Batang Pier pin 4th straight loss on Elite
The Batang Pier moved up tied for second place with a 2-1 record along with Columbian Dyip.The Elite tried to spark a late rally after falling by 18 late in the third, with Mac Belo capping a charge that had Blackwater storming to within five.But Anthony and Pringle rebooted GlobalPort’s offense and allowed the Batang Pier to weather the storm.In the second game, Jay Washington made huge shots late in the game to carry Rain Or Shine to a scrambling 98-97 win over NLEX.Reggie Johnson also played hero for the Elasto Painters, splitting his free throws that pegged the final count.Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next The loss spoiled the coaching debut of Bong Ramos for the Elite, who lost their fourth straight in as many games.Ramos replaced coach Leo Isaac after Blackwater dropped three in a row—a stretch where they lost by an average of 17 points and committed an average of 28 turnovers.The Elite weren’t hounded by miscues Wednesday night but they couldn’t match Global Port’s depth and prowess.Anthony was two assists shy of a triple-double after compiling 29 points and 13 rebounds while Pringle added 26 points, six boards and seven assists.Malcolm White had 28 points, most of them forceful moves in the lane, and Mo Tautuaa contributed 14 points and 10 boards.ADVERTISEMENT Jo Koy draws ire for cutting through Cebu City traffic with ‘wang-wang’ Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award MOST READ In fight vs corruption, Duterte now points to Ayala, MVP companies as ‘big fish’ Green group flags ‘overkill’ use of plastic banderitas in Manila Sto. Niño feast P16.5-M worth of aid provided for Taal Volcano eruption victims — NDRRMC Scientists seek rare species survivors amid Australia flames View comments Blackwater apparently needs more than just a major coaching change.ADVERTISEMENT LATEST STORIES Truck driver killed in Davao del Sur road accident ‘Stop romanticizing Pinoy resilience’ Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew De Jesus thankful to have seen Macandili, Baron, Dy grow into ‘volleyball heroes’ Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Volcano watch: Island fissures steaming, lake water receding GlobalPort picked the Elite apart with pure aggressiveness and energy for a persuasive 117-106 win Wednesday night in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at Ynares Center in Antipolo City.Trailing by as many as 12 in the first half, the Batang Pier reversed the trend with Sean Anthony and Stanley Pringle mocking every defensive ploy thrown by Blackwater.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSAfter winning title, time for LA Tenorio to give back to Batangas folkSPORTSTim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crownAnthony poured 13 of his points in that huge third-quarter turnaround while Pringle’s assortment of incursions created the separation that GlobalPort comfortably protected until the final buzzer.“Blackwater is a tough team despite its record. Luckily, we got into an aggressive tone in the second half,” said Anthony.
Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Dimculangan added that he didn’t start Mendrez in the first set thinking that she won’t be ready.“I doubted if I would even start her but I saw that her teammates were supporting her,” said Dimaculangan in Filipino. “She played through the pain.”Even though no one told Mendrez that she has to play, Mendrez knew she had to get into the court and help her teammates.“It feels wrong knowing that I can’t help my teammates and that I can’t perform at a hundred percent and that’s why I said to myself that even though I’m not sure if I’m at full health I would still give it my all,” said Mendrez as her team improved to a 1-2 record for a tie with Far Eastern University at the no. 6 spot.“I may not be at a hundred percent, but I know my teammates will fill in the gaps,” added Mendrez.ADVERTISEMENT Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil PBA D-League: Metropac-San Beda routs Wangs Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title LATEST STORIES Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history MOST READ Rogue cops marked as Gamboa’s targets in his appointment as PNP chief Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? Mendrez, who got emotional after the game, played with sheer heart and determination to deliver for her team despite the pain.READ: UAAP volleyball: Judith Abil stars as UE picks up 1st win, sendsFEATURED STORIESSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissSPORTSCoronation night?SPORTSThirdy Ravena gets offers from Asia, Australian ball clubs“It’s an amazing feeling to play knowing your teammates are behind you because even though it’s hard to play knowing you’re not at a hundred percent you’re relieved knowing that your teammates are with you,” said Mendrez in Filipino.UE head coach Carl Dimaculangan said Mendrez sustained the injury in the Lady Warriors’ 25-12, 22-25, 23-25, 25-19, 15-12 loss to University of the Philippines. Japeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for Ginebra UE’s Mary Ann Mendrez. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.netMANILA, Philippines—No amount of pain would prevent Mary Ann Mendrez from helping University of the East get its first win in the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball tournament.Playing with an injured right shoulder, Mendrez put up 14 points to help the Lady Warriors repulse Adamson University, 20-25, 28-26, 25-23, 25-22, Wednesday at Filoil Flying V Center.ADVERTISEMENT Eugenie Bouchard’s bid for Australian Open spot ends in qualifying SEA Games 2019: PH’s Josie Gabuco boxing light flyweight semi final (HIGHLIGHTS) PLAY LIST 02:51SEA Games 2019: PH’s Josie Gabuco boxing light flyweight semi final (HIGHLIGHTS)07:01In front of hometown crowd, Carlos Yulo captures SEA Games gold03:30PH’s Rogen Ladon boxing flyweight final (HIGHLIGHTS)02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Ginebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup title View comments
