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Chicago Tribune
a day ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Uncommitted Daniel Coyle delivers three big hits as St. Laurence rolls past Lemont. ‘Never give up.'
A varsity starter since he was a freshman at St. Laurence, junior infielder Daniel Coyle has been one of the Catholic League's most productive hitters throughout his career. But while several of the conference's stars have scholarship offers from major colleges, Coyle's recruiting so far has been quiet. That's just motivation for Coyle, who still has a point to prove. 'I love playing with that pressure on my back to keep going and show everyone what I can do,' Coyle said. 'I love when people doubt me, honestly. People see me and they're like, 'Oh, look at that short kid.' 'I'll prove you wrong any day.' Consider Coyle's point made on Saturday. He came up with three big hits, including an RBI double, and scored two runs as the host Vikings rolled to an 11-1 win over Lemont in six innings in the Class 3A St. Laurence Sectional championship game. Danny Donovan had a two-run double for the top-seeded Vikings (34-5). Adrian Perez went 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI, Wisconsin-Stout recruit Connor Marino finished 2-for-4 with two runs and an RBI and South Suburban College commit Ben Geary was 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run. It's the first sectional title since 2021 and seventh overall for St. Laurence, which will take on Simeon (20-12-1) at 5 p.m. Monday in the Crestwood Supersectional at Ozinga Field. John Strzechowski allowed four hits and six walks but just one run over 4 1/3 innings to earn the win as he consistently pitched out of jams. 'As soon as the coaches gave me this game, I was so fired up,' Strzechowski said. 'The guys were fired up. I knew I've got the guys behind me to win a sectional championship with.' Oakton recruit Zach Corse went 2-for-3, while Missouri-St. Louis commit Matt Devoy reached base three times and scored on a sacrifice fly by Zane Schneider for second-seeded Lemont (30-8-1), which fell short of making it back to state after last season's runner-up finish. That run last spring included a 9-0 win over St. Laurence in a sectional semifinal, and the Vikings were certainly hungry for revenge Saturday. 'This felt great,' Coyle said. 'That hurt last year. I really thought we had a great team last year, but this year, we have an even better one. We're tough, we're gritty and we're going to do whatever it takes to win.' Those adjectives certainly apply to Coyle. Just ask St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus. 'He's played with my son, Mickey, since they were really young and I've seen Dan be the best player on the field since he was a really young kid,' Lotus said. 'Over the years, other kids have gotten bigger or a little more physical than him, but he's still the same player. 'He's one of if not the best player on the field every single day. I think he does carry that chip because some other guys might get more college looks than him. But he's a baseball player and we'll take him anywhere on the field.' St. Laurence scored four runs in the second inning and four more in the fifth. Coyle's RBI double in the fifth came right after Lemont had cut the deficit to 4-1. 'He never gives up,' Donovan said of Coyle. 'He's always working. He's the biggest leader on our team, I'd say. He gets all the guys going no matter what, even if he's playing bad. 'Today, he had big hits. He can do it all.' Coyle is hitting .324 with 39 runs, 16 stolen bases, three homers and 41 RBIs. Batting third in St. Laurence's order, he's certainly smaller than most people who bat in that spot. But that hasn't stopped him yet. 'I believe there's no one better than me,' Coyle said. 'When I get to the plate, all I'm thinking is 'This pitcher can not beat me.' I believe I'm the best one out there. 'Not cocky, but confident.'
