Adam Svensson scorches to 60 at 3M Open; Séamus Power seven back
Canadian Swensson had already nine birdies on his card before an eagle at the last moved him to 11 under at TPC Twin Cities.
He is two shots clear of American Sam Stephens, with compatriot Chad Ramey a further shot back on eight under. Ricky Fowler is among a group of four players tied for fifth on six-under par.
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Extra.ie
4 hours ago
- Extra.ie
Gutted reactions as Garry Ringrose ruled out of Lions' third test
Garry Ringrose's British and Irish Lions tour has come to a tragic end as he has been ruled out of the third and final test in Sydney this Saturday. The Ireland and Leinster centre has been dealing for concussion issues for a number of weeks now. They initially saw him ruled out of the first test in Brisbane, but it looked like he would play in the second after playing 65 minutes in a midweek game against the First Nations & Pasifika. However in the last training session before the team was announced Ringrose told Andy Farrell that he was still suffering some symptoms of concussion and was thusly ruled out of the second test in Melbourne. Garry Ringrose. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile It was a massive step for Ringrose to rule himself out, even Farrell said there were no obvious signs of symptoms in training until Ringrose said it himself. It's quite easy for players to stay quiet and carry on but Ringrose didn't. Many commended the move, including Dr. Chris Nowinski, an American neuroscientist, co-founder and CEO of Concussion Legacy Foundation and he is one of the world leaders in concussion research. In a post on X he said; Hugo Keenan and Garry Ringrose celebrate after the match. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland 'Kudos to Garry Ringrose for self-reporting concussion symptoms. But the fact he was held out last Saturday due to his concussion – then played Tuesday as a substitute & remained cleared to play – is a reminder that concussion return to play still flawed.' After the announcement of Ringrose's absence from the third test, Lions assistant coach and Ireland Attack Coach Andrew Goodman spoke about how tough this has been on Ringrose, but how he's also remained positive in camp. 'Garry was playing some amazing rugby through this tour. It's been a dream of his for so long to represent the Lions and he's managed to do that. But he wanted to be a Test-match Lion so it's been devastating for him. Garry Ringrose and Andy Farrell celebrate after the match. Pic: INPHO/Tom Maher 'To his credit, he's been good around the group. As you can imagine, anyone that knows Garry, he's a great lad and a team man so the boys have all been disappointed for him.' Fans are gutted to find out that Ringrose's tour has come to an end. One commenter on X said; 'I'm genuinely sad for Ringrose, top quality centre and fully deserved a cap on merit.' Another said; 'Think Ringrose deserves huge credit for ruling himself out of that 2nd test due to concussion symptoms. Likely knew that was his last chance to ever get a Lions test cap, but put his health and the team first.' Garry Ringrose. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan While his impact on the pitch may not be remembered as much as he would've liked it to, Garry Ringrose's impact on this tour will last the test of time. It's a big step towards player safety and sets an example to players at all levels. Hopefully he can recover fully and hit the ground running next season. He's still 30-years old, so it's not out of the realm of possibility that if he can stay in form and fit he could have another go at the Lions in four years' time.
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Suicide note' reveals potential ‘head injury' motive for NY shooting after gunman kills 4 in building containing NFL HQ
AN apparent suicide note has revealed what could be the chilling motive behind why a gunman attacked a New York City skyscraper. Shane Tamura was found by cops having Advertisement 7 Shane Tamura reportedly wrote a note saying he was battling a brain condition caused by playing American football Credit: Enterprise 7 Officials named Tamura of Las Vegas as the shooter 7 Office workers fled the shooting with their hands raised Credit: Cops are now desperately trying to piece together why he carried out the sick shooting on 345 Park Avenue but believe they might have an answer, the A three-page note was found on Tamura's body that horrifically presented a health battle caused by American football as his excuse. 'You can't go against the NFL, they'll squash you. Advertisement Read more on US News 'Study my brain please I'm sorry Tell Rick I'm sorry for everything." Tamura wrote that he suffered from the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is linked to repeated head trauma and is only diagnosed through an autopsy of the brain. CTE has been a major issue for the NFL with a number of former players with the disease committing atrocious acts of violence. