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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Scottish Rally Championship battle heading to Dumfries and Galloway for RSAC Scottish Rally
Dalbeattie is playing host to the RSAC Scottish Rally, with fans able to watch the cars in action as well as see them up close in service. The eyes of the Scottish rallying community will be on Dalbeattie this weekend. The town is playing host to the RSAC Scottish Rally – the fourth round of this year's Asset Alliance Group Motorsport UK Scottish Rally Championship. Jas P Wilson Forest Machines will once again provide the base, with 64 crews set to test themselves across 42 miles of forest stages. As well as being a round of the Scottish championship, the rally is also part of the HRCR Northern Historic Gravel Championship and the MG3 Rally Challenge. The UK Armed Forces Rally Team will once again be bringing their Land Rovers. Two-wheel drive crews will lead the way, followed by the four-wheel drive competitors who will be battling for overall victory. Top seed will be Dumfries' David Bogie, with Haugh of Urr's Kirsty Riddick joining him in his Skoda Fabia R5. Not far behind at three will be Jock Armstrong of Castle Douglas and Dumfries' Owen Paterson in their Fabia, with Mark McCulloch of Dumfries seeded fifth in his Proton Satria. Further down the list, Robert Proudlock of Dumfries and Daniel James are seeded 14th in their Ford Fiesta R3. Other four-wheel drive competitors includes Stranraer's Martyn Erskine in a Mitsubishi Evo and the Subaru Impreza of Dumfries' Craig Henderson. The two-wheel drive entries feature the Ford Escort Mk2 of Bridge of Dee's Donald Peacock and Westmuir's Craig Wallace, with the similar car of Scott Peacock of Castle Douglas and Greg Alcorn of Dalbeattie not far behind. Niall Cowan Jnr of Dumfries is out in an MG3, with Niall Cowan in another MG3. Ford Escorts are popular, with one from Stranraer's John Baillie and another from Annan's Nick Taylor. Mike Curry of Dumfries is co-driving the escort of Paul Rawson. The first car is due to leave the start at Jas P Wilson at 9am, with the first test at Glengap starting at 9.51am. That will be followed by Kinarvie at 11.01am – where there is no spectator access – before the return to service at 11.36am. The Dalbeattie test is next at 12.44pm before a return to Glengap at 1.47pm. Final service is due at 2.35pm before the final two tests – Kinharvie at 3.55pm and Dalbeattie at 4.30pm. All being well, the cars will be back at Jas P Wilson for prizegiving from 5.10pm. For those who don't fancy a trip to the stages, a big screen will be available beside the service park. But if you do fancy seeing the cars in action, there are special spectator areas on both the Glengap and Dalbeattie tests. The Glengap viewing point is at post 11, just before the finish. The access road is between Laurieston and Gatehouse and it's recommended fans approach from the Laurieston side – taking care to avoid cyclists. Spectator posts four and seven are the designated viewing areas on the Dalbeattie test. Dalbeattie Initiative will be running a free shuttle bus from the Forestry and Land Scotland car park opposite rally HQ to the other forestry car park, with a short walk to post four. Post seven is a short walk along a road that can be found around 100 yards before the turn-off to Kippford on the A710. Spectators are also welcome to visit the service park for scrutineering from 3pm on Friday. The rally is supported by Dumfries and Galloway Council through its strategic events fund.
