‘GOAT’ Demetrious Johnson signs with ONE Championship
Johnson’s move to ONE came just less than a couple weeks after another former UFC champion in Eddie Alvarez joined the Singapore-based martial arts promotion.READ: Eddie Alvarez signs with ONE ChampionshipFilipino Geje Eustaquio of Team Lakay currently holds the ONE flyweight belt.ADVERTISEMENT Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award “Please join me in welcoming the #1 pound-for-pound king, Demetrious Johnson, to ONE Championship,” Sityodtong wrote.“He is the most dominant mixed martial arts world champion in history, and holds the record for the most number of world title defenses in UFC. His extraordinary achievements speak for themselves, but I am most impressed by his character, his values, and his life story. @mightymouse125 #GOAT”FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissThe 32-year-old Johnson defended the UFC flyweight belt 11 times before yielding it in a close loss to Henry Cejudo two months ago.READ: Demetrious Johnson breaks UFC record with 11th title defense Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil LATEST STORIES Gov’t to employ 6,000 displaced by Taal Kevin Anderson vs Kei Nishikori in Vienna final Allen Durham still determined to help Meralco win 1st PBA title Japeth Aguilar embraces role, gets rewarded with Finals MVP plum MOST READ Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next View comments Tim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crown Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Will you be the first P16 Billion Powerball jackpot winner from the Philippines? FILE – Demetrious Johnson poses on the scale during a weigh-in for UFC 197, Friday, April 22, 2016, in Las Vegas. Johnson is scheduled to fight Henry Cejudo in a flyweight title fight Saturday in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)Demetrious Johnson, one of the most accomplished MMA fighters ever, has signed with ONE Championship.ONE announced the addition of Johnson on Sunday with ONE chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong revealed the arrival of the inaugural and former UFC flyweight champion on his Instagram account.ADVERTISEMENT Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew
The Baha’i World Center in Haifa, Israel, has approved the opening of an education center for its junior youth spiritual and intellectual empowerment program in Liberia.The project is through its Social and Economic Development program (OSED) and will help youth between 12 and 15 years to acquire spiritual, moral and intellectual education through their active involvement in the prescribed texts, community and building service projects, among others.Meanwhile, the first of the 10 day seminar started on Friday July 4 at the Baha’i Development Institute in Paynesville with 19 persons in attendance.Among the participants were coordinators and active animators from Sierra Leon and Liberia as well as the program’s resource person from Ghana.A member of the African Resource Persons Team (ARPT) Kyei Assante Baffor of Ghana said the establishment of the experimental site in Liberia came as a result of the many contributions from Liberians of all religious backgrounds.He said the selection of a country to establish a learning site is also through the increment of the number of junior youth groups and proper coordination of all its programs.Mr. Baffor said spiritual revival is what the world needs to build good moral structures to uplift humanity.For his part, a member of the junior youth program coordinating team in Monrovia, Joseph G. Lewis, appreciated OSED for granting Liberia the privilege to have a trial learning site that he hopes will be permanent as the program advances.Mr. Lewis considers it a privilege and a call to help in the construction of an environment in which youth from Christian, Muslim, Baha’i and other spiritual backgrounds will freely learn together to contribute to the community building process.Ms. Fatumata Koromah from Kenema District in Sierra Leone expressed delight in being a part of the first training exercise in Liberia.Koromah told the Daily Observer that she has improved in her attitude and patience to serve people because of her participation in the junior youth program as an animator.The national junior youth coordinator in Sierra Leone, Peter Wiakesa, expressed gratitude to the Baha’i World Center through OSED for bringing a learning site to Liberia.Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
