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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Russell Martin branded a liability' by Rangers diehards as Hotliners fear boss
Anthony Evans took your calls as the Gers manager was in the spotlight It's been a mixed bag of a start for Russell Martin at Rangers, who despite securing progress to the Champions League play-off has yet to get his first victory on the domestic front. Pundits and ex-players of an Ibrox persuasion are calling for patience to allow Martin and his new-look team to bed-in but one Hotline caller has had enough already, branding the former Southampton boss as a 'liability'. Russell Black, Banchory, who also fears Gers could be on the end of a mega upset in the Premier Sports Cup this weekend, called to say: "Russell Martin is a total liability, his philosophy and tactics never worked before when he had better players than he has now. "All the managers in the Premiership are rubbing their hands in glee. If he continues in this fashion Rangers will be lucky to finish sixth, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Alloa didn't beat us at the weekend. "We would have been far better off with Barry Ferguson and Neil McCann. Neil can read a game and can see very quickly what needs to be changed to counterattack what the opposition is doing. Martin doesn't have a clue. That's us in the doldrums for yet another season." Andrew Adams, Kirkcaldy, also shares similar concerns about Martin's credentials to handle the cauldron that is the Rangers managerial job. He added: "Can Russell Martin really handle the pressure he undoubtedly under? His coaching staff also, they've never worked under this scrutiny or expectations before, and it will probably get worse before it gets better, can they work properly under these conditions? "We keep hearing he needs time, but going on what we're seeing now, it's a miracle he needs, not time." However, one Light Blues punter is convinced that his team are destined to reign as top dogs in Scotland again, with or without Martin at the helm. Replying to fellow Hotline caller Scott MacAdam, Alan Flett said: "If I know nothing about football, then what does that say about yourself and all the other deluded Celtic fans who continually spout rubbish on the Hotline? "You lot should be embarrassed that your club has zero ambition. Russell Martin may or may not be the man who takes us back to the top, but we WILL get there! We're on course for the CL and have nothing to worry about domestically. "Celtic will always be bang average and Hearts' good early season form won't last. The only team who can beat us are ourselves!" Brendan Rodgers and Hoops' skipper Callum McGregor have also came under fire from one of their own for pointing out the 3,536 mile trek to Kazakhstan in their own Champions League play-off. Joe Hailey, Baillieston, wrote: "Come on Celtic, Rodgers and McGregor complaining about the round trip to Kazakhstan. Last I heard, Kairat Almaty need to make the same trip to Glasgow! "Just get on with it and stop moaning. I'm more concerned that we've been a shambles in the transfers market!!" One furious Parkhead caller has also vowed to take a stand if they fail to get by Kairat. John Maclean, Glasgow, stated: "If Celtic get eliminated by Kairat in next round through lack of transfer funds, l will not be renewing my season ticket. l spend my hard earn cash to support my team, not the board." Stephen Mulhern, Dumbarton, is also concerned about Celtic's options at the top end of the pitch going into the crunch clash. He called to say: "With one time Celtic's main striking option to replace Kyogo in David Sterlec not finding the goals for Bratislava to knock out Kairat Almaty over the two legs I fear if Adam idah who continues to struggle even at domestic level starts a nil nil first leg result could be on the cards. "Failure to not start Maeda through the middle on Celtic's most important match so far should be a no-brainer for Rodgers." And finally, Steven Naismith's return to Steve Clarke's Scotland backroom team following his stint as Hearts manager has left one punter unconvinced. Kevin Lord, Drylaw, wrote: "What a resounding appointment.. 'Nae (success as a coach) Smith'. Gets the Tartan Army well revved up eh??"
