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Al Bawaba
6 days ago
- General
- Al Bawaba
Successful Conclusion for Dubai Sports Council Football Talents Development Program in Dubai Clubs
Dubai Sports Council (DSC) has successfully concluded the Program of the 'Football Talents Development Centers in Dubai Clubs' for the age groups from 12 to 17 years old, which was launched by the Council as part of its endeavors to attract, scout & develop sports talents and according to Dubai Government's policy to support talents in various Program witnessed remarkable participation of 100 promising players, who were nominated out of elite of talents from Dubai clubs. Nominated players were subject to several technical & physical tryouts, held under supervision of football academies' technical supervisors, including coaches, assistant coaches & experts from the Sportify & Talents Academies. The tryouts were also arranged under administrative supervision of academies managers & teams were classified into three training centers as per age categories as follows: players in the age category from 12 to 13 years old were trained at the Talents Development Center of Al-Wasl Club, while players from 14 to 15 years old received trainings at Shabab Al-Ahli Club Center and players from 16 to 17 years old were trained at Al-Nasr Club is worth-mentioning that DSC has launched the Program of the Football Talent Development Centers in Dubai Clubs for basketball, handball & volleyball sports in collaboration with technical bodies of the respective sports federations and in partnership with Dubai Clubs; these are: Shabab Al-Ahli, Al-Nasr, Al-Wasl & Program targets to attract the best talents in different team & individual sports games and to attract them into specialized training centers, which are managed under supervision of technical staff of top competence. Full support, development programs besides opportunities for competitions and gaining of distinctive experiences were all provided at the training program also aims to develop the technical, healthy, nutritional, and academic aspects of the players, and to provide an ideal environment for boosting talents in a modern scientific way, in addition to preparing a profile for each talent & participating in international competitions. Comprehensive technical reports are prepared by the end of each season, as part of strategic policy to promote distinguished players of different age groups, leading to the formation of qualified national teams to attain international achievements. The Program enhances the competences of local coaches & assistant coaches of first teams. Further tryouts are decided to be held during the next sports season to supply centers with the best talents. Gatherings & camps will also be organized including matches, intensive trainings and theoretical & practical awareness lectures, in addition to physical tryouts to be held under supervision of technical coaches of academies and in collaboration with partners from the public & private sectors.
CBC
10-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Regina to host 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Regina will host the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, bringing elite young Indigenous hockey players to the Co-operators Centre from May 2 to 9, 2026. The NAHC, organized by the non-profit Aboriginal Sport Circle and sanctioned by Hockey Canada, features 16 teams — eight male and eight female — made up of bantam and midget-aged Indigenous athletes. The annual event has served as a key platform for Indigenous sport development since 2002, said a Friday news release from the Regina Exhibition Association Limited. The 2026 tournament will mark the first time Saskatchewan has hosted the championships since 2012, REAL's news release said. The tournament is "a tremendous opportunity for our province to showcase our commitment to Indigenous sport," Fabian Head, third vice-chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, said in the release. The championships create "a space where Indigenous youth can connect with their culture, build lasting relationships, and develop skills that extend far beyond the rink," he said. The 2026 event will be hosted in partnership with Ochapowace Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan. Chief Shelley Bear says that reflects the community's focus on youth development through sports and recreation, which she called "vital tools for building confidence, leadership and resilience in our young people." "When we provide these opportunities, we're not just developing better athletes — we're developing stronger communities and future leaders who carry their cultural pride with them in everything they do," Bear was quoted as saying in the news release. The NAHC typically delivers more than $1 million in economic impact per category to host communities, according to organizers. Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski welcomed the announcement, calling the tournament a meaningful event for the city and province. The event "strengthens the bonds between communities through the spirit of sport," Bachynski said in the press release. The championship is part of the province's efforts to answer the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action around sports and reconciliation, REAL's news release said. Sandra Jackle, president and CEO of the Regina Hotel Association, which is supporting the championships, said the event is an "outstanding celebration of sport and culture" that "strengthens cultural connections and community pride across Canada." More information on schedules and tickets for the 2026 championships will be released closer to the event.
BBC News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
German interest in Miller, reveals Wimmer
Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer says he has had talks with Bundesliga clubs over teenage midfielder Lennon Miller, the PFA Scotland young player of the year. (Scottish Sun), externalRead the rest of Saturday's Scottish gossip.
Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Chet Lemon, a star on the Detroit Tigers' 1984 championship team, dies at 70
CHICAGO (AP) — Chet Lemon, a three-time All-Star outfielder who helped the Detroit Tigers win the 1984 World Series, has died after a lengthy battle with blood cancer. He was 70. The Tigers announced his death in a post on X on Thursday. 'The Detroit Tigers join all of baseball in mourning the passing of Chet Lemon,' the team said. 'While he was a World Series champion and All-Star on the field, perhaps his biggest impact came off of it. That includes creating the Chet Lemon Foundation and dedicating much of his post-playing career to youth baseball development. Our thoughts are with Chet's family, friends and all those he coached, mentored and inspired.' Lemon's wife, Gigi, told the Detroit Free-Press her husband had gone to sleep on his reclining sofa at their home in Apopka, Florida. 'He just wasn't responsive,' she said. Lemon batted .273 with 215 homers and 884 RBIs over 16 seasons with Chicago and Detroit from 1975 to 1990. A first-round draft pick by Oakland in 1972, he played his first seven years with the White Sox and made All-Star teams in 1978 and 1979. Lemon was traded to Detroit following the 1981 season for fellow outfielder Steve Kemp. Three years later, he made his third All-Star team and helped Detroit bring home its first championship since 1968. Lemon made a memorable catch in Game 3 of the World Series when he raced back and turned around to snare Terry Kennedy's drive a few steps from the warning track in Tiger Stadium's notoriously deep center field. The Tigers won that game to go up 2-1 in the series and took the next two to capture the championship. 'Chet was the kindest of men and always had that great smile on his face,' Lance Parrish, an All-Star catcher on the 1984 team, said in a statement. 'He was also a fierce competitor on the baseball field and a great teammate. I loved him like a brother.' In retirement, Lemon coached youth and high school and travel baseball in Florida. He also established the Chet Lemon Foundation, which helps athletes earn scholarships and provides support for people affected by strokes and aphasia. Lemon had battled health issues for the past three decades. He was diagnosed with polycythemia vera — a type of blood cancer that can lead to blood clots, according to the Mayo Clinic — and suffered a series of strokes that left him unable to walk or talk in recent years. 'I'll never forget his laughter and infectious smile,' former Tigers pitcher Dan Petry said. 'His athleticism on the field always stood out. But he was an even better teammate and friend.' ___ AP MLB:
CBS News
21-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Mayor Karen Bass' proposed city budget includes over 1,600 layoffs
The 2025-26 budget for the City of Los Angeles closes an earlier projected $1 billion shortfall in what city leaders called a structurally balanced budget. The $13.95 billion budget presented on Monday is on par with last year's, closing the gap partly through layoffs and department consolidations as costs increase and revenues decrease. Since budget planning began, layoffs have been called "inevitable" with 3,500 positions on the chopping block . The final affected workforce number announced in Monday's proposed budget includes 1,647 filled position layoffs, and not filling 1,074 vacant positions. Mayor Karen Bass discussed the layoffs at Monday's State of the City address, telling the city workforce, "You are the city's greatest asset … but I want to be straight with you. My proposed budget, unfortunately, includes layoffs, which is a decision of absolute last resort." She said she is heading to Sacramento this week to advocate for more resources, in hopes to reduce the layoff impacts. While property taxes make up 35% of the city's revenue, another chunk comes through business, sales and hotel taxes -- which have all declined. Other hits affecting the city's budget include the unknown impacts of tariffs, liability payments and the unexpected expenses associated with the Palisades Fire. Aside from layoffs, city officials said closing the budget gap comes through reducing "ghost positions," identifying new revenue to offset costs, reducing consulting and other contractual services, deferring some capital projects and reducing funding for the Mayor's Office. Chief Administrative Officer Matt Szabo attributed the fiscal crisis to the tax revenue missing its projections by $315 million, firefighter and police pension payments increasing to $100 million, $80 million in solid waste fees, more than $100 million in legal payouts and the $275 million needed to replenish the city's reserve fund. Some structural changes to offset the deficit included consolidating departments and eliminating commissions. The departments of Aging, Economic and Workforce Development and Youth Development will be consolidated under the Community and Family Investment Department (CFID). Eliminations include the Health Commissions, which are advisory bodies, the Innovation and Performance Commission and the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission. The proposed budget also maintains a 6% reserve, above the 5% city-required level. Capital infrastructure projects, including the Convention Center, Sepulveda Basin improvements and recreation facilities in the valley and South LA, are budgeted to proceed. During Monday's State of the City address, Mayor Bass affirmed her commitment to public safety. "I said we would work to rebuild the ranks of the LAPD to protect our communities … and I am pleased to report that we have hit a four-year high of applications to join the LAPD," Bass said. No sworn officers or firefighters will be impacted. In fact, the Los Angeles Fire Department budget increased by 12.7%, with 227 new positions, funding for more paramedics and fast response vehicles and other resources and support. Funding will also continue for 700, 911 emergency dispatchers to lower wait times. Bass added that the Los Angeles Police Department retained 120 more officers compared to last year. The Los Angeles City Council still has to vote to approve the budget.
