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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Harry Smith named in League Two Team of the Season
Swindon Town striker Harry Smith has been named in the Sky Bet League Two team of the season. Smith, who joined Swindon last summer from Sutton United, has impressed in the 2024/25 campaign, scoring 15 goals and providing three assists. His contribution played a significant role in helping Ian Holloway's side avoid relegation. Read more: Swindon Town loan-striker Tshimanga released by Peterborough Smith's goal tally was his highest in an individual league campaign, and his aerial prowess was unmatched in the division, winning 348 aerial duels. The accolade was awarded by a football statistics website. Smith's fellow Team of the Season members include players from Notts County, Crewe, Cheltenham, Port Vale, Doncaster, Colchester, Gillingham, and Bromley. (Image: Skybet) Notts County's goalkeeper Alex Bass, with a rating of 6.80, led the team after helping his side secure a play-off place and the division's seventh-strongest defensive record. Crewe's Mickey Demetriou was named Sky Bet League Two Player of the Season with a rating of 7.53. The 35-year-old defender scored two goals and provided one assist, ranking second among players in his position for aerial duels won (264) and fifth for clearances (342). Cheltenham's Sam Stubbs, Port Vale's Connor Hall, and Doncaster's Luke Molyneux also made it to the team. Stubbs led the division in interceptions (78), while Hall contributed to his team's automatic promotion from League Two. Molyneux had the most productive league campaign of his career, with 16 goals and 12 assists, helping Doncaster secure the League Two title and automatic promotion. Colchester's Jamie McDonnell and Jack Payne were the central midfielders in the team. McDonnell, with a rating of 7.36, ranked second for tackles (132) among all players in League Two. Payne equalled his finest individual campaign in terms of goal involvements, with eight goals and 10 assists. Gillingham's Max Clark, who made more tackles than any other defender in League Two (109), was the left midfield choice. Bromley's Michael Cheek, with 25 goals, won the Golden Boot and was also part of the team. Port Vale's Jayden Stockley, despite making just 29 League Two starts, rounded off the Team of the Season with 11 goals and seven assists. Smith's recognition in the League Two Team of the Season is a testament to his outstanding performance and contribution to Swindon Town over the past season.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
One week since Florida State shooting – how local university campus law enforcement keeps students safe
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It's been nearly one week since a suspect shot and killed two people and injured six others at Florida State University. Local campus police share how they are working to ensure safety for students and staff. The fear of hearing a gunshot while being on campus may leave a student to wonder about their safety– maybe thinking they can take security into their own hands. But here at Augusta University, campus law enforcement work to make sure that isn't a thought that has to cross your mind. 'We patrol, actively patrol our campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week…' Augusta University Police Department Capt. Harry Smith said. But when incidents like the Florida State University shooting takes place, it makes both staff, and students a bit more apprehensive. 'I try to keep that, um, how do you say– paranoid or scary thoughts– despite the news, because it's everywhere in the news– to what we're seeing and what's happening all around America right now…' Augusta University Senior Mia Dickens said. Under Georgia State law, students and staff are allowed to carry a concealed weapon on college campuses through the 'Campus Carry Law.' 'That meant that people could carry on campus without a license concealed, it has to be concealed, but here's the other thing, there are a lot of exceptions to that law,' Capt. Smith said. Exceptions Capt. Harry Smith says you should know if you carry. 'For instance, you can't carry it into a residence hall, you can't carry it at a sporting event, you can't have it be in an office of a faculty member, you can't carry in a place that has any childcare or if there's a co-enrolled high school student in the classroom…' Students like Mia Dickens, tell me she's grateful for the resource's campus police provides like the blue emergency poles around campus and even self-defense courses offered to women. 'I am so thankful for all that AUPD does for us. I've never had an instance where they haven't pulled through every time– whether that's me locking my keys in my car, which I'm notoriously known for doing. They come as fast as they can, so it doesn't– I don't doubt the fact that these apps or these resources are very helpful, and I trust it 100%.' You can download the free app 'Rave Guardian' which will allow you to call 911, schedule a timed virtual escort, text campus police and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Guardian
11-04-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Smith inspires second-half comeback as Wigan end Hull KR's unbeaten run
