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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Ireland U21 star Joe Hodge ‘can't wait for this adventure' after completing transfer move to Portugal from Wolves
FORMER Ireland Under-21 midfielder Joe Hodge has swapped Wolves for the Portugeuse top flight and Tondela. Hodge, 22, had a four-year deal at Molineux and made his And he has now opted to move on from Wolves to sign a two-year deal with newly-promoted Tondela. Hodge said: 'I can't wait to begin this adventure. I'm very happy to be here in Tondela. It's a new step for me, where I'll experience a new culture and live in a different country. 'I see myself a player with a lot of energy , I am tactically sound, aggressive, and intense. I want to help the team to have a positive season. 'Everyone has heard about the Portuguese League, and now I will have the pleasure of being able to compete in it.' Read More on Wolves Wolves insisted on a sell-on clause being part of the deal should Hodge move on with midfielder earmarked as a future star since coming through the ranks at He has been part of the Irish system since 2019 when, aged 16, he was part of the squads for both the Hodge then became a regular for the 1 Joe Hodge has signed for Tondela Credit: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Portuguese adventure awaits as Wolves confirm departure of Ireland midfielder
Wolves have confirmed the departure of former Ireland Under-21 captain Joe Hodge to Portuguese side CD Tondela. The permanent transfer sees the ex-Manchester City academy star end a four-year stint at Molineux, which saw him play six times in the Premier League. Hodge (22) also had spells on loan at Queens Park Rangers and Huddersfield Town during his time at Wolves. A loan move to Derry City while still at the Etihad was cut short when he suffered a back injury in pre-season with the Candystripes. The talented and highly regarded youngster played a total of 13 first-team games for Wolves, while his Premier League debut came against Chelsea in October 2022. He also lined out against Liverpool and Arsenal. His new club will play in the top-flight next season. They won promotion as champions of the second tier last season. Tondela will open their Liga Portugal campaign on August 10 with a trip to face Braga. Next up is a home game against Famalicao, and then it's away to Benfica on August 24. An FA Youth Cup winner with Manchester City in 2020, he made 27 appearances last season in League One with Huddersfield. As Hodge's stint with the Under-21s came to a heart-breaking end last year, with the team narrowly missing out on the play-offs for this summer's European Championships, manager Jim Crawford had some advice for his departing players. 'They're superb professionals and what I would say to them, try and get as much first-team football as you can to reach your ceiling," he said, namechecking Hodge. 'It goes to training right, eating right, listening to coaches, and luck too, and if all that falls into place you have a great chance going forward.' Crawford handed the midfielder the captain's armband in March 2023. He said at the time: "I've long been a big admirer of Joe and he is one of a number of players in this squad who played with us in the last campaign. "He'll be able to share that experience with this new group of players and show those leadership qualities. Joe has had a fantastic season with his club and I'm excited to see him captain his country." Hodge was called up to the senior Ireland squad last year, but has yet to make his debut at that level. Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
52 days until Saints season opener: Every player to wear No. 52
A look through all the players that have worn No. 52 with the Saints. There are 52 days that separate us from the 2025 season opener for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints will open the year at home against the Arizona Cardinals to kick off their 59th NFL campaign and first under Kellen Moore as head coach. Linebacker D'Marco Jackson wears No. 52 at the moment for the Saints, as he looks to enter his fourth year in the NFL. Jackson is the 20th player to wear No. 52 for New Orleans in the regular season. Here is a look through all of them. Saints' History of No. 52 Harry Jacobs was the first to wear No. 52 for New Orleans, doing so for six games in 1970. He was followed by Frank Emanuel for three games in the number that same season. The first six players to wear 52 with the Saints through 1978 only did so for a combined 43 games. Dick Palmer and Skip Vanderbundt had 31 of those first player drafted by the Saints to wear 52 was Jim Kovach, a Round 4 choice in the 1979 NFL draft. Kovach played 83 games over seven years in New Orleans, the longest stretch of any to wear 52 for the franchise. He recorded 