NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram And Answers For Sunday, November 24Oliver Glasner insists Marc Guehi is 'against discrimination and any abuse' when quizzed on the player's decision to write on his rainbow armband . The Crystal Palace defender - who is the son of church minister - wrote 'I love Jesus' on the Stonewall armband in his side's 1-1 draw with Newcastle last weekend. After being warned by the Football Association for the message, he wrote 'Jesus loves you' with a smiley face on his rainbow armband at Portman Road for his side's 1-0 over Ipswich on Tuesday. The armbands are sent to clubs to be given to Premier League captains to wear in games to show support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport against Newcastle. Glasner was asked about his captain's decision when speaking to Amazon after the game. "I think we should calm it down," he said. "Everybody knows Marc, everyone knows he is a great player, he is a great personality. He is a very humble guy. "He wore this. It's LGBT and everyone now is about integration, no discrimination and Marc as well. I think we all have the same opinion. "We are in sports and in sports we are always against discrimination and any kind of abuse, and Marc as well." According to the International Football Association Board (IFAB), 'initiative slogans/emblems promoting the game of football, respect and integrity' are permitted. However, it is forbidden to have 'political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images' written anywhere. Ipswich captain Sam Morsy has also been in focus after choosing to ditch the rainbow armband totally, with the Tractor Boys citing his religious beliefs as his reason for refusing to wear it. Egypt international Morsy is a practising Muslim. Speaking about the pair's decisions regarding the rainbow armbands, talkSPORT's GameDay host Adrian Durham said on Tuesday night: "What is Morsy's message to any gay fans or players as captain of Ipswich Town Football Club? What's he trying to say to them? "That needs to be clarified and if it doesn't align with Ipswich's club policy or the Premier League policy then Ipswich Town have a problem they need to resolve. They need to ask if their captain's fit for the job of fulfilling all the roles required of him as a captain. "Being a captain is more than tossing a coin in the centre circle before the game. It's more than just shouting at your teammates. It's about representing the club. So does your captain not wearing the armband reflect the feeling of the club? "Has Kieran McKenna thought that through properly? Why not make someone else captain for the games with the rainbow armband? So Morsi's message to the LGBTQ community needs to be clarified and then Ipswich need to move forward from there. "Same with Guehi who has written all over the rainbow armband. If Guehi's aim was to deface and therefore devalue the message of the rainbow armband and the rainbow laces campaign then we need to ask why he would do that. Can he explain that to Stonewall? "Could he explain that face to face with a gay Palace fan I wonder? If his message is that he's worn the armband and supports the campaign but at the same time he loves Jesus then actually I'm okay with that. Not sure why he had to write all over the armband though. "In both cases, as Premier League captains, they both need to make their position clear and if that then means they have to give up the captaincy because they're not fit for the role within the club then so be it." Former Lionesses star and current talkSPORT co-host Lianne Sanderson agreed the captains need to come out and clarify their position. "It's interesting because I think people have a freedom of speech," she said. "They can say whatever they want and people can say, 'oh you know they shouldn't have to wear it if they wanted to'. I think Marc Guehi equally similar to Morsy. I think they're both in the wrong if I'm being honest. "Marc Guehi doing that I think it was wrong. I think you know him putting you know I love Jesus on his armband. It's an interesting one because I'm not really a religious person, Adrian. "But I think it depends on someone's perception of the bible and I think that's where he's going with that. And I love the fact that you've said these things Adrian because people don't want to talk about these types of things. "I think it's easy for people to say, 'oh yeah you would say that because you're gay' but that's not the reality and I agree it's how people feel. Now I don't think someone needs to wear an armband all the time to prove they support our community. "I want campaigns to be longer than a month to be honest and I think sometimes it is very much tokenism but it does hurt our community when players don't want to do that. Now you're in England and that's the campaign so do that. The same as when I go to Qatar I respect that culture. "Qataris love me. Yes there might be different people who have different opinions about those situations but I respect that culture. So I think you know it's a massive kick in the teeth that they did this but I think with Marc Guehi doing that he was proving a point. "So I think they do need to come out and have something to say. I really do. They're leaders of the club and you're