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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- General
- The Irish Sun
‘That's where I hit rock bottom' – David Raya reveals Arsenal career changed overnight following TWO-HOUR meeting
DAVID RAYA has opened up on the lowest point of his Arsenal career in an honest interview with former England goalkeeper Ben Foster. Raya, 29, has been one of the Premier League's top shot-stoppers since his move to North London, winning consecutive Golden Glove awards in between the sticks at the Emirates Stadium. 5 David Raya has opened up about the 'rock bottom' of his time at Arsenal Credit: YouTube/FOzcast But the Spaniard revealed that it hasn't always been easy, explaining that Even though He told "From there, the only way was up with changing my habits and trying to change my mindset. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "From that game, I said, 'Listen, this is not me.' I think there's been a massive change from there." For Raya, that meant setting up an almost immediate meeting with Gunners goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana to pinpoint what was going wrong and fix it. He added: "I met with the goalie coach after the game at the training round and we were there for two hours, talking about things that we could change. "He helped me a lot in that situation and he just believed in me. We had to change things. Most read in Football 5 Raya conceded three times during a 4-3 win over Luton Town Credit: Alamy 5 Raya made a memorable mistake when trying to claim a ball that led to Luton's second goal Credit: EPA Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates "[I was] working with him, working with a sports psychologist and relying on my missus and my family to try to help me as much as possible. That's when I started feeling better. Raya was battling with outside noise about his arrival when he first joined the Gunners, with many fans questioning if he was a necessary addition given the presence of But now he has cemented himself as the number one for Raya reckons this past campaign has been the best of his career, and he is ensuring that he is keeping himself in the best nick possible to continue his flying form. The goalkeeper, who formed the base of the Premier League's most formidable defence this term, revealed: "I've changed my routines in the morning. "Since I came back from pre-season I wanted to be waking up earlier in the morning and doing some stuff at home. Like an ice bath in the morning." 5 5 Raya has won consecutive Premier League Golden Gloves Credit: Getty
NZ Herald
26-05-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Tauranga hosts North Island Golden Gloves boxing tournament on King's Birthday
It features various weight classes and age divisions, including elite male and female categories. Nuki Johnson, known as Central North Island's 'Mr Boxing', came up with the concept of a North Island Golden Gloves in the mid 1980s and the South Island quickly followed the same pathway, a statement released on behalf of the Central North Island Boxing Association said. 'From humble beginnings at the Wairakei Village Hall in 1984, the North Island Golden Gloves has progressed to the biggest tournament in New Zealand,' a spokesperson said. 'The Wairakei Village Hall was quickly outgrown, with a short tenure at the Country Music Hall of Fame before a shift to the Taupō Town Hall in the late 1980s.' The demolition of the Taupō Town Hall saw the Golden Gloves make its home at the new Great Lakes Centre, where it has been held almost every year since. In 2023, the Golden Gloves moved to the Western Bay of Plenty. It is open to the full spectrum of boxing levels, from Elite national title holders and national representatives to mini cadets (10-13 years of age) with limited fighting experience, the spokesperson said. 'For many of the age-group novice competitors, this will be their first big step on the Boxing New Zealand pathway.' Some of the best-known names in New Zealand boxing have fought at the North Island Golden Gloves. A 15-year-old David Tua fought at the 1988 event in one of his early stepping stone years on his boxing journey. Olympic bronze medallist David Nyika also entered the Golden Gloves on his pathway to Olympic success. Competitors and coaches on Friday and the preliminary competition begins at 11am on Saturday. On Sunday the senior and youth semi-finals and other age-group finals will take centre stage. Monday will see the best of the best North Island elite male and female boxers chasing titles and looking to establish a significant Boxing New Zealand ranking in their weight division.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bromley teenager becomes national boxing champion in historic victory
A Bromley teenager has become the first boxer from the borough to become a national champion in 27 years. Castro Collins, from Hayes' 2BX Boxing Club, home of Bromley ABC, has sealed his place in the record books by winning the England Boxing Schools (Golden Gloves) national title. This marks a significant achievement for the London Borough of Bromley, which has not claimed a national boxing title since 1998. England Boxing, the nation's sole authority for amateur boxing, has now placed Castro on the England Boxing Squad development pathway. The future looks promising for the young boxer, whose talent could eventually see him representing Team GB. Echoing Castro's triumph, his fellow 2BX club member, Henry Brown, delivered a sterling performance by eclipsing the Eastern Counties champion in the quarter-finals. Rising star Henry Brown meets heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (Image: 2BX Boxing Club) Though he was stopped in the semi-finals by the national champion, Henry takes home a bronze medal and has ended his season as the nation's third-ranked boxer in his category. These victories form part of an exceptional season for 2BX Boxing Clubs, with five London champions, one quarter-national finalist, three semi-national finalists, and Castro's national championship title. The club is spearheaded by a police committee comprising past members and champions hailing from Orpington ABC. Among these are ex-policeman Bob Mullholland and serving officer PC Oliver Watson. Officer Watson, who himself has boxed for the club, journeyed to Newcastle to support the boxers and lauded their progress and dedication. The influence of 2BX Boxing Clubs extends far beyond the boxing ring. The clubs are engaged in numerous collaborations with local youth engagement officers, young offenders, and schools, providing boxing as a constructive alternative to negative influences and offering valuable opportunities for local youth. The last time a national title was claimed by a club in the London Borough of Bromley was in 1998, while Orpington's last individual schools' national title was clinched by Paul Martin in 1973. The recent victory has seen Castro Collins earn a well-deserved spot in the England Boxing Roll of Honour which lists all champions from as far back as 1880. Micah Hylton, a head coach at Bromley, said: "As the coach of Bromley ABC, I am incredibly proud to announce that Castro Collins has made history by becoming the England Boxing Schools national champion. "His extraordinary dedication, resilience, and hard work have led him to this remarkable achievement, making him the first boxer from the London Borough of Bromley to win a national title in 27 years. "We look forward to seeing Castro thrive on the England Boxing Squad development pathway and hope his success inspires young athletes across the borough to pursue their dreams in boxing and beyond." The club is currently seeking sponsorship to support its expanding community initiatives. Interested parties are encouraged to contact the 2BX Boxing Clubs on 07955 755224.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Tampa Bay Rays sign a one-day contract with legendary third baseman to give him a proper farewell
The Tampa Bay Rays reportedly are signing a one-day contract with legendary former third baseman Evan Longoria to give him a proper send-off. The date for the one-day game is out, and fans are speculating whether the Rays will retire his number as well. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Evan Longoria will officially sign off as a Rays player As a homage to the legendary player, the Tampa Bay Rays made the decision to sign a one-day contract with Evan Longoria for his farewell. The sign-off game will take place on June 7, 2025. Longoria will be entering the Tampa Hall of Fame for all the contributions he has made to the team. Though Longoria did play for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants during the better half of his MLB career, he was a part of the Tampa Bay Rays for almost a decade before that. Awards and accolades of Evan Longoria Evan Longoria has set his name as one of the most reliable players in the history of baseball. His contribution in taking the Rays to victory various times made Longoria a player upon whom the Rays could blindly depend on. However, it was Longoria's famous catch that made him go viral all over the internet. During a live interview, Evan caught an incoming fast ball with his bare hands, saving the reporter from getting hit. The famous catch reflected his amazing reflexes and presence of mind on the field. During his tenure as a third baseman, Longoria went on to win several awards. He won the AL All-Star award three times during his time with the Rays, in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He also won the Rookie of the Year in 2008. Longoria also has three Golden Gloves that he won back in 2009, 2010, and 2017, and the Silver Slugger back in 2009. In 2011, Longoria was awarded the Walk-off of the year honors as well. Longoria has been in the MLB for a total of 16 seasons, and though he played for three different teams, he was always a part of the Tampa Bay Rays, and him retiring from the Rays makes it all the more special. Also Read:
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
One of Alcatraz's last living inmates speaks out on Trump's plan to reopen prison
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Charlie Hopkins, one of the last living to have served time in Alcatraz, San Francisco's notorious island prison, has dismissed President Donald Trump's order that the jail be reopened. 'I don't think he wants to reopen it, he's trying to draw attention to the crime rate,' Hopkins, now in his 90s, told ABC7 New York. 'When I was on Alcatraz, a rat couldn't survive.' Hopkins, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, who was hailed in his youth as a Golden Gloves boxer, was sentenced to 17 years behind bars in 1952 for his part in a robbery ring responsible for a string of carjackings. He served 11 years in jail – three of which were spent at Alcatraz, where he was known as Inmate #1186 – before reforming and finding work as a carpet fitter and then as a hospital security guard. Former Alcatraz inmate Charlie Hopkins was sentenced to 17 years behind bars in 1952 for his part in a robbery ring responsible for a string of carjackings (Asocial Media/YouTube) Later in life, Hopkins became a pen pal of the infamous Boston gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, another Alcatraz veteran, a story he shared in his memoir Hard Time (2019) and in the TV series Alcatraz: The Last Survivor (2020). Despite Hopkins' scepticism, the president appeared to be in deadly earnest when he posted on Truth Social over the weekend: 'REBUILD, AND OPEN ALCATRAZ! 'For too long, America has been plagued by vicious, violent, and repeat Criminal Offenders, the dregs of society, who will never contribute anything other than Misery and Suffering. 'When we were a more serious Nation, in times past, we did not hesitate to lock up the most dangerous criminals, and keep them far away from anyone they could harm. That's the way it's supposed to be.' He added that he would be directing the Bureau of Prisons, the Department of Justice, the FBI and Homeland Security 'to reopen a substantially enlarged and rebuilt ALCATRAZ, to house America's most ruthless and violent Offenders.' The former Alcatraz penitentiary seen in the San Franscio Bay (AP) The California maximum security penitentiary was opened in 1934 but closed again in 1963 after it was found to be three times more expensive to run than other jails and too costly to maintain, not least because of the extreme weather it was exposed to from the Pacific. The facility has since enjoyed a second act as a lucrative tourist attraction, with visitors drawn by its reputation acquired during its three decades of service, when it housed legendary criminals such as Al Capone, George 'Machine Gun' Kelly, 'Creepy' Alvin Karpis, and Robert Stroud, a psychopathic amateur ornithologist known as 'the Birdman of Alcatraz.' One of the first to reject Trump's suggestion was former House speaker Nancy Pelosi, a San Francisco resident, who wrote on X: 'The president's proposal is not a serious one.' Chicago mob boss Al Capone, arguably Alcatraz's most famous inmate (Getty) On Tuesday, Florida Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz ridiculed Trump in the House by calling the plan 'just another distraction to divert attention away from the tariffs, rising prices, or the struggle on Main Street.' Moskowitz went on to suggest that the president had gotten the idea from watching reruns of old movies on late-night television. 'Perhaps he was watching Escape from Alcatraz,' he suggested, referring to Don Siegel's 1979 Clint Eastwood hit. 'The funny part about that is that it was actually on television in South Florida. It was on PBS South Florida over the weekend when Trump was at Mar-a-Lago. In fact, he made his announcement just hours after it aired.' The congressman's reference to the scheduling is correct. Alcatraz has enjoyed a revival as a tourist attraction since its closure in 1963 (AP) A number of tourists visiting the prison this week sounded out by ABC were equally withering, with one commenting: 'I think it's one of the stupidest ideas I've ever heard in my life. 'It would cost billions to refit this building. It's not even earthquake proof.' But U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, for one, has defended the idea, telling Larry Kudlow on Fox Business the venture would yield 'cost savings', without explaining how, and insisting it would serve as a powerful deterrent to would-be criminals.
