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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Longhorns catcher named finalist for prestigious award
Longhorns catcher named finalist for prestigious award Rylan Galvan earns national recognition for his play Texas Longhorns catcher Rylan Galvan could soon be adding to his trophy case. The Texas native has been named a finalist for the Buster Posey Award. Each year, the award is given to the best catcher in Division 1 baseball. The other finalists are Caden Bodine and Carson Tinney. In 56 games during the 2025 campaign, Galvan was one of the Longhorns' best players. He set career highs in home runs with 15, RBI with 57, and hits with 55. For the first time in his career, the Sinton High School product appeared in more than 53 games. With an increased workload, Galvin took his game to another level. While Galvan made headlines with his bat he also impressed in the field. The talented junior finished the regular season with a .992 fielding percentage. He only committed four errors and added 31 assists to his resume. Although the Longhorns fell short of their ultimate goal, Galvan was a bright spot. In Bodine and Tunney, Galvan is going up against two players coming off impressive seasons. Bodine posted a .329 batting average while driving in 38 runs for Coastal Carolina in 50 games. Tinney, like his fellow finalists, thrived at the plate. He finished his sophomore campaign with a .348 batting average in 48 games for Notre Dame. This talented trio will not have to wait long to learn their fate. The winner of the Buster Posey Award will be announced in 18 days. Galvan aims to make history by becoming the first Buster Posey/Johnny Bench National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award winner in Longhorns history.
Ottawa Citizen
5 days ago
- Politics
- Ottawa Citizen
Community comes together to honour Lapu Lapu Day victims at 40-day memorial mass
Article content 'We remember the pain, because all of us are affected by it. But when we remember, we no longer remember just human beings. Article content 'We remember God and how God enters into this, because 40 days is a time of change and transformation.' Article content Article content The tragedy of Lapu Lapu Day was noted around the world. Article content Among those who reached out with condolences and sympathy were King Charles, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron. Article content Galvan, the seventh of 10 children born to farmer parents in a remote village in the Philippines, said he was supposed to be at the festival, but the death of Pope Francis required his attention elsewhere. Article content 'Sometimes we get broken, we don't know the reason, but something happened in our lives and so for us, we're not just praying for those who have died, we also pray for the one who caused this pain,' Galvan said. 'He's a human being also like us. Article content Article content 'We pray for him as well, because there are things that we do not understand as human beings … this is very important because when we pray, we raise our minds and hearts.' Article content Galvan was in attendance at Thursday's mass in support of St. Andrew's pastor Fr. Salvador Reyes Jr., who began the service with the hymn Christ Be Our Light: 'Shine in our hearts, shine through the darkness.' Article content That was followed with a passage from Isiah that, Reyes said, emphasizes God's mercy and compassion, even toward sinners: 'I will not accuse them forever, nor will I always be angry.' Article content Eight volunteers with the Provincial Psychosocial Services were on hand to help anyone needing assistance coping with the trauma, with their pamphlets on a table inside the church near doors with posters reading Hope Lives Here. Article content Article content After the service, Reyes led a precession the four blocks to 43rd Avenue, where the tragedy took place. Article content Article content They were accompanied by a police escort, six officers in three police cars, which cordoned off the street for the vigil. Article content White-robed children followed close behind, then the congregation, and 11 candles were lit — one for each fatality — at the memorials that have popped up on the fence bordering John Oliver Secondary. Article content On the fence was another sign: 'This is too much to hold, so we hold it together.' Article content Mirikit Santos, who was not at the festival and did not know anyone who was hurt, said she was there because she couldn't bear the burden of her emotions by herself. Article content 'Here I can express my emotions and I'm not alone,' she said. Article content Article content Article content
Global News
5 days ago
- Global News
Memorial mass in Vancouver to mark 40 days since Lapu Lapu Day attack