Wigan Warriors inflicted a first defeat of the Super League season upon Hull KR in an absorbing rematch of last year's Grand Final to remind all observers why they are still the team to beat in 2025. The reigning Super League champions trailed for most of the evening, but as they have proved so often in recent seasons, when the big moments arrive in big games they so often have an answer for whatever their opponents throw their way. They only took the lead for the first time on the night when Harry Smith scored in the final 10 minutes before, three minutes later, a scintillating counterattack saw Jai Field score to open up a 10-point lead in the blink of an eye. There would be no way back from there for the hosts. Rovers, who have made their best start to a season since they were last crowned champions of England in 1985, fought valiantly in the final stages but ultimately had no answer. They remain top, but the gap between themselves and the Warriors is now just two points, on a night when it could have been as big as six. Rovers were hampered by the absence of the reigning Man of Steel, Mikey Lewis, who picked up a groin injury in last week's Challenge Cup win against Hull FC. In his absence, hooker Jez Litten switched to half-back but there would be no doubting that the England international missing out in a game of such high stakes could be crucial. With the backdrop of another cacophonous atmosphere in East Hull, it was the home side who started well. And it was two former Wigan players who linked up for the opening try to great effect, as Oliver Gildart's deft pass gave Joe Burgess just enough space to score in the corner courtesy of a magnificent one-handed finish. But another former Warriors player was at the heart of the error that led to Wigan levelling the scores nine minutes later. Michael McIlorum thought he was being substituted but with changes not permitted at a scrum, he was shunted out wide to defend from the set play and the visitors took full advantage. Bevan French spotted the misread from Rovers and his crisp pass sent Zach Eckersley away into broken field for a stunning long-range try. Smith converted, and perhaps unsurprisingly, the competition's two best sides could not be split after the half-hour, with the scores level at 6-6. However, Rovers regathered themselves superbly after the setback. As half-time approached, they took the lead once again. McIlorum's withdrawal allowed Litten to return to hooker with Peta Hiku switching from centre to partner Tyrone May, and the two combined to send Hiku across, with Arthur Mourgue converting to make it 12-6. Wigan would push back as half-time approached but the Rovers defence was superb in keeping the reigning champions at bay, and keeping their six-point lead intact at the break after an absorbing half between two outstanding sides. Sign up to The Recap The best of our sports journalism from the past seven days and a heads-up on the weekend's action after newsletter promotion Burgess then thought he had scored his second after appearing to ground a May kick, but a painstakingly long video referee decision ultimately adjudged he had dropped the ball. Within 60 seconds, Warriors surged up the other end of the field and cut the deficit down to just two points as Jake Wardle finished a wonderful move to score a sublime try – though Smith missed the first conversion of the evening, meaning the hosts remained narrowly ahead. It ebbed and flowed for 20 more pulsating minutes, but as the game entered the final moments, you knew every mistake would be crucial. And when Wigan were awarded a set restart deep into Hull KR territory, they took full advantage as the game entered its final throes as Smith cut through a fading Rovers line to score. As Rovers decided to chance their arm three minutes later in a desperate bid to reclaim the lead, Wigan seized upon an error from Burgess as French stepped through a gap before providing the killer pass for Field to break away. Abbas Miski's late try from another Rovers error then put the seal on a statement win for the champions, and underlined their position as Super League's premiere side.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Crafting stories of compassion, empathy and humility'
Apr. 2—PULLMAN — This year's Washington State University Murrow Lifetime Achievement recipient believes there is more in life that connects us than separates us. The WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication praised multi-Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist Harry Smith with the Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism during its 49th Murrow Symposium. Smith accepted the accolade over lunch Tuesday afternoon at the WSU Compton Union Building. The Murrow Symposium, an annual series that links students and alumni to industry leaders in the communication field, is held in memory of Edward R. Murrow, one of WSU's most celebrated alumni. The program aims to inspire young journalists through interactive experiences and conversations. This year's theme focused on connection and curiosity, highlighting Murrow's legacy of groundbreaking discoveries driven by the pursuit of truth. Smith said there are myriad ways to respond after receiving such an honor — one being a kind of affirmation. "I just thought I was on some kind of a secret mission," Smith said. "I always thought I was trying to tell stories about people, places and history. Stories that I hope would connect us." New WSU President Elizabeth Cantwell joined the symposium on her first day in office. She said Smith's five-decade career was built on a core of ethics and morality that helps explain the human experience. "His long-standing practice of crafting stories of compassion, empathy and humility resonate with and connect with people all over the globe," Cantwell said. "He's continued his legacy delivering insightful, compelling narratives that increase our capacity to discern ... rather chaotic moments that we are in." Smith began in radio before moving to public television in Denver, Colo., in the 1980s. He joined CBS News in 1986, anchoring and reporting for the organization and later on A&E, The History Channel and NBC News.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Historic London pub 'saved' from closure amid noise complaints from neighbours
