Captain Donald Malcolm Jr lived a magnificent life, so it's only fitting that his family would choose to memorialize him in a legendary way when the 60-year-old Alaska fisherman died last month. In an obituary published in the Homer Tribune, Malcolm's daughter Megan inspires both tears and laughter by writing that her father passed away on February 28 'nestled in the bosom of his family, while smoking, drinking whiskey and telling lies.' 'He died from complications resulting from being stubborn, refusing to go to the doctor, and raising hell for six decades. Stomach cancer also played a minor role in his demise,' Megan Malcolm added. Remembered with a laugh: Captain Donald Malcolm Jr (pictured) died last month at the age of 60. The Alaska fisherman's family memorialized him in a hilarious and touching obituary . The obituary goes on to tell the story of Malcolm's life, starting with his upbringing in Kirkland, Washington. At the age of 19, Malcolm left his home state for Dutch Harbor, Alaska in order to realize his life's calling to 'yell at deckhands on commercial fishing boats.' For forty years, Malcolm worked as a boat cook, mechanic, deckhand, captain and boat owner catching crab, halibut, black cod and salmon - mostly out of the Bering Sea. It was after a crab-fishing trip that he met his wife Maureen, who he found 'in his bed' and decided to keep. Perfect imperfections: Malcolm's daughter Megan wrote the obituary, in which she wrote that her father died 'nestled in the bosom of his family, while smoking, drinking whiskey and telling lies.' Malcolm pictured above with wife Maureen . Adding intrigue to the obituary, Megan writes that 'their daughter Melissa was born "early" six months later.' 'They decided to have a boy a couple years later, and ended up with another daughter, Megan,' the younger daughter writes of her perhaps slightly disappointing entrance into the world. While he taught his daughters everything he knew: from how to hold their liquor to changing a car tire, Megan writes that his 'greatest joy in life was the birth of his grandson Marley, a child to whom he could impart all of his wisdom that his daughters ignored'. Beloved: Though he was proud of his two daughters, Megan writes that her father's 'greatest joy in life was the birth of his grandson Marley, a child to whom he could impart all of his wisdom that his daughters ignored' 'Don had a life-time love affair with Patsy Cline, Rainier beer, iceberg lettuce salads and the History Channel (which allowed him to call his wife and daughters everyday in order to relay the latest WWII facts he learned),' the obituary continues. 'He excelled at attempting home improvement projects, outsmarting rabbits, annoying the women in his life and reading every book he could get his hands on. 'His life goal was to beat his wife at Scrabble, and although he never succeeded, his dream lives on in the family he left behind.' After the obituary was published on Wednesday, daughter Megan posted a link on her Facebook

Summary: Captain Donald Malcolm Jr died from stomach cancer last month at 60 . His daughter Megan Malcolm penned an obituary to her late father that inspires both tears and laughter . Megan says humor brings light to an 'otherwise entirely awful situation'


Australia captain Michael Clarke bids farewell to one-day international cricket on Sunday — to save himself for one more shot at humiliating England. The 33-year-old has decided to retire from the 50-over game after steering his country to the World Cup final, with the sole intention of leading the Aussies into this summer’s Ashes showdown in England. ‘A priority for me is to continue to be successful in the Test format,’ said Clarke. ‘I think by walking away from one-day cricket it probably gives me my best opportunity.’ Michael Clarke shakes hands with New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum ahead of Sunday's final . And that spells danger for England with Clarke hungrier than ever to finally win an away Ashes series, having lost on all three of his previous trips. Clarke scored two centuries guiding Australia to their 5-0 whitewash of Alastair Cook’s dismal team last winter, but he’s desperate to break his duck in England in what will almost certainly be his last Ashes away tour. ‘I’ve never hid behind the fact that I find Test cricket to be the pinnacle of our sport,’ said Clarke, who has won 108 Test caps including 30 against England. The 33-year-old made the surprise announcement at a press conference on Saturday morning . ‘I’ve never gone down that road anyway in regard to what is the best thing to do for the public interest, as I’m sure you would have seen through my career, I’ve copped my fair share of smacks in the mouth. ‘But I am whoI am and it’s about being true to myself and I don’t feel bad about saying I believe Test cricket is the toughest part of our game. I love that challenge, I find it extremely difficult every Test match I play. I do see it as the pinnacle. I still think I’ve got a lot to offer the team as captain of the Australian Test team, and I want to make sure I continue to have success in that format.’ Clarke was made captain in all formats when Ricky Ponting stood down following the 2011 World Cup. He will be making his 245th one-day appearance for Australia and his 75th as skipper on Sunday as Australia take on New Zealand, led by Brendon McCullum (inset). George Bailey and Steve Smith are thought to be the two men most likely to succeed Clarke in captaining the Aussies. Clarke made his ODI debut 12 years ago and has scored almost 8,000 runs for his country . Clarke, who will continue to play at Test level, is pictured playing a shit in the nets ahead of Sunday's match . Clarke, pictured with team-mate Shane Watson, will lead Australia against England in the Ashes later this year . Clarke has been suffering with a back problem for some time and a hamstring injury ruled him out of Australia’s World Cup build up with George Bailey and Steve Smith, the two men most likely to succeed him, both leading the side. ‘I don’t think it is realistic that I’ll be fit and

Summary: Cricket World Cup final will be Michael Clarke's last one-day international . The 33-year-old Australian has decided to retire from the 50-over game . Clarke intends to lead the Aussies into this summer’s Ashes showdown . He is desperate to win in England in what will be his last Ashes away tour .


It was one of the original lads' mags famed for its coverage of music and sport - and its shots of scantily-clad women. But the publishers of Loaded have announced the magazine is closing down after 21 years - and its April edition will be the last. At its height, the title – set up in 1994 – was one of the leading players in the booming sector, commanding a six-figure readership. Scroll down for video . End of an era: The publishers of Loaded have announced the magazine is closing down after 21 years - and its April edition (right) will be the last. An edition featuring Liz Hurley is pictured left . Deputy editor Lia Nicholls revealed the closure on Twitter in a post which included pictures of the first and last editions of the magazine . At its height, the title – set up in 1994 – was one of the leading players in the booming sector, commanding a six-figure readership . But the most recent edition, which came out on March 26 - featuring Noel Gallagher and novelist Irvine Welsh - is to be its last, bosses have revealed. Deputy editor Lia Nicholls revealed the closure on Twitter in a post which included pictures of the first and last editions of the magazine. She said: ‘The very first and unfortunately the last issue of @loadedmag. Sad day. Loved every minute.’ Glamour models and Page Three girls Lucy Pinder (left) and Michelle Marsh (right) pose for photographers in a giant cake to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of Loaded, outside the Tate Modern in London in 2004 . At times during its 21 year life, Loaded ran into controversy attracting criticism over the number of scantily-clad women it included in each edition. Circulation fell as it went through a number of different ownership changes, but after a relaunch last year, Loaded said it would be ‘far more discerning and sophisticated’ in its depiction of women, the BBC reports. The Telegraph reports that circulation topped 500,000 for its 50th edition in June 1998. Lads' mags may have taken off in the mid-1990s, but some of the many titles that became synonymous with the booming sector had already been around for some time. The likes of FHM and Arena had been catering for the male market since the middle of the 1980s and more emerged in the following decade. But although many titles prospered in that era and continue to do so, circulation for some of the best-known magazines started to suffer with the rise of the internet. Men's monthly magazine Arena was set up in 1986 with the aim of providing a mix of fashion and style. Game changers: Nuts (left) and its rival Zoo (right), were launched within weeks of each other leaving more established lads' mags reeling . But circulation declined in its last decade and it was closed down by publishers Bauer in 2009. In the same year, it was announced that the UK print edition of Maxim would be closed after 14 years having been launched

Summary: Magazine was set up in 1995 and had six-figure readership at its height . But April edition featuring Noel Gallagher and Irvine Welsh will be the last . Lads' mags Nuts, Arena and Maxim UK have also closed in recent years .


Former Wales and British Lions flanker Martyn Williams has called on the RBS 6 Nations organisers to change the way they draw up the Player of the Championship shortlist after Sam Warburton was left out of 12-man nominations. Warburton, 26, was one of his country's best players throughout the competition but the Wales skipper is not up for the top gong, which is based upon performance statistics rather than balanced expert opinions. Dan Biggar and Alun-Wyn Jones are the only Welsh nominations while Scotland, who lost every game, also have two players in the running in Jonny Gray and Stuart Hogg. Wales skipper Sam Warburton races away for a try during his side's 60-21 trouncing of Italy in Rome . 'Sam is the standout name not on that list,' Williams told Sportsmail. 'It was a big surprise. It's always very contentious, but it's picked using statistics and I don't think that's the way to do it. I prefer the way they do it for World Player of the Year where they use a panel of experts to get a general consensus. Sam can feel very hard done by for not making it. You could make a case for Leigh Halfpenny and Liam Williams as well. 'Sam's stats are always very high but penalties can count against you if you play on the edge. His influence on the team can't be measured through stats because they don't capture those big moments in a game where the big players stand up. 'Sam will be the player to win a big turnover to win a big game; but that just counts as one turnover on a stat sheet. He's a fantastic role model and a leader by actions.' Wales fly half Dan Biggar has made the Six Nations shortlist for Player of the Championship . Wales lock Alun-Wyn Jones is the only other Welsh player to make the 12-man shortlist . After losing their opening Test against England, Wales went on to win all of their remaining fixtures and eventually finished third on points difference. Warren Gatland expects his side to be serious challengers at the World Cup and, if they can continue to build on their momentum, Williams believes they have the talent to make the final at Twickenham. 'This squad has more or less been together for four years, so they're in a really good place,' said Williams. 'They will obviously be disappointed not to win the tournament but, in terms of the bigger picture, they're looking good for the World Cup. Can they be challengers? Yes, why not? The group stages are just as difficult as the quarter and semi finals. That's how finely balanced it is. If they win the group, then they could go all the way. Then again, they might not get out of their group at all.' Former Wales flanker Martin Williams has called for changes to be made to the nominations procedure .

