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Space expert and teacher in King's Honours list
A space expert from Horsham has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List for services to aerospace. William Whitehorn is among 78 people in the South East who have been recognised for their contributions to public life in the UK this year. These include The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, who has a home in Sussex, who has been made a Sir for his services to charity and music. Meanwhile, Jo Berry, whose father Anthony Berry was killed in the Brighton bombing while an MP, has been made a CBE for her services to peace and reconciliation. Mr Whitehorn, who used to be the president of Virgin Galactic, has played key roles in allowing private companies access to space, as well as retaining post-Brexit access to the EU space programme. He says his OBE shows the growing importance of the space industry in the UK. Mr Whitehorn told BBC South East: "You're seeing new ideas in space, all of which are crucial in things like the battle against climate change." He said he was looking forward to seeing the King and added how proud his mother would have been. "I just wish my mum was still alive to witness this. She would have been absolutely made up," he added. Other recipients include farrier David Nichols, from Worthing, who has been given a BEM for services towards horse welfare. Mr Nichols has been awarded the honour for helping to increase the standards of farriery worldwide. During his 50-year career, he has become the director of the Equine Lameness Prevention Organisation. Emma Phillips, deputy head at Limpsfield Grange School in Oxted, has also received a BEM for her services to education, particularly for her work with girls with autism. A statement from the palace said: "She makes time for everyone and responds to every parent's concern, no matter how big or small." Paul Dennington, from Kent, has also been awarded a BEM for raising about £50,000 for Prostate Cancer UK. His efforts included running three marathons in three days. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. King's Birthday Honours: How does the UK honours system work? 'You don't look like someone who gets an MBE' MP's daughter hopes bomber can admit his murder was wrong The Royal Gazette
USA Today
30-03-2025
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Lady Vols basketball players reflect on March Madness run: 'We did something special'
Lady Vols basketball players reflect on March Madness run: 'We did something special' Show Caption Hide Caption You don't need a NCAA championship to excel, according to Lisa Leslie A former USC Trojan, Lisa Leslie never won a NCAA tournament championship herself, and believes players don't need it to be great in the WNBA. Sports Seriously BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The No. 5 Tennessee women's basketball team rode its 'hockey substitution' playing style to a near upset of No. 1 seed Texas in the Sweet 16 on Saturday 'Right now it's just Year 1 playing this style of basketball,' said junior guard Ruby Whitehorn, who led the Lady Volunteers with 16 points in the 67-59 loss. 'I feel like we showed the world how great it can be.' Whitehorn joined Tennessee from the transfer portal after spending two years at Miami. The collective buy-in from Whitehorn and her teammates is what made their system so successful in their first season under new coach Kim Caldwell. 'It's so much easier for the players that have done it once to do it again,' Caldwell said. 'Everyone's second year is usually their better year. People always ask, 'Well, how long does it take to figure it out?' Sometimes it takes a year.' But just because the players bought in doesn't mean the process was always fun. During the season, the Lady Volunteers ran about five miles each practice. In the offseason, they had grueling conditioning sessions that consisted of running hills and pushing weights. Every single day, whether it was a practice or conditioning session, felt like a game. Tennessee's players treated it as such. 'I just remember the first time we all had conditioning, like our very first summer workout, all of us were on the ground,' Whitehorn said. 'Like passed out, about to die because we couldn't breathe.' Against Texas, Caldwell's team employed a full-court press for all 40 minutes, substituted five brand new players nearly every dead ball and put up plenty of 3-pointers. Ten Lady Vols played at least 14 minutes against Texas. As a team, they attempted 26 3-pointers. Texas coach Vic Schaefer called Tennessee's play style a 'storyline' before the game and said his players probably wouldn't like it. 'Quite frankly, I've got some competitors on my team,' Shafer said in a radio interview. 'If I was yanking them out of the game, they'd be ticked off at me. They like to play.' Why Kim Caldwell put signs on court ahead Lady Vols' Sweet 16 matchup with Texas Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell explains why she put rebounding signs up around the court ahead of Tennessee's Sweet 16 matchup with Texas. The Lady Vols, trying to advance to their first Elite Eight since 2016, stuck with their gameplan against the Longhorns and kept the game close until the last minute. This was Caldwell's first season coaching at a Power 4 school. Tennessee hired her last April after she led the 2023-24 Marshall team to a 26-7 season and an NCAA Tournament appearance. She took over one of the most storied programs in college basketball. Led by Hall of Fame head coach Pat Summitt, the Lady Vols won eight national titles from 1987-2008. Caldwell understands the high expectations and year-to-year championship aspirations of the program, regardless of how it gets done. 'We did something special, and I really think we put Tennessee back on the map,' senior guard Samara Spencer said. Wesley Branch is a student in the University of Georgia's Sports Media Certificate program.
