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San Francisco Chronicle
18-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
What are the Warriors' biggest takeaways from a sloppy summer league?
LAS VEGAS — The Golden State Warriors completed Thursday their four-game NBA summer league schedule at UNLV's Cox Pavilion. With 27 turnovers and 69 points. Aggressive ball pressure applied against the Warriors stymied their 28-15 lead against the unbeaten Toronto Raptors, to whom they lost 81-69. Golden State concludes NBA summer league Saturday with consolation play against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as was finalized Thursday night. A sparse but energetic crowd saw Chris Manon lead the Warriors with 14 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. Will Richard added seven points, five rebounds and four assists while Alex Toohey tallied two 3-pointers, eight points and four rebounds. 'I liked the mentality of our guys. I never felt like they backed down,' summer league head coach Lainn Wilson said. 'The guys that we called upon gave everything they could, and that's all we could ask for.' Golden State through seven games — including the California Classic at Chase Center — is 3-4 in summer league play. With the preset portion of its summer league finished, here are three sets of takeaways: The second-round rookies: Richard (this year's 56th overall pick) during his six-game stint has flashed two-way tenacity as a bothersome on-ball defender for the Warriors, connecting possessions offensively. He shoots when he's open, drives past closeouts and looks for open teammates when he's covered. The 6-foot-4-inch wing also senses when to screen and cut when he's working offensively off the ball, occasionally operating as a ballhandling initiator. 'Just doing a little bit of everything,' Richard, 22, said Tuesday after a win over the Memphis Grizzlies. 'We have a lot of guys who can do that as well. Just trying to keep it in my role and take the opportunity when it's there.' Richard this summer is averaging 11.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 43.1% amid 6-of-29 shooting from 3-point range. His streaky showing from beyond the arc hasn't stopped him from hoisting without hesitation so long as he's uncovered. As for Toohey (the 52nd pick), 21, he's eased his way into summer league play — configuring NBA feel and speed after playing two seasons in Australia's NBL. As he adjusted, the 6-8 forward sought to match opposing physicality by initiating contact during drives and battling for position defensively. Finishing through length and strength was a struggle, though Toohey remained aggressive attacking. He's averaged 8.0 points shooting 26.8%, including 4-of-14 from 3-point range, to go with 4.4 rebounds. Wilson highlighted Toohey's 'overall toughness and physicality,' explaining 'a lot of guys have tried to go at him and have tried to push them around and he hasn't backed down one bit, which is always good to see from a coach's perspective.' Toohey for his part said he's feeling more comfortable playing in Golden State's summer system 'and I think just kind of getting my body right, having a few niggles early on, having to sort that out and it's going to be a long season, so you've got to make sure body is right. That's just as important as playing itself.' Two-way signees: Jackson Rowe didn't play against the Raptors, halting his steady seven-game showing as the team's lone participant who played in 2024-25 for the Warriors. The sturdy forward, 28, averaged 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals — shooting 49% from the field and 31.3% from 3-point range. He's an active defender, screener and cutter who doesn't require offensive usage. Taran Armstrong, 23, flashed pace from the point with advancing passes and purposeful pushes for transition offense or quickly initiated halfcourt actions. Ball pressure could be bothersome as he, too, adjusts to the speed of play. A streaky shooter, he also wouldn't hesitate to fire when open from 3-point range. Through five summer matchups, Armstrong averaged 7.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 38.7% from the field and 36.8% (7 of 19) from 3-point range. The best of the rest: Manon has proved an aggressive defender guarding the wing who maintains the rhythm of offensive possessions by properly shooting, driving or passing. Coleman Hawkins has floor-spacing potential as a power forward or center, doubling as a proficient passer. Gabe Madsen is shooting 50% from 3-point range. p
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Perth Now
Wild theory after man stabbed at home
The body of a man who was found stabbed to death in front of his Sunshine Coast home may have been lying there for several hours before it was discovered. Zdravko Bilic, 57, was found unresponsive by a neighbour in the front yard of a home in Napalle St in Warana about 7.35pm on Monday. Police said he sustained two stab wounds to his abdomen. Zdravko Bilic was found dead in front of his Sunshine Coast home on Monday evening. NewsWire/ Patrick Woods Credit: News Corp Australia Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said it was possible Mr Bilic's body was lying there for several hours before he was found by a neighbour. 