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San Francisco Chronicle
8 hours ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Kayla Thornton's career-high 29 points power Valkyries past Sky and Angel Reese
With Kayla Thornton at the free-throw line with 47 seconds to play, a soft chant wafted down from the Chase Center crowd. 'MVP. MVP. MVP.' Thornton isn't going to be in MVP consideration, but she could very well be a WNBA All-Star. In the Golden State Valkyries' 83-78 win over the Chicago Sky on Friday night, Thornton broke her career-high in scoring for the third time this season, tallying 29 points in the ugly victory. Over Thornton's last eight games, she is averaging 19.5 points per game and 8.3 rebounds while shooting 45.9% from the floor and 40.4% from 3-point range. She has scored at least 20 points in four of those eight games after doing it six times ever in her previous 309 contests. Thornton leads the Valkyries in points (15.9), rebounds (7.1), field-goals made (5.2), and steals (1.7), all while averaging 30.5 minutes per game. In the franchise's first season, the 10-year veteran has been exactly what the Valkyries need. 'It was not our greatest start, we kind of struggled,' Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase said. 'We learned on KT, we said 'Hey, just, can we hear your voice a little louder? ' And then boom, she responds, and you saw her out there commanding, but also supporting. Because when we're not playing our best, we need to hear some support. So that's what we lean on KT, we completely rely on KT.' Valkyries 83, Sky 78 Percentages: FG .371, FT .684. 3-Point Goals: 13-33, .394 (Nurse 5-11, Banham 3-6, Atkins 2-6, Reese 1-2, Van Lith 1-2, Allen 1-6). Team Rebounds: 10. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Allen 2, Atkins 2). Turnovers: 11 (Reese 3, Atkins 2, Allen, Banham, Nurse, Onyenwere, Van Lith, Williams). Steals: 7 (Onyenwere 3, Atkins 2, Reese, Williams). Technical Fouls: Nurse, 6:44 second. Percentages: FG .377, FT .690. 3-Point Goals: 11-30, .367 (Thornton 4-7, Martin 3-7, Bibby 2-4, Chen 1-1, Hayes 1-5, Billings 0-1, Burton 0-2, Talbot 0-3). Team Rebounds: 10. Team Turnovers: None. Blocked Shots: 2 (Billings 2). Turnovers: 9 (Thornton 3, Hayes 2, Amihere, Billings, Burton, Chen). Steals: 4 (Billings, Burton, Hayes, Thornton). Technical Fouls: None. A_18,064 (18,064). 'This role might be a little different, but I try to look at it as, I come in and give the most energy I can for my teammates and I just allow the game to come at me,' Thornton said. 'I don't try to go search for shots or anything, but mostly it generates from my defense, and it kind of just flows like that. But I don't do anything out the ordinary of what I haven't been doing for previous teams in New York or Dallas.' Thornton's offensive game has blossomed with the Valkyries. She hasn't averaged double-digit points since 2019 with Dallas when she scored 10.4 per contest. Now at 32 years old, Thornton is scoring the most she ever has while shooting over seven times per game more than a season ago. 'She's a phenomenal basketball player, and you can learn a lot from KT and how she plays,' said second-year guard Kate Martin, who netted 11 points off the bench on Friday. 'I'm just really glad she's getting all the success that she's getting. She deserves it, and I'm thankful that I'm her teammate.' On Friday, the Valkyries struggled to score early, shooting under 35% in every quarter until a 50% final frame. Thornton tallied eight of those points in the fourth, including her fourth 3-pointer with two minutes to go that effectively sealed the contest. She contributed to a 12-0 run over 1:45 that put Golden State ahead for good. She picked up her fifth foul early in the fourth, but Nakase didn't hesitate to keep her in the game. 'I looked at her, and I asked, 'I can trust you, right?'' Nakase said. 'She was like, 'let's go.' She played real smart, real intentional, she wasn't doing too much physicality. I thought she was being more vocal, she was screaming and commanding.' Rookie Kaitlyn Chen scored 10 for the first time in her third WNBA contest. Two starters in Steph Talbot and Veronica Burton combined to go 0-for-11 while the Valkyries' scoring went cold, but 30 bench points and Thornton's monster game were enough for the Valkyries (8-7) to get past the lowly Sky. '(Thornton has) done nothing but grow her game,' said Chicago guard Ariel Atkins, who led the Sky with 20 points. 