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The National
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Reason Flamengo president vetoed £4.5m move for ex-Celtic ace
But the Rio de Janeiro club's manager Filipe Luis admitted he was desperate to sign the West Brom star. The former Scotland Under 21s player, who switched international allegiances to Ireland, was gutted when his £4.5 million surprise move to Flamengo collapsed last week. And the club's president explained they performed a U-turn after studying his injury record. Baptista said: "Why not Mikey Johnston? Because the club's medical report said he would be fit to play for 1,800 minutes a season. "How many has he played this season? 900. So am I going to bring in a player to play 900 minutes when I still have to play another 4,000 minutes? Read more: "These are decisions you have to make. It's not personal against the player. It's for Flamengo. "He may be a great athlete, a great professional, but for Flamengo's needs, at this moment, in my opinion, he wasn't ideal." Johnston actually played 2,078 minutes in the English Championship for WBS last season and not the 900 claimed by the Flamengo president. And boss Luis said: "Obviously, I approved the transfer. "They sent me the videos, his characteristics, and I approved. That's all I can say."
The Herald Scotland
14-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Reason Flamengo president vetoed £4.5m move for ex-Celtic ace
The former Scotland Under 21s player, who switched international allegiances to Ireland, was gutted when his £4.5 million surprise move to Flamengo collapsed last week. And the club's president explained they performed a U-turn after studying his injury record. Baptista said: "Why not Mikey Johnston? Because the club's medical report said he would be fit to play for 1,800 minutes a season. "How many has he played this season? 900. So am I going to bring in a player to play 900 minutes when I still have to play another 4,000 minutes? Read more: "These are decisions you have to make. It's not personal against the player. It's for Flamengo. "He may be a great athlete, a great professional, but for Flamengo's needs, at this moment, in my opinion, he wasn't ideal." Johnston actually played 2,078 minutes in the English Championship for WBS last season and not the 900 claimed by the Flamengo president. And boss Luis said: "Obviously, I approved the transfer. "They sent me the videos, his characteristics, and I approved. That's all I can say."
Los Angeles Times
02-07-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Former Yosemite park employee was reported missing. He turned out to be a fugitive on the run
For two days, the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office conducted a search for a man who was reported as an 'at risk missing person' near Yosemite National Park. The search included helicopters, an off-highway vehicle unit and law enforcement search and rescue, according to a sheriff's office news release. The missing man, Nathan Baptista, was last seen on June 27 when he told family members he was going to ride his dirt bike 'near a mine and a tower' but offered no additional details, according to a sheriff's office social media post. Search teams covered more than 500 miles of rugged terrain before the sheriff's office investigations unit uncovered that Nathan Baptista had an active federal warrant out for his arrest, tied to an aggravated sexual abuse charge. Baptista, 38, who weighs around 165 pounds and is 5'9', allegedly violated his probation in connection with the charge, officials said. He was driving a white Chevrolet S10 pickup truck with California license plate 7B48533. Anyone with more information has been asked to contact authorities. 'As of now we now feel confident that this case has shifted from an 'At Risk Missing Person' to an absconding fugitive from federal law enforcement who is no longer in Mariposa County,' according to the sheriff's office news release. 'Surveillance footage has confirmed that his truck and dirt bike were seen in the Fresno area.' Baptista was charged last year with aggravated sexual abuse after he was accused of raping and strangling a female park employee, according to federal prosecutors. Both Baptista and the woman worked for a company that operates the park's hospitality services. The alleged rape happened the night the woman met Baptista, prosecutors said. Baptista is awaiting trial, and it is not clear if he is currently out on bail.
Business Insider
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Jefferies Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Smartfit Escola de Ginastica e Danca SA (SMFT3)
Jefferies analyst Pedro Baptista reiterated a Buy rating on Smartfit Escola de Ginastica e Danca SA (SMFT3 – Research Report) today and set a price target of BRL30.00. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Baptista is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 5.5% and a 54.55% success rate. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Smartfit Escola de Ginastica e Danca SA with a BRL30.00 average price target.
Borneo Post
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
10-year-old sape prodigy Baptista Emmanuell shines at RWMF 2025, youngest to perform on main stage
Baptista and Korintus at RWMF 2025. KUCHING (June 25): Ten-year-old Baptista Emmanuell Korintus made history over the weekend as the youngest sape player to perform on the main stage of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF). The SJK Chung Hua Batu 7 Primary 4 pupil took to the stage on the festival's third and final night, where he performed a solo piece of traditional sape music titled 'Leto Ngorek', before joining his group Manai Kuwai to accompany the Kancet Ajai Warrior Dance on sape. The performance was part of a special showcase recommended by Sarawak Tourism Board chairman Datuk Dennis Ngau to intensify the atmosphere on the final night. The dance was led by Baptista's father Korintus Leban. Sharing the main stage that night with Buddha Beat featuring Sinaran Collective (Malaysia), Manhu (China), Tal Fry (India), Buluh Berkocak (Sarawak), La Chiva Gantiva (Colombia/Belgium), N'famady Kouyaté (Guinea/UK), and At Adau (Sarawak), Baptista stood out not only because of his age but also his captivating stage aura and traditional Orang Ulu attire from the Sekapan ethnic group. Baptista was originally selected to represent Malaysia at the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Long Beach, California on July 15-24 after winning a medal at the Malaysia Championship of Performing Arts (MCOPA) auditions here in April. Due to current safety concerns, the Malaysian team has decided to postpone its participation. 'If all goes well, the Malaysian team will rejoin the competition in 2026,' Korintus told The Borneo Post. Despite the setback, Baptista remains optimistic. 'I believe everything happens for a reason. I'll keep learning and playing the sape,' he said. His unique talent and humble personality have already drawn attention from established RWMF veterans such as At Adau and Jerry Kamit. Baptista said he hopes to collaborate with them one day. He also continues to perform with the group Ngelotak Danum — which means 'our presence is not to impress, but simply to contribute to the joy of the occasion'. Baptista Emmanuell Korintus lead RWMF 2025
