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USA Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Cardinals injury update: BJ Ojulari, Bilal Nichols, Walter Nolen begin camp on PUP
Three front-seven defenders for the Cardinals will start out training camp on the sideline recovering from injuries. When Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon addressed the media prior to the team's first training camp practice Wednesday, the message wasn't a positive one. Gannon revealed that defensive linemen Bilal Nichols and Walter Nolen III, along with outside linebacker BJ Ojulari, would not be on the field. There was no surprise regarding Nichols and Ojulari, who suffered injuries in 2024 and didn't do much in offseason workouts. The latter suffered a torn ACL early in training camp, while Nichols was sidelined because of a neck injury that limited his season to six games and five starts. He was placed on injured reserve Oct. 15. Nolen, the 16th overall choice in the first round of this year's draft, is sidelined by a calf injury. Gannon said that was a 'new one that popped up. Hurt his calf training, so he's gonna miss some time.' When the injury occurred wasn't revealed, but the Cardinals haven't been on the field since the end of minicamp in mid-June, but it apparently happened during a team activity because he was placed on active/physically unable to perform (PUP) instead of active/non-football injury (NFI). Nichols and Ojulari were also placed on active/PUP. Players with that designation failed their physicals, but count on the active roster. They can pass at any time up to the cutdown to 53 players and then begin practicing. At the cutdown, players with that designation must either remain on the roster or be placed on reserve, which puts them out for at least the first four games of the season. When asked about the frustration the players are experiencing, Gannon said, 'They know it's part of the game. Bilal and BJ got hurt playing football. Walter gets hurt doing the right things, training. It happens. He's recovering, rehabbing and he'll get out there when he needs to get out there. You just control the controllables.' While all three players will miss some time, there was no specific timeframe revealed. 'All three of them are doing all they can to get back on the field,' Gannon added. 'They're all different. I don't like to compare injuries. They're obviously different people.' Might any of the injuries extend into the regular season? 'I don't know that. I really don't,' Gannon said. 'We'll see how it goes. They wanna be out there with their teammates and practice and we need all three, but when they're healthy they'll play.' Asked whether not being ready for the start of camp is a setback for Ojulari after the expectations were high last summer before his injury, Gannon said, 'Reps are learning experiences, so he missed a year of reps, of game reps. And I really liked where he was trending. But when he gets back, he'll pick up where he left off and every day will be a learning experience for him.' Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republican Jack Ciattarelli introduces 2025 running mate in NJ governor election campaign
For his second run at New Jersey governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli is turning to Morris County Sheriff James Gannon as his running mate. Ciattarelli made it official at a tavern event the morning of July 23. His selection of Gannon as lieutenant governor leaked July 22, but the campaign would not confirm the choice. The two toured the area after the event. Gannon is a native of Boonton Township, where he also started a 39-year career in law enforcement. He was also a member of the township fire company. More: NJ governor election polls: What early surveys say about Sherrill-Ciattarelli He has two brothers and one sister. His father was a New York City police detective. Who is Jack Ciattarelli's running mate James Gannon? Gannon has been sheriff of Morris County since 2017 and was reelected to a third three-year term in November 2023. Gannon has an associate's in law enforcement from County College of Morris and a bachelor's in criminal justice administration from William Paterson University. He joined the Boonton police force after graduation. He also is a former deputy chief of investigations at the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, where he started as a detective. He retired from Novartis Pharmaceuticals as the global head of security risk. Gannon was married for 26 years and has one daughter. His wife, Lisa, died in 2010 from multiple sclerosis. He was president of the Sheriff's Association of New Jersey from 2022 to 2022. More: Morris County Sheriff's Office launches opioid recovery initiative Glenn Paulsen, chairman of the New Jersey Republican State Committee, in a statement called Gannon 'a bold pick' who 'brings serious political firepower to the ticket.' 'Sheriff Gannon is exactly the kind of leader New Jersey needs,' Paulsen said. 