Rochdale have retired their number 15 shirt in honour of Joe Thompson.
The National League club’s former midfielder died at the age of 36 in April after being diagnosed with cancer for the third time a year ago.
He made 203 appearances for the Greater Manchester side across three spells before having to retire in 2019.
They added: “The retirement of Joe’s former squad number is recognition of his impact, not just as a talented football player, but as an incredible person who had a positive impact on everyone who has been touched by his story.”
The former Manchester United trainee was first diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2013 and again in 2017.
But, after twice being given the all-clear, he notably went on to score the goal which helped Dale avoid relegation from League One in 2018.
Pamela Anderson has dished out the secret to winning her new beau’s heart. The Playboy icon wowed Liam Neeson with her culinary skills, bringing homemade sourdough bread and muffins to the set of ‘The Naked Gun’.
Anderson is well-known for her seductive portrayal on “Baywatch,” but she also has a cookbook under her belt: Her plant-based book, “I Love You: Recipes From The Heart,” was nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award.
Anderson and Neeson teamed up for the first time in the action comedy – a reboot of the series that once starred Leslie Nielsen – and Pamela, at 58, confessed to feeling jittery upon their initial encounter. It comes after reports Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set for new ‘goldmine’ offer – but could face issue .
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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson star in the reboot of The Naked Gun(Image: Getty Images for SiriusXM)
However, their bond quickly deepened, with Pamela often treating him to her baked delights during filming breaks.
Pamela said, “I was nervous when I met [Liam], of course, and you’re nervous the first day on the set..” At a SiriusXM Town Hall event in New York City on Wednesday.
I kept Liam busy by bringing sourdough bread, cookies, and muffins. I never got out of trouble. It’s a very unique recipe for muffins. It is very beneficial to you. Simply put, that is it.
Liam, aged 73, praised Pamela’s sourdough as ‘phenomenal’ and noted the muffins were packed with ‘a lot of bran’.
Liam acknowledged that when Pamela and Liam first met, he was instantly enchanted by her. He said, “Well, we had never met before, and I remember thinking, “Wow, she is gorgeous,” but she had this wonderful sense of silliness and just humanity about her.”
“I don’t want to blow her head up, but it was like, you know, I just felt at ease with her, and we discovered a comedy with each other, which was fantastic,” she said.
The actor said, “We discovered a silliness with each other, which was fantastic, you know, and I just felt an ease with her”? Their close relationship on set has fueled rumors that they might be more than just friends.
Liam Neeson was previously married to his late actress wife Natasha Richardson(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
According to the Daily Mail, the pair have been spending quality time at Pamela’s Canadian home, bonding over shared interests like gardening and baking.
Pam is very drawn to Liam because he is completely open to her way of thinking and living, and especially her approach to fame, according to a source who spoke to DailyMail.com.
“She has been telling friends he is smitten and does a lot of sweet things for her, like sending her flowers, and spending time with her sons and dogs.”
“Pam cooks and gardens at home,” Liam adores it because it’s wholesome, appealing, and very un-Hollywood. He actually becomes involved.
This comes after Neeson admitted to being “in love” with Anderson a few months ago.
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Maeva Squiban produced another stunning performance to make Tour de Femmes history with back-to-back stage wins as Kim le Court retained the yellow jersey.
A day after becoming only the second French rider to win a stage, 23-year-old Squiban powered away from the chasing group with about 20km remaining as she approached the summit of the Col du Granier.
She crossed the line 51 seconds clear of compatriot Cedrine Kerbaol, becoming the first French rider to win two stages on the tour.
Le Court, who became the first African rider to win a stage in the Tour on Wednesday, caught up to the chasing group on the final descent into Chambery to finish sixth and retain the yellow jersey.
“I wasn’t feeling so good since the start of the stage, the last few days I’ve been going through some stuff,” said the 29-year-old from Mauritius.
“On the last climb it was difficult, my body just shut off. Then I had to do the best downhill of my life.”
France’s Pauline Ferrand-Prevot remains second in the general classification, with defending champion Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney third and 2023 winner Demi Vollering just behind.
The top five in the general classification are separated by 35 seconds with two stages remaining.
Stage seven results
1. Maeva Squiban (Fra/UAE Team ADQ) 3hrs 58mins 26secs
The government of Zamfara State has reiterated its commitment to corps members’ safety and welfare.
