oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, controversies, football clubs, news, sports
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The head of RFU, Bill Sweeney, was subjected to a no-confidence vote on Thursday evening.
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He survived the vote and has held on to his job amid scrutiny over his salary
The RFU CEO, Bill Sweeney, managed to pass through a no-confidence vote regarding his leadership during an extraordinary general meeting on Thursday evening.
After Sweeney clung to his position last year, he was awarded a £1.1 million salary. This occurred during a period when the RFU reported a near £40 million financial deficit and laid off 40 employees.
The beleaguered leader has stayed resolute during the turmoil and will proceed with his duties.
The RFU members voted against the motion of no confidence in Sweeney with a count of 466 to 206.
A proposal stating ‘the Governance and Representation Review needs to be fast-tracked and must encompass official consultations with the broader gaming community’ was approved by an overwhelming margin.
Sir Bill Beaumont, the temporary Chairman of the RFU, stated: “Our members have spoken clearly.”
‘They have clearly shown their backing for our CEO, Bill Sweeney, with this strong vote, and I’m delighted to witness such an unequivocal result.’
‘I would also like to recognize the individuals who cast their votes in favor of the motion—thank you for sharing your voices and viewpoints. Each opinion holds significance, and your worries have been carefully noted.’
‘I request that you allow the RFU to show its dedication to advancement at this moment.’
‘We are hearing you and making moves accordingly. The past several months haven’t been smooth sailing for English rugby.’
‘It’s now essential for us to unite, and such incidents should not occur again.’
‘It is now the moment for us to unite, reinforce our solidarity, and concentrate on what lies ahead. The era of discord has ended.’
‘It is now the time to come together for the chance to rejuvenate English rugby.’
‘The RFU aims to update their systems, and this presents an unparalleled chance to achieve just that.’
To conclude, let us unite and concentrate on our collective potential. We should strive to guarantee that the Rugby Football Union keeps thriving, evolving, and setting the pace in rugby.
‘The era of division has passed. The moment for working together is here.’
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | european football, football clubs, news, soccer, sports
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Cole Palmer was absent from Chelsea’s last match prior to the international pause.
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He similarly missed his commitments for international duty because of a muscle issue that needed further examination through scanning.
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Cole Palmer
hasn’t practiced with teammates since sustaining his muscle issue prior to the international break, leaving
Chelsea
perspiring over their playmaker’s availability for next week’s clash with longtime adversaries
Tottenham
.
The injury caused Palmer to skip his team’s previous match.
Premier League
loss at
Arsenal
About two weeks back, since he couldn’t link up at that time,
Thomas Tuchel
’s and
England
For the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia.
Blues boss
Enzo Maresca
has kept working at Cobham alongside others who also did not go abroad for international duties, including
Nicolas Jackson
, the forward who is anticipated to be fit enough to come back to Tottenham following a two-month absence from the pitch.
The numbers have increased as well due to young players being summoned from the academy to train with the main team. However, Mail Sport has discovered that Palmer hasn’t joined these training sessions just yet.
While it remains uncertain exactly when he will return, considering his significance as their primary playmaker, Chelsea might delay making any definitive decision about including him against Tottenham until absolutely necessary.
Initially, there was hope regarding Palmer’s condition, despite him being referred for a second scan at the beginning of the international break.
The past season has been challenging for this 22-year-old English player, who had participated in every other Premier League match for Chelsea prior to their visit to Arsenal.
Even though he wasn’t performing well, his absence had a considerable impact on that 1-0 loss.
Chelsea aims for a robust finish to secure their spot back in the Champions League. At present, they hold the fourth position on the leaderboard, and previously defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 at their stadium with a remarkable turnaround where Palmer netted two goals, highlighted by his composed Panenka-style penalty kick.
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | commerce, soccer, sports, tournaments
Cebu City, Philippines – The Toledo Xignex Trojans continued their impressive performance at the PCAP All-Filipino Conference, recording two resounding wins on Thursday, March 26.
Leading the Trojans’ outstanding play was recently signed Grandmaster (GM) Mark Paragua, who showcased an impeccable performance in their decisive 17-4 victory over the Iloilo Kisela Knights. The Trojans continued their stellar form by defeating the Camarines Soaring Eagles 17.5-3.5 in their subsequent game later that same day.
Thanks to these consecutive victories, coupled with their initial win, the Trojans currently lead the South Division rankings with a perfect 3-0 (win-loss) record and have amassed a total of 54.5 points.
The Bacolod Blitzers, who remain undefeated at 3-0, follow closely with 45 points, whereas Camarines holds the third spot with a record of 2-1.
During their match against Iloilo, Grandmaster Paragua outperformed Erol Parando at Board 1, securing victories in both the blitz and rapid rounds. Completing flawless performances alongside Paragua were International Masters Joel Banawa and Joel Pimentel, who defeated Hubert Canto and Horizon Villanueva respectively without dropping a single game.
