Former Man Utd striker Mason Greenwood is eyeing up a return to the Premier League in the summer transfer window The Red Devils sold the Englishman to French side Marseille last summer in a deal worth an initial £26.6m after a successful loan spell at Getafe last season Greenwood signed a five-year contract at the Ligue 1 side and has been largely successful with four assists and 18 goals in 31 league appearances for Marseille But the Man Utd academy product was dropped for two games in a row in March with Marseille boss Roberto de Zerbi insisting that the striker must “sacrifice” more De Zerbi said: “No one can have more respect for him than I do But that doesn’t change anything: I expect more from him because what he is currently showing is not enough “If he wants to achieve his ambition of becoming a champion sacrifice more and be more determined.” the 23-year-old was suspended by the Red Devils on January 30 2022 over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online He faced charges including attempted rape and assault but the Crown Prosecution Service announced in February 2023 that the case had been discontinued And now The Sun newspaper claim that former Man Utd striker Greenwood is ‘pining for a return to England —  putting a string of Prem clubs on red alert’ A source has revealed that Greenwood is hoping that the “vitriol he previously faced has died down a bit and people may have moved on” with the “novelty” of living in France wearing off The source close to the situation told The Sun: “When Mason first left United he loved Spain He and Harriet moved to Madrid and rebuilt their lives “He loved the fact he could just play football and his life off the pitch was not the subject of such intense focus “He was really happy to sign for Marseille and loved living in France But he’s been abroad for nearly two years and the novelty has worn off “Mason’s family visit but he is very introverted and misses his extended family and the friends he has from home “A move back to the North West could suit him as he feels the vitriol he previously faced has died down a bit and people may have moved on.” © Planet Sport Limited 2025 • All Rights Reserved North West District EditorPublished: Invalid Date MASON GREENWOOD is pining for a return to England —  putting a string of Prem clubs on red alert The forward, 23, left Manchester United for £26.6million last summer and signed a five-year deal with Marseille in the south of France He has scored 19 goals in 33 appearances for the Ligue 1 side But he has faced repeated criticism from manager Roberto De Zerbi and was dropped in March for a perceived lack of work-rate Greenwood — who had charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour dropped in February 2023 — is yearning for a return to the UK with partner Harriet Robson and their two young daughters He signed for Marseille following a successful spell in Spain with Getafe BED HUNTER How Man Utd & Spurs fans can avoid paying £1,000 a night on hotel for Euro finalAnd a source revealed:  “When Mason first left United he loved Spain. “He and Harriet moved to Madrid and rebuilt their lives. “He loved the fact he could just play football and his life off the pitch was not the subject of such intense focus. “He was really happy to sign for Marseille and loved living in France. “But he’s been abroad for nearly two years and the novelty has worn off “Mason’s family visit but he is very introverted and misses his extended family and the friends he has from home “A move back to the North West could suit him as he feels the vitriol he previously faced has died down a bit and people may have moved on.” Former Brighton boss De Zerbi dropped Greenwood and criticised his work-rate Marseille’s Ultras have also unfurled a banner in the stands during games, urging him to  “Get a move on” Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ US EditionUK EditionScottish SunIrish SunSearchMy Account Published: Invalid Date Ryan Mason will wait until after Tottenham's European campaign has come to an end before making a decision over his future Mason is a leading contender for the vacant West Brom job The Spurs assistant coach has shot to the top of the bookies' favourites talkSPORT understands the 33-year-old's focus is on Tottenham's Europa League run Spurs have one foot in the final after beating Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the first leg at home last Thursday The second leg is on May 8 as Ange Postecoglou looks to deliver silverware for the trophy-starved club If West Brom want to appoint Mason as their next permanent manager, then they will need to wait until later this month. It would be the former midfielder's first full-time management job. Mason retired as a player in 2018 following a serious head injury and shortly after joined Spurs' coaching staff. when Jose Mourinho was sacked and then again when acting head coach Cristian Stellini was fired In 2024, he came close to being named Anderlecht manager but both parties mutually agreed not to progress with talks talkSPORT reported that he was also a contender for Championship club Swansea The Baggies sacked Tony Mowbray in April following a poor run of results talkSPORT reported that QPR boss Cifuentes' representatives have held talks with West Brom He was then placed on gardening leave with CEO Christian Nourry saying 'this is naturally a disappointing situation for everyone concerned' West Brom finished ninth in the Championship missing out on the play-offs by four points They are now set for a fifth straight campaign in the second tier of English football having reached the play-offs just once in the last four years All odds from talkSPORT Bet and correct at the time of publication Search warrants reveal the suspicious actions of two state troopers after a deadly crash in October 2024 on Raleigh's Capital Boulevard North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper Garrett Macario and Sgt Matthew Morrison have been under investigation for their response to the crash that killed Tyrone Mason His death was first reported as a single-car crash but his family believes that troopers were chasing him Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said evidence from the crash investigation -- including video from dash and body cameras -- led her to look closer at the work of Macario and Morrison and she has since dismissed charges in almost 200 pending cases involving one or both of them The troopers have been put on administrative leave the State Bureau of Investigation reviewed footage recorded on the night of the crash by Macario's body-worn camera that showed him first trying to pull Mason over on Capital Boulevard near Wake Forest Road The camera went on to show Macario calling Morrison to report what had happened Morrison can be heard asking Macario whether he had called in a vehicle chase on his radio Morrison told Trooper Macario that the traffic accident was RPD's problem Morrison then told Trooper Macario not to tell responding Raleigh Police Department Officers that he tried to stop Mason before the traffic accident," the warrant says "RPD asked Trooper Macario if he was pulling over Mason which led to the traffic accident Trooper Macario told Officer Urena that he was not trying to pull Mason over and that he came up on the wreck and saw the smoke and debris from the vehicle," the warrant says The SBI also searched personal cellphones used by Macario and Morrison Mason's family has retained two high-profile civil rights attorneys to demand answers from the North Carolina State Highway Patrol about the role of the troopers in his death "From day 1 when they came to me and told me my son died in a single-car accident with no witnesses I told them that is not true," Mason's mother said "Someone on the force had to have been chasing my son "We know something happened here that is more than they are telling us," Attorney Ben Crump Wake DA Freeman said she was tipped off to the questions about the crash by someone inside the SBI "All that we ask is everyone come together and get justice for my son "Our office is currently reviewing the investigation and it is my hope that this review will be completed in the coming weeks." FISHERS — The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office has filed a petition to transfer a teenager to adult court for involvement in the car crash that killed Mason Alexander a Hamilton Southeastern High School graduate and future Pitt football athlete and possession of false government-issued identification "Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Mason Alexander and we extend our deepest condolences to everyone who knew and loved him we are committed to seeking justice in a way that honors Mason’s life and respects the seriousness of this tragedy," The Hamilton County Prosecutor's office stated The crash occurred on Florida Road near Geist Park on March 1 ultimately leading to the car crashing into a tree and catching fire the suspect was treated at the hospital and spoke with officers about the events leading up to the incident He stated that he was traveling southbound on Florida Road with Mason as a passenger and noticed his speedometer registering 56 mph in a 35 mph zone at the time of the accident he continued his attempt to pass the other vehicle Court documents revealed an eyewitness account indicating that the maneuver appeared reckless; a witness described the driving style