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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
We hit 42 in our Raiders countdown to kickoff. Who wore it best and who's wearing it now
We've reached 42 days until the Raiders season opener at Foxboro against the Patriots, With our countdown at 42 days we take a look at who currently dons the number in Silver & Black and who has brought it the most distinction. No. 42 Who's wearing it now: LB Matt Jones Not THAT Matt Jones. Or that one. This is a new Matt Jones. This Matt Jones is an undrafted rookie linebacker out of Baylor. Hoping he can make enough of an impression on special teams to crack the roster or at least earn a spot on the practice squad. Who wore it best: S Ronnie Lott Lott had already established his Hall of Fame career as a nine-time Pro Bowler with four rings in San Francisco by the time he joined the Raiders in 1991. But he wasn't done. In his first season with the Raiders at the age of 32, he put up eight interceptions and was named to his 10th Pro Bowl and a first team All Pro for the sixth time. Even though he spent just two seasons in Silver & Black, he earned earned the title as best to wear the number 42. Honorable Mention: S Eric Turner Turner had also already established himself in his career before joining the Raiders. The two-time Pro Bowl safety joined the Raiders at the age of 29. He spent three seasons in Oakland and was part of the resurgent Raiders team of the late 90s. Tragedy would end his career and his life the following offseason, when he died from complications caused by abdominal cancer. He was just 31 years old.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Sapphire Coast preview, best bets, inside mail for Sunday, July 27, 2025
A win on their home track would be the perfect end to a career best season for trainers Barbara Joseph and her sons Paul and Matt Jones. The stable set themselves a target of 52 winners for the year and enter the meeting on 51 winners with a strong hand to held them reach their goal. 'I like to set a target of 52 winners, that's a winner a week across the season,' said Paul Jones. 'This is clearly the best season we have had as a partnership but it would be great if we can get that last winner to reach our target.' Jones was extremely happy with the run of Graceful Ellen when a neck second at Narrandera two weeks ago and gives her a great chance to go one better in the Class 2 Handicap (1200m) with stable apprentice Claire Ramsbotham aboard. Nagadec gets there late on the outside to win the Sapphire Coast opener! ðŸ'¥ â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) February 13, 2025 The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'She is a little filly who isn't overly robust but she is really well and I'm very happy with her,' he said. 'Claire rode her very aggressive the other day to suit how Narrandera was playing. 'The two speed horses around her dropped out and she was still fighting out the finish. It was a really good effort. 'She goes into this meeting as one of our best chances.' Although finishing down the track at both runs back from a spell, Jones feels Zouwase can figure prominently when he steps up to a suitable distance in the Class 1 and Maiden Plate (1600m). 'He has just been a bit immature in his action and changes stride two or three times in the straight,' he said. 'I just have to try and convince the jockeys to ride through it and he will hit the line. 'At home he is working very well. Billy (Owen) has ridden him once this week to get a feel for him. 'Walk The Pier is coming off a good win for a new stable and out of stronger races prior to that. He will be hard to beat but stepping up to the mile with the blinkers back on will help Zouwase.' Jones was pleasantly surprised by the debut performance of Texas Star when third behind Sir Franklin and The Main Event at Moruya and expects him to run well again in the Super Maiden Handicap (1200m) despite a wide draw. We're off and racing at the Sapphire Coast and it's She's High Society who goes home best in the opener! @JJRacing_ACT â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) December 2, 2024 'He was giving away a lot of experience but I was very happy with his run behind two pretty nice horses,' Jones said. 'Unfortunately, he has draw out wide so we might have to be a little negative early and try and get across to the rail and sneak some runs. 'I feel when the track is wet there, it's better to be closer to the rail as you turn into the straight.' Jones was pleased to see Kneel Down draw a good gate in the opening event, the Maiden Plate (1000m) after wide draws impacted on his two runs at Moruya. 'He drew well at his first start and was beaten a head but he drew wide at his next two starts where he had to be ridden backwards,' he said. We have freshened him up and blinkers on and his work on Tuesday was excellent.' Jones said She's High Society is ready to run a big race first-up in the Benchmark 58 Handicap (1200m) despite not having a barrier trial or jumpout. 