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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore says 'no more flag planting' for Wolverines
Michigan football will no longer plant or run on field with team flag after games The vitriol between Ohio State and Michigan may have never been at a higher level than what it is today, and that's saying a lot since Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler had it at the nuclear level during the "ten-year war." The Wolverines beat the Buckeyes for the fourth-straight time last season, and after the game, men with grudges and axes to grind met at midfield when Michigan tried to plant a Block M flag in the middle of the field inside the 'Shoe. That was after the Buckeye players allowed the same to happen after a 2022 win by the maize and blue. And, might I add, that team heard about it from former players and from fans alike on allowing that to happen on the banks of the Olentangy. So, that wasn't about to happen again, and instead, tempers got the best of both sides. The Michigan flag was ripped off its pole by Jack Sawyer, pepper spray was used by Columbus's finest, and both teams were fined $100,000 for their part in the postgame Donnybrook that ensued. Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore addressed the incident immediately following the game, calling for both sides to be better going forward, and has decided to take it further after being asked about it at Big Ten media days. He is putting a stop to flag planting as we know it. 'We definitely addressed it. There'll be no more flag planting. There'll be no more grabbing the flag," Moore said. "Our new tradition -- what we do when we win a game -- it's go meet the band, go sing our Victors, and stay over there until after the other team departs. That's how we'll operate. Shake hands after the game, show sportsmanship, be cordial. A lot of guys in college football know each other. All these guys, they're kids. At the end of the day, they're 17 to 22-year-old kids, and most of them are friends. A lot of them talk before the game. So let them have that, but then as a team, go be together as a team and leave as a team.' This is a good move and one that college football should adopt going forward. Rivalries are great and there's always going to be some tempers that flare, but creating a situation that can instigate further emotional responses don't need to be a part of the game. Sportsmanship can say a lot about the culture of a coach, player, and team, and sometimes that has to be displayed in winning and losing. Let's hope that it's Ohio State that has to refrain from doing unsportsmanlike things after beating Michigan and putting an end to the four-game skid the program has against That Team Up North. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Cork's worst ever All-Ireland final capitulation defies rational explanation
It's difficult to recall a fancied Cork team, after moving into such a promising position to deliver the big prize, capitulating so tamely and dramatically before Victors by ten points over Tipperary in the National League final, fifteen points to the good when the teams clashed in the group stage of the Munster championship, and six points up (1-16 to 0-13) at the end of a first-half they hadn't dominated in last Sunday's All-Ireland final. Although flattered by the half-time scoreline, there was good cause to believe Cork had laid the foundations for victory and would justify their rating as warm favourites if they began to perform a tad closer to their full potential in the second-half.
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Somerset Silver Palms softball advances to state final; Miami Christian falls in semi
Somerset Silver Palms' softball team has become a regular at the state final four over the past three seasons. But the Stallions have yet to capture that elusive first state championship. Playing at a new site this season, Somerset is hoping for a new result. The Stallions moved halfway to that goal on Wednesday with a dominant 9-2 win over Dunedin in a Class 3A state semifinal at Boombah Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood. Top-seeded Somerset Silver Palms (23-6) advanced to the state final for the second time in three seasons and faces Eustis on Thursday night at 6:30. Eustis (23-4) is playing at state for the third time in five seasons and looking to win back-to-back state titles. Sophomore Ava Stevens pitched a complete game, allowing two runs - both in the seventh inning after the Stallions had built a 9-0 lead. She gave up four hits and struck out seven with no walks. Brigitte Valdera led Somerset offensively, going 3 for 4 with a double and two RBI while freshman Carley Hernandorena also drove in two runs. Taylor Rebhan went 1 for 3 and scored two runs. Class 1A state semifinal - Geneva 10, Miami Christian 7: The Victors, who made it to the state semifinals in softball for the first time in the 70-year history of the school, fell behind to Geneva 8-0 following the top-half of the first inning. But the Victors fought back with Maria Hernandez's two-run homer in the bottom of the frame. Miami Christian trailed 10-3 heading into the final three outs of the game, but the Victors did not go down quietly, scoring four times in the bottom of the seventh. In the end, it was not enough as Miami Christian finished with a 16-9 record under coach Pio Herrera. Miami Christian's standouts this season were junior pitcher Renata Silvas, who won all 16 games and hit .480; and senior first baseman Camila Holguin, who hit .430 with eight homers. Janelle Dominguez, Miami Christian's assistant coach and a former college catcher, said the Victors had just 10 players earlier this season and finished with only nine. 'Nobody has the heart these girls have,' Dominguez said. Asked what she thinks will happen next year, Dominguez said: 'Make it back to state and win it – hopefully with more than nine players.' WALTER VILLA
Arab News
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
World peace and security in the balance once again
Societies throughout the world are at risk of repeating the mistakes of 80 years ago (File/AFP) Short Url This week, the world is celebrating the 80th anniversary of Europe's victory over Nazi fascism in the Second World War. However, after that victory was declared in early May 1945, all the warring parties — allies and foes, victors and vanquished — interpreted it in ways that best suited their narrative, or simply turned it into a purely ceremonial occasion. Today, the world looks as splintered and conflict-ridden as it did in the late 1930s. The protagonists on all sides, whether democratic or autocratic, seem to be caving under the weight of disappearing trust, diminishing legitimacy, limited resources and ever more persistent global warming. Meanwhile, the glaring gap between rich and poor is increasingly prominent, with no real efforts being made to bridge it. Will anyone seek to save the era of relative peace, prosperity and rule of law-based order that has existed for the past 80 years? For the victors in Europe who have been celebrating this week, the continent appears to be at the same point it was before the Second World War. The chaos overshadowing transatlantic relations, the war in Ukraine, the rise of ultranationalist and populist right politics, weak economic performance and ever lower satisfaction among the populace are a recipe for conflictive politics and an explosive, divisive narrative that could undermine European cohesion. The victims of Nazi atrocities in Europe are being remembered at ceremonies this week. Veterans who fought in the war may be appearing for the last time due to old age, as their numbers continue to dwindle. The questions on everybody's mind are how much the war is remembered and what lessons have been drawn from it. Societies throughout the world and, alarmingly, the youth in particular, seem to know little about history and are at risk of repeating the mistakes of 80 years ago or tolerating new ones being made. Societies throughout the world seem to know little about history and are at risk of repeating the mistakes of 80 years ago Mohamed Chebaro A simple reason for this is that the world system we live in seems to be under duress. One does not need to look very hard to see the killing fields dotting the world map today, accompanied by a deafening silence or even complicity. OK, one could easily point to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the appetite to reopen the history books and tap into nationalistic fervor by some actors to justify the invasion of another sovereign country. And it was only natural for others to try to uphold the rules of international law and order to try to support Ukraine in defending itself. But they have also failed miserably to defend innocents or uphold the same rules of international humanitarian law in other conflicts. Israel's continuing onslaught against Gaza is another conflict that demonstrates the breakdown of the rules-based order established 80 years ago. The absurd failure of the international community to exert pressure on Israel and stop the killing, destruction and starvation of Gaza, regardless of the gravity of what Hamas committed on Oct. 7, 2023, is no less a crime than those committed during the Second World War and that inspire the Victory in Europe Day commemorations. The same could be said about the thousands of victims of the Sudan war, which many believe was also avoidable. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing another conflict, not to mention Yemen, as well as other human-made so-called forever wars, just because they are complicated ethnic, tribal or religious conflicts, such as those in Afghanistan, Somalia and recently Syria or Myanmar. These seem ever harder to tackle, even with seasoned conflict-resolution and peacekeeping missions. A close friend recently asked me what else an activist could do to raise their voice and help stop the killing in Gaza and elsewhere. This friend voiced the concern, which is today shared by many people, that such wars are now tolerated and are even becoming normalized. For a moment, I felt unable to answer. Then I found myself repeating the need to keep engaging, believing and raising one's voice against carnage and injustice everywhere. Later, when I looked at the figures as I was researching this article, it became clear that the task of finding peace is really daunting — but there are not many choices. We live in an era in which the number of conflicts taking place keeps growing. According to the UN, more than 300 million people need humanitarian aid and protection. Meanwhile, resources continue to dwindle and paralysis grips the decision-making level due to the growing rivalries between major powers. Multilateralism is surely dying. It needs resuscitating to continue its efforts to open dialogues, attempt conflict resolution and mount crucial peace missions that might preserve some hope. In the complex world we live in, war and conflict are the products, not causes, of the global competition that has led to disorder Mohamed Chebaro Instead of cutting aid budgets and funding for international agencies, major powers ought to double down on funding crucial peacemaking and peacekeeping organizations, regardless of their lack of immediate impact in many cases. President Donald Trump's blunders in his tariff, culture and other wars reduce certainty and weaken resolve everywhere. The US is $1.2 billion in arrears to the UN's peacekeeping budget and maybe its funding will soon come to an end entirely. In the complex world we live in, war and conflict are the products, not causes, of the global competition that has led to disorder. The origins of this disorder are primarily political, ideological or interest-driven. It could be attributed to historical rivalries, recent acts of instability or even political fragmentation and the rejection of globalization and the old international rulebook. This disorder is compounded by a less-than-upstanding tech realm that is fueling toxic narratives and distortions of truth, thus empowering the rising tide of populism and authoritarian right-wing politics disguised as ultranationalism. But, in essence, it is primarily down to fear overcoming hope, resulting in a 'me-first' mantra and all the prejudice and loss of faith, trust and moral purpose that comes with it. Despite all that, despair could be the worst enemy for people all over the world. The Victory in Europe Day celebrations would be useless if people allowed themselves to be overwhelmed by the complexity and sheer volume of relentless, upsetting and challenging news stories. An 'I don't care' attitude and loss of empathy, as witnessed in many circles today, could undermine the actions of those who sacrificed their lives 80 years ago. Mohamed Chebaro is a British-Lebanese journalist with more than 25 years' experience covering war, terrorism, defense, current affairs and diplomacy. Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect Arab News' point of view
Miami Herald
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Huge inning propels Brito Miami baseball to first trip to state final four in a decade
Miami-Dade High Schools Huge inning propels Brito Miami baseball to first trip to state final four in a decade afernandez@ Brito Miami coach Pedro Guerra wore a jacket on Tuesday that commemorated his school's baseball state championship legacy. It had the rings and years from all seven state titles the Panthers have won printed on the back. Guerra did it to remind his players what they were vying for, and more importantly, that anything is possible. Brito heeded its coach's message doing things that are rare in a state-clinching playoff game. Erasing a 6-0 deficit. Scoring 13 runs in an inning. Giving up another six runs and hanging on to win. The Panthers did all of that and still punched their first ticket to the state final four since 2015 by outlasting rival Miami Christian in a rollercoaster 14-12 victory to clinch a 2-0 series win over the Victors on their home field in the Region 4-1A final. 'We always tell the kids not to give up,' Guerra said. 'Our coaches have done a great job to put together the team we have today and here we are.' Brito (16-13), which advanced to state as a No. 4 seed in its region, will play the underdog again next when it takes on Class 1A top-seed Orange Park St. Johns Country Day in a state semifinal on May 14 at Lee Health Sports Complex - Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers at a time to be announced. After winning the first game of the series 9-5 on Monday, the Panthers returned to Miami Christian's home field on Tuesday and quickly found themselves down 6-0 after three innings. The Victors (13-18), winners of state titles in 2018, 2019 and 2022 and state runners-up last season, were led by senior Kevin Bruno, who went 3 for 5 with five RBI. But then Brito put together one of the more memorable hitting innings in recent memory, scoring 13 runs in the top of the fourth - all with one out. Sophomore catcher Christopher Guzman highlighted the barrage with a grand slam that put Brito ahead 9-6. Claudio De Los Santos also had two RBI. Samuel Castro went 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored while Raivon Pinder and Luis Diaz each had two hits. 