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      Don Schumacher dead at 79: NHRA drag racer and team owner dies after ‘illness-related complications’

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      MOTORSPORTS legend Don Schumacher has died at 79 following a battle with lung cancer.His racing team, NHRA, announced his death on Thursday citing illness related complications.
      Don Schumacher has died at the age of 79Credit: Getty
      Schumacher’s cars won 19 NHRA world championshipsCredit: Getty
      Schumacher was a successful drag racer and was part of the founding of the Funny Car class. He won around 70 percent of the 560 races he entered.
      His legend grew exponentially when he became a car owner. His team collected 19 NHRA world championships and 362 Wally trophies.
      He built one of the most impressive resumes in racing history, but took time off in the 1970s to develop his family’s electric company into a successful global business.
      He returned to racing in 1998 as a car owner with his son Tony as his primary driver. Tony won 86 events for his father.

      Outside of his success on the race track, he also made the sport much safer.
      Among his safety breakthroughs were a roof-mounted escape hatch which made it easier for drivers to escape a fire.
      He also created a fire-suppression system that allowed drivers to extinguish a fire without removing their hand from the steering wheel.
      Schumacher had a battle with cancer in 2015, but was able to return to the track which thrilled drivers.
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      “This is the best therapy,” Antron Brown, one of Schumacher’s’ drivers said.
      “You can see the smile on his face and the joy in his heart for being part of this sport of NHRA drag racing.”
      Schumacher shared how much drag racing meant to him after returning from his first cancer battle.
      “I love what I do, and I will continue to do what I do,” Schumacher said after his return.
      “I’m a businessman, and that’s what I do. I love racing. I love the sport of NHRA. I love my businesses. I love my family. I love what I do in life.”
      NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart shared how much of a legend Schumacher was on Twitter.
      “Even though he has scaled back his personal involvement the last few years, this is a tremendous blow,” Reinhart wrote.
      “His influence will be felt for generations to come. And the company he built will continue to supply the sport.”
      More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun online. The-Sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @TheUSSun.
      Schumacher’s cars won 362 Wally trophiesCredit: Getty More

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      Maddie McCann’s mum Kate joins mourners at funeral for late Everton chairman and Coronation Street star Bill Kenwright

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      MADELEINE McCann’s mum Kate today joined mourners at Everton chairman Bill Kenwright’s funeral. The ex-Corrie star tragically died in October – just months after he went under the knife to remove a cancerous tumour.
      Kate McCann today donned her Everton gear as she and the masses farewelled late chairman Bill KenwrightCredit: PA
      Missing Madeleine sported one of the club’s shirts in one of the final known photos of herCredit: Handout
      The youngster’s parents Gerry and were spotted at matches with KenwrightCredit: Alamy
      Today the masses gathered to bid farewell to Kenwright – including missing Maddie’s mum.
      The McCann family have always been massive Everton fans, with Maddie pictured wearing a club shirt in one of her final known photos.
      And today Kate McCann was snapped making her way into Liverpool Cathedral for Kenwright’s memorial service.
      She donned a blue Everton scarf, with another the same colour underneath.

      The mum and husband Gerry appeared close to Kenwright, and had been snapped in the stands alongside the chairman at Goodison Park in 2014.
      In the days after three-year-old Maddie disappeared in Portugal in 2007, the club rallied behind the McCanns.
      Former captain Philip Neville put out a plea, begging for the safe return of the youngster.
      MEN reported Neville, who is now the coach of US team the Portland Timbers, said at the time: “As a parent it is so hard to imagine the terrible time Madeleine and her family must be going through at the moment.
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      “I just want to appeal for Madeleine’s safe return. If anybody knows anything at all about the whereabouts of Madeleine, please contact the police.
      “My thoughts go out to Madeleine and her family at this extremely distressing time. I, like everyone across the country, just want Madeleine to be back safe in the arms of her parents.
      “Everton has fans all over the world and I know that they, along with everyone connected with the football club, are hoping and praying for Madeleine’s safe return.”
      Two years after the youngster vanished, the club launched an international campaign in the hopes of bringing Maddie back to the front of people’s minds.
      They printed thousands of T-shirts that bore the message: “We’re Still Looking For You.”
      The club printed 3,000 in English, and the same number in Portuguese.
      It was the late Kenwright who said at the time: “This is just our way of reminding people – not just in the UK and Portugal but across the globe – that this child is still out there somewhere.
      “If we can, perhaps, jog someone’s memory or breathe a little fresh life into the hunt for her then it will have been worth it. I know our supporters will wear these T-shirts with pride on Thursday night.”
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      Kenwright’s partner Jenny Seagrove and daughter Lucy announced they were “devastated” by his death in recent weeks.
      They said he passed away “peacefully” surrounded by his loved ones after a “long battle with illness”. More

