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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Washington police Sgt. graduates from FBI academy
WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A Sergeant with the Washington Police Department has graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy. Det. Sgt. Steven C. Smith graduated from the program on June 5 and is only the third officer in the department's history to complete the program. Less than one percent of officers are able to even attend the program, said Chief Jeff Stevens. The program is 10 weeks of 'advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training,' Stevens said. This was the 294th graduating class from the program, which had 239 people graduate from 48 states and Washington, D.C., he said. '[Smith is] the one-percenter. Steve has limitless drive, whether it's pursuit of leads in a case or better procedures internally, he is always looking to improve both himself and the Department's service to the community,' Stevens said. Smith started in law enforcement in 2003 when he began as a patrol officer for the Greenville Police Department in South Carolina. He left Greenville in 2008 when he joined the Washington department and was later promoted to Det. Sgt., which is the title he currently holds, he said. Since 2016 Smith has been assigned as a Task Force Officer with the Homeland Security Investigations and has even served on the Illinois Attorney General's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Stevens said. He also said Smith has received several honors with the department, including Police Officer of the Year in 2011, two Meritorious Service Medals, and more than 25 departmental recognitions in his 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Anurag Kashyap pens emotional note on Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket, shares rare pic
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap penned an emotional note as a tribute to cricketer Virat Kohli who announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday. (Also read: Anushka Sharma shares message for Virat Kohli after his retirement announcement even as his fans blame her for it again) Anurag Kashyap took to his Instagram handle and shared a never-seen-before picture of a young Virat from his early days in domestic cricket. Virat can be seen wearing a white National Academy jersey and a red cap. With the picture, the Gangs of Wasseypur director wrote an emotional caption that read, 'This young man who went on to rule the pitch and our hearts. Lots of love champ. You will be missed in the test cricket.' A post shared by Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap10) Earlier in the day, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal and Suniel Shetty also paid their tribute to the cricketing legend. Ranveer commented on Virat's retirement post and said, 'One in a Billion! Go well, King! '. Vicky shared Virat's retirement post to his Instagram stories and wrote, 'You did it your way and that way will try be missed. Congratulations on an incredibly inspiring test career and thank you for the memories Champ! @viratkohli (crown emoji, white heart emoji, hands clapping emoji).' Suniel Shetty posted a heartfelt note on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, 'You didn't just play Test cricket Virat…You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart. Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on.' Virat made his Test debut in 2011 and played 113 Test matches for the country. He scored 9,230 runs at an average of 48.67, including 30 centuries and 31 fifties. His highest score, an unbeaten 254 against South Africa in Pune, remains one of the finest innings by an Indian batsman in modern cricket. As Test captain, Virat led India in 68 matches, winning 40, the most by any Indian captain to date. India climbed to the No. 1 Test ranking and reached two consecutive ICC World Test Championship finals under his captaincy. His assertive leadership, emphasis on fitness and support to the fast bowlers transformed India into a dominant team in red-ball format of the game
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Lloyd Tennant appointed as Ireland women's team head coach
Dublin [Ireland], : Cricket Ireland announced Lloyd Tennant as Ireland Women's team head coach on Friday. Tennant will begin his tenure on June 1, replacing Ed Joyce, who announced that he would leave the role after nearly six years in February. Joyce's last assignment was last month's ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier. In the tournament, Ireland failed to secure a place at the ICC ODI World Cup, which is set to be held in India later this year. Tennant is an ECB Level 4 qualified cricket coach with over 30 years of experience in coaching and developing international, regional and first-class cricketers and teams. He is also the former head coach of Central Sparks, a position he held for four years. The 57-year-old has significant experience in women's cricket as assistant coach for the ECB Female Academy and 'A' Team, assistant coach for Manchester Originals Female Team, and as ECB Women and Girls' talent manager for two years. In addition, he has extensive coaching