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STV News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- STV News
How the groups look as clubs eye place in League Cup second round
There are nine places in the League Cup second round up for grabs as the group stage comes to a close this weekend. Motherwell and Hearts have already booked their places in Sunday's draw along with European qualifiers Celtic, Rangers, Aberdeen, Hibernian and Dundee United. The eight group winners qualify for the last 16 along with the three runners-up with the best records. The three group winners with the best records will be seeded in the draw along with the five European qualifiers. Here is the state of play in each group ahead of the finale. Falkirk will secure top spot if they beat Spartans at home. Cove Rangers are only a point behind ahead of their trip to Queen's Park while Spartans will leapfrog the Bairns if they pull off a shock. Falkirk's superior goal difference could help them out if they are held to a draw. It's all to play for in Dingwall as leaders Partick Thistle aim to maintain their 100 per cent record and potentially seal a seeded place in the draw. Ross County need to beat the Jags to move above them, although a draw and shoot-out success could potentially seal a best runners-up spot. Another winner-takes-all encounter takes place at the Albert Bartlett Stadium where Airdrie and Alloa will put their perfect records on the line. A winner would also be in the running for a seeded place. It all comes down to Sunday's game in Paisley where St Mirren need to beat Ayr to claim top spot. A draw would suffice for Scott Brown's side and a win would put them in a strong position to claim a seeded place given their goal difference of 12. Even a defeat could see Ayr progress as best runners-up. They will know exactly what is needed by then. Hearts have put themselves in a commanding position to claim a seeded place given they finished on 12 points and a goal difference of 15. Dunfermline can move on to nine points and will be looking to add to their goal difference of two when they host Stirling, to push for a best runners-up place. St Johnstone are looking to continue their perfect record and boost their goal difference of 5 when they host Elgin. Inverness need to beat Raith Rovers and hope Saints suffer a shock defeat to win the group, but with a goal difference of five, they would be contenders for a best runners-up spot if they win in Kirkcaldy and the hosts get a result in Perth. Motherwell finished on 11 points and still have a slim chance of being among the seeds. Morton and Clyde both have six points and are playing for second place at Cappielow, but a winner would likely need to boost their goal difference significantly in order to qualify for the second round. Kilmarnock will guarantee top spot if they beat second-placed East Fife at home but Livingston are only a point behind ahead of hosting Kelty Hearts. Even fourth-placed Kelty have a chance of topping the group but Livi will also have an eye on a best runners-up spot if Killie slip up and they can find some goals. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Celtic youngster loan decision made after rival interest
Both clubs are managed by former Parkhead stars, [[Ayr]] by Scott Brown and Thistle by Mark Wilson, and both were keen to taking the midfielder on for the season. But the Daily Record is now reporting the decision has been taken to send the 19-year-old to Somerset Park. Celtic are in talks with the Honest Men about entering into a co-operation agreement after plans to team up with Queen's Park were binned. And pathways manager Shaun Maloney is said to have been impressed by the setup. Read more: That is why Celtic B team captain Ure will make the move, joining teammate Jude Bonnar who has already made the same move. Ure won the Celtic academy player of the year award and has been involved with the first team in pre-season, appearing against Queen's Park, Cork City, Estrela da Amadora and Sporting CP. He is highly-rated and Ayr is seen as the next stage of his development. After missing out on the midfielder, Partick Thistle still hope to land goalkeeper Josh Clarke on loan from the Scottish champions.