'She is literally foundational to what that organization is building.' Chicago (4-11) is not usually a 3-point threat, entering Friday with the third-worst shooting percentage from range at 30.4%. However, the Valkyries struggled to contain Chicago shooters early, even without having to account for the paint presence of Kamilla Cardoso, the Suns' inside threat who was absent due to FIBA Women's AmeriCup. The late Valkyries run was sparked by a Martin 3-pointer. Monique Billings stole the ball on the next possession and scored a breakaway layup, then Martin hit another trey. Thornton followed up with a layup and Billings hit a pull-up jumpshot at the free-throw line for a 73-64 lead. Tiffany Hayes knocked down two free throws with 22.1 seconds left to seal it after Angel Reese fouled her while down three points, but with just 14 seconds left on the shot clock for the Valkyries. Reese finished with 17 points and 18 rebounds. Chicago entered Friday with the second-worst defensive rating in the league at 110.3, but the Valkyries struggled throughout the night to establish an offensive rhythm. The Valkyries capitalized on Sky miscues with 16 points off turnovers. It was the kind of game the Valkyries don't win without Thornton. For all the talk of being a team without a star, the veteran forward sure is emerging as the Valkyries go-to scorer, defender and leader. That is, at the very least, team-MVP kind of stuff. 'After the loss against New York, it was kind of personal for me,' Thornton said Wednesday's 81-78 defeat to the defending champions on Wednesday. 'So I just came in and had more oomph. But my teammates, like I play for them, I play for the city, I play for these wonderful fans out there that give us energy. So shout out to them, because they get me going. My teammates get me going. My coaches get me going, and I have the confidence from that.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Diljit Dosanjh says Cartier stole the necklace of Maharaja of Patliala; gets emotional talking about Punjab amidst controversy surrounding Hania Aamir's casting in 'Sardaarji 3'
Diljit Dosanjh has been in the news lately after he dropped the trailer of 'Sardaarji 3' as the actor was trolled for working with Hania Aamir. The singer turned actor is just releasing his film overseas now and now in India. Meanwhile, Diljit has been making some noise globally. He was also seen at the Met Gala this year and has a lot of fan following overseas. At the Met Gala, he wore a special cape with the map of Punjab and Gurmukhi script on it. The idea touched him so deeply that he cried. 'It wasn't about me going to the Met Gala,' he said. 'It was Punjab going there. It was the turban being seen and respected.' He also shared a funny yet emotional story about the necklace he wore. He had asked Cartier for the original necklace once worn by the Maharaja of Patiala—because, as he said, 'It was ours, and they took it.' When Cartier said it was on display elsewhere, he had a replica made. Still, the meaning behind it mattered more than the real thing. Diljit doesn't pretend to be doing anything noble. 'I'm not doing anything for Punjab,' he said honestly. 'I'm just doing my work. If it helps others, that's great. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like LG, KT, SK 모든 통신사 개통당일 현금 100만원 당일 지급! 똑똑하게 돌려받자! 인싸통 더 알아보기 Undo But I'm doing it for myself. I'm actually very selfish.' He also spoke about the criticism he gets for always talking about Punjab and not India. To that, he said, 'I can only speak from my heart. I was born in Punjab. I am Punjabi. That's just who I am.' He believes we all have little control over life. 'We don't even control our own breath,' he said. 'If someone hates me, maybe there's still something in me that deserves hate. One day, if I become a better person, maybe the hate will stop. ' Diljit added that while Punjab has rich culture and produces amazing talent, it has also gone through pain. 'Maybe it's blessed,' he said quietly. 'Maybe it's also cursed," he added.
