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New York Times
5 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Flyers sign Noah Cates to 4-year, $16 million extension
Noah Cates, who surged in the second half of the season to become the Philadelphia Flyers' most consistent center, signed a four-year, $16 million contract extension ($4 million AAV) on Tuesday, the club announced. The contract does not have any no-trade protection, per a team source. Cates, 26, was a pending restricted free agent who posted 16 goals and 37 points in 78 games this season. A fifth-round pick of the Flyers in 2017, Cates has played 235 games over four seasons with the team, scoring 40 goals and 102 points. BREAKING: We have signed forward @cates_noah to a four-year contract extension worth an annual average value (AAV) of $4 million. #LetsGoFlyers — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) June 3, 2025 Cates was a healthy scratch for four of the first five games of the 2024-25 season as the club gave rookie Jett Luchanko a look. Luchanko was eventually reassigned back to his junior club, though, and Cates began to show dramatic signs of improvement beginning in late November. After Thanksgiving, Cates was the Flyers' fourth-leading scorer, posting 33 points (15 goals, 18 assists) over the final 59 games. Advertisement Cates' line with Tyson Foerster and Bobby Brink, meanwhile, became a central component to the lineup on a nightly basis, too. According to MoneyPuck, among the 33 lines in the NHL that spent at least 300 minutes together at five-on-five, the Cates-Foerster-Brink line was fourth in expected goals share at 58.3 percent. Foerster, who was also a pending restricted free agent, signed a two-year, $7.5 million contract extension last week. 'Parts of our games really complemented each other,' Cates said of his line. 'Bobby's got such an elite offensive mind, and Tyson's got a big frame, and his shot and his stick defensively. A lot of factors went into helping each other out, and playing hard for each other was the biggest thing.' Cates was leaned on late in the year from a leadership standpoint, too, something captain Sean Couturier spoke about after the season. 'He's been involved in some leadership group meetings and is embracing that role,' Couturier said. 'He's more of a quiet guy, but the way he leads by example and gets himself ready for games, practices … he can rub off on some younger guys the way he goes about his business.' That's an aspect of the game Cates would like to embrace, he said in March, particularly after the trade of alternate captain Scott Laughton to Toronto at the deadline. 'You've got to look at everything as an opportunity,' Cates said. 'Younger guy, but I'm getting older. Step up and be a leader, bring that energy. … Try to build myself up to be that leader and a guy that how (others) looked at (Laughton) — just like an older veteran guy, calming presence in the years to come. Great guy to learn from. I've got to take a little bit of what he had.' The Flyers likely view Cates as a third-line center as they attempt to improve that position. As it stands, Couturier and Ryan Poehling are the only other players on the roster with significant experience playing that position at the NHL level. The Flyers have two remaining pending restricted free agents who finished the season with the NHL club: defenseman Cam York and forward Jakob Pelletier.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Local tattoo artist arrested after Clive police say he sexually assaulted 2 at shop
CLIVE, Iowa — A local tattoo artist has been arrested after police say two victims reported being sexually assaulted at a tattoo shop the artist worked at. According to the Clive Police Department, a victim came forward on May 15 and reported being sexually assaulted by an artist during an appointment at a Clive tattoo shop. Several days later a second victim came forward and also reported being sexually assaulted while at the same tattoo shop, police said. Body believed to be of missing Eddyville boater found in Des Moines River As a result of the investigation, local tattoo artist Mark Cates, 27, was arrested and charged with two counts of assault with intent to commit sex abuse on Friday. According to police, Cates was employed at the Clive tattoo shop when the alleged assaults occurred. The Clive Police Department said support services are being offered to the victims and encourages any other potential victims to contact the department. 'We recognize how difficult it can be to come forward after experiencing something traumatic, and how we want anyone who feels uncomfortable or violated to know they are not alone. Even if you're unsure about what happened, reaching out to law enforcement can be a crucial step. We approach these situations with respect, discretion, and a commitment to taking every report seriously,' Officer Courtney Owen, a sex assault advocate and the lead investigator of the case said in a statement. Anyone with information about the case can contact the Clive Police Department through Westcom dispatch at (515)222-3321. Metro News: Local team set to compete in Red Bull Soapbox Race Iowa and raise money for charity Des Moines car show featuring lowriders to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital Local tattoo artist arrested after Clive police say he sexually assaulted 2 at shop CIWW says treatment facilities working near capacity, requests voluntary use reduction Final defendant sentenced in 2022 fatal shooting outside East High Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sky Sports host apologises to Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk during trophy party
Liverpool were finally awarded the Premier League trophy, almost a month after becoming champions, and celebrated their league win at Anfield in jubilant scenes on Sunday Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates apologised to Liverpool title-winners Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk on Sunday afternoon following the Reds' draw with Crystal Palace at Anfield. Cates was left offering her regrets for interupting the pair's opportunity to celebrate in front of fans after finally receiving the Premier League trophy on the final day of the season. Arne Slot's side could not sign off with a victory but have already been champions for a month after securing the title with a win over Tottenham in April. That did not stop jubilant celebrations following the full-time whistle against the Eagles however. Van Dijk and Salah were at the heart of marking the club's achievement but were eventually dragged away to conduct broadcasting duties. Liverpool captain Van Dijk had held the trophy aloft to kickstart the party inside Anfield and sang You Never Walk Alone with supporters. When Cates was eventually able to grab both to conduct an interview, she began by saying: "Thank you so much for coming over to talk with us, apologies for dragging you away from these incredible scenes. Virgil thank you so much, congratulations." Reflecting on the moment, Salah explained the joy he was experiencing and the difference in comparison to Liverpool's previous Premier League win. "It's incredible, last time we didn't have a chance to do it in front of the Kop [due to Covid restrictions], today we had a chance and it is an incredible feeling to win the Premier League for this club," the Egyptian said. "I don't think so (heard Anfield so loud), I don't think so, it's a really great feeling to win the second one with the fans, I am really happy." Van Dijk added: "It's incredible. The moment was against Spurs. It felt like four months ago, but I am very emotional. It's a special day for my wife, for my kids, it's incredible to be champions. No one can take this away. "I love this club, I love the fans, I love everything it stands for. I am really happy and we will keep going." A tearful Trent Alexander-Arnold meanwhile declared his Liverpool finale "the best day of his life". The Reds ace is to depart with the end of his contract. "I didn't know what to expect at Anfield after what happened a few weeks ago. To get the reception that I got means more than anything to me," he said. "I hope that one day the fans of this club will be able to recognise the hard work and everything I've done for this team. There wasn't a second where I didn't think about this team. I've loved every single minute of it. It goes down as the best day of my life for me."
