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UTRGV's Raygoza, Lamar's Ruiz, Southeastern's Stuprich, Barbier Highlight 2025 Southland Baseball All-Conference Team
FRISCO, Texas, May 15 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news:
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UTRGV's Raygoza, Lamar's Ruiz, Southeastern's Stuprich, Barbier Highlight 2025 Southland Baseball All-Conference Team
After a stellar Southland Conference baseball season, the Southland Conference announced the 2025 All-Conference and Superlatives honors on Wednesday afternoon.
Armani Raygoza of UTRGV took home the conference's top honor of Player of the Year, while Damian Ruiz of Lamar was named Hitter of the Year. Brennan Stuprich of Southeastern was named Pitcher of the Year, while his head ball coach Bobby
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FRISCO, Texas, May 15 -- The Southland Conference issued the following news:
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UTRGV's Raygoza, Lamar's Ruiz, Southeastern's Stuprich, Barbier Highlight 2025 Southland Baseball All-Conference Team
After a stellar Southland Conference baseball season, the Southland Conference announced the 2025 All-Conference and Superlatives honors on Wednesday afternoon.
Armani Raygoza of UTRGV took home the conference's top honor of Player of the Year, while Damian Ruiz of Lamar was named Hitter of the Year. Brennan Stuprich of Southeastern was named Pitcher of the Year, while his head ball coach BobbyBarbier was named the Clay Gould Coach of the Year.
Additionally, Southeastern first-year flamethrower Brady St. Pierre was named Relief Pitcher of the Year, Victor Loa of UTRGV was named Newcomer of the Year, and Cermodrick Bland of SFA was named Freshman of the Year.
Raygoza is hitting .387/.478/.706 with 15 home runs, 17 doubles, 55 RBI, 43 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 49 games, including 47 starts at designated hitter and two at first base. Raygoza ranks 33rd in the NCAA and second in the SLC in total bases (137), 36th in the NCAA and first in the SLC in hits per game (1.53), 36th in the NCAA and second in the SLC in hits (75), 41st in the NCAA and second in the SLC in hitting (.387), 42nd in the NCAA and first in the SLC in slugging (.706), 71st in the NCAA and first in the SLC in home runs (15), and 74th in the NCAA and third in the SLC in doubles (17).
Raygoza is having one of the top individual seasons in program history, as he ranks fifth in home runs (15), seventh in total bases (137), tied for eighth in doubles (17), tied for 10th in RBI (55), and 13th in hits (75). He also has 21 home runs over the last two years, tied for the fourth-highest career total in program history.
Ruiz had a record-breaking season, leading the Cardinals with a .395 batting average, 1.139 on base + slugging percentage, 75 runs scored, 81 hits, 21 doubles, 49 walks, 127 total bases, .620 slugging percentage and .519 on base percentage. He broke the single-season program records for runs scored, hittings), and on- streak (32 gamebase streak (49 games). Ruiz leads the Southland Conference in batting average, on base percentage, runs scored, hits, doubles and walks. He also ranks second in the nation in runs scored.
Ruiz earned Southland Conference Hitter of the Week honors on Feb. 25 after going 12 for 18 (.667) in five games with one home run, five doubles, one triple, five singles and seven RBIs.
Stuprich was named the Southland's Pitcher of the Year. The redshirt senior from Kenner, Louisiana, owns a 9-4 win-loss record, 105 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA. He ranks fifth nationally in wins and seventh in strikeouts. Stuprich also leads the Southland with a .197 batting average against. The right-hander owns several program career records He was a two-time 2025 SLC Pitcher of the Week and a D1Baseball Mid-Season All-American. Stuprich is also a member of the 2025 College Baseball Foundation's National Pitcher of the Year watch list.
St. Pierre was named the league's Relief Pitcher of the Year. The freshman from LaPlace, Louisiana, leads the Southland with nine saves, ranking 18th nationally. He has compiled a 1-1 win-loss record and a 3.77 ERA in 28.2 innings pitched, striking out 33 batters. Opponents are hitting just .198 off the right-hander. He is averaging more than a strikeout per inning and nearly half of his outings (10 of 21) have been longer than one inning.