In the match against Camarines, FIDE Master (FM) Ellan Asuela engaged in a tightly fought battle with Chin Lim on Board 1. The encounter concluded as a tie in both the blitz and rapid rounds.
Nevertheless, the remaining members of the Trojans secured vital victories. WFM Cherry Ann Mejia, along with IMs Barlo Nadera and Kim Steven Yap, dominated their respective games against Virginie Ruaya and ex-Trojan Angelo Young. Additionally, IM Yap triumphed over both Coellier Graspela and Marco Balane in individual matchups, clinching an overwhelming victory for Toledo.
At the same time, in the North Division, the AQ Prime Cavite Spartans and the previous PCAP champions, San Juan Predators, lead at the top with matching undefeated records of 3-0.
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | basketball, sports
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Despite ending his first season in the UAAP on an ambiguous note, Zaydhen Rosano’s previous mentor, Darwin Dinoy, continues to feel immense pride for what he has accomplished so far.
The impressive player from Cebuana, who had a good chance at winning the UAAP Season 87 Girls’ Basketball MVP title, missed out on making it to the Mythical Five when she got disqualified because of a disqualifying foul in an eliminations game versus the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
Worse still, her squad, the National University (NU) Lady Bullpups, lost to UST in the championship game.
Nevertheless, even with the pain, Dinoy’s pride in Rosano stays unshaken.
“I am extremely pleased because she demonstrated respect not just towards the team but also towards the institution. The key point is that she excelled greatly during her time with NU,” stated Dinoy, who first spotted Rosano while she was attempting to join the volleyball squad.
Rosano’s path from being a prospective volleyball player to becoming a basketball star underscores her resolve. Dinoy remembered advising her to switch her concentration to basketball, convinced that her stature and inherent physical gifts would render her an impressive competitor on the playing field.
“I told her that her height would be more advantageous for basketball compared to volleyball,” Dinoy said. He mentioned she paid attention, and within merely three months, they noticed remarkable progress. Her basketball abilities seemed innate, perhaps due to her brothers and sisters influencing her,” he added.
Rosano is the younger sibling of renowned Cebu basketball players Zareygel from the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters and professional athlete Zaoinyl.
With Dinoy as his guide, Rosano flourished into a formidable point producer, significantly contributing to guiding Abellana National School (ANS) to consecutive Batang Pilipinas Basketball League (BPBL) championships and securing a silver medal at the Palarong Pambansa.
Prior to joining NU, Rosano showed great consideration for her ANS family by asking for approval from her mentors and peers—this gesture earned her even more support from those who had faith in her capabilities.
“Rosano was consistently disciplined and steadfast in her pursuit of obtaining a college scholarship. Her plan was to study here in Cebu rather than in Manila,” Dinoy disclosed.
Although her initial UAAP season concluded with disappointment, Rosano’s outstanding play was undeniable. Prior to her disqualification, she racked up an impressive total of 113.0 statistical points (SPs). Her average stats included scoring 18.3 points, grabbing 9.3 rebounds, dishing out 4.7 assists, and making offensively disruptive plays for 8.0 steals each game—a set of numbers that positioned her amongst the top players in the league.
Dinoy stays optimistic that Rosano will return even more robust and keep making an impact with the NU Lady Bullpups in the upcoming seasons.
“She adjusted quicker than anticipated even with the distinct systems and surroundings at NU. I hadn’t thought she would make such an instant difference,” he mentioned.
As Rosano’s journey progressed, Dinoy shared one last piece of wisdom with his previous protege:
“Remain modest. It’s essential to keep both feet firmly planted on the ground. Without humility, the journey to excellence can quickly go off course,” Dinoy ended his statement.
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | business, football clubs, scotland, soccer, sports
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The former Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur player confesses he couldn’t resist answering his previous manager’s call for aid to assist in lifting Dundee United out of the Championship relegation zone.
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The Kenyan player Wanyama is equally captivated by the ambitions displayed by the club’s ownership from Fife.
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Now he is all set for an exciting debut against another ex-Celtic player as Pars go up against Scott Brown’s Ayr United at Somerset Park.
The possibility of an experienced player like
Victor Wanyama
Blending it with the intensity of the Scottish Championship would have once been unimaginable.
Ultimately, this is a midfielder who proved exceptionally effective during his prime years, and
Mauricio Pochettino
insisted on having him sign again, initially for
Southampton
and then for
Tottenham
.
And there he was at East End Park, talking about his comeback to Scottish football after being away for 12 years, calling it ‘a fairytale’ and an ‘easy decision’.
Mainly, of course, because he couldn’t ignore the distress signal from his ex-Parkhead manager Neil Lennon, who is now at Dunfermline, or the excitement of making his first appearance against Scott Brown’s Ayr United team.
Nevertheless, the 33-year-old Kenyan footballer emphasized that what really caught his attention was the vision of the new proprietors of Pars, who were determined to elevate the team from battling against relegation in the Championship to achieving much greater things.