A historic central London pub left facing closure after wealthy neighbours complained about noise has been 'saved'. The Sekforde feared for its future after residents in Clerkenwell protested to Islington Council about customers talking "at the tops of their voices" and "shrieking". Their complaints prompted the council to carry out a licence review and propose several new restrictions - including a ban on outside drinking and the shutting of windows and doors, even in summer. However, following significant public support in favour of the nearly 200-year-old boozer, the majority of the conditions have been scrapped - leaving the pub free to continue serving for centuries to come. The Sekforde faced an unsure future. (Image: SWNS) Landlord Harry Smith said he had worried the new rules would spell the end of the Victorian pub's tenure in the capital. It has served thirsty Londoners since the early 19th century - likely including author Charles Dickens, whose bank was located on the same road. Mr Smith, 32, said: "It was a weight off. I spent the whole of the last three months thinking, 'I don't know what I'm going to do with myself'. 'I thought I'd have to get a new job and felt guilty that this pub has been going so long and we might have lost it while we were running it. 'But we did feel we were in this unreasonable spot, so it's also vindication." Many locals had previously praised the watering hole, which first opened in 1829, as a community hub, saying they would be "devastated" if it shut. But 'public nuisance' complaints from some residents living in the £2m properties surrounding the pub instigated another licence review. Following a 2019 review, the pub was restricted to only being able to open one window on each floor of the building - making the old Victorian building a "sauna" during summer. Further rules prohibit the use of one of its main doors after 9pm and a ban on 'vertical drinking' - or drinking whilst standing up - on Sekforde Street. Locals have shared their happiness that the pub will remain open. (Image: SWNS) A total of just 20 people were allowed to stand outside the other side of the pub, on Woodbridge Street, past 8pm. Complainants mentioned "women talking at the top of their voices and shrieking sitting at the illegal tables" outside the pub, adding that there had been "no policing of the noise". These protestations prompted new rules which would have banned any drinkers from standing outside the pub and limited outdoor seating to just 20. However, regulars branded the proposed rules as "ridiculous". Mr Smith, who has run The Sekforde for over five years, says the pub wouldn't have been able to survive under the harsh restrictions. However, more than a thousand locals backed the pub in its battle against the proposed conditions, praising its role as a "community hub" and opposing the new restrictions. Mr Smith believes it was their support that has saved the pub and has even led to the relaxing of previous restrictions. At a licensing meeting on Wednesday (February 26), councillors decided not to impose many of the suggested changes. This means that people will continue to be allowed to drink outside the pub as long as they remain in a demarcated roped area. Councillors also said they would relax conditions on windows being closed in the summer months, subject to a 'robust' noise management plan being agreed, the local paper said. Mr Smith said: 'The licencing department proposed conditions that would have been really difficult to survive with. But by the time the meeting started, they'd seemingly changed their stance. 'I think their change of tune was because of the public pressure they were under. 'I think, ultimately, what made the difference was that the majority of the neighbours on the street came out in full support of us. 'It showed it was just a minority of the neighbours [opposed to the pub]. I think that showing made a big difference. '15 people wrote in favour of the review (and proposed restrictions) - and we had 1,330 people write in favour of the pub. 'It's almost a hundred to one. Recommended Reading 200 year old London pub risk of closing over restrictions Londoners outraged as pub takes last orders at 9.20pm Why this family run pub has been named the best in London 'One woman, Kerry, grew up on the street and gave a really great speech [at the planning meeting]. 'Another woman called Gwen, a headmistress who has lived here for 25 years, said she didn't recognise any of what she heard from the neighbours complaining. 'They were saying how loud it was and how hard their lives have been since the pub reopened seven years ago, how we have been mismanaging the pub… 'But others said they didn't recognise any of it. I think it's the community spirit that saved us." Islington Council was approached for comment.
