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USA Today
08-08-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
In positive change, Cowboys HC sees $136 million, $13.5 million weapons 'interchangeable'
If the head coach and chief play caller says a certain role player is 'a little bit interchangeable' with one of the best wide receivers in the game, that player should probably take that as good news. Really good news. In discussing KaVontae Turpin's role on the Dallas Cowboys offense in 2025, that's exactly what new head coach Brian Schottenheimer had to say about his diminutive dynamo. Turpin, in his fourth season with the Cowboys, has seen his role increase year over year, but to many, it still hasn't felt like enough. Count Schottenheimer as one of those 'many' because he's been describing a role far greater than the occasion gadget man former head coach Mike McCarthy had cast him as over the years. Playing on a new three-year, $13,500,000 deal, the Cowboys front office clearly sees a big role for their Pro Bowl kick return man. 'The guy is just a dynamic weapon," Schottenheimer said of Turpin via Jon Machota at the Athletic. 'The things he can do running and catching and the quickness and agility that he has is just different. I feel like we got a much better sense for how we're using him. Late in practice we kind of moved CeeDee outside and Turp went inside. Those guys are a little bit interchangeable. I think he's going to have a fabulous year. I really do, in every facet.' Lamb, of course, is the Cowboys' highest-paid weapon, inking a $136 million extension prior to 2024. In addition to playing more snaps in the slot, the Cowboys have also been using Turpin in the backfield. Lining up in the backfield Turpin can be a weapon as a rusher, a motion man, or as a target downfield. He's a matchup nightmare that can cause fits for defenses trying to match personnel when Dallas goes without a true running back in the huddle. At 5-foot-9, 153 pounds, durability is obviously a concern with Turpin. His pitch count will need to be managed because the Cowboys don't want to lose him as a game-changing return man. Based on practice reports, Turpin has been rotating in as a WR3 fairly evenly with Jalen Tolbert and Jonathan Mingo in camp. It's likely the No. 3 job isn't a spot for one player to win but rather a timeshare split amongst all three pass catchers. The drumbeat has been banging loudly and consistently for Turpin all summer making this more than standard training camp hype. It sounds like the real deal. All indications are a breakout season is loading for Turpin as he stands to impact multiple phases of the game in 2025. You can follow Reid on X @ReidDHanson and be sure to follow Cowboys Wire on Facebook to join in on the conversation with fellow fans!
Scotsman
06-08-2025
- Scotsman
25 surnames that could link you to Britain's darkest criminal past
Some of Britain's most notorious criminals ended their lives behind bars like these – check the list to see if your surname is tied to one of their infamous stories. | Canva This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Your family tree might hold more than you bargained for. These 25 surnames are tied to murderers, poisoners and highwaymen from Britain's darkest history Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... What if your great-great-granddad wasn't a war hero… but a murderer? For some families, a look through the family tree reveals dark surprises. Instead of nobles or landowners, they find something else entirely – a highwayman, a poisoner, or a public enemy whose crimes once shocked the nation. And here's the strange thing: some surnames come up again and again in court reports and criminal records from 18th and 19th century Britain. From execution lists at Tyburn to grim local legends, these names became infamous – but they've never gone away. We've looked through historical newspapers, trial archives and genealogical records to bring together 25 surnames that are directly linked to Britain's most shocking crimes – all more than 100 years ago. Yours might be one of them. Whether it's a link to a famous outlaw or a name that once made headlines, these surnames hold dark stories worth exploring. With MyHeritage, you can search historical records, build a free family tree and see whether your ancestors were lawmen… or something else entirely. 25 surnames with a gory past 1. Turpin Dick Turpin was no Robin Hood. He was a thief, rapist and highwayman hanged in 1739. His name still appears in Yorkshire family lines. 2. Sheppard Jack Sheppard escaped prison four times in 1724, becoming a folk hero and a nightmare for the London authorities. He was just 22 when hanged at Tyburn. 3. Wild Jonathan Wild ran both sides of the law in Georgian London – crime boss and self-appointed thief-catcher. He sent rivals to the gallows while running his own gang. Your family tree could be bigger than you ever imagined — and DNA testing can help you trace its many branches. | Canva 4. Rann John 'Sixteen String Jack' Rann was a notorious highwayman known for his flair – silks, ribbons, and charm. He laughed on the scaffold before his execution in 1774. 5. Thurtell John Thurtell, a former naval officer, brutally murdered William Weare in 1823 over a gambling debt. The case became a national sensation – one of Britain's first true crime frenzies. 