'He's a no-nonsense, results-driven public servant who has spent his entire life protecting our communities and standing up for the values we believe in. "A former beat cop who rose through the ranks to lead high-profile investigations alongside the FBI, Jim Gannon knows what it means to serve — and to lead — with integrity, strength, and compassion.' Ciattarelli is facing off against U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, to succeed Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. Sherrill has not yet announced a pick for lieutenant governor. In his unsuccessful 2021 gubernatorial campaign, Ciattarelli chose a South Jersey resident as running mate: Diane Allen of Edgewater Park in Burlington County. Allen was a former state senator and before that a television reporter in Philadelphia. (This story was updated to add information.) Joe Smith is a N.E. Philly native transplanted to South Jersey 36 years ago, keeping an eye now on government in South Jersey. He is a former editor and current senior staff writer for The Daily Journal in Vineland, Courier-Post in Cherry Hill, and the Burlington County Times. Have a tip? Support local journalism with a subscription. This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: GOP 2025 ticket for governor is Ciattarelli, Gannon Solve the daily Crossword
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Thousands attend pro-Palestinian rally in Dublin
Meanwhile, an opposition politician said he would be issuing a legal challenge to the Central Bank of Ireland over its role in the sale of Israel Bonds. Saturday's rally saw demonstrators march from the Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Square to Leinster House. It was the 16th such demonstration since October 2023 and came after the Dáil rose for the summer recess. The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) accused the Government of an 'absolute refusal to hold Israel accountable for a genocide in which the Apartheid state has slaughtered more than 58,000 Palestinians'. The march demanded an end to the Central Bank of Ireland's role in approving Israel Bonds for sale in the EU, for the Government to include services in the Occupied Territories Bill and to pass that legislation. Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, who spoke at the rally, said he would be lodging legal papers against the Central Bank on Tuesday. The bank is the designated authority in relation to the sale of Israel Bonds in the EU, and has determined the securities meet the standards of the bloc's prospectus regulations. Israel Bonds have been advertised as supporting the country's economy and, more recently, websites promoting the securities emphasise their role in supporting Israel's military operations in Gaza. Protesters and opposition parties have called for legislation that would give Ireland the power to refuse the sale of Israeli 'war bonds' over human rights concerns. They say the bonds are intended to fund the war in Gaza, while Ireland has an obligation under the Genocide Convention to use all means likely to have a deterrent effect on those suspected of preparing genocide. Mr Gannon has issued a letter to the bank about investor protection concerns relating to the bonds, as well as the use of the bonds to finance the war in Gaza. He said the Central Bank has the power to stop the sale of the bonds. He said: 'Politicians have spoken too long all the while a genocide is being inflicted upon the population of Gaza. The demands today are clear – act. He added: 'On Tuesday, I'll be lodging papers against the Central Bank. Genocide can never be considered a technical matter – our only duty is to prevent it and punish those responsible.' Marah Nijim, a 23-year-old who came to Ireland from Gaza three months ago, told the crowd she was forced to leave her home, her family and her 'soul' and 'heart'. She said Palestinians in Gaza are deprived of human rights, adding that she is 'living with nightmares' of people burning alive and calling for help. 'Protesting is not enough any more, we need real actions from Government. People in Gaza are being starved to death.' Demonstrators also called for an end to the use of Irish airspace for the transport of weapons to the region. The rally also criticised the Government after 33 Palestinian children were recently denied entry to Ireland over visa issues. GAA Palestine said it had to take the 'heartbreaking' decision to cancel a planned Irish tour for the children. IPSC chairperson Zoe Lawlor said: 'The Irish government is barely lifting a finger to end Ireland's deep complicity in this genocide.' Ms Lawlor added: 'On top of this we have the appalling spectacle of the state refusing visas to child medical evacuees and Palestinian kids to visit Ireland to play our national sports.' Stretching along Molesworth Street in front of Leinster House was a 120ft long and 5.5ft wide quilt, made up of 2,300 panels. Each panel – the vast majority of which were knitted by hand – is designed to represent the deaths of 10 children in Gaza, adding up to a total of 23,000 children. Anna Doyle and Niamh Bonner, from Craftivism For Gaza, said they are still accepting squares as the death toll continues to rise. Ms Doyle told the PA news agency: 'Each square represents 10 children. Their voices have been lost to the world forever. 'It also represents the voice of the crafter because most of them are made by people who wouldn't be able to come to a protest.'
