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Winnipeg Free Press
44 minutes ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
LeSage, Rumball part of a sizable Canadian contingent in Major League Rugby playoffs
Ben LeSage normally looks forward to running into fellow Canadian Lucas Rumball. But not Saturday when LeSage's New England Free Jacks host Rumball's Chicago Hounds in Major League Rugby's Eastern Conference final. Both teams finished the regular season with an 11-5-0 record, with New England topping the conference thanks to two more bonus points. Rumball, a backrower who captains Canada, is a force at the breakdown, hard to dislodge as he looks to steal the ball off a tackled opponent. 'A great buddy off the field but he's very frustrating to play against,' said LeSage, a veteran Canadian international back. 'As soon as he gets close to a breakdown, it's right near impossible to get him off of it. So that's something we've talked about this week, for sure.' LeSage and the Free Jacks are looking to three-peat after defeating the Seattle Seawolves 20-11 in last year's championship game and edging the San Diego Legion 25-24 in 2023. Chicago lost 23-17 to New England in last year's Eastern final. Also Saturday, it's the Houston SaberCats (10-6-0) at the Utah Warriors (11-5-0) in the Western Conference final. 'It's a pretty short season so it flies by and this is what you work all year for,' said LeSage. 'To have a chance to win important rugby games at the end of the year.' Saturday's East showdown features two teams with plenty of other Canadian ties. In addition to LeSage, the Free Jacks squad features Canadians Cole Keith, Kyle Steeves, Foster DeWitt, Andrew Quattrin, Lindsey Stevens, Kyle Baillie, Conor Keys, Josh Larsen, Piers Von Dadelszen, Ethan Fryer, Cam Nordli-Kelemeti, Jack Reeves, Isaac Olson, Josiah Morra and Brock Webster. 'A lot of people I know, a lot of people I've played with and against before,' said Rumball, who was teammates with more than a few including LeSage at the now-defunct Toronto Arrows. 'So a lot of familiar faces. 'I look forward to it,' he added. 'I think it's great Canadians have kind of found a home there and are really able to express themselves and put their stamp on Boston and show their trade there. Chicago has done well (too), has developed more Canadians this year than last.' Other Canadians on the Chicago roster are brothers Mason and Noah Flesch, Matt Owuru and Jason Higgins. The Hounds went 7-1-0 in the first half of the season, finishing at 4-4-0. But, including the playoff semifinal they have won four straight. Rumball points to injuries and some squad rotation for the fallow spell. 'I think we hit our stride again at the right time, towards the end of the year and we're rolling and, I think, pretty confident with the way we've been playing lately,' he said. In contrast, the Free Jacks have been winning since recovering from a bumpy start After opening the season at 2-3-0, including the loss to Chicago the second week of the season, New England has gone 10-2-0. But the Free Jacks lost star fly half Jayson Potroz to a season-ending knee injury in a June 1 win over Seattle. New Zealand's Dan Hollinshead, who has played in France and Japan as well as previous MLR stints with New York (2021) and L.A. (2024), has taken over at fly half. Chicago split its regular-season meetings with the Free Jacks, winning 36-17 at home on March 2 and losing 27-17 at New England on May 10. 'We're both quality teams,' said Rumball. 'I think we met each other at different times in our season. New England, obviously, struggled a little bit at the start of the year where we seemed to find some form early on. And then towards that middle bit of the season, they were finally starting to click and we ran into a little bit of stutter at times. 'So I think it's probably a wash when it comes to the regular season … So I would say it's pretty much going to come down to the day on the weekend. I wouldn't put too much stock into the regular-season matchups.' Houston advanced by beating RFCLA 27-21 while Utah edged Seattle 23-21. In the East semifinals, it was New England 32 Miami Sharks 10 and Chicago 27 Old Glory DC 16. The championship game is set for June 28 in Pawtucket, R.I., at Centreville Bank Stadium, the 10,500-seat home of the United Soccer League's (USL) Rhode Island FC. LeSage and Rumball are among 12 players from New England and Chicago on new Canada coach Steve Meehan's extended 59-man roster ahead of July tests against Belgium and Spain in Edmonton. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 20, 2025
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Couchbase stock soars after $1.5 billion acquisition deal with Haveli
-- Couchbase Inc (NASDAQ:BASE) stock surged 29% following the announcement that the company has agreed to be acquired by Haveli Investments in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, Couchbase stockholders will receive $24.50 per share in cash, representing a 29% premium to the company's closing stock price on June 18, 2025, the last full trading day prior to the announcement. The deal also marks a 67% premium to the closing price on March 27, 2025, when Haveli first invested in the company. The stock is currently trading at $24.46 per share, a 29.3% gain on the day, as of 9:51 ET. The transaction, which has been approved by Couchbase's board of directors, is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to stockholder approval and regulatory clearances. Upon completion, Couchbase will become a privately held company, and its common stock will no longer be listed on any public market. "Today's announcement marks a significant milestone for our stockholders and an exciting new chapter for Couchbase," said Matt Cain, Chair, President and CEO of Couchbase. "Haveli's investment is a strong affirmation of our market position and our future potential." The merger agreement includes a "go-shop" period expiring at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 23, 2025, during which Couchbase can solicit and consider alternative acquisition proposals. Haveli Investments, a technology-focused investment firm, views the acquisition as strategic given the increasing importance of data platforms in AI applications. Morgan Stanley is serving as exclusive financial advisor to Couchbase, while Jefferies is acting as lead financial advisor to Haveli. Related articles Couchbase stock soars after $1.5 billion acquisition deal with Haveli Reddit in talks to use Sam Altman's World ID for user verification - Semafor Regulators clear Canadian Natural's SLB acquisition after divestiture agreement Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
T-Mobile to Host Q2 2025 Earnings Call on July 23, 2025
