Alex Pretti’s mother, Susan, shared a heartfelt note on Instagram on what would have been her son’s 38th birthday. The ICU nurse was fatally shot by the US Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on January 24 this year.
Alex Pretti was in Minnesota when he was being restrained by some Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents before being fatally shot. He became the second US citizen to have been killed by ICE agents in January, after Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota. It led to a huge backlash and protests against the organization.
On Sunday, March 1, Pretti’s mother, Susan Pretti, shared a story on Instagram about her son’s birthday. She shared a picture of him with the caption:
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“Today should be your 38th birthday… When you lose your son, you lose more than a child. You lose a piece of your heart and your joy. Life is forever altered and nothing can ever fill that space. Yet in my soul, he remains, my precious boy, forever loved. His laughter, his smile and his love are woven into who I am.”
“My love for him will never fade. You are my pride and my joy. You’ve made a chance that cannot be broken,” she added.
Blogger Perez Hilton has reacted to this post from Susan on his website, writing:
“Ugh!! Just devastating!! So, so heartbreaking. Our thoughts continue to be with Susan and the rest of the loved ones Alex left behind. He will always be remembered.”
Alex Pretti is survived by his parents, Susan and Michael, and his sister, whose name hasn’t been publicly revealed. He also has an ex-wife, Rachel Canoun.
When Alex Pretti’s parents opened up about their son’s death
Federal Agents Descend On Minneapolis For Immigration Enforcement Operations – Source: Getty
Alex Pretti’s parents, Susan and Michael, reportedly live in Colorado and got to know about their son’s death through the Associated Press. Following his death, they also gave an interview to the outlet, expressing their grief, but also anger at the alleged lies being spread against him. They also revealed that they had last spoken to their son two days before his death.
Susan and Michael’s statement read:
“The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He has his phone in his right hand, and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper-sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.”
After Alex Pretti’s death, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE claimed that agents shot him in self-defense. They stated that he was carrying a gun when he was restrained.
However, it was later revealed that Pretti had a valid permit for his firearm. Moreover, videos released from the incident showed that he never brandished his gun against any officer. He only had his phone in his hand when he was being restrained.
With a beefy $21.3 million cap number in 2026, Minnesota Vikings playmaker T.J. Hockenson is on tap to be the NFL’s most expensive tight end. Now, according to recent reporting, Hockenson might accept a pay reduction to remain with the club,
If no deal emerges, Minnesota can pivot to a restructure, trade, or release to clear cap space.
NFL free agency kicks off in one week, and if Hockenson doesn’t rework his deal, well, the Vikings would need a new TE1.
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A Hockenson Pay Cut May Make Sense For Both Sides
It’s roster change season in the NFL.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) loosens up before kickoff against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Nov. 3, 2024. Hockenson moved through pregame drills as fans filled the lower bowl, preparing for regular-season action in front of the home crowd. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images.
Report: Hockenson Willing to Take Less Money
The Athletic‘s Alec Lewis weighed in on Minnesota’s free-agency lay of the land on Monday, mentioning Hockenson’s would-be salary reduction.
“The Vikings are prepared to make difficult decisions to alleviate their salary-cap concerns. Don’t expect a big-name free-agent splurge like last year. The Vikings are $40-plus million over the cap, and while that isn’t dire, it is significant. Pay cuts: Minnesota wants to lower the cap number for tight end T.J. Hockenson. He is amenable to lowering it, but the outcome is largely a matter of how low the Vikings want to go,” he wrote.
Until the observation, many believed Hockenson would be traded, released, or asked to restructure the deal — the latter of which would not involve a pay decrease. But a paycut is apparently in play.
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The Adam Thielen Situation in 2023
The Hockenson situation in 2026 is reminiscent of Adam Thielen in 2023. The Vikings had handed Thielen a generous contract extension in 2019 — that he deserved — but by the 2023 offseason, his cap hit proved to be too ginormous for Minnesota’s budget. The team approached Thielen about a paycut, he declined, and later signed with the Carolina Panthers, where he stuck around for two seasons before landing back with the Vikings in the summer of 2025 via trade.
Three offseasons later, Hockenson carries a similar outlook. If he doesn’t oblige the paycut, the Vikings can either restructure his deal (backload the big cap hit to the future with void years), explore a trade, or cut him loose — like Thielen in 2023.
