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Associated Press
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Russell-Rowe and the Columbus Crew host the Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union (12-3-4, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Columbus Crew (9-3-7, third in the Eastern Conference) Columbus, Ohio; Sunday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Columbus -123, Philadelphia +307, Draw +272; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Jacen Russell-Rowe leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with the Philadelphia Union fresh off of a two-goal showing against Atlanta United. The Crew are 6-3-4 in conference play. The Crew are sixth in the Eastern Conference with 85 shots on goal, averaging 4.5 per game. The Union are 10-2-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. The Union have an MLS-leading +16 goal differential, scoring 35 goals while giving up 19. The matchup Sunday is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The last meeting ended tied 2-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Diego Rossi has scored nine goals and added three assists for the Crew. Dylan Chambost has one goal and two assists over the past 10 games. Thai Baribo has 13 goals and one assist for the Union. Nathan Harriel has scored two goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Crew: 4-2-4, averaging 2.0 goals, 4.9 shots on goal and 6.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.9 goals per game. Union: 7-0-3, averaging 1.9 goals, 5.4 shots on goal and 6.6 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.0 goal per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Crew: Maximilian Arfsten (injured), Malte Amundsen (injured), Nicholas Hagen Godoy (injured), Rudy Camacho (injured). Union: Francis Westfield (injured), Ivan Glavinovich (injured), Quinn Sullivan (injured), Nathan Harriel (injured), Oliver Mbaizo (injured), Thai Baribo (injured), Andre Blake (injured), Mikael Uhre (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Axiom-4: Crew settles in, Shubhanshu Shukla will sleep in Dragon
Axiom-4: Crew settles in, Shubhanshu Shukla will sleep in Dragon BENGALURU: Several hours after the Axiom-4 crew entered the International Space Station (ISS) and settled in, the seven 'Expedition 73' crew members are helping Peggy Whitson , Shubhanshu Shukla (Shux), Slawosz Uznanski and Tibor Kapu familiarise themselves with orbital lab systems and prepare for their microgravity research . 'The Axiom-4 and Expedition 73 crews are now living and working together aboard the orbital outpost and preparing for new space research and the departure of a cargo ship,' Nasa said. Post docking, the Axiom-4 crew spent the rest of Thursday setting up their sleeping quarters, with Peggy located in the 'Airlock', Shux in 'Dragon', Uznanski in 'Columbus', and Tibor in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). They completed handover activities with the Expedition 73 crew and began acclimating to life in microgravity. Key operational tasks were also completed, including unpacking cargo in Dragon and reviewing emergency protocols. The crew has also been briefed on standard orbital safety procedures and the location of station's emergency equipment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo On Friday, Peggy and the team quickly got to work unloading sample-packed hardware and portable science freezers from inside Dragon for installation in station incubators and research refrigerators ahead of upcoming experiments. Station safety hardware was also temporarily transferred inside Dragon as is customary for visiting spacecraft. The Axiom-4 quartet later joined the Expedition 73 crew for more safety reviews to learn their roles and responsibilities and communication protocols with mission controllers in the unlikely event of an emergency on the orbital outpost. Expedition 73 kept up its daily research schedule with a space exercise study , eye exams, and lunar photography. Cargo transfers and life support maintenance rounded out the crew's day. Nasa flight engineer Anne McClain spent her day assisting the Axiom-4 crewmates with their station familiarisation duties and cargo transfers. Peggy, who shared a photograph of Earth, said: 'I've missed this view.'
