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The Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
John Terry hails ‘man dressed as a shoe' who overtook him then came back to help during London Marathon struggles
JOHN TERRY has heaped praise on a London Marathon runner "dressed as a shoe" after they overtook him before returning to help him. The former Chelsea captain was one of a number of ex footballers taking part in the run last Sunday, including ex-Blues stars Steve Sidwell and Jody Morris. 2 2 However, the 44-year-old was left in pain after blood was seen coming through his T-shirt after suffering from nipple chafing when he was picked up by TV cameras during the event. But Terry 's afternoon took a strange turn when he was helped by a fellow runner... dressed as a shoe. Taking to Instagram, Terry shared a picture of himself in his running gear alongside Morris and Sidwell and said the marathon was "the TOUGHEST thing" he had ever done "by far". He captioned the post with his stunning shoe story, saying: "Legs are a little stiff and sore this morning, that is by far the TOUGHEST thing I have EVER done and this morning I have so much respect for everyone who run the marathon yesterday. "Also a big shout out to the guy dressed as a shoe, who overtook me when I was struggling, yes dressed as a shoe and overtook me, slowed down and gave me some great words of encouragement and gave me some sweets and gels, he then carried on running, about two minutes later he come running back towards me with a bottle of coke. "Thank you mate 👊🏻💙🏃🏻♂️SHHOOEEE… "I see so many great things like this yesterday. "Well Done everyone." The runner in question turned out to be Karl Fitzpatrick. According to the BBC, he was running to raise money for Jersey Hospice. John Terry clashes with Mark Clattenburg as the 26ers face F.C RTW in the Baller League He has been supporting the hospice since 2022 and has raised nearly £22,000 in that time. On running with Terry, Mr Fitzpatrick told the BBC: "I said to the fella 'only the greatest marathon runners wear these shoes,' joking as we both had them on. "I then realised it was John Terry. I slowed down and try to give him the motivational bants and tried to reassure him that he was doing fine. "So it might have looked strange, a shoe running the opposite way to everyone else and handing a full fat coke. I wished him the very best and told him 'be strong and the pain will go." As well as his nipple injury, Terry was also forced to slow to a walk at one point due to cramp. He eventually completed the course in just over five hours. However, former manager Jose Mourinho issued a brutal reply to his marathon completion on Instagram. He joked: "Sid I believe. You I have doubts you did it." Sidwell himself replied to the post, saying: "Brilliant mate. Incredible effort."
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
General Hospital spoilers: Sasha admits to taking $250K, Carly covers for Sonny — will Alexis fall for Sidwell's pitch next?
Port Charles is bracing for a dramatic Monday episode of General Hospital, with emotional confrontations, risky choices, and hidden agendas steering the action. From tense arguments to major confessions, several key characters are pushed to the edge as they face difficult decisions. Josslyn confronts Emma, Jordan chooses duty The episode is expected to start with a fiery back-and-forth between Josslyn Jacks and Emma Scorpio-Drake. Josslyn challenges Emma's cold attitude, leading to a tense moment that hints at deeper unresolved issues between them. Meanwhile, Jordan Ashford tells Isaiah Gannon that their relationship must pause. Jordan is determined to bring Sidwell down and doesn't want personal ties to distract her. While Isaiah holds onto hope for a future, Jordan stays focused on her undercover assignment. Jason warns Sasha, Sidwell targets Alexis Sasha Gilmore Corbin confesses to Jason Morgan that she took $250,000 from Sidwell and even spoke in his favor at Deception. Jason is concerned and sharply questions her loyalty, warning her of the risks involved in siding with Sidwell. At the same time, Sidwell approaches Alexis Davis with a bold demand he wants her to hire Marco Rios, his newly revealed son. Alexis is caught off guard but listens to his pitch, weighing the consequences of bringing Marco into her circle. Lucas faces Marco, Carly stands by Sonny Lucas Jones has a pressing question for Marco Rios — did Marco know who Lucas was and that he lived in Port Charles? The answer could shape their future, either strengthening their bond or tearing it apart. Elsewhere, Carly Spencer stands firm on staying by Sonny Corinthos during his heart surgery. Though Sonny fears her presence might attract attention, Carly offers a convincing explanation that might just hold up if questioned. As emotional cracks deepen and secrets bubble to the surface, Monday's General Hospital episode promises viewers plenty of fallout and fierce decisions.