One of 54 pitchers in NCAA Division I on the Pitcher of the Year Award Watch List, Loa is 5-1 with a 3.02 ERA. In 12 starts, he has pitched 53.2 innings, striking out 51 while allowing just 38 hits and 33 walks. Opponents are batting .198 off Loa, who has allowed just one hit in three starts and two hits in two starts. That means in five of his 12 starts, Loa has held opponents to two hits or fewer. After missing all of last season due to injury, Loa ranks 38th in the NCAA and second in the SLC in hits allowed per nine innings (6.37) and 58th in the NCAA and fifth in the SLC in ERA (3.02).
Bland is coming off a massive year at the plate in which he led the team with a .356 batting average and was second on the Lumberjacks with a .913 OPS. Bland caused problems for opposing teams all year on the bases, stealing 24 bases, second in the SLC. The Nacogdoches, Texas native finished the season strong, as over his last 14 games, he hit a blistering .471 with a 1.188 OPS, both of which led the 'Jacks in that span. He also led the team with 24 hits, 24 runs, four doubles, 15 walks, and stole a staggering 21 bases over those final 14 games. Bland stole at least one base in his final 13 games of the year, and he stole an SFA-record 6 bases on April 19th against Nicholls.
Barbier, in his second season at the helm of the program, was named the conference's Coach of the Year. SLU won the league's regular-season title, claiming the No. 1 seed in the Southland's upcoming postseason tournament. The native of Marrero, Louisiana, engineered a 12-win improvement in conference play, guiding the Lions to a 22-8 mark in league action and currently sits in at-large range in the RPI (50), making a 97-spot jump over the previous season.
Southeastern has been one of the top pitching and fielding teams in the nation this season, currently ranking third in shutouts, fourth in double plays, seventh in ERA and ninth in Hits allowed per 9 innings. The improvement has translated into the most overall wins for the program since 2018.
Player of the Year: Armani Raygoza, UTRGV
Hitter of the Year: Damian Ruiz, Lamar
Pitcher of the Year: Brennan Stuprich, Southeastern
Relief Pitcher of the Year: Brady St. Pierre, Southeastern
Newcomer of the Year: Victor Loa, UTRGV
Freshman of the Year: Cermodrick Bland, SFA
Clay Gould Coach of the Year: Bobby Barbier, Southeastern
2025 All-Southland Conference First Team
Pos. ... Name ... School ... Cl. ... Hometown
C ... Steven Lancia ... UTRGV ... Sr. ... San Diego, Calif.
1B ... Rob Liddington ... UIW ... Sr. ... Phoenix, Ariz.
2B ... Matt Ryan ... Lamar ... Sr. ... Bethesda, Md.
SS ... TJ Salvaggio ... Southeastern ... Sr. ... Slidell, La.
3B ... Easton Moomau ... UTRGV ... So. ... El Paso, Texas
OF ... Damian Ruiz ... Lamar ... So. ... Livingston, Texas
OF ... Conner Westenburg ... McNeese ... Sr. ... Porter, Texas
OF ... Dane Watts ... Southeastern ... Jr. ... Hammond, La.
DH ... Armani Raygoza ... UTRGV ... R-So. ... El Paso, Texas
UT ... Bryce Calloway ... New Orleans ... Sr. ... New Orleans, La.
SP ... Brennan Stuprich ... Southeastern ... R-Sr. ... Kenner, La.
SP ... Riely Hunsaker ... Lamar ... Jr. ... Pecuilar, Mo.
SP ... Victor Loa ... UTRGV ... R-Jr. ... Kenner, La.
RP ... Brady St. Pierre ... Southeastern ... Fr. ... LaPlace, La.
C ... Conner O'Neal ... Southeastern ... Sr. ... Waverly Hall, Ga.
1B ... Jacob Sanchez ... UTRGV ... Gr. ... San Juan, Texas
2B ... Thomas Williams ... UTRGV ... R-Jr. ... Huntington Beach, Calif.
SS ... Isaac Lopez ... UTRGV ... Gr. ... Edinburg, Texas
3B ... Rocco Gump ... Northwestern State ... Sr. ... Chandler, Ariz.
OF ... Rhett Hendricks ... HCU ... Jr. ... Springfield, Mo.
OF ... Tristan Moore ... New Orleans ... R-Sr. ... St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
OF ... Reese Lipoma ... Northwestern State ... Sr. ... Gonzales, La.
DH ... Rey Mendoza ... UIW ... Gr. ... Eagle Pass, Texas
UT ... Giovanni Licciardi ... Southeastern ... R-Jr. ... Metairie, La.
