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Russell Martin 'beyond point of no return' as Rangers sack now has to happen
Sun 14 September 2025 7:10, UK Russell Martin has gone past the breaking point at Rangers. Rangers crashed to a yet another disappointing 2-0 defeat against Hearts on Saturday, with Ibrox exploding at the end of each half. Despite this, Martin has refused to walk away from Rangers, as the fans make it very clear to Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises that they want change now. Something has to give, and it may be those at the very top finally stepping in and ending this experiment.
Dortmund stars that Downs must watch out for
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group F - Fluminense v Borussia Dortmund - MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - June 17, 2025 Borussia Dortmund's Daniel Svensson, Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy and Borussia Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini walk off the pitch after the match After drawing their Fifa Club World Cup Group F opener against Fluminense in New Jersey on Tuesday, pool favourites Borussia Dortmund will be eager to bag their first win of the tournament when they...
Inside Las Cruces softball's marathon playoffs day, Bulldawgs nearly reach state title
Las Cruces High plays three games in one day, defeating Mayfield and Cibola before falling to La Cueva Mark Smith Special to the Sun-News RIO RANCHO — Las Cruces came prepared for a long day, and that's exactly what it had in the 5A State softball playoffs here on May 16.
Midfielder drops out of international squad
Mon 18 March 2024 13:40, UK By Stephen Kountourou Leeds United prospect Charlie Crew has had to withdraw from international duty with Wales U21s. According to the Wales National Team X page, U21s coach Matt Jones announced that Crew will be one of three players who are no longer available for international duty. Crew, who has played 16 times in all competitions for Leeds U21s this season, was one of many who gained praise from Daniel Farke when asked about the youth coming through at Thorp Arch.
Read Friday's free digital match programme
Read Newcastle Falcons’ FREE digital match programme for Friday’s Gallagher Premiership home opener against Gloucester – online now! CLICK HERE TO READ OR DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME. Inside the 86-page edition enjoy an in-depth exclusive interview with Welsh back-rower Sam Cross, charting his incredible path from student to Olympian and on to fully-fledged rugby international.
Team news: Jennings starts against Gloucester
Rory Jennings makes his first start for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host Gloucester in Gallagher Premiership action. The former London Irish man starts at inside centre after making his debut from the bench in last weekend’s league opener at Bath, coming in as the only change for the 6pm Kingston Park kick-off.
Spaces available on half-term camps
Places are still available for our October half-term coaching camps, which will be held at Kingston Park Stadium, Consett RFC and Houghton RFC. They will run on several days over two weeks between October 23 and November 3. Each camp runs from 10am to 3pm and includes a range of rugby skills, games and activities which we see as the perfect way to create a balance between learning, improving and enjoyment.
Jack Makepeace to referee Friday's game
Jack Makepeace will take charge of Friday’s game against Gloucester as Newcastle Falcons play their first home match of the Gallagher Premiership season. The Kingston Park clash is a 6pm kick-off, with tickets available by clicking here. Supporters can stay on to watch the Rugby World Cup semi-final at 8pm as Argentina take on New Zealand, with four Newcastle Falcons players in the Pumas’ squad for the tournament. Referee: Jack Makepeace. Assistant referees: Alex Thomas, Jamie Leahy.
Bath 34 Falcons 26
There was no shortage of spirit but Newcastle Falcons tasted defeat on the opening weekend of the Gallagher Premiership season as Bath took all five points at The Rec. The visitors trailed 24-16 at half-time but led almost straight from the first play – Brett Connon slotting a simple penalty from in front of the posts after Bath failed to deal with the kick-off.
James Elliott joins Newcastle Falcons
James Elliott has returned for a second spell at Newcastle Falcons, with the Jersey Reds scrum-half signing until the end of the current season. The Co. Durham native helped Jersey win the RFU Championship title last season and started for the Channel Island outfit three weeks ago when they won away at Bath in the Premiership Rugby Cup.