It all depends on how low Hockenson will go to remain Minnesota’s TE1.
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Our Kyle Joudry noted last week, “Rather, look toward a restructure for T.J. Hockenson. Pursuing the maximum savings would mean surpassing $9.4 million in added room for 2026. The cost of doing business is less cap space in the future, but that’s a problem for a different day. If Hockenson can be very good in 2026, then finding a way to make the cap charges work is the way forward.”
“If, in theory, a competent passer gets added (or, better yet, McCarthy turns into one), then the Vikings may be able to unleash a talent like T.J. Hockenson. Indeed, that’s the central question Minnesota is seeking to answer: can Mr. Hockenson be excellent in the future? That’s what’s interesting and pivotal.”
Hockenson’s 2025 Campaign
Hockenson’s 2025 box score tells one story, but the game film revealed another.
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While he finished with 51 receptions for 438 yards and three touchdowns, the quarterback situation was unstable. J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer all took snaps, preventing the passing game from finding consistency and limiting the production of everyone except Jalen Nailor.
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (87) has his helmet knocked off after gaining a first down against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, Nov. 10, 2024. The play unfolded during second-quarter action as Hockenson battled through contact to move the chains. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images.
Furthermore, Hockenson’s role shifted significantly. Minnesota’s offensive line struggled throughout the year due to injuries and inconsistent play. As a result, Kevin O’Connell adjusted the game plan, acknowledging midseason that Hockenson was blocking more frequently. He essentially became an additional lineman, providing extra protection and reinforcing the edges.
Even with Christian Darrisaw’s return from an ACL injury in September, the line never fully solidified, and Hockenson continued to fill gaps. Thus, his receiving numbers declined, leading some fans to believe his performance was deteriorating.
However, Hockenson is turning 29 this year and retains his route-running skills, exceptional catch radius, and ability to dominate the middle of the field. If he returns to a primary receiving role, his production should rebound accordingly — if the Vikings find stable quarterback production in 2026.
The TEs in Addition to Hockenson
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Along with Hockenson, Minnesota has these tight ends under contract in 2026
Josh Oliver
Gavin Bartholomew
Ben Yurosek
Bryson Nesbit
None of these combatants would be tapped on the shoulder for TE1 duty, barring an amazingly bizarre upward ascent at training camp, meaning Minnesota would have to scour free agency for a replacement like Isaiah Likely, Darren Waller, or Cade Otton, to name a few.
New Orleans Saints scout Josh Hill (left) speaks with Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, Feb. 27, 2026. The two met on the field as evaluators gathered information ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.
The early section of April’s draft will also feature Oregon’s Kenyon Sadiq and Vanderbilt’s Eli Stowers, both of whom performed marvelously at the NFL Combine last week.
The Hockenson verdict should be made public within a week or so. He basically has to decide if the paycut from Minnesota would be more or less than what he’d command on the open market.
The world heavyweight title thriller between champion Fabio Wardley and challenger Daniel Dubois edges ever close. Ahead of the contest, Tony Bellew has weighed in with his verdict.
Wardley promised fans a high level first defence after he was promoted from interim to full champion due to Oleksandr Usyk vacating the belt. He has delivered on that by accepting the challenge of Dubois, who poses one of the biggest knockout risks in the division despite coming off a loss to the Ukrainian.
Speaking on First Round TV, former world champion Bellew rejected the idea that the more schooled challenger is the fuller package, saying Ipswich’s Wardley has more in his arsenal and backing him to prove that on the night.
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“Brilliant fight … People keep saying this thing that Daniel Dubois is a better boxer than Fabio Wardley, I actually don’t think he is. I think Fabio has more strings to his bow. I think there’s more things that he can do. I think his defence is better.
“Don’t get me wrong, the one thing Daniel can do better is if he just goes for pure aggression and power, then of course I think Daniel is better skilled in that department. But, as an all-round fighter, I think Fabio is better and I think he’ll show it on the night.”
In terms of strategy, Bellew laid out how he would tackle Dubois, who stopped Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua in 2024.
“Daniel Dubois is a confidence fighter. The more confident he is, the better he is. If you can strip that confidence back within the first round – stiff jabs, make him question himself, put it on him in short spaces. Don’t be exchanging with him within the first couple of rounds. I’d be shooting from quite far out with the jab and looking to nail him when he rushes in. I think by the end of round two, he’ll be questioning himself.”
