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The 42
10-07-2025
- Sport
- The 42
McDowell's biggest LIV regret - he will be the forgotten man at the Open in his hometown
ON THE EVE of the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush, the media gathered around Graeme McDowell for a lengthy press conference and tapped him for insights to his hometown as if he were the local mayor. McDowell was asked about the town and its golf courses and the nearby sights to see; he was asked of how he helped bring the Open back to Royal Portrush and what that return said about post-Troubles Northern Ireland; he was even asked to explain George Best to Americans and give a view on the Orange parade planned by the local Sons of Ulster for the Saturday of the tournament. McDowell, in other words, was treated as both emblem of and spokesperson for a mega-event with a significance that transcended the merely sporting. Skip forward six years and the Open is back at Portrush but McDowell is not. And with Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry, Darren Clarke, and Pádraig Harrington sufficient to soak up the crowd's full spillage of adulation, McDowell's absence will hardly be noted. McDowell grew up in Portrush and was within the mandatory 30-mile radius to be eligible to join Rathmore, a cheaper, accessible club beside Royal Portrush which offered frequent access to next week's Open venue. Portrush introduced McDowell to golf and it uncovered inspiration too. McDowell, wowed by the amateur exploits of Ricky Elliott – now caddie to Brooks Koepka – followed him to an American college, from which McDowell emerged with a sharpened competitive edge and a twang to go with the lilt in his accent. But now golf's most historic championship is setting up in his home and McDowell is not invited. His absence is a fact so translucent he can hardly even be said to be a ghost at golf's great feast. Advertisement Crowds following McDowell during the 2019 Open. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo The LIV Tour gifted McDowell an outlandish pension plan but every deal has its trade-offs, and he will stew upon them in his hometown exile next week. Now ranked at number 1,562 in the world, McDowell did try to play his way in to this year's Open, but finished three shots shy of a golden ticket in the incongruous surrounds of final qualifying at Royal Cinque Ports in Kent. Major champions are supposed to do their fretting and sweating and dreaming on a Sunday afternoon, not a Tuesday evening. McDowell's career was already listing six years ago – and it was only by major effort and resolve that he qualified for the 2019 Open at all, sealing his spot only a month in advance at the Canadian Open – so all trends and trajectories suggest that he wouldn't have qualified this time around even if he had ignored Saudi overtures and kept on battling for ranking points and his Tour card. But he might not have felt like such an irrelevance to next week all the same. For one thing, had McDowell not gone to LIV, he would almost certainly have been casting an eye over Portrush next week in some kind of Ryder Cup capacity, be it as outright captain or one of the phalanx of deputies. You'd also wonder how much more appealing he would have been to broadcasters like Sky or NBC had he not jumped ship. McDowell instead bartered away those opportunities for cash, and if ever these consequences will sting, it will be next week. He has been hurt by the hometown reaction to his defection in the past, asked during an interview at the JP McManus pro-am at Adare Manor three years to respond to a Belfast Telegraph front page in which Amnesty International rounded on his justifying Saudi foreign policy. 'I don't read The Belfast Telegraph,' replied McDowell without conviction. 'Don't even f***ing tell me what was on the front — is that a real paper? . . . No one reads it anyway, it's OK.' 'Listen, f**k, like some guy from Amnesty International, sent me the quotes, asked me to respond. How am I supposed to respond to Amnesty International? So yeah, not real happy with The Belfast Telegraph. For my family to read that shit. . . it's unfair.' This followed only a month after his car-crash press conference ahead of the very first LIV event, at which he got himself hopelessly tangled in trying to respond to questions about Saudi Arabia's human rights record, to the point he and his fellow players were memorably asked at which point would they draw the line. Would you play a tournament organised by Vladimir Putin? At the time, McDowell's public squirming felt the very least he deserved. With time, however, it's hard not to feel some pity for him. As one of the first defectors, McDowell was an early LIV mudguard, there to take the flak from the media's righteous early objections. But in professional sport, moral outrage has a very short half-life. Contrast McDowell's interrogation to the reaction with which Jon Rahm was met when he threw his lot in with the Saudis: McIlroy, for instance, quickly appeared on Sky Sports to argue the Ryder Cup eligibility rules had to be changed to allow for Rahm to play at Bethpage. Everywhere you look in pro golf at the moment, you see people retreating from the moral stance into which they tumbled three years ago. The PGA Tour, standing so staunchly against LIV with their 'legacy, not leverage' motto, met with the Saudis in secret not long after McDowell's move, in a bid to cook up a merger and an end to an expensive war. The R&A meanwhile obliquely said after 6 January in 2021 that they wouldn't be returning to Donald Trump's Turnberry as they feared the focus 'would not be on the championship', but are now receptive to talks to see the course host the 2028 Open, at least partly at the behest of a craven Downing Street. McDowell would be forgiven for feeling his error was not in joining LIV but in being among the first to do so, given his move came during a tiny blip in the history of professional golf in which everyone felt there were basic moral causes worth falling out over. That's not the case anymore, though McDowell continues to suffer the cold shoulder. McDowell's move to LIV has been undoubtedly lucrative, but it has been costly too; costs that will be visible next week only to Graeme McDowell.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HSBC upgrades Brazil's Embraer on strong delivery outlook