New York Times
6 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Busy NHL Draft day for Blue Jackets as trade talks fizzle before Smith, Andreyanov picks
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping to use their two first-round draft picks on Friday to acquire immediate roster help: impactful veteran players who could help push the organization forward after five straight years out of the playoffs. But general manager Don Waddell expressed no regrets or disappointment after one trade fell through and several others fizzled out before gaining any traction. Advertisement 'I would have said (there's disappointment in that) maybe before the draft,' Waddell said. 'But after we've gone through these selections and ended up with these players, we're pretty happy.' The Blue Jackets, who added veteran forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood earlier in the day, selected defenseman Jackson Smith with the No. 14 overall pick and — in a surprise to many — goaltender Pyotr Andreyanov with the No. 20 overall pick. The picks were made by Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of former Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau, who was greeted with a standing ovation by the crowd at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. 'It's truly an honor to be here,' she told the crowd, as chants of 'John-ny! John-ny!' rang out. 'And from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.' An extra special moment, as Meredith Gaudreau announces our first pick, 14th overall, in the 2025 #NHLDraft 💙♥️ — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) June 28, 2025 The Blue Jackets were delighted that Smith was still on the board. They had him ranked among the top 10 players on the board, including among the top two or three defensemen. Smith, who turned 18 last month, is 6-foot-4, 200 pounds. But his skating belies his size. He's played the last two seasons with the Tri-City Americans in the Western Hockey League — totaling 11-43-54 in 68 games this past season — but has already committed to Penn State in the fall. 'We actually tried to move up to a spot (to draft Smith) and that didn't work,' Waddell said. 'We had a lot of calls to move around, especially on the 14th pick. But I really believe if there's a player you really want, don't pass them up. Take 'em. 'We really like the way he transports the puck. His skating … some of our scouts who've watched him all the time rated his skating at a 10 (out of 10), and that happens very rarely.' Advertisement The Blue Jackets went way off the board to select Andreyanov with the No. 20 pick. Andreyanov, who was the No. 1 goaltender ranked by the NHL's Central Scouting service, was seen by most as a late second- or early third-round selection. Last week, Waddell and two goaltending coaches — Brad Thiessen and Jim Viers — traveled to Florida for a special camp for Russian players arranged by agent Dan Milstein. They met with Andreyov and spoke to several of his fellow Russian players about him and came away impressed. Goaltending coach Nicklas Backstrom put it like this: 'He reminds of a young Bob.' That would be former Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, of course, now a two-time Stanley Cup winner with the Florida Panthers. Andreyanov, who is 6-2, 207 pounds, played last season with the CSKA Red Army minor-league club, going 23-6-6 with a .942 save percentage. Waddell said he probably won't be clear of contractual obligations in Russia until he's 22 or 23 years old. 'The hope is that the development path he's on leads right to the NHL,' Waddell said. Pyotr Andreyanov learns that he is the 20th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft at the Gold Star Hockey Draft Party. #WeAreGoldStar! — Dan Milstein (@HockeyAgent1) June 28, 2025 It'll likely be two or three years before Smith makes an NHL impact. Andreyanov is probably four or five seasons away. If they turn out to be difference-making pros, this will be seen as an impressive draft for the Blue Jackets at two key positions. But about the 2025-26 roster … Earlier Friday, the Blue Jackets traded minor-league forward Gavin Brindley, a third-round pick in this year's draft (No. 77 overall) and a conditional second-round pick in 2027 to the Colorado Avalanche for Coyle and Wood. The Blue Jackets, who own two second-round picks in that draft, can decide which one they want to keep. Advertisement Coyle, 33, is the right-shot center the Blue Jackets were seeking this summer, a counterbalance to the three left-handed centers — Sean Monahan, Adam Fantilli and Cole Sillinger — already in the Columbus lineup. The Jackets will use Coyle frequently in the faceoff circle this coming season, and he teams with Monahan and Boone Jenner to give the club three exceptional players on draws. It's possible, maybe even likely, that Sillinger and Jenner will switch permanently to the wing. Wood was a perennial 10- to 15-goal scorer at the start of his career with the New Jersey Devils, but his game fell off sharply in Colorado. The Blue Jackets hope he gets back to being the ferocious forechecker he was in New Jersey, with a solid spot on the fourth line. 'Both big bodies,' Waddell said. 'Wood skates like the wind, is a forechecker, creates opportunities with his speed and finishing checks. Coyle plays a 200-foot game, is very responsible on both ends of the ice. We've been looking for a right-shot guy all summer, and when that opportunity came up, we had to jump.' It was one of the rare picks-for-players trade so far this offseason, Waddell noted. With the added salary cap space around the league, NHL teams are hanging onto more players and less willing to move out established players for the hope of draft picks, he said. That, and the fact that the NHL Draft was 'decentralized' this season as opposed to the usually central gathering of all 32 clubs, had an impact on trade talks, Waddell said. He and his scouts were set up in the Blue Jackets dressing room in Nationwide Arena while the league staged the annual sweater parade of prospects in Los Angeles. 'You can't walk around the (draft floor), tap people on the shoulder and talk to them,' Waddell lamented. 'When you're face-to-face, things always seem to happen better than when you're on the phone. There were lots of conversations, but not nearly as much as usually goes on when you're together.' Advertisement The Blue Jackets were deep in trade talks with the New York Islanders earlier in the day to acquire defenseman Noah Dobson, but the asking price — both first-round draft picks, a roster player and a prospect — was too rich for Waddell's blood. Dobson was traded to the Montreal Canadiens instead, signing an eight-year, $76 million contract with the Islanders just before the trade. 'It got to a point for us where it was not only the assets we had to give up, but also the price tag on the player,' Waddell said. 'We just made a decision. You look at our team and some of our guys who will be coming off contracts in the next few years. We did like the player, but there comes a point where you have to keep yourselves open to keep your team together.'
