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USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Boston Celtics jersey history No. 20 - Darren Daye (1986-88)
Boston Celtics jersey history No. 20 - Darren Daye (1986-88) The Boston Celtics have had players suiting up in a total of 68 different jersey numbers (and have three others not part of any numerical series) since their founding at the dawn of the Basketball Association of America (BAA -- the league that would become today's NBA), worn by well over 500 players in the course of Celtics history. To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Celtics Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. With 25 of those jerseys now retired to honor some of the greatest Celtics to wear those jerseys, there is a lot of history to cover. And for today's article, we will continue with the 16th of 31 people to wear the No. 20 jersey, Boston forward alum Darren Daye. After ending his college career at UCLA, Daye was picked up with the 57th overall selection of the 1983 NBA draft by the (then) Washington Bullets (now, Wizards). The Des Moines, Iowa native would play the first three seasons of his pro career with Washington, also playing for the Chicago Bulls before he would sign with Boston in 1986. His stay with the team would span his final two seasons in the NBA, ending in 1988. During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Daye wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Muncie man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie man who earlier told city police he had been threatened during a road rage incident has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. After being taken into custody on May 21, Daishaun Savontae Daye, 22, was being held in the Delaware County Jail under a $65,000 bond. He was also being held for suspicion of pointing a firearm, criminal recklessness and false informing. In an affidavit, city police reported Daye and a friend, Karley Nicole Dishman, a 23-year-old Muncie woman, told them on May 1 that the occupants of a Ford Escape had pointed a handgun at them as they traveled in a Jeep near Sixth and Beacon streets, Daye — who indicated he had fired a gunshot at the SUV during the incident — "repeatedly commented he was going to shoot the driver of the white Ford Escape," an officer wrote. City officers reported they had later viewed a video of the encounter between occupants of the Jeep and the Escape on May 1. More: Appeals court upholds convictions of Muncie man who tried to kill deputies They reported the Jeep, driven by Dishman, ran a stop sign and then briefly prevented the Escape from leaving the intersection. Angry words were reportedly exchanged, and nine gunshots were heard as the SUV "accelerates off." Investigators reported they found the occupants of the Escape, who said Daye emerged from the Jeep and shot at their vehicle during the May 1 incident and "frequently chases after them when seen around the city." Police found a bullet hole in the SUV's rear bumper. Dishman was also arrested, on suspicion of assisting a criminal and false reporting. She was apparently released after posting bond. Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman's office will determine whether Day or Dishman will face criminal charges. Court records reflect no prior charges against either Muncie resident. Douglas Walker is a news reporter for The Star Press. Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@ This article originally appeared on Muncie Star Press: Muncie man held on suspicion of attempted murder
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'Doctors thought I was pregnant – then they found teeth and hair inside me'
Doctors discovered a massive ovarian cyst "filled with hair and teeth" inside a woman who suffered agonising periods for more than 20 years. Valentina Milanova was left feeling like she "was dying" or suffering from a "mysterious disease" when she experienced her first period aged nine. The now 30-year-old, who was raised in Bulgaria, had no education about menstruation and was given the contraceptive pill aged 11, which offered some early relief. Doctors were left mystified when her condition returned years later - forcing her to take a year off school when she was just 14 - but eventually diagnosed her with polycystic ovary syndrome, finding one of the cysts developing inside her was "filled with hair and teeth". Full list of symptoms 34 million women are being told 'are not normal' Valentina, the founder and CEO of sustainable period and vaginal care firm Daye, said doctors found the 8cm cyst after administering an intravaginal scan. They had previously tested her for a range of conditions, including E. coli and kidney disease. Experiencing her period three years before most girls do, she said she was "very surprised", adding: "I didn't know what was happening to my body, because no one had had a conversation with me yet about what to expect from menstruation." She added: "I thought I had some kind of a disease, or maybe I was dying." She was also left feeling ashamed, and kept her condition a secret from her parents. "I didn't want to worry anyone and I also didn't realise that it was happening on a cyclical, monthly basis." At one point, doctors even suggested she might be experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, despite Valentina's repeated assurances that she was not sexually active. It wasn't until after she was tested for pregnancy that doctors believed her. She found it "very misogynistic" that it was assumed she may have been lying about sexual activity and "should just trust the medical perspective". Valentina was diagnosed with PCOS, a condition the NHS states causes irregular periods, an excess of "male" hormones named androgens, and polycystic ovaries. She has suffered from cysts, severe pain, bloating, and heavy menstrual bleeding ever since, and decided to establish Daye after moving to the UK in 2018. She said her experiences played a central role in her decision to found the firm, saying she hoped to help other women avoid "a gynaecological health horror story". She said: "My experiences helped me understand the bigger problem at hand. Most women experience a gynaecological health horror story in their lifetime. "I genuinely do not believe that we can have healthy societies or healthy economies if we continue to ignore this." Daye's innovations, which include revolutionary diagnostic tampons, have helped assist more than 100,000 people in the UK and are advancing research into women's health. Daye has developed diagnostic tampons for at-home STI and HPV screening, reaching more than 100,000 patients in the UK and advancing research on vaginal health. Selected for the three-year NHS Innovation Accelerator programme, Daye's tampons offer superior diagnostic accuracy compared with traditional self-collected swabs, directly supporting the NHS's goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040.
