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    Tragedy as footballer Marco Angulo, 22, dies of injuries from devastating car crash

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    INTERNATIONAL footballer Marco Angulo has tragically died at the age of 22.Angulo was involved in a traffic incident in Ecuador’s capital of Quito on October 7, before he was rushed to hospital.Marco Angulo of LDU Quito has died 35 days after he was involved in a fatal car crashCredit: GettyThe car crash had occurred on the Rumiñahui highway in the southeast of Quito at 4.30am.While in hospital he underwent a “decompressive craniectomy” operation that extracted 300 cubic centimetres of blood to release pressure inside his head caused by the trauma suffered.Angulo had also suffered a lung contusion that required the placement of a chest tube, though no active bleeding was found.However, 35 days after the crash on November 11, Angulo was confirmed to have passed away from his injuries.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe was travelling in a Ford Explorer registered in his sister’s name with four other people when the crash happened.Angulo’s death means three people have been killed in the crash, including Independiente Juniors star Roberto Cabezas Simisterra and Víctor Charcopa Nazareno, the cousin of Cuniburo Fútbol Club player Diogo Nazareno.The car is reported to have crashed into a metal structure weighing 50 tons after failing to follow the road signs, with the impact moving the structure by 5 metres.Angulo starred for Ecuadorian club LDU Quito on loan from Major League Soccer side FC Cincinnati.Most read in FootballThe midfielder, who only made his professional debut in 2020, had been capped twice by the Ecuador national team.His latest appearance had come in a 2-1 win over Australia in March 2023.Paying tribute following his death, his club said in a statement: “With profound pain and sadness, we regret to inform the passing of our beloved player Marco Angulo.”His departure is an irreparable loss that will leave an indelible mark in our hearts.Club captain Ezequiel Piovi said on Instagram: “May you rest in peace.”The Ecuador international was on loan from MLS side FC CincinnatiCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd star Harry Maguire facing HUGE fine after being clocked speeding in £200k Land Rover twice in two days

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      MANCHESTER United star Harry Maguire is facing a hefty fine after he was clocked speeding in his £200,000 motor twice in two days.The England defender, 31, was caught exceeding a 50mph limit by a manned traffic camera.Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is facing a HUGE fine after being clocked speeding in his £200k Land Rover twice in two daysCredit: GettyMaguire, reportedly paid £190,000 a week, was in his Land Rover SV on March 5 in Wilmslow, Gtr Manchester.Two days later, in the same car, he was caught travelling at 68mph in a 60mph zone in Sheffield, South Yorks.In September he admitted that offence at the city’s magistrates’ court, was ordered to pay £1,028 and handed three points.Yesterday Maguire was due to appear before Bolton magistrates after pleading guilty last month for the first offence.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut he had given notice he would not attend and the hearing was adj­ourned to January 8.In September, The Sun revealed that Maguire’s pal Marcus Rashford was banned from the road after speeding at 104mph on the M60.The forward was pulled over by an undercover cop car and claimed he only sped up as he was scared of being followed.Last year Rashford, 26, infamously collided with a grandmother in his £700,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan as he left United’s Carrington training ground.Most read in FootballBoth drivers luckily escaped without harm.Fellow England star Jack Grealish, of United’s rivals Man City, was also fined £666 earlier this year for speeding at 44 in a 30mph zone.Maguire was due to appear before Bolton magistrates after pleading guilty last month for the first offenceCredit: APMan Utd fans say Harry Maguire ‘should still be captain’ as they spot ‘class act’ towards academy stars in pre-season More

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      Max Verstappen comes from 17th to WIN with one of the great F1 drives at bonkers Brazil GP as Norris title hopes fade

