3 days ago
Small modular reactors, or SMRs, are essentially miniature nuclear power plants. They can be built faster than larger conventional nuclear facilities. And while typically more expensive on a per-megawatt basis, upfront capital investment can also be much lower than that of traditional nuclear plants.
While the concept of SMRs has been around for decades, only two SMR systems have ever been commercialized -- one in Russia, the other in China. Both of those systems are relatively small in generating capacity.
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A new age for SMRs, however, is upon us. The AI industry needs more power quickly to support scaling trillions of dollars in data center infrastructure. Nuclear power can provide large amounts of stable baseload power with minimal refueling needs. And while SMRs are typically higher cost on a per-megawatt basis, the speed of construction of these smaller nuclear systems is highly attractive in today's environment.
The European Investment Bank -- the lending arm of the European Union -- is recognizing the potential of SMRs. On Sept. 4, the group announced a €40 million loan to Steady Energy, an SMR developer based in Finland. According to Reuters, "The loan is the first in a pipeline of SMR investments the EIB has planned."
#smrs #power #small
While the concept of SMRs has been around for decades, only two SMR systems have ever been commercialized -- one in Russia, the other in China. Both of those systems are relatively small in generating capacity.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
A new age for SMRs, however, is upon us. The AI industry needs more power quickly to support scaling trillions of dollars in data center infrastructure. Nuclear power can provide large amounts of stable baseload power with minimal refueling needs. And while SMRs are typically higher cost on a per-megawatt basis, the speed of construction of these smaller nuclear systems is highly attractive in today's environment.
The European Investment Bank -- the lending arm of the European Union -- is recognizing the potential of SMRs. On Sept. 4, the group announced a €40 million loan to Steady Energy, an SMR developer based in Finland. According to Reuters, "The loan is the first in a pipeline of SMR investments the EIB has planned."
#smrs #power #small
9 days ago
HELSINKI, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google will invest at least €13 billion ($15.1 billion) in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, it said on Wednesday, calling it the company's single largest investment in Europe.
Finland has become a magnet for data centres as companies including Microsoft and TikTok owner ByteDance seek to reduce energy costs and meet climate goals.
Its cold climate makes coping with the heat produced by data centres cheaper and it also has large amounts of low-carbon electricity.
Alphabet this year increased its global investment to between $195 billion and $205 billion as it seeks to capture growing computing demand.
The investments in Finland will include data centres, electricity grid improvements and clean energy and battery projects driving services such as Gemini, Search, Maps and YouTube, Google said in a statement.
#billion #finland #centres #climate
Finland has become a magnet for data centres as companies including Microsoft and TikTok owner ByteDance seek to reduce energy costs and meet climate goals.
Its cold climate makes coping with the heat produced by data centres cheaper and it also has large amounts of low-carbon electricity.
Alphabet this year increased its global investment to between $195 billion and $205 billion as it seeks to capture growing computing demand.
The investments in Finland will include data centres, electricity grid improvements and clean energy and battery projects driving services such as Gemini, Search, Maps and YouTube, Google said in a statement.
#billion #finland #centres #climate
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14 days ago
Kris Meeke dominated Rali Ceredigion in Wales to win on his first European Rally Championship appearance in 18 years.
The 47-year-old and co-driver Noel O'Sullivan won by 38.6 seconds ahead of Finland's Teemu Suninen, who won the ******* le with a round to spare.
"What a weekend, a big thanks to everyone who got me here," Toyota driver Meeke said after the rally.
"What an incredible job from the team and it's so enjoyable. To feel like that in the car and get in the flow state, I really feel at home so II'm delighted."
Northern Ireland's Meeke was making a first ERC outing since he competed at Rally Poland in 2006.
#rali #european
The 47-year-old and co-driver Noel O'Sullivan won by 38.6 seconds ahead of Finland's Teemu Suninen, who won the ******* le with a round to spare.
"What a weekend, a big thanks to everyone who got me here," Toyota driver Meeke said after the rally.
"What an incredible job from the team and it's so enjoyable. To feel like that in the car and get in the flow state, I really feel at home so II'm delighted."
Northern Ireland's Meeke was making a first ERC outing since he competed at Rally Poland in 2006.
#rali #european
18 days ago
Celtic have completed loan deals for former England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and teenage striker Shumaira Mheuka.
Johnstone, 33, arrives from Wolverhampton Wanderers and will provide competition for Finland international Viljami Sinisalo at the Scottish champions.
Mheuka, 18, has extended his contract at Chelsea until 2031, having made nine outings for the London club already.
Four of those came in the 2024-25 Conference League, including his only start.
Last season, he captained the Chelsea Under-21 side, scoring 18 goals in 19 games.
#england #shumaira
Johnstone, 33, arrives from Wolverhampton Wanderers and will provide competition for Finland international Viljami Sinisalo at the Scottish champions.
Mheuka, 18, has extended his contract at Chelsea until 2031, having made nine outings for the London club already.
Four of those came in the 2024-25 Conference League, including his only start.
Last season, he captained the Chelsea Under-21 side, scoring 18 goals in 19 games.
#england #shumaira
21 days ago
BERLIN, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Finland's President Alexander Stubb said he did not believe Russia would risk an attack against a NATO country, telling Germany's Bild newspaper it would "make no sense" to test the resolve of the alliance.
