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Hamilton Spectator
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Mullets to compete for best in show at this Ontario fair — Here's how you can enter yours
Forget the typical bake-offs and tractor pulls. This Ontario country fair is giving a platform for competitors to show off their mullet masterpiece. For the first time in Lombardy Fair 's 159-year history, they're hosting a mullet competition on the August long weekend. 'This is a country fair,' said Al Cooley, the man behind the mullet event. 'We need something unique.' The annual fair is held in Lombardy, about 80 kilometres southwest of Ottawa — south on Highway 15 from Smiths Falls. Cooley, one of the directors on the fair's board, first had the idea for the mullet competition two years ago. Once he got buy-in from his own barber, Kim Doull, it became a sure thing. 'It's really taking off,' he said. 'A lot of people are excited about it.' Cooley is no stranger to mullets. He rocked one for about five years in the 80s — the peak decade for mullet mania. Cooley said what made a good mullet back then was 'good thick hair.' These days, a good mullet is more about flare. 'What I really like is a little bit of a spike, really short sides — like the Billy Ray Cyrus type,' he said. Mullets first really came on the scene in the 70s, and saw increased popularity in the 80s and 90s — before falling out of fashion. Recently, the mullet has had a bit of a renaissance — becoming popular again especially with younger demographics. 'The modern mullet is very popular with long layers on top with the fade on the back and sides. That's really trending for men right now,' said Debbie Tot-Carver, a hairstylist and instructor at Georgian College, in a previous interview about trending hairstyles . It's free enter the mullet competition. Competitors are already preparing for the cut throat event — and getting wild and fun outfits ready. 'People are upping their game of dress — dressing the part,' said Cooley. Event MC and DJ, DJ Johnny Five , is getting ready, too — showcasing his mullet-in-progress on social media. 'I've been working on my mullet for a couple of months now!' he wrote in a Facebook post on July 1. 'It's coming along nicely.' Cooley hopes injecting a bit of fun into people's lives will help them cope with the negativity floating around in the world right now. 'I think it's something to give back to the community and to give a more positive feeling — more upbeat,' he said. On Saturday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. the contest heats up. Judging and prizes will be awarded by Smiths Falls-based business, Vintage Barber, Tattooing and Piercing. Age categories include 12 and under, 13-18 and 19-plus. 'When we were asked if we were interesting judging this contest, I immediately said 'yes,'' said Doull, of the Vintage Barber. 'Nobody with a mullet takes themselves too seriously, so it's sure to be a blast.' What makes a good mullet, you ask? For Doull, it isn't so much about the actual hair cut. 'It's more of an attitude and a way of being,' she said. Doull said people who chose to rock mullets don't follow the typical social construct and are proud to be different. Doull said she's looking for people who own their mullet haircut and aren't afraid to stand out in a crowd. 'People who are dreamers, leaders, rule breakers and easily push the boundaries of 'normal,'' she said. 'It's a day to celebrate everyone who thinks outside the box and we, at The Vintage, are super pumped for it.' The Lombardy Fair runs from Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3. It's an annual August long weekend tradition in the area. Also new this year at the fair are Mini Chuckwagon races. Classic rural fair fun can be had at the demolition derby, rodeo, horse penning, tractor and truck pull and checking out the Agriculture Pavillion, petting zoo and midway. See the fair's schedule for more details. With files from Janis Ramsay
India Gazette
09-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
England hanging their hats on convincing Stokes to play in 2026 T20 World Cup: Simon Doull
London [UK], June 9 (ANI): Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes England are 'hanging their hats' on trying to convince Test captain Ben Stokes to feature in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which could be the missing piece of the puzzle that the Three Lions are trying to figure out. Stokes has been a missing face in England's T20I fold since his heroics in the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan at the famed MCG in 2022. The seasoned star opted out of England's title defence last year, 'a sacrifice' that allows him to be the all-rounder he 'wants to be for the foreseeable future.' With less than a year left before the latest edition of the marquee event in India and Sri Lanka, Doull sees Stokes's inclusion as vital for England. According to him, Stokes will be a tactical advantage, allowing them to go in with two genuine seamers and leave enough room to add spinners in the XI on the turning tracks in the subcontinent. 'I think England might be hanging their hats on convincing Stokes to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup. I'm serious! They fully believe in that dressing room, and in that management group, that they will convince him to play. He then fills that role that means they can go in with two genuine seamers, Stokes and then the spin options they want in the side, which includes Bethell, Jacks, Rashid,' Doull said as quoted from Sky Sports. England will line up under the newly established captaincy of Harry Brook after Jos Buttler relinquished the position following an abysmal run in the Champions Trophy earlier this year. In his first assignment as England's white-ball captain, Brook boasts a 5-0 record with three ODI victories over the West Indies and then topping it up with two wins on the trot over the Caribbean side. With immense firepower in his ranks, Brook-led England gunned down a daunting 197-run target set by the Men in Maroon to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest. 'I've said plenty of times, we have a lot of depth. With small boundaries here, we felt West Indies were under par by about 30 runs. It gives us great confidence knowing we've got Will Jacks, Tom Banton, and Jacob Bethell batting five, six and seven. The top order can go out there all guns blazing,' Brook told Sky Sports. (ANI)
NDTV
09-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Ben Stokes Urged To Reconsider Retirement, Play 2026 T20 World Cup