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN produced a jaw-dropping comeback from 17th to win a bonkers Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The ruthless Dutchman overcame a five-place grid penalty, shambolic qualifying session, a penalty in the sprint, as well as handbags with Damon Hill this weekend.Max Verstappen made light work of his penalty and elimination in Q2 to win the Brazilian GPCredit: ReutersVerstappen won his first race since June after starting in P17The Dutchman seized the lead from Esteban Ocon after the second restart on lap 43Credit: GettyThe 27-year-old now leads Lando Norris in the drivers’ championship by 62 pointsNorris, who started in pole, lost his place early to George RussellCredit: APVerstappen climbed the grid early from P17Credit: APThe three-time world champion made a huge statement in the title-race, crossing the line 19 seconds ahead of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly on a bumper day for Alpine.Verstappen’s last time on the top of the podium was at the Spanish Grand Prix a whopping ten-races and six-months ago.The Dutchman bagged the fastest lap and can clinch the title in Las Vegas in three weeks’ time if he beats Lando Norris there after the Brit finished sixth today following a woeful performance.Brazil had been riddled with drama all weekend and today’s race continued where a chaotic, crash-strewn qualifying session in the morning had left off. READ MORE F1 NEWSNorris had secured pole while a seething Verstappen finished in 12th after a session which saw FIVE red flags for heavy crashes. Verstappen was furious about the delay in throwing the red flag for Lance Stroll’s crash which believed had allowed other drivers to knock him out of the top 10. It only seemed to ignite the fire in the Dutchman’s belly as he lined up on the grid all the way back in 17th after Red Bull put a new engine in his RB20. Drama erupted before the race had even started as Stroll lost control of his car on the formation lap and was stuck in the gravel, aborting the start and prompting a Safety car. Most read in MotorsportFranco Colapinto was out of the race after hitting the wall on Lap 30Credit: GettyThe Carlos Sainz crash caused second Safety CarCredit: AFPLando Norris dropped into P5 after an error at restartCredit: GettyFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRemarkable scenes followed, with some drivers including Norris peeling away to go for another formation lap while Verstappen and others stayed put. Norris was then put under investigation for a starting procedure infringement as replays showed there was no green light on the gantry when Norris led most of the field away. Max Verstappen threatens to quit F1 after being forced to do ‘community service’ in bizarre punishment for swearing To rub salt in the wounds, Verstappen had pointed out the error. Finally the fans were treated to some racing and it was George Russell who was ahead on lap 1 after nipping past Norris off the line. It was a stunning first lap from Verstappen who meant business and sky-rocketed seven places up.By lap 10 the Dutchman had passed Norris’ McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri for seventh-place. At the front of the pack, Norris was hunting down Russell with just over a second separating the pair as the rain lashed down. On lap 28 there was the first Virtual Safety Car as Nico Hulkenberg was out of the race at Turn One.It sparked pit stop chaos as Russell and Norris pitted with the virtual safety car ending.Russell remained ahead but Ocon and Verstappen stayed out, as did Gasly. Ocon nipped into first-place and Verstappen was second, while Norris overtook Russell for fourth on lap 30. George Russell launched an x-rant attack on his radio after Mercedes pittedNico Hulkenberg’s black flag saw him disqualified for receiving assistance after his off momentCredit: GettyIt continued peeing it down and there was a Safety car amid the heavy rain with Ocon leading, Verstappen is second, Gasly in third then Norris and Russell.But a red flag was shown after Franco Colapinto suffered a massive crash on the run up the hill towards the finish line. Colapinto got out of his car and appeared to be fit, but Williams’ budget was certainly suffering, given it was their third big crash of the day. Russell was left seething and fumed on Mercedes team radio after being told the race had been red flagged just a few laps after his pit stop:”I f****** said it!”We should have stayed out!”Full Sao Paulo Grand Prix race resultVerstappenOconGaslyRussellLeclercNorrisTsunodaPiastriLawsonHamiltonTo add to the drama, Hulkenerg was then disqualified for receiving assistance after he spun off the track. When the race resumed, Norris’ nerves got the better of him and he went deep at Turn Four, allowing Russell through. Carlos Sainz was then out of the race on lap 40 after spinning into the wall, prompting another safety car. Verstappen laid down a huge marker in the title-race after the restart as he bulldozed into the lead while Norris disastrously ran off the track and dropped into seventh. Piastri came to the rescue and let Norris through on the run down to Turn Four so the Brit was up to sixth while his rival Verstappen had left him for dust.The Dutchman now leads Norris in the drivers’ championship by 62 points with three races remaining.READ MORE SUN STORIESVerstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase said after the race: “Wow, been a long time coming mate but boy was that worth the wait. You are the man.Verstappen: “Yes! What an unbelievable race guys. You know what that is. Simply lovely. I tell you that.”Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly made up the front threeLance Stroll did not start the race after losing control in the formation lapCredit: Getty More