SP ... Grant Edwards ... New Orleans ... Sr. ... Walker, La.
SP ... Blake Lobell ... Southeastern ... Jr. ... Holden, La.
SP ... Alexis Gravel ... McNeese ... Sr. ... Repentigny, Quebec
RP ... Peyton Havard ... Lamar ... Sr. ... Bridge City, Texas
C ... Steven Lancia ... UTRGV ... Sr. ... San Diego, Calif.
1B ... Austin Russell ... Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ... Sr. ... Flower Mound, Texas
2B ... Thomas Williams ... UTRGV ... R-Jr. ... Huntington Beach, Calif.
SS ... Isaac Lopez ... UTRGV ... Gr. ... Edinburg, Texas
3B ... Easton Moomau ... UTRGV ... So. ... El Paso, Texas
LF ... Dane Watts ... Southeastern ... Jr. ... Hammond, La.
CF ... Conner Westenburg ... McNeese ... Jr. ... Porter, Texas
RF ... Parker Coley ... Southeastern ... Sr. ... Sterlington, La.
P ... Zach Garcia ... Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ... Sr. ... New Braunfels, Texas
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Original text here: https://www.southland.org/news/2025/5/14/utrgvs-raygoza-lamars-ruiz-southeasterns-stuprich-barbier-highlight-2025-southland-baseball-all-conference-team.aspx
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Tylenol and the National Hockey League Players' Association Announce Canadian Partnership
TORONTO, Ontario, May 15 -- The National Hockey League Players Association issued the following news release on May 12, 2025:
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Tylenol(R) and the National Hockey League Players' Association announce Canadian partnership
New campaign featuring stars Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon headline NHLPA's newest partnership.
The National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) announced today that Tylenol(R), a Kenvue brand, has been named the Official Pain, Cold & Flu Symptom Relief partner of the NHLPA.
The partnership entered into with Kenvue Canada Inc., helps bring to life Tylenol's(R)
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TORONTO, Ontario, May 15 -- The National Hockey League Players Association issued the following news release on May 12, 2025:
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Tylenol(R) and the National Hockey League Players' Association announce Canadian partnership
New campaign featuring stars Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon headline NHLPA's newest partnership.
The National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) announced today that Tylenol(R), a Kenvue brand, has been named the Official Pain, Cold & Flu Symptom Relief partner of the NHLPA.
The partnership entered into with Kenvue Canada Inc., helps bring to life Tylenol's(R)latest campaign, "Pain Relief MVP", which will initially center around National Hockey League(R) (NHL) superstars Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers(R)) and Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche(R)). Draisaitl and MacKinnon, two former Most Valuable Players (MVPs) and Hart Memorial Trophy winners, will be featured in-store, online, and during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs(R) broadcasts.
Tylenol(R) will build on momentum from their recent, award-winning "Score Against Pain" NHL(R) campaign, and through their partnership with the NHLPA, Tylenol(R) will now have the ability to leverage NHLPA members in their marketing creative. This will include players who resonate with Canadian consumers and hockey fans starting with this season's only 50-goal scorer, Draisaitl, who has been playing hockey across western provinces since 2012, and MacKinnon, a Nova Scotia native and the recent 4 Nations Face-Off(TM)'s Most Valuable Player.
"We are thrilled to have players like Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon partner with us to drive further awareness of Tylenol(R) as the Pain Relief MVP that you can count on, when you need it most, said Kerry Bullock, Director, Tylenol(R) Kenvue Canada Inc. "Our partnership with the NHLPA is an incredible way for us to continue our momentum and evolve our ongoing partnership with the NHL(R) and we look forward to growing and enhancing our marketing campaigns with the NHLPA."
"After working closely with Tylenol during the 4 Nations Face-Off with tremendous results, we are very pleased to formally announce a multi-year Canadian partnership with Tylenol," said Devin Smith, NHLPA Senior Director, Sponsorship & Player Marketing. "This new campaign that features Leon (Draisaitl) and Nathan (MacKinnon) will certainly capture the attention of Canadian consumers, and we look forward to integrating more players into Tylenol campaigns going forward."
Hockey fans across Canada can find a variety of Pain Relief MVP content on Tylenol(R) Canada and NHLPA social media platforms. Additional content featuring Draisaitl and MacKinnon, both past recipients of the Ted Lindsay Award, presented annually to the most outstanding player as voted by NHLPA members, will be shared next season, plus other NHL(R) stars to be announced for the 2025-2026 NHL season.