Summary: Wales captain Sam Warburton was left out of the 12-man shortlist . Former Wales flanker Martyn Williams has called for a change to the way the Six Nations organisers draw up the nominations . The current system is based upon performance statistics rather than balanced expert opinions . Warburton was one of the standout performers in the championship . Dan Biggar and Alun-Wyn Jones are the only Welsh nominations .


A series of mutilated animals have been found on the streets on Sacramento, leading officials to fear a local cult may be responsible. The latest discovery - the third in as many days - was made yesterday by a Sacramento Bee reporter investigating the killings. He found a bag of decapitated chickens along railroad tracks in California's capital city. Scroll down for video . A series of mutilated animals have been found in Sacramento, including a box of chicken corpses (pictured) On Tuesday night, authorities reported finding two bags containing dead animals also beside railroad tracks in Midtown Sacramento. One bag contained a beheaded rabbit with several tea candles. A second bag held at least two decapitated chickens with their feet cut off, News10 reported. Gina Knepp, head of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter, said authorities are investigating whether at least some of the killings may be tied to religious rites that sacrifice animals. She explained tips have been pouring in, many of them suggesting the findings are linked to a cult. 'Local cults, religious groups. Nothing solid, you know, but it is very bizarre,' she said. Gina Knepp, head of Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter, said authorities are investigating whether the findings are linked to cults . 'The most recent case I will say involves what appears to be some type of ritual, who knows what kind of practice,' she told the Sacramento Bee. She added, others cases may be simply a case of copycats following the growing news coverage of the incidents. Two decapitated chickens were found in a box along a bike trail near the Sacramento River on Monday. Inside the box were also five blood-soaked $1 bills. There have been at least nine separate discoveries of decapitated goats, sheep and chickens and other animals since the start of the year at various locations in Sacramento. But the mystery began last fall, when a 120lb cow's head was found in Reichmuth Park and another one was found a few miles away at Garcia Bend Park. The mystery began last fall, when a 120lb cow's head was found in Reichmuth Park and another one nearby .

Summary: The latest discovery was made yesterday by a Sacramento Bee reporter . He found a bag of decapitated chickens along railroad tracks in the city . Authorities are investigating whether at least some of the killings may be tied to religious rites that sacrifice animals . At least nine separate discoveries of decapitated goats, sheep and chickens and other animals since the start of the year in Sacramento .


Ellen Pao, 45, accused venture capital firm Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield & Byers of discriminating against her other female colleagues in a $16m suit . The CEO of Reddit has told a court how she was pursued 'relentlessly' by a male colleague at a major venture capital firm before being frozen out after breaking off the affair. Ellen Pao is seeking $16million after filing a sex discrimination suit against prestigious Silicon Valley business Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield & Byers. The 45-year-old told jurors how she was excluded from an all-male dinner with Al Gore and felt 'very uncomfortable' hearing male guests of the firm talking about pornography on a private jet. In her first day of testimony, the plaintiff testified that one male colleague was 'relentless' in his pursuit of her and cut her out of email chains and meetings when she ended the affair. Pao is seeking damages from her former employer after claiming she was passed over for a promotion because she is a woman and then fired in 2012 after she complained. Kleiner Perkins has denied wrongdoing and says Pao did not get along with her colleagues and performed poorly after she became a junior partner around 2010. In her testimony, Pao said she was given a poetry book by a senior partner in 2007 that featured drawings of naked women and poems on topics such as the longings of an older man for younger women. The partner also invited her to dinner one weekend while noting his wife would be out of town, she said. 'I thought it was strange, and it made me uncomfortable,' she said. Pao acknowledged having the affair with a male colleague, but said she broke it off when she learned he had lied that his wife had left him. She said the colleague later retaliated by shutting her out of emails and meetings. 'He was relentless and eventually told me that his wife had left him,' Pao told jurors, explaining why she got into the relationship with him. The 45-year-old told jurors how she was excluded from an all-male dinner at Vice President Al Gore's apartment . When she raised the retaliation issue with management, a senior partner explained how he had met his wife at another company while he was married, and perhaps Pao could have the same outcome with her colleague, she testified. She said she repeatedly complained that the colleague was retaliating against her, but 'Kleiner Perkins continued to do nothing.' Pao, who became interim CEO at Reddit after top executive Yishan Wong resigned, said it was humiliating not to be invited to an all-male dinner at Vice President Al Gore's apartment and have to explain to executives she ran into that she wouldn't be attending. Pao lived in the same building as Gore. John Doerr (left) previously took the stand during the trial and discussed whether the firm discriminated against Pao, his former chief of staff . At one point, she said, she felt 'very uncomfortable' about a conversation men were having about pornography aboard a private plane. The men were

Summary: Ellen Pao is seeking $16million after filing a sex discrimination lawsuit . Case is against Silicon Valley company Kleiner, Perkins, Caulfield & Byers . Pao, 45, took the stand on Monday and testified against former employers . Told jurors in the trial how one male colleague pursued her 'relentlessly' But she was frozen out after breaking off the affair, the plaintiff testified . Felt 'very uncomfortable' hearing male guests of the firm talking about pornography on a private jet . The high-profile suit is taking place in county of San Francisco, California .


Oscar De La Hoya has tipped Manny Pacquiao to cause 'some damage' against Floyd Mayweather during their May 2 showdown in Las Vegas. De La Hoya knows all about both boxers having lost to both Pacquiao and Mayweather during his professional career and believes the Filipino will be a tough challenge for the unbeaten American due to his southpaw stance. The Golden Boy Promotions founder, who lost to Mayweather in May 2007 and Pacquiao in June 2008, also revealed his excitement at being able to see the two box office fighters go toe-to-toe in the ring. Oscar De La Hoya believes Floyd Mayweather will face a tough test when he takes on Manny Pacquiao . De La Hoya, speaking to Fight Hype, said: 'It's just gratifying to know that his fight is finally taking place. 'On May 2 we are finally going to have the opportunity to watch Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao. 'A lot of people can argue it is maybe a few years too late but I really do feel that Mayweather and Pacquiao still have a lot left in the tank to make it a really good fight. As a boxing fan I'm really looking forward to it. 'I have always preached to the boxing fans, to the writers and the reporters that we must demand the best fights. We must demand the best fighting the best. Mayweather defeated De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena back in May 2007 . De La Hoya also fell to a defeat against Pacquiao during a bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in June 2008 . 'As long as the public is asking for these great fights then we have a great chance of seeing them.' When asked if Pacquiao will be Mayweather's hardest test to date, De La Hoya replied: 'I believe so because you have take into account that Pacquiao is a southpaw. 'If he has the legs for 12 rounds to move inside, outside, side to side and throw a lot of punches then I really do feel that Pacquiao can do some damage to Mayweather. 'But then again Mayweather is a masterful boxer. He is a master at defence so it is just going to be a really entertaining fight.'

Summary: Manny Pacquiao faces Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2 . Oscar De La Hoya believes Mayweather will face tough challenge . The American promoter lost to Pacquiao and Mayweather during career . READ: 50 Cent planning £1m bet on Mayweather beating Pacquiao . CLICK HERE for all the latest Mayweather vs Pacquiao news .


A former council worker has been found guilty of trying to poison homeless people living in a park. Neville Douglas Welsh, 65, was accused of deliberately leaving iced coffee bottles filled with methylated spirits, detergent, mineral turps and weed killer around Dean Park, in Townsville, north Queensland. A co-worker told the court he saw Welsh put a bottle down and wipe his fingerprints from it after leaving it by a vacant shopfront. But Welsh's defence barrister, Harvey Walters, claimed that Welsh ‘forgot’ to take the bottle away, the Townsville Bulletin reported. Neville Douglas Welsh, 65, has been found guilty of attempting to poison homeless people on the streets of Townsville, north Queensland (stock photo shown) Groups of homeless people were known to congregate in the city's Dean Park . The co-worker also told Townsville District Court, where a jury found Welsh guilty of attempting to injure by noxious substance, that Welsh said: ‘I should have put Ratsak and chillies in there to burn their guts.’ Other co-workers said Welsh left the bottles at shopfronts because from his experience working as a street cleaner he thought the homeless would ‘drink anything’. They said he was trying to get them to ‘p**s off’. Groups of homeless people were known to congregate in the city park. The former Townsville City Council worker will be sentenced in the same court on Wednesday. Neville Douglas Welsh worked for Townsville Council as a street cleaner . In August 2013, after Welsh’s first court hearing, Townsville Council CEO Ray Burton told the ABC the incident had distressed staff. ‘I have many staff who have contacted me through management and individually in terms of their shock and being appalled in respect to this matter," he said. ‘It's certainly not behaviour we condone among our staff.’ Mr Burton said as soon as the Council heard about the matter they conducted a sweep of the area to ensure there were no drinking bottles or containers near Dean Park. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Neville Douglas Welsh, 65, worked for Townsville Council . A jury found him guilty of attempting to injure by noxious substance . Co-worker told court Welsh wanted to get the homeless to 'p**s off' Welsh worked as a street cleaner when he left poisoned bottles by shops .


