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Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
As golf takes over the summer headlines, these were the top sports stories of the week ending June 28
◘With the completion of the spring high school sports season, all eyes can now turn to the summer sports, especially golf. To get things started, we republished several very popular golf stories from last year by Eric Rueb. The first was his story on the five of the best public golf courses in Rhode Island. Newport National led the way, despite its cost. It was followed by Meadow Brook Golf Club in Richmond, Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam, Connecticut, Country View Golf Club in Burrillville, and Valley Country Club in Warwick. Newport National Golf Club in Middletown. ◘We reprised another Rueb story from last year listing the five courses he hasn't played but are on his bucket list. "Wannamoissett Country Club is a favorite, even though it beats me up every year at the Northeast Amateur Media Day," he says. "I haven't played it in over a decade, but I knocked Rhode Island Country Club off the list when it was host to the CVS Charity Classic. My favorite course in the state might be Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club." Here's his list of other courses he wants to play: The Misquamicut Club, Watch Hill; Shelter Harbor Golf Club, Westerly; Warwick Country Club, Warwick; Point Judith Country Club, Narragansett; Sakonnet Golf Club, Little Compton. Dominic Mazza of Classical chips a show to the fourth green. La Salle Rams and Classical Purple in high school golf at Triggs Memorial on April 29 2024. [Kris Craig/The Providence Journal] ◘This year, Rueb wrote about five, must-play courses in the state. The good news is that there are plenty of options outside of private golf. There are some truly terrific public tracks throughout the state (and some just over the borders), and while Rhode Islanders are terrified to drive 45 minutes anywhere, there is no distance a true golfer won't travel to play someplace that can provide an experience. Advertisement I've rekindled my relationship with Triggs and, based on a round played there last September, says Rueb, you have to experience the course if you haven't already because it's a playing experience not many of the public or private courses can match. The star of the show is the layout. It's 18 holes of Donald Ross brilliance. You're tested from tee to green and every hole gives you a different experience. There are blind shots, wide open fairways, elevation shifts and greens both large and small. ◘The Rhode Island Amateur was the top story at the end of the week as Mike Calef was able to coax home the two putts he absolutely needed to make on Friday. Not much else was finding the hole for him during the afternoon 18 in the title match at the 120th Amateur at Rhode Island Country Club. The tables turned just in time for Calef to deny Jake Bauer what would have been a rally to his second championship. Calef rolled in the tying birdie on the 34th hole and a clutch par to win the 35th, edging his way in front. A solid par from the right rough on the 36th — the uphill par-4 18th that climbs back toward Nayatt Road — clinched a 1-up victory for Calef against a fellow competitor with Portsmouth ties. Mar 24, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) dribbles the ball against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson/Imagn Images ◘With the NBA season coming to a close last weekend, the Boston Celtics wasted little time reshaping their roster for next year. Boston traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal also involving the Brooklyn Nets. Atlanta will receive the 7-foot-2 Porzingis and a second-round draft pick; the Nets get Hawks guard/forward Terance Mann and their No. 22 pick; and the Celtics gained Atlanta forward Georges Niang and a second-rounder, per the report. On Monday, the Celtics also sent two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, and got Anfernee Simons, a 26-year-old shooting guard, as well as two second-round draft picks from Portland. The Porzingis trade means Boston will save a projected $180 million in tax penalties, ESPN reported. Advertisement ◘Be sure to keep up with all the local sports news daily on and sign up for our Sports Newsletters and alerts here. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: The top sports stories for the week ending June 28
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
BBC Radio Scotland launches search for top jazz musicians
The initiative, now in its third year, is run in partnership with the Glasgow Jazz Festival. The search aims to encourage and recognise the diverse talent in Scotland's jazz scene. This competition complements BBC Radio Scotland's awards for Young Trad and Young Classical musicians, along with BBC Introducing's search for the best in contemporary music. Young musicians aged between 18 and 27, who live in Scotland, can apply by completing an online entry form and submitting a 10-minute video of themselves performing. Read more: Aston Villa 'prepared to sell' Celtic-linked Louie Barry Glasgow restaurant visited by Celtic & Rangers star to temporarily close Applications opened on June 23 and entries will be accepted until 4pm on September 8. Fill in the online application form at The winner of the competition will be offered a recording session at BBC Scotland, as well as the opportunity to perform at an event organised by the Glasgow Jazz Festival. The finals are scheduled to take place at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay in Glasgow on November 9. The event will be hosted by Seonaid Aitken and will be broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland. The competition is open to all eligible individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. For those who require any reasonable adjustments, they are encouraged to contact youngjazz@