Members of Vancouver's Filipino community and others will honour and pray for victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack at a memorial mass today, 40 days after the tragedy that left 11 people dead. The date is significant in Filipino Catholic tradition as the end of a mourning period, and Rev. Francis Galvan says he expects the mass at St. Andrew's Parish church in East Vancouver at 6 p.m. to be crowded. Galvan, who is of Filipino heritage and is the pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Delta, B.C., says it's important for the healing process to be shared. 1:54 Filipino community concerned with Vancouver's event for Lapu Lapu victims He also says it's important to show solidarity with victims' families by hearing their stories and mourning together. Story continues below advertisement Vancouver police say seven people injured in the attack remain in hospital as of Tuesday afternoon, with six in stable condition and one in serious condition. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In a statement issued Thursday morning, advocacy group Filipino BC says the 40th day 'holds deep spiritual meaning.' 'It is believed that the soul remains close to us during these 40 days, before finding peace and fully departing from the physical world.' The statement lists names and ages of all 11 people who died in the attack, who ranged in age from five to 60. 'This is not closure,' Filipino BC said of the 40th day. 'Healing does not follow a schedule. But today offers a moment to pause. To gather. To feel. And to remind ourselves that healing, while difficult, is possible when we do it together.' 2:22 Brief court appearance for Lapu Lapu Day suspect RJ Aquino, who chairs Filipino BC, said the aftermath of the April 26 attack had cast a shadow over Filipino Heritage Month, which is marked every June. Story continues below advertisement He said some people were still having a difficult time crossing the street or even leaving their homes after the attack, but being with other members of the community is a way to encourage collective healing. The City of Vancouver has separately announced plans for a large-scale memorial event later this month to honour the victims. The 'Come Together: Vancouver Strong,' benefit concert will be held at Rogers Arena, although the exact date has not been set. Attack suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo faces eight counts of second-degree murder, and Vancouver police have said more charges are expected. He is due back in court on Friday, as preparations to determine if he's fit to stand trial continue.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Memorial masses to be held throughout the city 40 days after Lapu Lapu tragedy
VANCOUVER – Members of Vancouver's Filipino community and others will honour and pray for victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack at a memorial mass today, 40 days after the tragedy that left 11 people dead. The date is significant in Filipino Catholic tradition as the end of a mourning period, and Rev. Francis Galvan says he expects the mass at St. Andrew's Parish church in East Vancouver at 6 p.m. to be crowded. Galvan, who is of Filipino heritage and is the pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Delta, B.C., says it's important for the healing process to be shared. He also says it's important to show solidarity with victims' families by hearing their stories and mourning together. Vancouver police say seven people injured in the attack remain in hospital as of Tuesday afternoon, with six in stable condition and one in serious condition. RJ Aquino, who chairs advocacy group Filipino BC, says the aftermath of the April 26 attack has cast a shadow over Filipino Heritage Month, which is marked every June. He says some people are still have a difficult time crossing the street or even leaving their homes after the attack, but being with other members of the community is a way to encourage collective healing. The City of Vancouver has separately announced plans for a large-scale memorial event later this month to honour the victims. The 'Come Together: Vancouver Strong,' benefit concert will be held at Rogers Arena, although the exact date has not been set. Attack suspect Adam Kai-Ji Lo faces eight counts of second-degree murder, and Vancouver police have said more charges are expected. He is due back in court on Friday, as preparations to determine if he's fit to stand trial continue. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June. 5, 2025.
USA Today
01-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas baseball vs UTSA live updates: Start time, TV channel for NCAA Regional game
Texas baseball vs UTSA live updates: Start time, TV channel for NCAA Regional game Show Caption Hide Caption 5 men's NCAA baseball tournament players to watch The Mongomery Advertiser's Adam Cole and The Tennesseean's Aria Gerson break down the top players to watch in the men's NCAA baseball tournament. Jim Schlossnagle and Texas baseball are two wins away from advancing to the program's 25th appearance in the super regional round of the NCAA baseball tournament. To get there, the Longhorns must first beat one of the few teams that managed to beat them out of conference play during the regular season: the UTSA Roadrunners. The two teams matched up on March 18, with UTSA downing Schlossnagle's team, 8-7, in 12 innings. With a win on May 31, Texas will advance straight to the Austin Regional championship on June 1. A loss, however, would drop them to the losers' bracket, where the Longhorns would have to down former Big 12 cohort Kansas State to have another shot at the Roadrunners, whom they would have to beat twice to advance. Watch Texas baseball with ESPN+ Texas enters its May 31 game vs. UTSA having downed Houston Christian, 7-1, the day prior, whereas UTSA defeated Kansas State, 10-2. Which team will advance to 2-0 in the Austin Regional, and which will find their hopes of a College World Series title in peril? Follow along live as USA TODAY provides live updates, scores and highlights from the Texas-UTSA regional game: This section will be updated. TEAMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F UTSA 0 1 0 — — — — — — — Texas 1 0 5 — — — — — — — This section will be updated. UTSA's Kelley gets Galvan — who started the inning with a walk — to strike out swinging on a breaking ball, stranding runners on the corners. But the damage is done, with the Longhorns scoring five runs in the bottom of the third to blow this one wide open. Borba smashes a slider that stays up in the zone, and keeps it fair down the left field foul line. His second double of the day scores Gasparino from third and extends Texas' lead to 5-1. A wild pitch on the ensuing at-bat from Kelley scores Williams from third and allows Borba to advance to third. The Longhorns have blown this one open. There's a two-RBI single to right field from Williams, scoring Schuessler and Belyeu. Will Gasparino, who was hit on the previous at-bat, advances to third to put runners on the corners. UTSA moves to junior right-hander Connor Kelley. The 6-foot-5, 245-pounder has a 3-1 record and 2.41 ERA in 33 2/3 innings pitched this season. Myles ends his day with 2 1/3 innings pitched, allowing six hits and two runs. He's responsible for both runners currently on base, as well. Texas retakes the lead with a strong early showing in the bottom of the third inning. Galvan walks to start the inning, followed by a Belyeu single to right field. Next up, Schuessler singles up the middle to load the bases. Rodriguez grounds out to first base on the ensuing at-bat after Morresi fails to field it cleanly, allowing Galvan to score. Schuessler and Belyeu advance to second and third, respectively, on the play. It's a short inning in the top of the third, with Harrison retiring UTSA's Detlefsen, Hodge and Mason Lytle with a groundout, foul-out and strikeout, respectively. Onto the bottom of the third. The foul-out in particular was notable with how Galvan tracked it down: UTSA gets two quick outs to start the inning with Jalin Flores and Will Gasparino popping out and grounding out, respectively. Jonah Williams then singles to center field and advances to third on a double from Borba down the left field line. But Mendoza flies out to center field to end the scoring threat, leaving two Longhorns runners stranded in scoring position. Texas quickly gives back a run to UTSA after taking an early lead. After Lorenzo Morresi singles through the right side to start the inning for UTSA, Ty Hodge reaches first on a throwing error by Casey Borba, advancing both runners to scoring position. Norris McClure then hits a sac fly to left field to even the score at 1-1. Hodge is thrown out at third on the play, however, and comes up clutching his left shoulder. That could be an injury of note for the Roadrunners. With one out and two runners in scoring position, Kimble Schuessler grounds out to second base, but scores Rylan Galvan from third base to get the Longhorns on the board first. Adrian Rodriguez flies out to center field in the next at-bat, but Schlossnagle's team has an early lead. Ethan Mendoza and Rylan Galvan both get singles to start the inning for the Longhorns. Texas' third batter up, Max Belyeu, hits a foul ball down the left field line. UTSA left fielder Drew Detlefsen made a charge at it, but ended up sliding into the outfield wall. He remained down on the turf for several moments while getting tended to by trainers. After a brief moment stretching, he remains out on the field for the Roadrunners. Harrison makes quick work of the first two batters he faces, forcing two fly-outs, before he hits the third batter up, James Taussig. A pick-off of the UTSA right fielder at first ends the inning, however, and energizes the crowd in the process. Longhorns get their first at-bats next. Conor Myles will get the start for UTSA against the Longhorns. He has a 5-1 record in 67 innings pitched this season, boasting a 4.57 ERA. Here's a look at the batting order for the Roadrunners: CF Mason Lytle DH Garrett Gruell RF James Taussig 1B Lorenzo Morresi SS Ty Hodge 3B Norris McClure C Andrew Stucky LF Drew Detlefsen 2B Nathan Hodge P Conor Myles Here's a look at the batting order for the Longhorns vs. the Roadrunners: The Longhorns will turn to Luke Harrison to start on the mound vs. UTSA. The lefty is 5-1 in 66 1/3 innings pitched this season 2.98 ERA. What time does Texas vs UTSA baseball start? Date: Saturday, May 31 Saturday, May 31 Time: 9 p.m. ET 9 p.m. ET Location: UFCU Disch-Falk Field (Austin, Texas) First pitch for Texas and UTSA's Austin Regional winners' bracket game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. The winner will next play in the Austin Regional championship on Sunday, June 1 at 7 p.m. ET, while the loser will play in an elimination game earlier in the day vs. Kansas State, at 3 p.m. ET. What TV channel is Texas vs UTSA baseball on today? TV channel: SEC Network SEC Network Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+ Texas and UTSA's meeting in the Austin Regional will air on the SEC Network. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a cable login) and ESPN+, the latter of which serves as ESPN's streaming service. NCAA baseball tournament schedule Regionals: May 30-June 2 May 30-June 2 Super regionals: June 6-9 June 6-9 College World Series: June 13-22/23 June 13-22/23 CWS finals: June 21-22/23 The NCAA baseball tournament began on May 30 and will conclude on either June 22 or 23. The tournament is comprised of the regional round (May 30-June 2), the super regionals (June 6-9), College World Series (beginning June 13) and CWS championship final. The three-game championship series will begin June 21 and end on June 22 or 23, depending on whether the "if necessary" game is needed.