Neymar was back in training with the Brazil national team less than 24hours after playing in Barcelona's 'El Clasico' defeat over Real Madrid on Sunday. The Catalans opened up a four-point lead over their arch rivals at the top of La Liga following Sunday's 2-1 victory at the Nou Camp. While former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez stole the headlines with his winning goal, Neymar cut a more subdued figure - missing an early opportunity that led to Madrid breaking away and equalising through Cristiano Ronaldo. Neymar (2nd left) joins Brazil team-mates for a training session at the Charlety Stadium in Paris . The Brazilian sensation (right) was back in training soon after playing for Barcelona in El Clasico . The 23-year-old shows off his silky skills while his Brazil team-mates watch on . Brazil are set to play international games against France on Thursday and Chile on Sunday . The Selecao have travelled to France to play an international friendly against the former World Cup winner on Thursday with Neymar expected to play a leading role at the Stade de France just outside Paris. The 23-year-old, who has scored 42 goals in 60 appearances for Brazil, joined teammates including PSG captain Thiago Silva and Chelsea threesome Oscar, Felipe Luiz and Willian at the Charlety Stadium for a training session. Coach Dunga has won all of his six matches since taking control of the Brazil team for the second time in July, just days after Brazil were dumped out their own World Cup 7-1 by Germany. New Brazil coach Dunga (right) has won all six games he has taken charge of since the World Cup . PSG defender Thiago Silva (left) shares a joke with fellow centre-back Miranda during training . Silva tries to win the ball ahead of the friendly with Les Bleus at the Stade de France . The Brazil players looked in high spirits during the training session in Paris . Chelsea defender Felipe Luis (right) was one of six Premier League players called up by the Selecao . Other Premier League players called up to the Brazil squad are Fernandinho of Manchester City and Liverpool playmaker Phillipe Coutinho. Former Brazil international Roberto Dinamite, who was president of Vasco da Gama when the club sold Coutinho to Inter Milan, believes the 22-year-old will wear the Brazil No 10 shirt for years to come. 'He already stood out when he left Vasco. And he is fulfilling his potential at Liverpool. He has that Brazilian talent, honed and developed in Europe, and he will keep getting better,' he said. Neymar comes face to face with Real Madrid's Gareth bale during the 2-1 win at the Nou Camp . Former Liverpool ace Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring the winning goal on Sunday . Neymar posted an Instagram selfie with Lionel Messi (centre) and Suarez after the game . Meanwhile, Arsenal's new signing Gabriel Paulista hopes his debut call up, after the late withdrawal of PSG defenders David Luiz and Marquinos through injury, will be the first of many. The central defender will feel

Summary: Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in El Clasico on Sunday . Neymar has headed to Paris with the Brazil national team for friendly with France before coming to London to play Chile at the Emirates . Gunners defender Gabriel Paulista was a late call-up by the Selecao .


Two of Europe’s biggest games take place on Sunday, as the pre-eminent teams of England duel, before the grand two in Spain go head to head. Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield at 1.30pm, followed by Real Madrid visiting the Nou Camp to face Barcelona at 8pm. United’s trip to Liverpool is a contest for Champions League qualification, while El Clasico will once again go a significant way to deciding the destination of La Liga. Whatever the results, the four clubs remain historically the best in their countries. But how do they all measure up for scale, success, and spending? Luis Suarez tries to get between Karim Benzema (left) and Sergio Ramos during October's Clasico . Liverpool's Kolo Toure battles with Manchester United's Wayne Rooney during their last meeting . ENGLISH FOOTBALL’S BIGGEST GAME vs SPANISH FOOTBALL’S BIGGEST GAME . Global TV viewing figures . The incredible global appeal of all four teams means that fans will be watching in just about every country around the world. The Premier League contest is the more popular, with as many as 700 million viewers - but then it is being screened in nearly four times as many countries. Liverpool vs Manchester United (El Vitriol): 600-700million . Barcelona vs Real Madrid (El Clasico): 400-500million . Countries broadcast . El Vitriol 212 v 56 El Clasico . Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard kisses a television camera during last season's clash at Old Trafford . Real's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi are a huge draw for TV viewers all over the world . Annual turnover (2013/14 revenue) All four teams feature in the top 10 list of Europe's wealthiest clubs and, in the last set of figures, Real Madrid came out on top, finishing £26.3m ahead of Manchester United. They leave Liverpool, worth £255.8m, trailing. Real Madrid: £459.5million (€549.5m – No 1 in Europe) Manchester United: £433.2million (€518m – No 2 in Europe) Barcelona: £405.2million (€484.6m – No 4 in Europe) Liverpool: £255.8million (€305.9m – No 9 in Europe) El Vitriol £689m v £864.7m El Clasico . Real Madrid's revenues allowed them to sign Gareth Bale for a world record fee of £85m . Manchester United broke their transfer record to sign Angel di Maria for £60m last summer . Shirt sales (average per year) Here, Real and United are neck-and-neck, both shifting up to 1.5 million replica shirts each year. Real Madrid: 1.2million – 1.5million . Manchester United: 1.2million – 1.5million . Barcelona: 1million – 1.2million . Liverpool: 700,000 – 900,000 . El Vitriol 2.4million v 2.7million El Clasico . Replica shirts galore as Liverpool fans support their team during a pre-season visit to Melbourne . Twitter followers . The two Spanish clubs leave their English rivals in the dust when it comes to followers on the social media network. And it's Real that come out on top by the odd 800,000 tweeters. Real Madrid: 15.2million . Barcelona: 14.4million . Manchester United: 4.63million . Liverpool: 4.07million . El Vitriol 8.7m v 29.6m El Clasico . Real Madrid win the Twitter war between the four clubs with

Summary: Two of world football's biggest fixtures take place on Sunday . Liverpool play Man United at Anfield with top four place at stake . Barcelona meet Real Madrid at Nou Camp in top-of-the-table clash . Around 700m will watch Premier League encounter around the world . Real Madrid lead the revenue charts with wealth of £459.5m . Both they and Man United sell 1.5m replica shirts each year . Real have won the most trophies and have most Twitter followers . READ: Two fans take part in Q&A ahead of Sunday's El Clasico showdown .


All bets are off for Britons from the moment they check-in for a holiday as beach body diets go by the wayside in favour of calorific indulgence at the airport and on the plane. New research has revealed that Britons consume an average of 3,402 calories between their arrival at the airport and landing at their destination, well above the NHS's recommended daily intake. Britons overindulge more than holidaymakers from Spain, Italy, France and Germany, who were also polled, saying their holiday began long before their arrival at their chosen destination. Britons eat and drink an average of 3,402 calories at the airport and on the plane when they go on holiday . A Burger King at London Heathrow, one of more than 60 food outlets at the airport . The survey of 2,607 adults who had flown away for a holiday in the past 12 months shows the average Briton consumes between 900 and 1,400 more than health professionals say they should. The results, collated by UK flight comparison website Jetcost.co.uk, showed that the average Briton will consume 1,963 calories during this brief period in food and an additional 1,439 calories in alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks - a total of 3,402. Asked whether they felt they were over-indulging at the airport and in flight, a resounding 79 per cent said 'yes', with 53 per cent of respondents saying they were 'getting into the holiday spirit' and 28 per cent saying they 'no longer needing to diet for the holiday'. Germans come closest to Brits for pre-and-during flight consumption with a total of 3,107 calories, followed by travellers from Spain (2,350 calories), Italy (2,311 calories) and French (1,269 calories). Escalators lead up to the cafes, restaurants and bars at London Gatwick airport, a facility where travellers like to 'get into the holiday spirit' 'These numbers are astonishing, particularly when you consider the average male should consume 2,500 calories per day and the average female just 2,000,' said Jetcost.co.uk co-founder Antoine Michelat. 'Women are almost doubling their calorie intake within a matter of hours.' Despite reaching for high-calorie treats during this brief period of their trip, Brits often save their pennies at the airport and on budget carriers that sell food. About a third of those polled (34 per cent) said they brought their own food from home with 68 per cent saying price from their main motivation, 45 per cent just want to be prepared, 42 per cent were eager not to eat into their holiday budget and 17 per cent had dietary requirements. Sandwiches (37 per cent), crisps (31 per cent) and sweets/chocolates (25 per cent) were the most popular items taken to the airport by holiday makers, not the healthiest of options. While many choose to buy food on board, 34 per cent of Brits bring their own food from home . 'We'd never recommend that anyone consume this many calories per day, let alone within such a short period of time,' added Michelat. 'Yes, we all like to have a blow out every now and then, but eating this

Summary: Brits consume an average of 3,402 calories between check-in and landing . 79 per cent of survey respondents admitted they were over-indulging . German, Italian, Spanish and French travellers ranked behind Britons . 34 per cent take food from home, with sandwiches and crisps popular .


A 19-year-old man from Gawler has been captured on camera racially attacking innocent Hungry Jacks staff and refusing their service at an Adelaide store. The incident was filmed by a customer in the Rundle St. store on Friday at 5.10 pm and shows a man dressed in jeans and a black T-shirt attempting to place an order at the counter. The man tells staff, 'I want it made by a white person,' and then refuses service. The 19-year-old can be seen abusing staff, calling them 'disgusting' and refusing their service . Another Hungry Jacks customer can be heard asking the man 'what's wrong with a Chinese guy making your burger?', to which the man says 'everything, you don't belong here'. The man then abuses a female staff member after she asks him to leave. He can be heard saying 'at least I'm born here c---, where do you come from, f---ing Africa or Asia? Disgusting.' The tirade is brought to an end when another customer grabs the man and physically removes him from the shop whilst saying 'We are all f---ing Australian.' Another customer ends the tirade by physically grabbing the man and removing him from the store . The man hangs around after being thrown out and is arrested by police a short distance away . After being removed from the store, the man continues his outburst by yelling at the customer, 'wait until I come back with the Rebels (Motorcycle Club) you f---ing idiot.' Police were called shortly after the incident took place and given a description of the man by other customers. The man was arrested a short distance away and charged with disorderly behaviour. He has been bailed and will appear in Adelaide Magistrate Court on the 26th of March.

Summary: A 19-year-old Gawler man has racially abused Hungry Jacks staff . His offensive outburst was captured on camera by a nearby customer . The tirade ended when another man threw him out of the store . He was arrested by police and will appear in Adelaide court on the 26th of March .


