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USA Today
15-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole: Ferro [376th] vs. Ponchet [146th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Round of 16 on Wednesday, we have a matchup featuring No. 146-ranked Jessika Ponchet versus No. 376 Fiona Ferro. Ferro is favored to win (-165) in this match against Ponchet (+130). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 2:35 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Fiona Ferro vs. Jessika Ponchet matchup info Tournament: Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Round: Round of 16 Round of 16 Date: Wednesday, April 16 Wednesday, April 16 Court Surface: Clay Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Ferro vs. Ponchet Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Ferro has a 62.3% to win. Ferro vs. Ponchet Betting Odds Ferro's odds to win match: -165 -165 Ponchet's odds to win match: +130 +130 Ferro's odds to win tournament: +3300 +3300 Ponchet's odds to win tournament: +6600 Ferro vs. Ponchet matchup performance & stats In seven tournaments on clay over the past 12 months, Ferro has gone 5-6. Ferro has won 65.1% of her service games on clay over the past year and 37.5% of her return games. On clay over the past 12 months, Ferro has converted 47 of 118 break points (39.8%). In her most recent tournament (the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole), Ferro lost to Elina Avanesyan 2-6, 6-1, 5-7 on April 16, in the Round of 32. Ponchet has played in four tournaments on clay over the past 12 months, posting a 2-4 record on that surface. On clay courts, Ponchet has a 53.3% winning percentage in service games and a 32.2% winning percentage in return games. On clay Ponchet ranks 164th in break point winning percentage (44.2%) after going 19-for-43. On February 1, Ponchet was defeated by No. 192-ranked Tamara Korpatsch, 3-6, 4-6, in the Qualification Round 1 of her most recent tournament, the Winners Open.
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USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole: Kessler [43rd] vs. Ferro [376th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
McCartney Kessler (No. 43 ranking) will meet Fiona Ferro (No. 376) in the Round of 32 of the Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole on Monday, April 14. Kessler has -225 odds to earn a spot in the Round of 16 over Ferro (+175). Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 10:37 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. McCartney Kessler vs. Fiona Ferro matchup info Tournament: Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Open Capfinances Rouen Metropole Round: Round of 32 Round of 32 Date: Monday, April 14 Monday, April 14 Court Surface: Clay Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Kessler vs. Ferro Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Kessler has a 69.2% to win. Kessler vs. Ferro Betting Odds Kessler's odds to win match: -225 -225 Ferro's odds to win match: +175 +175 Kessler's odds to win tournament: +1800 +1800 Ferro's odds to win tournament: +10000 Kessler vs. Ferro matchup performance & stats Kessler is 0-2 on clay over the past 12 months. On clay, Kessler has won 56.5% of her service games and 20.0% of her return games over the past year. Kessler has converted four of 13 break points on clay (30.8%) over the past 12 months and is 288th in break points won. In the the Miami Open presented by Itau, Kessler's most recent tournament, she was beaten 1-6, 0-3 by No. 60-ranked Emma Raducanu on March 23 in the Round of 32. Ferro has put up a 3-6 record in six tournaments on clay over the past year. Ferro is 62-for-98 in service games on clay courts (winning 63.3%) and 34-for-94 in return games (36.2%). Ferro has won 38.2% of break points on clay courts (34 out of 89) which ranks 103rd. Ferro suffered defeat in the Round of 128 of her most recent tournament (the Roland Garros) on May 27, when she went down 6-3, 3-6, 3-6 to Diane Parry. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. Sportsbook Wire operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Next-Generation Virtual Pet Toys Ferro Pets Head To Kickstarter
Adam Blake launches an interactive toy pet that grows and Courtesy of Proton Toys LLC PHILADELPHIA, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adam Blake today announced the launch of his Kickstarter campaign for Ferro Pets, an innovative line of interactive toy pets that physically grow when fed and shrink as they shed. This innovative toy redefines the virtual pet experience by introducing tangible, science-based interactions. Adam Blake, founder of Proton Toys LLC, stated, "Ferro is unlike any other toy pet; it actually looks and feels like it's really alive. We've taken the simple concept of a magnet attracting iron filings and turned it into a pet toy that can grow, shrink and interact with you. I hope to restore the feeling of awe and wonder from toys that seems to have been missing in the toy industry lately." Blake has a significant social media following, with his most recent video