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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page They have tickets and will do their best to make it for tip-off Another busy day of lacrosse and basketball: not atypical for the Gaspar family Sunday includes a lacrosse tournament in Springfield for Jordan Gaspar a select number of his classmates will play for the school’s first boys basketball championship in Lowell “We’re hoping to go from one to the other,” Jen Gaspar said Thursday The need to dash to the Tsongas Center comes down to more than simply supporting the local team was a basketball and lacrosse player before he was diagnosed with a brain tumor on May 14 basketball and Franklin communities have since embraced the family tight as a bear hug nearly after two years after Nick died on May 19 Fundraising basketball games and tournaments in Nick’s honor have dotted the calendar and NickStrong isn’t merely a hashtag “It doesn’t seem like two years; it doesn’t get any easier,” said Jen Gaspar “But I will say the entire community – especially the high school – has made it more bearable.”  One of the first events to aid the family happened on Jan. 21, 2022, when Franklin’s basketball team hosted Milford a fitting color since Nick Gaspar’s favorite basketball team was the University of North Carolina Students also sold #NickStrong wristbands that night Gates, a Franklin High football player and a classmate of Jordan and Nick Gaspar “These kids have gone through a lot – they've lost two classmates,” Jen Gaspar said “That’s obviously a lot for any adult to handle Jen Gaspar made her first trip to the University of North Carolina in September (the rest of the family had visited previously) The school was important to Nick and someone ingeniously changed the NC logo to NG which became ubiquitous for the Nick Strong Foundation That September visit included a Dribble for Victory Over Cancer fundraiser and Nick’s memory was honored The family toured the campus and attended a football game “Doing things that he loved is sometimes helpful,” she said “Just keeping his memory alive is the most important thing.”  The family - which also includes daughter Lillian, Jen and Tim Gaspar’s youngest child - has worked through the Nick Strong Foundation to keep Nick’s story alive “is to honor our son and keep his legacy alive by raising awareness and helping others who are faced with the horrific news that their child has cancer.”    Jen aspires to provide the same amount of love and support her family received whether through a financial donation or a simple gift to help “make their day.”   “I can’t imagine having gone through that without all of the love and support I really hope that every family has that; they deserve it,” she said “It’s nothing you never want to go through alone Even for my other two children – they needed support when we weren’t around for them Nick was diagnosed at Boston Children’s Hospital and Jen Gaspar is running the Boston Marathon again this spring to raise money for BCH a motion no longer possible for Nick Gaspar and Anthony Gates “It’s hard because (Jordan is) doing all the things that Nick should be doing as well He’s fortunate to have such great friends to go through this with but it’s difficult knowing that Nick and another one of his classmates don’t get to graduate and they’re not here Will a long trip from Springfield end happily basketball and a long-sought state championship They’ve been through a lot,” Jen Gaspar said “I think they deserve the win and it would be great to see that for them.”  Tim Dumas is a multimedia journalist for the Daily News He can be reached attdumas@wickedlocal.com This year’s Gaspar Symposium focuses on innovative ways that vascular surgeons can work with other specialists Surgical and medical professionals at all levels are welcome and registration is complimentary for students and Physician assistants may earn CME credits for this event This program is open to all eligible individuals Keck School of Medicine of USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination Eligibility is not determined based on race Covering stories that matter to the community Collision Involving 12 Motorcycles and Another Car Occurred on Highway 98 West of Calexico on Nov CALEXICO — After being released from custody late last week the San Diego man arrested on five counts of murder in connection with a 2010 traffic collision involving a pack of motorcyclists on Highway 98 west of Calexico was re-arrested on Monday morning and is awaiting extradition to Imperial County Imperial County District Attorney’s Office and El Centro area California Highway Patrol were able to obtain a “no bail” arrest warrant signed by a judge ordering Luis A He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County awaiting transfer to Imperial County jail according to a California Highway Patrol press release Gaspar is suspected of five counts of murder and 11 counts of hit-and-run driving causing death or injury His initial arrest on Willow Creek Road in San Diego on Dec 18 stems from a September 2023 anonymous tip prompting a yearlong investigation by the Highway Patrol Gaspar is alleged to be the driver of a gold Honda Civic that on Nov passed a pack of 12 motorcycles on eastbound Highway 98 to go out of control and slide into the bikes which were part of the Saddletramps motorcycle club from San Diego County which was celebrating its 10th anniversary with the ride Gaspar had to be released from custody on Friday Imperial County District Attorney George Marquez said his office lacked evidence at the time to bring the case to court He explained that the statute of limitations has run out on lesser charges forcing the DA’s office to need a tighter case Marquez told the Calexico Chronicle that “the case is still under investigation,” adding his office only received a 150-page report on Friday morning Killed in the accident were four from the biker group — George Williams of Alpine — and the passenger of the car