Emergency cash could be found to avoid a chronic shortage of lorry drivers leading to crisis in food supplies. George Osborne is examining plans to offer funding to help with training of new drivers, amid warnings of shortage of 45,000 hauliers. Tests which have been blamed for the problems in the industry could also be accelerated to address the shortage of qualified drivers. The haulage industry warns that shortage of 45,000 drivers has been caused in part by new rules forcing hauliers to be tested on their driving skills . Britain needs between 45,000 and 60,000 extra lorry drivers, according to estimates. There is a long-running shortage caused by drivers retiring and too few young people choosing haulage as a career. And since September, all drivers must obtain the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, completing an extra 35 hours training, costing some £500. Under the new rules, drivers who do not hold the new certificate face a fine of £1,000. As many as 20,000 drivers are thought to have quit or retired as a result. The Road Haulage Association wants Chancellor George Osborne to offer funding to train a new generation of drivers - especially women - in next month's Autumn Statement. New training rules mean the logistics industry is thousands of drivers short, according to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.The Freight Transport Association claims more than 20,000 drivers have quit since September. It comes after a new Driver Certificate of Professional Competence was introduced across the EU, which meant drivers had to complete an extra 35 hours training, costing some £500. Hauliers say the rules mean there are not enough people to drive lorries across the country, raising the prospect of 'empty shelves'. Concerns have also been raised about safety, including the decision to allow 18-year-olds to drive HGVs. Ahead of the Budget the industry called for £150million to increase training for thousands of drivers before the shortages hit vital supplies. In his statement to MPs, Mr Osborne stopped short of announcing the money would be found. But the official Budget red book reveals the government could be ready to step in to provide support for road hauliers. It states: 'The government will review the speed with which Heavy Goods Vehicle (HVG) driving tests and driver medical assessments currently take place and consider options to accelerate both in order to help address the shortage of qualified HGV drivers. 'The government will also work with road haulage firms on an industry led solution to the driver shortage, including looking at the right level of access to, and funding support for, training.' Chancellor George Osborne used his Budget to announce a review of the HGV driving tests but stopped short of offering immediate financial support . Fuel duty has been frozen for a fifth year in succession, allowing the Chancellor to boast that motorists have had '£10 off a tank with the Tories'. Yesterday's move means a 0.54p-per-litre duty rise planned for September 1 will not go ahead. And the freezing of duty over the five years of the Coalition means

Summary: Budget report promises review of the time it takes to get HGV licence . Ministers will also review need for funding extra training courses . Follows warning of a shortage of 45,000 lorry drivers hitting supply chain .


Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident fatigue will not hamper their bid for a top-four place despite an arduous season so far. European commitments and a run to the semi-final of the Capital One Cup, in addition to their continued involvement in the FA Cup, means the Reds have played 46 matches this season. That is already three more than in the whole of the previous campaign, which saw them fall agonisingly short of winning the Premier League. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers (right) in talks with Emre Can during training . Rodgers shares a laugh with Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure (left) during the session . Martin Skrtel works on his fitness and conditioning with Liverpool coach Ryland Morgans (left) Liverpool pair Lazar Markovic (left) and Dejan Lovren strike a pose during the training esssion . Such a toll manifested itself in a sluggish performance last weekend in a goalless FA Cup quarter-final at home to Blackburn - their third match in six days including an early-morning return from Turkey. However, with an eight-day break, during which the players were given some much-needed time off, Rodgers believes they will be firing on all cylinders on his return to former club Swansea on Monday. 'Our last performance against Blackburn was at the end of a real tough period of games,' said the manager. 'I've seen all the numbers and all the statistics on it and, physically, it was the lowest we have been for this season. Now we're re-energised and refreshed mentally and physically. 'We go into a run of games now, starting with Swansea, and we feel we can go in and push on in terms of our level of performance again. We know it will be tough. 'It's that period of the season where you taper your training. You don't need to be as long in your training and preparation as the players have got a real good level of fitness, so it's more explosive and more intensive, but in shorter blocks. 'The players have been brilliant this week. They're looking really sharp, looking really confident and we just want to continue with our sequence of performances and good results.' Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is back in contention for the trip to Swansea after an injury layoff . Slovakian central defender Skrtel jumps to power a header in during the session at Melwood . Vice captain Jordan Henderson in action alongside Skrtel (right) during a training drill . Captain Gerrard trains ahead of team-mates Joe Allen (left) and right back Glen Johnson (centre) Liverpool are the form team of 2015, having not lost in the league since mid-December, when they were 10th and seven points off fourth, in a run which has seen them take 30 points from a possible 36. They are now only seven points off second place but Rodgers knows with Manchester United - whom they play next weekend - to catch and Tottenham and Southampton chasing them there is still plenty of work to do. 'I think it's going to be very tight, of course,' he said.

Summary: Brendan Rodgers confident of avoiding fatigue in Premier League run-in . Liverpool battling for a place in the top four after an arduous season . They have already played more games than in the entirety of last season . Travel to Liberty Stadium to face Swansea in Premier League on Monday .


A push for answers on how a New York City police officer avoided criminal charges in the videotaped chokehold death of Eric Garner has stalled because it does not protect grand jury secrecy. New York State Supreme Court Justice William Garnett ruled on Thursday that the grand jury record would remain under seal. He rejected arguments by the New York Civil Liberties Union and others that the public had a right to know why jurors refused to indict the officer in spite of the video. He wrote that the law required the plaintiffs to establish a 'compelling and particularized need' to release the grand jury minutes. Testimony from the grand jury than did not indict the police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner (right, with family) will remain sealed after a decision from New York State Supreme Court Justice William Garnett . Mr Garner was seen saying 'I can't breathe' after being taken to a ground by a policeman on New York's Staten Island borough . The Staten Island judge's ruling cited a handful of rare instances where New York courts authorized disclosure, but only to specific parties for specific reasons — not out of the public interest. For example, a 2012 appeals court ruling authorized release of bank records from a grand jury proceeding to someone seeking a civil judgment against the United Arab Emirates. Another ruling in 1978 turned over witness statements to state police for disciplinary proceedings. A 2001 decision even gave the son of a defendant in a decades-old murder case access to grand jury minutes to use for a movie script. At a hearing in February, Garnett had asked over and over how the Garner grand jury minutes would be used. 'The only answer which the court heard was the possibility of effecting legislative change,' he wrote. However, he said that hopes of legal efforts to combat police brutality or 'journalistic curiousity' were not strong enough to unseal the documents. 'That proffered need is purely speculative and does not satisfy the requirements of the law.' The death of Mr Garner (left poster) and Michael Brown (right poster) and the subsequent non-indictment of the police officers involved in their deaths sparked a series of protests. Justice Garnett wrote that none of the plaintiffs seeking to unveil the grand jury testimony showed a 'compelling and particularized need' for the information . The effort to make the Garner grand jury record public had been considered a longshot. But the decision comes amid an ongoing debate over whether the laws need revisions promoting more transparency, particularly when it involves police shootings. By preserving secrecy in the Garner case, the court 'has reinforced the distrust many New Yorkers already feel toward the performance of the criminal justice system in this case,' said NYCLU legal director Arthur Eisenberg. Officer Daniel Pantaleo and other officers had stopped Mr Garner on suspicion of selling loose, untaxed cigarettes last July. A video shot by an onlooker shows Mr Garner telling the officers to leave him alone and refusing to be handcuffed. Pantaleo responded by

Summary: New York justice said request didn't show 'particularized need' for info . Testimony had previously been given to help someone with movie script . Prosecutor in Ferguson police shooting unveiled testimony voluntarily . Death of Garner in July and grand jury's non-indictment sparked protests .


Fears that Argentina captain Lionel Messi had sustained a foot injury during Barcelona's 2-1 win over Real Madrid in El Clasico have been allayed by his club. Barcelona said Messi was fit to remain with Argentina in Washington for their Copa America warm-up friendly against El Salvador on Saturday. 'FC Barcelona's medical staff in consultation with their counterparts at the Argentine Football Federation confirm that the tests carried out on Leo Messi whilst on international duty with the Argentine national side in Washington D.C. show that he has no injury to his right foot where he received a blow in his last league match with the blaugranas against Real Madrid,' the club said on their website. Lionel Messi (left) has been given the all clear to remain in Washington with the Argentina national side . Messi gives the thumbs up on his way to the training facilities before signing autographs . The Barcelona star picked up a knock during El Clasico but has been passed fit by his club . Messi trains with Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain ahead of friendly matches against El Salvador and Ecuador . Messi attracted hundreds of fans to the training session at Georgetown University . The Argentine was in top form as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 on Sunday to open up a four point lead . Argentina, preparing for the Copa America in Chile from June 11-July 4, have another friendly against Ecuador in New Jersey next Tuesday. Meanwhile, Argentina head coach Gerardo Martino has complained about the scheduling of the European Champions League final which could involve a number of his players five days before the Copa America kicks off. The Champions League final in Berlin is scheduled for June 6 and a large number of South American internationals play for the eight clubs that have reached the quarter-finals. Sergio Aguero posted an Instagram picture of himself sharing mate tea with Federico Mancuello . Ezequiel Lavezzi (back row, centre) posted a picture of Argentina team-mates after joining the squad in US . Aguero also took to Twitter on Monday to upload a picture with the backdrop of the Washington Monument . 'We need to have the players from the first day and they are very keen to take part in the Copa America but they are also going to want to play the Champions League final after preparing all year,' Martino said. 'It's going to be a tough decision, the fact I don't have to take it (yet) is because we haven't got there yet. Martino told a news conference at Argentine FA headquarters. 'It seems to me that little thought is given to the needs of what happens on this side of the world,' he said in a veiled dig at European body UEFA.' Messi helped guide Argentina to the 2014 World Cup final before losing to Germany . Argentina head coach has complained about the timing of the Champions League final .

Summary: Lionel Messi picked up a foot injury during Sunday's win over Real Madrid . Barcelona have confirmed he is fit enough to stay with Argentina in the US . World Cup finalists are set to play friendlies against El Salvador and Ecuador in preparation for this summer's Copa America .