showcasing the toy amassing over 16 million views between Youtube, Instagram and Tiktok. "It has been amazing to see the huge wave of support I've received in creating Ferro Pets," Blake added. "Tens of thousands of people from all over the world are signing up to support the Kickstarter launch." The Ferro Pets product line will debut with Ferro, with 4 other pets to launch soon after. Each toy in the line will feature a unique principle of physics as the essence of what makes the toy unique. These characters have been carefully designed to be part of a comprehensive story that involves these pets being brought to Earth from Mars and other planets to be cared for by kids. Blake also plans to build a companion app for future versions of the toy that can keep track of the pets' well-being and play interactive games with the pets. The Kickstarter campaign, scheduled to launch on March 31, 2025, aims to raise funds for the final production and distribution of Ferro Pets. The campaign will offer early bird specials and exclusive backer perks, with the product expected to hit Amazon and other major retailers by September 2025. Blake shares, "The overwhelming response to my social media videos, with over 16 million views across platforms, indicates a strong market desire for Ferro Pets. I'm so excited to launch Ferro Pets and so grateful for those that plan to back the Kickstarter so we can bring this toy to life." For more information about Ferro Pets and to stay updated on the Kickstarter launch, visit About Proton Toys LLC Proton Toys LLC is an Arizona-based toy company committed to developing advanced educational toys that spark curiosity and foster STEM learning. Founded by Adam Blake, the company strives to transform the toy industry by offering products that blend fascinating scientific principles with captivating play experiences. Contact Information: Adam BlakeProton Toys USA A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Miami Herald
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Playwright Nilo Cruz explores life in Afghanistan through monologues at Arca Images
Andrea Ferro, who barely stands over five feet tall, says that there are perks to being short when you're in the theater. The most obvious, of course, are acquiring roles that call for smaller stature. This includes her latest part, where Ferro grabs the lead in 'Farhad, or the Secret of Being.' She uses her petite frame to house the powerful voice of a 15-year-old girl who, because of the local Bacha Posh tradition, is forced to masquerade as a boy. The benefits, in a culture that favor males, are plenty, but with the onset of puberty her access to freedom is nevertheless cut short. Ferro says that preparing for the role has been an eye-opening experience. 'This role, in particular, is one of the most beautiful pieces that I've been lucky enough to work on in my career thus far,' she says. 'And the role itself is very powerful, especially because it's a story that not many people know.' The piece, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz, is one of three monologues focused on life in Afghanistan. Presented by Arca Images, 'Tres Veces Cruz' (Three Times Cruz), the bilingual production, opens March 6 and continues through March 16 at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center. Cruz says that he initially discovered the concept for 'Farhad, or the Secret of Being' after stumbling on a piece in the New York TImes. 'When I read the story, I was so intrigued that I started to do a little bit of research,' explains Cruz. 'I wanted to write a monologue about a young girl in Afghanistan that has 24 hours to enjoy the freedom that boys have, and men have in that part of the world, before she starts dressing as a girl, and therefore is oppressed by the country that she lives in. And I just thought it was fascinating, and thought it was important to document this, and so I came up with this piece.' The others include 'Melisma, or the Song of a Syllable,' where Carlos Acosta Milián stars as a wounded American soldier who confronts his own humanity by 'discovering beauty in the most unexpected moments.' And in 'The Journey of the Shadow,' Marcelo Miguel is an eight-year-old boy who desperately tries to communicate with his father who is a soldier in Afghanistan. Andy Barbosa, who plays Marcelo, immediately felt a bond with the boy. 'It's about falling in love with the character;' says Barbosa. 'There has to be something that connects with me as an actor.' He says he explores what it is about the character that also connects with the society that character is living in. 'All that fantasy that the little boy was able to create, in order to have this final conversation with his father. is what is the most interesting thing for me, and what caught my attention was how this character is able to deal with something so hard, being aware that he could lose his father fighting in a war in Afghanistan.' With the three monologues weaving such a rich tapestry of messages, Alexa Kuve, executive producer and artistic director of Arca Images says it is important to present the production in a way for all audiences to participate. To do so, 'The Journey of the Shadow' and 'Melisma or the Song of a Syllable,' will be presented in Spanish, while 'Farhad or the Secret of Being' will remain in English. 