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CTV News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Cavalry FC trying to ‘hang ten' against Pacific FC
Pacific FC's Terran Campbell, left, and Cavalry FC's Jose Escalante battle for the ball during first half soccer action in the Canadian Championship quarterfinal in Calgary, Alta. on Sept. 22, 2021.(THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh) After a rough start to the year, Cavalry FC is on a roll. They've moved into third place in PCL standings with a 5-3-2 record. On Saturday, Cavalry will go up against Pacific FC, who haven't been in very good form of late, and are 2-7-2 this season. However, head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. says you can't take any team in this league lightly. 'It's a 90-minute game of football and anything can happen,' he said. 'Whether the way we play, or whether that's the environmental conditions that are coming, we can't have any excuses.' 'It's all about how we approach the opponent, and nullify their strengths, expose any weaknesses and doubts that they have. But that comes down to what we do as a collective.' Collective leadership After losing leaders Daan Klomp to RAAL La Louviere in the Belgian pro league and the retirement of Charlie Trafford, no one knew where the leadership was going to come from. Forward Nicolas Wahling says it's been a collective effort. 'That's made space for other people to step up,' he said. 'I think the leadership that makes this locker room special isn't just on one or two guys, it's spread on multiple shoulders. We have just great character in the locker room and great character on the pitch.' Going for 10 Cavalry will try to go unbeaten in 10 games on Saturday – but that's not the club record. The team had a 13-game unbeaten streak in 2022. Wheeldon Jr. says he doesn't even want to think about that. 'Just focus on the next game,' he said. 'The next play is always the most important.' 'Records will always be written after the fact, so I's just up to us to play Pacific the best we possibly can.' Saturday's game between Cavalry and Pacific is at 2:30 p.m. at ATCO Field.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
"Don't get me wrong, but...": Lamar Jackson wants Jaire Alexander in Ravens and isn't shy about telling the front office
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wants Jaire Alexander on the team (Imagn Images) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn't hold back when asked about his thoughts on a potential addition to the team's secondary. After Tuesday's mandatory minicamp session, Jackson took a playful—but pointed—approach in voicing his desire to see former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander suit up in purple and black next season. Lamar Jackson goes all in for Jaire Alexander, takes matters into his own hands With a grin on his face, Lamar Jackson sent a message loud and clear to Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta: 'Go get him, Eric. I love all of our corners, don't get me wrong, but go get him, Eric.' Though it came with a smile and a chuckle, the intent behind Jackson's words was unmistakable—he wants Alexander in Baltimore. This public pitch wasn't rooted in just admiration of Alexander's football skills. The two share a strong bond dating back to their college days at Louisville, where both emerged as standouts before heading to the NFL. Their connection clearly remains intact, as Jackson revealed he had already reached out personally. 'Yeah I hit him up,' Jackson said, still smiling. 'I hit him up, but you don't know… You never know with Jaire. That's my boy.' Alexander, who was released by the Packers earlier this month, is currently one of the top free agents available. Despite battling injuries over the past two seasons—appearing in only 14 games combined—he remains a high-upside addition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo In 2024, his campaign was cut short by a PCL injury that landed him on injured reserve, but he's reportedly on track to return healthy for the 2025 season. When fully fit, Alexander is a shutdown corner and a two-time Pro Bowl selection with elite instincts and playmaking ability. Pairing him with an already stacked Ravens secondary could give Baltimore one of the most feared defensive backfields in the league. Marlon Humphrey, Nate Wiggins, Kyle Hamilton, and promising rookie Malaki Starks already form a solid foundation—and adding Alexander to that mix would only raise the ceiling. From a team-building perspective, Jackson's endorsement adds weight. He's not just the face of the franchise; he's a leader whose voice carries influence. While DeCosta and the front office will weigh cap space and injury history, Jackson's personal lobbying—both privately with Alexander and publicly through the media—may nudge the conversation in the right direction. Alexander, now on the market after a seven-year run in Green Bay, is seeking a fresh start. If he's healthy and motivated, Baltimore might just be the perfect landing spot—and with Jackson already rolling out the red carpet, the reunion is more than just wishful thinking. Whether or not DeCosta acts on Jackson's wish remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: if the Ravens make this move, their defense might become downright terrifying in 2025. Also Read: Mystery near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home deepens as human remains are officially identified while the pop star is living in Florida with Travis Kelce