as reminiscent of a scene from the "Indy 500." police discovered three false identification documents in the suspect’s vehicle and speed calculations found the suspect was driving 56 mph in a 35 mph speed zone The arrest follows weeks of calls for justice from Alexander's family and friends The Alexander family has been vocal throughout the investigation pushing for accountability on social media platforms Alexander had a full football scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh Hundreds attended his memorial services in Fishers with many wearing shirts that said "Forever 15," in memory of the jersey number he wore at Hamilton Southeastern "Slow down speeding is dangerous not just for the person who’s driving but everyone else who is on the street," Lashawn Johnson A delinquency hearing for the suspect has been set for later this week The Steelers QB was supporting kids competing in the Pittsburgh Marathon It’s incredible to see the complete 180 that a large majority of Pittsburgh Steelers fans have taken with quarterback Mason Rudolph Rudolph was the ugly stepchild of the Steelers’ quarterback room in the eyes of many fans he was the second signal-caller to enter the game which came with a chorus of boos because he wasn’t Kenny Pickett Fast forward to the end of 2023, those same fans couldn’t wait to see Rudolph start in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals during Christmas weekend due to the struggles of Pickett and Mitch Trubisky Rudolph then put on three terrific performances in a row that helped the Steelers get into the playoffs and became a forever cult-hero in Pittsburgh After a year hiatus in Tennessee with the Titans Rudolph re-signed with the Steelers this offseason and is already doing all he can to give back he was in attendance for the Pittsburgh Kids Marathon to support the participants “Being back in the city of Pittsburgh - it’s a sports town like no other,” Rudolph told WTAE Should he be the one under center at any point this coming season he will have the unwavering support of a fan base that rejected him for a long time Bexon Harrison recently focused full time on swimming after doing that and water polo for much of his high school career Breaststroke specialist Landry Liston has announced her commitment to continue both her academic and athletic careers at George Mason University Lennox is a six-time 4A CHSAA State Champion Texas sophomore Brayden Taivassalo has announced that he is transferring to Arizona State University for the next season Backstroker and redshirt sophomore JT Ewing has confirmed he will transfer from NC State to Arizona State for the 2025–2026 collegiate season May 04th, 2025 College, College Recruiting, NCAA Division I Mid-Major, News Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey Breaststroke specialist Landry Liston has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at George Mason University starting in the fall for the 2025-2026 season where she attends Lee County High School and swims year-round with Blue Tide Aquatics I am super excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at George Mason University I am thrilled to be on a team with such amazing people I have to thank God for opening this door and making this adventure possible I have to give a huge shout out to my coach of 9 years Coach Tim Demott… I know it’s been a long ride but we did it thank you for teaching me how to swim and putting me in the pool everyday! I wouldn’t have reached this milestone without your love and support Her 100 breast best time of 1:04.20 was set in February 2024 at the GHSA 6A State Championship Her 50 free lifetime best of 24.00 came from the Ralph Crocker Invitational a month earlier she clocked a personal best of 2:27.57 in the 200 breast at the NCSA Championships in Orlando In addition to touching 95th in that event she also notched a 59th-place finish in the 50 breast — a non-collegiate event — with a time of 30.57 took 75th in the 100 breast with a 1:06.21 and finished 96th in the 50 free with a near-career-best 24.37 Liston will be a strong addition to the Patriots’ breaststroke group Her best time in the 100 would have ranked 2nd on the roster this past season while her 200 time would have placed her 5th her 50 free time would have positioned her 6th on the team’s depth chart The team’s top 100 breaststroker this season was Emma De Jong who posted a time of 1:01.11 to win the Atlantic-10 Conference title meaning Liston will enter next season with the fastest time on paper The Atlantic-10 Championships feature both ‘A’ and ‘B’ finals and Liston’s lifetime best in the 100 breast would have placed her 21st in prelims with a time of 1:03.78 required to advance to the top 16 would have earned her second swims in those events will compete in the Atlantic-10 Conference again next season the Patriots took 5th out of 11 teams on the women’s side Their top individual performer was senior Ali Tyler who secured the A-10 titles in the 100 back and Sidney Kaufman in the Patriots’ incoming class next fall If you have a commitment to report, please send an email with a photo (landscape, or horizontal, looks best) and a quote to [email protected] Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" More from Sean GriffinSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates Taking a look at the Jets’ second round draft pick The New York Jets drafted former LSU Tigers tight end Mason Taylor in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft The 20-year old Taylor is listed at 6’5” and 251 pounds He was a third team all-SEC selection in 2024 He caught 129 passes for 1,308 yards and six touchdowns in three seasons at LSU Taylor is the son of Hall of Fame defensive end Jason Taylor, who spent most of his career with the Dolphins but was with the Jets in 2010 He headed to LSU as a four-star high school recruit and started the last 12 games of his freshman season in 2022 Taylor ended that season with 38 catches for 414 yards and three touchdowns and looked set to take his game to another level in his sophomore season but he suffered an injury in the second game of the year which caused him to miss one game and limited him for several weeks and he ended up with 36 receptions for 348 yards and just one touchdown His junior year saw his role expand and he caught 55 passes for 546 yards and two scores before sitting out the team’s bowl game to prepare for an early entry into the draft Taylor opted not to work out at the NFL scouting combine but he had a strong performance at his pro day and was regarded as a likely day two pick The Jets selected Taylor in the second round with the 42nd overall pick Let’s move on to some more in-depth analysis of what Taylor brings to the table as a player based on extensive research and film study although his length and catch radius are slightly below average for the position he impressed by running a 4.65 in the 40-yard dash and posting 28 bench press reps and a 7.06 three-cone drill All three marks would have placed him in the top five at the scouting combine He didn’t participate in the broad jump or vertical jump and his short shuttle was below average for the position Taylor is a modern-style tight end who has lined up outside or in the slot more than half of the time He lined up as a conventional tight end about 45 percent of the time with a marginal decrease over the course of his career Even when he did line up as a conventional tight end he typically was off the line of scrimmage and he regularly went in motion Taylor was mostly used as a safety valve during his first two seasons and didn’t catch any downfield passes until his third year He only averaged 10.1 yards per catch for his career and did not record a 40-yard play He’s not the kind of player you can expect to get behind the defense on a deep route but he did get down the seam to stretch the field for a few downfield passes last season Taylor moves around naturally and smoothly although he doesn’t necessarily use deception or sharp changes of speed and direction to get separation A lot of his production comes underneath or leaking out to the flats but when he has ventured further downfield Taylor looks natural catching the ball as well can extend to make catches beyond his frame and is able to hang onto the ball in traffic While he doesn’t necessarily have a lot of highlight reel catches in his film he has shown good body control in making some nice catches keeping his feet inbounds near the sideline and has made some impressive snags at full extension He had seven drops in three seasons at the college level but he showed dramatic improvement in this area with just one in his last 88 targets Taylor only had six touchdowns in his college career with five of these coming from inside the red zone He had 14 receptions for 100 yards and five scores overall in the red zone These scores mostly came about from Taylor leaking into an open area rather than beating tight coverage The Tigers showed good faith in him on this game-deciding two-point conversion during his freshman year as he showed a good nose for the goal line Taylor generates plenty of yardage after the catch because he will often be targeted on short passes that enable him to turn upfield while he might on occasion be able to slip the first tackle he’s yet to show he can be dynamic enough to break multiple tackles in space and create big plays from nothing He’s generated consistent