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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Five for McAndrew as Sussex turn on the Blast style at Hove
Sussex Sharks consigned Glamorgan to a chastening defeat at Hove in the T20 Vitality Blast. Half centuries from Tom Alsop and James Coles set up a commanding total, before Nathan McAndrew blew through a shell-shocked Glamorgan batting line-up to seal victory by 78 runs. Advertisement It leaves Sussex on three wins from four games as they make a strong start in the short format. After Sussex won the toss and elected to bat, Dan Hughes fell for one after slashing at a wider delivery from seamer Jamie McIlroy, skewing it to short third man where van der Gugten took a sharp catch. Fellow opener Harrison Ward came out with plenty of positive intent, sweeping off spinner Ben Kellaway's first ball for six, and striking two fours and a flat, square six off seamer Dan Douthwaite's first over. He fell for an enterprising 38 from 23, skying Mason Crane's second ball, with Kiran Karlson running backwards from mid off and taking an excellent catch. Advertisement John Simpson looked like he was trying to anchor the Sussex innings, but fell lbw to Kellaway for 26 from 23 balls after missing an attempted sweep. Coles came out the blocks quickly, plundering a four and six from consecutive Crane deliveries, and reaching 50 in just 33 deliveries. Alsop continued his good recent form, striking sixes with ease down the ground and over mid wicket. He brought up a rapid half century from only 26 balls, before hitting McIlroy straight to long on, departing for exactly 50. Andy Gorvin's deceptive dibbly-dobblers proved difficult to get away, with the medium pacer conceding only 26 from his four overs, including just a single boundary, but Dan Douthwaite was expensive, leaking 48 from three overs. Advertisement Coles finished the innings in style, hitting the final ball for six to finish 75 not out, setting Glamorgan 195 to win. A short ball from Ollie Robinson brought the first wicket, with Kiran Carlson only able to plink it to Coles at midwicket, falling for 12 from 12. Kelleway showed that he wasn't going to hang around, hitting his second ball from Robinson down the ground for six off, but then clipped McAndrew straight to Tom Clark at deep fine leg, departing for ten. The excitement in the ground rose when Colin Ingram was then dismissed first ball, getting a fine edge on an unexpected bouncer, leaving McAndrew on a hat-trick. Advertisement Chris Cooke almost gave the crowd the moment of ecstasy they craved, but the hat-trick ball flew just past his outside edge. Concluding the powerplay on 46-3, Glamorgan were already on the back foot and needing to play catch up. Instead, their fourth wicket fell to Coles' off spin, with a full looping delivery that yorked the disappointed looking Smale, who fell for 19 from 18. Things only got worse for the Welsh outfit when Cooke nicked behind off McAndrew in the next over, before Douthwaite was clean bowled by another McAndrew beauty that clipped the top of middle stump three deliveries later. Unbelievably, McAndrew once again found himself on a potential hat-trick when Timm Van der Gutgen spliced his first ball to Alsop at point, with Glamorgan having lost two wickets with the score on 40, two on 47, and two on 49. Advertisement McAndrew's second hat-trick ball passed without drama, but the Australian seamer ended with the spectacular figures of 5-12. Crane (25 off 19) and Asa Tribe (34 off 21) tried to get their team towards a respectable total, but it was too little, too late, and Glamorgan suffered a brutal defeat after being bowled out for 117, with McAndrew the star of the show.