At the NYSC Orientation Camp, Gusau, on Friday, Governor Dauda Lawal reaffirmed the assurances received at the swearing-in of the state’s 2025 Batch B Stream I corps members.
Alhaji Nasiru Kaura, the governor’s Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Nasiru Kaura, the governor, said the continuation of the payment of state benefits to corps members and special benefits to corps medical personnel was a part of his commitment to improve the welfare of corps members.
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By approaching the service year with passion, integrity, and a strong resolve to impact the communities where they are posted, Lawal urged the corps members to defend the government’s support for their welfare.
The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to their safety, saying, “My administration’s commitment to the safety and welfare of every corps member is of the utmost importance.” We are fully committed to providing an environment in which you can excel in addition to ensuring your security throughout your service year.
The three-week orientation exercise, which would include lectures on the state’s culture and traditions, as well as physical training, leadership development, and skills acquisition programs, was noted by Mallam Muhammad Ahmed, the NYSC’s Zamfara State Coordinator.
He urged corps members to take the training seriously, stressing how important it was for both their professional growth and the success of their service year.
Governor Lawal’s administration supported the state coordinator’s efforts, particularly the return of state benefits for corps members following a protracted suspension, the state coordinator said.
In order to accommodate the growing number of corps members stationed in the state, he also made an appeal for a larger site for the orientation camp.
Warm-up for the Rugby World Cup: Scotland vs. Ireland
Location: Musgrave Park, Cork Date: Saturday, August 2 Kick-off: 2:00 BST
Sam Monaghan, Ireland’s skipper, declares that after 13 months out with injuries, she will “savour every moment.”
In June of this year, the lock’s ACL was damaged while playing for her club in Gloucester Hartpury, but she then experienced further delays from calf and hamstring issues.
The 32-year-old will start in the second row for Ireland’s warm-up match against Scotland in Cork on Saturday and will now see “light at the end of the tunnel.”
“Seeing my name again on the team sheet was really emotional for me, not just for myself but also for my family, team-mates, everyone who has traveled with me, physios, S&, Cs,” said Monaghan.
You engender hunger, . You’ve been starving for 13 months, sort of like when you finally get the chance.
Eimear Corri-Fallon, Monaghan’s second row partner on Saturday, has also experienced injuries in the past year.
Me and Eimear have previously played together in Dubai [at the WXV tournament in 2023] and at the Six Nations, according to Monaghan.
We’re on the same path right now, so sadly, we both had a rough year. It’s nice to get back together on the pitch.
For Ireland’s first of two warm-up games before the World Cup, which kicks off in England later this month, Monaghan and Corri-Fallon are not the only players to return to the panel.
As Scott Bemand’s side prepares for the tournament, where they will compete alongside Japan, Spain, and New Zealand, Wing Beibhinn Parsons, who broke her leg in December, will also start at Musgrave Park.
However, Ireland have already experienced a number of injury issues, with 2025 Six Nations Player of the Championship Aoife Wafer a doubt and Dorothy Wall and Erin King having been ruled out of the World Cup.
“Injuries are always very difficult.” Because of how close we are as a group, “we really feel” someone when they pass away, according to Monaghan.
They are such big characters, both on and off the pitch, and I am aware of how challenging it can be.
Joshua Buatsi and Queensberry Promotions have a promotional agreement.
The 32-year-old last fought in February when Callum Smith gave him his first professional defeat.
Buatsi signed for Boxxer, a production company run by Ben Shalom, but he has since decided to switch to Frank Warren’s promotional team.
“Queensberry has a plan I’m comfortable with,” said Buatsi, “after speaking with a number of promoters.”
“I’m a British fighter, and the support I receive from UK fans is invaluable.”
There is nothing like fighting in front of a family audience because it motivates me. I have a team that understands that and supports me well here in the UK with Queensberry.
It’s believed that Boxxer will end its relationship with broadcasting giant Sky Sports, and it’s unclear which platform the promotional company will use.
Warren claims Buatsi is still in the running for a world title after winning the bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Anthony Yarde, who Buatsi has been feutrating since making his professional debut in 2017, is another subject that Warren promotes.
On November 22 in Saudi Arabia, Yarde will face David Benavidez for the WBC world title.
According to Warren, “Josh will be a good choice to face the winner.”
