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Fox News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Mets' Francisco Lindor talks about potentially being named captain, David Wright getting his No 5 retired
The New York Mets retired David Wright's No. 5 earlier this month, and star shortstop Francisco Lindor had a front-row seat to the ceremony. Lindor, 31, said it was "so cool" to see Wright's number retired. The five-time All-Star talked to Fox News Digital about Wright's special day, and what it would mean to him if he were one day named captain. "It was so cool, being here now for five years, I have had the opportunity to see Keith Hernandez, Doc, Strawberry, and now David Wright's number gets retired. This one was definitely special the way the people praised him, the way the people loved him, and it was cool to see the fans with their signs that he played the right way. That is pretty cool," Lindor told Fox News Digital last week ahead of Miracle Treat Day at DQ. "It was special to see him, how much he put into this franchise, and how the fans were giving back to him." Lindor is a logical choice to be the next captain of the Mets, and Wright spoke highly of the star shortstop prior to his jersey retirement ceremony. "I love Francisco Lindor," Wright said via Sports Illustrated. "I've gotten to know him over the last couple of years. I recently found out that he played hurt at the end of the season with a hand injury, and nobody knew about it. He never said anything because he wanted to be out there grinding it out with his guys." Lindor said if he were named the fifth captain in Mets' history, he would not take it lightly. "(Captaincy is something) I wouldn't take for granted and something I wouldn't take lightly, that would be a great honor," Lindor said. The two-time Gold Glover said that if he were named captain, he would not change how he goes about himself. "It would be an honor and a privilege, I wouldn't change the way I am, I would be doing the same thing, I just would continue to walk the path that they set, and just being like I like said it, a huge privilege, a huge honor," Lindor said. The 31-year-old star shortstop is once again having another strong season for the Mets. Lindor has a .251 batting average with 20 home runs, 59 RBI, and 17 stolen bases while playing outstanding defense. Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, John Franco, and Wright are currently the only four players to be named captain in the franchise's history.
The South African
18 hours ago
- Business
- The South African
Parliament's register: Here's what Julius Malema declared
Parliament has released the 2025 register listing the financial interests and other benefits of the current Members of Parliament (MPs). Due to the nature of their jobs, MPs are required to disclose financial interests, such as shares and other financial interests in companies and other corporate entities; remunerated employment or work outside of Parliament; directorships and partnerships; consultancies and retainerships; sponsorships; gifts and hospitality as well as benefits and interest free loans. In addition, they are required to disclose travel; ownership in land and property; pensions; rented property income generating assets; and trusts. In fact, there are 13 different categories. The register is extensive and broken down per political party . For those curious, it's interesting to note what gifts in particular they have received and what property MPs own. By way of an example, let's take a closer look at what EFF leader Julius Malema (full name Julius Sello Malema) declared. Julius Malema is one of 46 EFF MPs to feature on the register. Somewhat interestingly, Malema didn't declare owning any property or rented property. Nothing to disclose Name of employer or business Type of employment or work performed Director Mgagao Shamba PTY Farming, Events, Sales Name of the company or partnership Type of business activity Director Mgagao Shamba PTY Farming, Events, Sales Nothing to disclose Nothing to disclose Description Value Source Bottle of Wine and Lindt Lindor chocolate Unknown Liu Kaiyang of theEmbassy of the People's Republic of China 2 Sheep Estimate R7 000 BaPedi Queen,Leganabatho 11 Manyaku Thulare Nothing to disclose Nothing to disclose Nothing to disclose Nothing to declare Nothing to declare Nothing to declare Name of trust Trustee / Beneficiary Ratanang Family Trust Ratanang Malema Munzhedzi Family Trust JS Malema, Mantoa Matlala, RatanangMalema, Munzhedzi Malema, Kopano Malema Kopano Charity Trust Charity Mazimbu Investment Trust JS Malema, Mantoa Matlala, RatanangMalema, Munzhedzi Malema, Kopano Malema Declaring such interests enhances transparency and strengthens public trust and confidence in parliamentary processes and decision-making. Last Friday, the Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests adopted the 2025 Register of Members' Interests per item 12 of the Code of Ethical Conduct and Disclosure of Members' Interests for National Assembly and Permanent Council Members. The 2025 register is the second of the seventh Parliament following the 2024 General Elections. 'As per convention following the adoption, the committee resolved to release the register to enable access to the public section of the register. The new code adopted by the sixth Parliament established the submission of interests using the prescribed electronic form, which is aimed at streamlining declarations and making the process seamless and quick. 