6 days ago
The Arizona Cardinals conducted their second practice of the week Thursday in preparation for Sunday's road game against the Dallas Cowboys and distributed their second injury report.
Center Hjalte Froholdt (knee) was added Thursday and was limited. The injury likely occurred in practice, so the key will be his status on Friday. Froholdt was among three offensive linemen with injuries listed.
One is right guard Jon Gaines (ankle), who hasn't practiced this week and did not play on Sunday against the Broncos, while the other is right tackle Elijah Wilkinson (knee), who was upgraded to limited after not practicing Wednesday.
The full details of their Thursdday injury report are below. Starters are noted with an asterisk.
Did not participate
#report #limited
Center Hjalte Froholdt (knee) was added Thursday and was limited. The injury likely occurred in practice, so the key will be his status on Friday. Froholdt was among three offensive linemen with injuries listed.
One is right guard Jon Gaines (ankle), who hasn't practiced this week and did not play on Sunday against the Broncos, while the other is right tackle Elijah Wilkinson (knee), who was upgraded to limited after not practicing Wednesday.
The full details of their Thursdday injury report are below. Starters are noted with an asterisk.
Did not participate
#report #limited
28 days ago
A royal expert has claimed that Meghan Markle "worships herself" and would never apologize to Prince William and Kate Middleton. The comments come amid renewed scrutiny of the ****** ss of Sussex's relationship with the royal family, particularly following the explosive claims she made during her infamous interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 alongside Prince Harry.
During the October 7 episode of Royal Exclusive, Matt Wilkinson referenced a Daily Express report headlined "MEGHAN WANTS TO APOLOGISE FOR 'LOW BLOW' COMMENT." When asked whether there was any possibility of Meghan Markle apologizing to the Prince and Princess of Wales, commentator and royal expert Kinsey Schofield claimed that the former actress would never do so.
"This is a BS headline and I think sometimes we just need to, again, use common sense," Schofield said. "What is their pattern of behavior? And their pattern of behavior is never taking any accountability whatsoever. Megan worships at the altar of Megan. There's no way that she has any desire to apologize to Prince William and the Princess of Wales."
She went on to say that she believes Charlotte Griffith's reporting more than the Daily Express's report. "If you believe Charlotte Griffith's reporting that Prince Harry came back with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and still insists that he is the one that is owed apologies," she said.
She added, "I very much believe that headline much more than I believe that Harry and Meghan have had some sort of come-to-Jesus over what was it, their fish and chips at the local pub, and have decided to apologize to the Prince and Princess of Wales."
#prince
During the October 7 episode of Royal Exclusive, Matt Wilkinson referenced a Daily Express report headlined "MEGHAN WANTS TO APOLOGISE FOR 'LOW BLOW' COMMENT." When asked whether there was any possibility of Meghan Markle apologizing to the Prince and Princess of Wales, commentator and royal expert Kinsey Schofield claimed that the former actress would never do so.
"This is a BS headline and I think sometimes we just need to, again, use common sense," Schofield said. "What is their pattern of behavior? And their pattern of behavior is never taking any accountability whatsoever. Megan worships at the altar of Megan. There's no way that she has any desire to apologize to Prince William and the Princess of Wales."
She went on to say that she believes Charlotte Griffith's reporting more than the Daily Express's report. "If you believe Charlotte Griffith's reporting that Prince Harry came back with a bit of a chip on his shoulder and still insists that he is the one that is owed apologies," she said.
She added, "I very much believe that headline much more than I believe that Harry and Meghan have had some sort of come-to-Jesus over what was it, their fish and chips at the local pub, and have decided to apologize to the Prince and Princess of Wales."
#prince
29 days ago
An expert has explained Prince Harry's decision to shield Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet from public attention. The Duke and ****** ss of Sussex have been fiercely protective of their kids' privacy since their births. To date, the couple has avoided releasing full-face images of the royal children.
A royal expert has offered insight into why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children have largely stayed out of view.
According to Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, the Duke's own upbringing is key to understanding his parenting approach. Having spent his entire childhood in front of the cameras, Harry is now hyper-aware of what constant public attention can do.
Speaking on the A Right Royal podcast, Wilkinson explained, "My understanding of this, or up to a certain stage, is that Harry would much rather his children were not seen. He doesn't want them to be tapped."
As reported by the Daily Express, he further noted that Markle brings a different perspective to the decision. Having had a private California upbringing, she likely wouldn't feel the same instinct to keep them out of sight.
#prince #wilkinson #decision
A royal expert has offered insight into why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's children have largely stayed out of view.
According to Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson, the Duke's own upbringing is key to understanding his parenting approach. Having spent his entire childhood in front of the cameras, Harry is now hyper-aware of what constant public attention can do.
Speaking on the A Right Royal podcast, Wilkinson explained, "My understanding of this, or up to a certain stage, is that Harry would much rather his children were not seen. He doesn't want them to be tapped."
As reported by the Daily Express, he further noted that Markle brings a different perspective to the decision. Having had a private California upbringing, she likely wouldn't feel the same instinct to keep them out of sight.