yardage in the screen game averaging just under eight yards per catch He will finish his runs strong and is tough to bring down as he tries to fall forwards for a few extra yards One nitpick is that Taylor will often go to ground as he secures a catch in space seemingly in situations where he might have been able to stay upright and pick up some extra yardage He had one fumble during his college career Taylor isn’t the finished article as a blocker but he has shown some promise in that area but he also held his own when required to block on the edge He battles to maintain leverage in the trenches but can often fail to sustain it through the play he needs to be better with his hand placement Opposing players are able to get up into his chest when he doesn’t keep his hands inside Taylor stayed in to pass protect 93 times last season That’s more than all but three tight ends from Power Five conferences This is always a strong sign that the player is close to being able to handle the same duties at the NFL level especially when paired with good numbers for pressure rates Taylor only gave up a few pressures all year so his pressure percentage was also in the top five Taylor’s pass protection numbers were still good but he did give up a couple of sacks This one came about because of a similar loss of leverage as that which we mentioned will occasionally be seen from him when run blocking Taylor has decent strength and battles in the trenches and for every yard when he has the ball in his hands as noted He only had one contested catch in his first two seasons The main thing it would be nice to see him add to his game is more route physicality He is big enough to lean on or box out defensive players to generate separation but doesn’t seem to do much of this Taylor doesn’t have a very good record on special teams he lined up on the edge on the placekicking unit for five snaps but the last of those saw a last second game-tying extra point blocked as FSU overloaded his side and a blocker came free he never saw action on special teams again although that was probably because he became a starter rather than some kind of punishment or benching Taylor doesn’t seem to blow any obvious blocking assignments or run the wrong route and has a knack for coming back to the football when plays are extended or sitting down in open areas in the defense albeit that these were in the closing moments of a comfortable win Taylor was a two-time member of the SEC academic honor roll Taylor grew up with a father and uncle who were both recently enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and these people in his life to mentor him it’s not surprising that Taylor has reached a high standard to the point where he doesn’t have many interests outside the game and he is known as a hard-worker and a good locker room leader His on-field discipline has been good with just nine penalties in his career Three of his four penalties in 2024 were false starts Taylor hasn’t been too badly affected by injuries in his career so far but he was slowed in 2023 by an ankle sprain He missed the next game but then returned to the line-up although it seemed to limit him for most of the rest of the year Taylor fits into the projected tight end rotation with Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt neither of whom have been able to establish themselves as being worthy of a full-time role Taylor will therefore have his eye on this he will need to prove he can line up on the line of scrimmage and hold his own they used zone blocking schemes on approximately 60 percent of their carries which is consistent with other players the Jets have added on offense He was a teammate of current Jets defensive back Jarrick Bernard-Converse during his freshman year with the Tigers Taylor seems like a safe pick with a high floor and excellent upside with many of them likely to naturally improve as he continues to mature and gets used to NFL lifting and conditioning programs The tight end rotation was one of the weakest spots for the Jets following the departure of Tyler Conklin and the team will be happy to have been able to add Taylor to help fill that out Some rumors suggested they had interest in Tyler Warren in the first round but the assumption is that they felt the drop-off at tight end was less than at right tackle It seems likely that Taylor will get a lot of opportunities for playing time and then that should mean he is involved in the passing game based on Fields’ recent history the Jets will be hopeful that Taylor can develop into one of the better tight ends the team has had in recent memory The strides he made in several key areas last season are hopefully a positive sign that this is feasible The song “400 Degreez” by Juvenile rained through the speakers inside Wells Fargo Arena The Des Moines faithful were on their feet when the hometown favorite Jeremy Stephens made his walkout to the UFC octagon on May 3 But fellow lightweight Mason Jones heard the noise and played spoiler to the homecoming festivities in enemy territory The Welsh fighter earned a unanimous decision win over Stephens who made his UFC return after a nearly four-year hiatus from the company “I just want to go out there and destroy people and I hit Jeremy with so many big shots and I was wrecking the body … I felt like I could’ve finished him,” Jones said Stephens had his moments inside the octagon He took part in an exchange in the second round where he landed a few clean blows that bloodied Jones Jones fended off major damage and kept the momentum on his side Stephens was forced to defend a barrage of leg kicks from Jones Jones relied on his grappling to smother Stephens on the ground in round three Jones improved to 12-2 in his career while Stephens dropped to 28-20 his must end and I had to finish that," Jones said He’s Jeremy ‘Heathens’ Stephens and when that name came across my desk I was like Marc Ray is the high school sports reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. He can be reached at MARay@gannett.com, and on X, formerly Twitter, at @themarcszn Paisely Hansen had two RBI and Molly Schlak had a home run while helping the Eagles top Division 4 No 5-ranked Plymouth Christian Academy in the title game of the Fowler Invitational Selena Stump allowed just three hits and two earned runs while earning the pitching win Saige Miller had two hits and two runs in that victory and also went 3-for-3 with four RBI and three runs scored in the win over Ionia Addison Spicer and Natalie Smith each drove in three runs for the Eagles against Ionia Kali lOrdiway struck out 10 and allowed one run in a combined six innings of work while helping the Greyhounds to a sweep of Springport Mallory Smith went 3-for-4 with three RBI and Maegan Schutte went 4-for-4 with three RBI and two runs in the 14-3 victory for Eaton Rapids Maddy Putnam had a home run and four RBI and Schutte hit a home run for the Greyhounds FOWLER -- Carson Chapin went 2-for-4 with three RBI and Joey Schild drove in three runs while helping Mason top Ionia in the title game at the Fowler Invite Gerrit Koot struck out eight and allowed just one run in six innings in a win over Ionia Mason scored three runs over the final two innings to rally to a win over Plymouth Christian Academy in its opener BIRCH RUN -Carson Moore and Santiago each had a triple and RBI to help Owoss po past Millington in the finale of the Birch Run Cat Classic Liam PAtrick and Eden Ackley combined on the mound to pitch the Trojans (13-4) to the win Norton and Santiago Aguirre each had a hit in the opening loss to host Birch Run Brayden Simon had a double and three RBI and Jerryd Scheurer had two doubles for St Tyler Thelen had two hits and drove in four runs to lead the way for the Shamrocks in a win over St walked one and allowed an unearned run in seven innings while helping Leslie earn a doubleheader split Parker Franklin went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in the win for Leslie 2 singles while helping Owosso finish with 13 points at its own invitational Mount Pleasant also had 13 points at the invite while Ovid-Elsie had 11 and Eastern had three points Callie Morrison and Caroline Parsons went 3-0 at No 2 doubles and Emma Burnham and Bree Fleischer won all three of their matches at No BOYS TRACKOVID-ELSIE MARAUDER LIONS CLUB INVITE Clay Powell (800) and Travis Milner (400) were individual winners while helping Ovid-Elsie win its own invite while Bath was the runner-up with 133 points GIRLS TRACKOVID-ELSIE MARAUDER LIONS CLUB INVITE Destiny McDaniels was the champion in the 300 hurdles and long jump while helping Bath win the invite with 106 points Anna Poppema was the 800 champion for Bath Perry/s Abigail Cochrane won the 100 and 200 Viv Hagen had six goals and an assists while surpassing 100 career points for Lansing Catholic in its nonleague win Josie Sarata had two goals and an assist and Katelyn Melling had six saves Check out the best catches by TE Mason Taylor during his final season at LSU The Jets selected Taylor in the second-round (No Team Reporter Caroline Hendershot tells you everything you need to know about the Jets fourth-round selection (No Brian Baldinger and Leger Douzable discuss the 2025 Jets Draft and what the picks will mean to the formation of the roster moving ahead Team Reporter Ethan Greenberg tells you everything you need to know about the Jets Third-Round pick CB Azareye'h Thomas The New York Jets