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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Eighth place finish for Ellen Walshe at the World Championships
Ellen Walshe has finished eighth in the 200m Individual Medley final at the World Championship final. Two-time Olympian and 400m Individual Medley finalist in Paris, Walshe competed in her first World Championship final in the 50m pool. Walshe set an Irish Record in the semi-final on Sunday with a time of 2:10.49 and finished eighth in a time of 2:11.57 in the final. Canada's Summer McIntosh took gold, her second in as many days. Speaking on her eighth place finish in her first World Championships Walshe said "I think to be in my first world final tonight, like it's a huge experience, out against some massive names in a 2IM, but yeah, a little bit disappointed, but sure, roll on to the next one." Walshe is in the 200m Butterfly heats on Wednesday which she has been working towards this year. "I don't really know where it's going to be. I've never raced it internationally at this level, so I'm excited to kind of see where I can get, if it's a semifinal or I'm not even sure, but yeah, I'm looking forward to it." In the 100m Breaststroke semi-final Mona McSharry, who was top seed in 1:05.99, finished in sixth in a time of 1:06.33 and 11th overall and missed out on a final place by 0.16 of a second. McSharry spoke after the race about the trouble she had in the last 25m which hurt her in the morning as well. "It didn't feel too bad honestly. I probably felt a little bit better until the last 25 again, and then, you know, it hurt like this morning, but it's very hard to tell where you're at in the race for breaststroke, so I was just trying to get my hands on the wall, but sadly it's just not meant to be. "That's just the way it goes sometimes, everyone's kind of feeling it out in the heats and I had a very good heat swim, like very happy with that, and it is important to be able to kind of produce that in the morning, so that's a great takeaway. I just didn't replicate it tonight." McSharry still has the 50m and 200, Breaststroke to come during the week and the Sligo native said she will have to reset ahead of those races. "You know, I just have two days now to kind of just reset my mind and yeah, get back on the train and kind of go through the process again and see what I can do." Evan Bailey made his first appearance in a World semi-final when he finished 16th overall in 1:48.75, just outside the Irish Record of 1:46.66, in the 200m Freestyle semi-final. It was a surreal moment for Bailey as he walked out for the semi-final. "It was amazing to walk out there." said Bailey. "I mean, like the atmosphere and just everyone in the crowd, screaming, I walked out, it was surreal. It was a great to experience it and to get that experience on the world stage, and I'm really grateful to have been in that semi-final. But yeah, my race plan didn't go to plan, I'm a bit disappointed with that. I'll have to go back and reassess with my coach on what went wrong there, but then there's always positives to come back on, to get an experience on that level. It'll just be good to build on in the future." Daniel Wiffen will begin his defence of his 800m Freestyle World Title in the preliminary round on Tuesday. Wiffen needs to finish in the top eight to progress to the final on Wednesday. Limerick's Jack Cassin makes his World Championships debut in the 200m Butterfly.
Forbes
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Unrivaled Bets Big On College Talent With Watkins, Fudd In NIL Class
MEDLEY, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Lunar Owls goes up for a shot against ... More Angel Reese #5 of Rose during the first half at Wayfair Arena on February 21, 2025 in Medley, Florida. (Photo by) Unrivaled, in partnership with Samsung, has signed 14 of the most prominent women's college basketball players to NIL deals, launching one of the sport's most ambitious athlete development efforts to date. The full roster includes: JuJu Watkins (USC) Azzi Fudd (UConn) Lauren Betts (UCLA) Sienna Betts (UCLA) Madison Booker (Texas) Audi Crooks (Iowa State) MiLaysia Fulwiley (LSU) Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame) Flau'jae Johnson (LSU) Ta'Niya Latson (South Carolina) Olivia Miles (TCU) Kiki Rice (UCLA) Sarah Strong (UConn) Syla Swords (Michigan) This class brings with it 32 NCAA Tournament appearances, 25 Sweet 16s, 14 Elite Eights, 10 Final Fours, and four national championships, along with a history of success on the international stage with USA and Canada Basketball. These athletes are already household names in college sports and will likely shape the direction of the game for years to come. 'Investing in elite women's basketball talent is central to our mission,' said Luke Cooper, President of Basketball Operations. 'This is about locking in the best players early and giving them the resources, platform, and support to grow with us.' Unrivaled Brings A New Model For Women's Basketball MEDLEY, FLORIDA - MARCH 17: Rose BC members lift the championship trophy after defeating Vinyl BC in ... More the inaugural season of Unrivaled at Wayfair Arena on March 17, 2025 in Medley, Florida. (Photo by) Launched in 2023, Unrivaled was built to reimagine women's basketball. The league is player-led and structured around a short-form season designed to fit within the WNBA offseason, offering top-tier athletes a chance to earn, grow, and build their brands year-round. Co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, the league secured investment from high-profile backers including Alex Morgan, Chelsea Clinton, and Carmelo Anthony. Unlike traditional leagues that rely on centralized team structures, Unrivaled is designed to elevate players as individuals and entrepreneurs. That mission is reflected in this NIL class, which positions the league at the center of the women's basketball pipeline, years before these athletes reach the professional level. Unrivaled NIL Strategy Focused On Development NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 16: Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers are seen at 'Good Morning America' on ... More April 16, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by The Hapa Blonde/GC Images) The NIL agreements go beyond endorsement deals. The athletes will attend The Future is Unrivaled Summit, a multi-day event hosted at the league's headquarters in Miami. Programming includes on-court skill development, brand-building sessions, merchandise design, social media strategy, and group activities aimed at creating a sense of community and shared purpose. Samsung Galaxy, the league's presenting sponsor, will provide the mobile technology powering the summit, giving athletes access to advanced content creation tools and digital experiences. 'Samsung and Unrivaled are building the future of sports,' said Olga Suvorova, Vice President of Mobile eXperience Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. 