Louicius Deedson scores two quick goals; Haiti leads Jamaica, 2-0
Kingston, Jamaica — Haiti has taken a 2-0 lead over Jamaica in the first half of their League A Group B CONCACAF Nations League match at the National Stadium here in Kingston. Louicius Deedson is the man of the moment, netting two quick goals and leaving the home crowd in disbelief. The Reggae Boyz started assertively but were undone by defensive errors, particularly from Damion Lowe.
Top 25 scores and recap: UConn, Duke stunned
The latest college basketball AP Top 25 scores and results last night (Jan. 4) saw the likes of No. 4 UConn and No. 16 Duke both losing games that we thought they would have won. WoW! No. 17 TCU 88, No. 19 Baylor 87 Chuck O’Bannon Jr. hit a go-ahead jumper with four seconds to play and Mike Miles Jr. scored a career-high 33 points as No. 17 TCU came from behind to beat No. 19 Baylor 88-87 on Wednesday in a Big 12 Conference battle in Waco, Texas.
AP Top 25 basketball schedule tonight: Jan. 4
MIAMI, FL — It’s a big night for college basketball fans, with several ranked teams facing off against each other and some exciting conference matchups are also on the schedule. Here’s a preview of what to expect: No. 4 UConn will hit the road to take on Providence at 8:30 p.m. EST on Fox Sports 1 USA.
NBA schedule today; Will Bucks, Celtics bounce back?
MIAMI, FL —— After a very busy set of fixtures on Monday, the action cools down a bit, but there are three exciting games on the NBA schedule tonight (3) as several teams look to return to winning way. First up, the Boston Celtics will look to bounce back after their 123-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets last Sunday as they continue their four-game road trip against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Celtics won the previous meeting between the two teams in November with a score of 126-122.
No. 23 Charleston takes on NC A&T, looks to validation rankings
For the first time in two decades, College of Charleston jumped into the Top 25 rankings propelled by a 13-game winning streak. When does No. 23 Charleston play North Carolina A&T? The No. 23 Cougars survived Towson with a 76-74 overtime win on New Year’s Eve and are determined to stay on the ascent with a trip to North Carolina A&T on Wednesday at Greensboro, N.C. You can LISTEN to live streaming coverage of this game. Fans can watch live on CBS Sports Network on Wednesday night as well.
No. 1 Texas sweeps Louisville, wins NCAA Volleyball Championship
No. 1 overall seed Texas swept Louisville 3-0 to win the 2022 NCAA Women’s Volleyball National Championship at Chi Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, on Saturday night. The win gave the Longhorns their third national championship in volleyball and the Big 12 champions did it in style.
Regional Final Scores: Who Came Out on Top in NCAA Volleyball Showdown?
AUSTIN, Texas (December 11) —— The complete NCAA Volleyball Regional final results on Saturday, December 10. Louisville, Texas, Pittsburgh, and San Diego won their respective regionals to punch tickets to Final Four of the NCAA National Tournament, which continues on December 15.
Antetokounmpo, Holiday and Middleton return Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton are all starting tonight for the Milwaukee Bucks against the struggling Orlando in a game on the NBA schedule tonight here at Amway Center. However, the Magic are still without Jalen Suggs. Read More: Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Clippers lineups; Kawhi, George start Antetokounmpo, Holiday and Middleton all missed the win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, but are back in the starting line on Monday to face the Orlando Magic.
No. 22 Tennessee takes down No. 3 Kansas, 64-50 in the Bahamas
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas — — Santiago Vescovi scored 20 points and had six rebounds to help No. 22 Tennessee take down No. 3 Kansas 64-50 in the 2022 Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis championship game at the Imperial Arena here in Nassau, Bahamas on Friday (25). Vescovi made five 3-pointers in a very strong offense performance for the Volunteers (5-1), who dominated the glass, 45-27, incliding grabbing 30 rebounds at the defensive side of the court.
No. 3 Kansas holds off NC State, 80-74 in Battle 4 Atlantis opener - box score and highlights
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (November 3) — Freshman guard Gradey scored a season-high 25 points as No. 3 Kansas held off North Carolina State for an 80-74 win in Wednesday’s opening round Battle 4 Atlantis 2022 game here in Nassau, Bahamas, on a day when head coach Bill Self return to the bench. Gradey, who shot 7 of 17 from the field, collected 18 of his points from 3-point attempts after going 6 for 12 from long-range in the opening 20 minutes of the contest.