Western officials have warned of a growing risk of Russian hybrid operations, including cyber attacks, against European countries potentially leading to a direct confrontation with the NATO alliance. German officials have said they ******* s Russia would be in a position to attack a NATO country by 2029.
"If anyone has a crystal ball like that – that's great. I simply see neither evidence nor facts to support it," he told Bild in an interview published on Saturday, adding he did not believe that Russia "would ever want to attack NATO, the world's most powerful military alliance."
Stubb, whose country joined NATO in 2023, abandoning its previous policy of neutrality following Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year earlier, said the alliance had to be prepared for any scenario but he did not believe Moscow was in a position to go to war with NATO.
He said NATO's strength in conventional weapons, missiles and nuclear weapons was too strong to attack, adding that he had intelligence information to back his ******* sment.
#Russia #believe #country #officials
Western officials have warned of a growing risk of Russian hybrid operations, including cyber attacks, against European countries potentially leading to a direct confrontation with the NATO alliance. German officials have said they ******* s Russia would be in a position to attack a NATO country by 2029.
"If anyone has a crystal ball like that – that's great. I simply see neither evidence nor facts to support it," he told Bild in an interview published on Saturday, adding he did not believe that Russia "would ever want to attack NATO, the world's most powerful military alliance."
Stubb, whose country joined NATO in 2023, abandoning its previous policy of neutrality following Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year earlier, said the alliance had to be prepared for any scenario but he did not believe Moscow was in a position to go to war with NATO.
He said NATO's strength in conventional weapons, missiles and nuclear weapons was too strong to attack, adding that he had intelligence information to back his ******* sment.
#Russia #believe #country #officials
22 days ago
STOCKHOLM, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Sweden's military will participate in the surveillance and protection of Finland's territory with Gripen fighter jets and corvette warship, at least until the end of 2026, Finland's defence forces said on Friday.
"The Swedish equipment strengthens air surveillance in particular, releasing the Finnish Defence Forces' own resources for repelling violations and incidents, if need be," Finland's military said in a statement.
The neighbouring countries, NATO's two newest members, already have a close bilateral defence cooperation. Finland has a 1,340-kilometre (833-mile) long eastern border with Russia.
"Sweden has responded to a request from Finland to strengthen its air defence due to the deteriorating security situation," Sweden's Defence Minister Pal Jonson told Reuters, adding that the Swedish armed forces may under the agreement, if necessary, help Finland repel violations of Finnish territory.
Besides fighter jets and vessels with drone combat capabilities, Sweden may also contribute ground-based anti-drone systems, he said.
#reuters #finnish #surveillance
"The Swedish equipment strengthens air surveillance in particular, releasing the Finnish Defence Forces' own resources for repelling violations and incidents, if need be," Finland's military said in a statement.
The neighbouring countries, NATO's two newest members, already have a close bilateral defence cooperation. Finland has a 1,340-kilometre (833-mile) long eastern border with Russia.
"Sweden has responded to a request from Finland to strengthen its air defence due to the deteriorating security situation," Sweden's Defence Minister Pal Jonson told Reuters, adding that the Swedish armed forces may under the agreement, if necessary, help Finland repel violations of Finnish territory.
Besides fighter jets and vessels with drone combat capabilities, Sweden may also contribute ground-based anti-drone systems, he said.
#reuters #finnish #surveillance
25 days ago
Celta Vigo are reportedly "closing in on [a] personal terms agreement" with Stefan Bajcetic.
Fabrizio Romano shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning, with the midfielder looking unlikely to resurrect his Liverpool career.
The Spaniard's current terms are set to expire in the summer of 2027.
(Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
According to recent reports, the footballer is understood to have flown to Finland for fitness checks ahead of a mooted switch to La Liga.
#stefan #wednesday
Fabrizio Romano shared the update on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning, with the midfielder looking unlikely to resurrect his Liverpool career.
The Spaniard's current terms are set to expire in the summer of 2027.
(Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
According to recent reports, the footballer is understood to have flown to Finland for fitness checks ahead of a mooted switch to La Liga.
#stefan #wednesday
27 days ago
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Six Nordic national soccer **** ociations piled more pressure on embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Sunday by saying they had "lost confidence" in his leadership.
The **** ociations from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands issued a joint statement to say they "view the organization's governance and decision-making at the highest level with great concern."
The **** ociations said they stand united with European soccer governing body UEFA and support the measures it has already proposed.
"We expect FIFA to provide binding guarantees that the organization's governance or competitions will never again be opened up to private ownership," the **** ociations said.
Infantino faces pressure to resign after his plans to sell future World Cup profits to private investors triggered a backlash and criticism from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF, the governing body for North and Central American and Caribbean soccer.
#associations #uefa #governing #private
The **** ociations from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands issued a joint statement to say they "view the organization's governance and decision-making at the highest level with great concern."
The **** ociations said they stand united with European soccer governing body UEFA and support the measures it has already proposed.
"We expect FIFA to provide binding guarantees that the organization's governance or competitions will never again be opened up to private ownership," the **** ociations said.
