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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Penguins revival? Lemieux's ownership return in talks, Jagr stokes fan nostalgia
Mario Lemieux is introduced prior to the game (Credit: Getty Image) Pittsburgh Penguins fans may soon witness the return of a legendary ownership trio, according to recent reporting by NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, Mario Lemieux, Ron Burkle, and David Morehouse are actively exploring the possibility of reacquiring the franchise from Fenway Sports Group. This trio previously purchased the team in 1999, steering it from financial distress to championship success. They sold the franchise to Fenway in 2021 but kept minor stakes, now, discussions around a partial or complete buyback have ignited curiosity. As Fenway is reportedly open to reshaping its ownership portfolio. Lemieux's legacy ties closely to the Penguins' future Mario Lemieux's history with the Penguins extends far beyond the boardroom, the Hall of Famer's name is synonymous with Pittsburgh hockey, not just as a player but as a savior of the franchise. After stepping in during a period of bankruptcy in 1999, Lemieux and Burkle oversaw the club's transformation into one of the NHL's most stable and successful organizations. Three Stanley Cup wins followed in 2009, 2016, and 2017 under their watch. Now, with the team at a crossroads, balancing the twilight of Sidney Crosby's career and an uncertain path forward, Lemieux's renewed involvement could offer both vision and continuity, his intimate understanding of the team's culture, community, and long-term needs could be vital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Over 40 and Struggling With Belly Fat? Try 1 Teaspoon Daily (See Results Fast!) getfittoday Undo While Fenway brought strong commercial clout, fans often cite a lack of emotional connection compared to the Lemieux era. Jagr hints at reunion while fans wait for clarity Adding to the intrigue is Jaromir Jagr's recent social media post teasing a visit to Pittsburgh. While nothing is confirmed, speculation is growing that the former Penguins superstar could also become involved, possibly as a minority investor or advisor. His close relationship with Lemieux during their playing days only fuels the narrative of a nostalgic return to roots. Read more: Rory McIlroy's Leafs prediction backfires after 'If I can win the Masters' moment ends with Canadian Open collapse For now, all eyes remain on Pittsburgh as the next chapter of the Penguins' legacy possibly begins where it all once turned around.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
All majors should ban cell phones like Augusta National
OAKMONT, Pa. — Given the opportunity, we humans will default to our lowest possible level. Oh sure, we talk a good game about wanting to live our lives with higher purpose, but with the slightest temptation, we slide into the pit, abandoning all pretense of discipline in favor of instant gratification. I'm talking, of course, about using cell phones at golf tournaments. It's a crime against sport and nature, and it's my considered view that phones should be banned from all majors. No exceptions. Advertisement As you surely know, Augusta National does not permit cell phones on its grounds during the Masters. Anyone caught with a phone will be escorted from the property and lose all privileges to ever attend the Masters again. You may say that banning someone for life from one of the world's elite tournaments for the crime of using a cell phone is the very definition of 'punishment not fitting the crime.' And I would agree with you. I think offenders ought to lose a finger or two, as well. Plus, the prohibition ought to extend to golf's other marquee events. You heard me. U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship … all of y'all, get the cell phones outside the gates. Imagine a cell phone-free Pebble Beach, a silent St. Andrews. Imagine a second, third and fourth tournament each year without a thousand people all holding their phones high in the air on every tee box. It's golf the way it used to be, and it's the way golf ought to be again. Advertisement If you question the purpose of a no-cell-phone policy, well, clearly, you have not been in a place that forbids cell phones. Hell, Augusta National might be the last holdout in our always-connected world, and it's high time the other three majors followed the Masters' example. If they're not going to lower ticket or food prices , at least they can give us this. Fans look on — and record on their phones — as Jon Rahm tees off from the 15th tee during a practice round prior to the 125th U.S. OPEN at Oakmont Country Club. () (Warren Little via Getty Images) The players are at least partially on board. Last year at Augusta, Jordan Spieth, in his typically Spiethian way, wandered over, under, around and through the topic of cell phones at the Masters. On one hand, he understood that cell phones — both the ability to remain connected and the ability to share moments from the golf course — help grow the game exponentially. But he landed on the side of 'no phones,' at least for one week. "What's really cool about it is you just feel that everyone's very, very present,' he said. 