Latest news with #Boyd
Sky News AU
10 hours ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
ASX 200 suffers worst one-day drop since May
Sky News Business Reporter Edward Boyd says the local market dropped sharply at the open on Wednesday morning – plunging 1 per cent in early trade. 'That's the biggest fall since May this year,' Mr Boyd said. 'Trump made his comments about introducing pharmaceutical tariffs a couple of hours before our market began trading – and it clearly had an immediate impact.' The ASX 200 finished the day down 0.79 per cent.
Chicago Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Column: For Chicago's MLB All-Stars in Atlanta, a chance to show they belong
ATLANTA — An assignment to cover the All-Star Game is a privilege I've happily accepted since my first one at Wrigley Field in 1990. They've all blended together after a few years, from the 15-inning affair at Yankee Stadium in 2008 to the 2016 game at Petco Park in San Diego, where seven Cubs players were invited to participate. The one that sticks out took place in 1995 in Arlington, Texas, in a ballpark that was deemed obsolete a couple decades later because it lacked an essential part of modern life, air conditioning. That All-Star week was made memorable by the scorching Texas heat; a BBWAA meeting at which my Chicago Tribune colleague, Hall of Fame writer Jerome Holtzman, asked the BBWAA president to put it on the record that a fellow New York writer was a 'no-good (S.O.B.)' — and because the player I was assigned to cover, White Sox slugger Frank Thomas, ditched the media by leaving during the game to fly home. It's now acceptable for All-Stars to depart soon after leaving the game, one of many changes that has made the event less fun to cover than back in the day. All-Star week still thrives despite the best efforts of MLB, which on Monday allowed ESPN clown Pat McAfee to host its media day news conference, an obvious attempt at capturing the 'bro culture' that usually tunes out the game. But this year's Midsummer Classic is fascinating for many reasons, including the introduction of Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong on the big stage, the starting matchup between Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal, the mashing of catcher Cal Raleigh and the continued dominance of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, the best players of their era. Unfortunately, after consultations with the office, I was asked not to work this week to save my brain cells for the second half. 'Relax and enjoy the festivities,' I was told. 'We need your brain, or what's left of it, to be refreshed and ready for the Cubs stretch run and the Sox trade watch. Just go have fun.' 'Can I still make fun of Manfred?' I texted. 'Save it for later,' came the reply. There are 16 replacements for the All-Stars selected by fans, players and the leagues for this year's game, which makes it seem like the game itself is no longer a big deal. I empathized with Cubs starter Matthew Boyd and the many other All-Stars who wanted to participate but won't play for health or other reasons. It's 'team first,' even if this could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance for some. 'I wouldn't say it was a hard decision,' Boyd said Monday on media day. 'It's one of those things that it's just a smart decision. I want to play. It doesn't mean I don't want to play. I want to pitch in this game so badly. It's one thing like, hey, you've got to be smart with. The goal is to pitch through October, and I've already thrown more innings than I have the last two years combined. 'It's a time to be smart, and because of that, I do get to enjoy this experience still, and I'll be soaking it all in.' Hopefully the 34-year-old Boyd can get back to the All-Star Game, but nothing in life is promised. Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker remembered his first one in 2022 at Dodger Stadium when he played for the Houston Astros. 'It's a cool experience and everything,' he said. 'You never know if you're going to have this opportunity to be here again. You just try and have some fun with it.' But Tucker understood Boyd's reasoning, pointing to his eight-inning masterpiece against the New York Yankees on Saturday. 'At least he can fully have fun and not worry about getting ready and prepared,' Tucker said. 'I'm sure he's having a blast right now.' It might have been the same story for White Sox starter Shane Smith. On Friday at Sox Park, manager Will Venable told the media the team would have discussions about whether Smith would be able to pitch in the All-Star Game. The Sox are trying to limit his workload this second half to keep him healthy. But Smith is the only representative for the Sox, and there was no obvious replacement if he was told not to pitch. Those discussions apparently didn't last too long. 