Global News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Global News
BC Highway Patrol mark this year's Victoria Day long weekend as the safest in six years
This Victoria Day weekend is being called the 'safest long weekend in years' according to the BC Highway Patrol. For the first time in six years, there were no fatal crashes on B.C. roads, however, the number of tickets for dangerous driving remained high. Safety initiatives were held across B.C. last month for the 'High Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness Campaign.' ICBC held a speeding campaign, and the BC Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) ran motorcycle safety and high-risk driving campaigns. Over the course of the month-long campaigns, BC Highway Patrol officers wrote over 9,600 speeding tickets province-wide with the majority being on the South Coast and Lower Mainland, and the Central Okanagan Region. 2:13 Traffic Tips: Keeping motorcycle drivers safe During the Victoria Day long weekend, officers wrote over 1,900 speeding tickets and impounded 79 vehicles for excessive speeding. Story continues below advertisement BC Highway Patrol enforcement shared some of the more dangerous examples in a recent press release. On May 17, a driver on Highway 3/95 in the East Kootenays was stopped for driving at 166 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. The driver was impaired and received a 90-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, an excessive speeding ticket and had their vehicle impounded for seven days. On May 18, a driver blew a 'warn' on a breathalyzer on Highway 21 near Creston and received a three-day driving suspension. Her husband came to pick her up but also did not pass the breath test and received a 24-hour suspension. On the week of May 12, a vehicle was stopped for driving 191 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 1 near Golden. This was the driver's third excessive speeding ticket in two years. He received a five-month driving prohibition, an excessive speeding ticket, seven-day minimum impound and a notice for a licence suspension. On May 19, a motorcycle was recorded driving 152 km/h in a 90 km/h zone on Highway 1 in Burnaby. The driver holds a Class 8 (learner) license and was driving contrary to restrictions. He was fined and had his vehicle impounded for seven days. 'We had a lot of positive public feedback about the impact of BC Highway Patrol's high-visibility enforcement, and we're very happy to do our part to reduce deaths on our roads,' Supt. Mike Coyle of BC Highway Patrol said in the press release. 'We still find too many examples of irresponsible driving.' Story continues below advertisement In May 2024, there were three deaths over the Victoria Day long weekend, and the weekend saw an average of four deaths between 2019 to 2023. As ICBC and the BCACP prepare for the upcoming 'Summer Impaired Driving Campaign' (June 15 – August 31), Supt. Coyle had an important message to all drivers: 'Refocus and take safe driving more seriously. The heat of summer will bring a lot more traffic on B.C. Highways.'
Irish Daily Mirror
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
‘Some mad stuff' - Shels coach on struggles of League of Ireland champions
Shelbourne assistant manager Joey O'Brien says the Reds' title defence is faltering because they are making errors that were absent from their play in recent seasons. Shels fell to their fourth defeat of the league campaign in last Friday's derby against Bohemians - while they have only one five games so far. The former West Ham and Ireland defender believes individual mistakes - such as the one that led to Bohs' opener and captain Mark Coyle's red card - are costing them dearly. Coyle turned into danger at Dalymount Park and reacted by dragging Dayle Rooney down inside the box, resulting in a penalty to Bohs and Coyle's dismissal. O'Brien was in the dugout last Friday as manager Damien Duff served a suspension - and watched the game from a hill behind the School End of Dalymount Park. He said: 'We got a turnover of players, you know. So I suppose since last season, the lads leaving in the summer… and then again this season there's been a turnover of players. 'So it's (about) finding a way. But yeah, without a doubt, I suppose the standout thing is we weren't making them (mistakes), we weren't giving up goals that we've given up this year. Click this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest League of Ireland news and top stories from the Irish Mirror. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'You look at a lot of the goals we've given up, they've been really, really poor, you know, from an individual point of view; mistakes, ogs, whatnot. Some mad stuff. 'That probably hasn't really happened to us over the last few years. 'But look, as I said, it's just about the lads nailing down the performance, concentrating for 90 minutes and trying to eradicate them out of games.' Shels aren't the only club this season that are trying to find consistency - but O'Brien expects better from the reigning champions. 'You can do a lot of work, obviously, all you want, and talk about certain things, but if you keep making mistakes regarding the backline, obviously with the goals we've been giving away, it's an uphill task,' he said. 'There's obviously a lot of good teams, not a lot of difference in a lot of the teams, I don't think. 'The first goal (against Bohs) is a massive thing. The first goal is a massive turning point in the game. Obviously it was a bad decision by Mark (Coyle).' Attention turns to Monday night's visit of high-flying FAI Cup winners Drogheda United - and their form so far this season hasn't surprised O'Brien. 'Obviously, I suppose when you go 15, 16 games, they're where they are in the league for a reason,' he said. 'They finished last season brilliantly and continued that on this year. So it's going to be a tough game.' Coyle and Harry Wood both miss out tonight after their red cards against Bohs, while Drogheda, denied a win against Derry on Friday by a last-gasp equaliser, are missing Josh Thomas, Paul Doyle and Darragh Markey. Former Shels man Shane Farrell returns from suspension, for the fourth meeting between these two sides already this season. Their first, in the President's Cup, was won by Shels, while Drogheda won their opening Premier Division clash, and the latest one, last month, ended in a 2-2 draw.