ABC News
3 days ago
- ABC News
Jury finds man guilty of murdering beloved doctor Ashley Gordon in Doncaster after home invasion
A man who was underage when he stabbed and killed young Victorian doctor Ashley Gordon has been found guilty of murder by a jury in the Melbourne Supreme Court. The man, who cannot be named due to legal reasons, pleaded not guilty to the murder, claiming he acted in self-defence. But throughout the trial, lawyers for the prosecution described how a group of boys broke into the young doctor's home twice in one night, before Dr Gordon chased them. The court heard they had been angling to steal his Mercedes AMG and ran when they heard him say 'Hello, boys' in the dark. Dr Gordon, 33, then told his housemate he was going after them, jumped in his car and scoured nearby streets before he found them. When Dr Gordon got out of the car, he told the boys there was nowhere to run. Three of the youths jumped a nearby fence, but one, known to the court as KT, who is now convicted of murder, stabbed him 11 times. Prosecutor Kristie Churchill rebutted claims by the defence that, at the time, the boy was scared and acting in self-defence. She pointed out that Dr Gordon's actions were "perfectly lawful". "He did not even put shoes on before he left his home. He was not seeking a violent confrontation." It was a 10.8 centimetre blow through Dr Gordon's chest that punctured his heart, lung, and aorta, which ultimately killed him. Since Dr Gordon's death, his family has been advocating for bail law reform, given that the accused was on bail at the time of his offending. Dr Gordon had made his Latrobe Valley home proud, evidenced by the large crowd that gathered to farewell him at his funeral. "Thank God the justice system had a small win today," Dr Gordon's sister Natalie Gordon said. "It's a massive relief, and we want to thank the community for all the support." Ms Gordon told the ABC the court process was almost unbearable. "It's the hardest thing I've ever had to sit through, listen to them trying to diminish his character and make him sound like the monster," Ms Gordon said. "It was really nice to hear the judge compliment us on the way we were able to hold ourselves together. "Our most heartfelt thanks to everyone for the ongoing support through the whole process and always believing in what a wonderful person Ashley was." Throughout the trial, the defence team maintained that the accused was acting in self-defence. In the days following the attack, the boys discussed fleeing the country and burnt their clothes under an overpass. "There'd be no reason to burn your clothing with the blood on them if you were only concerned about being caught for a break-in," Ms Churchill said. They compared the size of Dr Gordon, who was tall and athletic, with the accused, who was underage. But prosecutors maintained that no matter how scared the accused was of Dr Gordon, repeated blows with a knife the size of a pen were not an appropriate response. "An unarmed man, on his own, there clearly to apprehend him, whose house he'd just broken into in the dead of night, to produce a knife and plunge it into his chest, we suggest, is not a reasonable response," Ms Churchill said. The convicted man will face court for a further plea and sentencing at the Melbourne Supreme Court in October.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Bastille frontman Dan Smith reveals truth about band's rumoured secret Glastonbury 2025 set
Meanwhile, scroll down to read how more shots have been fired in the Beckham family civil war BASTILLE have performed at Glastonbury every three years since 2013 – which means the Pompeii singers were likely for a return this weekend. But after appearing in 2016, 2019 and 2022, I'm afraid I am going to dash the hopes of fans who have been speculating Dan Smith and his bandmates will be playing a secret set. Advertisement In an exclusive chat, Dan, who will instead tour arenas with the band in November, said: 'We are not doing any festivals this year. 'I love Glastonbury and I will be there jumping around in every field I can physically get myself to. 'But as a kind of lifelong Glastonbury fan, as much as I love playing there, there's something slightly more exciting about just getting to go as a fan and enjoy it.' It's not all play for Dan though, as the movie-loving singer is on the line-up tomorrow night at the Pilton Palais Cinema, where he will introduce a screening of Wild At Heart. Advertisement And Dan won't hear any criticism of the festival line-up. He said: 'There's so much variety there. 'I think there's a tendency to get hung up on where people are on the bill.' Ship belts out Bastille's hit song Pompeii on The Masked Singer US 9 Bastille have performed at Glastonbury every three years since 2013 - pictured frontman Dan Smith Credit: Getty Images - Getty Advertisement KT throws hall-night party KT TUNSTALL added some spice to her 50th birthday celebrations by inviting Mel C to join her on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. But it wasn't just Sporty who came out for a turn on the mic, with Roger Daltrey, Rick Astley and Natalie Imbruglia performing with KT – while Jools Holland played piano. 