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RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
St Patrick's Athletic ease past Shelbourne into FAI Cup quarter-finals
With the Premier division title now beyond them and their involvement in Europe at an end, St Pat's eased their way into the quarter-finals of this seasons Sports Direct FAI cup with an easy 2-0 win over Shelbourne at Richmond Park. Shelbourne looked as if their minds were on next week's Conference league play-off tie against Linfield as they tamely exited this year's competition. Goals either side of half-time by Mason Melia and a Chris Forrester penalty put Stephen Kenny's side through. With a place in Europe up for grabs to the eventual cup winners, St Pat's will be hoping for a favourable draw for the quarter-finals as they seek their second cup win in the last three seasons. Shels started well, playing into the shed end of the ground, which housed the visiting support and went close to opening the scoring in the 9th minute when Ali Coote's left wing cross was met by the head of Reds defender Milan Mbeng, who saw his looping header bounce off the top of the crossbar. Pats soaked up that early pressure and almost hit the front when Forrester found Jake Mulraney lurking at the right-hand edge of the area and his cross-goal shot didn't miss the angle of post and crossbar by much. Just after the half hour Shels lost their goalkeeper Conor Kearns to a rather freak accident, as centre half Sean Gannon awkwardly headed the ball back to his keeper and Kearns hurt his knee as he twisted to collect the ball in the area. Kearns had to be replaced by Lorcan Healy in between the posts and he was called into action in added time of the first half tipping Brandon Kavanagh's goal-bound shot over the crossbar. In added time at the end of the opening forty-five, St Pat's hit the front. Referee Paul McLoughlin, who was the subject of some ire from the home support for not giving them free-kicks, used his judgement well to allow advantage after a Gannon foul in the Shels' half of the field. Simon Power picked up the loose ball out on the left, squared it to Melia and the Spurs-bound teenager curled a delightful ball past Healy from the edge of the area to give the home side a one nil lead at the break. St Pat's doubled their lead in the 53rd minute as Kameron Ledwidge handled Kavanagh's free in the area and Forrester converted the resultant penalty, sending Healy the wrong way. Moments later Joe Anang in the home goal, was tested for the first time in the match, saving well from Mbeng's dipping shot from the right edge of the Pats area as Shels tried to get a foothold in the tie. Anang also did well to deny Coote with his legs and was quickly off his line as Shels sub Mipo Odubeko clipped a shot over the advancing keeper but was narrowly wide. Pats sub Kian Leavy looked lively when he came on and came close to adding to the home sides tally, but two goals was enough to put the home side safely through to the last eight. St Patricks Athletic: Joseph Anang; Ryan McLaughlin (Carl Axel Sjoberg 75'); Joe Redmond © Tom Grivosti, Jason McClelland; Jamie Lennon, Chris Forrester (Barry Crowe Baggley 83), Brandon Kavanagh; Jake Mulraney (Kian Leavy 68'), Mason Melia, Simon Power (Al-Amin Kazeem 75'). Shelbourne: Conor Kearns (Lorcan Healy 32'); Milan Mbeng, Sean Gannon, Lewis Temple, Kameron Ledwidge; Evan Caffrey (James Norris 45'), Mark Coyle (Kerr McInroy 45'), JJ Lunney (Ademipo Odubeko 68'); Harry Wood, John Martin (Daniel Kelly 68') , Ali Coote.
Fox Sports
7 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 New England Patriots Odds: Maye, Vrabel Proving Impactful At Books
National Football League 2025 New England Patriots Odds: Maye, Vrabel Proving Impactful At Books Published Aug. 12, 2025 11:26 a.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Last season, New England was not favored to win a single game. Fast-forward to this season, and oddsmakers have abandoned that trend. The big question is, can second-year quarterback Drake Maye and new head coach Mike Vrabel turn things around and lead the Pats to a winning season? Let's take a look at the odds from FanDuel Sportsbook as of Aug. 11. 2025 Patriots win total odds Over 8.5 wins: +115 (bet $10 to win $21.50 total) Under 8.5 wins: -135 (bet $10 to win $17.41 total) Over 9.5 wins: +190 (bet $10 to win $29 total) Under 9.5 wins: -230 (bet $10 to win $14.35 total) Over 10.5 wins: +340 (bet $10 to win $44 total) Under 10.5 wins: -430 (bet $10 to win $12.33 total) Over 11.5 wins: +600 (bet $10 to win $70 total) Under 11.5 wins: -900 (bet $10 to win $11.11 total) For the past two years, the Patriots finished 4-13, and were tabbed as underdogs in every game in 2024. It was the first time the franchise has had back-to-back losing seasons since 1992-93. Not too long ago, New England was claiming the No. 1 seed in the AFC almost every year, right up until 2018. Last season, New England averaged only 17 points per game, ranking 30th in the league, while its defense allowed an average of 24.5 points, 22nd overall. In 2023, the Pats were listed as the favorite in three games, but still ended the year well below .500. Since 2019, New England has failed to qualify for the playoffs every season except for two. Now, with Maye and Vrabel at the helm, plus the third-easiest schedule in the NFL, the Patriots are now favored to win double-digit games. With significant roster improvements, including former All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs and fourth-overall pick Will Campbell, the Patriots are now favored behind only the Bills to win the AFC East (+550) and have odds of +8500 to win the Super Bowl at FanDuel Sportsbook. ADVERTISEMENT Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! share
Calgary Herald
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Former Boston Bruins forward Lyndon Byers dies at 61