In this second article of the series centered on the necessity and strength of community engagement as a means of overcoming common problems and advancing the common good all (the communities and the nation), the main focus is on how to promote community engagement in every part of our society. One of the lessons the Ebola Virus Disease and its devastating effects have on all of society is the crucial role communities themselves can play in resolving communal and national challenges and in promoting the good of all of society. The introductory article to the series made the following observations:What is community engagement and why is it so important for overcoming common challenges and advancing the betterment of all of society? Community engagement or ownership means the community’s full participation in whatever that affects its wellbeing, good or ill. This requires the involvement of the community in decision making, implementation, evaluating outcomes, and the processes leading to them.In the past, and this is still the case in some instances, community projects were decided and implemented by central government or local and international NGO’s or missionary interventions far from the people of the community. If, for example, the government or a Church or an NGO felt that a particular community needed a school it decided the venue, what aesthetic style, kind of building materials and under took the entire project and turned it over to the people concerned without their input.The unfortunate result of this, often, was that community saw whatever was done for it as the donor’s “thing” and therefore looked to that government or institution as the owner responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. If anything went wrong the end users waited on the donor to come and do something about it. A sense of ownership and responsibility was lacking. This promoted the idea of the community waiting for the government or some NGO to come and do something for the people about their needs and challenges. As a result of this state of affair a deep sense of dependency was developed and entrenched over the years.Community engagement means the community itself initiating and seeing through programs and projects to enable it to overcome problems, and initiate projects and programs to advance its own good causes. It is about making communities realize and take ownership of their own difficulties, strategizing to overcome them and making and implementing things for its own hope and aspirations.One way communities can remain engaged with their own and national issues is to maintain and build on the gains made with the involvement of the local communities in the fight against the Ebola pandemic. As the disease virus raged on in August, September and October of last year, the government and its local and international partners slowly came to the realization that without the active participation of the communities the needed behavioral changes to stop the spread of the disease would remain incomplete. Hence there was a massive effort from many partners to engage the local communities and get them spread the awareness messages and the needed actions to halt the transmission. This was done through the use of local administrative structure and the huge training of chiefs, religious leaders, teachers, women and youth leaders, and getting many ordinary people at various levels of the community engaged with the process. In no time every local community in Liberia was in action to fight Ebola.This much training and community involvement should now be used in creative ways to attend to other critical needs of the nation such as keeping our schools and all learning institutions safe and promoting the restoration of basic health services (immunization of our children and building the required confidence in our health system).Through practical actions from government and others, communities should be taught and shown that the solution of their problems and promoting their own good causes lies in their own hands. Others can help but they must take the lead. Such vital lesson can be conveyed through involving, in a persistent and continuous way, the local communities in planning and implementing program and projects in the areas of health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and inculcating local entrepreneurship. Communities must be consulted and made active partners in every part of the county. They can be active forces for the good of all.