British Airways unveiled its brand new 777-200 aircraft at a star-studded event in China. Supermodel Georgia May Jagger, 23, launched the new design, created by Chinese designer Masha Ma, and the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, attended the event. The GREAT Festival of Creativity was held in Shanghai's Long Museum, to promote British businesses. Scroll down for video... British supermodel, Georgia May Jagger, 23, poses next to a floral plane designed by Masha Ma . The livery design, created by Chinese fashion designer Masha Ma, features a bamboo and a rose in an eye-catching blend of east-meets-west. It took an engineering team over 2472 hours, using 186 individuals to complete. 'Bamboo and roses have significant cultural connotations in China and Britain respectively, and are each cherished symbols,' said Ma, who studied at Central Saint Martins art college in London. 'In Chinese culture, bamboo represents modesty, integrity and vitality. For Britain, the rose symbolises love, nobility and dignity,' she said. The Duke of Cambridge is the first senior royal visit to the Chinese mainland in almost three decades . 'As Sino-British ties continue to bloom and flourish, I felt that the meeting of bamboo with a rose would be the perfect way to celebrate the growing friendship and collaboration between the two countries.' Richard Tams, British Airways executive vice president in China, said: 'We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Masha on such an iconic project . 'Her inspiring design delivers a strong message: that of a growing and flourishing relationship between the cultures of Britain and China. The livery design depicts a bamboo and a rose in an east-meets-west fusion of symbols and artistic styles . The livery design took over 2472 man-hours and 186 individual stencils to apply . 'We hope it will encourage individuals and businesses in both countries to forge closer ties.' The festival, which ran from March 2 to 4, is part of the GREAT Britain campaign aimed at promoting the UK as a world-class destination for trade, tourism, investment and education to generate jobs and growth. British Airways collaborated with VisitBritain to showcase the best of British hospitality as they welcome visitors to a unique garden party, inspired by the royal tradition. British Airways engineering team used specialist techniques to paint the aircraft with Ma's design . A quintessential British afternoon tea was served by British Airways cabin crew, and the airline exhibited a collection of its royal heritage memorabilia. Speakers included Garry Copeland, British Airways managing director of Combined Operations, Sally Balcombe, CEO of VisitBritain, restauranteur Tom Parker-Bowles, Saville Row tailor Patrick Grant, Luisa Mengoli from the V&A Shenzou, as well as Masha Ma, discussing her design for British Airways.

Summary: New 'east-meets-west' livery is designed by Chinese designer Masha Ma . Airline revealed new at the GREAT Festival of Creativity in Shanghai . The event, for British businesses, was attended by the Duke of Cambridge .


A wheelchair fisherman was abandoned in the middle of a frozen river after his friend saw police and ran off - because he thought they were breaking the law. Passers-by in St. Petersburg, north-western Russia, raised the alarm after spotting disabled Egor Fokine, 38, and his friend Boris Kovalev, 40, on the River Neva dipping their fishing lines into holes they had made in the ice. Eyewitness Samson Ozerov, 45, said: 'I saw this man wheeling his buddy out to the middle of the river and realised they could be in real danger as the ice is very thin out there. Scroll down for video . The one that got away: Boris Kovalev (left) sprinted off when he saw river police arriving - and left wheelchair-bound Egor Fokine (right) stuck on the ice . Stranded: Egor Fokine was unable to move himself off the ice after his friend had run off fearing they were breaking the law . Rescue mission: Passers-by captured the moment river patrol officers arrived on the scene having been alerted by passers-by . 'But I was also worried that if they did actually catch anything, then they could be terribly ill as the water here is very polluted.' When river patrol officers approached the pair in a hovercraft, Kovalev ran off leaving his wheelchair-bound friend stranded. Fokine, who was unable to move his wheelchair, told police the pair had been fishing because it was cheaper than buying it in the shops. When river patrol officers approached the pair in a hovercraft (pictured), Kovalev ran off leaving his wheelchair-bound friend stranded . Fokine, who was unable to move his wheelchair, told police the pair had been fishing because it was cheaper than buying it in the shops . Safe and sound: Disabled Fokine was told he was not in trouble and that rescuers simply wanted to lift him from the thin ice he was on . A police spokesman said: 'When we reached the man he was trying to wheel himself off, but the ice was too slippery and he couldn't go anywhere. 'We told him he wasn't in trouble with us as our job was simply to ensure his safety and explained that the ice was so thin it could easily crack and he would then die. 'He said he had gone there because they were both unemployed and wanted to catch some fish because it would be cheaper than buying it in the shops.'

Summary: Disabled Egor Fokine and his friend Boris Kovalev were ice fishing on river . Passers-by in St Petersburg, Russia, became concerned and raised alarm . When river police arrived Kovalev sprinted off leaving Fokine on thin ice . But wheelchair-bound fisherman was then told that he was not in trouble . Police launched a rescue mission on River Neva and took him to dry land .


The Nigerian military says it has destroyed the headquarters of Boko Haram in the barbaric terrorist organisation's de facto capital city Gwoza. The official Twitter account for the Nigerian Defense Headquarters announced 'FLASH: Troops this morning captured Gwoza destroying the Headquarters of the Terrorists self-styled Caliphate.' It followed with 'Several terrorists died while many are captured. Mopping up of entire #Gwoza and her suburbs is ongoing.' Boko Haram chief Abubakar Shekau declared the northeast Nigerian city to be the capital of a new Islamic caliphate after he seized the town in August. Earlier this month Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, formally recognising Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as their spiritual leader. Liberators: The Nigerian military says its soldiers (pictured) have destroyed the headquarters of Boko Haram in the barbaric terrorist organisation's de facto capital city Gwoza . Breakthrough: The failure of President Goodluck Jonathan (left) to defeat Boko Haram has dogged Nigeria's leader as he stands for re-election tomorrow. It was not immediately possible to verify this morning's morale-boosting announcement from Gwoza - but critics have questioned its timing . Goodluck Jonathan's opponents have said the offensive against Boko Haram is a political ploy ahead of tomorrow's election (a billboard for which is pictured). They have asked why Nigeria's military, of which Jonathan is the commander in chief, is suddenly is capable of doing what it has failed to do for six years . It was not possible to verify this morning's morale-boosting announcement, which comes just one day before critical presidential elections in Nigeria. The Twitter messages made no mention of military operations in Sambisa Forest, where Nigeria's home-grown Islamic extremist group is believed to have several camps. Warplanes have been bombarding the area for weeks. The forest starts about 20 miles from Gwoza town, which is 80 miles southeast of Maiduguri - the Borno state capital state and Boko Haram's birthplace. Sambisa Forest is where extremists first took nearly 300 schoolgirls kidnapped from a boarding school in Chibok almost a year ago. Dozens escaped on their own but 219 remain missing. The failure of the government and military of President Goodluck Jonathan to rescue the girls created international outrage and continues to dog Nigeria's leader as he stands for re-election. Nigeria's military, with support of troops and military aircraft from neighboring countries, in the past two months has retaken dozens of towns from Boko Haram. This comes after months of defeat at the hands of Boko Haram, with soldiers fleeing the battlefield after they ran out of ammunition. Jonathan's opponents have said the offensive is a political ploy, asking why Nigeria's military, of which Jonathan is the commander in chief, is suddenly is capable of doing what it has failed to do for nearly six years. Brutal: Boko Haram chief Abubakar Shekau (pictured) declared the northeast Nigerian city to be the capital of a new Islamic caliphate after he seized the town in August . Earlier this month Boko Haram militants (pictured during a recent filmed beheading) pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, formally recognising Iraqi Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Summary: Nigerian military says it has destroyed the jihadi's headquarters in Gwoza . North-east Nigerian city is a Boko Haram stronghold and de facto capital . It is also where the terrorists were thought to have been hiding nearly 300 schoolgirls who were abducted in nearby Chibok almost a year ago . Critics have been quick to question the announcement's timing, however . It comes just one day before Nigeria's president Goodluck Jonathan - who has been criticised for not defeating Boko Haram - stands for reelection .


A 19-year-old man has been indicted on murder and other charges in the shooting death of a Las Vegas mother of four in a neighborhood gunbattle. The indictment filed Friday accuses defendant Erich Milton Nowsch Jr. of murder, attempted murder and firing a weapon from a vehicle. The shooting was initially characterized as road rage but was later found to involve more complex relationships. Scroll down for video . Erich Nowsch Jr. (pictured in a Las Vegas courtroom February 23) was indicted Friday on charges of murder, attempted murder and firing a weapon from a vehicle in the killing of Tammy Meyers . The indictment doesn't name a getaway driver in the February 12 killing of 44-year-old Tammy Meyers. Her husband, Robert Meyers, says she took their daughter home after a late-night driving lesson and fetched her 22-year-old son with his gun to find a driver who frightened her earlier. The 19-year-old's defense team hope the request to the coroner's office will be able to determine whether Meyers, 44, or somebody next to her fired a gun before she died . Police say the son fired several shots at Nowsch during the fatal shootout in a cul-de-sac outside the Meyers home. The 44-year-old Meyers was wounded in the head February 12 and died two days later. Nowsch was arrested on February 19. Nowsch's defense team said in court today they are trying to obtain surveillance video from Johnson Junior High School, where Meyers was allegedly teaching her daughter to parallel park the night before the shooting. They also want police to turn over radio recordings from the night of the shooting and the day of Nowach's arrest, reported Las Vegas Review Journal. The 19-year-old is being held without bail. He is due back in court March 12. Many questions remain after conflicting accounts from authorities and Meyers' family about what initially was characterized as a road rage attack. Following Nowsch's arrest late last month, his lawyers said he was high on marijuana while he was being questioned, and police knew it. He surrendered to the authorities after a stand-off in suburban Las Vegas. Claus said he plans to argue in court that anything Nowsch told investigators after he was taken into custody can no longer be used in the impending murder trial. It's not clear what Nowsch told detectives after his arrest. 'People tend to say things that aren't entirely credible when they're under the influence,' he told the Associated Press. Attorney Augustus Claus said 'not only' did the police let Nowsch smoke, they 'watched him do it' as they tried 'to talk him down' during a standoff that involved a helicopter and a SWAT team. Last week, Claus said he may consider using a fractured skull Nowsch suffered as an infant at the hands of his abuse father in his defense. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson will consider Nowsch's childhood injury while deciding whether to seek the death penalty against him. Nowsch has been accused of shooting 44-year-old Tammy Meyers dead during an act of road rage. It has since

Summary: The indictment filed Friday accuses Erich Milton Nowsch Jr. of murder, attempted murder and firing a weapon from a vehicle . Nowsch is accused of fatally shooting Tammy Meyers, 44, in Las Vegas last month . Police say Meyers' son was armed and fired several shots at Nowsch .


