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Newport Gwent Dragons forward Ed Jackson has revealed he suffered a serious spinal injury after diving into the shallow end of a swimming pool.

Jackson, 28, underwent neck surgery for what his region at the time described as a "non-rugby related injury."

He was injury at a friend's barbeque on 8 April and remains in hospital.

"After hitting my head on the bottom I realised I couldn't swim to the surface because I'd lost movement in my legs and power in my arms," Jackson said.

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Nottinghamshire have signed India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara to provide short-term cover when James Pattinson is with Australia later this month.

Pujara, who averages 51.32 in 48 Test matches, will join Notts in mid-May.

The 29-year-old will be available for four County Championship games, two against Gloucestershire, as well as games against Glamorgan and Derbyshire.

Notts will be without Pattinson following the fast bowler's call-up for the Champions Trophy.

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Chelsea say they will not be commentating on recent reports speculating about when they might leave Stamford Bridge ahead of the ground’s £500m redevelopment.

The Times, external reports the club plans to temporarily move at the end of the 2019-20 season, whereas the Daily Mail, external had said they would leave after the previous campaign.

It is understood Chelsea are not certain when the move will happen or how long they will be away from the ground, whether it be three - or four - years.

Wembley remains the preferred option for an alternative home while they are away but any deal is likely to be some way off and they are assessing all options within the M25 area.

The revamp will see Chelsea's ground capacity rise to 60,000 from 41,000.

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Papillon, winner of the 2000 Grand National, has died at the age of 26.

The horse was the first National ride for jockey Ruby Walsh, who was 20 at the time.

"It's sad news but he gave me the greatest day of my racing life when he won the Grand National with Ruby on in 2000. That's 17 years ago now but it doesn't seem that long ago," said Papillon's trainer Ted Walsh.

"It was something I never thought would happen, but it did happen and I'm very grateful for that."

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The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring from royal duties this autumn, Buckingham Palace has announced.

The decision was made by Prince Philip himself and is supported by the Queen, a palace spokesman said.

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West Ham manager Slaven Bilic on Friday's title-chasing opponents: "I have nothing but praise for them. When I watch them I wonder how Chelsea made that gap, but they had two periods without Harry Kane.

"Spurs are in form, but they've been in form for two months. We are positive, four unbeaten and three clean sheets in four games.

"Yes, they are electric, with confidence, pace, passing and changing positions and everything, but our form also improved.

"Spurs are very versatile. Sometimes you know where the ball is going but you can't stop it because of the quality."

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Bilic has also been talking about his future: "It's not the time to talk about my situation. It's the time to talk about the club. I'm very calm and focused on the game.

"It's not the time to talk about transfers. We are talking about targets with the staff and the board, but not in public."

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Hammers boss Slaven Bilic: "Arthur Masuaku got a kick. Nothing is broken but it's a bit swollen. He will train today and we will see how he is.

"The same with Andy Carroll. He will train today and we will see if he is available. It is the same as before Stoke."

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is asked if is ready to make an announcement on his future, having said he will in March and April.

"I was wrong," said the Frenchman.

"This week we have spoken about Aaron Lennon's mental problem. Like managers, even players are under pressure to perform. In life we have ups and downs, in our job, the ups are higher and the downs are lower. That is what you have to deal with.

"I love the positive side of the game. I love to win, to prepare for soemthing big and the hope to do well.

On Mesut Ozil: "I am sorry he kicked the door, his frustration was not towards the drugs testers it was towards the fact we lost the game. I did not speak to him about it, I only heard of it today."

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "Now even winning our games does not guarantee us to be in the Champions League, that is what we have to achieve.

"We focus on our own performance and I do not know what Manchester United will do. We know they have a massive squad with quality players and only a top level performance will get us the win we want.

"The only advantage we can have is to focus on ourselves and not focus on the weakness of United. I want my team to turn up and plays with a stronger performance than Sunday against Tottenham, they need to respond well.

"I take very competition seriously and the only thing I have done in the past is give youth a chance in the League Cup."

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