David Martindale tells Livingston to forget Betfred Cup pain because his own past taught him 'you have to move on'

Olympics figure skater aged just 15 has failed a drug test, the International Testing Agency (ITA) have confirmed.Kamila Valieva helped the Russian Olympic Committee to gold in the team event on Monday but has since received a test result from the Russian Figure Skating Championships on Christmas Day.Her sample returned positive for trimetazidine, a banned heart medication, on Tuesday, which prompted an automatic ban from the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).Valieva successfully appealed that and was then allowed to continue competing at the Beijing Games, but the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have now lodged an appeal of their own.They want the matter to be "expedited as quickly as possible" with the teenager set to compete in the women's single event next Tuesday.After announcing the failed drug test, the ITA released a short statement on the matter.It read: "The IOC will exercise its right to appeal and not to wait for the reasoned decision by RUSADA, because a decision is needed before the next competition the athlete is due to take part in (Women Single Skating, 15 February 2022)."Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Prince Harry may pursue a new career in the health and wellness sector, a royal commentator has claimed. Hary left royal duties with his wife Meghan Markle in early 2020, and has since embarked on a number of new ventures.

Sky News journalist has apologised after her live TV report was interrupted by a swearing man who yelled "Yo bruv" on camera.Political correspondent Kate McCann was out at south-east London giving updates to presenter Gillian Joseph, who was in the studio, on the resignation of Met Police chief Dame Cressida Dick on Thursday evening (February 10).When Gillian asked Kate about the next steps for the commissioner, a young man was heard shouting behind Kate, saying: "Yo bruv, live TV – Sky News!"Seconds later, he walked in front of the camera, blocking Kate's view as he put up a middle finger and yelled "F*** the French" and other expletives.Kate stayed calm and said "okay" before the crew cut her microphone off. She later went on Twitter and explained: "So sorry if you heard some fairly choice language on air just now."A group of (mostly really lovely) young guys on bikes were watching us set up for the live but sadly one guy decided to ruin our hit."His mates looked as annoyed as we felt.

Lorraine Kelly was replaced by an ITV colleague during the latest edition of her show.The Scottish presenter, 62, was missing from her self-titled programme on Friday morning.Good Morning Britain star Ranvir Singh stepped in to fill in for the host.As usual, Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard went live to the Lorraine studio via a video link to find out what was coming up on the show.However, it was Ranvir who was spotted in Lorraine's seat and shared what viewers can expect from the programme.The former Strictly Come Dancing contestant revealed that she'll be speaking to Dancing on Ice's Liberty Poole and I'm A Celebrity winner Danny Miller will be showing off show gift ideas for Valentine's Day.It's not the first time Ranvir, 44, has stepped in to host ITV Lorraine.Last month, Ranvir took over hosting duties, a job title she is very comfortable with as she often covers for Lorraine during half terms.The mother-of-one star has previously praised her stints on Lorraine and confessed she loves getting asked to host the show because you can "get under the skin of the people you are interviewing".She said: "You’ve got a bit more time and because there’s just one of you doing the interview, you’re able to follow your own trail of thought and where my personal interest lies in that particular person’s story."It just means that you have a bit more freedom in a way to have that conversation that you find particularly poignant or interesting and can bring a bit more of myself into."She said that she loves doing the show because the stories are more human interest and she can bring out another part of her.Ranvir explained that the show is a chance for a "lighter touch".She has shared her love for the show on Instagram and elsewhere

impregnated.Disturbingly, he told the women who visited the clinic in the 1970s that donors had to be anonymous. At the time it wasn't illegal to hide who the real donor was, even if theoretically it was the doctor himself.

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty said she'd never star on CBeebies Bedtime Stories - but she knows who would be perfect in the job.Naga said she would never do the BBC kids programme as she has a "terrible voice", but she made the case for her co-anchor Charlie Stayt as she thinks he has a "great voice" for children's stories. It comes as Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, is set to appear on the show to read one of her favourite childhood books to kids - Jill Tomlinson's The Own Who Was Afraid of the Dark.

A pensioner got the shock of his life after racing to rescue a woman washed up on a beach, only to realise it was a full size sex doll.

Adele has celebrated her three Brit Awards 2022 wins in the best way possible – by heading into London's iconic Heaven nightclub.The 33 year old, who recently sparked engagement rumours as she donned a huge diamond ring at the O2 arena, was seen in the audience at G-A-Y’s Porn Idol event on Thursday 10 February night wearing a gorgeous black top with a white pantsuit. Easy On Me hitmaker Adele sang along to Weather Girls' It's Raining Men as she partied with some pals in the VIP section before getting on stage to show off her own dance moves following a strip show. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Christopher Vourlias “Gotham” star Ben McKenzie and “Instinct” actress Bojana Novakovic are attached to star in the new J-horror film “Bloat,” Variety can reveal.Produced by Bazelevs, the production banner of Screenlife pioneer Timur Bekmambetov (“Unfriended,” “Searching,” “Profile”), “Bloat” is a co-production with Russian streaming platform Okko, French production and sales house Pulsar Content (“The Deep House”), and Japanese production company flag Co., Ltd.Filming has already started in New York and will continue in Japan. Pic marks the first time Okko has co-financed an international production.

Robert Pattinson went in depth about starring in two of the biggest film franchises in his cover story for GQ.

