A MODEL has died after getting a “milk injection” from the “Godfather of Liposuction”.
Cai Yuxin – who boasted tens of thousands of followers online – was desperately seeking any treatment to cure her chronic insomnia in Taiwan.
The 40-year-old model got a “milk injection” at a clinic in Taipei – a short-acting intravenous anaesthetic called propofol used for sedation and anaesthesia in hospital settings.
The killer injection was administered by Taiwan’s “Godfather of Liposuction” – Wu Shaohu, the clinic’s director.
After Cai was injected, the liposuction Godfather then reportedly left the clinic – leaving only an assistant with no nursing licence to monitor the model’s condition.
Local media reports that the equipment may not have been set up properly, leading to an increase in the drip rate of the injection.
This therefore caused a larger dose of the anaesthetic to be delivered in a short time frame.
Cai – who had over 32,000 social media followers – tragically suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest.
The assistant managed to reach Wu on a video call, who guided him in performing CPR on Cai.
But by the time the clinic director desperately scrambled back to the clinic, the model was no longer breathing and her heart had stopped.
She was then rushed to hospital for emergency treatment, where she remained in a coma for 19 days – but her family later decided to stop her life support.
Local authorities have launched a probe into Wu on potential charges of causing serious injury due to negligence and violating the Medical Care Act.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan classifies propofol as a Schedule IV controlled substance, under the conditions that it is only administered by those qualified to do so under appropriate monitoring.
Taiwanese anaesthesiologist Lai Xianyong stressed how propofol is a strictly regulated medication and clinics like Wu’s that use it unlawfully to treat insomnia are in breach of medical ethics.
Lai said: “Similar incidents occur every year. It’s truly deplorable.
“Medical personnel providing such services without proper airway management training are placing patients’ lives in serious jeopardy.”
Tributes for Cai from her tens of thousands of followers have been pouring in.
One person said on social media: “This is undoubtedly murder. I hope the police swiftly identify those responsible for her death and bring them to justice.”
Another commented: “Rest in peace.
“Thank you for gracing our world – we will miss you.”
A BRACE from teenage forward Michael Noonan helped the league leaders ease to victory over basement club Cork City in Tallaght last night.
In their third game in seven days Shamrock Rovers’ star-studded squad showed their strength in depth as they made it 11 unbeaten.
The result was even more impressive after the hosts gave the experienced trio of Matt Healy, Lee Grace and Darragh Nugent the night off in advance of a difficult trip to Dalymount to face rejuvenated city rivals Bohemians on Monday.
In a one-sided first half, Noonan’s fifth and sixth league goals sandwiched either side of a Roberto Lopes bullet header had the Hoops cruising at the break.
Rory Gaffney put the game to bed just after the break, with Alex Nolan grabbing a consolation.
Still searching for his first win as City boss, Ger Nash made three changes to the side that lost at home to Bohs last week.
And it was the visitors who threatened first when Djenairo Daniels fired high and wide following some neat build-up. But with only six minutes on the clock, Noonan showed great feet cutting inside two defenders before reversing the ball under keeper Tein Troost.
To their credit the visitors continued to play some tidy football, with Kitt Nelson and Daniels finding good positions to shoot from distance, although Ed McGinty was not troubled by either effort.
Rovers doubled their lead shortly after Cathal O’Sullivan was penalised for a challenge on Trevor Clarke despite protests from the Cork players. And from the left wing, Dylan Watts whipped in a free-kick which skipper Lopes headed home.
Two minutes later, the hosts struck again to make it three after Clarke picked up the ball on the left and curled a wonderful ball around the City defence and into Noonan’s path.
Again, the 16-year-old showed great composure to poke the ball past the onrushing Troost — making it five goals in his last six outings.
Stephen Bradley’s side secured the points four minutes after the restart when Danny Mandroiu was given too much time and space to pick out Gaffney.
And the 2022 PFAI Player of the year, galloped clear to coolly slot the ball home.
Minutes later Cathal O’Sullivan was brilliantly denied by McGinty from close range, but with the game seemingly dead and buried, former Shels, UCD and Pat’s winger Nolan made an instant impact from the bench to give the travelling Rebel Army something to cheer.
The winger made a sharp run in behind the Hoops rearguard, latching on to former Hoop Greg Bolger’s pass over the top, before lofting the ball over McGinty and just over the line despite the recovering Josh Honohan’s best efforts to keep their clean sheet intact.