announced their first ever girls flag club travel team Thursday Check out this hype video and be a part of the action NFL Media's Brian Baldinger takes a closer look at the Jets second round pick following his selection 43rd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft Watch the new Jets quarterback deliver a throw to Garrett Wilson during a field workout Breece Hall and the Jets on the field during Phase 2 of the offseason program NFL Media's Brian Baldinger takes a closer look at the Jets first round pick following his selection 7th overall in 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in his first interview with the Green & White Hear the conversation between Jets personnel and LB Francisco Mauigoa when he was selected 162nd overall in the 2025 NFL Draft Check out the highlights of the newest Jets DB Malachi Moore No 130 overall pick Malachi Moore out of Alabama Miami Hurricanes DE Tyler Baron runs the 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine Check out the highlights of the newest Jets WR No 110 overall pick Arian Smith out of Georgia 130 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft immediately after he became a New York Jet Hear the conversation between Jets personnel and Georgia WR Arian Smith when he was selected 110th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft Former Alabama Crimson Tide DB Malachi Moore runs the 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine The Jets selected Moore with 130th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft 110 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft immediately after he became a New York Jet Mason County deputies were called to a residence in the 3600 block of W Anthony Road regarding a reported stabbing According to a May 5 news release from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office upon arrival deputies found a 48-year-old female with a stab wound to the chest and a 53-year-old male subject with severe lacerations to his hands The investigation found the suspect and victim know one another Both subjects were transported to Corewell Hospital by Life EMSand both were then transported to separate hospitals in Grand Rapids Riverton Fire and Life EMS assisted at the scene The case remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office filed to transfer their case against the driver accused in 18-year-old Mason Alexander's death to adult court On March 1, 2025 Alexander was a passenger in a 2016 BMW 340 traveling south on Florida Road near 113th Street in Fishers The BMW's 17-year-old driver tried to pass another vehicle just before the crest of a hill but spotted oncoming traffic swerved to avoid a collision and veered off the road Alexander was pronounced dead at the scene More: Hamilton Southeastern graduate, Pitt freshman CB Mason Alexander dies in car accident Authorities declined to comment on reports of an arrest last week but on May 5 confirmed that a juvenile court petition alleges reckless homicide reckless driving and false government identification Though Alexander's family confirmed the driver has turned 18 since the crash, Indiana law requires the case to begin in juvenile court. Under state statute adult criminal courts only have automatic jurisdiction for minors charged with specific crimes The prosecutor's office confirmed the teen is in custody as of May 5 we are committed to seeking justice in a way that honors Mason's life and respects the seriousness of this tragedy," Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Kocher wrote The defendant's name will not be released unless the court agrees to move the case out of the juvenile system The prosecutor's office did not immediately respond to a question about when the judge's ruling will be made Alexander's family has been vocal in their search for answers his family and friends rallied outside the sheriff's office holding signs demanding justice and accountability graduated early from Hamilton Southeastern High School to play as a cornerback for the University of Pittsburgh Ryan Murphy is the communities reporter for IndyStar. She can be reached at rhmurphy@indystar.com INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Prosecutors have filed a request to charge the juvenile involved in a crash that killed a former Hamilton Southeastern High School football star as an adult The Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office said this in an update shared with News 8 Monday died on March 1 after a vehicle he was a passenger in crashed into a tree and caught fire News 8 previously reported that around 9 p.m a BMW occupied by the juvenile driver and Alexander was traveling southbound on Florida Road The BMW moved into the northbound lane to pass another vehicle while a Toyota RAV4 was coming northbound at the same time The BMW and the Toyota swerved to avoid a collision Both vehicles drove off the east side of the road while the BMW hit a tree and caught on fire They were being held in secure detention as of Monday Prosecutors in a delinquency petition asked the juvenile be charged with reckless homicide These would be the proposed charges if the crime was committed by an adult They also asked the case be waived to adult court “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Mason Alexander,” the prosecutor’s office said we are committed to seeking justice in a way that honors Mason’s life and respects the seriousness of this tragedy.” Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Planning Board Chair Dane Rota opens the meeting Marty’s Driving Range owner Nicole Ruggiero lays out plans for improvements to the business Marty’s Driving Range in Mason is looking to update its facilities by adding additional outdoor seating for its concert venue building a permanent snack shack and adding a bathroom to replace portable toilets for guests appeared before the Mason Planning Board  Wednesday to present her plan for the updates and the toilet house would be built in some future year Ruggiero explained that the seating would be in a shipping container-style consistent with two other seating areas already on the property and that the merchandise shack would replace a tent where snacks are currently sold but told Ruggiero they were not prepared to approve it or even take the initial step of declaring the application complete until the plan was approved and stamped by a licensed engineer Board members said there was also at least one existing structure not present on the plan and that they wanted more information on a specific timeline for when each aspect of the plan would be built “I don’t see any timeline; that was one of the questions I had,” said Planning Board Chair Dane Rota saying that in conversations with board planning consultant Cassie Cashin Cashin indicated a stamped plan wasn’t required until the final approval phase She said she had held off on finalizing the plan until she heard board feedback and was hoping for an approval with the condition of getting the plans stamped “It’s not a concept,” Ruggiero said of the plan tomorrow.” She added that Phase I included at least the merchandise shack and noted that she is hoping to have it up as soon as possible I’m only open for five months,” Ruggiero said of the summer-based business “This shouldn’t be a big discussion – you’re acting like it’s a new business.” The board reviewed the checklist of completion and noted some items that they considered unfulfilled including showing that there was sufficient area for a septic system for the proposed toilets and additional information on the lighting for the toilets to show it was sufficient for safety The board has received feedback on the plan from the police and highway departments and both offered no objection to the changes The police indicated that the toilets should have sufficient lighting The Fire Department did not respond to a request for comment but Select Board ex-officio Charlie Moser indicated he’d like to see comments from the fire chief specifically related to the seating areas and their safety from a fire-evacuation standpoint Ruggiero said that the seating would be identical to what is already on the property Ruggiero asked if removing the toilets from the proposal would allow for an approval that night but the board indicated that they were not prepared to do so without the final plans “I’d have to see an engineered plan before I’d be willing to approve it,” said Moser “it’s not a particularly objectionable plan,” but that he wasn’t willing to approve it without seeing finalized plans The board did vote on whether to accept the plans as sufficiently complete to start the public hearing on the plan but the majority of the board found that it was not and agreed to continue the hearing to a future meeting Ruggiero requested a meeting sooner than the board’s regularly scheduled monthly session and the board agreed to continue the hearing until May 14 at 7 p.m Ashley Saari can be reached at 603-924-7172 you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users After five years of strategic planning and stewardship, MC Companies is proud to commence construction on a highly anticipated multifamily housing project, Mason Ranch A renowned leader in multifamily investment MC Companies is moving forward with construction at a time when strong demand and favorable market conditions make this an ideal moment to deliver a high-quality residential community Mason Ranch will