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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Can Coach Craig Berube's Role Within Maple Leafs Change? And If So, How?
When Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley answered questions following the departure of Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan, he acknowledged that head coach Craig Berube should have a more prominent role within the club. More than just the X's and O's, and potentially more than just the daily roster decisions. Berube's experience is constant when it comes to hockey. The 59-year-old spent sixteen years as an NHL player, racking up 3,149 penalty minutes through 1054 games before spending nine years as a head coach in the league. The most memorable year of his coaching career was his Stanley Cup-winning season with the St. Louis Blues in 2019. That said, Berube is arguably one of hockey's top minds. And Pelley, who's spent nearly nine years working with the DP World Tour (better known as the PGA European Tour), has experience working overseas, viewing how European football clubs run their teams. "I'm a firm believer that the coach has to be involved more than just on the day of the game and in the dressing room," Pelley said on Friday. "We have a wonderful asset in Craig, and we have a wonderful asset in Brad (Treliving)." 'The Coach Has To Be Involved More': Why MLSE CEO Keith Pelley Wants Maple Leafs Coach Craig Berube To Have More Say In Key Decisions Hours after Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan's dismissal, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley had dinner with head coach Craig Berube. But what does it mean for Berube to be more involved than he already is? An NHL coach's role usually doesn't go beyond the day-to-day roster formation. Some coaches throughout the league might have more of a say, but for the most part, if they want a specific player to round out their roster, say at the trade deadline, it's up to the general manager to go out and get that player. The coach manages the team's play, and the GM focuses on additions to improve the team. In European football, a club might have a manager who deals with the day-to-day team activities and the club's long-term outlook. They wield more power, and usually, if they want a player who can help their team, the club will go out and acquire them. Maple Leafs' Craig Berube Would '100 Percent' Like To Retain Pending Unrestricted Free Agents Mitch Marner, John Tavares Just two days after a season-ending 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 7 of the second-round series in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs held their end-of-season media availability. For example, in the Maple Leafs' case, Berube could signal to Treliving that, to improve the team, they need Blues forward Brayden Schenn. Berube could cite Toronto's need for center depth (again, this is just an example), plus their history of winning a Stanley Cup together. If all parties, including Treliving and other staff, agree, Toronto would likely attempt to add that player. All of this likely occurs already, but with Shanahan not in the mix anymore, it opens the door to Berube and Treliving bouncing more ideas off each other without anyone higher saying no. Pelley's involvement will be nothing more than a sounding board for those within the organization. MLSE CEO Keith Pelley Explains Decision Not To Hire New Maple Leafs President After Brendan Shanahan's Dismissal Fans stood alongside Legends Row before Scotiabank Arena, taking photos with the Toronto Maple Leafs' icons. At the same time, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley sat less than 15 feet away, inside the building, discussing another early playoff exit for his hockey club. "The people that are going to make the key hockey decisions, the people that are going to make the key basketball decisions, are basketball-oriented people and are hockey-oriented people," the MLSE CEO said. "That's the way I look at it as a holistic leader that can provide support and guidance from a leadership perspective, from a culture side. But I'm not going to be deciding who we draft and what free agents we're going to sign. That will be the decision by the hockey operations group." With Shanahan gone, Berube may enter free agency with more say in organization-shifting decisions. During his end-of-season media availability, Berube said he'd "100 percent" like to see the Maple Leafs re-sign John Tavares and Mitch Marner. 'We'll See What Happens': Pelley Weighs In On Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner's Pending Free Agency Brendan Shanahan was the first domino to fall in an offseason expected to be full of change. Tavares already looks like a done deal to return, but could Toronto's head coach be behind a stronger push to re-sign Marner once he hits the open market? If you asked the Maple Leafs, I'm sure they'd like to bring the 28-year-old back, even with how Toronto went out of the playoffs. Berube said it, and I'd believe it if others agreed too. The big question is how Berube's job will differ from his first season as Maple Leafs head coach to the next season. Treliving will hopefully answer that question, and more, when he speaks on Thursday morning for the first time since Toronto's season ended. Stay updated with the most interesting Maple Leafs stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
