
      According to the New York Times, another two substances were discovered that are used to treat the heart.
      Both, however, are NOT on the banned list.
      Hypoxen and L-Carnitine showed up on the test, with Valieva said to have listed taking these on her doping control form.
      US Anti-Doping Agency Chief Executive Officer Travis Tygart said in the report: “It’s a trifecta of substances – two of which are allowed, and one that is not allowed.”
      He added that when the three are used together, they ‘seem to be aimed at increasing endurance, reducing fatigue and promoting greater efficiency in using oxygen’.
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      Valieva leads the way in the women’s single skating following her untouchable score of 82.16 in the short programme on Tuesday.
      If Valieva finishes in the top three of the individual contest there will be no medal ceremony for the podium placers.
      She has already won gold in the team event for Russia, becoming the first female figure skater to land a quadruple jump at a Games.
      After completing her first performance in the Chinese capital, which saw an obvious mistake on her triple axel, the purple-clad teen had to wipe away the tears from her eyes.
      I thought I was alone but my closest friends and family will never abandon meKamila ValievaOn the support she has received following her failed drugs test
      The Moscow-born star says she was ‘happy’ but ’emotionally fatigued’ after being allowed to carry on skating by an independent Court of Arbitration for Sport panel.
      She said: “Of course, I’m happy to take part in the Olympic Games.
      “I will do my utmost to represent our country. I hear so many good wishes.
      “I’ve seen that in Moscow there are even billboards which say ‘Kamila, we’re with you’. It is very nice.
      “It is very pleasing, this support is very important for me in this difficult time.
      “I thought I was alone but my closest friends and family will never abandon me.”
      GRANDAD’S MEDICINE
      In the CAS panel hearing, it was argued by the Russians that traces in her system of the banned heart drug trimetazidine on Christmas Day was due to accidental contamination with her grandad’s medicine.
      It has been claimed he has an artificial heart and Valieva may have drunk from the wrong glass over the Festive period.
      The World Anti-Doping Agency are planning to investigate Valieva’s entourage, which includes coaches, doctors and other adults surrounding her.
      Meanwhile, American coach Adam Rippon a 2018 Olympic bronze medal-winning team skater, has described the decision to allow her to continue as ‘shocking and disappointing’.
      He has gone further, describing the team around her as ‘child abusers’, ‘dirty cheaters’ and ‘clowns’.
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      Super Bowl 2022: What time is kick-off TONIGHT and how can I watch on TV and live stream?

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      SUPER Bowl LVI will be the 56th Super Bowl and the 52nd championship game in the modern era of the National Football League. It is the final game of the 2021 season and will determine the champions of the NFL season for 2021–22. 
      Fans are getting their snack ready for Super Bowl 2022, which will be on February 13, 2022
      When is Super Bowl LVI?
      This year’s Super Bowl will be the first game to be hosted at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022. 
      SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California opened in September 2020. 
      SoFi Stadium, the home of the Rams and Chargers is roughly a 20-minute drive from Los Angeles to Inglewood.
      The Los Angeles Lakers won six championships while playing in the Great Western Forum in Inglewood before moving to the Staples Center in the autumn of 1999.
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      How can I watch Super Bowl LVI?
      Super Bowl LVI will be live and televised nationally on February 13, 2022, at 6:30pm.
      Fans in the USA can view and listen to the event via the following mediums:

      Peacock
      The NFL Official App
      The Yahoo Sports App
      NFL’s Game Pass
      Sirius XM
      Westwood One
      TuneIn Radio

      For those of you in the UK, you can watch on either BBC ONE or Sky Sports Main Event.
      What teams are playing in Super Bowl LVI?
      For Super Bowl LVI, the teams competing in the championship was revealed after two penultimate kickoffs.
      To advance to the big game, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams won against the San Francisco 49ers.
      For the 2022 edition of the Super Bowl, the Los Angeles Rams will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals.
      According to fan betting site Fanduel Sportsbook, Kansas City is was formerly the favorite to win the 2022 Super Bowl, with +125 odds to lift the Lombardi Trophy.
      The Los Angeles Rams are second (+210), followed by the San Francisco 49ers (+450), and lastly the Cincinnati Bengals (+800).
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      ‘I was self destructive’ – Kelly Holmes opens up on depression, identity crisis and growing up in care in emotional post

