Acalanes showed fight and played a nearly even second half in the first-ever NCS Division II flag football championship.
However, Cardinal Newman proved to be too much for the Dons, ultimately securing the victory.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/06/cardinal-newman-acalanes-ncs-flag-football-championship-east-bay-california/
Little over a month ago, Joe Denly was grinding it out in the County Championship with Kent in Canterbury in a Division Two clash against Lancashire. Fast forward to now, he is in a different corner of the world, leading the England outfit in the 2025 Hong Kong Sixes, which just goes on to show you that modern cricket never ceases to amaze.
As a certified veteran of the game, Joe Denly has nearly experienced all that cricket has to offer. Whether it be the rigors of first-class cricket, featuring for your country across all formats, experiencing franchise cricket, or now even dipping a toe in unconventional formats, it has been quite a journey—from cricket’s purest form to its strangest.
Joe Denly opened up about his upcoming challenge at the Hong Kong Sixes as he leads England, his experience while sharing the dressing room with Shubman Gill in the 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL), his thoughts on the upcoming 2025-26 Ashes, and much more. Excerpts from Joe Denly’s exclusive interview with Sportskeeda:
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### Q. For nearly everyone, Hong Kong Sixes represents memories of balls just flying out of the park, but is there more to it than just pure slogging? Especially for someone like you who has over 250 first-class games. Could this particular environment be any more different than what you are used to?
**Joe Denly:** I think that the basics of trying to hit sixes do not really change much, and I guess it is about trying to stake your pose at the moment, not looking too far ahead. If you do that, hopefully, that’s a good recipe for doing well.
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### Q. You obviously have leadership experience across formats when it comes to conventional cricket. However, what are the different things that you need to keep in mind while leading in such an unorthodox form of cricket? Will you be channelling Bazball for the Hong Kong Sixes?
**Joe Denly:** It’s about trying to have fun, and that is the message I will be relaying to the team. You’re probably going to get hit for a few sixes, and that’s okay. You are coming up against good, quality players on quite a small ground. As a bowler, you have to really back yourself and try to stay in the moment.
As a batter, it’s about trying not to look too far ahead. If you do the basics pretty well, then you should be okay. Ultimately, it’s about keeping the lads relaxed and entertaining the crowd, which hopefully will be well supported.
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### Q. You have several youngsters on your side, like Dan Mousley and James Coles, who are future prospects for England. How much do you think a good campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes will help them in their selection and international career, or is it completely irrelevant?
**Joe Denly:** The team that has been selected — the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) have certainly played a part in that. These are guys who are very highly thought of in England, kind of on the cusp of white-ball selection.
They were probably unlucky not to be involved with the England Lions this winter, so I am sure selectors will be keeping an eye on this competition and seeing how those guys perform. Hopefully, they can put in some really strong performances. You never know — you might even get a late call-up to some squad later this winter.
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### Q. On your IPL debut, you opened with none other than Shubman Gill. Were there any early signs that he would reach where he is now? What were your observations about this prodigal player who was just looking to make his mark at the time?
**Joe Denly:** Shubman was certainly a young player with an abundance of talent. Very calm character, so it’s no surprise that he has gone on to achieve what he has.
He’s very highly thought of in India and around the world. He continues to impress, and that comes as no surprise. Unfortunately, I did open the batting with him, but I only lasted one ball, sadly, so I didn’t get a chance to build a partnership.
It’s great to see what he is achieving now — he’s going to be a superstar for many years.
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### Q. Is there anything in particular that you fondly recall from that IPL season, given that you shared the dressing room with players like Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna, who are all part of the Indian squad now?
**Joe Denly:** It was an incredible couple of months in India—just to experience the IPL, the atmosphere, and the excitement wherever you travelled.
I shared the dressing room with some Indian stars who are still playing now. Very fond memories. I always enjoy keeping track of their progress; it’s great to see them perform on the world stage.
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### Q. As one of the few active players who has played the game for over two decades, what are your thoughts on how the game has changed and where it is headed? How much has this rapid change affected your career?
**Joe Denly:** Nowadays, young players coming into the game are completely fearless. When I started, it was about scoring hundreds and batting for long periods.
Now, it has kind of flipped — you still look to score runs, of course, but also to entertain. There’s absolutely no fear of failure.
The shots people play now, all around the ground and 360 degrees, are incredible. I grew up trying to play straight down the ground with a high elbow and solid balance, but now guys even in Test cricket are flicking it over fine leg and reverse scooping — really taking the game on.