USA Today
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Rory McIlroy building house in London, will be part-time Florida resident after U.S. Open
Rory McIlroy building house in London, will be part-time Florida resident after U.S. Open Show Caption Hide Caption Rory McIlroy wins Masters and completes Grand Slam Rory McIlroy wins the Masters at last, overcoming a rollercoaster final round to complete the career Grand Slam. Rory McIlroy said he and his family were moving from their Jupiter home to a new house in the U.K. after the U.S. Open in June. The 2025 Masters champion said he was keeping the $11 million home in Palm Beach County to use during the golf season. Rory McIlroy has put a stamp on South Florida since moving to Palm Beach County, Florida. But it seems his title as a Jupiter resident will be changing from full time to part time. The 2025 Masters champion and co-founder of the TGL golf league told Telegraph Sport ahead of the Truist Championship that he and his family will be moving into a newly finished home in the United Kingdom. McIlroy told Telegraph they would move in after the U.S. Open, which concludes June 15. 'Straight after Augusta we travelled over to see the house as it was going through the finishing touches,' McIlroy said in the interview May 7. 'It was fun to see and we could have stayed in it, but we wanted to get over to Holywood (his hometown in Belfast, Northern Ireland),' where he had a private celebration after completing the career grand slam. Telegraph reported in 2023 that McIlroy and his wife, Erica Stoll, purchased a plot of land in Wentworth, a private community in Surrey that includes the exclusive Wentworth Club that is the headquarters of the PGA European Tour. The move isn't surprising for fans of the Netflix series "Full Swing," where McIlroy said Stoll preferred the cooler climates of the U.K. In May 2024, McIlroy filed for divorce before filing a voluntary dismissal in June in Palm Beach County Court. Is Rory McIlroy moving out of Florida? This doesn't mean McIlroy is leaving South Florida behind for good. He said the Jupiter home he bought from Ernie Els in 2018 would remain "their base" during the golf season. McIlroy has been a Florida man since 2013. In 2018, he moved into The Bear's Club, an exclusive community built by golf legend Jack Nicklaus where former NBA megastar Michael Jordan also lives. For $11 million, he bought the house that covers more than 13,000 square feet with nine bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. McIlroy and Stoll have lived there since, raising their 4-year-old daughter, Poppy. The move does bring into question McIlroy's future involvement with TGL, the indoor golf league that finished its inaugural season in March out of the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens. McIlroy and fellow Jupiter resident Tiger Woods co-founded and played in the league from January to March. Contributing: Tom D'Angelo and Maya Washburn, Palm Beach Post
Scotsman
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
On sale now: World class golf returns to The Renaissance Club this July
PGA European Tour - Getty Images Many of the world's best golfers are once again heading to Scotland for the Genesis Scottish Open this July, teeing up a fabulous summer of sport in 'Golf Country'. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The coveted event will be the only professional golf event taking place in Scotland this year, so presents a rare chance to see some of the world's best golfers in action on home turf. Local hero Robert MacIntyre is among a host of world-class golfers already confirmed to tee it up at the famous Renaissance Club in North Berwick from July 9 to 13. The Scotsman will be looking to defend his title after winning the event in dramatic fashion last year with a one-shot lead over Australian Adam Scott. MacIntyre faces strong competition, with stars such as Justin Rose, Matt Fitzpatrick, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Byeong Hun An also set to compete in the event. Be sure to keep an eye out, with many of the world's best still to be confirmed! PGA European Tour Bringing the game home Scotland is widely accepted as the birthplace of modern golf. Hosting a tournament in 'Golf Country' itself makes it extra special. With The Open taking place at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland this year, the Genesis Scottish Open presents the only chance to see this calibre of players live and up close in Scotland this year. PGA European Tour - Getty Images Entertainment off the course Away from what is sure to be an enthralling event on the course, there will also be plenty to keep you entertained off it. Scottish music icon KT Tunstall is set to play live at the venue on Saturday July 12. The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning artist will be the first ever live music act at the Genesis Scottish Open, with a Saturday admission ticket including access to the performance in the evening at the 'Fringe By The Tee' pop-up tent. For more information on getting to the event, FAQs, accessibility and the schedule for the week, visit the spectator information page here
