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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Handball-Administrative blunder allowed Odense to compete in Champions League, say officials
The Danish Handball Association has admitted to a major blunder that allowed Odense, this season's women's Champions League runners-up, to take part in the competition when they were not eligible. Denmark's three Champions League spots were determined by playoff results and regular season standings. Esbjerg and Nykobing Falster secured the top two spots for 2023-24, while Ikast, runners-up in the regular season, should have claimed the third spot. However, Odense, who finished third in the playoffs, applied and participated instead. Odense lost 29-27 to Hungary's Gyori in Sunday's final in Budapest. "Unfortunately, we made a mistake last year. It wasn't Odense, but Ikast who should have had the opportunity to apply," said Frank Smith, chief of tournaments at the Danish Handball Association, to Danish TV 2. The error was discovered on Wednesday. Ikast, who played in the less lucrative European League and lost the final to Germany's Thuringer HC, expressed frustration. "We feel that we've been cheated, and it's just a shame for everyone involved," said Ikast player Stine Skogrand. Ikast are seeking financial compensation for lost Champions League earnings. "If we hadn't qualified for the Champions League, it would have been our own problem — but now we feel entitled to some of what we could have earned," said director Daniel Gronhoj. For Odense, the situation taints their achievement in reaching their first-ever Champions League final. "I sat there with this feeling that shouldn't be the legacy of the weekend we just had — that we shouldn't have been there," said Odense sport director Trine Nielsen. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Civil rights activists speak with young Rock Island students
Students at both Edison Junior High School and Thurgood Marshall Learning Center on Friday had an opportunity to learn history from a different point of view. As a part of the Multi-Generational Community Building Speaker Series, students interacted with Dr. Frank Smith and Macarthur Cotton, two civil rights activists who grew up in the South. 'They have a reference point. Ya know, it makes it more credible, makes it more real because they talk about it from a personal point of view, and I think that is what held their attention,' said Shellie Moore-Guy, who helped plan the series. 'We have to pave our own way by doing good and staying true to our values,' Smith said. 'Well I think it's important for young people to know that they have some responsibilities themselves to take up those same values that the Civil Rights Movement was about, freedom and democracy.' Joziah Harris, a Thurgood Marshall Learning Center student, said hearing from the civil rights activists is different than reading about it. '(You can) visualize it because they are telling you what they did, and more details because they were there and everything,' Harris said. 'These kids asked some incredible questions this afternoon, and it's inspiring,' Moore-Guy said. 'There won't be anyone to address these issues if we do not train our young folks, and that's what this is all about.' Smith said people might not have control over where they start in life, but they can play a pivotal role in where they end up. 'I think (these students) are at the time now to learn about this so they can start their life out on the right track,' Smith said. Smith and Cotton were available Friday evening at a free public event at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Record
15-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Perth and Kinross Council votes to start process to create Scotland's third short-term let control area
The move was rejected by PKC's Economy and Infrastructure Committee last August but on Wednesday all councillors were asked to vote on the proposal After previously rejecting the move, Perth and Kinross councillors have voted to begin the process of creating Scotland's third short-term let control area. In August 2024 Perth and Kinross Council's (PKC) Economy and Infrastructure Committee voted against introducing a planning control area for Highland and North Eastern Perthshire. But on Wednesday, May 7 the proposal was once again recommended for approval and was this time put before all elected members for consideration, rather than just those on the relevant committee. Previously it was rejected by a single vote. This time - with all councillors able to vote (except Provost McDade who declared a financial interest and Cllr Frank Smith who was absent) - it was voted through by 24 votes to 14. One Labour, four Liberal Democrat, two Independent and all 17 SNP councillors voted to start the process of creating a short-term let (STL) control area in Highland Perthshire and North Eastern Perthshire. Twelve Conservative councillors, Liberal Democrat councillor Willie Robertson and Independent (former Conservative) councillor Colin Stewart voted against it. Last year Liberal Democrat councillor Claire McLaren voted against the proposal. On Wednesday, the Strathtay ward councillor voted in support of the proposal. At Wednesday's