'We're trying to involve the community more in our presentations,' says Kuve, whose company offers either simultaneous translations in English or subtitles for all of its shows. 'It's important to us for the Anglo community, to get to know our work, and get exposed to different playwrights from Latin America.' As for Cruz, who is Cuban American, the use of language and culture is a crucial component to his success. He has leveraged both to provide audiences a front row seat into Latino culture. This is evidenced by numerous collaborations, translations and overall body of work including his Pulitzer Prize winning 'Anna in the Tropics,' a play centered on Cuban immigrants laboring in a cigar factory. He won the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the the first Latin American ever to win the Pulitzer for playwrighting. With this monumental recognition in his pocket, Cruz continues to be grateful for other accolades he receives, including South Florida's Carbonell Awards, which presented him with the 2024 George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Arts. 'I was elated because I just write and I don't worry about receiving external satisfaction, so it's really great when someone taps you on the shoulder and then you're reminded of all the work you've done throughout the year, and you're awarded for it. It's a really good feeling.' Kuve believes that there is one main reason why Cruz' work resonates with so many. 'He can write about so many subjects from so many different places. He's very diverse in that sense. Because in the end, in my opinion, what he seeks is the human existence and that is universal. If there a subject that touches him, he can write about the most horrific event, war for example, and he does it but with beauty and imagination, and it's just enchanting.' While writing is a conduit for thoughts and expression, sentiments can get lost in translation too, and sometimes words just get in the way. Cruz explains his process. 'How language operates on stage is a curious thing,' says Cruz. 'What is said but not said, what is spoken or unspoken. That's something that I'm very interested in when I write. Do I need this word? Do I need this sentence? Can we just do this with a gesture?' It's what he says he loves about theater, that it 'doesn't just live on the page.' 'Theater lives on the stage with gestures, with silence and with images too. Sometimes you might be writing a scene in which there's a lot of dialogue, and sometimes you might want to take away the dialogue and just do it with physicality, with just a moment or a look . . . Theater offers me this other dimension in which language operates, but in a visual way, or through silence or through gestures. And it's something that I'm constantly discovering when I'm directing or writing a play.' But Cruz hopes that 'Tres Veces Cruz' (Three Times Cruz) brings a message home to the audience that ultimately transcends any language. 'I think the three pieces are existential in many ways, because these three characters live in hopeless situations but there's also an element of resilience in the three of them. How these three people basically escape through the power of imagination, the power of dreaming, of creating a better self even if it's only in their minds.' If you go: WHAT: 'Tres Veces Cruz' (Three Times Cruz) WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday through March 16. WHERE: Westchester Cultural Arts Center, 7930 SW 40th St., Miami COST: $25 general admission, $20 for seniors, students with valid ID, and groups of 10 or more. INFORMATION: is a nonprofit media source for the arts featuring fresh and original stories by writers dedicated to theater, dance, visual arts, film, music and more. Don't miss a story at
New York Times
21-02-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Why Argentine club Ferro Carril Oeste are launching an Aston Villa-inspired kit
Based in the city of Buenos Aires, a second-division football side is keen to learn its roots. Ferro Carril Oeste Club — simply referred to as Ferro — was founded in 1904 by 95 employees from the 'Ferrocarril del Oeste company', a Western Railway service that ran through Buenos Aires. Ferro's glory years came in the 1980s, winning Argentina's top-flight title twice while replicating similar success with its sister basketball team, which became one of the most successful clubs in that period. Advertisement Ferro were welcomed into Argentina's playing leagues in 1905. Competition stepped up the following year. Ferro entered into the third division and, strangely enough, wore shirts purchased from London. More specifically, though, the jerseys were adorned with Aston Villa's crest. How and why Villa's influence on a young, nascent club in Argentina materialised remains a mystery. There are tales of a match against British sailors, after which Ferro decided they would adopt a claret-coloured kit and blue sleeves. Staff now working at Ferro want to learn more. 