--HSBC upgraded Brazilian planemaker Embraer to 'Buy' from 'Hold,' saying a record order backlog, improving output, and growing momentum in executive jets and defense deliveries support a positive earnings trajectory through this year. The brokerage raised its price target to $57 from $45, citing a higher valuation for Embraer's eVTOL unit EVE and a lower discount rate in its cash flow model. The new target implies a 24% upside from current levels. 'With an all-time high backlog of $26.4bn at end-Q1, Embraer offers strong revenue generation in the coming quarters, which is supported by accelerated efforts to remove output bottlenecks and spread production more evenly over quarters,' HSBC wrote. It expects robust second-quarter performance with nine aircraft already in finished inventory, equal to nearly 20% of last year's Q2 deliveries. HSBC forecasts a 28% year-on-year rise in executive jet deliveries in the first quarter of 2025 and sees steady demand in defense, particularly for the KC-390 and A-29 aircraft. It also flagged the upcoming Paris Air Show as a potential source of new orders. The bank said the impact of new U.S. tariffs, 10% on Brazilian imports, is likely limited, estimating a roughly 90 basis-point hit to EBIT margins in the Executive and Services segments, but noted that Embraer plans to offset these through cost cuts and increased U.S. content. Commercial aviation is unaffected, and overall 2025 margin guidance remains unchanged. HSBC maintained its 2025 revenue estimate of $7.5 billion, at the top of company guidance, and its consolidated adjusted EBIT margin forecast at 7.9%. It now values the company at 10.8x and 8.1x 2025 and 2026 EV/EBITDA respectively, versus a five-year average of 8.7x. A successful flight test of EVE's first full-scale prototype, scheduled for mid-2025, could serve as a key catalyst, the firm added. Related articles HSBC upgrades Brazil's Embraer on strong delivery outlook Goldman Sachs upgrades Brazil's XP, cuts rating on B3 on shifting risk-reward Bernstein starts coverage of entertainment stocks: Spotify and TKO at Outperform 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
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anita Vaughan Reflects On Will Ospreay's Pedigree on ‘Triple H' Going Viral
Once upon a time in the Multiverse Rumble, Will Ospreay nailed Triple H Anita Vaughan with the Pedigree. Luckily, Vaughan has lived to tell the tale with WrestleZone. On February 7, Pro-Wrestling EVE hosted its Multiverse Rumble event from London, England, with over a dozen competitors in the rumble match. For this particular bout, competitors dressed up as and paid homage to figures in both wrestling and pop culture. In Vaughan's case, she parodied WWE Hall of Famer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, fake beard and all. This decision later came back to haunt Vaughan, however, as EVE producer and AEW star Will Ospreay flipped the bird and laid her out with a Pedigree, Triple H's iconic finishing move. Advertisement Clips of this scene have since gone viral across social media, revealing that Ospreay suffered instant karma by being eliminated by Rayne Leverkusen, dressed as Shane McMahon, right after. 'That spot was a lot of fun,' Vaughan told WrestleZone. 'The Multiverse Rumble is just that, it's just meant to be fun. Will obviously helps producing the shows and he plays such a big part. It's unbelievable to have someone like Will Ospreay backstage and helping out and everything he does with Eve as well, how he platforms it, how he supports it. Of course, he gets to be a part of the product as well in sometimes the most fun ways I've ever been involved in wrestling.' Vaughan Explains Pedigree Backstory How did this spot come together? According to Vaughan, who now reigns as the EVE International Champion, they planted the seeds for it a while ago. Advertisement 'Before [my tag partner] Debbie Keitel went to Japan, I remember we had [an idea of] like 'Oh maybe we can do DX or something.' She could be Shawn Michaels. I could be Triple H. I was like 'That would be really sick.' Then I just couldn't get it out of my head that I could be Triple H. I've done jokes and stuff with people backstage where like I'm Triple H. We'll do like the water take and stuff. It almost was a private joke coming into real life in the ring. Then you just add the layer of Will Ospreay hitting Triple H a pedigree. It was really sick. 'I've never hit so many Triple H moves in my life in that time,' Vaughan added. 'I found out I can do a decent spine buster, so now it's part of my moveset. I hit many a pedigree and I took my first ever pedigree from Will Ospreay, so that's a part of history now. ' Watch our full interview with Anita Vaughan below: The post Anita Vaughan Reflects On Will Ospreay's Pedigree on 'Triple H' Going Viral appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Scoop
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Korean Superstar BIBI Announces ‘Eve' World Tour Unveiling New Zealand Show This October
