5 days ago
VALLARTA, Mexico — Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.
Vilips shot a 9-under 62 in the afternoon round on the Vidanta Vallarta layout, making five straight birdies on Nos. 11-15 on his opening nine and finishing with four in a row. In between, he had another birdie and a bogey.
The 25-year-old Australian pointed to his driver.
"Had it on a string for the first nine," Vilips said. "Got a little loose in the middle and got it back on course toward the end of the round. It was lift, clean and place today so being in the fairway was a must for me and I took advantage of those drives that I hit."
Kensai Hirata of ***** an was a stroke back, and Ben Griffin was at 64 with Marco Penge, Garrick Higgo and Jeffrey Kang.
#first #nine #thursday
Vilips shot a 9-under 62 in the afternoon round on the Vidanta Vallarta layout, making five straight birdies on Nos. 11-15 on his opening nine and finishing with four in a row. In between, he had another birdie and a bogey.
The 25-year-old Australian pointed to his driver.
"Had it on a string for the first nine," Vilips said. "Got a little loose in the middle and got it back on course toward the end of the round. It was lift, clean and place today so being in the fairway was a must for me and I took advantage of those drives that I hit."
Kensai Hirata of ***** an was a stroke back, and Ben Griffin was at 64 with Marco Penge, Garrick Higgo and Jeffrey Kang.
#first #nine #thursday
5 days ago
VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Karl Vilips used two long bridie streaks to take the first-round lead Thursday in the Mexico Open, the first of two straight PGA Tour events in the country.
Vilips shot a 9-under 62 in the afternoon round on the Vidanta Vallarta layout, making five straight birdies on Nos. 11-15 on his opening nine and finishing with four in a row. In between, he had another birdie and a bogey.
The 25-year-old Australian pointed to his driver.
"Had it on a string for the first nine," Vilips said. "Got a little loose in the middle and got it back on course toward the end of the round. It was lift, clean and place today so being in the fairway was a must for me and I took advantage of those drives that I hit."
Kensai Hirata of ******* an was a stroke back, and Ben Griffin was at 64 with Marco Penge, Garrick Higgo and Jeffrey Kang.
#vallarta #Mexico #straight #back
Vilips shot a 9-under 62 in the afternoon round on the Vidanta Vallarta layout, making five straight birdies on Nos. 11-15 on his opening nine and finishing with four in a row. In between, he had another birdie and a bogey.
The 25-year-old Australian pointed to his driver.
"Had it on a string for the first nine," Vilips said. "Got a little loose in the middle and got it back on course toward the end of the round. It was lift, clean and place today so being in the fairway was a must for me and I took advantage of those drives that I hit."
Kensai Hirata of ******* an was a stroke back, and Ben Griffin was at 64 with Marco Penge, Garrick Higgo and Jeffrey Kang.
#vallarta #Mexico #straight #back
16 days ago
Atlético de Madrid have officially announced Diego Pablo Simeone's squad for the trip to Germany. The Rojiblancos face VfB Stuttgart in a decisive match on the third matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase, with the Argentine coach taking a squad offering a range of tactical options.
The main news in Atlético's travelling squad is the return of Johnny Cardoso. The midfielder is back after missing the last league fixture against Espanyol through injury, providing a key defensive option to strengthen the midfield against the German side.
As for absentees, alongside captain Koke Resurrección, Cuti Romero will also be unavailable, joining Atlético's injury list for this Champions League clash. The defender has a muscle problem and will not be available to Simeone.
In goal, Jan Oblak heads a list of goalkeepers that also includes Juan Musso and academy product Salvador Esquivel. Meanwhile, the defensive options include Dávid Hancko, Marc Pubill, Robin Le Normand and Alejandro Grimaldo, who will underpin the structure set out by the coaching staff.
The squad is rounded out by creative talents such as Álex Baena, Lee Kang-in and Morten Hjulmand, alongside an attacking line led by Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sørloth and Giuliano Simeone. With this squad, Atlético will look to secure three vital points at the Neckarstadion.
#league #tico #injury #alongside
The main news in Atlético's travelling squad is the return of Johnny Cardoso. The midfielder is back after missing the last league fixture against Espanyol through injury, providing a key defensive option to strengthen the midfield against the German side.
As for absentees, alongside captain Koke Resurrección, Cuti Romero will also be unavailable, joining Atlético's injury list for this Champions League clash. The defender has a muscle problem and will not be available to Simeone.
In goal, Jan Oblak heads a list of goalkeepers that also includes Juan Musso and academy product Salvador Esquivel. Meanwhile, the defensive options include Dávid Hancko, Marc Pubill, Robin Le Normand and Alejandro Grimaldo, who will underpin the structure set out by the coaching staff.
The squad is rounded out by creative talents such as Álex Baena, Lee Kang-in and Morten Hjulmand, alongside an attacking line led by Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sørloth and Giuliano Simeone. With this squad, Atlético will look to secure three vital points at the Neckarstadion.
#league #tico #injury #alongside
30 days ago
Megyn Kelly is calling out what she sees as a lack of due process when it comes to Cornell's Chi Phi fraternity brothers amid their Jane Doe gang rape investigation.
On Monday's episode of "The Megyn Kelly Show," the host suggested the public has already made up its mind regarding the seven men named after a former student filed a civil suit claiming she was drugged, ******* aulted and gang-raped by them in 2024.
"These young men have had their names plastered all over every major newscast in America for a week now," Kelly said. "The mob has decided they're guilty and ought to be put to death, which is literally what we are hearing in several circles online without a trial, without a due process chance to defend themselves. Not in a kangaroo court on a college campus, which is a joke, but in an actual court, either civil or now it's looking more and more likely criminal."
She added: "This is deeply immoral. There are two sides to every story. You don't know, and I don't know what happened inside of Cornell that night. We know that there's been a story told by Jane Doe. We know that from her own story, the DA – a Democrat – said there's no case here… And we know it took her two years to file a civil suit… Now her lawyers are all over the television, ripping on the DA."
Kelly is not the only news personality to question the due process of the case. "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin also spoke out wondering if the men's names should not be going up across a number of news networks.
#civil #jane
On Monday's episode of "The Megyn Kelly Show," the host suggested the public has already made up its mind regarding the seven men named after a former student filed a civil suit claiming she was drugged, ******* aulted and gang-raped by them in 2024.
"These young men have had their names plastered all over every major newscast in America for a week now," Kelly said. "The mob has decided they're guilty and ought to be put to death, which is literally what we are hearing in several circles online without a trial, without a due process chance to defend themselves. Not in a kangaroo court on a college campus, which is a joke, but in an actual court, either civil or now it's looking more and more likely criminal."
She added: "This is deeply immoral. There are two sides to every story. You don't know, and I don't know what happened inside of Cornell that night. We know that there's been a story told by Jane Doe. We know that from her own story, the DA – a Democrat – said there's no case here… And we know it took her two years to file a civil suit… Now her lawyers are all over the television, ripping on the DA."
Kelly is not the only news personality to question the due process of the case. "The View" co-host Sunny Hostin also spoke out wondering if the men's names should not be going up across a number of news networks.
