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The Irish Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Grand National legend and ‘amazing woman' whose fairytale horse won a BBC SPOTY award dies at home aged 92
A GRAND NATIONAL legend and 'amazing woman' whose fairytale horse won a BBC SPOTY award has died at her home aged 92. Tributes have poured in for Valda Embiricos, who co-owned 1981 Aintree hero Aldaniti with her late husband Nick. Advertisement 2 Valda Embiricos, right, died at home aged 92 after a remarkable life in racing which included winning the world's most famous race 2 Aldaniti and Bob Champion's 1981 Grand National victory was one of the best sporting stories of the century Credit: PA:Press Association Aldaniti and jockey Bob Champion completed 'one of the greatest sporting stories' ever 44 years ago when they won the world's most famous race. Champion had beaten cancer and Aldaniti had miraculously recovered from a leg injury so severe vets thought he would never run again. Their unforgettable win at odds of 10-1 was turned into a film starring John Hurt. And Champion and Aldaniti even won the BBC Team of the Year award at the 1981 SPOTY bash. Advertisement Nick died in 2018 aged 81 and Champion remembered them both as 'just the most lovely owners who were a lot of fun too'. The Her daughter Alex, a former trainer and jockey, told the Post: "Mum was invincible, strong, fearsome, kind, patient, fair, stubborn, a fighter. "Her will to live and to give was relentless to the very end. Advertisement Most read in Horse Racing "If mum was an elephant she would be the matriarch of all matriarchs. "She had a long, incredible and amazing life. "I beg that I can try to fill those bottomless boots but I fear an espadrille is all I will manage." Valda maintained a love of racing throughout her life and still had runners this year. Advertisement The Good Doctor, running under The Aldaniti Partnership banner, is trained by Ben Pauling and they had a win together at Fontwell as recently as 18 months ago. The Cheltenham Festival-winning handler said: "Valda has been an incredibly special person to myself and my wife Sophie. "She lived a wonderful life and was an incredibly courageous lady." While a message from the racecourse posted on Facebook read: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Valda Embiricos at the age of 92. Advertisement "A remarkable woman whose support and passion for jump racing left an enduring legacy at Fontwell Park and beyond." Punters were quick to pay tribute as well. One wrote on X: "Very sad… but what a life!" Read more on the Irish Sun While another commented: "Very sad news." Advertisement Valda leaves daughter Alex, sons Alastair and Euan, stepson Nick and four grandchildren.
Scottish Sun
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Grand National legend and ‘amazing woman' whose fairytale horse won a BBC SPOTY award dies at home aged 92
She leaves an untouchable legacy in the sport REST IN PEACE Grand National legend and 'amazing woman' whose fairytale horse won a BBC SPOTY award dies at home aged 92 A GRAND NATIONAL legend and 'amazing woman' whose fairytale horse won a BBC SPOTY award has died at her home aged 92. Tributes have poured in for Valda Embiricos, who co-owned 1981 Aintree hero Aldaniti with her late husband Nick. 2 Valda Embiricos, right, died at home aged 92 after a remarkable life in racing which included winning the world's most famous race 2 Aldaniti and Bob Champion's 1981 Grand National victory was one of the best sporting stories of the century Credit: PA:Press Association Aldaniti and jockey Bob Champion completed 'one of the greatest sporting stories' ever 44 years ago when they won the world's most famous race. Champion had beaten cancer and Aldaniti had miraculously recovered from a leg injury so severe vets thought he would never run again. Their unforgettable win at odds of 10-1 was turned into a film starring John Hurt. And Champion and Aldaniti even won the BBC Team of the Year award at the 1981 SPOTY bash. Nick died in 2018 aged 81 and Champion remembered them both as 'just the most lovely owners who were a lot of fun too'. The Racing Post reported Valda's passing, which came at her home Barkfold Manor Stud in West Sussex last Wednesday. Her daughter Alex, a former trainer and jockey, told the Post: "Mum was invincible, strong, fearsome, kind, patient, fair, stubborn, a fighter. "Her will to live and to give was relentless to the very end. "If mum was an elephant she would be the matriarch of all matriarchs. "She had a long, incredible and amazing life. "I beg that I can try to fill those bottomless boots but I fear an espadrille is all I will manage." Valda maintained a love of racing throughout her life and still had runners this year. The Good Doctor, running under The Aldaniti Partnership banner, is trained by Ben Pauling and they had a win together at Fontwell as recently as 18 months ago. The Cheltenham Festival-winning handler said: "Valda has been an incredibly special person to myself and my wife Sophie. "She lived a wonderful life and was an incredibly courageous lady." While a message from the racecourse posted on Facebook read: "We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Valda Embiricos at the age of 92. "A remarkable woman whose support and passion for jump racing left an enduring legacy at Fontwell Park and beyond." Punters were quick to pay tribute as well. One wrote on X: "Very sad… but what a life!" While another commented: "Very sad news." Valda leaves daughter Alex, sons Alastair and Euan, stepson Nick and four grandchildren.
Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Kendrick Lamar and SZA at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium: timings, set list, last-minute tickets and everything you need to know
After putting on immense shows in Glasgow, Birmingham and Cardiff over the past few weeks, global superstars Kendrick Lamar and SZA are stopping by north London this week for the final UK shows on their current Grand National world tour. If you weren't already aware, the stars and long-term collaborators combined forces after the release of their recent albums (SZA's SOS Deluxe: LANA and Kendrick's GNX) to create a joint world tour, performing their greatest solo and joint hits in stadiums across the world. Now, it's London's turn to witness what is officially the highest-grossing co-headlining tour of all time (beating Beyonce and Jay Z's 2018 tour). The pair will play two huge shows here in the capital city, this is everything you need to know. When are Kendrick Lamar and SZA playing Tottenham Hotspur Stadium? Kendrick and SZA are performing in the capital on Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23 2025. What time do doors open? Doors are set to open at 5pm with curfew at 10.30pm. What time will Kendrick Lamar and SZA come on stage? Based on their UK shows so far, you can expect Kendrick Lamar and SZA to come on stage between 7.45pm and 8pm. What's the seating plan? Who is supporting Kendrick Lamar and SZA in London? DJ Mustard, the American DJ and producer who helped create Kendrick's huge hit 'Not Like Us', has been opening for the duo across all their UK dates. Setlist According to these are all the songs that Kendrick Lamar and SZA played at Cardiff's Principality Stadium last week, with the show split into nine acts. We can expect the London setlist to look pretty similar. Act I: Kendrick Lamar wacced out murals squabble up King Kunta ELEMENT tv off Act II: SZA 30 for 30 Love Galore Broken Clocks The Weekend Act III: Kendrick Lamar euphoria hey now reincarnated HUMBLE. Backseat Freestyle family ties (Baby Keem cover) Swimming Pools (Drank) A.A.d city Alright man at the garden Act IV: SZA Scorsese Baby Daddy F2F Garden (Say It Like Dat) Kitchen Blind Low Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Doves in the Wind All the Stars LOVE. Act VI: Kendrick Lamar dodger blue peekaboo Like That (Future & Metro Boomin cover) DNA GOOD CREDIT (Playboi Carti cover) Count Me Out Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe Money Trees Poetic Justice Act VII: SZA Kill Bill Snooze Nobody Gets Me Good Days Rich Baby Daddy (Drake cover) Kiss Me More (Doja Cat cover) Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar N25 tv off Not Like Us Act IX: Kendrick Lamar & SZA luther gloria Can you still get tickets? Yep, at the time of writing there are still a number of tickets available for both nights. They start from £120 (not including extra fees) on Ticketmaster here. What's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's bag policy? If you want to bring a bag into the stadium, it can't be any larger than A4 size. Banned items Obviously, anything dangerous, hazardous, explosive or sharp won't be allowed into the stadium. And you can't take in any of your own food or drink, either. This is the full list of prohibited items at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Bottles of any kind, glass vessels, cans, flasks Food (discretion may be shown for children's snacks) Liquids of any kind Umbrellas of any size Laptop Sleeves larger than 37cm x 31cm in size and any laptop bags Flares, smoke canisters, air horns, laser devices Unlicensed musical instruments and other devices capable of causing a disturbance or nuisance Darts, frisbees (and similar items) Dangerous or hazardous items Illegal substances Fireworks, flares, explosives or ammunition Knives, blades, firearms and weapons of any kind Scooters, skateboards and other skates Flags, signs or banners (no posters bigger than A3) Flagpoles greater than 1m in length Spray paint, large industrial style 'permanent' marker pens Transmitting devices Professional cameras (including cameras with interchangeable lenses) and recording devices Unauthorised fliers, illegal merchandise items, illegal charity collection utensils Motorbike helmets Animals (except service dogs and assistance dogs) Prams and pushchairs Selfie sticks, Gopro's, professional and semi-professional cameras and long camera lenses Weather forecast London's weather has been pretty changeable over the past few days. Here's the forecast for Kendrick and SZA's gigs. On the evening of Tuesday July 22, north London is set to be sunny and reach a temperature of around 21C. The Met Office predicts that it'll be a similar case on Wednesday July 23, but with a slightly higher chance of rain.