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Credit unions in Liberia don’t have the best reputation. So when the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) Liberia and the Trust Savings Credit Union (TSCU) began work in Liberia’s Region Three, they knew they had to take a new approach. TSCU enhanced their branding to differentiate their branches from other ad hoc savings clubs. Now, the TSCU branches in the region look more like banks both inside and out. Tappita is located in a District with poor infrastructure. It was difficult for credit union members to access financial services at the TSCU headquarters in Ganta, especially during the long rainy season that makes the dirt roads impassable. The residents invited WOCCU and TSCU officials into their community and requested a building to serve them and the surrounding communities. At a ceremony presided over by the city mayor, the city administration donated a plot of land and the members and general public pledged support in money and in kind. The women and youth helped to build the bricks, and the commissions from mobile money services were used to support construction. The new three-teller branch has not only improved ease of access to the community, but now has a more professional and trustworthy look and feel, distinguishing it from informal savings groups. To further expand outreach and accessibility, TSCU is using satellite branches to be closer to communities. The institution has increased its outreach to five branches and ten points of service that serve over 90 institutions made up of VSLAs, Farmers associations, churches, credit unions, schools, savings clubs and even a business bureau. The outstanding loan portfolio is L$ 1,637,305 (USD 18,819). “Over 6000 Liberians, the majority of whom have never had a bank or credit union account, are now receiving affordable financial services closer to where they live,” says Patrick Muriki, Chief of Party of WOCCU Liberia. TSCU is also working to introduce mobile money services, enabling members to save and/or withdraw funds directly from their phones. Currently, the institution’s members can check their balances and receive mini-statements through text messages. World Council of Credit Unions is implementing a UNCDF MicroLead program expanding access to savings and finance, and improving the livelihoods of poor and low-income households. Working in partnership with the Liberia Credit Union National Association (LCUNA), World Council is revitalizing Liberia’s credit union system. Under the project, World Council established four regional credit unions, completed construction of four regional headquarters and renovated the headquarters of LCUNA that were destroyed during the war. All four credit unions are mobile money agents and have at least two points of services, which are able to register users and receive and distribute cash. MicroLead is a UNCDF-managed global initiative supporting the development and roll-out of deposit services by regulated FSPs, seeking to respond to the rural vacuum of services. With the generous support of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, The MasterCard Foundation and the LIFT Fund in Myanmar.MicroLead works with a variety of FSPs and technical service providers to reach rural markets with demand-driven, responsibly priced products offered via alternative delivery channels such as rural agents, mobile phones, roving agents and point of sales devices. This is combined with financial education, so customers not only have access but can effectively use quality services. United Nations Capital Development Fund issued this content on 24 March 2016 and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed by Public, unedited and unaltered, on 24 March 2016 11:29:56 UTCShare this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
No-confidence resolutionAs Guyanese continue to anticipate the date for early elections with last December’s passage of the no-confidence resolution that effectively toppled the David Granger-led coalition administration, much attention will be paid to acting Chief Justice Roxane George, SC, who will preside over several legal challenges at the High Court this afternoon.Chief Justice (Ag) Roxane George, SCThe first case to be heard at 13:30h today is the one filed by private citizen Compton Reid, who is challenging the validity of the vote of former Member of Parliament (MP) Charrandas Persaud, stating that he had falsely declared that he was a Guyanese citizen.Opposition Leader Jagdeo, through Attorney Anil Nandlall, had made application in the High Court to become a party to the proceedings. He has said that the case put forward by Reid is aimed at nullifying the no-confidence motion and preventing the law from taking its course through the provisions outlined in the Constitution.Further, he stated that it pointed to political issues that could have far-reaching implications for national democracy, peace, order and good governance in Guyana. As such, he believes that filing a legal action will help to diminish the possibility of this ever occurring.33 majority challengeThe other case to be heard is that which Government, through Attorney General (AG) Basil Williams, has filed for the court to put on hold the enforcement of the no-confidence resolution, which was passed on December 21, 2018. Williams, who is seeking relief under the Constitution, wants the court to rule on whether the Speaker’s decision on the December 21, 2018 motion was indeed carried by a majority of all elected members, and whether or not the 33-to-32 breakdown means it was validly passed.In his petition which was filed separately from the dual citizenship challenge, Williams argued that the current total elected members of the National Assembly is 65, and the majority of members legally prescribed by Article 106 (6) of the Constitution is tantamount to an absolute majority that legally requires a