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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
‘Not good enough': Uni slide ‘disappointing'
Australian universities have fallen down the international rankings. However, the prestigious tertiary institutes still leave Australia ranked as the fifth-best nation for higher study. Released on Thursday, the QS World University Rankings show only Hong Kong, Singapore, Sweden and Switzerland have more top-100 universities than Australia on a relative basis. The top-ranked University of Melbourne fell from 13th to 19th spot, while the University of NSW, The University of Sydney and ANU also slipped. Australia has 36 universities in the total list of 1501 THAT QS ranked this year. Nine Australian unis made the top-100, a fifth place result. federal opposition education spokesman Jonno Duniam, called a slip in the rankings a 'disappointment'. 'The government must take note of our constant slide down the rankings and implement policy and funding solutions to get our universities to where they need to be,' he said. 'It is simply not good enough.' University Rankings Analysis of the rankings show 70 per cent of Australian universities have reduced their academic staff-to-student ratio. 'We want education policies that meet the 21st century skills that our economy demands, not just funding injections from which Australian taxpayers cannot see a reasonable return on their investments – not to mention our university students who deserve better,' Mr Duniam said. The University of NSW fell from 19th to 20th spot in this year's rankings. The University of Sydney came down from 18th to 25th, and ANU slipped from 30th spot to 32nd. Monash rose one spot to 36th, and the University of Queensland fell two spots to 42nd. UWA held steady at 77th. The unopened Adelaide University debuted in the 82nd spot. The University of Technology Sydney fell from 88th to 96th. Of Australia's top 15 universities, 13 fell down this year's rankings. Dina Rudick /The Boston Globe / Getty Images Credit: Supplied The Group of Eight is a combined body representing Australia's top eight universities; chief executive Vicki Thomson said Australia punched above its weight. 'At a time when global collaboration underpinned by quality has never been more important, the ranking result for Australia and in particular the Go8 is impressive,' she said. 'This comes against a backdrop of global uncertainty and mixed messaging from our largest research partner, the United States, which threatens our very capacity to deliver on our mission of education and research. 'And yet despite these headwinds, Australia continues to punch above its weight, ranking fifth overall as the best higher education system in the world.' The strong showing was testimony to the quality of our universities and academic and research staff, Ms Thomson said. 'That we have two Go8 members ranked in the top 20 and six in the world's top 50 is an outstanding result and must not be taken for granted but rather leveraged in these contested times,' she said. 'Singularly impressive is the debut of the new Adelaide University at 82. This result confirms that Adelaide University will create quality at the scale needed to deliver far-reaching benefits for Australia's research and higher education.' Adelaide University, set to open in 2026, is an amalgamation of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide. Globally, MIT, Imperial College London, Stanford University, Oxford and Harvard make the top five in that order.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MLB rumors: Pair of top insiders detail why a 2026 MLB lockout is guaranteed
There have been rumors for months that MLB could be headed to a lockout next year. Well, a pair of notable insiders claimed this week that the scenario is guaranteed. MLB is doing very good business currently. With teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and New York Yankees contending for a World Series title, the league is very healthy financially. Earning a record $12.1 billion in revenue last year. However, there is trouble brewing on the horizon. Advertisement Related: MLB games today – Get a look at tonight's MLB schedule With the wealthiest teams going to absurd lengths to improve their rosters, and the poorest doing next to nothing to upgrade their own, there are many teams in the middle unhappy with the state of the league. It is why there have been rumors that there will be a lockout once the current collective bargaining agreement ends next December. It was a topic of conversation on former MLB executive David Samson's 'Nothing Personal' podcast this week. As he asked The Athletic's MLB insider Ken Rosenthal if he also believes the league is headed toward CBA armageddon next year. 'I am guaranteeing a lockout at the end of '26. But are you as certain as I am about that?' Samson asked Rosenthal. Advertisement 'Pretty much yes. And I'm certain about it because the commissioner has already said in an article that a lockout can be a very useful thing,' Rosenthal said. 