4 interceptions and 9.5 sacks with the team, all while simultaneously earning a medical degree at the University of Kentucky. Upon his retirement from the NFL, Dr. Kovach would also become an attorney and business owner. Mike Stonebreaker was the son of Steve Stonebreaker, star linebacker on the original Saints teams of 1967 and 1968. Mike didn't have nearly the same success as his father, playing only two games for the Saints in 1994. He was one of 10 of the 20 players who wore No. 52 with the franchise that did so for one season or less. Richard Harvey quietly had a solid career with bad New Orleans squads through the late 1990s. Harvey played 44 games with 34 starts in three years for the Saints, the longest stretch of any of six teams through a 11-year NFL career. Over his time with New Orleans, Harvey had 7 sacks with 4 forced fumbles and an Hodge had a similar career with the Saints in the early 2000s. A third round pick in the 2001 NFL draft, Hodge is the highest drafted player by the Saints to wear 52. He also did it for the third longest stretch, appearing in 63 games over five years in the only stop of his NFL career. Hodge didn't record an interception or sack, but broke up 11 passes and accumulated 211 total tackles as a Saint. Jeff Faine is the only offensive player to don 52 with New Orleans. He was the starting center for 30 of the first 32 games upon the arrival of Drew Brees and Sean Payton in 2006. Jonathan Casillas made Payton's squad as an undrafted rookie in 2009. Casillas earned a Super Bowl XLIV ring as a rookie, but his best of four years in New Orleans was with 3 sacks during the 2011 campaign. Craig Robertson arrived to the Saints as a free agent in 2016. Robertson played 78 games in five years with New Orleans, second only to Kovach as the longest tenure in No. 52. A terrific special teams player, Robertson also had 4 interceptions, 5 sacks, and 15 tackles for loss as a defender. D'Marco Jackson was a Round 5 choice in 2022 out of Appalachian State. He missed his rookie year with injury and has been a strong special teams contributor since. Jackson may need to show he can make a defensive contribution to make this year's roster. However, his physicality and open field athleticism could be an asset at linebacker as New Orleans employs a new defensive style in 2025.
Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Fluxx Events Honors Tish O. Hodge, PHR, MSHRM for her expertise in the Coaching Industry
PNN New Delhi [India], July 11: Tish O. Hodge, PHR, MSHRM, Founder and CEO of the Shine Institute, has been selected for the prestigious Fluxx Award 2025 in the category of Coaching Institute of the Year - Education, USA, and the Spiritual Advocate of the Year - Health & Wellness, USA. Most organisations, clients, colleagues, and friends describe Tishuana "Tish" Hodge, PHR, MSHRM, as a Transformational, Trendsetting, Thought Leader, and Coach who assists with exceeding their goals by creating a "palpable" culture, which ultimately protects their bottom line. Here is a glimpse into Tish's 20 + year journey in HR, which has fortified her into this global award-winning Coach. The Journey Ms. Hodge's academic expedition commenced on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in hospitality management. She continued her education and obtained a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus. In addition, she holds two certifications, one as a certified Professional in Human Resources from the Human Resources Certification Institute, and the second is a certificate from Cornell University in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Tish's journey towards Coaching began in Human Resources as an HR Generalist, Trainer, and Interim HR Director at The Madison Hotel in Washington, D.C., from 2003 to 2005, while working for PM Hotel Group from 2003 to 2016. She was then promoted to Corporate Human Resources Manager and eventually became the Regional Director of Human Resources. Ms. Hodge's expertise was further recognized when she was promoted to the Area Director of Human Resources at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport, Aloft BWI Airport Hotels, where she served in various capacities from 2006 to 2016. Her leadership skills were instrumental in guiding the Human Resources department through numerous initiatives that enhanced employee engagement and operational efficiency. Following her tenure at PM Hotel Group, she served as the Director of Human Resources for B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group from 2017 to 2019, before becoming the Head of People and Culture at Maryland Oncology Haematology in Beltsville, Maryland, until 2021. Vision Ms. Tish is a psychologically safe leader and Coach who is a champion for fostering an inclusive climate, improving team engagement, emphasising the