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30-03-2025
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Lady Vols fall to Texas in Sweet 16 round of NCAA Tournament
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WATE) — While the Lady Vols put up a good fight, their NCAA Tournament run ended in the Sweet 16 matchup against Texas. The Lady Vols' leading scorer Talaysia Cooper got this one rolling, giving Tennessee a 3-0 run out of the gate. Tennessee had five different players score their first five bskets, the Lady Vols holding onto their lead for the first 7:13 of the afternoon. Texas shifting the game in their favor would come off a rare three from the Longhorns. Texas wouldn't just secure the lead, the triple was a part of a 13-0 run that eventually put them up 21-13 at the end of the first half. The Lady Vols unable to score for the last five-and-half minutes of that first quarter. Faultering from the field extended just 45 seconds into the second quarter. Ruby Whitehorn broke the streak off a layup, Cooper following it up less than a minute later with a jumper to cut the Lady Vols deficit to four. Tennessee outscored the Longhorns in the second quarter, allowing Tennessee to tie the game at 28 off a Whitehorn triple. At that point it was just the second shot from deep from the Lady Vols. Whitehorn continued to come in clutch, the junior landing a layup at the first half buzzer. Tennessee trailing 34-30 at the break. The third quarter was all about Tennessee. The Lady Vols found some rhtyhm from deep, securing back-to-back-to-back from distance. Two of those came from Samara Spencer with the final of the three hitting from Zee Spearman. Tennessee at that point down just two, 45-43. Those would be the only threes scored by the Lady Vols in the third, but the momentum they provided was even more benefical. Tennessee was able to snag their first lead since the first quarter from Whitehorn. The Lady Vols taking a 49-47 advantage with 40 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Texas quickly responded with a three, the Lady Vols and Longhorns finishing up the quarter tied at 50 after Whitehorn knocked back one of two free throws to close out the second to last frame. The game stayed tied for the first 1:38 of the final quarter, Spearman initially snagging the lead, 52-50 off a jumper. Tennessee fell behind about two minutes later, the Longhorns putting together six straight points for a 58-54 lead. Tennessee still trailed four heading into the final minute, the Lady Vols watching their season come to a close in the Sweet 16, 67-59. Whitehorn led the Lady Vols in scoring with 16. Spearman had 13 and Spencer had 12. Kim Caldwell finishes out her first season at the helm of the Lady Vols, 24-10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
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Rickea Jackson surprises Lady Vols with visit, gifts for Sweet 16 March Madness send-off
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Kaniya Boyd knew something was up at Lady Vols basketball's practice when too many cameras were spotted. Then Rickea Jackson walked into Food City Center. Boyd and Jewel Spear were the first ones to run over and hug their former teammate. Ruby Whitehorn was next, wrapping her arms around Jackson's shoulders and neck from behind like a sibling would. Jackson didn't tell any of her former teammates she was visiting to send them off to the Sweet 16. No. 5 seed Tennessee (24-9) will play No. 1 Texas (33-3) in the NCAA tournament on Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC) at Legacy Arena. Jackson told Kaiya Wynn not to check her location that they share on their phones. She didn't even tell Whitehorn, who she grew up with and played with at Detroit Edison. "You know it takes a lot for Rickea to come outside, to just pop out," Whitehorn joked. "So I'm glad we got her out the house, we got her up to come see us, it was nice." Jackson didn't come to Knoxville empty-handed. She brought brand-new Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones through her sponsorship deal with the company. She's the second alum to give the Lady Vols a gift for March Madness to celebrate their success. Diamond DeShields sent the team sunglass from Oakley, which she has a partnership with. The way alumni have reached out and visited Knoxville during Kim Caldwell's first season is telling of the relationships the first-year UT coach has made the effort to build. She's the first one hired to lead the Lady Vols who didn't play for legendary coach Pat Summitt, but many former players have been supportive, including Tennessee great Candace Parker. "It means everything. I love that we have so much support, and that the Lady Vols over time are just always coming back and giving back to the team that's here now," Whitehorn said. "It means they're paying attention to us. They're watching us, and they're letting us know that, and that's much appreciated." "It definitely means a lot. The Lady Vol for life sisterhood is real," Wynn added. "It's thriving right now." Sara Puckett was happy she got to catch up with Jackson. Puckett said Jackson had some words of wisdom for the team, too. "Just to keep having fun, keep playing as a team, playing as hard as we can, running teams out the gym," Puckett said. "And to stop stressing her out." LADY VOLS: Kim Caldwell says 'God knew what he was doing' when Lady Vols coach had baby this season Jackson has had a busy first year as a pro. She made the WNBA All-Rookie team after her first season with the Los Angeles Sparks, who drafted her No. 4 overall last April. Then she played in Unrivaled, the new professional 3x3 basketball league, in Miami. "I knew from one of the first times we met that she was really special," Wynn said. "So it's just been really cool to just see her work, go out there and keep getting better. I know that she's going to continue to improve on her game and continue to be a rising star." Cora Hall covers University of Tennessee women's athletics. Email her at and follow her on X @corahalll. If you enjoy Cora's coverage, consider a digital subscription that allows you to access all of it. This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Rickea Jackson surprises Lady Vols with gifts for Sweet 16 send-off
