1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII team confirm that Tom McKibbin has joined LIV Golf
DOWN ace TOM McKibbin has signed for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league.
The 22-year-old has penned a multi-million dollar deal with the tour to join Jon Rahm’s Legion XIII team.
@LEGIONXIIIGC- X Tom McKibbin has joined LIV Golf as he now forfeits his PGA Tour card[/caption]
@LEGIONXIIIGC- X Jon Rahm’s team announced the news of their new addition on their social media this evening[/caption]
It is believed that the deal was in excess of $5m just to sign with the rebel league.
2024 individual LIV Golf winner Jon Rahm has long been linked with a move for the player to join his team after the relegation of Kieran Vincent from the individual standing in the league.
McKibbin joins Spaniard Rahm, England’s Tyrrell Hatton and American Caleb Surrat on the Legion XIII side.
A video was posted unveiling McKibbin in their black and pink colours, along with a caption that read: “It’s official. Welcome to Legion XIII
But will forfeit his playing privileges on the PGA Tour after penning a deal with LIV.
The world 107 will now have to rely on invitations to major championships as there’s no world ranking points on offer at LIV.
He’ll be able to play certain DP World Tour in order to boost his OWGR.
If LIV golfers were previous members of the DP World Tour, they have fulfil a four-event quota to keep their membership, but fines must be paid if in place for LIV golfers to take part.
The stipulation apparently helps to strike a balance between the interests of the two organisations and the players.
McKibbin joins fellow Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell on the league ahead of the season opener next week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Lottery results and numbers: Lotto and Thunderball draw tonight, January 29, 2025
THE NATIONAL Lottery results are in and it’s time to find out who has won a life-changing amount of money tonight (January 29, 2025).
Could tonight’s jackpot of £5.3million see you handing in your notice, jetting off to the Bahamas or driving a new Porsche off a garage forecourt?
Could you win big tonight with the National Lottery?Previous winners have gone on to build mansions and buy islands
You can find out by checking your ticket against tonight’s numbers below. Good luck!
Tonight’s National Lottery Lotto winning numbers are: 07, 14, 29, 31, 38, 39 and the Bonus Ball is 56.
Tonight’s National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers are: 08, 17, 22, 30, 36 and the Thunderball is 01.
The first National Lottery draw was held on November 19 1994 when seven winners shared a jackpot of £5,874,778.
The largest amount ever to be won by a single ticket holder was £42million, won in 1996.
Gareth Bull, a 49-year-old builder, won £41million in November, 2020 and ended up knocking down his bungalow to make way for a luxury manor house with a pool.
TOP 5 BIGGEST LOTTERY WINS ACROSS THE WORLD
£1.308 billion (Powerball) on January 13 2016 in the US, for which three winning tickets were sold, remains history’s biggest lottery prize
£1.267 billion (Mega Million) a winner from South Carolina took their time to come forward to claim their prize in March 2019 not long before the April deadline
£633.76 million (Powerball draw) from a winner from Wisconsin
£625.76 million (Powerball) Mavis L. Wanczyk of Chicopee, Massachusetts claimed the jackpot in August 2017
£575.53 million (Powerball) A lucky pair of winners scooped the jackpot in Iowa and New York in October 2018
Sue Davies, 64, bought a lottery ticket to celebrate ending five months of shielding during the pandemic — and won £500,000.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly allowed to take legal action over presence of super junior ministers at Cabinet meetings
SINN Fein TD Pa Daly has been granted High Court permission to take legal action alleging the attendance of super junior ministers to Cabinet meetings is unconstitutional.
Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty granted leave to the Kerry TD, meaning he can pursue his case after she was satisfied that he surmounted the “relatively low” bar of showing that he had an arguable case and that it had a prospect of success.
Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly has been granted High Court permission to take his caseBrian Lawless/PA Wire
Senior counsel Feichin McDonagh previously told the court that the application for leave to seek judicial review is over the appointment of super junior ministers who attended meetings of the Cabinet.
He told Justice Gearty that Mr Daly wants declarations that their attendance breaches the constitution.
Mr Daly points out that Article 28 of the Constitution of Ireland limits the number of government members to 15.
The super junior ministers appointed include Fine Gael’s Hildegarde Naughton, as well as Independents Sean Canney and Noel Grealish. Fianna Fail’s Mary Butler is also a minister of state attending Cabinet.
