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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Truth about Katie reconciliation, whether she should retire & disgraceful Croke Park fight move… Pete Taylor opens up
WITH every punch, every drill, and every spar with his legendary daughter, Pete Taylor felt like he had stepped back in time. Back in January, he shared a Advertisement 5 Katie Taylor retained her undisputed super lightweight titles against Amanda Serrano last weekend Credit:for Netflix 5 Pete Taylor helped train Katie Taylor for her fight against Serrano Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 5 He helped guide his daughter to a gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games Credit: Cody Glenn / SPORTSFILE 5 They parted ways in 2016 before she turned pro Credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE With a trilogy bout against Advertisement Without a second thought, he leapt at the opportunity and, upon sharing the video to Instagram, declared that Reflecting on that initial spar, he told the Irish Sun: "Words can't explain what it was like. "As soon as we got back in the ring again, it was like we hadn't been apart, you know? "That's where our bond is. Where Katie grew up was in the boxing ring with myself and herself. "We were inseparable, so to be back doing it again, it was amazing." Advertisement The relationship between the two has been the subject of conjecture and speculation since they parted ways nine years ago. Since KT picked up a pair of boxing gloves for the first time, her dad was her coach throughout an important amateur career. Their collaboration within the walls of St Fergal's BC in her native Bray yielded five World Championships, six European Championships, five EU titles, and a European Games gold medal. And it peaked in 2012 when she won an Olympic gold medal in London at a Games Taylor herself had helped to manifest. Pete Taylor opens up on training with Katie Taylor A tumultuous 2016 saw Pete split from her mum Bridget, while Katie controversially failed to retain Olympic honours in Rio. Advertisement She turned professional later that year and, after parting ways with her dad, relocated to Connecticut to team up with current trainer Ross Enamait. Despite talk of a reconciliation, Pete maintains that they have been close behind-the-scenes for longer than people may realise. He explained: "We posted online that we were training together, but we were still very close. I was still over visiting her. "This is a media thing that me and Katie got back together for the fight. It's not true. "We've always been close, and we've been talking for the last five or six years. It was just that I didn't get involved in the training. Advertisement "We were always talking boxing. That's just natural. When I call over to her, we go to the gym together. "She just asked me to help out in this camp, and that was it - but it wasn't that we rekindled this relationship. "We were close all the time. "People love these stories. I think they must have boring lives or something, because they're so interested in other people's lives. "I don't post anything about my own personal life on Instagram. Katie's the same, and then, when we put it up, you could say it went viral. Advertisement "We've always been close. I was actually shocked that it went so viral, to tell you the truth." "We were inseparable, so to be back doing it again, it was amazing." Pete Taylor Last weekend saw her put her super lightweight belts on the line for the second time against Taylor had won both of their previous fights by decision, but left a piece of herself in the ring in concussive battles in Last Saturday called for something different, which is where her dad offered his most effective contribution. Advertisement MORE MOVEMENT He said: "We'd been doing a little bit of training together and I'd asked her to kind of move. "Use her legs a little bit more like she boxed when she was an amateur, and don't get into a slugfest and that's what she did. "It made the fight easy for her." The occasion called for collaboration between Pete and KT's current coach. GREAT MINDS Pete continued: "I was over there in the States and I was talking to Ross. We were just both saying she needs to start moving her legs. Advertisement "Ross was also on the same sheet as myself, saying she has to move her legs. "Sometimes, if somebody else comes along, especially your father, who's trained you for a while, and repeats what your other coach is doing, and you're both singing off the same hymn sheet, I think it just makes sense to you. "When we were training, we were just doing drills that we used to be doing as in the amateurs. 'WORKED OUT WELL' "I just think it worked out well and I think Katie, coming over to The Advertisement It put the pin in a historic trilogy that elevated women's boxing itself, as evidenced by it headlining an all-female card. The show, which included a record-breaking number of title fights, drew a capacity crowd to Madison Square Garden. 5 Pete maintains that they have been close behind-the-scenes for longer than people think Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Already, thoughts have turned to what is next for the 39-year-old, who Inevitably, Advertisement ONLY PRO DEFEAT She also handed KT her first professional loss at the 3Arena in Dublin in May 2023, a defeat Taylor avenged to become an undisputed 140lb champ that November. Their Pete hit out at the GAA HQ bout not having happened already and cited September's And, while he believes his daughter should hang up the gloves, he backed her to make the best decision. Advertisement TIME TO STOP He said: "I have spoken to her every day since Saturday. "She's done everything in the sport. I'd personally like to see her stop, you know? Finish on such a brilliant performance. "When we were training, we were just doing drills that we used to be doing as in the amateurs." Pete Taylor "Croke Park should have been made a long time ago and it's a shame on the people in charge of Croke Park and the Irish Government that they've never made it. It's a disgrace. "You put American football on there and everything else on there and then you can't put an Irish sportsperson. 