right. It's not just about you know tossing the coin in the centre circle. "It's much more than that and I think it does affect our community and it's unfortunate that people still feel this way. Wearing an armband like when I saw John McGinn wearing it the other night I was like, 'that's actually really powerful' but I thought the days were gone Adrian where this would be a talking point because it's just an armband but it means so much to our community. "So I have a split like opinion on it with regards to whether I think players should have to do X, Y and Z I think they should want to do it, if I'm being honest." And former England striker Dean Ashton thinks Guehi and Morsy's moves have detracted from the positive impact that Stonewall's campaign with the Premier League does have. However, he believes their moves don't signify 'standing absolutely against' LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport. "Well I think it's such a great point about the captaincy itself because ultimately that is who we're looking at," Ashton said. "We're looking at two players. We're not looking at the 11 players. We're looking at the captains because of what that armband represents certainly with this campaign and therefore if you choose to either not wear it or you write on it you are effectively making a point with that. "But I also think at the same time if you have to sort of take into account the fact that some certain players have had for their whole life and it might be part of their religion. "If they choose not to do something there will be other players that aren't the captains that maybe fall in the middle where they maybe don't want to openly support a campaign but that doesn't mean that they ultimately are totally against it. "So I think we have sometimes got to be careful that just because somebody doesn't do something that automatically means they are making a stand absolutely against it. But at the same time I think you're right there has to be some clarity. "If they are going to do that then I think it is really important for everybody to understand why and then have a perspective on it. At the moment it's just up in the air and left for everybody to guess. "Then it makes it about that rather than lots of other players that are more than happy - we talked about John McGinn - and other players that are happy to openly support the campaign and that's then kind of missed." Durham concluded: "I agree the clarification of the individual standpoint is everything and I do believe it's easily resolved that if a captain doesn't want to wear it then you give it to another player who does want to wear it and he becomes the captain." Jean-Philippe Mateta's goal and Palace's 1-0 win lifts them out of the Premier League's relegation zone.
S.Korea political upheaval shows global democracy's fragility - and resilienceThe spread of bird flu globally has raised concerns among health officials battling against other diseases. The Sunday Observer spoke to Dr C.S. Botenne, Virologist, Medical Research Institute to explain how the disease for which there is still no vaccine is spread and how we can protect ourselves. Excerpts of the interview: The spread of bird flu in different parts of the world including Sri Lanka’s neighboring countries such as India and Pakistan has raised concerns among health authorities here of the possibility of this disease spreading to our island and prompting a health alert to the public. Since most people are ignorant about this disease, could you tell our readers what bird flu is? Is avian flu and bird flu one and the same thing? Does it affect only migrant birds such as water fowls, wild duck, geese, storks etc? Or can it also spread to domestic poultry such as chicken and ducks? Dr C.S. Botenne Avian or bird influenza mean the same. It is an infectious type of the influenza A virus that spreads among birds. Infected birds can shed the virus in their droppings, nasal secretions and saliva. Domesticated birds such as chicken, ducks, turkeys can also get infected with the virus through direct contact with infected waterfowl and other migrant birds or through contact with surfaces that are contaminated with the virus. Q: I read that the disease could also affect animals such as cats, dogs, cows ,goats and pigs if they come into contact with an infected animal. Your comments? A: Yes, there have been cases of infected cats , dogs, goat kids and dairy cows over the years in countries such as Thailand, Germany, Poland, South Korea and North American countries. Q: What about humans being infected? Can an infected bird or animal pass it on to them? A: Humans can get infected by touching infected birds, touching droppings or beddings, killing or preparing infected poultry for cooking , markets where live birds are sold could also be a source of bird flu. Q: Is human-to-human transmission possible if an infected person lives in the same house as a non infected person? If so, how? Could the infection spread from nasal drops or touching contaminated surfaces? A: The human-to-human spread of the virus is very rare. It usually spreads to only a few people, so sustained transmission is unlikely. Most cases of human-to-human transmission takes place after prolonged close contact without