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Moment Daniel Sturridge is interrupted by FIRE ALARM live on Sky Sports as MOTD host forced to reassure viewers
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKY SPORTS were forced to halt their usually scheduled programming after they were interrupted by a fire alarm live on air. The broadcaster was starting the days football coverage from the studio at Stamford Bridge before Chelsea's clash with Liverpool this afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Daniel Sturridge was interrupted while making a point on Sky Sports by a fire alarm Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPL 2 Presenter Kelly Cates reassured viewers over the source of the alarm Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPL Presenter Kelly Cates was joined in the studio by Daniel Sturridge, Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp. However, as former Chelsea and Liverpool ace Sturridge was making a point about ex-Blues strikers, he was interrupted by a loud siren. Cates stopped the 35-year-old in his tracks while the noise continued to blare in the background. She then addressed the source of the sound to the audience at home, revealing that the noise was a fire alarm test. Looking down the camera, she said: "We should just point out to people that we're not just sitting here blindly ignoring the fire alarm. "It's just a test, they've already announced that in case the microphones are picking those up." Chelsea test the alarm before every home game as part of their health and safety protocols. Cates, who has presented the Premier League since 2017 for the broadcaster was announced earlier this year as part of a three-person team who will be taking over presenting duties on Match of the Day from Gary Lineker. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Lineker is in his final season for the show, making way for the trio of Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan to share presenting duties - the first time these have been shared in the show's 60-year history. In January, a Sky Sports show was forced to go off air as a result of a fire alarm. Arsenal boss Arteta shuts down reporter after being asked revealing question ahead of crucial PSG Champions League clash The broadcaster's NFL studio was evacuated during a clash between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. Sky Sports NFL host Neil Reynolds revealed he and colleagues were forced to exit their building during the match. That's because a fire alarm went off, leaving the channel unmanned as stadium clips were played instead. Reappearing on screen once the alarm had ended, Reynolds joked about the incident with colleagues. He said: 'We're not letting no fire alarm beat us! It's playoff football!' One guest quipped: 'Tried to get rid of us but we are back!' Reynolds replied: 'That high-pitched sound wasn't the fire alarm. 'Turns out it was my voice all along!'
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Moment Daniel Sturridge is interrupted by FIRE ALARM live on Sky Sports as MOTD host forced to reassure viewers
SKY SPORTS were forced to halt their usually scheduled programming after they were interrupted by a fire alarm live on air. The broadcaster was starting the days football coverage from the studio at Stamford Bridge before Chelsea 's clash with Liverpool this afternoon. 2 Presenter Kelly Cates was joined in the studio by Daniel Sturridge, Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp. However, as former Chelsea and Liverpool ace Sturridge was making a point about ex-Blues strikers, he was interrupted by a loud siren. Cates stopped the 35-year-old in his tracks while the noise continued to blare in the background. She then addressed the source of the sound to the audience at home, revealing that the noise was a fire alarm test. Looking down the camera, she said: "We should just point out to people that we're not just sitting here blindly ignoring the fire alarm. "It's just a test, they've already announced that in case the microphones are picking those up." Chelsea test the alarm before every home game as part of their health and safety protocols. Cates, who has presented the Premier League since 2017 for the broadcaster was announced earlier this year as part of a three-person team who will be taking over presenting duties on Match of the Day from Gary Lineker. Lineker is in his final season for the show, making way for the trio of Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan to share presenting duties - the first time these have been shared in the show's 60-year history. In January, a Sky Sports show was forced to go off air as a result of a fire alarm. Arsenal boss Arteta shuts down reporter after being asked revealing question ahead of crucial PSG Champions League clash The broadcaster's NFL studio was evacuated during a clash between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. Sky Sports NFL host Neil Reynolds revealed he and colleagues were forced to exit their building during the match. That's because a fire alarm went off, leaving the channel unmanned as stadium clips were played instead. Reappearing on screen once the alarm had ended, Reynolds joked about the incident with colleagues. He said: 'We're not letting no fire alarm beat us! It's playoff football!' One guest quipped: 'Tried to get rid of us but we are back!' 'Turns out it was my voice all along!'