“I think Daniel Dubois might hit harder with the one shot, but I think Fabio carries his power better and he definitely carries it later.
“He’s quite predictable Daniel and he’s easy to hit, so you’ve got to take advantage. But, as I said before, another side of that coin is he’s super, super dangerous when he lands. Especially in the early rounds. You’ve got to take that away.”
With Friday’s National Hockey League trading deadline creeping closer like a dare, Vancouver general manager Patrik Allvin isn’t getting much help these days from his players as he tries to sell off a couple of pieces to help the team’s rebuild.
In three games since the Olympic break, the Canucks are 0-2-1 and in the last two have been outscored 11-2.
In the team’s first game back last Wednesday, scouts or management staff from 15 other NHL teams were crowding reporters in the Rogers Arena press box. When the Canucks were humiliated 6-1 Monday by the Dallas Stars, a Stanley Cup contender that dominated the home team despite missing Mikko Rantanen and Roope Hintz, only five other NHL organizations were represented. Four, not including the Stars.
Let’s be real: anyone interested in rental trades for free-agent-eligible Canucks Evander Kane and Teddy Blueger probably aren’t changing their minds based on Vancouver’s most recent duds because these players have been watched for years, and it’s their body of work teams would be purchasing.
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But it sure would help the sales team if the Canucks didn’t look so overmatched and uncompetitive during deadline week, especially since it’s obvious none of the available UFAs is anybody’s Plan-A. It’s possible Allvin may have to wait until the final hours before the deadline to see which teams circle back on his players.
The veteran Canucks with more trade appeal are those the team would rather not discount, like Connor Garland and Drew O’Connor.
Whatever happens, only one pre-deadline game remains for the Canucks to showcase themselves – and it’s Wednesday against a Carolina Hurricanes team that is every bit as good as the Stars.
“We just have to be better in a lot of different areas,” O’Connor said. “We gave them a ton of Grade-As. Tolo (Canucks goalie Nikita Tolopilo) had some good saves but, I mean, you give them that many Grade-As, they’re going to score. We struggled all night, I thought.”
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The Canucks are in last place in the NHL for many reasons, but one of the biggest, injuries, should no longer be a factor.
The team emerged from the Olympic break as healthy as it has been this season. Not including injured starting goalie Thatcher Demko, the only missing skaters are luckless middle-six centre Filip Chytil and depth defenceman Derek Forbort.
Finally playing with the luxury of four actual NHL centres, Vancouver should not look this bad, even with three first- or second-year prospects on defence.
But the Canucks simply aren’t doing enough offensively to offset what has been a continuation of the defensive mistakes that have crushed them this season. And culpability for those goes far beyond three inexperienced kids on the blue line.
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It was veteran winger Jake DeBrusk who let Stars defenceman Lian Bichsel skate away from him to score Dallas’ go-ahead goal at 8:31 of the second period. Experienced defenceman Marcus Pettersson turned the puck over in his zone on the fourth Dallas goal, and O’Connor bobbled the puck away in his slot on the fifth one.
Kane, at least, scored Vancouver’s goal in the first period, albeit with his skate on the rebound from DeBrusk’s shot. Despite being outchanced and slightly outplayed in the opening 20 minutes, the Canucks competed and hung in against the Stanley Cup contenders.
But the Stars outshot them 16-3 in the second period and 32-7 over the final 43 minutes. Needing a surge to start the third period, when a Vancouver goal would have cut Dallas’ lead to 3-2, the mistakes by Pettersson and O’Connor allowed Stars Matt Duchene and Colin Blackwell to score in the first six minutes.
“Usually, you don’t see those guys do those things,” coach Adam Foote said. “But after that… we’ve all been there before as players (when) you don’t feel anything’s going your way. That’s where you just kind of dig deep and stick together and, you know, put out the fires together.
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“You learn from it, right? You’re going to have to, that one, learn the hard way. You’re playing against a really good, savvy hockey team on their A-game. Even with a couple of guys out, they won nine in a row coming in and, you know, those types of plays, they’re going to bury you on it.”
The Stars had won eight straight before Monday, so their heater is now nine games.
