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Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal 18yo confirms he's held talks over loan move
Arsenal goalkeeper Lucas Nygaard has revealed that the club feel he's ready for a loan move, and he's hoping to secure one after the u21 European Championships. Photo via Lucas Nygaard has had an eventful first season with Arsenal, but not always for the right reasons. The 18-year-old goalkeeper had a couple of broken bones in his debut campaign, arguably denying him a first-team debut when the opportunity arose in the League Cup in September. Advertisement 16-year-old Jack Porter ended up starting that game against Bolton Wanderers instead, but Nygaard did make 12 appearances for the Arsenal academy throughout 2024/25. Those games were enough to earn Nygaard a spot in the Denmark u21 squad for the European Championships this summer, which kicked off on Wednesday. Photo via Nygaard on Instagram Speaking to the media ahead of the Championships, Nygaard revealed that Arsenal are planning a loan move for his next step into senior football. 'We've been talking, me and Arsenal, for the past six months about me going out on loan,' Nygaard said (via Sport Witness). 'Both they and I feel that I'm ready to play some senior football and get the development that comes with it. I hope that will happen. Advertisement 'It could be anywhere, but I would also like to return to Denmark. Something in the first division would be really cool, so we're looking at that too. 'I feel ready to come back and play senior football.' Photo via For the time being, the focus is on the u21 Euros, which will run until at least June 18th for Nygaard and Denmark. If they make it out of the group, Nygaard could remain on international duty until June 28th at the latest, the day of the final. Once the tournament is turn, Nygaard's attentions will turn to finding a new home for the 2025/26 campaign. With any luck, a few positive appearances at the u21 Euros could help that process along.
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Glendale Roofer Hosts Statewide Cornhole Showdown with $3,000 Prize at Chicken N Pickle
Cornhole Tournament All About Roofing is hosting the Rooftops + Ringers Cornhole Tournament on May 3 at Chicken N Pickle in Glendale, AZ. With a $3,000 prize pot and competitive brackets, the event invites teams across Arizona to join the fun. Registration is $50 per two-person team. All skill levels welcome! Spectators can enjoy the action too. It's a spring showdown that blends competition, community, and fun. Glendale, AZ - A new kind of rooftop celebration is coming to town — and it's landing on the cornhole boards. All About Roofing, one of Arizona's most trusted roofing companies, is excited to announce the Rooftops + Ringers Cornhole Tournament, a high-energy event set to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Chicken N Pickle in Glendale. The tournament promises more than just fun and games. With a $3,000 prize pot up for grabs, competitive bag tossers from across the state will descend on Glendale for a day of head-to-head action, camaraderie, and community spirit. Registration is $50 per team, with limited spots available, making early sign-ups a must for those eager to test their skills. 'This isn't your backyard barbecue game,' said Siera Nygaard, owner of All About Roofing. 'We wanted to create a competitive, exciting event that also brings people together. Cornhole is one of the fastest-growing sports in the U.S., and Glendale deserves a tournament that celebrates that.' The event will kick off at 9:00 AM, with games taking place throughout the day in a bracket-style format. Whether you're a backyard bag-slinger or a seasoned league player, Rooftops + Ringers welcomes all skill levels. The atmosphere promises to be electric, with music, food, and a lively crowd at one of Glendale's favorite community hangouts — Chicken N Pickle. Event Details: Location: Chicken N Pickle – Glendale, AZ Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM start Prize Pot: $3,000 Registration: $50 per team – Register online at While spectators are welcome, teams must register in advance to compete. Space is limited, and All About Roofing anticipates a strong turnout from both the cornhole community and local supporters. Serving Arizona communities with locations in Surprise, Mesa, Tucson, and Prescott, All About Roofing is widely known for its expert roofing services and dedication to quality. The Rooftops + Ringers tournament is part of a larger mission to stay involved in the community beyond the rooftop—by fostering events that engage, entertain, and bring people together. 'At All About Roofing, we believe in showing up for our community in more ways than one,' said Nygaard. 'This tournament is our way of saying thank you, giving back, and having some fun along the way.' For more information or to register your team, visit: Media Contact Company Name: All About Roofing LLC Contact Person: Dana Thomas Email: Send Email Phone: (602) 500-0652 Address:13260 W Foxfire Dr unit 10 City: Surprise State: AZ Country: United States Website: Press Release Distributed by To view the original version on ABNewswire visit: Glendale Roofer Hosts Statewide Cornhole Showdown with $3,000 Prize at Chicken N Pickle
