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USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kellen Moore will get to bring Eagles' signature play to New Orleans after all
Kellen Moore will get to bring Eagles' signature play to New Orleans after all The New Orleans Saints brought in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to be their next head coach this offseason, which means fans can expect to see at least some similarities to the Eagles offense next year. That really brings one specific play to mind: the tush push. One of the NFL's most controversial plays ever, Philadelphia has been using it to almost automatically win short-yardage situations for the last few years. Many teams have tried to replicate it, but with little success. If there was anyone that would have some insight into how to pull it off, though, it would be the former offensive coordinator. Moore didn't invent the tush push but he did see it firsthand in Philadelphia. Before ever getting a chance to run it with the Saints, though, the play almost got banned this offseason. The Green Bay Packers submitted a proposal at the spring meeting that needed 24 votes to pass. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the final vote was 22-10, meaning the play lives on. Moore will be able to bring it to New Orleans, if he so wishes. It isn't a 100% given that the coach will have the Saints run it this year, though. "I don't know, we'll see. Obviously, I think other teams have tried to replicate it and have not had success. It's a huge investment to execute that play at a really high level, and ]the Eagles] put a lot of time and effort into it," said Moore per Locked On Saints host Ross Jackson.
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Daily Record
'Hidden Stirling' uncovered in new book by city archaeologist
Archaeologist, author and Observer columnist Dr Murray Cook's latest book is set to reveal some of Stirling's hidden gems. 'Hidden Stirling: Outlawed, Unknown, Locked, Destroyed, Overlooked and Secret Gems from Scotland's Smallest City' is being released on Wednesday April 30 by local publishers Extremis. In the book, Murray unveils some lesser-known historical gems of this ancient Scottish city and its surrounding areas, offering readers a fresh perspective on its rich past. An Extremis spokesperson said: 'Explore the mysteries of some of Stirling's most celebrated buildings, from the Castle and Tolbooth to the Municipal Buildings and Golden Lion Hotel. 'Then discover the secrets of the surrounding area, where prehistoric fortifications whisper tales of ancient communities. 'Uncover the significance of the grand Church of the Holy Rude, the only surviving church in the United Kingdom apart from Westminster Abbey to have hosted a royal coronation, and unravel the enigmas of the Old Town Cemetery - a graveyard of European significance. ''Hidden Stirling' encourages you to journey beyond the familiar, revealing the city's untold tales and inviting you to see Stirling in a brand new light.' Dr Murray Cook is Stirling Council's archaeologist and has undertaken numerous excavations across the region and published over 40 books and articles. He won a Stirling's Provost Award in 2018 for his work for the council, where he has helped raise over £300,000 to be spent on community archaeology and research. He has appeared on several TV programmes and runs Stirling Archaeology, a Facebook page dedicated to Stirling's heritage. In March this year he was named the winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the City Award at the Stirling Business Awards. He is an Honorary Research Fellow at Stirling University, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, runs an occasional course as an associate lecturer at Forth Valley College in Stirling and also co-runs regular training digs open to all under the name Rampart Scotland. He runs a series of free walks, lectures and digs through the year to allow people to explore their past. Extremis Publishing Ltd, a leading independent non-fiction publisher based in Stirling, was recently named Non-Fiction Book Publisher of the Year for Scotland at the Business Excellence Awards 2025. The annual Business Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievement across the UK business landscape, recognising organisations that demonstrate innovation, impact, and a commitment to excellence in their respective industries. Since its establishment in 2015, Extremis Publishing has built a reputation for producing non-fiction titles spanning a wide range of subjects including Scottish culture, history, the arts, and popular media, championing voices that offer fresh perspectives and insightful storytelling. This includes their 'Writing for Publication' lecture series which takes place at Forth Valley College. Extremis Publishing's co-directors, Dr Tom Christie and Julie Christie, said: 'We are incredibly honoured to receive this award, especially during our tenth anniversary year. It's a testament to the hard work and passion of everyone involved in our publishing journey, from our talented authors to our dedicated readers. 'We remain committed to producing books that educate, inspire, and reflect the richness of non-fiction storytelling in Scotland and beyond.' 'Hidden Stirling' is available for pre-order from independent bookstores and online retailers, with a release date of Wednesday April 30. For more information about the book, including participating online retailers, visit: Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Pelicans' Joe Dumars hire gives Saints fans cause for concern in Gayle Benson's leadership
