Attacker was a captive spirit on the right and he delivered unprescribed moments of quality despite Maresca’s rigid system With 84 minutes gone at Stamford Bridge Cole Palmer did something off-grid skittering past Conor Bradley near the corner flag veering inside with that surprising gangly turn of speed and shooting from a fine angle and going inside Alisson as he came for the cross The ball curved away just enough to hit the post and bounce away from goal. Chelsea were 2-0 up at the time. Maybe he won’t get told off too much. two minutes into stoppage time Chelsea were awarded a penalty including Robert Sánchez who ran the length of the pitch just to make it quite clear this was also about him It was Palmer’s first goal since 14 January his first in 19 games to go with two assists in that time Chelsea have been on an upturn in results in the last few weeks But this is clearly not the greatest use of Cole Palmer and another note in the lingering bad taste around this place at times even have a full-back whose name translates as “Bad Taste”) In his TV interview after the game Palmer talked about the “idiots and trolls” of social media remains an unanswered theme of Enzo Maresca’s management This was an excellent afternoon for Chelsea. Victory makes it four in a row at just the right time They still need to go to Newcastle and Nottingham Forest but look in a good position not to be standing when the music stops Perhaps the stars are even aligning a little The Club World Cup is already a massive windfall Chelsea will get £70m or so just for getting through the group stage Chuck in £100m-odd from Uefa just for finishing in the top six Chelsea can earn a huge amount this season for not doing very much very well They were lucky here to come up against a Liverpool team that was basically half asleep At times it felt like there were three entities on the pitch Liverpool pretending to be Liverpool for the day This mannered Chelsea team playing to save its mannered season even if watching him in this Chelsea team can feel a bit like watching Salvador Dalí pretend to be an accountant and all the while secretly painting a cup of fur under his desk John Kerry was in the very expensive seats the 81-year-old one-time US secretary of state watching on as a sputtering superpower with a confused sense of mission tried to assert itself on the world and yes insert your own home-from-home punchline here Cole Palmer celebrates after ending his goal drought Photograph: Robin Jones/Getty ImagesChelsea scored with three minutes gone the move made by Palmer’s swift pass out to Pedro Neto whose cross was expertly finished by Enzo Fernández And from the start Palmer played a little deeper on the right than you might have wanted him Free daily newsletterKick off your evenings with the Guardian's take on the world of football At times he had to cover at right-back for Moisés Caicedo as he wandered infield Half an hour in he received a rolling wave of applause for chasing Cody Gakpo back towards his own goal allowing it to breathe in a suffocating positional game Palmer has looked like a ghost in the machine given he is the only player in this team anywhere near his type and quality For long periods his entire game was curling a pass into the run of Nicolas Jackson and watching as a kind of random ricochet ball took place But Palmer made Chelsea’s second goal by doing another unusual thing easing away from Kostas Tsimikas and crossing into a messy penalty area where the ball was hacked and scuffed and blootered about until eventually it went in off Jarell Quansah Darwin Núñez came on and bullocked about like a riderless horse in a jumps race Roméo Lavia was excellent in the Chelsea midfield And by the end Stamford Bridge was a happy place able to sustain at all times that air of long-suffering calm every disappointment is just another masterful feint in the unknowable masterplan of Enzo Maresca Then hire a systems manager who will turns them into units of telematic flesh The England international capped a fine performance with a late penalty as Enzo Maresca's side boosted their hopes of Champions League qualification Chelsea moved level on points with fourth-placed Newcastle after beating Premier League champions Liverpool 3-1 in the Sunday sunshine fresh off being confirmed as the new kings of England played with a carelessness and complacency of team with nothing to play for allowing the youthful Blues to pounce and take advantage The hosts didn't waste any time in taking the lead with the deadlock broken inside three minutes Pedro Neto scampered away down the right and cut the ball back all the way through the Liverpool box to Enzo Fernandez who had enough time to set himself before slotting past Alisson Becker Chelsea had the ball in the net again through Noni Madueke after he rounded Alisson but the flag was raised for offside against Nicolas Jackson who was standing way behind the last line when set through by Romeo Lavia the Blues had their second in ludicrous circumstances Cole Palmer's cut-back to Madueke was intercepted by Wataru Endo but when Virgil van Dijk went to clear the loose ball he hit it straight at Jarell Quansah's groin and it bobbled backwards into the net Palmer wanted a goal for himself and so nearly got it when he drifted in from the left and looked to sneak a shot under Alisson only for his effort to bounce out off the post It was all set up for a nervy finish when Van Dijk pulled one back rising high to head home and reduce Chelsea's advantage to one but the Blues were given the opportunity to restore their two-goal advantage when Quansah tripped Moises Caicedo inside the penalty area in stoppage time and Palmer took the chance to end his 18-game goal drought with a superb spot kick in the final seconds GOAL rates Chelsea's players from Stamford Bridge.. playEchegaray: Lavia brings stability to Chelsea (1:33)ESPN FC's Luis Miguel Echegaray believes Romeo Lavia is essential for Chelsea's stability in midfield after he starred in their 3-1 victory over Liverpool Cole Palmer hit back at "social media idiots" after ending his goal drought in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday Palmer scored 36 goals and registered 17 assists from his first 54 appearances, but he had just two assists and no goals in his 12 games before facing Liverpool. Palmer told Sky Sports after the win: "We played very well as a team. They're champions for a reason, but we showed desire. I just felt normal. S--- happens ... sorry for my language. Obviously it happens, I went three months without scoring, but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team. "Social media nowadays is full of idiots. I don't pay no attention to that. I've scored today and I'm happy, but it's only one and I've got to keep improving and try and reach new levels. Getting chances and not scoring, it feels like you're letting your team down. I feel like I am mentally strong anyway. I feel pride in helping the team and if I'm not doing that, I'm not happy." Liverpool manager Arne Slot made six changes to his lineup after securing the Premier League title last weekend, but he denied his team had dropped its standards. "For many things, I didn't see a drop off," Slot said. "Today, we could see why we have won this league -- we brought the ball out from the back really well. "We came back after being 2-0 down and we didn't give up, but I have said before, margins are small. In some moments a few percentages were not there." Chief football writer at Stamford BridgePublished4 May 2025Cole Palmer's talent is worthy of the highest Champions League stage so it was fitting he was back to his brilliant best to push Chelsea closer to a return to Europe's elite tournament The stunning form that inspired the Blues early in the season making them title dark horses at one point deserted him as he went 18 games in all competitions without a goal leaving them with a fight on their hands to reach the top five But when Chelsea and head coach Enzo Maresca needed him Palmer was the inspiration behind their 3-1 win against newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool at Stamford Bridge carried an air of lethargy following the emotional high of securing