The following links include the new Tylenol(R) "Pain Relief MVP" campaign spots and behind-the-scenes videos.
Nathan MacKinnon
Tylenol Pain (EN)
Tylenol Pain (FR)
Tylenol Cough, Cold, Flu (EN)
Tylenol Cough, Cold, Flu (FR)
Leon Draisaitl
Tylenol Pain
Tylenol Cough, Cold, Flu
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Original text here: https://www.nhlpa.com/news/1-22875/tylenol-and-the-national-hockey-league-players-association-announce-canadian-partnership
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Five Big 12 Squads Advance To NCAA Men's Golf Championship Final Site
IRVING, Texas, May 15 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news:
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Five Big 12 Squads Advance To NCAA Men's Golf Championship Final Site
Oklahoma State and BYU won NCAA men's golf regionals, leading a set of five Big 12 programs that finished in the top five to advance to the NCAA Championship finals site in Carlsbad, California. It marks the second consecutive year that the Big 12 has comprised five of the 30 teams at the finals site.
The Cowboys used their automatic bid into the field to tie for the top spot at the Urbana (Illinois) Regional, finishing
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IRVING, Texas, May 15 -- The Big 12 Conference, a college athletic conference, issued the following news:
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Five Big 12 Squads Advance To NCAA Men's Golf Championship Final Site
Oklahoma State and BYU won NCAA men's golf regionals, leading a set of five Big 12 programs that finished in the top five to advance to the NCAA Championship finals site in Carlsbad, California. It marks the second consecutive year that the Big 12 has comprised five of the 30 teams at the finals site.
The Cowboys used their automatic bid into the field to tie for the top spot at the Urbana (Illinois) Regional, finishingat -15 with host school Illinois. It marked the eighth regional victory for the OSU program in 11 years, as they advanced to the finals site for the 76th time in the 78-season history of the program. The individual medalist at the Big 12 Championship, Preston Stout, led the Pokes with a final-round 66 to tie for eighth at -4. Gaven Lane lifted the Cowboys with an eagle on the 50th hole of the 54-hole event, at the 575-yard par-5 15th at Atkins Golf Club.
BYU captured the weather-impacted Reno (Nevada) Regional, as the Cougars' 15-under score was four strokes clear of the remainder of the field to advance to the finals for the third time in four years. Cole Ponich led the quintet of Cougars with a -7 final score to finish second in the regional.
Calum Scott navigated the Urbana Regional at 6-under to finish fifth, lifting his Texas Tech squad to its fifth consecutive berth to the finals site. The Red Raiders finished the three-round regional at -1 and captured the last advancing spot, fifth place, by eight strokes.
Arizona State used a second-round score of -14 to cruise to a second-place finish at the Bremerton (Washington) Regional, as all five Sun Devils in the lineup finished under-par and no worse than 16th in the event. Connor Williams' -7 score led the event for ASU, capturing fifth place. ASU's -25 score led the program to the finals site for the 59th time.
Colorado earned its second berth in the field of 30 in the past three years with a third-place finish at -4 in the Bremerton Regional. CU's Hunter Swanson led the group with a seventh-place finish at -5.
Utah's Braxton Watts was the medalist in Bremerton, navigating three loops around Gold Mountain Golf Club in 204 strokes (-12). As the top-finishing individual not on an advancing team, he earns an individual berth to the Omni La Costa Resort for the NCAA Championship, where team and individual titles will be decided May 23-28
Urbana Regional Site
T1. Oklahoma State
5. Texas Tech
Reno Regional Site
1. BYU
Bremerton Regional Site
2. Arizona State
3. Colorado
Individual
Braxton Watts - Utah
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Original text here: https://big12sports.com/news/2025/5/15/five-big-12-squads-advance-to-ncaa-mens-golf-championship-final-site.aspx
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FIFA: Ice-Cold Palmer Ready to Dazzle on Global Stage
ZURICH, Switzerland, May 15 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news:
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Ice-cold Palmer ready to dazzle on global stage
Chelsea's latest legend-in-the-making is hoping to lead his team to glory at the FIFA Club World Cup.
* The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 takes place in June and July
* FIFA will be looking in depth at key players from each of the 32 teams
* The spotlight is shone here on Chelsea's modern-day maverick Cole Palmer
"He stood out with his control and his willingness to get on the ball and take people on," long-time Manchester
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ZURICH, Switzerland, May 15 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news:
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Ice-cold Palmer ready to dazzle on global stage
Chelsea's latest legend-in-the-making is hoping to lead his team to glory at the FIFA Club World Cup.
