Roy Hodgson wants his fringe players to prove a point to him in Turin as he prepares to field an 'experimental' line-up against Italy. England's confidence is running high after they thumped Lithuania 4-0 on Friday to stretch their post-World Cup winning streak to seven matches. They know a much stiffer test lies around the corner though. Italy find themselves in the midst of a crisis after coach Antonio Conte received death threats from angry Juventus fans who blame him for causing Claudio Marchisio to break down with a serious knee injury. Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson will change up his starting XI for the friendly against Italy on Tuesday night . The Azzurri are also without experienced campaigners Andrea Pirlo and Daniele De Rossi, but they are still by far the toughest opposition England have faced since their winless and joyless campaign in Brazil. Hodgson's plans have been turned completely upside down after nine squad withdrawals, though. The likes of Chris Smalling, Kieran Gibbs, Andros Townsend, Theo Walcott and Ross Barkley are likely to get a chance in Turin and with competition for places increasing, particularly in midfield and attack, Hodgson wants to see encouraging signs from those who step in. 'We've got a tougher test ahead of us against Italy and we will be playing that game with players we wouldn't normally rely upon,' the England manager told FA TV. England fringe players will get a chance to impress manager Roy Hodgson during a friendly in Turin . 'There are an awful lot of people in the squad I count on that we've lost, but what it means is for those who are still with us, many who are relatively untried, there will be a chance for them to show that my faith in selecting them for this squad was justified.' Hodgson confirmed on Saturday that Danny Welbeck, Raheem Sterling, James Milner and Leighton Baines would all return to their clubs. Southampton full-back Ryan Bertrand is the only replacement so Hodgson now has 20 players - including three goalkeepers - to choose from. Those left are an inexperienced bunch. Eight players have 10 caps or less. Arsenal forward Theo walcott, who was a second-half substitute against Lithuania, could start on Tuesday . England duo Wayne Rooney (left) and Danny Welbeck (right) celebrate their strikes on Friday night . Everton midfielder Ross Barkley runs with possession during a late cameo on Friday in the Lithuania match . In a bid, perhaps, to dampen expectations running high following Harry Kane's impressive debut on Friday, Hodgson was moved to describe his line-up as 'experimental' on Sunday. The England manager says his team should not be judged on the result of Tuesday's game at the Juventus Stadium, but later in the season when they are expected to play big friendlies against the likes of Spain, Holland and France. 'The real test against tougher opposition will be when the qualifying campaign is over,' the 67-year-old said. 'When the qualifying campaign ends - we believe we'll be qualified in October - then we have two very

Summary: England beat Lithuania 4-0 in Euro 2016 qualifier on Friday at Wembley . Harry Kane scored 79 seconds after coming on during his England debut . England face Italy in Turin on Tuesday and Hodgson will change his team .


Ryan Mason thinks Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino should take a great deal of credit for the role he played in helping him earn his 'dream' England call-up. Mason was drafted into the England squad following the withdrawal of Adam Lallana and could make his debut in Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Lithuania or the friendly in Italy next Tuesday. If selected, Mason would regard it as the proudest moment of his career. Ryan Mason tracks Raheem Sterling in training after winning his first England call-up this week . Mason says it would be his dream to be handed a first England cap against Lithuania or Italy this week . The Spurs midfielder has been in superb form this season, prompting Roy Hodgson to select him . 'It's every boy's dream to represent their country at any level, so hopefully I can get that and it would be a great achievement personally,' the 23-year-old Tottenham midfielder told TheFA.com . 'It's the pinnacle of your career to represent your country.' Mason's route to the top has been far from straightforward. He signed for Tottenham's academy as a 16-year-old and just 12 months later he made his debut in a UEFA Cup match against NEC Nijmegen. But he then had to wait another six years until he made his Premier League debut. Former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp farmed Mason out to Yeovil, Millwall and Doncaster, where he had three loan spells. Redknapp's successor Andre Villas-Boas then sent the player to French club Lorient but he returned without having made a first-team appearance. Kane made his Spurs debut six years ago, but has spent the intervening time on several loan deals . Neither Harry Redknapp or Andre Villas-Boas saw a place for him in the first team, but he is now showing form . Mason started last season on loan at League One Swindon and did not feature under Tim Sherwood at Spurs once Villas-Boas had been sacked. Mason is grateful to Pochettino, therefore, for finally giving him a chance at White Hart Lane this season. 'I've always had confidence in my own ability, but it also comes from a manager who trusts you and is willing to back you. There is nothing like that as a footballer,' said Mason, who has played 29 times for the Argentinian this year. 'The fact that the call-up has come so early in my Premier League career is a great feeling. It's amazing and has been a bit of a whirlwind over the last few months . Mason thanked Mauricio Pochettino for the faith the Argentinian manager has shown in him this season . Last year Mason was on loan at Swindon in League One, but has made remarkable progress since returning . 'It was unfortunate that I didn't kick on at a younger age, it took me a bit longer to establish myself. 'I had a lot of injuries and perhaps went out on loan at the wrong times. 'There were times when players were getting opportunities in the UEFA Cup and I was out on loan. It

Summary: Ryan Mason has been handed his first England call up after strong season . Mason says winning his first cap would be 'every boy's dream' Spurs midfielder thanked his club manager for being 'willing to back me' Mason was on loan at Swindon in League One last season .


Young British sportscar driver Jann Mardenborough has been involved in a crash in a race in Germany which has resulted in the death of a spectator. Mardenborough was competing in the VLN1 event at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe when his Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 flipped up in the air as it crested a rise in the circuit. With the nose of the car pointing up in the air, it soared for around 30 metres before landing on its tail and bouncing over the catch-fencing into a crowd of people. VIDEO Scroll down to watch shocking footage as crash at VLN Nurburgring kills a spectator . A spectator died at the Nurburgring on Saturday after a crash involving a British racing driver . The Nissan of Jann Mardenborough flipped into the air and crashed into a crowd of spectators . Mardenborough's car started to lift into the air as it crested a rise in the circuit in Germany . The Brit's Nissan remained in the air for about 30 metres with the front of the car facing the sky . Mardenborough is a 23-year-old who is currently competing in the World Endurance Championship . Mardenborough, the 23-year-old from Cardiff, is renowned for his epic rise into motor racing just four years after winning Nissan's 'gamer-to-racer' project. In 2011, he won the GT Academy, a scheme run by Nissan and Sony that turns armchair gamers into professional racers. Over the past few years Mardenborough has competed in sportscars and single-seaters. Nissan recently confirmed Mardenborough would take part in a full season of the World Endurance Championship, which includes the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A VLN statement read: 'The opening round of the VLN Endurance Championship at the Nurburgring was marred by an accident on Saturday which injured several spectators. 'One of the spectators died, despite the immediate actions of the rescue crew in the medical centre at the circuit. The other injured spectators have been taken to hospital for ongoing medical care. 'The race was stopped to give emergency crew quick access to the circuit, and wasn't restarted. 'The accident occurred in the Flugplatz part of the circuit, with a competitor leaving the circuit for a yet unspecified reason and finishing up behind the safety fencing. Mardenborough's car crashed into barriers on the outside of one of the turns at the Nurburgring . The car took off and flipped over catch-fencing and into the crowd, leaving a spectator dead . 'The VLN and the organisers are deeply saddened by the accident, and their thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims.' Mardenborough emerged from the car seemingly unscathed, although has since been taken to a local hospital for routine checks following an initial examination at the circuit medical centre. Expressing their thoughts on the incident, a statement from Nissan read: 'Today's events have been a tragedy. 'We are all deeply shocked and saddened by these events and our immediate thoughts go to the deceased, those injured and their families and friends. The damage caused as a result of the crash during the

Summary: Crash at the Nurburgring Nordschliefe leaves one spectator dead . Jann Mardenborough's car flipped up into the air during VLN1 event . The Brit's Nissan landed in a crowd of people over catch-fencing . Car was in the air for around 30 metres after cresting a rise in the circuit .


Aaron Ramsey has added his name to Francis Coquelin's long list of admirers at Arsenal and says that the Gunners' man at the base of midfield helps the rest of the team to 'tick'. Coquelin is enjoying an impressive breakthrough campaign in Arsene Wenger's side, finding a way into the first team after returning from a loan spell at Championship side Charlton Athletic in December. And with many Arsenal fans crediting Coquelin with their team's impressive recent form that has moved them into contention for the Barclays Premier League title, Ramsey has also endorsed the theory that the Frenchman has become a key cog in midfield. Francis Coquelin has been impressive in midfield for Arsenal in their recent run of form in the Premier League . The French midfielder has been an ever-present figure for Arsene Wenger's side in the league in 2015 so far . Aaron Ramsey says Coquelin's defensive presence in midfield gives his team-mates more freedom to play . Arsenal have won their last six games in the Premier League and are now just a point behind second-placed Manchester City, with Coquelin - yet to miss a league game in 2015 - providing his midfield colleagues with more freedom to go forward. 'He's been really good,' Ramsey said. 'He's very aggressive and doesn't give the opposition much time on the ball, and that's why he wins so many tackles. Then he wins the ball and makes us tick over. 'It's been really good to see his development this year, he's had a superb couple of months now so hopefully he can continue that. Coquelin attempts to win an aerial ball ahead of Ramsey during a training session earlier in the season . Coquelin was part of the Arsenal side that almost turned around a 3-1 first-leg deficit against Monaco . 'It is quite comforting knowing that one of the midfielders is behind you in position, thinking more defensively. It is something that he does really well.' Ramsey was left out of the starting XI for Arsenal's Champions League exit to Monaco last week and he feels there is more competition than ever for places in Wenger's in-form side. 'There’s definitely a fight for our places,' he told Arsenal Player. 'Everyone is keeping each other on their toes - it’s good that we have that strength in depth now.' Wenger now sees Coquelin as a key part of his team after initially loaning him out to Charlton earlier in the year .

