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Herald Sun
an hour ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
Nathan Buckley says Jordan De Goey can be a finals wildcard
Super Saturday has a title fight to round out the slate of footy, but there's plenty of intriguing games to sink your teeth into. Fox Footy expert Nathan Buckley dives into each of the biggest talking points in Saturday's games. MELBOURNE V WEST COAST, 1.20PM Marvel Stadium # It's always interesting to see how a team responds from the result the week before and Melbourne is on watch, despite facing a team they should easily account for. The Giants showed on Thursday night that a half-time spray may only be a short-term fix. The Demons' capitulation in the last quarter overshadowed what had been a strong performance in the first three quarters against St Kilda. Can't do anything about what has been, still plenty to achieve in the last month so it's time to get to work again. # West Coast just hasn't been able to win enough ball through the midfield this year which has made life difficult for either end of the ground. Their contested ball numbers have been poor, winning this stat only once this year and averaging 18 less against their opposition every week. If you can't win it, you can keep it, so that is the first box that needs to be ticked against the Dees to see the rest of their game have a chance at blossoming. # Kysaiah Pickett's form this year has been exceptional. His best football has been on display in his team's wins which highlights the impact he has. It also shows the improvement that is still there to be gained as when he drops off, so do the Dees. Those sort of comparisons make him a prime candidate for attention from the opposition and he should expect it in some shape or form. # Tim Kelly's performance in the Derby was encouraging last week. He was back hunting the football through the midfield and his workrate to get to the contest was much improved. When moving well he swoops on loose ball contests with grace and poise. It was good to see some of this back in his game and the Eagles would love for that to be on show again today. FAST FACT: Melbourne has lost seven of its past eight games. But the Demons have won five of their past six clashes with West Coast. GOLD COAST V RICHMOND, 4.10PM People's First Stadium # The Suns have shown their absolute best and their low water mark in the last three weeks against very good opposition. This week they meet their coach's old club in a match-up they will be expected to dominate. The Suns' connection inside F50 was lethal against the Lions last week and with multiple threats in the front half, they were able to hit the scoreboard consistently across the game kicking five goals in each quarter on the way to a comprehensive win. # Richmond's list build has allowed their young and talented future to be supported by the hardened experienced past and present. In almost every line there is an experienced leader who has accepted the task at hand and is leading with effort and energy. This is a feather in the cap, not just to those players but also to the coach who has been able to harness these attributes and reframe their challenge to get consistent investment from his charges. # Matt Rowell has won 15-plus clearances three times so far in his 103 games. To put that into context, the only other player to have done that three times is Brett Ratten. FAST FACT: Richmond upset Gold Coast by 11 points at Marvel Stadium in round 6. Tigers Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper shared 62 disposals between in the match. SYDNEY V ESSENDON, 4:10PM SCG # Sydney's momentum was evident leading into half-time of their game last week. They were on song and on the charge until the Giants' third quarter onslaught put an abrupt end to it. With close to a full bill of health now, it has come too little too late for the Swans in 2025 but they still have the ability to shape the Top 8 between now and season's end. Back on their home deck and against a vulnerable opponent is a chance to impose their best football and take some satisfaction out of the tail end of the season. # Essendon will field a 14th debutant this week in a sure sign of how undermanned the Bombers are right now. It won't be easy against the Swans, but they need to look at little wins as a focus going forward, including winning quarters. The Bombers have won only three quarters since round 16, which is the fewest in the competition in that time. # Sydney took only three marks inside 50 last round – its equal-fewest on record. Will Hayward took all three marks – booting three goals. He'll miss this week, so the Swans will need more players to step up and give the ball distributors not only a target to kick to, but a target who can take a grab. FAST FACT: Essendon has lost its past eight games by an average margin of 44 points per match. The Bombers have not kicked more than 11 goals in any of those clashes. COLLINGWOOD V BRISBANE, 7.35PM MCG # Two of the modern heavyweight teams meet in a marquee fixture that will have a profound influence on the make up of the final 4 with home ground advantage and the double chance still there to earn and to lose for both. The Pies have proven human in recent weeks with good opposition doing just enough to get over the line against them. They have missed Jeremy Howe's leadership in the back half as well as the big frame of Billy Frampton so buffering that with trademark pressure upfield will go a long way to getting the game on their terms. # The Lions left Peoples