#civil #jane
30 days ago
Justin and Hailey Bieber's toddler son, Jack Blues, made a cameo in his father's pictures from the family's recent outing at a zoo. On October 3, the Canadian musician took to his official Instagram page to share a glimpse into his family life with his fans. This included pictures from his roaring-good adventures with his son.
Justin Bieber posted a new carousel of photos, bringing fans along for his adventures with son Jack Blues and their furry friends at the zoo. The cover photo captured Jack holding his dad's hand while they hung out with kangaroos. The Company crooner fed a baby kangaroo out of the palm of his other hand.
Bieber wore an off-white tee and white shorts, paired with a camouflage bucket hat and sporty sunglasses. Meanwhile, his son sported a ribbed white tank top and green shorts. The 12th slide showed Hailey Bieber holding her son in her arms as they fed a leaf to a giraffe. The Rhode founder wore a red baseball hat with her loose hair falling down her back. He captioned the photo dump with a single lip emoji.
In September, the 32-year-old shared adorable father-son moments on Instagram as the little one held onto his father's hand. He was wearing a green hoodie with relaxed trousers, while Jack Blues was dressed in a blue tee, denim, and a cerulean blue hat. In the caption, there was a single red heart.
The couple celebrated their son's second birthday on August 22. To celebrate the milestone, the runway star shared a carousel of photos featuring many sweet moments from the life of the family of three. She also included a clip of Jack Blues playing golf. He was wearing graphic-printed trousers and a matching full-sleeved tee as he swung the little golf club.
#jack #bieber #white #family
Justin Bieber posted a new carousel of photos, bringing fans along for his adventures with son Jack Blues and their furry friends at the zoo. The cover photo captured Jack holding his dad's hand while they hung out with kangaroos. The Company crooner fed a baby kangaroo out of the palm of his other hand.
Bieber wore an off-white tee and white shorts, paired with a camouflage bucket hat and sporty sunglasses. Meanwhile, his son sported a ribbed white tank top and green shorts. The 12th slide showed Hailey Bieber holding her son in her arms as they fed a leaf to a giraffe. The Rhode founder wore a red baseball hat with her loose hair falling down her back. He captioned the photo dump with a single lip emoji.
In September, the 32-year-old shared adorable father-son moments on Instagram as the little one held onto his father's hand. He was wearing a green hoodie with relaxed trousers, while Jack Blues was dressed in a blue tee, denim, and a cerulean blue hat. In the caption, there was a single red heart.
The couple celebrated their son's second birthday on August 22. To celebrate the milestone, the runway star shared a carousel of photos featuring many sweet moments from the life of the family of three. She also included a clip of Jack Blues playing golf. He was wearing graphic-printed trousers and a matching full-sleeved tee as he swung the little golf club.
#jack #bieber #white #family
1 month ago
Justin Bieber is sharing another rare glimpse of his baby boy.
The "Daisies" singer, 32, brought fans along for a recent family outing with his wife, Hailey Bieber, featuring two sweet (albeit faceless) cameos from their 2-year-old son, Jack Blues. Bieber took to Instagram on Oct. 3 with a carousel of photos showing him and the toddler visiting some furry friends during their outdoor adventure.
In one photo, baby Jack holds his dad's hand while hanging out with kangaroos; another shows him reaching to offer a leafy snack to a giraffe with his runway-star mom, 29.
The two-time Grammy winner wore a white T-shirt, camouflage bucket hat and dark sunglasses for their family time, with the toddler sporting a white tank top and white-striped green track pants.
#toddler
The "Daisies" singer, 32, brought fans along for a recent family outing with his wife, Hailey Bieber, featuring two sweet (albeit faceless) cameos from their 2-year-old son, Jack Blues. Bieber took to Instagram on Oct. 3 with a carousel of photos showing him and the toddler visiting some furry friends during their outdoor adventure.
In one photo, baby Jack holds his dad's hand while hanging out with kangaroos; another shows him reaching to offer a leafy snack to a giraffe with his runway-star mom, 29.
The two-time Grammy winner wore a white T-shirt, camouflage bucket hat and dark sunglasses for their family time, with the toddler sporting a white tank top and white-striped green track pants.
#toddler
2 months ago
SEOUL, Sept 7 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country's newest destroyer would be part of a nuclear response system and could deliver "annihilating retaliatory strikes", state media KCNA reported on Monday, although it did not say whether the vessel would carry nuclear weapons.
North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernise its navy as Kim pursues a broader expansion of the country's nuclear-capable forces.
At a commissioning ceremony in the eastern port city of Wonsan on Sunday, Kim said the new ship's deployment to the sea east of the Korean Peninsula sent a clear signal to North Korea's adversaries.
"The time has come for us to exercise our sovereignty at sea and under water," Kim said, according to KCNA.
The 5,000-ton-class destroyer, the "Kang Kon", is the second warship of its class to enter service, following the commissioning of the "Choe Hyon" destroyer on North Korea's west coast about three months earlier, KCNA cited Kim as saying.
#north #destroyer #korean #seoul
North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernise its navy as Kim pursues a broader expansion of the country's nuclear-capable forces.
At a commissioning ceremony in the eastern port city of Wonsan on Sunday, Kim said the new ship's deployment to the sea east of the Korean Peninsula sent a clear signal to North Korea's adversaries.
"The time has come for us to exercise our sovereignty at sea and under water," Kim said, according to KCNA.
The 5,000-ton-class destroyer, the "Kang Kon", is the second warship of its class to enter service, following the commissioning of the "Choe Hyon" destroyer on North Korea's west coast about three months earlier, KCNA cited Kim as saying.
#north #destroyer #korean #seoul
2 months ago
Here's a roundup of the menswear looks away from the Venice Film Festival and The Gentlemen premiere, with Lewis Hamilton making an occasion of Monza, while Andrew Scott and Andrew Garfield returned to traditional tailoring.
Considering Monza is the home of Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton was always going to make his arrival count.
The driver wore a Saint Laurent Fall 2026 black pinstripe suit, and I love the proportions here. We all know how much Lewis loves an oversized silhouette, sometimes to comical proportions, but the strong shoulders and wide-leg trousers give the classic shirt-and-tie combination a more contemporary feel, while the Kangol hat adds that signature Lewis touch.
Saint Laurent Stanton shoes, Renato Cipullo's Beryl Topiary ring and Briony Raymond Slim Sloan hoop earrings completed his look.
Styled by Eric McNeal.
#hamilton #monza #venice
Considering Monza is the home of Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton was always going to make his arrival count.
The driver wore a Saint Laurent Fall 2026 black pinstripe suit, and I love the proportions here. We all know how much Lewis loves an oversized silhouette, sometimes to comical proportions, but the strong shoulders and wide-leg trousers give the classic shirt-and-tie combination a more contemporary feel, while the Kangol hat adds that signature Lewis touch.
Saint Laurent Stanton shoes, Renato Cipullo's Beryl Topiary ring and Briony Raymond Slim Sloan hoop earrings completed his look.
