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New York Post
3 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Liberty felt Jonquel Jones' absence in key area during win over Valkyries
The Liberty's 82-77 win over the Valkyries on Thursday put a spotlight on the importance of Jonquel Jones. Jones, the Liberty's iron woman, was sidelined for the victory for just her second regular-season game since 2023 after soreness in her right hamstring flared up Thursday morning. Coach Sandy Brondello said Jones is 'fine,' though the 2024 Finals MVP was ruled out for the game out of an abundance of caution. 'Never want players to play if they're not 100 percent right,' Brondello said before the game. 'So hopefully, they'll be OK tomorrow — got another game.' The Liberty felt Jones' absence. The Liberty averaged the second-most paint points per game (40.5) through their first four games, while the Valkyries rank last in that category with 24 paint points per game. A smiling Jonquel Jones, who sat out with a right hamstring strain, celebrates during the Liberty's 82-77 win over the Valkyries on May 29, 2025. John Jones-Imagn Images On Thursday, though, the Liberty struggled to get into the paint and were outscored in that area 30-18. New York also was outrebounded 41-36. '[Jones makes] a huge difference, especially from the rebounding perspective, protecting our rim, and then obviously, she's at least 10 to 20 points on the board for us,' Natasha Cloud said after the win. 'So when you lose your 5 and someone as versatile as JJ — someone that can bring the ball up, shoot 3, trail 3s, play in pick-and-roll, get to the paint, shoot middie — you're losing a lot.' It didn't help that New York's center depth already was thin with Nyara Sabally out for her third consecutive game because of right knee discomfort. Brondello said Sabally had an individual workout Thursday and has been shooting. The third-year center could be back as soon as Friday's game in Washington, according to Brondello. Jonquel Jones (left) and Sabrina Ionescu share a laugh before the Liberty's win over the Valkyries. John Jones-Imagn Images The hope is Jones will be back, too. 'I'm not a doctor but the doctor says everything's fine there and just making sure Nyara is feeling good about it, that's the most important thing and not bringing her back too soon,' Brondello said. 'She's getting there. … And hopefully on the flight, nothing goes crazy, and we're hopeful she'll go tomorrow.' Thursday was the second of four games the Liberty are scheduled to play in six days. The Liberty are set to complete their first of two back-to-backs Friday when they play in Washington. Then, they'll turn around and host the Sun at Barclays Center on Sunday. Brondello said she's been 'mindful' to not overload her team, knowing that there's still a long season ahead. 'We're building up our conditioning the start of the year,' Brondello said. 'Look, we need to win. We want to win. We don't want to lose a game that we know we're capable of winning. But hopefully, I don't have to go too long of minutes with all of them.' Thursday's tight game meant each starter logged at least 28 minutes.
Wales Online
4 hours ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Minister says one group won't get Winter Fuel Payments despite U-turn
Minister says one group won't get Winter Fuel Payments despite U-turn Treasury minister Darren Jones said winter fuel payments will 'still be targeted' Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Millionaires should not get 'subsidy for their energy bills from the Government', a Treasury minister has said. Darren Jones has said that winter fuel payments will 'still be targeted to those that need it the most'. Sir Keir said at Prime Minister's questions last week that he wants to restore the payments to more pensioners, following pressure from campaigners, signalling a partial U-turn on one of Labour's first announcements in Government. He claimed that the UK's improving economic prospects could allow for the move at the next fiscal event. The partial U-turn came as ministers are continuing to face calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Speaking to Sky News on Thursday evening, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Mr Jones was asked about Reform UK's commitments on both the winter fuel and benefit cap policies. 'All of those things cost money,' Mr Jones said. 'It's right that we set out the detail and how we're going to pay for those in a proper and orderly way.' He added: 'We're sticking to the principle that millionaires shouldn't be getting subsidy for their energy bills from the government, so winter fuel payments will still be targeted to those that need it the most.' Mr Jones also touched on the Government's approach to child poverty, telling the same programme that 'we're a Labour government we want child poverty to be falling in this country, not rising'. 'Of course, we want to help families lift themselves out of poverty.' Last summer, Rachel Reeves announced that the previously universal winter fuel payment would be means-tested. The policy was blamed for the party's collapse in support since last year's general election, and campaigners were challenged about it on the doorsteps during May's local elections. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confirmed earlier this week that his party would support scrapping the two-child benefit cap and also reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. Sir Keir said he is looking at 'all options' to drive down child poverty when asked if he would like to get rid of the two-child benefit cap on Thursday. Speaking on a visit to the North West, the Prime Minister said: 'There isn't a single bullet, but I'm absolutely determined that we will drive this down, and that's why we'll look at all options, always, of driving down child poverty.' Article continues below Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour and Reform leaders of asking people to fund 'unlimited child support for others' by scrapping the two-child cap. Writing in the Daily Mail, she said that the Conservatives are the 'only serious party of sound money'. 'Britain deserves party leaders who don't treat economics like a branch of showbiz, an announcement for a nice headline and forget about the deficit,' she said.