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      Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate George Russell reveals one F1 driver is against making immediate rule change

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      GEORGE RUSSELL has revealed that just one Formula One driver is opposed to an immediate major change to the rules.The driver’s title race took a fresh twist in Mexico as a 20-second penalty for Max Verstappen allowed Lando Norris to close the gap on the Dutchman to just 47 points.George Russell has said that 19 out of 20 F1 drivers want to see rule change immediatelyCredit: RexIt comes after contrasting penalty’s handed to both Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in the last two grand prixCredit: GettyHowever, the weekend was also significant because it saw race stewards take a new approach to judging racing incidents. At the US Grand Prix in Austin, Norris had been handed a five-second penalty for going off the track and gaining an advantage when trying to overtake the Red Bull at Turn 12, costing him a podium.The McLaren driver had argued that he was forced off the road by Verstappen when defending, though the FIA dismissed an appeal from the team.A meeting involving the pair followed in the week before the Mexico Grand Prix, with the meeting becoming “lively” as the debate over the rules intensified.READ MORE IN F1The Mexico race then saw Verstappen defending against Norris again, with the Brit again going off track, before the Red Bull then shoved him off a few turns later to get the position back.These two moves resulted in Verstappen receiving a 20-second time penalty and resulted in him finishing down in P6, while Norris claimed P2 behind Ferrari race winner and former team-mate Carlos Sainz.However, the rules were interpreted differently from one weekend to the next.The current racing guidelines say a driver overtaking on the outside needs to be afforded extra room exiting the corner if the front axle of his car is ahead of that of the inside car at the apex.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut many drivers feel the rule needs to be changed to add a caveat that if the driver defending his position also ends up going off track, they should face some form of penalty.In an effort to clear up the racing guidelines, drivers have voted on how the rules should be interpreted.Beloved Race track destroyed and swept away with car park underwater just two weeks before hosting huge Moto GP race And Russell, who serves as the head of Grand Prix Drivers’ Association said that all drivers bar one have agreed to rectify the rules immediately.Though the 26-year-old did not name the driver who went against his peers, the Mercedes star said: “I think the stewards are totally on board with what needs to change.”Our view is, I think the biggest discussion is, they wanted to wait until 2025, so it’s something consistent through this year. “I would say 19 out of 20 drivers said: ‘Well, if it’s incorrect, make the change today’.”I’m glad to see those incidents were punished [in Mexico] and I suspect moving forward in Brazil, what we saw today and what we saw last week you won’t be able to get away with.”You presume [it should be easy to change if everyone agrees], but it sometimes seems more difficult than it has to be when things have to get approved and we’ve got to go to a vote app. “But as I said, 19 out of 20, we’re all aligned on where it needs to be.”Russell – who F1 fans may have the chance to dress from next season following a stunning job posting by the Silver Arrows – finished in fifth place behind team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Mexico.Asked about the incidents of allegedly running another driver off track, Hamilton said: “You shouldn’t be able to come off the brakes and run more speed in and go off the track and still hold your place.”Three-time champion Verstappen said he has always raced according to the meaning of the rules, and that if they were changed he would drive according to the new meaning of them as well.F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and TBCAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconHowever, any new driver guidelines will take time to publish, and a new draft of the rules will not be available for the drivers to consider until the Qatar Grand Prix in December.Despite Russell claiming 19 out of 20 agree they need rectifying, no official vote has taken place yet.According to the BBC’s Andrew Benson, drivers previously had no issue with the rules but were instead frustrated by the inconsistent application of them by stewards.However, now both the written guidelines and their application have come into question.The final race in a triple header now sees F1 return to Brazil. READ MORE SUN STORIESOrganisers have confirmed a £22million investment has allowed for the entire circuit at Interlagos to be resurfaced as well as the upgrade of a number of hospitality features and building of an access tunnel.They have also revealed a touching tribute will be paid to Ayrton Senna 30 years on from his death, with Hamilton set to drive his 1990 McLaren car on Saturday evening.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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      Arsenal’s craziest Invincible took the team bus for a spin at 17 and nearly put the driver through the window’

