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The Citizen
10-08-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Big Mama leads Atletico to victory
LIMPOPO – Giyani Atletico's jersey number nine, affectionately known as 'Big Mama' by her teammates, played a pivotal role in leading the team to a dominant 5–0 victory over Ward 12's New Castle FC during a Mayor's Cup clash held on the side pitch of Giyani Stadium on Saturday. Just minutes after kick-off, Big Mama wasted no time making her presence felt on the field. With remarkable speed and precision, she broke through New Castle's shaky defence and netted the opening goal, putting Atletico ahead early in the match. New Castle's players appeared stunned and struggled to regain their composure. Before they could reorganise or settle into the game, Big Mama struck again. Capitalising on a defensive error, she fired in a second goal, further widening the gap. By the time the referee blew the whistle for half-time, Atletico was already leading 3–0. In the second half, Atletico maintained their dominance, controlling possession and keeping constant pressure on New Castle's backline. Big Mama remained central to the action, although she narrowly missed several attempts that went just wide or were blocked at the goal line; her relentless presence continued to unsettle the opposition. She also created multiple scoring opportunities for her teammates through clever passes and well-timed runs. It wasn't long before Atletico scored again, netting their fourth goal and tightening their grip on the match. To put the final nail in New Castle's coffin, Big Mama squared a ball into the box that resulted in a penalty for Atletico. One of her teammates stepped up confidently and converted the spot kick, bringing the score to a commanding 5–0. The goal sealed an already emphatic performance, and the match ended with Atletico walking away victorious. Meanwhile, as the tournament draws closer to semi semi-finals, the spotlight remained on Big Mama, also affectionately called 'Biggie' by her teammates. Her consistent goal-scoring prowess and overall contribution to the team's success have not gone unnoticed in the past. She was once named the top goal scorer of the tournament in the 2023 Mayor's Cup, a title that reflects her dedication, talent, and leadership. Judging by her current form, there is a strong possibility she could clinch the top scorer award again this year. Even more exciting is that, unlike in previous years when there were no formal prizes for individual achievements, the municipality has now allocated funds to reward outstanding players in various categories.
The Star
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
PJ anniversary fosters community ties, teamwork
Participants of the Mayor's Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship representing 17 local councils and 18 strategic partners from enforcement-related government agencies in Bandar Sunway. Bowling championship, tower run and football tourney among events commemorating 19th year of city status Cooperation, camaraderie and competition were the buzzwords during the month-long celebration to mark the 19th city-status anniversary of Petaling Jaya, Selangor. These were evident in sports-related events organised by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), which included the Mayor's Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship with Strategic Partners and Local Authorities, PJ Tower Run, PJ 10K Run and Petaling Jaya Mayor's Cup Community Football Tournament. In the bowling event, 175 participants representing 12 local councils in Selangor, seven local councils outside Selangor and 18 strategic partners from enforcement-related government agencies took to the lanes. 'This inaugural championship is one of MBPJ's initiatives to continue strengthening cooperation between enforcement agencies in Selangor and throughout Malaysia,' Petaling Jaya mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said in his speech at the event in Bandar Sunway. Mohamad Zahri (centre) posing with cosplay runners at PJ Tower Run 2025. The championship consisted of three rounds and four categories, namely Mixed Team, VIP Individual, High Game and High Series, with over RM3,000 in prizes. The Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters team was crowned champion in the Mixed Team category. The second to fifth placed winners in the category were Selangor State Police Headquarters, Shah Alam City Council, Sepang Municipal Council and Seremban City Council. The third edition of PJ Tower Run offered participants an opportunity to test their endurance up 552 steps over 25 floors of Menara MBPJ. The run featured a two-round, knock-out competition format, where the 10 fastest runners in each category advance to the final. This year saw 215 runners from various age groups and backgrounds participating. The race featured eight categories: Men's Elite, Women's Elite, Men's Open (16-39 years), Men's Veteran (40 years and above), Women's Open (16-39 years), Women's Veteran (40 years and above), VIP and Children. Chenmoh FC taking on KSR Seratarata on their way to winning the Mayor's Cup football tournament. Malaysia's tower running champion Soh Wai Ching successfully defended his title in the Men's Open category, while Michele Tan won in the Women's Open category, each receiving a cash prize of RM500. Winners in the Veteran categories received RM350 each, while the VIP and Children's categories offered top prizes of RM250 and RM150, respectively. 'PJ Tower Run also acts as a pathway for participants to earn qualification points and improve their rankings in the global tower running list, making it an internationally recognised event,' said MBPJ Corporate Communications Unit in a statement. In the Mayor's Cup football tournament, Chenmoh FC defeated KSR Seratarata 2-0 in the final to take the top prize of RM3,000 and trophy. Cannon FC placed third and Free Agent FC were fourth in the event between Petaling Jaya clubs and community groups. MBPJ lined up some 30 events throughout last month to mark the anniversary celebration. Petaling Jaya received city status on June 20, 2006, making it the second city in Selangor after Shah Alam.