One that could maybe see the club eventually return to the top flight Wanyama once graced with
Celtic
between 2011 and 2013.
James Bord from Las Vegas and Evan Soter recently acquired a controlling interest in Dunfermline, and Lennon has expressed excitement over the latter’s perspective on analytics as well as his future strategies for the team.
‘The manager has had a significant role in my career, and he requested that I come to assist him,’ disclosed Wanyama during his introduction.
‘I asked, “Why not?” Since he has been a significant figure in my career, I decided to go down and lend him a helping hand.’
“I also had a conversation with the owner. He has big aspirations. After hearing his goals and intentions for the team, it became clear right away. His enthusiasm for the sport is immense, and he aims to elevate the club to new heights.”
To start off, there’s an intense fight against relegation in this challenging and unforgiving atmosphere, where Lennon and Wanyama must work hard to steer the team clear of the perilous area before the season concludes.
‘I had various destinations to visit, but after Neil called me, nothing else came to mind,’ explained Wanyama, who recently concluded his four-year tenure with MLS club Montreal, where he also played alongside Celtic defender Alistair Johnston.
When he makes his debut against the Ayr side, who are coached by his ex-Parkhead teammate Brown, he will recognize another familiar face at Somerset Park on Saturday.
I haven’t talked to him (Brown), but I’ll reach out to him,” grinned Wanyama. “When I visited Celtic to see a match, I ran into him and we had a chat.
‘It’s really exciting to play against him as a manager. Definitely, my role and the boss’s will align against him, so it should be quite enjoyable. It feels somewhat like a fairy tale; I’m really anticipating this.’
Lennon strongly believes that Wanyama has the ability to utilize his extensive experience in this new type of challenge.
The Kenyan initially joined the Northern Irish manager in 2011 after moving from the Belgian club Beerschot. He became an essential part of Celtic’s team, contributing significantly with his goal during their memorable Champions League victory against Barcelona. This performance led to him securing a £12.5 million transfer to the Premier League with Southampton.
An unused Tottenham substitute in the 2019 Champions League final against Liverpool, he says he understands why many will see this move to the Scottish second tier as a surprise.
‘No matter where I’ve been, it has always involved pushing myself, striving to elevate the team to the next level,’ he confessed.
‘This is an obstacle I’m eager to overcome. I am prepared, and with luck, together as a team, we can achieve this.’
‘I have experience, I’ve picked up knowledge along the way. I grasp what Scottish football is all about, and there isn’t too much difference. Therefore, we should do well; we’ll adapt to whatever comes my way.’
Wanyama’s contract runs through the end of the season, similar to Lennon, he hasn’t closed the door on potentially prolonging his tenure should everything work out positively.
“My aim is to assist the club in remaining within the league, and once that has been achieved, we can reconvene for further discussions,” he stated.
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oleh admin | Mar 27, 2025 | politics, sports, tennis, tournaments, women's sports
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala is anticipated to break into the top 100 of the WTA World Rankings as she keeps making waves at the 2025 Miami Open.
Eala, who is currently ranked 140th in the world, defeated three players with Grand Slam titles to advance to the semifinals of the Miami Open.
And the most recent top player she defeated was World No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek, as the 19-year-old Filipina pulled off a significant 6-2, 7-5 victory to move into the Final Four on Thursday (Manila time).
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Alex Eala defeats world No. 2 Iga Swiatek at the Miami Open.
After her impressive performance at the WTA 1000 event, Eala has climbed to 75th place in the live rankings and should break into the top 100 irrespective of how she performs in this competition.
The player, who graduated from the Rafael Nadal Academy and has reached a career peak at World No. 134, is expected to receive direct entries into the main draws of Grand Slam tournaments once she breaks into the top 100.
As stated by the WTA, Eala has matched the finest outcome secured by a wildcard entry at the Miami Open since the event began in 1985.
The young Filipino tennis star became just the second wildcard entry to secure three back-to-back victories against Grand Slam winners at a single WTA tournament.
She made history as the initial Filipina to advance to the semifinals of a WTA 1000 event and defeat a competitor ranked within the top two since the inception of the WTA Tour rankings in 1975.
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Eala secured her initial victory at the Miami Open main draw by defeating World No. 73 Katie Volynets with scores of 6-3, 7-6(3) in the Round of 128.
She defeated the World No. 25 and 2017 French Open winner Jeļena Ostapenko from Latvia with a score of 7-6 (2), 7-5, then shocked WTA player number five Madison Keys with a 6-4, 6-2 victory in the third round. She advanced directly to the quarterfinals when Spain’s Paula Badosa had to pull out of their fourth-round game because of a lower back injury.
Eala sets her sights on the Miami Open championship after facing World No.4 Jessica Pegula in the semifinals on Friday at 8:30 a.m. Manila time.
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