Styled by Eric McNeal.
#hamilton #monza #venice
2 months ago
The scene in Bilbao, in 2024, foreshadowed the change that would come. Michele Kang, the owner of OL Lyonnes, strode around the edge of the pitch in the San Mames to greet the travelling supporters of the women's football powerhouse, who were buoyed by her ambition and intent to invest. Barcelona won 2-0 to lift their third Women's Champions League **** le in four years, thanks to goals from their two Ballon d'Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas. But while Kang, the South Korean-born American billionaire and philanthropist, vowed that Lyonnes would return stronger, her sphere of influence was also primed to have an impact elsewhere.
As well as the French champions, Kang owned two other teams as part of her multi-club Kynisca group, the US side Washington Spirit and the London City Lionesses, based out of Bromley and playing in the second tier of English women's football. Two years on, driven by Kang's vision and fuelled by her deep pockets, London City have secured promotion and undergone a remarkable makeover. From that Champions League final alone, they have signed not just Putellas, making the Spain international and World Cup winner the biggest overseas signing in Women's Super League history, but two of her Barcelona team-mates in Mapi Leon and Jana Fernandez. From sister club Lyonnes, London City have signed two of their starting forwards in Kadidiatou Diani and Delphine Cascarino, as well as midfielder Danielle van de Donk.
Michele Kang celebrates London City's promotion to the Women's Super League in 2025 (Getty)
Within two years, London City have disrupted women's football and have now set their sights on challenging for the WSL **** le. It has not come cheap: Putellas was a free transfer but is one of the highest-paid women's footballers in the world at around £1m per year. Before the new season, London City have also signed former England goalkeeper Mary Earps from Paris Saint-Germain and have built a team set on challenging **** nal and Chelsea's dominance in the capital. In terms of transfer fees within the WSL, only **** nal and Chelsea have come close to matching the £1m London City paid PSG for midfielder Grace Geyoro last summer. Their position is also a unique one. Of the 14 teams in this season's expanded WSL, London City are the only independent outfit with no affiliation to a men's club, yet their spending comfortably exceeds that of Manchester United and Liverpool, despite the riches that flow from the Premier League.
Kang is the driving force. The 67-year-old, who made her fortune through healthcare technology in the US, is an investor in the true sense of the word, believing in the untapped value and potential of women's sports. Her philanthropy has extended to making $30m and $4m donations to US Soccer and USA Rugby respectively, the latter just hours after watching the US women's rugby sevens team win bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. London City are likely to make a financial loss in their second season o
As well as the French champions, Kang owned two other teams as part of her multi-club Kynisca group, the US side Washington Spirit and the London City Lionesses, based out of Bromley and playing in the second tier of English women's football. Two years on, driven by Kang's vision and fuelled by her deep pockets, London City have secured promotion and undergone a remarkable makeover. From that Champions League final alone, they have signed not just Putellas, making the Spain international and World Cup winner the biggest overseas signing in Women's Super League history, but two of her Barcelona team-mates in Mapi Leon and Jana Fernandez. From sister club Lyonnes, London City have signed two of their starting forwards in Kadidiatou Diani and Delphine Cascarino, as well as midfielder Danielle van de Donk.
Michele Kang celebrates London City's promotion to the Women's Super League in 2025 (Getty)
Within two years, London City have disrupted women's football and have now set their sights on challenging for the WSL **** le. It has not come cheap: Putellas was a free transfer but is one of the highest-paid women's footballers in the world at around £1m per year. Before the new season, London City have also signed former England goalkeeper Mary Earps from Paris Saint-Germain and have built a team set on challenging **** nal and Chelsea's dominance in the capital. In terms of transfer fees within the WSL, only **** nal and Chelsea have come close to matching the £1m London City paid PSG for midfielder Grace Geyoro last summer. Their position is also a unique one. Of the 14 teams in this season's expanded WSL, London City are the only independent outfit with no affiliation to a men's club, yet their spending comfortably exceeds that of Manchester United and Liverpool, despite the riches that flow from the Premier League.
Kang is the driving force. The 67-year-old, who made her fortune through healthcare technology in the US, is an investor in the true sense of the word, believing in the untapped value and potential of women's sports. Her philanthropy has extended to making $30m and $4m donations to US Soccer and USA Rugby respectively, the latter just hours after watching the US women's rugby sevens team win bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. London City are likely to make a financial loss in their second season o
2 months ago
The names just kept coming, one after the other: Alexia Putellas, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner; Mary Earps, named the best women's goalkeeper by FIFA in 2022 and 2023; Mapi Leon, a four-time Champions League winner; and Kadidiatou Diani, who has earned more than 100 caps for France.
But how are the London City Lionesses, owned by American businesswoman Michele Kang, complying with the Women's Super League's financial rules to pay these big-name players?
Invest before revenue.
Kang, a Korean-American businesswoman, bought the club in 2023, helping them win promotion to the WSL in 2025. Finishing sixth in their debut top-flight season was respectable, but this summer, they have gone big. London City have splashed out on star players — albeit mostly on free transfers — for two reasons: they want to qualify for the Champions League and increase their revenue as soon as possible.
Earnings have to rise so they can afford to pay this set of players. London City are banking on marquee names attracting larger sponsorship deals and a new fanbase that will increase revenue down the line. On Thursday they announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year front-of-shirt partnership with Nike. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kang, however, said the value exceeds some Premier League men's teams' shirt deals and the $4million (£2.9 m) annual value of the NWSL's Atlanta expansion franchise's recent front-of-shirt agreement, believed to be the wealthiest jersey sponsorship in women's sports.
#city
But how are the London City Lionesses, owned by American businesswoman Michele Kang, complying with the Women's Super League's financial rules to pay these big-name players?
Invest before revenue.
Kang, a Korean-American businesswoman, bought the club in 2023, helping them win promotion to the WSL in 2025. Finishing sixth in their debut top-flight season was respectable, but this summer, they have gone big. London City have splashed out on star players — albeit mostly on free transfers — for two reasons: they want to qualify for the Champions League and increase their revenue as soon as possible.
Earnings have to rise so they can afford to pay this set of players. London City are banking on marquee names attracting larger sponsorship deals and a new fanbase that will increase revenue down the line. On Thursday they announced a first-of-its-kind multi-year front-of-shirt partnership with Nike. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kang, however, said the value exceeds some Premier League men's teams' shirt deals and the $4million (£2.9 m) annual value of the NWSL's Atlanta expansion franchise's recent front-of-shirt agreement, believed to be the wealthiest jersey sponsorship in women's sports.
#city
2 months ago
Lewis Hamilton just brought the Monza paddock to an absolute standstill by arriving for Thursday's media day behind the wheel of his freshly restored Ferrari F40. Ahead of the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion proved exactly why he is F1's ultimate style icon, blending a rare piece of automotive history with a perfectly tailored vintage aesthetic.
The viral video captures the sheer aura of the moment as Hamilton pulls the iconic wedge-shaped supercar into the paddock, sporting a custom "44" license plate on the front ****** per.
