Jordan Devey, a 38-year-old retired NFL offensive lineman who won Super Bowl XLIX with the New England Patriots, died by suicide, leaving behind a wife and four children.
The inquest into the death of Sheffield United midfielder Maddy Cusack, 27, has been adjourned again, with the coroner citing the need for further evidence following new document disclosures. The hearing, which began in June, will not resume until at least December 7.
A former club chaplain at Sheffield United told an inquest that Maddy Cusack asked him not to inform the club about their conversations. Dr. Delroy Hall stated Cusack felt pressure from juggling football and marketing careers. The inquest also heard from club officials about delays in transitioning the women's team to full-time status.
Former Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide in November 2025, was diagnosed with early stage CTE. His family announced the findings from Boston University researchers, hoping to raise awareness about the brain abnormality linked to repetitive head trauma.
An inquest into the death of Maddy Cusack heard that Sheffield United's transition to a full-time women's team in 2023 was poorly managed. General manager Ian McCallum stated the club "let people down," including Cusack, and was "naive" about the requirements for full-time football. The club's handling of the women's game and the appointment of manager Jonathan Morgan were also discussed.
A former physio for Sheffield United's women's team told an inquest that the club lacked sufficient resources during their transition to full-time status in 2023, impacting player welfare. The physio, Francesca Carr, expressed concerns about several players' mental well-being, stating Maddy Cusack was not at the top of her list of most worried individuals.
The Trump administration is reviving a specialized LGBTQ+ option for the 988 crisis hotline but may exclude The Trevor Project, the non-profit that pioneered the service. This decision raises concerns for LGBTQ+ youth, who face higher suicide attempt rates.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is investigating Oxevision, a camera and sensor system used by 40% of NHS mental health trusts to monitor patients in their bedrooms, over data protection concerns. Patients describe it as 'creepy' and 'spying,' while a bereaved mother claims it contributed to her daughter's paranoia before suicide. Oxehealth (now LIO) states the technology enhances safety and frees up staff time.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited the Gyeonggi Suicide Prevention Center in Suwon, emphasizing that loneliness is a major factor in suicide and that both social welfare and psychological safety nets are crucial. He pledged the government's commitment to reducing loneliness and suicide.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok requested cooperation from the Catholic Church on suicide prevention, stating that "the government alone cannot solve this issue, and we must work with religious circles." He noted that the number of suicides in South Korea has recently begun to decline for the first time in months.
Luke Ashton's widow is suing Betfair for negligence after her gambling addict husband died £18,000 in debt. The claim argues Betfair failed to intervene as his losses mounted, potentially setting a precedent for the UK gambling industry.
Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center for research into the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries. Lemieux, who died by suicide at 60, played nearly 1,500 NHL games and won the Stanley Cup four times.
Review finds force missed clear signs 21-year-old’s death was result of violent predator’s grooming and degradationA catalogue of police failures in handling the suspected murder of a young woman in Northern Ireland reflected institutional misogyny, a report has found.The Police Service of Northern Ireland missed clear warning signs that Katie Simpson’s death in August 2020 was not suicide but the result of abuse and control, an independent review said on Tuesday.In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. In the US, the suicide prevention lifeline is 988 and the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org Continue reading...
Figures for England and Wales prompt calls for more rigorous police investigations of casesOnly 3% of suicides related to domestic abuse in England and Wales in the past five years have resulted in any sort of prosecution, figures show.Between 2020 and 2025, 553 people took their own lives after suspected abuse in an intimate relationship, but only 17 posthumous charges were brought.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...
Clair Roberts, 35, from Milton Keynes finished last at the London Marathon in 12 hours and 16 minutes, raising over £2,000 for Samaritans. The charity supported her seven years ago when she had thoughts of ending her life, and she now volunteers answering phone calls for them. She described crossing the finish line just before midnight as a "huge privilege" and said completing the race showed others that "there is always hope."
Clair Roberts, 35, from Milton Keynes finished last at the London Marathon in 12 hours and 16 minutes, just before midnight at St James's Park. She raised nearly £2,000 for Samaritans, a suicide prevention charity she now volunteers for after they helped her seven years ago when she had thoughts of ending her life. Despite battling a virus, injuries, and emotional struggles on race day, she was supported by tailwalkers who accompany the slowest runners. 'I want to show others that there is always hope,' she said.