'This summit isn't just about visibility. It's about opportunity, innovation, and opening new paths for athletes.' Unrivaled Strengthening Athlete Relationships BATON ROUGE, LA - MARCH 22: Flau'jae Johnson #4 of the LSU Tigers in action against the San Diego ... More State Aztecs during the First Round of the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 22, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Reagan Cotten/LSU/University Images via Getty Images) Unrivaled's model centers around long-term athlete alignment. Last December, the league announced NIL partnerships with Paige Bueckers and Flau'jae Johnson. JuJu Watkins, already an investor through the league's Series A funding round, now deepens her involvement as a participant in the NIL program. These multifaceted relationships reflect a shift in how modern athletes engage with leagues, not just as performers, but as stakeholders and business partners. By meeting these college athletes early in their careers, Unrivaled is establishing a foundation of trust and loyalty. It's a long game designed to ensure that the league becomes a natural next step in their professional journeys. Unrivaled Rising Demand Meets Smart Strategy LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 12: Southern California Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) is ... More introduced during a NCAA women's basketball game against the Cal State Northridge Matadors on November 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) The women's basketball landscape is changing fast. College stars like Watkins, Hidalgo, and Fudd are pulling millions of views on social media and drawing national attention. The 2024 NCAA Women's Final Four shattered viewership records, and WNBA attendance and ratings are rising steadily. Commercial partners, media companies, and fans are recognizing what many inside the sport have long known, the product is elite, and the market is ready. Unrivaled is capitalizing on this moment by aligning its growth with the talent that is driving the surge. By investing in future stars now, the league is not only building credibility but also setting up a direct pipeline from college to its own platform. This is a clear shift from the reactive, late-stage recruiting model most leagues rely on. It's proactive, personal, and deeply strategic. This latest NIL initiative cements Unrivaled as more than a league, it is becoming an incubator for elite talent and a brand built on athlete empowerment. The business case is strong. By offering more than court time, including content opportunities, revenue sharing, brand-building, and investment in players, Unrivaled is building a model that reflects the modern athlete's needs and aspirations.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Yahoo
Accused Fairhope shooter forced way into victim's home, later killed himself: Fairhope Police
UPDATE 7/20/2025 (9:30 a.m.): Update from Fairhope Police: Brian Medley, the reported shooter in the incident that occurred last night, was discovered with a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly after 3 a.m. this morning. Medley, known to the victim, forcibly entered her apartment at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Saturday evening, where he subsequently shot her multiple times. The victim is currently hospitalized and in critical condition. UPDATE 7/20/2025 (4:30 a.m.): According to an updated Facebook Post from Fairhope Police, they are looking for a person of interest in this case. They are looking for 60-year-old Brian Medley of Daphne. The post reads: Medley drives a white 2014 Chevy 1500 4×4 crew cab truck. If anyone sees Medley, we ask that you please call 251.928.2385. UPDATE (8:41 p.m.) — We are learning more about a Saturday evening shooting at a Fairhope apartment complex. According to a post from Fairhope Police, a female has been transported to a local hospital for treatment after sustaining a gunshot wound. The department is investigating and will release more information once it's available. ORIGINAL STORY: BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Fairhope Police say there was a shooting at an apartment complex Saturday evening. Authorities say it happened at the Shellbrooke Pointe Apartments on Twin Beech Road around 6:30 p.m. Right now, details are limited but no deaths have been reported. This is a developing story. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- CBS News
FBI, FDLE investigating robbery, police shooting that injured 2 after pursuit ends in Medley, police say
Two people were taken to a local hospital Friday morning after a reported robbery and police shooting, following a police pursuit that started in Sweetwater and ended in Medley, Sweetwater police said. A third person was taken into custody, officials said. Authorities from multiple agencies, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the FBI, are now investigating. Police: Officers interrupted robbery in progress At a press conference held Thursday afternoon, Sweetwater Police Chief Sergio Diez and department spokesperson Alvaro Zabaleta details about the incident, which began around 10:50 a.m. at a warehouse near Northwest 108th Avenue and 17th Street. Zabaleta explained that Sweetwater officers responded immediately to multiple 911 calls reporting a possible armed robbery in progress. "Once they got here, they confronted the subjects that were committing this crime," Zabaleta said. "Shots were fired. There was a police chase that ensued thereafter that took officers northbound and it ended in the city of Medley, where the three subjects were apprehended." One suspect shot, another hospitalized According to Zabaleta, one of the apprehended individuals was found with an apparent gunshot wound and transported to a local hospital in stable condition. "There was a second person that was also transported, not related to any gun violence or any gunshots, however, still was requesting some medical attention and he's listed in stable condition," he added. "A third individual still remains in custody here as part of the investigation." Zabaleta emphasized that the FBI is now leading the investigation into the robbery itself. Police chief: "Today is a good day" Chief Diez noted that no officers were injured in the incident. "So, today is a good day, because none of my officers were hurt," Diez said. "We were able to arrive in the progress of a robbery and that's what police does. We try to apprehend the bad guys, make sure that our victims are safe. So, for me, today, I had a good day, because none of my officers were hurt." Diez said that FDLE is handling the police shooting aspect of the investigation and that some officers involved are currently being interviewed.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- CBS News
Large police investigation after pursuit ends in Medley
Several people were taken into custody after a brief police pursuit and bail out that started in Sweetwater. The chase came to an end in the 11800 block of NW South River Drive in Medley. Multiple agencies, including the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, are involved in the investigation. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported two people to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. This is a developing story, check back for updates.