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Today in Chicago History: Wingfoot Air Express dirigible catches fire and crashes in the Loop, killing 13 people
Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on July 21, according to the Tribune's archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) 1919: For most of the day, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.'s Wingfoot Air Express airship cruised above the city. The powerful hum of its engines and a serene shadow were the only indicators of its passage as it flew from the South Side to Grant Park and as far north as Diversey Parkway. At about 5 p.m., the blimp hurtled through a lobby skylight of the Illinois Trust & Savings Bank at 231 S. LaSalle St., killing 13 people and injuring 27. It was America's first recorded commercial aviation disaster. 1924 Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb's attorney Clarence Darrow entered a plea of guilty on his clients' behalf. By entering guilty pleas, Darrow didn't have to persuade 12 jurors to spare his clients the hangman's noose. In a trial's sentencing phase, the judge has the ultimate say. Vintage Chicago Tribune: Leopold and LoebAfter the evidence had been presented, Darrow addressed the judge, speaking for 12 hours over two days. Darrow's eloquent plea had the desired effect. Leopold and Loeb were sentenced to life in prison. 1952: The Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago at the International Amphitheatre. Illinois Gov. Adlai Stevenson was chosen as the party's nominee. Stevenson, who did not seek the presidential nomination, was drafted on the third ballot. Although he was a reluctant candidate, he pledged a hard-fighting campaign. Vintage Chicago Tribune: Tradition of acceptance speeches at political conventions began in Chicago'I have no feeling of exultation, nor sense of triumph,' Stevenson said outside the home of William McCormick Blair at 1416 Astor St. 'I shall ask my God to give me courage in this great undertaking.' Eisenhower won the 1952 election on Nov. 4, 1952, bringing the Republican Party its first White House victory in 24 years. Vintage Chicago Tribune: Soldier Field's century of concerts, car races, circuses and contests1956: The Grand National 100-mile race, considered the first NASCAR cup series race held in Chicago, was witnessed by 14,402 fans who saw Fireball Roberts win by a car length over Jim Pascal, who was ahead until Roberts passed him on the 194th of 200 laps. 1980: Twelve-year-old Walter Polovchak, who said he did not want to go back home to Ukraine when his family returned to the then-Soviet Union, was granted political asylum in Chicago. Polovchak was dubbed the 'the littlest defector' by the media during a yearslong court battle between his parents and the U.S. government that raised complex questions about personal freedoms, parental rights and government overreach. 2002: Pyewacket, owned by Walt Disney's grandnephew Roy P. Disney, set a record finish time of 23 hours, 30 minutes, 24 seconds in the Race to Mackinac. It bested the 1987 record of 25:50:44 by Dick Jennings' Santa Cruz 70, Pied Piper. Pyewacket, named after the cat in the film 'Bell, Book and Candle,' retained the record in the race until 2024. Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kendrick Lamar kicks off sold-out UK tour as fans told to 'prepare for one thing'
Kendrick Lamar is set to perform at a number of UK stadiums alongside fellow artist SZA, starting today (July 19) and fans have shared what those attending can expect from the rapper Kendrick Lamar's UK tour is generating buzz among fans, with many advising others to brace themselves for an extraordinary experience. Rap sensation Kendrick is fresh from his Super Bowl LIX performance and bringing his SZA-featuring tour to the UK in July, with stops including Cardiff, London, and Birmingham. Fans reckon Lamar's show is set to surpass all expectations. This tour marks the Not Like Us hitmaker's first return to the stage since his electrifying Super Bowl LIX gig - his sole performance of the year so far. A post on the r/KendrickLamar subreddit has sparked discussion: "Kendrick fans who went to the Grand National tour with SZA how was it? "I've never been since I didn't have enough money so I figure I would ask." Attendees can look forward to extensive performances from both Lamar and SZA, fans speculated. Meanwhile fellow Redditors have confirmed that the concerts are so spectacular, attendees might think they've ascended to paradise. One fan enthused about the shows, commenting: "Clearly a meteor actually hit SoFi stadium, took out everyone and we all went to heaven that night. No complaints here." Another shared their experience: "Atlanta show was dope, good energy with the crowd, lots of storytelling, and Kendrick was flawless. SZA didn't sound real either, it was the perfect mix." Meanwhile, fans who experienced the US leg of the tour are hyping up UK audiences for an unforgettable performance. Even those who are new to SZA's music were impressed, with one fan admitting: "It was good. I have never listened to any SZA but she is a great performer. "Unfortunately that did not stop me from getting a little bored of her sets to be honest, which isn't her fault, her set is super high effort. I'm just not a SZA fan." Another concertgoer shared their enthusiasm: "I went to the Seattle show and despite the rain the energy was amazing. It's a stadium show so the entire atmosphere and scale of the show is different. "For me it was the best live rap show I've seen and I've been going to concerts since 2005. I saw him at the Damn tour with Travis Scott which was great but this was far better in my opinion." A third attendee recounted their experience: "Just got back from the SF show tonight. Kendrick was fire. He seemed a little tired but still delivered. "The vibe was strong. Could have done with less SZA (messy relationship songs have never done it for me) but it was a great show overall." While some critics felt SZA didn't quite match up, many argue that her performances, alongside Kendrick's, are what make the tour unmissable. A fan enthused: "One of the best shows ever because the visuals were just unbelievable." Another fan praised SZA's stagecraft: "SZA better visuals and production than Kendrick. Seems to acknowledge the crowd a little bit more".