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Brigade Group launches housing project with potential of ₹2,100 crore in South Chennai
Bengaluru-based listed real estate developer Brigade Group announced on June 21 a residential project in South Chennai with a gross development value (GDV) of ₹ 2,100 crore. Bengaluru-based listed real estate developer Brigade Group announced on June 21 a residential project in South Chennai with a gross development value (GDV) of ₹ 2,100 crore ( Picture for representational purposes only) (Pixabay) The company said the project is located on the Sholinganallur–Medavakkam corridor in South Chennai. It is spread across 14.7 acres and has a potential for 2.2 million sq ft of premium apartments. The company said that it will develop 1,250 units, with the largest units spanning up to 2,599 sq ft, in 2,3—and 4-BHK sizes. According to the company, the project named Brigade Morgan Heights is strategically positioned just 150 meters from the upcoming Classical Tamil Institute Metro Station and ensures smooth connectivity to key IT parks—including ELCOT, Wipro, and Cognizant—each reachable within a mere 10-minute drive, significantly enhancing its appeal for working professionals. Also Read: Brigade Group's flexible workspace arm BuzzWorks signs 24,000 sq ft workspace with Infor India in Hyderabad The company said that the project will be executed via a Joint Development Agreement (JDA), and will be equipped with rooftop solar panels covering one-third of the terrace space to power common areas, rainwater harvesting systems, groundwater recharge, and an organic waste converter. The centrepiece is a 40,000 sq ft clubhouse offering over 30 curated amenities. Also Read: Brigade Group to add 8 million sq ft of office space, plans to double flex space portfolio Brigade Enterprises MD Pavitra Shankar said, 'Chennai continues to be a vital market for Brigade Group, and this expansion aligns with our vision of delivering high‑quality residential developments in upcoming urban corridors. With its prime location, proximity to IT hubs, and a serene green backdrop, Brigade Morgan Heights will offer an unparalleled living experience integrating comfort, sustainability and modern living." Also Read: Less than 1% of Indian developers' topline is invested in technology, says Nirupa Shankar of Brigade Group Meanwhile, the company said that this launch not only reinforces Brigade Group's commitment to Chennai—a city where it plans nearly ₹ 8,000 crore worth of developments by 2030—but also marks a significant milestone in its portfolio of landmark projects, which includes flagship properties like the World Trade Centre and Orion Mall.
Boston Globe
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Seventy years after his premature death, there's still never been anyone in these parts quite like Harry Agganis
I was one of the many young lads growing up in the '50s who was enraptured by the fictional exploits of Clair Bee's Chip Hilton, a brilliant three-sports star who also never said or did anything wrong. But young people growing up in our area from 1945-55 actually had such a real-life model in Agganis, who received equal praise in his lifetime for his athletic accomplishments and the way he carried himself on a daily basis. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up He began compiling his résumé in his early teens, when he attracted attention for his summertime baseball exploits. Before he was out of high school, he would play in baseball All-Star Games in Wrigley Field, Ebbets Field, the Polo Grounds, and, of course, Fenway Park. His Lynn Classical baseball team would win a state championship. He would have a high school football career without equal. Then came Boston University, a brief stint in the Marine Corps, and a move to the Boston Red Sox, who beat out the NFL for his services. Advertisement One more thing: Agganis's basketball exploits also were worthy of a college scholarship. A teammate happened to be Kentucky great — and future Celtic — Lou Tsioropoulos, who played with Agganis at Classical before graduating from Lynn English. Related : Advertisement Agganis's influence on his collegiate alma mater is on display 365 days a year with the presence on Commonwealth Avenue of the dazzling Agganis Arena. Naming it in his honor was an easy call. Along the way, he twice landed on the cover of Sport magazine, which was a must-read for any serious fan at that time. The first time it was a solo, and the second time it was shared with Allie Reynolds, Doak Walker, and Jackie Robinson, which was pretty good company. Agganis made such an impression as a Marine in his one year in uniform that a field has been named for him at Camp Lejeune. And, are you ready for this? On June 6, 1954, he hit a winning home run at Fenway against the Tigers, and when the game was over he hustled down Comm. Ave. to Braves Field, where he received his BU degree. Even Chip Hilton never did that. Nor Mickey Mantle. It was the only time a local athlete was cheered in two major league ballparks on the same day. Have I mentioned he had a fan club while in high school? Or that he also had the lead in his high school's production of 'Stage Door'? His Lynn Classical days will never be repeated. With southpaw quarterback Harry Agganis at the controls, Classical became a power. 'Manning Bowl was the place to be,' says Johnson. No kidding. Classical played to an estimated 160,000 people during the 1947 season. That was the follow-up to the fabulously successful 1946 campaign, when Classical topped it off by defeating Granby High of Norfolk, Va., in the North-South Shrine Game, which was played in the Orange Bowl. Advertisement Classical made news the following year by spurning an invitation to defend its crown for a most exemplary reason. Led by Agganis, Classical refused to leave behind Black teammates Paul Pittman and Tom Smith. This was in sharp contrast to the shameful Boston College decision six years earlier to play in the Sugar Bowl without Black running back Lou Montgomery. It is impossible to exaggerate Agganis's football skill. He passed. He ran. He punted. His nephew Mike Agganis loves to point out that one year he also intercepted a pass for every TD toss. Statistics and touchdowns are only the beginning of the Harry Agganis story. His elders had never encountered anyone like him. 