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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Outlander fans divided over 'lukewarm' love story as they slate key character
Richard Rankin's portrayal of Roger Wakefield has caused a stir of controversy among book fans of Diana Gabaldon's hit franchise as they all said the same thing. It's the dreaded wait looming over all Outlander fans, as the eighth and final season will mark the end of an era. Of course, the spin-off show Blood of My Blood will still ramp up some excitement. And for those who have been avid followers of the hit franchise based on Diana Gabaldon 's best-selling books, many fans have been taking the time to re-watch old series of Outlander or share their thoughts. Some of which has caused debate among the fanbase. One fan sparked up a widely-agreed opinion on Roger and Brianna's romance. Those in particular who have read the books have been left 'disappointed' at actor Richard Rankin taking on the role of Roger, and his lack of chemistry with Brianna Fraser (Sophie Skelton). Taking to discussion platform Reddit, one fan voiced: "I really don't like Roger. I've tried to feel otherwise, but I can't haha. ever since he proposed to Brianna and said all those 1940's typical things about how a woman should live her life and what not, I simply can't like him. "I feel like everything he has done is not enough for me. at the same time, yes he travelled through the stones for Brianna and was beaten almost to death by Jamie, sold and enslaved by the Mohawk, returned to Brianna but see.. he still did some things that are just enhancing my disliking of him. has anybody else felt or feels the same?" Other fans soon rushed to the post in agreement, with one quipping: "I feel like my dislike for him in both book and show is I the fact that I just don't like him as a match with Brianna. That pairing is like lukewarm dirty dishwater to me," which was upvoted over 60 times. One fan responded, "Yeah I'm still not on board that ship after several seasons, even when my dislike of him disappeared." Another voiced, "book Roger is so much better than show Roger. The writers did him wrong. He does improve over time." "I like him in the books but not the show. Same with Brianna," another fan quipped as one agreed chiming, "I agree. I'm not crazy about Roger but I really dislike the TV Brianna character. Considering how she came about, you'd think they'd have invested more into her." Someone else added, "I agree. Love them in the books. Not so much in the show. Part of my dislike is the writers did them wrong," as another bluntly put, "I hate him in the show, he's a bit less annoying in the book but honestly he bores me to death." One person noted, "the other part is that the actor who plays Brianna is just not good. She has very little range for her voice and expressions. It just takes me out of the scene." Another voiced, "I haven't read the books, but the show characters just don't feel like they have any real chemistry between them. It kinda felt like they ended up together because they were written that way, not because they're a good fit together. Like, the scene with her and Bonnet in his cell before his supposed hanging felt more emotional than any scenes she had with Roger." However, it wasn't all negative as one fan mused "I used to feel that way. I thought I'd hate him forever. I stopped hating him the past 2 seasons and actually started liking him, but I still cannot and will not ship him with Bree for that exact reason. I've also been through enough droughtlander that these seem like forever ago, so maybe that contributed to my softening view." "I love book Roger," someone else quipped. "I think Rik Rankin does a great job playing him, but TV Roger is nowhere near the man book Roger is (same with Jamie). Book Brianna is ok, but TV Brianna is awful, and TV Brianna and TV Roger is a terrible mismatch. The rest of the show is cast so well, its a bummer Brianna is such a big part and Sophie is just so wrong for it."