Adam Miller helps LSU beat Akron, 73-58 at Cayman Islands Classic 2023
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Adam Miller connected on five 3-pointers on his way to scoring 23 points, as LSU beat Akron 73-58 on Tuesday in the semifinals of the Cayman Islands Classic to stay undefeated this season. Miller, who shot 9 of 15 from the field, made 5 of his 9 attempts from 3-point range, as the Tigers, who trailed by two points at halftime, outscored the Zips 40-23 in the second half to improve to 5-0 on the season.
Latest NFL Week 11 scores and results on Nov. 20
MIAMI, FL (November 20) —— NFL Week 11 scores from the latest games that took place on Sunday (20) with Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders among the teams picking up wins this week. Read More: Enner Valencia double seals 2-0 win for Ecuador over Qatar in World Cup 2022 opener At Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis the Eagles (9-1) bounced back from the shocking loss to Washington Monday Night by holding on for a close 17-16 win over the Colts and improved to 5-0 away from his season.
Enner Valencia double seals 2-0 win for Ecuador over Qatar in World Cup 2022 opener
AL KHOR, Qatar (November 20) — Two first half goals from Enner Valencia, including a penalty kick, guided Ecuador to a comfortable 2-0 win over Qatar on Day One at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sunday (20). Sunday’s defeat saw Qatar becoming the first ever host nation to lose the opening match at the World Cup tournament, as their first ever World Cup match ended in dismay.
How can I watch No. 2 Ohio State vs Indiana today? - SportingAlert.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Sporting Alert) —— No. 2 Ohio State returns to Ohio Stadium this weekend to take the Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten game on Saturday, November 12, and fans can watch the live broadcast on the FOX Network and listen to live radio audio coverage on 97.1 The Fan, starting at Noon ET. Today’s fixture is the penultimate game of this Ohio Stadium 100 anniversary season and the game will be Ohio State’s annual Military Appreciation Game.
Lionel Messi, Argentina eased past Jamaica 3-0; Watch video highlights - SportingAlert.com
HARRISON, New Jersey — A pair of late second-half goals from Lionel Messi piloted Argentina to a 3-0 win over Jamaica in a friendly football international game at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey on a busy day of international football fixtures on Tuesday (27). Messi, who was also on the scoresheet in the win over Honduras, reportedly suffered flu-like symptoms before kick-off and started this game on the bench. Nonetheless, Argentina still dictated play from the early whistle.
The Next Big Hurdle For Gun Controllers
Gun control lawmakers and activists now face a big problem as they pass dozens of new laws to substantially limit the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens - this new legislation will almost certainly be deemed unconstitutional. That's not my opinion. The Supreme Court made it clear in its recent pro-Second Amendment decision.
NBA Summer League tv channels, game times, live stream - July 9
The following is the game schedules, start times, TV channels and live stream for the NBA Summer League games taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday (9). A total of eight games will be streamed live on Saturday with ESPN3, ESPN and ESPN2 providing the live broadcast for those viewing in the U.S. In fact, ESPN3 with provide live streaming of four of the eight games, with ESPN2 broadcasting three.
How To Watch And Listen West Indies Vs England - 3rd Test Match | Sporting Alert
Follow live radio and video stream of the winner take all third and final test match between the West Indies and England in St George’s, Grenada on Thursday (24). The series is locked at 0-0 heading into this final test match after both teams played to draws in the previous two test matches England will be seeking to secure a series win in the West Indies for the first time since 2004, but the home side will not be easily beaten after showing some resilience in the matches before.
Mitton Makes her Mark on the Record Books
Athlete’s Column Sarah Mitton Track & Field Sarah Mitton, from Brooklyn, Queens County, has blazed a trail as one of Nova Scotia’s most decorated track and field athletes. She won the junior national shot put title in 2015 and gold at the 2017 Canada Games before going on to international success. Mitton finished sixth at the Pan Am Games in Lima in 2019 and won gold in the World Universiade that year. Mitton, 25, has reached new heights in the past year.