'I'm ready to throw,' Smith said Monday. 'Whatever that looks like. Whether it's an inning or an out. Give me the ball. I'm gonna go.' For a Rule 5 draft pick who wasn't even sure he would make the team in spring training, Smith is trying to take in this journey, from pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers Double-A team in Biloxi, Miss., one year ago to being chosen by the Sox in December to participating in an All-Star Game as a rookie. 'Things change over time. It's kind of what you do with that change,' Smith said. 'You've just got to keep at it as it comes. Rule 5 happened and then spring training and the next thing you know you're 18 starts in and you're in Atlanta.' Life goes by fast, and you have to enjoy the ride while it lasts. Crow-Armstrong was already up with the Cubs last year at this time. But at the All-Star break he was hitting .203 with three home runs and 17 RBIs, just trying to prove he belonged in the big leagues. 'I don't remember what I was doing last break,' Crow-Armstrong said Monday. 'I think I was just staying in Chicago. At that time I was just focusing on picking up the pace in terms of how I was playing. It's always nice to think about what you could do a little bit better, but I wasn't quite here (as an All-Star) in my brain.' Now he's the starting National League center fielder with a chance to be a rare 40-40 player in steals and home runs. It's almost like entering an alternate universe in the same body. 'I'd be lying if I said I didn't know what my stats are, but I don't translate that into, 'I want to hit 40 homers and (steal) 40 bags,' or whatever the mark is,' Crow-Armstrong said. 'If I'm playing well, that usually translates into a better chance for the Cubbies to win ballgames. 'We've got a lot of guys that could be worrying about these benchmarks but don't. We're a good club that only worries about winning every day. … What's cooler is winning the World Series and playing in October. The 40-40 and any other accolades, it all comes second to me.' The All-Star Game has changed over the decades. To some fans, it's just not what it used to be, and I can't argue with them. But don't tell that to players who've survived some tough times to make it here in Atlanta for the first time. The struggles were worth it. Now it's time to relax and have some fun.
1News
3 days ago
- Sport
- 1News
Warriors' Tanah Boyd into driver's seat to face Tigers' Luai
Wests Tigers are wary of Tanah Boyd as he prepares to take the wheel and drive the Warriors back on course amid their injury crisis. Ex-Gold Coast halfback Boyd has been tasked with getting the Warriors' top-four tilt back on track in his first game replacing Luke Metcalf, whose breakout season has been ended by a knee injury. For his Warriors club debut, 24-year-old Boyd lines up opposite Jarome Luai as the Tigers co-captain prepares to back up from State of Origin, in Auckland on Sunday. "The moment [Luai] walked onto the plane with the boys you could feel the lift," said Tigers coach Benji Marshall. "He'll be sweet to go." ADVERTISEMENT Former premiership-winning five-eighth Marshall has a high opinion of Boyd, who has won all 13 of his games for the Warriors' ladder-leading NSW Cup team this year. "He's a really solid player, really tough defensively, good kicking game, takes the line on," said Marshall. "We're going to have to be on." Warriors coach Andrew Webster chose Boyd as his halfback over Te Maire Martin to ensure the versatile Martin could remain on the bench in case of more injuries. The Kiwi club have had to cope with the mid-game losses of Metcalf, Mitch Barnett, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak in recent weeks, although the latter returns from an ankle issue this week. Boyd last played first-grade for the Titans in September, but Webster felt comfortable giving him the "keys" to the Warriors this week. "Every halfback's got to have the keys. They have to. But the keys are in the way he does it. He drives the car differently [from Metcalf]. That was pretty corny, wasn't it?" the coach said with a laugh. Webster said Boyd and Metcalf were "completely different" with the former a kick-first game manager and Metcalf noted for his electric running ability. ADVERTISEMENT "[Boyd] just needs to be himself. He's going to play a different style to what Luke does but we just want him to be himself," Webster said. "We just know if he does that, we're going to be in good shape. "We're really confident in his ability."