#prince #wilkinson #decision
1 month ago
An expert believes that Prince William may not be pleased with Charles Spencer's new book about Princess Diana. The memoir, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," reportedly contains explosive claims about King Charles and the royal family. The Earl also offers a remorseful reflection on William, then 15, and Harry, then 12, walking behind their mother's coffin, recalling how strongly he opposed the arrangement at the time.
Royal experts have weighed in on how Prince William might be feeling about the new Princess Diana book. They claim that the royal heir has faced a significant repercussion following the release of Earl Spencer's bombshell memoir.
While it honored the late royal, the book also made serious allegations that could have consequences for the monarchy. Among them is a striking claim against King Charles. It is alleged that he sounded "giddily elated" and reacted like a "lottery winner" upon learning of his ex-wife's death.
As per the Daily Express, despite Charles Spencer's accusations, Prince William has remained silent on the matter. Reports indicate that his uncle gave him advance notice weeks before, with the wider public learning about it on the same day.
Discussing the situation surrounding the royal heir, Matt Wilkinson, The Sun's royal editor, stated on the Royal Exclusive show: "I just think it's unfair that he (William) gets dragged into it. I think it's unfair that his work and his engagements are being brought into this book by his uncle, and he wasn't told what was in it."
#william
Royal experts have weighed in on how Prince William might be feeling about the new Princess Diana book. They claim that the royal heir has faced a significant repercussion following the release of Earl Spencer's bombshell memoir.
While it honored the late royal, the book also made serious allegations that could have consequences for the monarchy. Among them is a striking claim against King Charles. It is alleged that he sounded "giddily elated" and reacted like a "lottery winner" upon learning of his ex-wife's death.
As per the Daily Express, despite Charles Spencer's accusations, Prince William has remained silent on the matter. Reports indicate that his uncle gave him advance notice weeks before, with the wider public learning about it on the same day.
Discussing the situation surrounding the royal heir, Matt Wilkinson, The Sun's royal editor, stated on the Royal Exclusive show: "I just think it's unfair that he (William) gets dragged into it. I think it's unfair that his work and his engagements are being brought into this book by his uncle, and he wasn't told what was in it."
#william
1 month ago
For almost three decades Lucy Wilkinson has dedicated her life to making children laugh as a professional clown.
Lucy, better known as "Louby Lou", said her passion for clown life began when she started helping her father Arnold Cheetham, aka Trumble the Clown, at local shows as a child.
"I fell in love with the laughter, joy and magic that came from entertaining kids," she said. "It was back then that I knew this was my calling."
The father-daughter entertainment duo from Wigan is the focus of a new short documentary film Where Laughter Lives, which tells the story of life of the clowning family across the decades.
Lucy spent decades touring with her father Arthur [eklectics.co]
#lucy #life #louby #cheetham
Lucy, better known as "Louby Lou", said her passion for clown life began when she started helping her father Arnold Cheetham, aka Trumble the Clown, at local shows as a child.
"I fell in love with the laughter, joy and magic that came from entertaining kids," she said. "It was back then that I knew this was my calling."
The father-daughter entertainment duo from Wigan is the focus of a new short documentary film Where Laughter Lives, which tells the story of life of the clowning family across the decades.
Lucy spent decades touring with her father Arthur [eklectics.co]
#lucy #life #louby #cheetham
2 months ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar hit a pinch grand slam in the seventh inning and Merrill Kelly threw seven shutout innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Saturday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Kelly (9-12) limited the Giants to two hits in those seven innings. He struck out seven and walked four.
San Francisco's best scoring opportunity came in the fourth. With runners at the corners and one out, Turner Hill hit a grounder to second. Ildemaro Vargas' throw to the plate cut down Bryce Eldridge. Kelly then got Drew Cavanaugh on another grounder.
Making his third start in the majors, left-hander Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson held the Diamondbacks scoreless on three hits through six innings and retired 11 batters in a row from the second inning through the fifth.
Listed at 6-foot-1, 250 pounds, Wilkinson issued his only two walks to open the seventh. Ryan Walker then replaced Wilkinson (0-2).
#diamondbacks #hits
Kelly (9-12) limited the Giants to two hits in those seven innings. He struck out seven and walked four.
San Francisco's best scoring opportunity came in the fourth. With runners at the corners and one out, Turner Hill hit a grounder to second. Ildemaro Vargas' throw to the plate cut down Bryce Eldridge. Kelly then got Drew Cavanaugh on another grounder.
Making his third start in the majors, left-hander Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson held the Diamondbacks scoreless on three hits through six innings and retired 11 batters in a row from the second inning through the fifth.
Listed at 6-foot-1, 250 pounds, Wilkinson issued his only two walks to open the seventh. Ryan Walker then replaced Wilkinson (0-2).
#diamondbacks #hits
3 months ago
The Guardians will look for their franchise's 10,001st win tonight against the Giants at Progressive Field.