'The owners' thirst for a salary cap has never been greater. There is a percentage of owners who are willing to shut down the sport to get what they want.' Samson added that all it takes is eight very unhappy owners to force a lockout. And he believes that it won't be hard to find them when the time comes. However, while the wealthiest teams in the league won't be in favor of a salary cap, Rosenthal believes they could align with the lowest spenders, who don't want a salary floor. MLB players are some of the best-paid in professional sports. However, the Dodgers' use of deferrals and the Mets forking over $765 million to Juan Soto have the league hurdling to insane contract numbers. Furthermore, teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics taking revenue sharing money without investing in their clubs is just as big a problem. The league and its players will have some huge issues to figure out when CBA negotiations begin next year. Advertisement Also Read:: MLB Power Rankings: Detroit Tigers seize top spot as Philadelphia Phillies tumble from first Related Headlines
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
New WNBA Power Rankings Unkind to Angel Reese, Chicago Sky
New WNBA Power Rankings Unkind to Angel Reese, Chicago Sky originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 WNBA season is still in its early stages, but the top teams are beginning to separate themselves from the chasing pack. Advertisement Some may argue that the 9-0 Minnesota Lynx and the 8-0 New York Liberty already are on course to meet in the WNBA Finals for a second successive season, and it is no coincidence that these two teams are first and second respectively in ESPN's new WNBA Power Rankings published Tuesday. At the other end of the spectrum are struggling teams that are trying to reload for the future. The 1-9 Dallas Wings, without star rookie Paige Bueckers as of late, sit last in the new power rankings – and Angel Reese's Chicago Sky are situated 12th, one spot above the Wings. In Reese's second season, the Sky have started 2-5 under first-year head coach Tyler Marsh. Though Chicago plays with the second-fastest pace in the WNBA, the Sky have the second-worst net rating in the league, averaging 94.9 points per 100 offensive possessions (12th in The W) while allowing 111.1 points per 100 defensive possessions (also 12th). Advertisement "The Sky are averaging 77.4 PPG, which is exactly where they finished last season, but are allowing a league-worst 90.1 PPG, up from 82.5 last year," wrote ESPN's Michael Voepel. "Unless they can improve on both ends, it will be tough to compete." Reese has struggled for consistency under Marsh, who came to Chicago with a strong background in player development from his time with the Las Vegas Aces. Reese is shooting just 30.9 percent from the field and averages 9.1 points per game; both figures are down from her rookie season. In addition, the Sky lost veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot to a season-ending knee injury on Saturday. Vandersloot, Chicago's all-time leader in games, points and assists, was regarded as a key presence in the locker room, and her absence deprives the team of its most gifted playmaker. On a more positive note, Kamilla Cardoso, picked four spots higher than Reese in the 2024 draft, holds Chicago's second-best scoring average at 10.9 points per game. The South Carolina product is the Sky's second-best rebounder behind Reese, averaging 6.1 boards per game. Advertisement But on the whole, the Sky have a lot of work to do to return to playoff contention with Cardoso and Reese as building blocks. Related: Brittney Griner Breaks Silence After Fake Angel Reese Quote Goes Viral This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Dodgers' Chris Stratton Elects to Leave Organization
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Veteran right-handed pitcher Chris Stratton, who was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week, has cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City. However, Stratton has rejected his outright assignment, instead electing to enter free agency. More news: MLB Power Rankings — Yankees Fall, Mets and Dodgers Rise LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: Chris Stratton #41 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on June 01, 2025 in Los... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 01: Chris Stratton #41 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium on June 01, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. MoreStratton signed a major league deal with the Dodgers on May 25 as the team was looking for bullpen help amid their rash of injuries. Stratton ended up making two appearances with the reigning World Series champions, allowing two earned runs in three innings of work for a 6.00 ERA. Stratton was then designated for assignment on Monday when the team made a trade and another roster move to shuffle their bullpen. Read more: Dodgers Acquire Pitcher From Mariners in 2-Player Trade Stratton will now head back to free agency to look for his next home. The 34-year-old began the season with the Kansas City Royals — where he also spent the 2024 season — sporting a 7.94 ERA over 12 appearances. Last year, he had a 5.55 ERA across 57 appearances in Kansas City. Stratton was initially a first-round pick by the San Francisco Giants in 2012. He debuted in 2016 and spent three seasons of his career with San Francisco before being traded to the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the 2019 season. The