'The adoption of the electronic declaration submission form was a strategic decision in line with the move to ensure a paperless Parliament. Also, to ensure seamless submission, the office of the Registrar availed staff to support and assist Members of Parliament with their online submissions,' Parliament said. Item 12 (7) of the Code is clear that a Member must disclose his/her registrable interests in the first quarter of the financial year. 'The code promotes a culture of openness and accountability, and the release of the register is a bold step in building public trust and confidence. Furthermore, by ensuring accountability of public representatives, the release ensures credibility of the oversight work over the executive,' Parliament said. As per item 12 (1) of the Code, the Register consists of both a public and confidential section. The public section of the register is now available to be perused by the public to ensure accountability. 'The Joint Committee on Ethics and Members' Interests further communicates that the 2025 disclosure process had a 100% compliance by the due date of all Members of Parliament. No Member of Parliament submitted late. The committee commends this milestone.' The full public section of the register can be accessed here: A full report will be published in the Parliament's Announcements, Tabling's and Committee Reports. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
With long slump finally over, Mets star Francisco Lindor hopes to build off strides with swing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Francisco Lindor ran around the bases at Oracle Park with his right arm raised high after a third-inning home run. He celebrated the same way again when he doubled in the ninth as the Bay Area mist swirled just above. And who could blame the New York Mets star for showing some joy and emotion? Big hits have been hard to come by since before the All-Star break. During his recent slump, Lindor leaned on everyone around him. He listened thoughtfully to anybody in his supportive village offering encouragement or opinions about what might be going on with his swing or approach. So when the switch-hitting shortstop delivered three hits in New York's 8-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, it sure felt sweet. 'I got rhythm and I feel good,' Lindor said afterward. 'I did what I wanted to do today.' Now, it's a matter of building some momentum and repeating what worked. The 31-year-old Lindor ended a career-worst 0-for-31 stretch against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday that began with an 0-for-5 performance at Kansas City on July 13. It hasn't been one single voice providing Lindor with advice during the struggles of late. He offered shout-outs to coaches Rafael Fernandez, Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes for their important words. 'There's a lot of people here supporting me and helping me,' Lindor said. 'A lot of people have come around me and tapped me on the back and said, 'Keep going.' When we're winning games and we've got little speeches at the end, it's good.' Lindor finished 3 for 5 on Friday with his 20th home run, the double and three runs scored with a pair of strikeouts. His feel at the plate 'was coming and going' during that six-game funk. He hopes to rediscover some consistency for the second-half push after going 5 for 9 over the past two games heading into Saturday night against San Francisco. 'It was one of those where it's just like, it would work and feel good and then it disappears,' Lindor shared. 'It's just human nature when you go through tough times … you rely on people around you and just hope that you get one or two hits. And if not, if the team wins the nights are a bit shorter.' Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is encouraged by Lindor's progress. A sign for Mendoza is how Lindor hits to all parts of the field, saying 'that's when he's at his best.' Lindor lined a single to center field off Logan Webb in the first inning Friday before pulling a 92.1 mph fastball to right for a 377-foot home run in the third. Lindor then doubled down the left-field line in the ninth against flame-throwing reliever Camilo Doval. That two-out hit kept the inning going, and New York tacked on two more runs. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. 'You look at that last at-bat against Doval and he's able to drive the ball the other way like that, that's when he's at his best,' Mendoza said. 'Some really good signs, and it's good to have him feeling that way.' Lindor is far from content. So, back to the batting cage he will go. 'You can only put your head down and work as hard as you can,' he said, 'and see what happens.' ___ AP MLB:
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
With long slump finally over, Mets star Francisco Lindor hopes to build off strides with swing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Francisco Lindor ran around the bases at Oracle Park with his right arm raised high after a third-inning home run. He celebrated the same way again when he doubled in the ninth as the Bay Area mist swirled just above. And who could blame the New York Mets star for showing some joy and emotion? Big hits have been hard to come by since before the All-Star break. During his recent slump, Lindor leaned on everyone around him. He listened thoughtfully to anybody in his supportive village offering encouragement or opinions about what might be going on with his swing or approach. So when the switch-hitting shortstop delivered three hits in New York's 8-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, it sure felt sweet. 'I got rhythm and I feel good,' Lindor said afterward. 