protection. Although rare, it can occur, as you correctly mentioned, if someone inhales the virus from the air or touches a contaminated surface and then their eyes, nose or mouth. It’s still important to monitor and be on the lookout for human-to-human transmission, even if it’s uncommon, because of the potential of pandemics. Q: What about eating cooked chicken or eggs contaminated by the virus? If so, can the virus infect a person? What are the chances? A: If chicken, eggs or any poultry are thoroughly cooked, the chances of infection are minimal. Pasteurised milk and dairy products are also safe to consume. However, drinking raw or unpasteurised milk carries an increased risk of serious illness, as it hasn’t undergone pasteurisation to eliminate harmful microorganisms. Q: Are there different categories of bird flu? If so, what are they? A: There are two categories of avian influenza viruses. They are low pathogenic avian influenza A virus (LPAI) and highly pathogenic Avian influenza A virus(HPAI). This division depends on their molecular characteristic which means on specific details in their genes and its ability to cause disease and death in chickens. So as the name suggests, low pathogenicity avian influenza causes either no disease or mild disease whereas the highly pathogenic type causes either severe disease or death in chicken/poultry. Only some avian influenza A(H5) and A(H7) viruses are classified as HPAI A viruses, while most A(H5) and A(H7) viruses circulating among birds are LPAI A viruses. Q: What is the most common strain of bird flu? A: The commonest type of Avian influenza in birds is H5N1 whereas the types of avian influenza frequently infecting humans are H5NI, H7N9 and H5N6. Q: Which is more dangerous and why? A: The subtypes which I have mentioned above gives rise to more severe disease and death among humans and therefore they are considered dangerous Q: Do the strains mutate and change over time? A: Yes, of course. Avian influenza poses a high pandemic risk because it has the potential to mutate and gain the ability to spread between people. If this occurs, the disease may become severe and infect a large number of people. Q: What are the symptoms to look out for in suspected cases of bird flu? A: Bird flu in humans include symptoms such as high temperature, aching muscles, headaches, cough, sore throat, and shortness of breath. There can also be symptoms such as diarrhoea, chest pain, conjunctivitis , bleeding from the nose and gums. Q: Can it be mistaken for some other disease such as bronchitis or viral influenza? A: Yes, it can, as all of these conditions can present with respiratory symptoms such as fever, headache, cough and shortness of breath, making it difficult to differentiate. Q: What are the complications that could arise if not detected and treated in time? A: The main complications may include worsening of chronic lung conditions, such as asthma or cystic fibrosis; ear and sinus infections; failure of the respiratory system, known as acute respiratory distress syndrome; kidney problems; heart problems; bleeding in the lungs; a collapsed lung; bacterial pneumonia and a life-threatening condition called sepsis, in which your organs do not function properly due to infection. Q: How is it diagnosed? If someone with suspicious symptoms comes to your clinic how do you determine whether he/she has the disease? Is it with a blood test or X-ray? Walk us through the usual procedure. A: If a patient comes to the hospital or clinic with the aforementioned symptoms, doctors usually gather a history from the patient. They will specifically look into factors such as travel history and any exposure to poultry if there is a suspicion of avian influenza. The doctor will then examine the patient’s general condition, listen to their chest and conduct a general examination to gain a better understanding of the patient’s condition. Following this, the doctor will probably order some blood tests, specifically a full blood count and CRP, as well as some cultures if needed. A chest X-ray may also be ordered for further analysis. If there is suspicion of avian influenza, specimens will be taken from the respiratory tract and sent for a test called PCR (polymerase chain reaction), which is similar to what was done during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This test will detect the subtype of influenza the patient has. However, in the meantime, we can start antiviral treatment for influenza and antibiotics may be added if necessary. We do not have to wait for the PCR results to begin antiviral therapy. Q: Are these tests available in our state hospitals free-of-charge to all patients? A: Yes they are available free-of-charge to all patients if the treating physician requests. Q: Age wise and gender wise who are most likely to develop avian influenza and why? A: Age-wise, all ages are vulnerable if they have risk factors. However, those who are at the extremes of age and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and liver disease, are at higher risk of contracting the infection and its complications. There is no preference for the infection based on gender. Q: Can an infected pregnant woman pass it to the foetus? A: Cases of avian influenza in pregnant women are uncommon. Nonetheless, research indicates that the A/H5N1 virus has the ability to pass through the placental barrier and infect the foetus. Q: Can an infected mother pass it on to her baby when breastfeeding? A: No it is unlikely that a pregnant mother can pass the avian influenza virus to her baby via breast milk. Q: What are the preventive measures? A. Stay away from animals in areas with flu outbreaks especially farms and markets. Don’t touch surfaces with animal waste. Children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems should not handle eggs or help with food preparation. Don’t go near sick or dead animals, and report any to the local authorities. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitiser, especially after touching animals. B. Keep raw and cooked food separate, wash hands, cook food well and store meat properly. If you’re in areas where there is an outbreak, avoid farms and markets. If you get sick after travelling, see a doctor. Q: What has the Health Ministry and the Sri Lanka Association of Virologists done to prevent the spread of avian influenza in recent months? A: Right now, there is ongoing surveillance for flu-like illnesses and severe respiratory infections at major government hospitals across the country carried out by the National Influenza Centre, Medical Research Institute and the epidemiology unit. This is a great chance to spot any cases of avian influenza. The Department of Animal Production and Health is conducting animal surveillance in partnership with the Ministry of Health. All these sections under the Ministry of Health and virologists in Sri Lanka hold monthly meetings to discuss avian influenza and pandemic preparedness efforts in the country. If someone arriving at the airport/port is suspected of having avian influenza, they will be sent to the Infectious Disease Hospital which is equipped to handle such cases. Q: What is the role of the Medical Research Institute (MRI) regarding infectious diseases such as bird flu? Has the availability of high technology helped to detect and treat the spread and is it more effective? A: The National Influenza Centre at the MRI is equipped to perform specialised PCR tests that can identify avian influenza cases in a day, enabling prompt and targeted treatment for patients when needed. Q: Do you see any shortcoming in the care of avian flu patients which needs to be filled? A: At present, we have enough facilities in State institutions and we don’t see any major gaps in the health sector regarding the management of patients with bird flu. Q: Do you have a message for worried readers on reducing exposure risks to avian influenza? A: So far we have not come across any person with avian influenza in Sri Lanka and the risk of infection for the public remains low. However, it’s essential to adhere to basic precautions outlined above to help prevent the spread of the virus and ensure you receive appropriate care. If you experience symptoms and have had potential exposure to poultry, visit the nearest Government hospital and inform the doctor of your status.VOTERS IN DUBLIN Mid-West might think they’re seeing double when they open their ballot paper on 29 November. Two candidates with the same name – and similar taste in snazzy spectacles – are standing in the five-seat constituency. There’s Sinn Féin’s high profile housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin – and there’s Independent-turned-Social Democrats councillor for Clondalkin Eoin Ó Broin. Sinn Féin’s Ó Broin, on his second canvas of the day at teatime on Tuesday in freezing conditions, is taking no chances: every prospective Sinn Féin voter is warned about the Other Eoin. “Don’t forget, there will be a second Eoin Ó Broin on the ballot,” he explains to one older voter in an estate on the outskirts of Clondalkin village. “Is he with...?” the woman trails off, seemingly confused. “He’s with the Social Democrats. The way it will be on the ballot, my name will be first with my face and the logo. Just follow the face and the logo.” The two men know each other. They both live in this area – they’ve even received each other’s post. Sinn Féin’s Ó Broin first became aware of his fellow Eoin 20 years ago when, at a conference in Canada, the person introducing him included details in his potted biography seemingly found online in relation to another Eoin Ó Broin, then president of the University of Limerick students’ union. The two met a couple of years later, when Ó Broin (of Sinn Féin) joined a Shell to Sea protest, alighting a bus in Ballinaboy to see “this fella looking at me”. “And I’m look at him, and I’m going: ‘Are you Eoin Ó Broin?’ And he goes: ‘Are you Eoin Ó Broin’? So we had a big chat.” The Social Democrats’ Eoin is a fluent Irish speaker, having attended Irish-medium schools in Clondalkin; there is a large Irish-speaking community in the area, associated with the longstanding Áras Chrónáin cultural centre. Sinn Féin’s Eoin doesn’t speak Irish, but the Irish language surname is on his birth cert; his father attended a Gaelscoil. A few streets away, earlier that day, the Soc Dems’ Eoin Ó Broin doesn’t let the freezing rain stop him from going door to door. Like his fellow Eoin, he’s out twice a day as the election approaches. His biggest pitch to voters, apart from his own track record as a councillor (he got the council to fix a footpath in this particular estate), is his party’s commitment to – the plan to reform healthcare to end the current two-tier system, a policy with which Social Democrats founder Róisín Shortall has been particularly associated. He believes small parties need to be strategic, and the Social Democrats can position themselves as authoritatively on universal access to healthcare as his namesake has managed to do on housing. He adds that he believes Sláintecare would be “transformative” not only for healthcare but for citizens’ relationship with society and the state in Ireland. “I’ve seen a one-tier health system in Sweden, when I lived there. I didn’t need health insurance, and a trip to the doctor was a tenner,” the Soc Dems’ Ó Broin says. “It gives everybody a sense that they’re getting something back. They don’t have this unfortunate bitterness which exists [among] those who are above thresholds.” He believes the Irish system of means-tested thresholds for medical cards is a “Victorian charity” approach, whereas universal access would be “a game changer we need in Ireland for people to feel that we’re all in this together.” The Soc Dems’ Ó Broin completed a PhD in energy systems modelling in Sweden, before undertaking postdoctoral research in France. With his background in environmental science, he was a member of the Green movement when he lived in Sweden, but he believes the Green Party do not sufficiently prioritise housing and workers’ rights. In the estate he’s canvassing today, he meets some voters who say he’ll get their number one, and a few undecideds. Do people bring up the name much? “Yeah. Some people say, ‘this will be fun’. Some people say, ‘that’s confusing, you should change your name’.” He is not impressed by this suggestion. “You know, you don’t just change your name. I grew up in Clondalkin, I went to the all-Irish school here, so because I grew up here and it is my name, why should I change?” the Soc Dems candidate says. (Although Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin has been living in Clondalkin for many years with his partner, Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan, he is originally from Cabinteely and went to school in Blackrock. A blow-in Ó Broin, if you will.) Housing, waiting times for healthcare and access to supports for those with disabilities and additional needs are among the top issues that come up on the doorsteps in Clondalkin. Access to school places is also a big issue in this area, where public services do not seem to have kept pace with population growth. Both Eoin Ó Broins say the heat has somewhat gone out of the issue of immigration, relative to the local elections in June; this mirrors what heard However, immigration is definitely still on the agenda, and it’s raised a few times with Sinn Féin’s Ó Broin. He pushes back hard against the idea that immigrants are being prioritised on the housing list, as one Sinn Féin voter alleges, telling the man that that “every single one of those families” waited on the list for the same length of time as Irish families. “The only people who get council houses are people who have a legal right to reside and work with the state,” he says. However at another house (also voting Sinn Féin) he criticises the government for not consulting with the local community on a nearby accommodation centre for people seeking international protection. He tells a couple who say they’re concerned about the safety of women in the area that “a lot of concerns that you have, which are genuine concerns, can be addressed” through immigration being “properly managed”. “It’s the fear of not knowing what’s going on in your own community, and that’s why, for me, community engagement and consultation is key, right? People are gonna come, right? You can’t stop people coming, but what you have to make sure is when people arrive to claim international protection, there’s a proper process,” Ó Broin tells them. It is understood there have not been any incidents affecting the safety of local residents involving residents of this accommodation centre. Sinn Féin’s immigration manifesto, launched last week, promises to take the provision of accommodation for international protection applicants into complete state control, and pledges that new purpose built centres will not be located in deprived communities. Sinn Féin’s Ó Broin explains that to protect “community cohesion”, good quality accommodation has to provided in communities that “have capacity”, not in those that have been marginalised, and which are struggling already with a lack of basic infrastructure. He says these areas are identifiable using the produced by Pobal, the state’s social inclusion agency. By that metric, would areas in this constituency be suitable for new centres – in, say, Lucan, much of which is classified as “affluent” or “very affluent” by Pobal? Ó Broin seems to accept this could indeed by the case, telling that “the definition of ‘deprived’ is objective, and it has to be”, and adding that “large parts of Dublin city” would be deemed suitable for new centres under Sinn Féin’s plan. However, he adds that Sinn Féin would additionally require audits of local services to check