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RTÉ News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Sligo Rovers struggle continues against Bohemians
Sligo Rovers' struggles continued at the Showgrounds as a late Lys Mousset winner fired Bohemians to within two points of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division summit. To make matters worse for the Bit O'Red, Owen Elding missed an early penalty for Rovers who have now lost ten of their opening fifteen games. Sligo came into this game on the back of just one win and two draws in their last five, while the visiting Gypsies were very much in the in-form side with four victories in their last five outings. Rovers boss John Russell made two changes from their defeat to Shamrock Rovers. Jake Doyle-Hayes returned from suspension while Harvey Lintott made his first start in nine games. Midfielder Conor Malley made the bench having been dropped from the squad for the trip to Tallaght. A resurgent Bohs named both Rob Cornwall and Colm Whelan in their starting team, their only changes from the late win in Galway five evenings previous. Eleven years to the day since their last trophy win, in the form of the final edition of the Setanta Sports Cup, Rovers squandered a glorious early opportunity to take the lead in this one when Elding fluffed an early penalty after Cornwall had barged Cian Kavanagh in the back. Elding's unsuccessful spot-kick struck Kacper Choraka's crossbar and was Rovers' third missed penalty of the year. The Dubliners finished the opening half on the front foot, but Sligo did fashion another good chance on 26 minutes when Kavanagh stabbed Elding's cross narrowly past the post. Aware a win would move them within striking distance of the top two, the Phibsboro outfit asserted themselves as the half wore on. Reece Hutchinson swept a Dalye Rooney effort off his own line after goalkeeper Sam Sargeant had gone travelling. While the net minder diverted Dawson Devoy's powerful volley over his goal on the next attack. The Dalymount outfit continued to press. Jordan Flores' drive took a lick off Elding's heel as it fizzed wide, followed by another decent save from Sargeant who pushed a Cornwall header away from danger. Sargeant was involved in proceedings again on the hour when he produced a magnificent double save. Cornwall's initial blast was parried by the former Waterford man and Sargeant repeated the trick when his timely reaction kept out Rooney's follow up. Devoy then flashed two efforts toward goal as Alan Reynolds' men looked the more likely to register a score. That goal arrived two minutes from time when substitute Mousset arrived in time to volley past Sargeant for another win on the road for the visitors. Sligo Rovers: Sam Sargeant; Harvey Lintott (Wilson Waweru 84), Gareth McElroy, Conor Reynolds (Kyle McDonagh 78), Reece Hutchinson; Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ronan Manning (Jad Hakiki 68); Will Fitzgerald, Francely Lomboto (Stephen Mallon 68); Owen Elding, Cian Kavanagh (Conor Malley 78). Bohemians: Kacper Chorazka; Niall Morahan, Rob Cornwall, Sean Grehan, Ross Tierney; Adam McDonnell (Keith Buckley 78), Dawson Devoy; Ross Tierney (Archie Meekison 83), James Clarke (Lys Mousset 78), Dayle Rooney; Colm Whelan (Rhys Brennan 59).