experience, having worked across the Male High Performance Pathway at Leicestershire CCC for over 20 years and serving as the bowling coach for the ECB Male Under-19 programme. "I'm very excited about this new role - it's such a great time to be involved in women's cricket, given its rapid development around the world. This Ireland Women's squad has moved forward enormously under the guidance of Ed Joyce, and I would like to continue his great work, supporting this squad as it continues to grow. To be honest, I can't wait to get started," Tennant said in a statement released by Cricket Ireland. Graeme West, Cricket Ireland's Director of High Performance, believes Tennant is the perfect fit for the national squad that has an abundance of young talent. "We are delighted to have secured the services of Lloyd Tennant as our new National Women's Head Coach. Lloyd's vast experience coaching across male and female High Performance Pathways in the UK made him an outstanding candidate. He brings an abundance of expertise and knowledge, with the additional capacity to educate, that I am confident will advance the players and staff he leads," West said. "We believe Lloyd is the perfect fit for the current national squad that has an abundance of young talent. His additional experience with the ECB taking players through Under-19 World Cup cycles and National Academy programmes has provided Lloyd with a thorough understanding of the challenges of managing and developing players who are balancing educational commitments with the demands of being an elite athlete," he added. Tennant's first assignment will be the Ireland women's team home series against Zimbabwe, which will feature three T20IS and two ODIS towards the end of July. The white-ball series will be followed by three T20Is at home against Pakistan in August.
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Saim Ayub returns to Lahore, HBL PSL participation remains unclear
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has taken a significant step in his recovery as he prepares to undergo a crucial fitness test at the National Academy in Lahore. His participation in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) remains subject to medical clearance. According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sources, Ayub has successfully completed his rehabilitation following an ankle fracture sustained during the Cape Town Test against South Africa in January. The injury, suffered while fielding, was later diagnosed as a fracture, leading to his treatment in London under PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi's arrangements. After spending over two months in recovery, Ayub has now returned to Pakistan, with PCB officials confirming that his latest medical reports from the UK are encouraging. The board's medical panel will assess his condition and prepare guidelines based on his recovery progress. Ayub is expected to celebrate Eid with his family in Karachi, but his PSL participation will only be confirmed after the fitness test in Lahore. His availability could be a crucial boost for Peshawar Zalmi, depending on his medical clearance.
The Independent
04-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Emma Raducanu handed potential round-two clash with Coco Gauff in Indian Wells
Emma Raducanu has been handed a potential second-round clash with Coco Gauff as she prepares to return to action in Indian Wells. The BNP Paribas Open, which begins on Wednesday, will be the 22-year-old's first tournament since her ordeal with a 'fixated' man in Dubai last month. Raducanu was left cowering in tears on court during her second-round match against Karolina Muchova after spotting the man in the crowd. The former US Open champion opted not to press charges after the man was detained but he has been banned from future tournaments. Raducanu's first challenge in California will be to get past Japan's Moyuka Uchijima, who is ranked three places above her at 52 in the world. The winner of that contest is guaranteed to face third seed Coco Gauff, with the top 32 players all receiving byes through to the second round. Raducanu and Gauff have met once before, with the American winning a tight contest in the second round of the Australian Open two years ago. Gauff began the season as arguably the most in-form player on the WTA Tour but goes into Indian Wells on a three-match losing streak after being knocked out of the Australian Open in the quarter-finals by Paula Badosa and then losing her opening matches in Doha and Dubai. Raducanu, meanwhile, ended a four-match losing run, the longest of her career, by beating Maria Sakkari in the opening round in Dubai. Raducanu's search for a new full-time coach goes on and she will be supported in Indian Wells by her fitness trainer Yutaka Nakamura and Tom Welsh, who works at the Lawn Tennis Association's National Academy in Loughborough. Indian Wells is one of the biggest events outside the grand slams and will see all of Britain's leading players in action. Jack Draper and Katie Boulter are both seeded and have first-round byes, while debutant Jacob Fearnley will face his old junior rival Draper if he can get past Brazilian teen star Joao Fonseca. Former champion Cameron Norrie takes on Italy's Luca Nardi.