Tugboat Wilkinson is getting the call to debut for the Giants this week. It feels pretty intentional to give him a chance to pitch against this former organization who particularly struggle against crafty lefties.
Zack Meisel had a reflection on the 10,000th win and the current state of the team for the Athletic.
Tommy John passed away. He was traded from the Indians to the White Sox in 1965 as part of a three-team deal to bring Rocky Colavito back to Cleveland and revive attendance and keep the team from moving to Seattle. Thank you, Tommy John.
Ryan Cesarini is getting some national attention for his recent breakout in Akron.
#john #wilkinson
Tugboat Wilkinson is getting the call to debut for the Giants this week. It feels pretty intentional to give him a chance to pitch against this former organization who particularly struggle against crafty lefties.
Zack Meisel had a reflection on the 10,000th win and the current state of the team for the Athletic.
Tommy John passed away. He was traded from the Indians to the White Sox in 1965 as part of a three-team deal to bring Rocky Colavito back to Cleveland and revive attendance and keep the team from moving to Seattle. Thank you, Tommy John.
Ryan Cesarini is getting some national attention for his recent breakout in Akron.
#john #wilkinson
3 months ago
The Arizona Cardinals made two additions to their starting offensive line this offseason, signing guard Isaac Seumalo to a three-year deal in free agency and tackle Elijah Wilkinson to a two-year contract.
Returning are left tackle Paris Johnson, center Hjalte Froholdt, and right guard Isaiah Adams is back after starting and ending the season as a starter last season.
They believe this unit is an improvement over last season's line, but how good will it be?
PFF ranked all 32 starting offensive lines, and the Cardinals are in the bottom third, ranking 22nd out of 32 teams.
The Cardinals should be fine on the left side of the line, with left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. earning PFF pass-blocking grades above 77.0 in each of the past two seasons and the addition of Isaac Seumalo at left guard. The former Pittsburgh Steeler has earned a PFF grade above 65.0 in every season of his career in which he has played at least 600 snaps. The right side of the line is a bigger concern, with right guard Isaiah Adams earning PFF grades below 60.0 in each of his first two seasons in the league and Elijah Wilkinson's career-high 65.5 PFF grade coming back in 2018.
#cardinals #right
Returning are left tackle Paris Johnson, center Hjalte Froholdt, and right guard Isaiah Adams is back after starting and ending the season as a starter last season.
They believe this unit is an improvement over last season's line, but how good will it be?
PFF ranked all 32 starting offensive lines, and the Cardinals are in the bottom third, ranking 22nd out of 32 teams.
The Cardinals should be fine on the left side of the line, with left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. earning PFF pass-blocking grades above 77.0 in each of the past two seasons and the addition of Isaac Seumalo at left guard. The former Pittsburgh Steeler has earned a PFF grade above 65.0 in every season of his career in which he has played at least 600 snaps. The right side of the line is a bigger concern, with right guard Isaiah Adams earning PFF grades below 60.0 in each of his first two seasons in the league and Elijah Wilkinson's career-high 65.5 PFF grade coming back in 2018.
#cardinals #right
3 months ago
Kendra Wilkinson returned to the gym after two years, documenting her workout on Instagram
The reality star has been open about her health journey, including using a GLP-1 medication and embracing aging
Wilkinson shared she's happier than ever, focusing on herself after years of living to impress others
Kendra Wilkinson shared her first visit to the gym in about two years, saying, "It's a slow start, but we're doin' it."
"It's time to work out! I haven't worked out in probably about two years, so I don't know what I'm doing," the Girls Next Door alum, 41, said in a video she posted to her Instagram stories on Aug. 5, when she documented her return to the gym. "Help," she added with a chuckle. On the video, she shared text that revealed she'd "signed back up for the gym."
#Instagram #Help #returned
The reality star has been open about her health journey, including using a GLP-1 medication and embracing aging
Wilkinson shared she's happier than ever, focusing on herself after years of living to impress others
Kendra Wilkinson shared her first visit to the gym in about two years, saying, "It's a slow start, but we're doin' it."
"It's time to work out! I haven't worked out in probably about two years, so I don't know what I'm doing," the Girls Next Door alum, 41, said in a video she posted to her Instagram stories on Aug. 5, when she documented her return to the gym. "Help," she added with a chuckle. On the video, she shared text that revealed she'd "signed back up for the gym."
#Instagram #Help #returned
3 months ago
Wales midfielder Laura Hughes is relishing the chance to play club football in England after joining Women's Super League 2 side Southampton.
Australia-born Hughes, 25, announced last month that she was leaving Melbourne City.
Hughes has been capped once by Australia but switched allegiances to Wales last year and has made a promising start to life as part of Rhian Wilkinson's Welsh squad.
"I've wanted to play in England for a long time, it's a really competitive league so I'm looking forward to that new challenge with Southampton," Hughes said.
Role model Ingle signs new Bristol City deal
#southampton #city
Australia-born Hughes, 25, announced last month that she was leaving Melbourne City.
Hughes has been capped once by Australia but switched allegiances to Wales last year and has made a promising start to life as part of Rhian Wilkinson's Welsh squad.