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      Wife of Wrexham star was ‘planning her own funeral’ with inoperable brain tumour before kind Ryan Reynolds’ intervention

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      LAURA FORDE has revealed that she was planning for her “own funeral” after being told she had an inoperable brain tumour – before a kind intervention from Ryan Reynolds.Laura is the wife of Wrexham star Anthony Forde and was diagnosed with a tumour halfway through last season.
      Anthony Forde’s wife Laura was diagnosed with a brain tumourCredit: INSTAGRAM – LIVINGWITHLJM
      Ryan Reynolds helped them get a second opinionCredit: Getty
      Wrexham co-owner and Hollywood star Reynolds reached out to the couple after they were told the devasting news.
      Laura noticed that something was wrong just three days after giving birth as she felt her co-ordination was “off”.
      An MRI scan found a mass that Laura and Forde were told was inoperable and that her life expectancy would be shortened.
      Laura has admitted that she was left planning her own funeral and that life had become a “nightmare”.
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      She told the Sunday Times: “The neurologist told us it was inoperable and you have a timeline.
      “We said then we didn’t want to know how long. Paddy was four weeks old and I am being told basically that I may not see my son turn a year old.
      “No word of a lie, I was planning my funeral as I was doing those night feeds. I was crying silently. It was a really low time. A living nightmare.
      “It was a very low time. In the first few months after giving birth, a woman is severely all over the place hormonally, not to mind getting this landed on me. Emotionally, it was just a roller coaster.
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      “I was initially in shock and disbelief. I was in such a vulnerable place that I felt I should be happier about this, but I had just been through the worst seven weeks imaginable with my newborn baby.”
      The couple were helped by Reynolds however as he helped them to seek a second opinion.
      A neurologist in New York believed that the mass was actually a grade 1 Thalamic pilocytic astrocytoma after a biopsy.
      This is a benign brain tumour and would be a lot less dangerous than the original prognosis.
      In September, Laura also revealed that there had been no growth in the tumour.
      However, she has been left with a headache after a screw was left in her head after her biopsy.
      She wrote on Instagram: “I wanted my wound checked as I felt like something wasn’t right with it. I was convinced I could feel something.
      “To my horror I was told there was a screw left behind from the biopsy. Wtf?! How?!
      “I’m now left with the options to either get it removed (more surgery) or leave it there?!”
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      The Fordes’ struggles have featured in the Welcome to Wrexham documentary, but they have no diubt that the two Hollywood stars weren;t after god publicity.
      Forde said: “They are such normal people and there is not a chance that they would do this for publicity. They don’t need it. I remember saying to Ryan ‘I can’t thank you enough’ and he said, ‘People have helped me too.’” More

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      Boxer Jordan Gill emotionally fights back tears after revealing mental health battle before victory over Michael Conlan

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      BOXER Jordan Gill emotionally opened up about his mental health battle before beating Michael Conlan. Gill moved up to super-featherweight and stopped Northern Ireland’s Conlan in round seven of their Belfast bout.
      Jordan Gill opened up about his mental health battle before beating Michael Conlan