'They're not focused on if they got the right shot that they're sending.' Advertisement That's exactly it. Everyone with a cell phone at a major spends a not-insignificant amount of time making sure that people know they're at a major … either through direct contact or through the judicious application of Jealous…? photos and video on Instagram or TikTok. In their rush to remain connected with the outside world, they completely miss out on the transcendence of engaging with a golf tournament … which might just be the most spiritual of all sporting events. An afternoon walking a beautiful golf course will do wonders for your soul … and will strengthen the bond of whoever's lucky enough to walk with you. There's another element of the gallery that the cell phones affect: applause. 'The art of clapping is gone,' Tiger Woods said several years ago . 'Everyone's holding a cell phone,' On Wednesday at Oakmont, Sam Burns and Scottie Scheffler walked up the 18th as a hundred phones tracked their every movement. Will any of those videos ever get watched again? Doubtful. For the purposes of a control group, I sought out people in the Oakmont gallery wearing Masters gear. It didn't take long; finding Masters gear at a golf tournament is about as tough as finding snow at a ski resort. I met a lovely couple from right here in Oakmont named Ben and Hannah Wolfe — Hannah was sporting a pink Masters cap — and they immediately agreed with my thesis. At Augusta National, fans can actually clap because their hands aren't busy holding a cell phone. () (Jamie Squire via Getty Images) 'When we were up at the tee, we had to look through all these people's cell phones to even see anything,' Ben said. 'You don't have to worry about that at the Masters.' Advertisement 'It's like going back in time there,' Hannah added. 'You can log back into the world.' She allowed that it was nice having a cell for photos and for keeping in touch with the babysitter, but aside from that, the disconnected environment is the preferable one. Of course, some people miss the point entirely. Soon after chatting with Hannah and Ben, I ended up walking behind a guy who was FaceTiming and describing to the poor unfortunate soul on the other end of the call exactly how he was going to play the 18th hole, and what a magnificent score he would surely record on his card. If you are instinctively cringing and wanting to throw this cat's phone onto the highway that runs through Oakmont, well, that is the proper reaction. Make the right call, majors. Join your azalea-and-pimento-laden brethren. Get rid of cell phones and let people reconnect with the game, each other and themselves. It's the right thing to do, and we'll be sure to thank you … once we get back to our phones.
Economic Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
NYT Mini Crossword answers and hints for Sunday, May 25, 2025: A quick mental workout
Whether you're aiming to maintain a winning streak or simply indulge in a brief cerebral activity, the NYT Mini Crossword offers an accessible challenge each day. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Understanding the NYT Mini Crossword Format Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads NYT Mini Crossword Hints for May 25: Across Clues 1 Across: 'Good for a bike route, bad for a bike tire' — Ends in 'T' and suggests an even surface or a punctured tire. 5 Across: 'Rolling in it' — Starts with 'R' and refers to wealth. 6 Across: 'Internet company with a purple logo' — A well-known tech brand beginning with 'Y.' 8 Across: 'McIlroy who won the 2025 Masters' — Ends in 'Y,' referencing a prominent golfer. 9 Across: 'Mumford & ____ (rock band)' — Ends in 'S,' completing the name of the famous music group. NYT Mini Crossword Hints: Down Clues 1 Down: 'Food item dipped in ketchup' — Ends with 'Y,' a fast-food staple. 2 Down: 'Apt rhyme of 'falsifiers'' — Starts with 'L,' a term for untruthful people. 3 Down: 'Sneezing sound' — Begins with 'A,' a phonetic depiction. 4 Down: 'Plant's defense against herbivores, perhaps' — Ends with 'N,' a sharp natural deterrent. 7 Down: 'Yiddish exclamation of woe' — Ends with 'S,' a common interjection in Jewish vernacular. Complete NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 25, 2025 Across 1 Across: FLAT 5 Across: RICH 6 Across: YAHOO 8 Across: RORY 9 Across: SONS Down 1 Down: FRY 2 Down: LIARS 3 Down: ACHOO 4 Down: THORN 7 Down: OYS FAQs Does the NYT Mini get harder throughout the week? What is a rebus in a mini-crossword? For puzzle enthusiasts around the world, a day often begins—or ends—with the familiar grid of the NYT Mini Crossword. Distinct from the larger and more intricate New York Times Crossword, the Mini offers a compact yet stimulating challenge that continues to grow in popularity among casual solvers and crossword aficionados alike. With each puzzle taking just a few minutes to complete, the NYT Mini provides the perfect mental Sunday, May 25, 2025, the clues and answers delivered a satisfying mix of wordplay, current references, and cultural those seeking a helpful nudge, here are today's hints and full 'The Crossword' remains a flagship offering for New York Times subscribers, NYT Mini Crossword has earned a loyal daily every evening at 10 p.m. (ET), the Mini features a 5x5 grid that balances brevity with brain-teasing day's edition includes Across and Down clues, testing a wide array of knowledge—from popular culture to linguistics and everyday you'd prefer to solve the puzzle without spoilers but need a little assistance, consider the following clue interpretations for the Across section, as per a report by Parade magazine:The Down clues brought in common expressions and cultural touchstones:For those ready to check their solutions or move past a stubborn blank square, here are the confirmed answers, as per the Parade magazine report:Clues are designed to match the puzzle's difficulty level, which gradually intensifies throughout the week, starting with the easiest on Monday and peaking with the most challenging on is a special crossword features that require solvers to enter multiple letters within a single square.