The Independent
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Three races, two teams – but F1 in the United States is still missing one key component
The sorry sight of Floridian youngster Logan Sargeant trudging away from his ablaze Williams car, last summer at the Dutch Grand Prix, represented his final failed foray in Formula One. Quickly axed by team principal James Vowles, Sargeant lost his F1 seat after 36 races and one point. In doing so, a rare American presence amongst the 20-driver grid was no more. Since Mario Andretti won the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix – the same year he claimed his sole F1 world championship, America's only title to this day – no US driver has won a race. In fact, in the 47 years since, only Eddie Cheever in the 1980s has recorded more than one podium. Sargeant's only point, awarded post-race in Austin in 2023, was America's first point in the drivers' standings since Mario's son, Michael, finished third in Monza in 1994. A puzzling record, you may think, for a sport which has in the last decade boomed almost unfathomably across the Atlantic. Miami, which debuted in 2022 a year ahead of the Las Vegas night race, hosts its fourth edition this weekend with its typical high-octane offering of sunshine, showbiz and style. With A-listers expected in their dozens, it will host the biggest Florida party of the weekend. Donald Trump even turned up last year, a so-called 'lucky charm' in the McLaren garage ahead of Lando Norris's first F1 victory. But the track built around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will not host an American driver. It is the striking anomaly of F1's impressive American boom. And the horizon is not propitious. In hindsight, Sargeant was handed his chance ahead of time at 22, particularly given his uninspiring Formula 2 results. Of course, many talented single-seater drivers from the States choose a path in IndyCar (more on that later). But the simple facts are that, within the junior pyramid leading to F1, there is a lack of driver talent waiting to take the star-spangled mantle. A crying shame, one thinks, for Cadillac – the American-led entry, backed by automotive giant General Motors, joining the grid as team No 11 in 2026 and the second American-owned team, alongside Haas. 'We'll select drivers on merit,' said Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon, as he prepares his outfit for a spot in the paddock next year. Andretti Snr., an adviser for the new team, initially insisted last year that one of the two driver spots at Cadillac would be taken by an American. In recent months, he has rowed back on that affirmation, now saying 'things could change.' He added: 'We are keeping our options open.' So, the most pertinent Cadillac-related question remains: will one of the two driver spots be taken by an American? 'Having a driver on merit doesn't mean you can't have an American passport as well,' Lowdon replied. 'I think the fans would love to see an American driver in an American team. 'There's nothing stopping that from happening, but we've just got to go ahead and select on merit and build a team, because there are a few very experienced drivers available.' At this stage, the experienced and seatless duo of Sergio Perez (unattached) and Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes reserve) are the favourites. Ex-Sauber driver Zhou Guanyu (Ferrari reserve) is also being heavily linked, given the extra revenue streams available for Cadillac in picking a Chinese driver and the more obvious fact that Lowdon is Zhou's manager. Then, we move to the American options. The most exciting is multiple Indy Car race winner Colton Herta, who came close to joining Racing Bulls (then AlphaTauri) in 2023 before issues with accruing enough FIA super-licence points scuppered his chances. A similar problem may arise this year; Herta needs to finish fourth in IndyCar to reach the 40-point threshold. He currently lies in seventh after three rounds. But of more interest is Herta's attitude towards a spot in F1. Linked for so long with the peak of single-seater motorsport, the 25-year-old from California seems reluctant to accept the challenge, even if it was offered to him. 'I've kind of been dragged around in this talk for it feels like half a decade now, I've had the carrot in front of me for a while,' he said, earlier this year. 'I'm kind of tired of that being the case… it's still not a 'for-sure' thing. All my friends and family are here in the US and I don't know anybody where I'm [potentially] going, so it's a big decision to make, if I have to make that decision.' Elsewhere, only two American drivers are plying their trade in F2. Jak Crawford is a prospect at 19 and in his third F2 season already. He finished fifth last year and has won twice, but seems short of the table-topping pace to catch the eye of observers in F1. Max Esterson, 22, is currently last in the standings. A step down, McLaren junior driver Ugo Ugochukwu is highly rated and is making his Formula 3 debut this year at 18. But on the whole, the depth of up-and-coming American drivers is poor. In fact, it is notable that the IndyCar champion in the last two years was Spain's Alex Palou, who has tested for McLaren previously. Herta finished second to Palou last year. It represents a somewhat pessimistic outlook for the prospect of another American driver on the grid. Previous to Sargeant – who has not raced since his F1 axe last August – Scott Speed was the only American driver in nearly 30 years to race more than five times in F1. Hopefully, for a sport fixated on building their already terrific offering stateside, the wait is not so long this time. Disappointingly, but understandably given the options on offer, it is a trend Cadillac are not likely to eradicate next year.