Hamilton Spectator
7 days ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
HWDSB explores opening standalone Indigenous school — an idea that dates back 25 years
Hamilton's public school board is exploring the creation of a standalone Indigenous school to give students from kindergarten to Grade 12 'cultural immersion' while learning the Ontario curriculum. This next step aims to contribute to ongoing truth and reconciliation efforts in education, Indigenous education lead Jolene John said at a June 5 program committee meeting . 'The need for an Indigenous school has been consistently voiced by Indigenous students, families and community organizations,' she said. Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board program committee trustees supported the move to develop programming and work toward launching the school 'alongside the local Indigenous community,' the recommendation reads. The school, an idea that dates back 25 years, would be open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students who want to learn 'from rich Indigenous world views and teaching and learning pedagogies,' John said. It would be based on the existing Learning Nest program that offers First Nations, Inuit and Métis high school students a chance to earn credits through learning experiences, including teachings, language and participation in cultural activities. Students would be able to choose to stay at their home school or attend the Indigenous school, which John said would likely be set up in an existing HWDSB building. Costs associated with starting the school have not yet been shared. The framework for the school will be developed in partnership with the board's Indigenous Education Circle and local non-profit Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg, and adhere to Ontario curriculum expectations. In a 2024 survey of the Native Youth Advancement with Education Hamilton (NYA:WEH) initiative to help keep kids in school, 84 per cent of caregivers saw improvements in students' attendance, grades and behaviour. Eighty-seven per cent said it helped them stay in school, and 90 per cent reported 'increased pride in their Indigenous identity.' The results, which also included recommendations for endangered Mohawk and Ojibwe languages, 'reaffirmed' the need to expand programming, John said. John said say they're exploring a partnership with Ohsweken language school Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa to ensure adequate staffing, which has been a challenge in existing HWDSB Mohawk language programs. The board says it's only aware of one other Indigenous school in the province, Kâpapâmahchakwêw — Wandering Spirit School at the Toronto District School Board. Trustee Maria Felix Miller, who said two of her Ward 3 schools have significant Indigenous populations, asked what impact the school would have on the 'vibrant' programming that already exists. 'The intention is not to pull back from community schools, it's really about what can we do to enrich them,' she said. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The streak continues: Riverside baseball's Zach Hare throws another no-hitter in PIAA quarterfinals
HARMONY — After having an "off day" for the first time in several weeks in the first round of the PIAA playoffs, Riverside standout pitcher Zach Hare looked to continue his historic postseason against Mohawk in the Class 3A baseball quarterfinals on June 5. Hare used an extra day of rest to his advantage, extending his no-hit streak to 31⅓ innings, throwing a no-hitter Thursday to defeat Mohawk, 6-0. Advertisement 'I have been wanting to live in the moment and take things one game at a time because I get to keep playing with guys I have played with since I was 10,' Hare said. 'I am still at a loss with this streak because I just want to go out there and throw my best and not add pressure to myself.' Coming off of his perfect game in the WPIAL championship against Quaker Valley on May 28 ― when Hare struck out 15 batters ― he struck out 13 batters while walking three against Mohawk. In the postseason, Hare has allowed no runs and eight walks while striking out 55 batters. 'He is different from any other pitcher that I have coached before,' Riverside coach Dan Oliastro said. 'Zach's command is unbelievable and is putting the ball exactly where we want it, fields his position and our biggest concern today was our fielders getting tired waiting for a ball to come to them.' Advertisement Required Reading: 'Supernatural': Zach Hare's historic postseason continues with perfect game in championship In addition Hare's masterpiece on the mound, the Riverside bats did their job, finishing with 11 hits by chipping away at Mohawk pitcher Briar Crawford. With a 1-0 lead entering the fourth inning, Riverside (19-2) got some much-needed insurance. Jackson Barber scored on a wild pitch before Sean Hayes and John Bowser drove home runs with an RBI single and double. Shortstop Dylan Meyer drove in two more in the two of the seventh with a single, scoring Hare and first baseman Christian Lucarelli. Riverside pitcher Zach Hare (27) delivers a pitch during the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game between Riverside and Mohawk at the AHN Baseball Complex in Harmony, Pa. on June 5, 2025. 'We have been very aggressive at the plate recently,' Meyer said. 'I think some of the guys earlier in the season weren't as aggressive but now we are attacking pitches. I want to keep my approach simple and look for something early and build off of that.' Advertisement Riverside will have a rematch with South Park in the PIAA Class 3A semifinals, on Monday, June 9, at a site and time to be determined. The Panthers won their previous matchup, 1-0 in 12 innings, in the WPIAL tournament semifinals. This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: PIAA baseball quarterfinals: Riverside's Zach Hare throws no-hitter