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Mini Crossword answers and hints for Sunday, May 25, 2025: A quick mental workout
Whether you're aiming to maintain a winning streak or simply indulge in a brief cerebral activity, the NYT Mini Crossword offers an accessible challenge each day. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Understanding the NYT Mini Crossword Format Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads NYT Mini Crossword Hints for May 25: Across Clues 1 Across: 'Good for a bike route, bad for a bike tire' — Ends in 'T' and suggests an even surface or a punctured tire. 5 Across: 'Rolling in it' — Starts with 'R' and refers to wealth. 6 Across: 'Internet company with a purple logo' — A well-known tech brand beginning with 'Y.' 8 Across: 'McIlroy who won the 2025 Masters' — Ends in 'Y,' referencing a prominent golfer. 9 Across: 'Mumford & ____ (rock band)' — Ends in 'S,' completing the name of the famous music group. NYT Mini Crossword Hints: Down Clues 1 Down: 'Food item dipped in ketchup' — Ends with 'Y,' a fast-food staple. 2 Down: 'Apt rhyme of 'falsifiers'' — Starts with 'L,' a term for untruthful people. 3 Down: 'Sneezing sound' — Begins with 'A,' a phonetic depiction. 4 Down: 'Plant's defense against herbivores, perhaps' — Ends with 'N,' a sharp natural deterrent. 7 Down: 'Yiddish exclamation of woe' — Ends with 'S,' a common interjection in Jewish vernacular. Complete NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 25, 2025 Across 1 Across: FLAT 5 Across: RICH 6 Across: YAHOO 8 Across: RORY 9 Across: SONS Down 1 Down: FRY 2 Down: LIARS 3 Down: ACHOO 4 Down: THORN 7 Down: OYS FAQs Does the NYT Mini get harder throughout the week? What is a rebus in a mini-crossword? For puzzle enthusiasts around the world, a day often begins—or ends—with the familiar grid of the NYT Mini Crossword. Distinct from the larger and more intricate New York Times Crossword, the Mini offers a compact yet stimulating challenge that continues to grow in popularity among casual solvers and crossword aficionados alike. With each puzzle taking just a few minutes to complete, the NYT Mini provides the perfect mental Sunday, May 25, 2025, the clues and answers delivered a satisfying mix of wordplay, current references, and cultural those seeking a helpful nudge, here are today's hints and full 'The Crossword' remains a flagship offering for New York Times subscribers, NYT Mini Crossword has earned a loyal daily every evening at 10 p.m. (ET), the Mini features a 5x5 grid that balances brevity with brain-teasing day's edition includes Across and Down clues, testing a wide array of knowledge—from popular culture to linguistics and everyday you'd prefer to solve the puzzle without spoilers but need a little assistance, consider the following clue interpretations for the Across section, as per a report by Parade magazine:The Down clues brought in common expressions and cultural touchstones:For those ready to check their solutions or move past a stubborn blank square, here are the confirmed answers, as per the Parade magazine report:Clues are designed to match the puzzle's difficulty level, which gradually intensifies throughout the week, starting with the easiest on Monday and peaking with the most challenging on is a special crossword features that require solvers to enter multiple letters within a single square.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
More Texas children are getting vaccinated early against measles
More Texas parents are opting to vaccinate their babies early against measles, nearly a 4.5-fold increase so far this year compared to 2019, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. From January through April, 7,107 children between the ages of 6 months and 11 months were vaccinated for measles, which is typically reserved for infants about to travel internationally or living in a measles outbreak area. Otherwise, doctors usually administer the first dose of the vaccine when they turn 1 year old. For the same period in 2019, only 1,591 children between 6 months old and 11 months old were vaccinated for measles. Researchers and public health officials attribute the rise to more awareness and the availability of the earlier vaccination option in a region where there have already been two deaths attributed to measles. They say parents are more fearful now. The increase comes as the state battles a measles outbreak in West Texas, where 722 cases have been reported, most of them involving children. It is the largest outbreak since 2000.. 