While the screaming twin-turbo V8 engine was enough to draw a massive crowd of photographers and paddock personnel, Hamilton's exit from the car was pure cinematic perfection.
Stepping out of the low-slung bucket seats, Hamilton delivered a masterclass in vintage styling. The Scuderia driver emerged wearing a crisp black suit and tie, a black Kangol beret, and vintage shades, all layered under a heavy, tan overcoat draped over his shoulders. Clutching a leather briefcase, he paused to secure the F40's lightweight door before effortlessly striding through the sea of flashing cameras.
But this wasn't just a PR stunt using a random museum piece; this F40 is a deeply personal project for the Formula 1 legend.
#hamilton #lewis #Ferrari #ahead
The viral video captures the sheer aura of the moment as Hamilton pulls the iconic wedge-shaped supercar into the paddock, sporting a custom "44" license plate on the front ****** per.
While the screaming twin-turbo V8 engine was enough to draw a massive crowd of photographers and paddock personnel, Hamilton's exit from the car was pure cinematic perfection.
Stepping out of the low-slung bucket seats, Hamilton delivered a masterclass in vintage styling. The Scuderia driver emerged wearing a crisp black suit and tie, a black Kangol beret, and vintage shades, all layered under a heavy, tan overcoat draped over his shoulders. Clutching a leather briefcase, he paused to secure the F40's lightweight door before effortlessly striding through the sea of flashing cameras.
But this wasn't just a PR stunt using a random museum piece; this F40 is a deeply personal project for the Formula 1 legend.
#hamilton #lewis #Ferrari #ahead
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling will take the field for his first NFL regular season game inside of a cricket pitch in Australia roughly 7,900 miles from Levi's Stadium.
While Stribling surely hopes to leave Australia with a victory, he has a much different hope for the one thing he's hoping to see or do while the team is in the Southern Hemisphere.
"Yeah, I kind of want to see a kangaroo," Stribling told reporters in the locker room after Tuesday's practice. "Just because. You know, see how big they are. So that's really it."
There's a pretty good chance Stribling will get his wish, particularly if he goes looking for one. As of 2023, there were around 35 million kangaroos living in Australia per the Australian government's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (h/t GoEco.org).
Stribling should have plenty of time to go out searching for a kangaroo since they're not particularly difficult to find and the 49ers will have a ton of time in Australia before their game on Friday in Australia (Thursday in the United States). The 49ers arrive in Australia on Friday (Australia time), they have a bonus practice Saturday and then some down time until their practice week begins.
#particularly
While Stribling surely hopes to leave Australia with a victory, he has a much different hope for the one thing he's hoping to see or do while the team is in the Southern Hemisphere.
"Yeah, I kind of want to see a kangaroo," Stribling told reporters in the locker room after Tuesday's practice. "Just because. You know, see how big they are. So that's really it."
There's a pretty good chance Stribling will get his wish, particularly if he goes looking for one. As of 2023, there were around 35 million kangaroos living in Australia per the Australian government's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (h/t GoEco.org).
Stribling should have plenty of time to go out searching for a kangaroo since they're not particularly difficult to find and the 49ers will have a ton of time in Australia before their game on Friday in Australia (Thursday in the United States). The 49ers arrive in Australia on Friday (Australia time), they have a bonus practice Saturday and then some down time until their practice week begins.
#particularly
2 months ago
Aug. 31—Gonzaga basketball fans will get their first look at this year's team on Oct. 3.
The Bulldogs announced their annual Kraziness in the Kennel showcase will take place on the first Saturday of October at 2 p.m.
The event will feature plenty of new faces after a tumultuous offseason starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery return to Spain and multiple incoming transfers.
The Zags will have player introductions followed by a scrimmage and other events. Expected to make their first appearance in a Gonzaga uniform will be underclassmen transfers Massamba Diop and Isiah Harwell; 5-in-5 transfers Javon Bennnett, Chauncey Wiggins and Xaivian Lee; international transfers Izan Almansa and Nathan De Sousa; and freshmen Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Juwan Ekanga Ehawa.
Note
#kraziness #october #saint
The Bulldogs announced their annual Kraziness in the Kennel showcase will take place on the first Saturday of October at 2 p.m.
The event will feature plenty of new faces after a tumultuous offseason starting point guard Mario Saint-Supery return to Spain and multiple incoming transfers.
The Zags will have player introductions followed by a scrimmage and other events. Expected to make their first appearance in a Gonzaga uniform will be underclassmen transfers Massamba Diop and Isiah Harwell; 5-in-5 transfers Javon Bennnett, Chauncey Wiggins and Xaivian Lee; international transfers Izan Almansa and Nathan De Sousa; and freshmen Luca Foster, Sam Funches and Juwan Ekanga Ehawa.
Note
#kraziness #october #saint
2 months ago
Alex Baena bagged a brace and Ademola Lookman was also on target as Atlético Madrid claimed a statement 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday.
The hosts had made a bright start to their La Liga campaign by winning both their opening two fixtures but they were three goals down after 33 minutes after Baena struck either side of Lookman's goal.
Miguel Sierra scored midway through the second half but it was a mere consolation as Atlético maintained their unbeaten start to the season, moving on to seven points after three matches.
Handed his first start of the term – after coming off the bench in the win over Malaga and the draw against Villarreal – Baena wasted little time in vindicating Diego Simeone's decision.
Lee Kang-In cut in from the right before playing a cute through ball to Baena, who shot first-time across Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos from an acute angle into the net after four minutes.
#baena #three #time
The hosts had made a bright start to their La Liga campaign by winning both their opening two fixtures but they were three goals down after 33 minutes after Baena struck either side of Lookman's goal.
Miguel Sierra scored midway through the second half but it was a mere consolation as Atlético maintained their unbeaten start to the season, moving on to seven points after three matches.
Handed his first start of the term – after coming off the bench in the win over Malaga and the draw against Villarreal – Baena wasted little time in vindicating Diego Simeone's decision.
Lee Kang-In cut in from the right before playing a cute through ball to Baena, who shot first-time across Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos from an acute angle into the net after four minutes.
#baena #three #time
2 months ago
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Investors trying to value humanoid robotics startups may need to rethink traditional metrics. In an exclusive email interview with Benzinga, RoboStrategy, Inc. (NASDAQ:BOT) CEO Andrew Kang said current revenue tells only a small part of the story for companies targeting massive future markets.
To illustrate the point, he noted Anthropic's rapid rise as an example of how quickly frontier AI companies can scale.
Kang noted that "Anthropic went from $10m in revenue in 2022 to expected $65B ARR in 2026," arguing that robotics investors should also focus on long-term growth potential rather than near-term sales alone.
While discounted future cash flows and production forecasts remain important, he said qualitative factors—including the quality of a company's hardware, its ability to scale manufacturing and the performance of its robot foundation models—will increasingly shape valuations.
#robotics #future
Investors trying to value humanoid robotics startups may need to rethink traditional metrics. In an exclusive email interview with Benzinga, RoboStrategy, Inc. (NASDAQ:BOT) CEO Andrew Kang said current revenue tells only a small part of the story for companies targeting massive future markets.