whether there are enough school places and GP places before new accommodation for international protection applicants is approved. It sounds like you could rule out almost every area of Dublin with those additional criteria? “No, I don’t believe that,” Ó Broin says, reiteriating that he “absolutely” believes there are areas of Dublin that would right now be suitable for new asylum accommodation. He adds that while he advocates for more community consultation, he does not believe anyone should get a “veto” in the same way that nobody gets to veto Irish people moving into their area. “It’s about respect. It’s about engagement. It’s about talking to people, letting people know what the plan is,” he says. Sinn Féin wants to lead Ireland’s first left-wing government after the election, so if it gets enough seats there’s no doubt Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns will be getting a call from her counterpart, Mary Lou McDonald. For her part, Cairns has indicated she hasn’t ruled out taking that call and talking to Sinn Féin. What do the two Eoin Ó Broins think are the biggest points of difference between their parties? Sinn Féin’s Ó Broin says: “Sinn Fein is the only political party that can lead an alternative government of change. So if people want a change of government, they really need to think wisely as to where they give that vote.” He adds that there are “significant policy differences” between the two parties; the examples he gives are USC (Sinn Féin wants to reduce this tax and the Social Democrats don’t) and the fact that a united Ireland is a “key part of [Sinn Féin's] agenda”. He acknowledges that on healthcare and childcare the two parties’ policies “chime”, but claims Sinn Féin’s housing and other policies are more comprehensive. The other Eoin Ó Broin says the Social Democrats are a “coherent, centre-left party in an international left-wing tradition, whereas Sinn Féin struggle to define where they are politically”. “Migration is a good example,” he says, instancing Sinn Féin’s election literature ahead of the June local elections, which stated that the party was opposed to open borders. “That’s rhetoric borrowed from the United States. The EU has open borders by default. There’s an open border with Northern Ireland that they fought very hard to keep. So it’s that kind of inconsistency, I would say, which differentiates us,” the Social Democrats’ Ó Broin says. He adds that he believes it to be “disingenuous to people” for Sinn Féin “put it out there that we can have a society without property taxes or carbon taxes”. “We’re solid that we want healthcare, education, childcare, elderly care, to be available free at the point of use and paid for by tax, and we’re strong on the environment as well,” he adds. in this election, so Sinn Féin will be hoping it can once again return two TDs, Ó Broin and Mark Ward. Fine Gael TD Emer Higgins will also try to bring in a running mate, while Fianna Fáil, which lost its seat in 2020, is also running two candidates. People Before Profit TD Gino Kenny is running again. The Social Democrats aren’t the only party to have poached an Independent councillor – Labour has nabbed Clondalkin’s longstanding council poll-topper, Francis Timmons. Independent councillor and former Green Party TD Paul Gogarty, who topped the poll in the June elections in Lucan, could benefit from the fact that the incumbent TDs skew to the Clondalkin end of the constituency, while Independent Ireland councillor Linda de Courcey is running on an immigration platform. There are also candidates from the Greens and Aontú, as well as the anti-EU Irish Freedom Party and anti-immigration Irish People Party, along with other Independents.
Kenny Dillingham and the Arizona State Sun Devils have become the talk of the college football world over the last month as they continue to ascend in the rankings and have become one of the most interesting teams in the nation. Originally predicted to finish dead last in the Big 12 Conference this year, Dillingham has flipped the script in his second year as the head coach in Tempe, and has his team playing for a spot in the conference championship game with an 8-2 record. Coming into Saturday with a huge game against the BYU Cougars, Dillingham made it clear that he was pulling out all of the stops with hopes to win and keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. One of those "stops" — a brilliant onside-kick in the first half with his team leading 14-0 — had fans on social media talking about Dillingham's former coach with the Oregon Ducks, Dan Lanning. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Lanning and the Ducks have gone for unexpected onside kicks multiple times over the last few years, including once this year against the Ohio State Buckeyes where the kicker aimed straight for a front-line player, drilled him in the stomach, and had an Oregon player hop on the ball. The Ducks also surprised Chip Kelly and the UCLA Bruins with a first-half onside kick a couple of years ago in an advantageous spot. It's clear that Dillingham remembered, and deployed the same tactics on Saturday against BYU. When you have a 34 year old head coach, you call an onside kick up 14-0... and you recover it Kenny Dillingham, ladies and gentleman pic.twitter.com/qAXOHr7wWh Kenny Dillingham took a page out of Dan Lanning’s book👀 pic.twitter.com/xPDCY5gkIc Kenny Dillingham with his best Dan Lanning impression with that onside kick Dan Lanning watching Dillingham call an onside kick in the middle of the game. pic.twitter.com/g3OYFaedbb Kenny Dillingham really is Dan Lanning Jr. 