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New Straits Times
02-08-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Faisal Halim heartbroken over jobless footballers
PETALING JAYA: Football star Faisal Halim, who was the victim of a horrifying acid attack last year, is now sad about the plight of his peers. Faisal, who plays for Selangor, said today he has been distressed by the struggles of his fellow players, many of whom are jobless or are without clubs as the 2025-2026 M-League season starts next week. The local football fraternity knows this has much to do with the influx of foreign players into the M-League. "I'm sad to see that some of my friends, including senior players, still haven't found teams," said the 27-year-old Faisal. "Even if they're not with me at Selangor, we've all been working hard since we were young. Football is our careers, and we have to keep going." Faisal told Timesport at the Sultan of Selangor's Cup event at a shopping centre in Petaling Jaya today. However, he welcomed the Malaysian Football League's decision to allow clubs to register three more local players this season. Hopefully, the move will help many out-of-contract local footballers, and offset the impact of foreign players flooding the M-League. "With the increase in imports (15 foreign players per M-League team), we knew local players were going to be left out," said Faisal. "Now at least with this extra quota, there's hope. Even if they don't get to play right away (first 11), they'll have a team to train with, a job to keep them going, and a future to build."
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov wakes up neighbors at 5 a.m. with raucous Stanley Cup celebration
Aleksander Barkov gave his Florida neighbors a surprise wake-up call after winning the Stanley Cup. The Panthers' captain showed Lord Stanley's Cup to his neighbors around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning, as Ring camera footage from Barkov's housing development captured him going house to house to show off his team's prized possession. Advertisement The footage posted to social media showed Barkov alongside several teammates walking up to a neighbor with the Cup on hand. 'I have the ring camera of Barkov knocking on my door,' neighbor Roger Rojas — @Rogerrojas_ — posted to X. Panthers general manager Bill Zito said on the 'Pat McAfee Show' that Barkov had returned home momentarily from their rendezvous before continuing their big night on the town winning their second straight title, both against the Oilers. 'Apparently, he went home at like five in the morning to change and clean up before they kept going,' Zito said on the show Wednesday. 'And walked around his neighborhood and banged on everyone's front door. 'Hey, you want coffee with the Cup?'' Florida Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup by waking up neighbors to show it off. X, @Rogerrojas_ The Cup isn't just for having a bit of champagne or a drink, but each player and coach gets a day with it before the start of the next season. Advertisement And the Panthers already dented the hardware in their raucous celebrations. Barkov knocks on a neighbor's door. X, @Rogerrojas_ The back-to-back Stanley Cup winners smashed the Oilers by the end of the series, including a 5-1 win in the decisive Game 6. While Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe Trophy for postseason MVP, Barkov may have spurred the turnaround that helped the Panthers win it all. The Florida Panthers celebrate with the Stanley Cup. AP Barkov ended the series on an impressive streak, tallying five assists in the last three games. Florida will again be formidable next season, as Barkov returns alongside goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and forwards Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk as their core remains intact.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Wire
First Serve of the Season: Tickets Available Now for the Pro Padel League ' s 2025 Opening Event in Miami
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tickets are available now for the Pro Padel League's opening event of the 2025 season, PPL Miami, taking place at Wayfair Arena from Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 22 via Tixr. PPL, the world's top professional padel league, will bring the best padel players in the world from all 10 teams – Arkansas Matrix, Cancun Waves, Flowrida Goats, Houston Volts, Las Vegas Smash, Los Angeles Beat, Miami Padel Club, New York Atlantics, San Diego Stingrays, Toronto Polar Bears – to Wayfair Arena, a world-class venue that plays home to Unrivaled basketball league on the campus of Mediapro's state-of-the-art production studios in Miami. Each team will compete in two (2) Group Stage matches across three (3) days: Thursday, June 19; Friday, June 20; and Saturday, June 21. The top four (4) teams in each division (men's and women's) based on group stage performance will qualify for and compete in Podium Day on Sunday, June 22 to determine the PPL Miami champions. Ticket prices start at $35 for single-session general admission and include access to signature Miami food and beverage. VIP tickets include exclusive reserved courtside seating, VIP-only lounge access, premium Miami food and beverage, plus preferred parking. Multi-day and multi-session general admission and VIP packages are also available. The competition schedule is as follows: Group Stage: Thursday, June 19: Two matches starting at 6:00 PM ET Friday, June 20: Two matches starting at 11:00 AM ET Friday, June 20: Two matches starting at 6:00 PM ET Saturday, June 21: Two matches starting at 11:00 AM ET Saturday, June 21: Two matches starting at 6:00 PM ET Podium Day: Sunday, June 22: Podium placement matches starting at 11:00 AM ET to determine the PPL Miami champions. All matches follow a fast-paced format — best-of-three sets with unique padel rules like 'Golden Point' scoring and a 10-point tiebreaker in place of a full third set. The PPL season will include men's, women's and overall team standings determined by total points accumulated. Points are awarded based on the finishing position in the men's and women's divisions at each event. Overall team points at each event will be the sum of a team's men's and women's points earned. PPL Regular Season Event Points System: The top eight teams in the overall points standings at the end of the regular season will see its men's and women's teams qualify for the PPL City ' s Cup, a single-elimination playoff to determine the champion for each division and an overall champion based on total points accumulated. For more information on Pro Padel League, visit Founded in 2023, the Pro Padel League (PPL) is the world's top professional padel league with 10 teams in the United States, Canada, and Mexico comprised of the most talented male and female players in the world. The 2025 season will feature five international events, including three regular season competitions, an All-Star festival, and the PPL City's Cup. PPL events reach 300 million households across more than 100 countries via world-class distribution partners. All PPL events and matches can also be viewed globally on the PPL's YouTube channel.