Cision Canada
14-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CERES GLOBAL AG CORP. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
MINNEAPOLIS, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Ceres Global Ag Corp. (TSX: CRP) (" Ceres" or the " Corporation") today announced its financial and operating results for the three-month and nine-month period ended March 31, 2025. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. Highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Comparisons to the quarter ended March 31, 2024) Net income for the quarter was $1.6 million compared to income of $985 thousand for the same quarter in the previous year. Tom Coyle was appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Carlos Paz, effective January 1, 2025. On February 3, 2025, the Corporation amended its revolving credit facility extending the maturity date two years. Under the new credit facility, the maximum amount remained the same with $50 million committed and $100 million uncommitted and is a sustainability linked loan which could decrease the interest rate by 8 basis points if the Corporation achieves the key performance indicator (" KPI") linked to its regenerative agriculture initiatives. On February 10, 2025, the Corporation amended its term loan facility. The amendment reduced the applicable margin by 25 basis points and extended the maturity date to February 10, 2030. "In light of recent U.S. trade policies and resulting tariff-driven market volatility, we adapted to changing market conditions to deliver solid quarterly and year-to-date results," commented Tom Coyle, Interim President and CEO of Ceres. "As uncertainty around tariffs persists, we remain committed to actively managing tariff risks while leveraging our cross-border network of assets to deliver value for our partners." Mr. Coyle continued, "With our team of industry experts and effective trading and risk management practices, we were able to navigate these challenging market conditions. Our joint ventures, along with our Supply Chain Services and Seed Retail segments, have also continued to perform well this quarter." Summary Financial and Operational Results 1, 2. See the Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliations section Outlook Mr. Coyle added, "Looking ahead, the landscape remains challenging with tariffs driving significant volatility in commodity markets. Uncertainties in U.S.-China trade relations and rising geopolitical tensions will continue to impact global agricultural supply chains. To navigate the shifting landscape and potential disruptions in trade flows, we are proactively positioning Ceres to mitigate these risks while remaining vigilant of evolving trade policies." "With Canada and the U.S. entering their planting seasons, we will be closely monitoring weather conditions and crop developments to capitalize on market opportunities as they arise. By maintaining a strong focus on executing our core strategy of effectively trading our core products and maximizing the potential of our assets, we are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the current market environment and deliver value to our shareholders." Conference Call Details Management of Ceres will host a conference call today, May 14, 2025, at 06:00 p.m. ET. All interested parties can join the conference call by dialing 1-888-510-2154 or 1-437-900-0527. The conference call ID is 52264. Please dial in 15 minutes prior to the call to secure a line. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available at Please connect at least 15 minutes before the conference call to ensure adequate time for any software download required to join the webcast. An archived replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days. Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliation 1. Adjusted EBITDA (adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) is not a standardized financial measure prescribed by IFRS; however, it is a metric that is used by management to determine the Corporation's ability to service its debt and finance capital. In calculating adjusted EBITDA, Ceres excludes gains and losses on property, plant and equipment, assets held for sale, and gains and losses on equity investments. Ceres may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently than other companies; therefore, Ceres' adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers. Investors are cautioned that adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss, or to other standardized financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS and is not intended to represent cash flows or results of operations in accordance with IFRS. See the table below for the reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA. 2. Adjusted net income is not a standardized financial measure prescribed by IFRS; however, it is a metric that the Corporation believes can provide useful information to investors and shareholders as it can be used to evaluate the performance of the business. Adjusted net income excludes major one-time write offs, such as severance and employee cost reduction measures, as well as legal fees that relate to DOJ and CFTC investigations. See the table below for the reconciliation of adjusted net income. About Ceres Global Ag Corp. Ceres and its subsidiaries add value across agricultural, energy and industrial supply chains through efficient sourcing, storing, transporting and marketing of high‐quality agricultural commodities, value‐ added products and raw materials. Leveraging its