Summary: Aaron Ramsey has praised to his Arsenal team-mate Francis Coquelin . Coquelin returned from loan at Charlton to become key player in the side . Ramsey says his position at base of midfield helps Arsenal 'tick over' READ: Olivier Giroud has a better strike rate than Cristiano Ronaldo . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Paranoid: Benjamin Pettitt attacked Dr Robert Davis so viciously in May 2012 that paramedics were initially unable to tell if he was still alive - because there was so much blood . A patient turned into 'little less than an animal' by a cocktail of drugs beat a doctor with a baseball bat before trying to gauge out his eyes after his worried grandmother called for medical help. Benjamin Pettitt beat Dr Robert Davis so badly after he attended his home in Tewkesbury, Gloucester, that police called to the scene were unable to see if the doctor was still alive, because he was covered in so much blood. The 33-year-old began attacking the doctor with a baseball bat, before the frenzied assault escalated and Pettitt began trying to 'bite chunks' out of his victim's face. Pettittt then grabbed a knife to inflict numerous lacerations, as his horrified relatives called paramedics and police - who were forced to taser Pettitt. Dr Davis survived, but the vicious attack has forced him to quit the medical profession because he was left unable to trust patients. Gloucester Crown Court heard how, in the days leading up to the May 2012 attack, Pettitt had taken heroin and cocaine. Pettitt became paranoid, convinced a number of French men wanted to kill him. On the morning of the attack, he is understood to have taken an heavy cocktail of prescribed anti-depressants. His grandmother had grown concerned with his paranoia as Pettitt was convinced that a number of French men wanted to kill him. The morning of the attack he is also understood to have taken an heavy cocktail of prescribed anti-depressants. His grandmother had become so concerned she had called for a doctor - and it was Dr Davis who attended. Prosecuting, Anna Vigars said: 'After about 15 minutes of rational conversation it suddenly turned. 'Pettitt shouted, "bastards like you are only in it for yourselves". 'He took a baseball bat and started to swing it at Dr Davis, he hit his arms, his shoulders and his nose. He hit him a number of times, including one very painful blow to his head. 'Then Mr Pettitt was on top of him, trying to gouge his eyes out. Mr Davis was trying to take hold of his arms. Call for help: The medic had been called to the house in Cotteswold Road, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, after Pettitt's grandmother became concerned about his increasing parnoia. Pictured: Cotteswold Road . 'As his hands were moved away, (Pettitt) leaned forward and tried to bite Mr Davis' face - he tried to bite a chunk from his nose. 'He then began shouting, he shouted: 'I really want to kill you, it would be a huge adrenaline rush'. In terror Mr Davis was crying which he was mocked for by Mr Pettitt. 'Mr Pettitt then managed to get hold of knife. That caused the top part of his thumb to be sliced. 'Thereafter he described how he was punched a number of times, but when ambulance staff arrived it became clear they were actually stab wounds

Summary: Benjamin Pettitt attacked Dr Robert Davis at Tewkesbury home in May 2012 . The 33-year-old had taken cocktail of cocaine, heroin and anti-depressants . Became paranoid, believing a group of Frenchmen were coming to kill him . Attacked Dr Davis with a bat after 15 minutes of 'rational' conversation . Tried to bite chunk out of doctor's nose, shouting 'I really want to kill you' There was so much blood paramedics couldn't tell if Dr Davis was alive . Pettitt given hospital order and minimum prison sentence of nine years .


Australian cyclist Loren Rowney was knocked off her bike moments before crossing the finishing line during the European women's cycling tour, after a spectator reached out and hit her handlebars. Rowney was just a few metres away from finishing the Molecaten Drentse 8 in Holland. The contact with Rowney's handles sent the 26-year-old tumbling to the ground. Spiritedly, Rowney did manage to finish the race by crawling over the line in seventh place, but she is understood to have suffered a broken collarbone. An Australian cyclist has taken a tumble just before the finish line during the European women's cycling tour, after a spectator reached out and hit her handlebars . Loren Rowney was just metres away from finishing the Molecaten Drentse 8 when it happened . The 26-year-old managed to crawl over to the finish line but is believed to have suffered a broken collarbone . South-African born Rowney lay on her back until medical officers helped her off the track. Race winner and two-time world champion Giorgia Bronzini of Italy described the finish as 'strange'. 'I thought at first that maybe it was my fault,' she told, the Sydney Herald. 'But I've already seen the footage and it looks like a spectator grips her wheel. Very strange.' Rowney took to Twitter to thank everybody for the well wishes. 'I'll try and get back to you all... it's hard with 1 arm! on my way to Hamburg for treatment,' Rowney wrote on Friday. Rowney took to Twitter on Friday to thank everybody for the well wishes . Loren Rowney (right) with after the Pro Women's Grand Prix during Prudential Ridein London in 2013 .

Summary: Loren Rowney was riding in the Molecaten Drentse 8 in Holland . A member of the crowd stuck out his hand and knocked her off her bike . The 26-year-old flipped over and has a suspected broken collarbone . Rowney managed to crawl over the finish line and came seventh .


Beyonce is set to take the coveted leading role in the latest version of A Star Is Born . It's the leading role that has crowned the career of some of Hollywood's finest actresses. And now Beyoncé is set to follow in the footsteps of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand by taking the coveted part in the latest version of A Star Is Born. The film would provide Beyoncé, 33, with her biggest role yet, playing an unknown who rises to stardom as her famous husband's career spirals downwards. The movie will be directed by American Sniper actor Bradley Cooper, who is also expected to play the leading man. The female lead was first created by Janet Gaynor in the original 1937 version, appearing with Fredric March. The movie was remade in 1954 with James Mason and Garland – who, like Gaynor, was rewarded with a Best Actress Oscar nomination – and again in 1976 with Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. 'Beyoncé feels this could be her big Hollywood breakthrough,' says a movie insider. 'It's a role she has wanted for years. She's shown that she can act in Austin Powers: Goldmember, and held her own singing in Dreamgirls, but this is her chance to prove her dramatic range and maybe even win an Academy Award.' Hollywood studio Warner Bros has been trying to remake the film for years, negotiating with potential leading men including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Will Smith and Christian Bale. But now Cooper, 40, fresh from his Oscar-nominated success in American Sniper, has come to the fore. He will first be appearing in the West End in May with his hit Broadway production of The Elephant Man. When that run ends, he will make his directorial debut with A Star Is Born, and he has named Beyoncé as his first choice for his leading lady. Negotiations are under way to finalise the deal. Scroll down for video . Beyoncé was previously signed to star in a remake of the movie in 2011 when Clint Eastwood planned to direct the action, but the project fell apart a year later when the singer became pregnant with her daughter Blue Ivy. 'I was looking forward to the production and the opportunity to work with Clint Eastwood,' she said after dropping out. 'For months we tried to co-ordinate our schedules to bring this remake to life, but it was just not possible.' A source close to the singer added: 'Beyoncé wants this role, and she's going to do everything she can to make it happen, but right now it's down to her agents and managers to hammer out a deal that works for her and the studio.' The singer's spokesman said: 'Beyoncé is looking to get back into films and thinks she can not only take on this role but bring something special to the part.' It has been six years since she appeared on the big screen. However, that film, Obsessed, was a disappointment at the box office. Beyonce will follow in the footsteps of Judy Garland in 1954 (left) and Barbra

Summary: Beyonce set to take coveted leading role in latest version of A Star is Born . She will follow the lead of actresses Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand . The singer considers it to be a chance to win herself an Academy Award .


St Helens needed a supercharged second half show to maintain their 100 per cent First Utility Super League record with a 30-20 win at Widnes. Both sides were without several key players but Widnes deserved their 14-6 interval lead before the champions ran in 24 second half points. Lance Hohaia crossed for two of the visitors' five tries, with others from the outstanding Atelea Vea, Luke Thompson and Jordan Turner. Travis Burns kicked five goals. Lance Hohaia scores first try forÂ of St Helens on Friday night . Widnes led at the break thanks to tries from Eamon O'Carroll and Patrick Ah Van in front of 7,772 fans. The hosts were missing skipper Kevin Brown, Cameron Phelps, Lloyd White, Manase Manuokafoa and Hep Cahill with Danny Craven, Stefan Marsh, Grant Gore and Macgraff Leuluai back after last week's defeat at Huddersfield. St Helens, without James Roby and banned Kyle Amor, were strengthened by the return of Burns from suspension, while Paul Wellens reverted to his old full-back spot in the absence of injured Jonny Lomax. Josh Jones and Andre Savelio replaced injured Mark Percival and Mark Flanagan, who were also injured in the win at Wakefield with Luke Walsh still missing. Widnes notched their first home win over Saints for 20 years last season and made a flying start with O'Carroll charging over from short range after Danny Tickle was held short. Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook has the ball stripped from him by the tackle from Stefan Marsh of Widnes . Tickle had no problem with the straightforward conversion to fire his side into a 6-0 lead. Alex Walmsley almost forced his way over for Saints but was bundled into touch by determined tackling. The Vikings defence was not as impressive after 15 minutes with Hohaia scampering over from dummy half, with Burns adding the goal to level at 6-6. Saints continued to pile on the pressure before Widnes were only denied on the break by a try saving tackle from Tommy Makinson on Joe Mellor before a thundering midfield burst by Ah Van. Makinson was forced to quit injured with Widnes regaining the lead with Rhys Hanbury's pass putting Ah Van over in the corner and Marsh booting the touchline conversion with Tickle having gone off. Marsh struck a penalty five minutes before the interval to make it 14-6 and Saints could have no complaints after sloppy handling. Jon Wilkin gives thumbs up to Saints fans at the end of the game . Paddy Flynn failed to collect the restart and Widnes paid the price with Ah Van fumbling a Jon Wilkin kick - Vea pounced and Burns converted to cut the gap to 14-12. The Vikings lost Chris Dean with a rib injury and were forced to drop out twice in quick succession from under their own posts as Saints stepped up the tempo. The pressure told with teenage forward Thompson forcing his way over to give Saints the lead for the first time after 53 minutes with Burns' kick edging them ahead 18-14. Saints put daylight between the sides four minutes

Summary: Lance Hohaia scored two of the five tries scored by St Helens . The champions fought back from 14-6 down with 24 second half points .