forced into the riders No other information was immediately available “The CHP extends its gratitude to the Imperial County District Attorney’s Office the Department of Homeland Security Investigations California Highway Patrol Investigative Services Unit Border Division and the California Department of Insurance for assisting with this investigation,” according to the CHP press release and website in this browser for the next time I comment For advertising and submission of legal notices or inquiries email: info@calexicochronicle.com Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application and Tim Gaspar (Debbie); her grandchildren and Macey Wade (Shanon); her great-grandchildren Kay was preceded in passing by her first husband and father of her children Victor Francis and Victoria White Francis; her four brothers and 1 sister; her son-in-law Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation in honor of Kay on Tuesday 2024 at Twin City Funeral Home beginning at 10:00a.m Kay will be laid to rest in Berwick Cemetery Kay was known for her warm nature and her unwavering love for her family She cherished nothing more than cooking for her loved ones especially baking her special Christmas cookies each holiday season Kay also had a fondness for visiting the casino and she was an avid Donald Trump supporter She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her The family would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to the staff of the Critical Care Unit at Thibodaux Medical Center and Dr Melancon for their care and compassion for Mrs Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Jesus was a beacon of love and kindness throughout his 53 years of life He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years and Mateo Sebastian Lucia Mateo; his sister Nancey Maribel Nicolas; and his stepdaughters Hannah Shae Gutherie and Katie Lyn Mohomad Each family member was a precious thread in the rich tapestry of his life and he cherished every moment spent with them Jesus dedicated himself to his career with passion and vigor His colleagues knew him as a man who not only loved to work but also brought joy and laughter into the workplace always willing to lend a helping hand and offer a kind word to those around him He embraced his role with open arms and an open heart guiding his children with wisdom and humor His love for his family was evident in every action Jesus's legacy as a loving parent will live on through the lives of his children and stepchildren who will carry forward his teachings and his spirit Jesus's faith was the cornerstone of his existence He loved Jesus Christ and lived his life with God at the forefront His unwavering faith provided comfort and strength to his loved ones and his commitment to his beliefs was an inspiration to all who knew him and his enthusiasm for the sport was infectious His laughter and cheers during the matches were a source of happiness for his family and friends Those who knew Jesus will remember him as a loving and his memory will be treasured by all who had the privilege of knowing him characterized by his generosity and warmth will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his loved ones Jesus Leon Gaspar's life was a testament to the power of love we celebrate the profound impact he had on our lives and his unwavering love will never be forgotten Jesus's journey on earth may have concluded but his story will be told for generations to come a story of a man who lived with purpose and loved without reservation Cremation Society Of South Carolina - Westville Funerals (Operations Center) was tragically killed in an automobile accident  He was born in Mexico and arrived in the United States with his mother the first year of his life He was raised in South Carolina and Jesus attended Arcadia Elementary School and Dorman High School His teachers were always fond of his sweet personality One of his proudest accomplishments was his passion for music His outgoing personality came out in his style of dressing up He loved to show up to family events and go out with his friends "styling and profiling" his wardrobe and it endeared him to many family members and friends   He had a deep bond with his family and Jesus was a loving son who always stood with his mother supporting her in many ways when he was growing up He was a big brother who valued spending quality time with his brother and sister and his large extended family of grandparents Maribel Sandoval Martinez and his stepfather   The family will receive friends during visitation that will be held on Wednesday from 6:00 PM to B:00 PM at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 2:00 PM at Jesus Our Risen Savior Catholic Church SC 29301 and burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens to help the family with funeral and cemetery expenses donations may be made to Founder's Federal Credit Union located at 1307 Boiling Springs Rd. Jesus's memory will live on through the love he shared with those around him and the joy he brought into their lives but his spirit will forever remain young and full of life He was the husband of Maria (DaSilva) Gaspar.  