🥹 ASU's kick wasn't quite as savage as drilling an opposing player in the stomach, but the result was all the same, and led to a third rushing touchdown for ASU running back Cam Skattebo, putting the Sun Devils up 21-0. We will see how the rest of the game plays out, but it's pretty clear that Dillingham has his team firing on all cylinders and playing some of their best football in the first half against BYU. If they can keep this up, there may be a world in the future where Dillingham and the Sun Devils might face Lanning and the Ducks in the playoff down the road. Related: Fans Regret College Football Playoff Expansion After Ohio State-Indiana Blowout
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Activists say Mexican authorities have broken up 2 migrant caravans heading to the USHow to Watch Top 25 Women’s College Basketball Games – Tuesday, November 26FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Senior Volleyball squads from North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) have returned with outstanding performances from B.C. provincials played last weekend. Following up on their 11th-place showing in 2023, the NPSS Senior Girls’ team finished sixth overall at the ‘AAAA’ competition, their strongest showing in at least 15 years. Head coach Alexandra Olsen commended her squad for playing “outstanding” and said the squad played at a high level, losing just twice throughout the tournament. She added that the Grizzlies won the BC Secondary Sports Fair Play award for the second consecutive year. “This was a huge achievement for NPSS and the program,” said Olsen. “There has been consistent growth with the program and it showed in our provincials performance.” “I have so much pride to represent these girls. They are outstanding athletes and humans and I look forward to seeing what the future holds.” Going 3-0 in pool play, NPSS needed a win over North Vancouver’s Argyle to gain a quarter-final position, winning in five sets. This set up a showdown with Kelowna’s Okanagan Mission Secondary. The Grizzlies lost in four sets. They won their next game against Kelowna Secondary before losing to Surrey’s Earl Marriott Secondary. Elsewhere, the Senior Boys Grizzlies represented the north region after playoff champions Prince George Secondary School were unable to go to Vancouver Island for the ‘AAA’ provincials. With a goal of “representing the north well” head coach Scott Hyde says mission accomplished, as the team won its final game to finish 15th overall. “Even with the lower ranking, the boys never got blown out,” said Hyde. “They held their own against every team they faced. This is great news when we think about the future of the team.” With comments from opposing coaches and officials on the teams work ethic and winning desire, the team also snagged the Fair Play Award for their tournament, something Hyde says the team was “very happy” to bring the award home. More information about the NPSS Grizzlies Volleyball teams can be found on the team’s Facebook pages.
Rajasthan United FC staged a stunning second-half comeback to beat hosts Namdhari FC 3-1 in the I-League here on Saturday (November 30, 2024). Namdhari took a fortunate lead in the 18th minute when Rajasthan defender Wayne Vaz, under pressure from Akashdeep Singh, scored an own goal. The hosts dominated early, with Akashdeep coming close to doubling the lead in the 34th minute, only for Rajasthan goalkeeper James Kithan to deny him with a superb save. Rajasthan grew into the game and equalised in the 51st minute after William Neihsial was fouled in the box and Alain Oyarzun converted the resultant penalty with ease. Namdhari nearly regained the lead in the 70th minute, but Cledson Dasilva’s header drifted narrowly wide. Three minutes later, Seiminmang Manchong dribbled past multiple defenders and fired in a low shot that eluded goalkeeper Jaspreet Singh, putting Rajasthan ahead. Namdhari’s hopes faded after a red card in the 80th minute, and Wayne Vaz redeemed himself in the 85th minute, tapping in from close range to seal Rajasthan’s victory. Later in the evening, Dempo SC clinched their maiden victory of the season, defeating hosts Shillong Lajong FC 2-0. Goals from Pruthvesh Pednekar (53’) and Matija Babović (90’) sealed a crucial away win for Samir Naik’s men, building on their opening draw against Aizawl FC. The match began evenly, with Lajong’s Damaitphang Lyngdoh testing Dempo goalkeeper Ashish Sibi early on. Despite creating chances, Lajong failed to convert, with Daniel Gonçalves missing a key opportunity. Dempo’s disciplined defense soaked up the pressure, keeping the first half goalless. The Goan side shifted gears after the break when Pednekar broke the deadlock, heading home a corner from Cristián Pérez. Lajong’s attempts to equalise were thwarted by Sibi’s stellar saves, including a vital stop against Phrangki Buam. Babovic sealed the win in stoppage time with a sensational long-range strike that left Lajong goalkeeper Neithovilie Chalieu rooted. Published - December 01, 2024 05:12 am IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Football / sportLynne Roberts wasn't looking to leave as Utah women's basketball coach. Then she got a call from LANone