be a premier Class A multifamily development featuring 312 luxury units in Tucson’s sought-after Tanque Verde submarket significantly less new multifamily supply has been added to the Tanque Verde submarket in recent years Only one property—totaling 35 units—is currently under construction within a five-mile radius of Mason Ranch Future residents will enjoy convenient access to grocery stores Originally conceived in 2021, the project has been a long-term vision for MC Companies. With the support of lender Kennedy Wilson and preferred equity partner Marble Capital the project’s construction loan closed in late March with vertical construction to follow immediately thereafter “This is a significant milestone for MC Companies and our valued partners,” said Ross McCallister we’ve successfully developed and constructed 20 projects totaling more than 3,600 units across Arizona MC Companies is a premier real estate investment and management firm specializing in multifamily properties MC Companies has executed on approximately $3.8 billion in multifamily assets With corporate offices in Scottsdale and Tucson it owns and operates 7,000 residential units across 29 properties in Arizona More than 1,000 additional units are in development or construction Guided by its mission of “Sharing the Good Life,” MC Companies is dedicated to creating value for investors Through its Sharing the Good Life Foundation the company has supported over 500 charities with employee-requested grants extending Mason's lead and setting the stage for victory The championship was officially sealed in the final event as Nick DeWolfe finished strong to push Mason ahead by 1.5 points over the Rams Geni Roberts was named the meet's "Most Outstanding Field Performer," claiming gold in both the long jump and triple jump while also breaking a meet record where he will continue to represent George Mason on the national stage who played an instrumental role in securing the championship Thanks for visiting The Flyers scored two runs on a sacrifice fly to left field from Kapsimalis Abbey Lane came in to pitch in the bottom of the sixth She pitched 1.0 inning and faced three batters Thanks for visiting Game Recap: Baseball | 5/4/2025 3:44:00 PM Thanks for visiting Hamilton County authorities are remaining tight-lipped on reports that police have made an arrest in connection with the car crash that killed 18-year-old Mason Alexander a Hamilton Southeastern grad and Pitt freshman cornerback Fox59 first reported late May 1 that a teen was taken into custody for his role in the crash The Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office both refused to confirm the arrest to IndyStar citing the driver's age on the date of the crash "We are aware of the incident involving a juvenile and are actively moving forward with the appropriate legal process," Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joshua Kocher told IndyStar on May 2 "Due to the sensitive nature of juvenile cases and to protect the integrity of ongoing proceedings we will not be commenting further at this time." police released sparse details about their investigation The driver's name has never been released by officials and it remains unknown if drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash Also on April 21, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office released a statement encouraging the community to "trust the process" of the crash investigation Alexander's family members were not immediately available for comment Game Recap: Baseball | 5/3/2025 4:36:00 PM Thanks for visiting One recruit that recently picked up a BYU offer is Nevada native Matthew Mason locked in a BYU official visit shortly after getting an offer Mason will be at BYU from June 12th to June 15th We caught up with Mason to preview his BYU official visit and get an update on his recruitment Mason holds over 20 scholarship offers and he was beginning to narrow in on his finalists when BYU entered the picture Mason was planning on taking an official visit to Washington State from June 13-15 "I’ve been in touch with BYU since January so it felt great to finally get to see Coach Hill in person and get the offer." His familiarity with BYU dates back to 2021 when he attended a BYU game at Lavell Edwards Stadium "I got to come out to a game back in 2021 I think when they played against USF," Mason said But obviously that comes from a great winning culture and Coach Sitake and a lot of the staff has been at BYU for a while now so it shows the stability in the program." Mason holds competing offers from the likes of Arizona State Mason's recruitment really accelerated after a standout season in 2024 He went into the 2024 season with no offers His standout 2024 season led to his first offer in January from Utah State and a long list of schools have entered the picture in the last four months BYU defensive coordinator Jay Hill has been the primary recruiter in Mason's recruitment and he has made quite the impression "Coach Hill is probably the biggest reason for my interest in BYU right now," Mason told BYU On SI "Once we first talked and he told me the visions he has for me as a player and how much I can already see he cares about me and I know when he offers someone he’s all in on them so that means a lot to me." "Coach Hill and Coach Fowler have both said how they just love the way I play the game Flying around the field with my speed and physicality especially at my size and how I can do many different things on the field whether it’s playing in the post He can see how I can do it and how my traits will translate to the next level both in college and eventually putting me in the NFL." Mason is expected to have a busy couple of months before he makes his college decision He will take his official visits in May and June before he announces his college decision on July 4th On what he is hoping to accomplish on his BYU official visit "On my OV I’m hoping to see what BYU’s plan for me in the program is and how it would translate to me getting to the NFL Then just building more of a relationship with all of the coaches and seeing if it’s the right fit for me in the program and at the school." CASEY LUNDQUIST Casey Lundquist is the publisher and lead editor of Cougs Daily. He has covered BYU athletics for the last four years. During that time, he has published over 2,000 stories that have reached more than three million people. 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 the star cellist reflects on the challenges a Black British classical musician faces; music education; and the ‘volcano’ of racism he stoked over his Last Night of the Proms comment When I heard my name my whole body shone with delight as I saw when I watched the footage back later relief mixed with impossible joy on my face I walked out in front of the standing crowd like a boy in a dreamworld … my family in a row was also hosting a thread of darkened disbelief turning on the idea that being Black meant I couldn’t possibly have been good enough I was the first and therefore the unconscionable that itself was proof there should be none of us now We were damned if we won and damned if we didn’t my parents folded all of this into their quiet whispering together and hid it from me … The radio and newspaper interviews let me know without hiding it that I had questions to answer was I a bona fide good cellist or“just” a Black musician Was I really fit to be pushed into this spotlight and stand next to “real” classical musicians who looked authentic for making my Black identity visible and meaningful when clearly it’s on your mind because that’s what you’re asking me about.” This double-bind thrust upon me of denial and yet responsibility for my identity was a confusing but familiar message The only route was working harder … I wanted on improving all the time and being the best musician I could be But I carried a responsibility I couldn’t shake I wanted to represent hope and possibility for children families and people who relied on the visible fact of who I was Having a choice didn’t come into it as there was none and never had been I couldn’t pretend to be anyone I wasn’t but somehow I had to place Black and classical next to each other in a way that made perfect ‘When I heard my name my whole body shone with delight.’ Sheku Kanneh-Mason winning BBC Young Musician in 2016 Photograph: Mark Allan/BBC/PAOn music educationIn effect we have a two-tier education system in the UK and its result is that we are educating our children differently from each other Private schools offer prestigious music scholarships for skilled young musicians and their music facilities are often state-of-the-art Eton College’s website boasts of an astonishing offering of “two concert halls a music library and a large number of teaching and practice rooms” It also advertises music scholarships: ‘Each year around 27 boys from a wide variety of backgrounds arrive at Eton as part of our Music Award programme receiving specialist support to develop their musical talents.” Similarly Winchester College does not shy away from music as a valid career aspiration: “Music Awards are available to any candidate who shows exceptional musical talent Many former pupils have highly successful careers as performers conductors and composers.” And at Marlborough College the website acknowledges and encourages music as a significant career possibility: “Where applicable individual learning programmes are designed to meet the demands and needs of those wishing to study music at conservatoire or university following Marlborough.” To be educated in music within these schools belief and an appreciation of the importance of music And all this comes hand-in-hand with education and access Sheku Kanneh-Mason performing at 2023’s Last Night of the Proms featuring the BBC Symphony Orchestra Chorus and BBC Singers conducted by Marin Alsop Photograph: Chris ChristodoulouOn the Last Night of the PromsI appeared on the BBC Radio 4 programme Desert Island Discs in January 2024 should be dropped from the Last Night of the Proms repertoire There are a few things that are guaranteed to spark the volcano of racism that bubbles underground in the UK Many people outside the UK were frankly bemused by the rage I had quietly stoked and could afford an amused and rather wry glance at it all I am a passionate supporter of the BBC Proms Its series of concerts are a testament to the strength and creativity of live classical music and I treasure the significance of this summer festival and its continuing legacy A number of the concerts are televised but it’s always been the case that the Last Night is reserved for the showcase It’s a night where Britishness is proudly exhibited in all its joy We hear music from around the UK – from Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland – sea shanties from Britain’s island traditions A lot of the repertoire is interchangeable and can be altered dependent on the choice of musicians and programme planners reflecting the passions or obsessions of the day and an ice-hard determination to preserve its place has settled around it It’s a moment that most musicians and those who decide the repertoire would dearly love to leave behind as a rather embarrassing reminder of a Britishness that celebrates imperial glory and subjugation It’s a moment that acts to turn away many who themselves The angry and somewhat baffling energy directed at retaining Rule seems to rest on the idea that here is Britishness Here are the root and proof of “our” nationalist pride It makes no odds – and seems utterly enraging to the defenders of this song – that there are many of us who don’t fit into that “we” or who feel profoundly and aggressively attacked by it I had been honoured to perform at the Last Night the summer before. I loved playing and collaborating with the incredible Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen and the Last Night is a wonderful culmination of the world-class inclusive and exceptional concerts in the weeks that precede it there was nothing controversial about the lyrics of Rule I was not required to be on stage for its rowdy the entire – almost entire – Royal Albert Hall of 5,000 people roaring the lines: “Rule never will be slaves.” Using the words from a 1740 poem and set to music by Thomas Arne in the same year it is a composition tied to a particular kind of patriotism Its vigour and intent were born in Britain’s burgeoning slave trade and at the height of its thundering imperialism I wasn’t asked on the radio to give my historical analysis of the song but to explain how I felt and could have felt being in the room while the song was belted out I had chosen to remain backstage for this moment because it made me – and many others – feel uncomfortable but hoped my response was valid because honest but to whole groups of British people who felt we had a stake in a definition of Britishness If our inclusion meant we should happily boast that we were not people who could be enslaved or subjugated by navy or army had been unable to escape their seats in the auditorium and sat as crowds stood and shout-sang their victorious nationhood around them Most of my family were in tears by the end and all of them were miserable and frightened My truthful and understated remark on Desert Island Discs that the song made many of us “uncomfortable” was greeted with an uproarious wave of censure and horror against me in the media and an unguarded uprising of racist bile on social media to “go back home” and to “‘keep my mouth shut” inflammatory reactions such as these operate on the same spectrum as the indignant were excluded or frightened by a nationalism we couldn’t share If we wanted to stay at the centre and apex of our most prestigious classical music festival proudly broadcast nationally on Saturday evening television and radio our voices had to be fervently and bitterly silenced Then if playing classical music is an exercise in self-denial This is an edited extract from The Power of Music: How Music Connects Us All by Sheku Kanneh-Mason, published by Viking (£16.99). To support the Guardian, order your copy from guardianbookshop.com ‘Music is never fixed in me’ … cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason talks to Charlotte Higgins George Mason University received a gift with an impact of $36 million from the Kimmy Duong Foundation to name the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong School of Computing within the College of Engineering and Computing The university’s Board of Visitors approved the name change on April 1 and it will become official pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia this summer “We are so grateful to Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong for their continued support of the College of Engineering and Computing now culminating in this generous gift,” said Dean Ken Ball “We are proud to steward this gift in support of our students and the commonwealth’s Tech Talent Investment Program George Mason is honored to be part of their legacy in Northern Virginia.” This is not the first significant gift to George Mason from Duong and her husband who gave $5 million in 2009 for the state-of-the-art Nguyen Engineering Building a facility providing cutting-edge research and education spaces for a new generation of engineering "Kimmy Duong and Long Nguyen have been good friends to George Mason recognizing the opportunity our university provides for students to succeed,” said George Mason University Gregory Washington “Kimmy came to this country with very little and climbed her way to success not unlike how many of our students who—whether they are first generation or come from difficult socioeconomic circumstances—overcome their own challenges George Mason has been a leader in computing for many years and this transformational gift will help ensure that remains the case for many more years to come.” The naming of the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong School of Computing represents a significant milestone for Mason Now: Power the Possible George Mason’s historic $1 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign Designed to enhance the university’s capacity and broaden its impact Mason Now focuses on expanding access to education and deepening the university’s influence across the region and beyond “This transformational gift from the Kimmy Duong Foundation marks a pivotal moment in the Mason Now campaign,” said Trishana E vice president for advancement and alumni relations and president of the George Mason University Foundation “The naming of the School of Computing stands as a powerful testament to their belief in George Mason’s mission and their commitment to expanding access—particularly in fields that shape innovation and prepare students for the future.” in 1945 and earned a bachelor of science in economics and law from the University of Saigon in 1966 where she worked until she left the country in 1975 when she fled Vietnam and arrive in the United States with only $30 moving to Northern Virginia and continued her work with IBM where she served as vice chairwoman and CFO playing a key role in the company’s continued growth she established the Kimmy Duong Foundation and welfare initiatives in the United States and Vietnam It has given more than $4 million toward scholarship programs with endowments to Washington Kimmy Duong has always been concerned about the poor and sick Being raised in a poor family and coming to the U.S Duong knows the many challenges that poverty brings.” George Mason’s highest honorary award for service to the community and the Glen Martin Medal from the University of Maryland “Education is the cornerstone of life,” Duong told a gathering of George Mason students noting that many in her generation worked multiple jobs to send their children to college The gift will establish three endowments: two within CEC to provide lasting support for scholarships and student success initiatives—both of which support the commonwealth’s Tech Talent Investment Program—and one for University Life to provide scholarships through the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Scholarship Endowment especially with a preference for students majoring in nursing With some of the funds dedicated to computing-specific majors a portion of the gift would be eligible for matching funds from the Tech Talent Investment Program The Tech Talent Investment Program of the commonwealth aims to increase the number of graduates with computing degrees and strengthen the workforce by providing financial incentives to colleges and universities that enroll and graduate more students with these skills George Mason’s School of Computing is known for its strengths in computer science It plays a key role in Northern Virginia’s thriving tech ecosystem particularly due to its proximity to