the son of the late Antonio and Emilia (Gomes) Gaspar He was a Mattress Maker for Restopedic Mattress until his retirement in the late 1990s and he truly enjoyed cooking and sitting around the dinner table sharing memories He was a member of the Terryville Gospel Hall and cherished his time worshipping his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ he is survived by his children Madalena Antonucci and her husband Joe and Marco Gaspar and his wife Marcia; his daughter-in-law Lurdes Gaspar; 16 grandchildren he is predeceased by his sons Joel and Joao Paulo Gaspar Arrangements – Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 to 11 am at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck At 11 am a prayer service will be held before the procession to Grove Cemetery for committal services from 499,000 boepd at the end of the first quarter of 2021.Muncrief will continue to serve as an adviser until his planned departure as an employee in the second quarter the Oklahoma City-based company said.RBC Capital Markets analyst Scott Hanold said the appointment of Gaspar as CEO was anticipated by most energy investors and expects the transition to be "seamless".Gaspar will receive $1 million as annual base salary and a cash bonus target of 130% of the base salary Devon revealed in a regulatory filing.Reporting by Vallari Srivastava in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel and Sriraj Kalluvila Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved FRANKLIN – The teams were not just thrown together The field did not simply consist of a non-league school to the north; a South Coast school from 50 miles away; a Catholic school in nearby Westwood New Bedford is near to where the father of the tournament’s namesake starred in high school And Xaverian has a close connection to the late Nick Gaspar and his family Three months before he died of brain cancer, Nick, 16, served as honorary captain when the Franklin boys basketball team hosted the Hawks – who wore “NG” t-shirts that night in February of 2023 His team was back in town for the Nick Gaspar Invitational winning the title on Tuesday afternoon and handing Franklin its first loss of the season Sheenan lives near the Gaspar family in Franklin - “I can hit a pitching wedge to their house from my house,” he said – and was proud to be a part of the second annual tournament “It’s something we all have a connection to one way or another,” he said “but just to be able to support their family – and as a Franklin resident it’s always a great thing to be a part of.”  Franklin coach CJ Neely was happy to see the many powder blue “NG” t-shirts again among the crowd Gaspar the Great: Franklin High boys basketball team beats Milford High on Nick Gaspar Night who has played men’s league basketball against Sheehan “The Gaspars are great people and Nick was a great kid and we really miss him and the kids really miss him To have an opportunity to honor him every year – it makes you feel good to bring these types of teams together “It’s not just a random collection of four teams,” Neely said “It’s four teams that are really engaged in that kind of cause.”  Caden Sullivan’s outburst early in the second half seemingly had Franklin off to another victory. The senior captain scored nine points in just over three minutes and fellow captain Seth O’Donnell’s second 3-pointer of the game had the Panthers up 33-22 with 2 minutes But Manny Duran had a spurt of his own. The senior from Norwood – and tournament MVP – scored eight of his game-high 15 points in the third as the Hawks (10-10) slowly came back Thacher Purdy’s 3-pointer with just under three minutes remaining in the game put Xaverian ahead to stay in a fourth quarter where Franklin (21-1) was held without a field goal just chip away,” Sheehan said of his thought process when his team fell behind by double digits “We’ve found ourselves in that situation a few times this season and we’ve had a couple where we wilted away I was proud that the kids didn’t give in.”  “Xaverian does a really good job with their zone (defense),” Neely said They’re one of the best in the state at what they do.”  Duran’s layup with a minute left put the Hawks ahead 40-36 before Jake Olmstead (8 points) made two free throws with 52 seconds to go Joe Conlan’s steal with 22 seconds remaining gave Franklin one last possession but an open Sullivan (14 points) had his 3-point attempt catch front iron before the final buzzer sounded “We had a great look from our best player,” Neely said I probably would have drawn up a play probably to get Caden the ball 1 seed for the MIAA Division 1 tournament when playoff pairings are announced Saturday at 1 p.m The Panthers were also a one-loss team heading into last year’s postseason 3 and fell to Worcester North in the state final But with eight seniors graduated from that squad Neely said redemption isn’t a huge motivating factor this time around “This group of seniors has been waiting their turn you’re still 21-1 and you had a terrific season.’ Now we have to hit the reset button We have to play the type of basketball that got us to this point He can be reached at tdumas@wickedlocal.com A vibrant soul whose presence lit up any room she danced her way into our hearts when she was born in Rutherford County  As Emory brightened the lives of her teachers and friends of Arcadia Elementary School she was such a joy to see in the hallways and classrooms She was a recent 2024 Graduate of Dorman High School.   Emory's love for music and dance was infectious Her native Mexican music filled the air wherever she went spreading happiness to all those around her while she sang and danced She carried herself with grace and beauty that touched the hearts of many dreaming of owning her own bed and breakfast venue one day Her bright spirit and ambitious nature shone through as she walked through life Emory was known for making every place she entered brighter and more welcoming.  Family was at the center of Emory's world She was a devoted big sister to her three- year-old brother Jaziel Martinez and loved spending time with Jesus and the rest of her family She was joined in death by her big brother we also celebrate the vibrant life she lived Her memory will forever be imprinted in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her The family will receive friends during a visitation that will be held on July 31 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel let us hold onto the beautiful memories we shared with Emory and find solace in knowing that her spirit lives on in each life she touched May she rest in eternal peace surrounded by the love she so freely gave during her time here with us Collaborative care points the way to the future Vascular surgeons are used to collaborating Since the vascular system reaches every part of the body it’s normal for vascular surgeons to work closely