South Wales Argus
30-04-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
MS says Welsh businesses should consider hiring ex-offenders
This call comes from Jack Sargeant, the Welsh minister for culture, skills and social partnership, who highlights the potential of this often-overlooked talent pool in alleviating workforce shortages. In a statement, Mr Sargeant said: "Around a quarter of the UK population has a conviction. "That's a significant number of people with valuable skills, experience, and knowledge who can make a positive contribution to society – and potentially to your business or organisation as well." Ex-offenders, many of whom have developed new skills during their time in prison, are seen as a resource to help address challenges such as inflation and rising costs, which are currently hampering Welsh small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Support is available from His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), Working Wales, and the Department for Work and Pensions, offering free access to talent. Prisons across Wales are providing training in areas experiencing skills shortages, such as construction, hospitality, digital technologies, manufacturing, warehousing, and green and net-zero courses. He said research shows that 86 per cent of employers rate ex-offenders as good at their jobs. Businesses are encouraged to contact Business Wales for advice and resources on accessing training and funding opportunities.
RTÉ News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Danny Mullen bags brace as Derry City outclass Sligo Rovers
Derry City produced their best display of the season to see off Sligo Rovers 3-0 at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. A Danny Mullen double and Gavin Whyte's second goal of the campaign ensured Tiernan Lynch's side made it back-to-back victories for the first time this season. The win moved the Candystripes just three points behind leaders Drogheda United and also meant they were the only team in the top half of the table to pick up six points from the Easter double-headers. Rovers were inches away from taking the lead on eight minutes as Owen Elding nipped in from the right before his left-footed strike 20 yards flashed just wide. Derry went close themselves moments later as Micahel Duffy's left-wing centre found Whyte, but the midfielder's side-footed effort from 12 yards was straight at Rovers goalkeeper Sam Sargeant. The home side took the lead on 15 minutes as Whyte's initial strike was blocked by Gareth McElroy and the alert Mullen was on hand to blast home past Sargeant; the visitors felt the Scottish striker had handled the ball before scoring, but referee Marc Lynch waved away their protests. Derry were inches away from doubling their advantage as Sam Todd's clip pass over the top released Duffy, who skipped inside and cut back onto his left foot, but his shot was tipped around the post by Sargeant. The Foylesiders doubled their lead in spectacular fashion as Whyte (above) picked the ball up inside his own half, before running at the Rovers back-line, he coolly showed great pace to run away from Jake Doyle-Hayes before drilling home his second goal in as many games. Just before the break Rovers went close to pulling a goal back but Jad Hakiki's long-range strike, which had Maher struggling, flew just wide. Derry all but ended the contest 55 seconds into the second half as Duffy's teasing left-wing free-kick found Mullen at the near post and he made no mistake, powerfully heading home past Sargeant. In-form winger Duffy went close to grabbing a fourth just after the hour mark when he broke clear down the left, but his shot on the angle was kept out by Sargeant, the keeper booting the ball around his post. City substitute Liam Boyce should have netted on 80 minutes when fellow substitute Sean Patton broke clear down the left before cutting the ball back, but the former Hearts frontman scooped the ball over the bar with the goal at his mercy. In the closing stages, Rovers substitutes Stephen Mallon and Francely Lomboto had good opportunities to score, but they failed to test Maher on both occasions. Derry City: Brian Maher, Ronan Boyce (Hayden Cann 74), Mark Connolly, Kevin Holt, Sam Todd; Carl Winchester, Robbie Benson (Adam O'Reilly 64), Gavin Whyte (Liam Boyce 64; Dom Thomas, Daniel Mullen (Sean Patton 74), Michael Duffy (Paul McMullan 81). Sligo Rovers: Sam Sargeant, Conor Reynolds (Daire Patton 60), John Mahon, Gareth McElroy, Reece Hutchinson; Owen Elding, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Ronan Manning (Stephen Mallon 60), Will Fitzgerald (Oskar Van Huttum 84); Jad Hakiki (Matty Wolfe 60); Cian Kavanagh (Francely Lomboto 60).