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      ARSENAL’S “craziest” Invincible took the team minibus for a spin at 17 years old, according to Jermaine Pennant.Former goalkeeper Graham Stack was the joker of the pack – who almost put Arsenal’s coach driver through the windscreen during one of his moments of mayhem.Jermaine Pennant has lifted the lid on his time spent at Arsenal’s academyPennant recalled an outrageous story about ‘crazy’ Graham StackSpeaking at the launch of Ladbrokes’ “Gaffer of all Accas”, Pennant said: “Graham Stack was part of the academy team I played with at Arsenal.”And he went on to become a part of the first-team in the Invincible season; he didn’t play but he was on the bench a lot that year. “He was always a bit of a loose cannon, right the way through the youth team and into the first-team set-up, but he was a great guy. “I don’t think he’s changed much over the years, by the way; I think he’s still a bit of a loose cannon now – he’s such a great character. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Boy, you don’t want to get in his crosshairs… he’s crazy! “I’d love to tell you some stories that spring to mind when I think of him, but I don’t think they’d be able to go out! He’s a mad man.”We’d all meet up at Highbury and this coach would take us to London Colney for training. “Graham decided one afternoon, when he got on, and the driver was waiting, that he was going to drive the coach… he’d have been about 17 at the time, and he’s driving it.Most read in FootballPennant came through the ranks at ArsenalFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The driver was standing in the aisles and Graham’s slammed his foot on the brakes, and our driver’s almost gone through the window!”I think he smashed the whole window to bits. Honestly, there’s just loads of stories like that; he was just a crazy guy. Arsenal fans say ‘time to upgrade the wardrobe’ as Gunners release ‘orgasmic’ new clothing range “He was a good goalkeeper as well, to be fair to him!”Jens Lehmann was the No1 shot stopper for Arsenal’s “Invincibles” team during the 2003–04 season, when the team went undefeated to win the Premier League title.A mischievous local lad who grew up in a pub, Stack was an unlikely choice for Arsene Wenger’s famously tight ship.Stack was sent out on loan to Belgian side Beveren in 2002, but trouble found him again.When two Antwerp ultras rushed the field, Stack, then 21 years old, was forced to knock out a yob who assaulted him.He spent six years at Arsenal without ever playing a Prem game, though he did make five League Cup appearances.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe goalie spent time at Millwall and Reading on loan from the Gunners, joining the latter on a permanent basis in 2006.He also had spells at Leeds, Wolves, Plymouth, Blackpool and Hibs before a four year stint at Barnet, where he made 125 league appearances.Stack was attacked by hooligans who charged onto the pitch More

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      Harry Kane gets stunning new £82k Audi as England star enjoys day out with Bayern Munich team-mates

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      HARRY Kane is living life in the fast lane at Bayern Munich. The England star showed off his new £82,000 electric Audi during a team bonding trip on Wednesday. Harry Kane joined his Bayern teammates at the Audi factory in MunichCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enThe England striker was gifted a company car, opting for a £82k SUVCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enEvery year Audi gives Bayern players a free ride for the seasonCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enKane and his Bayern team-mates enjoyed a day out at the Bayern factoryCredit: https://fcbayern.com/enKane joined his teammates to select a new company motor at Audi’s headquarters in Ingolstadt. Every year Audi gifts each Bayern player a car to drive throughout the upcoming season.The partnership has become an annual tradition at the Bavarian club, with Kane opting for a £53,000 black Q8 e-tron during his debut campaign.This year, the former Tottenham ace has gone sporty and upgraded his wheels to a state-of-the-art model.