Article content Former Regina Pats power forward Lyndon Byers, who played parts of 10 NHL seasons after being a second-round draft choice in 1982, has died at 61. Article content Byers was a 6-foot-1, 200-pound enforcer for the Boston Bruins, where he spent nine seasons before completing his NHL career in 1992-93 with the San Jose Sharks. In 379 regular-season games he had 28 goals, 43 assists and 1,021 penalty minutes. According to he was in 92 NHL fights. Article content Article content The team released a social media statement on Saturday, one day after his death: Article content Article content 'The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers. Lyndon was a fan favorite (sic) across his nine seasons in the Black & Gold thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and was a key cog on the B's teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990.' Article content Byers' wife, Anne, also posted about his passing on social media and said a memorial service is being planned: 'It is with deep regret that I have to announce that LB passed away yesterday morning. (Son) Will and I are still working to process this news … we recognize how many people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend.' Article content Boston selected Byers 39th overall in the 1982 NHL draft. Byers also played for nine franchises in the International and American leagues. Article content Article content 'He was a bubbly, infectious, larger-than-life guy,' said former Pats broadcaster Kevin Gallant. 'He was driven and we knew he was going to make it to the NHL. So much fun to be around and a great defender of his teammates, which is what makes this loss so hard because he was such a popular guy.' Article content Article content Born in Nipawin, Byers played midget hockey at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox before starting a three-season stint with Regina in 1981-82. In 185 WHL regular-season games he had 82 goals, 120 assists and 476 penalty minutes. The Pats were league finalists in his first and third seasons, losing to the Portland Winter Hawks and Kamloops Oilers respectively. Article content Article content
Vancouver Sun
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Former Regina Pats, Boston Bruins forward Lyndon Byers dies at 61
Former Regina Pats power forward Lyndon Byers, who played parts of 10 NHL seasons after being a second-round draft choice in 1982, has died at 61. Byers was a 6-foot-1, 200-pound enforcer for the Boston Bruins, where he spent nine seasons before completing his NHL career in 1992-93 with the San Jose Sharks. In 379 regular-season games he had 28 goals, 43 assists and 1,021 penalty minutes. According to he was in 92 NHL fights. The team released a social media statement on Saturday, one day after his death: Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers. Lyndon was a fan favorite (sic) across his nine seasons in the Black & Gold thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and was a key cog on the B's teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup Final in 1988 and 1990.' A cause of death was not revealed. Byers' wife, Anne, also posted about his passing on social media and said a memorial service is being planned: 'It is with deep regret that I have to announce that LB passed away yesterday morning. (Son) Will and I are still working to process this news … we recognize how many people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend.' Boston selected Byers 39th overall in the 1982 NHL draft. Byers also played for nine franchises in the International and American leagues. 'He was a bubbly, infectious, larger-than-life guy,' said former Pats broadcaster Kevin Gallant. 'He was driven and we knew he was going to make it to the NHL. So much fun to be around and a great defender of his teammates, which is what makes this loss so hard because he was such a popular guy.' Born in Nipawin, Byers played midget hockey at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox before starting a three-season stint with Regina in 1981-82. In 185 WHL regular-season games he had 82 goals, 120 assists and 476 penalty minutes. The Pats were league finalists in his first and third seasons, losing to the Portland Winter Hawks and Kamloops Oilers respectively. A beloved personality in the Boston area, Byers spent 25 years as a radio broadcaster following his retirement. The Regina Leader-Post has created an Afternoon Headlines newsletter that can be delivered daily to your inbox so you are up to date with the most vital news of the day. Click here to subscribe. With some online platforms blocking access to the journalism upon which you depend, our website is your destination for up-to-the-minute news, so make sure to bookmark and sign up for our newsletters so we can keep you informed. Click here to subscribe.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘He is being targeted & needs protection' – Stephen Kenny worried about Melia's safety as refs aren't doing enough
STEPHEN Kenny wants to see referees give teen sensation Mason Melia more protection. The 2 The Ireland underage international's transfer fee could rise to as much as €4.2million with add-ons 2 Pats currently sit in sixth while having played two more games than most teams around them Though under the cosh for long spells from a dominant Saints, Derry struck for the But Kenny fumed as hitman Melia came off late on after shipping a heavy challenge. The former Ireland gaffer said: 'Mason has been subjected to systematic fouling by opposition teams. We've seen different players have a go at him. 'You saw players going through him on Monday, so he needs protection and needs help. Read more on League of Ireland 'Their centre-half wasn't booked for any of the first three fouls on Mason. Mason was hobbling after the first one and a free kick wasn't given. 'The next one came right over the top of him to try to soften him up. Mason is a tough young lad and will take it on the chin, get up and go again. 'But I think he is being targeted and definitely needs protection. You can see that teams are taking turns in systematically fouling him.' The defeat marked a second win in Dublin inside four days for Derry following their Most read in Football Conversely, it was a frustrating night for St Pat's who slumped to a third defeat on the bounce for the first time in boss Kenny's 13-month tenure. They have now just two wins from their last ten games and no win at home in four. On Monday's defeat, Kenny said: 'I can't explain it as I thought my players really played to a high level. Saipan film trailer splits opinion as Irish football fans voice concern about Roy Keane portrayal 'Our passing, control, movement, imagination were all very good. We are just lacking the finish at the moment as we are missing a lot of chances which is hurting us. 'I think we dominated the match from start to finish. Derry scored with their one attack.' As for Saints' current form, Kenny accepts they have to improve with Europe on the horizon. He said: 'Yes, we do. We were kicking as we did so much right in the match and the players confidence levels were high. It was just the finish that was lacking.'