First Stadium last week with their tails between their legs. In a result that we rarely see, the Lions' midfield was outmuscled and outworked by the hungry Suns. I'll be looking for Lachie Neale, Josh Dunkley and Hugh McCluggage to return to their stellar form and lift their team's intensity around the contest. How this experienced cohort responds will define their team's prospects in September. This is a game the Lions need to win, so expect a finals-like intensity to the fixture. # Brisbane's vaunted new go-forward offence will be tested by the Pies' defensive integrity. A lot of this is imposed by the Pies with their controlled ball use that sets them up for turnover defence. How do the Lions create broken play opportunities and prevent the Pies from slowing the game down? They need to bring fierce pressure in their front half and prevent the first mark being taken to allow the release of pressure and with ball in hand, be prepared to take the longest contest directly to goal … and quickly. # Jordan De Goey has endured what could only be described as a broken season without any momentum or consistency. Performing with this preparation is a challenge he and the Pies will need to face – and pass – in the coming months. De Goey is one of the best trainers I have seen and track watchers have noticed the return of his power and intensity in training drills over the past fortnight. Great signs for what he may provide as a centre forward wildcard come finals time. When a clearance or contest needs to be won or a moment arrives, De Goey has proven that he can rise to it … that ability separates teams in big games. FAST FACT: Collingwood has won the past four meetings between these two teams. Magpie Nick Daicos collected five Brownlow Medal votes from the two home-and-away battles against the Lions last year.
Glasgow Times
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games organisers reveal schedule
Organisers have unveiled the official session schedule for the 10-day sporting event, which will run from July 23 to August 2. The Games will feature 3000 athletes from 74 nations and territories, competing across 10 sports and six para sports. Glasgow 2026 unveils session schedule (Image: Supplied) Read more: Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot revealed as unicorn with nod to city landmarks Phil Batty OBE, chief executive of Glasgow 2026, said: 'Glasgow 2026 will be an incredible Games. 'From the very first session to the last, Glasgow 2026 will deliver stand-out moments to packed venues, creating sporting memories for spectators across the Commonwealth. 'Today's session schedule sets out the biggest para sport medal programme in Commonwealth Games history. 'Fans can expect unforgettable drama, fierce rivalries and the kind of sporting magic that only the Commonwealth Games can deliver.' Katie Sadleir CZNM, chief executive of Commonwealth Sport, said: 'The release of the Sport Schedule is another exciting milestone for Glasgow 2026, which will deliver an unforgettable celebration showcasing the best of the Commonwealth's athletes. 'This refreshed and focused programme reflects the evolving spirit of the Games – more inclusive, more events in many sports, and just as inspiring.' The opening day of competition on July 24 will make history, with the first medal of the Games to be awarded in para powerlifting – the first time a para sport has opened the medal tally at a Commonwealth Games. Additional medals will be decided that evening in artistic gymnastics, swimming and para swimming. The games will feature expanded programmes in several sports, including bowls and para bowls running across all 10 days – the longest schedule for the sport since Delhi 2010. There will be three extra sessions for 3x3 basketball and 3x3 wheelchair basketball when compared to Birmingham 2022. Meanwhile, the swimming programme will be the largest ever at a Commonwealth Games, including the men's 800m freestyle and women's 1500m freestyle for the first time. The opening weekend will see netball take centre stage, with six sports on display across July 25 and 26, including bowls, boxing and weightlifting. Athletics and paralympic athletics will begin on July 27, with Scotstoun Stadium hosting six days of competition. Track cycling and para track cycling will take over the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome from July 30, featuring the elimination race for the first time in Games history. Super Saturday on August 1 will offer a packed day of finals in athletics, boxing, judo and cycling. The largest Paralympic sport medal programme in Commonwealth history is inspiring young athletes like Amy (Image: Supplied) Read more: New Glasgow pickleball club set to open next month The Games will close on August 2, with the last medal expected to be awarded in either judo or track cycling and para track cycling. Jack Carlin, Olympic, Commonwealth, European and world medallist in track cycling, said: 'Glasgow 2026 is going to be amazing and today's announcement of the session schedule has shown just how packed a programme it will be across all 10 sports. 'Pulling on a Scotland jersey is always special, and for the Scottish riders to get the chance to compete in a Scottish vest on a home track, in front of a home crowd, is extra special. It's going to be brilliant.' Olivia Breen, reigning Commonwealth T38 100m champion, said: 'I am so excited for Glasgow 2026 as it is a huge moment for paralympic sport, with the largest medal programme in Commonwealth history, with 47 medals available across six sports.'