Winnipeg Free Press
8 hours ago
- General
- Winnipeg Free Press
GERMAIN (GERRY) JOSEPH MAGUET
Adjust Text Size: A+ A- GERMAIN (GERRY) JOSEPH MAGUET With heavy but full hearts, we announce the passing of Germain, a true gentleman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, mechanical engineer, and leaves to mourn his children Elise, grandchildren Lorelle Pegus (Daniel), great-grandchildren Henry and Pascale, and Kurt Weiss; Marc (Lynn), Raymond (Wendy), grandchildren Brett, Josée, Colby; Gérald (Sally), grandchildren Isabelle, Macie; and daughter Diane. Germain is survived by his sister Marie, and sisters-in-law Marguerite and Karen, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by his first wife Denise Dubois (1995), his second wife Eva Debreczeni (2022), his newborn son Joseph (1961), and his brothers Louis (1996), Denis (2024), and Paul (2025). He also leaves to mourn stepdaughter Kim Debreczeni and her son the third child in a family of five, Germain was born in Ste. Rose du Lac, MB on the family farm where he also grew up. His dedication to education showed early; biking ten km to high school each way, later leaving home at the age of 15 to complete Grade 12 at St. Paul's College in Winnipeg. He earned his Bachelor of Science (1955) and Master of Science (1965) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manitoba, becoming a life member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of a 39-year engineering career, most of it at W.L. Wardrop & Associates, later Wardrop Engineering Inc., he specialized in water/wastewater treatment and HVAC systems. His work shaped key infrastructure projects in Winnipeg and took him abroad. He took great pride in helping improve drinking water in Ghana and French earlier years, he camped across the country with Denise and their children. In retirement, he became a gifted stained glass artist, creating beautiful pieces that now brighten the homes of loved ones. He and Eva travelled the world together, missing only Australia and Antarctica. His push-pin world map remains a colourful testament to a life left behind a lasting legacy by researching his family's genealogy, tracing 19 generations from Brittany, France, to Kergwenan, MB, from the 1600s to the early 2000s, a journey that even brought him to France to walk in his ancestors' footsteps.A devout Roman Catholic and proud Knight of Columbus, he passed on the importance of faith and French culture to his family. He lived generously, supporting the Canadian Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other meaningful for his sharp mind and discipline, Germain tracked his finances by hand with remarkable precision. He loved learning languages, especially Spanish, with some Russian, German, and Hungarian. He also treasured simple pleasures: the outdoors, homemade cocktails, and family dinners, proudly serving as Eva's loyal legacy as a gentle soul, marked by kindness, generosity, and quiet strength, will live on through the generations he lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, Victoria Hospital Foundation, Cancer Research Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation, or a cause meaningful to family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff at St. Norbert Personal Care Home for their compassionate care during Papa's many years there. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at Paroisse Saint-Norbert, 70 rue St-Pierre. Private interment will follow at a later date. Tributes: As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2025
Al Arabiya
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Emotional Tribute to 'Johnny Hockey' as Meredith Gaudreau Announces Blue Jackets' First Draft Pick
Meredith Gaudreau announced the Columbus Blue Jackets' first pick in the NHL draft Friday night, 10 months after her husband, John, was killed along with his brother while riding bicycles on the eve of their sister's wedding. Fans at the Peacock Theater chanted 'Johnny! Johnny!' in honor of the late player nicknamed 'Johnny Hockey' and cheered Meredith as she spoke. 'I just wanted to take this time to thank every single team and every single fan base for your support for my family this past season,' Gaudreau said. 'It's truly an honor to be here and from the bottom of my heart I thank you.' Gaudreau then said the Blue Jackets were taking Jackson Smith, who later called it a 'surreal experience.' Smith, on a video call with reporters, added he was grateful to be part of the poignant scene. 'It was incredible,' Smith said. 'Just to see the support in the stands, in the crowd, for the Gaudreau family–it was an incredible moment, so to be picked right after that felt even extra special for me.'