9 KT Tunstall added some spice to her 50th birthday celebrations by inviting Mel C Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 KT and Rick Astley Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement Backstage, the birthday girl was full of excitement and joked, 'It was this or a six-pack in the kitchen,' as I wished her good luck before she went on stage. Fans were treated to a full run- through of her debut album, Eye To The Telescope, which turns 20 this year. But they got extra bang for their buck when KT performed the title track of the album, which she never released. 'I abandoned it,' KT explained, as she revealed that she recorded the song inside the laboratory where her late dad used to work as a physicist. Advertisement 'I wrote a verse and the chorus . . . 20 years to write a song, bloody hell.' The track, which will appear on the re-issue on the album when it comes out in October, is lyrically beautiful and tinged with emotion. For me, the highlight of the night was KT and Sporty's mash-up of the Spice Girls' 1997 hit Stop with (I've Had) The Time Of My Life from Dirty Dancing, which raised the roof of the hall. Happy birthday, KT. Advertisement Now it's time to crack open that six-pack. 9 Jools Holland played piano at the event Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Roger Daltrey was in attendance Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 KT with The Sun's Ellie Henman Credit: Shutterstock Advertisement Lauren's busted as a fan REMEMBER MONDAY's Lauren Byrne had a mega fan-girl moment backstage at the Isle of Wight Festival after bumping into Busted. The singer said in an exclusive chat: 'I was a Busted girl when I was younger and I showed James Bourne a photo of me holding a banner I made for a concert when I was younger. I'd drawn all their faces on and everything. He was like, 'Er… it's so nice to meet you'.' 9 Remember Monday's Lauren Byrne had a mega fan-girl moment backstage at the Isle of Wight Festival Credit: BackGrid Bandmate Charlotte Steele added: 'And McFly have aged like a fine wine. Advertisement 'They were looking very good. I was a Dougie Poynter fan so when we met them . . . I just couldn't speak to him.' Elsewhere, I caught up with Olly Murs, who chose to break his strict tour rule of eating clean – by tucking into a massive beef Sunday roast. Lost in translation RESEARCH from GetYourGuide has revealed one in three fans can't understand Liam Gallagher's thick Manc accent. It has brought out a 'Manctionary' in time for Oasis' reunion shows. This will help fans with slang including 'scran's angin', for when they've forked out £12 on a crap burger, and 'bobbins', which translates into 'rubbish'. Brooklyn bites back in Nic pic MORE shots have been fired in the never-ending saga that has become Brooklyn Beckham's strained relationship with his family. According to insiders close to Posh and Becks, the aspiring chef is now being described as 'the hostage' by those who know him – as his wife Nicola Peltz stands accused of distancing Brooklyn from his family. Advertisement 9 On a social media post about wife Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn Beckham said 'It's been five years since I asked this beautiful woman to marry me. Best decision ever' Credit: Instagram But Brooklyn has made his feelings clear on how he feels about the nickname, by posting a loved-up snap of actress Nicola on Instagram with the caption: 'It's been five years since I asked this beautiful woman to marry me. Best decision ever.' The rest of the Beckham clan clearly don't agree. Given brother Cruz is now giving James Blunt a run for his money in the sarcastic online comments department, I look forward to what response he comes up with. Advertisement Simz turns up meltdown heat LITTLE SIMZ is the epitome of cool. But even the most chilled artist in the music industry couldn't take the heat out of London's Southbank on Sunday night. In fact, she encouraged it and sent temperatures soaring as she closed the Meltdown Festival – which she curated – backed by the 42-strong Chineke! Orchestra. 9 Little Simz sent temperatures soaring as she closed the Meltdown Festival Credit: Getty Launching into Introvert, from her Mercury Prize-winning album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, was a hit with the crowd. Advertisement Talking about her own struggle with mental health, which the record focuses on, Simz added: 'I encourage anyone who is going through anything right now to stay up, stay strong.' The Chineke! Orchestra, led by Chris Cameron, provided beautiful, deep soundscapes with Simz taking the chance to conduct during Venom. The tune of the night came with a mash-up of Lion and Point And Kill, featuring Obongjayar, who strutted on to the stage in fabulous diamond-encrusted sunglasses. Exquisite. Cashh and Wretch 32 joined her for the more pensive Blood, and she treated her fans to new track Lonely, saying: 'It was very much me losing my self-confidence and feeling like I didn't know how to find that again.'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Bastille frontman Dan Smith reveals truth about band's rumoured secret Glastonbury 2025 set