their 20th title in front of an ecstatic Anfield last weekend but Chelsea still needed to take advantage and their lavishly gifted 22-year-old was the catalyst a hive of industry and creation that illustrated exactly why he is central to all of his side's hopes for success His dip in form has become a widespread topic of conversation but he insists his own feelings and attitude have never changed – along with his refusal to study any social media opinions with a run through the centre before sending a sweeping pass out to Pedro Neto to set up Enzo Fernandez's third-minute opener Palmer then produced a brilliant run to beat Kostas Tsimikas in the 56th minute his low cross a source of such chaos in Liverpool's defence that captain Virgil van Dijk lashed his a clearance against team-mate Jarell Quansah and into his own net He was unfortunate not to end his goal drought earlier than he did when another superb incursion into the area ended with a shot from a tight angle that beat Liverpool keeper Alisson but hit the post Palmer's dry spell ended with almost the last kick of the game a penalty in the sixth minute of added time and dispatched with confidence to end that worrying sequence stretching back to a 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth on 14 January The wait for a goal was over after 1,162 minutes Chelsea beat champions Liverpool to bolster top-five hopes Chelsea win 'important' in Champions League race - but who will prevail How 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool These were Palmer's big moments but he had an overall impact on a game that was so crucial to Chelsea who are now only behind fourth-placed Newcastle United on goals scored – 62 against 66 – with the same goal difference of plus-21 It perfectly sets up their visit to Tyneside on Sunday This was a complete performance from Palmer made the joint-most passes ending in the final third (13) and had the joint-most touches in the opposition box (eight) of any Chelsea player His worth is further underlined by the fact that he now has 37 goals in 67 league games for Chelsea - putting him 10th on the club's all-time league top scorers list "I just felt normal," said Palmer I went three months without scoring but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team it feels like you're letting your team down I feel pride in helping the team and if I'm not doing that "Social media nowadays is full of idiots but it's only one and I've got to keep improving and try to reach new levels." Head coach Maresca never doubted his key man as he added: "We see him day to day on the training ground and he is always the same "He is unhappy when he is not scoring because he is someone who only wants to help the team and the club." who was brought down by Quansah for Chelsea's late penalty joined the chorus of praise as he said: "He deserves it He helps us a lot even when he didn't score He's a great guy and deserves everything." The scale of the celebrations at Stamford Bridge among fans and players showed how much this victory meant Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez ran the length of the pitch to join in the scenes of elation as the forward disappeared under a collection of blue shirts If this does prove to be the day when Palmer finally rediscovered his golden touch it came with perfect timing for the Londoners A place in the Champions League will make life a lot easier for Maresca and everyone at Chelsea as they contemplate defining fixtures against those fighting with them for those precious places to end their season they will visit Nottingham Forest - currently three points behind in sixth place - on 25 May These days will shape Chelsea's destiny for next season And with Palmer in the sort of form that tormented Liverpool his side will feel they are approaching the final fences in good shape Get Chelsea news sent straight to your phone Top storiesTrailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Alexander-Arnold leaves as modern Liverpool great - but fans will feel hurt Alpine poised to replace Doohan with Colapinto The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Zhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights VideoZhao beats Williams in historic final - highlights 'Scheffler and DeChambeau wins further raise US PGA excitement levels' Match-fixing scandal to Crucible champion - fall and rise of Zhao 'We need to take a look at ourselves' - Arsenal stalling at wrong time Palmer's brilliance could be key moment in Chelsea's Champions League quest Europa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney VideoEuropa League 'papering over cracks' for Man Utd - Rooney Ask Me Anything the new BBC Sport service designed to serve you Bayern's 'James Bond' - how Kane clinched his first trophy Nine bolters with a shot of making the Lions squad VideoHow 'absolutely outstanding' Palmer 'destroyed' Liverpool Still number one & 'sparring' with Draper - return of Sinner Saints 'punch' favourites Leinster in game for the ages VideoVardy the best £1m ever spent - Shearer Poppy's tears Elton John & Happy Gilmore - McIlroy on Jimmy Fallon show Two opposing views on football's transgender ban Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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Football writer Alex Keble analyses Chelsea's 3-1 win over Liverpool For most of the 90 minutes at Stamford Bridge it was the delirious Liverpool supporters making all the noise as they continued celebrating their Premier League title-winning season But after Cole Palmer lashed home a late penalty, the Chelsea fans decided to join them - and it was Palmer who stole the show This was a wild and fun afternoon in the London sunshine At the final whistle the rivalry between these teams melted away as fans of both clubs danced together to the saxophone riff of Madness’s "One Step Beyond" song Despite losing for only the third time in the league this season and suffering their heaviest defeat under Arne Slot the travelling Liverpool fans seemed to burst into chants of “championes” every five minutes as well as serenading the Liverpool substitutes as they warmed up nearby - much to the enjoyment of the players who seemed to hang around longer than they needed to It isn’t often in football that everybody has a good day Chelsea have beaten the champions to go three points clear of sixth-placed Nottingham Forest in the race for a top-five finish and although the difficulty of their fixtures means the path to UEFA Champions League qualification remains narrow Had Enzo Maresca’s side fallen short today, as many thought they would, they would have been on the precipice, knowing that defeat to Newcastle United next weekend could all but end their hopes of finishing in the top five we now have the exciting possibility of Newcastle Forest and Chelsea all locked on 63 points going into next weekend gifting us with a mini-league that includes two head-to-heads to come Chelsea travel to Newcastle on Saturday and host Forest on the final day Aston Villa could still sneak through the middle it is Maresca’s team who will decide the fate of this year’s race All you need to know as Premier League clubs try to secure UEFA Champions League Europa League or Conference League football although not because of the performance itself; a clumsy end-to-end match against a much-changed Liverpool side isn’t necessarily evidence of things to come But the performances of Palmer and Romeo Lavia bode well for the final furlong Palmer capped a brilliant midfield display with a penalty that ended an 18-match goalless run in all competitions It was a moment that might bring an almighty sigh of relief allowing Chelsea’s swaggering playmaker to rediscover the bravado that has eluded him for so long He was exceptional in the second half in particular and attempting audacious shots to evoke memories of the player Chelsea fans fell in love with and had the joint-most touches in the opposition box (8) of any Chelsea player “I went three months without scoring but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team,” Palmer told Sky Sports after the match “I've scored today and I'm happy but it's only one and I've got to keep improving and