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
PIAA 3A baseball championship preview: What to know as Riverside faces Mount Carmel Area
Riverside will appear in its second PIAA Class 3A championship game in three seasons when it faces off against Mount Carmel Area in a battle of district champions for the state title. Here is what you need to know about the championship matchup. When is the PIAA Class 3A championship game? The PIAA Class 3A championship game will mark the second game of the 2025 PIAA baseball championships on Thursday, June 12, with the first pitch slated for 1:30 p.m. at Penn State's Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. What's at stake? Riverside is vying for its sixth PIAA title under longtime head coach Dan Oliastro, who is in his 57th year as the skipper. Each of the previous five times that Riverside has made the trip to State College, it has captured PIAA gold. Its last state championship victory came in 2023 when it shut out Camp Hill 4-0 to cap off a perfect season. Advertisement Required Reading: 'Supernatural': Zach Hare's historic postseason continues with perfect game in championship Mount Carmel will be making its first trip to the state championship game in its second appearance in the PIAA playoffs after making a run to the quarterfinals in 2024. How they got here Riverside has hit its stride in the state playoffs after playing in several tight one-run games in the WPIAL postseason. It began its state playoff run with a dominant 9-0 win over Huntingdon with Christian Lucarelli throwing a complete game three-hitter. In the quarterfinals, it posted its second consecutive shutout of the state tournament defeating section foe Mohawk 6-0. Riverside pitcher Zach Hare tossed a no-hitter, striking out 13 in the win. Advertisement Most recently in the semifinals, the Panthers defeated South Park 4-1 for the second time this postseason in a rematch from the WPIAL Class 3A semifinals. Lucarelli threw six innings, allowing an unearned run on two hits with two walks and six strikeouts. Sophomore shortstop Dylan Meyer has been one of Riverside's hottest hitters in the state postseason, compiling seven hits and six RBIs in three games. Riverside pitcher Zach Hare (27) delivers a pitch during the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game between Riverside and Mohawk at the AHN Baseball Complex in Harmony, Pa. on June 5, 2025. Hare, who is slated to pitch in the championship game, has thrown 31 ⅓ consecutive no-hit innings for Riverside across the WPIAL and PIAA playoffs. In his past two outings for the team, he threw a perfect game in the WPIAL championship game against Quaker Valley followed by the aforementioned no-hitter against Mohawk. Advertisement The senior Slippery Rock signee has posted a 9-0 record in 12 appearances, throwing 66 innings and striking out 127. On the other side, Mount Carmel knocked off two district champions en route to the championship game. In the opening round, it beat District II champion Dunmore 5-0 as pitcher Drew Yagodzinskie pitched a one-hitter, striking out 14 and allowing just one walk. The team then faced District III runner-up Bermudian Springs, taking the game 3-1 with first baseman Clarke Cartwright driving in a pair of runs. In its semifinal matchup against District III champion Berks Catholic, Yagodzinskie pitched a complete game, allowing three runs while striking out 11. The bottom of the order for Mount Carmel came up big by driving in three RBIs. Riverside shortstop Dylan Meyer (1) watches his ball's flight during the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal game between Riverside and Mohawk at the AHN Baseball Complex in Harmony, Pa. on June 5, 2025. Projected starting lineups 7-1 Riverside (20-2) 1. Sean Hayes, C Advertisement 2. John Bowser, RF 3. Hunter Garvin, CF 4. Zach Hare, P 5. Christian Lucarelli, 1B 6. Drake Fox, 3B 7. Dylan Meyer, SS 8. Jackson Barber, LF 9. Logan Young, 2B 4-1 Mount Carmel Area (20-4) 1. Brayden Brinkash, C 2. Jason Klokis, RF 3. Jon Morgante, SS 4. Drew Yagodzinskie, DH 5. Lukas Carpenter, P 6. Gabe Yuskoski, 3B 7. Clarke Cartwright, 1B 8. Walker McGinley, LF 9. Brody Brinkash, 2B This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: PIAA 3A baseball championship: Riverside, Mount Carmel meet in finals
Hamilton Spectator
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Retired autoworker (Gentleman) Jim Long loving life on the professional darts tour