* The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 takes place in June and July
* FIFA will be looking in depth at key players from each of the 32 teams
* The spotlight is shone here on Chelsea's modern-day maverick Cole Palmer
"He stood out with his control and his willingness to get on the ball and take people on," long-time ManchesterCity scout Keith Fletcher told The Athletic last year as he described discovering Cole Palmer. While he now wears the blue of Chelsea FC, very little appears to have changed.
Palmer's talent was clear for all to see during his time at City, though limited minutes meant he struggled to fully express himself at his boyhood club. A pound sterling40m switch to Chelsea last September unlocked that immense talent, and meant he quickly became the go-to player in a star-studded Blues side.
A new-found confidence has seen him score and create goals at a rate of knots, while smashing records aplenty and winning a host of individual honours. Off the pitch, his laid back demeanour and infectious personality has captured the imagination of football fans the world over.
Palmer, who has earned the nickname 'Cold Palmer' due to his potency from the penalty spot and his now-iconic celebration, has evolved into a global superstar, and will touch down at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025(TM) as one of the tournament's players to watch.
He'll look to help guide Chelsea past Los Angeles FC or Club America, CR Flamengo and Esperance in Group D, as he eyes the first senior global finals of his career.
Palmer factfile
Age: 23
Position: Attacking midfielder/winger
Nationality: English
Key attributes: Turn of pace, dribbling, vision and penalty taking
Outstanding achievements
* Palmer made 23 appearances as a squad player during Manchester City's treble-winning campaign, and he netted in both the Community Shield and UEFA Super Cup - winning the latter - the following season before departing for Chelsea.
* His debut campaign for Chelsea saw him notch 22 league goals and record 11 assists, numbers only bettered by Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Ollie Watkins across Europe's five major leagues. Those exploits saw him named as the Premier League Young Player of the Season, the PFA Young Player of the Year and the PFA Fan's Player of the Year.
* A senior England debut came in November 2023 against Malta at Wembley. Seven months later, he capped his breakout year by scoring in the Three Lions' UEFA EURO final defeat to Spain, and was subsequently named as England Men's Player of the Year.
* At the time of writing, he's added 15 goals and ten assists to his ever-growing tally in 24/25. By netting a penalty against Liverpool on 4 May, which took him to 13 spot-kicks scored out of 14 in the Premier League, he entered Chelsea's top ten all-time Premier League scorers' list with 37 goals from just 67 matches.
Palmer trivia
* The 'cold' celebration, where Palmer rubs his hands over either shoulder to mimic shivering, has become his trademark. He introduced the world to it after scoring against Luton in December 2023 to pay homage to former team-mate Morgan Rogers, who had done the same a week previously when he scored for Middlesbrough. The move has since gone viral, with darts star Rashad Sweeting, baseball's Gleyber Torres and gold medal-winning 200m runner Letsile Tebogo all performing the celebration.
* During a photoshoot for the 2024/25 Premier League season, Palmer was asked to count up on his fingers to create a video signalling he'd scored a hat-trick. He confidently replied, "What about four (goals)?" Just six matches into the campaign, he became the first Premier League player to net four times in one half as Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-2.
* Despite making his name at Manchester City, a club he spent 13 years at, Palmer was a Manchester United fan growing up. In the playground, he used to emulate Red Devils legend Wayne Rooney.
* Palmer's grandfather, Sterry, was born in St Kitts and Nevis in the 1950s, before moving over to England as part of a Windrush generation family. The Chelsea star has long worn boots which have both the England and St Kitts flags stitched on to them as a nod to his family roots.
Quotes
"Cole belongs in the group of players who are not normal - they are top players. And top players do things that make normal players say, 'How can he do that?'"
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca
"He is going to go down as one of the greatest players ever to play for Chelsea if he keeps doing what he's doing. He is a very, very special player and not just in the Premier League, but in European or world football."
Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher
"Hopefully he can still grow and keep the level up. Everyone enjoys watching him; he's cool, he's composed, he's very clinical in finishing and assisting. He's very impressive at the moment."