Chicago Tribune
6 hours ago
- Chicago Tribune
Florida man arrested on sex abuse charges, drug possession
Police found 16 kilos of cocaine and 50 pounds of meth in the SUV of a Florida man already facing sexual abuse charges on Wednesday during a traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road, the Lake County Sheriff's Department announced in a release. Around 11:30 a.m. May 28, a Lake County officer with the department's Highway Interdiction Unit pulled over a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV heading east near Westville on the toll road for following too closely and failing to maintain the lane of travel, Sheriff's Department Spokeswoman Pam Jones said in a release. When the officer ran the driver's license, he found the man was wanted through the Miami-Dade County, Florida Sheriff's Office for sexual battery of a minor and child molestation, she said. Officers then conducted a search of the SUV and found 16 kilos of cocaine and 50 pounds of meth in a cooler and suitcase located inside the vehicle, Jones said. Police arrested 39-year-old Yohan Ponce Riera, of Ocala, Florida, where he also awaits federal charges through the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. 'I commend the outstanding work of our officers for the quick and decisive arrest of a dangerous suspect traveling through our area,' Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said in the release. 'These police officers also seized a significant amount of narcotics that will never threaten our communities now. 'The Lake County Sheriff's Department remains steadfast in our ongoing efforts to find those who traffic illegal drugs and bring them to justice.'
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Millionaires should not get subsidy for energy bills, says Treasury minister
'Millionaires' should not get 'subsidy for their energy bills from the Government', a Treasury minister has suggested. Darren Jones has said that winter fuel payments will 'still be targeted to those that need it the most'. Sir Keir said at Prime Minister's questions last week that he wants to restore the payments to more pensioners, following pressure from campaigners, signalling a partial U-turn on one of Labour's first announcements in Government. He claimed that the UK's improving economic prospects could allow for the move at the next fiscal event. The partial U-turn came as ministers are continuing to face calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Speaking to Sky News on Thursday evening, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Mr Jones was asked about Reform UK's commitments on both the winter fuel and benefit cap policies. 'All of those things cost money,' Mr Jones said. 'It's right that we set out the detail and how we're going to pay for those in a proper and orderly way.' He added: 'We're sticking to the principle that millionaires shouldn't be getting subsidy for their energy bills from the government, so winter fuel payments will still be targeted to those that need it the most.' Mr Jones also touched on the Government's approach to child poverty, telling the same programme that 'we're a Labour government we want child poverty to be falling in this country, not rising'. 'Of course, we want to help families lift themselves out of poverty.' Last summer, Rachel Reeves announced that the previously universal winter fuel payment would be means-tested. The policy was blamed for the party's collapse in support since last year's general election, and campaigners were challenged about it on the doorsteps during May's local elections. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confirmed earlier this week that his party would support scrapping the two-child benefit cap and also reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. Sir Keir said he is looking at 'all options' to drive down child poverty when asked if he would like to get rid of the two-child benefit cap on Thursday. Speaking on a visit to the North West, the Prime Minister said: 'There isn't a single bullet, but I'm absolutely determined that we will drive this down, and that's why we'll look at all options, always, of driving down child poverty.' Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour and Reform leaders of asking people to fund 'unlimited child support for others' by scrapping the two-child cap. Writing in the Daily Mail, she said that the Conservatives are the 'only serious party of sound money'.
ITV News
10 hours ago
- Business
- ITV News
Millionaires should not get subsidy for energy bills, says Treasury minister
'Millionaires' should not get 'subsidy for their energy bills from the Government', a Treasury minister has suggested. Darren Jones has said that winter fuel payments will 'still be targeted to those that need it the most'. Sir Keir said at Prime Minister's questions last week that he wants to restore the payments to more pensioners, following pressure from campaigners, signalling a partial U-turn on one of Labour's first announcements in Government. He claimed that the UK's improving economic prospects could allow for the move at the next fiscal event. The partial U-turn came as ministers are continuing to face calls to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Speaking to Sky News on Thursday evening, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Mr Jones was asked about Reform UK's commitments on both the winter fuel and benefit cap policies. 'All of those things cost money,' Mr Jones said. 'It's right that we set out the detail and how we're going to pay for those in a proper and orderly way.' He added: 'We're sticking to the principle that millionaires shouldn't be getting subsidy for their energy bills from the government, so winter fuel payments will still be targeted to those that need it the most.' Mr Jones also touched on the Government's approach to child poverty, telling the same programme that 'we're a Labour government we want child poverty to be falling in this country, not rising'. 'Of course, we want to help families lift themselves out of poverty.' Last summer, Rachel Reeves announced that the previously universal winter fuel payment would be means-tested. The policy was blamed for the party's collapse in support since last year's general election, and campaigners were challenged about it on the doorsteps during May's local elections. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage confirmed earlier this week that his party would support scrapping the two-child benefit cap and also reverse the winter fuel payment cuts. Sir Keir said he is looking at 'all options' to drive down child poverty when asked if he would like to get rid of the two-child benefit cap on Thursday. Speaking on a visit to the North West, the Prime Minister said: 'There isn't a single bullet, but I'm absolutely determined that we will drive this down, and that's why we'll look at all options, always, of driving down child poverty.' Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour and Reform leaders of asking people to fund 'unlimited child support for others' by scrapping the two-child cap.
