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New York Post
an hour ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Pete Alonso gets heartfelt Darryl Strawberry message after breaking Mets' home run record
Pete Alonso stands alone — and the man he passed is now congratulating him. The Mets slugger set the franchise's all-time home run record on Tuesday night at Citi Field with his 253rd career blast, and Darryl Strawberry, who now sits in second place, had plenty of nice things to say to Alonso. 'Hey Pete, Darryl Strawberry here. I just want to say congratulations on breaking the home run record,' the Amazin's legend said in a video shared on the Mets' X feed. 'Listen, you have worked hard, you have stood up in the pressure of in New York City and you have played well. It is well-deserved, you are a homegrown player. 'And, congratulations, continue to have great success. All the best, buddy.' Strawberry spent the first eight years (1983-1990) of his career with the Mets, winning the 1983 National League Rookie of the Year Award, 1986 World Series and smacking 252 home runs. Alonso, now in his seventh year with the Mets, also won the 2019 NL ROY when he hit an MLB rookie record of 53 home runs. It started the first baseman on an impressive power pace with the Mets, as he blasted at least 30 home runs in each of his first five full seasons, not counting the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign. 3 Pete Alonso celebrates and acknowledges the fans after connecting on his franchise record-breaking 253rd home run during the Mets' home game against the Braves on Aug. 12, 2025. JASON SZENES/ NY POST With his long ball on Tuesday, Alonso now has 27 homers through 119 games in 2025. After Alonso tied Strawberry's record in Milwaukee over the weekend, he noted how he and the eight-time All-Star had a strong relationship. 3 Pete Alonso broke Darryl Strawberry's record. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 3 Darryl Strawberry talks to the media in April 2025. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST 'The fact that we have an in-person, face-to-face relationship is awesome,' Alonso said Sunday. 'He's just one of those guys that means so much to this organization.' Now, after a two-run blast in the third inning against Braves ace Spencer Strider, Alonso holds the new Mets record with a chance to add on more with a month and a half left in the season.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers faces tough competition from Washington Mystics' rookie in race for ROY award
Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers faces tough competition from Washington Mystics' rookie in race for ROY award (Image Credit: Getty Images) Paige Bueckers' name for the Rookie of the Year Award was almost settled, but it is not the case anymore. Washington Mystics' rookie, Sonia Citron, emerged as a big challenge to the Dallas Wings' rookie after her 18-point performance against the Wings. Not only did she stand out, but she led the team to a 91-78 victory against the Wings. It is Citron's eighth game where she ended the game with a double-digit score. Apart from scoring, the all-around play of Citron showed how quietly she is bolstering her position in the league as a dependable player right in her first year. Paige Bueckers gets Sonia Citron as a rival in race for ROY award Who will be the Rookie of the Year this season? If someone had asked this question some time back, the unanimous answer would be Paige Bueckers. But something changed dramatically after the latest Dallas-Washington game. The Dallas Wings lost the game to the Washington Mystics 91-78. And the one who led the team's breakout performance was Mystics' Sonia Citron. The Mystics' rising star set the stage for the ongoing ROY award race by presenting herself as a strong contender. She scored better than Buecker in all departments and established herself as a player to watch for in the coming games. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Richmond Hill: Want To See Any Home's Value In Town? (Read the Guide) CA Homes Click Here Undo Citron has been churning out fabulous performances game after game Sonia Citron, the Washington Mystics' No. 22, has delivered a standout campaign. Her 18-point performance in the latest game gave her eighth game in a row with double-digit scores. But this was not a one-night miracle. Citron has been building her place consistently. In an earlier game against the Wings, she delivered a breakout performance by scoring a career-high 27 points. She showed character in her performance by delivering results in clutch position and stealing the game from the Wings that stretched to overtime. In another game, she showed elite performance against the Lynx and added 26 points to the scoreboard. Wings BLOW Double Digit Lead As Sonia Citron OUTPLAYS Paige Bueckers AGAIN... Citron, with