Pelicans' Joe Dumars hire gives Saints fans cause for concern in Gayle Benson's leadership The New Orleans Pelicans' latest move should also set off an alarm for New Orleans Saints fans. The Saints and Pelicans are connected by more than the synergy of the city. They're both owned by Gayle Benson. The Pelicans fired David Griffin on Monday and hired Joe Dumars on Tuesday. It's a move Locked on Pelicans host Jake Madison labeled the hiring as 'the laziest and most uninspired move the Pelicans could have made.' The appearance of a less than thorough search also gives off the appearance of ownership being underinvested in improving the team. Mickey Loomis may be on his last leg, so the idea of the Saints being in the same predicament in the next couple of years isn't far-fetched. The Dennis Allen experiment was a massive failure that extends beyond the field. The organization feels dysfunctional and poorly ran. Changing your general manager should change these concerns. A decision essentially made 24 hours later would not instill confidence if anything changing it would actually do the opposite. When you replace your general manager, you are in need of wholesale changes. The Saints need them now, but stopped at changing head coaches. If things get worse, Loomis will be next, but where do the Saints turned to? The Pelicans likely selected Dumars well before Griffin was fired. An essentially nonexistent interview process due to a predetermined choice can easily lead to missing out on a better candidate because you weren't looking for them. There's a cliche, "How you do somethings is how you do everything." Dumars is a big name, who could be really good for the Pelicans. Time will tell on that aspect. How they got to the decision is more questionable than the decision itself. That thought process could easily transfer to the Saints in any big decisions The current moves of the Pelicans could be what the Saints are facing in the near future, and the same person will be calling the shots. If this is how Benson handles this move with the Pelicans, there's a chance she handles it the same way with the Saints. She already seems hesitant to move on from Loomis, but would Benson rush the process if the Saints do have to look for a new general manager? These are questions Saints fans should ask. In the case of the Saints, that would likely look like picking someone the organization is already familiar with. There were rumblings they wanted to do that at head coach. Familiarity has been a common principle with the Saints, and leaning on it in the case of firing Loomis would cheat the process of finding the next general manager.
Gulf Weekly
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
An emotional masterpiece
Shelter, said to be the Gulf region's first Malayalam language movie anthology, premiered at EPIX Cinemas in Dana Mall this month, and will now be screened at Bahrain Media City, as well as in Qatar and the UAE, writes Melissa Nazareth. The production comprising four films - Stalemate, The Lost Lamb, Locked and Faces in Phases - runs for two hours and 40 minutes and has English subtitles. It was shot at various locations in Bahrain with part of the post-production done in India. The project, produced by Edathody Films, has been brought alive by husband-wife duo Prakash Vadakara and Jaya Menon, along with two other directors, and a group of actors and creatives. 'I've been on stage since 1973, directing and acting in numerous stage plays but movies are a different ball game altogether,' former banker Jaya, who has been living with her husband Prakash, a former marketing manager, in Bahrain for more than 50 years, told GulfWeekly. 'There's a lot of technicality involved and the editing phase is crucial. I spent a great deal of time on background work with three months just for shot division, so it was challenging but we're very happy with how it has turned out,' she added. The Stalemate director, who also plays a lead character in the film, highlighted the level of talent in Bahrain, and commended all those who are part of the Shelter project. Talking of Faces in Phases, in particular, she noted the 'brilliant' performances by protagonists Kathu and Neethu. 'Acting in a movie is a lot more difficult when compared to stage acting because it's fragmental,' she explained. The Shelter anthology • Stalemate: directed by Jaya Menon • The Lost Lamb: directed by Sourav Rakesh • Locked: directed by Prashobh Menon • Faces in Phases: directed by Prakash Vadakara
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cook review: Lock in to ‘4×4' for gritty thrills, action
Sometimes, a film sticks with me so much that I want to find out more about its origins. So it was with the recent 'Locked,' 'a thriller that got lost in the swarm of movies that hit the big screen in the last few weeks. I really liked the idea of the film because I thought it was so original. But then I discovered it was based on the 2019 '4×4,' which is just a smidge better. Director Mariano Cohn expertly keeps the action scene-by-scene and second-by-second in this wonderfully simple setup. The action begins instantly, when Ciro (Peter Lanzani) sees a car sitting on a street in Buenos Aires. Ciro is a thief, and he gets into the car because it's unlocked and may provide him something to steal. But when he tries to open the door, he finds himself locked in. And what begins as an annoyance turns into a fight for survival. The owner of the car, a doctor who wants to avenge himself on thieves, has set a trap for Ciro. The owner (Dady Brieva) can lock the car doors and disable the car's power remotely. The vehicle is soundproof and, Ciro discovers quickly, bullet-proof. No one can see inside as Ciro begins to realize he will last only so long in his vehicular prison. The doctor calls Ciro through the car's phone system, so the two can talk to each other. This isn't so much a man-against-nature tale as a man-against-technology story. The leads in both movies resemble each other. But because so much of the American film fills the viewer in on the background of the thief, it took me longer to sympathize with Ciro, about whom we know nothing when he gets into the car. I like the details that remain intact, such as each thief's moment with a pair of sunglasses and a lipstick lady. They're similar bur not the same. '4×4' has a little more edge. It, too, should delight action fans who enjoy thrillers – they'll want to take this wild ride. 3 1/2 stars Running time: One hour and 30 minutes. Rated: R for foul language, gore and violence. In Spanish, with English subtitles. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video and other platforms. Watch the trailer here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