vote of 34 or more. This contention has been Government’s position ever since Attorney Nigel Hughes, husband of Government Telecommunications Minister Cathy Hughes, raised the argument.The Government believes there was not a majority passage of the no-confidence motion, but the Opposition disagrees and believes that the Government is attempting to buy time in office.Under the Constitution, on the passage of a no-confidence motion, elections must be called within three months, or at a time agreed to by two-thirds of the National Assembly.In his request for a conservatory order, Williams said it was necessary to preserve the status quo as Article 106 (7) of the Constitution requires that the President and all Ministers of the Government remain in office and hold elections within three months.However, Williams said the period for the hearing and determination of the matter may expire before that time. As such, he believes a stay of the enforcement of the resolution is necessary in order to avoid the process being rendered insignificant.“…and in all the circumstances, the applicant is satisfied that there exists an arguable case on the questions in controversy with a realistic prospect of success on the part of the Government,” the document added, noting that the Speaker’s ruling begs for the court’s intervention.Attorney and Chartered Accountant Christopher Ram had also appealed to join these proceedings to have the High Court validate the no-confidence resolution and have Government comply with Constitutional provisions to demit office and call elections no later than March of this year. Though attorney Kamal Ramkarran, Ram’s grounds of appeal, also seeking relief under the Constitution, stated that Government was defeated with 33 votes against 32; that Government should resign if defeated on a confidence vote; that 18 days had passed, and Government gave no indication to resign nor has fixed a date for national and regional elections.Ram has also argued that Cabinet’s failure to resign with all convenient speed and to fix an elections date could lead to uncertainty and constitutional crisis if neither of those occur in keeping with the Constitution by March 21.As part of the evidence to support his case, Ram provided a certified copy of the no-confidence as provided by Clerk of the National Assembly, Sherlock Isaacs.No-confidenceOn December 21, 2018, the Opposition’s no confidence motion against Government was passed after AFC parliamentarian Charrandas Persaud took a conscience decision and voted in favour of the motion. Following the passage, both the President and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo had given assurances that the administration would uphold the Constitution.Despite this commitment, Government went ahead and unsuccessfully sought to have the Speaker of the National Assembly, Dr Barton Scotland, reverse his decision on the passage of the resolution.The Speaker acknowledged that while he does have the authority to revisit and reverse rulings in the National Assembly, he must always act in conformity with the constitution.As such, Dr Scotland informed the chambers that their questions must first be settled outside of Parliament, and that any court ruling would guide future actions of the House.MeetingOn Wednesday last, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo and President David Granger met in what was described as a “fruitful engagement”, during which the two sides entered into agreements on several areas, including jointly approaching the courts to expedite the legal proceedings filed in reference to the No-Confidence resolution.This is after the Head of State insisted that his administration would continue to pursue the legal proceedings which challenge the validity majority of the 33 votes that were used to pass the motion instead of an “absolute majority” of 34.Speaking at a media briefing following the meeting which lasted nearly 90 minutes, Jagdeo told reporters the Opposition sought clarity on whether Government would have accepted the Constitutional provisions outlined in Articles 106 (6) and (7) of the constitution.“The president said “No”, they will continue to pursue the legal route as a remedy to this situation,” the Opposition Leader revealed, while explaining that “This legal remedy could take forever, it could take maybe a year; and what happens in the meantime? We would have defeated, first of all, the purpose of the Constitution – the intent of [Article] 106 (6) and (7) – and what if, at the end of the year, the court rules in our favour, or (after) two years, the court says, ‘yes, it was validly upheld’? So we made it clear that this legal situation, we don’t support it, but that’s a reality because the Government will pursue it.”Accelerate processAgainst this backdrop, Jagdeo disclosed that he suggested during the meeting that the court be approached to expedite these matters so that there would be no breach of the constitution, which stipulates that elections must be held within three months of the passage of a motion of no-confidence.He added that Guyana’s case is not just an ordinary matter. “This is a question of the Constitution, and also the timeline imposed by the Constitution is ticking, and so the need for that urgency we’re pushing for must dawn on the court themselves… and now they’re getting the Government and the Opposition saying, ‘we want you to hear it continuously, expeditiously get the hearing so that we can move it and get that out of the way,” he posited.