The Canucks, meanwhile, have won twice in 21 games in the year 2026.
After scoring twice in seven consecutive games, their struggling offence has fallen by half in consecutive losses to Dallas and Seattle, where the Canucks were thumped 5-1 on Saturday.
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Vancouver’s 14 shots against the Stars were a season low.
Garland hasn’t scored in 22 games, and Elias Pettersson is goalless in 14. Benched in Seattle, Pettersson returned to the first line on Monday but still doesn’t have a shot on net since the Olympic break.
DeBrusk has one goal in 17 games, Marco Rossi one in 11 since his trade to the Canucks.
Without Vezina Trophy goaltending, the Canucks have no chance to win like this.
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“We’ve got to find a way,” Marcus Pettersson said of the adversity. “Like, we can’t just fall down and die; we’ve got to get back on the horse. And like I said, it’s up to us, to us veterans in here, to kind of get the team back on track. And I think we can do a better job of that.”
“Everyone wants to be better,” O’Connor said. “I mean, I was pretty bad tonight; I gave up that fifth goal. I turn the puck over, and they score. There’s a lot of plays I could have been better on tonight and, you know, we probably all need to look ourselves in the mirror a little bit.”
Sixth defenceman Pierre-Olivier Joseph left the game with an injury one shift into the third period. The Canucks only extra defenceman has been Tyler Myers, who has sat out the last three games while Allvin tries to trade him. Foote was unsure post-game what the Canucks will do with their lineup on Wednesday if Joseph is unavailable to face the Hurricanes.
Hebano is an Exclusive unit in Anime Vanguards that specializes in applying the Burn status ailment and buffing own damage based on its application. This unit was previously available as a summonable unit, but is currently unobtainable through regular gameplay. Her abilities boost her damage and that of her allies based on the Burn status effect, and she may apply the Scorched status ailment as well.
Here’s everything you need to know about Hebano in Anime Vanguards.
Breaking down Hebano in Anime Vanguards
How to get and evolve
Hebano was available as a summonable unit (Image via Roblox)
As mentioned earlier, Hebano was previously a summonable unit from the Spring Banner. Since the banner has expired, she can no longer be acquired through summons. Instead, you may obtain her through the game’s trading system.
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Once you acquire her, Hebano can be evolved into Hebano (Clematis) using the items listed below. Note that her evolutiondoesn’t have a takedown requirement associated with it, unlike most other units in the game.
1x Fire Flowers
1x Shamrock
30x Green Essence
10x Purple Essence
30x Red Essence
1x Rainbow Essence
15,000 Gold
Check out The Doctor in Anime Vanguards, a powerful Familiar that gains bonuses based on the Corruption applied to it.
Abilities and Trait recommendation
Hebano in her pre-evolved state (Image via Roblox)
Hebano has two passive abilities in her evolved state: Flaming Resonance and Scorched. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have any active abilities that add a layer of interactivity to the unit.
Flaming Resonance causes a sakura tree to spawn when Hebano is first placed onto the field. This tree has a range equivalent to 20% of Hebano’s current range stat, which can be upgraded and expanded. Its purpose is to reapply any burn that is applied while the enemy is within the tree’s range.
The Scorched ability allows Hebano to apply the Burn status ailment, which deals 30% damage over the course of eight seconds. If a burning enemy enters the sakura tree’s range, it receives the Scorched status ailment for 60 seconds. Scorched enemies receive 20% additional damage from Fire-type allies, effectively acting as offensive support.
Considering her reliance on the Burn status ailment, the best Traits for Hebano are Marksman, Deadeye, and Solar. Marksman and Solar expand the unit’s range, helping Hebano extend the effects of her sakura tree. Deadeye, on the other hand, grants her a critical chance and critical damage bonus instead.
Hebano is currently only available through trading, as the summon banner she was available on has expired.
What rarity does Hebano belong to?
Hebano belongs to the Exclusive rarity.
What does Hebano specialize in?
Hebano specializes in applying the Burn and Scorched status ailment, dealing damage over time and boosting Fire-type allies’ damage against burning enemies.
