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The 42
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The 42
Free agent McLaughlin and Philadelphia-born defender link up with Ireland squad
ERIN MCLAUGHLIN has been added to the Ireland squad for Sunday's match against the USA in TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio (kick-off: 8pm Irish time). Donegal native McLaughlin is a free agent, having recently left Portsmouth, and will hope to win her fourth Irish cap this weekend. Advertisement The 22-year-old can cover midfield and attack and provides back-up to the squad following the withdrawal of the injured pair of Megan Campbell (ankle) and Denise O'Sullivan (knee). Philadelphia-born Dee Bradley will also train with the squad in Ohio, but won't be available for selection against the US. The Durham defender links up with Carla Ward's side for the first time and qualifies to represent Ireland through her Donegal-born father and Cork-born mother. IRELAND WNT SQUAD Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Unattached), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic) Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (West Ham United), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace) Midfielders: Megan Connolly (Lazio), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Ellen Molloy (Wexford), Erin McLaughlin (Unattached) Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Emily Murphy (Newcastle United), Saoirse Noonan (Celtic), Erin Healy (Adelaide United)
RTÉ News
18 hours ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Erin McLaughlin added to Ireland squad for second USA friendly
Erin McLaughlin has been added to the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of this Sunday's second friendly against the USA. The Girls in Green lost 4-0 to the world number one side last night in the first match in Denver, Colorado. Experienced duo Denise O'Sullivan (knee) and Megan Campbell (ankle) were both ruled out with injury pre-match and manager Carla Ward subsequently indicated to RTÉ Sport that neither player would likely be available for Sunday's second friendly in Cincinatti, Ohio (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player). Ireland had travelled to the USA without a number of players including captain Katie McCabe, who was rested for the trip, with Aoife Mannion, Heather Payne and Leanne Kiernan also among those not involved. Donegal native McLaughlin, who recently left Portsmouth, has three senior caps to her name and will now link up with the squad to provide cover in midfield and attack, while Philadelphia-born defender Dee Bradley, who plays for English side Durham FC, will train with the squad in Ohio. She qualifies for Ireland through her Donegal-born father and Cork-born mother. Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Unattached), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic) Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (West Ham United), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace) Midfielders: Megan Connolly (Lazio), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Ellen Molloy (Wexford), Erin McLaughlin (Unattached)
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Dawn Staley Reveals Helpful Advice For Eagles' Jalen Hurts
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Jalen Hurts has a friend in South Carolina Women's Basketball coach, Dawn Staley. The Philadelphia-born coach, who has made her support of the Philadelphia Eagles well known, recently revealed that she frequently sends messages to Hurts, offering some inspiration. As a quarterback in one of the toughest NFL markets, Staley feels that Hurts could use the frequent inspiration, even though he was considered one of the "coolest cats." "I know sometimes when you play for a team that's in Philly, and you're the quarterback, and you're the star, it really is a lonely place," said Staley. "He's QB1, we lose, the city goes crazy. So, I know it's a lonely place. Sometimes I text him, 'Hey, don't get too high with the highs or low.' He doesn't... He doesn't now. He's the coolest cat that I know, but sometimes you need to hear that you're the only one who is going to feel the pressure of everybody else, because other people in other positions can just kind of go under the radar, so to speak. When it's the quarterback, and we know you've got the potential to take us to Super Bowls and win Super Bowls, you really feel the pressure." Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles on the sideline during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles on the sideline during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Inglewood, run in Philadelphia hasn't always been easy. Although he quickly earned the support of the city after taking over as the starter during his rookie effort, beating out the struggling Carson Wentz, a sophomore slump created a negative narrative about Hurts as a franchise quarterback. Kylie Kelce and Dawn Staley talks about the pressure Jalen Hurts has being the quarterback in Philadelphia and how it can be really lonely for him. Dawn says she checks up on him, just to make sure he's good. She also says Jalen is the coolest calmest person ever. — ✍🏾 (@clearittfup) June 20, 2025 Even after Hurts put together an MVP campaign in year three and led the Eagles to the Super Bowl, the franchise quarterback remains one of the most polarizing players at the position. Staley was happy to see Hurts overcome the narratives in 2024, putting together a second Super Bowl run and coming out on top. The pressure was on Hurts to deliver more often than not, and he ended the season by earning Super Bowl MVP honors after the Eagles took down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Staley's advice likely went a long way for Hurts throughout his Philadelphia journey. Since the quarterback still faces a ton of question marks with all he's accomplished, Staley will have to continue reaching out to the two-time Pro Bowler to keep him sharp in the City of Brotherly Love. For more Philadelphia Eagles and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Belfast Telegraph
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
US country star cancels Belfast gig and rest of European tour: ‘It wasn't an easy decision'
©UK Independent US country star Hardy has cancelled his gig at the Ulster Hall which was set to take place in just over two weeks' time. The Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter also scrapped the rest of the European leg of his Jim Bob Tour just days before it was scheduled to begin in Copenhagen, Denmark on Thursday.
