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West Australian
4 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
NBL releases fixture including a December clash between Perth Wildcats and Bryce Cotton at RAC Arena
Bryce Cotton will make his highly anticipated return to RAC Arena on December 7 to face off against Perth Wildcats as an Adelaide player in what looms as one of the biggest games of the NBL season. The NBL has released their fixture, and all eyes were on when they'd send Cotton back to WA. Cotton has signed a three-year deal to play for the 36ers after nine-and-a-half seasons with the Wildcats where he won three championships and five NBL MVP awards. He will have home court advantage when he first plays against Perth, given the initial clash will be in Adelaide on November 9. But the NBL has added plenty of drama to the season by giving Cotton another game at RAC Arena in the last round of the regular season. Ladder positions have gone down to the wire in recent seasons, and Cotton could be playing to either give the 36ers a massive advantage in the finals or make life tough for Perth. The fourth clash between the 36ers and Wildcats will be played in Adelaide on December 28. Perth will have four games against the 36ers, Cairns, Illawarra, South East Melbourne and Tasmania. They will have three matches against Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand as part of the league's expanded 33-game schedule. All 17 of Perth's home games have been fixtured at RAC Arena. Six of those matches will be on Friday nights, there are four on Thursday, two on Wednesday, three on Saturday and two on Sunday. The Wildcats' final game at RAC Arena before losing access to the venue for tennis will be on December 18 and then they'll travel for five consecutive matches before returning home for HoopsFest on January 16. The NBL season will again start in mid-December with the Wildcats opening their season against Tasmania on September 20. Perth will also play on AFL grand final day, with their away match against New Zealand scheduled to tip off shortly after the premiership is won. Rnd 1 Saturday September 20 v Tasmania JackJumpers at RAC Arena, 6pm WST Rnd 2 Saturday September 27 v New Zealand Breakers at Spark Arena, 3.30pm WST Rnd 3 Thursday October 2 v Illawarra Hawks at RAC Arena, 7.30pm WST Rnd 4 Friday October 10 v Cairns Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre, 4.30pm WST Rnd 5 Wednesday October 15 v Brisbane Bullets at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 5 Sunday October 19 v Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena,1.30pm WST Rnd 6 Wednesday October 22 v Cairns Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre, 4.30pm WST Rnd 6 Saturday October 25 v Illawarra Hawks at RAC Arena, 5pm WST Rnd 7 Wednesday October 29 v Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena, 4.30pm WST Rnd 7 Sunday November 2 v Sth East Melbourne Phoenix v John Cain Arena, 11.30am WST Rnd 8 Sunday November 9 v Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre,11.30am WST Rnd 9 Saturday November 15 v New Zealand Breakers at RAC Arena, 5pm WST Rnd 10 Friday November 21 v Tasmania JackJumpers at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 10 Sunday November 23 v Melbourne United at John Cain Arena, 1.30pm WST Rnd 11 Thursday December 4 v Melbourne United at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 11 Sunday December 7 v Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena, 1.30pm WST Rnd 12 Friday December 12 v Sydney Kings at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 12 Sunday December 14 v Brisbane Bullets at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 1.30pm WST Rnd 13 Thursday December 18 v Sth East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 13 Sunday December 21 v Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena, 11.30am WST Rnd 14 Sunday December 28 v Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre,11.30am WST Rnd 15 Thursday January 1 v Brisbane Bullets at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 4.30pm WST Rnd 15 Sunday January 4 v New Zealand Breakers at Spark Arena,11.30am WST Rnd 16 Saturday January 10 v Sth East Melbourne Phoenix at State Basketball Centre, 5pm WST Rnd 17 Friday January 16 v Illawarra Hawks at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 18 Thursday January 22 v Cairns Taipans at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 18 Sunday January 25 v Melbourne United at RAC Arena, 1.30pm WST Rnd 19 Wednesday January 28 v Sth East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 19 Saturday January 31 v Illawarra Hawks at WIN Entertainment Centre, 5pm WST Rnd 20 Friday February 6 v Cairns Taipans at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 21 Friday February 13 v Brisbane Bullets at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 21 Sunday February 15 v Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena,1.30pm WST Rnd 22 Friday February 20 v Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST
Perth Now
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Bryce Cotton's first game against Wildcats in Perth revealed
Bryce Cotton will make his highly anticipated return to RAC Arena on December 7 to face off against Perth Wildcats as an Adelaide player in what looms as one of the biggest games of the NBL season. The NBL has released their fixture, and all eyes were on when they'd send Cotton back to WA. Cotton has signed a three-year deal to play for the 36ers after nine-and-a-half seasons with the Wildcats where he won three championships and five NBL MVP awards. He will have home court advantage when he first plays against Perth, given the initial clash will be in Adelaide on November 9. But the NBL has added plenty of drama to the season by giving Cotton another game at RAC Arena in the last round of the regular season. Ladder positions have gone down to the wire in recent seasons, and Cotton could be playing to either give the 36ers a massive advantage in the finals or make life tough for Perth. Bryce Cotton. Credit: James Worsfold / Getty Images The fourth clash between the 36ers and Wildcats will be played in Adelaide on December 28. Perth will have four games against the 36ers, Cairns, Illawarra, South East Melbourne and Tasmania. They will have three matches against Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand as part of the league's expanded 33-game schedule. All 17 of Perth's home games have been fixtured at RAC Arena. Six of those matches will be on Friday nights, there are four on Thursday, two on Wednesday, three on Saturday and two on Sunday. The Wildcats' final game at RAC Arena before losing access to the venue for tennis will be on December 18 and then they'll travel for five consecutive matches before returning home for HoopsFest on January 16. Jesse Wagstaff. Credit: Daniel Pockett / Getty Images The NBL season will again start in mid-December with the Wildcats opening their season against Tasmania on September 20. Perth will also play on AFL grand final day, with their away match against New Zealand scheduled to tip off shortly after the premiership is won. Rnd 1 Saturday September 20 v Tasmania JackJumpers at RAC Arena, 6pm WST Rnd 2 Saturday September 27 v New Zealand Breakers at Spark Arena, 3.30pm WST Rnd 3 Thursday October 2 v Illawarra Hawks at RAC Arena, 7.30pm WST Rnd 4 Friday October 10 v Cairns Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre, 4.30pm WST Rnd 5 Wednesday October 15 v Brisbane Bullets at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 5 Sunday October 19 v Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena,1.30pm WST Rnd 6 Wednesday October 22 v Cairns Taipans at Cairns Convention Centre, 4.30pm WST Rnd 6 Saturday October 25 v Illawarra Hawks at RAC Arena, 5pm WST Rnd 7 Wednesday October 29 v Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena, 4.30pm WST Rnd 7 Sunday November 2 v Sth East Melbourne Phoenix v John Cain Arena, 11.30am WST Rnd 8 Sunday November 9 v Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre,11.30am WST Rnd 9 Saturday November 15 v New Zealand Breakers at RAC Arena, 5pm WST Rnd 10 Friday November 21 v Tasmania JackJumpers at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 10 Sunday November 23 v Melbourne United at John Cain Arena, 1.30pm WST Rnd 11 Thursday December 4 v Melbourne United at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 11 Sunday December 7 v Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena, 1.30pm WST Rnd 12 Friday December 12 v Sydney Kings at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 12 Sunday December 14 v Brisbane Bullets at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 1.30pm WST Rnd 13 Thursday December 18 v Sth East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 13 Sunday December 21 v Tasmania JackJumpers at MyState Bank Arena, 11.30am WST Rnd 14 Sunday December 28 v Adelaide 36ers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre,11.30am WST Rnd 15 Thursday January 1 v Brisbane Bullets at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, 