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Fort St. John RCMP have arrested at least two people in the Mathews Park area after an incident earlier this evening.There are very few details available at this time as we wait for more information from the RCMP. At around 6:30 p.m., the RCMP were spotted near 87 avenue and 89 street. A photo on social media showed the RCMP had surrounded a motorhome with guns drawn.
The RCMP had this motorhome surrounded on at 87 avenue and 89 street.- Advertisement -Then two people were arrested in a takedown on on 87 street near 87 avenue. Two people were removed from a vehicle in that incident.
The RCMP arrested two people on 87 street near 87 avenue in Mathews Park.At this time we are waiting for more from the RCMP. As more information is released, we will update this story.Advertisement If you have information to share about these incidents, email news@moosefm.ca. You can also send video and photos.
COLLECTION Points are now available in Supervalu Dungloe, Ballybofey and Buncrana as part of the chain’s efforts to collect toys for needy families this Christmas.The supermarkets stepped in when the Donegal County Childcare Committee sent out an SOS……with so many children in the county needing a helping hand this year.“We know that everyone at this time of year has a budget but no matter how small a contribution you make it will all help,” said Liam McShea from Supervalu. So if you’re out and about and have a wee toy to donate, pop in to Supervalu and drop it off. SUPERVALU TOY COLLECTION POINTS NOW ACCEPTING DONATIONS was last modified: December 7th, 2014 by John2Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:BallybofeybuncranaDCCCdungloeSuperValutoy appeal
The late Orla O’ReillyA Donegal girl has penned a stunning and poignant tribute to youth worker Orla O’Reilly who was tragically killed in a road traffic accident in November. Sorcha Cusuack, originally from Letterkenny, is a blogger who now lives in Dublin.She beautifully recalls the first time she met Orla as a teenager – when she attended the youth centre where Orla was employed as a youth worker. Below, she pens beautifully and elegantly the importance Orla had on her life in her formative years.“I haven’t posted in about a month. Probably more. And it’s taken me far too long to figure out a way of starting this post without repeating the usual excuses. So I’m just going to be honest. I haven’t written in this blog because I simply couldn’t muster up the enthusiasm. Blogging is something that I like to do when I’ve stories to talk about and experiences to keep track of. This is my scrapbook and as such, I’ve tried to fill it with positive memories and experiences both for myself and for everyone who reads my posts. I’ve never really liked using As Told By Sorcha for anything else. Granted there’s been manys a post on exam stress (I’m about to face into the FE1s – turns out the fear doesn’t stop after one gets a degree) but overall I’ve tried to keep this blog as negative-free as I can.But what I will say is that things have been quite tough for me lately. A month ago the world lost Orla O’Reilly. Although she needed no introduction in so many circles in Donegal, for those of you who weren’t lucky enough to know her, she was an inspirational human being. She was a great mentor to me throughout my teenage years and undoubtedly she played a role in shaping the person I became today. She was superwoman for so many of us – a mentor, a mother, a confidante and a friend. Always a friend. I’ll forever remember her patience when I went through my ‘save the world’ faze (it’s still there, but I’ve toned it down a notch) and she helped me learn how to turn my words into actions. She taught us how to be leaders. In time, when we’d grown up and left for college and work, Orla remained as a youth worker in the Loft, helping more and more generations of young people grow up with a sense of individualism, confidence and self-worth. We were so so lucky to have had Orla in our lives, even if it was for far too short a time. In recent years, I went off and lived lives in Dublin and in Paris. I kept in touch intermittently with the people here at home, but fell into the belief that nothing in Letterkenny would change while I was gone. Home is home, that doesn’t change, and nor do the people that come with it. I was completely ignorant to reality. I lost touch a little with those who I had