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17-year-old charged in 2024 West End murder

A St. Louis teen has been charged with gunning down a 19-year-old in the city’s West End neighborhood this past December.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/17-year-old-charged-in-2024-west-end-murder/

Socceroos’ Bos living the dream at boyhood club

Jordy Bos used to watch Feyenoord highlights. Now, at just 22 years old, he is one of the stars of the show. The Socceroos left-back is dominating for his boyhood club, playing under his former idol, and is just eight months away from potentially featuring in his first World Cup.

Bos, one of the pivotal pieces of the Socceroos’ future, is only just scratching the surface of his promising career. Dutch powerhouse Feyenoord, managed by former Arsenal, Manchester United, and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie, currently sit at the top of the Eredivisie table.

Since joining the Rotterdam giants in July, Bos has become the first Australian to win the Eredivisie Player of the Month award. He has also impressed fans by scoring two sublime goals. The former Melbourne City sensation is reaping the rewards of a carefully managed plan to develop his career and play regularly in Europe.

Even Bos admits he can’t believe how well things have gone since his transfer from Belgian club Westerlo, where he battled two bad hamstring injuries last year.

“When I first went there, I didn’t really know what to expect,” Bos said. “But obviously it’s a big club, so it’s always going to be hard. Before I got there, I heard that the left-back was a little bit injured so I got to play my first game for the Champions League qualifications. From there, it just kept going and then when the other left-back got back, I kept my spot a bit.”

Bos, a Melburnian of Dutch descent, comes from a family of Feyenoord fans.

“Living in Australia when I was younger, it was hard to watch the games, but I remember my dad would always put the highlights on and stuff, so we would watch that,” he said. “It’s a huge deal for my family as well. The ones that live in Holland, I think they were just as excited as I was when they heard about the news. So it’s crazy for them as well, and they always want to come watch the games and stuff like that. So it’s pretty unreal and playing for them is just an honour.”

Bos is also pinching himself that he gets to play under club great Robin van Persie.

“It’s really cool,” he said. “Watching him when I was younger as well and he’s such a big player and icon in the football world. And seeing him in real life and talking to him, and having him there, it’s pretty surreal. I really enjoy it.”

Currently, Bos has joined the Socceroos for upcoming matches against Canada in Montreal on Saturday and the United States in Colorado next Wednesday. These matches provide another chance for him to cement his starting left-back role, especially with stalwart Aziz Behich among the A-League players not selected in this squad.

With a strong World Cup on the horizon and continued impressive performances for both club and country, Bos knows more opportunities could come his way.

“Either Premier League or Bundesliga — probably one of those two,” he said when asked about his future ambitions. “But for right now, obviously, just focusing on where I am. But that’s probably the goal.”
https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/socceroos-bos-living-the-dream-at-boyhood-club-c-20278623

Why Vaibhav Suryavanshi called RR official early morning from Australia

Why Vaibhav Suryavanshi Called Rajasthan Royals Official Early Morning from Brisbane

By Parth Dhall | Oct 07, 2025 | 03:45 PM

In a hilarious and unusual incident, 14-year-old Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi made an early morning call to Rajasthan Royals’ Director of High Performance, Zubin Bharucha, from Brisbane at 5 AM IST on September 22.

The Story Behind the Call

According to Bharucha’s recount to The Times of India, the conversation took a funny turn when Vaibhav reached out with an urgent question about the stadium lights. Vaibhav was curious about the difference in floodlight setups, pointing out that Brisbane’s stadium had floodlights installed on four separate poles, unlike the Indian Premier League’s usual single-pole arrangement.

The Communication Barrier: Early Morning Chat

The chat got even more animated as Vaibhav moved his phone camera toward the ground, asking, “Sir, can you see this light?” A bewildered Bharucha replied, “I have never been to Brisbane in my life, Vaibhav.” It took a moment for Bharucha to realize what Vaibhav was trying to show him.

When Bharucha failed to understand the purpose of the unusual early morning call, Vaibhav finally expressed his frustration, saying, “I can’t see the ball while playing.” This simple yet earnest concern highlighted the challenges young players face when adapting to different playing conditions abroad.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Performance Down Under

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently in Australia as part of India’s Under-19 squad for Youth One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Youth Tests. In the three Youth ODIs against Australia U-19, he posted scores of 38, 70, and 16, contributing significantly to India’s 3-0 series whitewash in Brisbane.

In the subsequent 1st Youth Test, Vaibhav shone brightly, scoring a resilient 113 runs off 86 balls, helping India U-19 win by an innings and 58 runs.

Setting Massive Records in Youth Cricket

During the 50-over Youth ODIs against Australia, Vaibhav shattered records by hitting his 39th six, surpassing the previous Youth ODI record held by former India U-19 captain Unmukt Chand. This remarkable feat underscores his power-hitting prowess at such a young age.

Other Remarkable Achievements

Earlier this year, Vaibhav made history by becoming the youngest player to feature in the Indian Premier League, debuting for Rajasthan Royals. Notably, he scored a blazing 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans, which stands as the second-fastest hundred in IPL history. This innings also made him the youngest centurion in men’s T20 cricket.

Across seven IPL innings, Vaibhav amassed 252 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 206.55 (including 50 sixes and 1 fifty). Among all batters facing at least 100 deliveries in the season, no one maintained a higher strike rate, highlighting his extraordinary ability to score quickly and consistently.

Conclusion

Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s incredible talent, combined with his curiosity and commitment — as seen in his early morning call to Rajasthan Royals — marks him as a rising star in Indian cricket. As he continues to impress both domestically and internationally, cricket fans have much to look forward to from this young prodigy.

https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/why-vaibhav-suryavanshi-called-rr-director-of-high-performance/story

Murder charge dismissed in shooting death of STL teen

Last month, the family of Kristina Curry, 16, shared the agony they endured while waiting for justice.

They described the pain of waiting more than six years for an arrest related to her death.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/murder-charge-dismissed-in-shooting-death-of-stl-teen/

Seventeen-year-old Rio Ngumoha signs first professional contract at Liverpool

Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has signed his first professional contract, a month after turning 17 and a year after arriving from Chelsea. The winger, whose match-winning goal at Newcastle in August made him the club’s youngest goal-scorer at 16 years and 361 days, has enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks and has been rewarded with a three-year deal.

Ngumoha, who has made five senior appearances, made his debut in the FA Cup third-round tie at home to Accrington in January. After impressing in pre-season, he was made a permanent member of head coach Arne Slot’s first-team squad.

His Premier League debut was memorable, as he scored the winner at St James’ Park in the 10th minute of added time. Additionally, his appearance off the bench in last week’s Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid made him the club’s youngest player in European competition.

Chelsea were unhappy with Liverpool’s capture of a player who had been with them since the age of eight. For a while, it is understood that the clubs’ scouts were banned from watching matches at the Blues’ academy. It is believed the Newham-born youngster chose to leave because he believed the pathway on offer was better at Liverpool — a decision that appears to have already been vindicated.

Off the pitch, the club announced it had issued a record 1,114 lifetime bans for ticket touting, with almost half of those imposed following the discovery of mass manipulation of software last season. Investigators at the club also shut down 162 social media groups, with a combined membership of more than one million users, involved in selling fake tickets or reselling real tickets. In total, 45,000 fake ticketing accounts were closed.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/seventeen-year-old-rio-ngumoha-signs-first-professional-contract-at-liverpool-1811308.html

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