6. Palmer Dr William Palmer, the 'Rugeley Poisoner', was convicted in 1856 for killing a friend with strychnine. He was suspected of at least a dozen more poisonings, including his own family. 7. Peace Charles Peace, a violin-playing burglar and killer from Sheffield, led a double life for years. He murdered a neighbour and became one of the most wanted men in Victorian England. 8. Courvoisier François Courvoisier, a Swiss valet, murdered his employer Lord William Russell in 1840. His trial gripped London – even Dickens and Thackeray watched the execution. How to explore your family's fortunes Whether your name is on the list or just sounds like it might be, it's never been easier to search your roots. With MyHeritage, you can: Start a free family tree and trace your ancestors Access over 35 billion historical records Eake a DNA test and find genetic links to distant relatives Discover place-based records that match where your family once lived Begin your search with MyHeritage now 9. Greenacre James Greenacre dismembered his fiancée and scattered her remains across London in 1836. The tabloids dubbed him 'The Edgeware Road Murderer'. 10. Rush James Rush murdered his landlord and the man's family in a bungled attempt to seize their farm. The 1849 murders near Norwich shocked rural England. 11. Tawell John Tawell poisoned his lover with prussic acid in 1845. He was caught thanks to the new electric telegraph – Britain's first murder solved by technology. 12. Corder William Corder murdered Maria Marten in the 'Red Barn' in Suffolk in 1827. He buried her body and fled. The case inspired stage plays, songs and ghost stories. 13. Barrett Michael Barrett was the last person publicly executed in Britain, hanged outside Newgate in 1868 for his role in the Clerkenwell explosion. 14. Kelly James Kelly murdered his wife in 1883, escaped Broadmoor and was later suspected – but never proven – to be Jack the Ripper. 15. Milsom Jack Milsom was one half of a brutal burglary-turned-murder in Bath in 1896. The case led to one of the last public hangings in the South West. 16. Wainwright Robert Wainwright murdered his mistress and kept her dismembered body hidden in a box in his warehouse. His 1875 trial shocked London society. 17. Haggerty Patrick Haggerty was part of a brutal robbery gang in the early 1800s. He was hanged at Newgate with two accomplices – over 40,000 people watched. 18. Patch Richard Patch murdered his business partner to take over his shipyard in 1805. His lies unravelled in court and his name became synonymous with greed and betrayal. 19. Holloway John Holloway murdered his partner and transported her body in a box on a wheelbarrow through Brighton in 1831. His gruesome journey became a national scandal. 20. Pegsworth George Pegsworth was accused of multiple poisonings in the 1860s and was widely believed to be a serial killer, though never formally tried for all the deaths. 21. Good Thomas Good was convicted of an infamous 1822 robbery and assault on a mail coach in Devon, part of a gang that terrorised travellers across the West Country. 22. Dove William Dove poisoned his wife with strychnine in Leeds in 1856. The press dubbed him 'The Leeds Poisoner' and followed every twist of his trial. 23. Goodridge Sarah Goodridge was convicted of poisoning her husband in the 1850s in one of the era's most sensational domestic murder trials. The case inspired lurid headlines and a popular broadsheet ballad. 24. Gammell Robert Gammell was convicted of violent robberies across the Midlands in the 1830s. He became known for multiple daring escapes before his final capture. 25. Webster Dr Edward Webster was hanged for murdering a creditor in the 1840s – a respected medical man who turned killer when debt threatened his reputation. Want to see if your name is connected? Surnames alone won't confirm anything, but they can open the door to some fascinating family history. With MyHeritage, you can search historical records including Old Bailey trials, Victorian newspapers and early criminal registers. You can also build a free family tree and take a DNA test to explore where your family came from – and who they really were. Start your search with MyHeritage today and see what's buried in your family tree. This article was produced with the support of AI tools to assist in sourcing and structuring information. All content has been reviewed, verified and completed by a National World journalist prior to publication. Canva Is your surname a clue to Viking ancestry? Start tracing your Norse roots now £ 29.00 Buy now Buy now Think you're purely British? You might be surprised. Many people across the UK – especially in northern England, Scotland and coastal areas – still carry surnames with strong Viking origins, passed down from Norse settlers who didn't just raid, they stayed. Names like Gunn, Thoresen, Croft and Skene hint at a warrior past and a shared history stretching back over 1,000 years. We've listed 30 surnames with deep Viking links – check the full list in the article here. Want to take things further? MyHeritage DNA makes it easy to build your family tree and explore your ancestry. For just £33, you can uncover your genetic links to Scandinavia and the Viking age. Your surname might be just the beginning!