Los Angeles Times
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
With JuJu Watkins slumping, other Trojans find their fit ahead of USC-UCLA showdown
JuJu Watkins stared blankly toward the court last Saturday, the frustration evident on her face. It's rare anything penetrates the preternatural calm with which Watkins plays, but it was clear the superstar sophomore was pressing, in the throes of her worst slump yet at USC. Now, as a FOX camera zoomed in on her and coach Lindsay Gottlieb, her gaze and frustration was on full display. Vanessa Nygaard recognized that rare bit of frustration, bottled up within. And she also knew, in Watkins' case, there was nothing to worry about. Nygaard was the coach at Windward High when Watkins was a freshman, first finding herself in high school hoops. Even then, she says, Watkins was so naturally composed, so uncommonly put-together for a teenager, that Nygaard would actually urge her to let out the frustration once in a while. 'But she always remained so coachable, so engaged,' Nygaard says. 'JuJu was always so motivated to win that she never let stuff get to her. She'd bottle it up and keep going. That was part of the fuel that made her really special.' Watkins has once again been the engine of an extraordinary season at USC, as the Trojans approach March with their sights set on a Final Four run. But as their superstar has sputtered over a frustrating four-game stretch, the Trojans' supporting cast has filled in seamlessly around her — just as Gottlieb envisioned — setting aside their own frustrating starts to find their roles in the absence of Watkins' usual mastery. That turning point, as point guard Talia von Oelhoffen termed it, couldn't come at a more critical time for No. 6 USC, with top-ranked UCLA awaiting the Trojans on Thursday in one of the most-anticipated matchups of the college basketball calendar. Beating the undefeated Bruins, who are one of the deepest and most talented teams in the sport, was always going to require more than Watkins simply willing the Trojans to victory. But make no mistake, USC is also going to need more from its star sophomore, if it has any hope of unseating UCLA atop the Big Ten. 'We're a really good team, but we need everybody performing at their highest level to get wherever we want to go,' Gottlieb said. 'That's always the goal. People are going to have off days. We're a team. We've got a lot of people who have each other's backs.' That much was clear last Saturday, as USC rolled a top-10 Ohio State team without Watkins at her best. Still, it would take time this season for all the Trojans' puzzle pieces, no matter how talented, to fit. The process of putting them together hasn't always been seamless. 'You have a lot of people that are used to probably playing bigger roles than we all have played this year,' von Oelhoffen said. A standout transfer from Oregon State, von Oelhoffen fought through her own frustration as she adjusted to a new role at USC. She worried that she was disappearing into it and losing herself. 'I don't think it's a secret that I've struggled,' she said. After USC lost to Iowa earlier this month, von Oelhoffen went to Gottlieb to talk about it. She opened up in a team meeting. She didn't want to look back on her last season with any regrets. 'We've had some team conversations and just a lot of dialogue within the team over the last couple weeks,' von Oelhoffen said. 'I think that's helped us and brought us closer.' Kiki Iriafen knew, like von Oelhoffen, that she would have to make sacrifices when she transferred from Stanford to play alongside Watkins at USC. But for a blue-chip prospect in the upcoming WNBA draft, it still took some adjusting to find where she fit. At one point last month, she, too, sat down with Gottlieb to hash out how she was feeling. Now, Iriafen says, she's 'more settled in.' 'I'm playing much more care-free than I did earlier in the season,' she said. For Watkins, though, the tension seems to have ratcheted up in recent games. She started 0 for 11 in the win over Ohio State and 0 for 10 in a win over Minnesota, one shot after another refusing to fall. Over her last four games, Watkins is shooting just 31% from the floor and 16% from 3-point range. No one at USC is doubting that Watkins will pull herself out of this latest slump soon enough — 'She's always going to be ready,' Gottlieb said this week. But as Gottlieb points out, the attention drawn by Watkins has also opened up more opportunities for her teammates. (Iriafen, for one, has two double-doubles over those four games.) And as March draws nearer, those same teammates want Watkins to know she's not in this alone. 'She has us and not all the pressure is on her,' von Oelhoffen said. 'I'm sure it can feel like the weight of the world.' 'She doesn't have to come in every night and try to carry a team,' added Iriafen. 'I want it to be like, 'We want you to dominate, and you're going to dominate. 'But if you need somebody, I'm right here.''
