Month: March 2017

Golf Capsules

Jim Herman was persuaded to play the Valspar Championship by an influential acquaintance, and he made it pay off Thursday with a 9-under 62 for a two-shot lead. Herman wasn’t getting much out of his game – three missed cuts and a tie for 27th – when he played the Seminole Pro-Member the day after the Honda Classic.

Toronto FC III arrive in Italy for prestigious Viareggio Cup

Toronto FC ‘s senior academy team, TFC III, touched down this morning in northern Italy, where they’ll be competing in the world-renowned Viareggio Cup youth tournament. The Under-20 squad travelled to Viareggio, Tuscany to play against world-famous clubs such as AC Milan and title-holders Juventus.

US commander signals larger, longer US presence in Syria

Thursday that there will be a larger and longer American military presence in Syria to accelerate the fight against the Islamic State group and quell friction within the complicated mix of warring factions there. Gen. Joseph Votel, head of U.S. Central Command, told senators Thursday that he will need more conventional U.S. forces to insure stability once the fight to defeat Islamic State militants in their self-declared capital of Raqqa is over.

Weeks rally to win series in dramatic fashion

There was no quit in the Weeks Major Midgets as they came back from a 3-0 series deficit to knock off the Cole Harbour Wolfpack in the first round of the playoffs. Gavin Hart’s overtime goal lifted the Pictou County-based Weeks to a 3-2 victory on Wednesday night at Cole Harbour Place in the seventh and deciding game of their Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League quarter-final.

Marchand and X-Men relish AUS hockey title

The St. Francis Xavier X-Men are wearing both of those hats after sweeping the nation’s top-ranked UNB Varsity Reds in the best-of-three final Wednesday night at a sold-out Keating Millennium Centre in Antigonish. Just ask playoff MVP Chase Marchand, the freshman student who has majored in goaltending for the X-Men through their perfect 7-0 post-season, including the 5-4 title-clinching victory.

New immigrants worry children are getting ‘soft’ in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Growing up in a small remote village in India, Mr Balakrishnan Gopal had to walk to find water every day – a far cry from the urbanised lifestyle that his family of four, who are new Singapore citizens, have embraced today. But now, this managing director worries that his oldest daughter Priya, seven, is having too easy a life, and is taking things for granted.

Williamson notches 16th ton as New Zealand chip away

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson scored his 16th test century to take his side to 247 for five at lunch on the third day of the first test against South Africa at University Oval in Dunedin on Friday. Cricket – New Zealand v South Africa – second cricket test match – Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa – 29/8/2016.

North Korea intelligence network active in Malaysia: Source

The presence of North Koreans in the country, masquerading behind careers in various fields, was all planned in order to form an organised intelligence network, a source told Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR: While Malaysia and North Korea are doing their best to solve the diplomatic spat between the two governments, attention is now focused on the presence of more than 1,000 North Korean citizens in Malaysia.

Osaka governor cool to giving Moritomo Gakuen school OK to open after getting dodgy paperwork

The head of scandal-hit Osaka school operator Moritomo Gakuen insisted Thursday there were no serious inconsistencies in documents pertaining to an elementary school under construction on land acquired through a murky deal with the central government. But the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education said the documents contained inconsistencies in figures concerning construction costs, which Gov. Ichiro Matsui indicated meant the prefecture is now unlikely to give its permission for the school to open next month.

India withdraw Smith protest as boards make peace in DRS row

BENGALURU: India have withdrawn an official protest about the actions of Australia captain Steve Smith in the second test as the governing bodies of both countries moved to bring an end to the acrimony surrounding the ongoing four-match series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India had earlier registered a complaint to the International Cricket Council over Smith looking to the dressing room for guidance on whether to review an lbw decision during the Bengaluru match.

Vegetable Oils Market Likely Forecasts Decline in Crude Oil Prices

The decline in crude oil prices on Wednesday should not be a surprise since data from the vegetable oils markets has often forecast demand and pricing in the market. The decline in crude oil prices on Wednesday and Thursday should not be a surprise since data from the vegetable oils markets has often forecast demand and pricing in the market, said Erik Norland, a senior economist for the CME Group, a Chicago-based derivatives marketplace.

Black Sabbath Seem to Have Called It Quits-At Least According to a Facebook Post

Early last month in their hometown of Birmingham, England, heavy metal legends Black Sabbath played their very last tour date , calling an end to their yearlong The End tour, not to mention their 49-year-long career as a touring entity. Just a few days later, however, guitarist Tony Iommi hinted that Sabbath might still play the occasional one-off show-or even record together.

Haringey Rhinos romp to West london victory

Haringey Rhinos used speed and guile to rack up a 50-10 over a powerful West London side in Herts Middlesex Division Two. Play got underway on the Haringey home ground with West London using their big pack to drive into Rhino territory early.

U.S. Is Sending About 400 Marines To Syria

The Marines will join the approximately 500 U.S. troops already in Syria, such as these U.S. forces on the western outskirts of the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Sunday. Delil Souleiman /AFP/Getty Images hide caption The Marines will join the approximately 500 U.S. troops already in Syria, such as these U.S. forces on the western outskirts of the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Sunday.