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Around the Southland: Moraine Valley health career boot camp, donation benefits forest preserves, more
Moraine Valley Community College and Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital paired up to present a free health careers boot camp, introducing high school students to medical careers. Nearly 50 students from Argo, Sandburg, Stagg, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Lincoln-Way, Mother McAuley, Reavis, Shepard and Eisenhower high schools participated, hearing presentations by Moraine Valley faculty and joining hands-on activities such as how to stop bleeding, packing a wound, using a military tourniquet and how to use personal protective equipment. Including health-related options, Moraine Valley offers more than 140 degree and certificate programs and noncredit classes. Registering students can attend the school's Super Saturday registration event, 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 in Building B on the main campus, 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills. A list of classes is at New students must complete an admission application. To learn more, call 708-974-2110. The Nature Foundation of Will County has given $59,525 to the Forest Preserve District of Will County, supporting the district's habitat restoration, community engagement and nature education efforts. The money will be used for such things as a redesigned Willy's Wilderness website for kids that launched this summer, teacher appreciation events like yoga, as well as prescribed burns, volunteer supplies, the Smithsonian Pollinator Exhibit and Pollinator Party at Isle a la Cache Museum. A foundation partnership with Cabela's Outdoor Fund and Bass Pro Shops supports the forest district's fishing derby season and the Be a Trailblazer digital scavenger hunt. 'Our donors, partners and sponsors support programs that protect nature, inspire discovery and bring people and nature together,' Tara Neff, the foundation's executive director, shared in a news release. 'Our well-being is inseparable from the health of our environment.' The Village of Flossmoor hosts its annual National Night Out & Touch a Truck free event from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 5 in the parking lot at Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. Attendees can explore vehicles from the Police, Fire and Public Works departments, as well as talk with representatives from those departments. Tours of the police station will be given, and the Fire Department will give a fire sprinkler demonstration. A bounce house, games and face painting will be available to kids, and everyone can join the water balloon toss. A new option this year is free back-to-school immunizations and vaccinations for the public given by the Cook County Department of Public Health from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall. Walk-ins are welcome, and no registration or insurance is required. A parent or guardian must accompany children. Information is at The 22nd annual Taste of Orland Park presented by Northwestern Medicine returns from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 1, 3 to 11 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3 to 9 p.m. Aug. 3 at Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. Parking, activities and admission are free, and food and beverages will be available. An ATM will be at the site. Attendees can sample signature dishes, drinks and desserts found at booths throughout the center from more than a dozen area restaurants. Two stages feature live entertainment, including a variety of bands as well as a battle of the bands contest on Aug. 1, live band karaoke and a 'Family Feud' game on Aug.; 2 and 'Orland Park's Got Talent' on Aug. 3. Kids' activities are offered all three days. Parking is at the Orland Township lot, 14807 S. Ravinia; Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave.; Red Lobster's west lot, 14750 S. LaGrand Road; and garage at 9650 W. 143rd St. Ravinia will be closed between 147th and 149th streets. Rules and a full schedule are at or 708-403-5000. The Palos Park Police Department has planned a series of events to mark National Night Out Week. Residents can stop by the department, 8999 123rd St., at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 to have coffee with Police Chief Joe Miller for updates about the department and to ask questions. The Police Department and Palos Fire District host Touch a Truck from 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Village