Archive July 31, 2025

Ref body cams set to be trialled at Summer Series

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At its Summer Series event in the United States on Sunday, the Premier League is likely to use referee body cameras.

At the most recent Club World Cup, the cameras that are attached to the referee’s microphone and are both used by the world’s governing body, Fifa, allowed the cameras.

With the compelling footage it produced, Fifa’s head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina claimed the results “went beyond our expectations.”

International law experts Ifab confirmed on Wednesday that the trial could now be extended to competitions for professional teams outside of Fifa competitions.

The Premier League might be included in Sunday’s games in Atlanta when Thomas Bramall will take over Manchester United’s match against Everton.

In Crystal Palace’s 4-0 win over Manchester United in May 2024, Jarred Gillett became the first referee to use a bodycam during a Premier League game.

The use of video for a program promoting match officials was permitted as a “one-off.”

The technology demonstrated how a defender’s handball against Paris St-Germain could not be seen by the referee because his line of vision was blocked during the Club World Cup.

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Raducanu reaches third round in Montreal

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Emma Raducanu won the Canadian Open straight sets to continue her momentum before the US Open in February.

Raducanu, the shock champion at the New York slam in 2021, won 6-2, 6-4, to advance to the third round.

After winning the Washington Open last week, the 22-year-old has won five of her six matches in the summer hard-court swing of North America.

32nd seed Stearns and her compatriot, 33-year-old Raducanu, has now won all three meetings against her because she proved too strong.

Before taking the serve of her opponent, she took her sixth set point after a break to take control of the first set.

Raducanu finished the second half break down, but he put together an impressive run of four straight games to win.

Raducanu praised his performance in that match as “absolutely amazing.”

She took advantage of my ability to concentrate on the second set, but I’m glad I prevailed over a formidable opponent and I’m happy to stay in Montreal.

Following her encouraging run at Wimbledon, where she defeated former champion Marketa Vondrousova and defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in her third-round defeat, Raducanu’s impressive hard courts performances come after her impressive showing in recent weeks.

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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek shares health update after cancer diagnosis

James Van Der Beek, a star of Dawson’s Creek, stated in a health update that living with cancer feels like a “full-time job” after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek shares health update after cancer diagosis(Image: Variety via Getty Images)

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek said living with cancer feels like a ‘full-time job’ as the star shared a health update after he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023. The actor, who has been married to business consultant Kimberly Brook since 2010 and shares six kids with her, said the cancer will be a ‘process for the rest of his life’.

When James first made the announcement of the diagnosis last year, he assured fans that he was “privately dealing” with the diagnosis and was “resolving it” in a precautionary manner. The 48-year-old actor, who made his acting debut on screen in a 1993 episode of Clarissa Explains It All, claimed his “extraordinary family” was there for him and said: “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”

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James Van Der Beek
James was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023(Image: The Hollywood Reporter via Getty)

The actor also spoke with Today.com to update on his “journey.” He stated, “It’s a process. The rest of my life will likely follow in my footsteps.

He acknowledged that having cancer made it feel like a “full-time job” and that finding “the beauty of just taking things a little bit more slowly and prioritizing rest and really allowing that to be the job” is a priority.

James continued, pleading that everyone should bescreened for colorectal cancer, adding that he was only 46 when the recommended screening period was reached.

James Van Der Beek
The star said having cancer feels like a ‘full-time job’(Image: Getty Images)

James remarked, “I believed I was way ahead of the game.” I succeeded in eating everything. I was in good health. I had amazing cardiovascular health. I had no idea why I ought to have received a favorable diagnosis.

The actor is currently focusing on the prequel series Legally Blonde, which has helped him get distracted. He said, “The best thing about work is that cancer doesn’t exist between action and cut.”

James has since started acting in movies and TV shows as the titular Dawson Leery from the well-known teen drama Dawson’s Creek. Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, the actress who plays Batman, and Joshua Jackson, both of whom were also acquired by the show.

The colon and rectum are both covered by the term “colon cancer,” which describes bowel cancer that can develop and spread in the large bowel.

One of the most prevalent types of cancer in the UK is caused by bowel cancer, which can be detected by bowel cancer screening, and is one of the simplest cancer types to treat if detected early.

The NHS records symptoms to watch out for are changes in your poo, such as having softer poo, diarrhoea or constipation that is not usual for you, blood in your poo which could look red or black, a sensation of needing to poo even if you’ve just been to the toilet – and other symptoms including tummy pain, bloating and unexpected weight loss.

People living with cancer and their loved ones can receive private support from The Macmillan Support Line. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.

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Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek shares health update after cancer diagnosis

James Van Der Beek, a star of Dawson’s Creek, stated in a health update that living with cancer feels like a “full-time job” after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek shares health update after cancer diagosis(Image: Variety via Getty Images)

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek said living with cancer feels like a ‘full-time job’ as the star shared a health update after he was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer in August 2023. The actor, who has been married to business consultant Kimberly Brook since 2010 and shares six kids with her, said the cancer will be a ‘process for the rest of his life’.

When James first made the announcement of the diagnosis last year, he assured fans that he was “privately dealing” with the diagnosis and was “resolving it” in a precautionary manner. The 48-year-old actor, who made his acting debut on screen in a 1993 episode of Clarissa Explains It All, claimed his “extraordinary family” was there for him and said: “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”

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James Van Der Beek
James was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023(Image: The Hollywood Reporter via Getty)

The actor also spoke with Today.com to update on his “journey.” He stated, “It’s a process. The rest of my life will likely follow in my footsteps.