Fibre2Fashion
13-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Sulzer opens Swiss hub to boost biopolymer innovation
Sulzer opened its fourth location in Switzerland. The Innovation Technology Hub (InTecH) in Winterthur Töss will further enhance Sulzer's research and development capabilities in advanced polymer processing and recycling. With 3,150 m2 of laboratory and research space, this strategic investment is part of the company's ongoing commitment to sustainable innovation. With the growing global population consuming more products and services, the amount of plastic used for packaging, electronics or construction has steadily increased. Traditionally, these plastics are made from fossil sources. Biopolymers such as PLA (Polylactic Acid) and PCL (Polycaprolactone) can be produced from renewable sources, are designed for biodegradability and have a much lower carbon footprint. They contribute to solving two major environmental challenges: carbon emissions and plastic waste. Sulzer has opened its fourth Swiss site, InTecH, in Winterthur Tí¶ss to boost R&D in advanced polymer processing and biopolymer recycling. The 3,150 m² hub will support prototype production and smart material development. It strengthens Sulzer's global innovation network and commitment to sustainable, circular plastic solutions. Leading biopolymer technology Sulzer is the leading technology and critical equipment supplier for the production of PLA, the most important bioplastic used today. The company's leading technology is used at most PLA plants, playing a key role in projects such as India's first sugarcane-to-bioplastic facility, large-scale PLA production in China and the world's largest PLA production facility, currently under construction in the United Arab Emirates. With the new facility in Switzerland, Sulzer continues to invest in the growing biopolymer market. Suzanne Thoma, Executive Chairwoman of Sulzer, said: 'After the opening of our innovation technology hub in Singapore in March last year, the new site in Switzerland will further accelerate the development and deployment of new biopolymers. It demonstrates our ongoing commitment to overcoming our customers' challenges and fulfilling our mission of serving essential industries and contributing to a prosperous economy and sustainable society.' Pilot plants, laboratory, testing units Together with Sulzer experts, customers will finetune their product offerings for the needs of targeted end-markets. InTecH is equipped with film, molding, foam and extrusion lines, enabling biopolymers to be shaped with precision to meet specific customer requirements such as durability, flexibility and biodegradability. Thanks to the equipment provided, prototype production is possible on a scale ranging from kilograms to a few tons. Tim Schulten, President of Sulzer's Chemtech division , said: 'We are looking forward to supporting our customers in developing smart materials and circular business models. This hub is all about customized solutions – whether it's purifying materials, producing sustainable foams from recycled materials or developing biobased plastic solutions. Our team is ready to tackle the biggest challenges in polymer processing and sustainability.' Sulzer's innovation and technology hubs have a strategic global footprint, with sites in the US, Asia and Europe, each built around specialized expertise. The hubs are equipped with everything innovative companies need to transform next-generation technology from theory to reality – from battery and plastic recycling, sustainable aviation fuels, biopolymers, carbon capture utility and storage, among others. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (MS)
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Christian McCaffrey says he feels 'great' after 49ers minicamp on heels of injury-plagued season