Prince Andrew’s chances of appearing in a US court over ‘sex slave’ allegations receded last night, after authorities mounted a legal challenge against the woman who claims she slept with him. Prosecutors have asked a judge in Florida to reject Virginia Roberts’s plea to join a seven-year legal battle being waged by two other women. They are suing the US Government over the lenient treatment of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, jailed for 18 months in 2008. Virginia Roberts photographed with Prince Andrew in early 2001. The chances of the Prince having to appear in court over her allegation she was forced to sleep with him look to be receding . The women, identified as ‘Jane Does 1 and 2’, claim their rights as victims were breached when they were not consulted over a controversial deal signed by prosecutors with billionaire Epstein, which granted him and others immunity from prosecution over dozens of cases of underage sexual abuse. In return, Epstein, 62, a former friend of the Prince, pledged to pay compensation to his victims. In the new filing at Palm Beach County Court, prosecutors say Roberts was happy to receive an out-of-court settlement from Epstein, knowing the non-prosecution agreement had been signed. If the US authorities win the case, Andrew will be spared having to give evidence or make a witness statement. It will also mean Roberts, 32 will no longer be able to repeat any of her claims without fear of being sued. Legal experts said prosecutors had a strong case and believe it is likely a judge will side with them. US lawyer Charles Hayes said: ‘The government just have to prove Roberts was aware of the [immunity] agreement and a judge will favour them. Jeffrey Epstein allegedly kept Virginia Roberts as a 'sex slave' 'There has to be a very good reason to allow another party to join a long-running legal action and I don’t see one here.’ The Prince was named in papers filed by Roberts earlier this year. She identified him as one of the men she was forced to sleep with while being kept as a ‘sex slave’ by Epstein. She also claimed that Ghislaine Maxwell, daughter of the late newspaper tycoon Robert Maxwell, and Epstein’s girlfriend, recruited her into the financier’s employment as a ‘masseuse’. Roberts said she was ‘loaned’ to Epstein’s wealthy friends after being groomed over a number of years by him. Roberts claimed she had sex with Andrew on three separate occasions, including taking part in an orgy on Epstein’s private Caribbean island. Andrew has strenuously denied any sexual relationship with Roberts, who was 17 when they met. Ms Maxwell has also denied any wrongdoing. Buckingham Palace declined to comment. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Roberts is trying to join the legal battle being waged by two other women . They are suing the US Government over the granting of immunity from prosecution of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, 62 . In return the former friend of Prince Andrew paid compensation to victims . The Prince was named in papers filed by Roberts earlier this year . She claimed he was one of the men Epstein forced her to sleep with . If the US authorities win the case, Andrew will be spared a court date . He denies any sexual relationship with Roberts, who was 17 when they met .


See a piece of art you like and want to know more about it? Soon you could 'Shazam' it. Shazam, the app created to recognise an artist from a few seconds of music, says it wants to branch out into identifying objects, such as food, paintings and books. The London-based company behind . the mobile app has raised $30 million from several unidentified billionaires to finance the change. Shazam, the app created to recognise an artist from a few seconds of music, says it wants to branch out into identifying objects, such as food, paintings and books . 'Shazam is already a verb,' chief executive Rich Riley told Reuters at the Mobile World Congress industry fair in Barcelona. 'We want to expand the universe of . what you can Shazam' The latest funding comes on top of $40 million raised . from Mexican telecoms billionaire Carlos Slim in 2013. Riley said these additional funds would help the . venture-capital backed company add to its 250-strong staff and . sign additional partnerships with publishers and content . companies. The London-based company behind the mobile app has raised $30 million from several unidentified billionaires to finance the change. The company has yet to reveal details about how it would work, but one possibility is that such a service would work based on bar codes . 'The famous blue button that our users love will remain on . the home screen but will be able to do much more,' he said. Just in time for spring, scientists hope to launch a 'Shazam for birds' that will help people identify the tweets that are waking them up in the morning. The app, dubbed Warblr, claims to be able to recognise the song of 88 bird species, and could help track their migration patterns. Like Shazam, it works by recording nearby noises on smartphones to analyse it in real-time and identify the bird species according to its tweet . Whenever the app identifies a bird, geo-tracking allows it to map which species is being spotted where and when, with the information made public. The information will be made publicly available to allow zoologists and ecologists monitor species growth and decline, as well as patterns of migration. The company has yet to reveal details about how it would work, but one possibility is that such a service would work based on bar codes. This would make it similar to Amazon’s Fire phone which can already identify products by scanning these codes. Shazam has evolved markedly since 1999 when it was founded, . gaining popularity with its ability to recognise a piece of . music with the click of a button on the phone. It now sells . songs that its users identify, having secured deals with all the . major streaming music services including Spotify and Deezer. Lately it has also become a port of call for advertisers who . want to find ways to instantly link up with their target . audiences. Although Shazam does not disclose its revenues or other . financials, it says the latest

Summary: London-based Shazam has raised $30 million to finance the change . It will allow app to identify objects, such as food, paintings and books . The company has yet to reveal details about how exactly it would work .


A South African university has voted to pull down a statue of a notorious British colonialist after students threw a bucket of excrement at it. Bosses at the University of Cape Town bowed to demands to remove the statue of Cecil Rhodes after a series of protests on campus. UCT, the oldest university in South Africa and regularly ranked as the best on the continent, was built on land donated by Rhodes, a mining magnate who died in 1902. Scroll down for video . A statue of British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes is shown covered in plastic bags as part of a protest by students and staff of the University of Cape Town . Students and staff of the University of Cape Town stage a protest against the statue of Cecil Rhodes. Excrement was launched at the statue during one protest . But the 'poo protest' was launched by a small group of students earlier this month, sparking a series of demonstrations demanding that the statue be torn down. Many of the students involved in the protests never lived under the injustices of white minority rule, but say they still experience racial discrimination 21 years after the end of apartheid. The large statue of a notoriously racist Rhodes gazing across an Africa that he coveted for the British empire made them feel alienated on a campus still dominated by white staff, they said. On Friday, the university senate voted 181 to one to remove the statue permanently from the campus, after vice-chancellor Max Price acknowledged 'the many injustices of colonial conquest enacted under Rhodes' watch'. While the university council still has to endorse the move at a special meeting on April 8, the statue will be boarded up until it is handed over to government heritage authorities, university spokeswoman Pat Lucas said. 'It is certainly a victory for us,' said student representative council president Ramabina Mahapa. 'It means we are being heard by the larger community.' Cecil Rhodes (pictured) made his fortune with his De Beers mining company . Cecil Rhodes was born in Bishop's Stortford in Hertfordshire and went on to became one of Britain's most successful colonialists. He was sent to southern Africa in the late nineteenth century when he suffered bad health as a teenager. Within four decades he had established political control of Britain's Cape Colony, expanded the territory north to found Rhodesia and taken ownership of the world's richest diamond mining company De Beers. His expansionist plans were fired by a dream of securing a British corridor of power stretching from Cape Town to Cairo. But his short life was blighted by bad health and he died of heart failure aged just 49. Following his death Rhodes' remains were transported by train from Cape Town to Bulawayo and laid to rest in the Matopo Hills south of the city, his favourite spot in the vast empire he had helped secure for Britain in southern Africa. Rhodes, famous for dreaming of a Cape-to-Cairo railway, made his fortune with his De Beers mining company during the Kimberley diamond rush,

Summary: University of Cape Town bosses have bowed to demands to remove statue . Colonialist Cecil Rhodes donated the land that the university was built on . Students launched a 'poo protest' saying statue made them feel alienated .


A virus that starts off like the common cold could be responsible for leaving more than 100 children with paralysis. Last summer, more than 1,000 children and teens across the country were hospitalized with symptoms that appeared to be caused by a particularly nasty strain of enterovirus. While some of the children showed only minor symptoms of the virus - such as runny nose, sneezing and coughing - others suffered weakness of the limbs to complete paralysis . Doctors caring for the sick children connected the illness early on to a pathogen called enterovirus D-68. A new study published on Monday has strengthened the connection between enterovirus D68 and the sudden paralysis of more than 100 children in the last year . A new study published Monday in the journal Lancet Infectious Diseases backed those initial opinions, after following the progress of 25 children in California and Colorado who experienced paralysis. Enteroviruses are a type of virus that use a single strand of RNA to replicate themselves inside the cells of mammals. Among other enteroviruses are polio, the virus that causes Hand Foot and Mouth disease along with others that cause a range of respiratory illnesses. Enterovirus D-68 is among the most recently idenfitied and was first spotted in California in 1962. It can cause mild to severe respiratory illness and is likely to be spread by inhaling virus particles when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or touches a surface. In previous years only small numbers of EV-D68 infections have been reported but that has increased during 2014, according to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. It has caused severe illness in a number of children and has even been implicated in some deaths. The incidence of infections has fallen off considerably since October but public health officials warn that infections seem to spike during the late summer and autumn. Researchers now suggest that the children were infected with a mutated form of D-68, which first appeared four years ago. B1 has five to six coding differences that make it different from other strains commonly found in the U.S., and that these differences cause nerve-damaging symptoms similar to polio. And like polio, the nerve damage appears to be permanent - since none of the children have fully recovered. 'This is starting to look more like polio unfortunately where the paralysis appears to be permanent or semi-permanent. This is why there is such an urgency for more research to investigate this' researcher Charles Chiu, an associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco, said according to the Washington Post. However, the study has not definitely proved the connection between B1 and the paralyzed children, since researchers could not find the strain in the patients' spinal fluid. The researchers however, theorized that that was because the samples were taken too late. 'This is a virus that causes the common cold,' Chiu told NBC News. 'Parents don't bring their kids in until they are really sick. By that time, typically, the viral levels may be very, very low or undetectable.' They looked

Summary: Researchers now believe mutated strain of enterovirus D-68 caused more than 100 children to suffer sudden paralysis in the last year . The B1 strain first popped up four years ago and has coding differences that make it similar to polio . None of the children monitored in the new study have fully recovered - suggesting the paralysis is permanent .