It makes for a great watch and a great brand of cricket. It’s not just England labelled with Bazball; teams have been playing like this for a long time. It’s great to see and great to watch. The game of cricket is just getting better and better.
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### Q. We recently saw James Anderson extend his contract with Lancashire. Do you plan to extend your career as long as he has?
**Joe Denly:** Not sure. I turn 40 next year, so as long as I’m still enjoying it and having an impact on the field—performing and trying to win games for Kent—then who knows?
It also depends on staying fit. Red-ball cricket might not be my focus over the next few years; probably more T20 cricket and maybe a little coaching as well. I’m not sure I’ll be playing into my mid-40s like Jimmy Anderson, but you never know!
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### Q. You have been in the thick of action when it comes to the Ashes. Do you believe this is England’s best shot in a long time? For several players this is their first time on Australian soil; what advice would you have for them?
**Joe Denly:** We certainly have a very good squad going out there. People say it’s our best chance in a long while—I remember playing in the 2019 Ashes series, and I never once thought we couldn’t win.
The teams have changed a lot since then, with quite a few new faces, but England definitely has a great chance.
This is an exciting team, brilliantly led by Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. There has been quite a lot of chatter, as you’d expect, with Australians critiquing the way we play—the Bazball style and everything.
It’s going to be a really intriguing series to watch, and I can’t wait for it to get started.
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Joe Denly’s journey—from traditional cricket to embracing modern and unconventional formats—reflects the evolving nature of the game, while his leadership and experience continue to inspire the next generation of cricketers.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/news-hong-kong-sixes-2025-it-s-surprise-joe-denly-heaps-praise-once-teammate-shubman-gill-s-swift-rise-exclusive
The Fujian, China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, officially entered service this week. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the country’s naval capabilities.
With the introduction of the Fujian, China moves closer to challenging the long-standing dominance of the U.S. Navy. The carrier’s advanced technology and improved design reflect China’s growing ambitions on the global stage.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/world/asia/china-aircraft-carrier-military-navy.html
JL Skinner’s facemask made embattled special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi look good and secured the Broncos an ugly but vital win.
Skinner burst through the line late in the third quarter and blocked AJ Cole’s punt with his helmet, setting up the Broncos for what ultimately became the game-winning field goal in a 10-7, hard-fought victory over the Raiders on Thursday at Empower Field.
It was perhaps the biggest play of the third-year pro’s career. In this game, Rizzi moved Skinner from the outside of the line to the inside to better capitalize on the 6-foot-4, 220-pounder’s length and physicality.
“That’s something I’ve been working on all week at practice—taking advantage of that tackle and trying to get off the ball fast,” Skinner said. “I was ready for the moment. I was thinking about that play all day.”
With 1:36 left in the third quarter and the Raiders facing a fourth-and-16 on their own 14-yard line in a tie game, Skinner lined up inside of Devon Key on the right side of the line. He dipped his shoulder and used a drive-and-crank technique to force his way into the backfield, then split two of the Raiders’ gunners, who were tied up with other blocks, to get to Cole.
Skinner missed the ball with his outstretched right arm as it left Cole’s foot but was close enough that the ball clanged off Skinner’s facemask and visor instead. The ball was then recovered by Tyler Badie, who ran it back to the 11-yard line, setting up Will Lutz’s 32-yard field goal four plays later.
“I didn’t know where the ball was at initially,” Skinner said. “I thought I missed it, and I was just hoping it hit something. After realizing it was blocked, I thought it hit my hand at first, then I saw my visor, and it had a mark from the ball on it. That’s when I knew.
“It was a heads-up play or, I’ll say, a head-butt play.”
On a night when the Broncos offense sputtered and Rizzi’s special teams had several face-palm moments, Skinner’s block was the bailout and the differentiator that underscored a dominating defensive performance.
Rookie punter Jeremy Crawshaw had a rough night with two shanked punts of 30 and 36 yards, along with a squib kick that made it seem like Crawshaw had a case of the yips. The erratic punting was the latest chapter in the Broncos’ ongoing special teams saga that came to a head over the last two weeks in wins over Dallas and Houston.
Rizzi’s unit had an array of errors in both games, including a communication mishap that preceded a concussion for All-Pro returner Marvin Mims Jr. against the Cowboys, as well as multiple players running out late on special teams during the game against the Texans.
But following Skinner’s momentum-changing block on Thursday and another game-winning field goal from kicker Will Lutz, defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers said the Broncos are choosing to see the unit’s performance through a glass-half-full lens.