The Courier
7 days ago
- General
- The Courier
Speeding driver lost control of car in Fife before head-on crash
A speeding driver lost control of his car at a bend in Fife and crashed head-on with another vehicle, badly injuring others. Jamie McAndrew's white Seat Ibiza collided with an Audi on Kingseat Road, Dunfermline, after he crossed into the opposing carriageway The front seat passenger in his own car and the female passenger in the Audi suffered broken bones. He was also injured in the October 26 2022 crash. McAndrew, of Kirkcaldy, appeared at the town's sheriff court to plead guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving, reduced from an original charge of dangerous driving. The court heard it was around 6.30pm and the road was wet, though the weather was fine, with good visibility. Prosecutor Sarah Smith said the married couple in the Audi approached a right-hand uphill bend at 40mph and saw headlights coming in the opposite direction. McAndrew was approaching the bend at excessive speed and failed to negotiate it and 'lost control and collided head-on' with the other car, the fiscal said. All airbags were deployed and there was extensive damage to both vehicles. Emergency services were contacted and the couple from the Audi were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. McAndrew's passenger, who had to be freed from the wreckage, needed two surgeries to fix a hip fracture and was in hospital for about two weeks and has found it difficult to work since as a joiner. The female passenger in the Audi suffered bruising to her lower abdomen, a fractured sternum, soft tissue injuries to her right ankle and had surgery on her right knee. The Audi driver was found to have a grazed left hip. McAndrew's injuries included a dislocated thigh bone and broken left lower leg. Defence lawyer Martin McGuire said McAndrew, 24, is in full-time employment. Sheriff Krista Johnston deferred sentencing until July 7 to obtain background reports and his bail was continued. McAndrew was disqualified from driving meantime. The length of the ban will be decided at the next hearing, which will take place at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Write-in votes in Lackawanna County add candidates in general election
Write-in votes cast in the May 20 primary throughout Lackawanna County will likely add several candidates to ballots for various offices in the Nov. 4 general election, county elections Director Beth Hopkins said Thursday. The Lackawanna County Department of Elections and Voter Registration recently completed a count of the 22,669 write-in votes cast in the primary. According to the department, the minimum numbers of write-in votes needed to produce a winning candidate were: 250 for a countywide office; 100 for a Scranton or Carbondale city office; 10 for a borough or township office; 10 for a municipal judge of elections post; and five for a municipal inspector of elections. More than one person might meet or exceed the write-in threshold for any given office, but only the top write-in vote-getter in a race wins the write-in nomination, Hopkins said. Having 22,669 write-in votes is a relatively large amount, but not necessarily unusual in an election with nominations for municipal judge of election and inspector of election posts up for grabs throughout the county, Hopkins said. Many of those getting written in for these elections posts already work at polling places and likely would accept the write-in nominations, she said. Candidates in other races scoring sizable numbers of write-in votes also did not occur by happenstance. 'It seems like they were actively running a write-in campaign,' and probably would accept their nominations, Hopkins said of some candidates. Some of the results of write-in voting include: Lackawanna County sheriff: Glenn Capman received 1,122 Republican write-in votes to win the GOP nomination. He now could challenge incumbent Democratic Sheriff Mark McAndrew, who ran uncontested in his party primary. This sets up a rematch of 2021, when Capman ran unsuccessfully for sheriff as a Republican against McAndrew. Meanwhile, McAndrew received 808 Republican write-in votes in the May 20 primary, meaning he came in second and thus did not win a GOP nomination. There also were 316 other 'scattered' write-ins for sheriff. Lackawanna County register of wills: Vanessa Lienert received 1,183 Republican write-in votes to win the GOP nomination. She now could challenge in the general election incumbent Fran Kovaleski, who ran uncontested in the Democratic primary. Meanwhile, Kovaleski received 156 Republican write-in votes, which was not enough to top Lienert for the GOP nod. There also were 264 scattered write-ins for this office. Lackawanna County district attorney: Incumbent Brian Gallagher, who ran uncontested in the Democratic primary, received 1,302 Republican write-in votes to also win the GOP nomination. This means his name will appear on the general election ballot as having secured both Democratic and Republican nominations. Scranton City Council: Virgil Argenta, who lost in the Democratic primary for council, finishing last among six candidates with three nominations available, received 134 Republican write-in votes to win a GOP nomination. Sean McAndrew, who ran as a Democrat for council and won a nomination, coming in second of the six Democratic candidates, also secured a Republican nomination with 131 GOP write-in votes. He will appear on the general election as having both Democratic and Republican nominations. Republican Marc Pane was the lone candidate running for council in the primary and won a GOP nomination. The other two Democrats who won nominations in their party's primary were Patrick Flynn and incumbent Councilman Tom Schuster. The results of the primary and the write-in votes would set up a council contest for three seats in the general election between Flynn, McAndrew, Schuster, Pane and Argenta. The elections department will send letters to winning write-in candidates notifying them of their write-in nominations and giving them a deadline to accept or reject their nomination, Hopkins said. This date likely would be a few days before the Aug. 11 deadline for any candidate to withdraw from the election, she said. Meanwhile, Aug. 1 is the last day for independents to file nomination papers to run for whatever office they seek in the general election. So, the full makeup of the general election ballot won't become clear until around late August, after independents file and survive possible challenges to their paperwork, and after the winning write-in candidates accept their nominations, Hopkins said.
