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Bromley 1-1 Wycombe (Wycombe win 5-4 on pens) - Heartbreak for spirited Ravens
Bromley boss Andy Woodman (Image: Keith Gillard) Bromley were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in excruciating fashion, losing 5-4 on penalties to Wycombe Wanderers in which they missed a penalty to book their place in Round 3. Tonight was a special occasion for Bromley as for the first time ever they would be playing a second round tie in the Carabao Cup.
Rooted Local, Blossoming Bright: The Flowery Opens in East Village
The East Village is no stranger to reinvention. From punk rock dives to avant-garde art spaces, the neighborhood thrives on cultural collisions, fresh ideas, and the kind of gritty authenticity that only New York can offer. Now, it’s adding a new chapter to its ever-evolving narrative: The Flowery East Village, the latest expansion of the beloved cannabis brand, has officially opened its doors.
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Flavor First: Mechanics Farm’s Rise as New York’s Most Trusted Grower Chris of Mechanics Farm doesn’t care about hype. He cares about heat—real flavor, real pheno hunts, and a real legacy grown right here in New York. Quietly, relentlessly, he’s becoming one of the most trusted cultivators in the state, working with top names like Doja, Fiya Farmer, SherbMoney, and BEazy. And if you ask him what drives it all? “This plant means everything to me… They’re my babies.
How B-Eazy Became a Global Weed Brand with Iconic Packaging The California cannabis game is ruthless. Heavy taxes, brutal competition, and a volatile market have thinned the herd. But Bobby Ryan, the man behind B-Eazy, isn’t just surviving—he’s riding the wave with style, flavor, and a killer sense for packaging that’s become iconic in weed culture. “I mean the California market up and down, just like any other market,” Bobby says.
Standing up for our trans children
The President's executive orders attacking transgender Americans and seeking to ban their health care take away decisions that belong inside the family and threaten the safety of our children, despite their attempts to claim the high ground on parental choice. On February 19, the federal Health department issued guidance interpreting these orders, recognizing only two sexes and eliminating any reference to gender. These orders and guidance rely on public ignorance about transgender youth.
This new reliever is getting the job done for the KC Royals
Sam Long is making his mark so far in Kansas City. By Mike Gillespie | 11:44 AM CDT Rest assured that the 13 KC Royals who played in Tuesday's unsettling loss to Cleveland have to be feeling much better after the club redeemed itself with a bounce-back victory over the Guardians Thursday afternoon. Count reliever Sam Long among them.
Senior Year Highlights
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Premier League quiz: Can you name every player to win the Golden Boot?
Published: 20:00, 24 July 2023 For many Premier League footballers, a winners’ medal is the only accolade that matters when a season is over. But the most competitive of goalscorers will often want to couple that with the Golden Boot, the ultimate recognition for their prowess in front of goal. Since its inception in 1992, the Premier League has been blessed when it comes to goalscorers with some of Europe’s greatest forwards plying their trade in England’s top flight.
Triathlon News & Notes: Afghan Triathlete Makes History, Sam Long on 70.3 Worlds Penalty, and More Original
Competitor struck on Ironman Florida course, one week after incident on St. George course A competitor was struck by a vehicle on the Ironman Florida course, according to Bike Law, a network of independent bicycle attorneys that advocates for cycling safety. Reports on social media indicate that the injured male competitor is Robert Swan, who was competing in the 25-29 age-group and was leading the race when a driver struck him with a vehicle.
Cagliari v AC Milan live stream: How to watch Serie A online
AC Milan will be looking to keep control of the Serie A title race when they travel to face Cagliari on Saturday at 7:45pm (UK time) Stefano Pioli’s men are three points clear of second-placed Napoli at the top of the Serie A table with nine games left to play and four ahead of Inter Milan, having beat both of their title rivals in recent weeks. Even with Inter Milan having a game in hand, AC Milan will be confident of their chances of finally ending their Scudetto drought.
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Juventus v Salernitana live stream: How to watch Serie A online
Juventus welcome struggling Salernitana for a Serie A showdown at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday afternoon (14:00 UK time). Massimiliano Allegri’s men head into this weekend’s fixture seeking to put a humiliating Champions League defeat and elimination by Villarreal behind them.
Adapting to the situation: Lorang on coaching during a global pandemic
The last two years have had a huge impact on everyone, and professional sport has been challenged like never before. Dan Lorang, coach to three of the four current triathlon world champions at 70.3 and Ironman distance, and Head of Performance at pro cycling team BORA – Hansgrohe is able to provide a unique perspective.
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced a partnership with major artists H.E.R., Jennifer Lopez, Becky G, and more to encourage voting in the upcoming midterm elections. Obama launched the When We Vote initiative in 2018 to help encourage voter participation during the midterm elections.