For a football fan growing up in India, the Bundesliga always felt like a distant, thunderous dream. We are used to the 100,000-strong roars at the Eden Gardens or the electric chaos of the IPL, but nothing prepares you for the industrial, raw passion of Dortmund on a matchday. This is the story of my journey from the cricket-crazy streets of India to the vertical fortress of Signal Iduna Park in Germany. As I arrived in Dortmund on the morning of the Bundesliga showdown against Bayern Munich, everywhere in the city, from scarves to the enormous banners draped over the stadium, you’ll see the phrase “Echte Liebe” (True Love). To an outsider, it may look like a marketing slogan, but standing in the middle of that yellow swarm, you realise it’s a way of life.
The Fortress: The Yellow Wall
One look at the Yellow Wall at Signal Iduna Park was enough for me to realise that this isn’t just a terrace; it’s an inheritance. Unlike many modern leagues where tickets go to the highest bidder, many of the 25,000 standing area spots here are passed down through generations. To hold a place on the Yellow Wall, you don’t just buy a ticket-you inherit a legacy.
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The Ultras and the “Beer Drought”
Before the first whistle even blew, the city had already transformed into a sea of black and yellow. Hordes of fans moved like a single organism-the Ultras. The air was thick with the scent of pyros and the anticipation of a massive tifo inside the stadium.
Locals joked that kiosks were “running out of beer” hours before kick-off. In Dortmund, matchday isn’t a 90-minute event; it’s a 12-hour festival where the city’s heartbeat syncs with the pounding drums from the stadium.
Echoes of the Past: The “Twin” Stadium
Just a stone’s throw from Signal Iduna Park, still lovingly called Westfalenstadion by loyalists, sits Stadion Rote Erde. It’s the “twin” of the modern stadium, steeped in history. Watching the women’s and youth teams play there felt poetic-a reminder that while the main stage has evolved, the roots of the club remain firmly planted in the same “Red Earth.”
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The Soul of the League: The 50+1 Rule
Coming from India, where sports franchises are often corporate-owned, the Bundesliga’s 50+1 Rule felt revolutionary. Here, football belongs to the fans. This rule ensures that club members retain the majority of voting rights. It’s why tickets remain affordable and why the atmosphere feels so authentic-these aren’t “customers” in the stands; they’re owners.
Stadium Experience: Cricket vs Bundesliga
In India, cricket is a marathon, a slow burn of emotions with long pauses for snacks and analysis. Dortmund is a 90-minute sprint. The intensity never drops. There’s no “waiting for a boundary.” The chanting is relentless from warm-ups to the final whistle.
Indian crowds may be louder, but in Germany, the crowd is orchestrated. Every clap, every shout, every chant is timed with military precision. The result? An atmosphere that feels even more intense than many cricket cauldrons back home.
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The Silence of the Away End
Against the mighty Yellow Wall, the Bayern Munich away section felt like a tiny island in a stormy sea. The travelling Bavarians, famous for their discipline and vocal support, still found their voices swallowed by the acoustics of Signal Iduna Park.
There is something haunting about the “silence” of an away end in Dortmund. Even at full volume, the sound barely travels a few metres before being drowned out by 25,000 home fans who treat every clearance like a match-winning moment.
In this stadium, you’re not just playing eleven men-you’re playing an entire city. Yet, in the end it was the away end that celebrated with the match-winning Bayern players.
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A Clash of Philosophies: Ruthlessness vs Nurture
After the match, the contrast between the two giants was unmistakable. As Serge Gnabry noted after they went 11 points clear, taking the foot off the pedal is never an option. Ruthlessness is their DNA. Winning is the only metric.
The CEO’s comments offered a different vision. Despite not winning the league in over a decade, the Bundesliga remains their priority, but success isn’t defined only by titles. Dortmund is the world’s premier “school” for emerging talent. As long as rising stars like Haaland, Bellingham, and Dembele continue to choose them, the club’s heart continues to beat strongly.
Why Germany? The Player’s Perspective
Why do young stars choose Germany over England or Spain? It’s the “pressure cooker” effect. The high-pressure fan culture and the sink-or-swim nature of the Bundesliga forge teenagers into world-beaters. They don’t just come for the football-they come for the education that only German fan culture can provide.
And the cherry on top? A selfie with Harry Kane after the match. Even after a high-stakes Klassiker, the accessibility and mutual respect between players and fans. Even as a travelling Indian journalist, this was the perfect end to a dream trip.