The Mother’s Day shopping hype was evident among small vendors and large-scale establishments across Georgetown as many persons hunted for the perfect gift for their mothers.Guyana Times visited a few popular locations on Saturday where the rush commenced during the early morning hours and continued throughout the day. Some persons also planned on opening their businesses today to provide for last minute shoppers.Floral arrangements on display along Water StreetA florist on Water Street, Georgetown, Rawle Chin explained that many persons opted for fresh flowers this year as opposed to fragrances and other items. His flowers ranged from multi-coloured roses, chrysanthemums, hydrangeas, anthurium, kalanchoes among others. It was explained that there was a slight decline in sales but nothing too alarming.“I only come out here on holidays and so on. The Mother’s Day this year is not like the other Mother’s Day but persons are still coming out and getting what they want. You see a lot of people going for flowers. That is a popular one as we speak.”Meanwhile, Charlene, who markets fragrances and gift items, said she has been selling for the past nine days nonstop because the response has been overwhelming. She explained that her stall on Robb Street will be opened on Mother’s Day as well to cater for late consumers.“I must say that Mother’s Day is one of the biggest day for us. We make gift items and it is quick for persons to just come by and grab one because its well presents and all. Usually, persons would come on the day to get something so I will be here in the morning to assist them,” she explained.Over at the Guyana Stores, persons were capitalising on the cutbacks being offered. The lawns were occupied with some of the products and Assistant Manager Radesh Pitamber stated that the outdoor sales have attracted scores of persons.“We do it out on the lawn here and it’s a Mother’s Day sale for every single thing so this is a time to save. You’re getting from 30 to 50 per cent off most of what we have.”One shopper, Cassidy, explained that she opted for customised gift items this year since they were trending online and in some stores.This period of time also features the Mother and Daughter Pageant, which was held on Saturday night at the National Cultural Centre, featuring two categories. (Rupa Seenaraine)
I was just checking out Dave Dawson’s, Whitecourt’s play-by-play guy, blog and noticed that he has posted a link to a new NWJHL forum. It appears to be at an early stage of development and there aren’t a lot of posts yet but I thought we should get some Huskies fans posting on the site.Check out Dave Dawson’s blog for more info on the Wolverines. Whitecourt has apparently added a new goalie with a name most Huskies fans will remember. http://dawsonscrease.blogspot.com/The NWJHL forum is at http://nwjhl.freeforums.org/nwjhl-general-f3.html- Advertisement -Mike Feeney
Sergio Aguero Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero looks set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in Argentina’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to Ecuador.The 27-year-old, fresh from plundering five goals in City’s 6-1 Premier League win over Newcastle last Saturday, was carried off on a stretcher after sustaining the problem to his left leg midway through the first half in Buenos Aires.Aguero is set for a scan on the injury and is almost certain to miss Argentina’s next game with Paraguay next week.Manchester City confirmed the injury on their website, with a statement that read: “Sergio Aguero lasted just 22 minutes of Argentina’s opening World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.“The City striker, who scored five goals in his last game against Newcastle, pulled up holding his left hamstring while chasing a long ball downfield.“Former Blue Carlos Tevez replaced Kun who was stretchered off after receiving treatment with the game at 0-0.”Aguero, who has only just returned to fitness after a knee injury earlier in the season, must now be considered doubtful for when City resume their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth on October 17.Gerardo Martino’s men floundered without Aguero as they slipped to a first defeat on home soil since 2009 as goals from Frickson Erazo and Caicedo in the space of 120 seconds gave Ecuador a famous win.Martino confirmed Aguero will miss the World Cup qualifying clash with Paraguay.He told the media in Argentina: “He was moving very well and causing a nuisance. We hope he recovers well, but obviously he’s a player we will lose.” 1