Arena Games: 2022 dates, watch live, format, prize money and more
2022 will see the governing body of the sport, World Triathlon, crown the first Arena Games Triathlon World Champions, in the virtual meets real-life world of triathlon esports. We’ve now got more details on how the three-race series is going to work, race formats, rankings, prize money and more, and so have been digging through the new rules (yes, the World Triathlon Competition Rules have been extended too), to look ahead to what we will see in April and May this year. Arena Games: what is it?
Warner Music Group Partners with Quincy Jones-Supported NFT Platform
Warner Music Group has partnered with OneOf, the Quincy Jones-supported NFT platform, to create exclusive NFTS for WMG’s expansive catalog of artists. The partnership is the first of its kind and will offer NFTs from collectible and generative PFPs to music royalties, and IRL experiences. Dedicated to connecting music artists and their fans, OneOf strives to be a sustainable and user-friendly NFT platform.
Simmonds set for hip surgery and facing 'a few weeks on crutches'
Switzerland’s Imogen Simmonds, the 2019 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship bronze medallist, has confirmed that she will undergo surgery this week. Via her Instgram account, the graduate of Imperial College London revealed, “Rather impromptu operation on the hip tomorrow to repair a tear in the labrum and a femoroacetabular impingement, with a few weeks on crutches.
How fast? Mark Allen with his Lucy Charles-Barclay Sub8 prediction
Six-times IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen joins us again for his regular ‘Mondays With Mark Allen’ feature and now he puts the focus on the women and that much-hyped Sub8 Project, and asks just how fast might Lucy Charles-Barclay go? This week I’d like to put the focus on the women and Sub8, something to really get excited about as we look forward to a stellar 2022.
'There’s a limit you can be at 100%': Lorang on the challenge of unique 2022
How to peak for St George and Kona. For the new PTO events and the Collins Cup. For Sub7Sub8. And many more huge events as well. That’s the challenge facing the world’s best long-distance triathletes and their coaches this year. For Dan Lorang, who looks after both current Kona champions Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug, as well as 70.3 heroine Lucy Charles-Barclay and others, it’s all about teamwork.
Brandi Carlile to Begin "Beyond These Silent Days" Tour This Summer
After her Saturday Night Live debut in 2021, Brandi Carlile announced her Beyond These Silent Days Tour. The summer 2022 tour will feature special guests and long-time companions Ani DeFranco, Brittany Howard, Celisse, Indigo Girls, Lake Street Drive, Lucius, Sarah McLachlan, and Allison Russell. The tour kicks off at Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington, featuring Sarah McLachlan, Lucius, and Celisse.
Daily Discovery: S-X Revives His Creative Process on “All Night Long”
In the midst of the lockdown, the longing to return to a semblance of normal overwhelmed us all. If only we could just get lost in a good beat, surrounded by friends with sweaty faces and silly grins. UK-based artist S-X strives to imitate that feeling with his new single “All Night Long” featuring Trippie Redd. Originally written in Miami with Rico Love in 2019, S-X always knew that this song was special.
“An Evening with Silk Sonic” : A Night to Remember or Regret?
Story by Sam Long | Assistant Editor Photo courtesy of Variety.com Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s latest project, Silk Sonic, released their debut album on Friday, Nov. 12 after months of anticipation. Entitled “An Evening with Silk Sonic,” the album draws on early ‘60s and ‘70s R&B and enlists funk icon and Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins to help bring the retro charm to their nod to the group’s earliest influences.
Top 10 Horror Movies to Watch this Halloween
Courtesy the Fulcrum Student Newspaper Story by Ethan Pickering | Lifestyles Editor With contributions from: Sam Long | Assistant Editor and Colby Turner | Contributing Writer Halloween and horror movies go hand-in-hand. This is list of the top ten best horror movies on streaming services today, built by us at Sidelines. This list is in no particular order. 1 – Silent Hill Streaming on STARZ A movie based off of the video game of the same name, “Silent Hill” is a horror movie cult classic.
Honeysuckle's Guide to Sex in Public: The MoMA
As the country begins its next phase of reopening and the summer heats up, you might notice yourself and others feeling friskier than usual. Thankfully, we have experts to help you direct this energy! Honeysuckle asked Heclectic, a leading OnlyFans creator, model, and photographer, to provide some naughty-but-nice advice for those who enjoy a little culture with their summer lovin’.
Sergio Oliveira recalls "fat" comment that changed his career
Published: 15:23, 13 April 2021 Porto midfielder Sergio Oliveira has recalled the moment Sergio Conceicao confronted him during a loan spell at Nantes to help shape his career. Oliveira, 28, has been the standout candidate in Porto’s exceptional run to the Champions League quarter-finals this season, where Dragoes will look to overturn a two-goal deficit against Chelsea.