Infantino faces pressure to resign after his plans to sell future World Cup profits to private investors triggered a backlash and criticism from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF, the governing body for North and Central American and Caribbean soccer.
#associations #uefa #governing #private
1 month ago
Not Australia, England, India or Pakistan. Spain have become the team with the longest winning streak in international cricket, breaking the record previously held by Ricky Ponting and Steve Waugh's Australia.
Spain are currently playing in the Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifiers in Southern Finland and have won all their matches in the tournament so far. Their latest victory came against Bulgaria on August 18, when they chased down a target of 60 in just 29 deliveries, winning by nine wickets.
Spain moved past Australia's record when they beat Finland in their opening match on August 14. That victory was their 21st in a row in international cricket, taking them one win beyond Australia's previous record of 20.
They have since extended the streak to 24 consecutive victories after beating the Isle of Man, Luxembourg and Bulgaria.
Spain's 24-match winning run has included T20I series against the Isle of Man and Jersey, as well as two series against Croatia. The two Croatia series were separated by the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier in 2024, where Spain finished second after one of their matches was abandoned.
Australia's previous record of 20 consecutive international wins came across Tests and ODIs under Waugh and Ponting.
The run began on January 11, 2003, when Australia beat England in Hobart. It continued until the third Test against the West Indies in Bridgetown in May 2003.
Australia's winning run finally ended when the Waugh-led side lost the fourth Test against the West Indies.
During that period, Australia went unbeaten in the 2003 ODI World Cup after winning all their matches in a tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka. They then switched to Test cricket and won three matches against the West Indies.
Ponting captained Australia in the ODI tri-series and the World Cup, while Waugh led the team in Tests.
Australia played 17 ODIs and three Tests during their 20-match winning streak.
Spain have now gone past that mark, extending their international winning run to 24 matches.
#australia #england #record #ponting
Spain are currently playing in the Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifiers in Southern Finland and have won all their matches in the tournament so far. Their latest victory came against Bulgaria on August 18, when they chased down a target of 60 in just 29 deliveries, winning by nine wickets.
Spain moved past Australia's record when they beat Finland in their opening match on August 14. That victory was their 21st in a row in international cricket, taking them one win beyond Australia's previous record of 20.
They have since extended the streak to 24 consecutive victories after beating the Isle of Man, Luxembourg and Bulgaria.
Spain's 24-match winning run has included T20I series against the Isle of Man and Jersey, as well as two series against Croatia. The two Croatia series were separated by the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier in 2024, where Spain finished second after one of their matches was abandoned.
Australia's previous record of 20 consecutive international wins came across Tests and ODIs under Waugh and Ponting.
The run began on January 11, 2003, when Australia beat England in Hobart. It continued until the third Test against the West Indies in Bridgetown in May 2003.
Australia's winning run finally ended when the Waugh-led side lost the fourth Test against the West Indies.
During that period, Australia went unbeaten in the 2003 ODI World Cup after winning all their matches in a tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka. They then switched to Test cricket and won three matches against the West Indies.
Ponting captained Australia in the ODI tri-series and the World Cup, while Waugh led the team in Tests.
Australia played 17 ODIs and three Tests during their 20-match winning streak.
Spain have now gone past that mark, extending their international winning run to 24 matches.
#australia #england #record #ponting
1 month ago
After finishing a disappointing ninth in the Women's Super League last season, Aston Villa have freshened things up by adding Scandinavian talent to their squad.
Players from Scandinavia are no novelty in the WSL, it is a well-sailed passage across the North Sea for players from the region.
But Villa signing four Scandinavian players this summer - three from Norway and one from Denmark - among eight senior arrivals, having previously had none, is notable.
The total number of senior players from Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark in the WSL is 42 across 14 clubs, and Villa now have the fourth largest contingent behind Tottenham (10), Manchester United (seven) and Liverpool (six).
Manager Natalie Arroyo and the Villa recruitment team have turned to Scandinavia to help plug senior squad gaps left by the departures of Kirsty Hanson to Spurs and Ebony Salmon to West Ham, and the retirement of Lucy Staniforth, among others.
#players #norway #denmark #super
Players from Scandinavia are no novelty in the WSL, it is a well-sailed passage across the North Sea for players from the region.
But Villa signing four Scandinavian players this summer - three from Norway and one from Denmark - among eight senior arrivals, having previously had none, is notable.
The total number of senior players from Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark in the WSL is 42 across 14 clubs, and Villa now have the fourth largest contingent behind Tottenham (10), Manchester United (seven) and Liverpool (six).
Manager Natalie Arroyo and the Villa recruitment team have turned to Scandinavia to help plug senior squad gaps left by the departures of Kirsty Hanson to Spurs and Ebony Salmon to West Ham, and the retirement of Lucy Staniforth, among others.
#players #norway #denmark #super
1 month ago
US apparel retailer Gap has agreed a partnership with Iconic Brands Nordic to grow its presence across the Nordic and Baltic markets.
The rollout is set to take place in three stages.
It will start with Gap launching on Boozt in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland this month.
This will be followed by the opening of Gap sections within Stockmann department stores in Finland, Estonia and Latvia.
The third stage will see Gap open its first standalone store and e-commerce site in Estonia in September.