4.30pm WST Rnd 15 Sunday January 4 v New Zealand Breakers at Spark Arena,11.30am WST Rnd 16 Saturday January 10 v Sth East Melbourne Phoenix at State Basketball Centre, 5pm WST Rnd 17 Friday January 16 v Illawarra Hawks at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 18 Thursday January 22 v Cairns Taipans at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 18 Sunday January 25 v Melbourne United at RAC Arena, 1.30pm WST Rnd 19 Wednesday January 28 v Sth East Melbourne Phoenix at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 19 Saturday January 31 v Illawarra Hawks at WIN Entertainment Centre, 5pm WST Rnd 20 Friday February 6 v Cairns Taipans at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 21 Friday February 13 v Brisbane Bullets at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST Rnd 21 Sunday February 15 v Sydney Kings at Qudos Bank Arena,1.30pm WST Rnd 22 Friday February 20 v Adelaide 36ers at RAC Arena, 6.30pm WST
Wales Online
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Weird Fish shoppers 'feel amazing' in 'great price' dress that 'looks so expensive'
Weird Fish shoppers 'feel amazing' in 'great price' dress that 'looks so expensive' Weird Fish have reduced the Arles Embroidered Cotton Dress by £14 and shoppers are snapping it up to wear this summer The Arles dress is a beautiful option in blue for summer (Image: Weird Fish ) Dressing for the warm weather is all about finding outfits that keep the wearer cool and comfortable, without looking frumpy. Sometimes an easy-throw-on-and-go dress is the best option and fashion retailer Weird Fish have just the ticket in a gorgeous shade of cobalt blue. Reminiscent of sparkling oceans and balmy Greek holidays, the Arles Organic Cotton Embroidered Double Cloth Dress is as summery as they come, featuring a swishy full skirt, tassels and gentle pleating. Stocked in sizes 8 to 22, the dress would typically set shoppers back £70, but a limited time sale brings the price down to £56. The statement dress could easily be worn as a wedding guest dress, paired with metallic accessories and jewellery, or popped on over the top of swimwear at the beach or pool on holiday. Made with organic cotton, the dress was inspired by Greece and Morocco, using a breathable fabric. READ MORE: Fashion writer's 'top picks from Ann Summers' festival collection ahead of Glastonbury READ MORE: New Balance shoe hailed 'comfiest to exist' and is 50% off Better yet, the maxi dress boats deep hand-slip pockets - a winning feature many shoppers applaud. White embroidery around the neckline and down the three quarter length sleeves add a touch of elegance and really elevate the outfit to stylish heights. One shopper took to the reviews section of the Weird Fish website to say: "Perfect for holiday. Fit is gorgeous, I feel amazing in it and such a good price for something that looks so expensive." And now reduced to £56, it's even better value for money. Arles Organic Cotton Embroidered Double Cloth Dress £70 £56 Weird Fish Shop Deal Product Description Shoppers are getting prepped for the warm weather in the Weird Fish sale. Boden have also got a number of beautiful blue summer dresses on their website, including the Isabel Broderie Mix Maxi Dress. It's £130, but shoppers can shave 15% off the price tag bringing it down to £110.50 with the code JM7D. Shoppers are calling the dress a 'win win' as it is 'very comfortable and breezy', however, someone did find the colour to be a little too 'intense' for their liking. Opting for a summer dress with a pattern helps to break the colour up and make it a less of a statement. This Light Blue Tile Print Shirred Waist Maxi Dress for £48 at Roman does exactly this. It would look lovely with wedges and shoppers say they have 'had lots of compliments' since wearing it. The floaty tiered skirt is a flattering feature (Image: Weird Fish ) Fashion fans also say that the Weird Fish maxi dress has lots going for it, with one person writing: "Lovely fabric, colour, embroidery, sleeves. Like it." Those that have a shorter frame may wish to know that some customers found the design a little too long. Article continues below A four star review reads: "A nice quality garment. The embroidery is lovely but the dress drowned me I need to be taller. Having bought online I returned it in store very easily. There were some nice items in there and I will shop there in future." But, shoppers with their eye on the Arles Organic Cotton Embroidered Double Cloth Dress can pick it up for £56 on the Weird Fish website.
