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Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Davis: Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches exuding calmness, confidence in second CFL season together
Article content Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive backs coach Joshua Bell is trying a new countenance that — he hopes — matches the second-year calmness evident along the team's sidelines during its first two CFL games. Article content 'I'll have to tell you some secrets,' said Bell, chuckling as he spoke. 'I've been working on my Jon Gruden face. Article content Article content 'For our first year I was known for a (expletive deleted) face, like 'What the (beep) is that? C'mon, baby!' When I talk to my team this year, I'm gonna be more regal. I can't be so emotional when I'm trying to be a coach.' Article content Article content Gruden is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Before being suspended by the NFL in 2021 for sending derogatory emails, Gruden was known for his stoic, confident demeanour during football games. Article content Article content While winning their first two games this season and preparing to visit the winless, defending Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts on Friday, the Roughriders have indeed shown some of Gruden's sideline attitude. Perhaps it's a product of being together for a second straight year with basically the same coaching staff and roster. Article content 'We want to break it down for every single play. Oh, we gave up a big play? No problem. What did we learn, because we want to make the play on them when they do it a second time. We're very confident in the process, that our guys are learning, they're resilient, that they trust each other. Now they're reflecting that back on us and they're holding us even more accountable.' Article content Article content Even when his tossed challenge flag wasn't noticed during Saskatchewan's last game, second-year head coach Corey Mace didn't flip out. He simply spoke with the officials, who called back a touchdown scored by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and reviewed the previous play before dismissing Mace's challenge. Article content Article content Hamilton still scored. It wasn't a horrible challenge, asking for a video review on a long reception by Hamilton receiver Kenny Lawler that came close to being out of bounds at Saskatchewan's one-yard line. Article content Mace chuckled about the incident during a recent practice, joking that he may have injured his throwing arm, before being asked if his staff was more relaxed this season. Article content 'To be honest, I'm not really paying attention to the other coaches,' said Mace. 'I know Bell's a high-energy guy. Maybe there's a little more comfort. But if you're a high-energy guy, be that. We want everybody to be themselves.
Ottawa Citizen
a day ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Davis: Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches exuding calmness, confidence in second CFL season together
Article content Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive backs coach Joshua Bell is trying a new countenance that — he hopes — matches the second-year calmness evident along the team's sidelines during its first two CFL games. Article content Article content 'For our first year I was known for a (expletive deleted) face, like 'What the (beep) is that? C'mon, baby!' When I talk to my team this year, I'm gonna be more regal. I can't be so emotional when I'm trying to be a coach.' Article content Article content Gruden is a Super Bowl-winning coach. Before being suspended by the NFL in 2021 for sending derogatory emails, Gruden was known for his stoic, confident demeanour during football games. Article content Article content While winning their first two games this season and preparing to visit the winless, defending Grey Cup-champion Toronto Argonauts on Friday, the Roughriders have indeed shown some of Gruden's sideline attitude. Perhaps it's a product of being together for a second straight year with basically the same coaching staff and roster. Article content 'We want to break it down for every single play. Oh, we gave up a big play? No problem. What did we learn, because we want to make the play on them when they do it a second time. We're very confident in the process, that our guys are learning, they're resilient, that they trust each other. Now they're reflecting that back on us and they're holding us even more accountable.' Article content Article content Even when his tossed challenge flag wasn't noticed during Saskatchewan's last game, second-year head coach Corey Mace didn't flip out. He simply spoke with the officials, who called back a touchdown scored by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and reviewed the previous play before dismissing Mace's challenge. Article content Article content Hamilton still scored. It wasn't a horrible challenge, asking for a video review on a long reception by Hamilton receiver Kenny Lawler that came close to being out of bounds at Saskatchewan's one-yard line. Article content Mace chuckled about the incident during a recent practice, joking that he may have injured his throwing arm, before being asked if his staff was more relaxed this season. Article content 'To be honest, I'm not really paying attention to the other coaches,' said Mace. 'I know Bell's a high-energy guy. Maybe there's a little more comfort. But if you're a high-energy guy, be that. We want everybody to be themselves.
