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13 minutes ago
- ITV News
Rugby League legend Micky Higham diagnosed with cancer for second time
A rugby league star is swapping the pitch for the pavement to raise funds for his cancer treatment - after it returned for a second time. Micky Higham, who won a Super League title and three Challenge Cups as a player during his career, was first told he had cancer in 2022 after finding a lump under his arm. The former Warrington, Wigan and Leigh player, was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma, which had spread to his lymph nodes, and after surgery and immunotherapy he received the all-clear. But, just three years later, the dad-of-two found another lump in his lower back, with scans revealing a 10cm growth - where tests confirmed the cancer had returned aggressively, spreading to other muscles. In June Micky and his family were told he has Stage 4 widespread metastasized cancer. Micky now hopes to get treatment overseas after being told he was unsuccessful for a UK-based clinical trial. He is undergoing 12 weeks of immunotherapy at the Christie, but says he wants to give himself the best possible chances. His family are now fundraising in order to get the treatment abroad, with the money being split between his family, his treatment and cancer charities. He will be embarking on a walk between Leigh and Salford on 24 August, alongside a range of other fundraising activities planned over the coming months. "I'm doing a little bit tough at the minute, got to be honest, the first time I got the melanoma it was all new and I didn't have much pain and I'd like to think I got through that quite well," Micky said. "But this time it's come back, and it's spread to where it has, and I'm in a bit of pain and especially the second time round you just start thinking a little deeper than previously. "So I'm doing it tough but I've always had the quite positive attitude, I'm quite mentally strong to get things done and when challenges come along I meet them head on and I feel like I'm doing that and staying positive." Micky said the cancer has spread to up to eight areas areas after he discovered the initial lump, but added "it was a really positive sign" that all were in muscles and not organs. "I think when someone says to you Stage 4 and it's spread you automatically think 'wow', but you can't think like that, it's spread but we're confident we'll get it under control and get it sorted," he added. Speaking of his two sons - both rugby league players - and wife Kate, he said he was determined to remain positive for them. In response to the news, Leigh Leopards held a collection and an applause at the ninth minute - for Micky's shirt number - which he says "caught me off guard".
The Independent
13 minutes ago
- The Independent
Burnley sign Armando Broja from Chelsea on permanent deal
Armando Broja has left boyhood club Chelsea after joining promoted Burnley for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract. Broja moved to Chelsea from Tottenham aged eight in 2009 before progressing through the Blues' academy all the way up to the first-team ranks, where he made 38 appearances and scored nine goals. However, Broja – an English-born striker who represents Albania, the country where his parents are from – has had several loan spells away from west London, most recently at Everton last season. The Toffees decided against making the transfer permanent but with Chelsea bolstering their forward line with the big-money signings of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro this summer, Broja has decided to move on. The 23-year-old, who has also played for Southampton and Fulham in the Premier League, said: 'I am really excited to be here as a Burnley player. 'It's a really positive time to be joining this club ahead of the start of the new Premier League season. I can't wait to get going. 'I'm feeling good, I'm ready and I'm excited about the challenge of playing for this club. I can tell you all that I will be giving my all every time I pull on the famous claret shirt.' Burnley have also raided Stamford Bridge to sign Bashir Humphreys and Lesley Ugochukwu in the off-season as they look to strengthen ahead of their return to the top flight.
