Latest news with #Darby
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rays Your Voice: Rays surging in recent weeks as bats come alive
On this week's episode, we discuss the Rays recent successes, fueled by the best lineup in baseball over the last month. Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Brandon Lowe, and Jonathan Aranda have powered an incredible run since the end of May, one that has left Rays fans dreaming of catching the Yankees in the race for the AL East. Now that the Rays find themselves as one of the frontrunners in the American League, will they go for a big splash at the deadline, make multiple small acquisitions, or is there a shock move in the cards? Advertisement With news that a group led by Patrick Zalupski is in exclusive negotiations to buy the Tampa Bay Rays for $1.7 billion, Brett and Darby discuss the impact a sale would have on the future of the franchise. If you love what we do and want to say thank you, consider becoming a Patreon member for as little as $1/month. Also, if you've been a podcast listener from the jump, subscribe to our YouTube channel as well! We go live on YouTube for almost every single episode. Make sure to turn on our channel notifications so you can join us when we go live. More from
The National
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Dad battles NC500 trek to raise mental health awareness
Jordan Darby from Sheffield is just over halfway through his mammoth journey around the famous Scottish route and has so far raised more than £4500 for the mental health charity, Mind. Having battled with depression and anxiety for the best part of two decades, the dad-of-four found solace in walking a couple of years ago. After doing a charity walk for Mind last year in honour of a friend who had taken his own life, Darby set up his own TikTok account to raise awareness of mental health issues and it was there he chanced upon the beautiful scenery of the North Coast 500. READ MORE: Roald Dahl original sketches to go on auction in Scotland 'I told my partner I was going to walk it. She looked at me as if to say, 'you're crackers',' he told The National. 'Low and behold, I'm here and doing it. I'm struggling on through at times but I'm fighting fit. 'I've had days when it's been very tough, and I could have easily chucked it in and turned around. But it was the same with my mental health, I gave up on that in the past and ended up back at square one. 'So, I've pushed on through those bad times and I'm still here and I've got a big smile on my face. 'I know what this is doing for me and how much it's helping other people. It's become a lot more than just a walk for me and the charity itself.' When he spoke to The National on Monday, Darby, 38, was walking towards Ullapool where he planned to set up camp for the night, before continuing down the north west coast and back towards Inverness. Darby has been spending the last few weeks sleeping in a tent on his trek (Image: Jordan Darby) He plans to finish up the journey on Sunday, which will require him to walk just under 200 miles in less than a week. While Darby has had to battle with endless blisters, tiredness and a lack of phone signal, he said he had come across so much kindness on his trip which has kept him going. He said: 'I've met amazing people on my journey. I've had people making me cups of coffee, I've had people donating money along the way, I've had people pay for my food. It's overwhelming. 'I've gone from the most negative person to the happiest, smiling person you can find.' Darby explained how he was in denial about his mental health struggles for years which led him to a dark place. READ MORE: Why speaking Gaelic is the perfect skill to learn But he now wants to encourage people to seek out help if they need it and raise awareness of how much walking to help calm the mind. 'I've struggled with my mental health for the best part of 20 years,' he said. 'I never really got help. Other people told me to, but I didn't really see a problem with myself, and I just carried on lying to myself and other people. I was doing nothing to help myself.' He went on: 'I just want people to get that help if they need it because if I had got help years ago, things could have been different. I feel alive now and like I'm living, whereas before I felt like a waste of space.' To sponsor Darby on his walk, click here.
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Danny Armstrong names two surprising possible next club destinations as he breaks silence on why he left Kilmarnock
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DANNY ARMSTRONG chose to stay at Kilmarnock last summer after becoming a dad for the first time. Now he's made the decision to move on for the sake of his young daughter. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Danny Armstrong felt he had to leave Killie for the better of his family Credit: Kenny Ramsay Ten-month old Darby was born at the start of the season — just 48 hours before Armstrong was due to travel to Denmark for a Conference League clash. It was part of a whirlwind time on and off the pitch as he juggled sleepless nights with performing for the team. Armstrong, 27, wouldn't have had it any other way, but as he prepares for a new chapter in his career he looks at Darby and knows he has to make the right choice for her. He revealed: 'People told me your life will change once you have your child, and it's been exactly that. It was great timing with Darby too — she came two days before the Copenhagen game! 'It was a crazy time. Myself and my partner had a nightmare spell at the hospital, and I was trying to play games while she was in there. It takes its toll. 'I had the chance to move last summer, and another opportunity to move in January. But you base your decisions on what's best for your family. 'People tell you that, but you don't properly realise it until you have your family. That's why I didn't move last summer. 'I spoke long and hard with my agents at the time. 'I always kept in touch with the Killie gaffer Derek McInnes about it. He was always clear he wanted me to stay. 'I don't think the club would have let me go anyway until the European games were done. But I never tried to leave. I wasn't pushing for a move. Moment Derek McInnes and coaching team leave Rugby Park for last time as Killie boss prepares to join Hearts 'I always told the gaffer I was more than happy to stay and I'm pleased with that. 'A small number of people out there were thinking my head was elsewhere, and that I didn't want to be at Kilmarnock, when it was never the case. 'My full focus was always on Killie and the gaffer knew that. My team-mates knew it too. 'But my daughter being born was a massive part of my decision to stay then. 