Governing bodies meet to ease tension between India and Australia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia have met in a bid to restore focus on playing matters after the fall-out from the second Test. The International Cricket Council said on Wednesday it would take no action against captains Virat Kohli or Steve Smith following the decision review system referral incident in the match.

At least 31 girls killed in fire at Guatemala shelter

The death toll in a fire at a troubled youth shelter in Guatemala rose to 31 Thursday as a dozen more girls died at hospitals overnight and details began to emerge of a tragedy sparked by angry, neglected youths seeking to flee terrible conditions. Nineteen girls were found burned to death or dead of smoke inhalation in the rubble of a dormitory fire fueled by foam mattresses Wednesday.

Youth pastor accused of recording teens showering at his home

A Northern Michigan man is facing felony charges after he was accused of recording two female teens showering at his Boyne City home. Benoni Jonathan Enciso, 49, has been charged with six counts, including possession of child sexually abusive material, two counts of surveilling an unclothed person, two counts of using/installing an eavesdropping device, and using a computer to commit a crime.

The Latest: Dutch government frowns on Cavusoglu visit plans

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, standing at lectern, delivers a speech on Europe ahead of an EU summit in Brussels at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017. In this photo taken with reflections in windows of the visitors tribune German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a speech on Europe ahead of an EU summit in Brussels at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, March 9, 2017.

Motorcycling: French endurance rider Delhalle dies in testing crash

French rider Anthony Delhalle on Suzuki takes a curve during free practice for the Bol d’Or motorcycle endurance race at the Paul Ricard circuit in Le Castellet, France, in this file September 17, 2015 photo. French motorcycle rider Anthony Delhalle, a five-times endurance world champion, died after a crash in private testing at the Nogaro circuit in south-west France on Thursday, Le Mans organizers said.

Hamilton and Vettel disagree on who is favorite

Sebastian Vettel lapped fastest for Ferrari on the penultimate day of Formula One’s pre-season testing on Thursday but refused to accept the mantle of favorite from Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton. The four-times champion wrapped up his preparations for the opening Australian Grand Prix on March 26 with the fastest lap yet around Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya — a one minute 19.024 effort.

Purged from Turkey’s army, officers seek asylum in Belgium

In this Saturday, July 16, 2016 file photo, Turkish soldiers secure Istanbul’s Taksim square, as supporters of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan protest in Istanbul. In the wake of last year’s coup in Turkey, scores of military officers are seeking asylum in Belgium and elsewhere in Europe.

Doctors tie Zika virus to heart problems in some adults

In this Monday, Feb. 1, 2016 file photo, a Sucre municipality worker fumigates for Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that transmit the Zika virus in the Petare neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela. Ahead of the annual American College of Cardiology conference in Washington in March 2017, doctors say they have tied infection with the Zika virus to possible new heart problems in adults.

Two suspected LeT ultras among three killed in Kashmir gunfight

Srinagar, March 9 – Two suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and a civilian were killed on Thursday in a gunfight between militants and security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The Central Reserve Police Force , who conducted the operation along with police, said the gunfight started around 4 a.m. in Padgampora village following a tip-off.

L3 Chosen by HNA Group to Supply Multiple Full Flight Simulators

L3 Technologies announced today that it has been awarded a contract valued at more than $115 million by HNA Group’s Hainan Sky Plumage Flight Training Co., Ltd to provide 11 full flight simulators and auxiliary training equipment over the next 18 months. This new business award follows the successful delivery of three RealitySeven Airbus A320 full flight simulators and one RealitySeven “We are pleased to build on our relationship with the HNA Group and look forward to providing our full-service commercial flight training resources,” said Michael T. Strianese, L3’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

More than 600 drivers spoken to in anniversary checks by police investigating Dean Stansby stabbing

Between 5pm and 8pm officers carrying out anniversary checks in the Ancaster Road area of Ipswich handed out appeal leaflets relating to the attack on Dean Stansby. Mr Stansby, aged 41 and of Trimley St Mary, died of a stab wound to the abdomen in Ipswich Hospital, where he had been taken after the incident on February 8. A month on from the stabbing, officers stopped and spoke to around 635 motorists who were travelling through the area and identified more than 35 people who may have relevant information to the investigation.

Militant killed, major injured in Kashmir shootout

Srinagar, March 9 – A militant was killed and an army officer injured in a shootout in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday, police said. Following information about a militant travelling in a vehicle in Bandipora town, security forces set up a checkpost outside the Bandipora police station.

Stoinis gets Australia call for remaining Tests vs India

Sydney, March 9 – Australia’s uncapped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was on Thursday named as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh, who was ruled out of the remainder of the four-match Test rubber in India. According to Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns, Stoinis’s experience of playing for the Australia A side in the subcontinent, got him the call ahead of fellow all-rounders Moises Henriques and Jack Wildermuth.

Stoinis gets Australia call for remaining Tests vs India

Sydney, March 9 – Australia’s uncapped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was on Thursday named as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh, who was ruled out of the remainder of the four-match Test rubber in India. According to Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns, Stoinis’s experience of playing for the Australia A side in the subcontinent, got him the call ahead of fellow all-rounders Moises Henriques and Jack Wildermuth.