Teen Maxim Kovalevskis — who was impressive on the right after coming on as a second-half sub — was unlucky not to cap his cameo with a goal of his own.
The 17-year-old showed great pace as he burst into the box, but his low shot fizzed wide as the match finished 4-1.
SUN STAR MAN
Michael Noonan (Rovers)
SHAMROCK ROVERS: McGinty 7; C O’Sullivan 7, R Lopes 8 (J Honohan 46, 7), D Cleary 7; D Grant 7 (A McEneff 73, 6), J O’Sullivan 7, D Watts 8 (G O’Neill 53, 7), D Mandroiu 8 (C Barrett 53, 7), T Clarke 7 (M Kovalevskis 45, 7); R Gaffney 8, M Noonan 9.
CORK CITY: T Troost 6; M Mbeng 7 (H Nevin 61, 6), F Anderson 6, D Crowley, 6, E McLaughlin 6; C O’Sullivan 6 (A Nolan 65, 7), G Bolger 6, J Fitzpatrick 6, K Nelson 6 (C Lyons 46, 6), D Dijksteel 6 (S Murray 46, 6); D Daniels 6 (S Maguire 61, 6).
REFEREE: A O’Dowd (Dublin) 6
INFLUENCERS are peddling animal dewormer and other dangerous alternative medicines as “cures” for deadly illnesses like cancer in a sick bid to gain followers.
Experts have slammed the tips given out on social media as “scary” and dangerous, warning people not to blindly follow influencers.
Many people have tried out the bizarre “hacks”, such as the “migraine meal” of drinking coke and eating McDonald’s chips that went viral recently.
But some TikTokkers are claiming to fix serious and life-threatening illnesses with a quick and easy “magic potion” you can whip up at home.
Videos seen by The Sun have influencers confidentially telling their followers that taking dewormer for dogs or horses – which is harmful to humans – gets rid of cancer.
Others posted recipes for homemade herbal teas, such as soursop tea, saying that they drank it every day for two weeks and it cured various diseases.
Many influencers promote supplements that contain the ancient Indian herb ashwagandha – also saying it helps cure anxiety and a poor sex drive.
Hundreds of social media users flocked to the comments sections, begging for more information, with experts worried many people will take such advice as gospel.
Cancer sufferers are even among the commenters asking for recipes and recommendations to fight their deadly disease.
When The Sun contacted TikTok about the videos peddling alternative cancer cures, those that we flagged were removed.
Michael Baah, who is a cancer rehab coach, said it is “scary” people are relying on TikTok and social media for health advice.
He explained: “The health advice I see on TikTok lately is wild. One minute it’s ‘walk 10k steps,’ the next it’s ‘eat pickles to cure cancer’ or ‘bite a lemon to stop anxiety.’
“And the scary part? People are actually giving it a go.
“I coach cancer rehab clients every week, and I always tell them, if you’re considering any supplement or remedy, speak to your consultant first.
“Your health isn’t a trend, and it shouldn’t be treated like one.
“Some of these so-called cures like dog dewormer, fermented pickles, or herbal teas are dangerous when taken seriously.
Your health isn’t a trend, and it shouldn’t be treated like one.
Michael Baah, cancer rehab coach
“Just because something is “natural” doesn’t mean it’s harmless, and just because it went viral doesn’t make it valid.
“If anything, it shows how easy it is to spread false hope to vulnerable people.”
Often, the TikTok videos point to the online shop in the app where people can buy the supplements mentioned.
This advice – mostly from people without any medical knowledge – could lead to patients turning away from vital treatment.
Other herbs or supplements could also interfere with any ongoing cancer treatment.
Cancer UK warns: “One of the biggest risks of seeking alternative therapy is postponing or declining evidence-based conventional treatment, which might otherwise prolong or even save a patient’s life.”
New research from City St George’s, University of London, recently found that 81 per cent of cancer cures touted by content creators on TikTok are fake.
It also found that Gen Z is particularly vulnerable to cancer misinformation, as TikTok is used as a search engine and is a key means of accessing health information for this demographic.
TikTok told The Sun that the study had a small sample size and only represented a tiny percentage of the content on the app.
It said it takes steps to counter misinformation – which is a problem across all social media, not just the video-based platform.