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LOOSE Women star Jane Moore has revealed what life was like in the jungle now she's left I'm A Celebrity. Broadcaster and journalist Jane Moore was the first celebrity to leave ITV's I'm A Celebrity, and now she's back in the outside world she's revealed some surprising secrets from the camp. Advertisement 2 Jane Moore was the first celebrity to leave I'm A Celebrity Credit: ITV 2 Jane revealed the camp know when the show is starting because they can hear Ant and Dec Speaking on I'm A Celebrity...UNPACKED following her exit, Jane explained: "It's kinda weird to know they're [celebrities] just there. "Obviously we were aware this was here because we could hear Ant and Dec do 'I'm a celebrity get me out of here' and we could hear it. "So we know when the show's starting, and it's kind of weird to know they're just over there." She then opened up about how she feels to have left the camp first as she told the show: "I was gutted for about the first 20 minutes, and then it was over." Advertisement More on I'm A Celeb Just say no Dec Donnelly slapped down by Tulisa as I'm A Celeb star snaps during trial JUNGLE MATE Jane Moore reveals I'm A Celeb secrets as she tells of friendship with Coleen She then revealed she's spent her time outside the jungle with friends and family, as well as enjoying the luxury of a five star hotel where she joked about indulging in a prawn linguine and soaking up the comforts. The star also revealed other surprising insights from camp, including her close bond with Wagatha Christie star Coleen Rooney. Jane explained that she was wary of pressurising Coleen, especially as Jane is a journalist and Coleen may have been wary. Jane revealed: "I thought I'd let her get to know me and we did really bond. I'm allowed to call her 'Col'." Advertisement Most read in News TV BIG BREAK ‘Women would be safer if men were under curfew,’ actor on new house arrest show TELLY CLAIM MasterChef's Gregg Wallace steps aside as star accuses him of 'sexualised' joke TOP TELLY BBC Scotland's Christmas schedule revealed - including Sir Alex Ferguson doc BALLSED UP Lorraine apologises on air for using phrase she 'didn't know' was a swear word She added: "She said to me at the very beginning she was very overwhelmed by some of the big personalities in camp." In an exclusive interview in Oz, hours after she left the jungle, Jane also opened up to us about her bond with the Scouse star: “We ended up being quite close and having a lot of good chats. Jane Moore reveals verdict on I'm A Celeb cast including star's secret battle “She loves cleaning. She is the Queen of Clean. "We were saying she needs her own TV show — Clean With Coleen . . . whatever play on words you can come up with. Advertisement "She’s a real grafter." I'm A Celebrity 2024 i'm A Celebrity is back for its 24th series, with a batch of famous faces living in the Aussie jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars on the show this year.. Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name in the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney , has made a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to be on the show this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever. Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge has made her triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal. Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he has become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities. Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. Melvin has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle . GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brands such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers. Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs , Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live. Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She originally found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice . Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle , after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice , along with bandmate Tom Fletcher. Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist is braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband . It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past. Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry is the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to bowel cancer . He told The Late Late Show in 2021: "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache." Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard . Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year. Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is a late arrival on I’m A Celebrity , and he's ready to spill the beans on his former employer. The former Communards and Strictly star , said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year. An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth."