Irish Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
One change in Shelbourne side to face Linfield in huge Champions League clash
Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien has named his starting-11 for Wednesday night's big Champions League clash with Linfield at Windsor Park. And there is one change to the side that claimed a 1-0 advantage in last week's first-leg. Out goes on-loan Liverpool defender James Norris and he is replaced by former Manchester City youth, and ex-Waterford and Bohemians left-back, Tyreke Wilson. There is no Sean Gannon in the side, despite his appearance on Tuesday evening at the pre-match press conference next to O'Brien. Gannon is aiming to make his 58th appearance in continental competition, but he will have to wait as he takes his place on the bench in Belfast. Conor Kearns starts in goal and the back-three is likely to once again be Mark Coyle, Paddy Barrett and Kameron Ledwidge. JJ Lunney and Kerr McInroy dominated midfield last week and they will renew that partnership, with Evan Caffrey and Wilson providing width. Mipo Odubeko, last week's goalscorer, starts again up-front, with Harry Wood and Ali Coote supporting him. Sean Boyd, whose substitution last week sparked Shelbourne's attack into life, once again starts on the bench. Shelbourne Conor Kearns; Mark Coyle, Paddy Barrett, Kameron Ledwidge; Evan Caffrey, JJ Lunney, Kerr McInroy, James Norris; Harry Wood., Ali Coote; Mipo Odubeko. Subs: Healy, Topcu, Gannon, Chapman, Boyd, Martin, Bone, O'Sullivan, Kelly, Norris, Temple, Ring. Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
RTÉ News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Shels go north looking to close out Champions League tie
Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien takes his side to Linfield with a slender lead as they seek to progress to the second round of the Champions League qualifying stage. Mipo Odubeko's 58th-minute goal earned Shels a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Blues in their first leg of the first-round qualifier at Tolka Park a week ago. Shelbourne dominated the first leg in Dublin and had a penalty award overturned by VAR in the first half but Odubeko's goal aside, they were unable to make their possession count on the scoreboard. Linfield came away relatively satisfied with the result as the game was their first of the season, with the NIFL Premiership not getting underway until August and they'll believe that they can turn the tie around at Windsor Park. O'Brien meanwhile, made all the right noises about how hard his side worked and how they controlled the game but will know that they could have made the second leg a formality had Sean Boyd and Evan Caffrey shown more composure in front of goal. The new Shels boss will be hoping that his side don't come to regret those missed opportunities and with so much at stake, he'll be desperate to ensure that his side progress to the second qualifying round and with it the additional prize money €750,000. Azerbaijan champions Qarabag are waiting for the winners, along with an easier route to European group stage football, with the losers dropping into the Conference League qualifiers. O'Brien has a full-strength squad to choose from for the trip to Windsor Park as Sean Gannon comes back in, having been suspended for the first leg. Gannon brings a wealth of European experience, having gone deep in UEFA competitions Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers. Harry Wood, who went off injured after turning in a man-of-the-match performance in the first leg, is also cleared to play. O'Brien believes that his side, having already got the better of Linfield, can go into the second leg full of confidence, knowing that they can get at the Belfast team. "We have a small advantage," he said. "The lads have seen them on the pitch - their speed, their movement, how good they are, so you have that feel of who you are up against now. "These are the games that you want to be involved in as a player. You've won the league and you want to be involved in the Champions League. "I said it to the lads, not many players get the chance to play in the Champions League qualifier and not many players get the chance to win a Champions League qualifier. "Ultimately it's about going through to the next round, that's what it's all about. In the background there's the whole financial side but as a player it's all about winning and getting through to the Champions League and the next few rounds in Europe." Linfield meanwhile, are able to welcome back an old European stager of their own as former Dundalk midfielder Chris Shields is back in contention, having missed the first game through suspension. Like Gannon, Shields has vast experience when it comes to two-legged European ties and he could offer Linfield an extra dimension in midfield, but manager David Healy is being coy as to whether or not he will start. "We underperformed with the ball last week," the Linfield boss said. "Our work ethic and organisation was there, but if we are better on the ball tomorrow night with the players that we have, Chris being back and involved – I've not decided if he is starting or not – we will be better. "I have no doubt we will be better in possession." Healy feels that his side can improve on their first-leg display and with the tie balanced so finely, has spent time on the training ground practicing penalties this week and analysing Shelbourne's history in shootouts. "There is huge belief that we can build on that performance," he said. "It would be brilliant if we did score in the first 10, 15 minutes and the tie is level, but we don't need to. The most important thing is we build into the game. "If playing in a league game, on a Saturday, the boys will stay for four or five minutes after and take six or seven penalty kicks just to get their eye in, get in practice. "As a group we work on everything, we will have a look and know the goalkeeper and as a staff we're aware of previous penalty takers for Shelbourne.