Daily Record
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Irvine ultra runner sets new world record for completing the double West Highland Way
Scott Brown completed the iconic route in 44 hours and 40 minutes, beating the previous record by over 21 hours. Irvine gym owner and personal trainer, Scott Brown, has set a new world record completing the iconic West Highland Way run in 44 hours and 40 minutes. The ultra runner smashed the previous fastest known time set by Keith Hughes in June 2016 by a whopping 21 hours and 35 minutes. Despite a heatwave, Scott, 43, set off from Milngavie on Friday, July 11 at 4pm. He reached Fort William around lunchtime on Saturday, July 12. The journey took him 19 hours, 45 minutes. Scott then returned to Milngavie early on Sunday, July 13. Scott's goal was never to beat the record but he says it was "an icing on the cake". He said: "It was never my goal to beat the record, it was about completing this challenge but I think it is just nice to have it." Scott ran the annual West Highland Way Race in 2019, where he finished in sixth place after completing halfway in 17 hours, 53 minutes and 50 seconds. It was Scott's friend, Chris Saunderson, who inspired him to run the double West Highland Way this time. Scott said: "Chris once said something like 'could you imagine running there and back as a challenge'. "And I thought it might be a good idea. This was four years ago, and I had a thought since, that one day, I would do this." He added: "I had a few races that I had pencilled in and wanted to do like the Spine and the Race Across Scotland but slowly the idea of the double West Highland Way started to take centre stage. "This year, I just thought, you know what, I am going to do this challenge. I went back to Chris and asked if he would support me. I knew that he would do the road support for my challenge and he did." Although Scott initially planned to stop during his 192-mile journey and get some rest and sleep, he decided to keep going and run through two nights. He said: "I had no sleep at all from start to finish, so that became a challenge on the second night when I was halfway through. "I was going through the woods and the progress had been a wee bit slow because I was running through terrain. I was getting a bit sleepy and started to switch a little bit. "I was looking forward to daylight. I think sleep deprivation was tough. "I started coming back down and I thought 'you know what, I think I can go the full day without a sleep', so I decided to keep going. If you count the time when I woke up on Friday until the time when I went to sleep, I was awake for more than 55 hours." The third heatwave of the year hit parts of the UK during Scott's challenge, who says the "toughest challenge" was to run in over 30 degrees, with no wind. He added: "Everyone keeps saying that the hardest part is getting to Fort William and then coming back. But actually, that was one of the most rewarding parts. When I got to the halfway point, I knew every step that I took after that. "It also felt like an accomplishment to complete halfway in under 20 hours." He said: "But I think the biggest part was seeing my wife Kerri and daughter Dakota at every checkpoint. My wife also joined me for the last four miles so I really loved that." During the challenge, Scott was joined not only by his wife Kerri but by his clients, people that he coached and trained. Previous record holder Keith also came to support Scott and joined at Blanefield when there was around 10-miles to go. "It was really nice because some people would bring me some extra water, some would give me a bit of morale", he said. When Scott reached the finish line with Keri by his side, their two daughters Cora and Dakota were there along with family, friends and clients. Scott dedicated the record run to the late John Kynaston, who was a former committee member of the West Highland Way Race and a much-loved friend of many ultra runners. John was an inspiration to many over the years, including Scott when he first started his running journey in 2019. Scott said: "John was inspiring. When I did my first West Highland Way Race in 2019, John was talking on social media about the route. It was just very helpful to runners starting up. He was giving a lot of tips and how to prepare for it. He was just a really nice guy and he gave a lot back to the running community." John passed away in 2020 and funds were raised to replace a bridge on the West Highland Way trail in his memory. It was a special moment for Scott when he stopped at The John Kynaston Bridge in Glen Falloch, near Derrydarroch Farm, on the return journey. He said: "I want to think that John helped me along the way, because it was such a tough challenge. I hope he guided me and showed me the way." As part of the challenge, Scott also set up a fundraiser for Circle Scotland, a charity that works with families facing multiple disadvantages because of structural inequality, poverty, drug and alcohol use, imprisonment, physical or mental health, trauma, abuse, and loss. With help from the community, family and friends, Scott raised over £4,000. He said: "I am very grateful. I couldn't believe the amount of support I got. "And I am very grateful for the donations, it just shows the power of the community. You don't get over £4,000 without people getting behind you. "People all over Scotland are contacting me, wishing me well, congratulating me. It feels nice. "I just want to say thank you to everyone who helped to sponsor me and got behind me." To help Scott with his fundraiser, please visit here.
