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The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Arthur tips star for England recall ahead of Ashes
Leeds head coach Brad Arthur has backed Jake Connor to make his England return after the Rhinos half-back produced another dazzling display in the Rhinos' richly entertaining 48-30 win over Leigh at Headingley. Connor kicked eight from eight conversions and set up the final try for Mikolaj Oledzki just three days before Shaun Wane names his performance squad ahead of the Autumn Ashes against Australia. Despite stern competition from the likes of Wigan's Harry Smith and Hull KR hero Mikey Lewis, Arthur believes Connor ought to be in the reckoning for his first England appearance since 2018. The former Parramatta mentor said: "I think he's probably done enough to get a mention. We've got a quite a good representation in there and if the boys keep playing well it only enhances Jake's opportunities." Asked if the often confrontational Connor is the kind of player whom the Australians might fear having to face, the Sydney-born Arthur grinned before respoding: "I'm pretty happy with Jake's behaviour on the field. "He's been very discreet when he's having a little niggle, and he's doing a pretty good job of hiding it." Leeds' eight-try show was exactly what Arthur ordered after last week's painful loss at St Helens, and he conceded he was prepared to overlook some of the defensive frailties in a remarkably open 14-try affair. "You can sit here and be negative and talk about the defence of both teams but that sort of game is what the fans want to see, lots of tries and great skill on show," added Arthur. "We came here to have a response from last week and go after the game and we did that, so that's all I'm worried about. It was fourth versus third and we jumped a spot there. "We've done a lot of nice things. Overall we're trying to grow the game and it's what people want to see. I'll put it down to a nice win." Leigh's defeat came at a price as head coach Adrian Lam revealed full-back David Armstrong and winger Darnell McIntosh are set to miss the upcoming games against leading duo Wigan and Hull KR after aggravating knee injuries at Headingley. Armstrong, who started the game heavily strapped, required lengthy treatment after 15 minutes and was eventually withdrawn at half-time before McIntosh, who temporarily replaced him at the back, was struck by a similar problem. "(Armstrong) will be out for a couple of weeks now," confirmed Lam. "He's had a bit of a knee injury, and with McIntosh it's the same thing with the knee, and I think he'll (also) be out for a couple of weeks." Lam was less enamoured with the open nature of the game than Arthur, but conceded he could have expected little more after a gruelling week in the wake of last week's tiring win over Catalans Dragons in France. "It was a weird game - we looked lethargic from last week in that heat," he said. "It was a short turnaround and it looked like we hadn't played together at times tonight. "I think the fans got their money's worth (but) some of the things we were doing in the game were just uncharacteristic. Having said that, we scored some very good tries and didn't give up." Leeds head coach Brad Arthur has backed Jake Connor to make his England return after the Rhinos half-back produced another dazzling display in the Rhinos' richly entertaining 48-30 win over Leigh at Headingley. Connor kicked eight from eight conversions and set up the final try for Mikolaj Oledzki just three days before Shaun Wane names his performance squad ahead of the Autumn Ashes against Australia. Despite stern competition from the likes of Wigan's Harry Smith and Hull KR hero Mikey Lewis, Arthur believes Connor ought to be in the reckoning for his first England appearance since 2018. The former Parramatta mentor said: "I think he's probably done enough to get a mention. We've got a quite a good representation in there and if the boys keep playing well it only enhances Jake's opportunities." Asked if the often confrontational Connor is the kind of player whom the Australians might fear having to face, the Sydney-born Arthur grinned before respoding: "I'm pretty happy with Jake's behaviour on the field. "He's been very discreet when he's having a little niggle, and he's doing a pretty good job of hiding it." Leeds' eight-try show was exactly what Arthur ordered after last week's painful loss at St Helens, and he conceded he was prepared to overlook some of the defensive frailties in a remarkably open 14-try affair. "You can sit here and be negative and talk about the defence of both teams but that sort of game is what the fans want to see, lots of tries and great skill on show," added Arthur. "We came here to have a response from last week and go after the game and we did that, so that's all I'm worried about. It was fourth versus third and we jumped a spot there. "We've done a lot of nice things. Overall we're trying to grow the game and it's what people want to see. I'll put it down to a nice win." Leigh's defeat came at a price as head coach Adrian Lam revealed full-back David Armstrong and winger Darnell McIntosh are set to miss the upcoming games against leading duo Wigan and Hull KR after aggravating knee injuries at Headingley. Armstrong, who started the game heavily strapped, required lengthy treatment after 15 minutes and was eventually withdrawn at half-time before McIntosh, who temporarily replaced him at the back, was struck by a similar problem. "(Armstrong) will be out for a couple of weeks now," confirmed Lam. "He's had a bit of a knee injury, and with McIntosh it's