'Greek warrior' footballer not so brave when faced with roaring lion in photoshoot

Peter Wright missed six match darts in the decisive leg as Damon Heta clinched his maiden European Tour title in dramatic fashion.The Australian defeated the world number one 8-7 in an epic Gibraltar Darts Trophy final, which saw both players endure double trouble. Snakebite produced some superb darts to lead 3-0, only for Heta to take out a 167 finish on his way to a 7-5 lead.

The Athletic report he is likely to walk away once his current contract expires.It's claimed Souness was "happy" to sign on for only 12 more months with a reduced, set number of appearances for this season.The 69-year-old, who is turning 70 next May, is now expected to take a step back from all his duties with Sky after the 2022/23 campaign has concluded.The former Reds and Rangers midfielder has been a regular on Sky Sports since first joining in 2006 following the conclusion of his 20-year managerial career, which had ended with a two-year stint at Newcastle United.He's also done punditry for Rangers TV and ITV during that time, as well as transitioning into radio work with talkSPORT this year.Souness has often cut a controversial figure in the football community having taken issue with the likes of ex-Manchester United star Paul Pogba and more recently Manchester City ace Jack Grealish.Grealish said last month "I don’t know what his problem is with me" after Souness highlighted his performances for Pep Guardiola's side.The pair appeared to bury the hatchet when Souness offered the olive branch of a night out with Grealish, to which he replied on Twitter: "Let’s do it!! As long as I can bring Pogba as a +1!"This is a breaking sports story and is being constantly updated with the latest news, pictures and videos. Please refresh the page regularly.You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest sports stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our sports newsletter .Get all the very best sports news, pictures, opinion and video by following Daily Star every time you see our name.

London and displaying banners, while others locked themselves together. Another sprayed orange paint over a nearby Aston Martin showroom just after 11am yesterday (October 16), Mirror reports.

Vladimir Putin's conscript-snatchers have been caught on camera tackling a man fleeing Russia's relentless army recruitment. A man tried bolting from his flat in St Petersburg when a team of police and enlistment officers rocked up to drag him to Ukraine.

A rush-hour crash has sparked travel delays on the M8 in Glasgow today.

A West Lothian cinema welcomed brave film buffs to screenings of the latest Halloween movie with an appearance of serial killer Michael Myers himself.

Passing your theory test is the first step towards being allowed to freely use the roads as a driver.

A Michelin-star restaurant has hit back after a couple complained that they were charged €250 (£215) for cancelling their booking - because their sick child had to be rushed to hospital. The owner of Bastion, a wine bar and bistro located in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland, said they wished to explain the situation after they were accused of billing the diner's card.

Republicans are hitting the road Monday for their "Take Back Our Country Tour." GOP party leaders will campaign for Senate and House candidates in over a dozen battleground states in an effort to "catapult Republican candidates to victory" with less than a month before voters cast ballots in the midterm elections. Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel, National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chairman Sen.

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Stacey Abrams and Beto O'Rourke became liberal media darlings in their 2018 bids for statewide office in red states Georgia and Texas. They lost, but their futures as national stars appeared set.

Strictly Come Dancing's Ellie Simmonds, 27, who is in a happy relationship with her boyfriend, insurance worker Matt, has spilled on her "big crush" on dance partner Nikita Kuzmin, 24.The pair have been competing together in the latest series of the BBC show and have formed a very tight bond. The paralympic swimmer revealed in a behind-the-scenes training update that she fancied her co-star. Both of them could be seen heaping praise on one another while rehearsing to perform the Salsa to Shanice's I Love Your Smile.In one moment, Ellie gushed over Nikita's "really, really nice" teeth.She then admitted she has a "big crush on him"."I've got a big crush on him.

Manchester cut its carbon emissions by 12 pc in 2020, according to new data which shows that the city fell short of its targets even during Covid lockdowns. The data published by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is said to be the most accurate data available on emissions.

There are a few well known quotes espousing the benefits of working together over going it alone.

Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho described Manchester United shot-stopper David de Gea as a 'legend' after the Spaniard made his 500th appearance for the Reds against Newcastle United on Sunday.

Manchester's new arts centre is looking to sell its naming rights to cover the ever-increasing costs of the project which has seen its budget almost double. Factory International is already in talks with 'a number of leading brands' about selling the naming rights for the £210m facility which is due to open next year.

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Playboy models who lived with Hugh Hefner were strictly prohibited from speaking to staff in the lavish LA Mansion, one of his ex-girlfriends has claimed.Hefner’s mysterious life in his Californian residence has been the subject of intense scrutiny, with Playboy models now speaking out about their time with the tycoon following his death in 2017.Models like Bridget Marquardt and Holly Madison, who became two of Hefner’s closest girlfriends, have revealed that “restrictive” conditions of living with the mogul included a 9pm curfew and boyfriend bans. READ MORE: Playboy Mansion butler exposes Hugh Hefner's strict rules – smoking to bunny chats Now, speaking on an episode of their Girls Next Level podcast, Holly and Bridget delved into another of Hefner’s conditions - and claimed that he kept a close eye on their relationship with the staff at the Playboy Mansion.“The reason I was very businesslike and didn’t really stand around and fraternise is because there was a very strict no fraternisation rule,” Holly explained.“Right after I moved in, a rumour erupted that one of Hef’s girlfriends was sleeping with one of the butlers.“Allegedly it was happening behind the movie screen on the tiger print couch in the living room, and Hef was very upset about it.“It was made very clear that you’re not to be seen alone with a butler, or talking too long with a butler…so I was terrified of looking too friendly with a butler.”Holly moved in with Hefner shortly after their first night out together, and lived with the entrepreneur between 2001 and 2008 before she finally ended the relationship.And, the 45-year-old has since spoken out about feeling “disgusted” when Hefner attempted to use her to recruit new girls for his post-night-out

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson has broken her silence about her x-rated outburst after co star Paddy Bever won a gong at National Television Awards on Thursday night (October 13).After Paddy picked up the Rising Star award for his performances as Max Turner, the Kelly Neelan actress was caught on camera swearing as she celebrated the win.READ MORE: King Charles sends NTAs into a frenzy with unexpected appearance over hit soapMillie, 18, took to Instagram to address the moment, saying: "That proud that I didn't drop the f bomb at all."After picking up his award, Paddy, who plays Max Turner, posted a selfie on Instagram showing him looking teary at the awards.Viewers then rushed to the comment section to shower him with compliments.One said: "@itvcorrie well deserved, seems such a lovely lad #NTA".Another wrote: "Aww! He thanked God! That’s cute. Bet he’s the first in a long time to do that.

Strictly's pro dancer couple Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova have welcomed the "latest addition" to their family.The pair started dating earlier this year after Kai made his debut on the show in 2021.It seems that their relationship is going form strength to strength as they have just adopted a new puppy.READ MORE: Strictly in chaos as BBC bosses face scheduling issue as they 'try to plug spoiler leak'Kai took to Instagram to show off the latest family member, Snoopy the English Bulldog. He captioned the picture: "We have managed to keep it quiet for a week now whilst our latest addition has settled in… but everyone please welcome SNOOPY.“Thankyou to @colourbulls_uk for the most beautiful English bulldog puppy we could have ever wished for he truly is a dream.”Aside from the announcement, they also made Snoopy his own Instagram account.They added: "Ps we’ve given him his own Instagram account @snoopybull23 go and give him a follow to keep up with his latest antics." Fellow Strictly stars took to the comments to praise the adorable new addition.