with other specialists But this year’s Gaspar Symposium takes that principle even further with a broad vision of revolutionary leaps through collaborative care “Crossing boundaries is the way forward,” said Kenneth Ziegler the faculty course director for this year’s symposium “When we get out of the silo and partner with everyone we can give our patients the best in modern medical care.” Ziegler was careful to point out that collaboration with medical professionals at all levels is key to this vision “This is all about the importance of forging new pathways,” he explained “Nurses and Advanced Practice Providers have their own expertise and unique perspectives When surgeons recognize our own limitations and ask for their insight we can make massive advances just by talking.” This year’s topics include the nationally famous collaborative work done at USC’s Aortic Center the limb-saving multidisciplinary work of the Division of Vascular Surgery’s Toe and Flow program and even social science approaches to looking at care disparities the Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy was also enthusiastic about the 2024 program we are thrilled to have the event bringing together leading experts and innovators from multiple fields focusing on improving the care of patients affected by vascular diseases We are honored to have Dr Gilbert R Upchurch as our distinguished visiting professor Upchurch is the chair of the department of surgery at the University of Florida He will provide us with the Guideline Updates AHA/ACC Joint Committee Report on Thoracic Aortic Endografting for Descending Thoracic Aneurysms during the symposium We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event.” Ziegler noted that residents and medical students who are considering vascular surgery will find this year’s Gaspar Symposium especially valuable “This is a portal to what their practices will be like in the future.” MD Symposium: A Tale of Two Programs: Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Delivery of Vascular Care presented by the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy and the USC Office of Continuing Medical Education Registration is complimentary for students Parking: Entrance off Union Street at Los Robles Ave Online registration is available here Early-bird pricing for live registration ends August 30 On-site registration is available September 5 at 7:00 am at the Westin Pasadena Phone: (323) 442-1900 Copyright © 2025 University of Southern California This website is using a security 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It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Devon Energy announced Monday Rick Muncrief president and CEO for the company the past four years plans to step down as he enters retirement The Oklahoma-based energy corporation has appointed Chief Operating Officer Clay Gaspar to succeed 66-year-old Muncrief as the company's new leadership on March 1 "Clay’s selection as our next CEO is the result of a comprehensive succession planning process conducted by our board,” said John Bethancourt with the vision and industry expertise to guide Devon as we move forward We are excited to collaborate with Clay to build upon the past success of Devon and create additional long-term value for our shareholders.” said the company's strategic objectives will remain the same under his leadership "We will remain focused on operating excellence across our portfolio of assets to deliver competitive and sustainable returns for our shareholders," Gaspar said More: OKC's Devon Energy buys Williston Basin assets from Houston driller in $5 billion deal Gaspar holds a master's degree in petroleum and geosciences engineering from the University of Texas and a bachelor's of science in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University He also serves on the boards of the Southwest Region of American Heart Association the Oklahoma Chapter of The Nature Conservancy the Permian Strategic Partnership and the Texas A&M Engineering Advisory Council he worked for companies such as Anadarko Petroleum Both Gaspar and Muncrief joined Devon's leadership team in January 2021 following the company's $2.56 billion merger with WPX where they both served as president and CEO The company has since gained 90% of shares has more than doubled in value during the same period Devon produced around 728,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day during the third quarter of the year under Muncrief's leadership an increase from 499,000 at the end of the first quarter of 2021 In the latest quarterly financial earnings report the company also announced net earnings totaling $812 million More: ONEOK announces billion-dollar acquisition plans. What will this mean for investors? The corporate president has worked in the industry since 1980 He also worked for major players in the oil field Muncrief graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor's of science in petroleum engineering technology in 1980 The university recognizes him as a distinguished alumnus and member of the College of Engineering He also serves as board of directors of Williams Companies and the American Petroleum Institute and the American Exploration and Production Council “It has been an honor to lead Devon over the last four years and WPX Energy for the seven years prior as well," said Muncrief in a news release "I believe the company is nicely positioned for the future Our portfolio of assets is second to none and I am confident our experienced leadership team and talented employees will take the company to greater heights in the future Clay is a proven leader with significant experience in all aspects of our business and I couldn’t be more excited about Devon’s future with him in the CEO role.” A Coral Springs man who led deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a multi-county pursuit after refusing to pull over his vehicle during a traffic stop was arrested is facing several charges and was given a $745,000 bond