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLKane selected the £82,000 Audi SQ8 SUV e-tron2, one of the newest cars in the company’s fleet of electric vehicles. A premium SUV, the stylish ride has more than enough space and power for Kane’s growing family. The 32-year-old lives in Munich with his wife Katie and their four children.And they’ll ride in comfort thanks to an electric motor pumping out 496bhp, taking the family from 0-60mph in just 4.5 seconds. Most read in FootballKane can also open the taps on the Autobahn, with the car reaching a limited top speed of 130mph. FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe SQ8 proved a popular choice among Bayern’s players and staff on the day.Manager Vincent Kompany selected the same ride, along with Eric Dier, Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich.Inside Harry Kane’s life in MunichSome of Kane’s other teammates including Thomas Muller and Alphonso Davies opted for more brute power. The pair selected the £121,000 RS e-tron GT, a rapid car able to propel drivers from 0-60mph in just 3.1 seconds.Bayern have made a strong start to the season as they look to claim back the Bundesliga title from Bayer Leverkusen. Kane and Co are currently top of the table after picking up 14 points from their opening six matches. Forgotten England stars could benefit from Tuchel appointmentWITH Thomas Tuchel announced as the next England manager, a few forgotten stars might be hopeful of a return to the international set up.The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager usually uses a 3-4-3 formation.That could provide an opening for Mason Mount, who’s not been involved in the England set-up since the World Cup in 2022.The now Manchester United star enjoyed his most successful spell under Tuchel while the pair were at Stamford Bridge.Tuchel could also offer lifelines to other previously capped players such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Eric Dier.RLC has excelled since his move to AC Milan and with England struggling to find a partner for Rice, he could be the surprise answer.Meanwhile, Dier played for Tuchel at Bayern Munich as part of a back-three last season.The defender did enough to convince the club to make his loan move permanent after he had fallen out of favour at Tottenham.Click here to see the full England XI who could play under Tuchel.Kane selected a Q8 e-tron during his first season at the clubCredit: ReutersThe England striker scored 44 goals in all competitions last season after his £100million transfer from Spurs.He has already netted five times this campaign, as well as laying on five assists in Kompany’s new-look attack.Kane missed out on England’s 2-1 loss to Greece last week but returned for their win over Finland. The Three Lions skipper was full of praise for new boss Thomas Tuchel after the German’s role was confirmed on Wednesday. England player ratings vs FinlandENGLAND secured a commanding 3-1 win over Finland following their horror show at home to GreeceHere’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay assessed the Three Lions’ stars performances.Dean Henderson – 6Only his second cap after long-time No1 Jordan Pickford was dropped. Not a lot to do, but pretty assured when he was called into action, including a smart, first-half stop to repel a Benjamin Kallman strike – even if the Finn was later flagged offside. Could do little to prevent Finland’s goal.Kyle Walker – 6After the calamity against Greece, it was no surprise to see Lee Carsley turn to his most experienced defender. Now just nine caps shy of a century, Walker was solid. Could have had an assist late on but his cushioned down header was poor.John Stones – 6England’s more conventional system meant the defence was far less exposed – though Carsley’s attacking approach did still see the Finns create chances. Stones made a good early block to deny Kallman after Angel Gomes gave the ball away.Marc Guehi – 6Our best defender in the Euros group stages, Guehi was back in here with Levi Colwill dropping out. Pretty assured for a player who by his own admission has not started the season particularly well for his club.Trent Alexander-Arnold – 7We saw him in midfield at the Euros, and here the Liverpool right-back was shunted to left-back. Looked vulnerable defensively at times but who cares when he produces such quality on the ball – epitomised by his terrific free-kick to kill off this game.Angel Gomes – 8The big success story of the Carsley era, however long it lasts, has been bringing Gomes into the fold. He created Jack Grealish’s opener with a beautiful, flicked-pass round the corner and was excellent in possession – barring one sloppy early pass.Declan Rice – 7Looked far more comfortable with Gomes playing in behind him, as opposed to the one-man defensive operation he was forced to put up against the Greeks. Looked proud as punch after stroking home England’s third from Watkins’ cross.Cole Palmer – 5Played in a more familiar wide right position compared to his central-midfield experiment against Greece. Yet it reduced him to a peripheral figure, adding more questions than answers as to where best to deploy him, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden.Jude Bellingham – 6The Real Madrid superstar played off Harry Kane and had the occasional, exciting link-up with Grealish, but this was not one of his more memorable games overall.Jack Grealish – 8No doubt will be hoping Carsley does get the job full-time as his fellow Brummie seems to appreciate his talents. His composed finish was his second goal in three games under Carsley – doubling his overall haul from 39 caps.Harry Kane – 6Cap 101 for the captain but not one he will remember particularly fondly. He offered the presence the team lacked against Greece when they played with no striker, but did not get much of a sniff in front of goal.SubsNoni Madueke (for