'We know little about our founding fathers and only now have we decided to investigate those early years more thoroughly,' Ferro's administrator, Daniel Eugenio Visciglio, tells The Athletic. 'Our club's beginnings were built on Aston Villa's jerseys in 1906 and 1907. We would like to contact historians to find out how they were manufactured or acquired in our city.' Despite the unknowns, Villa's fabric — literally and figuratively — has been woven into Ferro's history. They wore claret and blue in their early years before returning to the colour pattern intermittently. 'The largest group of British workers were the Irish in the early 20th century,' says Visciglio. 'So they pushed for us to change our colours to green in 1910.' In 2000 and coinciding with their first promotion in 22 years, Ferro's decision to wear a Villa-inspired kit went down well with locals, enthused by a homage to the club's inception. 'The Aston Villa colours were only used again in the 2000-01 campaign,' Visciglio says. 'Unfortunately, the next two years were turbulent and terrible from an economic point of view and after a terrible campaign, we were relegated. Our supporters catalogued the Aston Villa colours as 'bad luck'. Obviously, the colours had nothing to do with our institutional downfall and consecutive relegations. Advertisement 'For a long time, we fought to bring back those legendary jerseys — something that was achieved this year.' Almost a quarter of a century later, this season's third kit is a return to Villa colours, with light blue sleeves and neckline, as well as a claret body. The club say it is to pay tribute while intending to learn more about their early, hazy details. Ferro wrote to Villa in 2021 to ask if they had any historians who could help them learn more about the two clubs' origins, but neither could find an archivist who could answer enquiries. Last week, Ferro made a fresh attempt, contacting the Premier League outfit once more. At the time of writing, no response has been forthcoming. Ferro 🤝 @AVFCOfficial Ferro Carril Oeste are launching a third kit inspired by Aston Villa! 🟣🔵 The design pays tribute to Ferro's early years when the club were donated shirts from Villa after a friendly match between the two sides. — Argentina Football Shirts 🇦🇷 (@ARGshirts) February 7, 2025 'We would love to get in touch with any Villa historians to find out if any of our club's directors in 1906 were associated with Aston Villa,' adds Visciglio. 'The reason for our choice to play with Villa kits is not entirely clear. 'It is thought the Villa shirt was chosen because it was one of the most popular and successful clubs in those Edwardian times, but we do not know for sure whether some of the English managers we had were Villa supporters and simply chose them. We had managers who supported the club: David Simson, Frank Forster, William Beeston, AJ Avery and Sir Henry Bell.' What Ferro do know, however, is that the shirts were purchased in London and have a rough idea that a railway manager either bought or donated the kits. Ferro's surrounding neighbourhoods had two religious schools in the early 20th century, with an influx of Irish immigrants populating them. Between 1830 and 1930, 45,000 Irish men and women were estimated to have emigrated to Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires. At the time, Villa were among Britain's leading teams. Advertisement 'All the staff worked on the railways,' Visciglio adds. 'The English were the directors, the Scots were engineers and the Welsh and Irish did the heavy lifting of laying rails and sleepers. The British and Irish arrival came following Argentina's economic crisis in 1890, with capital warmly welcomed for the construction of railways.' A company called The Western Railroad of Buenos Aires Limited was founded that year and owned several other companies in Argentina and Uruguay. Its headquarters were in London and owned several railway services in both Argentina and Uruguay. 'Our manager Sir Henry Bell was also chairman of of the board,' says Visciglio. Another sister club of Ferro's is Penarol, who play in Uruguay's Premier Division and are based in the country's capital, Montevideo. They were controlled by the same railway group and, initially, players would be exchanged between the two sides. Ferro's stadium, now reaching a maximum capacity of 24,500 spectators, is the oldest in Argentina and the second oldest in Latin America to be continuously located in its place of origin. For the past 120 years, the stadium has been a fixture in the Caballito district of Buenos Aires. 'We must bear in mind that in those years, in Argentina and Uruguay, football players were amateurs and lived off their jobs,' says Daniel. 'For our club, the patronage of the railway company was very important in the first years, since they were close to our stadium. It allowed us to have our stadium right within our home and without having to move, as is what happened with the great majority of Argentinian sports clubs.'