network of commodity logistics centers and team of industry experts, Ceres connects farmers to customers around the world. Ceres is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, and together with its affiliated companies, operates 10 locations across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Minnesota. These facilities have an aggregate grain and oilseed storage capacity of approximately 29 million bushels. The Corporation also owns membership interests in three agricultural joint ventures that have an aggregate grain and oilseed storage capacity of approximately 16 million bushels. Ceres has a 50% interest in Savage Riverport, LLC (a joint venture with Consolidated Grain and Barge Co.), a 50% interest in Berthold Farmers Elevator, LLC (a joint venture with The Berthold Farmers Elevator Company), a 50% interest in Farmers Grain, LLC (a joint venture with Farmer's Cooperative Grain and Seed Association), a 41.6% interest in Gateway Energy Terminal (an unincorporated joint venture with Steel Reef Infrastructure Corp.), and a 25% interest in Stewart Southern Railway Inc. (a short‐line railway located in southeast Saskatchewan with a range of 130 kilometers). For more information about Ceres, please visit Forward-looking Statements This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and United States securities laws. Forward-looking information may include, but is not limited to, statements regarding future operations and results, anticipated business prospects and financial performance of Ceres and its subsidiaries, including the plans, costs, timing and capital for the further development of the Northgate Commodities Logistics Centre, expectations or projections about the future, strategies and goals for growth, expected and future cash flows, costs, planned capital expenditures, regulatory change, general economic political and market conditions anticipated capital projects, construction and completion dates, operating and financial results, critical accounting estimates, the expected financial and operational consequences of future commitments. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "believes", "may have implications" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might", or "will be taken", "occur", or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the information is made and is based on a number of assumptions and subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Key assumptions upon which such forward-looking information is based are listed in the "Forward-Looking Information" section of the MD&A for the period ended March 31, 2025. Many such assumptions are based on factors and events that are not within the control of Ceres and there is no assurance they will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause actual results to vary materially from results anticipated by such forward-looking information include, among others, risks related to weather, politics and governments, changes in environmental and other laws and regulations, competitive factors in agricultural, food processing and feed sectors, construction and completion of capital projects, labour, equipment and material costs, access to capital markets, interest and currency exchange rates, technological developments, global and local economic conditions, the ability of Ceres to successfully implement strategic initiatives and whether such strategic initiatives will yield the expected benefits, the operating performance of the Corporation's assets, the availability and price of commodities and regulatory environment, processes and decisions. Although Ceres has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results that are not anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Ceres undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information if circumstances or management's estimates or opinions should change, except as required by applicable securities laws. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information.
ITV News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Hull City investigate video allegedly showing captain Lewie Coyle in confrontation
Hull City have launched an investigation after a video emerged allegedly showing captain Lewie Coyle involved in a confrontation in the city centre. The club said it was looking into an "incident" after being made aware of the video circulating on social media on Sunday. The footage appears to show Coyle, 29, topless and being ushered across a road. His brother Rocco, 18, who plays for the Tigers' academy, appears to be in the video. Coyle, 29, played in Hull's last game of the season - a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth - the previous day, as Hull avoided relegation from the Championship. The club said in a statement it would "refrain from making any further comment until the investigation has been concluded". The announcement came as Coyle's older brother, ex-professional boxer Tommy Coyle, 35, said he was the victim of a "vicious, unprovoked assault" in the city centre. A separate video circulating on social media allegedly showed Tommy Coyle being attacked in a pub on Sunday. In a statement on Tuesday he said: "It is very sad that I cannot share an evening out with my brothers without attracting this sort of attention. "I spent the day in hospital yesterday being checked over and fortunately there is no lasting damage." Humberside Police said a 39-year-old man had been charged with public disorder following reports of an "altercation" in the Empress pub on Sunday.