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Terry Long, a former football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died by suicide after drinking antifreeze in 2005. Another horror case of CTE-violence was when former NFL tight end Aaron Hernandez was convicted of murdering Odin Lloyd in 2013. Teen arrested in University of New Mexico dorm shooting that killed 14-year-old boy & left 1 injured during orientation Former San Francisco 49ers cornerback Phillip Adams was also diagnosed with a CTE after he killed six people and then himself in an April 2021 shooting spree. Tamura had played football at high school in California where he was said to be a standout player. Advertisement But former classmate Caleb Clarke told NBC that Tamura hadn't lived up to the promise he had shown. He said about his former classmate: 'The only thing I can really think of is there was a point where it looked like the sky was the limit, and then it wasn't anymore." What is CTE? CHRONIC Traumatic Encephalopathy is known as a brain condition that is often linked to repeated head trauma. The condition is diagnosed after death and is commonly found in pro-sports players due to concussions. Some symptoms of CTE include memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and progressive dementia. These signs can begin to appear after years or even decades after the last brain trauma. A CTE scan is used to diagnose the brain disease after someone has passed away as there is no test to run while someone is alive. Doctors often slice brain tissue and use special chemicals to make the abnormal tau protein visible to examine for patterns related to CTE. The NFL occupies floors five to eight in the building - raising the possibility that he was targeting the sports organisation in the horror attack. But, Tamura shot and killed three in the lobby and then rode the lift to the 33rd floor offices of the company that owned the building, Rudin Management. Advertisement The shooter got into an elevator after he spared a woman who had been inside the lift set to go up to the 33rd floor, according to CNN. Tisch said there were no indication that Tamura had prior connections to the real estate industry. Tamura had a history of serious mental health issues, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. Initial checks on the FBI's internal system found no information about Tamura, the New York Times reported, suggesting he doesn't have a previous criminal record. Advertisement 7 Tamura was from Las Vegas 7 Cops are now investigating the motive behind Tamura's shooting The shooting happened in the same area of the city as where the United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said an NFL employee was seriously hurt in the violence. Advertisement Goodell said: "As has been widely reported, a gunman committed an unspeakable act of violence in our building at 345 Park Avenue. "One of our employees was seriously injured in this attack. He is currently in the hospital and in stable condition." Other notable CTE-related deaths include the NHL's Todd Ewen who died by suicide in 2019 and the NFL's Ken Stabler who passed away in 2015 and was later diagnosed with a high Stage 3 CTE. Workers desperately ran for their lives in suits while those trapped in Advertisement One off-duty NYPD cop and three civilians have tragically been killed in the shooting while a fifth person was wounded. The is reporting that a Blackstone chief was among those killed. 7 Blackstone workers barricaded the door to their office with furniture 7 The suspected shooter is seen entering the Manhattan building with a rifle Credit: Obtained by NY Post Advertisement CCTV caught him exiting a double-parked BMW with an M4 rifle and walking across a public plaza into the 44-story building. The crazed gunman - clad in a bulletproof vest and with a silencer on his weapon - then sprayed the lobby with gunfire and killed the off-duty officer working a corporate security detail. The NYPD named the off-duty officer killed as Didarul Islam and paid tribute to the man who "represented the very best of our department". The department said: "He was protecting New Yorkers from danger when his life was tragically cut short today. Advertisement "We join in prayer during this time of incomprehensible pain. We will forever honour his legacy." Tisch said of Islam - an immigrant from Bangladesh - that he "died as he lived. A hero." "He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He put himself in harms way. He made the ultimate sacrifice." Timeline of NYC shooting A gunman stormed 345 Park Avenue in Midtown, Manhattan, on Monday night killing four before turning the gun on himself. Cops are now investigating why the suspect Shane Tamura carried out the brutal attack and have released a preliminary timeline and are tracing back through his movements. July 26 - Tamura drives through Colorado in his black BMW July 27 - Tamura drives through Nebraska and Iowa. He also doesn't show up for work as a security guard at a Las Vegas casino July 28, 6.28pm - Reports of the shooting are first made to NYPD. Tamura had moments earlier double parked his car and walked across a plaza into 345 Park Avenue Once inside, Tamura shoots off-duty officer Didarul Islam working as security dead He guns down a woman cowering behind a pillar as he sprays the lobby with bullets Tamura walks towards the elevators where he shoots dead a security guard crouching at his desk Gunman spares woman's life after she walks out of elevator in front of him He travels up to the 33rd floor to Rudin Properties' office and fires as he walks the floor killing one Tamura shoots himself in his chest ending his life and ending the rampage 7.52pm - NYC Police Commissioner Tisch posted on X : 'the scene has been contained and the lone shooter has been neutralized.' If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, chat on Advertisement
Irish Independent
10 hours ago
- Irish Independent
Letters: There was touch of karma in the All-Ireland football final after Donegal snubbed parade tradition
