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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Israel Folau slams cops for stunning act with man holding up a sign about Jesus - and says it wouldn't have happened if he was promoting gay pride
Israel Folau has criticised New South Wales Police officers after they appeared to tell a street preacher to leave an area surrounding the Sydney Opera House. Evangelist Mike McCarthy, 72, published a clip of himself being confronted by two police officers and multiple security guards outside the iconic Australian landmark. He was also seen holding a sign that read: 'Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. There is no other way to the father but by me. John 14:6.' Police were heard urging Mr McCarthy to leave the area. They justified their instruction by claiming he was in violation of a set of bylaws. '[Security] have given you just a simple request to leave the sign over there. They do have bylaws here, governing this area,' one officer said. 'You've refused to comply with them and you've also failed to stop to speak with the security guard. Local evangelist Mike McCarthy filmed the moment five security guards and two NSW police officers confronted him over his sign 'Now since then, they've asked you multiple times, and as I understand, because I have dealt with him in the past, they've tried to be reasonable with you.' The video has gone viral on social media, with several outlets picking it up. Folau, a cross-code rugby player, who began his career in the NRL with the Melbourne Storm before switching over to play rugby union, took to Instagram to comment on a clip of the incident published on the social media platform by 2GB. The former Wallabies player wrote: 'Holding up a sign of any other religion and or a pride message would get a pass. 'They want to suppress everything about Jesus. 'Shows you he is the only way, truth and life.' The footy player is known to have deeply religious beliefs, having grown up as a Mormon and has previously held sermons at his local church. In recent years, Folau, 36, has been looking to make a move to get back into playing first-grade rugby in Australia and for the Wallabies, following his explosive sacking in 2019. It came after he had published an explosive social media meme on Instagram stating 'hell awaits' homosexuals. Rugby Australia determined he had breached it's player's code of conduct. Mr McCarthy fired back and asked the officer to explain what he has done wrong and which laws he retained violated. 'No, you're going to have to tell me what I'm doing wrong or I'm not going anywhere,' he said. 'This is Australia. The Constitution of Australia says I can preach religion anywhere within Australia. 'That's all I'm doing, and I'm not even doing that. I'm just walking around, looking at that.' The officer informed Mr McCarthy he was violating the bylaws governing the Opera House's premises. The bylaw prohibits a person from distributing or displaying 'by oral, visual written, electronic or other means, an advertisement, sign, bill, poster or other promotional material'. 'I'm not interested in bylaws. I'm interested in being free,' Mr McCarthy said. 'What are you going to do, are you going to arrest me?' In the 12-minute clip, shared to his YouTube channel 'Mike with a mic' , police urged Mr McCarthy to move away from the area as he was violating a set of bylaws The officer responded: 'I don't want to. I'm just asking you to leave.' Mr McCarthy replied: 'On principle I'm not going to leave, because I'm an Australian citizen. If I can't walk anywhere in Australia with this sign, there is a problem.' The confrontation ended peacefully after Mr McCarthy walked away with his sign to Circular Quay. NSW Police said no move-on direction was issued, however, Mr McCarthy told 2GB host Ben Fordham on Monday that such an order was 'threatened'. 'I wasn't trying to be difficult, I was just sticking up for my rights and I believe we all should,' he said. The Christian preacher cited the Australian Constitution section 116 outlining the freedom of religion and stipulates that the Commonwealth is prohibited from making laws which prohibit the free exercise of religion. Mr McCarthy believes the bylaws do not apply, as section 109 of the constitution stipulates federal law prevails when a conflict arises between federal and state government laws. He told Fordham he was not shocked that security had called the police as it 'happens to us frequently'. Police informed the 72-year-old he was violating a bylaw which stipulates signs are prohibited from being displayed on the Opera House's premises 'I was hassled about walking on state-owned land, which I believe it is, for just carrying a sign,' Mr McCarthy said. 'Well, a 72-year-old guy with a sign has got to be a clear and present danger, so we got to shut him down. It's just ridiculous. 'I walk around with this sign everyday. We go everyday out on the street and preach the word of God. We pray with people. That's all we do. 'I took it on principle. I'm not just going to stop. I believe I have a right to do this. I'm not contravening any law that I can see. I'm not stirring up people, I'm not creating havoc, I have no loud speaker. I just had a sign in my hand.' Social media users backed Mr McCarthy, with many questioning why police had stopped him but did nothing to stop a large crowd protesting against Israel's war in Gaza ers in the same place in 2023. Protesters, many carrying signs, gathered outside the Opera House when it was going to be lit-up in support of Israel following the Hamas attack in October. 'This man has every right to display his sign and is covered by his and everyone's right to religious expression and freedoms and when you impinge on his rights you are the one breaking the law,' one wrote. A second chimed in: 'What happened to freedom of expression?