To illustrate the point, he noted Anthropic's rapid rise as an example of how quickly frontier AI companies can scale.
Kang noted that "Anthropic went from $10m in revenue in 2022 to expected $65B ARR in 2026," arguing that robotics investors should also focus on long-term growth potential rather than near-term sales alone.
While discounted future cash flows and production forecasts remain important, he said qualitative factors—including the quality of a company's hardware, its ability to scale manufacturing and the performance of its robot foundation models—will increasingly shape valuations.
#robotics #future
2 months ago
An Indian jewellery brand has removed their new advertisement for the upcoming festival of Rakshabandhan, also known as Rakhi, after backlash over the outfit worn by the female lead.
The ad featured popular Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon celebrating the Hindu festival in which sisters tie a thread called Rakhi over their brothers' wrists.
Sanon, who is seen in a cropped top, skirt and a drape, addressed her critics on Tuesday night saying "culture and traditions are in a woman's heart, not in her neckline!"
The row started earlier on Tuesday after actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called the ad "intentionally creepy" and asked why someone would tie a Rakhi dressed in a bikini.
In her comments posted on social media, Ranaut did not name Sanon, but appeared to be referring to the actor.
#rakhi #ranaut #called
The ad featured popular Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon celebrating the Hindu festival in which sisters tie a thread called Rakhi over their brothers' wrists.
Sanon, who is seen in a cropped top, skirt and a drape, addressed her critics on Tuesday night saying "culture and traditions are in a woman's heart, not in her neckline!"
The row started earlier on Tuesday after actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called the ad "intentionally creepy" and asked why someone would tie a Rakhi dressed in a bikini.
In her comments posted on social media, Ranaut did not name Sanon, but appeared to be referring to the actor.
#rakhi #ranaut #called
2 months ago
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At the dawn of another Ligue 1 season, the divide between PSG and the rest has never been so wide. Les Parisiens, in the wake of their maiden Champions League triumph, weren't expected to be challenged. Lens, in that sense, surprised many. Another challenge, either from Les Sang et Or or from elsewhere, would be welcomed but does not necessarily look forthcoming; the perception of PSG's invincibility has only been enhanced by their second consecutive UCL **** le.
Already the best side in the division, the best in Europe, the best team in French football history, PSG exist on an entirely different plane. They have the best starting XI in world football, and their transfer business attests to that, with the second string now the subject of Luís Campos' attention. The likes of Ferran Torres, Maghnes Akliouche, and Mika Godts look to be upgrades on Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, and Randal Kolo Muani. These are the types of players that will be regularly trotted out in Ligue 1, allowing the likes of Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, etc., to save their best performances for those nights under the lights in the UCL.
All the while, the rest of Ligue 1 has, by and large, regressed. Marseille – at the time of writing – have yet to register a single recruit. Hamstrung by restrictions imposed by the DNCG and UEFA, they have been in fire-sale mode. They are guaranteed to begin the season weaker than they ended the last, regardless of what happens in the closing days of the transfer window.
They aren't the only ones. Lens have an Icarus-like quality to them, having run PSG close for the **** le and won their maiden Coupe de France **** le. A little too close to the sun, a little too much success, and they have come crashing down. Pierre Sage has left, as have Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangaré, Malang Sarr, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Welsey Said. Les Sang et Or aren't building from Ground Zero, but the backbone of last season's side has been broken. A replication of last season's success would be miraculous.
#last #maiden #look
At the dawn of another Ligue 1 season, the divide between PSG and the rest has never been so wide. Les Parisiens, in the wake of their maiden Champions League triumph, weren't expected to be challenged. Lens, in that sense, surprised many. Another challenge, either from Les Sang et Or or from elsewhere, would be welcomed but does not necessarily look forthcoming; the perception of PSG's invincibility has only been enhanced by their second consecutive UCL **** le.
Already the best side in the division, the best in Europe, the best team in French football history, PSG exist on an entirely different plane. They have the best starting XI in world football, and their transfer business attests to that, with the second string now the subject of Luís Campos' attention. The likes of Ferran Torres, Maghnes Akliouche, and Mika Godts look to be upgrades on Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, and Randal Kolo Muani. These are the types of players that will be regularly trotted out in Ligue 1, allowing the likes of Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, etc., to save their best performances for those nights under the lights in the UCL.
All the while, the rest of Ligue 1 has, by and large, regressed. Marseille – at the time of writing – have yet to register a single recruit. Hamstrung by restrictions imposed by the DNCG and UEFA, they have been in fire-sale mode. They are guaranteed to begin the season weaker than they ended the last, regardless of what happens in the closing days of the transfer window.
They aren't the only ones. Lens have an Icarus-like quality to them, having run PSG close for the **** le and won their maiden Coupe de France **** le. A little too close to the sun, a little too much success, and they have come crashing down. Pierre Sage has left, as have Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangaré, Malang Sarr, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Welsey Said. Les Sang et Or aren't building from Ground Zero, but the backbone of last season's side has been broken. A replication of last season's success would be miraculous.
#last #maiden #look
2 months ago
Hearts emerge as favourites for Faroese winger, while Celtic face competition for midfield target.
Faroe Islands Under-21 winger Aron Benjaminsen is on Hearts' wanted list and the Edinburgh club are favourites to sign the 18-year-old from Vikingur Gota. (Daily Record - subscription required)
Hearts have completed a deal for Benjaminsen, with a sell-on clause likely included in the deal. (Trondur Arge on X)
Motherwell have agreed a £350,000 fee with Finnish club Ives for 20-year-old midfielder Jardell Kanga, while substantial add-ons could take the price as high as £900,000. (Daily Record)
Toulouse have joined the race for Hadjuk Split midfielder Niko Sigur, with the Canada international a target for Celtic. (Scottish Sun)
#target #club #year
Faroe Islands Under-21 winger Aron Benjaminsen is on Hearts' wanted list and the Edinburgh club are favourites to sign the 18-year-old from Vikingur Gota. (Daily Record - subscription required)
Hearts have completed a deal for Benjaminsen, with a sell-on clause likely included in the deal. (Trondur Arge on X)
Motherwell have agreed a £350,000 fee with Finnish club Ives for 20-year-old midfielder Jardell Kanga, while substantial add-ons could take the price as high as £900,000. (Daily Record)
Toulouse have joined the race for Hadjuk Split midfielder Niko Sigur, with the Canada international a target for Celtic. (Scottish Sun)
#target #club #year
2 months ago
Shein Global Holdings Limited launched its global offering on Monday, selling approximately 280 million Class B shares at between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50 per share, valuing the company at close to $27 billion at the top of that range.
According to the prospectus, the total proceeds from the offering could reach HK$13.86 billion, equivalent to approximately $1.77 billion. The final price is expected to be announced August 31, with trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange set to begin September 1 under the stock code 00625.
The $27 billion valuation represents a decline of roughly 70% from the $98.2 billion private-market valuation Shein carried in 2022, and less than half the $64 billion figure investors **** igned to the company in 2023 and April 2024, according to CNBC.