According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office 9 after Burnside refused to pull over for the traffic stop by a trooper in Palm City Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter the arrest report states that MCSO deputies later joined in the effort to stop Burnside officials decided to stop following Burnside due to heavy traffic in the area but Burnside continued to drive at a high rate of speed which almost caused crashes at an intersection an MCSO Aviation Unit followed Burnside from above as he made his way through Hobe Sound and then to Country Line Road Aerial footage captured Burnside weaving through several cars as he attempted to evade law enforcement a trooper initiated a PIT maneuver on Burnside's car He then bailed out of his vehicle at a cul-de-sac in Palm Beach County fled the scene on foot and tossed out a bag that had illegal narcotics The arrest report said that Burnside jumped over two property fences and was tased after refusing to comply with orders Burnside was handcuffed and was transported to Jupiter Medical Center for treatment Newman has created an exclusive cigar for its home market of Tampa and the city’s most famous parade The José Gaspar 2025 is a 6 x 54 toro that uses a Connecticut broadleaf wrapper the first time that wrapper option has been used each cigar has an MSRP of $8 and it is sold in packs of five It will only be sold at 17 locations around Tampa: “José Gaspar was one of most feared pirates in the Americas,” said Drew Newman, fourth-generation owner of J.C. Newman, in a press release. “Sailing from his base near Tampa Bay in the late 1700s, he terrorized the Gulf of Mexico and amassed a great fortune. Gaspar celebrated victories with a bold and flavorful cigar. This cigar honors his legacy and the tradition of Gasparilla.” Why Was Church Pastor Abraham Gaspar-Reyes Targeted for Murder?PreviewWhy Was Church Pastor Abraham Gaspar-Reyes Targeted for Murder?Forty-year-old Abraham Gaspar-Reyes doesn't return home Get news and updates about your favorite shows plus 3 free credits to watch locked content Check your inbox for the latest news and updates about your favorite shows Edu Gaspar has resigned a Arsenal's sporting director The 46-year-old initially arrived as the Gunners' technical director in the summer of 2019 and was instrumental in the hiring of Mikel Arteta as head coach later that year A member of Arsenal's legendary Invincibles team Edu is in line for a position at the network of clubs that includes Nottingham Forest owned by Greek businessman Evangelos Marinakis Should he take that role it is expected he would receive a sizable increase on his salary at the Emirates Stadium "This was an incredibly hard decision to make," said Edu "Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club's history "Now it is time to pursue a different challenge I wish the club and its supporters only good things and all the very best." who as a permanent member of staff could be required to serve a notice period or be placed on gardening leave His exit comes at a significant moment for the club now established as contenders for the Premier League and Champions League under Arteta Edu had previously worked as general co-ordinator of the Brazil national team and in a senior role at Corinthians the club where he began his professional career His departure is a matter of some surprise to sources with knowledge of his situation Edu had been coveted by rival clubs for several years but had rebuffed past interest most notably when Paris Saint-Germain came knocking in 2022 He is settled in London and took great pride in the progress that Arsenal had made in his five years with them It had been thought that he would remain in his position for at least another 12 months following the departure of chief executive Vinai Venkatesham in the summer Start your day with the perfect blend of news and analysis from the world's game with the Morning Footy podcast.  Download and follow Morning Footy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts A triumvirate that included Arteta had built a strong bond in the rebuild of Arsenal All three were either entirely new to or relatively inexperienced in the positions they occupied and found an alchemy to their working It will be a challenge to try to create that again with two of the three gone in a short space of time Any new sporting director will have to mesh with Arteta Owner Stan Kroenke will be conscious of how that turmoil that followed the departures of Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis in 2018 was reflected on the pitch in the months that followed find themselves in an altogether better footballing position now than then "We respect Edu's decision and thank him for his immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward," said co-chair Josh Kroenke We are all so fond of him and the positive energy he brings to everything and everyone "Change and evolution is a part of our club  We remain focused on our strategy and winning major trophies Our succession plan will reflect this continued ambition." managing director Richard Garlick and executive vice-chair Tim Lewis are expected to assess candidates for the vacancy though given the surprise with which this has taken Arsenal it may be some time before a successor is found When he joined the club on their summer tour in 2019 -- earlier than his new employers had required or even hoped -- he found a club floored by its failure to make the Champions League with a wage bill well out of whack with the standard of performance In his five years Arsenal were trimmed back now competing for the greatest prizes in football No one could contend that Edu won't be leaving Arsenal better than he found them Perhaps the most radical move he took in managing the Arsenal squad came in the early years of Arteta's tenure The vision was clear -- enough that the club hierarchy stood by the then-manager amid disastrous results in 2020 -- but many of the veterans were not able to put it into