If anxiety could be cured by Skittles or cold drinks, mental health professionals would be out of business.
Michael Baah
It’s not just cancer cures being promoted online, but for a range of both physical and mental illnesses.
Anxiety sufferers are told to eat an orange while in the shower.
Influencers confidently tell those suffering from the mental illness to bite into a lemon or eat sour skittles or sour patch kids to shock their system out of a panic attack.
Others said to eat ice, have a cold drink or an ice bath along a similar vein.
Some even claimed that eating fermented pickles also helps.
Check credentials
Do they have any relevant qualifications?
Are they a certified trainer, registered dietitian, or licensed professional in their field?
Real experts will usually highlight their credentials clearly, signposting where they qualified from
Do your own research
Verify the information they share -don’t blindly follow their advice.
Look for scientific evidence or expert opinions backing up their claims – there are many health studies online.
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Keep and eye out for red flags
Be wary if they are promoting extreme products, quick fixes, or other unrealistic hacks.
Don’t trust overly sensationalised or extreme claims.
Are they signposting you to a shop online or a service? They could be benefiting financially from this.
Michael added: “Things like eating ice or biting lemons are just sensory distractions.
“They might offer a few seconds of relief, but they don’t address the root of what someone’s feeling.
“If anxiety could be cured by Skittles or cold drinks, mental health professionals would be out of business.
“As a professional, I think it’s important we stick to what’s proven: science-backed strategies, structured support, and good old-fashioned common sense.
“That’s what gets results. Not trending audio and a camera filter.
“The bigger issue is how polished and convincing these videos look.
“It’s easy to get sucked in. But behind the editing and engagement, there’s usually no evidence, no credentials, and no real accountability.
“So yes, enjoy your orange in the shower if it gives you a lift, but don’t confuse that with a treatment plan.
“Real health takes consistency, not gimmicks.”
Dr Kirstie Fleetwood-Meade, who specialises in anxiety, agreed.
Many TikTok ‘anxiety cures’ oversimplify a complex mental health problem
Dr Kirstie Fleetwood-Meade, anxiety specialist
She told The Sun: “Some people may find regular cold exposure (ice baths or cold showers) are a helpful way to reduce anxiety, alongside input from a qualified health professional, as it can help to regulate the nervous system.
“Many TikTok ‘anxiety cures’ oversimplify a complex mental health problem, misleading people into thinking quick fixes are effective treatments.
“This can delay seeking proper care and invalidate real struggles of people who live with anxiety every day.
“Because these ‘health’ influencers often lack professional credentials, they can spread misinformation widely without accountability, and sometimes encourage risky or harmful behaviours.”
TikTok, Instagram and YouTube are flooded with self-proclaimed “wellness experts” confidently informing their followers of their “credentials”.
Research published in 2023 discovered that 84 per cent of mental health advice on TikTok is misleading, with 14 per cent of videos containing content that could be harmful.
It has been found that “personal narratives are often prioritised over research-backed content”.
A TikTok spokesperson said: “TikTok is a place where people can share their personal medical treatment experiences and build supportive communities.
“We proactively provide trusted health information in-app from the World Health Organisation, partner with independent fact-checkers to verify content, and rigorously enforce policies— to remove any content which breaches this policy.”
They said that their Community Guidelines ban health misinformation that may cause significant harm and they remove this content from the platform when they find it.
Some professionals are beginning to adopt the influencer style of content online – further blurring the lines and making it confusing about who to trust.
One expert pointed to the case of Australian influencer Belle Gibson, who was the subject of Netflix documentary “Apple Cider Vinegar” last year.
The wellness warrior pretended to have brain cancer, and falsely told her thousands of followers she had cured herself through alternative therapies and nutrition.
She gained a huge following online in 2013 after blogging about her “battle with cancer”.
Gibson amassed 200,000 followers on Instagram when it was still a new social media platform – a large number back then.
By Leanne Hall
Belle Gibson is the latest fraudster to have a TV show made on how she swindled people out of money by pretending healthy eating and green juices cured her brain cancer.
However, it soon became clear that Belle’s natural remedies didn’t work and that she never even had cancer to begin with.
Starting as a blogger in 2009, Belle claimed she was diagnosed with “malignant brain cancer” and given “six to eight months” to live.
However, Belle said she had chosen to withdraw from chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, and instead embarked on “a quest to heal myself naturally… through nutrition, patience, determination and love”.