Palmer, 69) – 7This game was made for him to make an impact off the bench and he almost teed up Watkins after one fine run but the Finns cleared.Ollie Watkins (for Kane, 69) – 7Low cross for Rice’s third was right on the money.Rico Lewis (for Gomes, 80) – 6Slotted in at centre midfield when coming on and looked busy.Phil Foden (for Bellingham, 80) – 5Embraced the post ruefully after Madueke opted to shoot instead of crossing to him for a tap-in seconds after Finland’s goal. Was marking Arttu Hoskonen when the Finn headed home a consolatio.Conor Gallagher (for Rice, 89) – 6His first appearance under Carsley but too late to make an impact.Lee Carsley – 7His tactical gamble backfired against Greece but he held his hands up and went more conventional here. It paid off as England were relatively comfortable – although his teams have looked defensively vulnerable at times in all four of his games and this was no different. But the three best players, Gomes, Grealish and Alexander-Arnold, were all given starring roles by Carsley when used sparingly or not at all by predecessor Gareth Southgate – and for that, the interim boss should take credit.Kane wrote on app Cleats Club: “I think it’s a really great appointment. “I worked closely with him last season and think he’s a really top, top coach and also a great person.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He’ll bring a lot of energy to the squad and experience. I’m really looking forward to starting with him next year.”But for now I’m here in Munich looking forward to the big game with Stuttgart at the weekend.”Kane’s teammate Thomas Muller opted for the same family-friendly wheelsCredit: https://fcbayern.com/en More

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      Ex-Celtic star Anthony Stokes JAILED then BAILED after 100mph car chase with thousands of pounds worth of cocaine

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      FORMER Celtic and Hibs star Anthony Stokes has been handed a 15-month jail sentence over a seizure of almost £3,300 worth of cocaine and a high-speed car chase in Dublin.The ex-Celtic and Sunderland player, who was over the alcohol limit, drove at 100mph and nearly collided with another motorist shortly after midnight on January 6, 2023.Former footballer Anthony Stokes who was sentenced to 15 monthsCredit: CollinsAnthony StokesCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowHe was sentenced by Judge Grainne Malone at Dublin District Court today after it emerged that he failed a recent drug test.The former footballer also entered an additional guilty plea to possessing 86 illegal street tablets in Cabinteely, south Co Dublin, about ten days after the traffic pursuit, which the judge regarded to be an aggravating factor, and she refused to suspend any of the sentence.Stokes, supported in court by his girlfriend and mother, showed no emotion as the judge jailed him and imposed a five-year driving ban.However, he lodged £840 and was released on appeal bail shortly after the judge imposed the sentence.Last month, Judge Malone had adjourned sentencing Stokes, 36, until today for a treatment report to prove he is off drugs, but it found he still had traces of cocaine in his system.Defence solicitor Lorraine Stephens said her client was young, fit, and healthy and asked the judge to consider a community service order.Ms Stephens said father-of-three Stokes had been in denial about his problems, “is trying to battle his demons,” and could need intensive psychological assistance and “proper residential treatment”.Judge Malone said Stokes could have faced up to two years’ imprisonment. Most read in FootballHowever, she gave him credit for his guilty pleas and imposed sentences totalling one year and three months.Finalising the case, she noted the evidence about the nature of his driving, the speed and length of the chase, the fact that he was uninsured, and the low alcohol reading, and she added that the drug offences were very serious.Ex-Arsenal star Jay Emmanuel-Thomas charged with importing drugs after £600,000 worth of cannabis seized at airportHe pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cocaine hidden in a sock, and having the drug for sale or supply. At his previous hearing, the judge heard how his drink issues spiralled into cocaine addiction when his football career ended.Stokes admitted driving while over the alcohol limit and four counts of dangerous driving during the pursuit from the Naas Road to the Phoenix Park.The ex-Premier League star also admitted not producing a driving licence and not having motor insurance.Garda Radoslaw Konczewski recalled observing the ex-footballer speeding on Walkinstown Avenue at around 12.20 am. The officer activated his patrol car lights, but Stokes failed to stop and continued to the Long Mile Road junction, “which he entered at speed, breaking a red light”.Anthony Stokes in action for HibsCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun GlasgowStokes drove to the Naas Road, broke another red light at a major junction and continued to Ballyfermot Road, breaking two pedestrian red lights and one at a junction.He continued to Kennelsfort