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge US music star cancels European tour telling devastated fans ‘it's not an easy decision'
The star, who became a dad this year, has promised fans he will be back all change Huge US music star cancels European tour telling devastated fans 'it's not an easy decision' A HUGE American country music star has scrapped his European tour for the sake of his "brand, crew and family." The Philadelphia-born performer, 34, made the shock reveal on his Instagram Stories - telling his fans "it's not an easy decision." Advertisement 4 A US country music star has scrapped the European leg of his tour Credit: Getty 4 HARDY has cancelled his Jim Bob Tour for 'the sake of my band, crew and family' Credit: Instagram 4 He posted a message on his Instagram Stories as he broke the sad news to UK fans Credit: Instagram Hardy, full name Michael Wilson Hardy, has now axed his Jim Bob Tour just days before he was set to take to the stage. The Psycho hitmaker was due to play a host of UK and Ireland dates in the UK and Ireland, kicking off in Birmingham on June 25 and wrapping that segment of the gigs in Dublin on July 3. A statement on his social media was written in white text on a black background and read: "I have decided to cancel the European leg of the JIM BOB TOUR. "It wasn't an easy decision but one I had to make for my band, crew and my family. Advertisement "Please know that I love you all and that I will be back as soon as I can. "Refunds will automatically issued by your point of purchase." The Favorite Country Song hitmaker then ignored his tour woe to upload a slide revealing his "pride" in collaborating on new Lauren Alaina track Heaven Sent. The chart star is married to Caleigh Hardy and the pair welcomed daughter Rose Ryan in March. Advertisement Fans were quick to react to the sad news on X, with one who posted: "Can't even give a reason. What a melt. Fuming tbh." A second put: "Knew it was going to happen eventually. The Belfast show had to move to venue last week then this." Beyonce 'giving away' Cowboy Carter tour tickets in London after struggling to fill seats A third then quizzed: "Poor ticket sales???" The chart topper gave no further explanation for the tour axe. Advertisement COUNTRY STAR Hardy scooped the prestigious accolade of BMI Country Songwriter of the Year in 2022. Yet it was his 2023 album, The Mockingbird and The Crow, which got fans talking. He recently spoke of his favourite-ever gig to date and said: "My favourite one that comes to mind is Faster Horses in 2021. "It's a festival in Michigan, and we had a day slot — we went on at 5 p.m. But it was at a very momentous moment in my career. Advertisement "There was just a lot of hype, and we could feel it out in the crowd. And there was like 28,000 people there. My Live Nation rep was like, 'Dude, there's never been this many people here at this time of day. You should go out there and just pretty much f**k 'em up!'" He added to "It was the most insane crowd we had ever played for, and we just destroyed them. "We only had eight or 10 songs to play, because we only had like a 30- or 40-minute slot; but man, we just absolutely brought the house down — and the crowd was so, so good." It comes just days after we reported a US music festival had been scrapped for bad weather. Advertisement It was set to feature Hardy's fellow country music star Luke Combs and music producer Dom Dolla taking to the stage. Meanwhile, Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue was forced to cancel four of her shows in Europe due to illness.