Zawya
13-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Final Day of DeepFest 2025 explored future of AI: From foundation models to fashion, science to sports
Officials from European Tour and Formula E explored how AI is improving operations, while an emotion-driven dress was showcased on stage Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – The curtain came down yesterday on DeepFest 2025, the world's leading artificial intelligence (AI) conference, with representatives from technology heavyweights IBM and Adobe rubbing shoulders at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre, Malham, while officials from golf's PGA European Tour, Formula E, and fashion designers focused on digital wearables. Anabelle Mander, Executive Vice President, Tahaluf, which co-organises LEAP with the Saudi Ministry for Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), said: 'Over the past four days, we have heard from a range of AI experts and industry pioneers, witnessed a host of amazing innovations, and been provided a window into what lies ahead, proving once more that when it comes to future tech and AI, DeepFest is truly a global event that cannot be missed.' Screens to Greens, Golf Improving Operations Through AI Kicking off the final day was a session focused on AI in sport and how it can revolutionise operational efficiency. Michael Cole, Chief Technology Officer at the PGA European Tour, said with 45 golf tournaments in 29 countries and venues spread across the equivalent of 170 football pitches, 'connectivity is now as important as food; as important as the air we breathe'. As an example of AI's role in helping improve operations, Cole highlighted how it has simplified the prize fund payment process, transforming it from 'five days to just five clicks', as well as discussing the utilisation of a digital twin to bring fans closer to the action and better informed about what is going on during an event. The panel also included Matt Roberts, VP Business Intelligence at Formula E, who said advancements in fan engagement through AI had led to 'Galvanic Skin Response Testing', which essentially analyses viewers' hands for sweat and uses the data to better understand what fans find most and least engaging, helping shape future coverage, content, and potentially – in the case of pit-stops – even regulations. Building Trust in AI: 'Regulate Application Not Algorithm' Later in the day, AI and quantum computing took centre stage, with Ayman AlRashed, IBM's Regional Vice President, discussing transparency and regulatory frameworks. Emphasising the critical need for what he termed 'transparent, explainable AI' to build public trust, AlRashed spoke of IBM's commitment to open-source development and accountability. The conversation underscored the necessity of regulating AI applications rather than the technology itself, drawing comparisons to roads and transport rules. 'When you look at regulations in roadways, you don't regulate the tyres, you regulate the actual usage of the tyres on the cars, right? So that's what we're trying to pronounce,' AlRashed added, predicting a shift towards practical AI applications over purely foundational models in 2025. From foundational models to fashion models, the DeepFest 2025 stage also featured a discussion on the intersection of clothing and technology. Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht showcased her spider dress, which is equipped with ultrasonic sensors and reactive legs that extend when the user's personal space is invaded, and her heartbeat dress, which visualises real-time heart rates to merge fashion with emotion-driven technology. TJ Rhodes, Senior Research Scientist at Adobe, then discussed Project Primrose, an interactive dress made of flexible, non-emissive textiles that allows a surface to display content regardless of shape or form – be it a dress, furniture, or even a building. Harnessing AI's Creativity to Rethink the Science of Drug Discovery Late in the afternoon, delegates heard from Thras Karydis, Co-Founder and CTO of Deepcure, who said AI is making significant strides in disease diagnosis and protein structure prediction, but lamented how drug discovery remains too slow. At the current pace, he said, it would take more than 400 years to explore all known therapeutic opportunities. 'I have been hearing around the conference that AI is making great advancements in the way that we diagnose disease by analysing genomics data; in the way we understand products such as AlphaFold from Deepmind that predicts protein structures using AI,' he said. 