NDTV
30-04-2025
- Health
- NDTV
UK Woman's 20-Year Battle With Painful Periods Traced To Cyst With Hair, Teeth
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Valentina Milanova struggled for 20 years with severe period pain. Her pain was traced to an 8cm ovarian cyst and a diagnosis of PCOS. Her story emphasizes the need to address the gender health gap urgently. Valentina Milanova, a London-based entrepreneur originally from Bulgaria, has revealed her two-decade struggle with debilitating period pain that was eventually traced to an 8cm ovarian cyst, filled with hair and teeth. The shocking discovery led to a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting millions worldwide, Manchester Evening News reported. Ms Milanova, now 30, got her first period at just nine but, without any education about menstruation, feared she was gravely ill. "I thought I was dying or had some mysterious disease," she recalled. By age 11, severe pain and heavy bleeding forced her parents to seek medical help. She was prescribed contraceptive pills - the standard treatment for period pain - but her symptoms only worsened. At 14, the pain became so intense she missed an entire year of school and made frequent trips to emergency rooms, often undergoing invasive tests. Doctors even suspected conditions like E. coli infections, kidney disease, and ectopic pregnancy, despite Ms Milanova insisting she was not sexually active. It wasn't until an intravaginal scan at 15 that doctors found the cyst, later confirmed as a dermoid cyst - a benign tumour that can contain hair, teeth, and skin tissue. Alongside the cyst, she was diagnosed with PCOS, a hormonal disorder that causes irregular periods, excess androgen levels, and ovarian cysts. While the diagnosis offered some relief, her struggle continued. She frequently battled severe pelvic pain, bloating, and heavy menstrual bleeding - symptoms she says are often dismissed or misdiagnosed in women worldwide. In 2018, determined to transform period care and address gaps in women's health, Ms Milanova founded Daye, a startup offering diagnostic tampons and pelvic pain management tools. The company's innovations have helped over 100,000 women in the UK and are contributing to research on vaginal health. "My story is just one of many showing how women's pain is deprioritised. We can't keep passing this challenge to the next generation - we need solutions now," she said. Ms Milanova now manages her pain through targeted therapies, including pelvic floor stretches and heat therapy, but says her battle highlights the urgent need to close the gender health gap.