Angels traded Stratton to the Pittsburgh Pirates midway through the 2019 season. He was then with Pittsburgh until 2022, when he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. At the 2023 trade deadline, Stratton was traded again, this time to the Texas Rangers. He played a key role in Texas' bullpen in their 2023 World Series run. More news: Phillies' Bryce Harper Breaks Silence on Kyle Schwarber's Upcoming Free Agency Across his 10-year career, Stratton has made 373 appearances (42 starts), sporting a 4.63 ERA over 623.1 innings pitched. Now, he'll look to continue his career with another team, and shouldn't have much trouble finding a minor league opportunity that could turn into a major league one. Stratton has six pitches in his arsenal, mainly using a four-seam fastball, curveball, changeup and slider while also mixing in a sinker and sweeper. While he's struggled this season, he is in the 90th percentile of average exit velocity and the 81st percentile in hard hit percentage. It shouldn't be long before Stratton joins another team and contributes to their bullpen — he'll just likely hope to get a longer stay at his next stop. For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
New York Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Carolina avoids further infamy, and a CFP battle heats up
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic's daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Don't throw your college pitcher too long today. Finally, for a night, there is peace in Carolina. A 3-1 series deficit isn't ideal, sure, but gone are the Hurricanes from a strange, ignominious place in the sports world — losing 15 straight conference final games. Quickly: Now comes the harder part: doing it again, especially against a Panthers team that has steamrolled everyone in front of it during this postseason run. Game 5 is tomorrow. Big playoff night tonight, too. More on that in a bit. Let's keep moving: Osaka, Fritz lose Naomi Osaka and Taylor Fritz, two of the biggest names in the French Open, are already heading home after first-round defeats yesterday. Osaka fell to No. 10 seed Paula Badosa in a loss that left her near tears. Fritz, the world No. 4 and top American men's seed in this tourney, came up short against Germany's Daniel Altmaier. Fritz has already had a great year, but clay isn't his best surface. Advertisement Fight over CFP intensifies The fabric of college football is changing by the day, as the College Football Playoff — freshly expanded to 12 teams this past year — could move to 14 or even 16 in the near future, and the power conferences continue to squabble over the overall number of teams and automatic bids assigned to each conference. From the outside, it appears a 14-team format would mostly benefit the Big Ten and SEC, while 16 teams could even odds a bit. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said yesterday his members are intrigued by a 16-team format. It's a mess. Clark out 2 weeks Caitlin Clark suffered a strained quadriceps and will miss at least two weeks, the Fever announced yesterday. It's tough for Clark, an MVP favorite, and Indiana, who most expect to make the playoffs this year. If she misses the prescribed two weeks, it'll only be four games lost, though. Stay tuned. More news 📫 Love The Pulse? Check out our other newsletters. As the NBA and NHL playoffs inch closer to a conclusion, the summer's most prominent sport — baseball — continues a slow burn in the background. I want to talk about two things (three players, really), based on our fresh Power Rankings published this morning: Baseball season is incredibly long, yes, but barring unforeseen circumstances I suspect we'll be talking about all three of these guys in September. See the full Power Rankings here. Almost finished: 📺 NBA: Knicks at Pacers 8 p.m. ET on TNT/Max I mean, yes. This has been an incredible series. I have no idea what will happen. Just don't turn it off if someone goes up by 20. Huge news, too: Tyrese Haliburton's dad will be allowed in the building. 📺 NHL: Stars at Oilers 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Another great series! Edmonton appears in control here, but that's more of a gut feeling than anything. Or maybe it's because Connor McDavid is scoring again. Get tickets to games like these here. Keith Law penned a fiery, must-read column on a new problem emerging in the baseball ecosystem: College coaches cannot be trusted with their pitchers' arms. Read it here. Jaelan Phillips was going to be a superstar in the NFL. Then he missed most of the last two seasons with injuries. How did he cope? As Dan Pompei writes today, it was mostly music … and fantasy novels, and his cat. Great story. Advertisement Novak Djokovic said he hopes to have a similar sendoff to Rafael Nadal's warm goodbye at the French Open this week. I thought his comments were interesting. Laurie Whitwell published an incredible account of Manchester United's disaster season. There is already tremendous pressure on next season. Most-clicked in the newsletter yesterday: Our story on Nadal's emotional farewell to the French Open and Roland Garros. Read it if you missed it. Most-read on the website yesterday: The live blog from Thunder-Timberwolves. Ticketing links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