A butcher whose countryside estate began running short of rabbits started selling squirrel - and the meat has proved so popular it sold out in three hours. Elveden Estate butchers in Suffolk is restricted to the numbers of rabbits it can shoot every month due to plummeting numbers and added the unusual delicacy to its menu in a bid to replace stocks. The free range squirrel is white in texture and is said to have a similar taste to rabbit while being low in fat. Elveden Estate butchers in Suffolk have added squirrel to their menu after their levels of rabbit starting running low. The unusual delicacy became so popular with customers it sold out in three hours . James Holliday, forestry and conservation manager at the estate, said: 'Rabbits are no longer breeding 'like rabbits'. 'Nationally, numbers have been in decline over the past few years and have now reached such low numbers we are limiting the number killed in order to maintain a sustainable population. 'The population had been decreasing since the 1950s and it has become increasingly important for us to conserve as many rabbits as possible. 'We have been catching the squirrels for a while now but obviously the reduction of rabbits made us think we could use them as a substitute and it has done very well.' The meat is being used in a variety of recipes by the estates customers, including a squirrel pasty (pictured) Richard Howard, food shop manager at the estate, said squirrel meat could be a healthy addition to diets. He said: 'Squirrel from Elveden is wild, nutritious and has virtually zero food miles, coming straight from the estate itself, making for a highly ethical mix.' The meat is being used in a variety of recipes by the estates customers, including a squirrel pasty.

Summary: Elveden Estate butchers in Suffolk saw rabbit numbers plummet recently . In a bid to conserve stocks they substituted the meat for squirrel on menu . The squirrel is said to have a similar taste to rabbit while being low in fat .


Martin Skrtel showed that he's fully recovered from the injury scare that forced him off in Liverpool's FA Cup quarter-final clash with Blackburn by posing for a photo in Monte Carlo - while wearing a £260 Givenchy t-shirt. The centre back was taken off on a stretcher in the first minute after a clash with Rudy Gestede left the Slovakian flat out on the Anfield pitch. Skrtel took to Instagram where he posted the snap of himself and wife Bara enjoying some time away from England. Martin Skrtel posted this image on his Instagram alongside his wife Bara in Monte Carlo, Monaco . The centre back was knocked unconscious and required eight minutes of treatment before being substituted . Skrtel is currently on a short-break in sunny Monte Carlo, Monaco, before he'll return to help Liverpool in their quest to finish in the Champions League qualification places. Liverpool travel to Swansea a week on Monday, knowing that a win is vital if they want to keep the pressure on Manchester United and Arsenal. Brendan Rodgers side have won their last three meetings with the Welsh outfit and scored an impressive ten goals. The last time the two sides met, the Reds comfortably won 4-1 including a double from Adam Lallana and ex-Liverpool man Jonjo Shelvey's own goal. Emre Can (centre) calls over to the Liverpool bench for medical attention after Skrtel's injury .

Summary: Martin Skrtel posted a photo of himself and his wife Bara in Monte Carlo . The Liverpool player was also sporting a £260 Givenchy designer t-shirt . The Slovakian was taken off on a stretcher during the first minute in his sides 0-0 draw with Blackburn in the FA Cup quarter-final . Click here for all the latest Liverpool news .


Jose Mourinho won the first trophy of his second spell in charge at Chelsea - then immediately rang his wife at the final whistle to tell her the news. Mourinho completed a special day with a 2-0 Capital One Cup final win over Spurs coming a few hours after his side’s Premier League title rivals Manchester City had lost 2-1 at Liverpool. But as his players celebrated, the Chelsea boss was more concerned at telling his other half Matilde Faria who was waiting at home. Jose Mourinho lifts his third Capital One Cup for Chelsea after the Blues beat Tottenham 2-0 at Wembley . Mourinho rang his wife immediately after the match to inform her of the good news that Chelsea won . ‘I rang my wife,’ an emotional Mourinho explained. ‘She didn’t know the result. I had my son and my daughter here, but my wife was at home and didn’t know the score until I called.’ Mourinho, who was winning his seventh trophy with Chelsea and the 21st of a remarkable career, admitted lifting the League Cup made him feel like a kid again. ‘For me, it’s important to feel that I’m a kid,’ he said. ‘Before the game I had the same feelings as my first final however many years ago. The Portuguese manager roars with delight as he lifts the Capital One Cup for Chelsea on Sunday . ‘It’s important to feel the same happiness after the victory, and to feel a kid at 52-years-old. ‘I know I have a team to build, which is what we’re doing, but it’s difficult for me to live without titles, even with all the work that we are doing to be stable. I need to feed myself with titles. ‘In this country it’s much more difficult to win than in my first period.’ Mourinho stopped his players from reacting to City’s defeat against Liverpool so they could concentrate fully on the Wembley final. The Blues boss posed for fans as he walked onto the pitch with the Capital One Cup trophy . He said: ’I prepared the players for an impossible mission, which was not knowing the City result. Forget City. I knew that was an impossible mission, but I didn’t want the television on in the hotel or on the bus. ‘I told them I didn’t want any kind of manifestation or disappointment if City scored in the last minute, or Liverpool won. I wanted complete silence. We were successful on that. ‘But one member of my staff, Silvinho, jumped up in the bus. I wanted to kill the guy. He broke the rule.’ Chelsea striker Diego Costa celebrates his deflected strike, which made it 2-0 for the Blues . John Terry fires Chelsea ahead just before the half-time whistle as the Blues triumphed against Tottenham . Nemanja Matic, suspended for the final, then gave the pre-match speech to his team-mates. ‘He made the speech in the dressing room expressing his pain not to be playing, and asking the players to express the pleasure he couldn’t have to play this

Summary: Capital One Cup triumph his seventh trophy as Chelsea manager . Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday at Wembley . CLICK HERE for the player ratings from the League Cup showpiece . Premier League title rivals Manchester City lost 2-1 against Liverpool . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .


Every new mum is desperate to show off her little ones - and this lioness is no different, even if that means having to put up with becoming a climbing frame for an afternoon. The proud mother was spotted playing with her six young cubs in the Masai Mara, in Kenya, by French photographers Laurent Renaud and Dominique Haution. However, should they get too rowdy, it is only too clear who is boss - as the pictures clearly show. Scroll down for video . Placid: The lioness might be a honed killer, but she is gentle as anything with her young brood . Adorable: The relaxed lioness with one of her six young cubs climbing over her . Sibling rivalry? The cubs were seen play fighting together while the lioness looked on . Young: It is thought the lion cubs were only about six weeks old when they were photographed . But while most lionesses keep their cubs out of the limelight, this one seemed keen to make sure the photographers captured their best side. 'It was a beautiful and touching moment,' Ms Haution revealed. 'The whole family were extraordinarily cute. Mum was definitely showing off her new cubs. 'Normally, lionesses will hide their children away from predators. But she was so proud, carrying them out into the open in her mouth for us to see. 'You could see how happy she was when the cubs were climbing all over her. 'It just shows that even the biggest beasts can show love.' Indeed, the photos captured the youngsters clambering across the predator - who doesn't bat an eyelid. Roar: The cubs may still be tiny, but there is already a hint of the lions they will grow up to be . Friendly: But in other shots, the cubs look so sweet they could be household pets . Victory: But being the winner is still important - as this cub seems to be learning . Control: However, the cubs were left in no doubt of who was in charge when push came to shove . Ms Haution believes the cubs are around six weeks old, which presented a difficulty when trying to photograph them all. She said: 'There were about six in total, but they were running around all over the place so it was hard to capture them all. 'They are so adorable though. Big family: The photographers believe there may have been as many as six cubs, but it was hard to tell . Serene: This little cub seems remarkably calm about being bitten by its sibling . Happy: 'It is hard to believe that they grow up into be king of the jungle when they look as cute as they do in these photos,' said photographer Dominiqye Haution . 'It is hard to believe that they grow up into be king of the jungle when they look as cute as they do in these photos. 'They were playing just like kittens the way they were playing with each other. 'A couple of the cubs looked like they had their arms

Summary: Lioness and six cubs pictured playing together in the Masai Mara, Kenya . French photographers Laurent Renaud and Dominique Haution delighted . Unusually for a protective lion, mother openly paraded six-week-old cubs .


Ben Youngs choked back tears of more Six Nations title misery and admitted: ‘We are all devastated to go so close but not get the job done.’ The scrum-half was outstanding in an incredible game that left England ruing all those missed chances against Scotland the week before. They hardly missed a chance at Twickenham this time but a dejected Youngs, who scored two fine tries, insisted: ‘All the lads are devastated. We felt for most of the game we had a chance but just could not make that gap bigger when we needed. We just could not get the job done. Ben Youngs admitted after the France win that the England players were all devastated to miss out on Six Nation glory at Twickenham on Saturday . Ben Youngs goes over the line to give England an early lead in their Six Nations clash . Youngs (left) celebrates after scoring one of two tries for England against France . Captain Chris Robshaw (right) wanders off the Twickenham pitch after his country's win against France . Courtney Lawes appears dejected as he trudges off the pitch after the final whistle at Twickenham . Head coach Stuart Lancaster walks down the tunnel after watching his country's 55-35 victory against France . ‘Each time we got a try they seem to get one back and that was the biggest disappointment. But we were determined not to leave anything out there or waste any chances. It’s not very often you score seven tries, beat France and walk off feeling pretty sick. ‘But at least we have the consolation of winning a big game at Twickenham and showing people that we can finish off moves and score plenty of tries when we play this way.’ Head coach Stuart Lancaster admitted: ‘It’s disappointing to miss out on the title by a small margin again. It’s becoming an unfortunate habit and a not very nice one. But I can’t fault the guys for the total commitment and effort. ‘We played some cracking rugby and scored some great tries. But credit to Ireland for winning the title. It was another case of what might have been had we got this try or that one last week.’

Summary: England beat France 55-35 at Twickenham in the Six Nations on Saturday . Stuart Lancaster's side fell short of 26-point win required to win Six Nations . Ben Youngs admits the players were all devastated after coming so close .


Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has offered to cover the cost of life imprisonment for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan if Indonesia agrees to call of their executions. Ms Bishop made the offer in a letter written to her Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, on March 5 saying Australia would pay the bill if the country rejected a prisoner swap offer. The letter, reportedly addressed 'My dear Retno', formally made the one-off offer to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Chan and Sukumaran. Scroll down for video . Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has offered to cover the cost of life imprisonment for Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan if Indonesia agrees to call of their executions . Ms Bishop (pictured at a vigil for the two Bali Nine ringleaders in Canberra) made the offer in a letter written to her Indonesian counterpart, Retno Marsudi, on March 5 . Ms Bishop noted the Indonesian prisoners were convicted of importing 390kg of heroin to Australia - 47 times the amount Chan and Sukumaran's co-convicted were caught trying to smuggle out of Indonesia. 'As discussed, the Australian Government would be prepared to cover the costs of the ongoing life imprisonment of Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran should a transfer not be possible,' she wrote. 'The vast majority of Australians very strongly support the government's efforts to seek clemency for Mr Chan and Mr Sukumaran. 'We would not want to see their execution compromise the strong ties we have worked so hard to foster over many years.' Ms Marsudi, in a letter of reply dated March 8, rejected the possibility of a prisoner exchange but did not touch on the reimbursement offer. 'Let me reiterate that there is no legal basis within the Indonesian law that would allow for such exchange to take place,' she said. Sukumaran (centre) and Chan are in quarantine conditions on Nusakambangan island off Java awaiting execution after they were transferred from Bali's Kerobokan prison . The letter, reportedly addressed 'My dear Retno', formally made the one-off offer to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Chan (pictured) and Sukumaran . Indonesian President Joko Widodo previously ruled out a prisoner swap arrangement. Ms Bishop also listed alleged corruption from judges in the trial as one of the reasons their executions should be stopped, according to the West Australian. 'A Judicial Commission has invited Mr Chan, Mr Sukumaran and their original lawyer to make statements in a matter relating to alleged corruption of the trial judges,' she wrote. 'These are serious allegations and I request that your Government accord due legal process and institute a pause in the execution preparations.' Diplomatic tension has been high regarding the case with an Indonesian minister threatening to release a 'human tsunami' of asylum seekers towards Australia if the government continued to fight for a stay of execution for the Bali Nine duo. The warning came from the coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs -Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno - to remind the government who was working to keep asylum seekers away from Australian shores, according to Fairfax Media.

Summary: Julie Bishop made offer in letter to Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi . She said Australia would pay bill if Indonesia rejected a prisoner swap offer . Foreign Minister formally offered to swap three convicted Indonesian drug smugglers for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran . Ms Marsudi rejected the possibility of a prisoner exchange but did not touch on the reimbursement offer . Bali Nine duo are on Nusakambangan island off Java awaiting execution .


A host of the biggest names in the music industry have joined forces to launch Tidal, a streaming service being billed as the first artist-owned platform for music and video. Rihanna, Madonna, Beyonce, Usher, Daft Punk, Arcade Fire, Jack White and Kanye West joined a host of other stars as they were revealed as co-owners of the subscription service, which is the brainchild of Jay Z. Unlike rivals Spotify, the service will not have a free tier - meaning the musicians stand to make more money from it. Scroll down for video . Celebrity backing: Jason Aldean, Jack White, Daft Punk, Beyonce, Regine Chassagne, Win Butler, and Alicia Keys onstage at the Tidal launch event on Monday . Selling the product: Quoting Jimmy Hendrix and Nietzsche, Alicia Keys did her best to sell Tidal to fans . The membership-based service - similar to subscription service Spotify - will provide music and exclusive video content that users can stream on computers, tablets and smartphones or listen to offline. Unlike Spotify there isn't a free service. It is being offered to U.S. users at two price points: about $9.95 for standard sound quality and $19.99 for 'lossless high fidelity sound quality.' Tidal streams at 1,411 kilobytes per second - well above the 320 for premium subscribers of Spotify, which offers lower levels for free users. Alicia Keys said the artists hope Tidal will 'forever change the course of music history' and ensure the viability of the industry at Monday's launch event in New York City. The celebrities - which also included Nicki Minaj, Jason Aldean, Usher, Arcade Fire and deadmau5 - stood in a line, and in solidarity by mostly wearing black onstage as Keys spoke to the audience at Skylight at Moynihan Station in Manhattan. Keys called the event 'a graduation.' 'So we come together before you on this day, March 30th, 2015, with one voice in unity in the hopes that today will be another one of those moments in time, a moment that will forever change the course of music history. 'For today we announce of Tidal, the first ever artist-owned, global music and entertainment platform,' Keys said. However, details about the streaming service were vague. The membership-based service - similar to subscription service Spotify - will provide music and exclusive video content that users can stream on computers, tablets and smartphones or listen to offline. Unlike Spotify there isn't a free service. It is being offered to U.S. users at two price points: about $9.95 for standard sound quality and $19.99 for 'lossless high fidelity sound quality.' In the United Kingdom the premium service will set users back £20. Tidal streams at 1,411 kilobytes per second - well above the 320 for premium subscribers of Spotify, which offers lower levels for free users. Earlier claims were made that Tidal offers artists double the streaming rates of its rival. However, the firm has confirmed if this is still the case. Signing on: Madonna climbs on the table as she signs a document as one of the high profile co-owners of the

Summary: A host of the biggest names in the music business joined forces on Monday to announce the launch of a new music streaming service . Unlike rivals Spotify, the service will NOT have a free tier, meaning artists will make more more by teaming up with Tidal . Tidal is billed as the first artist-owned platform for music and video . Service aims to compete directly with Spotify and Apple's soon-to-be revamped music service,headed by Dr Dre . Users can pay either $9.95 a month for a standard streaming service or $19.99 for high quality streaming . In the United Kingdom it is £20 a month for the premium service .


They may look like any other children's toys - but this collection of model cars is expected to fetch a staggering £250,000 at auction next week. The rare set, which includes 2,000 Dinky toys as well as other classic car and train models, has been lovingly built up over 50 years. Retired car dealer Raymond Hainsworth, 78, and his wife Pat, started collecting when their twin sons Ian and David were babies so the pair would have a train set to play with on their first Christmas. Scroll down for video . Vast collection: Raymond Hainsworth has been building up his set of toy vehicles, which includes this Noddy car, for 50 years and the collection is expected to fetch a staggering £250,000 at auction. As their collection grew, Mr Hainsworth became dedicated to adding to it - and was still doing so two weeks before the auctioneers arrived to take it away. The toys have always been kept in their boxes and when Mr and Mrs Hainsworth became grandparents, the children were taught to look after the items after playing with them. The collection spread from Hornby, to English and French Dinky, Matchbox and Corgi, Triang Minic and Spot-On among other makes. It grew so big their home near Skipton, North Yorkshire, began to resemble a toy museum, Mrs Hainsworth said. Collected for fun: The retired car dealer insists he did not build up his vast set as an investment . Prized model: This Sweeteners Dinky truck is expected to sell for as much as £5,600 at next month's auction . Among the pick of the collection are a black and white Dinky lorry in the Corn Products livery which was produced for the firm as a promotional item and was not on general sale. It could fetch over £5,000. Another rarity is a French Dinky Baroclem Citreon van, also never on general sale, which could make over £4,000. Mr Hainsworth decided to sell up as he wanted to put his entire collection in a single catalogue. He was at Vectis auction house at Thornaby, Teesside, to see it laid out ahead of a three day sale starting on March 17. Rare: This 1960s Thames Market Dinky truck has an estimated value of £3,200 . Carefully preserved: The family have kept all of the models with their boxes and Mr Hainsworth said his children and grandchildren were allowed to play with them as long as they were careful . Classic set: An auction house assistant holds a French Dinky Caravelle plane with an estimated value of £120 to be auctioned next week . He said: 'Part of me is sad of course, but we have had a lot of pleasure from it so I am not upset it is going.' The couple, who also have a daughter Melanie, have travelled thousands of miles across the country to build up their collection, visiting auctions and fairs. Just a fortnight before the auctioneers were coming to collect his toys, he was trying to add to it. Mr Hainsworth added: 'We wanted a certain

Summary: Raymond Hainsworth, 78, and wife Pat, have collected models for 50 years . The couple's home in North Yorkshire has long resembled a toy museum . Among their set is rare French Dinky Citreon van, worth more than £4,000 . There's also black and white Dinky lorry expected to fetch more than £5,000 .


The funeral procession for a slain Philadelphia cop was nearly stopped before it began were it not for the strength and ingenuity of some mourning officers. Faced with a car blocking the route following Sunday's funeral, no owner in sight and no tow truck near enough to move it in time, over a dozen of Robert Wilson III's fellow policemen pitched in to move it themselves. 'We just moved the car,' explained Springfield Township Corporal Shawn Hart. It was a last ditch effort as countless mourners looked nervously at the car blocking their path. Emotional: Philadelphia cops from various departments pitched in to move this car from the funeral procession route of their fallen colleague with their bare hands . Hero: Wilson helped protect a video game store full of people when he was gunned down by robbers . 'I just asked some guys in line for a hand. They came over and we moved it to the side,' Hart told NBC Philadelphia. 'The procession was able to get past and that was it. After the procession came by [the car's owner] jumped in his car and moved it out of the way before the hearse came down.' No one is sure exactly how many officers pitched in or from which departments they came. 'There were so many,' Hart told NBC Philly. 'They just came over, grabbed a piece of the car and they moved it. I don't even know where they were from.' In his final, courageous moments, Officer Robert Wilson III took on two armed robbers and gave his life to save those around him — an act so noble that Philadelphia's police department will rename its valor medal in his honor, police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said. Ramsey recounted Wilson's heroism during the slain officer's funeral on Saturday, telling thousands of mourners it was the greatest act of bravery he has seen in his 46-year law enforcement career. 'Robert redefined what valor means, in my mind,' Ramsey said. Surveillance video of the March 5 encounter at a GameStop store in north Philadelphia captured the 30-year-old Wilson's unflinching response, Ramsey said. The gunmen burst in as the 8-year department veteran waited in line to purchase a game for his son, who had excelled in school and was turning 10 in a few days. He instinctively moved from the counter to draw the suspects' gunfire away from innocent bystanders and returned fire, Ramsey said. More than 50 shots were fired during the fierce gunbattle, investigators said. 'He never stopped until that fatal round was fired,' Ramsey told the assembled crowd, many of whom were law enforcement officers from across the country whose dress uniforms formed patterns of blues and tans inside the Palestra sports arena. Wilson was remembered as energetic and hardworking. His family (above) attended a memorial viewing for him on Friday . Law enforcement officers saluted the arrival of the remains of Philadelphia officer Robert Wilson III before a funeral procession for the officer, who exchanged gunfire with two armed gunmen trying to rob the store . Philadelphia officer Robert

Summary: Robert Wilson III was killed after he opened fire on robbers who'd stormed a video game store where he was in line to guy a game for his son . Two men with semi-automatic weapons tried to rob the store and over 50 shots were exchanged as Wilson shielded customers . Police award for courage under fire has been renamed for the officer and is now called the Robert Wilson III Medal of Valor .