"I've wanted to play in England for a long time, it's a really competitive league so I'm looking forward to that new challenge with Southampton," Hughes said.
Role model Ingle signs new Bristol City deal
#southampton #city
3 months ago
The Indiana State athletic department announced a $300,000 donation to the men's basketball program from the Wilkinson family Thursday.
The commitment will directly enhance the student-athlete experience by providing critical resources that support the continued growth and success of the men's basketball program.
"This investment from the Wilkinson family will have an immediate impact on the student-athlete experience within our basketball program," Indiana State vice president and director of athletics Nathan Christensen said. "We are appreciative of everything the Wilkinson family has done and continues to do to help elevate Indiana State men's basketball."
In a press release by the program, coach Matthew Graves said he was grateful for the support of the Wilkinson family with their commitment to the program.
"When we sat down with Leslie, she wanted to know which areas would have the greatest impact on our players and our program," Graves said. "With her generous support, we were able to address these needs, which will ultimately elevate our men's basketball program and provide an exceptional student-athlete experience."
#wilkinson #indiana #family #experience
The commitment will directly enhance the student-athlete experience by providing critical resources that support the continued growth and success of the men's basketball program.
"This investment from the Wilkinson family will have an immediate impact on the student-athlete experience within our basketball program," Indiana State vice president and director of athletics Nathan Christensen said. "We are appreciative of everything the Wilkinson family has done and continues to do to help elevate Indiana State men's basketball."
In a press release by the program, coach Matthew Graves said he was grateful for the support of the Wilkinson family with their commitment to the program.
"When we sat down with Leslie, she wanted to know which areas would have the greatest impact on our players and our program," Graves said. "With her generous support, we were able to address these needs, which will ultimately elevate our men's basketball program and provide an exceptional student-athlete experience."
#wilkinson #indiana #family #experience
3 months ago
The Arizona Cardinals are a week into training camp and we are able to note who is practicing with which units — the starters, the backups or the deep backups. The Cardinals' first two draft picks, running back Jeremiyah Love and guard Chase Bisontis, have been getting consistent second-team snaps and some with the first team.
However, the rest of the rookies have been further down the depth chart, except for one, and it might surprise you.
According to AZCentral Sports' Theo Mackie, tackle Jayden Williams, their seventh-round pick, has consistently been working with the second-team offense, suggesting he might have a real shot at making the 53-man roster.
With Paris Johnson and Elijah Wilkinson the two starting tackles, Josh Fryar and Williams have been on the second-team offense. It is early in camp, but Williams is ahead of other tackles on the roster like Christian Jones, Oli Udah and Demontrey Jacobs.
That will be a battle to watch once preseason games start.
#camp
However, the rest of the rookies have been further down the depth chart, except for one, and it might surprise you.
According to AZCentral Sports' Theo Mackie, tackle Jayden Williams, their seventh-round pick, has consistently been working with the second-team offense, suggesting he might have a real shot at making the 53-man roster.
With Paris Johnson and Elijah Wilkinson the two starting tackles, Josh Fryar and Williams have been on the second-team offense. It is early in camp, but Williams is ahead of other tackles on the roster like Christian Jones, Oli Udah and Demontrey Jacobs.
That will be a battle to watch once preseason games start.
#camp
3 months ago
Falcons' bold right tackle move could define the 2026 season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Atlanta Falcons are entering the 2026 season with a new look on the right side of their offensive line for the second consecutive year, hoping the latest changes will provide stability and strengthen the protection in front of their offense.
The transition began after longtime right tackle Kaleb McGary announced his retirement during the offseason. McGary, the 31st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, started 92 games for Atlanta from 2019 through 2024 before a knee injury sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. His retirement marked the end of a significant chapter for the Falcons' offensive line.
Atlanta temporarily filled the void last season with veteran Elijah Wilkinson, but his departure in free agency left the Falcons searching once again for a dependable starter.
The team's answer came in the form of veteran tackle Jawaan Taylor. Selected four picks after McGary in the 2019 draft, Taylor brings a wealth of experience to Atlanta after spending time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs. Over seven NFL seasons, he has started 120 regular-season games and appeared in nine playoff contests, giving the Falcons a proven veteran with championship experience.
#falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are entering the 2026 season with a new look on the right side of their offensive line for the second consecutive year, hoping the latest changes will provide stability and strengthen the protection in front of their offense.
The transition began after longtime right tackle Kaleb McGary announced his retirement during the offseason. McGary, the 31st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, started 92 games for Atlanta from 2019 through 2024 before a knee injury sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. His retirement marked the end of a significant chapter for the Falcons' offensive line.
Atlanta temporarily filled the void last season with veteran Elijah Wilkinson, but his departure in free agency left the Falcons searching once again for a dependable starter.
The team's answer came in the form of veteran tackle Jawaan Taylor. Selected four picks after McGary in the 2019 draft, Taylor brings a wealth of experience to Atlanta after spending time with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs. Over seven NFL seasons, he has started 120 regular-season games and appeared in nine playoff contests, giving the Falcons a proven veteran with championship experience.