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Giyani Stadium pitch upgrade targets PSL return
LIMPOPO – The Greater Giyani Municipality is embarking on a major renovation project to upgrade the Giyani Stadium pitch to meet Premier Soccer League (PSL) standards, a move that could see top-tier football return to the town. Municipal manager Vusi Duncan Khoza revealed the plan during a recent event at the stadium, confirming that all current stadium bookings would be suspended to pave the way for the pitch upgrade. 'As you know, we recently had a meeting with PSL officials regarding the upgrading of our pitch. They were quite clear on what needs to be done for the stadium to host PSL matches again,' said Khoza. He highlighted that, while the Giyani Stadium has a legacy of hosting PSL fixtures, its current condition falls short of league requirements. 'The pitch needs to be upgraded to meet PSL standards. Today marks our last event here before we begin renovations,' he stated. According to Khoza, the municipality has taken proactive steps to ensure the success of the project. Officials visited the new Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane to benchmark against a facility that successfully meets PSL criteria. 'Through that benchmarking exercise, we got valuable guidance. We've already gone through a procurement process focused on the specifications required to meet PSL standards,' he explained. The upgrade is scheduled to begin in the coming week, with hopes that the pitch will be ready by the start of the upcoming PSL season. Meanwhile, PSL representatives are expected to return for an inspection to verify compliance. Khoza also noted that much of the infrastructure within the stadium, such as change rooms and ablution facilities, has already been improved in previous phases. The pitch upgrade marks the beginning of phase one of the current project, while phase two will focus on the running track and aesthetic improvements like painting the grandstand. 'Residents have raised concerns about the lack of a proper running track, and we've listened. And that will be part of the next phase,' he added. When asked about the implications for the upcoming Mayor's Cup tournament, Khoza confirmed that alternative venues would be considered. 'We'll look at options such as the Homu Stadium or other outer pitches here. It will depend on what the community wants. Maybe by the final, the pitch could be partially ready, but that remains to be seen,' said Khoza. He concluded by affirming the municipality's commitment to responding to community calls for PSL action in Giyani. 'We have heard the cries of the people. There's a hunger to see PSL matches played here again—and we're doing something about it,' he said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Chicopee Mayor Vieau wins trophy at Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Spirit of Springfield Golf Classic teed off Friday morning from Franconia Golf Course in Springfield. The day kicked off with the mayors of Springfield, West Springfield, Agawam, Westfield and Chicopee all taking part in the coveted Mayor's Cup. Each mayor had three short putts to make. For each one they made, they got to take a second shot at a long putt. Closest ball wins. LIST: Ironman triathlon to cause weekend road closures In the end, Chicopee Mayor John Vieau came out victorious, recapturing the title from told 22News why he looks forward to this event, 'I get to collaborate with the mayors of western Mass. It's an incredible day and also a wonderful event. The Spirit of Springfield's fundraiser. It's a beautiful golf tournament on a beautiful day.' Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt have yet to secure the elusive trophy, but they put up a good fight this year. All five mayors said they hope to be back next year. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kickoff time, TV details for South Carolina football's first two home games announced
Kickoff times for South Carolina football's first two home games for the 2025 season have been announced. The Gamecocks open the season against Virginia Tech at 3 p.m. ET on Aug. 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (ESPN). The SEC revealed on May 29 that the home opener against South Carolina State on Sept. 6 will kickoff at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+, SEC Network+). Advertisement South Carolina hosts Vanderbilt in its conference opener on Sept. 13, which will kickoff at either 7 p.m. or 7:45 p.m. ET (ESPN or SEC Network). After two home night games, the Gamecocks travel to Missouri for their first road test of the 2025 season. A kickoff time for the Mayor's Cup has not yet been revealed. Coach Shane Beamer will start his fifth season with the Gamecocks and his second with LaNorris Sellers as his starting quarterback. Sellers finished 196-of-299 passing for 2,534 yards with 18 touchdowns and rushed for 674 with seven touchdowns in 2024. South Carolina is looking to mirror its success of 2024, when it went 9-4 and ended the season with a loss to Illinois in the Citrus Bowl. Advertisement SOFTBALL: Fighting back tears, Ashley Chastain Woodard 'fell back in love' with South Carolina softball Beamer is 29-22, including 15-17 in SEC games, through four seasons. The Gamecocks will close the regular season with the Palmetto Bowl against Clemson on Nov. 29. The remaining schedule details will be released at a later date. Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@ and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin This article originally appeared on Greenville News: South Carolina football kickoff times announced: Home opener details