With 200,000 followers on Instagram at the time, many of whom were cancer patients, she conned them into thinking she had found a cure.
And one of those was fellow Aussie Bella Johnston.
At the age of 19, Bella was diagnosed with a paraganglioma, a rare endocrine tumour, in 2009 and was surrounded by older people in the hospital leaving her feeling isolated.
So when she found Belle’s social media and saw she was roughly the same age and battling cancer too, she was hooked.
Bella saw that the influencer had claimed to manage the disease with diet, exercise and alternative medicine and as a result, Bella wanted to follow in her footsteps.
But unbeknownst to Bella, the cancer survivor she looked up to was a con artist who had never had the disease.
She then released “The Whole Pantry”, a health and wellness app.
The fraudster claimed doctors told her she only has “six weeks, four months tops” to live – drawing in thousands of sympathetic followers.
From there, she also published a cookbook and raked in $400,000 Australian dollars, pledging to donate a share to charity.
In 2015, Gibson was exposed by journalists as a fraudster who lied about her medical records and diagnosis.
A federal court ordered her to pay a $410,000 fine plus $30,000 in legal costs for misleading and deceptive conduct – a fine she hasn’t paid.
Her money-grabbing lies went on to inspire many documentaries.
What’s worse is that she is only one of a growing list of young, attractive and seemingly inspirational women who fake serious illnesses to make money.
Sometimes the families themselves are in on the lie – as with the case of British teenager Megan Bhari.
Not only were donors conned out of around £400,000, but they duped celebrities including Louis Tomlinson, Taylor Swift, even winning an award from Prime Minister David Cameron.
Aged 15, her mother Jean told friends that her daughter – who already suffered from a disease causing a build-up of pressure on the brain – had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
They started a charity, Believe in Magic, a “Make-a-Wish”-style organisation to bring hope to seriously ill children.
Jean herself posted regular updates about her daughter’s hospital visits – at one point even raising £120,000 in 48 hours for emergency treatment in the US, saying Megan’s tumour had worsened.
She even once claimed that Megan had severe sepsis and that doctors had given her only a 10 per cent chance of surviving the next week – but it was all a lie.
An inquest later recorded she died of heart failure related to a fatty liver but there was no mention of a tumour on her medical records.
The Charity Commission later launched an investigation into Believe in Magic before freezing its accounts following “multiple complaints.”
Her charity was dissolved after a probe found nearly £400,000 missing from its books.
Police did investigate the complaints but said that there was insufficient evidence to take the matter any further.
Do you know more? Email emily.davies@thesun.co.uk
By Emma Pryer
WHEN Chanelle McAuliffe struck up a friendship with Belle Gibson in October 2014, she thought she’d found a kindred spirit.
Despite Belle’s, 32, supposed terminal cancer diagnosis and the looming dread that she might not reach her next birthday, she was full of ambition – and that inspired Chanelle, 37.
Little did Chanelle know, it was all a lie.
Belle, who at the time was running Australia’s most known wellness account by claiming she’d curated a natural healing lifestyle that cured her of deadly brain cancer, had never been diagnosed with the deadly illness.
The incredible story of the world’s most devious con-woman and how her fraudulent business was finally uncovered was made into a Netflix series called Apple Cider Vinegar, which hit the platform earlier this month.
The Melbourne mum-of-one’s Instagram account, Healing Belle, had more than 300,000 followers by the time she was eventually caught out.
The influencer honed in on the fear and bewilderment of her followers and friends – including Chanelle.
Most of her followers were people genuinely battling terminal cancer, and she was fraudulently telling them to drink green juices and consume organic foods to cure themselves.
Her mantra? Western medicine, such as chemotherapy, could not cure you.
She kept up the facade of her supposed deadly illness by faking seizures, claiming her ‘cancer’ was spreading and telling people: “I’m going to die soon anyway.”
Initially, Chanelle believed it all.
But just a few months into their friendship, after she’d watched Belle roll around on the floor having a ‘seizure’ before miraculously jumping to her feet and wiping saliva from her mouth, alarm bells started to chime.
SUMMER can be an expensive time of year whether you have holidays to pay for or are trying to keep the kids entertained while they’re off school.
Vinted can be a great way to make extra cash but with thousands of listings on the reselling app it can be difficult to get yourself noticed.