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Wild reason street preacher is told by cops to move on after walking around the Sydney Opera House: 'Are you going to arrest me?'
Footage has captured the moment police confronted a street preacher for holding a sign with a Bible verse on it outside the Sydney Opera House. Local evangelist Mike McCarthy, 72, shared video of five security guards and two NSW Police officers confronted him on Saturday. The 72-year-old was walking around outside the Opera House with a handheld sign. 'Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. There is no other way to the father but by me. John 14:6,' it read. In the 12-minute clip, shared to his YouTube channel 'Mike with a mic', police urged Mr McCarthy to move away from the area as he was violating a set of bylaws. '[Security] have given you just a simple request to leave the sign over there. They do have bylaws here, governing this area,' one officer said. 'You've refused to comply with them and you've also failed to stop to speak with the security guard. 'Now since then, they've asked you multiple times, and as I understand, because I have dealt with him in the past, they've tried to be reasonable with you.' Mr McCarthy fired back and asked the officer to explain what he has done wrong and which laws he had violated. 'No, you're going to have to tell me what I'm doing wrong or I'm not going anywhere,' he said. 'This is Australia. The Constitution of Australia says I can preach religion anywhere within Australia. 'That's all I'm doing, and I'm not even doing that. I'm just walking around, looking at that.' The officer informed Mr McCarthy he was violating the bylaws governing the Opera House's premises. The bylaw prohibits a person from distributing or displaying 'by oral, visual written, electronic or other means, an advertisement, sign, bill, poster or other promotional material'. 'I'm not interested in bylaws. I'm interested in being free,' Mr McCarthy said. 'What are you going to do, are you going to arrest me?' The officer responded: 'I don't want to. I'm just asking you to leave.' Mr McCarthy replied: 'On principle I'm not going to leave, because I'm an Australian citizen. If I can't walk anywhere in Australia with this sign, there is a problem.' The confrontation ended peacefully after Mr McCarthy walked away with his sign to Circular Quay. NSW Police said no move on direction was issued, however, Mr McCarthy told 2BG host Ben Fordham on Monday that it was 'threatened'. 'I wasn't trying to be difficult, I was just sticking up for my rights and I believe we all should,' he said. The Christian preacher cited the Australian Constitution section 116 outlining the freedom of religion and stipulates that the Commonwealth is prohibited from making laws which prohibit the free exercise of religion. Mr McCarthy explained he did not agree with the bylaws, as section 109 of the constitution stipulates federal law prevails when a conflict arises between federal and state government laws. He told Fordham he was not shocked that security had called the police as it 'happens to us frequently'. 'I was hassled about walking on state-owned land, which I believe it is, for just carrying a sign,' Mr McCarthy said. 'Well, a 72-year-old guy with a sign has got to be a clear and present danger, so we got to shut him down. It's just ridiculous. 'I walk around with this sign everyday. We go everyday out on the street and preach the word of God. We pray with people. That's all we do. 'I took it on principle. I'm not just going to stop. I believe I have a right to do this. I'm not contravening any law that I can see. I'm not stirring up people, I'm not creating havoc, I have no loud speaker. I just had a sign in my hand.' Social media users backed Mr McCarthy, with many questioning why police had stopped him and not hundreds of anti-Israeli protesters in 2023. Protesters, many carrying signs, gathered outside the Opera House when it was going to be lit-up in support of Israel following the Hamas attack in October. 'This man has every right to display his sign and is covered by his and everyone's right to religious expression and freedoms and when you impinge on his rights you are the one breaking the law,' one wrote. A second chimed in: 'What happened to freedom of expression?