Muscat Daily
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Sayyid Shihab to preside over closing ceremony of camel fest
Barka – On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, H H Sayyid Shihab bin Tarik al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, will preside over the closing ceremony of the 2025 His Majesty the Sultan's Camel Cup Festival on Thursday. The event will take place at the Royal Camel Corps' race track in Al Fulaij, wilayat of Barka. The festival is organised by the Royal Court Affairs, represented by the Royal Camel Corps. The final day of the festival will feature six rounds of races, including a special fifth round for yearlings. The winner of this round will be awarded the coveted His Majesty the Sultan's Cup. In addition to the races, the closing ceremony will showcase a rich display of Omani heritage, including traditional songs and camel performances by the Royal Camel Corps. The festival reflects the Royal patronage and continuous support for the camel sector, an integral part of Oman's cultural identity. The event plays a key role in preserving the heritage and promotes the breeding and safeguarding of pure Omani camel strains for future generations.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Hockey News Big Show: NHL's Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline
The Hockey News Big Show now looks toward the battle for the playoffs in the NHL and beyond with a new segment. Every Friday, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos share their top Stanley Cup contenders in order, defending why they made those choices. The list can change depending on weekly performances, and as we get closer to the playoffs, the clear front-runners will emerge. NHL's Top Cup Contenders One Week After The Trade Deadline by The Big Show undefined Here's everything Katie Gaus, Ryan and Michael discussed in this episode: 1:47: Ryan's Cup contenders are in order: Florida, Dallas, Colorado, Vegas, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Washington and Toronto. Why? 4:15: Michael's Cup contenders are Florida, Dallas, Colorado, Toronto, Winnipeg, Tampa Bay, Edmonton and Winnipeg. He explains why. 6:47: Does last season's first-round exit by the Winnipeg Jets prevent Ryan and Michael from putting them higher up on the list? 8:27: How does Miro Heiskanen's injury affect the Dallas Stars' placement? 10:51: Which division's teams will be the most beat up by the conference finals? 14:42: Which current playoff team is in the most danger of falling down the standings down the stretch? 17:36: What team do you not want to face in the playoffs? 19:39: The Vegas Golden Knights signed Adin Hill to a six-year extension worth $6.25 million. Do we like it? 22:56: Defenseman Dougie Hamilton's regular season is over. Should the New Jersey Devils consider trying to move Hamilton in the off-season based on his injury history? Is it even possible with his cap hit? 26:46: Should Mikko Rantanen get the same "welcome back video tribute" moment other players who won the Cup got when they returned - or are things just too awkward for that now? 31:06: Who will have a bigger playoff impact on their new team: Charlie Coyle or Brad Marchand? 32:41: The NHL is reportedly considering an 84-game schedule and a possible September start. Do we like or dislike this scenario? 34:26: What NHL team gets the harshest criticism from fans and media? 37:31: Utica Comets GM Dan MacKinnon traded his son, Will MacKinnon, to the Cleveland Monsters for future considerations. If you were a GM, would you do this to your son? 38:30: Have you ever gotten lost in any arena trying to get to the dressing room? Watch the full episode here. Subscribe to The Hockey News Big Show on your preferred platform.