'The day I took her home I flew to Copenhagen that night. People don't see these kinds of things. They don't know the sacrifices you make for football and your career. 'The day we got back from Denmark, I had five hours with her then we had to go up to Pittodrie to play, and I had two nights in Aberdeen. 'They were the first few days of my daughter's life. 'Then you don't really get the sleep you need. That week was just madness. You had so much on and there were games you didn't want to miss. 'It's your job too. You reach the end of the window and you're relieved because then the speculation stops, and you can start focusing on football again — as well as on your daughter and your family. 'It's been the best ten months of my life, having Darby here, and I wouldn't change it. 'Now it's time to get the move spot on so I can raise her where I want to raise her, and I can let my partner settle and give her that certainty because it's difficult for everyone involved.' At Killie, Armstrong bagged 26 goals and 35 assists, won the Championship title, helped fire the club to fourth spot in the Premiership in 2024, and tasted European football. He has been strongly linked with Hearts, with former Killie gaffer McInnes now in charge at Tynecastle. Armstrong doesn't know where he's going next, but said: 'I've had options from all over the world but it's about it being the right one. Myself and my partner are all on the same page. 'It could be abroad. It could be England. It could be wherever. I don't like putting a ceiling on my ambition or my level. 'I've got another two or three good contracts left in me. 'I don't want my next deal to be my best one. I want my next one to be the one which lets me do it again. 'I've done it at Killie and in the Premiership. 'Now I want to prove I can do it wherever I go next, however big the club is, and show I've got more to give. 'People probably think I'm more comfortable than maybe I feel inside with no move made yet. But I've got family who need to be reassured. 'If I'm stressed then how are they going to be? It's not easy for them. I've always spoken to the people I need to speak to. 'I kept in touch with the gaffer at Killie when the speculation was going on before. 'He always said to speak to him if I needed to. I had offers and I made it clear I wanted to see myself out at Killie. He wanted to keep me too. 'I feel like I've dealt with it well. I don't think I've made any wrong decisions.' Armstrong put his future to one side earlier this week to turn up in Majorca to surprise his dad on his 70th birthday, but will now get back to mapping out his playing career. He will never forget what his four years at Killie did for him though — and that was why it was so difficult to leave. Armstrong added: 'It was probably the toughest decision of my career. It was a place I fell in love with. It was an amazing four years there. 'It was so hard to leave. I've made so many good friends who I'll have for life. 'I loved working under the gaffer too. He brought the best out of me. 'We were away to surprise my dad and it was brilliant to relax and take my mind off things, but now it's about getting back and deciding what's next for me.' Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
JL Mann's Smith Darby wins soccer Gatorade Player of the Year
(WSPA) – JL Mann's Smith Darby has a new award to add to his growing collection. Just week's after helping the Patriots complete the program's first undefeated season to capture the first state championship in 10 years, Darby was named South Carolina's Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year. The 6-foot-4, 185 pound junior led the team with 32 goals and passed for 12 assists on the way to the perfect 25-0 season. He is a two-time 5A first team selection and was the Region 1-5A Player of the Year in 2025. Darby maintained a 3.73 GPA. The Gatorade Player of the Year award recognizes high school athletes across the country who excel in their respective sport, the classroom and in their community. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Version 3.0 AI Automation Platform Launches at VGM's Heartland Conference
Darby 3.0 automates patient intake workflows from fax to EMR, helping HME providers scale without expanding teams WATERLOO, Iowa, June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Darby, a leading provider of AI-powered automation for the home medical equipment (HME) industry, today announced the launch of Version 3.0 of its flagship platform at the 2025 Heartland Conference hosted by VGM. The enhanced suite delivers advanced AI capabilities designed to streamline patient intake operations. Version 3.0 represents a significant leap forward in Darby's mission to transform how home medical equipment companies manage their operations, from initial patient intake through payer qualification and compliance reporting. The new release employs artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to automate complex workflows that have traditionally required extensive manual processing. "Version 3.0 delivers a complete transformation of the HME intake workflow," said Robin Y. Smith, CEO of Darby. "With fully automated fax processing, improved AI accuracy for payer qualification, and headless EMR uploads for qualified orders, we've eliminated many manual touchpoints in these workflows from referral to patient setup." Key capabilities in Version 3.0 include: Fully Automated Fax Intake Process: The platform automatically processes incoming faxes without manual intervention, sorting and labeling patient orders by product type Improved Payer Qualification Processing: Enhanced AI reviews qualification criteria against specific payer rulesets, including Medicare and commercial insurance guidelines, with superior accuracy Headless EMR Upload for Qualified Orders: Fully automatic and native integrations to EMR and Fax systems enable upload of qualified orders directly to EMR systems without requiring staff intervention Enhanced AI Accuracy: Improved machine learning algorithms deliver more precise document processing and qualification determination The Heartland Conference brings together hundreds of HME professionals, manufacturers, and partners to explore industry innovations. Darby's participation at the conference reinforces the company's commitment to supporting the VGM community and advancing the broader HME ecosystem. About Darby Darby specializes in AI and automation solutions designed specifically for the home medical equipment industry. Darby's software is SOC 2 Type II certified and HIPAA compliant. Backed by leading healthcare technology investors including Underscore VC, Flare Capital Partners and January Ventures, Darby serves HME customers nationwide and is committed to helping providers modernize their operations and scale efficiently. View original content: SOURCE Darby Inc Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