Washington and partnerships with major government and industry partners INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The juvenile driver who was involved in a fatal crash with a former Hamilton Southeastern High School football star has been placed in custody the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Mason Alexander’s family that the juvenile involved in the crash was detained Alexander was a cornerback for the University of Pittsburgh’s football team News 8 has reached out to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for additional information Game Recap: Baseball | 5/2/2025 5:43:00 PM Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Former Cage Warriors champion Mason Jones was offered the opportunity to play spoiler and obliged after being welcomed with a very negative reception was brought back specifically for UFC Des Moines and was given the biggest reaction of the night by the Iowa crowd Jones was similarly returning to the UFC after earning his spot back with a successful second Cage Warriors run. Meanwhile, Stephens has emerged as a superstar in BKFC, even getting called out for a fight by long-time rival Conor McGregor Mason Jones was keen from early on to show off his striking, particularly against a renowned knockout artist like Jeremy Stephens. The former featherweight contender is eight years the senior of his rival, and a veteran of 50 fights to the Welshman’s 17. But it seemed that Jones was using his youth and more rounded game to control the action either on the feet or when they got to the ground towards the end of round one. In the second, Jones landed a big shot about halfway through. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeremy Stephens (@lilheathenmma) Stephens managed to survive the biggest shots and continue to walk forward But it appeared inevitable that a more complete and younger martial artist like Jones would eventually find a way to land a finish That didn’t mean that Stephens made no effort fight back heading for the body to have his strongest success over two with Jones on top and missing out to the clock for a submission Jones managed to work his way to the top and get through round three earning loud boos as he picked up a comfortable three-round decision After his impressive knockouts in the BKFC ring, the announcement that Stephens had inked a one-fight deal was surprising to many following his win over Eddie Alvarez What stunned viewers even more was news that he was coming back to the UFC for the first time since 2021 He had won just one split decision in the cage since exiting the UFC, before a three-fight winning run in the ring. Upon learning that UFC was returning to Des Moines, he contacted Dana White who brought him back on a one-fight deal After sending him a DM pre-written by his wife Stephens was surprised to get a message back with a fight offer as I’m flying out Tuesday night to Des Moines I shoot him the message,” he told Ariel Helwani on his Uncrowned show “I turn off my phone and I go spend the whole week in Des Moines I wake up on my uncle’s couch at four in the morning to head back home to San Diego and I’ve got a message from him at one in the morning I’ve been trying to get ahold of you.’ And this is from Dana I’ll have [UFC CBO] Hunter [Campbell] contact you.'” led to uproar but the star musician is concentrating on the joy and power of classical music • Read an exclusive extract from Kanneh-Mason’s new book Read an exclusive extract from Kanneh-Mason’s new book It is hard to believe Kanneh-Mason is still only 26: he is touring with some of the best orchestras and conductors in the world, has an MBE, is a visiting professor at the Royal Academy of Music, and, for the estimated hundreds of millions who watched, is the young cellist who played at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding He is also the most celebrated young Black musician in Britain, famously one of seven talented musical siblings, and was a hugely popular performer at the Last Night of BBC Proms in 2023. But when he appeared on Desert Island Discs last year In his debut book, The Power of Music he recounts what happened next: “My truthful and understated remark … was greeted with an uproarious wave of censure and horror against me in the media and an unguarded uprising of racist bile on social media.” ‘If there are things I am struggling with practising and playing are always helpful.’ Kanneh-Mason at the Barbican Photograph: David Levene/The GuardianHe had stumbled on an “ice-hard determination” he writes – the book is a mix of autobiography and musical manifesto – to preserve a place for a deeply troubling song Its “vigour and intent were born in Britain’s burgeoning slave trade and at the height of its thundering imperialism” His remark let loose a “volcano of racism” On social media people called for him to be “tagged flogged and deported” and to “keep [his] n***er mouth shut” how angry and aggressive people can be about attacking groups of people” was “disproportionate to the intensity of the comment I made for the first time since 2017 (pure coincidence he writes about playing in a way that is so grounded joyous and straightforward that anyone who has had the good fortune to make music with others – choir amateur chamber group – will feel his words resonating his upbringing was less of a hothouse environment than one in which music was as much part of life as eating or playing football He writes of the “energetic conversation and teasing battle” of performing duo sonatas with his eldest sibling as if music-making was an extension of the babble round the dinner table He now flat-shares in London with his brother a guitarist – he likes to come home to a busy “It wasn’t some big project,” he says of the family’s musicianship and they loved learning instruments as children It became clear very quickly that Isata was very into it and enjoyed it and then the rest of us kind of followed on from that.” He adds: “My parents also like the idea of learning something that you can do endlessly You can constantly practise and explore and get more from music And that’s such a universe to give a child.” It wasn’t just the family home where music was fostered I was surprised to learn from the book how important his Nottingham state school was to his and his siblings’ musical formation – after all he was in London having lessons at the Royal Academy of Music’s Saturday school from a young age He loved playing instruments he wasn’t so advanced on – bass guitar and trumpet – in bands and for shows and spent time “being part of a bigger musical community and just sharing ideas … Without that I certainly wouldn’t be the musician I am.” “optimistic – just because I am an optimistic person” He relishes the fact that music is mutable using it “when other people would take out a book” “I like the process of building something that you can’t see and you can’t preserve The Power of Music by Sheku Kanneh-Mason (Penguin Books Ltd, £16.99). To support the Guardian, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com An earlier version stated that two billion people watched the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s wedding; however this figure is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions They are currently sitting with a 19-16 record and are just two games behind the Seattle Mariners for first place in the AL West they have a record of 7-3 and currently have the most wins on the road in all of baseball An emergence of players like Tyler Soderstrom Jacob Wilson and pitchers JP Sears and Mason Miller the A's look like they can be in good hands for the rest of this season Athletics left fielder Tyler Soderstrom celebrates a run scored by Soderstrom against the Texas Rangers during the first inning at Globe Life Field Especially with closer Miller – despite him being fourth in the league in saves (10) teams have been able to find a crack in his game The 26-year-old's most recent outing was a rough one, as he took his first loss of the season after allowing two hits, five earned runs and a walk-off grand slam hit by Kyle Stowers against the Miami Marlins on May 3 This performance by Miller revealed that 25% of his hits given up have resulted in a home run He's now sitting at a 4.97 and teams have a batting average of just .178 against him according to Podcast Doesn't Exist on X Miller's ERA shot up from a 1.50 to a 4.97.  