practice Willian and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were among those whose contracts were terminated not without cost to Arsenal when they weren't delivering as expected Some of those mistakes were on Edu and Arteta They were not afraid to address them swiftly That speaks to the growth Edu made in his time with the club Utterly inexperienced in European football's corridors of power early in his tenure his recruitment was far from stellar at the outset One source who worked alongside him spoke of how he "developed a steel to him" as time went on "He's somebody who will represent the club in the right way But you know in a negotiation he will go toe to toe with anybody." Such steeliness got big deals done for Arsenal Much has been made of Arteta's sales pitches to the likes of Declan Rice but behind the scenes Edu was the one tasked with completing the arduous club-to-club negotiations Those who have worked with him have spoken of the Brazilian's ability to complete deals that leave everyone feeling like a winner That would be a quality to serve him well if he finds himself running a multi-club organization This would appear to be where the best of the best are now heading Jurgen Klopp will head up Red Bull's soccer department Michael Edwards was lured back to Anfield as Fenway Sports Group's CEO of football Edu's work at Arsenal has propelled him into that echelon Finding a comparable replacement will be a challenge almost as great  attends his official presentation as a new player for the Valencia soccer team at Mestalla Stadium FILE - Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar on April 20 LONDON (AP) — Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has resigned The former midfielder returned to the club as technical director in 2019 before being promoted to sporting director in 2022 and has been seen as a key figure in Arsenal’s emergence as a Premier League challenger under manager Mikel Arteta in recent seasons Edu said he was leaving to pursue “a different challenge” but did not specify what that would entail “This was an incredibly hard decision to make,” Edu said in a club statement “Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club’s history Now it is time to pursue a different challenge I wish the club and its supporters only good things and all the very best.” Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke said the club respected Edu’s decision and noted his “immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward.” Kroenke added: “Change and evolution is a part of our club We remain focused on our strategy and winning major trophies Our succession plan will reflect this continued ambition.” Edu played 127 times for the Gunners and featured in Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles,”who went the entire 2003-04 season unbeaten Gaspar Noé has never been one to shy away from controversy The Argentine filmmaker carved out a name for himself with provocative and boundary-pushing films like I Stand Alone (1998) and Irréversible (2002) which firmly placed him at the forefront of the New French Extremity movement during the 2000s But the news that he has just joined the jury of an AI film festival may be his most controversial move is described on its website as “a celebration of the art and artists embracing new and emerging AI tools for filmmaking.” However the use of artificial intelligence in film has sparked fierce debate with many prominent figures in the industry voicing their opposition The rise of AI was even one of the central issues behind the writers’ strike in 2023 which brought film production across the United States to a standstill The controversy surrounding AI in cinema was further fuelled this year when two major Oscar contenders faced backlash after revealing they had used AI tools to manipulate accents and singing voices The revelation nearly derailed both films’ awards campaigns and led to calls for stricter regulations with some suggesting that the disclosure of AI use should become mandatory for future Academy Award contenders Although Noé has not indicated whether he plans to use AI in his own future projects his reputation for pushing artistic boundaries means that few would be surprised if he embraced the technology Please log in with any of the following accounts: ASICentral Don't have an account? Sign Up Enter your email address and we'll send you directions to change your password Enter your email address and we'll send you your username Industry distributors share the promo products that they love the most My prized merch possession is my Stasher bag It’s simple yet incredibly practical and it fits perfectly into my eco-conscious I first became aware of Stasher bags when I received one as a giveaway at an Earth Day event that was held in my community I’m thrilled that this is now being offered in our industry by Hit Promotional Products (asi/61125) and can be branded I literally have about 35 of them in all different sizes I use them every day whether it’s for packing snacks for myself or my family or even organizing small travel items or putting my phone in it to go the beach It’s a go-to item that definitely never sits idle in my house but the Stasher bag symbolizes my commitment to reducing waste it’s durable and has saved me from using countless disposable plastic bags which we all know is terrible for the environment I love the commitment Stasher has to reducing waste and to using products that are alternatives to single-use plastics One memorable moment was using the bag on a hiking trip earlier this year – it kept all of my snacks fresh and secure and it also ended up doubling as a water-resistant pouch for my phone when it started pouring halfway through the hike Promo products like Stasher bags are powerful because they combine functionality with a company’s brand identity They create a lasting impression when they provide real value such as reducing waste or enhancing convenience They also resonate emotionally when they align