Mr McDonagh said the papers submitted to the court raise “important issues”.
Justice Gearty said that the bar for granting leave is “relatively low and not insurmountable”.
She said that the case is one that is arguable and has a prospect of success.
She told the High Court on Wednesday: “I think you have surmounted that obstacle and I grant you leave to seek relief.”
The case will come before the court next Tuesday, after the respondents, including the Taoiseach, the Government and the Attorney General have been notified.
Mr McDonagh said that the papers will be served at the Oireachtas on Wednesday.
‘NEXT STAGE’
He also told the court that he will write individually to each super junior minister to ask if they want to join as a notice party or be joined to the respondents.
Speaking outside the High Court in Dublin, Mr Daly said: “First of all I would like to thank Judge Gearty for taking the case, and hearing it so soon.
“I’m glad that she got to hear the arguments we had to make and she has granted us leave to take the case to the next stage.
“Over the last 15 to 20 years, there has been an increase in the number of super junior ministers appointed and if you listen to the comments that were made by former taoiseach Leo Varadkar over the weekend, these super junior ministers have full access to Cabinet papers and to memos and treated equally at Government talks.
THREE SEPARATE HEADINGS
“So it is the view of an increasing number of people that this may be contrary to certain sections of the Articles of the Constitution.
“I hope that the case proceed along with the same speed as has been shown to it to date.”
There are three separate headings in the pleadings, including the number of people attending Cabinet meetings.
He said there is an issue of cabinet confidentiality as well as an issue of expenses and allowances paid to super junior ministers.
Asked if Mr Varadkar’s comments will bolster his case, Mr Daly said: “I don’t think they were unhelpful.”
Mr Daly also said it will be “interesting” to see the arguments put forward by the Government about the practice of super junior ministers attending Cabinet meetings.
1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Новий Toyota RAV4 2026 зняли на дорогах у США
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1 week agoLatest NewsComments Off on Wynne Evans’s Strictly co-stars rally around him as he battles to save career
WYNNE Evans’s Strictly co-stars have rallied around him following his decision to step back from the tour and his BBC work commitments.
Insiders told The Sun that Wynne, 53, was at home in Wales with close pals “keeping an eye on him,” as the BBC put him in touch with a welfare officer.
Wynne Evans’s Strictly co-stars have rallied around him following his decision to step backBackGridSplashClose pals of Strictly’s Wynne are ‘keeping an eye on him’[/caption]
PAWynne stepped down following his remark to Janette Manrara about a ‘spit roast’[/caption]
The opera singer is battling to save his career, including his £1million Go Compare contract after making crude sexual “jokes” to Strictly crew and co-stars.
He stepped down from the tour and his BBC Radio Wales show on Tuesday following his remark to Janette Manrara about a “spit roast”.
Wynne left Liverpool on Tuesday and returned home to be with his friends and family.
A source said: “Wynne is surrounded by people who are supporting him and the BBC have assigned him someone to talk to.
“He is incredibly apologetic and knows what he says was misjudged.
“Wynne’s Strictly co-stars have all rallied and are backing him all the way,
“They all love Wynne and have a lot of time for him.
“Janette has nothing but affection for Wynne. They just want him to be alright.”
Last night Wynne was holed up at his home in Wales with close pals looking after him.
He spoke out on Tuesday and issued a statement confirming he was stepping back from his radio show and from the Strictly Live tour.
He said: “I’ve agreed with the BBC that l’ll take some time out from my radio show and the Strictly Live tour, as well as my other public commitments, to prioritise my wellbeing.
“I am deeply sorry for the pain my inappropriate actions have caused, and plan to take this time for self-reflection.
“Apologies to those I won’t get to see at the remaining performances and I’m grateful to my fellow tour gang for all the amazing support they have given me.”
Taking to X, his brother Mark, a baritone performer and children’s author, also praised his brother’s character while addressing the controversy.
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He said: “As a brother, I want to express my unwavering support for him during this challenging time.”
He continued: “Wynne has a heart of gold and the courage of a lion, paired with a talent that outshines most.
“His charisma and humour have brought joy to countless people.”
Wynne alluded to a threesome by using the term “spit roast”, outraging fans of the Strictly and prompting bosses to remove him from the production.
It followed an incident early in last year’s series when he was criticised for placing his hand on dance partner Katya Jones’ midriff before she quickly removed it – though both insist there was no issue.
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