Lewis Smashed 56, Tallawahs Reach 211 Against Kings: Hero CPL
Kennar Lewis smashed an attacking half century and Shamarh Brooks, Andre Russell and Imad Wasim all supported with useful runs and the Jamaica Tallawahs reached 211 all out off their 20 overs in a 2021, Caribbean Premier League match against the St Lucia Kings on Thursday. Lewis blasted 56 runs from 24 balls at the top of the inning for the Tallawahs.
This Week in AARN // June 15, 2021
Doug Coby’s SRX Stafford Opener Victory Stuns Sport, Invigorates New England Modified Pride Kutztown’s Much Anticipated 410 Sprint Debut Sunday Is Won By Mark Smith, With a 360 Motor NASCAR Mods Invade Oswego, Matt Hirschman Whips Tour Regulars Brandon Overton’s Four-Day Eldora Dream Sweep Yields $273,000 Pay Day Freddie Rahmer Earns Lincoln $5,000 Top Prize For Win On Fallen Firefighters Night Jeff Halligan Outruns Dylan Cisney For Dramatic Port Royal 410 Victory It’s Matt Sheppard Over...
Watch Trinidad And Tobago Red Force Vs Jamaica Scorpions Regional Super50 Cup
ST JOHN’S, Antigua — The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force and the Jamaica Scorpions will lock horns in the first semi-final of the Regional Super50 Cup at Coolidge Cricket Ground and you can watch and follow live streaming coverage online.
America's favorite pastime
I don’t recall exactly when I started to play baseball. It was a neighborhood thing and likely my older brother Scott took me along to our ball field. It was where Woody’s Trailer Court is located today. We had dugouts for each team or side. Left field was in a gully. This field had the weeds and “grass” mowed by push mowers with rower blades. I remember being sent to the gully to shag balls. If it was hit into the gully it was a foul ball.
Deep Impact's Fierce Impact Wins Consecutive Group Ones
The decision to target the Spring Carnival in Melbourne with the Deep Impact entire Fierce Impact (JPN) has proven a multi-million dollar windfall for connections after he added Saturday’s $2 million Kennedy Cantala Stakes (1600m) at Flemington to his last start win in the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield. In addition to the first prize of $1.2 million for the Cantala, Fierce Impact's connections pocket a further $500,000 bonus for competing in the Toorak.
Magical and Kew Gardens Shine for Galileo on Champions Day at Ascot
The wonderfully courageous Magical in the Group 1 Champion Stakes and a resurgent Kew Gardens overturning the seemingly unbeatable Stradivarius in a thrilling Group II British Champions Long Distance Cup, completed another magnificent season for the champion Galileo on Champions Day at Ascot.
Magnus Gelding Kemalpasa Rewarded for His Consistency
They don't come much more honest than the 4yo Magnus gelding Kemalpasa who took his record to seven wins from his last 10 starts when opening his stakes account in Saturday's Listed Durbridge Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville.
First Group 1 Winner for Ocean Park as Kiwis Go 1-2-3 in Epsom
What a day out for the New Zealanders at Royal Randwick and we are not just talking about Chris Waller and James McDonald. Kiwi breds Brutal, Verry Elleegant and Kolding carved up some of the major races on the card and it was the Ocean Park gelding Kolding that led home a 1-2-3 finish from horses bred across the Tasman in the day's feature, the $1 million Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m).
Dream Ahead's Renewal Opens Stakes Account
Honest, Dream Ahead (USA) gelding Renewal defied the pattern of the day when he came from the tail of the field to earn a maiden stakes win in Sunday's Listed Testa Rossa Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield. Among the best to begin Renewal was taken back in the field as Dwayne Dunn searched for some cover.
Samadoubt Looks The Real Deal
A rejuvenated Samadoubt proved his win in the Group 1 Winx Stakes was no fluke with a dominant performance in Saturday's Group II Chelmsford Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. Tim Clarke let the son of Not A Single Doubt amble to the lead from an outside barrier and he kept up a relentless gallop to stroll home by three and a quarter lengths from the favourite Avilius with the fast-finishing Girl Tuesday a half-head back in third. (images Steve Hart).