'At this stage, we're looking at between 11pm on the Sunday night the 13th and the 7pm to 7.30pm was when he was located,' he said. Inspector Toohey said police were investigating several lines of inquiry, including the possibility Mr Bilic 'disturbed' an attempted break and enter. Police understand Mr Bilic was alone at the time of the incident. He said Mr Bilic's wife, Gry Susann Tomte, who was not at home at the time, was concerned she hadn't heard from him and 'inquired with the neighbour who discovered (the body)'. '(Ms Tomte) was concerned because she hadn't heard from him and as a result spoke to the neighbour who made the emergency call,' he said. Businessman Zdravko Bilic and his wife Gry Tomte. Picture Facebook Credit: Supplied Inspector Toohey described Mr Bilic as a 'valued member of the community' and his death as 'terrible' that 'shocked the neighbours'. 'He is a community-minded person that was well loved in the area,' Inspector Toohey said. Mr Bilic and Ms Tomte purchased the Sunshine Coast mansion for $2.5m in December 2021 before settling into the home in March the following year. Warana is considered one of the safest areas of the Sunshine Coast, known for its up-market homes and stretches of beaches. 'Sunshine Coast has got a very safe community,' Inspector Toohey said. 'We pride ourselves on having, trying to maintain a safer environment for all our residents and of course being a tourist destination, we also like for people coming to visit to feel safe. 'So it is a shock. It makes us more vigilant to maintain that level of safety and make sure that we hold the offenders to account.' Police are investigating whether the man's body was lying in the front yard for hours before he was discovered by a neighbour. NewsWire/ Patrick Woods. Credit: News Corp Australia Ms Tomte, who is originally from Norway, is the co-founder of Melbourne-based skincare company HUD Skin and Body, which has clinics in St Kilda and Northcote. She told 9News that Mr Bilic was the 'kindest, gentlest person I've ever known'. 'Loved by everyone who ever had the fortune of meeting him,' she said. Police are urging anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the Warana area between 11pm on Sunday, July 13, and 7.35pm on Monday, July 14, to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The Advertiser
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Thrillseekers take to the skies to set world record
Ben Toohey always wanted to go skydiving so when his 21st birthday rolled around, his family finally gave him the push he needed. Alongside his mum, dad, sister and girlfriend, he teamed up to skydive as part of his birthday celebration in Wollongong, NSW. But the "cherry on the cake" was finding out he was one of thousands taking to the air on Saturday to attempt a global record on World Skydiving Day. "We just rocked up, and we're just being told about it ... and I just thought that was great," he told AAP. "Everything was a cherry on the cake today, it was just ridiculous (I have) no words." More than 30,300 skydives in a single day were recorded around the globe in 2024, with Australia ranked second behind the US with 2700 jumps across 33 drop zones in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. However, it is hoped skydivers around the world will beat that record on Saturday. Mr Toohey, like many other first-time skydivers, was nervous as he was putting on the safety gear and preparing for the big leap. When he finally jumped out of the plane, the first of his family to take the plunge as the sun was rising over Wollongong beach, he said the feeling was "unreal". "It was way different from what I thought and I'm glad I kept my eyes open, I was thinking about maybe closing them," he said. By setting a new world record, advocates hope to raise awareness of a push to include skydiving as a sport in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. "To take that even further and showcase the professionalism of the sport and the dedication and athleticism of those who compete, we want to see skydiving included in the Olympics program," Australian Parachute Federation chief executive Stephen Porter said. World Championships are already held in the sport, with skydivers competing across several categories, including formation, freestyle, speed skydiving, wingsuit flying, and canopy piloting. The world's fastest female skydiver also wants to see the sport recognised in the Olympics. "To represent Australia on the world stage for a sport I love is an incredible honour and now it's time to take the next step and see skydiving officially added as an Olympic sport for the 2032 Games," Queensland local Natisha Dingle said. Ben Toohey always wanted to go skydiving so when his 21st birthday rolled around, his family finally gave him the push he needed. Alongside his mum, dad, sister and girlfriend, he teamed up to skydive as part of his birthday celebration in Wollongong, NSW. But the "cherry on the cake" was finding out he was one of thousands taking to the air on Saturday to attempt a global record on World Skydiving Day. "We just rocked up, and we're just being told about it ... and I just thought that was great," he told AAP. "Everything was a cherry on the cake today, it was just ridiculous (I have) no words." More than 30,300 skydives in a single day were recorded around the globe in 2024, with Australia ranked second behind the US with 2700 jumps across 33 drop zones in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. However, it is hoped skydivers around the world will beat that record on Saturday. Mr Toohey, like many other first-time skydivers, was nervous as he was putting on the safety gear and preparing for the big leap. When he finally jumped out of the plane, the first of his family to take the plunge as the sun was rising over Wollongong beach, he said the feeling was "unreal". "It was way different from what I thought and I'm glad I kept my eyes open, I was thinking about maybe closing them," he said. By setting a new world record, advocates hope to raise awareness of a push to include skydiving as a sport in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. "To take that even further and showcase the professionalism of the sport and the dedication and athleticism of those who compete, we want to see skydiving included in the Olympics program," Australian Parachute Federation chief executive Stephen Porter said. World Championships are already held in the sport, with skydivers competing across several categories, including formation, freestyle, speed skydiving, wingsuit flying, and canopy piloting. The world's fastest female skydiver also wants to see the sport recognised in the Olympics. "To represent Australia on the world stage for a sport I love is an incredible honour and now it's time to take the next step and see skydiving officially added as an Olympic sport for the 2032 Games," Queensland local Natisha Dingle said. Ben Toohey always wanted to go skydiving so when his 21st birthday rolled around, his family finally gave him the push he needed. Alongside his mum, dad, sister and girlfriend, he teamed up to skydive as part of his birthday celebration in Wollongong, NSW. But the "cherry on the cake" was finding out he was one of thousands taking to the air on Saturday to attempt a global record on World Skydiving Day. "We just rocked up, and we're just being told about it ... and I just thought that was great," he told AAP. "Everything was a cherry on the cake today, it was just ridiculous (I have) no words." More than 30,300 skydives in a single day were recorded around the globe in 2024, with Australia ranked second behind the US with 2700 jumps across 33 drop zones in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. However, it is hoped skydivers around the world will beat that record on Saturday. Mr Toohey, like many other first-time skydivers, was nervous as he was putting on the safety gear and preparing for the big leap. When he finally jumped out of the plane, the first of his family to take the plunge as the sun was rising over Wollongong beach, he said the feeling was "unreal". "It was way different from what I thought and I'm glad I kept my eyes open, I was thinking about maybe closing them," he said. By setting a new world record, advocates hope to raise awareness of a push to include skydiving as a sport in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. "To take that even further and showcase the professionalism of the sport and the dedication and athleticism of those who compete, we want to see skydiving included in the Olympics program," Australian Parachute Federation chief executive Stephen Porter said. World Championships are already held in the sport, with skydivers competing across several categories, including formation, freestyle, speed skydiving, wingsuit flying, and canopy piloting. The world's fastest female skydiver also wants to see the sport recognised in the Olympics. "To represent Australia on the world stage for a sport I love is an incredible honour and now it's time to take the next step and see skydiving officially added as an Olympic sport for the 2032 Games," Queensland local Natisha Dingle said. Ben Toohey always wanted to go skydiving so when his 21st birthday rolled around, his family finally gave him the push he needed. Alongside his mum, dad, sister and girlfriend, he teamed up to skydive as part of his birthday celebration in Wollongong, NSW. But the "cherry on the cake" was finding out he was one of thousands taking to the air on Saturday to attempt a global record on World Skydiving Day. "We just rocked up, and we're just being told about it ... and I just thought that was great," he told AAP. "Everything was a cherry on the cake today, it was just ridiculous (I have) no words." More than 30,300 skydives in a single day were recorded around the globe in 2024, with Australia ranked second behind the US with 2700 jumps across 33 drop zones in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. However, it is hoped skydivers around the world will beat that record on Saturday. Mr Toohey, like many other first-time skydivers, was nervous as he was putting on the safety gear and preparing for the big leap. When he finally jumped out of the plane, the first of his family to take the plunge as the sun was rising over Wollongong beach, he said the feeling was "unreal". "It was way different from what I thought and I'm glad I kept my eyes open, I was thinking about maybe closing them," he said. By setting a new world record, advocates hope to raise awareness of a push to include skydiving as a sport in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. "To take that even further and showcase the professionalism of the sport and the dedication and athleticism of those who compete, we want to see skydiving included in the Olympics program," Australian Parachute Federation chief executive Stephen Porter said. World Championships are already held in the sport, with skydivers competing across several categories, including formation, freestyle, speed skydiving, wingsuit flying, and canopy piloting. The world's fastest female skydiver also wants to see the sport recognised in the Olympics. "To represent Australia on the world stage for a sport I love is an incredible honour and now it's time to take the next step and see skydiving officially added as an Olympic sport for the 2032 Games," Queensland local Natisha Dingle said.