Taylor Swift wasted little time in paying tribute to her collaborators after learning theAcademy Of Country Music Awards nominated her song I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version) for Video Of The Year.The music video for the re-recording of the 2012 song, which is among the nine 'from the vault' tracks featured on Swift'salbum Red, was directed by actress Blake Lively.'Ahhhhhhh congrats @blakelively, MILES AND @keleighteller!!!! BIG GROUP HUG!' Swift wrote in a post on her Instagram Story, in a reference to Lively, along with actors Miles Teller and his wife Keleigh Teller. Nominated: Blake Lively and Taylor Swift wasted little time in celebrating the nomination of I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version) for Video Of The Year by the ACM AwardsIn her Instagram post, the pop superstar went on to confess: 'I loved making this video and it's cool to see the @acmawards nominate it for video of the year.'Lively, who made her directorial debut with the music video, also shared her enthusiasm for the nomination on Instagram.

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the only goal of the game in the 87th minute at the Tony Macaroni Arena but earlier in the game had been booked for diving by referee John Beaton after being brought down by Livi keeper Max Stryjek inside the box.Gerrard's protestations towards the whistler as the teams walked off at half-time earned the boss two yellow cards in quick succession.But Martindale admits his side got away with one as the visitors were denied a 'stonewall' penalty.He said: "We got away with one in the first half with a stonewall penalty so I could understand Steven’s reaction. I’d have been the same.

Rangers during the 1-0 defeat.Goal hero Alfredo Morelos looked to have been brought down by Lions keeper Max Stryjek as he knocked the ball past him, but referee John Beaton handed the Colombian a yellow instead of awarding a spot-kick.It provoked a furious reaction from Steven Gerrard at half-time, with the Ibrox manager eventually been shown a red card by the whistler. However, when speaking to BBC Sportsound Martindale agreed with rival gaffer Gerrard that his side were fortunate to avoid punishment from Beaton.

Premiership title.After a stunning season which has seen them remain unbeaten on league duty, Steven Gerrard's side need just seven more points to officially take the crown and deny Celtic 10 In A Row.They play twice before the Parkhead club are in action again and can put themselves on the brink with a win over Livingston at the Tony Macaroni Arena.A win in West Lothian and another three points against St Mirren on Saturday would mean anything but a win for Celtic on Sunday would seal it.That will be easier said than done though as Livingston represent one of the toughest away trips in the division.Rangers dropped their first points of the season on their last trip to the Spaghettihad, and David Martindale's side will be itching to bounce

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Livingston boss David Martindale says his thoughts were on tonight's clash with Rangers as soon as he left Hampden following their Betfred Cup final defeat to St Johnstone on Sunday.The Lions lost out on what would have been only a second major piece of silverware in their history, but the gaffer admits he's one looking ahead, not back.He also confirmed that Jackson Longridge will undergo a fitness test prior to kick-off to see if he can make it, while Efe Ambrose should be fine despite taking a knock against Saints.He said: "After the final whistle and we were standing on the pitch at Hampden I got all the boys around and I told them it is done

Betfred Cup final defeat to St Johnstone impact their charge for a top-six challenge.

Betfred Cup heroes to get ready to drink Perth dry – even if they need to wait until the summer to do it.The emotional Saints boss is determined to mark their first ever league cup success with a celebration for the hole of the city once the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted enough to allow it.Shaun Rooney’s first-half header secured the trophy against Livingston inside an empty Hampden yesterday afternoon.And Davidson told his stars to hang on a little longer when asked if he was going to crack open the champagne.He said: “No, we can’t. It is just one of those things.

Betfred Cup glory in a battle of the underdogs at Hampden.The defender's first half goal ensured Callum Davidson went from Tommy Wright's Scottish Cup-winning apprentice to a legendary Saints gaffer in his own right as the Perth club lifted Scotland's other knockout trophy for the first time in their history.Livingston started the game well but completely faded as the final went on as David Martindale's fairytale start to management made way for a sudden blow.He tinkered with his Lions side as captain Marvin Bartley, typically a central anchor man in midfield, returned to fill in on the left flank.But Davidson’s men were without their own enforcer as Murray Davidson missed out completely.Zander Clark was the first keeper called into action

SPFL gaffers find time to respond to a prisoner doing a 25-year stretch?Or a young guy on remand who made a grave mistake and is awaiting sentence?But incredibly, in the build up to Sunday's Betfred Cup Final at Hampden, Livingston’s boss will ensure every letter he receives from a Scottish jail gets a reply.We all know Martindale’s story by now.When Livingston last won this trophy in 2004, he was being locked up for six-and-a- half years for cocaine trafficking.It changed his life and after being rehabilitated behind bars he’s managed to build a new one for himself and his family.Martindale’s success is proving to be inspirational, not just to people who know him within the game but criminals he has never met before.He has shown that if

Livingston to glory at Hampden on Sunday.But it’s because the aforementioned Davie has already set out plans for his Lions side to go back to work on Monday morning - even if they win the Betfred Cup showpiece less than 24 hours earlier.Martindale’s men have rampaged their way into the final and the top half of the Premiership on a sweat-drenched foundation of hard work.And that won’t change even if they manage to lift a major trophy for only the second time in their existence - especially with a rearranged fixture against Rangers looming just three days later.However the Almondvale boss does hope that, should his side conquer St Johnstone, they’ll get the chance to party with their supporters further down the line as he looks to repay the