try and reach new levels." Lavia, too, was a leader on the pitch. It was his clever line-breaking pass that created the space ahead of the opener assisted by Pedro Neto and scored by Enzo Fenandez providing the kind of No 6 performance that had the visitors dreaming of what might have been Liverpool were widely reported to be interested in Lavia in the summer of 2023. Lavia, plagued by injuries since he left Southampton “You can come up with all the tactics in the world, but it’s the intensity that makes the difference,” Arne Slot told reporters after the match That’s a fair assessment of how things felt for Liverpool where the champions looked passive and disjointed thanks to Slot’s rotations Harvey Elliot, Curtis Jones, and Wataru Endo didn’t quite click leaving big spaces for Lavia and Palmer to control Returning the image of the opening goal above Liverpool’s midfielders are out of position leaving space for Palmer once Lavia has broken the lines Perhaps these flaws were to be expected. Liverpool had made six changes, after all, and looked largely off the pace until a late flurry of action once Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and an impressive Conor Bradley were on the pitch They became only the fourth team in Premier League history to their first league match after being crowned champions They are champions; a defeat at Stamford Bridge will not take away Chelsea’s joy is of course more precarious But if today signals Palmer returning to his best then Maresca’s side may end the season on a high Michael Owen and Steve Cooper discuss the top-five race and who they think will be in the competition next season Your entry has been submitted successfully Please check your email for further information England star earns man-of-the-match honours after finally ending long goal drought but he lavishes praise on ‘dream’ team-mate Sport | Football featuring team news and expert analysis from Malik Ouzia I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice Cole Palmer has hailed Moises Caicedo as Chelsea’s best performer this season after their vital win over Liverpool Both players were crucial to Sunday’s 3-1 victory over the much-changed champions at Stamford Bridge a third in a row in the top-flight for the resurgent fifth-place Blues to take them level on points with Newcastle in fourth ahead of next weekend’s potentially pivotal trip to St James’ Park Chelsea also now have the exact same goal difference as Newcastle in the battle for Champions League qualification and remain behind them on goals scored only after the Magpies’ eventful 1-1 draw at mid-table Brighton earlier on Sunday in which Alexander Isak netted a late equaliser from the penalty spot Sixth-place Nottingham Forest can join that duo on 63 points if they win away at FA Cup finalists Crystal Palace on Monday night with Chelsea travelling to the City Ground on the final day of the season after a visit from Manchester United Aston Villa are on 60 points in seventh and still very much in the fierce top-five race themselves after edging past Fulham on Saturday while Manchester City are only a point ahead of Chelsea in third after beating Wolves and Arsenal three points further on in second after losing at home to Bournemouth As well as providing another boost to Chelsea’s Champions League hopes the win over Liverpool was also notable for Palmer finally ending a well-documented goal drought that had lasted for 18 matches across all competitions - dating back to the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in mid-January - as he stepped up to confidently dispatch a last-gasp penalty that settled nerves among the home contingent Maresca reveals possible '15-day' Chelsea injury blow before big games Chelsea have real belief as Liverpool lack intensity after title party Palmer slams 'idiot' trolls as emotional interview forces swearing apology Meal2Deal: on a mission to make food poverty history Virgil van Dijk’s late header from a corner had looked to set up a grandstand finish after Enzo Fernandez’s third-minute strike - the fastest league goal scored at Stamford Bridge since 2017 - was followed by an unfortunate own goal from Jarell Quansah that saw Van Dijk’s attempted clearance clatter into him and in While pundits and fans alike waxed lyrical over man-of-the-match Palmer’s performance against Liverpool the all-action midfielder who delivered another impactful display from right-back including winning the stoppage-time penalty after being moved into the middle and fouled by Quansah “When you’ve got him next to you it’s a dream really,” Palmer told Sky Sports of Caicedo’s impact for Chelsea From the start of the season until now I think he’s been our best player The compliment was quickly returned by Caicedo who was effusive in his praise of Palmer for continuing to play an important role for Chelsea even when the goals had dried up in the first real prolonged blip of his otherwise outstanding Blues career he helped us a lot even when he didn’t score He’s a great guy and deserves everything.” Told it seemed like he did not agree with himself being named as the man of the match against Liverpool Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason US EditionUK EditionScottish SunIrish SunSearchMy Account Chelsea star Cole Palmer admitted 's*** happens' as he finally ended his four-month goal drought in his side's 3-1 win over champions Liverpool The England international fired in a late penalty to seal the victory, with the Reds losing their first Premier League game in which Virgil van Dijk has scored Arne Slot's side featuring for the first time since clinching the title last weekend fell behind at Stamford Bridge just three minutes in after Enzo Fernandez opened the scoring Chelsea wrapped up the points in the second half with a Jarell Quansah own goal and Palmer penalty either side of Van Dijk's consolation strike It is the first time the Reds have lost with the Dutch defender on target in the top-flight Their unique unbeaten streak dates back to hisfirst league goal for the club in December 2018 In contrast, Palmer ended his own dry spell in front of goal with his stoppage time spot-kick. The England international had not found the net since January, a run stretching back 18 matches. His emotions got the better of him during an X-rated post-match interview. Palmer told Sky Sports: "I just felt normal but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team "I've scored today and I'm happy but it's only one and I've got to keep improving and try and reach new levels." he added: "Getting chances and not scoring "I feel like I am mentally strong anyway "When you have got him [Moises Caicedo] in front of you nice to everyone and everyone loves him." Palmer now boasts 25 goal contributions this season the 22-year-old has scored 15 times and provided ten assists for his team-mates the result marked Liverpool's first loss by two goals in the league under Slot Following his appointment last summer, the former Feyenoord boss had only seen his side lose twice in the Premier League Those defeats to Nottingham Forest and Fulham had both been by a single goal The Reds remain 15 points clear of Arsenal at the top of the table with just three matches remaining they occupy fifth place in the race for Champions League qualification where every Monday during this season The Athletic will discuss three of the biggest questions to arise from the weekend’s Premier League football This was the weekend when Leicester City and Southampton met in one of the Premier League’s sadder fixtures Newcastle United had two penalties overturned by VAR before finally getting one a Mason Mount goal provided a rare high point in another defeat for Manchester United and Kevin De Bruyne won another game for Manchester City Here we will ask if Arsenal are going to lose second place whether Cole Palmer is finding form at the perfect time for Chelsea and whether Luton Town have provided a cautionary tale for the relegated clubs There have been times over the past few months when you’ve felt like grabbing Pep Guardiola and giving him a big hug even though this season will ultimately be forgettable And the way things are going at the moment it might