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The Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Rassie will ease off on Bok experiments in Rugby Championship
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said he would revert to a more settled squad for the Rugby Championship after completing the July series with a nine-try romp against Georgia at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. Erasmus said he was satisfied with the 55-10 result but attributed a stop-start performance to having rotated the squad throughout the four-match series (including the non-Test match against the Barbarians). In the three matches since the opener against the invitational team in Cape Town, the Bok selectors made 10, 15 and 16 personnel changes in successive weeks. 'We're fairly happy if you look over the four games,' Erasmus said. 'We scored close to 50 points in each match and apart from the first Italy Test defended pretty well. 'Georgia were physical and disruptive but that's not an excuse for us making so many errors. But I guess we must understand that if we chop and change teams like we have as we're building squad depth, you'll lose rhythm.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Coldplay, cuddles, and corporate chaos: Astronomer CEO Andy Byron's viral moment unpacked
TL;DR What happened? Coldplay's Kiss Cam caught CEO Andy Byron and CPO Kristin Cabot embracing—in the company of thousands. Why it blew up? Internet culture + memes+ workplace ethics = explosive mix. What's at stake? PR crisis for Astronomer, HR ethics questions, personal relationship drama. Where it stands? No apology. No clarity. Mass speculation. And now? All eyes on the board, internal policies, and who speaks next. Picture this: July 16, 2025, Gillette Stadium in Boston. Coldplay is playing, the crowd's loving it, and midway through the show, they flash to the Kiss Cam—an interactive segment meant to bring some wholesome fun. Only this time, it captured something far from cute. On the big screen: Andy Byron, CEO of the billion-dollar AI/data startup Astronomer, and next to him, Kristin Cabot, the firm's Chief People Officer. They were clearly close—arms wrapped, bodies leaning in—until they spotted themselves illuminated on a stadium-wide screen. Chaos ensued: Andy ducked like he'd been tagged, Kristin buried her face. And frontman Chris Martin couldn't resist cracking a joke from the stage: 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' That moment instantly turned into the internet's new favorite drama series. From Stadium to Instagram to Twitter Within minutes of that awkward embrace, fans started filming, posting, and theorizing. The clip exploded on TikTok and X, igniting speculation about a possible office affair. Suddenly, it was more than just an embarrassing moment—it became 'Coldplaygate,' capturing imaginations across gossip mills, sports jokes, and HR ethics debates. It wasn't just entertainment anymore—it sparked questions like: 'What's the relationship here?' 'Is this workplace misconduct?' and 'Why did neither of them come forward?' Despite all the buzz, neither Astronomer, nor Byron, nor Cabot have commented publicly. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Astronomer even disabled comments on LinkedIn and X posts, leaving the internet to run wild. This silence only fueled conspiracy threads and workplace rumor mill fodder. Despite rumors of a Byron apology quoting Coldplay lyrics, as per reports Astronomer spokesperson denied it, labeling that circulating letter as "fake". And there's been zero public mea culpa from Cabot—just radio silence. That quiet may seem strategic, or just tone-deaf, depending on who you ask. This isn't just tabloid fodder—it's a real HR ethics flashpoint. Cabot, as Chief People Officer, is essentially in charge of setting tone and policies at Astronomer. And now her cozy moment with the CEO is front and center. As one HR consultant Kate Walker told Business Insider, 'a hard launch of a workplace romantic relationship at a Coldplay concert is not the best way to go about it.' Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan Byron, deleted her Facebook and dropped 'Byron' from her name—actions people read as a sign of personal fallout. It's unclear if they've separated, but the move added a real-world layer of relationship tension to the story. This all started as a fun arena moment and morphed into a multi-front scandal: sports-team jokes, investor bets, board-led workplace oversights, and very real pressure on personal lives. With no public comments or apologies, the ball's in Astronomer's court: how they react next could make or break trust—with staff, investors, and the wider tech world.
