
STEPHEN MAGUIRE has admitted failing to achieve in snooker — but he’s content having memories not titles. It is 20 years since the Scot, now 43, blew away the field to win the UK Championship . Advertisement 1 He reckons his career has been a missed opportunity Credit: Getty Rival Ronnie O’Sullivan tipped him to dominate the sport and Maguire even made world No 2. But he’s now ranked 33 and has only won six ranking titles in his 26 years on the tour. Maguire who plays world champion Kyren Wilson in the UK first round in York tomorrow, said: “I’ve not had a good career. I’ve not won what I think maybe I should have in my career. “I don’t care what anybody else says, but I’ve left a few tournaments out there. That’s probably my own fault to be honest. Advertisement read more sport stories FRAME IT Scots snooker ace admits 'I thought give up or retire' after HOUR-LONG decider MEGA OFFER Get £50 in free bets to spend on football when you stake £10 with Betfred “Looking back, I should probably have knuckled down from 2005 for that seven or eight-year period. “I maybe should have knuckled down a bit more, and who knows? “But it’s gone now, I can’t change it. I’m still here and still breathing.” Maguire comes alive in York in an event where he has produced his best snooker over the years. Advertisement Most read in Sport TICKET TALKS Celtic ultras slam Hearts for sparking 'unnecessary division' among Hoops fans FAN ROW Roy Keane says 'I'll wait for you in car park' in confrontation with Ipswich fan RED HOT SCOT Scott McTominay hailed as Serie A's best midfielder by legend of rival club Breaking HIT AND RUN Car 'deliberately' ploughs into fans outside Premier League stadium after match As well as pocketing his one and only Triple Crown Major, he has reached two other finals. Maguire added: “I don’t look back at winning it 20 years ago, people remind me. I honestly can’t remember it. Barry Hearn confirms ‘very straightforward’ plans for World Snooker Championships that lets him ‘treble prize money’ “I suppose it’s been a good event for me. I’ve played in it about 100 times and only won it once, so it’s nothing to shout about. “All I can do is try. I can only show up and try and worry about myself and see what happens.” Advertisement Meanwhile, Mark Allen admits he has a crisis of confidence in his bid to become a multiple UK champion. The world No 3, who lifted the trophy two years ago, made a top break of just 56 to beat qualifier Jackson Page 6-4. Allen said: “I feel like I’m doing all the things I did to make me world No 1. I’ve tried so much over the past few months and it’s getting me down. “But it’s hard when you get down on the shot and don’t know where the balls are going to go. My snooker’s just awful at the moment.” Advertisement Ali Carter reached the last 16 for the first time since 2012 with a 6-4 win over Ryan Day. Keep up to date with ALL t h e latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
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Lument Finance Trust, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividends for its Common and Preferred Stock and Announces Special Cash Dividend DistributionCerity Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of Robert Half Inc. ( NYSE:RHI – Free Report ) by 106.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 53,990 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 27,891 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in Robert Half were worth $3,639,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Several other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in RHI. Blue Trust Inc. grew its holdings in Robert Half by 489.4% during the 2nd quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 389 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 323 shares in the last quarter. V Square Quantitative Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Robert Half in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Reston Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Robert Half during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Versant Capital Management Inc purchased a new stake in Robert Half during the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Family Firm Inc. bought a new stake in Robert Half in the second quarter worth $45,000. 92.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Robert Half Price Performance RHI opened at $74.61 on Friday. Robert Half Inc. has a 1 year low of $57.05 and a 1 year high of $88.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.70 billion, a PE ratio of 27.23 and a beta of 1.23. The business’s 50-day moving average is $70.10 and its two-hundred day moving average is $66.02. Robert Half Dividend Announcement The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 13th. Investors of record on Monday, November 25th will be given a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a $2.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.84%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, November 25th. Robert Half’s dividend payout ratio is currently 77.37%. Insider Buying and Selling at Robert Half In other Robert Half news, Director Dirk A. Kempthorne sold 1,032 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, November 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.35, for a total transaction of $76,729.20. Following the transaction, the director now owns 12,310 shares in the company, valued at approximately $915,248.50. This represents a 7.73 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website . 3.00% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades Separately, JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Robert Half from $70.00 to $69.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, four have given a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Robert Half presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $69.00. Check Out Our Latest Report on Robert Half Robert Half Company Profile ( Free Report ) Robert Half Inc provides talent solutions and business consulting services in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company operates through Contract Talent Solutions, Permanent Placement Talent Solutions, and Protiviti segments. The Contract Talent Solutions segment provides contract engagement professionals in the fields of finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal and administrative, and customer support. Recommended Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding RHI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Robert Half Inc. ( NYSE:RHI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for Robert Half Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Robert Half and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Yin had a two-shot lead walking to the 17th tee only to wind up settling for the $1 million check as runner-up after closing with a 66. The win and the massive check came down to the 18th hole, Thitikul and Yin tied at 21-under par after the Thai's key eagle. Yin hit her approach to 15 feet and narrowly missed her birdie try, leaving Thitikul to make her winner. It was the second straight day Thitikul finished eagle-birdie. Lydia Ko closed with a 63 to finish third. Nelly Korda, who ends her season with seven wins, had a 66 and tied for fifth. ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. (AP) — Maverick McNealy finally became a winner on the final tournament of his fifth year on the PGA Tour, hitting 6-iron to 5 feet for birdie on the 18th hole at Sea Island for a 2-under 68 and a one-shot victory in the RSM Classic. The victory came in his 134th start as a pro, and it sends him to Maui to start the year at The Sentry and to the Masters in April for the first time. Daniel Berger missed a 20-foot birdie attempt on the 18th that preceded McNealy’s winner. He tied for second with Nico Echavarria and Florida State sophomore Luke Clanton, both of whom missed par putts from inside 8 feet on the final hole that created the four-way tie. Berger got a small consolation prize, moving inside the top 125 to keep a full PGA Tour card for 2025 when the fields will be smaller and only the top 100 will keep cards. Henrik Norlander also moved into the top 125, while Joel Dahmen shot 64 to help him stay at No. 124. BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Elvis Smylie closed with a 4-under 67 to win the Australian PGA Championship on Sunday by two shots over former mentor Cameron Smith. Smylie built a three-shot lead at the turn and held on to finish at 14-under 199 in a tournament reduced to 54 holes when rained washed out Friday's play. Smith, who fell behind with a bogey on the par-5 ninth hole, shot 69. It was the second straight week Smith had at least a share of the lead going into the final round and failed to win. Marc Leishman and Anthony Quayle finished three back in a tie for third. Smylie, the son of former Australian tennis pro Liz Smylie. won the Cameron Smith Scholarship five years ago that allowed him to spend a week at Smith’s Florida home to learn to live and practice as a PGA Tour professional. He now gets a full card on the European tour, which co-sanctioned the event. Patrick Reed won for the first time in nearly four years, closing with a 4-under 66 to win the Hong Kong Open by three shots on the Asian Tour. Reed shot a 59 in the third round. His last victory was the Farmers Insurance Open in January 2021. He has not won in his three years in the LIV Golf League. ... Hiroshi Iwata made five birdies on the back nine and closed with a 4-under 68 for a one-shot victory over Taisei Shimizu, his seventh career title on the Japan Golf Tour. ... Pieter Moolman closed with a 5-under 67 for a one-shot victory in the PGA Championship on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa. ... Shiho Kuwaki shot even-par 72 to claim a one-shot victory over Sakura Koiwai in the season-ending JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on the Japan LPGA. AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf
Brittany Mahomes' adorable photos with Sterling and Bronze sparks major fan debateViola Davis became one of Hollywood's most revered actors through an array of powerful roles, from " Fences " to " The Woman King," and now her decorated career has earned her one of the Golden Globes' highest honors. Davis will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 82nd annual awards ceremony on Jan 5, the Golden Globes announced Wednesday morning. The actor has won praise for a string of compelling characters in films such as "The Help," " Ma Rainey's Black Bottom " and "Doubt," while captivating TV audiences through the legal thriller drama "How to Get Away with Murder." Golden Globes president Helen Hoehne called Davis a "luminary" and expressed admiration for the actor's dedication to her craft and impact on the industry. "Viola's courage in portraying complex, powerful characters has broken barriers and paved new paths, making her an emblem of excellence and an ideal recipient of this prestigious award," Hoehne said. The DeMille Award has been bestowed to 69 of Hollywood's greatest talents. Past recipients include Tom Hanks, Jeff Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, Morgan Freeman, Meryl Streep, Barbra Streisand and Sidney Poitier. Nominations for the upcoming Globes show are scheduled to be announced Dec. 9. Davis, 59, has two Tonys, most recently for "Fences" in 2010, she won an Emmy in 2015 for "How to Get Away with Murder," and an Oscar and Golden Globe in 2016 for the film version of "Fences." She achieved EGOT status after winning a Grammy last year for best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for her memoir "Finding Me." In 2022, Davis was honored with the Public Counsel's William O Douglas Award for her commitment to social justice causes. She has partnered with multiple programs to eradicate childhood hunger in the United States. Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, founded a production company, JuVee Productions, which develops and produces independent films, theater, television and digital content. Earlier this year, the company filmed an action thriller for Amazon Studios in Cape Town and reportedly plans to return to South Africa to film the true story of a young African refugee's journey to the U.S. Davis and the 2025 Carol Burnett Award winner, honoring television achievements, will be praised at a gala dinner Jan. 3 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. For the first time, the Globes will host a separate event dedicated to both awards. Davis will be recognized during the awards ceremony broadcast.
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Kmani Doughty had 17 points in Indiana State's 83-80 victory against Iona on Saturday. Doughty shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line for the Sycamores (4-4). Jaden Daughtry added 16 points while going 6 of 9 and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line while they also had six rebounds and three steals. Josiah LeGree shot 5 for 8, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points. The Gaels (2-6) were led by Dejour Reaves, who posted 30 points and three steals. Adam Njie added 21 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals for Iona. Yaphet Moundi also had 12 points and nine rebounds. LeGree scored 11 points in the first half for Indiana State, who went into halftime tied 45-45 with Iona. Indiana State. Samage Teel scored 10 second-half points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .38 Kitchen Products That Will Make You Go “Oh, That’s Clever”
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