A group of cornerstone investors, among them current Shein backers Boyu Capital, Tiger Global, and General Atlantic, committed to purchasing roughly $383 million in shares, according to Reuters. Tencent, Greenwoods, Taikang Life, and UBS **** et Management will also take stock. The company intends to direct approximately 80% of what it raises toward technology upgrades and broadening its international brand footprint.
The company's compressed valuation reflects a deteriorating financial trajectory. The company reported that revenue growth fell to 8% in 2025, down from 20.7% the prior year, before slowing even further to 1.1% in the first quarter of 2026. Shein posted a $99 million net loss in that quarter, reversing a $395 million profit from the same period a year earlier, after the U.S. eliminated a duty exemption on small packages from China. U.S. revenue fell 14.3% in the most recent first quarter compared with a year earlier.
#billion #Stock #approximately
According to the prospectus, the total proceeds from the offering could reach HK$13.86 billion, equivalent to approximately $1.77 billion. The final price is expected to be announced August 31, with trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange set to begin September 1 under the stock code 00625.
The $27 billion valuation represents a decline of roughly 70% from the $98.2 billion private-market valuation Shein carried in 2022, and less than half the $64 billion figure investors **** igned to the company in 2023 and April 2024, according to CNBC.
A group of cornerstone investors, among them current Shein backers Boyu Capital, Tiger Global, and General Atlantic, committed to purchasing roughly $383 million in shares, according to Reuters. Tencent, Greenwoods, Taikang Life, and UBS **** et Management will also take stock. The company intends to direct approximately 80% of what it raises toward technology upgrades and broadening its international brand footprint.
The company's compressed valuation reflects a deteriorating financial trajectory. The company reported that revenue growth fell to 8% in 2025, down from 20.7% the prior year, before slowing even further to 1.1% in the first quarter of 2026. Shein posted a $99 million net loss in that quarter, reversing a $395 million profit from the same period a year earlier, after the U.S. eliminated a duty exemption on small packages from China. U.S. revenue fell 14.3% in the most recent first quarter compared with a year earlier.
#billion #Stock #approximately
2 months ago
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At the dawn of another Ligue 1 season, the divide between PSG and the rest has never been so wide. Les Parisiens, in the wake of their maiden Champions League triumph, weren't expected to be challenged. Lens, in that sense, surprised many. Another challenge, either from Les Sang et Or or from elsewhere, would be welcomed but does not necessarily look forthcoming; the perception of PSG's invincibility has only been enhanced by their second consecutive UCL ******* le.
Already the best side in the division, the best in Europe, the best team in French football history, PSG exist on an entirely different plane. They have the best starting XI in world football, and their transfer business attests to that, with the second string now the subject of Luís Campos' attention. The likes of Ferran Torres, Maghnes Akliouche, and Mika Godts look to be upgrades on Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, and Randal Kolo Muani. These are the types of players that will be regularly trotted out in Ligue 1, allowing the likes of Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, etc., to save their best performances for those nights under the lights in the UCL.
All the while, the rest of Ligue 1 has, by and large, regressed. Marseille – at the time of writing – have yet to register a single recruit. Hamstrung by restrictions imposed by the DNCG and UEFA, they have been in fire-sale mode. They are guaranteed to begin the season weaker than they ended the last, regardless of what happens in the closing days of the transfer window.
They aren't the only ones. Lens have an Icarus-like quality to them, having run PSG close for the ******* le and won their maiden Coupe de France ******* le. A little too close to the sun, a little too much success, and they have come crashing down. Pierre Sage has left, as have Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangaré, Malang Sarr, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Welsey Said. Les Sang et Or aren't building from Ground Zero, but the backbone of last season's side has been broken. A replication of last season's success would be miraculous.
#look
At the dawn of another Ligue 1 season, the divide between PSG and the rest has never been so wide. Les Parisiens, in the wake of their maiden Champions League triumph, weren't expected to be challenged. Lens, in that sense, surprised many. Another challenge, either from Les Sang et Or or from elsewhere, would be welcomed but does not necessarily look forthcoming; the perception of PSG's invincibility has only been enhanced by their second consecutive UCL ******* le.
Already the best side in the division, the best in Europe, the best team in French football history, PSG exist on an entirely different plane. They have the best starting XI in world football, and their transfer business attests to that, with the second string now the subject of Luís Campos' attention. The likes of Ferran Torres, Maghnes Akliouche, and Mika Godts look to be upgrades on Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, and Randal Kolo Muani. These are the types of players that will be regularly trotted out in Ligue 1, allowing the likes of Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Désiré Doué, etc., to save their best performances for those nights under the lights in the UCL.
All the while, the rest of Ligue 1 has, by and large, regressed. Marseille – at the time of writing – have yet to register a single recruit. Hamstrung by restrictions imposed by the DNCG and UEFA, they have been in fire-sale mode. They are guaranteed to begin the season weaker than they ended the last, regardless of what happens in the closing days of the transfer window.
They aren't the only ones. Lens have an Icarus-like quality to them, having run PSG close for the ******* le and won their maiden Coupe de France ******* le. A little too close to the sun, a little too much success, and they have come crashing down. Pierre Sage has left, as have Adrien Thomasson, Mamadou Sangaré, Malang Sarr, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Welsey Said. Les Sang et Or aren't building from Ground Zero, but the backbone of last season's side has been broken. A replication of last season's success would be miraculous.
#look
2 months ago
Arsenal women u17s win Shanghai Cup 3
Arsenal Women's Under-17s have been crowned the inaugural Shanghai Future Star Cup champions after beating Shanghai U17 in the final, capping an impressive week for the club's academy.
The victory means ******* nal return from Shanghai with silverware in both the boys' and girls' competitions.
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Shanghai U17 in Friday's final to lift the first women's Shanghai Future Star Cup, the tournament's inaugural edition for girls' teams.
Held between 16 and 22 August at the Yuanshen Sports Center and Jiushi Kangqiao Sports Base, the competition brought together eight Under-17 sides, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Real Sociedad, Paris FC, Shanghai U17 and China U17.
#victory
Arsenal Women's Under-17s have been crowned the inaugural Shanghai Future Star Cup champions after beating Shanghai U17 in the final, capping an impressive week for the club's academy.
The victory means ******* nal return from Shanghai with silverware in both the boys' and girls' competitions.
Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Shanghai U17 in Friday's final to lift the first women's Shanghai Future Star Cup, the tournament's inaugural edition for girls' teams.
Held between 16 and 22 August at the Yuanshen Sports Center and Jiushi Kangqiao Sports Base, the competition brought together eight Under-17 sides, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Real Sociedad, Paris FC, Shanghai U17 and China U17.
#victory
3 months ago
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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) raised A$5.5 billion ($3.89 billion) in its first Australian dollar bond sale Wednesday, as the Google parent increasingly taps global debt markets amid an AI investment boom.
Investors submitted more than A$18 billion ($12.8 billion) of orders, over three times the amount sold, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters.
Alphabet became the first AI hyperscaler to tap the Australian-dollar debt market and the first U.S. large-cap tech issuer to sell a "Kangaroo" bond since Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) in 2016.