the same thing with the knee, and I think he'll (also) be out for a couple of weeks." Lam was less enamoured with the open nature of the game than Arthur, but conceded he could have expected little more after a gruelling week in the wake of last week's tiring win over Catalans Dragons in France. "It was a weird game - we looked lethargic from last week in that heat," he said. "It was a short turnaround and it looked like we hadn't played together at times tonight. "I think the fans got their money's worth (but) some of the things we were doing in the game were just uncharacteristic. Having said that, we scored some very good tries and didn't give up." Leeds head coach Brad Arthur has backed Jake Connor to make his England return after the Rhinos half-back produced another dazzling display in the Rhinos' richly entertaining 48-30 win over Leigh at Headingley. Connor kicked eight from eight conversions and set up the final try for Mikolaj Oledzki just three days before Shaun Wane names his performance squad ahead of the Autumn Ashes against Australia. Despite stern competition from the likes of Wigan's Harry Smith and Hull KR hero Mikey Lewis, Arthur believes Connor ought to be in the reckoning for his first England appearance since 2018. The former Parramatta mentor said: "I think he's probably done enough to get a mention. We've got a quite a good representation in there and if the boys keep playing well it only enhances Jake's opportunities." Asked if the often confrontational Connor is the kind of player whom the Australians might fear having to face, the Sydney-born Arthur grinned before respoding: "I'm pretty happy with Jake's behaviour on the field. "He's been very discreet when he's having a little niggle, and he's doing a pretty good job of hiding it." Leeds' eight-try show was exactly what Arthur ordered after last week's painful loss at St Helens, and he conceded he was prepared to overlook some of the defensive frailties in a remarkably open 14-try affair. "You can sit here and be negative and talk about the defence of both teams but that sort of game is what the fans want to see, lots of tries and great skill on show," added Arthur. "We came here to have a response from last week and go after the game and we did that, so that's all I'm worried about. It was fourth versus third and we jumped a spot there. "We've done a lot of nice things. Overall we're trying to grow the game and it's what people want to see. I'll put it down to a nice win." Leigh's defeat came at a price as head coach Adrian Lam revealed full-back David Armstrong and winger Darnell McIntosh are set to miss the upcoming games against leading duo Wigan and Hull KR after aggravating knee injuries at Headingley. Armstrong, who started the game heavily strapped, required lengthy treatment after 15 minutes and was eventually withdrawn at half-time before McIntosh, who temporarily replaced him at the back, was struck by a similar problem. "(Armstrong) will be out for a couple of weeks now," confirmed Lam. "He's had a bit of a knee injury, and with McIntosh it's the same thing with the knee, and I think he'll (also) be out for a couple of weeks." Lam was less enamoured with the open nature of the game than Arthur, but conceded he could have expected little more after a gruelling week in the wake of last week's tiring win over Catalans Dragons in France. "It was a weird game - we looked lethargic from last week in that heat," he said. "It was a short turnaround and it looked like we hadn't played together at times tonight. "I think the fans got their money's worth (but) some of the things we were doing in the game were just uncharacteristic. Having said that, we scored some very good tries and didn't give up."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Chernobyl levels of toxic' rant Love Island fans as they beg bosses to boot girl out of villa
Do you think she was in the wrong? NO BASKET 'Chernobyl levels of toxic' rant Love Island fans as they beg bosses to boot girl out of villa Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island fans have begged bosses to boot one girl out of the villa. Previous episodes of the long-running ITV2 dating show have seen chaos erupt within the villa. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Some fans think Megan Forte Clarke should be booted out of the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 She left Tommy Bradley in tears after a huge row Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 She shared multiple snogs with Conor Phillips on the terrace Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The main source of friction on Love Island has focused on the sleepover twist where four islanders were presented with the ultimate test, new bombshells in a secluded area. However, in the main villa, Meghan Forte Clarke, 24, left Tommy Bradley, 22, in tears. This was after she shared two songs with fellow Irish native Conor Phillips, 23, on the terrace. Events culminated in a huge row as Tommy was left fuming over her dalliances with his villa rival. The Sun later revealed that the pair spent a night in The Hideaway - and things got steamy. Now, one fan took to social media forum site Reddit with an essay in a dedicated thread titled 'Meghan's lies are nuts.'