However, Faye Oakenfull, marketing director at Centra, has revealed how to make your listings stand out.
She says focusing on quality listings and smart pricing can transform casual decluttering into a profitable side business.
“Quality photos are the foundation of successful listings,” Oakenfull explains. “Natural light works best for capturing true colours and details that buyers want to see.”
Use a plain background to avoid distractions, and photograph items from multiple angles – front, back, close-ups of details, and any flaws. This not only gives buyers a better view of the product but also helps build trust.
When it comes to how you present your items, the expert says the choice between trying them on or laying them flat depends on both the garment and your personal comfort.
Modelling the item can help potential buyers visualise fit and drape, especially with structured pieces like coats, dresses, or trousers, but laying items flat – or neatly hanging them – can still be highly effective when done with care and good lighting.
A strong middle ground is hanging items on a hanger. This allows for clean, consistent photos without the need to model, while still showing shape and length clearly.
“Consistency in your photo style across listings can also help create a cohesive and trustworthy seller profile,” she adds.
“If you can, avoid using flash, and try to take your photos during daylight hours to give your items a natural, true-to-life appearance.”
Vinted’s statistics show that competitive pricing strategies are flourishing, as there has been an increase in algorithmic visibility for well-priced items.
This may be due to recent high competition and increased platform usage encouraging sellers to ask for reasonable prices.
“Before listing an item, search for similar products that have sold recently,” Faye advises.
“Position yourself just below comparable listings to attract more views.”
Pricing just a little lower than similar active listings can improve your chances of being featured higher in search results.
Consider the condition of your item too – new with tags items can command higher prices, but gently used ones should be priced accordingly. Keep track of how long items stay listed; if something hasn’t sold in a few weeks, adjusting your price even slightly could refresh visibility and drive interest.
Providing detailed descriptions is an effective way of increasing your chances of conversion.
The increase of keyword usage and the inclusion of measurements contribute to this improvement, alongside the reduction in customer questions regarding the listing.
“Be thorough about size, condition, and materials in your descriptions. Include measurements rather than just size labels since sizing varies between brands,” Faye suggests.
Well-crafted descriptions not only help with searchability but also reduce the number of queries from potential buyers, saving you time. Mention the fit (tight, loose, oversized), washing instructions, or any brand-specific quirks.
Use clear, searchable terms like ‘Zara midi dress’ or ‘Nike Air Force 1 UK 7’ rather than vague titles. The more transparent and accurate your listing, the more confident shoppers feel clicking ‘Buy.’
You can also add other relevant details to your listings. For instance, if you’re selling a fair number of items, you could mention that you’re having a clear-out – this can encourage people to browse your wardrobe.
UK bundle discount sales continue to be on the rise – and it’s no surprise. Everyone enjoys a good deal, especially at a time when the cost of living and inflation are steadily increasing.
According to HMRC guidance, there is no new tax rule for people selling unwanted items online.
But you may need to register for Self Assessment and pay tax if you buy goods for resale with the intention of selling them for profit and generate total income exceeding £1,000 before expenses in any tax year.
In other words, anyone buying items specifically to resell them may be subject to tax, while personal decluttering remains tax-free.
How you acquire your items matters, because personal possessions and purchased inventory are taxed at different rates.
“If you’re buying stock to resell, track all your expenses including packaging, postage, and the original cost of items,” Oakenfull advises. “These can be deducted from your profits when calculating any potential tax liability.”
The key is knowing the difference between casual selling and running a small business, and planning accordingly.
Shoppers are becoming more conscious of value and even more likely to take advantage of savings where they can.
“Offering percentage discounts on multiple purchases is a satisfying way to increase your overall sales value while saving on shipping costs,” she notes.
Bundling encourages customers to buy more at once, especially when they’re already browsing your wardrobe. Set up automated discounts – such as 10% off two or more items – and mention this in your bio or item descriptions to catch attention.
It not only increases average order value, but also reduces the time and materials spent on packaging and postage.
A QUESTION on The 1% Club wiped out players from the get-go – despite being deemed as easy.
The popular quiz show, fronted by Lee Mack, is known for leaving players with their minds boggling thanks to its tough questions as the game goes on.
However for most of the 100 players, they manage to sail through the first few round which are deemed easy thanks to most of the general public being able to correctly answer them.