The deal caps a dramatic shift in how Google finances itself.
#alphabet #australian #Google
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) raised A$5.5 billion ($3.89 billion) in its first Australian dollar bond sale Wednesday, as the Google parent increasingly taps global debt markets amid an AI investment boom.
Investors submitted more than A$18 billion ($12.8 billion) of orders, over three times the amount sold, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters.
Alphabet became the first AI hyperscaler to tap the Australian-dollar debt market and the first U.S. large-cap tech issuer to sell a "Kangaroo" bond since Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) in 2016.
The deal caps a dramatic shift in how Google finances itself.
#alphabet #australian #Google
3 months ago
Arsenal's Under-17 women's side are taking part in the first women's edition of the Shanghai Future Star Cup, which runs from 16 to 22 August in Shanghai.
The competition offers ******* nal's young players the chance to measure themselves against elite opposition before the domestic season begins, following the club's successful involvement in the men's event earlier this month.
You can watch their game on Monday live here with a kick-off time of 12.35pm (UK)
The tournament is an international Under-17 academy competition staged at the Yuanshen Sports Center and the Jiushi Kangqiao Sports Base.
Arsenal are one of six invited European academies, joining Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Real Sociedad and Paris FC, with China Under-17 completing the field.
#Competition
The competition offers ******* nal's young players the chance to measure themselves against elite opposition before the domestic season begins, following the club's successful involvement in the men's event earlier this month.
You can watch their game on Monday live here with a kick-off time of 12.35pm (UK)
The tournament is an international Under-17 academy competition staged at the Yuanshen Sports Center and the Jiushi Kangqiao Sports Base.
Arsenal are one of six invited European academies, joining Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Real Sociedad and Paris FC, with China Under-17 completing the field.
#Competition
3 months ago
Down 6-2 in the final set, the Trailblazers of Sierra Canyon got Lucky.
Lucky Fasavalu, their poised senior setter, came through with two key aces during a pivotal rally as Sierra Canyon, the nation's top-ranked team, battled back for an 18-25, 25-11, 15-9 win over 'Iolani for the Ann Kang Invitational championship on Saturday afternoon.
'Iolani, the No. 1 team in the Star-Advertiser Girls Volleyball Top 10, forced the talented Trailblazers into adversity. Their five future Division I players regrouped after set one and went to another level. Kendall Omuruyi went into overdrive with five of her six blocks in the second-set comeback. The Nebraska commit also had five kills.
"We decided that we needed to play calm. The crowd was loud and we had to focus," Omuruyi said. "In between the first and second set, I prayed and the Lord gave."
'Iolani coach Kainoa Obrey is glad his team never backed off, even with Omuruyi doing incredible things.
#team #five #lucky #went
Lucky Fasavalu, their poised senior setter, came through with two key aces during a pivotal rally as Sierra Canyon, the nation's top-ranked team, battled back for an 18-25, 25-11, 15-9 win over 'Iolani for the Ann Kang Invitational championship on Saturday afternoon.
'Iolani, the No. 1 team in the Star-Advertiser Girls Volleyball Top 10, forced the talented Trailblazers into adversity. Their five future Division I players regrouped after set one and went to another level. Kendall Omuruyi went into overdrive with five of her six blocks in the second-set comeback. The Nebraska commit also had five kills.
"We decided that we needed to play calm. The crowd was loud and we had to focus," Omuruyi said. "In between the first and second set, I prayed and the Lord gave."
'Iolani coach Kainoa Obrey is glad his team never backed off, even with Omuruyi doing incredible things.
#team #five #lucky #went
3 months ago
The 2026/27 LALIGA season promises to be one of the most electrifying in recent memory. With multimillion-euro projects, marquee signings, and the return of historic clubs, the battle for the ****** le and survival will deliver high drama every matchday.
The Real Madrid dugout once again has the Portuguese coach as its leading figure. After strengthening with top-level names such as Cucurella and Diomande, Los Blancos are aiming to ****** the crown from FC Barcelona. However, in the Catalan capital there is no fear: the newly crowned champions boast a golden backbone made up of young world champions such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi and Cubarsí. The battle at the top is expected to be fierce.
Atlético de Madrid do not want to be mere spectators in this clash of giants. Diego Pablo Simeone takes on the challenge with high-profile arrivals such as Alejandro Grimaldo, Morten Hjulmand and Kang-in Lee. The big question surrounding the Colchoneros lies in their consistency; they will have to show whether this new project has the substance needed to challenge the two superpowers of Spanish football for the ****** le on equal terms.
Behind the favorites, the race for European spots will be fierce. Sides such as Villarreal, Real Betis, Real Sociedad, Celta de Vigo and Getafe have geared up to deliver a fascinating campaign. Meanwhile, Athletic Club begin with the moral obligation to win back their place in continental competition, which will raise the bar in the upper-middle tier.
The other side of the coin features illustrious clubs hit by hardship. Historic sides such as Valencia CF and Sevilla FC are forced to deal with difficult transfer windows and marked institutional instability. For their fans, the immediate objective is survival: grow stronger through adversity, avoid trouble in the standings, and try to restore former glories through total commitment.
#historic #sides #battle #survival
The Real Madrid dugout once again has the Portuguese coach as its leading figure. After strengthening with top-level names such as Cucurella and Diomande, Los Blancos are aiming to ****** the crown from FC Barcelona. However, in the Catalan capital there is no fear: the newly crowned champions boast a golden backbone made up of young world champions such as Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi and Cubarsí. The battle at the top is expected to be fierce.
Atlético de Madrid do not want to be mere spectators in this clash of giants. Diego Pablo Simeone takes on the challenge with high-profile arrivals such as Alejandro Grimaldo, Morten Hjulmand and Kang-in Lee. The big question surrounding the Colchoneros lies in their consistency; they will have to show whether this new project has the substance needed to challenge the two superpowers of Spanish football for the ****** le on equal terms.
Behind the favorites, the race for European spots will be fierce. Sides such as Villarreal, Real Betis, Real Sociedad, Celta de Vigo and Getafe have geared up to deliver a fascinating campaign. Meanwhile, Athletic Club begin with the moral obligation to win back their place in continental competition, which will raise the bar in the upper-middle tier.
The other side of the coin features illustrious clubs hit by hardship. Historic sides such as Valencia CF and Sevilla FC are forced to deal with difficult transfer windows and marked institutional instability. For their fans, the immediate objective is survival: grow stronger through adversity, avoid trouble in the standings, and try to restore former glories through total commitment.
#historic #sides #battle #survival
3 months ago
By Kyu-seok Shim and Heejin Kim
SEOUL, Aug 10 (Reuters) - South Korea will launch a 5 trillion won ($3.52 billion) semiconductor fund targeting promising chip materials, parts, equipment and fabless companies, a presidential official said, as Seoul seeks to accelerate plans for new chip manufacturing hubs across the country.
The government will also provide a further 5 trillion won in trade finance for suppliers, Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik told a press briefing after a meeting chaired by President Lee Jae Myung on Monday.