'I have never once heard him say an unkind word about anybody nor utter an oath or curse,' said his high school football coach, Bill Joyce. 'In all my 28 years of coaching boys at Classical, he is the only boy from whom I have actually learned and from who I have actually sought advice.' Harry Agganis was not a mere local phenomenon. In 1947, he was chosen captain of the All-America high school football team by the 'Wigwam Wisemen of Oklahoma.' The word was out. He was recruited by more than 60 schools, which was a lot in those days. Among his most ardent pursuers was Notre Dame immortal Frank Leahy. It turned out those outsiders never had a chance. To the delight of Terriers coach Buff Donelli, Agganis chose BU because he didn't want to go far away from his widowed mother. A few years later, he would use the same reasoning to choose the Red Sox. Advertisement Before that choice, however, there was a stellar career at BU. It did not take long for people to take notice. In November 1949, Agganis's sophomore year, legendary Washington Post columnist Shirley Povich wrote the following: 'With each succeeding Saturday, what was Agganis's purely localized fame in New England has been burgeoning all over the football landscape.' The big issue eventually confronting Agganis was deciding between a professional career in football or baseball. Cleveland Browns pooh-bah Paul Brown lusted for him, but in the end Agganis chose to stay with the hometown team in what was still America's favorite sport. As was the custom everywhere he went, Agganis became the toast of Louisville en route to Fenway. He was named 'Colonel of the Year' by the Triple A affiliate, citing his 'brilliant performances on the field and his gentlemanly disposition.' After going through an up-and-down rookie season in 1954, he was figuring things out and was batting a robust .313 with some power when he was stricken with a blood clot issue in early June. He entered the hospital on June 5, 1955. He died of a pulmonary embolism emanating from the blood clot on June 27. The front page of the June 27, 1955, Boston Evening Globe shared the news of the death of Harry Agganis. Globe archives The news was stunning. Harry Agganis was Boston's young prince. He was only 26. How could this be? Austen Lake of the Boston Record-American spoke for countless thousands when he wrote, 'Now Harry is dead! My ears hear it, but my mind rejects the idea.' Mike Gillooly of the Record-American added this: 'He appeared immune to pain, plague, pox, virus, and that's why the death of Harry Agganis yesterday pierced the heart of the city; plunged the entire sports world into deep grief.' Advertisement The story was only going to get better. A deal was being worked out with the Red Sox allowing Agganis to report to training camp with the Baltimore Colts in 1955. Nope. You couldn't make this up. With Harry Agganis, you never had to fabricate anything. He just was. 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First Post
10-06-2025
- Sport
- First Post
FIDE Chess Rankings: World Champion Gukesh dethroned by India rival after dismal outing in Norway
World Chess Champion D Gukesh has lost his India No. 1 position in the latest FIDE rankings after a disappointing finish at Norway Chess 2025. He has been dethroned by his compatriot. read more Arjun Erigaisi is now the new India No. 1, replacing Gukesh in latest FIDE rankings. Image: NorwayChess Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has become the new India No. 1 in the latest FIDE chess rankings, going ahead of D Gukesh , who recently became the World Champion. In the updated FIDE rankings, Erigaisi jumped to the third spot with an Elo rating of 2782, while Gukesh is now placed at number five with a 2776 rating points. Gukesh had been in the spotlight for his brilliant performance at the Candidates Tournament and his historic win at the 2024 World Chess Championship. However, a poor run at the recently concluded Norway Chess 2025 has hurt his ratings and cost him his place in the FIDE rankings. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Norway Chess 2025: Here's what went down in the final round Defending champion Magnus Carlsen, who was the overnight leader with 15 points after round 9, ended the tournament with 16 points after fashioning the great escape against Erigaisi and steering the game to a draw in the 10th round on Friday. Gukesh finished third - the same as in the 2023 edition – with 14.5 points, while Caruana was second with 15.5 points. Erigaisi finished fifth with 13 points. Erigaisi won the Armageddon tie-break against Carsen following the miraculous draw by the Norwegian, but it did not matter in the end as the five-time world champion had already secured a point with the stalemate to win the title. While Gukesh quietly walked out of the arena after losing to Caruana, Carlsen said he had to 'literally fight for his life' to stay in the match against Arjun Erigaisi. A defeat for the Norwegian would have been catastrophic, as the Gukesh-Caruana game was still in progress, and a Classical win for either would have dashed his hopes of a seventh Norway Chess title and the accompanying prize purse of approximately USD 69,500. In fact, had Gukesh managed to draw his game against the American Grandmaster, he would have secured the title, provided Carlsen had lost his Classical encounter against Erigaisi. Under the Norway Chess format, a Classical win earns three points, while a draw gives each player one point. A drawn game is followed by an Armageddon tie-break to decide the winner, who is awarded an additional half point. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD (With agency inputs)