'With a lack of barrier trials jumpouts, we have given her eight or nine gallops to get her ready and she is working the house down,' he said. 'She drawn well and if she can hang on the back of Sir Franklin, I think she can run in the top three.' ADAM SHERRY'S TOP SELECTIONS BEST BET Debuted for a new stable with a big win last start. The one to beat again. NEXT BEST Race 5 No.6: LONDON STAR Came from a long way back when runner-up to Walk The Pier. Can go one better. BEST VALUE Race 3 No.4: GRACEFUL ELLEN Game effort for second after a tough run last time out. Placed both runs here. QUADDIE Race 4: 3, 4 Race 5: 6, 11 Race 6: 2, 3, 6, 7 Race 7: 1, 2, 3 JOCKEY TO FOLLOW BILLY OWEN has three rides and all are capable of winning. INSIDE MAIL – SAPPHIRE COAST YOUR MAGIC (3) was spelled after dropping out to last on debut here in December. Resumed with a handy second to I Show Speed on the Acton at Canberra on July 4. Visors on and can go one better. KNEEL DOWN (1) is better than his last two starts after drawing wide gates. Was a head second on debut over 1100m at Nowra. Blinkers go on and drawn to get an ideal run. SMOLENSKI (8) is a first starter by Farnan. Was good after sitting wide when third to Exiled Prince and sixth to Duke Of Bronte in his two Goulburn trials. Bet: Your Magic to win â– â– â– â– â– DENI GAL (2) has had a long campaign but continues to race well. Appreciated a drop in grade to storm home and win at Moruya last Monday. In the same grade is a winner at this track and distance. SIR FRANKLIN (1) finished runner-up in his first four starts including on debut here over 1000m behind Southern Deel. Rewarded for his form with an all-the-way win from The Main Event at Moruya on July 11. SHE'S HIGH SOCIETY (9) scored a nice win from Zoutemus over 1000m here back in December. Only two runs last prep after some bad luck. Will make her presence felt. Bet: Deni Gal to win â– â– â– â– â– GRACEFUL ELLEN (4) kicked off her campaign with a narrow win at Bathurst after being taken wider on the turn. Raced up on speed and kept fight when a neck second to Sundrop who had the sit on her at Barrandera last start. ALOTTOSAY (2) ran three consecutive placings to start her career including a long neck second to Throw One In here before breaking through with a nice win at Nowra on Apr 20. Resumed with a barn storming win from Winnie Fortune at Moruya on July 11. TIMELESS GRACE (5) won well on debut at Wagga but disappointed at Moruya last start. Blinkers go on. â– â– â– â– â– WALK THE PIER (3) had some handy provincial form including a debut second to Correon at Kembla before changing stable and scoring a three length win from London Star at Moruya. Drawn well and can go back-to-back. ZOUWASE (4) was beaten as favourite first-up over 1435m at Moruya then raced-wide without cover over 1400m at Narrandera. Will appreciate the step up to 1600m. Stepped up to 1600m third-up here last campaign and scored a big win from Ideelic. Blinkers back on and can bounce back. PLAYFUL PUZZLE (8) won nicely at Queanbeyan two runs back before getting second on protest at Moruya. Bet: Walk The Pier to win â– â– â– â– â– LONDON STAR (6) sat second chasing Badhatharry and kept fighting to a length second at Wagga. Was bumped at the start and settled near last before running on strongly along the rails to finish second behind Walk The Pier. SABLONNEUSE (11) was a handy third in his Kembla trial and debuted with a fourth to Gooloo Bucky at Moruya. Will take improvement from the run. CLOSETHEDOORDARCY (4) has finished runner-up in three of her last five starts including a nose second to Chebici at Queanbeyan. Her two recent failures have been on heavy tracks. Bet: London Star to win â– â– â– â– â– MISS STALWART (7) ran home strongly to beat Tom Cruising here on June 8 then got a long way back and made up some ground when ninth to Donwon at Moruya. Came from a clear last when fifth to all-the-way winner Pretty Vegas and Tonkatsu Goddess at Goulburn last start. CAPITAL HEART (3) was a length-and-a-half third to Donwon at Moruya two starts back but was disappointing in beating just one home behind Your Not The Boss there last start. Drops back in grade. EPAULLO CREED (2) has placed two of his last three. Up in grade but drops 4kg on his last start nose second to East Harlem. â– â– â– â– â– BROOKLYN LIGHTS (1) rolled along in front and just faded in the straight but wasn't disgraced when fifth behind Fleeting Spirit on debut on the Kensington on March 26. Returns from a spell after two nice trials behind Bandi's Boy and Cambar. THE MAIN EVENT (3) returned from a long spell with a string closing run from last of 12 on the corner to finish a three-quarter length second to Sir Franklin over 1010m at Moruya on July 11. Step up to 1200m suits and drawn to settle closer. TEXAN STAR (3) was on debut when coming from the send half of the field to finish third to Sir Franklin. Will be prominent again.
