BOBBIE Goulding was the first person to suggest Parramatta were after Gareth Hock. He was bang on even though the move never happened. This week he's saying Sam Tomkins has already signed for Saracens next season to team up with brother Joel. If Sam wants to make the 2015 rah World Cup that makes sense. Interesting to see if Bobbie does.. Quite intrigued by the new Sky 'casual look' graphics before each game. Ryan Bailey (no surprise) and Tommy Makinson (surprise) look the most menacing so far though both were overshadowed by Saints coach Nathan Brown's massive shirt collars (really scary). Great interview by Jamie Jones-Buchanan with Bailey in Rugby League World this month incidentally, touching on his growing up without a father and his time in the nick. Noel Gallagher, Denis Healey, Thunderbirds beware...there's a new set of monster eyebrows on the block. Catalans coach Laurent Frayssinous appears to have two earwigs (earwigans if he were from Lancashire presumably) … [Read more...] about Monster earwigs, the Hull KR elf, Kipper the cat and 10 other interesting things to catch my attention this week
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Blues’ David Perron fined $5K for cross-check on Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri in Game 4
The NHL on Tuesday fined Blues left wing David Perron $5,000 for his cross-check on Avalanche center Nazem Kadri during Colorado’s 6-3 win in Game 4 on Monday. The incident occurred at the 5:30 mark in the second period. Perron came in and cross-checked Kadri down onto the ice. Then, as Kadri was trying to get up, Perron then jumped on top of him and the two slid into the boards by the St. Louis bench. Kadri legit attacked. Scored shortly after but if that’s not intent to injure I don’t know what is. pic.twitter.com/4tiVxwOoMB — Drew Livingstone (@ProducerDrew_) May 24, 2022 The fine is the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement and the money will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. The Avs lead the series 3-1. The two teams will meet for Game 5 at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Ball Arena. … [Read more...] about Blues’ David Perron fined $5K for cross-check on Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri in Game 4
Steve Prescott funeral: Rugby League player’s family, team-mates and thousands of fans pay final respects
Steve Prescott funeral View gallery England's World Cup Rugby League squad joined thousands of mourners at the funeral of former international Steve Prescott today. Well-wishers braved the rain to line the route of the funeral cortege, breaking into spontaneous applause for the father of two who lost his brave seven-year battle with a rare form of stomach cancer earlier this month. Despite his illness the 39 year old set up the Steve Prescott Foundation and raised almost £500,000. His son Taylor, 12, told the congregation: “I’d like to say how proud I am of what my dad has achieved. “I have got lots of great memories of the times we have had together. I will remember them forever. “When I was five and my dad first became ill, I made him a promise to always do my best and to follow my dream of being a sportsman.” Watched by his mum Linzi and brother Koby, seven, he added: “I hope I can make him as proud of me as I am of him. "Me and Koby will miss him but we … [Read more...] about Steve Prescott funeral: Rugby League player’s family, team-mates and thousands of fans pay final respects
Wordle #337 answer: Hints and tips to solve Sunday, May 22, Wordle
Wordle is a word game that tests veteran players and newcomers who all try to solve the puzzle within six tries; fortunately, Newsweek is on hand to help those who might want some help to work it out. The rules of the puzzle game are simple and follow a color-coded system that players use in order to work out the five-letter word. In the game, green tiles show the player has chosen the correct letter and that it is in the right place, a yellow tile indicates the letter is right but in the wrong place while a gray tile means the letter is not in the word. Luckily, Wordle resets each day, which means those players who failed to solve the puzzle only need to wait a few hours before they can try again. Software engineer Josh Wardle create Wordle during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as a game for him and his partner to play. When Wordle launched in October 2021, there were an estimated 90 people who could be counted among its active player base but it has since grown … [Read more...] about Wordle #337 answer: Hints and tips to solve Sunday, May 22, Wordle
Daily “Quordle” for May 24: #120 answer and hints to solve puzzle
Quordle, often dubbed " Wordle on steroids, " is considered to be a more intimidating version of the famous brain teaser that has taken the internet by storm. Players searching for more of a challenge are drawn to Quordle , which was created in January, and gives users nine attempts to guess four unique five-letter words daily—rather than Wordle's six attempts for a single five-letter word. Similar to The New York Times ' word game and internet sensation Wordle , a green tile in Quordle indicates that a player has guessed a letter in the right place, a yellow tile means a player has chosen a letter that features in the answers of the day, but in the wrong place. Finally, a gray tile means that the letter is not in the answer at all. The daily brain teaser works differently to Wordle in that users enter their guess for all four words simultaneously. Players find it helpful to pick a word that has as many vowels as possible in their first guess. Quordle Origins … [Read more...] about Daily “Quordle” for May 24: #120 answer and hints to solve puzzle
