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Ravens Tap Gilly: Nic Gill Named VP of Health and Performance
sports1 month ago

Ravens Tap Gilly: Nic Gill Named VP of Health and Performance

Baltimore named Dr. Nic Gill, a world‑renowned health and performance coach, as vice president of health and performance to lead the Ravens’ integrated strength, medical, nutrition and sports science teams. Gill spent 18 years with the New Zealand All Blacks, helping them win two Rugby World Cups and maintain a high international win rate, and he aims to keep Ravens players healthy, available and performing at their best as the organization pursues industry-leading standards. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology and serves as an associate professor at the University of Waikato.

All Blacks Dominate Thrilling Quarterfinal, Ending Ireland's World Cup Dreams
sports2 years ago

All Blacks Dominate Thrilling Quarterfinal, Ending Ireland's World Cup Dreams

The All Blacks secured a thrilling 28-24 victory over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, with their exceptional defense holding off a late surge from Ireland. Captain Sam Cane and No8 Ardie Savea played crucial roles in securing breakdown penalties, while Jordie Barrett's accurate kicking kept the scoreboard pressure on. Despite Ireland's efforts, the New Zealand pack dominated throughout the match. The All Blacks produced outstanding plays, including a vital try in the 52nd minute, and ultimately emerged victorious. They will now face Argentina in the semifinals.

Joe Biden's Ireland Trip: Confusion, Meetings, Reactions, and Affection
politics3 years ago

Joe Biden's Ireland Trip: Confusion, Meetings, Reactions, and Affection

US President Joe Biden confused New Zealand's All Blacks rugby team with the British military force known as the Black and Tans that terrorized Ireland during a speech in a pub in Dundalk on the first day of his three-day visit to Ireland. The White House corrected the gaffe by crossing out "Black and Tans" and inserting "All Blacks" in the official transcript of the remarks. The mistake trended on Twitter and zinged around international media coverage of the visit, but in Ireland, most commentary seemed to view it as funny and harmless.