England coach Thomas Tuchel
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Original text here: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/articles/cole-palmer-chelsea-profile
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FIFA: Arias Ready to Assist Fluminense to Global Glory
ZURICH, Switzerland, May 15 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news:
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Arias ready to assist Fluminense to global glory
Our series on FIFA Club World Cup 2025 stars continues with Colombia and Fluminense midfield maestro Jhon Arias.
* The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 takes place in June and July
* FIFA will be looking in depth at key players from each of the 32 teams
* Our series continues with Fluminense midfield maestro Jhon Arias
Fluminense FC will no doubt be hoping for some big performances from Jhon Arias, the 27-year-old who can operate
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ZURICH, Switzerland, May 15 -- The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) issued the following news:
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Arias ready to assist Fluminense to global glory
Our series on FIFA Club World Cup 2025 stars continues with Colombia and Fluminense midfield maestro Jhon Arias.
* The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 takes place in June and July
* FIFA will be looking in depth at key players from each of the 32 teams
* Our series continues with Fluminense midfield maestro Jhon Arias
Fluminense FC will no doubt be hoping for some big performances from Jhon Arias, the 27-year-old who can operatein the centre of midfield or out wide, at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025(TM). This is especially so given the injury picked up by striker German Cano, who faces a race against the clock to try and recover in time for the global showpiece.
One thing the Tricolor fanbase are pretty certain of, though, is that they have 'the most popular Colombian in Brazil'. Some would go as far as calling Arias the 'Colombian Pele', although, flattered nonetheless, he would not agree.
"No, no, no - are you joking? Far from it! Pele - God rest his soul - was one of the greatest of all time. That's crazy. There will never be another like him, not even close," he said. "As a Colombian, I can speak to how highly Pele is regarded in Colombia and all over the world. He is one of the greats of the game. I take that as a joke, but calling me the 'Colombian Pele' is too much."
That said, he could be forgiven for boasting about the rate at which he has been providing assists in 2025, with 10 so far this season. Along with his likeable personality, Arias is adored by the Fluminense faithful, and he has already leapt to second place in the club's assist chart since the turn of the 21st century.
Now, however, he faces a new challenge that will take him and his team to horizons never before witnessed in club football. Arias hopes to help take Fluminense to the top of the club game, starting in Group F at the FIFA Club World Cup where Borussia Dortmund, Mamelodi Sundowns FC and Ulsan HD await them.
Arias factfile
Age: 27
Position: Central midfielder and winger
Nationality: Colombian
Key attributes: Pace, vision, tactical intelligence and versatility
Outstanding achievements
* Arias was a crucial part of the Fluminense squad that enjoyed one of club's best spells in 2023, which saw them win the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores. Aside from the hard work he puts in on the pitch, often going under the radar with his versatility and tactical discipline, he also provided the assist for Cano's opener in the final against CA Boca Juniors - the goal that set them on their way to a 2-1 win.
* At the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2023(TM) (formerly known as the FIFA Club World Cup), the Colombian converted from the penalty spot in the semi-final against Al Ahly FC and was awarded the Bronze Ball - the prize for the third-best player of the tournament.
* The following year, Arias scored both of Fluminense's goals as they beat Ecuador's LDU to win the CONMEBOL Recopa 2024.
Arias trivia
* Arias has previously said that signing for Fluminense "was the best decision of his life". As a child, he dreamt of playing at the Maracana and has ended up being a fan favourite at the club.
* Arias currently sits third in the list of Fluminense appearances made by foreign players (217), beaten only by Dario Conca (272 appearances across two spells from 2008-11 and 2014-15) and Russo (251 from 1933-44).
* He is already second in the Fluminense assist chart since the turn of the 21st century, having set up 52 goals. Conca tops that chart with 71 assists.
* His attacking partnership with Cano has come to be known as the 'Canarias', with their surnames being cleverly joined together to form the Portuguese word for 'canaries'.
* Arias is also a key player for the Colombian national team, who finished as runners-up at the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 and are currently sixth in the continental qualification table for the FIFA World Cup 26(TM).
Quotes
"We have gradually built a friendship and a chemistry on the pitch. That relationship is really important, as is the good atmosphere at the club. Everything has come together for us to enjoy great moments at Fluminense."
Fluminense's German Cano on Arias
"I knew about German [Cano] before he came to Fluminense, but we'd never spoken before that. It was magical when he arrived. I'm not sure I can put it into words. We're very much on the same wavelength now. He makes it easier for me to play my game, and I make it easier for him to score goals. Hopefully that can continue."