However, to see the Donegal team breach that tradition during Sunday's All-Ireland football final was very disappointing. Many years ago, when Wexford played Limerick, the Limerick team breached the parade at the halfway line and Wexford went on to win. Limerick were fined in that regard. Similarly, on this occasion, the Kerry team respected the integrity of the parade and went on to win. Karma? Hopefully, teams will be reminded to respect the integrity of the parade going forward. Peter Mulvany, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Masterful victory came in nick of time – as football moves in right direction The Kerry victory against Donegal arrived in the nick of time to save Gaelic football from extinction. What a relief to see a return to high fielding, long-distance kicking and a plethora of scores on a regular basis. The data-driven obsession, borrowed from soccer and American football, with its cliches about zonal defence, dominating the middle third, edge of the D, outside and inside the arc, and so on, had made this relatively simple and spontaneous game the world's most boring and unwatchable, except for scoreless soccer games. At least the new rules have liberated natural and skilful athletes like David Clifford and Michael Murphy to keep going forward towards goal and not sideways and backwards in a dreary process of endless handball – that former greats like Mick O'Connell would not recognise at all. The two points from long distance and long kick-outs from the goalie have also helped, but backward hand-passing should be banned completely. Gaelic football still has a long way to go to equal the wizardry and skill of hurling, or rugby at its best, but at least it is finally going in the right direction. Maurice O'Callaghan, Stillorgan, Co Dublin Dublin pundits among those who 'disrespected' Kingdom before big game I'm biased, but Paudie Clifford's post-match interview on Sunday in which he said, 'as a team, we would feel disrespected' struck a chord (Paudie Clifford: 'To be called a one-man team is nearly disrespectful, it's kind of personal', Irish Independent, July 28). I think the elder Clifford brother said it a few times, and while many will think he was referring to a well-known pundit from up North who's been on about a one-man team for yonks now, he could also have been referring to Dublin footballers. To my knowledge, not a single one of their pundits predicted a Kerry win, not to mention the emphatic way it was achieved. Says it all really that a gifted individual, who would get more possessions than minutes in the biggest game of the year, would have the last word. Tom McElligott, Listowel, Co Kerry With such massive profits last year, An Post does not need to reduce deliveries A major row broke out last week over the future of An Post as it made headlines, including claims and counterclaims over the financial health of the organisation. When one looks past all this commotion, one key point has emerged: An Post wants to cut mail delivery days as a way of cutting costs. Cutting costs has to be some kind of joke, as we learnt that last year An Post revenue topped €1bn. With such profits, why would An Post want to cut its services? John O'Brien, Clonmel, Co Tipperary Remembering two brave young men who sacrificed their lives for their beliefs On a recent visit to Carlow town, I visited the interesting museum there, and viewed some items associated with Kevin Barry. Strangely, it reminded me that in the exchange of fire, during the ambush when Barry was apprehended, another youngster died in the incident. I refer to the British soldier, Harold Washington, who was just 15 years old and had fibbed about his age in order to join the army. Whatever about their various 'causes', one can but marvel at their dedication given their tender ages, Kevin being but 18. As I emerged from the museum, I felt myself moved to say a quiet little prayer for two brave young lads. Tom Gilsenan, Beaumont, Dublin 9 Should those who opt out of donating organs have to affirm transplant refusal? Within just four days of implementing Ireland's new organ-donation framework on June 17, nearly 30,000 adults formally opted out of the scheme. This represents a legitimate choice, of course, but should also prompt reflection on the implications of presumed consent. Under the soft opt-out system, those who have not registered an objection are presumed donors of relevant organs unless they affirm otherwise. Families continue to be consulted, and no donation proceeds without family assent. Given the gravity and permanence of such a personal decision, it is therefore reasonable to question: Should those who choose to opt out also declare that they would forgo a transplant themselves should their organs subsequently fail? A declaration of reciprocal refusal, or at least a statement confirming that an opportunity to donate would not imply willingness to accept transplantation, could align personal decision with policy intent. Such a step would serve transparency and fairness, especially if opting out becomes a default preference for some. While the current law rightly respects bodily autonomy, embedding a reciprocal declaration requirement for opt-outs could affirm ethical consistency. It would signal that opting out is a deliberate, informed stance, operable in all circumstances. To coin a phrase, if you're out, you're staying out. Declan Doyle, Lisdowney, Co Kilkenny No bogeys from Trump off the course during EU-US meeting at his golf resort Before we rush to judgment on the EU-US trade deal, I would suggest, like all good consumers, we read what it says on the tin. But by the looks of events on and off the golf course at Trump Turnberry in Scotland, it appears Donald Trump had a better day off the course. Well, at least 15 strokes better than Ursula von der Leyen.