actually end fairly respectably: City could end the season with the FA Cup and a second-placed finish in the Premier League That runners-up spot seemed to be Arsenal’s guaranteed consolation prize: they haven’t really looked like significantly challenging Liverpool for some time but second would at least look and feel much better and a significant goal difference lead and only three games remaining But their focus is on the Champions League their injury crisis has reached comical levels — Jurrien Timber is now a doubt for the second leg of their semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain to add to the long list already out — and their form in the league is spiralling The 2-1 defeat by Bournemouth on Saturday makes it just one win in the past five three in the past 10 and their lead over the rest is eroding two of the three aren’t: they have Liverpool away next weekend (which admittedly doesn’t seem quite as difficult after watching the champions lose to Chelsea) and after that it’s Newcastle at home City have emerged from their existential crisis right and centre and Erling Haaland was on the bench for their 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday night They didn’t need to call on him in the end but his presence suggests he will be available should they require some goals in the closing weeks finishing second or third doesn’t make any tangible difference for Arsenal and while it might impact their seeding for next season’s Champions League Unless you think the little bit of extra prize money is key it ultimately wouldn’t be the end of the world But Arsenal’s domestic season is tailing off very slim possibility they could drop out of the top five altogether although that would require them losing all three of their games you probably shouldn’t be allowed into the Champions League on general principle but there’s a fairly strong correlation between Chelsea’s form as a team and Cole Palmer’s as an individual this season From the start of the season to late December Chelsea only lost twice in the league — Manchester City before their Rodri-induced slump and Liverpool away — and were second in the table after 17 games Palmer scored 11 goals and registered six assists then threw in another three strikes in the following weeks as Chelsea’s overall form started to nosedive And nosedive it did: they won just two of their next 10 games what looked like a potential title challenge had turned into an effort to cling onto a Champions League place He last scored against Bournemouth in January and picked up more yellow cards than assists in the subsequent 13 league games (plus another five in the Conference League) and looked more lost and frustrated by the week really: this was the first time he’d really struggled in his senior career so it’s no wonder he didn’t know how to react But eventually his form started creeping back and he was sensational in Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday ultimately getting his goal from a penalty but it was fair reward for the overall performance “S*** happens,” he told Sky Sports after the game “Social media is just full of idiots but I just want to help my team You feel like you’re letting your team down when you miss chances… I was trying things today And he might be feeling normal at just the right time for Chelsea Their hold on that Champions League place looked pretty wobbly particularly given their tough run-in — they still have to face Newcastle and Nottingham Forest — but they played Liverpool at the perfect moment with the champions resting players and their intensity dialled down significantly The margins are so tight that one player at something closer to his best could tip the balance in Chelsea’s favour There wasn’t much to comfort the two teams when Leicester met Southampton on Saturday The hosts at least had a win and their first home goals since December to cling to one of which was scored by Jamie Vardy in his last weeks at the club The knowledge that this season will be over soon One thing both had in common might have been the promise of a fresh start in the summer They will drop into the Championship next season with some sweet sweet parachute payments — something that has enabled Leeds United and Burnley (and possibly Sheffield United) to win promotion back to the Premier League and indeed enabled Leicester and Southampton to do the same a year ago they — along with the other relegated team Ipswich — will go down with the thought that however grim and relentlessly miserable this season has been who were the most competitive of the three relegated teams last season were slipping to their second successive relegation after a frankly embarrassing performance and 5-3 defeat by a team that had nothing to play for much smaller club than both Southampton and Leicester (and Ipswich and the surprise was that they were even in the Premier League last season They have played in the National League in relatively recent memory so them being in League One isn’t an enormous shock But Leicester are in a financial mess and Southampton have not shown themselves to be the most reliable decision-makers over the past few years It’s amazing how quickly things can unravel Luton showed both teams that not only is there no guarantee of immediate promotion back to the Premier League but a much worse fate is perfectly possible Nick Miller is a football writer for the Athletic and the Totally Football Show. He previously worked as a freelancer for the Guardian, ESPN and Eurosport, plus anyone else who would have him. Follow Nick on Twitter @NickMiller79 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInPALMER/WARE MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Cleanup efforts continue after weekend storms rolled through Western Massachusetts which was one of the hardest-hit places on Saturday We were on Rondeau Street throughout the day Monday where we saw crews working for hours and residents doing all they can to pick up the pieces You could still see dead wires down and tree debris all over the place it will be several days before things are 100% back on track for everyone on this road Palmer resident Emily King lives on Rondeau Street and is still floored by the aftermath from Saturday’s weather “It was about 15 trees in all that came down across our property It was all just one burst of wind that broke them all down at once We actually spoke with Emily and her husband just a couple of days ago where they shared a dashcam video showing several trees come down at once with us The video showed a horse on the property barely escaping injury and King told us she was happy to see crews at work There’s a tree company across the street now helping out so at least you can get up the road now with the bigger trucks That tree company is Ed’s Tree Service who came from Hampden to help residents affected by Saturday’s severe weather Foreman Sean Haluch told Western Mass News he has not seen significant damage like this in a long time “There’s 2011 with the tornado damage and the microburst and everything else was probably the last time I saw this much big damage Our crew witnessed utility crews fixing damaged cables and vehicles slowly going up and down the road with dead wires on the ground we saw a fallen tree just inches away from hitting a home Haluch said it will be at least a week before everything is cleared away on Rondeau a lot of house by house of getting everything out to the street for access We’re working on a pretty severe hill right here But having the right cranes and equipment makes everything easy First Alert meteorologist Dan Brown who told us why the National Weather Service decided not to come and survey the area and they concluded that it was basically strong straight-line winds that created the damage.” We reached out to National Grid on the power situation “Approximately 1,000 customers in Palmer were impacted with outages that occurred throughout a 24-hour time period beginning around 4:20 pm on Saturday as result of wires down due to trees damaged by the storm We made repairs and restored customers throughout the 24-hour period and all customers were restored by 4:30 pm Sunday.” King said she and her family are hanging