importance of community, collaboration, and building a dynamic culture where all can do well. Her mantra is to "lead by influence and respect, where a team freely wants to follow the leader, instead of leading by authority and control, where employees feel obligated." As a legacy builder, she shares knowledge with her clients and teams and creates a pipeline of emerging leaders. Impact Throughout her distinguished career, Ms. Hodge has been recognized for her contributions to the field of Human Resources. She has been featured in SHRM HR Magazine and The Capital Gazette for her innovative approaches to HR management. She has also received several awards, including a Certificate of Excellence for Exemplifying Innovation from Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corp in 2011 and a Certificate of Appreciation for her contributions to the pilot program for AHLA's Guest Service Gold Training in 2010. Her commitment to excellence was further acknowledged when she was accepted into the Forbes Human Resources Council in 2019, an achievement she is particularly proud of, as it allows her to share her knowledge and best practices with peers in the industry. Her unprecedented results continue in recent years, as one of her clients was awarded 2023 the "Most Admired CEO" title. Tish's groundbreaking advancements and profound impact have deservedly earned her the distinguished recognition as an Honored Listee in Marquis Who's Who of America 2024 - 2025. This publication was first established in 1898. Secondly, Ms. Hodge was a recipient of CXO 2.0's Visionaries Award at their December 2024 Conference in Dubai. Her third honor in 2024 was being the recipient of the Forttuna Global Excellence Award for Mentor of the Year - USA, in the business category of Human Resources. Ms. Tish recently celebrated 4 years of being in business at The Shine Institute, which supports individuals, teams, and corporations who desire to transform their lives and organizations into healthier spaces, where they can thrive by maximizing their fullest potential, to achieve their desired goals, through coaching, and consulting services, so they can ultimately Shine! Tish Hodge is unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, as He is "The One" who has opened doors and caused her to triumph over all business and life's obstacles. Therefore, she brings Him into every space she goes into. As a result, her clients benefit by unlocking their truest potential and achieving outrageous success. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs Pitching Depth Suffers as Porter Hodge Goes Back on IL
Cubs Pitching Depth Suffers as Porter Hodge Goes Back on IL originally appeared on Athlon Sports. According to Craig Counsell, the Chicago Cubs announced Wednesday that reliever Porter Hodge would be placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury. Advertisement Hodge and many on the Cubs' pitching staff have had a tough go with injuries. The young reliever had a 2.00 ERA across nine innings through his first nine appearances. His first injury came in May, and at that point, his ERA had risen to 5.12, but he had allowed just two earned runs all season outside of two rough appearances. Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell is interviewed by reporters before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Gorski-Imagn Images The 24-year-old was put on the injured list with a left oblique injury. In the recovery, he had a setback that revealed a left hip impingement. Over a month later, Hodge returned to the mound on June 25, but only pitched twice between then and July 4. This past weekend, Hodge finally got some regular action, pitching in three of the last five days. However, on Tuesday night, the Cubs' reliever could only manage one out while giving up six runs on three home runs. Advertisement A day later, the Cubs have placed him on the 15-day injured list with a shoulder issue. To replace Hodge, the Cubs recalled Ethan Roberts. "I don't think it's anything major, but we're dealing with a little shoulder stuff," Counsell told Spiegel & Holmes on The 670 Score. "We got to get it out of there and have him clear-headed." Roberts will join the Cubs at the major league level as Hodge recovers from injury. The 28-year-old reliever has pitched in nine games this season for Chicago to the tune of a 5.40 ERA. He also saw action in 21 games in 2024, putting together a 3.71 ERA. As for Hodge, hopefully, the young pitcher can fully recover from his injury. With his strong start to the season, he competed for a role in the back-end of the Cubs' bullpen before his injuries. Chicago could use that version of Hodge down the stretch of the season. Advertisement Related: Cubs Warned to Avoid Trade for Former All-Star Starter This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