It's got to be frustrating for Miller but one blown save shouldn't stray away from him earning a save in 10 out of his 13 appearances so far this season Miller will look to find his groove of things again as the Seattle Mariners will be coming to town for a three-game series If the A's are able to take the series they can narrow the two-game lead the Mariners have in the AL West or possibly take the top position in the division Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Lawrence Cheskin has received the highest honor for George Mason faculty the Distinguished University Professor award Cheskin is recognized for his highly renowned research and academic contributions to his discipline and his eminent reputation within his field “Dr. Cheskin’s body of work throughout the course of his career has fueled the advancement of obesity research. He is highly deserving of this prestigious recognition for his contributions to nutrition science,” said Melissa J. Perry, ScD, MHS Cheskin has dedicated his career to addressing obesity garnering research expertise in dietary behavior change and community-based participation research He has published over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles and written eight books on the prevalence of obesity among underserved communities in the U.S and co-occurrence of obesity and other diseases Cheskin graduated with his medical degree from Dartmouth received postdoctoral training at Yale-New Haven Hospital and has been board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology He is a member of several clinical and nutrition-centered professional societies including the American Gastroenterology Association and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians In addition to his role as a professor at the College of Public Health Cheskin is an adjunct professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine where he founded the Johns Hopkins Weight Management Center a multidisciplinary clinical research and treatment program Congratulations to Lawrence Cheskin for his appointment as a Distinguished University Professor Not only have they missed out on solid starting options for 2025 but there is not a known foundational piece to carry the franchise forward.   There are some veteran options they could explore through a trade and the Aaron Rodgers connection remains a real possibility But until pen goes to paper there is nothing final in these cases That leaves Mason Rudolph atop the Steelers' depth chart. Rudolph has starting experience both in Pittsburgh and with the Tennessee Titans though he is not considered a long-term solution.  He will serve more as a bridge to whichever quarterback gets the reins to the franchise next But that does not seem to bother him much months out from the start of training camp.  he is mostly excited to be back Pittsburgh and representing a vibrant sports environment He made that perfectly clear while volunteering at the Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon on Saturday.  Now the competitor in Rudolph hopes to prove the Steelers right in reclaiming him during free agency The Steelers did take a flier on Will Howard late in the draft but neither he nor Skylar Thompson is expected to command the starter's reps among this group.  That familiarity with Pittsburgh and holdovers from the coaching staff during his previous stint should play into his favor He spent his first five seasons with the Steelers before leaving last offseason for the Titans.  Whether or not the Steelers have one more move planned or end up bringing in Rodgers they know they have at minimum a known commodity in Rudolph to get them through the season.  Thanks for visiting The move came as the Steelers continued to wait for Aaron Rodgers who they still don't have an answer from Rudolph could end up getting his chance to start for the Steelers this season rookie Will Howard and Skylar Thompson as their three QBs on the roster but it's hard to imagine they wouldn't give Rudolph a shot to be their guy for 2025 The former third-round pick has spent all but one season of his NFL career in the city of Pittsburgh "Being back in the city of Pittsburgh, it’s a sports town like no other. Any time we get to repay that, it’s always a fun opportunity," Rudolph told WTAE Many fans are rooting for Rudolph to get an opportunity this season after his last tenure ended on a high note who was replacing an injured Kenny Pickett toward the end of the 2022 season Rudolph earned the starting job over both players and remained their QB1 heading into the postseason who remains silent as he deals with personal issues off the field Maybe Rudolph does get that opportunity this season and it appears the quarterback is excited to be here he's back in the City of Champions and is loving that he's in a Steelers uniform once again Make sure to bookmark Steelers On SI to get all your daily Pittsburgh Steelers news, interviews, breakdowns and more! (ABC 6 News) – A Garner man was charged with 2nd-degree kidnapping–armed with dangerous weapon after an incident in an Aldi parking lot Wednesday Blair Justin Greiman was previously sentenced to life in prison for 1st-degree kidnapping after abducting a victim from a K-Mart parking lot was released on parole in 2017 and was a deacon at Peace Reformed Church The church confirmed May 1 that he no longer served as a deacon According to Greiman’s charging documents he allegedly approached a 20-year-old woman while she was loading groceries into her vehicle “The defendant pulled out a handgun and shoved it into the victim’s abdomen and told her she was being abducted and demanded (she) come with the defendant,” court documents read the woman fought Greiman off and ran to another bystander leaving an Air Soft handgun and handcuffs in a nearby dumpster He also faces one charge of violation of parole —–PREVIOUS STORY—– (ABC 6 News) — The Mason City Police Department responded to an attempted kidnapping at the Aldi grocery store at 520 Village Green Drive on Wednesday at approximately 1:17 p.m they learned a man wearing a disguise had attempted to abduct a woman while displaying a weapon Police say bystanders in the parking lot were able to help the victim during the attempted kidnapping and gave police key details to help locate the man the suspect and vehicle were located in Hancock County and the suspect was taken into custody without incident was placed under arrest and charged with 2nd-degree kidnapping Grant Lehmann was shopping at the same Aldi where Greiman committed his crime and was surprised to hear that such a shocking incident played out in broad daylight you never think about going to the grocery store as something dangerous,” Lehmann said Greiman is currently being held in the Cerro Gordo County Jail His initial court appearance has not been set This isn’t the first time Greiman committed this type of crime stabbed them and threw them into a ditch full of snow before he was arrested on similar charges on Wednesday Police say if you have any additional information on this case to please reach out to lieutenant Brett Hollander at (641) 421-3636 Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the FCC Public file should email news@kaaltv.com or call (507) 288-7555 2025Photos courtesy of Buck Mason; collage by Sarah CassutoSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links Every great brand needs a great origin story. Levi Strauss peddled his riveted trousers to gold prospectors in the 1870s; Phil Knight paid $35 for the Nike swoosh logo in 1971. The Buck Mason mythology begins with co-founders Erik Allen Ford and Sasha Koehn obsessively tinkering with the design of their first T-shirt in a garage in Venice going through more than 50 iterations to get every detail exactly right Ford and Koehn preside over a growing empire of classic American menswear with dozens of retail stores across the country a 200-piece catalog ranging from sweats to suiting and a broad following of discerning dudes who sing its praises Ford and Koehn grew up in the midwest (Missouri and Ohio, respectively), and neither has a conventional background in fashion. What they share, however, is an abiding love of old-school craftsmanship, mid-century design, and the rugged wardrobes that made guys like Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and Marlon Brando style icons. “There’s a simplicity and durability in the clothing from the 1940s and 1950s that we truly admire,” Koehn says. Combining the attention to detail usually found in niche higher-end labels with the accessibility of a mall brand has helped Buck Mason gain a loyal following from guys who live in jeans and tees to card-carrying members of the menswear Illuminati “Their color palette leans heavily into neutrals which makes layering and mixing incredibly straightforward It takes a lot of the guesswork out of building a cohesive wardrobe.” “We’re making tees the old way,” says brand co-founder Erik Allen Ford.Buck MasonFor the rare brands that can thread the needle Buck Mason has proven that staying the course pays off “We were fortunate to be able to fund the business primarily through our own savings and some early investors who shared our vision,” Koehn says “We worked for so many years with such little capital,” Ford adds “that when we finally were able to raise money because we liked running the business in a more instinctive way.” Despite this incremental approach to growth, the brand has been making big moves in recent years, rolling out a steady stream of collaborations with household names like Eddie Bauer and Lee, along with niche labels like Moonstar and Brycelands. Buck Mason bought a shuttered sewing factory and cloth mill in Mohnton as well as the brand’s Toughknit waffle-knit thermals “Eastern Pennsylvania was once an epicenter of American knitwear and we’ve been able to mix the knowledge we scraped together roaming downtown Los Angeles with a completely different but equally qualitative perspective out of Eastern Pennsylvania,” explains Ford we’re making tees the old way in the same region of the country where some of the best were made during the heyday of American knitwear.” The loafers didn’t require 50 revisions to get right, but they tick all the boxes of provenance, craftsmanship, and style now distinct to the Buck Mason canon. “The consistent thread is history,” says Ford. “What are the greatest products that have ever been made and how can they be made better?”