in there “We’re very lucky… None of the animals were hurt so we’re very lucky and we don’t have home damage.” We were able to get in touch with Palmer Town Manager Brad Brothers he told us that River Street is passable with Department of Public Works crews continuing to cleanup along the road but Verizon crews continue to work to get lines back up He anticipated those lines to get back up shortly and then crews will be diverted to this road to start cleanup tomorrow Crews continue to work and residents continuing to be very careful as they deal with this aftermath Western Mass News stopped by the Ware Fire Department where the Deputy Chief told us they got several calls during Saturday’s severe weather including wires down on cars and even some trees knocking over propane tanks we saw a car crushed by a tree right in someone’s front lawn That was in the area of Coffey Hill Road where we also saw utility crews working to restore cable and phone lines “I was out in Rhode Island and when I drive over the whole street was covered in branches when I got home the power was out on the entire street.” Said Stephen Cedeno Ware resident Stephen Cedeno explained what it was like when he drove through after the storm We also spoke with Ware Town Manager Stuart Beckley and like residents we talked to he said he’s never seen a storm like this in Ware Beckley shared that unfortunately three homes in town were damaged by fallen trees There were also two cars trapped by trees and fallen wires He continued to say that luckily there were no injuries Beckley commended the hard work of the police But he also said there is still a lot more to clean up “There’s still some trees you noticed left over utility work by National Grid and the tree crews they bring in There is just more than a weeks worth of work cleaning up the roads that have They’re picking them up and taking them off site where we can clean them up and chip them.” The Ware Fire Department told us the main takeaway during weather events like this be wary of carbon monoxide if you are running generators (1:06)Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller debate whether any USMNT players could join Wrexham Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed that "legends" Paul Mullin and Ollie Palmer remain a part of the club's plans for next season The Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side earned their third successive promotion last weekend to secure a place in next season's English Championship Mullin and Palmer have been key contributors in this rapid rise up the English football pyramid Mullin was the team's top scorer in their promotion campaigns to League 1 and League 2 and is the seventh-highest scorer in their history with 110 goals Palmer struck up a fruitful partnership with Mullin in attack and scored vital goals in their promotion run-in last season the duo have struggled for gametime this season and haven't made a league appearance since January Parkinson told BBC Sport Wales: "First of all What level that has been doesn't matter because everybody's been together and contributed "Of course there's always players who would have liked to have played more so I'm delighted with everybody as a group "Mulls and Ollie will always be legends at this club for what they've done They're under contract next year and they'll be back in pre-season ready to go again." It was the moment all Chelsea fans must have felt that Cole Palmer is well and truly back Palmer’s injury-time penalty was significant It not only secured all three points for Chelsea against Liverpool but also ended a personal goal drought lasting four months since the game on January 14 against Bournemouth But it was his bit of magic in the 81st minute that had people off their seats and believing again There seemed to be very little on when Palmer had the ball on the touchline at the Liverpool end The 22-year-old ran towards Liverpool’s goal you just thought he was trying to invite a challenge to win a corner a penalty or would look to pass to a team-mate especially as Palmer’s eyes deliberately darted to the right (Alisson’s left) The Brazil international left the tiniest gap at the near post But surely the angle was too tight to shoot Palmer fooled everybody by trying to score instead but the ball rebounded off the far post and came out perhaps Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was the only other person in the ground not to be taken completely unawares When asked if he thought Palmer would attempt such an effort at that moment he replied with a smile: “Cole is that kind of player They (people like Palmer) are different players I expect anything because he can do anything.” Such brilliance used to seemingly come with the match ticket in the first 18 months of Palmer’s Chelsea career But his self-belief has visibly drained since January as he failed to find the net Even the regular supply of assists dried up That has provoked a lot of scorn to be aimed in his direction from those who love to tear people down on social media As much as footballers say they pay no attention to it when going through a lean spell Palmer essentially admitted that his downturn had taken some kind of toll but only because of the impact it was having on the team “I went three (four) months without scoring but it just gives me more fight and motivation to do more for myself and for the team,” he said but it’s only one and I’ve got to keep improving and try to reach new levels it feels like you’re letting your team down This was Palmer sparking fear in opponents once more — and the new champions no less Palmer’s bit of trickery with nine minutes remaining was not his only moment to remember from a pulsating encounter it was his perfectly-weighted pass to Pedro Neto who crossed for Enzo Fernandez to score in the third minute which showed he was in the mood to make a difference Liverpool players would try to close him down Palmer would also be working hard to try to win it back One instinctive ball over the top for Nicolas Jackson to run onto in the 16th minute was also a reminder of the vision he possesses He led Kostas Tsimikas a merry dance in the build-up to Chelsea’s second goal and his quick feet must have bewitched Virgil van Dijk too because he hit a panicked clearance against team-mate Jarell Quansah and the ball rebounded into the net Some statistics that emerged post-match further emphasised what we had just witnessed Palmer came out on top for most passes in the final third (13) shots on target (two) and for fouls won (two) Scoring the penalty kick in added time capped things off It also brought the loudest roar from the Chelsea fans celebrating seeing him find the net again as much as the team restoring their two-goal lead His fellow Chelsea players made a show of marking the moment with their team-mate “He deserves it,” Moises Caicedo said to Sky Sports He helps us a lot even when he didn’t score.” it means Palmer has had a huge weight lifted off his shoulders ahead of the tough run-in to secure a top-five place and the target of Champions League football next season Away games at fellow challengers Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest await with a home match against Manchester United sandwiched in between But Maresca can see the significance of Palmer looking more like his old self and being back on the scoresheet Pressed on the significance and the timing of what he produced against Liverpool with such huge fixtures to come I said if we want to reach the (top five of the) Premier League we needed goals from Cole and Nico (Jackson) “Nico scored against Everton and gave us three points Ann Davis passed away peacefully on April 27 after a long and courageous battle with cancer She was surrounded by loved ones and comforted by hymns It was a sunny spring day—the kind of day she would have chosen herself Ann is survived by her husband of 66 years Ann was lucky enough to have bonus daughters—Lisa and Stephanie—and three bonus grandchildren as well Ann’s story began on a farm in Southern Illinois where she was born at home—surprising everyone by showing up after her twin She grew up in the 1940s and 50s on struggling farmland learning the true meaning