For Skinner, a primary special teamer who has appeared in 26 NFL games with no starts and only a handful of plays at safety, he hopes Thursday’s highlight acts as a trampoline for him for the rest of the season.
“Special teams is one of those things that nobody wants to talk about until it’s something bad,” Franklin-Myers said. “But tonight, JL showed he’s a consistent player who plays with a physicality that people don’t want to match. He’s one of the engines that makes the special teams go.”
Linebacker Jonathon Cooper and defensive lineman Zach Allen, who helped Franklin-Myers contribute to the Broncos’ six sacks against the Raiders, agreed, even as Cooper acknowledged the unit has areas to clean up.
“(Special teams) made a big play in a big-time moment,” Allen said, “and that’s all we can ask for.”
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/11/06/jl-skinner-broncos-blocked-punt-raiders/
Kim Clijsters has undergone another surgery after rupturing her Achilles tendon once again. This setback occurred while she was still in the process of recovering from her initial injury sustained at the Luxembourg Legends exhibition.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-you-strong-chris-evert-andy-roddick-s-wife-brooklyn-others-send-touching-messages-kim-clijsters-belgian-shares-injury-recovery-update
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected 40 airports across more than two dozen states for mandatory flight reductions, according to a recent order. These include major hubs such as Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, and Charlotte, North Carolina. In several metropolitan areas—including New York, Houston, Chicago, and Washington—multiple airports will be affected, with ripple effects likely extending to smaller airports as well.
In anticipation of the FAA’s official order, airlines scrambled to adjust their schedules and began canceling flights Thursday. Travelers planning weekend and future trips waited nervously to learn if their flights would depart as scheduled. As of now, more than 780 flights have been canceled nationwide, according to FlightAware.
Delta Air Lines reported plans to cancel roughly 170 flights Friday, while American Airlines expects to cut 220 flights per day through Monday. The FAA stated that the reductions will start at 4% and ramp up to 10% by November 14. These measures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and impact all commercial airlines.
The FAA says the cutbacks are necessary to help relieve pressure on air traffic controllers, many of whom have been working without pay for more than a month. Many controllers are now working six-day weeks with mandatory overtime, leading to increasing callouts as financial strain and exhaustion mount.
“You can’t expect people to go in to work when they’re not getting a paycheck,” said Kelly Matthews of Flat Rock, Michigan, a frequent business traveler who has canceled most of her upcoming trips. “It’s not that they don’t want to do the job, but you can’t afford to pay for gas, your day care, and everything else.”
The order comes as the Trump administration increases pressure on Democrats in Congress to end the ongoing shutdown. Airlines have pledged to try to minimize the impact on customers, with some focusing on slashing routes to and from small and medium-sized cities.
Carriers are required to refund customers whose flights are canceled, but according to the Department of Transportation, they are not obligated to cover secondary costs such as food and hotel accommodations unless a delay or cancellation results from a factor within the airlines’ control.
Industry analyst Henry Harteveldt warned the reductions will “have a noticeable impact across the U.S. air transportation system.” The cuts could also slow package delivery services, as two affected airports—FedEx in Memphis, Tennessee, and UPS in Louisville, Kentucky—serve as major distribution centers. Notably, Louisville is also the site of this week’s deadly cargo plane crash.
*Associated Press journalists Hallie Golden in Seattle, Safiyah Riddle in Montgomery, Alabama, and Wyatte Grantham-Philips in New York contributed to this report.*
https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2025/11/07/the-faas-order-to-cut-flights-nationwide-due-to-the-government-shutdown-is-set-to-take-effect/
**Crypto Leaders React to Mamdani’s Win: Will New York’s Blockchain Adoption Come to a Halt?**
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As the news unfolds, stakeholders are eager to understand the potential implications of this win on regulation, innovation, and the overall crypto ecosystem within the region. Will Mamdani’s leadership slow down the momentum New York has gained, or will it open the door for new opportunities?
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Singapore, Singapore – November 7th, 2025 – FinanceWire
TrustFinance has shared new insights outlining the top financial industry trends to watch in 2026, emphasizing how artificial intelligence (AI), evolving regulations, and transparency are transforming the global financial landscape.
According to the TrustFinance Research Team, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of operational maturity for the finance sector. Institutions are moving from digital transformation to AI-driven autonomy, supported by stronger governance frameworks and increasing demands for sustainability and verified transparency.
“Trust and accountability have become essential to sustainable success in the financial industry,” said the TrustFinance Research Team. “We’re seeing technology and regulation align in ways that will redefine how financial companies operate and how investors assess credibility.”