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes England are "hanging their hats" on trying to convince Test captain Ben Stokes to feature in the 2026 T20 World Cup, which could be the missing piece of the puzzle that the Three Lions are trying to figure out. Stokes has been a missing face in England's T20I fold since his heroics in the T20 World Cup final against Pakistan at the famed MCG in 2022. The seasoned star opted out of England's title defence last year, "a sacrifice" that allows him to be the all-rounder he "wants to be for the foreseeable future." With less than a year left before the latest edition of the marquee event in India and Sri Lanka, Doull sees Stokes's inclusion as vital for England. According to him, Stokes will be a tactical advantage, allowing them to go in with two genuine seamers and leave enough room to add spinners in the XI on the turning tracks in the subcontinent. "I think England might be hanging their hats on convincing Stokes to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup. I'm serious! They fully believe in that dressing room, and in that management group, that they will convince him to play. He then fills that role that means they can go in with two genuine seamers, Stokes and then the spin options they want in the side, which includes Bethell, Jacks, Rashid," Doull said as quoted from Sky Sports. England will line up under the newly established captaincy of Harry Brook after Jos Buttler relinquished the position following an abysmal run in the Champions Trophy earlier this year. In his first assignment as England's white-ball captain, Brook boasts a 5-0 record with three ODI victories over the West Indies and then topping it up with two wins on the trot over the Caribbean side. With immense firepower in his ranks, Brook-led England gunned down a daunting 197-run target set by the Men in Maroon to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest. "I've said plenty of times, we have a lot of depth. With small boundaries here, we felt West Indies were under par by about 30 runs. It gives us great confidence knowing we've got Will Jacks, Tom Banton, and Jacob Bethell batting five, six and seven. The top order can go out there all guns blazing," Brook told Sky Sports. Listen to the latest songs, only on
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Spalding Park Open Pro-Am Series: PGA Pro Jordan Doull gears up for second bite of the cherry in Geraldton
From this Friday to Sunday, the Spalding Park Golf Club will host the 51st annual Spalding Park Open, showcasing the best pros in Australia as they converge on the Mid West for the Pro Am Series. One pro hoping to make his mark on the tournament is Perth's Jordan Doull. Doull returns to Spalding Park with unfinished business to attend to. After finishing second in last year's Open, the 26-year-old will be looking to go one better this year and take top honours. The Geraldton Guardian sat down with Doull ahead of the tournament's start on Friday as he reflected on his career to date and his hopes for the weekend. What age did you start playing golf? First time I picked up clubs I was pretty young. I was about six or seven but didn't really start playing till I was about 14. I played soccer actually for most of my life, and then snapped my ACL so turned to golf. What was your pathway to pro like? I played golf outside of school at Mount Lawley Golf Club, and then when I was 18 I moved to the US to play college golf at Columbus State in Georgia, where I spent five years. Then I returned to Australia, got my pro card, and started the journey of being a pro about a year ago. Favourite club in your bag? My driver. Probably the strongest part of my game too. Where has the game taken you? I have played in the US, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea but I have my first tournament in Europe in October, so I am looking forward to tick that off the list too. Favourite course you have played on? Pretty hard to go past Augusta National. That course is perfect, not a blade of grass out of line I mean, all the trees are tied together to stand up straight. It's just a very special course. What is one highlight that sticks out to you so far? Winning the 2025 Perth Webex Players Series in front of a home crowd was pretty awesome. It was played at Royal Freo so had a home crowd supporting me, which was great. What do you think of Spalding Park Golf Club? Obviously played here last year and came second, so I know the course now. It's really nice. I feel comfortable here. My coach is from Geraldton. The wind is something to take into account when playing here, and it's blowing a bit more than last year so that will be something to look at. But I like the course, the set-up is great, and the conditions are awesome. Any tactics going into the weekend? The wind is something to think about, but I feel like I figured it out last year. If I can make it through the first two to five holes at one under or even, it should set me up for a good day. I struggled to get used to it early in the round last year, so this year hopefully will be different. What are your aspirations for the future? Just keep playing golf for a living. I mean no matter where it is. Australia, Europe, Asia, it doesn't really bother me as long as I'm playing golf for a living and having fun. Sixty pros, 15 amateurs and 45 local members will be teeing off in the 51st Spalding Park Open Pro-AM Series from Friday-Sunday.
Mint
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Harsha Bhogle breaks silence on CAB's ban demand row in IPL 2025; commentator addresses ‘inappropriate conclusions'
Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle has broken his silence on the Cricket Association of Bengal's (CAB) requesting the BCCI to ban him and Simon Doull in Kolkata for the remainder of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), calling it 'inappropriate'. A report on RevSportz on Monday stated that the CAB has qritten to the BCCI to not assign both Bhogle and Doull - commentators in IPL 2025 - at the Eden Gardens for the rest of the IPL 2025 matches after the duo spoke publicly against curator Sujan Mukherjee. Taking to X, Bhogle denied all reports and explained why he wasn't present at the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) match against Gujarat Titans. 'There are some inappropriate conclusions being drawn about why I wasn't at yesterday's game in Kolkata,' Bhogle explained. 'Quite simply, it wasn't on the list of matches I was down to do! Asking me would have resolved the issue. Rosters are done before the tournament starts. I was rostered for two games in Kolkata. I was there for the first and an illness in the family prevented me from being at the 2nd,' added the Indian commentator. The whole controversy stemmed after the KKR management was reportedly unhappy with the pitch of the IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22. Both KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and coach Chandrakant Pandit had demanded a spin-friendly pitch to assist their spinners. In reply, Mukherjee stated that he will go by the BCCI guidelines. Reacting to Mukherjee's comments, Bhogle had commented that KKR deserve home advantage while Doull suggested that the three-time champions should look for a new home if the curator fails to fulfil the franchise's needs in IPL 2025.
