Man dies in cake-eating contest

An inquest is to be held on a man who died during a contest to see who could eat the most fairy cakes.
The man, thought to be from Birmingham, collapsed at a Swansea nightclub during the event at the end of a party to raise funds for an art exhibition.
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances following the incident at the city’s Monkey Cafe and Bar early on Friday.

The coroner has been informed and the family has been told.

It is believed attempts were made by staff and customers at the nightclub to revive the man.

In a statement, club owners Amanda Davey and Paul Dyke said: “We are all devastated by this tragic accident.

“We are all in shock.

“It was a tragic accident and very sad and should serve as a cautionary tale.

“Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family.”

A South Wales Police spokesman said: “There are no suspicious circumstances and a file is being prepared for the coroner.”

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Can one basketball team lead the other before the start of overtime?

Yes, and it happened last night.

Home court team Arkansas-Pine Bluff made a half court shot to send the game into OT; however, several of their fans ran onto the court which resulted into a technical foul since the game wasn’t over – OT still had to be played.  The opposing team, Texas Southern, sank the two technical foul free throws and OT later started with a 70-68 score.

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