The measures are part of Lee's semiconductor megaproject initiative unveiled in June, under which Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, together with suppliers and local governments, are expected to invest more than $576 billion in new chip manufacturing projects, including major fabrication facilities in the country's southwest region.
"The government will create a new semiconductor fund worth about 5 trillion won focused on promising materials, parts and equipment firms and fabless companies," Kang said.
#semiconductor #kang #billion
SEOUL, Aug 10 (Reuters) - South Korea will launch a 5 trillion won ($3.52 billion) semiconductor fund targeting promising chip materials, parts, equipment and fabless companies, a presidential official said, as Seoul seeks to accelerate plans for new chip manufacturing hubs across the country.
The government will also provide a further 5 trillion won in trade finance for suppliers, Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik told a press briefing after a meeting chaired by President Lee Jae Myung on Monday.
The measures are part of Lee's semiconductor megaproject initiative unveiled in June, under which Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, together with suppliers and local governments, are expected to invest more than $576 billion in new chip manufacturing projects, including major fabrication facilities in the country's southwest region.
"The government will create a new semiconductor fund worth about 5 trillion won focused on promising materials, parts and equipment firms and fabless companies," Kang said.
#semiconductor #kang #billion
3 months ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Around 50,000 fans watched Manchester City beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 in a pre-season exhibition game at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, offering a rare example of soccer making headlines for on-field action here during a scandal-hit summer.
The big transfer news of the period saw South Korea's star player Lee Kang-in move from Paris Saint-Germain to Atlético Madrid last month in a deal reportedly worth more than $40 million.
Despite Lee's second-half introduction, he couldn't prevent Manchester City rallying from a goal down to win. Jorge Dominguez put Madrid ahead just before the break but two goals from Omar Marmoush and one from Rayan Ait-Nouri gave the English club the victory.
The match offered a welcome break from the World Cup fallout, which involved police raids and parliamentary hearings. A leaked government audit recently revealed that Korea Football ****** ociation (KFA) officials used corporate credit cards in 2011 and 2012 to pay for services at adult entertainment venues for foreign referees.
"We express our sincere apologies for causing concerns over a range of issues, from a parliamentary hearing and an unprecedented police raid to media reports about incidents from more than a decade ago that even members within the federation were unaware of," the KFA said in a statement Saturday.
#city #break
The big transfer news of the period saw South Korea's star player Lee Kang-in move from Paris Saint-Germain to Atlético Madrid last month in a deal reportedly worth more than $40 million.
Despite Lee's second-half introduction, he couldn't prevent Manchester City rallying from a goal down to win. Jorge Dominguez put Madrid ahead just before the break but two goals from Omar Marmoush and one from Rayan Ait-Nouri gave the English club the victory.
The match offered a welcome break from the World Cup fallout, which involved police raids and parliamentary hearings. A leaked government audit recently revealed that Korea Football ****** ociation (KFA) officials used corporate credit cards in 2011 and 2012 to pay for services at adult entertainment venues for foreign referees.
"We express our sincere apologies for causing concerns over a range of issues, from a parliamentary hearing and an unprecedented police raid to media reports about incidents from more than a decade ago that even members within the federation were unaware of," the KFA said in a statement Saturday.
#city #break
3 months ago
Omar Marmoush scored twice in a three-minute spell in the second half as Manchester City came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid in a friendly in Seoul, South Korea.
The Spanish side took the lead just before half-time when City failed to properly clear Koke's corner and Morten Hjulmand set up 16-year-old Jorge Dominguez, who shot past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
But City equalised in the 57th minute. Antoine ***** yo did well to slide and keep the ball in play before he charged into the penalty area down the left flank and his low cross was converted by Marmoush.
The pair linked up again two minutes later with a near identical goal - Marmoush finishing comfortably following ***** yo's low cross from the left.
There was a crowd of more than 50,000 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium and the loudest cheer was reserved for the second-half introduction of Atletico's South Korea international Lee Kang-in.
#marmoush #half #south #minute
The Spanish side took the lead just before half-time when City failed to properly clear Koke's corner and Morten Hjulmand set up 16-year-old Jorge Dominguez, who shot past goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
But City equalised in the 57th minute. Antoine ***** yo did well to slide and keep the ball in play before he charged into the penalty area down the left flank and his low cross was converted by Marmoush.
The pair linked up again two minutes later with a near identical goal - Marmoush finishing comfortably following ***** yo's low cross from the left.
There was a crowd of more than 50,000 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium and the loudest cheer was reserved for the second-half introduction of Atletico's South Korea international Lee Kang-in.
#marmoush #half #south #minute
3 months ago
It's been another game-changing summer in women's football, with giants like Barcelona needing a complete refresh at Michele Kang's sides making big moves. But one team has turned its attention to youth: Manchester United. Whether it's a cost-cutting measure or a savvy long-term strategy, could it work?
The recent departure of Marc Skinner is a big development for the Red Devils. On the one hand, Skinner was rightly frustrated by his team's reluctance to push further after achieving an FA Cup victory and Champions League football during his five years.
On the other hand, Skinner had never completely won over the United faithful and a refresh of ideas could be exactly what is needed with the impending appointment of Eva Olid (pictured).
The Spanish coach worked wonders during her time at Hearts, which culminated in a league ******* le victory last season before she left the club.
Olid was said to be frustrated by Hearts' failure to push on from there, something she may well experience yet again in Manchester. However, according to reports United are set to focus on their youth system and she will have plenty to work with.
#refresh
The recent departure of Marc Skinner is a big development for the Red Devils. On the one hand, Skinner was rightly frustrated by his team's reluctance to push further after achieving an FA Cup victory and Champions League football during his five years.
On the other hand, Skinner had never completely won over the United faithful and a refresh of ideas could be exactly what is needed with the impending appointment of Eva Olid (pictured).
The Spanish coach worked wonders during her time at Hearts, which culminated in a league ******* le victory last season before she left the club.
Olid was said to be frustrated by Hearts' failure to push on from there, something she may well experience yet again in Manchester. However, according to reports United are set to focus on their youth system and she will have plenty to work with.
#refresh
3 months ago
Maghnes Akliouche is on his way to PSG in the next few days – and the Parisians think they've got a great deal for him.
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As we've reported in the last few days, PSG are very close to making their first major addition of the summer – Maghnes Akliouche is coming in from Monaco.
As the transfer gets closer, we're starting to get some details on the deal from some of the top insiders. The well connected Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport has today given some really interesting information about the move.
Hawkins says that it's going to be a €50m deal, with Akliouche's primary role in the squad as a replacement for the departed Kang-in Lee.
#maghnes #days #parisians #Google
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As we've reported in the last few days, PSG are very close to making their first major addition of the summer – Maghnes Akliouche is coming in from Monaco.
As the transfer gets closer, we're starting to get some details on the deal from some of the top insiders. The well connected Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport has today given some really interesting information about the move.
Hawkins says that it's going to be a €50m deal, with Akliouche's primary role in the squad as a replacement for the departed Kang-in Lee.
#maghnes #days #parisians #Google