Washington Post
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
This time, hot-shooting Sidwell girls rout St. John's for DCSAA title
All Tamika Dudley could do was shrug and smile. Standing on the sideline at George Washington's Smith Center in the third quarter of Sunday night's D.C. State Athletic Association Class AA girls' basketball title game, the Sidwell Friends coach had just watched junior Ava Yoon's corner three-pointer ricochet off the top of the backboard and swish improbably through the net. 'It seemed like tonight everything wanted to fall our way,' Dudley said. It was one of those nights for her hot-shooting Quakers, who closed their local schedule with a 72-44 rout of St. John's. Sidwell made 14 of 28 three-pointers to secure the program's second state title in three years. Sunday's win avenged a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Cadets in last year's championship game. Sidwell junior Jordyn Jackson, a five-star recruit, led all scorers with 27 points, which was enough to earn championship game MVP honors. 'I feel extremely grateful. I'm just so happy to be in this space and that I was able to win this for my teammates and my coaches,' she said. 'The first quarter was a little bit shaky, but we definitely got it going, and after that everything went well.' In the third quarter, Sidwell (27-3) overwhelmed St. John's (26-6), which hung around in the first half thanks to a strong start by junior Morgan Stewart. The Quakers stifled the Cadets with a relentless press to start the second half, and the game quickly turned into a blowout. Sidwell outscored St. John's 26-10 in the third, ballooning its 10-point lead to 26. Yoon and junior Autumn Fleary made four three-pointers apiece, and Jackson knocked down three. Jackson spurred the third-quarter surge with a driving layup, which she followed later with a smooth midrange jumper. 'I really got going, and I think that energy spreads to my teammates,' Jackson said. 'After that, everybody went off.' Just one week after downing Bullis in the Independent School League championship game, the Quakers checked another box during a torrid late-season stretch. After enduring shooting struggles during the regular season, Dudley's team rounded into form come playoff time — Friday's semifinal victory over Maret was its seventh consecutive win. 'We went through a moment in the regular season where we couldn't make a shot [and] went into a little bit of a slump,' Dudley said. 'I'm happy that we went through that adversity at the right time, and the kids bounced back.' With no seniors to turn to following the graduation of All-Met first-team picks Kendall Dudley and Zania Socka-Nguemen, a talented junior class lifted the Quakers back to Sunday's title game. While some of those players didn't contribute substantial minutes to last year's team, most remembered the feeling of walking off the court with their state title hopes dashed in painful fashion. 'I said, 'Listen, we were here 365 days ago, and we didn't get the job done,'' Dudley said she told her players before the game. 'So I kept telling them today, 'Don't leave with regret — leave it all on the floor.' ... They did a phenomenal job of that tonight.' This year, it was the Quakers' turn to laugh, hug and cry with one another in celebration of a state title. One by one, they ascended a ladder and snipped off a piece of the net — and Dudley capped the revelry by swinging what remained of it over her head.
Washington Post
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
No seniors, no problem: Sidwell Friends repeats as ISL basketball champions
With no seniors on the Sidwell Friends girls' basketball roster this winter, a talented junior class was given plenty of responsibility. The young Quakers were thrust into leadership roles, entrusted to live up to the expectations that come with playing for the Northwest Washington powerhouse. It took patience and hard work for a naturally quiet group to grow in those positions, but Sidwell still held their own and entered the postseason with just three losses: a defeat to nationally-ranked Etiwanda (California) and two losses to an emerging Bullis team, their opponent in Sunday's title game.
Washington Post
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
At Sidwell Friends, a new set of leaders keeps the winning tradition alive
Every time Sidwell Friends huddled, Coach Tamika Dudley had the same message for her players: move. The No. 2 Quakers were too often stagnant, either standing in place or resigning themselves to one-on-one offense rather than keeping the ball in motion. Such mistakes were being amplified by Long Island Lutheran (New York), the No. 12 team in ESPN's latest national rankings. Midway through the third quarter, the visitors led Sidwell by eight. The Quakers responded, heeding its coach and chipping away at that deficit with an increased intensity. Backcourt steals and snappier ball movement had Sidwell looking more like the perennial juggernaut Dudley has constructed in Northwest Washington. After freshman Erykah Poole received a pass from junior Ava Yoon and sunk a three from the right wing as the third-quarter buzzer sounded, it was a two-point game. Sidwell had snatched the momentum right back. Feeling like their usual selves again on their home floor, the Quakers scored the next 11 points to build a comfortable lead and roll to an 68-57 win Sunday afternoon, passing their toughest remaining test before postseason play arrives. 'In that third quarter, everybody just flipped a switch and just kind of dug deep to find that extra effort,' junior guard Jordyn Jackson said. 'This is just the game we needed to get our confidence up.' Despite maintaining its local and national acclaim, this year's Sidwell (22-3) team has a different look about it. Gone are last year's senior leaders, Kendall Dudley and Zania Socka-Nguemen, both of whom now play at UCLA alongside former Quaker Kiki Rice. No seniors were waiting in the wings, leaving leadership responsibilities to the junior class – a talented one that includes five-star prospects Jackson and Autumn Fleary, Princeton commit Yoon and forward Genesis Schneeberg, who led the team with 18 points on Sunday. Dominance has been the norm at Sidwell in recent years, where each season carries championship expectations. Banners in the gym's entranceway commemorate the growing list of stars to come through the program. The junior Quakers are not just tasked with playing the vast majority of available minutes, but also upholding the lofty standards set by their predecessors. 'We always say that we really haven't earned anything yet,' Schneeberg said. 'They built up Sidwell, and they're the reason we have all this gear and stuff we get. It's pressure on us to maintain that, maintain their legacy and pass it on to the underclassmen so they can keep it going.' In recent years, local opponents almost never got the better of Sidwell – just twice from 2021 to 2024, to be exact, and never during the regular season. But this year, the Quakers will not enter the ISL tournament in pole position, despite their record. The top seed will belong to Bullis, which has beaten Sidwell twice this season, most recently last week. A continued shooting slump and defensive lapses showed rare vulnerabilities for Sidwell against the ascending Bulldogs. As much as a game against a nationally ranked opponent can be, Sunday's contest was a chance for the Quakers to get right. On a few occasions this season, halftime talks from Dudley have been fiery. But Sunday was not one of those instances, with the Quakers entering the break possessing a 32-29 lead. Even after some miscues in the third quarter, Dudley felt if her team took care of the basics, it would get the job done, as it has countless times in recent years. 'It was good to send the message to our kids that tough times don't last, and we just had to keep at it,' Dudley said. 'We talk about it all the time – we can't have cracks in our foundation. We need everyone in the circle. Sticking to our principles really helped us win this game.'