. They wrote: "Her whole entire rampage against Harry is about her allegedly being giddy in response to Connor saying he'd pick her in a recoupling and how it wasn't as one sided as she made it out to be to is 1000% the truth "All she had to say was that she took it as a compliment, liked it, and Tommy is still her priority. "But instead she went on a full on rampage about Tommy not trusting her for even having the audacity to consider what Harry what Harry was saying and she decide to berate Tommy and say it's too late. The fan continued: "Her entire justification for treating him how she has is based on such a minuscule situation that she chose to lie about instead. Love Island shock as TWO couples split up and shocked Emily finds out about Conor's kiss with Megan "She's Chernobyl level of Toxic and want to see her come crawling back and him reject her." The fan added: "We don't even know if she's more into Connor. She's just been into the ego boost of Connor pulling her Infront of everyone and him going out of his way to get to know her. "Now Tommy has moved on there's no risky element to her interactions with Connor." "Her crying to Meg (after her basically calling her untrustworthy to Toni which is a whole other thing) is an indication of where this thing will go and it'll be satisfying to watch if it happens." Other fans seemed to completely agree as they took to the comments section below. One fan exclaimed: "A 'Chernobyl level of Toxic' is too funny to me." A second suggested: "She is a red flag but unfortunately red flags make for great tv." "If it was the other way round, we wouldn't be hearing the end of it," noted a third user. While a fourth viewer added: "She has gone way down in my books in the last couple of episodes. I hope Tommy hits it off with someone new." 5 Megan Forte Clarke and Tommy Bradley were a strong couple till recently Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Tommy declared that he did not want to be in a triangle as Conor cracked on with her Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Love Island continues on ITV2 and is available to stream on ITVX.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Chernobyl levels of toxic' rant Love Island fans as they beg bosses to boot girl out of villa
LOVE Island fans have begged bosses to boot one girl out of the villa. Previous episodes of the long-running ITV2 dating show have seen chaos erupt within the villa. 5 Some fans think Megan Forte Clarke should be booted out of the villa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 She left Tommy Bradley in tears after a huge row Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 She shared multiple snogs with Conor Phillips on the terrace Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The main source of friction on Love Island has focused on the sleepover twist where four islanders were presented with the ultimate test, new bombshells in a secluded area. However, in the main villa, This was after Events culminated in a huge row as READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND The Sun later revealed that the pair spent a night in The Hideaway - and things got steamy. Now, one fan took to social media forum site Reddit with an essay in a dedicated thread titled 'Meghan's lies are nuts.'. They wrote: "Her whole entire rampage against Harry is about her allegedly being giddy in response to Connor saying he'd pick her in a recoupling and how it wasn't as one sided as she made it out to be to is 1000% the truth "All she had to say was that she took it as a compliment, liked it, and Tommy is still her priority. Most read in Love Island "But instead she went on a full on rampage about Tommy not trusting her for even having the audacity to consider what Harry what Harry was saying and she decide to berate Tommy and say it's too late. The fan continued: "Her entire justification for treating him how she has is based on such a minuscule situation that she chose to lie about instead. Love Island shock as TWO couples split up and shocked Emily finds out about Conor's kiss with Megan "She's Chernobyl level of Toxic and want to see her come crawling back and him reject her." The fan added: "We don't even know if she's more into Connor. She's just been into the ego boost of Connor pulling her Infront of everyone and him going out of his way to get to know her. "Now Tommy has moved on there's no risky element to her interactions with Connor." "Her crying to Meg (after her basically calling her untrustworthy to Toni which is a whole other thing) is an indication of where this thing will go and it'll be satisfying to watch if it happens." Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell Other fans seemed to completely agree as they took to the comments section below. One fan exclaimed: "A 'Chernobyl level of Toxic' is too funny to me." A second suggested: "She is a red flag but unfortunately red flags make for great tv." "If it was the other way round, we wouldn't be hearing the end of it," noted a third user. While a fourth viewer added: "She has gone way down in my books in the last couple of episodes. I hope Tommy hits it off with someone new." 5 Megan Forte Clarke and Tommy Bradley were a strong couple till recently Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Tommy declared that he did not want to be in a triangle as Conor cracked on with her Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Love Island continues on ITV2 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Connor McCaffery? A look at Caitlin Clark's boyfriend and how they met