her back-to-back strong performances, has become a name to worry about for the Wings. If she continues to put her best game on display, she will definitely be inching closer to the ROY award than the current favorite, Paige Bueckers. The Mystics' Rookie displayed tremendous confidence against the Wings, as if she knew how to play her cards very well. Apart from scoring, she displayed exceptional IQ and identified ripe conditions to get more points by playing a solid aid to the players. Her teamwork, focus, and determination - all were on point, and can be the deciding factors for her lifting the ROY Award, if Bueckers does not bounce back. Also Read: 'I can be an a*shole': Paige Bueckers drops unfiltered tribute to Diana Taurasi at ESPYs 2025 Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Daily Express
27-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Delaying youth age cap sidelines young voices: Yeoh
Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Federal Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh ( pic ) has cautioned that delaying the enforcement of Malaysia's youth age cap could marginalise younger voices in leadership. She said without change, individuals over 30 would continue to dominate youth platforms, resulting in repeated narratives rather than fresh perspectives. Yeoh was responding to concerns from Sabah and Sarawak over the Youth Societies and Youth Development Act 2019, which sets the youth age limit at 30. The Act will come into force on 1 January 2026 for organisations registered under the Registrar of Youth (ROY). She noted that while youth groups under the Registrar of Societies (ROS), such as Sabah's Youth Council and Saberkas, are not bound by the age cap, their leaders over 30 should consider transitioning into alumni roles to continue contributing. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Federal youth age cap to take effect in 2026, Sarawak exempt
Sarawak has its own youth organisation, Saberkas, which is registered under the RoS and not under ROY, says Hannah. – Bernama photo PETALING JAYA (July 17): The federal government remains firm in its decision to lower the youth age limit to 30 years, effective Jan 1, 2026, in line with amendments passed by Parliament in 2019, said Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. However, she said organisations like Sarawak's main youth body, Pertubuhan Belia Kebangsaan Bersatu Sarawak (Saberkas), are exempted from the ruling because they are registered under the Registrar of Societies (RoS), not the Registrar of Youth Organisations (ROY). 'With regard to the youth age limit, the government has already made a decision — Parliament passed the law in 2019. It has since been postponed twice, which means we are now in the third grace period. 'Sarawak has its own youth organisation, Saberkas, which is registered under the RoS and not under ROY. So they don't need to follow (the federal decision). RoS has no age limit,' she told reporters after officiating at the 2025 Asia Pickleball Summit here today. Hannah stressed that the amendment to set the youth age limit at 30 is a step in line with global trends, which are increasingly focused on the younger generation. Sarawak's Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah had previously stated that Sarawak has the authority to determine the youth age limit at the state level. He said the state intends to maintain its youth age range of 15 to 40 years. – Bernama 30 age limit Hannah Yeoh KBS lead youth
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Rookie of the Year 2025-26: Cooper Flagg becomes early frontrunner
Last season's NBA Rookie of the Year race was wide open thanks to the lack of a clear superstar. Meanwhile, this time things are much different with Cooper Flagg arriving as the first overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks. There's no debate over who the NBA Rookie of the Year frontrunner is entering the 2025-26 season, but who are some of the other candidates? Here's our list of potential Rookie of the Year winners ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. Advertisement Related: NBA schedule 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year odds Before we discuss the list of candidates, let's consider who sportsbooks consider the best odds to win NBA Rookie of the Year. Here are the players with the best odds to win NBA ROTY in 2026: Player NBA ROY odds Cooper Flagg -185 Dylan Harper +900 Ace Bailey +950 VJ Edgecombe +1200 Tre Johnson +1200 Kon Knueppel +4000 Jeremiah Fears +4000 Egor Demin +4000 Kasparas Jakucionis +5000 Derik Queen +5000 Khaman Maluach +7500 Walter Clayton Jr. +8000 Below is Sportsnaut's list of NBA Rookie of the Year candidates for the 2025-26 season. Related: Highest-paid WNBA players in 2025 1. Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images As the consensus choice for the No. 1 overall pick, seeing Cooper Flagg favored to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award should come as no surprise. As a do-it-all talent, Flagg will fit in seamlessly next to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Advertisement Related: 10 worst NBA free agent contracts ever, including Gilbert Arenas 2. Ace Bailey, Utah Jazz Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Utah Jazz's rotation is wide open, which could lead to immediate production from Ace Bailey. Of course, there could be growing pains for the former Rutgers star, but the potential to win the ROY award is certainly there. Related: 10 shortest NBA players ever, including the shortest basketball player in the league today 3. Dylan Harper, San Antonio Spurs Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images While Victor Wembanyama is still the unquestioned leader of the San Antonio Spurs, the arrival of Dylan Harper will make things easier on the freakishly long center. Harper's ability to score with ease while still offering help as a distributor could make him a top ROTY contender, even with the presence of Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox. Advertisement 4. VJ Edgecombe, Philadelphia 76ers Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The only reason why VJ Edgecombe isn't higher is because of the presence of Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, plus Paul George. Otherwise, as a pure prospect, Edgecombe's ceiling is that of a potential superstar; we're just not sure he'll get enough minutes right away. 5. Tre Johnson, Washington Wizards Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images With minutes wide open on the Washington Wizards, there is no reason why Tre Johnson can't capitalize on his opportunity. While Johnny Davis wasn't able to fill Bradley Beal's footsteps as the next great shooting guard in Washington, Johnson is a deadeye who should get plenty of shots up for the Wizards as a rookie. Advertisement Related: Who is the oldest NBA player? (All-time and active) 6. Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Always in the hunt for more shooters, the Charlotte Hornets may have gotten the best one in the draft with Kon Knueppel. Even if his shot somehow doesn't fall right away, Knueppel's added ability to draw fouls and pick up more points from the free throw line should offer steady production. 7. Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans Pelicans Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Jeremiah Fears may run into accuracy issues in his rookie season, but he should get more than enough opportunities to either fail or succeed with DeJounte Murray set to miss a large chunk of the season. Plus, Fears' quickness may be able to lead to some easy buckets each game. Advertisement 8. Khaman Maluach, Phoenix Suns Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images As one of two centers set to receive major minutes in Phoenix, Khaman Maluach's role could quickly grow as a rookie. Maluach's 7-foot-2 frame offers immediate potential to be a top rim protector on top of being a true lob threat for Devin Booker. 9. Egor Demin, Washington Wizards Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Egor Demin's size alone makes him an intriguing talent for any NBA team. Like many other prospects on this list, Demin has a huge opportunity ahead on a Brooklyn Nets team that traded Cam Johnson. Of course, there could be a long learning curve for the Russian native as he acclimates to playing in the NBA, but previous stints with Real Madrid and even attending BYU could speed things up. Advertisement Related: NBA Power Rankings: Evaluating every team 10. Kasparas Jakucionis, Miami Heat Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images The Miami Heat are well-known for developing talent, yet Erik Spoelstra doesn't care whether you were a first-round pick or an undrafted tryout; the best players see the floor. If Jakucionis can quickly prove he belongs, the Heat could have a valued first-round rookie contributor for the second year in a row. Who won the 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year? After leading all first-year players by averaging 14.7 PPG, Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs won the 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year award. Castle became the second consecutive Spurs first-round pick to win ROTY, and now Dylan Harper aims to become the third. Advertisement Has anyone won MVP and Rookie of the Year NBA? Both Wilt Chamberlain and Wes Unseld have won MVP and Rookie of the Year in the NBA in the same season. A total of 16 players have won both throughout their careers. But doing so in the same year hasn't been done since Unseld in 1969. Related: Top-selling NBA jerseys: See the best-sellers for all 30 NBA teams Related Headlines