Otago Daily Times
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Young playmaker embracing the legacy of CBHS's famous No 10 jersey
Sonny-Bill McAndrew is the latest to don the famous Christchurch Boys' High School No 10 jersey. PHOTO: CBHS Christchurch Boys' High School has a storied history of stars in the No 10 jersey for the first XV - and a Darfield teenager is the latest to stake a claim. Sonny-Bill McAndrew has started three times so far this year against Selwyn Schools and Southland Boys' in pre-season and in Boys' High's 31-15 win over Shirley Boys' on Saturday. He is expected to retain the position for their visit to St Andrew's College this weekend. McAndrew, who is in year 11 and only turned 15 in February, said he didn't expect to make the top side in his debut season, let alone secure a starting spot. 'I thought I'd like to be somewhere in the firsts or seconds sort of bracket, but pretty rapt (at being in the first XV),' he said. 'I didn't really expect it because of my age, but I just worked my way into the position.' McAndrew moved to Boys' High from Darfield High this year hoping to challenge himself at a higher level after starring for Darfield's under 15s and Selwyn Schools' under 16 sides last year. CBHS head coach Pete Chaplin said McAndrew had been a welcome addition to the team. 'He's just a really nice kid. You can see he's worked on a skillset and he's eager and keen to be better, which makes him an exciting player.' Former All Blacks Andrew Mehrtens, Aaron Mauger and Dan Carter all played at No 10 for the Christchurch Boys' High School first XV. PHOTOS: GETTY If his development continues, McAndrew could join a legendary list of Boys' High first-fives, including All Blacks Andrew Mehrtens, Aaron Mauger and Dan Carter – the latter also a country boy, originally from Ellesmere College. It is a history McAndrew is well aware of. 'I've heard of a few boys that have come out of there so it's pretty good to pull on that No 10 jersey with that legacy behind it.' In the opening round of the premiership competition, St Thomas' pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Christ's College 38-34, overcoming a 27-10 halftime deficit. Flanker Bishop Neal sealed the win in the final minutes, diving over to put his team ahead. St Thomas' next face defending champions Nelson College, who cruised past Selwyn Schools 43-12. Christ's College take on Rangiora High, who went down to Marlborough Boys' College 48-3, while Shirley Boys' head north to take on Marlborough. St Bede's claimed the Wyllie-Earl Shield with a 25-20 win over St Andrew's, and they play Selwyn at Rolleston College on Saturday. Miles Toyota Premiership points Marlborough 5; Nelson 5; CBHS 5; St Bede's 5; St Thomas 5; Christ's 2; St Andrew's 1; Shirley 0; Selwyn 0; Rangiora 0
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chris Kelly Opinion: Rise of the ‘MAGAcrats?' #SCRAN'NON
'You ought to be in pictures / You're wonderful to see / You ought to be in pictures / Oh, what a hit you would be … ' — from the 1934 smash hit sung by Rudy Vallee In the beginning, antisocial media was heralded as a revolutionary tool for 'democratizing' the internet. Sure, you could post photos of your pets, friends and family events, but users could also share opinions, conspiracy theories and actual fake news far and wide, with almost no consideration or consequences. Now, much of the limitless floorspace of what was once sold as a 'marketplace of ideas' is a post-apocalyptic dollar store staffed by malicious morons, frothing bigots and grinning grifters. It's a liar's paradise. For all its noise and numbskullery, antisocial media sometimes inspires a conspiracy theory that rings true even to critical thinkers. Sometimes there are pictures, which is why people seeking or holding public office should be careful about who they pose with and consider the consequences of the images being broadcast beyond their control. Chris Kelly (TIMES-TRIBUNE FILE) Scranton School Director Sean McAndrew is a textbook example. He's a Democrat running for city council, but his biggest donor and longtime friend is a MAGA Republican. The pair posed for a photo at a Trump event. That image and another in which McAndrew smiled alongside other local MAGA Republicans is generating a boatload of chatter on Facebook, X, and in my inboxes. It's being cited as hard evidence that McAndrew is what I call a 'MAGAcrat.' What's a MAGAcrat? A Machine Democrat who teams up with MAGA Republicans to achieve a common goal — in this case taking down mutual enemies and taking control of county and city government and the school board. MAGAcrats are the palpitating heart of the continuing hostile takeover I've been squawking about for months. To go even mildly viral, a conspiracy theory needs a catchy name. I've settled on #SCRAN'NON. Pass it on. The top priority of local MAGAcrats and MAGA Republicans this election cycle is getting rid of Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti, an actual Democrat. If they can't beat Paige at the polls, they want to stack city council against her agenda, a la the Janet Evans 'Legion of Dumb' opposition to then-Mayor Chris Doherty. If you miss Ray Lyman threatening to sic the 'fed'ral attorney general' on 'Mrs. Cutelli' from the spit-soaked podium at marathon council meetings, you might be a MAGAcrat. Sean McAndrew swears he's not a MAGAcrat or a Machine Democrat. When we chatted Thursday, he said he was aware of the photos and the angry buzz they're pollinating, but he denied playing any part in a coordinated campaign to unseat the mayor. 