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The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
At least seven injured as tram derails & crashes into restaurant after ‘taking turn at high speed' in Sweden
AT least seven people were hospitalised after a tram "turned at a high speed" and derailed before smashing into a pizzeria in Sweden. The horror accident unfolded in the early hours of Friday in Gothenburg, on the country's west coast. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.
Sky News AU
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Sky News AU
AFL: West Coast Eagles star Jeremy McGovern forced into medical retirement
West Coast Eagles star and five-time All-Australian Jeremy McGovern says he's 'gutted' but respects the decision of the AFL's concussion panel that ruled he should retire on medical grounds. The decision for McGovern, 33, to step away and end his 197-game career was made after 'extensive consultation' with his family, club leaders and medical staff. But ultimately the recommendation from the AFL's concussion panel was something the superstar defender couldn't ignore. McGovern has only played six games this season and none since round 9 when he suffered concussion after an incident against Melbourne. 'It's been an absolute honour to pull on the West Coast jumper for the past 15 years and it's something that I will forever be grateful for,' McGovern said. 'As much as this isn't the way I would have liked to go out, I respect the decision. 'I'm gutted I don't get to pull the jumper on and run out one more time, but sometimes this is the way the game goes, and I am forever grateful to the West Coast supporters who have also shown me love and respect. 'I would like to thank everyone who has been involved with my career over the journey. 'My family – Mum and Dad, my brother Mitch, my wife Madi and my three kids Hudson, Marlee and Lewie – have been my biggest supporters as well as my friends who have been amazing through my whole time in the AFL. 'To the club, I can't explain how much you have given me over my time here and I can't thank you enough for drafting a fat kid from Albany and giving him a crack. 'I've always loved the game and winning a premiership is every kid's dream, but the lifelong friendships and relationships you build through footy mean more to me than anything. 'I will forever be indebted to West Coast and I will always bleed blue and gold.' The McGovern decision comes as Essendon youngster Nik Cox awaits his own findings from the concussion panel that in recent times has sent Collingwood premiership winner Nathan Murphy and Melbourne star Angus Brayshaw into early retirement. McGovern earnt the first of his five All-Australian blazers in 2015 and famously played in the 2018 grand final win against Collingwood despite having series internal injuries. He helped the Eagles win the game when he intercepted an Adam Treloar kick inside 50 that started the chain of possession that ended in Dom Sheed's matchwinning goal. West Coast football boss Gavin Bell said McGovern was 'exactly the type of player' teammates loved to play with. 'Even to overcome the injury setbacks he has battled in recent years to bounce back and become our club champion for the first time last year showed his commitment to getting the best out of himself,' he said. ''Gov' was exactly the type of player you would love to play with because he was tough and courageous, wanted to win, but also off the field he cared about his mates and looked after others.' Originally published as West Coast champion Jeremy McGovern forced into sudden retirement due to ongoing concussion issues
Perth Now
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Tearful McGovern ‘at peace' with decision to call time
West Coast great Jeremy McGovern says he's at peace with the decision to be medically retired because of concussion. An emotional McGovern fronted both current and former teammates, staff and the media on Friday afternoon where he formally announced his retirement. The five-time All-Australian was told by the AFL's concussion panel that he would not be able to play anymore after the latest in a series of concussions he sustained in the first half of the Eagles' round eight loss to Melbourne. McGovern fronted the AFL's concussion panel last week and they had advised him to retire on medical grounds, ending his career after 197 games in 15 seasons. 'I've had a fair few weeks to think about it. It's not the way I want to go out but I respect the decision and it's the right decision as much as I hate to admit it,' McGovern said. 'As a player you want to keep playing forever but for me and my long-term health it's definitely the right decision and call and I'm at peace with it because I respect the game, and the game demands a lot from players and in this instance, it's unlucky for me but at the same time there's a beauty to it that it can get taken away at any time. Jeremy McGovern announces he has played his last game for West Coast after being medically retired by the AFL. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian 'I hope everyone cherishes it and understands what our players go through every time they run out on that footy field. It's sad I'm not getting the fairytale and all of that but I'm at peace with it, it's the right decision.' McGovern was unsure how many concussions he'd sustained across his entire football journey and while he didn't want to delve into any lingering affects on his body, the 33-year-old conceded he had some to work through. 'I've still got to work through a fair bit of that. I don't want to stop here the whole time and talk about that, I'd much rather talk about all the positive things in my career,' he said. 'I've got to work through a few things after we get all this done and dusted, just to make sure that I am doing everything I can for my long-term health. 'More importantly just to put me at a bit of peace of mind that I am doing everything we can.' Jeremy McGovern announces he has played his last game for West Coast after being medically retired by the AFL. Credit: Kelsey Reid / The West Australian While the announcement comes eight days after he fronted the concussion panel in Melbourne, McGovern said he knew his time was up when he faced them. 'It didn't become clear until I went to the panel. There was obviously a fair bit of a lag there … I was anxiously waiting, hoping for the best but I think deep down I thought this might be the decision,' he said. 'And like I said before, it's a fair decision. I've had plenty of time to think about it and come to terms with it. It's the decision and I respect it.'