The Herald
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
Kolisi back for Boks against Georgia as Wiese gets four-match ban
Siya Kolisi returns from injury to take over the Springbok captaincy for the first time this season in a squad including three debutants named by coach Rassie Erasmus for Saturday's last Incoming Series match against Georgia at Mbombela Stadium. Bok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches after a headbutt on Italian prop Danilo Fischetti in the Springboks' 45-0 victory on Saturday, ruling him out of the side's eagerly-anticipated clash with the All Blacks at Eden Park. Boan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe and Neethling Fouche will make their international debuts against Georgia. Venter, who was called up to the squad in June as injury cover at prop, will start in a new front row with fellow prop Fouche and hooker Van der Merwe, who both had their first taste of Springbok rugby in the team's 54-7 victory against the Barbarians last month.
Newsweek
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch BKFC 78 Hollywood: Live Stream Perdomo vs Adams, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Brutal bareknuckle fighting returns on Saturday night with BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Adams, in an event tailored to the most hardcore of fight fans. A general view of the ring during the WBO European Super-Middleweight Championship bout between Frank Buglioni and Sergey Khomitsky at The Copper Box on April 12, 2014 in London, England. A general view of the ring during the WBO European Super-Middleweight Championship bout between Frank Buglioni and Sergey Khomitsky at The Copper Box on April 12, 2014 in London, to Watch BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs Adams Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET Venue: Hard Rock Live Hollywood Channel: Stadium Stream: Fubo (try for free) Leonardo Perdomo is 7-0-0 in his fighting career, standing 5-foot-11 with a 33-centimeter fist size. A Cuban native residing in Miami, Florida, Perdomo was a member of Cuba's national boxing team and has an amateur boxing career that spans nearly 200 matches, according to BKFC. The website writes: "Perdomo is not what most picture when they hear heavyweight." This guy is 235 pounds of twisted steel, and his conditioning is a real problem for anyone he is facing. Again, he hasn't had to dig deep cardio-wise, so to speak, but we have to imagine the ability is there if needed." His opponent on Saturday, Arnold 'Bomaye' Adams, is 7-3-0 in his career, standing at 6-foot-3 and fighting in the heavyweight division of BKFC. The BKFC website wrote on the 39-year-old: "You will see speed and power mixed with superb counter striking and footwork. He's not a brawler, but rather a cerebral, high fight IQ striker from distance that has pinpoint accuracy with his punches. As most heavyweights, Adams is highly dangerous in the early rounds with that risk factor for his opponents lessening later in the fight." Can Perdomo continue his undefeated run, or will Adams find the eighth professional win of his career? Change the channel to Stadium at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday night to catch BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs. Adams, headlined by a heavyweight fight between Leonardo Perdomo and Arnold 'Bomaye' Adams. Live stream BKFC 78 Hollywood: Perdomo vs Adams for free on Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chelsea step up planning for potential new stadium
Chelsea have held talks with the Mayor of London's office to discuss the prospect of building a new stadium. The West Londoners are deliberating plans to move to a new stadium or enhance their current home at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea's current venue has a capacity of 41,728, which will make it only the 11th-largest stadium in the Premier League next season. Advertisement Plans are in motion over a project to modernise the club's facilities and The Telegraph have revealed that talks have been held with the Mayor of London's office. Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, would need to approve any potential proposals. Should Chelsea decide to leave Stamford Bridge, a site at Earl's Court has been named as a potential new home. However, the management of the Earl's Court Development Company (ECDC), who own the plot, have said previously that the current project plans are for residential housing. The statement said: 'There is no plan within our plans for Chelsea FC to relocate to the Earl's Court site. We have a fully detailed design, shortly to be registered with both local authorities, which prioritises the delivery of thousands of homes and jobs, culture and open space through a well-designed and considered masterplan, which has evolved over four years of engagement. Advertisement 'This will see development commence in 2026 with the first residents and occupiers moving in from 2030. This is, and will remain, our primary focus.' Chelsea's talks with the Mayor of London's office could be the start of formulating a proposal for a new stadium. The Blues have the option to bid for the site at Earl's Court before development on current plans begin. The deadline to purchase the plot is unclear. Read – Liverpool have 'no plans' to meet Marc Guehi price tag See more – Iconic Performances: A teenage Pelé conquers the world Follow The Football Faithful on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok
