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USA Today
19 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Packers release international K Alex Hale after suffering eye injury
The Green Bay Packers opened up an international roster spot when the team released kicker Alex Hale on Monday. Hale, the team's International Player Pathway player, opened training camp on the non-football injury (NFI) list. And now we know why. According to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Hale suffered an eye injury while working out before training camp and needs to miss multiple weeks. However, the Packers need a backup kicker to ease the training camp burden on veteran Brandon McManus, so an addition at kicker is expected. The Packers originally signed Hale, a native of Australia, on Aug. 7 of last year. He was released at the end of training camp but returned on the practice squad as the International Player Pathway designation. Hale spent six seasons at Oklahoma State (2018-23) and was a second-team All-Big 12 pick and Lou Groza Award semifinalist after making 27 of 34 field goals in 2023, his final collegiate season. As the Packers' IPP player, Hale counted as the team's 91st player on the offseason roster. Silverstein believes it's possible Hale could eventually return pending the performance of the kicker signed to back up McManus to start training camp. If re-signed, Hale could once again be the 17th player on the Packers' practice squad as an IPP designation. Hale was the Packers' second IPP player, following defensive end Kenneth Odumegwu.
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Borneo Post
CIA spotlights Malaysian coins found at spy statue
According to a statement on the agency's official website, CIA officers often leave coins at the foot of the statue before embarking on overseas assignments. — Photo via X/CIA KUALA LUMPUR (July 16): Three Malaysian coins have drawn unexpected attention after appearing in a weekly artefact spotlight by the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The coins — a 20 sen piece from 2018, a 10 sen coin from 2017, and a 5 sen coin from 2018 — were featured on the CIA's official X account, where the agency regularly highlights curious or meaningful items from its archives. They were discovered at the base of the Nathan Hale statue located outside the CIA's original headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Each coin carried small, distinctive illustrations: the 20 sen coin featured a stick figure, the 10 sen coin appeared to depict a woman or child, while the 5 sen coin bore what looked like an animal footprint. The CIA did not disclose who placed the coins there or when they were left. According to a statement on the agency's official website, CIA officers often leave coins at the foot of the statue before embarking on overseas assignments. 'According to legend, doing so brings good luck and is believed to ensure Hale protects the officer throughout their mission,' the CIA said. Nathan Hale is considered the first intelligence officer in American history. He was executed in 1776 at the age of 21 after being captured while spying on British troops during the American Revolutionary War. The statue depicts him with hands bound, gazing resolutely into the distance. While US quarter-dollar coins featuring George Washington are most commonly left behind, some officers opt for coins with symbolic or personal significance — including foreign coins like the Malaysian ones, or coin combinations such as 76 cents to commemorate the year 1776. The CIA Museum periodically collects the coins left at the statue. Proceeds from the collection are donated to the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation and the Third Option Foundation, which support wounded officers and the families of those killed in the line of duty. – Malay Mail cia Malaysian coins spy statue us
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
CIA features Malaysian coins at intelligence memorial
THREE Malaysian coins have captured attention after being highlighted by the United States Central Intelligence Agency in their weekly artefact presentation on their official X social media platform. The featured currency includes coins valued at 20 sen (minted in 2018), 10 sen (from 2017), and 5 sen (also from 2018). These coins were found positioned at the foot of the Nathan Hale memorial statue, which stands outside the CIA's original headquarters facility in Langley, Virginia. All three coins bore distinctive small artistic elements: the 20 sen piece displayed artwork depicting a traditional broom figure, the 10 sen coin showed what appeared to be imagery of a woman or child, and the 5 sen coin contained markings resembling animal tracks. The intelligence agency has not disclosed the identity of whoever placed these coins at the memorial site, nor has it revealed the timeframe when they were deposited. According to CIA documentation on their official website, it has become customary for intelligence officers to place coins at the statue's base prior to undertaking overseas assignments. The agency explains that this ritual is steeped in tradition: 'Legend suggests this practice brings fortune and ensures Hale's protective spirit watches over officers during their international missions.' The memorial honours Nathan Hale, recognised as America's inaugural intelligence operative, who faced execution in 1776 when he was just 21 years old. His capture occurred while conducting surveillance on British military operations during the American Revolution. The bronze statue portrays Hale with his hands restrained, his gaze fixed resolutely into the distance. While CIA personnel typically deposit American quarter dollars bearing George Washington's likeness, some opt for alternative currency that holds special significance or personal value. Certain officers choose to leave exactly 76 cents as tribute to the Revolutionary War year of 1776, whilst others select international currency such as these Malaysian coins, which often feature meaningful artwork or inscriptions. The CIA Museum staff regularly gather the accumulated coins from around the statue's perimeter. These collected coins are subsequently contributed to both the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation and the Third Option Foundation - charitable organisations dedicated to supporting wounded intelligence personnel and the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
CIA showcases Malaysian coins placed at intelligence memorial
KUALA LUMPUR – Three Malaysian coins were recently featured by the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as part of a weekly artefact highlight on its official X account. The coins – a 20 sen piece minted in 2018, a 10 sen from 2017, and a 5 sen from 2018 – were collected at the base of the Nathan Hale statue outside the CIA's Original Headquarters Building in Langley, Virginia. Each coin carried a tiny illustration. The 20 sen had a stick figure drawn on it, the 10 sen appeared to depict a woman or child, while the 5 sen bore a small paw print. The CIA did not reveal who placed the coins or when they were left there. "Before going overseas, CIA officers leave a coin at the statue's base. According to legend, doing so brings good luck and ensures that Hale will keep the officers safe on their mission," the agency explained on its website. The statue honours Nathan Hale, regarded as America's first intelligence officer. He was executed in 1776 at the age of 21 after being caught spying on British troops during the American Revolutionary War. The statue depicts him with bound hands, gazing resolutely into the distance. Officers typically leave a US quarter bearing George Washington's image. Others choose coins with symbolic or personal meaning. Some leave 76 cents to mark the year 1776, while others, like those who left the Malaysian coins, opt for foreign denominations marked with drawings or messages. The CIA Museum periodically collects the coins left at the statue. The money is donated to the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation and the Third Option Foundation, both of which support injured officers and the families of those who died in the line of duty.
West Australian
15-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
The Open: Can Min Woo Lee's secret weapon help lead him to glory at Portrush?
While his Open form has been mediocre — two missed cuts and a best of tied 21st in 2022 — Min Woo Lee has a secret weapon at Portrush. The man carrying his bag was caddie for the winner of the Open when it was last played at Portrush in 2019. Brian 'Bo' Martin was instrumental in Irishman Shane Lowry's memorable 2019 victory at the rugged links course on the north-west tip of Northern Ireland. He split with Lowry in 2023 and took Lee's bag late in 2024. Martin, himself a scratch golfer at the stunning Ardglass Club in Northern Ireland, made an immediate impression on Lee and the duo have been making steady progress since, with a first US PGA Tour victory in March this year the high point. Lee is one of three West Aussies in this week's Open, alongside former Hale student Curtis Luck and ex-bikie Ryan Peake, who are both making their Open debuts. Peake's return to the big time is an astonishing story. Fifteen years ago, Peake and Cameron Smith won the boys' division of the Trans-Tasman Trophy. But while Smith was destined for stardom and riches, including the 2022 Open at St Andrews, Peake's life took a drastic turn. He left golf behind, joining the Rebels bikie gang in Perth and ending up being jailed for five years for assault, shortly before he turned 21. His renaissance as a golfer began via a phone call he received in prison from coach Richie Smith, who encouraged him to give golf another go when he got out. And he did — but it was a slow build. Peake was ranked 1215th in the world when he won the New Zealand Open in March, which gave him automatic entry to the Open. A call from Smith and Lee before the final round helped put his comeback in perspective and Peake reeled in a four-shot deficit to take the title and the precious Open berth. 'I love watching The Open because my style of golf is that I want it to be brutal conditions where I don't have to shoot 30-under,' Peake said after his win. 'Scrapping it around, I really enjoy that style of golf. Generally, The Open is real links (golf) and that's how it's played. I'm super pumped now, and The Open is starting to sink in.' Luck's career ignited early, winning the US Amateur in 2016 (as well as the WA Open) and he turned pro in 2017. He earned his spot at Portrush due to his runner-up finish at the Australian Open in December. Luck has played on the US PGA Tour and won on the secondary Korn Ferry Tour but his career has stalled in the past few years with his world golf ranking now sitting at No. 482. A fourth 'West Aussie' at the Open is 20-year-old South African sensation Aldrich Potgieter. Born in Pretoria, Potgieter moved to Perth as an eight-year-old and won numerous events while at Kingsway Christian College. But he returned to South Africa aged 17 and has since gone from strength to strength, most recently winning the Rocket Classic in Detroit, his first US PGA Tour win. Two years ago, during a Monday qualifier for the John Deere Classic, Potgieter made a hole in one on a 369-metre par four. But still didn't qualify for the main event.