'I'm proud of being on a team like this that never gives up,' Guzman said. 'I'm grateful God gave me the chance to make a play like that and I'm really happy. We're a family and nothing is impossible for us. We just have to stay together and keep working hard together.' Miami Christian wasn't done, however, as the Victors answered with two runs in the bottom of the fourth and three more in the fifth to cut the deficit to 14-11. Miami Christian then loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh with two outs and scored a run on a single by Jonathan Vila. But then Brito reliever Noah Nevarez induced a game-ending fielder's choice ground ball from Ray Yero. 'I had never seen something like that,' Guerra said, referring to his team's 13-run inning. 'We knew this would be a high-scoring game since we both had gone through our top pitchers in the first game. Ever since the Southridge game, everything has turned for us.' Guerra, who has guided the Panthers to their three most recent state titles in 2006, 2014 and 2015, credited his assistant coaches including Jose Orta for revitalizing their program in recent years. Following a loss at Miami Southridge in its regular season finale on April 9, Brito was 8-13. Five days later, the Panthers beat Miami Christian 3-1 to start an eight-game winning streak which led them to a district title and a 6-0 record through the regional playoffs which also included series wins vs. Vero Beach Masters Academy and Schoolhouse Prep. 'Our goal was to build a family and learn to win games, come back and stay in it,' said Orta, who joined the program three years ago. 'If we get the championship we get it, but our main goal was to build a family that could win together and never think they're out of a game.' ▪ Region 4-3A final - Game 1 - Miami Spings 3, St. Brendan 2 (9): Going all the way back to his little league days, Yordan Torres wasn't sure if he ever had a bigger at-bat than he did late Tuesday afternoon at Miami Springs. Standing at the plate with his Hawks locked in a 2-2 extra-inning standoff with St. Brendan and the bases loaded with two outs, Torres delivered. He lifted a soft line drive to left center on an 0-1 pitch from Giannicarlo Guzman, scoring Magdiel Estevez from third for the game-winning run in Springs' dramatic win in the first game of a best-of-3 series. The Hawks (25-3) will host St. Brendan again on Wednesday at 3:30 in Game 2 with a chance to advance to the state final four for the second time in program history. If St. Brendan wins, a Game 3 winner-take-all will be played Thursday at St. Brendan. 'The bigger the moment, the smaller you have to be,' said Torres, who also scored the game-tying run in the bottom of the sixth after he led off the inning with a base hit. 'You have to work very hard to simply stay in the moment and try to block out how important it is and I managed to do that. I was thinking I might getting an off speed pitch from him because he had given me one two innings earlier and that's what I got. As soon as I hit it, I knew it was going to drop in. Biggest moment of my baseball life for sure.' Both starting pitchers, Kevin Roque for Springs and Lucci Nava for St. Brendan battled for five innings as the game went to the sixth in a 1-1 tie. When St. Brendan's Kevin Leon came through with a big two-out RBI single to right center scoring Jan Perez from second, the Sabres had a 2-1 lead and were six outs away from the win. But Springs tied it in bottom of the inning when Torres, who was sacrificed down to second after the leadoff hit and advanced to third on a wild pitch, tagged up and scored when Justin Mercado lifted a fly ball to left that was just barely deep enough to allow him to tag. BILL DALEY ▪ Region 4-4A final - Game 1 - American Heritage 5, Belen 0: Mark Aleman pitched six shutout innings, striking out eight and allowing only two hits and three walks to lead the Patriots (26-6) to the victory to open the series. Dylan Dubovik belted a two-run home run, RJ Machado had a two-run single and Jordan Rich went 2-for-4 with an RBI as Heritage scored all of its runs in the third inning. The Patriots host Belen again on Wednesday night at 7 in the second game. Andre C. Fernandez Miami Herald Go to X Email this person Andre Fernandez is the Deputy Sports Editor of the Miami Herald and has covered a wide variety of sports during his career including the Miami Marlins, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, University of Miami athletics, and high school sports.
