The father of Ron Goldman is closer to getting some money from O. J. Simpson, though it won’t be the millions awarded by a jury decades ago when the late football and movie star was found liable for the young man’s fatal stabbing. Simpson’s estate has accepted a $58 million claim from Fred Goldman, an amount that far exceeds its assets. “It won’t be $58 million plus interest, but it will be a voluntary payment. That’s the point,” the estate’s executor, Malcolm LaVergne, said Monday. LaVergne said he’s still hoping to round up $500,000 to $1 million in total assets. Simpson died of prostate cancer in 2024 at age 76. He was found not guilty in the 1994 knife slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and Ron Goldman, her friend, in Los Angeles. But Simpson was taken to court again and found liable for the deaths in a separate civil case. He was ordered to pay the families $33. 5 million, an award that has grown with interest. Fred Goldman hounded Simpson for years and contended that he never willingly paid anything. LaVergne accepted a claim of $58 million, according to a court document filed Friday in Clark County, Nevada, but not $117 million, the figure that was sought. Accepting a claim signals there won’t be any time-consuming litigation over it. Fred Goldman’s attorney, Michaelle Rafferty, said the estate has accepted the claim as valid but “it does not constitute payment.” “We will continue to closely monitor the probate proceedings,” she said in an email.
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Ashes warm-up match: Pope follows century with 90 off 67 in quick run-chase after openers fail
Ollie Pope starred in England’s intra-squad warm-up game, showcasing his class after Ben Duckett was dismissed for a golden duck. Having scored a century in the first innings, Pope led the charge as England chased down a target of 202 with five wickets to spare in 34.4 overs.
Zak Crawley, unfortunately, departed cheaply for 3 runs off 12 balls. However, Joe Root (31 off 52) and Ollie Pope put together a crucial partnership, adding 113 runs for the third wicket either side of the tea break. The duo’s partnership ended swiftly, with Pope falling to Nathan Gilchrist, and Root’s wicket claimed by Will Jacks just two runs later.
Nathan Gilchrist, the spin-bowling all-rounder, continued to make an impact by dismissing Harry Brook, who scored 19 off 17 deliveries. Gilchrist is staking a strong claim for a spot in the playing XI for the upcoming Perth Test.
Captain Ben Stokes contributed 15 runs, while Jamie Smith finished the innings with a quickfire 39 off 22 balls, featuring four sixes, to close out proceedings for the senior team.
Earlier in the day, the Lions declared their innings at 251-6 after lunch, maintaining an impressive run rate of over five runs per over to push for a result. Jacob Bethell, recovering from a failure in the first innings, top-scored for the Lions with 70 runs off 80 deliveries before being caught off the bowling of Shoaib Bashir. Ben McKinney also made a valuable contribution, scoring 68 off 73 balls.
Brydon Carse, who did not bowl in the first innings, made a significant impact in the second innings by picking up three wickets. Joe Root also claimed a wicket, dismissing Will Jacks, while Josh Tongue took one wicket as well. Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, and Ben Stokes, all managing heavy workloads in the first innings, combined to bowl 14 overs in the second.
This warm-up game was the only practice the senior England team was scheduled to have before the Ashes series. The first Test will be held at Optus Stadium in Perth, starting November 21.
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1st Test: India dominate Day 2 proceedings against West Indies
**1st Test: India Dominate Day 2 Proceedings Against West Indies**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 03, 2025 | 05:10 pm*
The Indian cricket team ended Day 2 on a strong note against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Resuming the day at 121/2, KL Rahul (53*) and Shubman Gill (18*) were at the crease, providing India with a solid platform. The duo handed India a good start before Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja took over to dominate the proceedings.
### Summary of the Day
Rahul and Gill had added an unbeaten 31 runs on Day 1, and on Day 2, they stitched another 67 runs together. Gill was the first to fall for 50, followed by Rahul, who departed for a defiant 100 runs. Since then, Jurel and Jadeja have built a strong partnership, adding 200 runs to the scoreboard, with Jurel hitting a century and Jadeja firing in all cylinders.
### Shubman Gill’s Milestone
Gill fell prey to opposition skipper and off-spinner Roston Chase right after completing his fifty. Notably, Gill equaled a record held by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. According to Cricbuzz, the last Indian captain to score 50+ in their debut home Test innings was Gavaskar, who had made a stunning 205 against West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium in 1978.
Playing his sixth Test as captain, Gill currently boasts 804 runs at an outstanding average of 73.09 from 11 innings.
### Gill’s Batting Stats
– This fifty was Gill’s 8th in Test cricket, taking his total to 2,697 runs from 38 Tests at an average of 41.49.
– He has scored nine Test centuries and eight fifties.
– This was his maiden fifty in four Test innings against the West Indies.
– Across 18 home Tests, Gill has accumulated 1,227 runs at an average of 42.31, including 10 scores of 50+ and four tons.
### KL Rahul’s 11th Test Century
Rahul reached his 11th Test hundred with a well-crafted 100 off 197 balls, including 12 fours. Playing his 64th Test, Rahul now has 3,889 runs at an average of 36.00. Against West Indies, he has scored 474 runs at a healthy average of 47.40, including two centuries and three 50+ scores. This hundred marked his 10th as an opener.
### Additional Highlights for Rahul
– This was Rahul’s second Test century on home soil, where he has amassed 1,249 runs at an average of 41.63.
– Overall, he boasts 12 scores of 50+ in India.
– In First-Class cricket, Rahul has played 112 matches, scoring 8,317 runs at an average of around 45. He now has 23 centuries and 39 fifties, as per ESPNcricinfo.
As Day 2 concludes, India’s dominance continues, with strong performances from their top order and middle order all but setting the tone in this Test match against West Indies.
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