spent so much time with growing up. I allowed myself to be convinced that seeing photos on Facebook and liking statuses could be substituted for real conversation. I got lazy. When I first met Orla, I had started going to the youth centre after a time in my life where I had been bullied and left without any real friend to my name.I felt incredibly alone and I didn’t really have much time anymore for myself. To me, the Loft was my new start. It was my second chance. And at the heart of that youth centre, was Orla.I always told myself that one day I’d tell her about it. How tough it was starting over. How grateful I was to her for allowing me the space and time to find myself again.It’s a truly awful thing to feel alone as a teenager, a time when so many insecurities come to the fore anyway, and Orla helped take that away for me. I thought about writing her a letter once I went to college. And, as time went on, I thought it would be more appropriate to tell her in person. I made up excuses, constantly assuming that there’d be another chance. And I’ll always be sorry that we didn’t properly talk about it. But then again, perhaps she knew all along anyway. I’d like to think maybe she did – she was excellent at reading people, so I wouldn’t really be surprised.The point of this post is to say that I’m sad. I lost a friend, and I haven’t written much in this blog because of it. She was a true lady and she will be missed. Goodnight Orla. I hope that one day we’ll meet again and I can thank you in person, but until then, I remain forever in your debt for the kindness you showed to me and to those who are closest to me. The lessons you taught us will be carried with us for the rest of our lives and your legacy can be found embedded in all of our successes.”Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.Sorcha xREMEMBERING A SUPERHERO – GIRL PENS STUNNING TRIBUTE TO TRAGIC ORLA was last modified: January 20th, 2016 by Mark ForkerShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:BeautifulBlogOrla O’Reillyroad traffic accidentSorcha Cusacktragictribute
How Liverpool could line up at Leicester with midfielder set for lengthy absence ALTERED predicted Halsey’s shocking revelation comes just hours before England face Belgium in a crucial World Cup group game where the winner will top the group.With both sides level on points, goals scored and goal difference, bookings could play an important role in deciding who tops the table.And when asked if he had ever deliberately booked a player, Halsey was more than happy to divulge.Speaking to American news channel CNN, he recalled how the player said: “He’s just said ‘listen, look, we’ve got a game Tuesday. If I don’t get cautioned now and get one Tuesday, I’ll miss the big derby on the Saturday.“So he just asked me if I could show a yellow. And I did actually. crackers Latest Football News Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has revealed he booked a Premier League player who deliberately asked for a yellow card.The player, who Halsey did not name, wanted to be suspended before a big derby game in 2011 so he could remain fresh. Best clips, calls and talkSPORT moments of 2019, feat Hearn, McCoist and more Brown’s half-time antics, eight-goal thrillers… relive these Boxing Day classics NEW ERA John Terry speaks to Mark Halsey in 2011 Tottenham v Brighton LIVE: talkSPORT commentary and team news for Boxing Day opener 
How Chelsea could line up against Southampton – what system will Lampard play? 1 possible xi “I said to him, ‘Alright, we’ve got 10 minutes to go, when I give a free-kick against you’ — and I knew I would because he’s that sort of player — ‘just leather the ball 50 yards away and I can caution you for dissent.’“If you’ve got big games coming up and you’re on four yellow cards, one more means you get suspended. I just said to him, ‘Don’t do nothing stupid.’“He came up to me at the end of the game and said, ‘Thanks for that Mark.’”The nation who finishes second in Group G has arguably got an easier run to the semi-final.A round of 16 tie against Senegal, Colombia or Japan would be followed by a quarter-final clash with either Sweden or Switzerland. Tottenham predicted XI to face Brighton with Mourinho expected to make big changes gameday who plays? highlights How Arsenal could line up in Arteta’s first official game in charge – Ozil return? How Man United could line up for Newcastle clash – will Pogba start? 