#nordic #finland #baltic #Sweden
The rollout is set to take place in three stages.
It will start with Gap launching on Boozt in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland this month.
This will be followed by the opening of Gap sections within Stockmann department stores in Finland, Estonia and Latvia.
The third stage will see Gap open its first standalone store and e-commerce site in Estonia in September.
#nordic #finland #baltic #Sweden
1 month ago
WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Foxes earlier today.
Leicester City have paid an undisclosed fee to BK Häcken to secure the player's services on a permanent basis. Nyström has signed a two-year deal at The King Power Stadium.
The 25-year-old joins Leicester City after spending the last two years playing her football in the Swedish OBOS Damallsvenskan. The forward won the league **** le and the UEFA Women's Europa Cup with BK Häcken.
On the international stage, Nyström has been capped by Finland on six occasions while she has scored one goal for her country.
After signing for Leicester City, Nyström said "Leicester is an amazing Club and it's an honour to be here. This will be a fun adventure, and I hope to contribute with the things I'm good at.
#leicester #nystr #year #full
Leicester City have paid an undisclosed fee to BK Häcken to secure the player's services on a permanent basis. Nyström has signed a two-year deal at The King Power Stadium.
The 25-year-old joins Leicester City after spending the last two years playing her football in the Swedish OBOS Damallsvenskan. The forward won the league **** le and the UEFA Women's Europa Cup with BK Häcken.
On the international stage, Nyström has been capped by Finland on six occasions while she has scored one goal for her country.
After signing for Leicester City, Nyström said "Leicester is an amazing Club and it's an honour to be here. This will be a fun adventure, and I hope to contribute with the things I'm good at.
#leicester #nystr #year #full
1 month ago
Alfred Johansson really does take things one game at a time.
On Wednesday, he admitted he "didn't even know about the draw" in relation to potentially facing Freiburg in the Conference League play-offs, and on Thursday, he certainly wouldn't entertain any questions about reaching that stage by defeating HJK Helsinki next week.
For now, the Finnish side is not on his mind. His sole focus is Falkirk on Sunday.
It will be the Swede's first home game in the Scottish Premiership, and though he only joined over the summer, he's acutely aware of the hold the Bairns had over the Steelmen last season.
"They were the nemesis last year," Johansson said in Helsinki, shortly before he and his players hopped on a plane back home to prepare for the meeting with John McGlynn's side after a 1-1 first-leg draw in Finland.
#side #alfred
On Wednesday, he admitted he "didn't even know about the draw" in relation to potentially facing Freiburg in the Conference League play-offs, and on Thursday, he certainly wouldn't entertain any questions about reaching that stage by defeating HJK Helsinki next week.
For now, the Finnish side is not on his mind. His sole focus is Falkirk on Sunday.
It will be the Swede's first home game in the Scottish Premiership, and though he only joined over the summer, he's acutely aware of the hold the Bairns had over the Steelmen last season.
"They were the nemesis last year," Johansson said in Helsinki, shortly before he and his players hopped on a plane back home to prepare for the meeting with John McGlynn's side after a 1-1 first-leg draw in Finland.
#side #alfred
2 months ago
Aug. 5—LAS VEGAS − Spokane's 22-year-old poker phenom, Lucas Jumalon, is set to go heads-up against Finland's Lauri Saaskilahti starting at 6 p.m. PST for a chance to take home $10 million at the final table of the World Series of Poker's Main Event. The Spokesman-Review is providing live updates from the scene.
Since the only people who are able to see who has what cards are the players, the dealer, and a production team stationed in a trailer outside of the venue, reporting will be focused on the number of chips each respective player has at different points throughout the night. Once pokernews.com posts what hands each player had, the Spokesman-Review will update accordingly.
5 p.m. — Six men in black suits with briefcases in both hands strolled into the Main Event's final table on Wednesday, accompanied by heavily armed guards. Inside the briefcases was $10 million. The money was then dumped in the middle of the poker table and arranged into a pyramid for Saaskilahti and Jumalon to stare at during the game.
5:30 p.m. — Jumalon and his crew have arrived.
6:12 p.m. — Jumalon's support team is chanting the song "We Ready," by Archie Eversole, "Lucas, Lucas, Lucas," while Saaskilahti's supporters are chanting "ole, ole, ole." Jumalon's friends and family are all wearing black shirts, while Saaskilahti's team stand in contrast with all white apparel.
#jumalon #team #spokesman #review
Since the only people who are able to see who has what cards are the players, the dealer, and a production team stationed in a trailer outside of the venue, reporting will be focused on the number of chips each respective player has at different points throughout the night. Once pokernews.com posts what hands each player had, the Spokesman-Review will update accordingly.
5 p.m. — Six men in black suits with briefcases in both hands strolled into the Main Event's final table on Wednesday, accompanied by heavily armed guards. Inside the briefcases was $10 million. The money was then dumped in the middle of the poker table and arranged into a pyramid for Saaskilahti and Jumalon to stare at during the game.
5:30 p.m. — Jumalon and his crew have arrived.
6:12 p.m. — Jumalon's support team is chanting the song "We Ready," by Archie Eversole, "Lucas, Lucas, Lucas," while Saaskilahti's supporters are chanting "ole, ole, ole." Jumalon's friends and family are all wearing black shirts, while Saaskilahti's team stand in contrast with all white apparel.