Road Upper, broke a red light, and “almost collided with a car on the Chapelizod bypass”.The accused, who had a passenger in the car, went to Knockmaroon Road and stopped at the closed gates of Phoenix Park. Stokes abandoned the vehicle but was caught following a short foot pursuit.The car chase lasted about 10 minutes.Garda Konczewski estimated that Stokes reached a speed of 160km/h at some stages and around 140km/h when he drove through Ballyfermot village.Gardai brought his car to Crumlin station. Cocaine worth €3,700 was found in wraps inside a sock, kept in the air vent on the driver’s side. His DNA was also found on the sock.The court heard he also provided a urine sample, which was over the alcohol limit, but he was “fully cooperative” and “he was a pleasure to deal with”.Stokes had one prior conviction in this jurisdiction for assault causing harm in 2013, which resulted in a suspended sentence and a £25,000 compensation order. The judge noted he also had a record of failing to turn up to court and has spent time in custody in another jurisdiction, but details about that were not available.In the mitigation plea, Ms Stephens said he had been a talented footballer scouted at 14 from Cherry Orchard Football Club in Dublin by Arsenal in London. He began playing for Sunderland when he was 17 and went on to more success with Celtic in the Scottish league.However, he had laboured under addiction from a young age.His adoptive parents moved over with him to help their son pursue his dreams, but after he turned 16, he began abusing alcohol. That problem progressed at the end of his career to cocaine abuse, which he was “heavily using at the time of this incident”.The court also heard that he reacted badly to the end of his career.The defence said Stokes also developed gambling problems but was featured in a documentary highlighting difficulties and mental health difficulties for up-and-coming footballers without parental supervision at a very young age.Appeal bail was set at €1,000 if he intends to challenge the jail sentence. A second male is also before the courts in relation to the drug seizure.Stokes had just been jailed in Scotland for five months after breaching strict court orders against contacting his ex-girlfriend and her family.He repeatedly messaged Eilidh Scott and her parents in defiance of a ban.He appeared from custody in handcuffs at Hamilton Sheriff Court after causing repeated delays to the case.He was also banned from contacting Scott for five years and her parents for a year.READ MORE SUN STORIESOur New YouTube ChannelSubscribe to our new Scottish Sun Sport YouTube channel for all the latest football news, views and amazing moments.We’ve got every major development covered from Celtic, Rangers, Hearts, Hibs, Aberdeen and the rest of the Scottish Premiership.Plus we have TWO brilliant new podcasts to watch every week…MONDAYGo Ballistic with Roger Hannah and special guest Kris Boyd will dissect all the weekend action and deliver their no-holds-barred reaction.WEDNESDAYRobert Grieve and Bill Leckie chew over the tastiest topics in Scottish football and offer their unique takes in their Coffee Club.FRIDAYGo Ballistic is back with Roger Hannah and top tipster Jim Delahunt looking ahead to the weekend games and analysing the biggest talking points.Subscribe now and don’t miss a thing. 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      Watch Keanu Reeves make motor racing debut at iconic track as Hollywood A-lister narrowly avoids monster crash

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      KEANU REEVES swapped scripts for slipstreams as he made his motor racing debut over the weekend.The Hollywood A-lister, 60, was behind the wheel at the Toyota GR Cup North America event.Keanu Reeves was in racing action over the weekendCredit: APThe 60-year-old’s car featured a homage to his comic book seriesCredit: APReeves took part in two 45-minute races at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway circuit.The venue has been the host of the world-famous Indy500 event for more than 100 years.Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix was also staged there between 2000 and 2007.Over the weekend, Reeves was behind the wheel of his No. 92 BRZRKR car.READ MORE IN SPORTThe A-lister was advertising his new novel, entitled “The Book of Elsewhere”, written alongside highly-renowned science fiction author China Mieville.Reeves’ car also represented the comic book series co-written alongside Matt Kindt.The Canadian qualified 31st out of 35 racers for the event.He nearly crashed just over halfway through the race, narrowly avoiding a collision as he slid on to the grass at Turn 9.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThankfully unhurt, Reeves went on to recover to finish 25th.Undeterred, the Matrix star took part in again in Sunday’s event.Keanu Reeves feels ‘siren call’ to reunite with Sandra Bullock onscreen and admits they’d knock Speed 3 ‘out of the parKThe races acted as a support for the weekend’s Indy 8 Hour sports car action.In Sunday’s event, Reeves went one better to finish 24th.The superstar actor starred in the 1994 blockbuster “Speed” alongside Sandra Bullock.On Tuesday he is set to reunite with Bullock in Los Angeles for a special 30th anniversary screening of the movie.Reeves starred in the 1994 blockbuster Speed alongside Sandra BullockCredit: Alamy More