News.com.au
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Stars of cult TV show unrecognisable at their mini-reunion
Breaking Bad fans have been sent into a frenzy following a reunion by three of its stars, 10 years after the finale aired. Matt Jones, Charles Baker and Rodney Rush - better known as Badger, Skinny Pete and Combo, respectively - popped up on social media over the weekend after getting together for a meet and greet at the Breaking Bad store in Albuquerque. Baker posted an album of the event on Instagram, captioning it: 'Great times were had by all at the Breaking Bad store this weekend! Thank you all for being there.' A series of pictures was also posted on social media by talent manager Ben Brucato, who had helped arrange the fan experience. 'I had a great time bringing my good friends [Charles Baker, Matt Jones and Rodney Rush] to the first ever Skinny Pete, Badger and Combo reunion!' the Blunt Management founder wrote alongside a series of pictures of the trio. He went on to thank store staff for helping put on the 'amazing event'. Fans were delighted to see the cast back together, with one begging in the comments section: 'Let them have their own show already.' 'You three are my heroes!' added another. 'That's it, I'm watching Breaking Bad again,' one fan wrote. Breaking Bad, which premiered in 2008 and wrapped up in 2013, is widely considered one of the best television shows of all time. Starring Bryan Cranston as Walter White and Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman, it received critical acclaim for its performances and storytelling.
South Wales Argus
13-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire Upcycle celebrates ten years in Chepstow
Chepstow is home to a vibrant upcycling initiative led by Monmouthshire Upcycle, a charitable project operated by the Forest Upcycling Project. Located at Station Yard Industrial Estate, next to the town's railway station, the site is an Aladdin's cave,not just of trinkets and bric-a-brac, but of solid furniture and practical goods. The busy hub runs vans for free removals of unwanted household furniture and offers affordable moving services. The reuse facility transforms donated items such as furniture, appliances, books, and more, into affordable goods for the community. It reduces waste while providing employment and training opportunities for those in need of a new start, work experience or just people with time to spare who want to help build and help communities. Speaking about the project's vision, founder Matt Jones said: 'We believe in second chances, not just for furniture, but for people and futures.' Locals can donate unwanted items or purchase refurbished ones at a fraction of the original cost. From wardrobes and lamps to kitchen tables and baby goods, the selection is wide-ranging and constantly evolving. Delivery services make sustainable living even more accessible. Mechanic led police on 'erratic' high-speed chase and stole petrol from garages 'Pioneering' charity founder steps down after more than 30 years of involvement Beyond retail, Chepstow's upcycling efforts promote circular economy values. The project's expansion reflects growing demand and community support, proving that sustainability and compassion go hand in hand. As Matt puts it: 'The more money we make, the more people we can employ.' Staff and volunteers are a vibrant, creative bunch. The on-site café hosts a Repair Café on the first Friday of each month, where locals bring broken items and volunteers help fix them, keeping goods out of landfill and building connections. At the heart of the café is Natalia Lutiaenko, a Ukrainian refugee from Odessa who's been in the UK for three years. She's managed the café for 18 months and also works in a local school. With fellow Ukrainian Liliya Onopa, Natalia now serves traditional dishes like borscht, plov, varenyky, and holubtsi on-site. She jokes: 'All you need to know, pre-Google, is don't eat borscht while wearing a white top.' She loves British humour—especially Philomena Cunk—and fondly recalls how warmly she and her children were welcomed by a British family and the happy way of life here. Joining them is retired teacher and ceramicist Mariam Eastwood: 'I retired to become my late mother's carer. As a neurodiverse person, there was no pressure here—it was so welcoming. I was dealing with grief, and this place helped. After that, I was asked if I wanted a job' What began in Chepstow has now grown into a cross-border concern, with outlets in Cwmbran, Cinderford, and Swindon.
Otago Daily Times
10-07-2025
- Otago Daily Times
Dunedin bus fire deliberately lit
The house bus front and driver's side. PHOTO: NZ POLICE A fire investigator has ruled a bus fire on a residential street in Dunedin was arson. Early on November 14, a house bus parked in Maitland St, Dunedin, burst into flames. Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigator Matt Jones, along with the police criminal investigation branch and a police photographer, investigated due to the "suspicious nature" of the fire. He ultimately determined it was deliberately lit. Mr Jones said the fire was caused "by persons unknown and the ignition source was either taken away or consumed in the fire". "Fire patterns within the wheel arch space area also supported a hypothesis that a fire was started with an ignition source that could not be identified." The inside of the bus had almost no fire damage apart from a storage area below seats on the passenger side, Mr Jones said. The bus, a 1989 Mitsubishi Rosa camper, had not been used for some time. Electrical, gas, wiring and mechanical problems were quickly ruled out. "Three hypotheses were developed from the information and evidence collected during the scene examination. "The separate hypotheses were researched and tested against the fire patterns and physical evidence found at the scene. "The results from the testing eliminated two hypothesis as causing the fire."