Nine years ago, it was Tiger Woods saying “Hello, World’ in his late-season professional debut on the PGA Tour. On Thursday in the Coachella Valley, it was Hello, Wie, and the 6-foot teenager bedecked in orange with more swoosh logos gave the largest gallery of the day plenty of cheering incentive. The par save on No. 3 came with the help of an approach shot to a foot of the flagstick. She made birdie putts of 2, 4, 21 and 3 feet, the latter with the aid of a 57-foot lag putt from off the back of the green on the 508-yard, par-5 12th hole. Wie ranked second in the 20-player invitational field in driving with a 270-yard average, drilling a tee shot 290 yards on the 538-yard, par-5 15th hole. She rimmed out another birdie from 12 feet on No. 9 and nearly saved par on No. 18 despite hitting into two bunkers, barely missing on a putt from 12 feet. Kerr, a teen phenom herself when she joined the tour at age 18 eight years ago said she could relate to the pressure Wie must have been feeling and admired her playing partner’s poise and performance. “It was fun to watch,” said Kerr, who especially liked the way Wie striped her first shot down the middle “I think I shanked it or hit it very poorly, my first shot as a professional.” Kerr, who remembered her early tour days, with no players her age, said she intended to be there for Wie, if needed. “I just feel for what she is going through,” Kerr said. “I don’t think most people realize how much pressure is really on her. And I think she is doing just fine.” Wie definitely is doing fine and said she didn’t feel much first-tee pressure Thursday to a point. “I wasn’t really that nervous when I put by ball into the tee. I wasn’t really nervous during my practice swing. But once I got over the tee shot, my heart was thumping, I have to admit.” 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! PALM DESERT — Michelle Wie was hard to miss Thursday in her professional golf debut at the Samsung World Championship. First, there was that huge, sponsor-swoosh-logoed umbrella, shading the LPGA’s newest millionaire from the bright sunshine at Bighorn Golf Club. Then, there were those crushing tee shots, routinely leaving the 16-year-old Hawaiian 10th grader 30 yards in front of playing partner and brief tournament co-leader Cristie Kerr. And finally, there was the relative silence of the gallery cheering the final twosome playing immediately behind Wie LPGA Rookie of the Year Paula Creamer and seven-time Player of the Year Annika Sorenstam. 
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREWalnut’s Malik Khouzam voted Southern California Boys Athlete of the Week Sorenstam, the defending champion, four-time Samsung winner and world’s No. 1-ranked female golfer, wound up leading the tournament at 8-under-par 64, six shots better than Wie. But it was difficult to tell that without the help of a scoreboard one group ahead, where the willowy Wie had her fans appreciatively applauding on almost every shot throughout her pro-debut round of 70. “I think I did pretty well,” said Wie, who hit 10 of 14 fairways, 15 of 18 greens, made four birdies against two bogeys and had a notable par save after taking an unplayable lie when she hit into a bush on the 473-yard par-5 third hole. “I shot under par, so I’m happy with that, but I feel like I can play better. Hopefully, I will play better the next few days.” If Thursday was any indication, the 2003 U.S. Women’s Public Links Champion, who has signed sponsorship deals with Nike and Sony for a reported $10 million yearly, will be well-supported by her fans. The cheering started when she split the fairway with a 3-wood tee shot on her first hole and ended when Wie drew as much applause for a final-hole bogey as Kerr did for a birdie that got her to 65 and a share of the clubhouse lead with Gloria Park. 