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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Michail Antonio admits he doesn't remember anything from horror crash that almost killed West Ham legend
MICHAIL ANTONIO admits he has NO recollection of the awful crash that almost took his life. The Advertisement 6 Michail Antonio has opened up on his horror car crash Credit: YouTube/Beast Mode On 6 Antonio smashed his Ferrari into a tree last December Credit: Steve Bell He was airlifted to hospital and rushed into surgery and spent the rest of the season fighting to get back on his feet. Antonio, 35, spent three weeks in hospital as he began his recovery. But the striker revealed he cannot remember it. Speaking on the Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "Even though I was in it, I didn't live it because I don't remember anything about it. "I don't remember the crash, I don't remember being in the hospital, I don't remember going in for the operation, I don't remember coming out of the operation. "There were loads of emotions coming through, my body remembers stuff even though my mind doesn't. "What I've learnt from the car crash is football's important, but your health is more important." Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive 6 Antonio had to undergo intense physiotherapy to return to action Credit: instagram/@michailantonio 6 The star was on crutches for a prolonged period Credit: Instagram Following the accident, Antonio was adamant he would play football again. And he Advertisement Michail Antonio plays first match just six months after near-death Ferrari crash that 'completely shattered' his leg Now Antonio says he has tried to find the positives from the accident, insisting 'the crash was also a blessing'. And he revealed a tearful moment listening to a Beyonce song with his kids helped change his perspective. He added: "I was in Dubai with my kids, my daughter loves Beyonce, [and the song] I Was Here. "I've listened to it so many times but since the car crash, I listened to it and I was just sitting there, in a room with my kids but I've gone into a corner and I was crying. Advertisement "Those words, when you've been through what I've been through, when you've nearly died. When I was listening to it, I've gone. "Now I'm at that stage where I'm going to bring myself happiness. I'm going to do whatever needs to be done. "As much as the crash was a curse, it was also a blessing. It's brought so many things to light and made me more focused and driven to do what needs to be done." 6 Antonio made his return to football in June, playing for Jamaica in a Gold Cup group stage game against Guatemala Credit: Reuters Advertisement Antonio is the Hammers' all-time top scorer in the Premier League, having scored 68 goals in 268 games. His contract with the club expired on 30th June but he hopes to continue playing. West Ham confirmed last month that Antonio will be listed as a free transfer but stressed they remain fully behind him during his comeback. A statement read: 'Given Michail Antonio's unique situation following his serious road traffic accident. Advertisement "There will be no formal decision on his future until such time that it is considered right and appropriate. 'As a long-serving, highly-respected player and a much-loved member of the West Ham family. "The club's absolute priority is to support Michail personally in his journey to resume playing at the highest level.' 6 Advertisement
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Michail Antonio admits he doesn't remember anything from horror crash that almost killed West Ham legend
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MICHAIL ANTONIO admits he has NO recollection of the awful crash that almost took his life. The West Ham legend smashed his Ferrari into a tree last December - leaving him with a serious lower leg fracture and lucky to be alive. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Michail Antonio has opened up on his horror car crash Credit: YouTube/Beast Mode On 6 Antonio smashed his Ferrari into a tree last December Credit: Steve Bell He was airlifted to hospital and rushed into surgery and spent the rest of the season fighting to get back on his feet. Antonio, 35, spent three weeks in hospital as he began his recovery. But the striker revealed he cannot remember it. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast with Adebayo Akinfenwa, Antonio said: 'What's crazy about it, everybody in the world experienced that crash more than me. "Even though I was in it, I didn't live it because I don't remember anything about it. "I don't remember the crash, I don't remember being in the hospital, I don't remember going in for the operation, I don't remember coming out of the operation. "There were loads of emotions coming through, my body remembers stuff even though my mind doesn't. "What I've learnt from the car crash is football's important, but your health is more important." 6 Antonio had to undergo intense physiotherapy to return to action Credit: instagram/@michailantonio 6 The star was on crutches for a prolonged period Credit: Instagram Following the accident, Antonio was adamant he would play football again. And he finally made his big comeback in June, playing as a substitute for Jamaica in the Gold Cup group stage, losing to Guatemala in California. Michail Antonio plays first match just six months after near-death Ferrari crash that 'completely shattered' his leg Now Antonio says he has tried to find the positives from the accident, insisting 'the crash was also a blessing'. And he revealed a tearful moment listening to a Beyonce song with his kids helped change his perspective. He added: "I was in Dubai with my kids, my daughter loves Beyonce, [and the song] I Was Here. "I've listened to it so many times but since the car crash, I listened to it and I was just sitting there, in a room with my kids but I've gone into a corner and I was crying. "Those words, when you've been through what I've been through, when you've nearly died. When I was listening to it, I've gone. "Now I'm at that stage where I'm going to bring myself happiness. I'm going to do whatever needs to be done. "As much as the crash was a curse, it was also a blessing. It's brought so many things to light and made me more focused and driven to do what needs to be done." 6 Antonio made his return to football in June, playing for Jamaica in a Gold Cup group stage game against Guatemala Credit: Reuters Antonio is the Hammers' all-time top scorer in the Premier League, having scored 68 goals in 268 games. His contract with the club expired on 30th June but he hopes to continue playing. West Ham confirmed last month that Antonio will be listed as a free transfer but stressed they remain fully behind him during his comeback. A statement read: 'Given Michail Antonio's unique situation following his serious road traffic accident. "There will be no formal decision on his future until such time that it is considered right and appropriate. 'As a long-serving, highly-respected player and a much-loved member of the West Ham family. "The club's absolute priority is to support Michail personally in his journey to resume playing at the highest level.'