But for one episode of the Saturday night quiz favourite, seven people fell at the very first hurdle.
They all failed to correctly identify the answer to the opening 90% question – which was all about letters.
Reading the question aloud, Lee said: “Which of the following words still makes a valid word if you change the first letter to the next letter in the alphabet?”
Lee then told the players of the three choices they had to pick from, which were – Page, Rage and Wage.
With 30 seconds on the clock, the 100 players did their best to attempt to answer the question.
However, for seven of them, they could not get to the right answer.
Lee then confirmed that the answer was in fact, Rage.
By switching the ‘R’ to an ‘S’ – the following letter in the alphabet – players were left with the word, Sage.
Page would have produced “oage”, whilst Wage would have read “xage”.
One player who got it wrong admitted it was his “biggest fear” to go out on the 90% question.
He told Lee that he panicked and failed to read the question properly before selecting the answer as “wage”.
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A PIECE of Michael Duffy magic undid Shelbourne at Tolka Park as Derry City won for the first time in five outings to Dublin this season.
Winger Duffy’s glorious second-half winner was no more than Tiernan Lynch’s side deserved as they avenged their opening-night defeat to Damien Duff’s champions in Drumcondra.
Shelbourne can have few complaints as Derry leapfrog them up to fourth place in the table having controlled the pattern of the game for an hour, the home side only coming alive after falling behind. That said, in stifling conditions with the temperature registering 24 degrees at kick-off, Shels began brightly as they initially took the game to their visitors.
But it was Derry who were first to threaten, and on the double at that.
The first chance on eight minutes stemmed from sloppy Shels play as JJ Lunney’s pass was easily intercepted by Duffy. It led to a chance for Liam Boyce whose attempted chip over Conor Kearns had just too much on it as it sailed over the target.
A minute later, Shels were stretched at the back as Gavin Whyte put Boyce in behind down the right.
But Kearns did enough to narrow the angle with the striker’s dink bobbling across goal and wide.
Shels responded with a promising opening of their own from the game’s first corner on 11 minutes.
Harry Wood’s delivery was on the money for Seán Boyd who rose above everyone to plant his firm header inches over Brian Maher’s crossbar.
Passing well, with Sadou Diallo and Carl Winchester influential in the middle of the park, Derry began to control the game as Shels struggled to get on the ball, though they seemed content to sit off and play on the counter.
A break for Kearns needing attention allowed Duff the opportunity to give his players a talking-to on the sideline.
And the reset almost brought a reward on 36 minutes as Shels carved Derry open for the only time in a frustrating first half for the home side.
Wood’s cross was met by a Boyd header with Maher making a fine save in touching the ball out for a goal-kick off the lurking John Martin. Duff withdrew Martin and McInroy at half-time with Mipo Odubeko and Ellis Chapman introduced in the hope of enlivening his side.
It was more of the same, though, as Derry promptly regained the initiative with Kearns forced into a parry save from a Whyte drive after Shels gave the ball away cheaply.
A sliding doors moment then almost brought a Shelbourne goal at one end before Derry struck for a deserved lead at the other in the 54th minute.
First Evan Caffrey saw his chip headed away by Sam Todd with Maher stranded after colliding with Boyd.
Derry immediately broke with Winchester’s sweeping pass finding Duffy on the right. A clever stepover wrong-footed Kameron Ledwidge to allow the former Dundalk man to get the ball on to his left foot and find the far top corner with a sublime curling shot for his seventh goal of the season.
Shels owned much of the ball for the remainder of the game but Maher scarcely had a save to make as Derry had done what was needed to take home the points.
SUN STAR MAN
Michael Duffy (Derry City).
SHELBOURNE: Kearns 7; Bone 7, Barrett 7, Ledwidge 7; Caffrey 6, Lunney 6, McInroy 6 (Chapman h-t, 6), Norris 6 (Coote 63, 7); Wood 7 (O’Sullivan 77, 6), Martin 6 (Adubeko h-t, 6), Boyd 6 (Kelly 63, 6).
DERRY CITY: Maher 7; Cann 7, Connolly 7, Holt 7; R Boyce 6, Diallo 7 (McMullan 62, 6), Winchester 8 (Hoban 89, 6), Todd 7; Whyte 7 (Benson 62, 6), Duffy 8; L Boyce 7 (Mullen 62, 6).