'Every year, we discover roughly 20 new drugs, maximum, yet we have more than 8,000 proteins we know will have a therapeutic effect but are not actively exploring. To fix this, we need to harness the strength of both humans and AI to drive discovery faster.' Taking place between 9-12 February, DeepFest was co-located alongside LEAP, Saudi Arabia's award-winning global tech event, organised by Tahaluf, and powered by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). For more information, visit About LEAP: Saudi Arabia's desire to shoot for something beyond the realms of the possible presents the ultimate backdrop for LEAP. LEAP showcases the Kingdom's technology ambition on a global stage as it continues to grow as a hub connecting three continents. The figures speak from themselves as LEAP 2024 had an attendance of over 215,000, making it the most attended tech event in the world. LEAP features the inspiring tech of tomorrow across all major sectors including health, finance, energy, education, digital entertainment, transport, smart cities and more. The event is also led by a speaker faculty of globally celebrated technology innovators, focussing on the most innovative tech case studies from around the world. LEAP is not like any other tech event, from the ground up the community, stakeholders and project team are challenged every day to do something wildly creative and bold, something that reflects the seismic advances in tech adoption being seen in Saudi Arabia. About Tahaluf: Headquartered in Riyadh, Tahaluf brings together strategically important commercial communities from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the wider Gulf region, and from around the world to a portfolio of world-class exhibitions and digital platforms. Tahaluf is a joint venture partnership between Informa PLC, the world's largest trade show organiser, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and Events Investment Fund (EIF). Sela, the Saudi-owned event production company renowned for its creation of spectacular event experiences, intends to join the joint venture in the near future. In 2024 Tahaluf was responsible for the award-winning tech events LEAP & DeepFest, as well as 24 Fintech, the Global Health Exhibition, Cityscape Global, Black Hat MEA and CPHI. For more information about Tahaluf, visit
Daily Tribune
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Championship 2025: A Glorious Opening Ceremony at the Royal Golf Club
Lights, Legends, and Legacy Illuminate the Greens The BAPCO Energies Bahrain Championship 2025 kicked off yesterday with a dazzling opening ceremony at the Royal Golf Club, transforming the greens into a celebration of sport, culture, and unity. This prestigious tournament, now in its second edition, is a testament to Bahrain's growing legacy in international sports. A Royal Welcome and Vision for the Future Although not present in person, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was hailed for his visionary support of golf and his role in establishing Bahrain as a global sporting destination. Guy Kinnings, CEO of the PGA European Tour, expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying: "Thank you, His Majesty, for your vision and passion for the game of golf, and for making us feel so welcome here. Thank you, His Highness Shaikh Nasser, and His Highness Shaikh Khalid, for enabling the DP World Tour to return to the Kingdom and for solidifying the BAPCO Energies Bahrain Championship as a proud fixture on our calendar.' Kinnings also praised the exceptional efforts of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, led by His Highness Shaikh Khalid, for their invaluable partnership over the past two seasons, singling out His Excellency Faris Al Kooheji for his pivotal role in making the event possible. Bahrain's Ties to Golf Take Center Stage The ceremony featured an emotive short film that highlighted the enduring relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the sport of golf, weaving together tales of tradition and ambition. Children narrated Bahrain's story, their voices accompanying a mesmerizing light show that illuminated the night sky and highlighted the nation's vibrant heritage. Golfing Stars Join the Spectacle The event welcomed golfing icons Pádraig Harrington, Mike Lorenzo-Vera, and Jimmy Walker, who are set to bring their expertise and flair to the championship. As defending champion Dylan Frittelli prepares to defend his title, the tournament promises to deliver fascinating action on one of the Middle East's most challenging courses. Bahrain on the Global Stage In an exclusive interview with TDT, Tom Phillips, Director of the Middle East DP World Tour spoke passionately about the championship's impact: "The BAPCO Energies Bahrain Championship is being broadcast to 550 million homes in more than 150 countries worldwide. What we're doing here isn't just about showcasing world-class golf—it's about presenting Bahrain as a fabulous destination. The world is watching, and we're proud to share Bahrain's story.' A Legacy in the Making The BAPCO Energies Bahrain Championship has not only brought the world's best golfers to Bahrain but has also solidified its place as a cornerstone event in the DP World Tour calendar. With the Royal Golf Club's stunning backdrop and the Kingdom's warm hospitality, the stage is set for another unforgettable chapter in Bahrain's sporting legacy. As the tournament begins, all eyes are on Bahrain as it looks set to bring world class golf to the world.
