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      Arsenal set to reward Myles Lewis-Skelly with mega long-term contract to ward off Real Madrid’s advances

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      ARSENAL are confident Myles Lewis-Skelly will sign a long-term deal this summer.And the Gunners full-back has cooled Real Madrid links by reiterating his love for the club and his desire to win “back-to-back” trophies in North London.Arsenal are confident Myles Lewis-Skelly will sign a new contract at the clubCredit: GettyLewis-Skelly is expected to stay at Arsenal alongside Bukayo Saka – with the England squad enjoying a day out at F1’s Spanish GP on SundayCredit: PALewis-Skelly, 18, signed his first senior contract back in October 2023.It expires next summer – and Spanish giants Madrid are reportedly monitoring the situation, having already snapped up Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool on a free transfer.But SunSport understands the club are calm over talks, which began in January, and hope to finalise the terms of his new bumper deal before pre-season begins next month.New sporting director Andrea Berta is believed to be taking a hands-on approach with contract extensions, needing to tie down fellow Hale End graduates Ethan Nwaneri and Bukayo Saka, as well as William Saliba and Gabriel.READ MORE SPORT STORIESAnd boss Mikel Arteta said in April: “The most energy we have to put in is making sure the players we have with us are happy, they feel valued, very much part of what we’re doing.”Arteta views Lewis-Skelly as the future of the club, already making him his first-choice left-back after a stunning breakthrough campaign for the teenager that saw him make his Prem debut in September before scoring on his senior England debut in March.Such is his faith in Lewis-Skelly, Arteta has let Kieran Tierney, 27, leave on a free back to Celtic this summer and is open to selling Oleksandr Zinchenko, 28, with Borussia Dortmund interested.Lewis-Skelly – alongside his first team pal Nwaneri, 18 – has also never hid his love for Arsenal as a boyhood fan, and recently revealed his ambitions for next term.Most read in FootballGoing five years without silverware and a third-successive second-place Prem finish, he said: “We just want to win, to make that jump to win a trophy, back-to-back trophies.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe continued: “Without Hale End, we wouldn’t be here. It’s everything… the friendships, the values.“I am a fan of the club, so I was growing up watching them on TV, going to the games. In your mind you’re always wanting to get where [the first team] is at.”Myles Lewis-Skelly winds up Real Madrid fans as Arsenal knock Los Blancos out of Champions League Midfielder Nwaneri is also holding talks with Arsenal over an extension, having signed his first professional deal in March 2024 after working his way through the academy from the age of nine alongside Lewis-Skelly.Nwaneri is expected to receive a hefty rise in wages, as is Lewis-Skelly, having proved himself to be one of the most exciting teenage attackers in Europe.Having made 37 appearances in all competitions this term – 16 of those starts – and scoring nine goals, Nwaneri has been happy with his involvement under Arteta and trusts the Spaniard with his development.However, there will need to be discussions over Nwaneri’s role next year, both in terms of position and regularity.Arteta is currently linked with bids for Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.Read More on The SunDuring Bukayo Saka’s three-month absence from December following hamstring surgery, Nwaneri deputised on the right wing, but can also play as a false nine and No10.Despite the £51m midfield arrival of Martin Zubimendi, Arteta will view Nwaneri as an integral squad member whose flexibility and all-round ability is highly valued.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      Isle of TT rider in terrifying ‘140mph slap’ crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital

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      THE fastest rider to ever lap the Isle of Man TT course was airlifted to hospital after crashing at 140mph during practice.Peter Hickman came off the road just 10 minutes into qualifying on Friday evening after falling at the famed Kerrowmoar section. Peter Hickman was in a terrifying ‘140mph slap’ crash on FridayHours before his crash, Hickman posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifyingThe 38-year-old is currently wearing arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being dischargedHickman has paid tribute to the emergency staff and TT marshals who came to his aid, having been jetted to Noble’s Hospital.The 8Ten Racing rider and co-owner spent two nights in intensive care after suffering chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.The 38-year-old has two black eyes, is currently wearing an arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged.Hickman broke his silence writing to fans: “Well this isn’t quite how I’d planned my TT to go.READ MORE SPORT NEWS“Had a bit of a get off Friday night… nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we’ll be back.“Very fortunate to be looked after by SUOMY Helmets, Weise Motorcycle Clothing, Five Advanced Gloves and Frey Daytona, the best in the business.“And a massive thanks to the amazing IOM TT Marshals, the TT medical team, and staff at Noble’s Hospital.”The session, the third of the day which got under way at 6:30pm, was red flagged at 6:40pm before any riders had completed a lap.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 14-time race winner will not participate in the remainder of the TT after his terrifying accident.Hickman was expected to be among the frontrunners, alongside Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd, challenging for race wins this week.Inside Taycan Turbo GT Porsche that can hit 200mph as SunSport’s Isabelle Barker is taken for a spin by Formula E safety car driverIn 2023, Hickman set a course pace record of 136.358mph that still stands.Hours before his crash, he posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying.Hickman entered this year’s TT in a new-look team alongside Todd.They set up 8TEN Racing together for this year’s road racing commitments.But only Todd, who won the Superbike race on Monday, will continue with the TT, with Hickman’s focus now on recovery.Hickman actually crashed in the same section last year, with the Kerrormoar corner immediately following Ginger Hall.In 2015, the dare devil broke his back, neck, two ribs and suffered a punctured lung only to want to climb back on his bike the following day.Hickman’s business partner and team-mate Davey Todd won the Superbike TT race on the Isle of Man on Monday More

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      Isle of Man TT rider in terrifying ‘140mph slap’ crash and left battered and bruised after he is airlifted to hospital

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      THE fastest rider to ever lap the Isle of Man TT course was airlifted to hospital after crashing at 140mph during practice.Peter Hickman came off the road just 10 minutes into qualifying on Friday evening after falling at the famed Kerrowmoar section. Peter Hickman was in a terrifying ‘140mph slap’ crash on FridayHours before his crash, Hickman posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifyingThe 38-year-old is currently wearing arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being dischargedHickman has paid tribute to the emergency staff and TT marshals who came to his aid, having been jetted to Noble’s Hospital.The 8Ten Racing rider and co-owner spent two nights in intensive care after suffering chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.The 38-year-old has two black eyes, is currently wearing an arm brace and left hospital in a temporary wheelchair after being discharged.Hickman broke his silence writing to fans: “Well this isn’t quite how I’d planned my TT to go.READ MORE SPORT NEWS“Had a bit of a get off Friday night… nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we’ll be back.“Very fortunate to be looked after by SUOMY Helmets, Weise Motorcycle Clothing, Five Advanced Gloves and Frey Daytona, the best in the business.“And a massive thanks to the amazing IOM TT Marshals, the TT medical team, and staff at Noble’s Hospital.”The session, the third of the day which got under way at 6:30pm, was red flagged at 6:40pm before any riders had completed a lap.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe 14-time race winner will not participate in the remainder of the TT after his terrifying accident.Hickman was expected to be among the frontrunners, alongside Michael Dunlop and Davey Todd, challenging for race wins this week.Inside Taycan Turbo GT Porsche that can hit 200mph as SunSport’s Isabelle Barker is taken for a spin by Formula E safety car driverIn 2023, Hickman set a course pace record of 136.358mph that still stands.Hours before his crash, he posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying.Hickman entered this year’s TT in a new-look team alongside Todd.They set up 8TEN Racing together for this year’s road racing commitments.But only Todd, who won the Superbike race on Monday, will continue with the TT, with Hickman’s focus now on recovery.Hickman actually crashed in the same section last year, with the Kerrormoar corner immediately following Ginger Hall.In 2015, the dare devil broke his back, neck, two ribs and suffered a punctured lung only to want to climb back on his bike the following day.Hickman’s business partner and team-mate Davey Todd won the Superbike TT race on the Isle of Man on Monday More

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      Coventry sleep coach says it is ‘bonkers’ that Prem clubs don’t take his work seriously after helping Frank Lampard