      It was his first fight since losing the European featherweight title to Kiko Martinez in October 2022.
      That defeat sparked a battle with depression while Gill’s personal life also suffered.
      And the brave boxer revealed he contemplated suicide before being saved.
      Gill, 29, said: “Not many people know what I’ve been through this year. You know, after the Kiko loss, I sort of, lost touch with myself.
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      “I broke up with my wife. In the 30th of June, I was in a field, I drank a litre of vodka and I was gonna kill myself, and somebody saved me.
      “Somebody came and saved me that day, and you know, I went to Dave, I went to Ben Davison’s gym, I worked with Barry.
      “Barry’s put so much effort in with me. My dad’s been by my side. My friends and my family have been there supporting me.
      “All my friends, I can’t thank them enough. I’ve just changed my life. I’ve got my own gym opening next week with my friend Damian.
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      NHS talking therapies can help if you’re struggling to cope with feelings of anxiety or depression. 
      Your GP can refer you or, in England, you can refer yourself online via nhs.uk/talk.
      If you need help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown, NHS urgent mental health helplines offer 24-hour advice and support for people of all ages. 
      Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline via nhs.uk/urgentmentalhealth (England only). 
      The charity Mind also provides support to those that need it. Call 0300 123 3393.
      If someone’s life is at risk or they cannot be kept safe, call 999.

      “I’ve turned my life around this year in the last four months and it’s just because of that (mindset).
      “So if you’re thinking, ‘What am I doing with my life?’ You can do it, you can make a change.
      “Just get up and have that belief in yourself and just go and do it because nobody believed that I can do this. But I did and that’s all that matters.”
      Michael Conlan was knocked down by Jordan GillCredit: Getty
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      Why are Arsenal wearing black armbands against Lens tonight?

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      ARSENAL fans may have spotted that Mikel Arteta’s side were wearing black armbands for their Champions League clash against Lens.But what was the reason for wearing the armbands tonight?
      Arsenal stars were seen wearing black armbands during their Champions League match with Lens tonightCredit: Reuters
      WHY ARE ARSENAL WEARING BLACK ARMBANDS AGAINST LENS?
      In their penultimate Champions League group stage game Arsenal wore the armbands to pay tribute to Megs Wilson.
      Mrs Wilson recently passed away at the age of 81.
      Arsenal paid homage to her with a touching message on social media.
      The club wrote: “Remembering Megs Wilson ❤️,” alongside a picture of their kit and a black armband.
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      She was married to former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson.
      Wilson had starred for the Gunners between 1963 and 1974, making 308 appearances in goal for the North London side.
      WHO IS MEGS WILSON?
      Mrs Wilson was the co-founder of the Willow Foundation with her husband.
      The foundation was set up in 1999 in memory of daughter Anna, who died of cancer aged 31.
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      The Welwyn Garden City-based charity has put on more than 20,000 Special Days for seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40.
      Mrs Wilson’s death was confirmed by her family on Tuesday evening.
      A touching tribute was paid with her family describing her as “wonderful and inspiring”.
      A statement said: “A wonderful, inspirational wife, mother, nanny and friend, she brought joy to so many people.
      “Bob, and her sons John and Robert, would like to thank all the amazing nurses from Marie Curie, Macmillan and local NHS services who have looked after Megs with such incredible care.”
      The Willow Foundation added: “We are heartbroken to announce the death of Megs Wilson, one of our beloved founders and life presidents…
      “Megs will be sadly missed by everyone at Willow.
      “She will forever shine as a beacon of hope and compassion, inspiring us to continue fulfilling her mission and ensuring that her memory lives on through the positive impact she has left on this world.
      “Our thoughts are with Bob and the Wilson family at this sad time.”
      Arsenal legend David Seaman and his wife Frankie were named honorary presidents of the Willow Foundation in September.
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      A tribute from the couple said: “We are heartbroken today at the death of our Willow Foundation co-president and founder Megs Wilson.
      “An inspiration and friend, you will be forever missed, our love goes out to our great friend Bob Wilson, who has lost the love of his life.” More

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      Fans hail Adam Smith as ‘voice of boxing’ as Sky Sports legend does live TV interview on DAZN after cancer fight

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      VIEWERS were as thrilled as Adam Scott as the “voice of boxing” returned to live TV after winning a “brutal” fight with cancer.The Sky Sports legend told DAZN it was “fantastic” to be back ringside for Katie Taylor’s revenge bid against Chantelle Cameron in Dublin – after being in hospital for the first fight.

