Dexter Blackstock has gone from football to pharmaceuticals - and hopes to save lives, slash the cost of healthcare and even help change the perception of professional players.

QPR have signed West Ham striker Jordan Hugill on a season-long loan. The 27-year-old found opportunities hard to come by at the Hammers after making the step up from Preston.

Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna has handed in a formal transfer request in an attempt to force a move to England. The Scotland international has had a number of opportunities to leave for clubs in England.

KIERAN GILL AT KIYAN PRINCE FOUNDATION STADIUM: Swansea knew it was by the slimmest of chances that they would finish the night in top spot, given it relied on three others dropping points.

West Bromwich Albion went top of the Championship - albeit for a short time - as they disposed of QPR at Loftus Road. Victory meant they extended their unbeaten run to nine in a row.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT LOFTUS ROAD: Quite a few fancied Brentford as dark horses for promotion and here was more evidence Thomas Frank's side could challenge almost by stealth.

QPR and Brentford are among the clubs following Australian-born striker Lyndon Dykes. The powerful 24-year-old has caught the eye with his performances for Livingston.

Kyle Tomlin scored an outrageous last-minute 40-yard screamer for Mansfield Town's Under 18 side in the FA Youth Cup against Queens Park Rnagers, which the Stags went on to win.

Swansea are confident of securing the loan signing of Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster next month. The European champions are ready to let the striker leave Anfield temporarily in January.

Nahki Wells scored a hat-trick as QPR began the new year with a 6-1 mauling of Cardiff. The outstanding Bright Osayi-Samuel netted twice and there was also a goal for Ebere Eze.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT LOFTUS ROAD: Nobody needs to explain to Leeds United the differences between the Premier League and the Championship.

Wells has scored 14 goals in 28 appearances this season as part of his second loan spell at QPR, who want to keep him but could lose out to Championship rivals Bristol City.

Nakhi Wells joined QPR on a season-long loan in the summer and the Sky Bet Championship club want to sign the 29-year-old on a permanent basis from Burnley.

Retired footballer Dexter Blackstock has pledged to help provide vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to NHS hospitals and care institutions after setting up a donations fund.

Kendall Jenner was spotted on a 'road trip' with her friend and NBA star Devin Booker during lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday.

On May 1, protesters in New York, California, Chicago and Philadelphia called for a widespread rent strike to support those tenants who are out of work and unable to pay the rent.

The 75-year-old Machete actor served his award-winning tacos, from his restaurant Trejo's Tacos, in a grey t-shirt and matching basketball short in Koreatown on Wednesday.

The actor, 72, cut a casual figure on Thursday as he enjoyed some time outdoors amid lockdown alongside his son Patrick, who was riding an elliptical bike in Brentwood, California.

Bent, who has not had a club since his release by Derby at the end of the 2017/18 campaign, revealed his decision to hang up his boots during an interview on talkSPORT on Thursday afternoon.

Doncaster Rovers striker John Marquis has emerged as a target for Portsmouth and Charlton Athletic. The prolific 27-year-old scored 26 goals for Doncaster last season.

Lee Cattermole is on trial at Dutch side VVV-Venlo after ending his long association with Sunderland. Cattermole was at Sunderland for ten years but left the club this summer.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND CRAIG HOPE: Florida-based GACP Sports, who already own Bordeaux, are said to be interested in buying Newcastle in a £300million deal.

Even Liverpool fans might laugh about it now. When your side is top of the league with eight wins from as many games, what really do you care about the past?

The American group who had been expected to complete a takeover of Sunderland have instead invested a 'very substantial sum' in the League One club.

Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham will be given the chance to revive his injury-hit career at Sheffield Wednesday following the arrival of Cenk Tosun at Selhurst Park.

A group scientists in the Arctic are stranded on a research ship after worldwide shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic have prevented them from being replaced by a new team.

Excessive and sustained rainfall triggered 2018 Kīlauea volcano eruption by softening the volcanic rock, which breaks more easily under pressure from magma, according to a new study.

Computer simulations reveal climate change could awaken an ancient Indian Ocean El Niño by 2100, but the phenomenon could occur as early as 2050 if the current warming trends continue.

Mason Bennett was filmed being sick in a pub toilet by his new Derby captain Tom Huddlestone just hours before crashing his car and being arrested for drink-driving.

The terrorists attempted to seduce the men into downloading a Snapchat-like app where racy photos could be exchanged, but this was actually a malware virus, the Israeli army said today.

The 20-year-old reportedly sent footage of himself partying at his Cheshire apartment to a private Snapchat group. Everton have said they are 'appalled' by Kean's social media antics.

Will Smith gathered the cast of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in an epic virtual reunion for the finale of his Snapchat series the group shared an emotional tribute to Uncle Phil actor James Avery.

MARTIN KEOWN: I was 15 when I first met David Rocastle. He joined Arsenal's academy in 1982, a year after me, with both of us brought in by scout Terry Murphy. 

LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE STADION GRADSKI At the final whistle Wales players fell like dominoes. Heat being one cause, but also a sense of defeat to Croatia being a huge missed opportunity.

It is seldom pretty with Ireland but Mick McCarthy won't care about aesthetics after David McGoldrick's late header salvaged a point to leave them three clear at the top of Group D.

Italy maintained their perfect record in Euro 2020 qualifying to book their place in next summer's finals.

Roberto Mancini has extended his contract as Italy boss until 2022 after sealing qualifcation for Euro 2020. The former Man City boss will remain in charge until the Qatar World Cup in 2022.

TOM COLLOMOSSE IN BAKU: Wales comfortably beat Azerbaijan in their penultimate Euro 2020 qualification match to set up an almighty showdown against Hungary in Cardiff.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Wales fans face a nightmare odyssey across Europe - including three separate trips to Baku - if they repeat Euro 2016 and reach the semi-finals of Euro 2020.

Michail Antonio has announced the sad news of his dad's passing after seven years 'in and out of hospital'. After breaking the news, Antonio said he would be taking a break from social media.

Mourinho is desperate for reinforcements in both defence and attack and has identified West Ham's Issa Diop and Wolves striker Raul Jimenez as his top two targets.

The Scottish Premier League side could be forced to sell their star striker with the suspension of football due to coronavirus having severe financial implications for several clubs.

The 19-year-old, who used to be on the books of Norwegian third-division club Fram Larvik before becoming a free agent, is in talks with Arsenal after convincing them to offer him a permanent contract.

The Brit defended his title for a third time after he stopped the Ukrainian in the 11th round at Wembley Stadium and the grime star urged Joshua to stay hungry on 'road to greatness'.

Tributes from the sporting world have been endlessly pouring in for Anthony Joshua, following his dramatic and spectacular victory over Wladimir Klitschko. Rio Ferdinand gave his view.

Anthony Joshua could be stripped of one of his newly-won belts before his next fight, because of a rematch clause with Wladimir Klitschko.

Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United full-back, has now offered his prayers to those affected, posting an image of himself on Instagram in front of what appears to be a shrine.

World XI have won the biggest charity match in the world on penalties after Joe Wicks, Mark Wright and Lee Mack all missed from 12 yards in a competitive contest at Stamford Bridge.

The Olympic sprint champion, 33, main, has said he would consider taking up the sport. In February he tied the quickest ever NFL 40-yard dash running in 4.22 seconds, inset.

DR CONGO 0-2 UGANDA: Headers from Patrick Kaddu and Emmanuel Okwi gave Uganda a 2-0 victory against DR Congo in their opening group game at the Africa Cup of Nations.