The Mainichi
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Baseball: Tigers' Ishii ties NPB record 39 straight scoreless innings
HIROSHIMA (Kyodo) -- Daichi Ishii tied a Nippon Professional Baseball record of pitching 39 consecutive shutout innings as the Central League-leading Hanshin Tigers beat the Hiroshima Carp 2-0 on Wednesday. The right-hander reached the landmark set in 2021 by the Seibu Lions' Kaima Taira, tossing a scoreless ninth inning at Mazda Stadium to earn his sixth save in his 42nd outing of the year as he got three strikeouts while allowing a single with two outs. The 28-year-old tied former Tiger and his current skipper Kyuji Fujikawa's CL record on Saturday and has now gone an inning better for a new milestone. "It really sank in when I had the honor of having a photo taken with him," Ishii said of Fujikawa, his idol who pitched for the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers in Major League Baseball. "I genuinely want to rejoice (over the achievement)." The run started on April 5, and Ishii boasts a 0.21 ERA this season. The Akita Prefecture native was their eighth draft pick ahead of the 2021 season and helped them win the CL and the Japan Series two years later. On Wednesday, Haruto Takahashi (2-0) threw seven shutout innings on four hits to earn the win. The Tigers scored two runs in the third when runners reached second and third on errors, a sacrifice scored the first run and a Daichi Osera (5-7) wild pitch plated the second. In other action, the Pacific League-leading SoftBank Hawks beat the Seibu Lions 5-3 for their sixth straight win.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
2NE1 ‘so excited' for Singapore return – and all the K-pop girl groups heading to town soon
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Members (from left) Dara, Minzy, CL and Bom from South Korean girl group 2NE1. Dara, Minzy and CL are expected to perform at Waterbomb Singapore 2025. SINGAPORE – Eight months later, and K-pop girl group 2NE1 are already heading back to town. Leader CL, together with fellow South Korean members Dara, Minzy and Bom, last held two concerts at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in December 2024 as part of their Welcome Back Tour. They disbanded in 2016 and reunited in 2024. Come Aug 31, CL, 34, Dara, 40, and Minzy, 31, from the second-generation music act will return to the Republic as one of the headliners of Waterbomb Singapore 2025, the second edition of the water-themed music festival. Bom, 41 , will not be participating in the group's upcoming activities due to health issues, her agency announced on Aug 6. Ahead of their 40-minute set, likely punctuated by dazzling pyrotechnics and sprays from water cannons , The Straits Times gets up to speed with 2NE1 in an e-mail interview. What is 2NE1's secret to still going strong since forming in 2009, especially with the evolution of K-pop girl groups and the industry in general? CL: I think the key has always been staying true to our colour rather than chasing trends. Styles come and go, but authenticity lasts. We have always done things the 2NE1 way – our music, our stage, our energy. And the fans who connected with that energy are the reason we are still standing strong. Dara: We just did what felt right for us. I think that is why 2NE1 still have such a strong, clear image even now. And maybe the reason people still connect with us is that they can feel how much we genuinely enjoy being on stage. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business Singapore banks face headwinds in rest of 2025, but DBS is pulling ahead: Analysts Singapore Allianz insures Singapore's first fully driverless bus amid challenges posed by autonomous vehicles Singapore Yishun man admits to making etomidate-laced pods for vaporisers; first Kpod case conviction Asia Malaysia's anti-graft agency busts arms smuggling ring masterminded by senior military officers Asia Mixed reactions among Malaysia drivers on S'pore move to clamp down on illegal ride-hailing services Business S'pore life insurance sales surged in first half, led by strong growth in investment-linked plans Asia Diamonds, watches and shoes: Luxury items at heart of probe into South Korea's former first lady Singapore SG60: Many hands behind Singapore's success story Minzy: Everything around us is always evolving, but I think what matters most is staying grounded. We have all grown in our own ways, but we never lost the meaning of what 2NE1 stand for. That is why even now, when we are on stage together, the energy still feels powerful. That's our strength. How does it feel to be returning to Singapore so soon? CL: Every time we perform in Singapore, the energy is unreal. The fans lift our spirits so much, it's like they give us wings. It just felt right to come back, like, 'We need to do this again.' Dara: I love Singapore. After the last concert, I just wanted to feel that energy again. I'm so excited that we are coming back this quickly. I'll be ready to have even more fun this time. Minzy: Our last show in Singapore was unforgettable for me. I felt so connected to the fans, and truly alive being on stage. I knew I didn't want to wait too long to come back. I'm bringing even more energy this time. Both CL and Dara performed at Waterbomb Singapore 2024. How different is it performing at an outdoor festival, and how do you feel about Minzy's inclusion? CL: Waterbomb was insane – in the best way. The energy was so real and raw. I'm so happy and excited that Minzy is joining us this time. Dara: Waterbomb feels like a summer party. It wasn't just a performance, it was like we were playing and having fun with our fans. That made it even more special. This time, we will show you an even more exciting stage with Minzy. Minzy: I'm really excited because it's the kind of stage where we can just be free, have fun and connect with our fans. That's what I'm looking forward to the most. K-pop girl power in Singapore: Other groups on their way to slay Le Sserafim South Korean girl group Le Sserafim comprise (from left) Sakura, Huh Yunjin, Hong Eunchae, Kim Chaewon and Kazuha. PHOTO: LE SSERAFIM/FACEBOOK They might not have held a solo concert here before, but their maiden one at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Aug 16 sold out within hours of the tickets' release. It is part of their Easy Crazy Hot Tour, which kicked off in Incheon, South Korea, in April and is set to make stops in Asia and North America. There will be a Le Sserafim pop-up store at Funan mall from Aug 13 to 24 selling items such as official light sticks, photo cards, card holders, ball caps, umbrellas and tumblers. Debuting in 2022, the quintet consist of Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Hong Eunchae. Their first studio album Unforgiven (2023) soared to the top of South Korea's Circle Album Chart and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200. It also won the Best Album Bonsang at the Golden Disc Awards in 2024. Stayc Stayc members (from left) J, Sieun, Seeun, Isa, Sumin and Yoon are coming back to Singapore for their second world tour. PHOTO: LIVE NATION SINGAPORE The Star Theatre was where Stayc held their first Singapore concert, part of their Teenfresh world tour in 2024. The sextet are returning to the same venue for their Stay Tuned world tour, which started in Seoul in April 2025 and has travelled to cities like Osaka and Jakarta . Sumin, Sieun, Isa, Seeun, Yoon and J debuted in 2020 with the single album Star To A Young Culture – the acronym for which is Stayc. The two-track album contained the electropop single So Bad and hip-hop number Like This, and peaked at No. 6 on the Circle Album Chart. Stayc have since released a studio album, Metamorphic (2024), as well as three EPs – Stereotype (2021), (2022) and Teenfresh (2023). The members are also among the participants of the new reality series KPopped, premiering on Apple TV+ on Aug 29. The show features Western artistes re-imagining their hits with the help of K-pop groups in front of a live audience in Seoul. Stayc are reportedly going to work with American R&B girl group TLC, known for their 1995 hit Waterfalls, and English singer-songwriter Boy George, whose band Culture Club famously put out Karma Chameleon in 1983. Book it/2025 Stayc Tour Stay Tuned In Singapore Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green When: Aug 16, 6pm Admission: $138 to $308 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645) Exid, Team Bebe, Jam Republic, and Sorn and Seungyeon at Waterbomb Singapore 2025 There will be plenty of girl power at the two-night Waterbomb Singapore 2025 music festival. The Aug 30 line-up is packed with girl groups, with Thailand's Sorn and South Korea's Seungyeon, both former members of CLC, taking the stage at 3.55pm. Catch Thai singer Sorn, a former member of K-pop girl group CLC, at the Waterbomb Singapore 2025 music and water festival. PHOTO: VIU SINGAPORE Both artistes appeared in the 2024 edition, with Sorn performing a 30-minute set, during which Seungyeon made a special appearance during the pop number Rowdy (2023). This time, the duo are set to bring more fierce choreography to the beach event. South Korean singer Seungyeon, a former member of K-pop girl group CLC, will be performing at Waterbomb Singapore 2025. PHOTO: VIU SINGAPORE At 5pm, expect an adrenaline-pumping 30-minute set from South Korean female dance crew Team Bebe and international dance crew Jam Republic. Known for their razor-sharp precision, seven-member Team Bebe were also part of the 2024 edition, where they nailed a K-pop medley that included snippets from Kiss Of Life's Sticky (2024), Riize's Boom Boom Bass (2024) and Babymonster's Sheesh (2024). South Korean female dance crew Team Bebe members (back row, from left) Tatter, Cheche, Sowon, (middle row from left) Kyma, Lusher, Minah and (front) Bada. PHOTO: VIU SINGAPORE They will be joined by the five-member Jam Republic, who confirmed on Instagram they are 'ready to set the stage on fire' with their explosive energy and 'next-level' choreography. International dance crew Jam Republic is made up of members (from left) Ling, Audrey, Kirsten, Latrice and Emma. PHOTO: VIU SINGAPORE At 7.10pm, Exid will enter the arena. The quintet debuted in 2012 and found fame with the trip-hop single Up & Down (2014), which topped South Korea's Gaon Singles Chart. Although Exid disbanded in 2020, they reunited in 2022 to commemorate their 10th anniversary, and will be performing at Waterbomb for the first time. South Korean girl group Exid comprise (clockwise from left) Solji, Elly, Jeonghwa, Hyelin and Hani. PHOTO: VIU SINGAPORE On Aug 31, 2NE1 are expected to close the night with a 40-minute set starting at 9.20pm. Book it/Waterbomb Singapore 2025 Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa When: Aug 30 and 31, doors open at 1pm on both days Admission: $228 for a one-day general pass and $388 for a two-day general pass via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645) or Pela go ( I-dle South Korean girl group I-dle consist of (clockwise from far left) Miyeon, Yuqi, Soyeon, Shuhua and Minnie (foreground). PHOTO: BUBBLING & BOILING MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL The quintet – consisting of Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua – are among the line-up of the RWS Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival Singapore at the Resorts World Ballroom on Sept 13 and 14. They will perform on the festival's first day. I-dle previously performed at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in 2023 as part of their I Am Free-ty World Tour. Since then, they have released their second studio album 2 (2024), containing the singles Wife and Super Lady, and the album has topped South Korea's Circle Chart. Their I-dol World Tour, which was in support of 2 and their seventh EP I Sway (2024), began in Seoul in August 2024 and ended in Sydney in November 2024. Book it/RWS Bubbling & Boiling Music and Arts Festival Singapore Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway When: Sept 13 and 14, 2 to 10pm Admission: $235 to $345 for a one-day ticket, $355 to $525 for a two-day ticket via Ticketmaster Twice Twice, comprising (from left) Jeongyeon, Chaeyoung, Sana, Momo, Dahyun, Nayeon, Mina, Jihyo and Tzuyu, performing at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea, in July as part of their This Is For World Tour. PHOTO: JYP ENTERTAINMENT This third-generation group will be living up to their name and performing twice at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, where they staged two shows – in 2023 and 2019. The nine-member group, which debuted in 2015, consist of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu. Twice released the studio album This Is For in July 2025 , which their current This Is For World Tour is in support of. The tour started on July 19 , 2025 in Incheon, and has travelled to Osaka in Japan. The work topped the Circle Album Chart and also peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200. Twice also sang the numbers Takedown and Strategy on the KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack. Book it/Twice This Is For World Tour In Singapore Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk When: Oct 11 and 12, 5pm Admission: $188 to $378 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645) from Aug 14 Blackpink Blackpink members (from left) Lisa, Rose, Jisoo and Jennie performing at the Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Canada, in July as part of their Deadline World Tour. PHOTO: YG ENTERTAINMENT Trust the world's biggest girl group to cap 2025's girl group season with two sold-out concerts at the National Stadium on Nov 29 and 30 – repeating their feat at the same venue in 2023 for their Born Pink world tour. This time, the quartet's Deadline World Tour kicked off in South Korea on July 5 , and has stopped by cities such as Chicago, Toronto and New York City . Since their last outing here, the members have notched up more achievements as soloists in 2025 . Lisa and Jennie gave solo performances at US music festival Coachella in April, and Lisa made her acting debut in the third season of American TV series The White Lotus. Jennie released her debut studio album Ruby in March, while Jisoo dropped her first EP, Amortage, in February. Jisoo also landed her first movie role in the South Korean action fantasy film Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy, which is showing in Singapore cinemas. Rose released her debut studio album Rosie in December 2024, which debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200, clinching her a Guinness World Record as the highest-charting female K-pop artiste on it. At their November shows, the quartet are expected to showcase solo works, as well as new group releases such as Jump, which dropped on July 11 . Lisa shared in May that Blackpink will be releasing a mini album in November .
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Park Bom takes health break from 2NE1 group activities
8 Aug - Park Bom's camp recently announced that the singer will be taking a break from group activities with 2NE1 due to health issue. Sharing the news on 6 August, D-Nation Entertainment stated, "We are deeply saddened to deliver this news, especially as so many fans have shown their support for 2NE1's full-group activities." "Since medical staff recently advised that she needs sufficient rest and stability, we reached this unavoidable decision after careful discussion," they added. They also asked fans to give their support to Park Bom so that she can have good recovery. At the same time, the agency urged everybody to continue to show their love for Dara, CL and Minzy as they continue to perform without Park Bom. The 41-year-old singer was recently absent at the Waterbomb Busan 2025 Music Festival, where she was scheduled to perform on 26 July. She reunited with the rest of 2NE1 last year when they began performing to celebrate their 15th anniversary. (Photo Source: 2NE1 IG)
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2 Profitable Stocks Worth Your Attention and 1 We Question
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