      Katie Taylor, left, and Chantelle Cameron had a gruelling Dublin re-matchCredit: PA
      And armchair sports fans were overjoyed to see Scott behind a microphone after he departed from Sky after 29 years earlier this month.
      Viewers said, “When he spoke it just felt so right” and “It’s so nice to see him back”.
      And featherweight hopeful Ellie Sctoney posted: “Adam Smith is just the voice of boxing isn’t he.”
      A fourth observer wrote: “Can’t tell you how pleased this made me. Actually… I can. I was f***ing delighted to see him back!”
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      Scott himself was also enthralled to be so close to the action again.
      He said: “It’s great to be here, it’s great to be alive. It’s fantastic, I’m cancer free, back at ringside.”
      He added: “I’m here for Katie Taylor, an old friend of ours.
      “My wife’s over there. My kids will be watching at home. We’ve gone through the whole Katie Taylor story.
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      “She’s been the queen for Ireland, the gem here. The atmosphere is phenomenal.
      “I couldn’t make it to the first fight with Chantelle Cameron. I was still in hospital and I wanted to be here for the rematch.”
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      Vile football fan swerves jail for mocking supporters with Bradley Lowery pic for ‘banter’

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      A VILE football fan has swerved jail after he used a picture of tragic Bradley Lowery to mock Sunderland supporters for “banter”.Dale Houghton was seen smiling as he held up the image of the youngster, who died from cancer aged six, during a Sheffield Wednesday vs Sunderland game.
      Dale Houghton held up the photo to mock Sunderland fans
      He pleaded guilty after his sick act drew criticism from all football fansCredit: Facebook
      Bradley tragically died from cancer aged just sixCredit: PA:Press Association
      The 31-year-old admitted causing harassment, alarm and distress after his vile act drew criticism from all football supporters.
      Houghton appeared at Sheffield Crown Court today where he avoided jail.
      He was instead handed a 12 week sentence suspended for 18 months.
      Houghton also received a five-year football banning order and must complete 200 hours of unpaid work.
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      District Judge Marcus Waite said his actions were “utterly appalling” and “disgraceful”.
      He added: “You showed callous disrespect to a brave young man who was rightly held in the highest esteem by football fans everywhere.”
      The sentence comes after Bradley’s mum Gemma previously slammed the “unforgivable” act, which took place on September 29.
      In a victim impact statement, she said: “This image made me feel so many emotions. I find it hard to put into words.
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      “It is not just disrespectful to Bradley but also to other people who are going through the emotional trauma of dealing with cancer.
      “This image portrays negatively. I feel upset that these two men used this image to get a reaction from Sunderland fans. It was unforgivable.
      “I have nothing but loving memories of Bradley.”
      The court heard how Houghton’s antics had caused a “huge public revulsion”.
      Prosecutor Jade Short said the shamed football fan found it “enjoyable banter” as he was smiling throughout.
      The court was also told Houghton has lost his job as a window fitter following the sick act and is facing a ban from attending matches.
      Connie Combs, defending, said Houghton realised he was “out of line” and was “disgusted” by his actions.
      South Yorkshire Police have applied for a football banning order.
      A 27-year-old man who was also arrested has been released on bail while investigations continue.
      Brave Bradley’s battle with against rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma captured the nation’s hearts.
      He was diagnosed with the aggressive disease when he was just 18 months old, and tumours spread through his chest, lungs, lymph nodes, bone and bone marrow.
      After major surgery and gruelling chemotherapy, he pulled through and went into remission for 18 months.
      But the cancer returned in 2016, with his family dealt the crushing blow his disease was terminal.
      The footie-mad youngster had struck up a close bond with Sunderland captain Jermain Defoe, who led him out on to the pitch before several matches.
      Tragically, Bradley died in July 2017 in his devastated parents’ arms, with Defoe paying an emotional tribute to his “best pal”.
      Speaking after Houghton pleaded guilty last month, the ex-England star said he was “appalled and saddened”.
      Defoe said: “My thoughts at this time go out to Gemma and Carl [Bradley’s parents], who shouldn’t have to deal with incidents like this, but rather be praised for the amazing work they are doing with the Bradley Lowery Foundation in their son’s memory.
      “I urge the public to stand behind the family and continue support the Foundation and its projects.
      “Bradley was one of the most inspirational children this world has ever seen, and he will never stop inspiring us.
      “We love and miss you Brad. Love, your best friend forever.”
      Houghton arrives at court todayCredit: PA
      Bradley’s mum Gemma said the act was ‘unforgivable’Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Jermain Defoe, who developed a close bond with Bradley, also condemned Houghton’s actionsCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Jordan Sinnott: Mum of footballer who was killed on night out dies from cancer as family say ‘give Jord a big cuddle’