BASTILLE have performed at Glastonbury every three years since 2013 – which means the Pompeii singers were likely for a return this weekend. But after appearing in 2016, 2019 and 2022, I'm afraid I am going to dash the hopes of fans who have been speculating In an exclusive chat, Dan, who will instead tour arenas with the band in November, said: 'We are not doing any festivals this year. 'I love Glastonbury and I will be there jumping around in every field I can physically get myself to. 'But as a kind of lifelong Glastonbury fan, as much as I love playing there, there's something slightly more exciting about just getting to go as a fan and enjoy it.' It's not all play for Dan though, as the movie-loving singer is on the line-up tomorrow night at the Pilton Palais Cinema, where he will introduce a screening of Wild At Heart. READ MORE ON GLASTONBURY And Dan won't hear any criticism of the festival line-up. He said: 'There's so much variety there. 'I think there's a tendency to get hung up on where people are on the bill.' Ship belts out Bastille's hit song Pompeii on The Masked Singer US 9 Bastille have performed at Glastonbury every three years since 2013 - pictured frontman Dan Smith Credit: Getty Images - Getty KT throws hall-night party KT TUNSTALL added some spice to her 50th birthday celebrations by inviting Mel C to join her on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Most read in Bizarre But it wasn't just Sporty who came out for a turn on the mic, with 9 KT Tunstall added some spice to her 50th birthday celebrations by inviting Mel C Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 KT and Rick Astley Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Backstage, the birthday girl was full of excitement and joked, 'It was this or a six-pack in the kitchen,' as I wished her good luck before she went on stage. Fans were treated to a full run- through of her debut album, Eye To The Telescope, which turns 20 this year. But they got extra bang for their buck when KT performed the title track of the album, which she never released. 'I abandoned it,' KT explained, as she revealed that she recorded the song inside the laboratory where her late dad used to work as a physicist. 'I wrote a verse and the chorus . . . 20 years to write a song, bloody hell.' The track, which will appear on the re-issue on the album when it comes out in October, is lyrically beautiful and tinged with emotion. For me, the highlight of the night was KT and Sporty's mash-up of the Spice Girls' 1997 hit Stop with (I've Had) The Time Of My Life from Dirty Dancing, which raised the roof of the hall. Happy birthday, KT. Now it's time to crack open that six-pack. 9 Jools Holland played piano at the event Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Roger Daltrey was in attendance Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 KT with The Sun's Ellie Henman Credit: Shutterstock Lauren's busted as a fan REMEMBER MONDAY's The singer said in an exclusive chat: 'I was a Busted girl when I was younger and I showed James Bourne a photo of me holding a banner I made for a concert when I was younger. I'd drawn all their faces on and everything. He was like, 'Er… it's so nice to meet you'.' 9 Remember Monday's Lauren Byrne had a mega fan-girl moment backstage at the Isle of Wight Festival Credit: BackGrid Bandmate Charlotte Steele added: 'And McFly have aged like a fine wine. 'They were looking very good. I was a Dougie Poynter fan so when we met them . . . I just couldn't speak to him.' Elsewhere, I caught up with Olly Murs, who chose to break his strict tour rule of eating clean – by tucking into a massive beef Sunday roast. Lost in translation RESEARCH from GetYourGuide has revealed one in three fans can't understand Liam Gallagher's thick Manc accent. It has brought out a 'Manctionary' in time for Oasis' reunion shows. This will help fans with slang including 'scran's angin', for when they've forked out £12 on a crap burger, and 'bobbins', which translates into 'rubbish'. Brooklyn bites back in Nic pic MORE shots have been fired in the never-ending saga that has become Brooklyn Beckham's strained relationship with his family. According to insiders close to Posh and Becks, the aspiring chef is now being described as 'the hostage' by those who know him – as his wife 9 On a social media post about wife Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn Beckham said 'It's been five years since I asked this beautiful woman to marry me. Best decision ever' Credit: Instagram But Brooklyn has made his feelings clear on how he feels about the nickname, by posting a loved-up snap of actress Nicola on Instagram with the caption: 'It's been five years since I asked this beautiful woman to marry me. The rest of the Beckham clan clearly don't agree. Given brother Simz turns up meltdown heat In fact, she encouraged it and sent temperatures soaring as she closed the Meltdown Festival – which she curated – backed by the 42-strong Chineke! Orchestra. 9 Little Simz sent temperatures soaring as she closed the Meltdown Festival Credit: Getty Launching into Introvert, from her Mercury Prize-winning album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, was a hit with the crowd. Talking about her own struggle with mental health, which the record focuses on, Simz added: 'I encourage anyone who is going through anything right now to stay up, stay strong.' The Chineke! Orchestra, led by Chris Cameron, provided beautiful, deep soundscapes with Simz taking the chance to conduct during Venom. The tune of the night came with a mash-up of Lion and Point And Kill, featuring Obongjayar, who strutted on to the stage in fabulous diamond-encrusted sunglasses. Exquisite. Cashh and Wretch 32 joined her for the more pensive Blood, and she treated her fans to new track Lonely, saying: 'It was very much me losing my self-confidence and feeling like I didn't know how to find that again.'