meeting, Conservative councillor Angus Forbes asked why councillors were being asked again to vote on the proposal. Depute provost Andrew Parrott said: "My understanding is we are perfectly entitled to bring the matter - after a six-month period - so that is what we are doing and it is perfectly proper to bring it to full council so that is what we are doing." Cllr Forbes questioned if it was "because the political arithmetic is better for the administration at this meeting". SNP council leader Grant Laing suggested a precedent was set when councillors were asked to vote again on the controversial Central Production Unit (CPU) for school meals. PKC initially rejected the recommendation for its nursery and primary school main meals to be provided on a cook fresh/freeze basis by Tay Cuisine at its CPU in Dundee, which opened in 2020. But - after the Scottish Government pledged in May 2021 to deliver free school meals to all Scotland's primary pupils - Perth and Kinross councillors were asked to vote again on the issue in June 2021 and approved it by 21 votes to 16. Cllr Laing said: "So there is a precedent to bringing something back. "I think it's such an important thing, the whole council should do it rather a committee. I think that everybody who lives and has voted in that area should have the chance to show where their allegiance lies or what they think is the best way forward." Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers chief executive Fiona Campbell urged Perth and Kinross councillors to reject the proposal. She said: "Across Perth and Kinross, only 1.7 per cent of properties are STLs, compared to 3.5 per cent sitting empty. "In Dunkeld and Birnam, council data wrongly claimed 15 per cent STL saturation — when actual self-catering units (SCUs) account for just 5.7 per cent. That's a fundamental misrepresentation. It is critical to differentiate between SCUs and second homes - second homes generate no economic benefit. You're being asked to legislate on flawed figures. She added: "STLs are not the cause of housing scarcity — but they are being treated as such. This narrative ignores larger structural issues: a lack of new supply, demographic shifts, and poor delivery of affordable homes. "The economic cost would be severe. Independent analysis from BiGGAR Economics shows STLs in Perth and Kinross generate over £51 million in local economic value, and support nearly 1,800 jobs. On average, each STL contributes more than three times the economic output of a private home." She added: "The Highland Council introduced a PCA in March 2024 — triggering over 200 applications, overwhelming their planning system, and creating confusion and huge expense to the sector. One year on, there is zero evidence that it has delivered a single additional home." The entire City of Edinburgh council area and Highland Council's Badenoch and Strathspey ward are Scotland's only two short-term let control areas. Moving it for approval, SNP council leader Grant Laing said: "It will introduce stronger and clearer planning controls to manage the number of new short-term lets across these areas. "The introduction of a short-term let control area will require all residential property owners to apply for planning permission for change of use from a residential property to a short-term let. "The introduction of an STL control area will have no new impact on many other property owners as they already have to apply for a change of use. It will also not impact existing STLs. Irrespective of the STL control area, the requirement for a licence remains." Seconding the move, deputy SNP leader Eric Drysdale stressed: "We are only talking about seeking to better manage new short-term lets, not to close down any existing STL businesses." Tabling an amendment to reject the proposal, Highland Perthshire Conservative councillor John Duff said: "This same proposal came before the Economy and Infrastructure Committee in August 2024 and was quite rightly rejected then. Nothing has changed in these last nine months to alter that position, and we should reject the proposal again today." The Conservative group leader said it would further hit the tourism and retail sector which had still not recovered from COVID. Cllr Duff added: "It's not that long ago that we, in this chamber, approved a bid to make this exact same area the Tay Forest National Park; remember that? National Park status would have significantly increased tourism for Highland Perthshire. And yet now, the administration is bringing forward a short-term let control area. Quite frankly, you couldn't make it up!" Councillors voted by 24 votes to 14 to proceed with the notice of a proposal for the designation of an STL control area for Highland Perthshire and northern part of the Eastern housing market areas.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hear civil rights activists speak on social justice