Telegraph
14 minutes ago
- Telegraph
ITV Racing tips: Haydock and Leicester, Sunday August 10
Ron Wood's selections NAP: Bint Mohaather (5.45, Haydock) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐⭐ Next best: String Of Pearls (6.45, Haydock) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐⭐ Others: His Finest Hour (3.45, Haydock) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐ Boiling Over (4.00, Leicester) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐ Anaisa (4.15, Haydock) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐ Glamorous Marlene (4.30, Leicester) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐⭐ No Direction (4.45, Haydock) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐ Dark Cloud Rising (5.00, Leicester) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐ Duran (5.15, Haydock) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐ Wolfpack (6.15, Haydock) 1pt win @ SP with Betfred ⭐⭐ If you already have a Betfred account and are looking for a new bookmaker to use on this week's racing, check out more free bets from the best betting sites, reviewed by our experts 3.45 Haydock – Class 4 Handicap (1m 2½f; ITV4 & Racing TV) HIS FINEST HOUR looks worth siding with on the strength of his Newbury win three starts ago. The second and third from that race won next time. The Ian Williams runner has had excuses since, albeit he didn't run badly at Epsom most recently, when the ground might have been slower than ideal. 4.00 Leicester – Class 4 Nursery Handicap (7f; ITV4 & Racing TV) Sam James was aboard the Karl Burke-trained Half Sovereign for that filly's last two wins, so it seems telling that the jockey now rides the same stable's BOILING OVER, who missed out by just a short head – under James – in a similar race at Doncaster on his most recent start. 4.15 Haydock – Class 4 Nursery Handicap (6f; ITV4 & Racing TV) ANAISA has already had five starts but she's had a seven-week pause and this will be her first outing in a handicap. Tim Easterby's filly looks attractively enough weighted to get the vote in a trappy little heat. 4.30 Leicester – Class 5 Fillies' Handicap (1m; ITV4 & Racing TV) GLAMOROUS MARLENE showed just modest form in three starts last year and this is a belated reappearance for Roger Varian's filly. However, she's a half-sister to two smart types, notably US Grade 1 winner Anisette, and she has the potential to prove better than a mark of 70. 4.45 Haydock – Maiden Stakes (6f; ITV4 & Racing TV) This maiden was won by the subsequent Group 1-winning miler Charyn in 2022. Those with form haven't shown a lot, so maybe the Karl Burke-trained NO DIRECTION can make a successful introduction. He's the first foal of Hala Hala Hala, who won a 6f maiden on her debut and was later placed in Group 3 company. 5.00 Leicester – Class 4 Handicap (6f; ITV4 & Racing TV) The recent form figures for DARK CLOUD RISING may not be that inspiring, but David O'Meara's runner has been keeping good company and he could take advantage of what is a drop in class. 5.15 Haydock – Class 4 Handicap (5f; ITV4 & Racing TV) A competitive sprint handicap in which DURAN might be able to resume his progress, now he returns to a course and distance over which he won a Class 3 contest in May. Selection: Duran 1pt win @ SP with Betfred Go to site > 5.45 Haydock – Class 4 Fillies' Handicap (7f; ITV4 & Racing TV) The switch to a handicap – and fillies-only company – as well as the step back up in trip should mean BINT MOHAATHER goes well. Jack Channon's runner won a 7f Wolverhampton maiden on her reappearance and was then found out by a drop to 6f, and a penalty, when third in a Doncaster novice. Selection: Bint Mohaather 1pt win @ SP with Betfred Go to site > 6.15 Haydock – Class 4 Handicap (1m; ITV4 & Racing TV) This looks a good opportunity for the James Ferguson-trained WOLFPACK, who is newly gelded, to follow up his novice success at Thirsk. He was also declared to run at Newmarket on Saturday. 6.45 Haydock – Class 4 Handicap (2m; ITV4 & Racing TV) An obvious selection for the closing race, there's no getting away from STRING OF PEARLS. Sir Mark Prescott's filly has won her last two starts – over 1m 4f and 1m 6f – and probably has more to give now she steps up in distance again. Free-to-view racing coverage ITV4 – 3.30-7.00pm: Live racing from Haydock and Leicester Sunday's UK and Irish racing Flat Leicester (2.00-5.00, Racing TV) Wolverhampton (2.37-5.07, Sky Sports Racing) Haydock (3.45-6.45, Racing TV) Jumps Downpatrick (2.17-5.22, Racing TV) Is there anything else of interest on Sunday? Yes, there are Group 1s in France and Germany. In the latter, Charlie Appleby's old warrior Rebel's Romance runs in the Grosser Preis von Berlin, a race he won in 2022, at Hoppegarten (2.40). This is a big opportunity for Billy Loughnane, who has recently struck up an excellent partnership with Appleby, to gain a first Group 1 success. Bookies will be taking bets on this race, some may stream it live and it should also be live on YouTube. In something of a surprise, the stable's retained rider, William Buick, goes to Deauville instead, riding Shadow Of Light in the Prix Maurice de Gheest (3.05). This is a competitive race featuring last year's winner Lazzat (James Doyle), and Ryan Moore partners Inisherin. The Maurice de Gheest is on Sky Sports Racing and bookies will be covering it as well. Star ratings explained ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - confident selection ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - strong fancy ⭐⭐⭐ - fair claims ⭐⭐ - tentative choice ⭐ - minimum confidence If you want to find more odds and offers, take a look at our list of the best betting sites and free bets Check out our list of the best casino bonuses in the UK