At 26, Connor McCaffery has already carved his own path in basketball, first as a savvy point guard for the University of Iowa, then as an assistant coach at Butler University. But since April 2023, he's been equally known for his relationship with WNBA phenomenon Caitlin Clark. The pair first crossed paths as Hawkeyes teammates and kept their romance under wraps until Caitlin went Instagram official four months later. Now, their shared passion for hoops strengthens a partnership marked by milestone tributes, public support, and a genuine connection that extends far beyond the stat sheet. From Hawkeye standout to sideline coach Connor McCaffery spent six seasons with the Iowa Hawkeyes, earning five Academic All-Big Ten honors and tying the school record with 111 wins. A two-sport athlete who also excelled in baseball, he wrapped his collegiate career in May 2023 with degrees in finance and political science. As reported by Hello! Magazine, he began his professional journey as a team assistant for the NBA's Indiana Pacers before joining Butler University Athletics as an assistant coach in September 2024. His new role drew public support from Caitlin, who said he 'worked super hard for that' and expressed excitement for his future. Butler head coach Thad Matta praised his 'high-level playing career' and NBA experience, citing McCaffery's analytical skills and family pedigree—Connor comes from a basketball-centric family. His father, Fran, coached at Iowa for 14 years before taking the head coaching job at the University of Pennsylvania in March 2025. Despite his mother's hopes that he would avoid the high-pressure coaching world, Connor's path in basketball seems firmly set. Caitlin and Connor: A Hawkeye love story indeed Connor and Caitlin first met in the gym at Iowa, forming a friendship that blossomed into romance in April 2023. Four months later, in August 2023, Caitlin shared photos of them cuddled on a boat, captioned 'Best end to summer,' with a heart emoji. The couple then celebrated their first anniversary on April 24, 2024, with mutual Instagram tributes—Connor wrote, 'One year w the best… you never cease to amaze me,' while Caitlin's post was captioned with, 'You make every day better.' Similar posts followed this year, with Caitlin calling him her 'favorite person,' while Connor posted a picture of them taking a walk hand-in-hand, captioned '2 years. keep being u.' Their public declarations reveal a relationship built on mutual admiration and light-hearted competition. Caitlin even joked in another post that she hopes he would one day 'finally find a way to outshoot me.' And while the two haven't talked publicly about engagement, they're heading into year three stronger than ever. One thing's clear: whether it's game day or date night, they've got each other's backs.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'It is sexual harassment': ConnorEatsPants criticizes Mang0's inappropriate actions in Beerio Kart 2025
(Image via YouTube/@ConnorEatsPants) Twitch streamer ConnorEatsPants has broken his silence on the controversial actions of pro Smash Bros. player Mang0 at the Beerio Kart 2025 event. After initially addressing the incident on stream, Connor took to Reddit and X to offer a clear and serious clarification, labeling Mang0's behavior as 'sexual harassment' and expressing deep disappointment. What Actually Happened at Beerio Kart 2025? On June 21, 2025, Ludwig hosted Beerio Kart, an event where creators played Mario Kart while drinking. It was fun, until it wasn't. Super Smash Bros. pro Mang0, heavily intoxicated, was caught on stream making humping gestures and pushing himself suggestively onto plushies and cardboard cutouts near female streamers. Clips from the event spread fast. Many fans were uncomfortable, and so were the women in those videos. What looked like a joke to some was clearly disturbing to others. ConnorEatsPants' Initial Response Fell Flat Connor briefly addressed the situation during his own stream, referring to Mang0's behavior as 'Mang0 doing Mang0 stuff.' But the internet wasn't impressed. He said that it's just Mang0 doing Mang0 stuff didn't really go well with fans, and fans felt like he was brushing off the seriousness of the situation. 'It Is Sexual Harassment. It Is Totally Inexcusable.' Feeling the weight of public response, Connor later posted on r/LivestreamFail to clear things up. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday This time, he didn't sugarcoat it. 'It is sexual harassment. It is totally inexcusable,' he wrote, admitting that his attempt to 'keep things light' on stream ended up sounding like he was downplaying what happened. He emphasized that Mang0's actions, while perhaps typical when among his close friends, crossed a very real line when directed at women who were clearly uncomfortable. The Problem With Public Harassment Connor also explained why the incident was especially damaging—it happened on stream. 'The 'it's different when it's on stream' comment I make towards the end is me attempting to articulate how the situation sucks even more than it otherwise would for the women involved' In his eyes, that public exposure adds another layer of violation. It's not just harassment; it's something victims will have to relive through replays and online discourse. Taking Accountability Connor took ownership of the shortcomings in his stream reaction, stating: 'I should have been prepared to properly articulate my thoughts on it yesterday/today on stream. H e clarified that his follow-up posts were a way to ensure his actual thoughts and feelings were documented and not lost in clipped soundbites or misunderstood tone. ConnorEatsPants has taken a clear stance that what happened at Beerio Kart 2025 wasn't just 'bad behavior,' it was sexual harassment. In a world where fans often expect silence or denial from friends of accused figures, his public accountability and emotional honesty stood out. Whether the Smash community responds with meaningful reflection remains to be seen. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