Today’s Wordle word of the day: #338 answer and hints – May 23
Wordle is the viral word game open to all to solve for just one day on The New York Times website. Wordle's aim is very basic, with the puzzle demanding participants figure out a five-letter word in six guesses or fewer. Working out how to give oneself an edge in Wordle is easy; requiring people to simply focus only on the tiles' color while guessing the solution. When a tile turns gray following each guess, it suggests this particular letter won't feature anywhere in the answer. If the specific letter is included in the word, but in another position, the tile turns a mellow yellow color. But if you strike gold and the tile turns green, you can rest easy in the knowledge the letter is not only included in the word, but it's also sitting in exactly the right place. Wordle players have every right to feel smug should they arrive at the correct answer, and the viral game caters to this sense of achievement by tracking people's vital statistics. The puzzle not … [Read more...] about Today’s Wordle word of the day: #338 answer and hints – May 23
Sindhu lends a silver lining to India’s Olympic campaign
P.V. Sindhu’s bold shot at the Olympic gold was competently handled by two-time World Champion Carolina Marin, as the Spaniard prevailed 19-21, 21-12, 21-15 at the Riocentro Pavilion on Friday. The 21-year-old Sindhu joined shooters Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Vijay Kumar and wrestler Sushil Kumar to win the Olympic silver for India. Even though she tried hard and was intense throughout, Sindhu was unable to match Carolina who played a solid game and was quite fluent with her strokes, especially at the net. In fact, it was a fortuitous turn that saw Sindhu, trailing 16-19, jumping into the lead to clinch the first game and the initiative. Carolina was unusually unsure and fumbled with her shots at that stage, leading to a string of mistakes. It was a 52-shot rally that Sindhu had won to bridge the gap to 16-17, before an error from her and a smash by Carolina saw the Spaniard jump ahead with what proved to be her last points in the first game. Sindhu made a reflex shot to get … [Read more...] about Sindhu lends a silver lining to India’s Olympic campaign
IPL: late call, but the right one as things spiral down rapidly
Calling off the IPL was the right — if delayed — decision, even if the Board of Control for Cricket in India had its hand forced by the rapid developments once the bio-bubble had been breached, exposing players in what, technically, was the safest real estate in the country. Also read: How the Indian Premier League bubble burst — and what’s next Players from three franchises tested positive , matches had to be rescheduled, and the venues chosen had some of the highest number of COVID cases in India . There were murmurs too that players were finding it difficult to focus on the games or motivate themselves, and talked openly of returning home. It would have been surprising if it had been otherwise. These are difficult times, and the BCCI did well finally to cut its losses and do the humane thing. I suspect this might not be a popular decision among hardcore fans, judging by some of the reaction to this column last week where I suggested the IPL be called off . Cricket … [Read more...] about IPL: late call, but the right one as things spiral down rapidly
How the Indian Premier League bubble burst — and what’s next
With the COVID-19 virus being detected in four biosecure IPL bubbles, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had no option but to indefinitely postpone the 2021 edition of the T20 league on Tuesday. “These are difficult times, especially in India and while we have tried to bring in some positivity and cheer, it is imperative that the tournament is now suspended and everyone goes back to their families and loved ones in these trying times,” read a statement issued by IPL on Tuesday morning. Severe warning Monday had served a severe warning. The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore was called off after two KKR players — Varun Chakravarthy and Sandeep Warrier — tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, at least two members of the Chennai Super Kings entourage, including bowling coach L. Balaji, were confirmed to have contracted the virus. The final straw, however, was when Sunrisers Hyderabad wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha and Delhi … [Read more...] about How the Indian Premier League bubble burst — and what’s next
St Helens 46-12 Huddersfield Giants: No shelter for Anderson at Saints
Saints made it unhappy returns for old boy Paul Anderson with an eight-try show to preserve their 34 year unbeaten home record against the Giants. Winger Tommy Makinson led the way with 18 points from the opening touchdown and seven goals from eight attempts. New Huddersfield boss Paul Anderson saw his side slump to their ninth defeat in their last 10 league games. It's back-to-back losses for Anderson, the ex Great Britain prop nicknamed "Baloo," who took over from St Helens-bound Nathan Brown a fortnight ago. The Giants made a nightmare start and trailed 16-0 midway through the first half before Keith Mason plundered a try against his old club. Saints, who led 28-12 at half-time had no trouble stretching their unbeaten run to seven matches to climb back above Catalan in third place in the table. Man of the match Lance Hohaia danced clear to send Makinson over for the opening try after five minutes before Jonny Lomax took a return pass from Chris Flannery to cross. … [Read more...] about St Helens 46-12 Huddersfield Giants: No shelter for Anderson at Saints