REFEREE: N Doyle (Dublin) 6.
MILLIONS of Freeview watchers have been hit by a big channel change as viewers are urged to re-scan their TV boxes.
Channel 4 has boosted Freeview coverage for one of its channels this month, meaning you’ll need to retune to continue watching.
As part of Freeview’s monthly channel update, 4seven transitioned to a new frequency as of Wednesday 18 June.
This is because of an important technical change to the way the Channel 4 offshoot channel is broadcast on Freeview.
It will give more Freeview users access to the channel at a time when 4seven is increasingly used as an overspill for live events.
4seven has recently become the home of a selected number of men’s European Championship U21 games, including Netherlands v Ukraine and Slovenia v Czechia.
They have previously broadcast coverage of the Paralympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
But for the time being, 4seven is broadcasting on both new and old frequencies.
At the end of this transition period, the old copy of 4seven will carry a retune caption.
But you can retune today to ensure continued reception of 4seven on channel 49.
Following your retune, you should see 4seven on channel 49 and the old copy of 4seven on channel 790.
What’s better is the channel now has universal coverage on Freeview.
It’s now available to all viewers in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man in addition to UK viewers who can only receive a reduce Freeview channel line-up.
If you’re a viewer who only receives around 20 basic Freeview channels at your address, you can retune to add 4seven to channel 49.
It’s a big bonus to some viewers as some remote locations with reduced access to Freeview are also affected by poor internet speeds meaning they can’t stream TV either.
This follows a reconfiguration of the frequency that carries the main Channel 4 service on Freeview, meaning the 4seven signal can now be aired alongside its parent channel.
It’s not the only Freeview change seen this month either.
Just last week it was announced that Rewind TV is now on channel 81.
It has swapped places with Blaze +1 and is now the next-door channel to the vintage Talking Pictures channel.
There’s also a new shopping channel with Must Have Ideas setting up shop on channel 96.
The service was previously exclusive to satellite TV such as Sky and on YouTube but a retune will now add the channel to your service.
Millions of Freeview watchers can also enjoy three new channels this month.
Starting from this week, viewers will be able to tune into a number of channels including ITV Quiz, a fresh channel dedicated to quizzes.
CIARÁN THOMPSON hailed Ciarán Moore for kicking his winner against Mayo.
Moore’s last-gasp point for Donegal after the buzzer at Dr Hyde Park last Sunday dumped the Green and Red out of the Championship.
A draw would have been good enough for Jim McGuinness’ men to finish second in Group 1.
The winning score made no difference to them in that regard but it does mean they go into tomorrow’s All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final at home to Louth with the momentum of being on the back of two victories.
And Thompson lauded flying wing-back Moore, 22, for bombing forward for the victory.
The Donegal star told SunSport: “He’s brilliant, he has serious legs, absolutely unbelievable.
“Coming from the half-back line there into the half-forward line, just to compose yourself then and stick it over was savage. Fair play to him.
“We always knew it was going to be a tight battle against Mayo, it always is. Mayo went ahead but we dug deep to bring it back level and we got one or two ahead.
“They brought it back level and it was just nice to kick the winner then at the end with the last kick of the game.”
Thompson knows Donegal’s home comforts are vital. They were in danger of finishing third when David McBrien’s second-half goal put Mayo in front — that might have meant a trip to Kerry or Dublin this weekend.
Daire Ó Baoill’s two-pointer and scores from Michael Murphy and Shane O’Donnell eased fears of that happening and while Fergal Boland thought he had kept the Connacht giants in the hunt for Sam with a late leveller, Moore had the final, decisive say.
Donegal have only lost one game in league and Championship football at Ballybofey’s MacCumhaill Park under McGuinness and Thompson is happy to be at home against the Leinster champs tomorrow.
He added: “We were always expecting that from Mayo. We knew they were going to come back and the goal was a bit of a sucker-punch.
“It was just massive to win and get a home draw.”
SAM MULROY is determined to secure a second date with his silver namesake after a summer of love so far.
The skipper helped Louth end 68 years of heartbreak in the Leinster SFC by toppling neighbours Meath in last month’s Croke Park final by 3-14 to 1-18.
On a day when the country fell back in love with the maligned provincial Championship, GAA HQ was awash with noise and colour as Mulroy was his county’s knight in shining armour — firing 1-7 in front of 65,786 adoring fans.