(Gentleman) Jim Long has been a man in motion since winning his Professional Darts Corporation tour card in January. The retired autoworker from London, Ont., headed to Europe with wife Rhonda on Feb. 6 to compete. The initial plan was to come home March 3 but he had to delay their return after qualifying for a European tour event scheduled for March 7 in Belgium. They didn't get home until March 28. 'I couldn't tell you how many trains I took,' Long said of the trip that took them to England, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Long, 57, returned to Europe seven days after coming home. This time he went solo since Rhonda, his partner since 1989 and mother of their three kids, couldn't face another transatlantic trip so soon. He spent three weeks on tour by himself. There was one more five-day trip to Europe before Long, Rhonda and son Zach left for Germany on Monday for the 2025 BetVictor World Cup of Darts, which runs through Sunday in Frankfurt. Long and Hamilton's Matt (Ginjaninja) Campbell, who earned his tour card in 2022, lost their opening match 4-1 to Malaysia's Tengku Shah and Tan Jenn Ming on Thursday. Tenth-seeded Canada continues Group F play Friday against Denmark at the Eissporthalle Frankfurt, home of the Löwen Frankfurt hockey team. Forty countries are competing with the top four seeds — defending champion England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland — given a bye to the second round where they will be joined by the 12 group winners. The tournament offers 450,000 pounds ($832,900) in prize money, ranging from 4,000 pounds ($7,405) for the team that finishes last in its opening-round group to 80,000 pounds ($148,075) for the winning duo. It's Long's second trip to the World Cup of Darts. He competed with Dawson Murschell in 2019, making the quarterfinals in Hamburg after upsetting fifth-seeded Australia. Long and Campbell are good friends. Before Campbell, a former welder, turned pro, he and Long would meet up twice a month 'to sharpen each other up and play.' Long is loving life on tour, although the travel, jet lag and logistics have proved challenging. 'I'm having the best time. Fun doesn't quite cover it even,' he said in an interview. 'The travel is exhausting … But the excitement of playing and walking into the venue with 127 other professional darts players, the guys that I watched on TV and I continue to watch on TV now, it's still exhilarating for me. 'The guys are friendly. You'd be surprised, the top guys, they're just friendly and they'll talk to you just like you're one of the group.' World No. 14 Peter (Snakebite) Wright, a two-time world champion known for his colourful Mohawk, had him stay over during one of his trips. 'When I get home I'm usually thinking when do I get to go back?' said Long. He calls it the 'perfect retirement plan.' Long's goal is to enjoy the experience — and hopefully break even on his travels. 'I found that so far I'm not playing as good as I'd like but I'm winning matches … I've done OK money-wise,' he said. 'The first trip over I lost money, of course, but the next two I've actually made some money which has been kind of nice.' His best result so far was reaching the final 16 at an event in Germany before losing to No. 34 Brendan (The History-Maker) Dolan. Long, who has won his first-matches about half the time, acknowledges he has been putting pressure on himself to do well. 'I just want to show I belong,' he said. Long demonstrated that at Q-School where more 870 entries competed for 29 tour cards. He became the seventh Canadian to earn one, following Campbell, Murschell, John Part, Jeff Smith, John Norman Jr., and Ken MacNeil. The tour card lasts for two years and earns him admission to 50-plus events in a year. Long said the first thing he did when he got the competition schedule was to take down his fridge calendar to start planning his itinerary. 'It's a little overwhelming to be honest,' said Long, who does his own travel arrangements. Competitors who finish in the top 64 of the PDC Order of Merit get to retain their tour card after the initial two-year period. Long is currently ranked 108th while Campbell is No. 53. Long worked for General Motors from 1990 to 2020, working on the Chevrolet Equinox. He was a team leader on the assembly line for 18 years before finishing his career there in the paint shop. He got into darts after high school. He used to play pool at a local tavern in Wardsville after work and was invited to play darts one day when they were a man short. Long has twice competed at the PDC World Darts Championship. In 2018, he upset Northern Ireland's Mickey (The Clonoe Cyclone) Mansell in the first round before falling to Dutch pro Benito van de Pas, the 30th seed. Long, listed as a 2,500/1 longshot in the 96-player field at London's Alexandra Palace, earned 25,000 pounds ($46,285) as a second-round loser, more than enough to cover his expenses. He lost to England's James (Hillbilly) Hurrell in the first round in December 2024. After he competed at Alexandra Palace the first time, he got a Facebook friend request from a 12-year-old Luke Littler. Now 18, Littler is ranked second on the PFC Order of Merit and won the PDC World Championship in January. Long didn't have to wait long to face Littler, whose nickname is The Nuke. The two were paired up in the first outing of Long's first competition after winning his tour card. Long was up 3-0 and 4-2 but eventually lost 6-4 to the teenage sensation who recorded three straight 100-plus checkouts en route to the win. —- This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 12, 2025.