With millions of eligible men populating Tinder, how can you ensure that you get a right swipe? Ex-Coronation Street star Scott Wright is convinced he has the answer after conducting a unique experiment to show just what men should be wearing to find love. The actor, who played stripper Sam Kingston in the soap and was previously crowned Rear Of The Year, went on the world's most popular mobile dating app with five very different looks. He wanted to see which profile would get the most 'matches' - where women indicate they are up for a date. Scroll down for video . Ex-Coronation Street star Scott Wright, who played Sam Kingston in the soap, conducted a unique experiment to show just what men should be wearing to find love on Tinder. He wore five different outfits and discovered that going topless garnered the most matches (it probably helps that he's a personal trainer) By far the most popular of 40-year-old Scott's looks was when he stripped off for a topless profile picture. Within minutes of his profile going live, Scott had 28 matches from attractive women all eager to engage with the star, who now combines acting with a successful career as a fitness guru. This profile was seven times more successful that Scott's least popular profile - where he was dressed smartly in a work jacket and shirt, which attained just four matches. Once he posted each profile, he sent out 100 likes to women near where he lives to gauge the popularity of each look. The 'chav look' was the second most successful of the five. Right: Scott concluded that the key to dating success is to make sure female suitors are not intimidated by your profile picture, which, he says, perhaps explains why the 'normal bloke' look got 16 matches . Stylists created five different looks for Scott: smart, chav, hipster, normal bloke and muscle man. Once he posted each profile, he sent out 100 likes to women near where he lives in Manchester to gauge the popularity of each look - and waited to see how many matches he achieved. The experiment was carried out over two weeks at Tinder's peak times between 6pm and 8pm - with Scott targeting different women so that the same women were not matching with him. Scott reckoned the key to dating success is to make sure female suitors are not intimidated by your profile picture. Scott's high fashion hipster look with a cap was the second least successful with just 10 matches . That might explain why the 'chav' look, where Scott wore a zip-up top, tracksuit bottoms and trainers got 17 matches, and 'normal bloke' got 16 matches. Scott's high fashion hipster look with a cap was the second least successful with just 10 matches. If Scott's experiment is anything to go by, dressing smartly virtually kills your chances of dating success with Scott's profile picture in a jacket and shirt getting just four matches. Scott made no mention of his previous TV fame because he just wanted to be

Summary: The actor, who played stripper Sam Kingston, carried out experiment . Going topless easily got the actor the most matches . Second most popular look was being dressed as a chav in a hoody . Biggest turn off of all was being suited and booted .


Tammy Gregory, 36 (pictured outside Reading Crown Court today) is accused of having sex with the underage boy at her home in in August 2013 . A mother-of-three had sex with a 14-year-old friend of her daughter when he went to her house after spending an evening drinking vodka, a court heard. Tammy Gregory, 36, appeared at Reading Crown Court today accused of having sex with the underage boy at her home in Reading, Berkshire, in August 2013. The court heard how the schoolboy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, arrived at Gregory's three-bedroomed house in the early hours following an evening out with her daughter and friends. Christopher Hewertson, prosecuting, told the jury that at about 2am or 3am the boy went to bed in Gregory's room, while his friends went into her young sons' room. The jury was shown the footage of a police interview with the schoolboy, who said that while Gregory's daughter went to bed in her own room, he went to sleep in the master bedroom. The court heard that the group had been drinking until about 2am and when the boy awoke in the double bed later that morning, Gregory, then aged 33, was in the bed next to him, wearing her pyjamas. The jury was told they then started kissing before having full sex. In the police video, the boy said: 'It was like 3am in the morning and she [Gregory's daughter] went to her room. 'So then I just went into her [Gregory's] bed. She was not there. 'I woke up, I don't know what time, it was light and she [Gregory] was there. 'We just started kissing and it happened. I pulled down her pyjama bottoms. We wasn't (sic) speaking. 'I stopped kissing her and pulled my shorts down and we had sex. I didn't say anything.' When questioned by Mr Hewertson, the boy admitted he had been drinking vodka on the night in question, mixed with fizzy drinks. Mr Hewertson told the jury of five men and seven women: 'The sexual activity takes place at the defendant's home address. 'There is no dispute that the victim was 14-years-old at the time. He had had his 14th birthday exactly a week before. 'Clearly alcohol was consumed. 'He wakes up close to dawn at which stage he is aware the defendant has got into bed with him. 'They roll over and face one another. There is a period of kissing. He, in effect, rolled on top of her. [It] led to full sex. 'It was full sexual activity, consensual and deliberate between the victim, aged 14, and defendant, clearly an adult.' Mr Hewertson told the jury that the question they had to answer was whether the pair actually had sex or not. 'He says squarely that they did and she says squarely that they did not,' he said. 'The prosecution says this is not some kind of figment of imagination, made up by him. There is no motive. It is simply his frank position. 'She deliberately, and we say significantly, had sex with

Summary: Tammy Gregory is accused of having sex with 14-year-old boy at her home . 36-year-old allegedly engaged in sex with a friend of her daughter in 2013 . Court heard boy went to her home after drinking vodka and got in her bed . Following morning she was said to be beside him and they started kissing . Jury at Reading Crown Court told they then engaged in 'full sexual activity' Mother-of-two Gregory denies causing or inciting a child to engage in sex .


What do you do when you are in some of the world's most beautiful locations, and your wife doesn't want a photo. One husband found a novel way to overcome the problem, but using a teddy bear instead. Amateur photographer Christian Kneidinger has taken extensive holiday snaps of his bear in more than 21 breathtaking destinations. Photographer Christian Kneidinger has travelled to some of the most beautiful locations in the world, but his camera-shy wife was not keen to make the family album...luckily he had his teddy to step in . Globetrotting bear: Kneidinger's bear pictured propped up against a block of ice next to glacier lake in Iceland . Blending in! The sandy coloured bear posing next to the Rochester Falls in Mauritius . The album was put together after wife Ranati, 51, refused to be featured in any holiday snaps, but the couple still wanted a personal touch on the landscape pictures . The bear has posed on volcanic rock in Iceland, sat at the base of a stunning waterfall in Mauritius, and sunbathed on the beaches of Dubai. The Austrian father-of-two said said: 'Photography is my passion and I was keen to capture these moments of stunning natural beauty. 'I asked my wife to be in the pictures but she wouldn't do it so I decided to do it with 'Teddy' instead.' Instead of wife Ranati in his holiday photo albums, his golden bear is pride of place. The landscapes captured are visually stunning, but adding his teddy has given a personal touch to the places Christian, 51, has travelled to. The photographs include the teddy donning a bandana on a beach in Dubai, with the iconic Burj al Arab hotel in the background. Amateur photographer Kneidinger has positioned Teddy in some of the most beautiful locations on earth from glaciers to mountain tops . In paradise! Teddy pictured in Svartifoss in Skaftafell national park, Iceland. The Austrian now has a collection of Teddy in 21 beautiful spots . Watch your step! The father-of-two could not resist placing the bear in a stunning shot of Dettifoss in Iceland . Model moment: Teddy is the star of the show, pictured in 21 locations including in Snalfellsjokull, Iceland . Father-of-two, Christian, who is from Austria, said: 'Photography is my passion and I was keen to capture these moments of stunning natural beauty.' I asked my wife to be in the pictures but she wouldn't do it so I decided to do it with 'Teddy' instead' Ready for his close up! Teddy in an adorable scarf and hat for warmth, (left), and having an snug ride up the mountain in a backpack, (right) Great view! Teddy pictured on the north coast of Iceland which boasts spectacular landscapes, with fjords, lakes, rivers and waterfalls, snow-covered mountain peaks, and unusual rock formations . Right at home! Kneidinger posed Teddy next to the seven-star Burj al arab in Dubai, a haunt favoured by many celebrities . Sandy bear! The golden bear, owned by Christian and wife Ranati, almost blends in with the surroundings at Chamarel

Summary: Amateur photographer Christian Kneidinger wanted to add a personal touch to his stunning holiday photographs . Wife Ranati, 51, was not willing to be featured, so the furry creature got his moment in the spotlight . 'Teddy' has been pictured in a bandana by the Burj al Arab hotel and on a glacier in Iceland .