Mercury
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Mercury
AFL: West Coast Eagles star Jeremy McGovern forced into medical retirement
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. West Coast Eagles star and five-time All-Australian Jeremy McGovern says he's 'gutted' but respects the decision of the AFL's concussion panel that ruled he should retire on medical grounds. The decision for McGovern, 33, to step away and end his 197-game career was made after 'extensive consultation' with his family, club leaders and medical staff. But ultimately the recommendation from the AFL's concussion panel was something the superstar defender couldn't ignore. McGovern has only played six games this season and none since round 9 when he suffered concussion after an incident against Melbourne. 'It's been an absolute honour to pull on the West Coast jumper for the past 15 years and it's something that I will forever be grateful for,' McGovern said. 'As much as this isn't the way I would have liked to go out, I respect the decision. Jeremy McGovern is checked by the club doctor in what turned out to be his final game. Picture:'I'm gutted I don't get to pull the jumper on and run out one more time, but sometimes this is the way the game goes, and I am forever grateful to the West Coast supporters who have also shown me love and respect. 'I would like to thank everyone who has been involved with my career over the journey. 'My family – Mum and Dad, my brother Mitch, my wife Madi and my three kids Hudson, Marlee and Lewie – have been my biggest supporters as well as my friends who have been amazing through my whole time in the AFL. 'To the club, I can't explain how much you have given me over my time here and I can't thank you enough for drafting a fat kid from Albany and giving him a crack. 'I've always loved the game and winning a premiership is every kid's dream, but the lifelong friendships and relationships you build through footy mean more to me than anything. 'I will forever be indebted to West Coast and I will always bleed blue and gold.' The McGovern decision comes as Essendon youngster Nik Cox awaits his own findings from the concussion panel that in recent times has sent Collingwood premiership winner Nathan Murphy and Melbourne star Angus Brayshaw into early retirement. McGovern always put his body on the line. Picture: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images McGovern earnt the first of his five All-Australian blazers in 2015 and famously played in the 2018 grand final win against Collingwood despite having series internal injuries. He helped the Eagles win the game when he intercepted an Adam Treloar kick inside 50 that started the chain of possession that ended in Dom Sheed's matchwinning goal. West Coast football boss Gavin Bell said McGovern was 'exactly the type of player' teammates loved to play with. 'Even to overcome the injury setbacks he has battled in recent years to bounce back and become our club champion for the first time last year showed his commitment to getting the best out of himself,' he said. ''Gov' was exactly the type of player you would love to play with because he was tough and courageous, wanted to win, but also off the field he cared about his mates and looked after others.' Originally published as West Coast champion Jeremy McGovern forced into sudden retirement due to ongoing concussion issues
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Indiana Fever Assistant Issues Statement on Stephanie White's Sudden Absence
Indiana Fever Assistant Issues Statement on Stephanie White's Sudden Absence originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever were dealt a significant blow ahead of their game against the Golden State Valkyries on Thursday. This came in the form of head coach Stephanie White having to leave the team to deal with a personal matter, which means that she won't be able to coach the Fever in Thursday's contest. Advertisement Stepping in for White is assistant coach Austin Kelly, who addressed the issue during his pregame press conference. Kelly, however, did not provide any details on White's situation, instead opting to focus on how the Fever are reacting to the sudden turn of events. "Steph's got some personal stuff going on," Kelly said. "... It's kinda business as usual. (I'm) just stepping in. Same message. Our team understands that." Kelly made it clear, however, that despite White's absence, the team has kept its eye on the goal. "This group's focused," he said. "We're refocused. It's our first West Coast trip of the year. We're focused on Golden State right now, and come to play, we're ready." The Fever did not reveal the nature of White's personal leave. However, this is not the first time that White has missed a game due to personal reasons. The first-year Fever shot-caller was also unable to coach her team on June 7 in their game against the Chicago Sky. Advertisement It is worth noting that White's partner, ESPN sportscaster Lisa Salters, has also already missed three games of the NBA Finals due to a "personal matter." Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White watches the action during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Washington Smth- INDIANAPOLIS STAR-Imagn Images It remains unclear at this point if White will be able to rejoin the team ahead of their game against the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday. Related: Indiana Fever React to Caitlin Clark's Outfit for Valkyries Game Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Reveals Concerning Update on Tuesday Related: WNBA Issues Statement on Caitlin Clark, Kate Martin Before Fever-Valkyries Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