#falcons
4 months ago
Three teenage girls were arrested in Jersey City last month after they allegedly threw acid on a group of six women, a spokesperson for the city recently revealed.
On June 15, six women were near Wilkinson Avenue when "individuals approached and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid at them," Jersey City Department of Public Safety spokesperson Kim Wallace Scalcione said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.
Scalcione todl Fox News Digital that three female suspects — aged 13, 14 and 15 — were arrested in connection with the attack on June 16 and 17.
"All six victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries that included skin burns and peeling," Scalcione said.
Georgia Mom Fighting For Life After Acid Attack Ambush As Fbi, Police Search For **** ailant
On June 15, six women were near Wilkinson Avenue when "individuals approached and threw what is believed to be sulfuric acid at them," Jersey City Department of Public Safety spokesperson Kim Wallace Scalcione said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.
Scalcione todl Fox News Digital that three female suspects — aged 13, 14 and 15 — were arrested in connection with the attack on June 16 and 17.
"All six victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries that included skin burns and peeling," Scalcione said.
Georgia Mom Fighting For Life After Acid Attack Ambush As Fbi, Police Search For **** ailant
4 months ago
The Arizona Cardinals report to training camp on July 22 and begin the process of preparing for the regular season, forming the roster and determining starting jobs and roles on the team.
Leading up to the start of camp, we will take a look at every player on the offseason roster, their background, their contract, their play in 2025, questions they face and their roster outlook.
Here is offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson.
This is Wilkinson's 10th NFL season and his second with the Cardinals, although he was not with the Cardinals last season.
Wilkinson played for the Cardinals in 2023, starting nine games at left guard.
Leading up to the start of camp, we will take a look at every player on the offseason roster, their background, their contract, their play in 2025, questions they face and their roster outlook.
Here is offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson.
This is Wilkinson's 10th NFL season and his second with the Cardinals, although he was not with the Cardinals last season.
Wilkinson played for the Cardinals in 2023, starting nine games at left guard.
4 months ago
When the Oklahoma Sooners hired Florida defensive coordinator Bob Stoops to replace former head coach John Blake ahead of the 1999 season, they ushered in a whole new era of success and consistency in Norman. Since then, OU has often enjoyed high-level winning, and they've typically been among the sport's most stable programs.
Stoops got the program back to its old ways, the way things were under Bud Wilkinson and Barry Switzer back in the day. He retired and handed the keys to Lincoln Riley, who left after just five seasons for USC. Enter Brent Venables, who was Stoops' longtime defensive coordinator and also excelled in that role at Clemson. He's been the head ball coach at OU since the 2022 season.
That means that the Sooners have had just three full-time head coaches since 1999, which is remarkable stability in college football. However, most of the other programs in the SEC can't claim that kind of stability.
Today, we're going to take a look at each SEC team's head coaches in that time period (1999-present) to see which programs have had the most and least stability. We'll include interim head coaches as well, along with the newcomers for 2026.
Mike DuBose: 1997-2000 (Record: 24-23)
Stoops got the program back to its old ways, the way things were under Bud Wilkinson and Barry Switzer back in the day. He retired and handed the keys to Lincoln Riley, who left after just five seasons for USC. Enter Brent Venables, who was Stoops' longtime defensive coordinator and also excelled in that role at Clemson. He's been the head ball coach at OU since the 2022 season.
That means that the Sooners have had just three full-time head coaches since 1999, which is remarkable stability in college football. However, most of the other programs in the SEC can't claim that kind of stability.
Today, we're going to take a look at each SEC team's head coaches in that time period (1999-present) to see which programs have had the most and least stability. We'll include interim head coaches as well, along with the newcomers for 2026.
Mike DuBose: 1997-2000 (Record: 24-23)
4 months ago
Although managing director Lawrie McMenemy was quoted on this day as saying "the transfer market is dead" there was still plenty of other activity going on at Roker Park, and whilst the playing staff wasn't about to be added to there was the arrival of a key member of back-room staff on the 7th of July instead.
Geoff Storey told Echo readers that the club were expecting Manchester City to follow up their interest in Barry Venison with a part exchange offer featuring two of their players, although it was ******* umed that McMenemy would prefer the cash only offer that was being mooted by Sheffield Wednesday. Howard Wilkinson's ******* istant Peter Eustace, a former Sunderland coach, had been in touch with McMenemy already seemingly but the move had now come to a standstill, with a snag in another deal the Owls were working on meaning their approach for Venison was being held up.
Sunderland could have done with some money in order to fund their own squad regeneration, prompting McMenemy to lament "There is just no movement anywhere and I think it is a sign of the time when even players on free transfers are finding it difficult to get fixed up." He was though able to confirm the arrival of new club physio Steve Smelt, who had that morning officially started work on Wearside ahead of the first team returning for preseason training the next day.
