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Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
COURTNEY WALSH INTERVIEW: How West Indies can get back on top - in just two years
Fast-bowling legend Courtney Walsh has called for international cricket's richest nations and the ICC to come to West Indies' aid – and believes his former team can climb back up the Test ladder given the right help. West Indies' white-ball tour of England finishes in Southampton on Tuesday, with the tourists seeking to avoid a sixth defeat out of six on a trip in which not all their best players were available because of IPL commitments. Sherfane Rutherford did not arrive from India until the third ODI, while Romario Shepherd missed that series altogether.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Bristol in Pictures: Animal magic and Bears' heartbreak
It was not to be for Bristol Bears at Bath on Friday night, but the many supporters who made the short journey to the Rec could look back on some incredible matches this show War Horse has cantered into the Hippodrome just as another big production finishes at Bristol Old legends from years gone by gathered at Downend on Friday for a special match to raise funds for a Gloucestershire legend, and some enterprising lads from Keynsham have been preparing for a motorsport is our snapshot of life in Bristol over the past few days. Pride in defeat: After their defeat to Bath on Friday, there was a moment for the Bristol Bears players to pause and reflect on a great season, with Knowle West boy Ellis Genge giving the speech. Cooling off: With hibernation a distant memory, the European brown bears at Bristol Zoo Project can often be found taking a dip as the summer warms up. Mount Up: Highly-acclaimed play War Horse has arrived at the Hippodrome, and will be galloping across the stage until 21 June. Local legend: A celebrity match took place at Downend CC on Friday in aid of the MND Association and former Gloucestershire cricketer David "Syd" Lawrence. The game, which attracted names such as West Indies legend Courtney Walsh and England fast bowler Devon Malcolm and was watched by an audience of hundreds, also hosted the launch for Syd's new book. Thought provoking: Described by one critic as a "masterpiece", The Beautiful Future is Coming has been enthralling Bristol Old Vic audiences over the past three weeks. African rhythms: Project Zulu Choir's tour of Bristol and Bath came to an end with a concert at Bristol Beacon on Thursday. The tour, in association with UWE, raises funds for school projects back in South Africa. Covering the miles: Volunteers raised money for charities Hope Against Suicide and 1625 Independent People by taking on the challenge of using gym equipment to cover the distance from Bristol to Land's End on Friday. On the up: From struggling to put out a team before the Covid-19 pandemic, hard work by club members and volunteers has led to Kingswood RFC fielding multiple sides and holding events such as walking rugby (above). Plugged in: Lord Lieutenant of Bristol Peaches Golding was one of the first people to get a close look at a new fleet of electric buses that will be serving the city and also Weston-super-Mare. Rosy future: A florist who fled war-torn Ukraine has held her first workshop in her new business. Flowers by Alla, on the Wells Road in Totterdown, is run by Alla Orekhovska, who had to leave her home three years ago after Russian forces invaded. Get your motors running: A group of 10 teenage boys from Keynsham are revving up for a national karting final this month. The group, from Wellsway, Broadlands and Sir Bernard Lovell Schools, built the kart themselves and will be going up against other schools from across the country on Saturday.
Fox News
08-05-2025
- General
- Fox News
Evening Edition: Leo The 14th, First American Elected Pope
The white smoke rose in St. Peter's Square and American-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. Pope Leo XIV, 69, was selected to take up the papal seat on the second day of the papal conclave's deliberations. Pope Leo the 14th is the first American to be selected as pope and was known to be very much aligned with Pope Francis on positions regarding the poor and the environment. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Courtney Walsh, Senior FOX News Producer covering the Vatican, currently In Rome, who says St. Peter's square was buzzing with excitement. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Fox News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Fox Producer and Veteran Journalist in Rome Reflects on Covering Pope Francis and Traveling on the Papal Plane
Courtney Walsh is an American who has lived in Rome for most of her adult life. She speaks Italian fluently, is married to an Italian, they have three children — one of which is getting married this summer in the Italian countryside — and for several decades, Walsh has covered the Vatican, reporting on the popes, traveling on the papal plane coordinating coverage for several networks. She is the consummate producer, the often-unsung hero, and the source of a plethora of inside information that other journalists rely on to do their jobs best. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Walsh reflects on Pope Francis, his death, his life, and what it's like working with the Vatican Press Office, covering one of the most historical events of modern day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cricket legends to play at local club's 150th anniversary celebrations
Lightcliffe Cricket Club will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2025. The club has announced a weekend of special events in July, including a one-off cricket match. On Thursday, July 3, the club's Till Carr Lane ground will welcome some of the legends of the cricketing world for a T20 clash against a Lightcliffe Select XI. Those invited to play include former West Indian players Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh, as well as Yorkshire's T20 World Cup winner Ryan Sidebottom. Henry Blofeld will provide commentary for the match. Richard Leach, chair of Lightcliffe Cricket Club, said: "This is a special season for Lightcliffe Cricket Club as we celebrate our 150th anniversary. "Since our early days, Lightcliffe's senior teams have played highly competitive league cricket featuring the most talented local cricketers playing alongside a selection of international and overseas stars. "In recent decades the club has grown so that today our playing membership is higher than ever and is the largest for miles around, with opportunities for local cricketers of all abilities and ages." The celebrations will continue on Sunday, July 6, with the annual Lightcliffe Village Gala. The free event, attended by hundreds each year, will feature stalls, games, music, dances, food, and drink.