The analysis highlights several current trends in financial services that will shape the coming year:
**AI Integration**
Artificial intelligence is evolving from support tools to central systems driving risk analysis, compliance, and customer engagement.
**Regulatory Evolution**
Initiatives such as DORA, PSD3, and DAC8 are strengthening cybersecurity, data integrity, and consumer protection.
**Sustainability in Focus**
ESG standards and responsible AI use are becoming key criteria for investors and regulators.
**Transparency as Strategy**
Verified information, visible licensing, and authentic customer reviews are emerging as primary trust indicators for investors.
These financial technology trends demonstrate how innovation and transparency are now interconnected, influencing both investor confidence and corporate resilience.
The full analysis, *Top Financial Industry Trends to Watch in 2026*, is available on the TrustFinance Blog.
### About TrustFinance
TrustFinance is a Singapore-based financial information and review platform promoting transparency across the global financial industry. The platform helps traders and investors make informed decisions by providing verified company data, regulatory insights, and authentic customer feedback.
For more information, visit [www.trustfinance.com](https://www.trustfinance.com).
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/trustfinance-releases-analysis-of-key-financial-industry-trends-for-2026/
The NZD/USD pair is attracting some sellers near the 0.5620 level during the Asian trading hours on Friday. The New Zealand Dollar (NZD) has weakened against the US Dollar (USD) following a narrowing of China’s trade surplus in October and a disappointing New Zealand jobs report. Traders are also bracing for the flash U-Mich Consumer Sentiment survey scheduled for later on Friday.
Data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China showed that China’s trade surplus narrowed to $90.07 billion in October, down from $90.45 billion previously. This figure fell short of the forecasted $95.60 billion. Meanwhile, exports rose by just 1.1% year-over-year in October, missing expectations for a 3.0% gain. Imports increased by 1.0% year-over-year, a sharp decline from 7.4% in September and below the market consensus of 3.2%.
The narrowing of China’s trade surplus could weigh on the New Zealand Dollar, often seen as a proxy for China, given that China is one of New Zealand’s major trading partners.
Adding to the NZD’s weakness, New Zealand’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.3% in the third quarter (Q3), marking its highest level since 2016. This weak jobs report has strengthened the case for a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) this month, putting additional selling pressure on the NZD. Most economists now expect a 25 basis points (bps) reduction at the RBNZ’s final meeting of the year, scheduled for November 26.
On the US side, Challenger jobs data indicated a sharp increase in job cuts, suggesting a possible cooling in the US labor market. The report revealed that companies cut over 150,000 jobs in October, marking the biggest reduction for the month in more than 20 years.
Following the release of the Challenger jobs data, traders have ramped up bets on a rate cut in the US, which has weighed on the Greenback against the NZD. Trading in Fed funds futures now implies a 70% probability of a rate reduction at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting, up from 62% a day earlier, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
Overall, the combination of weaker Chinese trade data, a disappointing New Zealand jobs report, and signs of softening in the US labor market is influencing price action in the NZD/USD pair as traders adjust their expectations ahead of key upcoming economic releases.
https://bitcoinethereumnews.com/finance/new-zealand-dollar-drifts-lower-below-0-5650-as-chinas-trade-surplus-narrows-in-october/
**Nov. 06, 2025 | 11:15 PM ET**
**Voya Corporate Leaders Trust Fund Series B (LEXCX)**
*By Voya Investment Management*
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### Market Overview: Q3 2025 Recap
Equity markets rebounded strongly in the third quarter of 2025, recovering from the tariff-driven volatility seen in April. Markets closed well above mid-year levels, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
As we approach the final stretch of the year, investors continue to navigate persistent geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty, and inflation risks that could influence market dynamics going forward.
### Market Drivers
The rally was primarily fueled by strong performance in technology and artificial intelligence-related stocks. Additionally, a shift toward easing monetary policy helped lift markets higher.
However, certain portfolio decisions impacted returns. Notably, an overweight position in Union Pacific Corp. detracted from performance, as did the decision not to hold shares in Apple Inc. and NVIDIA Corp., two of the quarter’s best-performing stocks.
### Economic and Corporate Outlook
Solid economic data combined with strong corporate earnings have reinforced the attractiveness of U.S. assets. The prospect of easing monetary policies adds further support, helping to offset concerns related to inflation and geopolitical risks.
### A Time-Tested Approach to U.S. Blue-Chips
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