West Australian
12-07-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Thrillseekers take to the skies to set world record
Ben Toohey always wanted to go skydiving so when his 21st birthday rolled around, his family finally gave him the push he needed. Alongside his mum, dad, sister and girlfriend, he teamed up to skydive as part of his birthday celebration in Wollongong, NSW. But the "cherry on the cake" was finding out he was one of thousands taking to the air on Saturday to attempt a global record on World Skydiving Day. "We just rocked up, and we're just being told about it ... and I just thought that was great," he told AAP. "Everything was a cherry on the cake today, it was just ridiculous (I have) no words." More than 30,300 skydives in a single day were recorded around the globe in 2024, with Australia ranked second behind the US with 2700 jumps across 33 drop zones in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. However, it is hoped skydivers around the world will beat that record on Saturday. Mr Toohey, like many other first-time skydivers, was nervous as he was putting on the safety gear and preparing for the big leap. When he finally jumped out of the plane, the first of his family to take the plunge as the sun was rising over Wollongong beach, he said the feeling was "unreal". "It was way different from what I thought and I'm glad I kept my eyes open, I was thinking about maybe closing them," he said. By setting a new world record, advocates hope to raise awareness of a push to include skydiving as a sport in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. "To take that even further and showcase the professionalism of the sport and the dedication and athleticism of those who compete, we want to see skydiving included in the Olympics program," Australian Parachute Federation chief executive Stephen Porter said. World Championships are already held in the sport, with skydivers competing across several categories, including formation, freestyle, speed skydiving, wingsuit flying, and canopy piloting. The world's fastest female skydiver also wants to see the sport recognised in the Olympics. "To represent Australia on the world stage for a sport I love is an incredible honour and now it's time to take the next step and see skydiving officially added as an Olympic sport for the 2032 Games," Queensland local Natisha Dingle said.
Perth Now
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Thrillseekers take to the skies to set world record
Ben Toohey always wanted to go skydiving so when his 21st birthday rolled around, his family finally gave him the push he needed. Alongside his mum, dad, sister and girlfriend, he teamed up to skydive as part of his birthday celebration in Wollongong, NSW. But the "cherry on the cake" was finding out he was one of thousands taking to the air on Saturday to attempt a global record on World Skydiving Day. "We just rocked up, and we're just being told about it ... and I just thought that was great," he told AAP. "Everything was a cherry on the cake today, it was just ridiculous (I have) no words." More than 30,300 skydives in a single day were recorded around the globe in 2024, with Australia ranked second behind the US with 2700 jumps across 33 drop zones in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. However, it is hoped skydivers around the world will beat that record on Saturday. Mr Toohey, like many other first-time skydivers, was nervous as he was putting on the safety gear and preparing for the big leap. When he finally jumped out of the plane, the first of his family to take the plunge as the sun was rising over Wollongong beach, he said the feeling was "unreal". "It was way different from what I thought and I'm glad I kept my eyes open, I was thinking about maybe closing them," he said. By setting a new world record, advocates hope to raise awareness of a push to include skydiving as a sport in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. "To take that even further and showcase the professionalism of the sport and the dedication and athleticism of those who compete, we want to see skydiving included in the Olympics program," Australian Parachute Federation chief executive Stephen Porter said. World Championships are already held in the sport, with skydivers competing across several categories, including formation, freestyle, speed skydiving, wingsuit flying, and canopy piloting. The world's fastest female skydiver also wants to see the sport recognised in the Olympics. "To represent Australia on the world stage for a sport I love is an incredible honour and now it's time to take the next step and see skydiving officially added as an Olympic sport for the 2032 Games," Queensland local Natisha Dingle said.
