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BBC News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Powell signs four-year extension at Wakefield
Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell and his assistant Michael Shenton have extended their contracts with the Super League club until the end of the 2029 Mills has also been appointed director of rugby, having been recruitment and salary cap manager, and has signed a six-year extension to three joined the club in October 2023 and led Trinity to the Championship title last in their first season back in Super League, they sit seventh, just a point outside the play-off places with five games remaining. "I have felt at home at this club since I came and I'm really enjoying building something special in conjunction with [owner] Matt [Ellis] and his family," Powell told the club website, external."I feel we have a big opportunity to do something special over the coming years and I'm really looking forward to building on the excellent platform we have laid down."Mills added: "We've got big plans, and I can't wait to keep working with everyone at the club to push Wakefield forward."Trinity travel to Wigan Warriors on Sunday in round 23.
Reuters
12-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Universal Music appoints Matt Ellis as new CFO
May 12 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group ( opens new tab, the world's biggest music label, said on Monday it has appointed Matt Ellis as its new chief financial officer. Ellis, a former finance chief at Verizon Communications (VZ.N), opens new tab, will succeed Boyd Muir, who was made chief operating officer of UMG in October 2024. The change will become effective on June 9, the company said.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Dangerous trend': Tillamook students are misusing Benadryl to get high, district says
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Tillamook School District is warning families that some students are abusing the over-the-counter allergy pill Benadryl. In a letter sent to parents on Feb. 26, Superintendent Matt Ellis said it had recently come to the district's attention that the 'dangerous trend' seems to be getting more popular among their students. Fatal crash involving sedan, semi-truck closes road in Hillsboro 'We have recently learned that students are misusing Benadryl by taking excessive amounts to get high,' Ellis said. 'This practice is extremely dangerous and can have severe consequences, including overdose and death.' The superintendent asked parents and caretakers to monitor student behavior and personal belongings, including their backpacks. Washington man arrested for stealing $8M fishing boat with crew still on board, officials say 'Through open communication and preventative measures, we hope to reduce the risk of any serious incidents,' Ellis said. 'If you believe that your child may be struggling with substance abuse or is under the influence of drugs, we encourage you to seek counseling services or medical attention immediately.' The full letter is available to view below: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Guardian
20-02-2025
- Sport
- The Guardian
Upgraded Wakefield back in big time hoping to emulate victors Hull KR
The Super League landscape is changing for the better in so many areas since IMG's arrival into the game: and few places encapsulate the boom the sport has experienced lately quite like Wakefield Trinity. Even the most ardent Trinity supporter would tell you one of rugby league's grand old clubs was in desperate need of a refresh as recently as two years ago. Their famous old Belle Vue ground has been the butt of countless jokes about its state of disrepair and on the pitch, relegation at the end of 2023 was the culmination of several years of struggling. But shortly after Wakefield's 20-year stint in Super League was brought to an end, things began to change. Work had already started on renovating their stadium thanks to the tireless efforts of the club's former owners, who ran Trinity sustainably and deserve immense credit for nights like these becoming a reality. Without them, what happened next does not materialise. Wakefield were purchased by local businessman Matt Ellis and his family. They promised to revolutionise Trinity and how they have delivered on that promise. Ellis appointed legendary Super League coach Daryl Powell to lead a rebuild in the Championship – and the club promptly won all three trophies on offer in the second tier last year. During that period, a redeveloped, modernised Belle Vue was being built – and the people of this West Yorkshire city responded to what was happening, with crowds going up last year, despite Trinity not competing in Super League. In an IMG criteria-led world where what do you off it means more, this club are the perfect blueprint. IMG arrived in rugby league determined to raise standards off the field, as well as on it. Off the field, Wakefield are now up there with the best of them but on it, this was an important lesson about the work that is still to be done by a club who have trodden a very similar journey themselves in recent seasons. Hull KR and Leigh Leopards have returned to Super League from the Championship in the last few years and have made no secret of their fact they want to thrive, not just survive. Leigh lifted the Challenge Cup in 2023, while Rovers made the Grand Final for the first time last season. They are clubs Wakefield are desperate to emulate. But the Robins showed here why they are made for the big moments with a hard-earned victory to spoil Wakefield's Super League homecoming, in front of the biggest crowd Belle Vue has seen for 17 years. 4,710 watched Hull KR put 50 past Wakefield at the end of the 2023 season: here, 8,065 watched a much closer affair. It was a familiar story, with the reigning Man of Steel, Mikey Lewis, proving to be the difference as he scored the match-winning try. But that try could come at a cost for Lewis and Rovers, with the half-back suffering an ankle injury in the act of scoring. He was in a protective boot and on crutches less than half an hour later as Rovers held on to win a thrilling contest 14-12. 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 Salford's takeover has been formally approved by the Rugby Football League and the club are able to field a full-strength squad against Leeds on Saturday. The Red Devils named a predominantly reserve squad for their Betfred Super League opener against St Helens and were defeated 82-0 – the biggest losing margin in the competition's history – after they were placed under restrictions. Salford were bound to a £1.2m sustainability cap after they failed to provide the RFL with the necessary requirements to lift the restriction following businessman Dario Berta's takeover on 7 February. The club said in a statement: "Salford Red Devils is pleased to announce that the takeover of the club has been formally approved by RFL Commercial, following the completion of the final requirements. As such, the club will be in a position to field a full-strength squad on Saturday for the Salford Red Devils' opening home fixture against Leeds Rhinos. "The club is excited to welcome the Salford Red Devils community and enjoy the spectacle that will be the Happy Mondays, who will be performing on matchday." The RFL has launched a compliance investigation into Salford's decision to field a reserve squad against St Helens. The investigation could result in Salford being charged with a breach of operational rules, which if proven would expose the club to a range of potential sanctions. Salford's decision to use a reserve squad drew criticism from rivals, including the Warrington head coach, Sam Burgess, that it had compromised the integrity of the competition. PA Media 'It doesn't look good,' Hull KR's coach, Willie Peters, admitted post-match. Rovers have fought to win their opening two games by a combined margin of just three points. In some ways, you could suggest that is a sign of a team yet to hit top gear. But in others, it is a hallmark of a team destined to compete at the top again: winning, even when they are not at their best. And Wakefield will hope they can now follow a similar journey after a remarkable turnaround in less than two years. With young, homegrown stars like Max Jowitt and Oliver Pratt excelling here, they have the foundations laid for something, social, you suspect. This was a lesson as to the fine margins required to succeed at the highest level. But the fact it was a team who were in this position just a few years ago that taught that lesson shows there is a path for even brighter days ahead for a club with incredibly bold ambitions to gatecrash Super League's elite. And if Wakefield can do it, why can't anyone else?