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      COVENTRY CITY are just the latest club in English football to reap the benefits of a sleep expert as they aim for marginal gains at the elite level.And “The Sleep Geek” James Wilson admits it is “bonkers” that Premier League sides wanting to win titles are still reluctant to fully embrace his unique and successful methods.Frank Lampard embraced a sleep coach in Coventry’s play-off runCredit: GettyJames Wilson worked with Jarrod Bowen before his Conference League-winning goalCredit: GettyWilson has worked with a variety of EFL clubs including RotherhamWilson has built a sound reputation in the world of football, helping players and coaching staff to perfect the art of sleeping and recovery at the likes of Rotherham United, Sheffield United, Lincoln City, West Ham and now Coventry.His influence is telling, and appears to have the golden touch, involved in promotion success tales with Rotherham, Lincoln and Sheffield United, while also playing his part in West Ham’s Europa Conference League triumph of 2023.Frank Lampard’s Coventry are the latest club on Wilson’s list of honours, the Sky Blues coming within seconds of the Championship play-off final only to concede in injury-time to Sunderland in the semi-finals.Having also worked with F1, NBA and NFL stars, Wilson’s knowledge in the sleep field currently sees him approached by top footballers in the Prem and the EFL.read more footballBut other than Brentford having sleep coach Anna West in their ranks, Wilson’s dream of his field being taken more seriously by the country’s biggest clubs is still falling on deaf ears.JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWilson told SunSport: “It’s bonkers to me, it really is. There’s me and Anna and that’s it.“It’s not me making the decisions, but is it that they don’t see sleep as that important? Is it that they feel they’ve already got the resource internally?Most read in Football“One of my worries is you see more and more clubs working with brands that have some connection to sleep, maybe like a sleep supplement company or a piece of sleep technology.“That’s not sleep advice. It is worse now than when I started because those pieces of technology are so inaccurate. They are driving a sense of fear and despair in players.Doctor reveals the dangerous effects going to sleep after midnight has on our brain“It needs people who are properly trained. Some of the advice given by members of the medical team is not taken from reliable sources, like Jake Humphrey and Steven Bartlett podcasts, that can be troubling. And even if the stuff is right, it is not right for that individual.“We’ve got to a point where bringing me in means you may upset a commercial brand paying for that relationship. I don’t understand why every club hasn’t got [a sleep coach].“You might not get as much commercial benefit, but you’re going to get a team into the play-offs. You’re going to get promoted. You’re going to win European trophies.“That’s what happens when you get proper sleep expertise. People responsible for the performance and wellbeing should have some sort of proper sleep knowledge.“You can see how well Bentford have done can’t you? You can see how well Rotherham did when I was there, Sheffield United, West Ham, Coventry.“It’s not hard, is it? If clubs invest properly, it really, really does work.”Wilson began working with Coventry at the end of last season, giving the squad advice on how to prepare for their FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United – one that they agonisingly lost on penalties under former boss Mark Robins.Wilson helped Coventry prepare for last season’s FA Cup semi defeat to Man UnitedCredit: The TimesWilson explained: “We did this little tweak before the United game where we suggested watching the other semi-final with Manchester City the day before might not be the best thing to prepare for sleep before you go and play.”At other clubs, Wilson dealt with players who struggled with sleep paralysis. Parasomnia sufferer Richard Wood would sleep walk and head balls in his sleep, but the former Rotherham defender’s career was prolonged with Wilson’s help.Wilson is now also sponsoring his local non-league side Nostell Miners Welfare from Wakefield in the Northern Counties East League.It is undecided whether Wilson will continue working with Coventry next season, but he is highly rated by performance director Claire Marie and head of sports science Adam Hearn and worked alongside sports psychologists.Wilson continued: “The culture at Coventry was really good – they were doing a lot around the players, supporting them emotionally. Frank was really open to what we were doing.“I started with a few seminars. I went in every four or five weeks from pre-season to February and I was then available from then for players who needed it.“It’s not snazzy. It’s not wham-bam, thank you ma’am. It’s conversations.“You can see improvements within about three months. Give them the simple signs behind sleep and an understanding of themselves. You need to drop your heart rate, drop your core temperature.Read More on The Sun“We did an education on sleep posture. It’s scary how little a professional footballer spends on a mattress.“You’re going to earn more money if you do this stuff because you’re going to have a longer career.” More

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      Moment Salt Bae is ushered away from venue as he responds to claims he was kicked out of PSG’s Champions League party