Coneygree became the first novice to strike for 41 years when making most of the running in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup. The eight-year-old, trained by Mark Bradstock and ridden by Nico de Boinville, took the blue riband prize of steeplechasing on only his fourth race over fences. The success fully vindicated the decision to bypass the RSA Chase earlier in the week and run in the Gold Cup instead. Nico de Boinville kisses the Cheltenham Gold Cup following Coneygree's length and a half victory . De Boinville and trainer Mark Bradstock are all smiles with the 2015 trophy . De Boinville and Coneygree clear a fence on their way to victory at the Cheltenham Gold Cup . Coneygree clears the last hurdle to set up a grandstand finish at the Cheltenham showpiece . De Boinville celebrates following his 2015 Gold Cup triumph at Cheltenham . Coneygree became the first novice to strike for 41 years when making most of the running in the Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup . De Boinville is overcome with emotion on his way to the parade ring following Coneygree's thrilling victory . De Boinville is congratulated by the Cheltenham faithful as he makes his way to the winner's enclosure . The 2015 Gold Cup champion punches the air as he is led past the grandstand . Coneygree trainer Bradstock is overjoyed following his horse's Cheltenham result . Coneygree (right) did just enough to beat Djakadam and Road To Riches in a thrilling finish . Coneygree (7-1) held on up the hill by a length and a half from Djakadam (10-1), with Road To Riches (8-1) two lengths away in third. De Boinville said: 'It's the best feeling ever, I'm lost for words. 'I never thought they shouldn't have run in this, it was a great plan. 'The weather gods were looking down on us and the ground was ideal. AP McCoy looks dejected after Carlingford Lough finished ninth at the Cheltenham Gold Cup . 'He's so deceptive, even when he gets in tight he's brilliant, it's all thanks to the Bradstock family, it's a great family effort. 'I must thank the owners and the Bradstocks for keeping the faith in me. These horses only come once in a lifetime.' Sara Bradstock, wife of the winning trainer and daughter of the late Lord Oaksey, who bred Coneygree, said: 'He (Lord Oaksey) is not here, but he's here in spirit. 'I'd been saying to people, when we win the Gold Cup we'll win the lottery, it's that amazing.' 'It's only his fourth run over fences, but he had so much time off and he's wise in his own way.' Lady Oaksey said: 'I've been asking myself what decision would John (Oaksey) have made? As it turned out, it was a very good decision after looking at Vautour and Don Poli (in the novice chases). 'To win this now - you dream and it's absolutely amazing.' It was the 19-times champion's final ride in the Gold Cup before his retirement . Mrs Bradstock added: 'All the people quoted stats at

Summary: Coneygree is the first novice to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup since 1974 . Coneygree and Nico de Boinville finished ahead of Djakadam and Road To Riches in a thrilling finish . AP McCoy was racing in the Cheltenham Gold Cup for the final time . Davy Russell and Lord Windermere triumphed in last year's race . Bobs Worth, champion in 2013, also returned to the fold . Trainer Paul Nicholls was chasing his fifth Gold Cup triumph . CLICK HERE to see how all the Cheltenham Festival 2015 action unfolded .


Manchester United are the biggest club in England when it comes to crowds - both now and historically - and the joint biggest along with Liverpool when it comes to ‘star players’ in their line-ups, all-time. Crowds and stars have been considered as part of a Sportsmail study to explore which English clubs are the ‘biggest’; 58 different teams of the current 92 in the top four divisions have been included in the study, having played in England’s top division for at least a season. Two different measurements were used for crowds - the average gates for each club this season, plus the biggest gate each club has ever had at any point. The aim of this was to gauge not just one season but reflect former ‘greatness’ for clubs now enduring leaner times but who were authentic giants at some point. Manchester United, averaging over 75,000 fans every game at Old Trafford, top the crowds list . This is what Maine Road looked like in 1934, the year Manchester City recorded a record attendance of 84,569 . Arsenal's Emirates Stadium sees them second in attendances for this season, and fourth overall on crowds . CLICK HERE to see Sportsmail's definitive list of the BIGGEST clubs in England . United’s current average attendances of more than 75,000 leaves them way ahead of the field, with Arsenal in second place just below 60,000, then Newcastle (nearly 51,000), Manchester City (45,400), Liverpool (44,700), with Chelsea, Sunderland, Everton, Tottenham and West Ham filling out the top 10. All 59 clubs in the study have been ranked on current attendances, and separately on their biggest historic gates. An aggregate of those two ranks gives the overall crowd ranking topped by United, with City in second place, then Chelsea, Arsenal and Sunderland. City have the highest single attendance for a home club match in English football - almost 85,000 were at Maine Road for the game in question, an FA Cup tie against Stoke in 1934. United are the club with the next biggest home record, just over 83,000 for a league match with Arsenal in 1948. We ranked all clubs on the size of their average gates during this season to reflect contemporary pull. Then we ranked each club by the size of their biggest historic gates. Their overall crowd rank is an aggregate of current pull and also potential based on past highs. Incidentally, this was also played at Maine Road, which United were using at that time because Old Trafford had been so damaged in the blitz. Eight other clubs also have record home attendances of more than 70,000: Chelsea, Everton, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Tottenham, Charlton, Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday and these all-time highs are reflective of these clubs having massive paying support in different eras. AFC Wimbledon's support may be loud and loyal, but they are bottom of our list in terms of crowds . With Kingsmeadow one of the Football League's smallest grounds, AFC Wimbledon rank low on attendance . We counted the number of players from each club who have played

Summary: Manchester City top the all-time top attendance list from a game in 1934 . But Manchester United's average 2014/15 attendance sees them top our 'crowds' category . Liverpool and United are joint first for most 'star players' Tottenham and Arsenal follow in England caps and World Cup stars . Sportsmail's HOW BIG IS YOUR CLUB? Study finally settles great debate .


Chinese officials have claimed Muslims from the country's western region are travelling to Syria and Iraq to join ISIS - before returning home to take part in plots against the communist rule. Authorities in Xinjiang said they were planning to strengthen a crackdown on terrorism and extremism in the area, home to the minority Muslim Uighur, some of whom want their own independent state. But officials failed to provide any further details to back up their claims - although The Global Times, a newspaper affiliated with the ruling Communist Party, said in December about 300 Chinese are fighting alongside the Islamic State. Scroll down for video . Recruits: Chinese officials have claimed people from Xinjiang province, home to the minority Muslim Uighur, have travelled to Syria and Iraq to fight alongside ISIS . Separatists: Some of the Uighur want their own state, like these delegates from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and the area has been beset by violence in recent years . 'There are Uighurs that have fled overseas and joined the Islamic State,' said Zhang Chunxian, Communist Party secretary of Xinjiang, which borders Afghanistan and Pakistan, on Tuesday. 'The organisation has a huge international influence and Xinjiang can't keep aloof from it and we have already been affected. 'We have also found that some who fought returned to Xinjiang to participate in terrorist plots.' China has previously expressed concerns about the rise of ISIS, fearing it will fuel unrest and violence in Xinjiang, where some seek to set up an independent state called East Turkestan. Xinjiang has seen repeated violence, as members of the Muslim Uighur have bristled under what they say is repressive Chinese government rule. Beijing has previously blamed the violence on Islamic militants with foreign connections who are seeking an independent state in Xinjiang, but has offered little evidence and ignored calls for independent investigations. Uighur groups say police have used indiscriminate deadly force against people protesting the government's policies in the region. Chinese officials have started cracking down on the use of the veil in public, but tensions between the two groups have been on the increase for years. Pictured: . A Uighur man passes part of the old city of Kashgar . Attacks blamed on Uighurs have also occurred in other parts of the country, including a car which plowed into Beijing's Tiananmen Gate in 2013, killing five people. Many of the group, who have traditionally followed a moderate form of Islam, have also begun adopting practices more commonly seen in Saudi Arabia or Afghanistan, such as full-face veils for women in the face of the crackdown. Some Xinjiang cities have placed restrictions on Islamic dress, including the capital Urumqi, which banned the wearing of veils in public late last year. Zhang said authorities would take measures to stop people from going abroad to fight with the group, and that he expects 'fewer and fewer cases' of that happening. 'We are confident that we can fix it,' he said. Another official, Shohrat Zakir, said a yearlong crackdown on terrorist activities in the region 'has won

Summary: Claims people from minority Muslim group are travelling to fight with ISIS . Some are then returning to home state of Xinjiang to plot against Chinese . Separatists from the Muslim Uighur minority group want their own state . Violence has spread from Xinjiang to Beijing as they fight 'repressive rule' But Xinjiang's Community Party secretary 'confident' problem can be fixed .


As thousands queued up outside Leicester Cathedral yesterday to catch a glimpse of Richard III's coffin, businesses in the city also appeared to be doing their utmost to get into the commemorative spirit. With the city centre swamped by visitors from as far and wide as the U.S and Russia, shopkeepers in Leicester have been selling off a raft of merchandise - including t-shirts, ice creams and even haircuts - in an apparent bid to cash in on the historic five-day event. From fridge magnets emblazoned with the king's signature, to a £14.95 Richard III-embossed silk ties, the souvenir frenzy has been led by the official visitor centre, a former school located next to the spot where the former monarch's remains were found in 2012. Scroll down for videos . Cashing in: A raft of memorabilia connected to Richard III's reburial is on sale at the official visitor centre, including t-shirts (pictured left) and tote bags (right) Souvenirs: Mugs with an image of the medieval king (pictured) are also available to buy from the centre . Among the souvenirs being sold for the reinterment are notepads, keyrings, mugs, t-shirts (pictured) But alongside the usual mugs, pencils and keyrings, visitors can also buy themselves glasses 'fit for a king' from a nearby optician - and can even opt for a £25 Richard III-inspired bowl haircut, being marketed at Ungaro Hair Studios. Gelato Village, an Italian ice-cream shop which has extended opening hours until 11pm for the reinterment, has also made a special Richard III rose blossom and fruits of the forest-flavoured ice cream, a move which yesterday prompted the business's 'busiest day ever'. The apparent commercialism of the event is sure to prompt outcry from those who have already criticised the king's reburial. Louise Hollingsworth, who was part of a campaign group which had argued that he should have been buried in York, has already called the event an 'undignified, money-grabbing pantomime', while one Twitter user wrote: '#richardIII no dignity in death, no dignity in burial, and after being hawked around like the FA cup on a bus, no dignity in reburial either.' Another person used Twitter to mock the hullabaloo, tweeting: 'Is there a #RichardIII Christmas decoration on sale? I can't find it.' But with the increased footfall in Leicester since the discovery in 2012 expected to bring £50m into the city's coffers, it's no surprise that businesses - and indeed residents - have been attempting to make the most of this week's event. With the increased footfall in Leicester since the discovery in 2012 expected to bring £50m into the city's coffers, it's no surprise that businesses have been attempting to make the most of the one-off event . Sarah Harrison, the council official in charge of tourism, told The Times that the council were working to ensure no merchandise was being sold on the black market . A fridge magnet, emblazoned with Richard III's signature, can also be bought by visitors to the city . Despite being given out for free as part of the newspaper, the Leicester Mercury's souvenir

Summary: Thousands have flocked to see Richard III's coffin in Leicester Cathedral . Business are cashing in by selling items connected to king's reinterment . Visitor centre selling raft of goods including t-shirts, pencils and tote bags . Local gelataria is selling Richard III rose blossom-flavoured ice cream . Richard III discovery and reburial expected to bring £50m into Leicester .