#jumalon #team #spokesman #review
2 months ago
Can Motherwell topple HJK Helsinki to set up a Conference League play-off against Freiburg?
Alfred Johnasson's reign has begun with three wins from three, with HB Torshavn dispatched 5-0 on aggregate before a 2-1 Premiership win at Hibs.
The Steelmen are in Helsinki for Thursday's first leg, and Scottish coach and ****** yst John Walker fully expects them to progress in the tie.
"I think probably in previous years Helsinki were a stronger team in Finland," he told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
"I don't think they're quite as strong as they previously were. I think they're probably well matched in positioning. They are probably the fourth-best team in Finland just now and I think Motherwell have got too much for this side.
#helsinki
Alfred Johnasson's reign has begun with three wins from three, with HB Torshavn dispatched 5-0 on aggregate before a 2-1 Premiership win at Hibs.
The Steelmen are in Helsinki for Thursday's first leg, and Scottish coach and ****** yst John Walker fully expects them to progress in the tie.
"I think probably in previous years Helsinki were a stronger team in Finland," he told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
"I don't think they're quite as strong as they previously were. I think they're probably well matched in positioning. They are probably the fourth-best team in Finland just now and I think Motherwell have got too much for this side.
#helsinki
2 months ago
Where to watch World Series of Poker main event final table: Schedule, live stream, channel for 2026 WSOP originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's been a summer of poker in Las Vegas, but now it's time to crown a champion. The 2026 World Series of Poker main event final table starts Monday.
This year's WSOP had a record-breaking turnout of 9,208 participants in Sin City, and the field has been slowly whittling down since July 2. Only nine elite players remain in contention for a ***** le, and each are already guaranteed a prize of at least $1 million.
These nine players, hailing from the United States, Canada, Finland, France and Cyprus, had to battle through dozens of marathon sessions in recent weeks to secure a spot at the final table. There's now just one battle left, and it will continue until an outright champion is crowned, which could take days.
Be sure to tune in for this elite championship fight.
#Event
It's been a summer of poker in Las Vegas, but now it's time to crown a champion. The 2026 World Series of Poker main event final table starts Monday.
This year's WSOP had a record-breaking turnout of 9,208 participants in Sin City, and the field has been slowly whittling down since July 2. Only nine elite players remain in contention for a ***** le, and each are already guaranteed a prize of at least $1 million.
These nine players, hailing from the United States, Canada, Finland, France and Cyprus, had to battle through dozens of marathon sessions in recent weeks to secure a spot at the final table. There's now just one battle left, and it will continue until an outright champion is crowned, which could take days.
Be sure to tune in for this elite championship fight.
#Event
2 months ago
Kalle Rovanpera says he is open minded about his return to competitive motorsport next year as the two-time world rally champion plans to discuss his next steps with Toyota.
Rovanpera has received the green light to resume his motorsport career after recovering from a health issue that forced the Finn to abandon plans to make the leap from rallying to circuit racing in Super Formula this year.
But last weekend Rovanpera jumped back behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla GT AE86 rally car when he joined his world ***** le winning co-driver Jonne Halttunen for demonstration runs on the Harju stage at Rally Finland.
The outing in a car owned by Halttunen was Rovanpera's first drive in rally machinery since stepping away from the World Rally Championship at the end of 2025.
"It was so much fun," the 25-year-old told Motorsport.com. "It has been nice to come see the service park and all the old friends and team-mates. It's nice to be spectating a bit.
#toyota #plans
Rovanpera has received the green light to resume his motorsport career after recovering from a health issue that forced the Finn to abandon plans to make the leap from rallying to circuit racing in Super Formula this year.
But last weekend Rovanpera jumped back behind the wheel of a Toyota Corolla GT AE86 rally car when he joined his world ***** le winning co-driver Jonne Halttunen for demonstration runs on the Harju stage at Rally Finland.
The outing in a car owned by Halttunen was Rovanpera's first drive in rally machinery since stepping away from the World Rally Championship at the end of 2025.
"It was so much fun," the 25-year-old told Motorsport.com. "It has been nice to come see the service park and all the old friends and team-mates. It's nice to be spectating a bit.
#toyota #plans
2 months ago
Where to watch World Series of Poker main event final table: Schedule, live stream, channel for 2026 WSOP originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's been a summer of poker in Las Vegas, but now it's time to crown a champion. The 2026 World Series of Poker main event final table starts Monday.
This year's WSOP had a record-breaking turnout of 9,208 participants in Sin City, and the field has been slowly whittling down since July 2. Only nine elite players remain in contention for a **** le, and each are already guaranteed a prize of at least $1 million.
These nine players, hailing from the United States, Canada, Finland, France and Cyprus, had to battle through dozens of marathon sessions in recent weeks to secure a spot at the final table. There's now just one battle left, and it will continue until an outright champion is crowned, which could take days.
Be sure to tune in for this elite championship fight.
#Event
It's been a summer of poker in Las Vegas, but now it's time to crown a champion. The 2026 World Series of Poker main event final table starts Monday.