of hard work and resilience which provided her with more grit than most college degrees today where fate intervened via a blind double date She didn’t hit it off with her own date—but she did with her friend’s date Jim sent her engagement ring through the mail When he called on Valentine’s Day to ask if she’d received her gift Perhaps because she once had to leave all her cherished belongings behind during a move She knew that objects could hold memories and history Her favorite treasures were always both beautiful and practical—and now If you're hoping for something you can't find anywhere else Please wait a respectful amount of time before submitting your request to her daughters with a gift for learning new things and a drive to share her knowledge to help others or lending money with a flexible repayment plan She also held the gold medal in stubbornness Ann outlived her initial 2–6-month prognosis not once she stayed an extra hour—probably just to prove she could Her fierce determination and grit were passed down to her daughters (The jury is still out on whether this is a blessing or a curse.) Ann's name may not appear in history books or on any grand building She was the knot that held together many strings She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her The family extends heartfelt thanks to Heart to Heart Hospice and Ann and Jim’s Sunday School class for their kindness and support during this time Memorial contributions may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice and Bread of Life Ministry beginning 11:00 A.M at Plymouth Wesleyan Church Heart to Heart Hospice620 W. Edison Road #122, Mishawaka IN 46545Tel: 1-574-855-4475Web: https://www.htohhfoundation.org/donation/ The report surrounding George Pickens’ “love” of Mike Tomlin and the Steelers may have been blown out of proportion as one insider claims things have not gone well between the two parties Within a video posted on Bleacher Report insider James Palmer shed light on why he believes Pickens’ time in the Steel City could soon be over: Palmer concluded that Pickens will likely be traded before the start of the 2026 season — which aligns with insider Gerry Dulac’s comments that Pickens could be moved at next year’s draft to help the Steelers trade up for a top quarterback. It appears fans will get to witness Metcalf and Pickens wreak havoc on opposing defensive backs for at least the 2025 season — but beyond that, rumors and speculation have not been kind to the troubled Steelers receiver. The Magazine of Hip Hop Music, Culture and Politics Salute to Keke Palmer for saving Mama Tina Knowles from a massive wardrobe malfunction. While in Los Angeles promoting her new memoir, Knowles dress began to slip during the moderated conversation with Palmer. And at that moment, Palmer hilariously saved the night. You can see the moment below. The game was into the third minute when Palmer found Pedro Neto whose cut-back cross fell to the unmarked Fernandez and the Argentine whipped the ball low into the net The lively Palmer was also instrumental in the second goal after he clipped the ball into the area and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk's attempted clearance bounced off teammate Quansah and into the goal. Palmer scored his first goal since mid-January from the spot in the 96th minute after Quansah's foul on Moises Caicedo Van Dijk had pulled one back in the 84th minute from a corner for Liverpool. The result kept Chelsea fifth in the table, separated from fourth-placed Newcastle United only by goals scored The lively Palmer was also instrumental in the second goal after he clipped the ball into the area and Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk's attempted clearance bounced off teammate Quansah and into the goal. Palmer scored his first goal since mid-January from the spot in the 96th minute after Quansah's foul on Moises Caicedo Van Dijk had pulled one back in the 84th minute from a corner for Liverpool. The result kept Chelsea fifth in the table, separated from fourth-placed Newcastle United only by goals scored We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money The family of Rickey Palmer created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne Minor party will not win a House of Representatives seat and its performance in the Senate is still unknown after spending millions on advertising What does spending tens of millions of dollars on advertising and bombarding people with unsolicited text messages get you if you’re Clive Palmer – at least in the House of Representatives will not win a single lower house seat and which spent just $6,200 on social media ads in the last 30 days and barely campaigned It is not known exactly how much money Palmer’s party has spent on this election campaign. He told the Daily Telegraph he had spent up to $60m, but this figure has not been independently verified. Public records show the party spent more than $5m on YouTube ads and $1.2m on Meta ads Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter It is too early to say whether the minor party will win enough votes and preferences to secure a Senate seat but it currently has just less than a third of the required quota This outcome may not be known for several days On Channel Seven on Saturday night, Palmer said the advertising spend had “stimulated debate” and claimed credit for an end-of-campaign discussion about welcome to country ceremonies “I think we can win some Senate seats and play a really important role in the next term of parliament,” Palmer told Channel Seven Ads claiming “we don’t need to be welcomed to our own country,” were splashed on the front pages of Nine newspapers during the election campaign. Hours after welcome to country addresses were disrupted at Anzac day dawn services, similar ads surrounded the homepage of news.com.au. Read moreThe Trumpet of Patriots’ leader who appeared on lengthy television ads during prime-time slots did not come close to influencing the vote in the New South Wales coal mining seat of Hunter securing just 2,855 votes or roughly 3.3% of the vote so far Legalise Cannabis Australia secured 4.98% of the vote Wrightson thanked candidates in Hunter for a “respectful and engaging debate about what we need in our community” “One thing we can all agree on is Australia is the best country on Earth and our collective future is worth fighting for,” said Wrightson whose Facebook profile has now been locked Preferences from Trumpet of Patriots did cause some chaos in the final weeks of the campaign One Nation changed its how-to-vote cards to move the Nationals and Liberals higher at the last minute in response to the Trumpets placing Coalition MPs last Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Free daily newsletterOur Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day telling you what’s happening and why it matters When Trumpet of Patriots was launched in April Wrightson said “Australia needs many of the policies of the Trump administration which will be effective in bringing Australia back on track” Yellow hats saying “Make Australia Great Again” were handed out The American journalist Tucker Carlson featured in proceedings Anthony Albanese criticised attempts to mimic foreign political campaigns in Australia without specifically mentioning the United States or Trumpet of Patriots “Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way looking after each other while building for the future,” Albanese said While texts from Trumpet infuriated many Australians, the practice was not new or illegal Australian political parties are exempt from privacy laws and anti-spam rules the Liberal party used unsolicited text messages about asylum seeker boat arrivals and during the 2016 campaign The Independent MP Monique Ryan also sent them during this campaign Vernon “Roger” Sauer passed away May 2 where he graduated from high school and spent many of his adolescent years working as a farm hand — laying the foundation for the work ethic that would define his life He is preceded in death by his wife and best friend Roger and Joanne were married on September 12 they raised four sons and built a legacy that includes 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren teaching his family the value of hard work through every season of his life He built a family farm in Lakeville as well as maintaining multiple areas of farmland he and his wife also owned and operated several gas stations over the years.  