'I'm endorsed by nobody,' he said. 'I'm not part of any 'Machine.' I'm a Democrat running independently and will work with whoever gets on council and whoever is the mayor because that's how we move the city forward.' McAndrew said the picture of him and friend and former Councilman Pat Rogan at a Trump event was taken seven years ago. 'Pat asked me to join him to see the president speak and I accepted the invitation,' he said. 'I didn't support Trump then and I don't support him now. People are trying to pigeonhole me based on a picture without talking to me.' A picture of McAndrew with MAGA Republicans Chris Chermak, a county commissioner, and city council candidate Marc Pane was taken at a recent fundraiser for county Department of Planning and Economic Development grants manager Sandra Opshinsky Hailstone, who is battling breast cancer. I've known Sandi for more than 20 years. She is a wonderful person and a devoted public servant. Please pray for her recovery. 'It was a benefit for Sandi,' McAndrew said. 'It was a great event for the community to come together. I was standing in line to get a water, and those guys happened to be there. Chris said, 'Hey, smile.' I thought he was taking pictures for the event. I smiled in it. I'm not the type of person who is going to just walk out of a picture and not talk to somebody because of their political affiliation.' Chermak also snapped a selfie with former county economic development Director Brenda Sacco, the county Democratic Machine's candidate to succeed departed Democratic Commissioner Matt McGloin. If county judges put Sacco in the seat, she will form a de facto 'Cheese and Crackers' majority that would sideline Democratic Commissioner Bill Gaughan and give the Machine control of county government. Back to Sean McAndrew, whose uncle, Mark McAndrew, is a councilman and a regular critic of the mayor's policies. He would be an enthusiastic member of a majority to hamstring her agenda. Sean said the family connection shouldn't matter to voters. 'My uncle is on council, but I have a record on the school board that speaks for itself,' he said. 'I hold my own views. … My uncle doesn't make this decision. The voters do.' McAndrew said my hypothesis that he is complicit in a coordinated effort to take down Paige is baseless. He's not part of any conspiracy, especially #SCRAN'NON. 'I'm just your guy on North Garfield Avenue, who's just trying to make my home better for myself and all my fellow Scrantonians,' he said. Maybe the pictures of McAndrew mugging with MAGA Republicans are innocent artifacts of circumstance. Maybe I'm reading too much into the sudden chumminess among natural political rivals. Maybe there's nothing suspicious about Marc Pane cropping Sean McAndrew out of the picture with Chermak before posting it on Facebook. I reached out to Pane to ask why he did that. 'I don't know if I did or not,' he said. 'I'll have to look.' I was looking at the picture as Pane said that. McAndrew was cropped out. Pane said '90%' of the rank partisanship in our politics is attributable to the cynical, pernicious idea that people of opposing parties can't be friends. He also rejected my conspiracy theory, but sent me deeper down the rabbit hole by taking a shot at the mayor. 'I'm sure there's a huge pile of people that would pack together — independents, Republicans and Democrats alike — to take Paige down because we all think she's doing a horrible job,' he said. There are 30 words in Pane's quote. Am I crazy to single out 'we' and wonder who he's talking about? Is it possible that my frame doesn't fit the picture? Maybe. Maybe my belief in a MAGAcrat/MAGA Republican conspiracy to unseat the mayor and seize control of local government really is all in my head. Maybe three decades of reporting on local Machine politics on both sides has warped my lens, leading me to see a guy on Garfield Avenue and his bipartisan pals as foreboding ghosts from an awful, backward time of governmental gridlock cheered on by malicious morons, frothing bigots and grinning grifters. Maybe Ray Lyman had a point. CHRIS KELLY, the Times-Tribune columnist, invites you to join him in the rabbit hole. Contact the writer: ckelly@ @cjkink on X; Chris Kelly, The Times-Tribune on Facebook.