Player ratings as PSG qualify on away goals
Published: 22:24, 13 April 2021 In an enthralling night of football, Bayern beat PSG 0-1 in Paris but still go out of the Champions League on away goals. The tie ended 3-3 on aggregate with the Parisians performance in Munich last week, and the three goals scored there, sent them through for their second consecutive semi-final.
Opinion | Now Is as Good a Time as Any for the U.S. to Quit Afghanistan
It was the shot of a lifetime. A lone Taliban fighter, armed with a cheap rocket-propelled grenade launcher, had destroyed the enormous surveillance blimp tethered to our patrol base. The $500 rocket tore through the blimp from end to end, obliterating $25 million of vital cameras and sensors. The explosion sounded like the sky itself was being ripped apart. The destruction of the blimp left our little outpost vulnerable at the worst possible moment.
Shakhtar v Inter Milan predictions, team news & live stream info
Shakhtar Donetsk welcome Inter Milan to the Metalist Stadium on Tuesday at 5:55pm looking to pull off back-to-back giantkillings in the Champions League. Luis Castro traveled to the Spanish capital last week with a depleted squad, but he masterminded a quite brilliant 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the unfamiliar surroundings of an empty Alfredo Di Stefano training ground.
How Match of the Day works, under a bigger spotlight than ever
“Without giving away any sources, we’ve got a rough idea of the team! Minamino? I believe he might feature… from the start of the game.” Two hours before the BBC’s television coverage of the FA Cup third-round Merseyside derby goes live, Gary Lineker is in a playful mood. His unnerved presence could even add credence to the perception that punditry gigs are a breeze.
‘Afghanistan Papers’ should surprise no one
OPINION ‘Afghanistan Papers’ should surprise no one By SAM LONG | Special to Stars and Stripes | Published: December 16, 2019 The saddest thing about the “Afghanistan Papers” published by The Washington Post is not what they contain — it is how many people in Washington are claiming to be surprised by their content. The documents confirm what most Afghanistan veterans already know — that a disinterested American public has been deceived for years about the war.
‘Afghanistan Papers’ should surprise no one
‘Afghanistan Papers’ should surprise no one By SAM LONG | SPECIAL TO STARS AND STRIPES Published: December 16, 2019 The saddest thing about the “Afghanistan Papers” published by The Washington Post is not what they contain — it is how many people in Washington are claiming to be surprised by their content. The documents confirm what most Afghanistan veterans already know — that a disinterested American public has been deceived for years about the war.
China and the Rule of Law
If any political concept could be said to have universal appeal, it would have to be the rule of law. Virtually no government rejects the idea of the rule of law. On the contrary, most, if not all, governments claim to seek its realization.
It Is Time to End the Longest War in U.S. History
Negotiations resumed between the Taliban and the United States last week, as both sides edge closer to a ceasefire. Reports of substantial progress emerged over the weekend, as the parties work towards a timetable for the departure of American troops from Afghanistan—an issue that has stalled previous negotiations.
It’s not ‘retreat,’ it’s common sense: Why veterans like me support leaving Syria, Afghanistan [Opinion]
Last month saw a sudden consensus emerge across the political establishment. The subject of this unlikely unity? Opposition to ending America’s participation in the Syrian civil war. Pundits and politicians from both sides of the aisle decried President Trump’s decision to bring home American troops from Syria, and also Afghanistan, labeling it a “retreat” guaranteed to sow the seeds of further regional chaos.
The top five favourites for the FA Cup – and their unique strength and weakness
The frantic festive period is fading into distant memory and we are – finally – approaching the business end of the season. The FA Cup final is now just three games away and a trip to Wembley is within realistic reach. Said 270 minutes of football will be anything but straightforward to navigate for the sides left in the hat, however.
Hugo Lloris says Tottenham needed to experience Champions League failure - 'Success is a process'
Hugo Lloris insists Tottenham needed to experience Champions League failure this season as the club attempts to force its way into Europe's elite. Spurs came up short in a Group consisting of Monaco, Bayer Leverkusen and CSKA Moscow, with a total of just seven points consigning Mauricio Pochettino's side to an early exit.
Tottenham's versatility will be key in FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, insists Eric Dier
Tottenham's ability to switch formations could be crucial in this weekend's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, according to Eric Dier. Mauricio Pochettino rarely strayed from a 4-2-3-1 system last season but has deployed his side in a variety of set ups this term. A three-man defence has yielded significant success, with Dier regularly fielded alongside Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld.
Chelsea vs Tottenham team news: Hugo Lloris set to start FA Cup semi-final after Michel Vorm injury
Tottenham have confirmed Michel Vorm will not be fit to play in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea. The Dutchman had been hoping to shake off a knee problem sustained in his side's thrilling 3-1 victory over Swansea earlier this month. But the 33-year-old, who has made a total of 11 senior appearances this season, has lost his battle to be fit for the clash against Antonio Conte's side.