Chris Waller is set to employ the tactics that proved most effective for Beiwacht in the past, seeking to coax a repeat of the colt’s Golden Rose brilliance.
The Bivouac three-year-old returns to Sydney base after two without-place results along the Flemington straight and joins a potent Waller team contesting Saturday’s $750,000 Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Randwick.
It constitutes Beiwacht’s return to Sydney racing since his dazzling conquest of last year’s Group 1 Golden Rose, subsequently placing fourth in November’s Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) and tailing the field first-up last month in the Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning (1000m).
“It just didn’t work out down the straight,” Waller said.
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“He’s got a very high cruising speed, but probably not high enough to be racing against 1000-metre horses.
“I think it’s more a 12 to 1500-metre cruising speed, where he can sustain it.
“We’ve got to get him back into that type of racing and we thought the Canterbury Stakes was the best option.
“His win the Golden Rose in a similar type of race, his rating was through the roof – like, world-standard – so we’ve just got to try and simulate that and get back to that level.”
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Beiwacht set a fresh benchmark for the Rosehill 1400m in the Golden Rose, clearing the line more than four lengths in front of stablemate Wodeton and high-class filly Tempted, successful last Saturday in the Group 1 Surround Stakes.
Waller fields three in the Canterbury Stakes acceptors with Beiwacht, including Joliestar and Lady Shenandoah.
Post their first-up efforts of victory and third in the February 14 Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m), the elite mares have Waller satisfied with their efforts.
“They both ran well first-up, Joliestar was awesome and she’s come through it well,” he said.
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“The 1300 will suit her and Lady Shenandoah was brilliant first-up as well.
“It was a slowly-run race and she got in a spot where she just needed a bit of time to get out of (but) she was strong to the line.”
Randwick hosts a Group 1 double this Saturday via the Canterbury Stakes and Randwick Guineas, the latter featuring Waller’s preseason favourite Autumn Boy.
For the Canterbury Stakes, punters should check the betting sites with the keenest racing odds available.
The 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational, a Signature Event, and the 2026 Players Championship, the PGA Tour’s flagship tournament, are next on the schedule. The 2026 Masters is only four weeks away. But arguably the most exclusive golf tournament of them all goes down on Monday: the Seminole Pro-Member.
Held annually at the iconic, Donald Ross-designed Seminole Golf Club, the Seminole Pro-Member pairs members of the club, often high-profile business executives, with star pro golfers.
The event regularly attracts star-studded fields. That’s thanks in part to how great the course is. Seminole is ranked 32nd in GOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World. It’s also a chance for pros to network with business tycoons and investors.
The historic club is located in Juno Beach, Fla., which is just down the coast from Jupiter Island, Fla., home to hordes of pro golfers. The close proximity to home gives pros more incentive to play, as does the prohibition of media and public spectators.
The Seminle Pro-Member is a one-day event, and since this week’s PGA Tour event (the Arnold Palmer Invitational) is also held in Florida, the tournament presents limited travel issues for the stars of the PGA and LPGA Tours.
How much star power are we talking exactly? Tiger Woods is a regular participant.
Here’s a closer look at the star golfers who are playing this year’s Seminole Pro-Member.
Notable stars in 2026 Seminole-Pro-Member field
Let’s start at the top, with the biggest star in the field: World No. 2 Rory McIlroy. McIlroy is a big get this year, coming off his 2025 Masters and Ryder Cup wins. The five-time major champion has played in two Tour events so far this year, earning a T2 at the Genesis Invitational.
As with most of the PGA Tour players in the field, Rory will be playing the Arnold Palmer Invitational later this week to try and secure his first victory of the year. Unlike the other pros in the field, McIlroy gets to play the Seminole Pro-Member with family.
McIlroy’s father, Gerry, is a member of Seminole, and the father-son duo will attempt to take home the 2026 title together.
McIlroy isn’t the only five-time major champion in the field, though. Brooks Koepka, who is making his return to the PGA Tour this year after a stint with LIV Golf, will also make his return to the Seminole Pro-Member field. Koepka will play alongside Brett Overman on Monday.
Other notable PGA Tour players teeing it up at Seminole include two-time major winner Collin Morikawa, World No. 3 Tommy Fleetwood, Rickie Fowler and victorious European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald.
But the LPGA is providing star power, too. World No. 2 Nelly Korda and her sister Jessica Korda are both in the field. Nelly is paired with John Waldron, while Jessica will play with Mike Troy.
You can check out the full list of tee times and pairings for the 2026 Seminole Pro-Member below.
2026 Seminole Pro-Member pairings, tee times: Monday, March 2
Tee No. 1
7:15 a.m. – John Bannon, Jhonattan Vegas, Scott Malpass, Nico Echavarria 7:24 a.m. – Eugene Schatz, Chris Gotterup, Tom Lape, Jacob Bridgeman 7:33 a.m. – Paul Salem, Corey Conners, Brad Richards, Taylor Pendrith 7:42 a.m. – Jerome Brown, Sungjae Im, Fred Perpall, Ryo Hisatsune 7:51 a.m. – Kevin Kenny, Joe Highsmith, Jimmy Kenny, Matt Fitzpatrick 8:00 a.m. – Buddy Marucci, Rickie Fowler, Bill Haugland, Austin Eckroat 8:09 a.m. – Lee Stylinger III, Sepp Straka, Greg Mondre, Rasmus Hojgaard 8:18 a.m. – Gerry McIlroy, Rory McIlroy, Ed Herlihy, Shane Lowry 8:27 a.m. – Jimmy Dunne III, Ryan Fox, Brett Overman, Brooks Koepka 8:36 a.m. – Johann Rupert, Tommy Fleetwood, David Novak, Collin Morikawa 8:45 a.m. – Brad Bradbeer, Ben Griffin, Michael McBride, Ryan Gerard 8:54 a.m. – Bret Baier, Bud Cauley, John Powers, Lucas Glover 9:03 a.m. – Scott Mahoney, Andrew Novak, Tom O’Toole Jr., Keith Mitchell 11:45 a.m. – John Baer, Chad Ramey, Gerry van Arkel, Justin Lower 11:55 a.m. – Mike Barbosa, Christo Lamprecht, Mike McCoy, Nick Dunlap 12:05 p.m. – Matt Wright, Danny Walker, Tom Frazier, Sam Ryder 12:15 p.m. – Carlton Forrester, Matt Kuchar, David Dorman, Stewart Cink 12:25 p.m. – Bob Ford, Matt Cahill, Nathan Smith, Jacob Modleski 12:35 p.m. – Rick Hopkins, David Ford, Brian Roberts, Ryan Palmer 12:45 p.m. – Thad Eshelman, Jim Furyk, Seth Waugh, Justin Leonard 12:55 p.m. – David MacFarlane, Garrick Higgo, Mike Walrath, Thorbjorn Olesen 1:05 p.m. – John Waldron, Nelly Korda, Mike Troy, Jessica Korda 1:15 p.m. – Brooke Cooper, Carla Bernat Escuder, Thomas Parker, Rachel Kuehn 1:25 p.m. – Jeff Smith, Bo Van Pelt, Tom Roush, J.B. Holmes 1:35 p.m. – Paul Kaneb, Brett Quigley, Robert Gerwin II, Mark Calcavecchia
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Jack Grealish is still nursing the season ending injury he suffered while at Everton, but the Manchester City ace has uploaded a new update regarding his fitness battle
Manchester City forward Jack Grealish has expressed his resolve to “come back stronger” in his latest update since his season-ending injury. The 30-year-old was sent on loan to Everton at the start of season and impressed with his performances.
Before his loan move, opportunities in the first team under Pep Guardiola began to dry up, particularly after the likes of Omar Marmoush arrived in the 2025 January transfer window. It looked as if he had found a new home at Hill Dickinson Stadium under David Moyes, as he contributed two goals and six assists in 20 appearances under the ex-Manchester United manager.
Just a few days later, Grealish took to social media post-surgery, confessing he is “gutted” but pledged to return “fitter, stronger and better than before”. He also hinted at potentially staying at Everton beyond his season-long loan, expressing gratitude for the support he has received since his transfer.
Now, three weeks post-surgery, Grealish has shared another update. In an Instagram story featuring him exercising at the gym, the England international captioned: “So so locked in to come back stronger than ever” with a flexed bicep emoji and a football emoji.
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Before his season-ending injury, Grealish had become an integral part of Moyes’ starting line-up. The Scot was devastated to lose him for the remainder of the season.