This year's WSOP had a record-breaking turnout of 9,208 participants in Sin City, and the field has been slowly whittling down since July 2. Only nine elite players remain in contention for a **** le, and each are already guaranteed a prize of at least $1 million.
These nine players, hailing from the United States, Canada, Finland, France and Cyprus, had to battle through dozens of marathon sessions in recent weeks to secure a spot at the final table. There's now just one battle left, and it will continue until an outright champion is crowned, which could take days.
Be sure to tune in for this elite championship fight.
#Event
2 months ago
New Celtic signing Kasper Hogh is unveiled to the mainstream media at Celtic Park. Photo Roddy Scott IMAGO / Shutterstock
With speculation also mounting over key players moving elsewhere, Martin O'Neill has quite the conundrum when it comes to selecting his first XI of the campaign. Here's how I think that Celtic will line-up this evening.
In goals it's an easy choice, with Viljami Sinisalo fully expected to start. Martin O'Neill is on the hunt for a new goalkeeper who will provide meaningful competition for the gloves but at the moment the Finland international keeper remains first pick for Celtic.
When it comes to the defence, Liam Scales is of course suspended for the first two games of the campaign after going through the booking threshold at the end of last season, and Auston Trusty has just recently arrived back at the club after his World Cup participation with the USA, so Dane Murray could well line up alongside the returning Cameron Carter-Vickers who will make his first competitive appearance in six months.
Or Martin may opt for Trusty if the American World Cup star declares himself ready to perform.
#first #trusty #line #kasper
With speculation also mounting over key players moving elsewhere, Martin O'Neill has quite the conundrum when it comes to selecting his first XI of the campaign. Here's how I think that Celtic will line-up this evening.
In goals it's an easy choice, with Viljami Sinisalo fully expected to start. Martin O'Neill is on the hunt for a new goalkeeper who will provide meaningful competition for the gloves but at the moment the Finland international keeper remains first pick for Celtic.
When it comes to the defence, Liam Scales is of course suspended for the first two games of the campaign after going through the booking threshold at the end of last season, and Auston Trusty has just recently arrived back at the club after his World Cup participation with the USA, so Dane Murray could well line up alongside the returning Cameron Carter-Vickers who will make his first competitive appearance in six months.
Or Martin may opt for Trusty if the American World Cup star declares himself ready to perform.
#first #trusty #line #kasper
2 months ago
Elfyn Evans extended his lead at the top of the World Rally Championship standings to 30 points as Toyota team-mate Sami Pajari won his home event in Finland.
Evans and co-driver Scott Martin finished in third place for Toyota despite a roll on Saturday, which ended their chances of victory, and hold a healthy margin with four rounds remaining.
The 37-year-old, who has been a runner-up in the WRC five times, lost two minutes when he ran wide on a corner, rolled and got stuck in a ditch on the 14th stage of 20 in the rally.
With the help of spectators - including his dad, former rally driver Gwyndaf, who just happened to be spectating near where he crashed - Evans was able to return to service where Toyota mechanics repairs his GR Yaris.
"A surreal set of circumstances, but we owe the guys who fixed the car because without them the rally would have been over," Evans said after completing the rally.
#elfyn
Evans and co-driver Scott Martin finished in third place for Toyota despite a roll on Saturday, which ended their chances of victory, and hold a healthy margin with four rounds remaining.
The 37-year-old, who has been a runner-up in the WRC five times, lost two minutes when he ran wide on a corner, rolled and got stuck in a ditch on the 14th stage of 20 in the rally.
With the help of spectators - including his dad, former rally driver Gwyndaf, who just happened to be spectating near where he crashed - Evans was able to return to service where Toyota mechanics repairs his GR Yaris.
"A surreal set of circumstances, but we owe the guys who fixed the car because without them the rally would have been over," Evans said after completing the rally.
#elfyn
2 months ago
Elfyn Evans holds third place at Rally Finland despite rolling his Toyota on Saturday, as Sebastien Ogier was taken to hospital after crashing out of the lead.
Nine-time champion Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia had a big accident on stage 17 - Saturday's penultimate stage - after they ran wide on a fast, right-hand corner and their Toyota crashed into trees.
The stage was stopped and an update from Toyota said both Ogier and Ingrassia got out of the car "unassisted", and were taken to hospital for checks but were "conscious and generally OK".
Sami Pajari, who won his first rally at the previous round in Estonia, inherited first place from Ogier and leads his home event with two stages remaining on Sunday.
The Finnish driver holds an advantage of 46.4 seconds over Toyota team-mate Oliver Solberg, while Evans moved into third place ahead of Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux after setting the fastest time on Saturday's final stage.
#toyota #place #ingrassia #holds
Nine-time champion Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia had a big accident on stage 17 - Saturday's penultimate stage - after they ran wide on a fast, right-hand corner and their Toyota crashed into trees.
The stage was stopped and an update from Toyota said both Ogier and Ingrassia got out of the car "unassisted", and were taken to hospital for checks but were "conscious and generally OK".
Sami Pajari, who won his first rally at the previous round in Estonia, inherited first place from Ogier and leads his home event with two stages remaining on Sunday.
The Finnish driver holds an advantage of 46.4 seconds over Toyota team-mate Oliver Solberg, while Evans moved into third place ahead of Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux after setting the fastest time on Saturday's final stage.
