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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
One of darts' most recognisable voices makes retirement decision as he confirms final tournament
ONE of Darts' most recognisable voices will be putting down the microphone and stepping away from the sport next year. Iconic referee George Noble has announced that he will retire from the PDC circuit following next year's World Darts Championship. Advertisement 1 Iconic darts referee George Noble has announced when he will retire next year Credit: Getty Noble, 56, has been one of the top callers in darts for the last three decades, taking to the stage alongside some of the world's best tungsten throwers - including The experienced professional has already called time on his work as a referee on the European Tour, stepping away after the Dutch Darts Championship last week. And now he has revealed that he will step away from the PDC tour next year too. Noble, who is nicknamed 'the Puppy', started his career as a referee in 1992 when the regular country caller called in sick. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Unbelievably, he then went on to call every BDO World Championship final between 1995 and 2007. He joined the PDC Tour later in 2007 , where he called the first ever nine-dart finish in PDC World Championship history when Since then he has been the voice of a total of 21 televised nine-darters - more than any other referee. While he has taken part in 18 World Darts Championships. Advertisement Most read in Darts Exclusive Exclusive CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Noble is the next in a line of top callers to bring an end to their careers in recent years, following the likes of And the Crawly ref has called on change going forward, hoping to see more diversity on stage in the near future. He told Viaplay: "I think it's time we had the first female referee at a major tournament… and maybe even the first non-British one, too." Advertisement Premier League Darts 2025 THE Premier League Darts is back with eight players vying for massive prize money and Luke Littler's crown. The teenager, who went on to win the world title in December, won the Premier League in 2024 and will be looking to defend his crown over 18 thrilling weeks. There were two new entries this season, with Stephen Bunting and Chris Dobey replacing Peter Wright and Michael Smith. Luke Humphries, Rob Cross, Michael van Gerwen, Gerwyn Price and Nathan Aspinall keep their place in what will be a hotly-contested title race. INFORMATION Full schedule and results, dates, TV and live stream info Latest standings as we head to Finals night How much prize money is on offer in the Premier League? LATEST DARTS NEWS Moment darts star awkwardly falls off stage SEASON SO FAR Night One - Belfast Night Two - Glasgow Night Three - Dublin Night Four - Exeter Night Five - Brighton Night Six - Nottingham Night Seven - Cardiff Night Nine - Berlin Night 10 - Manchester Night 11 - Rotterdam Night 12 - Liverpool Night 13 - Birmingham Night 14 - Leeds
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chiara Mastroianni, Denis Podalydès, Guslagie Malanda & Jasmine Trinca Among Cast For International Co-Pro ‘Jealous White Men'; Magnify Launches Sales At Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Chiara Mastroianni (Marcello Mio), Denis Podalydès (Sorry Angel), Guslagie Malanda (Dossier 137), Jasmine Trinca (La Storia), Cleo Diára (I Only Rest In The Storm), Isabél Zuaa (The Secret Agent), and Agustina Muñoz (Ariel) are set to lead feature Jealous White Men, which Magnify is launching for the Cannes market. Filming is set to begin later this year in Galápagos, Portugal, Brazil, and Italy on director Ivan Granovsky's adventure-tragicomedy. The film is co-written by Granovsky and Mariana Ricardo (Grand Tour). Cinematography is by Simone D'Arcangelo (The Settlers). Additional casting is in process. More from Deadline 'Sound Of Falling' Filmmaker Mascha Schilinski On Origins Of Her Generational-Trauma Epic - Cannes Two-Time Palme D'Or Winner Ken Loach Shares Open Letter Remembering Palestinian Journalist Fatima Hassouna & Calls For An End To The Violence In Gaza Viaplay Content Distribution Taking Financial Drama 'Golden Boys' From 'Quicksand' Maker FLX & Film i Väst To Market The synopsis reads: 'Jealous White Men is a wild, tragicomic adventure that satirizes history through dueling narratives by Jules Verne and his wife Honorine, each recounting young Charles Darwin's journey to the Galápagos — a voyage teeming with pirates, pink iguanas, and a riotous mix of chaos, discovery, and revolt.' Magnify is handling global and U.S. sales rights (excluding France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Brazil). The producing team includes Agustina Costa Varsi of Ambar Film Company (Italy), Tommaso Bertani of Ring Film (Italy), David Hurst of Dublin Films (France), Karen Castanho of Biônica Filmes (Brazil), Luis Urbano of O som e a fúria (Portugal), Iván Eibuszyc of Frutacine (Argentina), Christoph Friedel of Pandora (Germany), and Stefano Centini of Volos Films (Taiwan). With the participation of ZDF/Arte. Argentinian director, producer, and curator Granovsky has produced films by Matias Piñeiro and Mauro Andrizzi, among others. He founded and directed the Mar del Plata Co-Production Meetings (LoboLab) from 2015 to 2017 and ran the CATAPULTA lab at FICUNAM from 2019 to 2023 in Mexico City. His directorial debut, The Territories, premiered at Rotterdam in 2017 and went on to screen at more than 25 festivals, prior to being released by MUBI for Ibero America. 'I'm obsessed with white megalomaniacs from the past and present. Their mix of epic ambition and childish restlessness fascinates me,' said filmmaker Granovsky. 