The Multi-Generational Community Building (MGCB) speaker series will host an event on May 15 and 16, featuring civil rights activists Mr. MacArthur Cotton and Dr. Frank Smith, Jr. This two-day program aims to foster intergenerational dialogue, inspire community engagement and celebrate the ongoing pursuit of social justice. Event Highlights: Educational Engagements: Mr. Cotton and Dr. Smith will engage with students at Edison School and Thurgood Marshall Learning Center, sharing their experiences from the Civil RightsMovement to inspire and educate the younger generation. Community Gathering: A public event, 'Anything for the Cause', will be held at the MartinLuther King Center in Rock Island. This will provide a platform for community members to interact with these influential figures, facilitating meaningful discussions on past and present struggles for equality. This event is free and open to the public. About the speakers: MacArthur 'Mac' Cotton was pivotal in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)during the Civil Rights movement. Born in Mississippi, he was deeply involved in voter registration efforts, facing significant risks, including imprisonment at Parchman Farm. His unwavering commitment to justice continued through initiatives like the Algebra Project, focusing on educational equity. Dr. Frank Smith, Jr. is a distinguished civil rights activist and historian. As a founding member ofSNCC, Dr. Smith dedicated six years to organizing voter registration drives in Mississippi, enduring threats and violence to combat systemic racism. After relocating to Washington, D.C., he served four terms on the D.C. Council, focusing on housing and economic development. Dr. Smith is the founding director of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum established to honor the 209,145 African American soldiers who fought for freedom during the Civil War. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
13-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
This Date in Baseball - Bryce Harper makes the 100th HR of his career his first-ever grand slam
April 14 1910 — William Howard Taft became the first U.S. president to throw out the first ball at a baseball opener in Washington. 1910 — Chicago's Frank Smith pitched a one-hitter in the season opener to give the White Sox a win over the St. Louis Browns. 1915 — In the opening game at Philadelphia, left-hander Herb Pennock of the A's blanked the Red Sox 5-0. He gave up only one hit — a scratch single by Harry Hooper with two outs in the ninth. 1917 — Ed Cicotte of the Chicago White Sox pitched an 11-0 no-hitter over the St. Louis Browns. 1925 — The Cleveland Indians opened the season with a 21-14 victory over the St. Louis Browns, the most runs scored by one club on opening day. The Indians scored 12 runs in the eighth inning when the Browns made five errors. Browns first baseman George Sisler had four errors in the game. 1925 — In the first regular-season Chicago Cubs game to be broadcast on the radio, Quin Ryan announces the contest from the grandstand roof for WGN. 1931 — Jack Quinn of the Brooklyn Robins becomes the oldest pitcher to start an Opening Day game at 47 years old. 1961 — The 'new' Washington Senators franchise wins its first game, defeating the Cleveland Indians, 3-2. 1964 — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax throws his ninth complete game without allowing a walk. 1967 — Boston rookie Bill Rohr lost a no-hit bid in his first major league start when Elston Howard singled in the ninth inning for the New York Yankees' only hit in a 3-0 loss to the Red Sox. 1969 — The first major league game outside the United States was played in Montreal's Jarry Park with the Expos defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7. 1976 — In the 6th inning of today's 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs, Mets' Dave Kingman hits what will become widely regarded as the longest home run ever hit in Wrigley Field, estimated at 600 feet. 1991 — Nolan Ryan becomes the 12th pitcher in major league history to surpass 5,000 innings pitched. 1999 — John Franco struck out the side in the ninth inning of the New York Met's 4-1 win over the Florida Marlins, becoming only the second pitcher to reach 400 career saves. The only reliever with more saves than Franco is Lee Smith, who retired with 478. 2004 — A day after Yankees teammate Mike Mussina earned his 200th career victory, Kevin Brown reaches the same plateau. 2005 — Yankees outfielder Gary Sheffield got into a brief scuffle with a fan along the right-field fence at Fenway Park during New York's game against the Boston Red Sox. 2010 — Jorge Cantu homered, making him the first player in major league history to have at least one hit and one RBI in each of his team's first nine games, and the Florida Marlins beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3. 2014 — Neil Walker and Gaby Sanchez hit back-to-back homers twice, and the Pirates and Reds combined for 10 homers in only six innings before rain forced a suspension. Pittsburgh had three sets of back-to-back homers, only the third time that's happened in major league history. The NL Central rivals completed the game the next day. Andrew McCutchen doubled and came around on Russell Martin's single in the seventh inning, giving the Pirates an 8-7 win. 2016 — Bryce Harper makes the 100th home run of his career his first-ever grand slam. 2017 — The Braves open their new ballpark, SunTrust Park, with a 5 - 2 win over the Padres before a sellout crowd of 41,149. 2021 — Carlos Rodon of the White Sox throws the second no-hitter of the season, blanking the Indians, 8-0. _____