#toyota #place #ingrassia #holds
2 months ago
World Rally Championship organisers have red flagged stage 17 at Rally Finland after Sebastien Ogier suffered a high-speed crash from the lead.
The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into a series of rolls heading towards the trees.
Toyota has confirmed that Ogier and Ingrassia exited the car unassisted and are conscious, but will be transported to hospital for further checks.
"Both driver and co-driver were able to get out of the car unassisted. They are both conscious and generally OK, and will be transported to hospital for further checks. The team will provide further updates in due course," read a statement from the Toyota Gazoo Racing.
A statement from the FIA added: "During SS17 'Västilä' at WRC Rally Finland, the crew of car #1 , Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, were involved in a high-impact accident.
#ingrassia #finland
The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into a series of rolls heading towards the trees.
Toyota has confirmed that Ogier and Ingrassia exited the car unassisted and are conscious, but will be transported to hospital for further checks.
"Both driver and co-driver were able to get out of the car unassisted. They are both conscious and generally OK, and will be transported to hospital for further checks. The team will provide further updates in due course," read a statement from the Toyota Gazoo Racing.
A statement from the FIA added: "During SS17 'Västilä' at WRC Rally Finland, the crew of car #1 , Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, were involved in a high-impact accident.
#ingrassia #finland
2 months ago
It's time for a first look at John Calipari's third team with Arkansas basketball.
The Razorbacks begin a four-game preseason tour in the Caribbean Friday, July 31, facing The Bahamas National Team. All of the exhibitions will be against international competition.
This will be an important week to build chemistry. The Hogs return one player who logged meaningful minutes from last year's team that reached the Sweet 16. Billy Richmond III turned down the NBA Draft and is back for his junior season.
Otherwise, Arkansas has a slew of newcomers competing for playing time this season. There are eight true freshmen on the roster, including four five-star recruits.
One of those five-star prospects is Finland's Miikka Muurinen, but the 7-foot forward has not yet received clearance from the NCAA and won't be available to play this week.
#team #week
The Razorbacks begin a four-game preseason tour in the Caribbean Friday, July 31, facing The Bahamas National Team. All of the exhibitions will be against international competition.
This will be an important week to build chemistry. The Hogs return one player who logged meaningful minutes from last year's team that reached the Sweet 16. Billy Richmond III turned down the NBA Draft and is back for his junior season.
Otherwise, Arkansas has a slew of newcomers competing for playing time this season. There are eight true freshmen on the roster, including four five-star recruits.
One of those five-star prospects is Finland's Miikka Muurinen, but the 7-foot forward has not yet received clearance from the NCAA and won't be available to play this week.
#team #week
2 months ago
PEORIA — The 2026 Discraft Ledgestone Open extended its streak to a sixth consecutive season as the largest tournament in the sport.
More than 2,200 players in men's and women's divisions from pro class to amateur adult age groups and children as young as 10 scattered to tee off Thursday on the Peoria area's 15 courses as the first round of the tournament arrived.
In the two showcase draws, Calvin Heimburg led the Men's Professional Open with an 11-under fired at Lake Eureka, while Hämeenlinna, Finland native Heidi Laine led the Women's Professional Open after a 7-under turn on Morton's Northwood Black course.
Catrina Allen, world-ranked No. 19, was next among the pro women at 5-under, in a tie with world-ranked No. 8 Ella Hansen.
Heimburg, ranked No. 3 in the world by the Professional Disc Golf ******* ociation, was chased by defending two-time Ledgestone champion and current No. 1 world-ranked Gannon Buhr at two strokes behind.
#World
More than 2,200 players in men's and women's divisions from pro class to amateur adult age groups and children as young as 10 scattered to tee off Thursday on the Peoria area's 15 courses as the first round of the tournament arrived.
In the two showcase draws, Calvin Heimburg led the Men's Professional Open with an 11-under fired at Lake Eureka, while Hämeenlinna, Finland native Heidi Laine led the Women's Professional Open after a 7-under turn on Morton's Northwood Black course.
Catrina Allen, world-ranked No. 19, was next among the pro women at 5-under, in a tie with world-ranked No. 8 Ella Hansen.
Heimburg, ranked No. 3 in the world by the Professional Disc Golf ******* ociation, was chased by defending two-time Ledgestone champion and current No. 1 world-ranked Gannon Buhr at two strokes behind.
#World
2 months ago
Greece have called up the brother of Australia batter Sam Konstas to their national cricket team as they prepare to make a surprise bid to qualify for the 2028 men's T20 World Cup.
It is understood Billy Konstas, four years older than Sam at 24, has been included in Greece's 14-man squad for a European qualifying event in Finland from 14 to 21 August.
Sam made his Test debut for Australia at the age of 19 against India in the Boxing Day Test in 2024, memorably ramping Jasprit ***** rah three times in one over.
Billy plays grade cricket in Sydney alongside his day job where he combines cricket coaching with physiotherapy.
The elder Konstas is joined in the squad by another Greek-Aussie in 21-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder Blake Faunce, who played representative age-group cricket for Australian Capital Territory.
#european
It is understood Billy Konstas, four years older than Sam at 24, has been included in Greece's 14-man squad for a European qualifying event in Finland from 14 to 21 August.