'DISGRACEFUL' "I think it's actually disgraceful that it has never been made. Advertisement "I'd like to see Katie retire but Katie has the right to decide what she's gonna do and make her own mind up, no matter what. "She's not asked my opinion. If she asked my opinion, I'd say it's entirely up to you. You owe the sport nothing. "If you do stop, it's a great time to stop. If you do go on, well, go on, but make sure you're going to go on and give it 100 percent, and don't have one thought in retirement and one thought in going on. "I think she's a little bit like
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Broadcast Radio & TV Stocks to Buy From a Challenging Industry
The Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry has been grappling with an escalation in cord-cutting despite a surge in demand for streaming content. However, industry players, such as Netflix NFLX, Roku Inc. ROKU and Bilibili BILI, are reaping the benefits of a massive spike in digital content consumption. These companies are thriving due to their diverse content offerings, which include original, regional, and short-form content tailored for small screens like smartphones and tablets. Improved Internet speed and penetration, coupled with technological advancements, have been advantageous for industry participants. As monetization and revenues from advertising spending continue to be modest, strategies focused on profit protection, cash management and greater technology integration have gained significance and are expected to aid these companies in driving top-line growth in the near term. Industry Description The Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry encompasses companies that provide entertainment, sports, news, non-fiction, and musical content across television, radio, and digital media platforms. These entities generate revenues through the sale of television and radio programs, advertising slots and subscriptions. With technological advancements and a growing demand for virtual reality and Internet radio, industry players are increasing their investments in research and development, as well as sales and marketing efforts, to remain competitive. The industry's focus is likely to shift toward sustaining current levels of operations, coupled with a renewed emphasis on flexibility. This approach would accelerate the transition to a variable cost model, thereby reducing fixed costs and enhancing agility in the face of evolving market dynamics. 4 Broadcast Radio and Television Industry Trends to Watch Shift in Consumer Preference a Key Catalyst: To adapt to the evolving landscape, companies are diversifying their content offerings for over-the-top (OTT) services alongside traditional linear TV. The availability of streaming services across a wide range of platforms has enabled them to reach a global audience, expand their international user base and attract advertisers to their platforms, thereby boosting ad revenues. The utilization of services that aid advertisers in measuring their return on investment and enhancing use cases is expected to benefit industry participants. Major leagues and events, such as the NFL, NHL, Olympics, European Games, EPL and elections, also contribute significantly to ad revenue generation. Increased Digital Viewing Fuels Content Demand: Many industry participants, either launching their own OTT services or acquiring existing ones, leverage user insights to deliver tailored content. The surge in digital viewing has made consumer data readily available, allowing companies to apply artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to create or procure targeted content. This approach not only boosts user engagement but also enables industry players to raise the prices of their services at opportune moments without the fear of losing subscribers. Uncertain Macroeconomic Landscape Impedes Production and Ad Demand: Advertising is a significant revenue source for the Broadcast Radio and Television industry. However, industry participants are grappling with the effects of persistently high inflation, rising interest rates, increased capital costs, a soaring U.S. dollar and the looming threat of a recession. These factors have prompted advertisers to trim their ad budgets, which is expected to impact the top-line growth of industry players in the near term. Moreover, intense competition for ad dollars from tech and social media companies has been a significant impediment to the growth of industry participants. : The surge in cord-cutting has compelled industry participants to offer "skinny bundles." These Internet-based services often contain fewer channels than traditional subscriptions and are, therefore, more affordable. This move aligns with changing consumer viewing dynamics, as growth in Internet penetration and advancements in mobile, video and wireless technologies have boosted small-screen viewing. While these alternative services are expected to keep users engaged with their platforms, increasing the need for additional content, the low-priced skinny bundles are likely to dampen the top-line performance of industry players. Zacks Industry Rank Indicates Dull Prospects The Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry is housed within the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector. It currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #176, which places it in the bottom 28% of more than 250 Zacks group's Zacks Industry Rank, which is the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates dismal near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than two to industry's position in the bottom 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries results from a negative earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate. Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are pessimistic about this group's earnings growth the gloomy industry outlook, a few stocks are worth watching, as these have the potential to outperform the market based on a strong earnings outlook. But before we present such stocks, it is worth first looking at the industry's shareholder returns and current valuation. Industry Beats Sector, S&P 500 The Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry has outperformed the broader Zacks Consumer Discretionary sector and the S&P 500 Index in the past industry has returned 70.9% over this period compared with the S&P 500's growth of 12.1% and the broader sector's appreciation of 24.3%. One-Year Price Performance Industry's Current Valuation On the basis of trailing 12-month Enterprise Value/ Earnings before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortization (EV/EBITDA), which is a commonly used multiple for valuing Broadcast Radio and Television stocks, the industry is currently trading at 19.39X versus the S&P 500's 17.71X and the sector's the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 21.4X and as low as 4.69X, recording a median of 10.36X, as the chart below shows. EV/EBITDA Ratio (TTM) 3 Broadcast Radio and Television Stocks to Buy Bilibili: This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company presents compelling investment opportunities, driven by strong operational improvements and strategic positioning. The company's first-quarter 2025 results demonstrated remarkable progress with 24% revenue growth to RMB7 billion, a 99% reduction in GAAP net loss to just RMB11 million, and gross profit margins expanding to 36.3% from 28.3% year over year. Gaming revenues surged 76% while advertising revenues grew 20%, with performance-based ads increasing more than 30%. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here. The platform's user engagement remains robust with 107 million daily active users spending 108 minutes daily, while monthly paying users reached a record 32 million. Bilibili's dominant position among China's Gen Z demographic, combined with successful cost-cutting initiatives and improving profitability metrics, positions the stock favorably for continued growth as the company approaches its long-term margin Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has increased 24.6% to $0.71 per share in the past 60 days. BILI shares have gained 31.7% year to date. Price and Consensus: BILI Netflix: Based on Netflix's future projections, the streaming giant presents a compelling investment opportunity. This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has set an ambitious target to double its revenues by 2030 and achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization. Netflix's growth strategy includes expanding its content library, developing live programming options, enhancing its gaming division, and building its advertising business. These strategic initiatives are expected to drive significant revenue and profit growth in the coming years. The company is still targeting a 29% operating margin for 2025 based on F/X rates as of Jan. 1, 2025. Netflix demonstrates strong financial discipline alongside ad-supported subscription tier has become a significant success story for Netflix. According to company data, more than 55% of new subscribers in markets where it's available are choosing the ad-supported option. This has led management to project advertising revenues reaching $9 billion annually by 2030, representing an increasing portion of Netflix's total Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has moved north by 0.5% to $25.45 per share in the past 30 days. NFLX shares have returned 41.1% year to date. Price and Consensus: NFLX Roku: This Zacks Rank #2 company has been strengthening its position in the U.S. ad-supported streaming market by focusing on platform innovation. The Roku Channel became the #2 app on its platform by engagement in the United States in the first quarter of 2025, driven by improvements to the AI-powered content row that has been boosting viewer engagement, ad reach and subscriptions. The Home Screen has been reaching more than 125 million people daily, serving as a key launch point for advertisers. Roku's ad partnerships and shoppable formats have been unlocking new monetization avenues. A recent deal with Amazon Ads expanded reach to an estimated 80 million CTV homes. Roku has been investing in new ad products and measurement tools, expected to roll out in the second half of Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has remained steady at a loss of 18 cents per share in the past 60 days. In the year-to-date period, ROKU shares have gained 22.3%. Price and Consensus: ROKU Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) : Free Stock Analysis Report Roku, Inc. (ROKU) : Free Stock Analysis Report Bilibili Inc. Sponsored ADR (BILI) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Madrid Archery World Cup: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes 2nd in individual event, wins three medals overall
