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South Wales Argus
22-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Council launches fund to help community groups flourish
The Community Progression Grants scheme is offering between £500 and £40,000 to organisations. The money can go towards improving community buildings, support. and expanding existing projects or establishing new ones in response to local need. Last year, a similar programme provided 73 grants to groups including Cwmavon Community Association, which received a £18,342 to improve its community hall, increase security and develop the hall for broader use. Phil Davis, from Cwmavon Community Association, said: "In the first few months of 2024 we were averaging about 20 events and about 150 people using the hall every month. "This year, we have held around 35 events per month, with around 300 people using the hall every month. "The improvements have led to a feeling of greater security and wellness, and have allowed us to offer more facilities while becoming more financially sustainable.' Cllr Fiona Cross, executive member for communities, said: "The work of organisations like Cwmavon Community Association is invaluable to their communities. "Activities delivered within and by a local community can be a really effective way to empower residents to be active and independent, and the grant is aimed at supporting this." The fund has received £450,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Organisations can apply for capital grants of up to £20,000 to improve buildings or buy equipment, and revenue grants of up to £20,000 to deliver activities. The deadline for submission of applications is 8am Monday August 18, 2025. For more information email CommunityResilienceGrants@
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PFL semifinal weigh-in results: Perfect session for heavyweights, 205, 185 in Chicago
The weigh-ins are in the books for the next set of PFL semifinals. Ahead of 2025 PFL World Tournament 7 (ESPN, ESPN+), which takes place Friday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, everyone hit their marks on the scale to make their fights official. Advertisement The event features semifinal bouts at heavyweight, light heavyweight and middleweight. Check out all the weigh-in results below. MAIN CARD (ESPN/ESPN+, 10:30 p.m. ET) Fabian Edwards (186) vs. Josh Silveira (186) – middleweight semifinal Sullivan Cauley (205.6) vs. Phil Davis (206) – light heavyweight semifinal Aaron Jeffery (186) vs. Dalton Rosta (185.4) – middleweight semifinal Antonio Carlos Junior (205.6) vs. Simeon Powell (205.8) – light heavyweight semifinal Sergio Pettis (134.2) vs. Raufeon Stots (135.8) PRELIMINARY CARD (ESPN+, 8:30 p.m. ET) Valentin Moldavsky (237.8) vs. Alexandr Romanov (264.4) – heavyweight semifinal Biaggio Ali Walsh (155.8) vs. Ronnie Gibbs (155.4) Oleg Popov (249.2) vs. Rodrigo Nascimento (257) – heavyweight semifinal Karl Albrektsson (204.6) vs. Rafael Xavier (205) This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: PFL semifinal weigh-in results: Perfect session in Chicago
The Guardian
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Guardian
Victorian Liberal party could reap $1m in interest from loan that would see John Pesutto repay $10,000 a month
The Victorian Liberal party could reap $1m in interest from a loan deal that would see embattled former leader John Pesutto agree to repayments of around $10,000 a month. The party's administrative committee will meet next Thursday, to consider loaning Pesutto about $1.5m to cover the balance of the $2.3m in legal costs he owes fellow Liberal MP Moira Deeming after the federal court found he repeatedly defamed her. The 'request from the member for Hawthorn' – Pesutto – appears at the top of the meeting's agenda but details of the proposed loan have not been circulated to the full 19-member committee amid concerns about potential leaks to the media. Some members have claimed they have not been provided any information because they are opposed to the loan being granted. A source with knowledge of the plan, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the deal, said it was drafted by party president Phil Davis, with input from lawyers and accountants. It would be facilitated through Vapold, the party's investment arm and comes with strict conditions. They include Pesutto offering his superannuation savings as collateral, securing personal guarantors and committing to ongoing fundraising efforts, with all proceeds to go toward repaying the principal of the loan. He would also be required to commit to a long-term repayment plan, with the loan to initially carry a commercial interest rate of about 6%. The source said Pesutto intends to pay about $10,000 a month in repayments and that Vapold could make about $1m in interest over the life of the loan. Calculations show that, without taking into account future fluctuations in commercial interest rates, the total interest on a $1.5m loan with a fixed 6% rate would be about $1.08m, if it were paid over 20 years with monthly instalments of nearly $11,000. Another source who is close to Pesutto but requested anonymity to speak freely about the terms of the potential loan said it was 'not a get out of jail free card by any means'. 'It is going to be an albatross around his neck going forward personally for years to come,' they said. 'Some would argue he'd be better off declaring bankruptcy but he's committed to continuing to serve the party and avoiding a by election in Hawthorn.' Vapold's directors have met and backed the proposal, according to the source, although it remains unclear whether that endorsement was made formally. Corporate documents show Alan Stockdale - the 80-year-old battling to maintain control of the Liberal party's troubled NSW division after claiming women were now 'sufficiently assertive' and the party might need to consider quotas for men – is among Vapold's directors, as is Karyn Sobels, the treasurer of the administrative committee. Three sources said Vapold was expected to act on the request if the administrative committee gives the plan the green light. Vapold was contacted for comment. The details of the loan come as Pesutto's supporters seek to shore up the support of the majority of the committee. Several administrative committee members who requested anonymity given the nature of negotiations expressed concern the loan not may not be repaid in full, due to the time remaining in Pesutto's career. The former Liberal leader is 54. Some have indicated they would be unwilling to back the proposal unless substantial security was provided. Others argued the loan could breach party rules and go against the wishes of rank-and-file members, who believe Pesutto should bear the cost alone. They oppose a push for a secret ballot. Deeming herself expressed 'dismay' at reports the party was considering loaning its own funds to help him, in a letter sent to Pesutto on Sunday, which was also addressed to Davis and the Victorian opposition leader, Brad Battin. 'From the outset, both former president Greg Mirabella and incumbent Philip Davis publicly stated that no party funds would be used in this action and to now expect the party to cover Pesutto's substantial debts goes against the grain of everything we believe as Liberals,' Deeming wrote. In the letter, she offered to delay payment of $2.3m in legal costs until 2027 on the condition her preselection for the next election be secured, among other demands. That offer was rejected by the party. In a follow-up email to the committee on Wednesday night, Deeming wrote she was 'sad my latest attempts to settle this matter in the best interests of all parties, including the Liberal party, were not successful'. 'My conscience is clear; I did my very best to try and turn our collective focus away from internal matters,' she said in the email, seen by Guardian Australia. Battin was peppered with questions about Deeming's offer at a press conference in Shepparton on Thursday but declined to answer, citing 'legal advice'. 'It is a frustrating process,' he said. 'Hopefully we can resolve this … very soon.' Pesutto has until 27 June to pay the $2.3m in costs owed to Deeming, or face bankruptcy and disqualification from parliament.