Sam made his Test debut for Australia at the age of 19 against India in the Boxing Day Test in 2024, memorably ramping Jasprit ***** rah three times in one over.
Billy plays grade cricket in Sydney alongside his day job where he combines cricket coaching with physiotherapy.
The elder Konstas is joined in the squad by another Greek-Aussie in 21-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder Blake Faunce, who played representative age-group cricket for Australian Capital Territory.
#european
2 months ago
West Ham United have confirmed that Oona Siren has signed a new two-year contract, with the Finland international committing her future to the Hammers until the summer of 2028.
The announcement is another positive step for the club as preparations continue for the 2026/27 Barclays Women's Super League season. While summer transfer windows are often defined by new signings, securing the futures of established players is equally important. West Ham have ensured one of their most dependable performers will remain in east London for years to come.
Since arriving from Norwegian side LSK Kvinner in September 2024, Siren has become one of the most influential players in the squad. Calm in possession, intelligent without the ball and relentless in her work rate, the midfielder has developed into a player her teammates can rely on every single week.
The new deal also comes at an exciting time for the club following the appointment of Rita Guarino as head coach. As the experienced Italian prepares for her first campaign in charge, keeping a player of Siren's quality provides an important foundation to build upon.
After signing her new contract, Siren spoke of her happiness at remaining with West Ham. She made it clear she believes there is still plenty to achieve in claret and blue.
#west #contract #player
The announcement is another positive step for the club as preparations continue for the 2026/27 Barclays Women's Super League season. While summer transfer windows are often defined by new signings, securing the futures of established players is equally important. West Ham have ensured one of their most dependable performers will remain in east London for years to come.
Since arriving from Norwegian side LSK Kvinner in September 2024, Siren has become one of the most influential players in the squad. Calm in possession, intelligent without the ball and relentless in her work rate, the midfielder has developed into a player her teammates can rely on every single week.
The new deal also comes at an exciting time for the club following the appointment of Rita Guarino as head coach. As the experienced Italian prepares for her first campaign in charge, keeping a player of Siren's quality provides an important foundation to build upon.
After signing her new contract, Siren spoke of her happiness at remaining with West Ham. She made it clear she believes there is still plenty to achieve in claret and blue.
#west #contract #player
2 months ago
Wrexham defender Zak Vyner is looking forward to see how popular the Welsh club are in the United States for himself.
The Championship club, who recently faced Wisla Krakow in Poland and Manchester United in Finland, have travelled to the US for three games.
Wrexham's previous two tours of America have attracted huge crowds due to their global profile under owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac and the success of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary series.
"It's going to be a lot of hard work, but it'll be a great experience for me to get a taste of it," Vyner said.
"I only sort of get a taste of the American fans through social media and when I signed and the amount of love that I have got from them.
#wrexham
The Championship club, who recently faced Wisla Krakow in Poland and Manchester United in Finland, have travelled to the US for three games.
Wrexham's previous two tours of America have attracted huge crowds due to their global profile under owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac and the success of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary series.
"It's going to be a lot of hard work, but it'll be a great experience for me to get a taste of it," Vyner said.
"I only sort of get a taste of the American fans through social media and when I signed and the amount of love that I have got from them.
#wrexham
2 months ago
Iberdrola has agreed to acquire Finland-based power distribution company Caruna in a deal that values the business at approximately €5bn, including financial debt.
As part of the agreement, Iberdrola will purchase 80% of Caruna's equity for €2bn, while Nordic pension funds AMF and Elo will continue to hold the remaining 20% stake.
Caruna operates as Finland's largest electricity distribution network, covering around 89,000km, with roughly two-thirds of the infrastructure laid underground.
The company supplies electricity to 1.5 million people, more than a fifth of Finland's population.
The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
#finland #nordic
As part of the agreement, Iberdrola will purchase 80% of Caruna's equity for €2bn, while Nordic pension funds AMF and Elo will continue to hold the remaining 20% stake.
Caruna operates as Finland's largest electricity distribution network, covering around 89,000km, with roughly two-thirds of the infrastructure laid underground.
The company supplies electricity to 1.5 million people, more than a fifth of Finland's population.
The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
#finland #nordic
2 months ago
On Saturday, July 18, Chrissy Teigen shared family moments from Finland on Instagram, including a carousel ride and a visit to an aquarium
The family previously visited Norway, where John Legend performed and their kids danced backstage at his concert
"Thank you, Finland, for putting a farm, an aquarium and an amusement park all in one area!!!" Teigen wrote on Instagram
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have reached another European destination!
On Saturday, July 18, the model and entrepreneur, 40, posted Instagram photos of her husband and their four children visiting Särkänniemi amusement park in Finland as the family continues to support Legend, 47, on tour.
The family previously visited Norway, where John Legend performed and their kids danced backstage at his concert
"Thank you, Finland, for putting a farm, an aquarium and an amusement park all in one area!!!" Teigen wrote on Instagram
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have reached another European destination!
On Saturday, July 18, the model and entrepreneur, 40, posted Instagram photos of her husband and their four children visiting Särkänniemi amusement park in Finland as the family continues to support Legend, 47, on tour.
