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‘Many ways to hunt’ – Palace’s fight for WSL survival
Although Crystal Palace is vying to survive in the Women’s Super League, Leif Smerud, the new manager, doesn’t want them to be easy targets.
The Norwegian claims that he wants them to “hunt” and “fight” for scraps.
After Palace fell four points short of the top, Smerud joined the club this month when they fired former manager Laura Kaminski.
Smerud, who led Norway’s men’s and women’s national teams, is gearing up Palace for a crucial game against second-place Aston Villa on Sunday (15:00 GMT) at the age of 48.
They have seven games left to win points this season, and Smerud’s message to his players has been clear: they can’t give up.
I don’t want to run and run away scared. We must exhibit bravery. Smerud said, “We have very little to lose, but it’s easy to be scared.”
“Huntering is a variety of activities. Finding a different way to hunt a lion in an open field is what you need. It’s important to look ahead, not to feel afraid, and to relax.
A “hunting force that doesn’t give up”
Being a licensed clinical psychologist means having the right mindset, in the opinion of Smerud.
He describes himself as a “team guy,” a builder, and very open-minded with his players.
In the end, his goal is to bring the entire team together to understand how best to attack the opposition to succeed.
He said, “If you want to build, you have to challenge yourself and make a game where you try to hunt while being very brave.”
You must be pushing and developing, not being naive. I want to unite us to hunt development, the ball, and the goal.
We will continue working and be flexible as a hunting unit that doesn’t quit, as stated by the president.
Smerud describes what he calls a “rough season” as a “rough season” from the outside.
Palace were always expected to be at the bottom of the table after being promoted to the Women’s Championship in 2024, but Smerud wants to change that perception.
In a number of games, it has been close. They could have won them, but they didn’t, which is very hard on the brain when you frequently find yourself on the losing side, Smerud said.
“I think to come in, change some perspective, and provide a clear way of doing things can hopefully bring some direction,” he said. “It adds a kind of pressure.”
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At Least 33 Dead As Tornadoes Ravage Central US
According to officials, tornadoes and violent storms raked  throughout the central United States on Saturday, killing at least 33 people and injuring dozens more.
As forecasters warned of additional tornadoes this weekend, local news reported roofs being torn off homes and large trucks being flipped.
In Kansas, according to local police, there were eight fatalities in a collision involving more than 50 vehicles due to “severe dust storm” caused by poor visibility.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified 12 storm-related fatalities and provided images of boats piled on top of one another in a marina that had been completely destroyed by the weather.
The state police reported damage to buildings, power lines and trees, as well as “tornadoes, thunderstorms, and large hail” in some areas.
Our ears were about to burst, Alicia Wilson, who was evacuated from her Missouri home, told TV station KSDK. “It was the scariest thing I’ve ever been through.
The governor of the state said in Mississippi that three people had gone missing late on Saturday and that six deaths had been reported.
Meanwhile, local authorities in Texas reported to AFP that four people had died in road accidents brought on by dust storms and fires that had reduced visibility on the roads.
According to officials in the state of Arkansas where the storm occurred, three people died and 29 were hurt.
In response, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she had spoken with President Donald Trump and declared a state of emergency.
Following last night’s tornadoes, Sanders wrote on X: “He said to tell the people of Arkansas that he loves them and that he and his administration are here to assist us with whatever we need.”
More tornadoes are forecast for the area.
By Saturday evening, according to a tracking site poweroutage, at least 200, 000 homes and businesses in central America were without power. us.
In the central Gulf Coast states, including Tennessee and Mississippi, more tornadoes were forecast for Saturday.
The National Weather Service recommended that this evening see a number of significant tornadoes, some of which may be long-track and potentially violent.
Tornadoes are massive cumulonimbus thunderstorm clouds that spin air columns that touch the ground.
Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, which are in Texas and Oklahoma, are the states with the highest violent rates of both regional and global meteorological conditions.
This area of volatile, potent storm clouds, known as “Tornado Alley,” is where strong winds from a wide range of temperatures congregate. The majority of storms occur between May and June.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that in the United States, 54 people died in tornado-related incidents in 2024.