'I did what I wanted to do today.' Now, it's a matter of building some momentum and repeating what worked. The 31-year-old Lindor ended a career-worst 0-for-31 stretch against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday that began with an 0-for-5 performance at Kansas City on July 13. It hasn't been one single voice providing Lindor with advice during the struggles of late. He offered shout-outs to coaches Rafael Fernandez, Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes for their important words. 'There's a lot of people here supporting me and helping me,' Lindor said. 'A lot of people have come around me and tapped me on the back and said, 'Keep going.' When we're winning games and we've got little speeches at the end, it's good.' Lindor finished 3 for 5 on Friday with his 20th home run, the double and three runs scored with a pair of strikeouts. His feel at the plate 'was coming and going' during that six-game funk. He hopes to rediscover some consistency for the second-half push after going 5 for 9 over the past two games heading into Saturday night against San Francisco. 'It was one of those where it's just like, it would work and feel good and then it disappears,' Lindor shared. 'It's just human nature when you go through tough times ... you rely on people around you and just hope that you get one or two hits. And if not, if the team wins the nights are a bit shorter.' Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is encouraged by Lindor's progress. A sign for Mendoza is how Lindor hits to all parts of the field, saying 'that's when he's at his best.' Lindor lined a single to center field off Logan Webb in the first inning Friday before pulling a 92.1 mph fastball to right for a 377-foot home run in the third. Lindor then doubled down the left-field line in the ninth against flame-throwing reliever Camilo Doval. That two-out hit kept the inning going, and New York tacked on two more runs. 'You look at that last at-bat against Doval and he's able to drive the ball the other way like that, that's when he's at his best,' Mendoza said. 'Some really good signs, and it's good to have him feeling that way.' Lindor is far from content. So, back to the batting cage he will go. 'You can only put your head down and work as hard as you can,' he said, 'and see what happens.' ___ AP MLB:
San Francisco Chronicle
4 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
With long slump finally over, Mets star Francisco Lindor hopes to build off strides with swing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Francisco Lindor ran around the bases at Oracle Park with his right arm raised high after a third-inning home run. He celebrated the same way again when he doubled in the ninth as the Bay Area mist swirled just above. And who could blame the New York Mets star for showing some joy and emotion? Big hits have been hard to come by since before the All-Star break. During his recent slump, Lindor leaned on everyone around him. He listened thoughtfully to anybody in his supportive village offering encouragement or opinions about what might be going on with his swing or approach. So when the switch-hitting shortstop delivered three hits in New York's 8-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, it sure felt sweet. 'I got rhythm and I feel good,' Lindor said afterward. 'I did what I wanted to do today.' Now, it's a matter of building some momentum and repeating what worked. The 31-year-old Lindor ended a career-worst 0-for-31 stretch against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday that began with an 0-for-5 performance at Kansas City on July 13. It hasn't been one single voice providing Lindor with advice during the struggles of late. He offered shout-outs to coaches Rafael Fernandez, Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes for their important words. 'There's a lot of people here supporting me and helping me,' Lindor said. 'A lot of people have come around me and tapped me on the back and said, 'Keep going.' When we're winning games and we've got little speeches at the end, it's good.' Lindor finished 3 for 5 on Friday with his 20th home run, the double and three runs scored with a pair of strikeouts. His feel at the plate 'was coming and going' during that six-game funk. He hopes to rediscover some consistency for the second-half push after going 5 for 9 over the past two games heading into Saturday night against San Francisco. 'It was one of those where it's just like, it would work and feel good and then it disappears,' Lindor shared. 'It's just human nature when you go through tough times ... you rely on people around you and just hope that you get one or two hits. And if not, if the team wins the nights are a bit shorter.' Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is encouraged by Lindor's progress. A sign for Mendoza is how Lindor hits to all parts of the field, saying 'that's when he's at his best.' Lindor lined a single to center field off Logan Webb in the first inning Friday before pulling a 92.1 mph fastball to right for a 377-foot home run in the third. Lindor then doubled down the left-field line in the ninth against flame-throwing reliever Camilo Doval. That two-out hit kept the inning going, and New York tacked on two more runs. 'You look at that last at-bat against Doval and he's able to drive the ball the other way like that, that's when he's at his best," Mendoza said. "Some really good signs, and it's good to have him feeling that way.' 'You can only put your head down and work as hard as you can,' he said, 'and see what happens.' ___