1News
3 days ago
- Sport
- 1News
NRL: New halves pairing helps Warriors tame Tigers
The Warriors have locked down their top-four NRL ladder position by taming the Wests Tigers with a dominant 34-14 win over Benji Marshall's men. The Aucklanders ended a two-game losing streak and some poor form at Go Media Stadium, with new halfback Tanah Boyd stepping up in his club debut, while his partner Chanel Harris-Tavita bagged a double on Sunday. Boyd joined the Warriors after six seasons with Gold Coast, but has had to bide his time in the NSW Cup. Having led that side to 11 straight wins to sit atop the ladder, Warriors coach Andrew Webster had no hesitation in calling on the 24-year-old when Luke Metcalf's season was ended by a knee injury. It proved a smart call to opt for Boyd over Te Maire Martin, who came off the bench late in the first half on Sunday when centre Rocco Berry exited with a shoulder issue. ADVERTISEMENT Coming off an upset win over Sydney Roosters, the Tigers got off to a bright start, with Jeral Skelton scooting across the line in the second minute. Backing up from Origin, Jarome Luai found Adam Douehi, who fired the ball on to Skelton with a quick catch-and-pass. The home side then hit the lead with back-to-back tries, scored by Berry and Harris-Tavita. Douehi, starting in the centres, closed the gap to 12-8 when he crashed through three defenders. But the Warriors had the final say of the half when winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, in his return from an ankle injury, planted the ball down in the corner in the 33rd minute for an eight-point lead. That was extended when Boyd combined with Harris-Tavita, who tapped the ball on to Roger Tuiavsa-Sheck. Douehi, who was the Tigers' best, again powered over the line for his second try of the match, but when Harris-Tavita matched that feat in the 72nd minute the home team had victory wrapped up. ADVERTISEMENT Second-row sensation Leka Halasima, standing out on the wing, then showed his brute strength to ice the win, with Boyd converting from the sideline. Warriors women bounce back strong For their first win in their return to the NRLW, NZ Warriors have shown themselves to be quick learners, overpowering Parramatta Eels 14-0 at Auckland's Go Media Stadium. In their first home game since 2019, the wahine bounced back from last week's season-opening loss to the champion Sydney Roosters across the Tasman, as their inexperienced roster demonstrated far more composure and cohesion in slippery conditions. From the opening kickoff, they forced their opponents into a handling error and, from the scrum, they presented sevens star Michaela Brake with enough space to score her first NRLW try. Tysha Ikenasio of the Warriors celebrates her try with Michaela Brake and Apii Nicholls (captain) of the Warriors. (Source: Photosport) From another Eels mistake, the home side went the other way for left wing Payton Takimoana to slide across in the corner. ADVERTISEMENT Brake almost had a second with halftime approaching, but was held up by two tacklers and lost the ball trying to stretch for the tryline. Moments later, she broke from deep in her own half and was barely tripped by the final defender with the line open before her, performing a perfect forward-roll dismount, but running out of support. Parramatta seemed to pull a try back before the break, but the final pass to winger Zali Fay was ruled forward. Trailling 8-0 at halftime, the Eels had their chances to bridge the gap. The field opened up for fullback Abbi Church from her inside own half, but she was eventually dumped by counterpart Apii Nicholls. Warriors half Emily Curtain stuck out a foot to deny Eels centre Rory Owen. Finally, Curtain delivered the crippling blow for the Warriors, kicking to the goal area, where centre Tysha Ikenasio - another sevens convert - recovered the bounce to score. Midfield partner Emmanita Paki also went close, but was held up over the line. ADVERTISEMENT Brake finished with a game-high 197 running metres, while second-rower Kyah Atai led her team defensively with 31 tackles. Next Sunday, Warriors coach Ron Griffiths returns to his old stomping ground, when his new team take on Newcastle Knights across the ditch. Griffiths guided the Knights to back-to-back NRLW premierships, before changing allegiances. — additional reporting from
The Age
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Age
More pain for Tigers as new Warriors halves duo run riot
Loading The Warriors have bolstered their top-four credentials by taming the Wests Tigers with a dominant 34-14 win over Benji Marshall's men on Sunday. The Auckland-based side ended a two-game losing streak and some poor form at Go Media Stadium, with new halfback Tanah Boyd stepping up in his club debut, while five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita bagged a double. Boyd joined the Warriors after six seasons with Gold Coast, but has had to bide his time in the NSW Cup. Having led that side to 11 straight wins, Warriors coach Andrew Webster had no hesitation in calling on the 24-year-old when Luke Metcalf's season was ended by a knee injury. It proved a smart call to opt for Boyd over Te Maire Martin, who came off the bench late in the first half on Sunday when centre Rocco Berry exited with a shoulder issue. Coming off an upset win over Sydney Roosters, the Tigers got off to a bright start, with Jeral Skelton scooting across in the second minute. Backing up from Origin, Jarome Luai found Adam Douehi, who fired the ball to Skelton with a quick catch-and-pass. The home side then hit the lead with back-to-back tries, scored by Berry and Harris-Tavita.