National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Experian Assistant Wins 2025 Globee Award for Technology
Article content COSTA MESA, Calif. — Experian, a leading global data and technology company, today announced that Experian Assistant, an agentic AI-powered solution that greatly accelerates the data-modeling lifecycle, won the 2025 Globee ® Award for Technology, which recognizes 'individuals, products, and organizations that are advancing the tech landscape, solving real-world problems, and shaping the future.' Experian Assistant was honored in the Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Solutions category. Article content Article content Experian Assistant enables financial institutions to perform data exploration, build and deploy models, monitor their performance, and increase speed to market to launch new offerings. Integrated with Experian Ascend Platform ™, the solution greatly accelerates the modeling lifecycle, slashing model-development times from months to days and — in some cases — hours. Article content 'Experian is transforming the way financial institutions innovate and is empowering them to move from data insights to deployment faster than ever,' said Scott Brown, Group President Financial Services, Experian North America. 'Experian Assistant acts like an always-available analytics and modeling expert by providing real-time answers and coding assistance, offering model transparency, and dramatically accelerating model development. We are honored to receive the Globee Award for Technology in recognition of this transformative product.' Article content Leading financial institutions around the world depend on Experian's Ascend Platform to power advanced data analytics and credit decisioning. In fact, a recent independent study by Forrester found that the platform helps global banks and lenders improve credit and fraud decisions, and offers them a 183% return on investment (ROI), paying for itself within 12 months. Complementing the platform, Experian Assistant delivers deeper insights into credit data and guides organizations through implementing analytics best practices. By expanding their data capabilities and harnessing advanced agentic AI, Experian Assistant empowers these institutions to score a wider range of consumers more effectively. Article content This year's 20th Annual 2025 Globee Awards for Technology received nearly 2,000 nominations from all over the world. The awards are 100% merit-based, and winners are selected solely based on the average scores provided by independent judges. For more information on the 2025 Globee Awards for Technology, visit: Article content About Experian Article content Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money. Article content We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments. Article content We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and innovate. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts
Android Authority
4 days ago
- Android Authority
Galaxy Z Fold 7's display survives 500,000 folds, a massive leap over Fold 6 durability
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has announced that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 display can withstand 500,000 folds, double that of the Galaxy Z Fold 6. That means the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can endure over 10 years of daily use, assuming about 100 folds a day. The fold rating for the Fold 7's display comes from a test conducted by Bureau Veritas, a global testing and certification company Samsung Display has finally revealed what we've wanted to know for many days — how many folds can the Galaxy Z Fold 7 withstand? Well, it turns out not only is the Fold 7 one of the thinnest foldable phones on the market, but it is also shaping up to be one of the most durable when it comes to folding and unfolding capacity. According to Samsung Display, the foldable OLED panel used in the Galaxy Z Fold 7 can withstand a whopping 500,000 folds, more than double the durability rating of its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The fold rating comes from a test conducted by Bureau Veritas, a global testing and certification company, which confirmed that the panel remained fully functional even after 500,000 folding cycles under controlled conditions. Specifically, the panel was folded and unfolded over 13 days at a steady temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). That means, in theory, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should be able to endure over 10 years of daily use with 100 folds a day, or over six years for power users folding and unfolding their device more than 200 times per day. In comparison, last year's Galaxy Z Fold 6 was rated for 200,000 folds, which is pretty much the industry standard for foldable phones. Samsung Display says it has now raised its internal benchmark to 500,000, reflecting a significant leap in the durability of foldable screens. Samsung Display Samsung Display engineers took inspiration from bulletproof glass while creating the display for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Bulletproof glass relies on multiple layers of glass and plastic films to absorb and disperse the energy from high-velocity impacts. Similarly, Samsung says it has applied a multi-layer shock-resistant structure to the new foldable OLED panel. Key upgrades in the panel include: A 50% thicker outer Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) layer to better absorb external pressure. A newly formulated high-elastic adhesive that binds the OLED layers and offers four times the recovery performance compared to previous materials. A flattening structure that spreads shock evenly across the display. A high-strength titanium plate backing the display. These changes not only make the Galaxy Z Fold 7's display more durable but also contribute to its slimmer and lighter design. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Thinnest, lightest Z Fold to date • More durable design • 200MP primary camera • Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy MSRP: $1,999.99 Thin, light, high-powered, and it folds! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 offers an 8-inch OLED screen, a 200MP camera, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and a 4,400mAh battery. The Galaxy AI experience is baked in, offering tools across the camera, Circle to Search, and much more. Best of all, Samsung continues to evolve their fold folding hinge assembly, promising reduced visibility of the crease. See price at Amazon See price at Samsung See price at Amazon Save $420.00 Limited Time Deal! Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
