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Powys County Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Wimbledon heat like nowhere else, says defeated Dart
Harriet Dart admitted the British heat was like nothing she'd experienced after defeat on a sizzling first day at Wimbledon. Dart was beaten 3-6 6-3 7-5 by Dalma Galfi in a topsy-turvy battle that lasted over two hours on Court 17. The British wild card came from behind to take the first set but then saw control of the contest slip away as the Hungarian fought back amidst temperatures of over 30 degrees celsius in south-west London. The deciding set took just shy of an hour as the two players sweated it out, with Dart eventually tasting defeat to end her singles run at the first hurdle. And the Hampstead player admitted she had never played in such sweltering conditions as those at her home Slam. 'It was challenging but it's the same for everyone,' she said. 'I don't think I've played a match where it was this hot on grass. "We're not very well equipped in this country to deal with it, so it becomes more of a shock. I've played in hotter places but here it's a shock because even when you go inside it's still pretty warm, so you can't escape it. 'It was difficult with half the sun on the court and half of it in shade. I was slow to adapt to seeing the ball but she served really well, particularly in big moments.' Dart made a memorable run to the third-round last year, defeating compatriot Katie Boulter in an absorbing battle of the Brits en route. But the 28-year-old insisted there was no lingering memories of her previous Wimbledon experiences as she was simply left frustrated with letting a strong position slip away from her this time around. 'I'm disappointed,' she added. 'I felt like I was in a winning position but she also played some good tennis so credit to her. Where it needed to be done, she was able to get over the finish line. 'Every tournament is new so I don't try to think about what I've done previously. You can take confidence from wins in the past but it's a new tournament with different opponents. It's always going to be tough, whoever you play.' Dart's time in SW19 is not quite over, with the Londoner set to team up with Maia Lumsden in the women's doubles. They will take on McCartney Kessler and Clara Tauson in their opening match, before a potential meeting with top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova should they progress.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Respected NFL analyst says New York Giants' Jaxson Dart needs a 'complete offense'
The New York Giants believe they may have found their future at quarterback with the selection of Ole Miss' Jaxson Dart in the first round of this year's NFL Draft, but it still remains to be seen whether or not they're right. Dart has been impressive thus far in practices and drills, and now must take the next step in becoming a viable NFL quarterback as the Giants prepare to open training camp later this month. One expert, Greg Cosell of NFL Films, speaking on a Philadelphia Eagles podcast called Inside the Birds, believes that Dart can be successful but will need to be in the right environment. "Dart's an interesting player. The mobility is a factor. You do have to factor that into the equation," Cosell said, as transcribed by Big Blue View. "Everybody always says, 'Well, he's not special.' Well, I don't know what they mean when they say that. There's only one Lamar Jackson. There's only one Josh Allen, who is 6-5, 240. There's only one [Patrick] Mahomes with his spatial awareness. So, you can't just start saying, 'Well, it's not special.'" Cosell continued... "He's going to run for first downs. He may not be the fastest guy on the field, but that's a part of his game that's meaningful," he said. "I think he's a good thrower. I don't think he's a great thrower. I thought that at times his deep throws lost a little energy on the back end. Sometimes he works hard to throw the ball. "I think he needs, in some ways, what Russell Wilson needs. He needs a complete offense." And that is perhaps the reason why the Giants also brought in Wilson this season to be their bridge starter. The Giants needed continuity on offense (among other things), and the styles of the two players will make it easier to transition when the time comes. Dart is scheduled to be a spectator most of his rookie season as the Giants' coaching staff readies him for a starting role. Some believe that it could be sooner rather than later, while others think Wilson will play well enough to maintain his status as the starter. Cosell is among the former in that school of thought, stating that this season is not about winning as much as it is about developing Dart. The Giants have a plan for Dart, but early returns indicate that his learning curve may be flatter than first anticipated. "He has done excellent. He's picking up the information," head coach Brian Daboll said at the team's minicamp in mid-June. "It's really good to have Russ and Jameis (Winston) and even Tommy (DeVito) because Tommy's been in the system for a few years here. And he's kind of the head statesman in terms of that, and all the adjustments that take place or the calls. "He's fit right in with those guys. He's smart. He's aggressive with the football, which I like. And then the true test will be once we start, and there's live hitting and preseason games and things like that. But he's progressed since he's been here to where he is now. He's made good improvement." The Giants still don't have a complete offense, and that may keep Dart on the bench this season, unless Wilson falters.