Christian McCaffrey's health will be one of the biggest 49ers storylines heading into the new NFL season. When healthy, McCaffrey's one of the most dynamic weapons in football, an offensive talent who can make the difference for a good team in contending or not contending for a Super Bowl. But that's a significant contingency. Advertisement Injuries have limited McCaffrey to seven or fewer games in four of his 10 NFL seasons. One of those seasons was 2024, when a calf/Achilles injury sustained in training camp lingered throughout the season. That and a PCL injury suffered in Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills limited McCaffrey to four games. The 49ers wrapped two days of minicamp on Wednesday on the heels of multiple OTA sessions since May. McCaffrey's been a participant throughout. And he's optimistic about his health heading into the 2025 season. McCaffrey was asked on Wednesday if he feels any pain or has any lingering concern from the Achilles injury that limited him so much in 2024. "No, I feel great," McCaffrey said. "This offseason, I spent a lot of time kind of building back a base starting from scratch. A lot of it was rehab. I wanted to put myself in a position where I didn't miss a day of OTAs and I could practice and play football again and be healthy and not miss a day. Advertisement "I did that. And now we can kind of kick back up to training again. But, I feel great." That's great news for the 49ers and their fans. The last time McCaffrey played a relatively healthy season was in 2023. In 16 games, he led the league in rushing (1,459 yards), yards from scrimmage (2,023) and total touchdowns (21) en route to his third All-Pro selection and Offensive Player of the Year Honors. The 49ers finished 12-5, won the NFC West and advanced to the Super Bowl. With McCaffrey limited to four games last season, the 49ers fell to last place in the NFC West and missed the playoffs at 6-11. McCaffrey's absence, of course, wasn't the only issue ailing the 49ers, who fell short of expectations across the board, most notably with a defense that allowed 25.6 points per game. But it didn't help. The 49ers are hoping to bounce back from last season's unexpected slide and back into the Super Bowl picture. Having a healthy McCaffrey who can still produce at 29 years old will be key to those hopes.
The Advertiser
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Walsh sends Slater a message after star Broncos return
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has turned his seven-week injury absence into a silver lining, returning to action on fire and reminding Queensland coach Billy Slater of his prodigious talents. Walsh set up the first try in the 44-14 win over Gold Coast on Saturday night with a 25m spiral pass and scored two late tries that showcased his footwork, power and support play. The 22-year-old missed six weeks with a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury which ruled him out of game one of the State of Origin series, lost 18-6 by the Maroons. Walsh was the incumbent fullback from last year but his spot in the series opener was taken by Kalyn Ponga. While his Broncos return was likely too late to be catapulted into game two in Perth he still wants to play a part in this year's series. "When you are a Queenslander, that's all you want to do," Walsh said. "If Billy needs me in the squad for anything, I'll be there and ready to go. If he doesn't, I'll still be cheering the boys and backing them at home." Walsh had time on his break to assess where his footy was heading and make the necessary adjustments. He picked his marks well against the Titans and was a lot more composed than at the start of the year. "It is good to be back," Walsh said. "I had time off where I could get away from footy and rejuvenate myself. "I worked a lot on my skills and my craft and I felt pretty natural out there. "I know I have got a lot to work on and I'm a work in progress, so I have just got to keep myself honest. "I had a lot of time to reflect on the start of my year. "I had a really good pre-season and I obviously didn't start the year too well. That's just one game (against the Titans) and I've just got to keep keep reviewing my game and getting better where I can." Brisbane captain and half Adam Reynolds said Walsh was "a big part of our team". "We all know he is an X-factor and it is not only what he does with the ball but without it that is just as important. It certainly makes the team a lot better." Reynolds celebrated his 300th NRL match against the Titans and Walsh was never going to miss the game. "No way. I was trying to get back last week and I kept telling the coaches to shut up and let me get in there," he said. "I had a bit of a mishap at training, but I was never going to miss it." Walsh did take a nasty knock to the knee against Gold Coast but not enough to get him off the park. "I just jarred it up. I think it's pretty common with a PCL," Walsh said. "I got caught in an awkward position but it is still strong and stable. I think I handled it really well. "Lucky we're going into a bye and I can look after it a little bit more." Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has turned his seven-week injury absence into a silver lining, returning to action on fire and reminding Queensland coach Billy Slater of his prodigious talents. Walsh set up the first try in the 44-14 win over Gold Coast on Saturday night with a 25m spiral pass and scored two late tries that showcased his footwork, power and support play. The 22-year-old missed six weeks with a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury which ruled him out of game one of the State of Origin series, lost 18-6 by the Maroons. Walsh was the incumbent fullback from last year but his spot in the series opener was taken by Kalyn Ponga. While his Broncos return was likely too late to be catapulted into game two in Perth he still wants to play a part in this year's series. "When you are a Queenslander, that's all you want to do," Walsh said. "If Billy needs me in the squad for anything, I'll be there and ready to go. If he doesn't, I'll still be cheering the boys and backing them at home." Walsh had time on his break to assess where his footy was heading and make the necessary adjustments. He picked his marks well against the Titans and was a lot more composed than at the start of the year. "It is good to be back," Walsh said. "I had time off where I could get away from footy and rejuvenate myself. "I worked a lot on my skills and my craft and I felt pretty natural out there. "I know I have got a lot to work on and I'm a work in progress, so I have just got to keep myself honest. "I had a lot of time to reflect on the start of my year. "I had a really good pre-season and I obviously didn't start the year too well. That's just one game (against the Titans) and I've just got to keep keep reviewing my game and getting better where I can." Brisbane captain and half Adam Reynolds said Walsh was "a big part of our team". "We all know he is an X-factor and it is not only what he does with the ball but without it that is just as important. It certainly makes the team a lot better." Reynolds celebrated his 300th NRL match against the Titans and Walsh was never going to miss the game. "No way. I was trying to get back last week and I kept telling the coaches to shut up and let me get in there," he said. "I had a bit of a mishap at training, but I was never going to miss it." Walsh did take a nasty knock to the knee against Gold Coast but not enough to get him off the park. "I just jarred it up. I think it's pretty common with a PCL," Walsh said. "I got caught in an awkward position but it is still strong and stable. I think I handled it really well. "Lucky we're going into a bye and I can look after it a little bit more." Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has turned his seven-week injury absence into a silver lining, returning to action on fire and reminding Queensland coach Billy Slater of his prodigious talents. Walsh set up the first try in the 44-14 win over Gold Coast on Saturday night with a 25m spiral pass and scored two late tries that showcased his footwork, power and support play. The 22-year-old missed six weeks with a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury which ruled him out of game one of the State of Origin series, lost 18-6 by the Maroons. Walsh was the incumbent fullback from last year but his spot in the series opener was taken by Kalyn Ponga. While his Broncos return was likely too late to be catapulted into game two in Perth he still wants to play a part in this year's series. "When you are a Queenslander, that's all you want to do," Walsh said. "If Billy needs me in the squad for anything, I'll be there and ready to go. If he doesn't, I'll still be cheering the boys and backing them at home." Walsh had time on his break to assess where his footy was heading and make the necessary adjustments. He picked his marks well against the Titans and was a lot more composed than at the start of the year. "It is good to be back," Walsh said. "I had time off where I could get away from footy and rejuvenate myself. "I worked a lot on my skills and my craft and I felt pretty natural out there. "I know I have got a lot to work on and I'm a work in progress, so I have just got to keep myself honest. "I had a lot of time to reflect on the start of my year. "I had a really good pre-season and I obviously didn't start the year too well. That's just one game (against the Titans) and I've just got to keep keep reviewing my game and getting better where I can." Brisbane captain and half Adam Reynolds said Walsh was "a big part of our team". "We all know he is an X-factor and it is not only what he does with the ball but without it that is just as important. It certainly makes the team a lot better." Reynolds celebrated his 300th NRL match against the Titans and Walsh was never going to miss the game. "No way. I was trying to get back last week and I kept telling the coaches to shut up and let me get in there," he said. "I had a bit of a mishap at training, but I was never going to miss it." Walsh did take a nasty knock to the knee against Gold Coast but not enough to get him off the park. "I just jarred it up. I think it's pretty common with a PCL," Walsh said. "I got caught in an awkward position but it is still strong and stable. I think I handled it really well. "Lucky we're going into a bye and I can look after it a little bit more."