He was never short of work ethic and also worked as a semi truck and dump truck driver within different companies competing in tractor pulling, camping Later in life he took pride in being along side two of his sons who owned South Bend and Plymouth Motor Speedways.  But let us not forget the pastime he enjoyed most— being on his tractor mowing lawn those who knew him well saw the deep well of love and loyalty underneath you knew it — not through grand gestures unwavering support that stays with you long after the moment has passed Roger is survived by his four sons; Vernon (Marinel) Sauer II of Lakeville and his siblings; Diane (Bob) Schwede of Biscoe Roger was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Steven (Rita) Sauer and Baby Sauer Visitation for Vernon will be held from 4pm-6pm on Sunday May 11 2025 at the Palmer Funeral Home inside the Palmer Community Complex Lakeville.  Visitation will also be held from 12pm-1pm on Monday May 12 2025 at the funeral home and a funeral service will begin at 1pm.  Burial will follow at Bremen Cemetery memorial contributions in Vernon's name may be made to the Ascension St Bernat Selected to Compete in Arnold Palmer Cup Apr 29 Keke Palmer could have a superhero role in her future after saving Mama Tina Knowles from a wardrobe malfunction during a promotional event for Knowles new book. TMZ reported the moment on Sunday (May 4) onstage before they spoke on her new memoir when her strapless gown began to slide off A video captured by an audience member and shared on TikTok shows Palmer steadying Knowles with calm “They were acting like it was a whole murder show!” Palmer said smoothing her gown and smiling as Palmer kept the atmosphere light She used the disruption as a comedic reset “They was gonna give me a heart attack,” Palmer joked More: Keke Palmer Appears To Toss Out Jonathan Majors Interview Amid Backlash The event was designed to spotlight Knowles’ memoir and her life alongside some of music’s most iconic figures the fashion hiccup stole the spotlight—and with clips of the exchange drawing thousands of views in hours Matriarch tells Tina Knowles' personal journey With Palmer’s charm and Knowles’ dignified response the event displayed to everyone that sisterhood Knowles' memoir is on the road to be a best-seller Beyoncé praised her mother onstage at the kick-off of the Cowboy Carter tour. Queen Bey's daughters Rumi and Blue Ivy would join their mother and grandmother on stage to celebrate the memoir's release. Jay-Z and Kris Jenner would also attend the Los Angeles show once again joins Beyoncé on tour as a backup dancer More: Keke Palmer "Proud" Of Baby Daddy Darius Jackson's "Redemption" Arc In The Army Maichon Earns Return Trip to Arnold Palmer Cup Apr 29, 2025 | Men's Golf By: Thomas Dick, Texas A&M Athletics Communications FacebookEmailC. Morgan Engel/NCAA PhotosNORMAN, Okla. -- San Diego State men's golfer Justin Hastings (Grand Cayman Cayman Islands) will represent the international team at the Arnold Palmer Cup in June the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) announced Tuesday.The Arnold Palmer Cup which was co-founded by Arnold Palmer and the GCAA is a Ryder Cup-style tournament featuring the top men's and women's collegiate golfers pitting the United States against a team of international players The 29th annual Arnold Palmer Cup is slated for June 5-7 South Carolina.Hastings is the fourth Aztec to be named to an Arnold Palmer Cup team joining Aaron Goldberg and Nahum Mendoza III who represented the United States in 2008 and 2016 who played for the internationals in both 2020 and 2021 Hastings is the first golfer from the Cayman Islands to be selected for the Arnold Palmer Cup.Hastings is coming off a four-stroke victory at the Mountain West Championship last weekend carding an 18-under-par 198 on the on the par-72 7,164-yard Emerald Valley Golf Club in Creswell The 198 is tied for the third-lowest individual score in MW Championship and the fourth-lowest score in SDSU history (Hastings has the record at 195 set at the 2023 Maui Jim Intercollegiate) Hastings now has two wins this season (also the Lamkin Classic) which only trails Anupansuebsai (2021-22) and J.J Spaun (2011-12) for the most in recorded program history (since 1993-94) His four career championships are tied for the third most as an Aztec only trailing five by Spaun (2009-12) and Lennie Clements (1976-79).Hastings leads San Diego State with a 70.00 stroke average through 30 rounds which is the lowest scoring average in Aztec single-season history (min Out of his 10 collegiate tournaments this season His 71.11 career scoring average is also the best in recorded program history (since at least 1993-94) just ahead of Xander Schauffele’s 71.50 set from 2013-15.The Arnold Palmer Cup was established in 1997 and originally featured the top eight collegiate golfers from the United States against Great Britain and Ireland the American opponent was enlarged to include all European players while roster size for both sides was increased to 10 competitors in 2013 the Arnold Palmer Cup was expanded once again to include United States men's and women's teams against collegiate golfers from around the world.Since its inception over 245 former Arnold Palmer Cup alumni have gone on to earn cards on the PGA or LPGA Tours and 44 have represented Europe or the USA in the Ryder Cup more than 90 former players have claimed over 415 victories on the PGA including 2023 major champions Jon Rahm (Masters Tournament) Lilia Vu (The Chevron Championship & AIG Women’s Open) as well as 2023 FedEx Cup champion Viktor Hovland The United States leads the Palmer Cup series 14-12-1.SDSU awaits its NCAA Regional destination And Ting Named To 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup Teams4/29/2025 8:45:00 PM | Men's Golf has been named the next dean of the University of Oklahoma College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences and director of the National Weather Center Palmer has a long history of leadership at OU He founded the Advanced Radar Research Center and has served as its executive director since 2005 he became an associate vice president for research and partnerships he assumed the role of interim director of the National Weather Center He joined the University of Oklahoma in 2004 as the Tommy C Craighead Chair and Professor in the School of Meteorology and holds an adjunct position in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Palmer has been a driving force behind OU’s rise as a global leader in atmospheric sciences contributing landmark advancements in radar meteorology and fostering strategic partnerships that have enhanced the OU research enterprise,” said André-Denis Wright senior vice president and provost for the OU Norman campus “His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation and we are proud to have such a distinguished leader guiding the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences and the National Weather Center.” Palmer’s research reflects a career at the forefront of radar meteorology and technology. Under Palmer’s leadership, the ARRC team developed Horus the world's first fully digital phased array weather radar he secured over $115 million in competitive funding for the advancement of radar science His dedication to interdisciplinary research has led to collaborations across the university and with academic and research entities around the world contributing to OU’s international reputation for radar science excellence He has published over 130 peer-reviewed journal articles multiple book chapters and a co-authored book on topics including radar technologies Palmer is a fellow of both the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the American Meteorological Society again underscoring his commitment to interdisciplinary research.  