South Wales Argus
a day ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Wimbledon heat like nowhere else, says defeated Dart
Harriet Dart admitted the British heat was like nothing she'd experienced after defeat on a sizzling first day at Wimbledon. Dart was beaten 3-6 6-3 7-5 by Dalma Galfi in a topsy-turvy battle that lasted over two hours on Court 17. The British wild card came from behind to take the first set but then saw control of the contest slip away as the Hungarian fought back amidst temperatures of over 30 degrees celsius in south-west London. The deciding set took just shy of an hour as the two players sweated it out, with Dart eventually tasting defeat to end her singles run at the first hurdle. And the Hampstead player admitted she had never played in such sweltering conditions as those at her home Slam. 'It was challenging but it's the same for everyone,' she said. 'I don't think I've played a match where it was this hot on grass. "We're not very well equipped in this country to deal with it, so it becomes more of a shock. I've played in hotter places but here it's a shock because even when you go inside it's still pretty warm, so you can't escape it. 'It was difficult with half the sun on the court and half of it in shade. I was slow to adapt to seeing the ball but she served really well, particularly in big moments.' Dart made a memorable run to the third-round last year, defeating compatriot Katie Boulter in an absorbing battle of the Brits en route. But the 28-year-old insisted there was no lingering memories of her previous Wimbledon experiences as she was simply left frustrated with letting a strong position slip away from her this time around. 'I'm disappointed,' she added. 'I felt like I was in a winning position but she also played some good tennis so credit to her. Where it needed to be done, she was able to get over the finish line. 'Every tournament is new so I don't try to think about what I've done previously. You can take confidence from wins in the past but it's a new tournament with different opponents. It's always going to be tough, whoever you play.' Dart's time in SW19 is not quite over, with the Londoner set to team up with Maia Lumsden in the women's doubles. They will take on McCartney Kessler and Clara Tauson in their opening match, before a potential meeting with top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova should they progress.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Harriet Dart lifts on emotional toil of backlash to 'smell gate' controversy
Harriet Dart was involved in a bizarre incident back in April after claiming that her opponent Lois Boisson smelled 'really bad' during their match and faced considerable fan criticism Harriet Dart is keen to put her controversial clash with Loic Boisson behind her after telling her former opponent that she 'smells really bad'. The two came together in a small tournament in Rouen in April. And during their showdown, Dart was heard saying to the umpire: 'Can you tell her to wear deodorant because she smells really bad?' That question was picked up by the on-court microphones, with supporters criticising the British number four on social media. Speaking ahead of Wimbledon, Dart was asked about the incident once more and claimed that she had felt the effects. She said: 'I mean, I'd be lying if it didn't affect me a little bit. 'I'm human at the end of the day. We all make mistakes and I just try to look forward. I've gone through some difficulties these weeks and I don't always share what I go through but I'm just looking forward and preparing the best I can. 'I also don't know why we're even still talking about this. It's been months now. I feel like I answered a lot of questions that were asked of me and that's it, but I really just want to put it behind me and go forward.' Dart immediately apologised for her comments in the aftermath. Taking to Instagram, she said: 'Hey everyone, I want to apologise for what I said on court today, it was a heat-of-the-moment comment that I truly regret. 'That's not how I want to carry myself, and I take full responsibility. I have a lot of respect for Lois and how she competed today. I'll learn from this and move forward.' And while Dart regrets the incident, it appears that Boisson did not hold any grudges. She jokingly tagged deodorant manufacturers Dove in an amusing post on social media. '@Dove apparently need a collab,' she wrote. Dart and Boisson will not be reunited at Wimbledon next month. The Brit is due to take on Hungary's Dalma Galf in the first round of the women's singles. But Boisson will not be playing at the tournament despite her dream run at the French Open where she reached the semi-finals. She was defeated in the first round of qualifying after losing to Canada's world number 197 Carson Branstine. Elsewhere, Dart has given her thoughts on her preparations for Wimbledon. She added: 'I've played some really good players, so it's been tough. I've had a change of coaching and everything as well. So it's been kind of like a lot going on. I was much happier with my performance last week and I felt much more confident going into this week with how my level's been.'
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Archie Manning 'excited' Jaxson Dart landed with New York Giants
Some of the New York Giants' greatest successes in their century-long history have come with an Ole Miss alum under center. In the 1950s, there was Charlie Conerly, who led the Giants to the 1956 NFL Championship. His No. 42 was retired by Big Blue after a stellar 14-year career. Next came Eli Manning, who would break almost every relevant franchise passing record and win two Super Bowls, in which he was named MVP in both. Eli's No. 10 is also retired by the Giants. Manning's father, Archie, is perhaps the most celebrated of all of the Rebels' quarterbacks. He is the patriarch of the Manning quarterback dynasty and founder of the Manning Passing Academy. The latest Ole Miss product is Giants' first-round pick Jaxson Dart, who is an MPA alumnus. Both Archie and Eli are big backers of Dart, who is projected to be the Giants' franchise quarterback of the future. Dart will start the season as a backup to starter Russell Wilson, but many experts are predicting that he will see the field sooner rather than later. The Giants have mapped out a development program for Dart and appear to be intent on following it, but his learning curve seems to be flatter than they initially anticipated.