with a person’s values which encourages continued use and brand loyalty A well-chosen product becomes part of people’s daily lives Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter You have been successfully added to our mailing list keeping you up-to-date with our latest news Gaspar first joined the club in 2019 as technical director progressing to his former role in 2022 overseeing the men's, women's and academy soccer aspects of Arsenal The former Invincible oversaw the transfers of notable players like Martin Ødegaard The club did not announce a replacement or plans moving forward Per David Ornstein Edu will join the Evangelos Marinakis's group which controls a number of teams including Nottingham Forest "We thank Edu for the part he has played in our renewed football strategy and driving the club forward with the values of Arsenal in his heart," the club said in an announcement ""Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club’s history It has been a special journey and I thank Stan Tim and Lord Harris for the support they’ve given me," Gaspar said MAX MALLOWMax Mallow is an editor for Sports Illustrated Soccer. Somehow, he has just enough time every matchday to tweet when an Arsenal player scores a goal. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER playWould losing Edu be a big blow for Arsenal (1:10)Gab & Juls discuss the impact of Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has resigned from his post, the club confirmed in a statement on Monday Edu joined Arsenal in July 2019 as technical director and led a culture shift at the club that saw Mikel Arteta hired as manager and the side battle for the Premier League title in the past two seasons Edu was later promoted to become the club's first-ever sporting director in November 2022 The Brazilian's tenure as director came after a four-year playing career between 2001 and 2005 during which he won the Premier League title in 2001-02 and 2003-04 under Arsene Wenger Sources have told ESPN that Edu has been approached by Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis to lead their multi-club group with an offer that would include a considerably increased salary Sources added that talks are at an advanced stage with Edu keen on taking up the position Edu communicated his decision to senior club officials at Arsenal's London Colney training ground on Monday morning with many being surprised at the move given the central role he has played in the north London team's resurgence A source added that it is currently unclear whether there is anything in the terms of his departure which would delay him from taking up another job "This was an incredibly hard decision to make," Edu said "I've loved working with so many great colleagues across our men's Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke said in the statement: "We respect Edu's decision and thank him for his immense contribution and dedication to drive the club forward Edu has left his role as Arsenal's sporting director effective immediately. Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images"Everyone at the club wishes him well « Back and 2023 global breakout album Endless Summer has plenty of juice left taking the band across festival appearances at Cali Vibes Now Lansdowne will be once again warmed up in the best ways possible Get “Sky High” with the boys below and this weekend THE ELOVATERS + MOON TAXI + LITTLE STRANGER + SURFER GIRL :: Saturday, January 19 at MGM Music Hall at Fenway, 2 Lansdowne St. in Boston, MA :: 6pm, all ages, $33.50 to $99.50 :: Event info :: Advance tickets And though he won’t be in studio 8H this weekend In addition to his work on stage as one of the most highly-respected voices in stand-up which has most recently spawned his 2023 HBO Max special, Takin’ It Too Far the Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock alum has also stayed busy with a handful of screen roles added to his credit including 2022’s Spirited and The Neighborhood as well as 2023’s The Santa Clauses on Disney+.” Dude’s got the resume TRACY MORGAN :: Saturday, January 18 at The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. in Boston, MA :: 6:30 p.m., $69 :: Advance tickets describing it as “an acid-laced dance descent into madness.” Here’s more: “Climax is a film that could serve as an introduction to the rest of Noé’s deeply intimidating filmography including an impressively photographed and choreographed series of dance sequences may be the most restrained work of Noé’s career and I think you’ll see a ton of re-evaluations of his work from people who just couldn’t see beyond the aesthetic It’s not nearly as brutal as something like Irreversible nor is it as much of a time investment in the way that Enter the Void and Love (it’s only a scant 93 minutes) psychedelic tendencies and a number of his most memorable visual tics.” ‘CLIMAX’ :: Friday, January 17 at the Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St. in Brookline, MA :: 11:59 p.m., $17 :: Event info and tickets with multiple sources confirming the departure of Edu Gaspar as the club's sporting director It was news no Arsenal supporter expected to wake up to on Monday morning The Athletic's David Ornstein is among those to validate the story with details persistently emerging regarding the reasons why the Brazilian and former Gunner is leaving his post who spent four years in north London as a player joined the club's hierarchy and was appointed Arsenal's first-ever technical director in 2020 He's credited for playing a huge role in the Gunners' rise under Mikel Arteta with the director helping the novice coach oversee a drastic culture shift in N5 He was credited for some savvy work in the transfer market which aided Arsenal's ascent under Arteta but his work on that front has come under scrutiny in recent windows It remains to be seen just how much their summer business will aid their pursuit of the Premier League title while Edu also found it difficult throughout his tenure to sell assets at the