Press Release – Live Nation Entertainment TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUCKLAND, NZ (May 23, 2025) – Multi-talented Korean singer and actress BIBI is set to embark on her highly anticipated first world tour EVE, announcing one night only in New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in her international career. With the tour commencing in Seoul, Korea last week, she will connect with fans across the United States and Canada before making stops in Asia including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Taipei and Jakarta, before heading to Australia and New Zealand in October. BIBI will perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on October 15. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Monday June 2. A Weverse pookïe Membership Presale will run from 10am until 2pm on Thursday May 29. Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in New Zealand. Mastercard Presale starts Thursday May 29 at 3pm and ends Thursday May 29 at 11:59pm. Plus, preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Monday June 2 at 10am. Check out for details. My Live Nation members may secure tickets during the presale beginning Friday May 30 at 10am until Monday June 2 at 9am. For complete tour and ticket information, visit As BIBI's first global tour since her debut in 2019, expectations are high for her dynamic performances and bold artistic vision. Renowned for her genre-blending music and distinctive stage presence, she is set to deliver an electrifying experience, featuring hits from her discography along with special performances. This tour not only highlights BIBI's growing global influence but also solidifies her status as one of the most exciting artists in the international music scene. The title of BIBI's world tour, EVE, also adds an intriguing layer to the experience. The tour serves as a fitting conclusion to her Era of Love series, which has unfolded since last year through releases like ' Hongdae R&B,' ' Bam Yang Gang,' ' DERRE,' and ' Bluebird.' Throughout this series, BIBI has introduced two distinct personas, EVE and EVE-1, using them to convey contrasting emotions and perspectives in her music – each time releasing her work as a double single. With such a unique storytelling approach, anticipation is high for how this narrative will be brought to life on stage. About BIBI BIBI (Kim Hyoung-seo) is an artist under Feel Ghood Music, recognised for her distinctive musical style and emotionally captivating performances. With her unique sound and deeply expressive lyrics, she has captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Effortlessly blending R&B, hip-hop, and pop, her music showcases a genre-defying versatility. Since making her debut with the single BINU in 2019, BIBI has released hit songs such as BIBI Vengeance, The Weekend, and Bam Yang Gang, establishing herself as a rising global artist. Renowned for her exceptional songwriting, composing skills, and dynamic stage presence, she continues to carve out a musical identity that is entirely her own. Beyond music, BIBI has also made a name for herself in film and television, displaying her multifaceted talents. Seamlessly balancing mainstream appeal with artistic originality, she constantly delivers fresh and unexpected sounds, making her one of the most exciting artists to watch.
Scoop
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Korean Superstar BIBI Announces ‘Eve' World Tour Unveiling New Zealand Show This October
TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUCKLAND, NZ (May 23, 2025) – Multi-talented Korean singer and actress BIBI is set to embark on her highly anticipated first world tour EVE, announcing one night only in New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in her international career. With the tour commencing in Seoul, Korea last week, she will connect with fans across the United States and Canada before making stops in Asia including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Osaka, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Taipei and Jakarta, before heading to Australia and New Zealand in October. BIBI will perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on October 15. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Monday June 2. A Weverse pookïe Membership Presale will run from 10am until 2pm on Thursday May 29. Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in New Zealand. Mastercard Presale starts Thursday May 29 at 3pm and ends Thursday May 29 at 11:59pm. Plus, preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Monday June 2 at 10am. Check out for details. My Live Nation members may secure tickets during the presale beginning Friday May 30 at 10am until Monday June 2 at 9am. For complete tour and ticket information, visit As BIBI's first global tour since her debut in 2019, expectations are high for her dynamic performances and bold artistic vision. Renowned for her genre-blending music and distinctive stage presence, she is set to deliver an electrifying experience, featuring hits from her discography along with special performances. This tour not only highlights BIBI's growing global influence but also solidifies her status as one of the most exciting artists in the international music scene. The title of BIBI's world tour, EVE, also adds an intriguing layer to the experience. The tour serves as a fitting conclusion to her Era of Love series, which has unfolded since last year through releases like " Hongdae R&B," " Bam Yang Gang," " DERRE," and " Bluebird." Throughout this series, BIBI has introduced two distinct personas, EVE and EVE-1, using them to convey contrasting emotions and perspectives in her music - each time releasing her work as a double single. With such a unique storytelling approach, anticipation is high for how this narrative will be brought to life on stage. About BIBI BIBI (Kim Hyoung-seo) is an artist under Feel Ghood Music, recognised for her distinctive musical style and emotionally captivating performances. With her unique sound and deeply expressive lyrics, she has captured the hearts of fans across the globe. Effortlessly blending R&B, hip-hop, and pop, her music showcases a genre-defying versatility. Since making her debut with the single BINU in 2019, BIBI has released hit songs such as BIBI Vengeance, The Weekend, and Bam Yang Gang, establishing herself as a rising global artist. Renowned for her exceptional songwriting, composing skills, and dynamic stage presence, she continues to carve out a musical identity that is entirely her own. Beyond music, BIBI has also made a name for herself in film and television, displaying her multifaceted talents. Seamlessly balancing mainstream appeal with artistic originality, she constantly delivers fresh and unexpected sounds, making her one of the most exciting artists to watch.