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      SOCIAL MEDIA star and world-famous chef Salt Bae has denied that he was kicked out of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League celebration at the weekend.The 41-year-old, whose real name is Nusret Gokce, appeared to be escorted away from the building in Munich where the party was supposedly being held.Salt Bae was filmed being pushed away from what was allegedly a PSG Champions League victory partyCredit: CENThe viral chef has denied claims that he was kicked outCredit: CENWitnesses filmed the viral social media personality being pushed by a doorman outside of the venue.The person he was with attempted to reason with security, but to no avail. Salt Bae then took some time to sign autographs for the fans waiting outside.Despite the suggestion that he was kicked out of the event, the chef and restaurateur has claimed that he was just there to see the fans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “The rumours spreading on social media that ‘Nusret was kicked out’ are not true. In fact, there was no after-party there. I wasn’t even invited to such an event.”I was just passing by, and someone acting out of line in the background made it look like something happened.”But the claim that I was kicked out is simply false. This is an attack on my reputation.”In a translated statement on Instagram, he also wrote: “After the Champions League final match, we arrived to the hotel in UEFA bus, the reason we were there at that moment was because of our thousands of fans who wanted to see us there.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”As always, I was in that area to return their love and to take photos. Due to the busyness that occurred, while I was waiting for my vehicle to go to my own hotel, my back turned in front of the door, there was a directive from Mr. Dormen.”There was no organization like invitation party in the middle, hence the news that I was not included in the party. it’s all just baseless.”PSG hold Victory Parade following Champions League win against Inter MilanSalt Bae also came under fire for his antics on the pitch after the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France.He took the trophy from centre-back Cristian Romero – breaking a key FIFA rule.Only a select few people – including players and managers who have won it, as well as heads of state and FIFA officials – are allowed to touch the iconic trophy.He also pestered several players for photos during the celebrations.The chef’s behaviour prompted an internal investigation at FIFA into how he was allowed onto the pitch.Salt Bae watched the Champions League final live at the Allianz Arena in Munich.PSG stormed to a 5-0 victory against Inter Milan to claim their first Champions League title.Salt Bae came under fire for crashing Argentina’s World Cup celebrations in 2022Credit: Getty More

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      Cop uncle of Premier League star died after he was hit by train while trying to save ‘vulnerable’ man on track

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      THE police officer uncle of a Premier League star died when he was hit by a train while trying to save a “vulnerable” man, an inquest heard.Sergeant Graham Saville, 46, suffered “catastrophic” injuries during the horror in Balderton, Nottinghamshire.Sergeant Graham Saville was killed on train tracks while trying to save a manCredit: PAHis footballer nephew Joe Worrall paid tributeCredit: GettyThe officer – uncle of Burnley and ex-Nottingham Forest star Joe Worrall – sadly died in hospital five days later.An inquest heard Sgt Saville was attempting to rescue a man, named as Patient C, from the tracks on August 23, 2023.Patient C had called emergency crews claiming he had taken an overdose, having previously tried to take his life a week earlier.The call handler advised him to stay where he was while the police and ambulance services were contacted.Read more newsAround 18 minutes later, the conversation ended when officers arrived on the scene and were handed the phone by the man.At 7.09pm, another call was made confirming Patient C had jumped in front of a train and appeared to have been electrocuted.The caller then revealed Sgt Saville had been hurt, suffering injuries to his left leg and arm.Paramedic Darren Sleigh told how he arrived to find the dad-of-two lying on his back “parallel” to the track.Most read in FootballHe said: “I noticed he had sustained serious injuries. Paramedics applied further tourniquets to his arm and leg. He was breathing, but not sufficiently so respiration was applied.”Observations were taken which were all indicative of pain, shock, or severe blood loss.”The court heard Sgt Saville wounds were treated with trauma packs before he was handed over to a doctor who was flown to the scene via air ambulance.He was then taken to hospital where medics found he had suffered a severe ischemic brain injury, which is when there is insufficient blood flow to the brain.His cause of death was listed as “multiple injuries”, which caused “profound blood loss”.Patient C was also taken to hospital with electrocution injuries before being released.Coroner Laurinda Bower said: “It is incredibly sad that Graham went to work as a public servant and didn’t return home to his loving family.”Sgt Saville, who was based at Newark Police Station, had just been promoted to a response sergeant when he died.He began his career with the Metropolitan Police in 2013 before transferring to Nottinghamshire Police in February 2017.Following his death, his wife Joanne said the tragedy death had “devastated” her family, but added they had taken “great comfort from the outpouring of love and admiration for him”.She said: “Graham was a wonderful man. He was laid back, funny, silly and adventurous – he lived life to the full.”He loved his job and joined the police to do something worthwhile and to make a difference.“Ultimately his desire to help others has led to him making the ultimate sacrifice. We are devastated. The outpouring of love from all those who knew him is testament to the amazing person he was.“We are so lucky to have loved him.”Following his death, a minute’s applause was held at Forest’s Carabao Cup match with Burnley at the City Ground.Worrall, 26, was seen looking heartbroken in the strands during the poignant tribute.He later paid tribute to his uncle, he said he was “proud” of how his family had stuck together following the tragedy.The centre-back added: “Thinking about him and his life is something that we’ll do behind closed doors and privately.”There’s a lot of good people out there and particularly people in the police force, the ambulance service and the NHS and these people need to be celebrated.Read More on The Sun“It takes such tragic circumstances for people to be celebrated and I think that these people are the real heroes.”The inquest, which is expected to last two weeks, continues.If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.Sgt Saville suffered catastrophic injuriesCredit: PABoth Forest and Burnley held a minute’s applause for Sergeant SavilleCredit: PAWorrall looked heartbroken during the poignant moment More

