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Rockall adventurer rescued by Coastguard after 32 days

A fundraiser who had challenged himself to spend 60 days at Rockall has called in the Coastguard after only 32 days on the uninhabited isle. Cam Cameron, an Army veteran, sets off on May 26 to spend 60 days on the remote and isolated rock, but due to “declining weather conditions” called time on his adventure today. The Maritime and Coastguard said it sent a search and rescue helicopter after receiving a distress call at 8.55am. A fixed wing aircraft was also sent to support the rescue. Mr Cameron, from Cherhill near Calne in Wiltshire, called for help after 32…
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Emmerdale cast compete with locals at Inverurie Big Bash Scotland

Excited fans gathered in Inverurie to watch the Emmerdale stars go head-to-head with some of the finest local sporting teams. The cast of the well-loved soap Emmerdale descended upon Aberdeenshire today for the Big Bash Scotland. Arriving in style with a motorcade, vintage cars and buses, actors and actresses were greeted by enthusiastic fans at the Garioch Sports Centre. The event is raising money for the local Urological Cancer Charity (Ucan) where the soap stars compete with local sports teams who have raised money for the charity. Neil Buchan takes a penalty against Emmerdale’s Jessie Elland, at half time at…
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Man Utd submitted opening bid for Mason Mount but fell short of Chelsea asking price | Football

Manchester United will bid £50m for Mason Mount (MB Media/Getty) Manchester United will submit a £50 million opening bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, according to reports. United have made the England international one of their top targets for the summer transfer window and are understood to be confident of reaching an agreement with Chelsea. Mount has already agreed personal terms with United and the club must now settle on a transfer fee with Chelsea. The 24-year-old has just a year remaining on his current contract and rejected Chelsea’s proposal of a new deal earlier this year. According to The…
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Housing plans for Hilton Treetops site hang in the balance

There’s a warning that schools, roads and health facilities will be “overwhelmed” if plans for more than 100 homes in Aberdeen’s west end are given the go ahead. Community leaders urged councillors to send Malcolm Allan Housebuilders back to the drawing board on two key sites in Craigiebuckler. And the future of former Hilton Treetops land – and the proposals for affordable housing in Braeside Place which will allow it to go ahead – hang in the balance. Aberdeen’s affordable planning committee spent nearly two hours on Thursday, dissecting the plans for 30 houses on the site of the former…
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Former Richmond basketball player inducted into hall of fame

“I just thank the guys before me because they’re the ones that built the foundation for when I joined the sport,” said Alan Tait. One of Richmond’s most prominent basketball players has been inducted into Basketball BC’s Hall of Fame. Alan Tait, a former Richmond High School athlete, was known as one of the most prolific scorers in BC high school boys’ basketball history. Aside from receiving the award at the induction ceremony, Tait said he enjoyed talking to people he hasn’t seen in two to three decades. “It was a little emotional,” he said. “I just thank the guys…
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The media need to ‘catch up’ with the rise in women’s sport

The number of people watching the women’s game is on the rise THE coverage of women’s sport “needs to catch up” – according to the former sports editor of Scotland on Sunday. Despite the significant increase in the broadcasting of sports such as women’s football – with BBC Scotland now showing SWPL matches – Ginny Clark feels coverage is lagging behind developments in the women’s game. The sports journalist said: “Scotland’s achievement of reaching the women’s World Cup in 2019 had the effect of almost doubling participation figures for female football players within a year. “Media coverage needs to catch…
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Flag football moves one step closer to becoming an Olympic sport

Flag football took another step towards potentially becoming an Olympic sport when its governing association received approval from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board on Wednesday. The IOC Executive Board proposed that the International Federal of American Football (IFAF) — the association which oversees international flag football — be approved by the full IOC. IFAF will now have to wait until mid-October when the IOC holds its full session in Mumbai, India, where members will vote on the proposal. In a statement later Wednesday, IFAF said it “welcomes” the IOC board’s proposal. “We are optimistic regarding the vote of…
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University of Alberta loses U Sports final to New Brunswick Reds

CHARLOTTETOWN – The University of New Brunswick Reds are the new golden boys of U Sports men’s hockey. The Reds defeated the Alberta Golden Bears 3-0 on Sunday in the championship final of the eight-team tourney at the Eastlink Centre. Cody Morgan, Cole Mackay and Austen Keating scored for the Reds, while Samuel Richard stopped 17 shots for the shutout. Morgan, named the game’s top star, also added an assist. Ethan Kruger stopped 29 of 32 shots for the Golden Bears. It is the ninth time the Reds have won the University Cup in its 60-year national tournament history. The…