Love Island’s Alex Bowen’s desperate bid to change appearance after shock body confession
Alex Bowen, a Love Island star, has admitted he occasionally struggles with body image issues and has deep insecurities about his appearance.
The 33-year-old admitted that despite having a muscular physique, he frequently feels unhappy with how he looks. He achieved fame in 2016 as a bombshell contestant on the hit reality show.
The former Islander, who fell in love with Olivia Bowen now-wife, opened up exclusively to New! about how he struggles to be confident, explaining that he even chooses to wear a vest under his T-shirt when he feels too thin. He acknowledged that “no one ever feels happy.” I work out because I dislike my appearance. I occasionally put a vest under my T-shirt because I feel too thin if I haven’t worked out in a while. So I make an effort to assist those who experience that stuff as well.
Fans who have admired Alex for his sculpted frame and dedication to fitness are surprised by this revelation. However, his sincere confession highlights the pressures that come with being in public, particularly for men in the spotlight. One of his motivations for starting his fitness coaching company, Pure 45, which aims to assist other men who struggle with the same issues, is his struggle with body image.
Since leaving Love Island, Alex has been putting a lot of effort into his fitness journey, and he takes it seriously. He hopes to persuade other men to be honest about their own battles with self-assurance and self-perception by speaking out.
The reality star, who is expecting his second child with Olivia, has also experienced online sex abuse over the years, which has only grown insecurityate. It’s challenging,” he said. This world has a lot of nasty people. You can’t control what they say, he said, so give them a phone so they can say anything they want. Despite this, he uses his platform to promote both mental and physical well-being and maintains his focus on his family and fitness goals.
Olivia and Alex recently revealed the heartbreaking news that Olivia had twins but had lost one. After atraumatic and laborious birth that required an episiotomy, Olivia sadly struggles postpartum. She revealed that while on vacation in Dubai, they decided they were not ready to try having another child. However, in November, they made the decision to try again. Olivia learned she was pregnant just three weeks later.
At six weeks, they made the decision to schedule an early scan because they had twins in their belly. The couple’s doctor claimed that the baby’s one baby was “normal and they look good,” but that it was “slightly bigger.” Olivia acknowledged that the news “totally flabbergasted” her and that she never thought she might have twins.
They broke down in disbelief and told their friends and family on Christmas Eve that they planned to start raising a family of five soon. Olivia and Alex checked the baby’s growth again two weeks later. They were however shocked when the news was so devastating.
You could see that one baby was significantly bigger than the other as we watched the screen. The sonographer then explained to us that the smaller baby had no heartbeat, she emotionalally told the Sun. Simply put, I didn’t believe it. I was contemplating the statement, “No, it’s going to come back.” Alex’s face, which he had been so encouraging, made me feel even more outraged.
Olivia recalled how Alex became “so quiet” while feeling “numb.” She had vanishing twin syndrome, which was devastating. Because the embryo was reabsorbed back into Olivia’s body, she didn’t need an operation or bleed. Even though I had a scan two days ago and they said the baby is just gone, knowing that the baby was still inside me was difficult. She said, “I felt relieved, but then I immediately felt guilty.”
The TV actress acknowledged that she is having difficult times dealing with grief while still carrying a healthy child. Following the heartbreaking loss, Olivia found it difficult to carry on her daily routine. Olivia has learned to handle her grief, and she also wanted to speak out in front of others.
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Gloucester-Hartpury and Saracens chase PWR history
Gloucester-Hartpury vs. Saracens Rugby Final: Premiership Women’s Rugby
Location: StoneX Stadium Sunday, March 16th, 2019 Kick-off: 00 GMT
As Gloucester-Hartpury prepare to defend their record-setting third-straight title on Sunday, they have named an unchanged starting XV for the Premiership Women’s Rugby final against Saracens.
With club co-captain Natasha “Mo” Hunt at scrum-half and fellow Red Roses Tatyana Heard, Alex Matthews, and Maud Muir at center, number eight and prop, respectively, England captain Zoe Aldcroft takes the second row.
In the only change from the side that defeated Harlequins in their semi-final, Saracens have made Canadian international Gabrielle Senft and Louise McMillan switch to blind-side flanker.
