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BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Essex wrap up innings victory at Sussex
Rothesay County Championship Division One, 1st Central County Ground, Hove (day four)Sussex 204 & 245-7: 108; Critchley 4-41Essex 504: Cox 132, Critchley 123; Hudson-Prentice 3-78Essex (24 pts) beat Sussex (2 pts) by an innings and 39 runsMatch scorecard Essex needed just 25 minutes to secure only their second victory of the season in the County Championship when they beat Sussex by an innings and 39 runs at Coles completed his third successive Championship hundred, but Sussex were bowled out for 261 in their second innings and suffered their first Championship defeat at Hove since May cause at the start of the final day was pretty hopeless with 55 still needed to make Essex bat again and only three wickets in 99 not out overnight, was able to follow up centuries against Durham and Warwickshire by reaching his seventh first-class hundred, when he cut the fourth ball of the first over of the day from Matt Critchley to the was ninth out for 108, when he slog-swept Simon Harmer and top-edged to Jamie Porter at backward square leg. He had faced 214 balls, hitting 14 fours and a had made the breakthrough in the second over when Ari Karvelas tickled a ball down the leg side and was well caught by Michael end came when Critchley bowled Henry Crocombe for two. The leg-spinner finished with 4-41 and played his part in an excellent performance by Essex, who will fancy their chances of climbing the table in the remaining four games now they have a full-strength bowling attack available again, having controlled this match from the first session. Report supplied by ECB Reporters' Network, supported by Rothesay
Edmonton Journal
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
'Legalized election interference': Poilievre byelection challengers blast long-ballot protest group
OTTAWA — Efforts by an activist group to swamp the byelection ballot where Pierre Poilievre is trying to win a seat are angering some opponents who were hoping to spoil the race for the Conservative leader. Article content Several independent and third-party candidates said the meddling of the electoral-reform activist Longest Ballot Committee (LBC) was detrimental to the group's stated aim of strengthening democracy and, if anything, would give Poilievre an easier pass in the critical byelection, scheduled for Aug. 18. Article content Article content The LBC plans to make the ballot the most crowded federal race in Canadian history with more than 100 candidates as a publicity stunt protesting against the government's refusal to implement a different voting system other than first past the post. It has done so in recent races in other ridings. Article content Article content Jesse Cole, a spokesperson for independent candidate Bonnie Critchley, called the LBC's ballot crowding 'a form of legalized electoral interference' that drowns out legitimate voices for change. Article content 'These candidates, who have no true intention of serving the people of Battle River–Crowfoot, only make it more difficult for legitimate, local independent candidates like Bonnie Critchley to challenge the status quo of Canada's dominant, two-party system and ensure a voice for her community,' Cole said in an email. Article content Critchley, who lives in the riding, penned an open letter in late May asking the LBC not to interfere in the byelection. Article content Article content Her request fell on deaf ears, with 122 LBC-affiliated candidates on the ballot as of Monday afternoon. The group is aiming for 200 by the time nominations close next Monday. Article content Article content Critchley, who said she hoped her 'independent' label would attract free thinking small-c conservatives who voted for Conservative Damien Kurek in the recent federal election, will now be far from the only candidate with that affiliation. Article content Libertarian candidate Michael Harris, who also lives in the riding, accused the protest group of making a joke out the riding and those who live there. Article content 'Let's call it what it is: a coordinated mockery of the democratic process, designed to flood the ballot and drown out real debate,' said Harris in an email.
Calgary Herald
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Calgary Herald
'Legalized election interference': Poilievre byelection challengers blast long-ballot protest group
OTTAWA — Efforts by an activist group to swamp the byelection ballot where Pierre Poilievre is trying to win a seat are angering some opponents who were hoping to spoil the race for the Conservative leader. Article content Several independent and third-party candidates said the meddling of the electoral-reform activist Longest Ballot Committee (LBC) was detrimental to the group's stated aim of strengthening democracy and, if anything, would give Poilievre an easier pass in the critical byelection, scheduled for Aug. 18. Article content Article content Article content The LBC plans to make the ballot the most crowded federal race in Canadian history with more than 100 candidates as a publicity stunt protesting against the government's refusal to implement a different voting system other than first past the post. It has done so in recent races in other ridings. Article content Article content Jesse Cole, a spokesperson for independent candidate Bonnie Critchley, called the LBC's ballot crowding 'a form of legalized electoral interference' that drowns out legitimate voices for change. Article content 'These candidates, who have no true intention of serving the people of Battle River–Crowfoot, only make it more difficult for legitimate, local independent candidates like Bonnie Critchley to challenge the status quo of Canada's dominant, two-party system and ensure a voice for her community,' Cole said in an email. Article content Critchley, who lives in the riding, penned an open letter in late May asking the LBC not to interfere in the byelection. Article content Article content Her request fell on deaf ears, with 122 LBC-affiliated candidates on the ballot as of Monday afternoon. The group is aiming for 200 by the time nominations close next Monday. Article content Article content Critchley, who said she hoped her 'independent' label would attract free thinking small-c conservatives who voted for Conservative Damien Kurek in the recent federal election, will now be far from the only candidate with that affiliation. Article content Libertarian candidate Michael Harris, who also lives in the riding, accused the protest group of making a joke out the riding and those who live there. Article content 'Let's call it what it is: a coordinated mockery of the democratic process, designed to flood the ballot and drown out real debate,' said Harris in an email.
BBC News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'We cruised through'
We asked for your thoughts after Hearts continued their perfect start to the Premier Sports Cup campaign with a 4-0 win over Hamilton what you had to say:John: I was at Broadwood, and actually thought that Accies played well, against a decent Hearts side who showed a touch of class at the business end. I think Hearts can pose a challenge to the big two this year, and Accies can bounce back to the We'll have much tougher tests than this but we cruised through the game with another four goals scored. All our forwards carry a threat and are up for it but Claudio Braga's exuberant playing style is infectious, can't wait to see us when we've gelled as It's hard to tell much at this stage, the competition isn't great but what I do know is we wouldn't be playing this well under Critchley. The energy is good, the time is taking shape and the morale seems high - baby steps but eight goals in two games is fantastic.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'A solid start' or 'a bit of a slog'? - your views on win over Pars
We asked you for your view following Hearts' win against Dunfermline in Derek McInnes' first game in what some of you said:Stuv: McInnes won't be happy with that performance and Hearts fans most certainly aren't either. However, first game won and I expect to see more new signings blooded as the season Good win for Hearts to kick the season off. This could of been - and nearly was - tricky. Football played by Hearts was dull, though. We play like that regularly and this will be a long, boring Pretty dominant display by Hearts and should have been more clinical in all Solid start, hopefully this is a sign of things to come. Looked bright and passed the ball around, massive improvement from Critchley's shambolic tactics and shape. Time will tell but looking good for Still confident with McInnes, but same old Hearts! Loads of possession but created little. Devlin and Beni, so slow and lack creativity. We need pace and creativity in midfield. We can't keep a clean sheet against lower class opposition, Premiership sides will punish First competitive game of the season so we were always going to be rusty with a new management team as well as some new players, so to win 4-1 is pleasing, as is our two strikers getting off the mark with goals and a peach from Kingsley at the to build on for sure and think we're in for an exciting A bit of a slog and a similar malaise to last season. No spark from midfield whatsoever. Baningame and Devlin frustratingly cautious. Why was McEntee played at full back when we had a right-sided full back on the bench? Why was Forrest playing when we'd signed a new winger and had him on the bench? Why do we continue with the tactic of having everyone back for opposition corners? Pleased to win but 4-1 flatters us. 2-1 more realistic.