National Post
02-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
MMA fighters Phil Davis and Misha Cirkunov file antitrust lawsuits against UFC
LAS VEGAS — Two former UFC fighters have filed antitrust lawsuits against the mixed-martial arts behemoth, alleging it operates as a monopoly that restricts their ability to maximize earnings. Article content Article content Phil Davis and Mikhail Cirkunovs, who fought under the name Misha Cirkunov, filed their lawsuits in U.S. District Court in Nevada against the Las Vegas-based UFC. Cirkunovs' complaint was filed on May 23, and Davis' was filed six days later. Article content Philadelphia-based Berger Montague, which is represented locally by Las Vegas' Claggett and Sykes, is the law firm for both fighters. A message left with the Las Vegas firm on Monday was not immediately returned. Article content Cirkunovs is seeking $75,000 in damages. Davis didn't specify how much money he is suing for. Article content The UFC reached a $375 million settlement in September in a class-action antitrust lawsuit brought by Cung Le, who filed his claim in 2014. Article content The UFC has not reached an agreement with Kajan Johnson, who filed his lawsuit in 2021. Both recent complaints made references to the Johnson case, with the Cirkunovs' suit saying they were similar. Article content 'In previous hearings, Plaintiffs' own counsel expressed strong concerns to the Court about the weaknesses of the Johnson claims,' the UFC said in a statement. 'This new complaint (Cirkunovs) confirms that the plaintiffs in the Johnson case lack the standing to represent the proposed class. Article content 'In addition, it confirms that the majority of fighters signed class-action waivers and agreed to arbitrate their claims instead of resorting to court procedures. We are confident that the facts and the law are on our side in opposing approval of both of these proposed classes.' Article content Davis fought in the UFC from 2010-15 before signing with Bellator MMA, which became the Professional Fighters League this year. He argues that the UFC's presence prevents fighters who aren't even in the organization from receiving competitive wages. Article content
Toronto Sun
02-06-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
MMA fighters Phil Davis and Misha Cirkunov file antitrust lawsuits against UFC
Published Jun 02, 2025 • 1 minute read Phil Davis in action against Ryan Bader during a mixed martial arts bout for the light heavyweight title at Bellator 180 on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in New York. Photo by Gregory Payan / AP LAS VEGAS — Two former UFC fighters have filed antitrust lawsuits against the mixed-martial arts behemoth, alleging it operates as a monopoly that restricts their ability to maximize earnings. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Phil Davis and Mikhail Cirkunovs, who fought under the name Misha Cirkunov, filed their lawsuits in U.S. District Court in Nevada against the Las Vegas-based UFC. Cirkunovs' complaint was filed on May 23, and Davis' was filed six days later. Philadelphia-based Berger Montague, which is represented locally by Las Vegas' Claggett and Sykes, is the law firm for both fighters. A message left with the Las Vegas firm on Monday was not immediately returned. Cirkunovs is seeking $75,000 in damages. Davis didn't specify how much money he is suing for. The UFC reached a $375 million settlement in September in a class-action antitrust lawsuit brought by Cung Le, who filed his claim in 2014. The UFC has not reached an agreement with Kajan Johnson, who filed his lawsuit in 2021. Both recent complaints made references to the Johnson case, with the Cirkunovs' suit saying they were similar. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'In previous hearings, Plaintiffs' own counsel expressed strong concerns to the Court about the weaknesses of the Johnson claims,' the UFC said in a statement. 'This new complaint (Cirkunovs) confirms that the plaintiffs in the Johnson case lack the standing to represent the proposed class. 'In addition, it confirms that the majority of fighters signed class-action waivers and agreed to arbitrate their claims instead of resorting to court procedures. We are confident that the facts and the law are on our side in opposing approval of both of these proposed classes.' Davis fought in the UFC from 2010-15 before signing with Bellator MMA, which became the Professional Fighters League this year. He argues that the UFC's presence prevents fighters who aren't even in the organization from receiving competitive wages. Cirkunovs was in the UFC from 2015-22. Toronto Maple Leafs Olympics Columnists Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Raptors