Kuwait Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
South Africans welcome home Test champions the Proteas
S Africa next to be in action on June 28 when they face Zimbabwe JOHANNESBURG: Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship winners South Africa. Temba Bavuma captained the Proteas to a five-wicket triumph over long-time rivals Australia at Lord's last Saturday to end a 27-year major trophy drought. He and coach Shukri Conrad were the first to greet cheering supporters, with both holding the Mace they received for being crowned champions. Each player then carried a bouquet of flowers while shaking hands with some supporters, hugging others and signing autographs. Opening batter Aiden Markram recovered from a first-innings duck to hit 136 in the second innings and pave the way for a victory in London with a day and a half to spare. Paceman Kagiso Rabada took nine wickets in the final to be another key figure as South Africa triumphed for the first time since lifting the 1998 ICC Knockout Trophy (now Champions Trophy). Among those who greeted the team on a cool, sunny winter morning in the South African commercial capital were accountant Brian Gabela and receptionist Mandy Tshabalala. Gabela, 35, said: 'I had to be here and welcome the boys home. They have suffered so many heartbreaks during the past two decades. Now we are champions of the world. 'I was pessimistic when we trailed by 74 runs after the first innings, but a magnificent second knock from Aiden Markram turned the tide.' Zimbabwe next Tshabalala, 37, travelled to the airport with her son, Monthati, and admitted she was also worried after Australia built a first-innings advantage. 'I have been supporting the Proteas since I was a child and it has been sad seeing them come so close so often without bringing home a trophy. 'Apart from his studies, my high school son spends many hours each week keeping up to date with the Proteas. His favorite cricketer is Kagiso (Rabada).' The triumphant team and coaches will hold a press conference at the Johannesburg headquarters of Cricket South Africa later on Wednesday. South Africa are next be in action on June 28 when they face northern neighbors Zimbabwe in the first of two Tests in Bulawayo. Bavuma will lead the team, but Markram and Rabada are being rested. Among five uncapped players called up are Titans duo Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Lesego Senokwane. Pretorius, 19, made a huge impression in a recent domestic four-day competition, striking three centuries in five appearances and averaging 72.66. Senokwane also impressed with the bat in the competition, hitting 559 runs, including two centuries. Both players have been chosen after recently making their debuts for South Africa A against the West Indies A. After the Tests, South Africa will play Zimbabwe and New Zealand in a seven-match Twenty20 tournament in Harare. Test squad Temba Bavuma (capt), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne, Codi Yusuf. — AFP
Daily Maverick
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Maverick
Proteas return home as ICC World Test champions: A hero's welcome at OR Tambo
The South African men's cricket team touched down at OR Tambo International Airport to a great reception after claiming the ICC World Test Championship title. Fans, family, and officials gathered to celebrate the Proteas' historic triumph and to glimpse the coveted Mace in South African hands.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
WATCH: South Africans welcome home Test champions—the Proteas
Several thousand supporters were at the main airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday to welcome home World Test Championship (WTC) winner South Africa. Temba Bavuma captained the Proteas to a five-wicket triumph over long-time rival Australia at Lord's last Saturday to end a 27-year major trophy drought. He and coach Shukri Conrad were the first to greet cheering supporters, with both holding the Mace they received for being crowned champions. The Proteas have arrived in South Africa 🇿🇦🏆 — SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) June 18, 2025 Each player then carried a bouquet of flowers while shaking hands with some supporters, hugging others and signing autographs. Opening batter Aiden Markram recovered from a first-innings duck to hit 136 in the second innings and pave the way for a victory in London with a day and a half to spare. Paceman Kagiso Rabada took nine wickets in the final to be another key figure as South Africa triumphed for the first time since lifting the 1998 ICC Knockout Trophy (now Champions Trophy). Among those who greeted the team on a cool, sunny winter morning in the South African commercial capital were accountant Brian Gabela and receptionist Mandy Tshabalala. Gabela, 35, said: 'I had to be here and welcome the boys home. They have suffered so many heartbreaks during the past two decades. Now we are champions of the world. I was pessimistic when we trailed by 74 runs after the first innings, but a magnificent second knock from Aiden Markram turned the tide.' Zimbabwe next Tshabalala, 37, travelled to the airport with her son, Monthati, and admitted she was also worried after Australia built a first-innings advantage. 'I have been supporting the Proteas since I was a child and it has been sad seeing them come so close so often without bringing home a trophy. Apart from his studies, my high school son spends many hours each week keeping up to date with the Proteas. His favourite cricketer is Kagiso (Rabada).' The triumphant team and coaches will hold a press conference at the Johannesburg headquarters of Cricket South Africa later on Wednesday. South Africa is next be in action on June 28 when it faces northern neighbour Zimbabwe in the first of two Tests in Bulawayo. Bavuma will lead the team, but Markram and Rabada are being rested. Among five uncapped players called up are Titans duo Lhuan-dre Pretorius and Lesego Senokwane. Pretorius, 19, made a huge impression in a recent domestic four-day competition, striking three centuries in five appearances and averaging 72.66. Senokwane also impressed with the bat in the competition, hitting 559 runs, including two centuries. Both players have been chosen after recently making their debuts for South Africa A against the West Indies A. After the Tests, South Africa will play Zimbabwe and New Zealand in a seven-match Twenty20 tournament in Harare. South Africa Test squad Temba Bavuma (c), David Bedingham, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Corbin Bosch, Tony de Zorzi, Zubayr Hamza, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Lesego Senokwane, Prenelan Subrayen, Kyle Verreynne, Codi Yusuf.