Smelt, a former school teacher and a qualified physio of five years, had just left his post at cash strapped Middlesbrough. Although Newcastle Breweries were rumoured to be working on a bid that would save them the Ayresome Park club were in serious danger of going bust and were happy to shed as many costs as they could in the meantime, freeing the 36 year old to move north and replace the outgoing Jimmy Goodfellow, who was returning to Wales to work with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City.
Burrows, who earlier had himself been part of McMenemy's staff, was following in the footsteps of a couple of familiar names. Former Sunderland bosses Alan Durban and Len Ashurst had both been in charge at Ninian Park during the decade, with Goodfellow having also had a stint as boss before this invite to return, which was very timely indeed as it meant he no longer had to move his family out from the capital. The County Durham native had only been at Roker for seven months since succeeding Steve Mason in December 1985 and had previously played for McMenemy at Bishop Auckland.
Geoff Storey told Echo readers that the club were expecting Manchester City to follow up their interest in Barry Venison with a part exchange offer featuring two of their players, although it was ******* umed that McMenemy would prefer the cash only offer that was being mooted by Sheffield Wednesday. Howard Wilkinson's ******* istant Peter Eustace, a former Sunderland coach, had been in touch with McMenemy already seemingly but the move had now come to a standstill, with a snag in another deal the Owls were working on meaning their approach for Venison was being held up.
Sunderland could have done with some money in order to fund their own squad regeneration, prompting McMenemy to lament "There is just no movement anywhere and I think it is a sign of the time when even players on free transfers are finding it difficult to get fixed up." He was though able to confirm the arrival of new club physio Steve Smelt, who had that morning officially started work on Wearside ahead of the first team returning for preseason training the next day.
Smelt, a former school teacher and a qualified physio of five years, had just left his post at cash strapped Middlesbrough. Although Newcastle Breweries were rumoured to be working on a bid that would save them the Ayresome Park club were in serious danger of going bust and were happy to shed as many costs as they could in the meantime, freeing the 36 year old to move north and replace the outgoing Jimmy Goodfellow, who was returning to Wales to work with Frank Burrows at Cardiff City.
Burrows, who earlier had himself been part of McMenemy's staff, was following in the footsteps of a couple of familiar names. Former Sunderland bosses Alan Durban and Len Ashurst had both been in charge at Ninian Park during the decade, with Goodfellow having also had a stint as boss before this invite to return, which was very timely indeed as it meant he no longer had to move his family out from the capital. The County Durham native had only been at Roker for seven months since succeeding Steve Mason in December 1985 and had previously played for McMenemy at Bishop Auckland.
4 months ago
Manchester City are reportedly in negotiations with Derby County over a season-long loan for highly-rated young forward Divin Mubama.
The move to Pride Park is likely to be driven party by new Derby first-team coach Ben Wilkinson, utilising his extensive background within the City Academy.
Hugo Viana has prioritised senior first-team minutes for Mubama rather than another year of youth-tier football.
Manchester City are currently in talks with Derby County over a potential developmental pathway for one of their most highly-rated strikers.
A major catalyst for a specific alignment concerning Divin Mubama is likely the strategic appointment of now-former Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad (EDS) manager Ben Wilkinson as Derby County ***** istant coach.
The move to Pride Park is likely to be driven party by new Derby first-team coach Ben Wilkinson, utilising his extensive background within the City Academy.
Hugo Viana has prioritised senior first-team minutes for Mubama rather than another year of youth-tier football.
Manchester City are currently in talks with Derby County over a potential developmental pathway for one of their most highly-rated strikers.
A major catalyst for a specific alignment concerning Divin Mubama is likely the strategic appointment of now-former Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad (EDS) manager Ben Wilkinson as Derby County ***** istant coach.
4 months ago
The scoreline is emphatic: 9-1 and counting.
When it comes to Rugby World Cups, nine of the 10 have been lifted by southern hemisphere hands.
Only Jonny Wilkinson's extra-time drop-goal for England in the 2003 final stands between the south and a clean sweep of global glory.
So, a new Test competition pitting one half of the globe against the other will be long-haul, but intrigue-short. Won't it?
Perhaps not.
When it comes to Rugby World Cups, nine of the 10 have been lifted by southern hemisphere hands.
Only Jonny Wilkinson's extra-time drop-goal for England in the 2003 final stands between the south and a clean sweep of global glory.
So, a new Test competition pitting one half of the globe against the other will be long-haul, but intrigue-short. Won't it?
Perhaps not.
4 months ago
Professional Fighters League (PFL) is set to stage PFL San Diego later TONIGHT (Sat., June 27, 2026) inside Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. Headlining the event will be a Featherweight fight between A.J. McKee Jr. and undefeated rising star, Salamat Isbulaev, who sits at a perfect 10-0, 1-0 PFL.
In further action, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars Liz Carmouche and Viviane Araujo will collide in a women’s Flyweight action in the co-headliner, while Alfie Davis and Alexander Shabliy will provide fireworks in a thrilling Lightweight bout on the main card.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on the ESPN App and ESPN2. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!