'It does show that parents really are scared, and that parents don't want to wait,' said Nina Masters, a senior applied research scientist at Truveta, a Washington-based company that is studying Texas' vaccination data. 'They don't want to wait 12 months to get their child vaccinated. They want to wait six months and one day, and they want to do it as soon as they can.' And, since state data only reflects vaccine information parents voluntarily give to them, the number of babies receiving the vaccine early is probably higher. Masters' company estimates an 11-fold increase in the number of early measles vaccine shots in Texas between 2019 and 2025, according to a study released this week. The Truveta study found that in March and April of this year, 20% of all first measles vaccine doses given to 2-year-olds and younger were in babies who were 6 months old to 11 months old. 'This is a really big jump,' Masters said. Increased vaccine uptake is among the reasons local health officials have seen the number of new measles cases drop in recent days. Last week, only nine new cases were reported, the lowest number over a 7-day period since February. Other factors contributing to the slowdown include natural immunity, quick identification of cases by providers and public health workers, and more infected people staying home because of better measles awareness, officials say. Texas vaccine data typically comes with caveats because it is anything but complete. Even Truveta's vaccine data doesn't reflect statewide totals since they only access medical records kept by five major health systems in Texas: AdvanetHealth in Central Texas; Baylor Scott & White in Central Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth area; Providence, which operates in El Paso Lubbock and Waco; and Memorial Hermann and CommonSpirit, both in Houston. Together, they represent 90 hospitals and associated ambulatory/outpatient clinics. Most states automatically record every immunization given unless the patient decides to opt out of the reporting. Of the 64 immunization registries operating in the United States, 43 have immunization records of all patients unless that patient specifically opts out. But Texas is in the minority. Patients, or their parents, if they are a minor, have their vaccination data automatically excluded from the state's immunization registry unless they specifically opt in. So it's not clear what percentage of Texans are included in the state's immunization data. 'You would have to know the total number of people vaccinated to produce the percentage of vaccinated people who have opted into the registry,' said Lara Anton, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of State Health Services. 'We don't know the total number of people who have been vaccinated.' The state's childhood vaccine schedule includes two measles-mumps-rubella shots by age six with the first administered once a child reaches their first birthday. Even if a child receives their shot early, doctors recommend they still follow the vaccine schedule and receive two more doses. Because children younger than one have less developed immune systems, the 'zero' or earlier dose is weaker than a regular vaccine and offers just enough protection to cover the child, but not enough to offer lifelong protection, said Katherine Wells, Lubbock's health director. Wells said if she had a 6-month-old child, she would have them vaccinated with an earlier dose. For the past few months, Texas health officials have asked parents to consider this earlier dose if they plan to travel or live in the outbreak area or plan to travel internationally. West Texas public health officials have posted flyers throughout the region and held press conferences and vaccination clinics to encourage more people to vaccinate against measles, which is the most effective way to prevent infection. Pediatricians in West Texas have been emailing and texting patients to let them know they can vaccinate children earlier than 12 months old. Lubbock, where 53 measles cases have been reported, is 75 miles from Gaines County, where the measles outbreak began in late January. Wells said Wednesday her department has distributed 500 more measles doses than they normally do this year, mostly to children. She said pediatricians in the area are responsible for about another 2,500 more than normal and private physicians have administered most of the early doses to babies. Measles, once considered eliminated from the United States, is highly contagious and can cause rash and flu-like symptoms but it has more serious complications like brain inflammation and pneumonia and can cause death. In Texas, two school-age girls have died from measles so far. 'I think this does really remind us and help normalize that even though we're in a climate of increased vaccine hesitancy and conversations about changing vaccine policies and vaccine access, the majority of parents still believe in vaccination and vaccinate their children,' Masters said. First round of TribFest speakers announced! Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Maureen Dowd; U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio; Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker; U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California; and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas are taking the stage Nov. 13–15 in Austin. Get your tickets today!