USA Today
12-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Trio of Gators among college prospects primed to boost pro stock after returning to school
There still remains the entire 2025-26 college basketball campaign before the next NBA draft, but that certainly has not slowed down the national sports media when it comes to making projections, despite the additional fact that the event is 11 months in the future. The latest to offer their prognostications is CBS Sports writer Cameron Salerno, who published his list of 10 college prospects primed to boost pro stock after returning to school for next season. Among those names were a trio of Florida Gators, in junior forwards Thomas Haugh and Alex Condon (who also plays center), as well as recent transfer portal addition, sophomore guard Boogie Fland. Salerno's top-10 list focuses specifically on players who shunned the draft to return to college who project as potential first-round picks next summer. Of course, these predictions are predicated on the assumption that there will be improvements in performance this season. Thomas Haugh "While putting together my first mock draft of the cycle in April, I initially had Haugh as a potential first-round candidate before he decided to return to Florida. That was without even going through the draft process. I'm here to tell you: buy all the stock you can in Florida's star forward," Salerno begins. "Haugh shined during Florida's NCAA Tournament run because he does all the little things. He's a great offensive rebounder, can stretch the floor and makes winning plays. His archetype is one NBA decision-makers covet," he continues. "Don't be surprised if Haugh is a lottery pick next summer. He has a chance to be an All-America candidate if things go well." Alex Condon "Condon made the right decision to return to school after his play during the NCAA Tournament failed to improve his stock," Salerno notes. "Without a guarantee of going in the first round, Condon decided to run it back and solidified the best frontcourt in college basketball in the process. The two-way upside is what has my attention." Boogie Fland "The reigning national champions got a major boost to their repeat hopes by landing Fland. The Arkansas transfer got off to an incredible start in his freshman campaign before a thumb injury derailed his season during SEC play," he offers. "Fland is a dynamic playmaker who can score at all three levels and his move to Florida is a perfect match for both sides. He was trending as a potential lottery pick before the injury." Other college prospects primed to boost pro stock Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bleacher Report has 3 Florida Gators going in 2026 NBA first round mock draft
Bleacher Report NBA draft insider Jonathan Wasserman tried his hand at projecting the 2026 draft a year ahead of time, and he has the same three Florida Gators going in the first round that ESPN included on its way-too-early big board: Alex Condon, Boogie Fland and Thomas Haugh. Condon and Haugh were two critical pieces of the frontcourt that helped Florida win a national championship last season, and Fland is one of two big-name transfers brought in to replace the Big 3 backcourt that just got drafted. The goal is to repeat as national champions, and Todd Golden has once again worked the transfer portal to apparent perfection. If Bleacher Report's projections come to fruition, Florida will see six players drafted in two years after just two over the previous decade. No. 24 New York Knicks: Alex Condon (Florida, C) Condon already had first-round projections floating with his name by the time SEC play got going, but a second-half injury slowed him down a bit and made him a fringe first-round pick. After testing the draft waters, Condon is returning as the unquestioned leader of this Gators team. If he continues to develop, he could be the program's second All-American in as many seasons. "Alex Condon generated first-round buzz this past year with his athletic finishing, defensive activity, passing and shooting flashes," Wasserman said. "He'll return to the defending champs, presumably with a large offensive role that he'll want to use for showing more self-creation and three-point range." 28. Cleveland Cavaliers: Thomas Haugh (Florida, PF) Haugh could see some time at the three as a bigger wing, especially if he continues shooting from 3-point distance, but Bleacher Report is listing him as a power forward right now. Assuming Haugh steps into a starting role, he'll have to learn to pace himself a bit more, but he was already playing near-starter minutes off the bench in a sixth man role last season. "Thomas Haugh's 20-point, 11-rebound game against Texas Tech in the NCAA tournament shone a light on his big-man versatility that the NBA covets. The 6'9" forward has clear three-point shooting range as well as more offensive skill to put the ball down, score on the move and pass." The most exciting thing about Haugh is that he hasn't come close to reaching his full potential. There were flashes in the NCAA Tournament last season, but he was still improving from the Final Four to the championship game. Haugh could be the biggest riser over a calendar year in the draft class if he continues on the same trajectory. 