145 lbs.: A.J. McKee Jr. vs. Salamat Isbulaev
125 lbs.: Liz Carmouche vs. Viviane Araujo
155 lbs.: Alfie Davis vs. Alexander Shabliy
205 lbs.: Abraham Bably vs. Rob Wilkinson
145 lbs.: Khasan Magomedsharipov vs. Joshua Weems
125 lbs.: Ariane Lipski da Silva vs. Jena Bishop
155 lbs.: Gamid Khizriev vs. Lorenzo Parente
135 lbs.: Justin Wetzell vs. Sarvarjon Khamidov – Khamidov defeats Wetzell via third-round submission (rear-naked choke)
125 lbs.: Shannon Clark vs. Ilara Joanne – Clark defeats Joanna via third-round TKO
135 lbs.: Cobey Fehr vs. Daniel Bzdigian – Fehr defeats Bzdigian via first-round submission
Coming soon…
In further action, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) stars Liz Carmouche and Viviane Araujo will collide in a women’s Flyweight action in the co-headliner, while Alfie Davis and Alexander Shabliy will provide fireworks in a thrilling Lightweight bout on the main card.
Many readers check in before, during and after the fights to share their thoughts on all of the action, as the main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on the ESPN App and ESPN2. Feel free to leave a comment (or several) about the bouts and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show — it’s always a lot of fun!
145 lbs.: A.J. McKee Jr. vs. Salamat Isbulaev
125 lbs.: Liz Carmouche vs. Viviane Araujo
155 lbs.: Alfie Davis vs. Alexander Shabliy
205 lbs.: Abraham Bably vs. Rob Wilkinson
145 lbs.: Khasan Magomedsharipov vs. Joshua Weems
125 lbs.: Ariane Lipski da Silva vs. Jena Bishop
155 lbs.: Gamid Khizriev vs. Lorenzo Parente
135 lbs.: Justin Wetzell vs. Sarvarjon Khamidov – Khamidov defeats Wetzell via third-round submission (rear-naked choke)
125 lbs.: Shannon Clark vs. Ilara Joanne – Clark defeats Joanna via third-round TKO
135 lbs.: Cobey Fehr vs. Daniel Bzdigian – Fehr defeats Bzdigian via first-round submission
Coming soon…
4 months ago
A.J. McKee (145.6) vs. Salamat Isbulaev (145.8) Liz Carmouche (126) vs. Viviane Araujo (125.8) Alfie Davis (156) vs. Alexandr Shabliy (155.9) Abraham Bably (205.6) vs. Rob Wilkinson (205.8) Khasan Magomedsharipov (145.8) vs. Joshua Weems (146) Ariane Lipski da Silva (126) vs. Jena Bishop (125) Sarvarjon Khamidov (137.6: Missed Weight) vs. Justin Wetzell (135.6) Shannon Clark (125.4) vs. Ilara Joanne (124.8) Cobey Fehr (135.8) vs. Daniel Bzdigian (135.6) Sherdog's live PFL San Diego coverage will begin Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.
Top notch featherweights headline PFL San Diego: Tune in Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Top notch featherweights headline PFL San Diego: Tune in Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
4 months ago
A.J. McKee (145.6)vs. Salamat Isbulaev (145.8) Liz Carmouche (126)vs. Viviane Araujo (125.8) Alfie Davis (156) vs.Alexandr Shabliy (155.9) Abraham Bably (205.6)vs. Rob Wilkinson (205.8) KhasanMagomedsharipov (145.8) vs. Joshua Weems (146) Ariane Lipski daSilva (126) vs. Jena Bishop (125) SarvarjonKhamidov (137.6: Missed Weight) vs. Justin Wetzell (135.6)Shannon Clark(125.4) vs. Ilara Joanne (124.8) Cobey Fehr (135.8) vs.Daniel Bzdigian (135.6) Sherdog's live PFL San Diego coverage will begin Saturday at 7 p.m. ET.
Top notchfeatherweights headline PFL San Diego: Tune in Saturday, June 27 at7 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Top notchfeatherweights headline PFL San Diego: Tune in Saturday, June 27 at7 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
Sherdog Scores Jay Pettry scores the round:
Tristen Critchfield scores the round:
Mike Pendleton scores the round:
5 months ago
Holly Madison is speaking out about her "falling out" with Girls Next Door costar Kendra Wilkinson.
Madison said on Thursday's episode of the Hot Goss podcast that she hasn't spoken to Wilkinson since 2012.
"At the time she was really caught up in the tabloid cycle. If her thing to get in the tabloids that week was a rift with someone, then she was going to say it," Madison recalled.
Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson have come a long way from the Playboy Mansion.
The former Playmates last appeared on the reality series Girls Next Door together in 2009. Spinoffs centering on both followed. But on Thursday's episode of the Hot Goss podcast, Madison said she has not spoken to her former costar in over a decade.
Madison said on Thursday's episode of the Hot Goss podcast that she hasn't spoken to Wilkinson since 2012.
"At the time she was really caught up in the tabloid cycle. If her thing to get in the tabloids that week was a rift with someone, then she was going to say it," Madison recalled.