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      Premier League star reveals he was secretly a boxer as a kid as he throws support to heavyweight Fabio Wardley

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      FABIO WARDLEY has received backing from a Premier League star who revealed he was secretly a boxer as a kid. Wardley is a huge Ipswich fan and returns to the ring on Saturday at his beloved Portman Road against Australian Justis Huni. Ipswich fan and heavyweight boxer Fabio WardleyCredit: GettyAnd he will have the backing of the Ipswich faithful and squad – including captain Sam Morsy – who knows a thing or two about boxing himself. Morsy revealed: “It’s going to be amazing, I can’t wait to watch it and I’m buzzing for him.”It’s going to be an historic event and historic moment for him. I used to box as a kid, I had an amateur fight and won, back in the day. “I enjoyed it, boxing as a kid every summer – six weeks’ holiday and I’d be in the boxing gym.READ MORE IN BOXING“So I really enjoyed it, I enjoy watching it and it’s amazing to see Fab do his thing as part of the Ipswich family – and hopefully he wins!”Morsy, 33, joined Ipswich in 2021 from Middlesbrough and was named captain soon after. The midfielder helped the Tractor Boys gain back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League. But they were relegated this season along with Southampton and Leicester.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMorsy has given plenty motivational speeches in the dressing room and revealed what he would tell Wardley on fight night. He said: “I’d say ‘look, you’re living your dream,” Morsy revealed. “Be brave, be bold, trust yourself – you’ve got it. Simple.”Fabio Wardley faces off with Justis Huni ahead of his homecoming fight Over 20,000 are expected to be at Portman Road on the weekend and Wardley added: “The support of the club as a whole is something that’s hard to put into words. “It’s not just been the odd player here or there, or the odd staff member, everyone around the club has been so supportive and invested in me, wanting this to come off in the years beforehand.“From the players to everyone that’s around the club and Mark (Ashton) himself, who has been a massive advocate and massive pusher of pulling this off… ultimately this doesn’t come together without him being keen on it and him really wanting it to go ahead.“So I could not be more thankful to him and the club as whole for their backing, their support – and ultimately just, at the crux of it, looking after one of their own.“And I think that’s the strong ethos of this club. We support and get behind our own.”Sam Morsy with WardleyCredit: Laura Chigwidden More

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      Josh Kelly vows to KO Conor Benn and slams Chris Eubank Jr in double call out

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      JOSH KELLY has issued a double call out to Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. Eubank beat Benn in their second generation grudge match in April after 12 thrilling rounds. Josh Kelly called out to Conor Benn and Chris Eubank JrCredit: GettyEubank beat Benn on points in AprilCredit: GettyThe two are contracted for a rematch but Eubank, 35, was hospitalised for two days after victory due to severe dehydration. He missed the 160lb middleweight limit by an agonising 0.05lb – costing him a £375,000 fine – and had a 10lb reydration clause. And Benn also had to jump over a stone from his regular fighting weight of 147lb. So Kelly – now at 154lb at super-welterweight – is open to welcoming Benn to the division or stepping up to fight Eubank. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Sky Sports: “I’d probably knock Conor Benn out, if not totally outbox him, and I believe I’d totally stand Eubank on his head. “I don’t think Eubank would go anywhere near me. I think I’ve got more of a chance getting the Conor Benn fight. “If he can’t make 147 anymore, or struggles to get down there, I’m the biggest guy at 154.”Kelly is even willing to meet Benn at a 157lb catchweight clash, adding: “In a heartbeat. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”It wouldn’t even be a question. It would just be like, ‘Yes, sign, done.’”Kelly, 31, returns on Friday in Newcastle against Romanian Flavius Biea but has big-money bouts against the likes of Benn, 28, in his sights. He said: “Conor’s a very clever fighter in terms of marketing. I should take a leaf out of his book. I should start shouting everybody out. “I should just say, ‘I’m only fighting the ones who are going to make me the most money’.”Fabio Wardley prepares for dream Portman Road homecoming fight More