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
'I had painful periods from 9 then doctors found hair and teeth inside me'
'I had painful periods from 9 then doctors found hair and teeth inside me' After years of pain, Valentina was prescribed the contraceptive pill at the age of 11 Valentina was prescribed the contraceptive pill at age 11 A woman who has had excruciating periods since the age of nine was finally diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome after doctors found an 8cm ovarian cyst 'filled with hair and teeth'. Valentina Milanova, 30, founder and chief executive of Daye, who lives in London but grew up in Bulgaria, had her first period at just nine years old, and with no education about menstruation, she initially believed she 'was dying' or had a 'mysterious disease'. After years of pain, she was prescribed the contraceptive pill at the age of 11, which provided temporary relief, but by 14 her symptoms had worsened and she missed a year of school. During that year, doctors tested her for conditions like E. coli and kidney disease, even suggesting she might have an ectopic pregnancy, despite Valentina repeatedly saying she was not sexually active. At 15, an intravaginal scan revealed an ovarian cyst, leading to a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). According to the NHS, PCOS causes irregular periods, excess 'male' hormones, and polycystic ovaries. Since then, Valentina has continued to experience cysts, along with severe pain, bloating and heavy menstrual bleeding. In 2018, after moving to the UK, she founded Daye to revolutionise period care and improve gynaecological health. Its innovations, such as diagnostic tampons, have already helped more than 100,000 people in the UK and are advancing research into women's health. Valentina told PA Real Life: 'My experiences helped me understand the bigger problem at hand. Most women experience a gynaecological health horror story in their lifetime. I genuinely do not believe that we can have healthy societies or healthy economies if we continue to ignore this.' The average age for a girl to have her first period is 12, according to the NHS, and at nine years old, Valentina had not been educated about menstruation. 'I was very surprised – I didn't know what was happening to my body, because no one had had a conversation with me yet about what to expect from menstruation,' she recalled. 'I thought I had some kind of a disease, or maybe I was dying. 'And I was also ashamed… so I kept it a secret from my parents. I didn't want to worry anyone and I also didn't realise that it was happening on a cyclical, monthly basis.' Valentina would 'bleed through' her underwear, as she did not know that menstrual products were 'a tool available' to her. Her periods were incredibly painful, and she 'couldn't find any relief' with painkillers. Staying in bed with a hot water bottle or taking a long hot bath were among the few things that helped. A couple of years later, she realised what she was experiencing was her period. However, the pain worsened over time to the point where she 'couldn't leave' her bed. At the age of 11, her parents took her to the doctor because of her heavy and painful menstrual cycles, and she was prescribed the contraceptive pill. 'It was, and still really is, the first line of treatment against period pain – there aren't many other tools for doctors to rely on,' Valentina explained. Initially, the pill seemed to help, but by the time she was around 14, the pain had returned, suggesting there might have been a more serious underlying issue. The pain caused her to miss a year of school, something she found 'very upsetting', and she frequently ended up in emergency care, needing fast-acting injectable pain relief. Over that year, she underwent 'very invasive' diagnostic procedures and was tested for E. coli and kidney disease. During attempts to diagnose her, it was even suggested she might be experiencing an ectopic pregnancy, despite Valentina repeatedly saying she was not sexually active. It was only after doctors tested her for pregnancy that they believed her. She said: 'I found it to be very misogynistic that I was told I was kind of lying about not being sexually active yet, and that I should just trust the medical perspective on this.' Eventually, at the age of 15, an intravaginal scan revealed a 'very big and painful' ovarian cyst, and on investigation, doctors discovered it was 'filled with hair and teeth'. According to the Cleveland Clinic, these cysts, known as dermoid cysts, are benign tumours containing tissue from your hair, skin, teeth or other body parts, and they form when fully developed tissue collects in an odd location like the ovaries. They were able to remove the 8cm cyst and she was diagnosed with PCOS – doctors confirmed that the cyst and PCOS were the cause of her intense period and pelvic pain. 'It was a relief to finally be diagnosed but the pain did not stop there – I can't believe it took as long as it did to find out what the problem was,' she added. Since then, Valentina has continued to experience ovarian cysts 'from time to time', but has not had to have any removed, along with extreme bloating in her lower abdomen, severe pain and heavy menstrual bleeding. As she grew older and moved to the UK at age 19 for university, Valentina realised that many other women also faced difficulties with gynaecological health. In 2018, she founded Daye to revolutionise period care, help close the gender health gap and provide gynaecological health screening. Daye has developed diagnostic tampons for at-home STI and HPV screening, reaching more than 100,000 patients in the UK and advancing research on vaginal health. Selected for the three-year NHS Innovation Accelerator programme, Daye's tampons offer superior diagnostic accuracy compared with traditional self-collected swabs, directly supporting the NHS's goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. Over the years, Valentina has learned to manage her pain through Daye's period and pelvic pain clinic which involves a consultation with a nurse and a personalised plan. She has found that pelvic floor stretches, heat cycling and heat therapy help. Valentina said: 'My story is just one of the many examples of the gender health gap, the fact that female pain is deprioritised. Article continues below 'We simply can't afford to keep passing this challenge on to the next generation again and again, we need a generation that solves this for women today and women in the future as well.' For more information, visit:
