Mark Walker

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Celtic keeper Kasper Schmeichel addresses controversial Denmark criticism

1 day ago | www-tmp.thenational.scot | Mark Walker

Kasper Schmeichel (Image: SNS) Kasper Schmeichel has shrugged off vicious criticism in his homeland and insisted it's part of football. The veteran Celtic keeper was at the centre of massive controversy in Denmark after a columnist compared his efforts at punching the ball away to a 'child with polio', which sparked outrage, following a Nations League play-off defeat in Portugal.
Daizen Maeda sends defiant Celtic future message ahead of summer transfer window

2 days ago | celticway.co.uk | Mark Walker

The Japanese international won multiple Player of the Year awards after an outstanding season where he scored 34 goals for club and country in 56 games.
Police Hunt for Father After 3 Missing Girls Are Found Dead in Washington State

3 days ago | nytimes.com | Mark Walker

The bodies of the girls, ages 5, 8 and 9, were found at a campground in Chelan County on Monday. Their father is being sought on murder and kidnapping charges. Three young girls who were reported missing last week were found dead on Monday near a campground in Chelan County in Washington State, prompting a manhunt for their father, who the authorities say is now wanted on murder and kidnapping charges.
Belarus see late FIFA plea for Scotland visit rejected

3 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Mark Walker

Steve Clarke. (Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group) FIFA have rejected a late plea from Belarus to play their World Cup game against Scotland in September at their brand new stadium in Minsk. Scotland face the former Soviet nation in the qualifiers, along with Denmark and Greece, later this year. Belarus open their new 33,000-capacity National Football Stadium next week with a friendly in their capital against Russia.
Denmark boss dismisses suggestion regarding Celtic's Kasper Schmeichel

3 days ago | thenational.scot | Mark Walker

Kasper Schmeichel. (Image: Rob Casey - SNS Group) DENMARK boss Brian Riemer has ruled out allowing veteran Celtic keeper Kasper Schmeichel to leave his camp early to get some rest time, even though he may not feature this week. The Hoops keeper will turn 39 in November, but is still regarded as Denmark's No.1 ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Scotland later this year.
A Sunday Ritual Turns Into a Smoky Scene of Chaos

4 days ago | nytimes.com | Mark Walker

Every Sunday at 1 p.m. in Boulder, Colo., the walkers take their places. They have done so since a few weeks after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. They begin at Pearl and Seventh Streets and walk toward the courthouse, along a pedestrian mall. Lisa Effress, 55, who has lived in Boulder for 17 years, has been there since the first walk.
Robin Propper Rangers transfer exit route emerges as former club 'make enquiry'

4 days ago | heraldscotland.com | Mark Walker

Robin Propper captained Twente before making the move to Rangers last summer (Image: PA) Twente Enschede have made the first steps in their bid to bring Rangers defender Robin Propper back to the club after making an enquiry to the Ibrox side. The Dutch stopper had an indifferent first season since his move from the Netherlands and although he ended up making 42 appearances in all competitions, he was never properly able to establish himself as first choice.
The Boulder Attack is the Latest on the Jewish Community

5 days ago | nytimes.com | John Branch |Alexandra Petri |Mark Walker

The attack on an event in Boulder, Colo., for Israeli hostages on Sunday afternoon was the latest on the Jewish community, following two others in recent weeks involving assailants who expressed anger over the war in Gaza. On May 21, two people were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., after which the suspect shouted "Free Palestine." In April, a man set fire to the residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, who is Jewish.
Ajax star on how Rangers-linked Francesco Farioli compares to Arne Slot

1 week ago | www-tmp.thenational.scot | Mark Walker

Rangers have reportedly held discussions with the Italian coach as they continue to hunt for Barry Ferguson's permanent successor. He took over at Ajax a year ago, but left after a dramatic collapse when they were nine points clear with five games to go in the Eredivisie title race, but only won one of them, allowing PSV Eindhoven to pip them to the league by one point.
Bitten by alligator, man is killed after charging at deputies, sheriff says

1 week ago | wral.com | Mark Walker

A photo provided by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office shows the scene in Polk County, Fla., where authorities say a man was fatally shot on Monday, May 27, 2025, after charging at deputies with garden shears. Timothy Schulz, 42, swam across an alligator-filled lake before the violent encounter with deputies in the neighborhood. (Polk County Sheriff’s Office via The New York Times) — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY SLUGGED FLA DEPUTIES SHOOTING BY MARK WALKER FOR MAY 27, 2025.