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      Premier League footballers banned from driving Elon Musk’s £100,000 Tesla Cybertruck due to little-known safety rules

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      GUTTED Premier League footballers are being thwarted in their attempts to buy Elon Musk’s £100,000 Tesla Cybertruck by UK road safety laws.The stunning stainless steel car has become a favourite of US celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga.Gutted Premer League footballers are unable to get their hands on Tesla’s CybertruckUK road regulations state the Tesla Cybertruck doesn’t comply with pedestrian safety guidelinesElon Musk’s Cybertruck is also too big for European roadsAnd now as many as 15 Prem stars have asked leading car dealership Premier Sports Solutions to see if they can get their hands on one.However, many frustrated footballers have been left disappointed to find out they don’t meet UK safety standards.UK regulations include strict demands on pedestrian safety.These include requirements for crumple zones, a limit on front-end extension beyond the front axle, and prohibitions on sharp, angular designs or protruding parts that could injure pedestrians.Read more football newsUnfortunately for potential customers in Britain, the design of the Tesla Cybertruck features a protruding flat front, as well as various sharp angles, meaning it fails to meet the criteria.Another stumbling block is the Cybertruck’s gargantuan size.In the US, where driving safety standards are more relaxed, it is classified as a light-duty truck.But in the UK and Europe, regulations are a lot stricter.Most read in FootballReports claim that the Cybertruck weighs between 3,629 kg to 4,536 kg. ‘Chaos engineer’ with 12m followers reveals ‘dangerous’ CyberTruck problem despite Tesla’s ‘amazing job with tech’A Category C1 driving licence is required for vehicles with a maximum gross weight of 3,500 kg.With the lightest model above that threshold, it would be an unlikely UK drivers would get a C1 licence to drive a Cybertruck.Richard Clark, founder and CEO of Premier Sports Solutions, told SunSport: “I’d love to be able to sell Cybertrucks, and they’re very desirable, but I can’t.”We’ve had between 10-15 Premier League players who have asked about them.”However, you are not allowed to have them on our UK roads because they haven’t passed the crash test here. It’s a big no, unfortunately.”If someone wants one, they’ll only be able to look at it on their drive and won’t be able to take it for a spin.”Clark added: “In the US the roads are a lot wider and the cars are much bigger. Take a Cadillac Escalade, for example. The bonnet is twice the size of a Range Rover’s.”We do a lot of American cars, a lot of Escalades. A lot of footballers who come over from different countries still want left-hand drive motors, which we import over.Richard Clark is the go-to car salesman for the Premier League eliteJustin Bieber is one of many US celebrities who own a Tesla Cybertruck”Cybertrucks, though, are a non-starter over here.”In America, Cybertrucks have taken off with the NFL’s biggest stars.Some, including New York Giants linebacker Isiah Simmons, have customised their cars with incredible wraps,While ex-Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron’s glows in the dark.And it’s not just sports stars who are smitten with Tesla Cybertrucks.Music stars including Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams and Lady Gaga are all said to have one in their garage.Serena Williams was also spotted with her husband Alexis Ohanian behind the wheel of a flashy Tesla Cybertruck leaving a party in Miami.Back in August, Vladimir Putin’s attack dog Ramzan Kadyrov flaunted a new Tesla Cybertruck which he claims to have received from Elon Musk.The Chechen warlord modified his, attaching a massive machine gun to the back and pledged to send it to the frontline in Ukraine.TESLA CYBERTRUCK SPECThe Tesla cybertruck has become the must-have mode of transport for A-listers and sports stars. The likes of Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Pharrell Williams all ordered one when given the chance. But how does the electric motor stand up?Height: 70.5 inchesWidth: 95 inchesLength: 224 inchesWeight: 3,104kgTowing capacity: 4,990kgEst. range: 340 miles0-60 mph: 2.6 secondsTop speed: 130 mphSeating: Five adultsDisplays: 18.5” Center Touchscreen, 9.4” Rear TouchscreenPrice: Start at $82,000Wheels: 20 inchNew York Giants star Isaiah Simmons shows off his custom designed CybertruckChechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov shows off his machine gun adapted CybertruckCybertruck creator Musk soon denied the claims.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe wrote on X: “Are you seriously so r******* that you think I donated a Cybertruck to a Russian general?”Yet another example of how much the legacy media lies.” More