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      THE MUM of a footballer who was killed while on a night out has died after being diagnosed with cancer.Jordan Sinnott died in January 2020 aged 25 after being attacked by three drunk and violent thugs in Retford, Nottinghamshire.
      Melanie Tait was diagnosed with a rare cancer in August 2022
      Former Huddersfield player Jordan Sinnott died after being found unconscious
      Just a week after Sinnott’s funeral, his partner Kelly found out she was 12 weeks pregnant with their daughter Maisie.
      And now in another tragedy for the family, his mum Melanie Tait has died after a battle with cancer. She was just 54.
      Melanie had spent her final years setting up a charity in honour of her son – and did a sponsored sky dive in his memory earlier this year.
      In a post on Facebook on Sunday the trust said: “It’s with the heaviest of hearts we would like to share the devastating news that yesterday after a long fight with cancer, our beautiful Melanie has gained her wings.
      “We are utterly heartbroken.
      “Give Jord a big cuddle from us Mel, we love you both unconditionally.”
      On July 31, 2020, Denovan, 22, and Matthews, 21, were jailed for 11 years and eight years and three months respectively after being convicted of manslaughter at Nottingham Crown Court.
      Jordan had proposed to Kelly at Christmas just four weeks before his death and had gone out with her and friends in the market town to celebrate.
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      In his last moments with Kelly, he performed his favourite song Sweet Caroline on the karaoke.
      Jordan and two friends later went drinking in nearby pubs as Kelly went home at about midnight.
      CCTV showed Denovan and Matthews following the pals into The Vine pub at about 1.40am, with prosecutors describing them as a “pack hunting down and exacting retribution”.
      The brute told Jordan he was a “good-looking lad” and would have no trouble “pulling girls” — unlike him, who was “fat and ginger”.
      Falsely believing he was engaging in jovial banter, Jordan replied: “Yes I can see that.”
      The court heard Denovan’s comment was a “deliberate honey trap” to spark a fight.
      Denovan then “flew immediately into a rage” and punched Jordan twice in the face before Jordan and his friends managed to leave the pub.
      The thugs then followed them to a nearby takeaway and restarted their attack.
      Denovan punched Jordan again and Matthews then hit him “two or three times” causing the footballer to hit his head on the pavement as he fell backwards to the ground.
      Jordan was rushed to hospital but pronounced dead with his family at his side at around 6pm on Saturday, January 25.
      Paying tribute at the time, Jordan’s parents, former Bradford City footballer Lee Sinnott and Mel said: “We’ve lost a son, a brother, a fiancé, a grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, a true friend to so many. 
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      “But more heartbreaking than anything, a father to his unborn child. 
      “And what a great daddy he would have been.”
      Kai Denovan, was found guilty of manslaughter following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court
      Follow thug Cameron Matthews pleaded guilty to manslaughter for his part More