With Dublin aiming for a 15th Delaney Cup in a row, the public’s relationship with the Leinster Championship had turned sour.
But Louth’s heroics — after Meath had knocked the holders out in the semis — have rekindled the grá for the tournament and now the new champions want more.
Mulroy got his hands on Sam Maguire at the launch of the All-Ireland knockout series this week before a preliminary quarter-final trip to Donegal tomorrow.
And the confident hitman has reiterated his belief that the Wee County can take home the big prize for the first time since 1957, a claim he reveals he has copped flak for.
He said: “Absolutely, I took a little bit of slack for it before, which was fine but I suppose it was a case of putting it out there into the world and saying, ‘Why could we not be in contention?’
“The group’s gone about doing the work to put us in contention and to play in these games. Obviously last week Meath beat Kerry and they beat Dublin.
“They’re results you wouldn’t be calling maybe last year with the rule changes and the two-pointers and the expansive game.
“So I don’t think you can rule anything out going into the next few weeks.”
Winning Leinster for just the ninth time in their history understandable took its toll.
The hangover carried into the All-Ireland group stages as back-to-back defeats against Monaghan and Down left their summer hanging by a thread.
Ger Brennan’s men did the business in the final round against Clare, but only just.
They eventually banished the Banner 2-17 to 2-14 last weekend to advance in third.
Mulroy said: “Winning Leinster has been the main goal over the last number of years for this group. I suppose when you get there and you do it, maybe there is a case of coming down a little bit.
“There was obviously a lot of celebrating going on for a few days after but you have to, because it took a long time to get there and you have to enjoy it and live in the moment.
“But our performances against Monaghan and Down weren’t up to scratch and we knew going into last weekend that we had to win to save the Championship.
“I don’t know if we played better that way with our backs against the wall a little bit, but maybe it was the best thing for us.
“I thought at times last week we were good, so hopefully we’re coming back to some sort of form.
“It’s 68 years, so for the people of Louth it was a once-in-a-lifetime thing for a lot of people.
“Hopefully the gap is not as big the next time. I suppose it’s hard to get back on track, maybe, even just for people around the county and talking about it and not getting caught up in that.
“We were back training on the Wednesday, obviously with a job to do and we knew we were going into a tough group.
“It was a case of maybe you didn’t get to bask in it as much as you’d like, but we enjoyed the few days we got.”
Mulroy has the mindset of a top marksman as, despite firing a number of wides against the Royals, he still ran up a huge total.
The Naomh Máirtín hotshot admits putting those off-target efforts behind him was key, allowing him to fire a two-point free in the 65th minute to move Louth ahead of their neighbours and put one hand on the Delaney Cup.
The 27-year-old said: “Moments come and pass and it’s trying to stay on track and not get too caught up in it.
“By the time I took the last kick, I’d completely forgotten about the few before.
“The few I missed at the start of the second half, when you’re watching the clips back with the boys at the Wednesday training, you’re like, ‘Why did I take that shot’ or, ‘What was I doing there?’
“You nearly forget about them and I think that’s an ability and a skill that you develop over the years.
“Not getting too high and not getting too low with your shots or your chances or whatever it is because the game’s so fast.
“There’s no time. A younger Sam maybe would’ve dwelled on them and let it get to me and affect me.
“But I suppose now as I’ve grown as a player, I’ve definitely learned to just move on and forget about it.”
Louth have a free shot tomorrow. And their star man is full of belief ahead of their trip to Ballybofey for a battle of the Ulster and Leinster champs.
They are familiar foes too with Louth asking plenty of questions of Jim McGuinness’ side in an All-Ireland quarter-final loss last year.
Mulroy said: “I will putting that message to the group that we’re not going up to Ballybofey for the craic or to fulfil a fixture.
“We’re in a preliminary quarter-final for the All-Ireland series and we played in a quarter-final at Croke Park last year, so it’s a case of let’s try and go better again this year and progress as a team.
“It won’t be, ‘Let Donegal go through into a quarter-final’.
“It was either Killarney, Croke Park against Dublin or Ballybofey against Donegal so the options weren’t massively in our favour.
“It was always going to be a tough test no matter who we got, but you see there’s an opportunity and you try to say how are we going to go about winning this game.
“That’s the case now. so we’ll do our best to prepare and hopefully we’ll give it our all.”