I do not have a problem with giving second chances to disgraced athletes. Redemption stories can provide some of the most uplifting moments in sport and in the past few years I have come to admire Dwain Chambers, a man who will always be known as a drugs cheat, for the way he responded to his downfall. Third chances are a little more difficult to wrestle with. Recidivism suggests a predilection for cheating the public and one’s fellow competitors that is harder to forgive and which makes it more troublesome to believe that the athlete has reformed. Sprinter Justin Gatlin signed a lucrative sponsorship contract with Nike this week . Gatlin has twice been convicted of using performance enhancing drugs . Gatlin's deal with Nike has been met with some unfavourable responses from key figures in athletics . What I really have a problem with, though, is rewarding an athlete who has cheated twice with a big, fat sponsorship deal. What I really have a problem with is somehow legitimising the taking of performance-enhancing drugs in sport by making a cheat look cool. That’s what Nike have done. That’s the message they have sent out by giving a new sportswear deal to twice-convicted drugs cheat Justin Gatlin in the build-up to this year’s World Championships in Beijing. Nike don’t do shame. They just do shock. But they should be ashamed of themselves for this. They should be ashamed of the message they are sending out at a time when athletics desperately needs its stance on PEDs to be unequivocal. Nike are cool. They make it their business to make their athletes appear cool, too. They turn them into people their youth-orientated customers want to emulate. And now they are going to do that with USA sprinter Gatlin who, in the absence of Usain Bolt, ran four of the five fastest 100m times in the world last year. Cheats do prosper after all then. Let’s remind ourselves about Gatlin. He was first banned for taking performance-enhancing drugs in 2001 after testing positive for amphetamines. Gatlin claimed he had been taking medication for Attention Deficit Disorder. His two-year ban was reduced. He won gold in the 100m at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Then, in 2006, he tested positive again. He never admitted guilt. His then coach, Trevor Graham, blamed a massage therapist for rubbing cream laced with testosterone into Gatlin’s buttocks without his knowledge. It was ‘the-dog-ate-my-homework’ stuff. Gatlin was banned for eight years this time, a punishment subsequently cut in half. Gatlin won gold in the 100m at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece . Gatlin is now 32 but despite his age, is posting some of the fastest times on his career . That should have been enough to put him out of the range of endorsement deals for the rest of his career. But it’s not enough for Nike, apparently, even though they did drop Gatlin after his second positive test. They seem unconcerned. They even seem a little surprised that anyone’s bothered. ‘Earlier in his career,’ Charlie

Summary: Sprinter Justin Gatlin signed a big sponsorship deal with Nike this week . Gatlin has twice been convicted of using performance enhancing drugs . Nike's deal with Gatlin has already been criticised by Paula Radcliffe .


Once again, the Daily Mail has won a string of prizes at the prestigious annual Press Awards – the Oscars of British journalism. The incomparable and prolific Quentin Letts was named Columnist of the Year, while Matt Lawton picked up Sports Journalist of the Year after producing a series of what the judges called ‘fantastic’ exclusives. Award winners: Quentin Letts, Rebecca Hardy and Matt Lawson were honoured at the annual Press Awards . In the Interviewer of the Year category, Rebecca Hardy was awarded the title. The judges praised her for being ‘sensitive and able to win the trust of families at a highly emotional time’. Frances Hardy was highly commended in the same category for her ‘moving, poignant’ interviews. City Correspondent Peter Campbell was named Young Journalist of the Year. The judges said he ‘already writes with maturity and a sure-footed style’. Mail Sport was highly commended in the Sports Team of the Year category for its ‘outstanding columnists, investigations and great production online and off’. The Mail had been nominated for 21 awards, more than any other newspaper in the country. The winners were announced at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, in London on Tuesday night. City Correspondent Peter Campbell (right) was named Young Journalist of the Year, while Frances Hardy (left) was highly commended in the Interviewer of the Year category for her 'moving, poignant' interviews . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Incomparable and prolific Quentin Letts picked up Columnist of the Year . Matt Lawton named Sports Journalist of the Year for 'fantastic' exclusives . In Interviewer of the Year category, Rebecca Hardy was awarded the title . City Correspondent Peter Campbell named Young Journalist of the Year .


UEFA imposed the minimum one-match Champions League ban on Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his red card against Chelsea. However, Ibrahimovic's Paris Saint-Germain teammate Serge Aurier gets a three-match ban for insulting the referee on social media. UEFA says its disciplinary panel decided Ibrahimovic should miss only the first leg of the quarter-finals for a tackle on Chelsea midfielder Oscar last week. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (second right) is shown the red card by referee Bjorn Kuipers (centre) Ibrahimovic (centre) makes a challenge on Oscar (left) and is sent off during the Champions League clash . Ibrahimovic (left) immediately raised his hands to protest his innocence after the tackle on Oscar . Ibrahimovic protests his innocence as Oscar begins to writhe on the floor following the tackle . Aurier, who was injured and missed the last-16, second-leg match in London, later posted a celebratory and offensive video on Facebook. The Ivory Coast defender's comments about Netherlands referee Bjorn Kuipers in a video posted on Facebook were judged an 'insulting act' by UEFA. PSG will learn its quarterfinals opponent when the draw is made Friday. Serge Aurier apologised for his comments after the game but has been hit with a three-match ban . Aurier was the subject of UEFA disciplinary action after posting the video on social media . Ibrahimovic is shown the red card by the referee, under pressure from nine Chelsea players surrounding him . Ibrahimovic trudges down the tunnel after he had been sent off during the first half at Stamford Bridge .

Summary: Zlatan Ibrahimovic's dismissal wouldn't be appealed by PSG . The striker was sent off for a foul on Oscar during the first half . Serge Aurier has been handed a three-match ban by UEFA . The defender posted an insulting video about the referee online . PSG knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League last-16 on away goals . Jamie Carragher: Chelsea players are a 'disgrace' for influencing referee . READ: Ibrahimovic brands Chelsea 'babies' as Blues are dumped out .


Motorists in Brighton and Hove have reacted angrily after the council started removing cash parking meters and encouraged them to pay by phone . Motorists have reacted angrily after a city council started removing parking meters to encourage them to pay by mobile phone. The move away from simple pay and display to an online system has already led to one driver being charged more than £5,000 after they entered the wrong digits on their phone. Residents in Brighton and Hove have complained that it is making parking unnecessarily complicated. But the Green Party-controlled council insists paying by phone can be easier because drivers no longer have to scrabble around to find the right change. Many councils across the country have started to allow drivers to pay for parking on their mobile phones. In Brighton and Hove, half of all coin-fed meters will have disappeared by June as part of a cost-cutting move. Instead drivers will have to register online at home or from their mobile phones in the street when they want to park. Payments are made by calling an automated service, sending a text or using a smartphone app. It costs 10p to pay by phone or motorists can skip the charge by going to a local shop to pay. No tickets need to be displayed and parking wardens instead check whether people have paid by checking car numberplates on mobile devices. Steve Percy, of local campaign group People’s Parking Protest, said that the council is unfairly punishing motorists. ‘I’m infuriated,’ he said. ‘Not everyone has a mobile phone and you cannot always get signal ... It is especially unfair on older people.’ The council has said that it could remove all parking meters by 2017. Earlier this year it emerged that a motorist was hit with a £5,340 ticket after inadvertently entering the wrong amount while trying to pay for parking that should have cost them £15.30. Payments are made by calling an automated service, sending a text or using a smartphone app. It costs 10p to pay by phone or motorists can skip the charge by going to a local shop to pay . Elsewhere, some London boroughs have reduced the number of pay and display machines to lower costs. In Camden the council introduced a new policy where the nearest parking meter can be up to a five-minute walk away. In November toll booths were removed on the Dartford Crossing between Essex and Kent. Motorists now pay the charge online, by text message or by phone, and it is enforced using numberplate recognition cameras.

Summary: Brighton and Hove residents complained about removing parking meters . Green Party-controlled council insists paying by phone is easier for people . Payments made by calling automated service, sending a text or with app . Tickets don't need to be displayed - instead wardens check number plates . Motorist hit with £5,340 ticket after inadvertently entering wrong amount .


Not content to bring back Darrelle Revis, the New York Jets have re-signed Antonio Cromartie too. The pair played together for the Jets from 2010-12 and after his return to Gang Green after winning the Super Bowl with New England, Revis announced he would reach out to recruit 30-year-old Cromartie. 'I’m going to get in contact with him very soon here,' he said, 'and try to convince him to hopefully come back and join our Batman-and-Robin tandem we had a couple of years ago,' Revis said. Cromartie obviously liked what he heard and re-joins on a four-year, $32million contract. He expressed his delight on Twitter, saying: 'Something like a dynamic duo.. Happy to shutdown QB's with my bro @revis24 again!' Antonio Cromartie breaks up a pass broken aimed for Denver Broncos' wide receiver Andre Caldwell . As Todd Bowles begins to put his stamp on the franchise, Cromartie is the third cornerback to join after Revis and Buster Skrine, who signed from the Cleveland Browns. The secondary is a key area for improvement after the Jets allowed an AFC-high 31 touchdown passes. They are said to be interested in Marcus Gilchrist, who is now a free agent after four years with the San Diego Chargers, ESPN report. Bowles, who was defensive co-ordinator, and Cromartie worked together in Arizona for a season as the Cardinals reached the playoffs for the first time since 2009.

Summary: Cromartie heads back to the Jets after a year with the Arizona Cardinals . New head coach Todd Bowles is overhauling the secondary and Cromartie joins fellow cornerback Darrelle Revis and Buster Skrine . Cromartie and Revis played for the Jets from 2010-12 . Cromartie worked with Bowles in Arizona last year, with the Cardinals reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2009 . Cromartie was also selected for his fourth Pro Bowl .