Holly Madison and Kendra Wilkinson have come a long way from the Playboy Mansion.
The former Playmates last appeared on the reality series Girls Next Door together in 2009. Spinoffs centering on both followed. But on Thursday's episode of the Hot Goss podcast, Madison said she has not spoken to her former costar in over a decade.
5 months ago
Wales will have to beat Albania and then either Romania or Norway in successive two-legged play-off ties if they are to reach the 2027 Women's World Cup.
Rhian Wilkinson's side were in the same group as Albania in their qualifying campaign - winning 4-0 in Wrexham and 1-0 away from home.
Wales, who topped League B Group 1 ahead of the Czech Republic, will be away in the first leg of round one before hosting the Albanians - who finished third in the group - in the second leg.
Should they win that tie on aggregate, Wales will then play the winners of the match between Romania and Norway, who are managed by former Wales boss Gemma Grainger.
Wilkinson's side will be away from home in the second leg should they make it through to round two.
Rhian Wilkinson's side were in the same group as Albania in their qualifying campaign - winning 4-0 in Wrexham and 1-0 away from home.
Wales, who topped League B Group 1 ahead of the Czech Republic, will be away in the first leg of round one before hosting the Albanians - who finished third in the group - in the second leg.
Should they win that tie on aggregate, Wales will then play the winners of the match between Romania and Norway, who are managed by former Wales boss Gemma Grainger.
Wilkinson's side will be away from home in the second leg should they make it through to round two.
5 months ago
Rhian Wilkinson says Wales have the potential to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup after they beat the Czech Republic to claim top spot in Group B1.
Wales' impressive 3-1 victory over the Czechs means they will face a more favourable path in the play-offs later this year, with the draw to be made on 18 June.
Even so, there is still much work to do before Wales reach a first Women's World Cup.
Wilkinson's team must come through two two-legged ties against European opponents - with one of those likely to be a League A side - and may then face an inter-confederation play-off.
But the Wales head coach believes her players have shown enough quality in the group phase of this campaign to suggest they can claim a place at next year's tournament in Brazil.
Wales' impressive 3-1 victory over the Czechs means they will face a more favourable path in the play-offs later this year, with the draw to be made on 18 June.
Even so, there is still much work to do before Wales reach a first Women's World Cup.
Wilkinson's team must come through two two-legged ties against European opponents - with one of those likely to be a League A side - and may then face an inter-confederation play-off.
But the Wales head coach believes her players have shown enough quality in the group phase of this campaign to suggest they can claim a place at next year's tournament in Brazil.
5 months ago
Kendra Wilkinson shared a tough day in real estate after driving two hours to a potential client who had no intention of hiring her
The former Playboy playmate leaned on a friend for support and joked about eating nachos while on a GLP-1 medication
Wilkinson reflected on staying strong and thanked fans for their support after an emotional day
Kendra Wilkinson joked about testing how much food she can eat on her GLP-1 medication while having nachos and beer with a friend after a challenging day.
The former Playboy playmate, who is now pursuing a career in real estate, shared on her Instagram Stories that she'd "driven two hours just to be turned down" by a potential client. She later shared they "filmed me" and "just wanted me to go there for s---ts and giggles."
The former Playboy playmate leaned on a friend for support and joked about eating nachos while on a GLP-1 medication
Wilkinson reflected on staying strong and thanked fans for their support after an emotional day
Kendra Wilkinson joked about testing how much food she can eat on her GLP-1 medication while having nachos and beer with a friend after a challenging day.
The former Playboy playmate, who is now pursuing a career in real estate, shared on her Instagram Stories that she'd "driven two hours just to be turned down" by a potential client. She later shared they "filmed me" and "just wanted me to go there for s---ts and giggles."
5 months ago
Wales' preparations for Friday's Women's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro have been badly disrupted after the team flight was forced to divert to Italy due to bad weather.
Rhian Wilkinson's squad took off from Cardiff at 16:30 BST on Wednesday and had been due to arrive in Montenegro around three hours later.
However, they were unable to land in Podgorica due to electrical storms around the Montenegrin capital and eventually diverted to the Italian port city of Brindisi.
After more than three hours on the tarmac in southern Italy, during which Wales had hoped weather conditions would ease, the decision was taken to stay in Brindisi on Wednesday night.
That left Football ***** ociation of Wales (FAW) officials scrambling to secure hotel rooms for the travelling party, as well as trying to arrange travel plans for Thursday.
Rhian Wilkinson's squad took off from Cardiff at 16:30 BST on Wednesday and had been due to arrive in Montenegro around three hours later.
However, they were unable to land in Podgorica due to electrical storms around the Montenegrin capital and eventually diverted to the Italian port city of Brindisi.
After more than three hours on the tarmac in southern Italy, during which Wales had hoped weather conditions would ease, the decision was taken to stay in Brindisi on Wednesday night.
That left Football ***** ociation of Wales (FAW) officials scrambling to secure hotel rooms for the travelling party, as well as trying to arrange travel plans for Thursday.