30. Washington Wizards (via Thunder): Boogie Fland (Florida, PG) Fland also had draft prospects this year after one season with Arkansas. He spent much of the year injured and attempted a return for the playoffs. With the two other Gators already established on the roster, Fland has a chance to break out as the dark horse candidate of this group. He already holds a second-round grade. Playing with Condona and Haugh could help him the same way it helped Walter Clayton Jr."Viewed as a second-round pick just a month ago, Boogie Fland will have a better chance to sell himself next season with Florida. He's in a good spot to focus on playmaking for teammates, though scouts will still want to see more efficiency finishing around the basket. Otherwise, Fland should still look like an appealing change-of-pace guard prospect with translatable creativity and shotmaking." Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
28-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Three Florida Gators on ESPN's way-too-early 2026 NBA big board
Florida basketball just saw three players selected in the same draft for the first time since 2007, but it might not take more than a year for the Gators to accomplish the feat again. Center Alex Condon, transfer point guard Boogie Fland and forward Thomas Haugh are all inside the top 40 on ESPN's first 2026 big board. Condon appearing at No. 29 is no surprise. He tested the draft waters this year and decided to return to improve his stock. A fringe first-round projection fits that narrative, and he can easily move up if he develops into the All-American/All-SEC big man many expect him to be. With only five centers ahead of him on ESPN's lists, the movement could happen quickly. Fland also gauged NBA interest after his freshman year with Arkansas, but a second-round projection has him back in school, except with a different SEC program. A former All-American, Fland averaged 15.1 points, 5.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds over the Razorbacks' first 18 games. He shot 36.5% from 3-point range, but the hand injury that ended his season might have kept that from rising over the year. Scouts will be looking for better shot selection from him and a better finishing touch near the rim. Size is also a question mark, but he can't do much to grow. ESPN has him just outside a first-round ranking at No. 31 overall. Haugh might have the highest ceiling of the group. He wasn't on draft boards coming into last year, but it's hard to imagine that there's an NBA front office without knowledge of him after the run he made in the postseason. Haugh is a big riser already at No. 40, but he could easily end the 2025-26 season as a first-rounder. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
Int'l Business Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Hegseth Attempts to Cut Off Democratic Senator After Asking If He Discussed Security Firing With MAGA Influencer: 'Your Time is Up'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attempted to cut off a Democratic senator who asked if he discussed firing Gen. Timothy D. Haugh with MAGA influencer Laura Loomer. A heated exchange occurred between Hegseth and Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen during Wednesday's Senate hearing on the Department of Defense's nearly $1 trillion budget. At the center of the controversy was Haugh, the former director of the National Security Agency (NSA), who was relieved of his duties in April after more than 30 years in service. Haugh's dismissal followed a meeting between the president and Loomer, a vocal Trump supporter, according to a report by The New York Times. Loomer reportedly urged the president to fire Haugh, citing his alleged "disloyalty" to Trump. Following that meeting, the president allegedly directed Hegseth to remove Haugh. When asked whether he was consulted about Haugh's dismissal, citing Loomer's influence, the head of defense cheekily retorted he "would not advise believing everything you read in the media." "I'm consulted on every single decision. I'm the decision-maker for the department, and we all serve at the pleasure of the president," Hegseth continued in a clip circulating on X. "We have the prerogative to make the decisions that are best for the country and we did that." Rosen later pointedly asked whether the former Fox News anchor had discussed Haugh with Loomer prior to his removal. "I don't discuss who I talk about anything with, but ultimately this is my decision and he serves at the pleasure of the president," Hegseth repeated. "That's why [Haugh is] no longer there." When asked by Rosen whether he believed it was appropriate for a social media personality to influence personnel decisions within his department, Hegseth replied, "I believe your time is up, Senator," prompting an indignant reaction from her. "It is not up to you to tell me when my time is up," Rosen began. "And I am going to say, Mr. Secretary, you're either feckless or complicit. You're not in control of your department. You're unserious; it's shocking." "You're not combatting antisemitism within your ranks," she continued. "It's a dangerous and pivotal time in our nation's history, and I don't appreciate the smirk, sir. You are the secretary of defense," Rosen added. Originally published on Latin Times