'Comedy comes alive through these ever-transforming, glory-hungry characters: too much monumental energy for one single body, too much story for one.' 'We are thrilled to be working with this exciting team on Jealous White Men — a wild, funny, and bold adventure that flips historical narratives on their head,' added Austin Kennedy, Director of Sales at Magnify. 'Led by an exceptional cast, the film is a fresh take on the period genre, filled with striking visuals, epic scenery, and a sharp sense of humor.' Denis Podalydès is represented by Jean-François Gabard at Zelig. Chiara Mastroianni is represented by Gregory Weill at Adéquat. Guslagie Malanda is represented by Frédérique Moidon at Artmedia. Jasmine Trinca is represented by Jean-Paul Bosco at IPC International. Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The awkward moment Man United legend Peter Schmeichel questions ex-Liverpool star David James' Hillsborough remembrance badge
Peter Schmeichel and David James were involved in an awkward exchange while covering Liverpool 's Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday. The two former goalkeepers were on punditry duties for Viaplay as the Premier League's top two went head-to-head at Anfield and initially appeared in good spirits as the panel shared a laugh. However, the mood suddenly changed when Manchester United legend Schmeichel leaned across his former team-mate Jaap Stam to point at a badge on James' jacket. The badge had the number '97' on it, and Schmeichel interrupted the pre-match chat to question it as he said to James: 'Can I just ask, what does that stand for?' The ex-Liverpool shot-stopper appeared unimpressed by Schmeichel's question, replying bluntly: '97? Hillsborough.' Presenter Jules Breach quickly stepped in, telling James it was a 'nice touch' to see him wearing the badge before she changed the subject. You want to talk about disrespect Imagine asking Keane or Neville at Old Trafford what 58 meant — Jimmy the Moonlight (@James_LFC6) May 12, 2025 Peter Schmeichel asked David James why he was wearing a badge with the number 97 on it James was referring to the Hillsborough Disaster, where 97 fans lost their lives following a crowd crush during the FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest on April 15, 1989. Ninety-four people died on the day, before another supporter passed away in hospital days later. Tony Bland and Andrew Devine died in 1993 and 2021, respectively, after suffering irreversible brain damage following the crush to take the number of fatalities to 97. It was the 36th anniversary of the tragedy last month, and James, who played for Liverpool between 1992 and 1999, was paying his respects to those who sadly lost their lives on that fatal day. Yet Schmeichel seemed unaware of the significance of the number 97 to the people of Liverpool, leading to an awkward moment with James. Schmeichel also made a big claim during the pre-match coverage when he branded Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta a 'control freak'. Addressing the Gunners' Champions League exit at the hands of PSG that confirmed they will finish another season trophyless, Schmeichel hit out at Arteta for not giving his players enough freedom as he insisted the Spanish coach would have made him a 'worse player' if he had ever played under him. Liverpool went on to dominate the first half as they opened up a two-goal lead thanks to strikes from Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz. Arsenal fought back after the break, though, and rescued a point through goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Mikel Merino. They remain 15 points behind Liverpool, and still have work to do in their final two games to seal second place.
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
‘The most important thing…' – Max Verstappen reveals the blueprint for team-mates to BREAK infamous Red Bull curse
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MAX VERSTAPPEN has revealed the blueprint to break the daunting curse of being his Formula One team-mate. Verstappen, 27, is a four-time F1 world champion with Red Bull. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Max Verstappen has revealed the blueprint to how to break the curse of racing alongside him at Red Bull Credit: Getty 3 Verstappen revealed the plan in Viaplay documentary - 10 Years of Max Verstappen Credit: Viaplay 3 Yuki Tsunoda, right, will need to heed the advice to avoid the same fate as previous Verstappen team-mates like Sergio Perez, left, or Liam Lawson Credit: Getty However, his team-mates during his time with the outfit have often failed to live up to expectations and rival the Dutchman. But speaking on a new Viaplay documentary celebrating his first decade in F1 - 10 Years of Max Verstappen - he has now revealed how anyone who drives next to him can overcome that curse. He said: "How I would deal with it [racing with me]? Try not to think about it too much you know. It's always important to focus on yourself. "That's what I've done when I've entered new teams or had to go up against team-mates. READ MORE IN F1 WHEEL OF FORTUNE F1 world champ lined up for top job after being banned from racing "So that's the only thing that you can control and influence so that's why it's always the most important thing to look at yourself." Verstappen was promoted to the Red Bull senior team from Toro Rosso in 2016, and became the youngest ever Grand Prix winner at 18 years and 228 days in his debut race. But dating back to 2016, Verstappen's team-mate have often endured a tumultuous time. Daniel Ricciardo was the first to fall in the Verstappen test when he quit the team to join Renault in 2019. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Verstappen's next team-mate was Pierre Gasly in 2019, who only lasted half a season before he was swapped for Alex Albon. Albon fared little better in the 2019 and 2020 seasons before he too was replaced by Sergio Perez in 2021. 'People can't handle the truth' - Verstappen FUMES after being given five-second penalty and takes swipe at F1 bosses The Mexican managed the tricky Red Bull car the best during his three seasons behind the wheel, managing to win five races with the team before a disastrous final season saw him axed. Rookie Liam Lawson then joined the team for the start of the 2025 season, but he lasted only two races - in which he never came close to scoring points - before he too was replaced. Yuki Tsunoda is now the incumbent of the most cursed seat in modern F1, but managed to score two points in his second race in Bahrain before an unfortunate retirement at the Saudi Arabia. Verstappen missed media duties on Thursday due to the expected birth of his first child with partner Kelly Piquet. The due date is May 6 - two days after this weekend's Miami Grand Prix in Florida. But SunSport understands Verstappen delayed his flight out to the United States to be at home with Kelly in Monaco. Kelly also has a daughter, Penelope, from a previous relationship with ex-F1 star Daniil Kvyat, who Verstappen has a very close bond with. Although it was reported his private jet was seen leaving an airport in Nice on Thursday morning, and Red Bull insist he will be expected to complete his racing duties this weekend. His future next year has been cast into doubt though after he was tipped to take a year out from the sport by an unnamed F1 driver. And in the documentary Verstappen declared it was "not fun being famous" and revealed the one thing he wishes he was able to do but can't due to his career in the spotlight. The ace, who earns a cool £52million a year, said: "It's not fun to be famous, I prefer to be unknown. But I know that's part of F1 especially when you do well. "Of course I would sometimes like to be able to walk around with your family and friends and not be known, but unfortunately that's not the case anymore."
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘The most important thing…' – Max Verstappen reveals the blueprint for team-mates to BREAK infamous Red Bull curse
MAX VERSTAPPEN has revealed the blueprint to break the daunting curse of being his Formula One team-mate. 3 Max Verstappen has revealed the blueprint to how to break the curse of racing alongside him at Red Bull Credit: Getty 3 Verstappen revealed the plan in Viaplay documentary - 10 Years of Max Verstappen Credit: Viaplay 3 Yuki Tsunoda, right, will need to heed the advice to avoid the same fate as previous Verstappen team-mates like Sergio Perez, left, or Liam Lawson Credit: Getty However, his team-mates during his time with the outfit have often failed to live up to expectations and rival the Dutchman. But speaking on a new Viaplay documentary celebrating his first decade in F1 - He said: "How I would deal with it [racing with me]? Try not to think about it too much you know. It's always important to focus on yourself. "That's what I've done when I've entered new teams or had to go up against team-mates. READ MORE IN F1 "So that's the only thing that you can control and influence so that's why it's always the most important thing to look at yourself." Verstappen was promoted to the Red Bull senior team from Toro Rosso in 2016, and became the youngest ever Grand Prix winner at 18 years and 228 days in his debut race. But dating back to 2016, Verstappen's team-mate have often endured a tumultuous time. Most read in Motorsport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Verstappen's next team-mate was Pierre Gasly in 2019, who only lasted half a season before he was swapped for Alex Albon. Albon fared little better in the 2019 and 2020 seasons before he too was replaced by Sergio Perez in 2021. 'People can't handle the truth' - Verstappen FUMES after being given five-second penalty and takes swipe at F1 bosses The Mexican managed the tricky Red Bull car the best during his three seasons behind the wheel, managing to win five races with the team before a disastrous final season saw him axed. Rookie Yuki Tsunoda is now the incumbent of the most cursed seat in modern F1, but managed to score two points in his second race in Bahrain before an unfortunate retirement at the Saudi Arabia. But SunSport understands Verstappen delayed his flight out to the United States to be at home with Kelly in Monaco. Kelly also has a daughter, Penelope, from a previous relationship with ex-F1 star Daniil Kvyat, who Verstappen has a very close bond with. Although it was reported his private jet was seen leaving an airport in Nice on Thursday morning, and Red Bull insist he will be expected to complete his racing duties this weekend. His future next year has been cast into doubt though after he was tipped to And in the documentary The ace, who earns a cool £52million a year, said: "It's not fun to be famous, I prefer to be unknown. But I know that's part of F1 especially when you do well. "Of course I would sometimes like to be able to walk around with your family and friends and not be known, but unfortunately that's not the case anymore." F1 2025 THE new Formula One season is well underway - and one team appear to be running away with it. A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title. INFORMATION F1 2025 calendar, race times, TV and live stream info How much does each driver earn and are there bonuses? Full list of drivers and teams for 2025 Track guide - were there any changes this season? LATEST NEWS SEASON SO FAR Race Five - Saudi Arabia