Green. Coffee With a Cop is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 6 at Plush Horse, 12301 S. 86th Ave. Scam awareness sessions with officers Bob Kotsianis and Scott Van Wagner are set for 2 and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Kapture Center, 8999 W. 123rd St. They are designed to heighten awareness of scams and financial exploitation of older adults and provide tips on personal and home safety. Pike House Fest, a chance to enjoy art demonstrations, food, cocktails and live music, takes place noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at the historic home, 1826 W. 91st St. in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood. It's hosted by the Beverly Arts Alliance, and admission is $20 per person or $25 per family. An online silent auction of experiences, objects and art can be previewed at Money raised will go to the Eugene S. Pike House Foundation to rehabilitate the home as a cultural center. Information is at This year's Jean Derting memorial Scholarship, $2,000, has gone to Indian Springs School District 109 graduate Ceceilia Beradoni. She is a 2021 graduate of Wilkins Junior High School in Justice and will attend Fordham University as part of her quest to become a doctor. The scholarship, now worth $2,000, has been given out since 1971. Smith Village's Party of the Porch features music by the cover band JD and The Tunes at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7 on 112th Place between Western and Oakley avenues. It's open to all Smith Village residents, their friends and families and neighbors. No reservations are required. Participants are encouraged to pack a cooler with snacks and drinks and bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Fat Tommy's will sell hot dogs, and beer and wine will be sold. Visit
NDTV
19-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
England Champions vs Australia Champions Live Updates, WCL 2025: England Still In Search Of 1st Win
England Champions vs Australia Champions Live Updates, WCL 2025: Eoin Morgan-led England Champions will aim for a better effort against Australia Champions in their second match at Edgbaston, Birmingham. In their first game, England lost to Pakistan Champions by a narrow margin of 5 runs. Their bowlers performed in unison but the batting department had only Ian Bell and Phil Mustard playing noticeable knocks. As England Champions will aim for improvement, Australia Champions will pose a tougher challenge to them. (Live Scorecard) Here are the Live Score Updates of England Champions vs Australia Champions, World Championship of Legends 2025 game - ! UPDATE - 9.12 pm IST (3.42 pm GMT) - Due to the previous match still in progress, the toss and start for this game have been delayed. You can follow all the action from Match 2 between West Indies Champions and South Africa Champions by simply switching the tabs. ! Given the delayed start to the first game, we could have a slight delay to the start of this clash as well, with the turnaround time between matches being a bit tight. Talking about the weather, it looks like the worst of it has passed, though there is still a chance of rain later in the evening. Fingers crossed for an uninterrupted contest. ! On the other hand, Australia Champions' 2024 campaign ended at the semifinal stage with a loss to India. This season, they have bolstered their batting with the additions of Chris Lynn and D'Arcy Short, and will be banking on them, along with Shaun Marsh and Ben Dunk, to provide the runs. As always, they boast a strong group of all-rounders in Ben Cutting, Dan Christian, Moises Henriques, and Nathan Coulter-Nile. Their pace attack looks formidable too, with Peter Siddle, John Hastings and captain Brett Lee leading the charge. ! England Champions, who finished at the bottom of the standings last season, have begun this year with another defeat. Things were going well for them against Pakistan with the ball until the 20th over, which went for 22 runs and ultimately proved costly, as they fell just short in the chase. Alastair Cook will be looking to shrug off the cobwebs after a tough outing. England were without Ravi Bopara, Moeen Ali, and Samit Patel in the opener due to domestic T20 commitments, and it remains to be seen when they will link up with the squad. ! Hello and welcome to the second game of this Super Saturday, where two of the fiercest rivals, England and Australia, lock horns at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Rain through the early hours meant