He is also a Scientific Fellow of the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory and OU’s Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations master’s and bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Oklahoma he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Radio Atmospheric Science Center at Kyoto University Palmer was a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Nebraska Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. As the state’s flagship university, OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. For more information about the university, visit www.ou.edu More OU News 2025Men's Golfvs NCAA RegionalsLoad MoreRecent ResultsCompleted Event: Softball at No Gabriel Palacios Selected to Represent Team International at 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup4/29/2025 5:45 PM | Men's Golf Palacios sits as the first Ute and Guatemala native to compete Teams Announced for 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup Chacarra and Pate Selected4/29/2025 6:19:00 PM | Women's Golf This is Chacarra’s second selection of her collegiate career and Pate’s first to Patty Mae Riedl and Raymond Matthew Riedl Janeen Riedl and her special friend Edward Wheeler He is also survived by loving nephews Jaron Riedl Also survived by great nieces and nephews Eli He enjoyed Harley Davidsons and playing the bass guitar His nephews remember him fondly for sharing his love of wrestling often teaching them wrestling moves which they practiced on each other He had a great love for family and friends often having friends that turned into family Palmer Funeral Homes – River Park Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements Memorial donations may be sent to $MsRiedl76 on Cash App Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com Pablo EreñoPhoto by: David GonzalesEreño Selected to Compete at 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup April 29 Following Chelsea’s crucial 3-1 win over Liverpool on May 4 Blues star Cole Palmer heaped praise on teammate Moises Caicedo for his performance Caicedo managed to put in a shift for the side at right-back and Palmer was quick to laud his efforts after the game Speaking to Sky Sports at full-time Palmer is not the only Chelsea star who enjoys playing alongside Caicedo with Romeo Lavia also calling out the Ecuadorian for some love Lavia's return to fitness has moved Caicedo out of midfield but he will still playing a vital role in the campaign run-in 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Caicedo’s game has come on leaps and bounds for Chelsea this season with an ability to cover multiple positions and switch to new roles mid-game as needed by Enzo Maresca Caicedo might not be the kind of player to grab the headlines for the team but his contributions in whichever position he plays are invaluable and that will be crucial in the final weeks of 2024/25 Rohit George is a content producer for The Sporting News' English-language editions Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player “They was acting like it was a whole murder show,” Palmer joked during the moment Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE She has also worked in broadcast television as a reporter for Hawaii-based news station KHON2 News – Senior All-American Louise Rydqvist and standout freshman Eila Galitsky were named to Team International for the 2025 edition of the Arnold Palmer Cup as the teams were announced live on Golf Channel Tuesday night will be making her second consecutive appearance on the squad while Galitsky is set to host the event this summer June 5-7 in what will be the second time the Palmetto State has hosted the prestigious Cassique on Kiawah Island hosted the tournament in 2003 Longtime Arnold Palmer partner Rolex is continuing its more than 50-year relationship through its support of the matches Thirty-two different universities will be represented on Team USA and Team International South Carolina is one of 10 schools with multiple selections Head coach Kalen Anderson was tabbed Co-Head Coach for Team USA alongside Auburn’s Nick Clinard back in December Anderson is the first Gamecock coach on the men’s or women’s side to earn the coveted honor for one of amateur golf’s premier events Galitksy becomes the sixth different Gamecock player to play in the Arnold Palmer Cup joining Rydqvist (2024) former All-Americans Pauline Roussin-Bouchard (2020 Lois Kaye Go (2019) and Ainhoa Olarra (2018) Rydqvist and Galitsky both recently helped lead the Gamecocks to the program’s first SEC Championship since 2002 The duo finished in the top-10 in stroke play and both went 3-0 in their matches help the Gamecocks hoist the trophy for the second time in program history South Carolina continues its postseason march next week as the No 1 seed at the NCAA Charlottesville Regional (May 5-7) Rydqvist (No. 8) and Galitksy (No. 17) are each ranked inside the top-20 of the latest World Amateur Golf Rankings or LPGA Tours; 46 have represented Europe/International or the USA in the Ryder Cup or Solheim Cup and more than 95 have claimed over 435 victories on the PGA The United States leads the Palmer Cup series 15-12-1 the Palmer Cup acknowledges and rewards character as well in line with the principles of its founder and the Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation Arnold and Winnie Palmer championed causes that were not just about golf They devoted their time away from the game to philanthropy — focused especially on young people — and created a model for other modern athletes to use their influence in service to others The Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation continues the Palmer tradition of impactful philanthropy by uniting the generosity of golfers and fans everywhere to make a difference The Arnold Palmer Cup is part of the foundation’s missions to promote youth character development and foster the growth of amateur/collegiate golf. For more information, please visit arnoldpalmercup.com South Carolina seeking its fifth-straight trip to the NCAA Championship this week at Birdwood Golf Course 4 South Carolina to its second SEC Championship in program history back on April 18 at Pelican Golf Club Palmer, who is worth an estimated $3.4 billion and ranked 18th on Forbes Australia’s 50 Richest list for 2025, launched the Trumpet of Patriots in February after failing to re-register his previous political vehicle The mining magnate promised to bring a Trump-style populist agenda to Canberra vowing to “drain the swamp,” slash public spending The party’s branding also borrowed heavily from Trump’s campaign playbook complete with “Make Australia Great Again” caps he said he was willing to spend “whatever is required” to defend freedom of speech – though critics argued his SMS-heavy strategy alienated voters rather than inspiring them In response to the backlash over both the texts and YouTube ads Palmer told News Corp “the advertising supports a lot of journalists and newspapers and it creates a lot of debate” And while the Trumpet party ran candidates in all 150 lower house seats and across the Senate it failed to convert that scale into support $60 million – How much Clive Palmer claims he spent on his 2025 campaign making it one of the most expensive efforts by an individual in Australian political history “It doesn’t worry me, I earn more than that [$60 million] every couple of months,” Palmer told News Corp in the wake of Saturday’s election result Palmer has never been shy about putting his fortune behind big ideas – whether that’s a political party or a full-scale replica of the Titanic the mining billionaire revived his Titanic II plans for a third time in March last year saying it was “a lot more fun than sitting at home counting [his] money.” The ship is designed to mirror the original – right down to the grand staircase he suggested passengers will be encouraged (though not required) to dress in early 1900s fashion as they retrace the doomed liner’s maiden voyage from Southampton to New York I accept Forbes Australia's Terms and Privacy Policy Please check your inbox to confirm your subscription Get the magazine delivered with a Premium membership, find it at all good newsagents, or purchase previous issues online. 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