Bradford striker Jon Stead was disappointed his side could not battle past Reading and into the semi-finals of the FA Cup. The teams will have to do it all again at the Madejski Stadium after a hard-fought clash ended in a 0-0 draw in West Yorkshire. After the highs of victories over Chelsea and Sunderland, Bradford were left frustrated, with Stead telling BT Sport: 'It was a dogfight. Jon Stead (left) is disappointed his side couldn't beat Reading despite dominating for long periods . Hope Akpan (centre) goes past Francois Zoko during the FA quarter-final clash at Valley Parade . 'We are disappointed because we feel we can do better. 'In the second half we pinned them in for long spells but we needed a goal. We limited them to a few chances. 'We're still in the hat but there's a little bit of disappointment that we haven't gone through. It's half a job. Andrew Davies (5) heads the ball wide of the Reading goal in one of many chances Bradford had to score . Yakubu (right) bursts forward but was unable to score past a formidable Bantams defence at Valley Parade . 'We've still got to go and do the business down there. There's great belief in the players and the staff and we'll give it everything we've got.' Manager Phil Parkinson was more upbeat, saying on BT Sport: 'Were still in the hat so we're pleased with that. 'You've got to give Reading credit, they came and made it difficult. It was a cagey old affair. I thought our lads did excellently in a different type of way than Sunderland. Phil Parkinson (centre) was pleased with his side's overall performance in a tightly fought encounter . 'We had to be very professional and wait for the moment to arrive. Unfortunately it didn't. In the second half we had the momentum but we didn't have that touch of class in and around the box. 'We look forward to the replay. Everyone will be expecting Reading to win that one but you never know what can happen on the night. We know they'll approach it differently and look to open up. 'When we went to Stamford Bridge, it was a day out, no one expected us to get through.' Reading set out their stall early on to be hard to beat but manager Steve Clarke knows the job is far from done yet. The facial injury received by Alex Pearce showed how physically demanding the contest was . He said: 'We came here and decided to roll up our sleeves. We knew we'd have to battle, fight for every second ball and see if we could produce something. 'We hit the post twice and on another day we could have nicked something. But it was a fair result. 'There was never really a moment where I was too worried. We were in the game from the first minute, and we were determined to get them back to our place if that was the best we could do. 'I think both teams will

Summary: Jon Stead feels his side should of come away with victory against Reading . Bradford drew 0-0 at Valley Parade despite dominating for long periods . Manager Phil Parkinson thinks his players performed brilliantly throughout .


A man was caught trying to smuggle more than $770,000 out of the U.S. in cash hidden in boxes of drug store products, officials said. Abdulkarim Altareb, 48, from Yemen, insisted the wads of crisp banknotes belonged to him and 'his brothers' when he was busted by suspicious customs officials at New York's JFK Airport. He is now in jail charged with 'bulk cash smuggling', but police sources told the New York Post there was no indication the money was meant for terrorist groups. Loadsamoney: Packs of common drug store products and even a pair of trainers were used to conceal more than $770,000 which Abdulkarim Altareb was caught with as he tried to board a flight to Qatar on Sunday . Not so clean getaway: Packs of Dove soap were used to conceal wads of crisp dollar notes in Altareb's luggage. He said the money was for building works and police sources say they don't suspect terrorism . Altareb had claimed he was carrying just $6,500 - well under the $10,000 limit - before trying to board a plane to Qatar on Sunday, according to court papers seen by the Post. But when asked to present the cash he pulled out just $5,870, stoking the suspicions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers who then decided to search his luggage. Inside they found boxes of soap, Band-Aids, Thera-flu, Splenda and Alka-Seltzer, all stuffed with thick rolls of $100 and $50 bills. 'Cash was also hidden in soles of shoes, and in the lining of a jacket inside of one of the checked bags,' a court filing said. Under interrogation, Altareb is said to have told Homeland Security agents he was taking the money to the Middle East to fund building works. 'This is my brothers’, two brothers’ money,' he told them according to the criminal complaint. It added: 'The defendant also said, in sum and substance, that some of the money was his money, and some of the money belonged to his family, and that he has a big family.' Suspicious behaviour: Altareb had claimed he was carrying just $6,500 - well under the $10,000 limit - before trying to board a plane to Qatar on Sunday, according to court papers. He is now in jail . Altareb is currently sitting in jail after he was held without bail at a Brooklyn federal court arraigment yesterday. He will appear again today so his lawyer can propose a bail package.

Summary: Abdulkarim Altareb was caught with the money at New York's JFK airport . Customs agents found wads of crisp banknotes hidden in his luggage . He is in jail charged with 'bulk cash smuggling' after a court appearance . Police sources say there's no indication he is linked to terrorism .


Andre Johnson and college team-mate Frank Gore moved to Indianapolis to win a Super Bowl. After being released by the Texans, the 33-year-old wide receiver was left to ponder his next move. But both he and Gore - who left the 49ers - were settled on the same landing spot. 'After I got released by the Texans, Frank called me,' Johnson told NBC Sports. 'He called me right after it happened and was just like, "What are you gonna do?" I’m like, "Frank, I don’t know. I just got released. I don’t know." 'I asked, him "Who do you think has the best chance to win a Super Bowl?" And he was like, "Indy." And I was like, "That’s my same choice too so let’s do it, let’s go for it." And they were able to get both of us here.' Andre Johnson leaves the Texans after 12 seasons with the franchise and has his sights set on a Super Bowl . The rampaging Frank Gore gives Indianapolis a bulldozing, reliable running back . According to ESPN, Johnson's deal is worth $21million over three years. Drafted third overall in 2003, Johnson goes down as the greatest player in the expansion franchise's history. He caught 1,012 passes on 1,599 targets for 13,597 yards and averages 6.0 receptions per game, an NFL record. And for the first time in his career, the seven-time Pro Bowler has the chance to play with a quarterback of elite quality in Andrew Luck. 'That was a very big part of it, wanting to be in a place with a stable quarterback,' he said. 'Andrew is arguably the best quarterback in the game.' After reaching the AFC Championship last time out, the addition of former Miami Hurricanes team-mate Gore gives Indianapolis the chance to bookend the Trent Richardson experiment. At 31, Gore is past his prime, but adds a bulldozing element to the backfield after signing a three-year, $12m deal.

Summary: Johnson joins with the intention of winning a championship . Playing with Andrew Luck was a large factor in his decision . Gore has posted four straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons . The Colts haven't had a player rush for 100 yards in a game since 2012 .


Record-breaking former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old has called time on a career that has included 113 Test matches, 295 one-day internationals and 34 T20Is. His last appearance for his country came in Sunday's World Cup final against Australia in Melbourne, where New Zealand suffered a seven-wicket defeat. Daniel Vettori (centre) has retired from international cricket after his World Cup campaign for New Zealand . Vettori (right) was named in the ICC Team of the Tournament for the World Cup for taking 15 wickets . Vettori's last international game for New Zealand came in the World Cup final, which was lost to Australia . He told reporters at Auckland airport: 'It was my last game for New Zealand, in the final, so it was a lovely way to finish. 'Obviously it would have been great to win, but I'm pretty proud of everyone, the way we've gone about things the last six weeks.' The left-arm spinner, who was named in the ICC team of the tournament after taking 15 wickets, added : 'To be able to finish in the final, albeit without a win, I'm just very grateful for the amount of support I had, particularly from Brendon (captain McCullum) and Mike (coach Hesson). 'To be able to get back from a number of injuries and to be here and to be part of it, and hopefully to be a big contributing factor, is something I'll always treasure.' Vettori became New Zealand's youngest-ever Test player when he made his debut against England in February 1997 at the age of 18 and went on to take 361 wickets in the format, leaving him second in the country's all-time list behind Sir Richard Hadlee (431). Vettori is only one of three men to have scored 4,000 Test runs and taken 300 Test wickets, along with Sir Ian Botham and Kapil Dev. His ODI bow came a month later against Sri Lanka and his final tally of 297 wickets is a Black Caps record, with Kyle Mills second on the list with 240 scalps. Vettori (right) is one of three players in Test history who has scored 4,000 runs and taken 3,000 wickets . Vettori captained New Zealand in all three formats of cricket and made his debut when he was 18 . Vettori (right) holds the record for Test and ODI appearances but has quit at the age of 36 . The Auckland-born spinner, who captained New Zealand in all three formats, also holds the record for the most Test (112) and ODI (291) appearances for New Zealand. He also played one Test and four ODIs for the ICC World XI in 2005, taking nine wickets in total. Vettori, who has played for Warwickshire and Nottinghamshire in county cricket, is the head coach of the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Summary: Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has quit international cricket . He played 113 Test Matches, 295 one-day internationals and 34 T20 games . Vettori is one of three men to take 3,000 Test wickets and make 4,000 runs .