The London club, which finished second behind Gloucester-Hartpury, is aiming for a record-breaking fourth league title overall, their first since 2022.
Gloucester-Hartpury head of rugby Sean Lynn will leave to become the head coach of Wales women before Sunday’s game at StoneX Stadium.
Emma Sing, the PWR’s leading scorer, plays full-back for Gloucester-Hartpury in a squad full of internationals, including Wales captain Hannah Jones at centre and Ireland prop Neve Jones, who scored a try and kicked 11 points in the 36-20 semi-final win against Bristol Bears on March 2.
Kathryn Buggy, a club legend, has been chosen to make her final appearance before retiring, and Millie Hyatt will be replaced by fly-half Ellie Green, who has made the only other change to the 23.
With 15 internationals in their matchday 23, Saracens’ squad is equally talented.
Jess Breach, an unchanged back three, starts at 15 when he starred in the semi-final victory after recovering from injury. At inside center is center Sophie Bridger, who shared the 2023 title with Gloucester-Hartpury.
Aldcroft: “We want to make history”
It might be the “biggest final” the league has ever seen, Aldcroft claimed.
She continued, “We want to go there on Sunday and we want to make that history.”
“Getting this week right is what I believe is most crucial, and how can we re-connect as a Gloucester-Hartpury team and prepare for the challenges we face this week.
Saracens have a very fast pace out wide, which is very similar to what we do. Who will determine the outcome, in my opinion, depends on how much momentum the game can generate.
Lynn, who has played a significant role in shaping the Gloucestershire club for the past five years, said he was more concerned with making sure we can reach the PWR final and win it.
Saracens won 49-38 in their previous meeting earlier in the season, which was also at the StoneX, despite Gloucester-Hartpury defeating them 47-31 in their previous meeting in December.
We’ve changed a few things to make it easier for Saracens, who have a very physical side, and get excited about it, Lynn told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.
A “neutral venue that we are very familiar with”
Although The StoneX is the home of the Saracens, it is considered a neutral venue this weekend and Gloucester-Hartpury are the top seeds.
However, Saracens rugby director Alex Austerberry said his team still wants to make the most of their deep knowledge.
According to the players, “I’ve said to them that this is a neutral venue that we know very well, that it will have the North London crowd and that it will have the Sarries fans singing and shouting,” said Aubrey.
We’re pretty confident because we have a fantastic chance to run out at home in a final, which is pretty special.
Players will not feel threatened by Gloucester-Hartpury, according to Bridger, and they want to play these games.
We are aware of their dangers, but if you ignore them, they become concerns, according to Bridger.
Gloucester-Hartpury: Sing, Venner, H. Jones, Heard, Hendy, George, Hunt (c), Perry, N. Jones, Muir, Beckett, Aldcroft (c), Williams, Lewis, Matthews, and
Boag, Carson, Buggy, Else, Brock, Davies, Green, and Lund are the replacements.
Saracens: Corrigan, Hardy, Bridger, Sharp (c), Harrison, Wyrwas, Gondwe, Campbell, Clifford, Galligan, Evans, Senft, Packer (c), P. Cleall.
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Nightclub Fire In North Macedonia Kills At Least 50
At least 50 people were killed in a fire that broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia where more than a thousand people had gathered for a concert, according to state news agency MIA on Sunday.
According to MIA, “at least 50 people died in a discotheque in Kocani,” a town that is located about 100 kilometers (60 miles) east of the capital Skopje, where “environ 1, 500 people attended a concert.” The Balkan state’s authorities could not immediately confirm this information with AFP.
The fire reportedly broke out in “Pulse,” a nightclub in the small, bounded by around 30 000 people, during a concert by DNK, a hip-hop duo renowned around the country.
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Young people were primarily present at the concert, which started at midnight on Sunday.
More than 100 people were injured, citing rescue sources, according to online media outlet SDK, who reported the fire started at 3 am (UTC).
The injured were either transported to Stip, a village about 30 kilometers south of the town, or to the nearby Kocani hospital.
According to local media, the fire was most likely brought on by the use of pyrotechnic devices.