A week that started with Jyothi Surekha Vennam setting a new World Record in mixed team along with Rishabh Yadav, finished with her standing on the podium in all three possible events she could medal in at the fourth stage of the 2025 Archery World Cup being held in Madrid. Earlier in the day, the supremely consistent women's compound team won silver. Then Jyothi shot to silver in the women's compound individual event, losing a super close final against Great Britain's Ella Gibson 148-147. The trio of Jyothi, Parneet Kaur and 16-year-old debutant Prithika Pradeep, who had topped the qualification round with a total of 2116 points, looked well on course for gold and justify their top-billing when they led 170-169 after the third end. However, they eventually went down 225-227 to Chinese Taipei, a 7 by Parneet in the fourth end proving very costly in the final equation. In the mixed team event, Rishabh and Jyothi – who lost to eventual champions Netherlands in the semifinals – beat 10th-seeded El Salvador duo of Paola Corado and Douglas Vladimir Nolasco 156-153 to claim bronze. On Friday, they to 12th-seeded Netherlands 152-155. In the bronze playoff, the scores were tied 39-39 after the first end, but Jyothi and Rishabh pulled ahead by two points after the second and maintained their lead till the end to seal victory. In the qualification round, Jyothi and Rishabh's combined score of 1431 was the 144-arrow mixed team world record. Rishabh topped the men's qualification charts with 716 while Jyothi did the same in the women's section with a score of 715. Rishabh, according to World Archery, led the men's compound qualification round from start to finish at Vallehermoso Stadium and could have challenged the individual record too, currently held by Braden Gellenthien (718) but finished on 716, which is a new personal best and his highest score on the international circuit. Jyothi and Rishabh's combined 1431 beat the previous mixed team world record of 1429, held by Denmark's Tanja Gellenthien and Mathias Fullerton since the Krakow-Malopolska 2023 European Games. It is another encouraging early sign for India for LA 2028, with compound mixed team event added to the Olympic Games roster. 'It's special because the [compound] mixed team is newly added to the Olympics, and we've been having such small achievements over time,' Rishabh, who also won mixed team gold with Jyothi at the season opener in Central Florida, had told World Archery. 'We didn't shoot mixed team together at the last two stages, but now we're back – and we both shot well. It's interesting and we're happy with the consistency we have together.' (With PTI inputs)
The Star
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Olympics-Anson to step down as British Olympic Association CEO
(Reuters) -Andy Anson will step down as chief executive officer of the British Olympic Association in October, ending a 14-year-long association with the organisation. Anson took on the CEO role in 2019 after serving as a non-executive director since 2011 and the 60-year-old will leave to join mid-market private equity firm bd-capital. During Anson's tenure, Britain secured more than 60 medals at both the 2020 Tokyo Games and the Paris Olympics last year, and delivered further success at the Winter Olympics and the European Games. "I am proud to have led an organisation that I love and care for. Olympic sport is so important to our country, and I hope I leave it in a better place today," Anson said in a statement on Thursday. "Commercially, we have enjoyed our best ever period of success and sustained growth and with that we have been able to build a financially stable organisation, fit for the future." Anson will stay in his role until October while the BOA begins the process of appointing his successor, with preparations already under way as Britain gears up for the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in February. "The BOA is in a strong place both on the sporting front ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games, and on the commercial front. I wish him well and thank him for everything he has done for the organisation," BOA Chair Katherine Grainger said. (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in BengaluruEditing by Christian Radnedge)
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Anson to step down as British Olympic Association CEO
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Andy Anson will step down as chief executive officer of the British Olympic Association in October, ending a 14-year-long association with the organisation. Anson took on the CEO role in 2019 after serving as a non-executive director since 2011 and the 60-year-old will leave to join mid-market private equity firm bd-capital. During Anson's tenure, Britain secured more than 60 medals at both the 2020 Tokyo Games and the Paris Olympics last year, and delivered further success at the Winter Olympics and the European Games. "I am proud to have led an organisation that I love and care for. Olympic sport is so important to our country, and I hope I leave it in a better place today," Anson said in a statement on Thursday. "Commercially, we have enjoyed our best ever period of success and sustained growth and with that we have been able to build a financially stable organisation, fit for the future." Anson will stay in his role until October while the BOA begins the process of appointing his successor, with preparations already under way as Britain gears up for the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in February. "The BOA is in a strong place both on the sporting front ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games, and on the commercial front. I wish him well and thank him for everything he has done for the organisation," BOA Chair Katherine Grainger said. REUTERS