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cowboys Preseason Schedule Released with 2 Rare Rivals
FRISCO - Despite their struggles last season, the Dallas Cowboys were still must-watch for most fans, even as then-coach Mike McCarthy's team came undone en route to a 7-10 season. And that will be the case again this year ... even in the preseason. Advertisement Under new coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys have gone about their offseason business in a manner we haven't seen for years. Positive coaching changes, coupled with a clear direction in free agency and an A+ draft. Then we add in the trade for George Pickens, one could say Dallas has had quite the offseason. And so, as the NFL schedule is freshly released ... Dallas is "must-see" TV in 2025. First, to the schedule in the regular season ... Week 1: at Philadelphia Eagles (Thursday, Sept. 4) Week 2: vs. New York Giants Week 3: at Chicago Bears Week 4: vs. Green Bay Packers Week 5: at New York Jets Advertisement Week 6: at Carolina Panthers Week 7: vs. Washington Commanders Week 8: at Denver Broncos Week 9: vs. Arizona Cardinals Week 10: Bye Week 11: at Las Vegas Raiders Week 12: vs. Philadelphia Eagles Week 13: vs. Kansas City Chiefs (Thursday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving) Week 14: at Detroit Lions Week 15: vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 16: vs. Los Angeles Chargers Week 17: at Washington Commanders (Thurday, Dec. 25 Christmas) Week 18: at New York Giants Is there a 10-7 record to be had somewhere in there? It all starts with the preseason, of course, which the NFL has recently and wisely chopped down to three games. Those three, for Dallas ... Advertisement Preseason Week 1: Sat. 8/9, 6:00 P.M. CT, @ Los Angeles Rams - CBS 11 Preseason Week 2: Sat. 8/16, 6:00 P.M. CT, vs. Baltimore Ravens - CBS 11 Preseason Week 3: Fri. 8/22, 7:00 P.M. CT, Atlanta Falcons - CBS 11 And here is what is sort of cool for Cowboys fans in this preseason: Cowboys vs. Rams? That's an annual thing, a result of Dallas training in Oxnard. But Dallas vs. the Ravens and the Falcons? They are not normally in the rotation, so AT&T Stadium plays host to an Atlanta team that thinks its a contender led by local favorite Bijan Robinson from the University of Texas, and gets to see Lamar Jackson's AFC powerhouse Ravens as well. Want more Cowboys? Come on inside the Fish Report!
NBC Sports
17-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Journalism fights his way to Preakness Stakes win
Mike McCarthy's trainee Journalism overcomes hard jostling down the final stretch to win a thrilling 150th Preakness Stakes.
New York Post
15-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
The Dallas Cowboys announced their 2025 schedule. Get home game tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Not much went right for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. Mike McCarthy's team never settled into a rhythm and finished the year 7-10. Particularly damning was a rough five-game losing streak that stretched from Oct. 13 through Nov. 18. So, Jerry Jones shook things up. First, he cut McCarthy loose after five seasons as head coach. Stepping into his place is untested offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer. 'I know that Shotty is no stranger to these guys [players],' Jones explained during Schottenheimer's introductory news conference in January. '…this is as big a risk as you can take. As big a risk as you can take. No head-coaching experience.' Schottenheimer inherits a talented roster including franchise quarterback Dak Prescott, star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, recently re-signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, one of the NFL's best returners KaVontae Turpin and offseason acquisitions George Pickens, Joe Milton III and Javonte Williams. Now, all they have to do is win. It won't be an easy path for Dak and co., though. The team has tough home game challenges against the dangerous Green Bay Packers (Sept. 28), upstart Washington Commanders (Oct. 19), reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (Nov. 23) and a Thanksgiving showdown with the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs (Nov. 27) at Arlington, TX's AT&T Stadium. If you want to be there to root America's Team, you can grab tickets on Vivid Seats for all eight 2025 home games as of today. Not familiar with Vivid Seats? They're a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Their site offers a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. Dallas Cowboys season tickets Diehard fans who want to don the blue and silver every time the Cowboys are at home, you're in luck. Season tickets can be picked up as early as today, right here. We'll see you at AT&T this year… a lot. Dallas Cowboys 2025 home game tickets For those who prefer to pick and choose which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we're here for you too. Below, you'll find a list of all upcoming Dallas Cowboys 2025 home games at Arlington's AT&T Stadium including dates, start times and opponents. Full Cowboys 2025 schedule If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Cowboys this year, here's where you can find them on the road once the 2025 season begins. AT&T Stadium seating chart Never been out to Arlington to see Prescott toss the pigskin in person? Check out a map of AT&T Stadium here for a better picture of all the views from the stands. Vivid Seats Vivid Seats How to watch/stream Cowboys games There is no shortage of ways to watch Cowboys games live from the comfort of your own home this season. You can find head coach Schottenheimer's stacked squad on ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, NBC and the NFL Network on select dates. Through the regular season, most NFC games will be broadcast on Fox. For specialty games, 'Sunday Night Football' can be found on NBC along with Peacock, 'Monday Night Football' is reserved for ESPN and 'Thursday Night Football' streams on Amazon Prime Video. Huge concert tours in 2025 Before the Cowboys officially kick off the season, many of the biggest stars in music will be swinging into the Dallas/Arlington area. To make sure you're in the loop, here are just five of the concerts we're most excited about headed to the neighboring cities these next few months. • Lil Baby (June 5) • Julion Alvarez (June 18) • Phil Wickham (July 26-27) • The Weeknd (Aug. 27-28) • Bring Me The Horizon (Sept. 27) Need a little more music in your life? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the concert for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