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      OLYMPIC gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes has emotionally detailed her ‘self destructive’ past in an inspirational social media post. The former Team GB athlete has used her platform to tell fans about her difficult past in a bid to inspire those in similar situations.
      Holmes posted an emotional picture of her as a child and her in army uniformCredit: Instagram / @damekellyholmes

      Holmes won two gold medals at the 2004 Olympics in AthensCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Holmes won gold in the 800m and 1500m at Athens 2004 after coming back from career-threatening injuries, and was awarded a damehood in 2005.
      She was also presented with an MBE in 1998 for services to the British Army after a ten-year contribution to the Armed Forces.
      But her astonishing achievements are made even more incredible given the challenges she faced growing up.
      And Holmes opened up about those struggles in an emotional Instagram post.
      She uploaded a picture of herself as a child next to a snap of her in army uniform and wrote: “In a children’s home until I started primary school.
      “No privileges. Grew up in a council house, did odd jobs like cleaning cars/paper rounds/shopping for elderly to get my own money.
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      “As a young girl I struggled with my identity. Grew up with my white mum,step dad,siblings and wider family (I didn’t know my biological father who’s Jamaican).
      “Joined the Army when I was 17 left when I was 27, Proud to have served for my country GB.
      “Suffered from depression,self harming and being self destructive.
      “Struggled to deal with the bereavement of my mother 2017. Breakdown 2020, Burn out 2021.
      “As a woman and a person in the public eye, I have never been confident with who I am.”
      But Holmes then went on to list her personal achievements in a bid to inspire those living in difficult circumstances that ‘anything is possible’, if they are given the opportunities to succeed.
      Holmes has spoken out about her mental battles before, and how she used to self-harm daily to ‘release the anguish’ she was feeling.
      And she finished her post with the motivational message: “GET HELP and support if you need to. SPEAK to people because you need to. DON’T GIVE UP at the first hurdle.
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      Super Bowl 2022: When is it and how can I watch on TV and live stream?

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      SUPER Bowl LVI will be the 56th Super Bowl and the 52nd championship game in the modern era of the National Football League. It is the final game of the 2021 season and will determine the champions of the NFL season for 2021–22. 
      Fans are getting their snack ready for Super Bowl 2022, which will be on February 13, 2022
      When is Super Bowl LVI?
      This year’s Super Bowl will be the first game to be hosted at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022. 
      SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, California opened in September 2020. 
      SoFi Stadium, the home of the Rams and Chargers is roughly a 20-minute drive from Los Angeles to Inglewood.
      The Los Angeles Lakers won six championships while playing in the Great Western Forum in Inglewood before moving to the Staples Center in the autumn of 1999.
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      Super Bowl LVI will be live and televised nationally on February 13, 2022, at 6:30pm.
      Fans in the USA can view and listen to the event via the following mediums:

      Peacock
      The NFL Official App
      The Yahoo Sports App
      NFL’s Game Pass
      Sirius XM
      Westwood One
      TuneIn Radio

      For those of you in the UK, you can watch on either BBC ONE or Sky Sports Main Event.
      What teams are playing in Super Bowl LVI?
      For Super Bowl LVI, the teams competing in the championship was revealed after two penultimate kickoffs.
      To advance to the big game, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams won against the San Francisco 49ers.
      For the 2022 edition of the Super Bowl, the Los Angeles Rams will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals.
      According to fan betting site Fanduel Sportsbook, Kansas City is was formerly the favorite to win the 2022 Super Bowl, with +125 odds to lift the Lombardi Trophy.
      The Los Angeles Rams are second (+210), followed by the San Francisco 49ers (+450), and lastly the Cincinnati Bengals (+800).
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      Team GB legend Greg Rutherford reveals bedtime routine ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics

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      BRITISH legend Greg Rutherford has explained how adults can replicate a child’s bedtime routine and why sleep matters ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.The 35-year-old’s routine includes at least 45 minutes of ‘no screen time’, a warm bath, listening to relaxing music, reading a book, using lavender pillow spray and getting the bedroom set up two hours before bed.
      Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford has spoken of his bedtime routine ahead of the Winter OlympicsCredit: SWNS
      Rutherford has declared he has at least 45 minutes of ‘no screen time’ before sleepingCredit: SWNS
      His insight comes after research revealed 27 per cent of UK adults have no night-time routine at all – and the average person gets just five hours of quality shut-eye a night.
      The study was commissioned by Dreams, the Official Sleep Partner to Team GB and ParalympicsGB.
      Greg Rutherford said: “As an athlete, sleep is up there with being one of the most important elements in influencing our performance, whether in training or just before a competition.
      “But as we can see from the research, many adults are struggling with a good routine and they aren’t quite nailing a good night’s sleep – which isn’t good.
      “Sleep is our superpower! Having a bedtime routine is an essential part of my evening – I call it my ‘reverse warm up’ and it follows a similar structure to my kids’ routines.”
      The research found Brits spend a total of just 12 minutes on their sleep routine a night – with preparation consisting of brushing their teeth, getting into their pyjamas, and washing their face.
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      Just over a third sit reading a book as part of their evening ritual, and one in 10 are winding down with some stretches or breathing exercises.
      However, some adults go the extra mile to get a good night’s sleep – including counting sheep, clicking their body joints, doing 100 press-ups and checking the bed for spiders.
      More than a quarter follow the exact same routine every evening, in comparison to 38 per cent of parents who said their children, age newborn to six, do the same.
      And more than a fifth agree their youngsters never have problems when it comes to drifting off to dreamland.
      It also emerges that 63 per cent agree bedtime rituals can have a positive impact on their sleep.
      In fact, eight in 10 said a good night’s sleep can improve their productivity the following day, estimating to feel 50 per cent more focused the morning after a quality kip.
      Rutherford will not feature in Beijing after his bobsleigh team missed out on selectionCredit: ReutersGREG RUTHERFORD’S TOP TIPS TO A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP

      1. 45 minutes no screen time: “I do this as it’s easy to get distracted by checking emails or texts and then your brain starts whirring before sleep.”
      2. A warm bath: “This helps me relax my body, especially if I’ve been working out and need to soothe my muscles.”
      3. Listening to relaxing music: “If I know I might not be able to switch off easily, I try to listen to some relaxing music until I drift off.”
      4. Reading a book: “This helps me unwind but I’ve got a stack next to my bed which I’m yet to finish!”
      5. Using lavender pillow spray: “I use this on my kid’s pillows too because they like it and we can take it with us on trips – it reminds them of home.”
      6. Organising my bedroom: “I like to get everything sorted a couple of hours before bed – so I’m not trying to find things and accidentally perking myself up in the process.”

      And as many as three in four adults say poor sleeping habits can negatively affect both their mental and physical health.
      With people reporting that poor sleep can affect their ability to concentrate, can make them more forgetful and even impact their appetite – resulting in cravings for sugary snacks.
      Yet, nearly a quarter of adults reckon it’s been over a week since they last woke up feeling well-rested. And more than half (55 per cent) admit they don’t get enough good quality sleep.
      The research also reveals that in the lead up to their bedtime routine, adults have 23 minutes of screen time before hitting the hay, according to the OnePoll data.
      In response to the findings, Rutherford shares why sleep is his superpower, explaining his ‘reverse warm up’ including all the things he does to ‘warm down’ for bedtime, to have the best quality sleep possible and to help the nation sleep better.
      Greg also chats with fellow winter sport athletes and Dreams ambassadors, including Katie Ormerod, Greg’s bobsleigh team-mate Lamin Deen and Paralympic GB medallist Millie Knight to help the nation sleep better and find out why sleep is their hidden secret to success.
      Rutherford turned to the bobsleigh after retiring from the long jump in 2018Credit: ReutersTOP 15 THINGS BRITS DO AS PART OF THEIR SLEEPING ROUTINE

      1. Brush teeth
      2. Change into pyjamas
      3. Wash face
      4. Take off glasses
      5. Set an alarm
      6. Read a book
      7. Start routine at the same time every night
      8. Take makeup off
      9. Prep bedroom
      10. Floss
      11. Have a bath or shower
      12. Listen to music or a podcast
      13. Watch videos on phone
      14. Write a list for the next day
      15. Do stretches

      Meric Pekcan-Butcher, marketing communications manager at Dreams, added: “It’s clear to see that our busy lifestyles have an adverse impact on our sleeping routine, even more so for parents with children.
      “We want to inspire the nation and help everyone to get a good night’s sleep.
      “That’s why we’re delighted to partner with Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford and the amazing Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes to share their exclusive insights and tips on their ‘warm down’ routines.” More