With 1380 League games under his belt Harry Redknapp is still relishing a new 'challenge' at Birmingham City
Birmingham City have turned to Harry Redknapp in an attempt to stave off relegation to League One. The Blues are three points clear of the drop zone with just three games left to play and are in need of a managerial bounce to retain their Championship status following Gianfranco Zola's disastrous spell in charge. Redknapp may have spent some time away from the beautiful game but he will bring plenty of experience to the table at St Andrew's.
247 days & 47 games out: Jack Wilshere suffers recurrence of worst ever injury
Injured: Jack Wilshere last spent eight months on the sidelines with the same injury: Getty Images Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a hairline fracture of his left fibula, the latest in a long line of injury setbacks. The 25-year-old has been plagued with fitness issues throughout this career, but looked to have put the worst behind him while on loan at Bournemouth having made the most Premier League appearances during a campaign in six years.
Eric Dier insists self-belief has made Tottenham 'unstoppable'
Tottenham's self-belief has made Mauricio Pochettino's side "unstoppable", according to Eric Dier. Spurs have been in superb form in recent weeks, winning seven consecutive Premier League games to fire themselves back into the title race. Pacesetters Chelsea boast a four-point lead at the top of the table with just six games left to play but have shown signs of weakness during defeats to Crystal Palace and Manchester United.
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: I would have loved to play for Antonio Conte
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba says he would have loved to play for Antonio Conte during his career. Drogba scored 164 goals in 381 appearances for the west Londoners and is regarded as a club legend, having netted the winning penalty against Bayern Munich in the 2012 Champions League final. The 39-year-old, who recently joined US side Phoenix Rising as a player and co-owner, thrived at Stamford Bridge under the guidance of Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Guus Hiddink.
John Terry offers 'personal thanks' to Roman Abramovich for Chelsea transformation
John Terry has offered his 'personal thanks' to Roman Abramovich for turning Chelsea into one of the world's biggest clubs. Abramovich purchased the Blues in 2003 and immediately began an ambitious period of investment at Stamford Bridge. The Russian has significantly backed a series of managers in the transfer market during his tenure, leading to a host of major honours.
Monaco vs Borussia Dortmund: How to watch Champions League football for free on BT Sport Showcase
Rivals united | Monaco fans show support for the Dortmund players affected by the bomb attack: AFP/Getty Images AS Monaco host Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday evening and fans can tune in free of charge. The Ligue 1 leaders won the first leg 3-2 in Germany, with the game overshadowed by the bomb attack on the Dortmund bus the day previous.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino made Victor Wanyama the player he is today, says midfielder's older brother
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has made Victor Wanyama the player he is today, according to the midfielder's older brother McDonald Mariga. Wanyama joined Spurs from Southampton last summer, having previously worked with Pochettino on the South Coast. The Kenya international has quickly established himself as a key figure at White Hart Lane, becoming a firm fans' favourite for his physical displays in the centre of the park.
Tottenham fans were 'spot on' to taunt Jack Wilshere after injury, insists Stan Collymore
Tottenham fans were "spot on" to taunt Jack Wilshere after the Arsenal midfielder picked up an injury at White Hart Lane, according to Stan Collymore. Wilshere, who is on loan at Bournemouth, endured a nightmare return to north London as Eddie Howe's side were blown away by Spurs courtesy of a 4-0 scoreline. The 25-year-old was regularly jeered by the home crowd, who had clearly not forgotten Wilshere led anti-Spurs chants during a Gunners' FA Cup victory parade in 2014.
Arsenal vs Manchester City: Prediction, team news, line-ups, start time, live, TV, head to head, odds - FA Cup semi-final preview
No room for error: Arsene Wenger will pit his managerial wits against Pep Guardiola: Arsenal FC via Getty Images Arsenal face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals just three weeks after they played out an entertaining 2-2 Premier League draw at Emirates Stadium. Arsene Wenger's side had to come from behind to secure a valuable point and similar levels of belief are likely to be required at Wembley.
Tottenham deserve credit for refusing to concede Premier League title to Chelsea, insists Ian Wright
Tottenham deserve credit for being the only team who refused to concede the Premier League title to Chelsea, according to Arsenal legend Ian Wright. The Blues boasted a 10 point lead at the start of the month, leading Antonio Conte's side to be widely proclaimed as champions elect ahead of the run-in. But Spurs have stuck to their task and chipped away at Chelsea's lead courtesy of seven consecutive top-flight victories.
David Luiz: Tottenham are playing very well - but Chelsea are top for a reason
David Luiz has warned Tottenham that Chelsea occupy top spot in the Premier League table "for a reason" after having their lead cut to four points. Many predicted Antonio Conte's side would see out the title with minimal fuss during the run-in but the Blues have now lost two of their last four games. Spurs, meanwhile, have ramped up the pressure on their rivals courtesy of seven consecutive top-flight victories.
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