Jhon Arias on Cano
"Arias is one of those players who can change a game."
Fluminense head coach Renato Portaluppi
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Original text here: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025/articles/jhon-arias-profile-fluminense
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2025 Umpire-In-Chief Clinic Set for October in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 15 -- USA Softball issued the following news on May 14, 2025:
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2025 Umpire-In-Chief Clinic Set for October in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY -- USA Softball is excited to announce that our biennial UIC Clinic will be held in Oklahoma City, October 24-25, 2025, at the OKC Convention Center. Umpires should plan to arrive on Thursday, October 23rd, for a meet and greet and reception. Members of the USA Softball National Umpire Staff and local association instructors will provide teaching and training for USA Softball umpires.
The UIC Clinic is designed to provide
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 15 -- USA Softball issued the following news on May 14, 2025:
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2025 Umpire-In-Chief Clinic Set for October in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY -- USA Softball is excited to announce that our biennial UIC Clinic will be held in Oklahoma City, October 24-25, 2025, at the OKC Convention Center. Umpires should plan to arrive on Thursday, October 23rd, for a meet and greet and reception. Members of the USA Softball National Umpire Staff and local association instructors will provide teaching and training for USA Softball umpires.
The UIC Clinic is designed to providethe greatest learning environment possible for each attendee. Breakout sessions offer the latest instruction in all phases of the game, including game management, technological advances, and rules education. At the conclusion of the UIC Clinic, umpires across the country are honored for their outstanding achievements on and off the field.
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Original text here: https://www.usasoftball.com/news/2025/05/14/2025-umpire-in-chief-clinic-set-for-october-in-oklahoma-city/
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2025 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region, All-America & Gold Glove Teams
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 15 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2025 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region, All-America & Gold Glove Teams
Rawlings & ABCA Logos in front of an American Flag with text stating the awards, which are All-Region, All-America & Gold GloveFor the 28th consecutive year, the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods have proudly partnered to honor the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region, All-America and Gold Glove Teams in every division, as well as the National Pitchers and Position Players of the Year.
ABCA/Rawlings
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GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 15 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news:
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2025 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region, All-America & Gold Glove Teams
Rawlings & ABCA Logos in front of an American Flag with text stating the awards, which are All-Region, All-America & Gold GloveFor the 28th consecutive year, the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods have proudly partnered to honor the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region, All-America and Gold Glove Teams in every division, as well as the National Pitchers and Position Players of the Year.
ABCA/RawlingsGold Glove winners in every division will be announced on Wednesday, June 18. ABCA/Rawlings National Pitchers and Position Players of the Year will be announced Monday, June 23.
Postseason award teams and honorees are selected by each division's All-America & Coach of the Year Committee, which are comprised of ABCA member coaches.
The ABCA All-America team was first recognized in 1949 and now includes nine divisions: NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA Divisions I, II and III, Pacific Association Division, and high school. ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove teams were first recognized at the collegiate and high school levels in 2007.
Gold Glove Teams - All Divisions (TBA June 18)
National Pitchers and Position Players of the Year - All Divisions (TBA June 23)
NCAA Div. I
All-Region Teams (TBA June 10)
All-America Teams (TBA June 13)
Gold Glove Finalists (TBA June 16)
NCAA Div. II
All-Region Teams (TBA May 28)
All-America Teams (TBA May 30)
NCAA Div. III
All-Region Teams (TBA May 27)
All-America Teams (TBA May 29)
NAIA
All-America Teams (TBA June 4)
NJCAA
Div. I, II & III All-America Teams (TBA June 12)
Pacific Association Division (CCCAA & NWAC)
All-Region Teams (TBA June 2)
All-America Teams (TBA June 3)
High School
All-Region Teams (TBA June 16)
All-America Teams (TBA June 17)
About Rawlings
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is an innovative manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods worldwide. Founded in 1887, Rawlings is an authentic global sports brand, trusted by generations of athletes of all skill levels. Rawlings' unparalleled quality and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Ball Supplier and Batting Helmet of Major League Baseball(R), the official baseball of Minor League Baseball(TM) and the NCAA(R), and an approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation(R). For more information, please visit Rawlings.com or by phone at (314) 819-2800.
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Original text here: https://www.abca.org/ABCA/News/2025/2025_ABCA_Rawlings_All-Region__All-America___Gold_Glove_Teams.aspx
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