Hawkshot's Brother On a Path to the Victoria Derby
Winner of the Listed Fernhill Handicap (1600m) at Randwick back in April, Sun Bloodstock's Fiorente (IRE) gelding Power Scheme carried his topweight of 60kgs to a fighting win against a talented field of three-year-olds over 1500 metres in the opener at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
Silent Achiever Foals a Kingman Colt
Remember that gorgeous giant-killing O'Reilly mare Silent Achiever who slew fellow New Zealander Dundeel in the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes and Group 1 The BMW at Rosehill Gardens in the autumn of 2014?. A daughter of the Zabeel mare Winning Spree, Silent Achiever (image Mark Smith ) also won the Group I New Zealand Derby and the Group I New Zealand Stakes on the way to banking over $3.1 million for owner/breeder Kevin Hickman.
Brian Lara Says He's OK After Being Hospitalised in India • Sporting Alert
You are here: Home / Leads / Brian Lara Says He’s OK After Being Hospitalised in India MUMBAI, India — West Indies great Brian Lara has been hospitalised in Mumbai after complaining about chest pains, but he’s said to be OK. Lara had tests done on Tuesday after suffering chest pains in the gym, but the legendary left-handed top-order batsman revealed that he is now OK and doctors believe the health alarm was nothing major.
Burke, Mattocks Help Jamaica Win CONCACAF Nations League Game
Burke, Mattocks Help Jamaica Win CONCACAF Nations League Game Darren Mattocks and Cory Burke Fire Jamaica To CONCACAF Nations League Win Over Suriname November 18, 2018 by MARK SMITH | CARIBBEAN CONTRIBUTOR Leave a Comment CATHERINE HALL, St James — Darren Mattocks and Cory Burke scored for Jamaica in a 2-1 win over Suriname in a CONCACAF Nations League game at the Montego Bay Sports Complex on Saturday night.
Introducing Microsoft Learn
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Society for American Baseball Research
Right-handed pitcher Wesley Cheek Ferrell was born on February 2, 1908 in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Lonnie and Clora Alice Ferrell. He was the fifth of seven children, all brothers. His father Lonnie was employed by the Southern Railroad, first as a fireman and then as an engineer. Two years after Wes’s birth, however, he purchased land about six miles west of what was then the Greensboro city limits and established a 150-acre farm where the Ferrell boys were raised.
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Check Out This Air Jordan 3 Low Designed By Mark Smith • KicksOnFire.com
If this Air Jordan 3 doesn’t look familiar to you that’s because it’s one of the rarest sneakers in existence. This unique Air Jordan 3 was actually designed by Mark Smith from Nike. The shoe features a lasered design all throughout the upper that immediately catches your eye. Not only that, but this is also a low top version of the Air Jordan 3 and it sits atop a Nike Dunk sole.
Boys 4A: Robertson 65, Portales 52
The Cardinals (26-4) closed the second half on a 15-0 run to take a 36-16 lead at the half and the Rams (18-10) never got closer than the final score the rest of the way. With Robertson leading 21-16, the Cardinals’ Moah Leger drained a 3 and teammate Warren Fulgenzi — the defending state tennis champion — hit a jumper and a deep 3 to ignite the key run. Sophomore Arjay Ortiz, quarterback for the state runnerup Cardinal football team, closed the half with five straight points.
Girls 5A: Gallup 66, Piedra Vista 63
The underdog Panthers battled and fired in 3-pointers until the end, but Gallup and star post Ni’asia Mcintosh had just enough to keep the Bengals (27-0) unbeaten in night’s late Class 5A quarterfinal. Piedra Vista simply wouldn’t go away in the battle of District 1-5A mates, and hit 6 3s in the final 4½ minutes — four by Monique Russell.
Interview with Lobo softball player Robert
She has made six appearances this season with four starts (2-3) and 18 strikeouts. Has one complete game. Won her debut by letting up just one run in five innings against San Diego. She was Oregon’s Class 4A pitcher of the year as a prep senior and the first female to play Division I out of McLoughlin High. Born in Walla Walla, Wash., to Kevin and Chris Robert. Sister is Shaunté Robert (20).
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