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) looks forward to discussing second quarter 2025 financial and operational results on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The call will be accessible via dial-in with pre-registration as well as a webcast link on the Company's Investor Relations website at The earnings release, Investor Factbook, and other related materials will be available at approximately 4:05 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at TMUS Investor Relations. Earnings Call Information Date/TimeWednesday, July 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. (EDT) Access via WebcastThe earnings call will be broadcast live and can be replayed via the Investor Relations website at Pre-registration link for dial-in accessParticipants can pre-register for the conference call here in order to receive dial in information. To automatically receive T-Mobile financial news by e-mail, please visit the T-Mobile Investor Relations website, and subscribe to E-mail Alerts. T-Mobile Social Media Investors and others should note that we announce material financial and operational information to our investors using our investor relations website ( newsroom website ( press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. We also intend to use certain social media accounts as means of disclosing information about us and our services and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD (the @TMobileIR X account ( and the @MikeSievert X account ( and our CEO's LinkedIn account ( both of which Mr. Sievert also uses as a means for personal communications and observations, and the @TMobileCFO X Account ( and our CFO's LinkedIn account ( both of which Mr. Osvaldik also uses as a means for personal communication and observations). The information we post through these social media channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these social media channels in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. The social media channels that we intend to use as a means of disclosing the information described above may be updated from time to time as listed on our investor relations website. About T-Mobile US, Inc. T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America's supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile's customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit: View source version on Contacts Investor Contact: Media Contact:MediaRelations@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
2 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
T-Mobile to Host Q2 2025 Earnings Call on July 23, 2025
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) looks forward to discussing second quarter 2025 financial and operational results on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The call will be accessible via dial-in with pre-registration as well as a webcast link on the Company's Investor Relations website at The earnings release, Investor Factbook, and other related materials will be available at approximately 4:05 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at TMUS Investor Relations. Earnings Call Information Date/Time Access via Webcast The earnings call will be broadcast live and can be replayed via the Investor Relations website at Pre-registration link for dial-in access Participants can pre-register for the conference call here in order to receive dial in information. To automatically receive T-Mobile financial news by e-mail, please visit the T-Mobile Investor Relations website, and subscribe to E-mail Alerts. T-Mobile Social Media Investors and others should note that we announce material financial and operational information to our investors using our investor relations website ( newsroom website ( press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. We also intend to use certain social media accounts as means of disclosing information about us and our services and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD (the @TMobileIR X account ( and the @MikeSievert X account ( and our CEO's LinkedIn account ( both of which Mr. Sievert also uses as a means for personal communications and observations, and the @TMobileCFO X Account ( and our CFO's LinkedIn account ( both of which Mr. Osvaldik also uses as a means for personal communication and observations). The information we post through these social media channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these social media channels in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. The social media channels that we intend to use as a means of disclosing the information described above may be updated from time to time as listed on our investor relations website. About T-Mobile US, Inc. T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America's supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile's customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit:
Economic Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
US stocks open higher with Trump's Middle East decision in focus
U.S. stocks are drifting higher on Friday in their return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday. ADVERTISEMENT The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in early trading and adding to its modest gain for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 162 points, or 0.4%, as of 9:35 am. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.6% higher. Treasury yields were also edging higher in the bond market after President Donald Trump said he will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in Israel's fighting with Iran. The window offers the possibility of a negotiated settlement over Iran's nuclear program that could avoid increased fighting. The conflict has sent oil prices yo-yoing because of rising and ebbing fears that it could disrupt the global flow of crude. Iran is a major producer of oil and also sits on the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which much of the world's crude passes. On Wall Street, Kroger jumped 6.8% to help lead the market after the grocer reported a better profit for the latest quarter than Wall Street had forecast. It also raised its forecast for an underlying measure of revenue for the full year. Chief Financial Officer David Kennerley said it's seeing positive momentum, but it's still seeing an uncertain overall economic environment. CarMax rose 4.6% after the auto dealer reported a stronger profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected. The company said it sold nearly 6% more used autos during the quarter than it did a year earlier. ADVERTISEMENT On the losing end of Wall Street was Smith & Wesson Brands, the maker of guns. It tumbled 15.3% after reporting profit and revenue for the latest quarter that fell just shy of analysts' Financial Officer Deana McPherson said 'persistent inflation, high interest rates, and uncertainty caused by tariff concerns' have been hurting sales for firearms, and the company expects demand in its upcoming fiscal year to be similar to this past year's, depending on how inflation and Trump's tariffs play out. ADVERTISEMENT A spate of companies has been adjusting or even withdrawing their financial forecasts for the year because of all the uncertainty that tariffs are creating for their customers and for their suppliers. Everyone is waiting to see how big the tariffs will ultimately not just corporate America. The Federal Reserve has been keeping its main interest rate on hold this year, with its latest such decision coming earlier this week, because it's waiting to see exactly by how much tariffs will grind down on the economy and push up inflation. ADVERTISEMENT In the bond market, Treasury yields edged higher. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.41% from 4.38% late Wednesday. The two-year yield, which more closely tracks expectations for what the Fed will do, was holding at 3.94%.In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe after finishing mixed in Asia. ADVERTISEMENT Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index edged 0.2% lower after Japan reported that its core inflation rate, excluding volatile food prices, rose to 3.7% in May, adding to challenges for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government and the central bank. (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel)