Watch commander: “Nope. Nothing. It’s probably the weather.” (By the way, most cops blame the weather when it’s too cold, too hot, too foggy, too windy, too rainy or too mild.) I have no doubt similar exchanges have taken place over the past month with watch commanders in Montebello. We’ve reported nothing, because we’ve been told nothing. Yet, confidential memos from the Police Department to members of the City Council indicate plenty of violence has occurred in the gritty community on the eastern edge of the San Gabriel Valley. Some examples: 11:30 p.m. Sept. 29 – A woman walked into the emergency room at Beverly Hospital after she was shot in the face near the intersection of Poplar and Lincoln avenues. 1:48 a.m. Oct. 1 – A 31-year-old man was shot several times as he stood with other friends in the 400 block of North Maple. 4:50 p.m. Oct. 2 – A car-to-car shooting was reported near the intersection of Whittier Boulevard and Garfield Avenue. A nearby house was hit by stray gunfire. Several pedestrians witnessed the shooting. None were hit. 6:40 p.m. Oct. 8 – “An adult received gunshot wounds, non-life threatening.” In August, a sheriff’s deputy was shot in the face serving a search warrant in the 900 block of Orcutt. He survived and will fully recover. About 10 days ago, a woman with a gun was seen near the Senior Center, about an hour later a woman matching her description was reported firing shots at City Park. I did a quick check of our archives and found that none of these incidents made their way into the paper or onto our Web site. Montebello isn’t alone. Similar incidents have occurred in Baldwin Park, where police officers have told me they are not allowed to speak to the newspaper about crime in the city. Similarly in Pasadena, staff photographer Keith Birmingham was harassed by the Police Department when he went to shoot photographs of a fire at Brookside Country Club on Thursday. What are we to do? We could ban stories on missing persons, wanted persons and stop promoting police department plans to buy high-tech gadgetry. Except we don’t work that way. The better approach – and it’s the one our reporters are using – is to not let the lack of cooperation from some become a roadblock to our readers. That’s called a working relationship. frank.girardot@sgvn.com (626) 962-8811, Ext 2717 Frank Girardot is the city editor of the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Visit his blog at www.insidesocal.com/sgvcrime160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! Here’s how we work. Every morning during the week a reporter comes in early, about 7a.m., and makes a round of what we know as “cop calls.” A typical exchange goes something like this: Reporter: “Hi, this is Frank Girardot, with the newspaper. I’m calling to see what happened overnight.” Watch commander: “Nothing.” Reporter: “So, no arrests? No domestic violence calls? No drunken drivers? No shootings?” We’re supposed to have a working relationship with the cops. They want to use us to find missing persons, wanted suspects and promote their purchases of the latest gadgetry. And we expect them to be forthcoming about crime in the neighborhoods where you live. Because we’re always looking for news, we pretty much hold up our end of the bargain. But, lately some local police departments haven’t been too friendly – or forthcoming, for that matter – when it comes sharing information. 
UPDATED: A LOCAL buyer has been found for the fresh bread business at Gallaghers in Ardara potentially saving 50 jobs – but those facing the dole are insisting on union representation.The confirmation of the jobs being saved came just hours after MEP Pat the Cope Gallagher had said he was confident of a sale.Today the workers have formed the Gallaghers Bakery Workers Representative Committee and are being supported by SIPTU. More than 100 of the employees have joined the group.Meanwhile a bid by Dublin firm ‘Pat The Baker’ to buy the fresh bread business of Gallaghers in Ardara had been rejected.The sale would have seen production moved and 50 more jobs lost at the Ardara facility where 124 jobs are already under threat.Last night however MEP Pat The Cope Gallagher said he was confident a local buyer would be found and is close to completing a deal. Mr Gallagher said he hoped details of the sale would be finalised over the next few days.ARDARA JOBS CRISIS: 50 JOBS ‘SAVED’ BUT ANGRY WORKERS DEMAND UNION RIGHTS was last modified: February 5th, 2011 by gregShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
Icelandic football commentator Gudmundur Benediktsson made headlines with his crazy reaction to the country’s win over Austria in the Euro 2016 group stages. And he was at his hysterical best again on Monday night as the minnows shocked England.Benediktsson was literally screaming with delight when Kolbeinn Sigthorsson gave Iceland the lead in Nice and then launched into a passionate outburst at the full-time whistle – shouting: “We are never going home! Did you see that! Did you see that! Never wake me from this amazing dream.” Listen to his brilliant commentary above.