Edmonton Journal
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
LEAF NOTES: Once students of tactics, Toronto now studied by rivals
Article content At that stage the third-round draft pick winger had played two games in the organization for the Marlies when his Niagara Ice Dogs were eliminated from the 2014 OHL playoffs. Verhaeghe gradually built his two-way game to win two Cups, with the 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning and last year's Panthers. 'Toronto was a long time ago,' Verhaeghe said this week. 'But it was a good experience, coming up and getting an opportunity. I remember the pace was a lot different than junior and how it opened my eyes. (Marlies coach) Steve Spott treated me fairly, but I was only there a couple of weeks.' Spott is now Pete DeBoer's assistant with the Dallas Stars. O, NA-TA-LIE The Leafs' extended playoff run has given a higher profile to Leaf anthem singer Natalie Morris. So much so that Morris was recognized on the subway during game night this week and was serenaded by a car full of fellow commuters with, you guessed it, O Canada. Wearing her Leaf sweater, she had her I-phone out to record the tribute, while another passenger posted video of her singing along to blogTO. Morris was a contestant on Canada's Got Talent in 2024, with a rendition of Beyonce's 'I Was Here' and Jessie J's 'Mamma Knows Best', earning herself fifth place.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hope runs high on Kentucky farms during foaling season
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — People driving on Military Pike in southwestern Fayette County shouldn't be so noisy when passing Winter Quarter Farm. There are babies asleep in the fields and other newborns trying to focus on their mothers. At farms all over the Bluegrass, foals will be born at a rapid pace in April and May. 'Every birth is very exciting, and to see these young foals running around, it's just the promise,' said Don Robinson, owner and manager at Winter Quarter Farm. Hope runs high on Kentucky farms during foaling season Kentucky's first public school mariachi band fosters cultural pride Starting early: 11-year-old Lexington boy says he's running for Congress He is proud of the thoroughbreds raised on this family farm; some of them are his, some have other owners. 'We are a bit like investment bankers,' Robinson explained, noting that most horse owners don't have farms. 'We keep their horses. We manage their equine portfolio. So, their horses reside here, we raise them, we advise them on breeding, and we consign and sell the horses at Keeneland and Fasig Tipton at auction.' All of the horses at Winter Quarter Farm will be prepared for racing or auction, and Robinson says there's no better place to raise a foal than central Kentucky. He's an advocate for the land, with mineral-rich soil that produces grass full of calcium, which makes for strong bones. 'It's God-given with the limestone underlayment and high phosphorus content of the soil,' he said. 'It is magic earth here. It's more than just because we love it and it's beautiful. It's productive, and it's considered endangered.' Read more Spirit of the Bluegrass stories Winter Quarter Farm is part of the Purchased Development Rights program, meaning the Fayette County government paid him to protect his land from future development. Robinson has 389 acres of the more than 33,000 acres that have been protected on nearly 300 farms. He is also one of a growing number of farm owners using solar power in his barns, saying that it has cut his electric bills nearly in half. Each spring, Robinson wonders if one of the foals on his farm will be a future champion. In 2005, his medium-sized farm was home to a giant of a yearling named Zenyatta. 'It ensured my reputation. It was a huge plus.' Zenyatta seemed unimpressive at first and sold for just $60,000 at the Keeneland September yearling sale, where horses often sell for a million dollars or more. Four years later, she was the first mare to win the Breeders' Cup Classic and was Horse of the Year in 2010. She won 19 out of 20 races in her career. Art project opens windows into Lexington's past: 'I Was Here' Robinson said no one could have predicted Zenyatta's success. 'Sometimes you can see it, often not.' Even non-horse owners can relate to the emotions that come with foaling season. The Jockey Club estimates that there are nearly 12,000 foals born in Kentucky each year. Only about 30 of them will be raised at Winter Quarter Farm. But somewhere in the mix of large and small farms across the state, there could be a future Kentucky Derby winner. You never know how your little ones will turn out. You just try to give them a good home and raise them right. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
Barricade situation closes section of Kentucky highway
GRAEFENBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — Police said a vehicle pursuit turned into a barricade situation on Wednesday near Green Wilson Road. Kentucky State Police said the pursuit turned into a barricade situation when a suspect fled into a home near Kentucky Highway 151. Around 7:45 p.m., the highway near the Anderson-Franklin county line was closed between Interstate 64 and Green Wilson Road. Barricade situation closes section of Kentucky highway Art project opens windows into Lexington's past: 'I Was Here' Bill cracking down on 'sextortion' clears Kentucky Senate floor with unanimous vote Police said the scene is contained and nobody is injured. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes, including U.S. 127, I-64, and Green Wilson Road. neighbors tell us a shutdown of this scale is unlike anything they've seen before. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