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      Deon Lendore dead at 29: London 2012 medallist and three-time Olympian dies in car crash as Trinidad and Tobago mourns

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      TRIBUTES have poured in for Olympic medallist Deon Lendore after the 29-year-old died in a car crash.Lendore won bronze as part of Trinidad and Tobago’s 4x400m relay team at London 2012.
      Deon Lendore competed in the 400m at Tokyo 2020Credit: AFP
      The 29-year-old was tragically killed in a car crash in TexasCredit: Getty
      He later competed in the individual 400m at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
      The sprinter is understood to have been killed in a smash where he trains in Texas.
      The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee paid tribute to their athlete in a statement.
      It read: “Words cannot adequately express our sadness at the devastating and untimely loss of three-time Olympian and Olympic and World Championships bronze medallist Deon Lendore, who has been an inspiration and motivation to us all both on and off the track.
      “Deon has flown the Trinidad and Tobago flag with pride, honour, patriotism and an indomitable will throughout his career while helping and inspiring many. 
      “We express our deepest and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, team-mates, coaches, Abilene Club, Community of Arima and all who he would have touched.
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      “It is a sad day for the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic and Commonwealth Sport Movement.”
      Lendore also notched a relay silver at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing.
      He was a student athlete at Texas A&M University and clocked a 400m personal best of 44.36seconds back in 2014.
      Jamaican runner Natoya Goule wrote on Instagram: “I’m in total shock Deon. You broke my heart.”
      American shot-putter Darrell Hill added: “RIP Champ. Thank you for all the laughs and good vibes man.” More

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      What type of cancer did Jeff Dickerson have?

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      LONG-TIME Bears beat reporter for ESPN radio in Chicago Jeff Dickerson died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 44 years old.
      Jeff Dickerson was 44 years old at the time of his death
      What type of cancer did Jeff Dickerson have?
      Dickerson had colon cancer and died in the same hospice care facility as his wife Caitlin died two years prior.
      For eight years, Caitlin Dickerson had been undergoing treatment for melanoma and associated effects. 
      Dickerson is survived by his 11-year-old son, Parker, and parents Sandy and George Dickerson, who were both graduates of Buffalo Grove High School and the University of Illinois.
      As a person, Dickerson was noted for his cheerfulness and professionalism as a reporter. 
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      Even while he battled illness, he worked to raise money for the Vaughn McClure Foundation, which he helped create to commemorate the memory of McClure, a former colleague and ESPN reporter who died in 2020.
      Dickerson called his wife Caitlin an “inspiration” in 2019 because she “refused to let her cancer dictate her life,” according to ESPN.
      When he was diagnosed with cancer in early 2021, he turned his resolve into a full schedule that included parenting Parker, fundraising for cancer research, and covering the Chicago Bears for ESPN internet and ESPN 1000 radio.
      He also joined the board of the Vaughn McClure Foundation, a non-profit he helped create to memorialize McClure, a former Bears beat reporter and ESPN Atlanta Falcons reporter who died in 2020.
      Dickerson was the emcee at the foundation’s first fundraising dinner in Chicago on October 14.
      Few in attendance were aware that his illness was progressing.
      Dickerson was in the Chicago sports market for two decadesCredit: Twitter
      What are people saying about Jeff Dickerson?
      When news of Dickerson’s death broke, he was described as “the consummate professional” by the Bears in a statement.
      “JD took a great deal of pride in his coverage of the Bears for 20 years,” said the statement, according to ESPN. “He was a true professional and even better person. JD always was one of the first media members to arrive in the press box on game day, with a hello and a smile that could brighten anyone’s day. He was one of a kind and will truly be missed.”
      Dickerson was regarded as someone who won the respect of teammates who valued his devotion to precision, according to San Francisco 49ers place-kicker Robbie Gould, who spent 11 seasons with the Bears.
      “He always wrote a true story,” said Gould. “He always wrote what was happening at the moment. He didn’t try to back the bus up over somebody. He tried to get it exactly how the story was. … I think you saw a lot of guys give him a lot of credit because they knew he would write it right.
      “He was a mentor to me as someone who aspires to get into the media world when football is over,” Gould said, “and I looked up to him.”
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