right time the director's absence will serve as a notable blow to the club but his exit doesn't point towards any signs of off-field dysfunction amid a tricky period for Arteta's side on the pitch Edu was bullish over the appointment of Arteta in 2020 with his impressive work as technical director seeing him change titles and become sporting director in 2022 the Brazilian is said to harbour even grander ambitions for his post-playing career which is believed to have played a big role in his exit Edu is poised to leave his post at Arsenal in favour of teaming up with infamous Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis and his network of clubs Marinakis also owns the likes of Marseille and we could see Edu take on an all-encompassing role on the recruitment front within that framework An agreement is in place for Edu to take on the fresh challenge under Marinakis, but his exact role has not yet been ironed out. However, there are reports that the Greek businessman would be willing to triple Edu's salary and hand him more power than what he could've ever been afforded at Arsenal. According to the Independent the 46-year-old wished to work his way up into a CEO-type of role in north London but that was a position the Gunners weren't yet willing to bestow upon their sporting director Whatever you think of the signings in the summer Edu is a massive part of why Mikel Arteta has been able to bring Arsenal back to competing It’s bad news and people celebrating him leaving are strange You're bound to see speculation over more nefarious factors at play in Edu's imminent exit but the Brazilian's decision to move on doesn't point towards instability or internal strife and Marinakis is willing to hand him the power Arsenal currently weren't We can run the rule over all of his transfer dealings as much as we want but no amount of revisionism should detract from the work Edu's done in his directorial roles He's been a significant spoke in the Mikel Arteta wheel It's paramount the club nail the appointment of his successor © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"6e","src":"6f","url":"6g"},{"type":"6d","value":"6h"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"6k","url":"6l"},{"type":"6j","value":"6m"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands \n\nHe has a vested interest in European football but is able to cover his first love in the greatest depth.\n\nYou can also enjoy James' work on 90min The Athletic's David Ornstein is among those to validate the story An agreement is in place for Edu to take on the fresh challenge under Marinakis, but his exact role has not yet been ironed out. However, there are reports that the Greek businessman would be willing to triple Edu's salary and hand him more power than what he could've ever been afforded at Arsenal. According to the Independent Photo credit: Bakka / Berimbouse / Nezello / Jéssica Gaspar – Official and Nezello have teamed up with vocalist Jéssica Gaspar on their latest release ‘Lavanda’ — a hypnotic Afro House single out now through Seas Records ‘Lavanda’ is the result of a collaborative process that highlights each artist’s unique contribution Initially developed by Bakka in Balneário Camboriú the cut’s melodic layers were shaped in Berlin by Berimbouse while Jéssica Gaspar completed the composition with her poetic Portuguese vocals and emotive delivery ‘Lavanda’ fuses organic textures and rich percussion with atmospheric elements channeling the spiritual essence of renewal and the influence of nature and the sea immersive groove that honors Brazilian musical roots while tapping into the energy of contemporary Afro House Listen to ‘Lavanda’ below and grab your copy here. former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar rejected a similar offer to stay at his Emirates Stadium role The news has now been fully digested. Edu Gaspar is leaving Arsenal after a successful five year stint at the club He begun life as Arsenal's first ever technical director but then became Arsenal's first ever sporting director Now, Arsenal will undergo a period of transition. They will seek the right person to come in and replace the club legend Edu, with the help of manager Mikel Arteta they might not like hearing about an offer from Arsenal which the Brazilian rejected According to a report from the Daily Mail Arsenal offered a new contract to Edu Gaspar after hearing about his offer from Nottingham Forest (among other clubs) It is said that Arsenal's offer was comparable to that presented by Evangelos Marinakis This might not be nice for Arsenal fans to hear but it does show that Edu's decision wasn't entirely money driven He is taking the next step in his career and he would like to work in a global capacity rather than ditching Arsenal for solely financial gain Edu demonstrated a keen and knowledgable approach to improving a football club his expertise and beaming personality will be appreciated within his new network of clubs On the flip side, the Brazilian will be missed at Arsenal but his legacy will continue to live on. During his time, he signed many great players ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5y","src":"5z","url":"60"},{"type":"5x","value":"61"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"64","url":"65"},{"type":"63","value":"66"},"All Rights Reserved Kian has been part of the FanSided team since 2017 and has both written and edited thousands of articles across the division Grab your chosen beverage while reading his work as he's not shy to share his soccer opinions and encourages his readers to share their own The news has now been fully digested. Edu Gaspar is leaving Arsenal Now, Arsenal will undergo a period of transition. They will seek the right person to come in and replace the club legend Edu, with the help of manager Mikel Arteta According to a report from the Daily Mail On the flip side, the Brazilian will be missed at Arsenal but his legacy will continue to live on. 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