a delayed start to the first game of the day. Thankfully, a break in the weather has allowed for an 11-over contest, which is currently underway. You can switch tabs to follow all the action from that clash between South Africa and West Indies. ... MATCH DAY ... ! The second edition of the World Championship of Legends 2025 is underway, and we are here at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham for the first double header of this season, and it couldn't get any bigger than this, as in match number 3, the England Champions will square off with their arch rivals, the Australia Champions. This highly anticipated T20 clash promises to be a mouthwatering clash, with both sides having an abundance of legendary talents. The England Champions, led by Eoin Morgan, are coming into this game after losing their first game by a narrow margin of 5 runs. Their bowlers did a brilliant job as every bowler chipped in with at least one wicket, while Chris Tremlett and Liam Plunkett took two wickets each. The home side struggled to get a good start in the chase as Alastair Cook looked rusty at the top. While Phil Mustard and Ian Bell scored their respective half-centuries but that went in vain as they failed to chase down the target, so their batting unit will be looking to be more proactive from the word go. Some of the key players of the England Champions, including Moeen Ali, Ravi Bopara, and Samit Patel, are yet to join the squad, so once they join, the team will get more stable and stronger. The home crowd, always passionate, will undoubtedly be a significant factor, roaring their support for their heroes. On the flip side, the Australia Champions are under the leadership of legendary Brett Lee, whose pace and competitive spirit defined an era of dominance, and the Aussies will be looking to make an early statement to kick-start their campaign this season. The squad consists of a mixture of some power hitters at the top and some very well-established all-rounders. The batting lineup features explosive batters like Shaun Marsh and Chris Lynn, who are capable of turning the tide of the game from any situation. The all-round capabilities of Moises Henriques, Dan Christian, and Ben Cutting make the team a well-balanced side. The bowling attack will be led by the lethal speedster Brett Lee, who will be well supported by the likes of Peter Siddle and Nathan Coulter-Nile. While the left-arm spinner Steve O'Keefe will be a vital weapon on any surface. With players who have consistently performed on the biggest stages, Australia Champions possess the mental fortitude and skill to thrive under pressure. When these two sides met in last year's WCL, the Australia Champions registered a dominant victory by 6 wickets. As the second edition of the World Championship of Legends gains some momentum, this contest between the England Champions and Australia Champions is expected to be a cracking one. The contests between England and Australia have delivered some great and unforgettable games of cricket, so the stage is set here at Edgbaston for adding one more chapter to their rivalry. Can the Australia Champions start their campaign on a winning note, or will the home side, the England Champions, resist them from doing so? We will find out soon.
Glasgow Times
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
AJ Bell Great Scottish Run returns to Glasgow this October
The AJ Bell Great Scottish Run will return on October 5, with more than 30,000 people expected to participate in the 10k, half marathon, and family day. The event, celebrating Glasgow's 850th birthday, is open to all, from seasoned athletes to beginners. (Image: Supplied) For more information or to register for the event, visit the official website at Read more: Tragedy as police confirm death of person who was struck by train The AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Scottish Run will take place on October 4. Known as 'Super Saturday', the family day also features the mascot race, known for its competitive spirit. Starting and finishing in the city centre, the Great Scottish Run will take participants through Glasgow's historic streets. (Image: Supplied) Since its inception in 1979, the event has become a staple in Glasgow's calendar, with thousands participating in the half marathon and 10k races annually. Participants are encouraged to raise funds for various charities, all while receiving support from the lively Glasgow crowds. All participants will receive medals and finisher T-shirts as they cross the finish line.