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cyril Abiteboul Is Still Building Genesis Magma Racing, Just Without Logan Sargeant
Genesis Magma Racing is now six months into its 14-month schedule to develop and race a top-class car in the FIA World Endurance Championship. The GMR-001 is still on track to get racing in that tight timeline, but the program has already undergone an unexpected change: Logan Sargeant, the most recent American Formula 1 driver, opted earlier this year to drop out of his plans to join GMR's European Le Mans Series "Trajectory Program" in partnership with LMP2 team IDEC Sport. This leaves Genesis without one of the drivers expected to be in the mix for its first-ever factory driver roster, which has at least four open spots for the 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans and other three-driver endurance events. Hyundai Motor Group racing boss and GMR team principal Cyril Abiteboul does not know exactly why Sargeant stepped away from the program — but as he tells Road & Track, he has an idea. "When we met at... the end of last year, and he was keen on doing something after Formula 1, we gave him the opportunity to test with with a team that was, at the time, already going to be our strategic partner for this year," Abiteboul says. "He was immediately quick, focused, and very committed. But come wintertime, things took a turn. "From Christmas," he says, "I guess he realized that he needed probably more time off after Formula 1." Abiteboul, who led a Formula 1 team from most of the 2010s, knows that feeling well. He left Renault's F1 program in 2020, leaving for a Hyundai racing program that at the time competed only in WRC and touring cars. Even as he turns his attention to sports car racing, he still remembers what it was like to leave F1 behind. "You pay a toll after Formula One," Abiteboul says. "I can say it also for myself. So you probably need that time to reflect on things on this side, what he wants to do, to do next." Without Sargeant, Abiteboul has an unexpected opening to fill at Genesis Magma Racing before the team even finishes a test car. After being burned by a former F1 driver, the GMR boss is keeping the lesson in mind. "I think we can take the time to select carefully and see who's out there and properly motivated and committed," he says. "I think it takes a bit of time for sort of drivers, any drivers, to move away from their F1 dreams that they would have been chasing since their childhood.' The open seat in the GMR Trajectory Program was eventually filled by Daniel Juncadella, a former DTM driver who has spent the past few years driving GT cars for Mercedes. As Sargeant had been, Juncadella is still officially just part of the trajectory program and not necessarily signed on as a factory driver for the GMR-001 program in 2026 just yet. "For us," Abiteboul says, "it was always finding the person that was properly committed and motivated by the projects. We got in contact with [Juncadella], and it was very clear that his motivation was very clear. He [has] lots of experience, he's been used to working with a car maker with Mercedes for years in GT racing." Abiteboul says that the team is "talking to lots of people," but his current focus is to find experienced endurance racers. The team has already signed former Porsche driver Andre Lotterer and former Cadillac driver Pipo Derani. That trend should continue. "You've seen some success stories [like Le Mans winner and F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg], you can get very quick at adapting in this type of racing," he says. But, he adds, "It's more the exception. So I think what we need as we build our experience, as we build infrastructure, is mainly to find others with experience in endurance racing, lots of things that they can help and assist us with. Building the team, building the cars. Managing traffic, managing strategies." "That's why I don't think that, you know, focusing on today's F1 drivers is a first priority, but that's actually something that we would be interested in in the future." While Genesis is set to run its own team in the Europe-focused FIA World Endurance Championship in 2026, the company plans to run the GMR-001 with a partner team in the North American IMSA championship starting in 2027. One thing Genesis has not done yet: name that partner team. "We are going through the process," Abiteboul says. "We also want to do things in the right way, in a properly transparent way. So it's an important decision, because we can see that this decision is one that can affect the program in the long term... [We have] a very, very robust process of request for quotation with a number of possible partnerships. We need to conclude that process, before summer.' The GMR-001 and the Genesis Magma Racing team are currently scheduled to debut with an expected two cars at the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season opener. That race is roughly just 10 months away. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