He acknowledged that having cancer made it feel like a “full-time job” and that finding “the beauty of just taking things a little bit more slowly and prioritizing rest and really allowing that to be the job” is a priority.

James continued, pleading that everyone should bescreened for colorectal cancer, adding that he was only 46 when the recommended screening period was reached.

James Van Der Beek
The star said having cancer feels like a ‘full-time job’(Image: Getty Images)

James remarked, “I believed I was way ahead of the game.” I succeeded in eating everything. I was in good health. I had amazing cardiovascular health. I had no idea why I ought to have received a favorable diagnosis.

The actor is currently focusing on the prequel series Legally Blonde, which has helped him get distracted. He said, “The best thing about work is that cancer doesn’t exist between action and cut.”

James has since started acting in movies and TV shows as the titular Dawson Leery from the well-known teen drama Dawson’s Creek. Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, the actress who plays Batman, and Joshua Jackson, both of whom were also acquired by the show.

The colon and rectum are both covered by the term “colon cancer,” which describes bowel cancer that can develop and spread in the large bowel.

One of the most prevalent types of cancer in the UK is caused by bowel cancer, which can be detected by bowel cancer screening, and is one of the simplest cancer types to treat if detected early.

The NHS records symptoms to watch out for are changes in your poo, such as having softer poo, diarrhoea or constipation that is not usual for you, blood in your poo which could look red or black, a sensation of needing to poo even if you’ve just been to the toilet – and other symptoms including tummy pain, bloating and unexpected weight loss.

People living with cancer and their loved ones can receive private support from The Macmillan Support Line. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.

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Continue reading the article.

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Gilbert Arenas arrested for hosting illegal poker games

Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA All-Star, and five other defendants have been detained in connection with a federal indictment alleging they ran a high-stakes poker room at Arenas’ Encino mansion.

Arenas, 43, is accused of making false statements to federal investigators and one count of conspiracy to run an illegal gambling business.

On Wednesday afternoon, he was scheduled to appear in the United States District Court in downtown Los Angeles and be detained there. He could receive a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for each count if found guilty.

Yevgeni Gershman, 49, is a suspected organized crime figure from Israel, according to a press release from the US Attorney’s Office of the Central District of California.

According to the indictment released on Wednesday, Arenas and the other defendants operated an illegal gambling establishment between September 2021 and July 2022.

Arenas rented out the Encino mansion to the conspirators to host the illegal “Pot Limit Omaha” poker games, among other illegal games, for a fee that was either a percentage or a set hand payment.

According to the indictment, Gershman hired women who received tips, served drinks, provided massages, and offered companionship to the poker players. The women were also asked to pay a percentage of their profits by the business operators. The games were also equipped with armed security guards, valets, and chefs.

After a court appearance for the ex-nba star in Encino, California, United States on July 30, 2025, Gilbert Arenas’ girlfriend, Melany Monaco, leaves the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building.

Arenas was a three-time All-Star, and All-NBA second-team selection in 2006-07 and third team in 2004-05 and 2005-06.

He averaged 20.7 points, 5.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 552 regular-season games (455 starts) for the Golden State Warriors (2001-03), Washington Wizards (2003-10), Orlando Magic (2010-11) and Memphis Grizzlies (2012).

Two days after arguing on a flight during a card game, he and fellow Washington teammate Javaris Crittenton brought guns into the locker room. His NBA career was overshadowed by that incident.

Arenas received a 50-game suspension for the final 50 games of the 2009-2010 NBA season after entering a guilty plea to felony gun possession.

In the second round of the 2001 NBA Draft, the Warriors selected Arenas out of Arizona (31st overall).

Gilbert Arenas in action.
Gilbert Arenas played for the National Basketball Association for 11 seasons.

Red Bull set to complete Newcastle Falcons takeover

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Newcastle Falcons will likely be renamed Newcastle Red Bulls starting next season, with Red Bull’s takeover expected to be finalized in the coming days.

The energy drink company will add Newcastle to a sporting portfolio that includes a Formula 1 team, as well as German football team RB Leipzig and New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer in a move that could have a significant impact on Gallagher Prem and rugby union in the north-east of England.

For the most part of the past decade, Newcastle have struggled on and off the field, finishing last in the league three seasons.

The club will enter a new era with the acquisition set to be confirmed next week, though the investment won’t be for the club.

Jaguar Racing was purchased by Red Bull in 2004 from Ford, and the team has since become a dominant force in Formula One, winning six constructors’ championships and eight drivers’ championships.

In their first season in the German top flight, RB Leipzig was established in 2009 as a fifth-tier football team that rose to the fifth-tier of the league as soon as 2015, earning them a place in the Champions League.

One of the factors that led Red Bull’s interest is thought to be the opportunity to revive Newcastle’s fortunes and restore them as a force in the English and European club games.

The other league shareholders are prepared to intervene to prevent the club from going bust and further reduce the league to nine teams, just months after Newcastle manager Steve Diamond revealed the club needed an urgent cash injection in order to compete in the league next season.

After Wasps, London Irish, and Worcester all shut down in a 12-month period between 2022 and 2023, English rugby’s top flight has a 10-team division.

You want a financier who won’t just invest a few million dollars to get us through the year. In March, Diamond remarked, “We need to look bigger than that.”

With Newcastle’s squad already in place for the following season, Red Bull’s investment should stop the club’s exodus of top talent.

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