New research funded by farmers aims to breed a wheat variety for people who can't eat the grain, an endeavor that comes as wider consumer interest in gluten-free foods is booming. The Kansas Wheat Commission is spending $200,000 for the first two years of the project, which is meant to identify everything in wheat's DNA sequences that can trigger a reaction in people suffering from celiac disease. The disease is an autoimmune disorder in which eating even tiny amounts of gluten - made up of numerous, complex proteins that gives dough its elasticity and some flavor to baked goods - can damage the small intestine. Chris Miller, senior director of research for Engrain, a Kansas company that makes products to enhance the nutrition and appearance of products made by the milling and cereal industry, said funding research to breed gluten-free wheat is 'the right thing to do' The only known treatment known is a gluten-free diet, which consists of not eating foods that contain wheat, rye and barley. Though celiac disease is four-to-five times more common now than 50 years ago, only about one per cent of the world's population is believed to suffer from it, and just a fraction have been diagnosed. But the gluten-free food business has skyrocketed in the last five years, driven in part by non-celiac sufferers who are either intolerant to gluten or following a gluten-free fad diet because they believe it may help them lose weight or that it's somehow healthier. Sales of gluten-free snacks, crackers, pasta, bread and other products reached $973million in the United States in 2014, up from $810million the previous year, according to a January report by consumer research firm Packaged Facts. The research analyzed the sales of hundreds of explicitly labeled and marketed gluten-free products and brands at supermarkets, drugstores, and mass merchandisers. Supporters of the Kansas research, though, say this isn't a way to regain market share. Miller shows a flour solution from a specific strain of wheat at a research facility in the Wheat Innovation Center in Manhattan, Kansas. The only known treatment for celiac desiseas is a gluten-free diet, which consists of not eating foods that contain wheat, rye and barley . The research for gluten-free wheat began in July at the Wheat Innovation Center in Manhattan, Kansas. It is still in its early stages and researchers are looking at proteins inside the grain . 'If you know you are producing a crop that is not tolerated well by people, then it's the right thing to do,' according to the project's lead researcher, Chris Miller, senior director of research for Engrain, a Kansas company that makes products to enhance the nutrition and appearance of products made by the milling and cereal industry. Gluten-free foods are a niche product, and in the broader context of the world's wheat markets, it is not a driving factor, according to Dan O'Brien, extension grain market specialist at Kansas State University. 'I anticipate it will develop as a specialty market,' Miller said.The research, which began in July at the Wheat Innovation Center in

Summary: The research aims to identify things in wheat's DNA sequence that can trigger a reaction from those suffering from celiac disease . Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder in which even a small amount of gluten can damage the small intestine . Sales of gluten-free products in the U.S. reached $973million in 2014, up from $810million the previous year .


A deaf woman claims she was ridiculed by post office staff who told her to ‘get an interpreter’ before asking her to leave the building. The 38-year-old was showing her eight-year-old son how to ship a package during a visit to the Port Orange Post Office in Volusia County, Florida. But after explaining she was deaf, she said one worker refused to communicate with her through written notes. A deaf woman claims she was told to 'get and interpreter' by staff at Port Orange Post Office (pictured) in Florida . The woman, who does not want to be named, said the female member of staff ‘started kind of making fun of me and pointing to the paper’. The situation escalated and a male supervisor was called over who initially also refused to communicate in writing, she said. Wftv quotes the Minnesota resident as saying: ‘I said to him, “You know, this is illegal. You can’t refuse to serve a deaf person at the post office. This is a federal government building.” And that’s when he wrote the note.’ She said that the man then wrote down a message on a piece of paper saying: ‘Call your congressman, who do not (sic) have to write down for you. It’s not the law. Get an interpreter.’ According to Wftv, she said: ‘At that point, he started treating us like we were dogs, literally just motioning at us like we were dogs, like we needed to get out of here.’ She woman that a supervisor then wrote down a message (pictured) on a piece of paper saying: ‘Call your congressman, who do not (sic) have to write down for you. It’s not the law. Get an interpreter.’ A United States Postal Service spokesman told the News Journal that it ‘extends its sincere apologies’ to the customer. The spokesman added: ‘Our expectation is that all customers will be treated with dignity and respect and receive courteous and helpful service from our employees. ‘Some situations present special challenges, such as language barriers, hearing and visual impairments, as well as others. ‘We always strive to meet the needs of the customers in all situations and deeply regret when we do not live up to that expectation.’ The spokesman said that it would take ‘swift remedial actions’ to address the incident.

Summary: Deaf woman was with eight-year-old son in Port Orange Post Office, Florida . Claims a worker refused to communicate with her through written notes . The 38-year-old says a member of staff 'started kind of making fun' of her . A supervisor then wrote a note suggesting she should 'get an interpreter' US Postal Service says it 'extends its sincere apologies' to the customer .


A Georgia teen who splurged on a BMW using $31,000 mistakenly deposited into his account has been sentenced to ten years on probation and has to pay the money back. The money was intended to be placed into the account of a Vietnam veteran, Steven Fields, 70, who had just sold land - but the 18-year-old, with the same name as the victim, had the money given to him through a bank error. Surprisingly for the men who met each other for the first time in court, both Mr Fields and the spend thrift reside in the same town of Hull, lived within half a mile of each other for a period of time and bank at First Citizens Bank, according to CBS 46. A Georgia teen (18-year-old Steven Fields above) who splurged on a BMW using $31,000 mistakenly deposited into his account has been sentenced to ten years on probation and has to pay the money back . The money was intended to be placed into the account of a Vietnam veteran, Steven Fields, 70, (elder Fields pictured above) who had just sold land - but the 18-year-old, with the same name as the victim, had the money given to him through a bank error . In addition to the flashy purchase of the BMW, his ten-day spending spree also included purchases on clothes and food at various stores and a fast-food restaurant, according to KHQ. Following his sentencing, he has reportedly been arrested for illegal drug possession. In the March 2014 bank error, the teenager was charged with felony theft after spending the money. When he first received the funds, he first withdrew $20,000 in cash before spending another $5,000. On March 18, when he returned to the bank take out more cash, he was asked to return the money mistakenly placed into his account, according to Athens Banner-Herald. While Mr Fields and the recipient of the money had a lot in common, they never knew of each other. In addition to the flashy purchase of the BMW, his ten-day spending spree also included purchases on clothes and food at various stores and a fast-food restaurant. Following his sentencing, he has reportedly since been arrested for illegal drug possession . Surprisingly for the men who met each other for the first time in court, both Mr Fields and the spend thrift reside in the same town of Hull, lived within half a mile of each other for a period of time and bank at First Citizens Bank (above) Following the incident, the rightful owner of the money has reportedly had it returned to him by the bank. However, he said more than anything, he is upset the teller, who has not been named and made the transaction, has been forced to retire following her error. He said: 'That's the only thing that upset me was that my friend lost her job.' Last March, a woman, Stacey Sorrow, who raised the younger Fields said the teller should have corrected her mistake if she was aware there were people with the same

Summary: Steven Fields, 18, had $31,000 deposited into his account by bank teller in an error at First Citizens Bank in Georgia last March . He went on ten-day spending spree making purchases on food and clothes . Steven Fields, 70, had made money after buying land; he has since had it returned to him by bank . Teenager sentenced to 10 years on probation .


There are fears inside Zimbabwe's that president Robert Mugabe wants to turn his dictatorial rule over the country into a monarchy - by getting his daughter to succeed him. He originally planned for his wife to assume the position of president after him but her worsening health has forced Mugabe to turn to his 24-year-old daughter Bona, according to the Times. She accompanied the 91-year-old dictator on a recent trip to Japan to meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe - a move which drew widespread condemnation from parties within the country. Last year, Mugabe promoted his wife Grace to a senior position within his ruling ZANU-PF party where she led a vicious campaign to remove former vice-president Joice Mujuru from office. Scroll down for video . 'Dynasty': There are fears inside Zimbabwe that 91-year-old president Robert Mugabe (centre) wants his daughter Bona (left) to succeed him . But the 49-year-old has fallen severely ill in recent months and she has been taking regular trips to Singapore for medical treatment. In her absence, their daughter Bona has taken a more prominent role at the Zimbabwean president's side at official events and trips. Earlier this week, photographs emerged showing her with Mugabe - who is also in poor health - as part of a state delegation that held talks with Japan's prime minister. The move sparked furious criticism from opposition parties and political analysts but a ZANU-PF spokesman insisted the move was not politically motivated. In an interview with Nehanda Radio, Psychology Mazivisa said: 'Madam Bona Mugabe has not done anything nearly as much. 'We refuse to buy into the narrative that for as long as it's President Mugabe doing it, no matter how perfectly lawful it is, it's wrong... It's a barbaric way of doing politics.' But a spokesman for the opposition MDC party said it clearly showed 'that the state has been virtually privatised by the Mugabe dynasty'. Bona Mugabe-Chikore was born to Robert Mugabe's first wife Sally and attended the Dominican Convent School in Harare. Succession: Mugabe originally wanted his wife Grace (centre) to assume the position of president after him, but her worsening health has forced him to turn to his daughter Bona (right) An Irish nun who reportedly taught her there said: 'I never had a moment's trouble with the girl.' She enrolled at City University in Hong Kong under an alias and in 2011, she graduated with an honours degree in accountancy and administration. She gained a master's degree in banking and finance at the Management Development Institute in Zimbabwe two years later. And just last year, she married an Emirates airline pilot Simba Chikore in a luxurious wedding ceremony in Zimbabwe. Her inclusion in the diplomatic mission to Tokyo also sparked widespread condemnation because many civil servants in the country have worked for months without pay. Mugabe recently said he earned £8,000 a month compared to the average civil servant's salary of £200 but claimed: 'I am suffering just like you.'

Summary: 24-year-old Bona Mugabe-Chikore was born to president's first wife Sally . Accompanied him on recent diplomatic trip to meet Japan's prime minister . The move drew widespread criticism from opposition parties and analysts . MDC spokesman claimed the 'state has been privatised by Mugabe dynasty . Mugage planned for wife Grace to succeed him but her health is worsening .