The National
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The National
Referee & VAR officials named for Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen
The experienced French official, 43, will be the man in the middle for the match at Ibrox this evening. Turpin - who refereed the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in 2022 - is no stranger to officiating matches involving Rangers. Previously, he has taken charge of three matches involving Rangers in the past four years. Turpin was the referee for [[Rangers]]' 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in Germany, during their run to the Europa League final in 2022. In that match, he awarded a spot kcik to [[Rangers]] for a handball with James Tavernier scoring the spot-kick. Read more: Turpin was then in charge for the 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield the following year in the Champions League group stage. Mo Salah netted a penalty for the Premier League giants on that night after Luis Diaz was fouled in the area. Most recently, in August 2023, Turpin was the referee for the 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven at Ibrox. Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen Champions League match officials Referee: Clement Turpin Assistant referees: Erwan Finjean and Aurelien Berthomieu Fourth official: Mathieu Vernice Video assistant referee: Willy Delajod Assistant VAR: Nicolas Rainville
The Herald Scotland
05-08-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Referee & VAR officials named for Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen
Turpin - who refereed the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in 2022 - is no stranger to officiating matches involving Rangers. Previously, he has taken charge of three matches involving Rangers in the past four years. Turpin was the referee for [[Rangers]]' 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in Germany, during their run to the Europa League final in 2022. In that match, he awarded a spot kcik to [[Rangers]] for a handball with James Tavernier scoring the spot-kick. Read more: Turpin was then in charge for the 2-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield the following year in the Champions League group stage. Mo Salah netted a penalty for the Premier League giants on that night after Luis Diaz was fouled in the area. Most recently, in August 2023, Turpin was the referee for the 2-2 draw against PSV Eindhoven at Ibrox. Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen Champions League match officials Referee: Clement Turpin Assistant referees: Erwan Finjean and Aurelien Berthomieu Fourth official: Mathieu Vernice Video assistant referee: Willy Delajod Assistant VAR: Nicolas Rainville
Hamilton Spectator
29-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
UCalgary tuition increases, full student residences come September
Come fall 2025, UCalgary's tuition is set to increase, a new financial aid program will continue, and student residences will be full—but the campus will be relatively unchanged. According to the University of Calgary, tuition for domestic undergraduates and masters students will increase by two per cent . International tuition will increase by four per cent, while thesis based tuition will not change in 2025-26. In a news release from UCalgary on the increases, Board of Governors Chair Mark Herman said that the increases were approved after careful consideration. 'The University of Calgary maintains rates in line or below those of other post-secondary institutions across the country.' A general fee increase for student services, campus recreation, and athletics was also approved at four per cent. Among the changes to help with rising post-secondary costs is the new, First Generation Scholars Program . The program allows for students who are the first in their family to attend post secondary school to receive financial aid and access to a mentorship program. 'This is a really, really critical program as eligible students receive $2,500 towards their first year tuition. In addition, there is a support program. So it's not just about financial support, it's about providing mentorship, networking events and academic advising to those first generation students,' said Verity Turpin, Vice-Provost of Student Experience at UCalgary. A main talking point for students, she said, was that increase in the cost of attending UCalgary, and in affording to live while studying. 'One of the things that the University of Calgary has done, and last year was our first and inaugural year, we have opened a campus food hub,' she said. Similar to pre-existing on campus food banks, the Campus Food Hub provides students more affordable alternatives for food. The food hub also allows students to support students, according to Turpin, with the hub hosting a variety of social events and relying on an extensive volunteer base. 'We had 77 student volunteers that put in over about 1100 hours last year in supporting other students, and so the food hub looks at increasing food access, improved food literacy, and also making important partnerships and collaborations off campus,' she said. The food hub is located on-campus in Crowsnest Hall , said Turpin. In terms of engaging with students, Turpin said the school hosted its inaugural student think tank, LINK an event meant for students to engage with topics and provide specific and general feedback to the school. 'When I talk about the intention of listening, we have all of these programs and support services but often students don't know about them, and we have to have a mechanism for listening to make sure that our programs and services remain relevant,' she said. As of July 23, the school's on campus housing was full, with a 183-person wait list. The university, in a statement, said they would continue to manage the waitlist over the next month as there would be cancellations and offers going to students as a result. Meal plan rates for students are also set to increase for those living on campus, with changes between four and nine per cent. Parking rates are also set to increase in the fall, with a $1 increase for daily parking at all surface lots, a 1.2 to 4.2 per cent increase for staff and student permits at the Art Parkade and surface lots, and a 12.1 per cent increase for underground heated parkade permits. For University of Calgary Student Union ( UCSU ) Vice President External, Julia Law, the main point of student advocacy this year has been limiting tuition increases. 'We were able to get international student tuition increases down to four per cent, rather than what the original proposal was,' she said. Tuition aside, UCSU has been mostly working on behind the scenes advocacy, including collaborating with the Expert Panel on Post-Secondary Institution Funding and Alberta's Competitiveness and its recommendations on post secondary institution funding. The Minister of Advanced Education will provide a report by the end of August. 'We had our meeting and feedback time with the panel back in early May with a whole bunch of other student organizations, and we're just waiting on the results of that, which they're supposed to come in late 2025 so we'll hear something by then,' Law said. Come the end of Aug., new UCalgary students will have the opportunity to attend the school's orientation pep rally. That event will take place Aug. 28 and is set to be a student-centered, energy-filled experience, with Canadian swimmer Mark Tewksbury as the event's keynote speaker. 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