“It’s really disappointing for the player, and for the club and all of us,” Moyes said in January. “He’s such an important part, a big character, big experience for us. We will miss him, he’s done a lot of good things for us.”
Since Grealish’s absence, Everton have produced inconsistent results, securing two victories, two draws and two defeats across the six matches he has sat out. The Toffees did, however, deliver an impressive 3-2 triumph at Newcastle United in their most recent outing.
Strikes from Jarrad Branthwaite, Beto and Thierno Barry secured Everton’s second consecutive victory at St James’ Park, strengthening the club’s ambitions of securing European qualification. With Grealish not expected to feature again this season, the question will soon turn to what his next move would be.
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In the summer, he will enter the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium. With Antoine Semenyo arriving from Bournemouth in January and Rayan Cherki also joining last summer, the chances of Grealish forcing his way into the City eleven look slender.
It remains to be seen whether Everton will feel comfortable about signing him permanently after he suffered such an agonising injury. Either way, this summer will be a massive one for Grealish when it comes to making his next move.
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Super Falcons and AS Roma Women winger Omorinsola Babajide has described Nigeria’s victory at WAFCON X under coach Justin Madugu as the highlight of her career.
The 27-year-old joined the Nigerian national team in 2023, having switched her international allegiance from England two years earlier. She quickly made an impact, scoring and setting up a goal in Nigeria’s match against Tunisia during the 2024 WAFCON tournament.
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Reflecting on the tournament, Babajide recalled the thrilling final against Morocco, where the Super Falcons overturned a two-goal deficit.
“At half-time, I just felt like we had a never-say-die mentality. It was a final; there was no second leg. So we knew we needed to give more,” she said. “We had more energy. And I feel like that’s what allowed us to come back and get the winner. We really wanted to win, and we made it happen. We made our dream come true.”
Babajide added, “I’m Nigerian. As big an achievement as it was and with how successful Mission X was, it’s been the pinnacle of my career to date. The proudest moment of my career so far would definitely be lifting the WAFCON trophy in my first-ever mainstream tournament. That has to be the greatest.”
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The former Liverpool Women winger also holds the distinction of being the only Nigerian to win Liverpool Women’s Player of the Season award, which she claimed in the 2019/2020 campaign.
With her stellar performances in both club and country colours, Babajide continues to inspire a new generation of Nigerian footballers, blending skill, determination, and leadership on the field.
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NEW DELHI: India’s Nitin Menon has been included in the elite panel of match officials appointed for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup semifinals, set to be played on March 4 and 5.The first semifinal will see South Africa take on New Zealand at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 4. Defending champions India will then face England in the second semifinal at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on March 5.
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For the clash between South Africa and New Zealand, Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf have been named as the on-field umpires. Illingworth had officiated South Africa’s emphatic semifinal win two years ago, when they bowled Afghanistan out for 56 and cruised to a nine-wicket victory. Wharf, meanwhile, stood in New Zealand’s group-stage win over Afghanistan in the ongoing edition.In Kolkata, Nitin Menon will perform duties as the third umpire, with Rod Tucker appointed as the fourth umpire. Javagal Srinath will serve as the match referee.The second semifinal in Mumbai between India and England will be overseen on the field by Chris Gaffaney and Allahuddien Paleker. The two teams also met at this stage in 2024, a match India won by 68 runs, with Gaffaney part of the officiating team. In the current tournament, he has stood in India’s matches against South Africa and the West Indies.Paleker has officiated two England fixtures — against the West Indies and Scotland — along with India’s win over the Netherlands.Adrian Holdstock has been assigned as the third umpire for the Mumbai semifinal, while Paul Reiffel will be the fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft will take charge as the match referee.
T20 World Cup Semi-Final 1: South Africa vs New Zealand
Kolkata, Wednesday, March 4On-Field Umpires: Richard Illingworth & Alex WharfThird Umpire: Nitin MenonFourth Umpire: Rod TuckerMatch Referee: Javagal Srinath
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T20 World Cup Semi-Final 2: India vs England
Mumbai, Thursday, March 5India v EnglandOn-Field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney & Allahuddien PalekerThird Umpire: Adrian HoldstockFourth Umpire: Paul ReiffelMatch Referee: Andy Pycroft
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