Nigel Pearson is hoping Leicester City can take their relegation fight to the final day where he has a remarkable record of success. The Leicester manager has twice before worked last-match miracles in charge of teams in trouble and would love the opportunity to complete a hat-trick. ‘Of course I would. I’ve been in plenty,’ said Pearson. Nigel Pearson barks orders from the bench at King Power Stadium as Leicester manage only a draw to Hull . Pearson knows he's in a scrap for survival in the Premier League but fighting to the end isn't new to him . Leicester, rooted to the bottom of the Premier League and seven points from safety, look to have bleak prospects of reaching that stage still in contention to avoid the drop. The draw against Hull was a significant opportunity missed. But Pearson has history of achieving the improbable. In his first manager’s job at Carlisle he masterminded one of the most famous last day survival acts when goalkeeper Jimmy Glass struck decisively with the last kick of their Division Three season in 1998-99. Nine years later Pearson was brought in to take charge of Southampton, struggling in the Championship, and guided the team to safety with a last-gasp victory. He was also Bryan Robson’s assistant when West Bromwich Albion stayed up against the odds in the final game of the 2004-05 Premier League campaign. Leicester's Esteban Cambiasso fights to dispossess Hull's Jake Livermore in a disappointing draw . Leicester keeper Mark Schwarzer punches clear despite the jumps of Dame N'Doye (Hull) and Ritchie De Laet . He is aware Leicester, without a Premier League victory in eight games, must start wining soon to have any chance and he was disappointed with his team’s display. ‘It’s another opportunity lost against a side who we needed to pick up three points against,’ he said. ‘In some ways I’d stomach us losing the game being more positive trying to win it, than picking up a point having been a bit safe. Time will tell whether that is the right way to look at it or not. ‘(The gap) is a lot at this stage of the season. We’re going to have to turn our form on its head. The point is we’ve got to perform. The players know we haven’t done enough to win the game. I would like to have seen us show a bit more intent.’

Summary: Nigel Pearson twice orchestrated last-day survival miracles as a manager . In his first job as manager he kept Carlisle in Division Three in 1998-99 . Southampton fought until the final day of the season nine years later . Bottom Leicester haven't won a Premier League game in eight starts .


A couple laundered £63,000 of drug money and blew the cash on luxury goods, gadgets - and a pet monkey. Daniel Lawrence, 33, and Renata Flores, 45, were investigated by police after bank staff noticed a number of suspicious cash deposits. Photos on Lawrence's open Facebook profile capture the couple cutting their wedding cake and also show his pet monkey, believed to be a marmoset, sat in a specially-made wooden shelter in a garden. Convicted: Daniel Lawrence, of Penzance, was sent to prison for laundering around £63,000 of drug money, while his partner Renata Flores received a suspended sentence . Extravagance: As well as splashing out on luxury perfume and kitchen applicances, Lawrence also kept a pet monkey, believed to be this marmoset . An investigation revealed that Flores had nearly £12,000 of unexplained bank credits and her daughter Daisy, 24, had received £30,000 in cash into two accounts - despite being on benefits. Her 19-year-old sister, Emily Flores' account also had a total of £22,000 of unidentified cash deposits paid into it. The court heard Lawrence, who did not have his own bank account, and Flores had laundered money from the sale of illicit drugs to buy luxury home goods including a Smeg fridge and a range cooker. Officers also found extensive ranges of expensive perfumes at their home - and discovered Lawrence had a pet monkey. Caught out: The court heard Lawrence and Flores (pictured) had laundered money from the sale of illicit drugs to buy luxury home goods including a Smeg fridge and a range cooker . Jailing Lawrence for three years, Judge Christopher Harvey Clark, QC, said: 'It is crystal clear to the court that you were making large sums of money out of the illegal supply of drugs. 'In order to divert attention from yourself, you agreed, through Renata Flores and her two daughters, for the money that you were making to be laundered through bank accounts in the names of Renata, Daisy and Emily.' Flores was sentenced to 20 months suspended for two years and 120 hours unpaid work after Judge Clark said she must have known 'at least something' of the scheme and had involved her daughters. She had previously claimed to accept no responsibility whatsoever for the crime. Prosecuting at Truro Crown Court, Joanna Martin, said police started investigating the family after a suspicious activity report from the Halifax. She said: 'As well as cash deposits there was also further evidence of expensive items at the home address.' An investigation revealed that Flores (pictured above with Lawrence) had nearly £12,000 of unexplained bank credits while sister's account also had a total of £22,000 of unidentified cash deposits paid into it . The pair from Penzance, Cornwall, pleaded guilty to converting approximately £63,000 in criminal cash between March 1, 2007 and March 10, 2013. Lawrence also admitted being in possession of the Class A drug morphine and the Class B drug cannabis on May 21, 2013, at an earlier hearing. He pleaded not guilty to being in possession of the morphine with intent to supply

Summary: Daniel Lawrence, 33, and Renata Flores, 45, of Cornwall, both convicted . Couple investigated by police after bank staff noticed suspicious deposits . Pair were laundering money and buying pricey goods such as Smeg fridge . Also had pet marmoset monkey which had its own shelter in the garden . Lawrence was jailed for three years while Flores escaped going to prison .


Levi Johnston is returning to the nest. The former reality star and teenage boyfriend of Bristol Palin has moved into his mother's garage along with his wife Sunny and the couple two daughters, Breeze, 2, and newborn Indy. This as the couple reportedly can no longer afford the home Johnston has lived in off and on for the past six years. Scroll down for video . Levi Johnston and his wife Sunny (above with son Tripp) have been forced to move into his mother's garage with their daughter Breeze, 2, and newborn Indy . Making matters worse for Johsnton is that ex Bristol Palin is asking him for over $60,000 in back child support for their 6-year-old son Tripp (above) Now, according to Radar Online, Levi and family have settled into their new home - Sherry Johnston's garage. Johnston was sentenced to three years in prison in 2009 for dealing OxyContin after she sold the pills three times to undercover officers. The actual arrest happened while her son was dating Palin, who was pregnant, and whose mother was campaigning for vice president. 'They couldn’t even get a loan for a small camper to live in temporarily. That was their first plan, but four banks denied them,' said a source close to the family. 'They’re not being welcomed with a warm greeting but what choice does his mom have — leave her grandkids homeless?' And more than a few people claim the couple's financial problems are a result of the way Johnston's wife has been spending their money. 'She just spends his money on stuff for her - hair extensions, clothes, shoes, expensive makeup, all sorts of unnecessary purchases,' said the source. 'And it’s all while she tells Levi that the money being spent is going towards clothes, diapers, food for their daughter and food for them. He’s not being a deadbeat dad. He’s such a good dad.' This as Johnston, 24, is reportedly working every single day as an electrician in Wasilla, Alaska. His wife meanwhile has been fired from two jobs she reportedly had for just a month. Johnston and his wife lived with his mother for some time three years ago, and recently the family moved in with Johnston's sister Mercede. Levi Johnston (left) was dating a pregnant Bristol Palin when his mother (right) was arrested for dealing OxyContin and in 2009 sentenced to three years in prison . Making matters worse for Johsnton is that Palin is asking him for money for their 6-year-old son Tripp. Last year, Palin claimed she was owed over $60,000 for her former boyfriend. 'Bristol and the Palin family have no clue how broke Levi now is!' said the source. Johnston's wife is hooting down the source's claims however, writing on her Facebook Tuesday; 'The disgusting things people will say and do out of jealousy... Smh. You wil get yours.'

Summary: Levi Johnston and his wife Sunny have been forced to move into his mother's garage with their daughter Breeze, 2, and newborn Indy . This after Johnston has found it difficult to make money as an electrician even though he worked every day of the week according to a source . The source also claims Johnston's wife spends all his money on herself buying 'hair extensions and makeup' and not on the children . Johnston's mother Sherry does not like the situation but does not want to leave her grandchildren without a home says the source . Sherry was sentenced to three years in prison in 2009 for dealing OxyContin after she sold the pills to undercover officers on multiple occasions . Johnston's wife commented on these claims, saying; 'The disgusting things people will say and do out of jealousy'


A video emerged today that claims to show Oscar Pistorius playing football in a prison yard with a notorious underworld criminal. The extraordinary footage appears to show a dramatically slimmer Pistorius enjoying a penalty shoot-out competition with Radovan Krejcir, who was last month charged with murder. The disgraced sprinter, who was jailed for five years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has struck up an unlikely friendship with the Czech fugitive since they became neighbours on the hospital wing at Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria. In the 90 second clip, South Africa's two most notorious prisoners are seen taking turns to play striker and goalkeeper in the facility's concrete yard which they seemingly have to themselves. Kickabout: A video emerged that claims to show Oscar Pistorius (white T-shirt) playing football in a prison yard with a notorious underworld criminal, seen here taking on the role of goalkeeper in a penalty shoot-out . Enjoying some freedom: The extraordinary footage appears to show a dramatically slimmer Pistorius enjoying a penalty shoot-out competition with Radovan Krejcir, who was last month charged with murder . Wide of the mark: Pistorius's shot misses the goal and hits a door instead. The double-amputee was jailed for five years for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013 . Incarcerated: The disgraced sprinter has struck up an unlikely friendship with Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir (right) since they became neighbours on the hospital wing at Kgosi Mampuru prison in Pretoria . The footage, shot from above on a mobile phone reportedly by a convicted robber, was published today by South Africa's Daily Sun newspaper. The pictures appear to support recent reports that the double-amputee has slimmed down dramatically since his incarceration four months ago amid fears of poisoning by other prisoners. According to jail sources, the shamed athlete is surviving on tins of baked beans, pilchards and an African vegetable dish called 'chakalaka' bought at the prison tuck shop after spurning his rations. Wearing trainers, grey shorts and a white, unbranded T-shirt that appears to swamp his lean frame, the 28-year-old's thin arms protrude from its sleeves. The images are in stark contrast to the muscle-bound track star who made history at the London Olympic games by competing against able-bodied athletes. During the day, Pistorius is required to dress in the regulation orange jump suit which is issued to all inmates at the jail. Fun and games: In the 90-second clip, South Africa's two most notorious prisoners are seen taking turns to play striker and goalkeeper in the facility's concrete yard which they seemingly have to themselves . As a prisoner on remand, heavily-built Krejcir is entitled to wear his own clothes and is dressed in a striped top and deck shoes for his knockabout game with the famous athlete . But according to a spokesman for the jail, he is entitled to dress in sports gear for his hour of daily exercise. As a prisoner on remand, heavily-built Krejcir is entitled to wear his own clothes and is dressed in a striped top and deck shoes for

Summary: Video appears to show the killer athlete having a kickabout in prison yard . Enjoys penalty shoot-out with notorious Czech 'gangster' Radovan Krejcir . Pictures appear to support claims sprinter has dramatically slimmed down . He struck up friendship with Krejcir after sharing gym on hospital wing .