Metro
18 hours ago
- General
- Metro
Lollipop man banned from giving kids high-fives over 'distraction' fears
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A lollipop man has been stopped from high-fiving children crossing the road because of fears it could cause them 'distractions'. Neil Cotton, 57, works as a school crossing patrol officer in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, where he had been giving local pupils high-fives at a busy turning known locally as Cross Keys Corner. But he has been told by his local council that the gesture could prevent children from learning to cross the road safely. East Riding of Yorkshire Council said an officer had reminded Mr Cotton of 'the need not to have distractions' while crossing. And in a now-deleted social media post, Mr Cotton reportedly wrote that drivers were also frustrated about having to wait extra time at the crossing. 'I have been instructed that I can no longer high-five children any more whilst crossing the road,' he wrote, according to the BBC. 'This is because it upsets some drivers having to wait another 10 seconds.' Local lorry driver Andy Heath, 49, told Metro that he passes the corner sometimes when Mr Cotton is working. 'It's not delaying me as a driver at all,' he said. 'It's political correctness gone mad.' 'He helps the truckers out as its a blind corner and he lets us know if it's safe to proceed or not,' Mr Heath added. 'He always seems to have a cheerful disposition.' Lollipop men and women have the power to stop traffic to help adults and children cross the road. The workers, also known as school crossing patrols, usually tell drivers to stop using their round 'stop' sign, and motorists must do so by law. Current legislation does account for high-fives, but parents and children are still advised by local councils to stay aware when crossing the road with a lollipop person's help. And they should not follow them into the road until the traffic has stopped on both sides. Penny Walker, a Facebook user, posted on a local community board that Mr Cotton is a 'lovely man who loves what he does the kids respect him'. 'I say leave him alone,' she added. Another user, Becky Barlow, said: 'I can't imagine being so miserable to complain about him giving high fives to kids. 'And why on earth the decision was made to side with those misery complaints is beyond me. 'My kids look up to him. We tell them he keeps everyone safe and they love seeing him. 'He's teaching kids to cross safely, we should be encouraging it, not taking away from it.' Kirsty Wilcox told BBC Look North: 'I think it's wrong. Why shouldn't he, what's wrong with it? More Trending 'It puts a smile on the kids' faces. My son does it all the time. But now he gets upset because he's not allowed to do it.' A spokesperson for East Riding of Yorkshire Council said that lollipop men like Mr Cotton are 'pillars of the community, and do a very important job'. But they added: 'It is vitally important that children learn to cross the road safely, concentrating without any distractions, walking carefully and being vigilant of the traffic. 'In this particular case, one of our officers spoke with this crossing patrol and simply reminded them of the need not to have distractions while children are crossing.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Scottish council apologises after school was accused of sectarianism for flying Union Flag MORE: Human remains found in burnt out car on Malton country lane MORE: Children asking to miss school or wetting themselves over 'horror movie' toilets
The Hill
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Cotton on Trump ICE pause on select industries: ‘I don't think we should pull back on any kind of enforcement'
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Sunday said he doesn't believe Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should 'pull back on any kind of enforcement' after the Trump administration directed the agency to pause raids against workers in the agriculture, hotel and restaurant industries. Cotton told CBS News's Margaret Brennan on 'Face The Nation' that 'we need to have robust worksite enforcement' after being asked if he agreed with the move given agricultural business in his state. 'I don't think we should pull back on any kind of enforcement at all,' Cotton said. 'I think worksite enforcement in all industries needs to be able to move forward. And I think ICE agents on the front lines need the support of political leadership.' The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed a shift in deportation policies in a statement to NewsNation on Saturday, days after President Trump signaled that 'changes are coming' in a post on Truth Social. 'Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have been stating that our very aggressive policy on immigration is taking very good, long time workers away from them, with those jobs being almost impossible to replace…,' the president wrote on Thursday. 'This is not good. We must protect our Farmers, but get the CRIMINALS OUT OF THE USA. Changes are coming!' he added. DHS officials said they would follow the White House's lead on removals and detainments, according to a report by The New York Times. 'We will follow the president's direction and continue to work to get the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens off of America's streets,' DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said.