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREGift Box shows no rust in San Antonio Stakes win at Santa Anita Mehmet Okur scored 25 points and Andrei Kirilenko had 23, helping Utah overcome Allen Iverson’s 46 points in a victory over Philadelphia. At Wizards 103, Hawks 72 Donell Taylor scored a career-high 15 points to lead Washington over Atlanta. Jared Jeffries matched his career high with 15 points, Caron Butler had 14 points and Antawn Jamison scored 13 in a rare appearance off the bench as the Wizards won for just the second time in seven games. At Pacers 112, Bucks 88 Stephen Jackson scored 24 points to help Indiana beat Milwaukee. The Pacers shot 56 percent from the field and handed the Bucks their fourth loss in five games. At Raptors 95, Bobcats 86 Chris Bosh had 29 points and 10 rebounds and Mike James scored 24 points to lead Toronto. At Timberwolves 99, Bulls 92 Kevin Garnett had 28 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists to lead Minnesota over Chicago. Garnett’s 500th career double-double helped snap a three-game losing streak and Wally Szczerbiak had 25 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota. Kings 88, At Rockets 80 Mike Bibby and Corliss Williamson scored 19 points apiece to lead Sacramento over short-handed Houston. At SuperSonics 113, Magic 104 Rashard Lewis scored a season-high 45 points and Seattle overcame the ejection of Ray Allen for a win over Orlando. Heat 110, at Warriors 96 Dwyane Wade had 32 points, 11 assists and five rebounds to lead Miami to its fourth consecutive win. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! “When they see me running after a rebound, or something like that, they really understand what this game is all about.” Stephon Marbury scored 28 points, Jamal Crawford had 25 points and Eddy Curry finished with 21 for the Knicks, who beat one of the NBA’s top teams for the second time in two nights and have won five consecutive for the first time since Jan. 30-Feb 8, 2004. “The way we’re approaching the game is totally different,” Marbury said. “We have a lot of confidence. We know we’re going to win.” New York led by at least eight points from midway through the first quarter until early in the fourth, but was forced to overtime after shooting only 7 of 21 (33 percent) in the final period. Jazz 110, at 76ers 102 NEW YORK – Playing their second game in two nights and forced into overtime after blowing an 18-point lead, the New York Knicks were in need of some energy. It came from the oldest player on the team. Antonio Davis had four points and three rebounds in overtime and played tough defense on Dirk Nowitzki as the Knicks beat the Dallas Mavericks 117-115 on Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive win. “I think they understand how much I care about this team and how badly I want to win,” the 37-year-old Davis said. “I don’t want to open the papers and see the position that we’re in, and a lot of times you have to know your role. You have to know what you can do and what you can’t do. And what I can do is I can defend a guy and I can rebound. 
AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MORESanta Anita opens winter meet Saturday with loaded card “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be presented, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 26 at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Tickets: $8-$13. Call (661) 799-2702. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” will be presented, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 18 at the Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Tickets: $16 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Call (661) 288-0000. Don McMillan and Amy Anderson will perform, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at J.R.’s Comedy Club located inside Marie Callender’s at 27630 The Old Road, Valencia. Cost: $15 or $25.99 for dinner and the show. Call (661) 259-2291. Bird Walk, 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Call (661) 259-7721. Santa Clarita Youth Grove dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus. Call Tess Simgen at (661) 255-4965. Canyon High School Band Department will present a dinner concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday in the multipurpose room at La Mesa Junior High, 26623 May Way, Canyon Country. Tickets: $10. Call (661) 252-6110. Senior Cinema will present “Pride and Prejudice” starring Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, 2 p.m. Wednesday at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Cost: $1. Call (661) 259-9444. Movies to Talk About will feature two locally made short films, “The Wash” and “One Paycheck Away,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 Lyons Ave., Newhall. Admission is free. Visit www.UUofSCV.org. Moonlight Hike, 5:30 p.m. Friday at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce. Meet at the park office. Call (661) 268-0840. “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be presented, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 26 at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Tickets: $8-$13. Call (661) 799-2702. “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” will be presented, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 18 at the Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Tickets: $16 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Call (661) 288-0000. Don McMillan and Amy Anderson will perform, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at J.R.’s Comedy Club located inside Marie Callender’s at 27630 The Old Road, Valencia. Cost: $15 or $25.99 for dinner and the show. Call (661) 259-2291. Bird Walk, 9-11 a.m. Saturday at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Call (661) 259-7721. Santa Clarita Youth Grove dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, 10-11 a.m. Saturday at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus. Call Tess Simgen at (661) 255-4965. Family Nature Walk, 11 a.m.-noon, and an animal presentation, 1-2 p.m. every Saturday at Placerita Canyon Park and Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Call (661) 259-7721. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” will be presented, 2 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 26 at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Tickets: $8-$13. Call (661) 799-2702. By the Light of the Silvery Moon hike, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall. Call (661) 255-3606. Grateful Dudes perform bluegrass music, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Saturday at Vincenzo’s, 24504 Lyons Ave., Newhall. Call (661) 259-6733. Sierra Club hike to Slide Mountain will meet, 9 a.m. Sunday at the entrance to Ed Davis/Towsley Canyon Park, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall. Call Matthew Lax at (661) 252-2393 or Geraldine Lorme at (661) 296-0246. Ranger-led nature hike, 11 a.m. the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce. Call (661) 268-0840. To submit an event for the Things To Do calendar, contact Sharon Cotal two weeks prior to the event at (661) 257-5256, fax her at (661) 257-5262, e-mail her at sharon.cotal@dailynews.com or write to her at 24800 Avenue Rockefeller, Valencia, CA 91355. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! Family Nature Walk, 11 a.m.-noon, and an animal presentation, 1-2 p.m. every Saturday at Placerita Canyon Park and Nature Center, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall. Call (661) 259-7721. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” will be presented, 2 p.m. Saturdays and 6:30 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 26 at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 San Fernando Road, Newhall. Tickets: $8-$13. Call (661) 799-2702. By the Light of the Silvery Moon hike, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall. Call (661) 255-3606. Grateful Dudes perform bluegrass music, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Saturday at Vincenzo’s, 24504 Lyons Ave., Newhall. Call (661) 259-6733. Sierra Club hike to Slide Mountain will meet, 9 a.m. Sunday at the entrance to Ed Davis/Towsley Canyon Park, 24255 The Old Road, Newhall. Call Matthew Lax at (661) 252-2393 or Geraldine Lorme at (661) 296-0246. Ranger-led nature hike, 11 a.m. the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce. Call (661) 268-0840. To submit an event for the Things To Do calendar, contact Sharon Cotal two weeks prior to the event at (661) 257-5256, fax her at (661) 257-5262, e-mail her at sharon.cotal@dailynews.com or write to her at 24800 Avenue Rockefeller, Valencia, CA 91355. 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!,Canyon High School Band Department will present a dinner concert, 7 p.m. Tuesday in the multipurpose room at La Mesa Junior High, 26623 May Way, Canyon Country. Tickets: $10. Call (661) 252-6110. Senior Cinema will present “Pride and Prejudice” starring Laurence Olivier and Greer Garson, 2 p.m. Wednesday at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. Cost: $1. Call (661) 259-9444. Movies to Talk About will feature two locally made short films, “The Wash” and “One Paycheck Away,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24504 Lyons Ave., Newhall. Admission is free. Visit www.UUofSCV.org. Moonlight Hike, 5:30 p.m. Friday at Vasquez Rocks Natural Area, 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Road, Agua Dulce. Meet at the park office. Call (661) 268-0840. 