Hilary Evans
@evansthestats.bsky.social
Welsh sports obsessive.
Occasional historian and/or statistician
Also ferret fan
Occasional historian and/or statistician
Also ferret fan
@thekenchilds.com Legendary Slade comeback slot at the "Monsters of Rock" festival 1981 where they replaced Ozzy Osborne at very short notice www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMeg...
Slade live at Donington August 22, 1981
YouTube video by André Verhage rock and roll musician
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November 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
@thekenchilds.com Legendary Slade comeback slot at the "Monsters of Rock" festival 1981 where they replaced Ozzy Osborne at very short notice www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMeg...
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A former Olympic snowboarder has been indicted on murder and money laundering charges in connection to alleged drug trafficking into the United States.
Ryan James Wedding, 44, is wanted by the FBI in connection to a "transnational criminal enterprise."
Ryan James Wedding, 44, is wanted by the FBI in connection to a "transnational criminal enterprise."
Former Olympic snowboarder indicted, facing murder, drug charges
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel on Nov. 19 announced Ryan Wedding has been indicted on murder and money laundering charges.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A former Olympic snowboarder has been indicted on murder and money laundering charges in connection to alleged drug trafficking into the United States.
Ryan James Wedding, 44, is wanted by the FBI in connection to a "transnational criminal enterprise."
Ryan James Wedding, 44, is wanted by the FBI in connection to a "transnational criminal enterprise."
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On this day in 2003, Ray Lewis died.
Born in Hamilton in 1910, he was the first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist. He won a bronze at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x400m relay. He won a silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
Born in Hamilton in 1910, he was the first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist. He won a bronze at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x400m relay. He won a silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
November 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
On this day in 2003, Ray Lewis died.
Born in Hamilton in 1910, he was the first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist. He won a bronze at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x400m relay. He won a silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
Born in Hamilton in 1910, he was the first Canadian-born Black Olympic medalist. He won a bronze at the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the 4x400m relay. He won a silver at the 1934 British Empire Games in London.
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⚡️Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later.
Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.
Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.
Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later
Natalia Khodymchuk, the widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv overnight on Nov. 14–15 after suffering severe injuries in a mass Russian attack on t...
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
⚡️Widow of Chornobyl's first victim killed by Russian attack on Kyiv 39 years later.
Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.
Natalia Khodymchuk, widow of Valerii Khodymchuk, the first victim of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, died in Kyiv after suffering severe injuries in a mass overnight Russian attack on Nov. 14–15.
@thekenchilds.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgC9... Just trying to send you the best bands from my native country of Wales
Feeder - Just The Way I'm Feeling - Official Video - 4K Remaster
YouTube video by Feeder
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November 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
@thekenchilds.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgC9... Just trying to send you the best bands from my native country of Wales
@regys2024silva.bsky.social In Great Britain we are proud of our insultants towards Trump en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shitgib...
shitgibbon - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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November 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
@regys2024silva.bsky.social In Great Britain we are proud of our insultants towards Trump en.wiktionary.org/wiki/shitgib...
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Did not expect one of the best paragraphs I’d read about baseball would come from an Irish newspaper
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
November 2, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Did not expect one of the best paragraphs I’d read about baseball would come from an Irish newspaper
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
www.irishexaminer.com/sport-column...
@thekenchilds.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCNn... I suppose you might have guessed that I am a big Slade fan
Wheels Ain't Coming Down (Alive! At Reading) (Live)
YouTube video by Slade - Topic
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October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@thekenchilds.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCNn... I suppose you might have guessed that I am a big Slade fan
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#BREAKING: Record voter turnout propels Munich towards rare referendum win for Germany's Olympic bid
BREAKING: Record voter turnout propels Munich towards rare referendum win for Germany’s Olympic bid (early results)
Hamburg has planned a referendum May 31 and Rhine-Ruhr residents could head to the ballot boxes on April 19. No vote is required in Berlin. The DOSB will finalize bid choices at its General Assembly in fall 2026.
gamesbids.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#BREAKING: Record voter turnout propels Munich towards rare referendum win for Germany's Olympic bid
#Olympics A quick word to say that that a deal has been made with the IOC and Olympedia.org will be live again and with results from the 2024 Olympics and Winter Youth Olympics added as well as two years of historical reasarch
Olympedia.org
October 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#Olympics A quick word to say that that a deal has been made with the IOC and Olympedia.org will be live again and with results from the 2024 Olympics and Winter Youth Olympics added as well as two years of historical reasarch
@heartheboatsing.bsky.social Is there a date and place for his death? www.drc1884.de/wir-trauern-...
Wir trauern um Günter „Peter“ Twiesselmann – DRC Hannover
www.drc1884.de
October 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
@heartheboatsing.bsky.social Is there a date and place for his death? www.drc1884.de/wir-trauern-...
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BREAKING:
King Charles and Pope Leo will pray together in the Sistine Chapel next week
First time a British monarch and pontiff have done so publicly since Reformation
King also to be given own special chair bearing his coat of arms in a papal basilica
www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-fam...
King Charles and Pope Leo will pray together in the Sistine Chapel next week
First time a British monarch and pontiff have done so publicly since Reformation
King also to be given own special chair bearing his coat of arms in a papal basilica
www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-fam...
King and Pope to make history with prayers together at Vatican
Charles and Leo will be the first British monarch and pontiff since Henry VIII was excommunicated to join together for a holy service
www.thetimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
BREAKING:
King Charles and Pope Leo will pray together in the Sistine Chapel next week
First time a British monarch and pontiff have done so publicly since Reformation
King also to be given own special chair bearing his coat of arms in a papal basilica
www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-fam...
King Charles and Pope Leo will pray together in the Sistine Chapel next week
First time a British monarch and pontiff have done so publicly since Reformation
King also to be given own special chair bearing his coat of arms in a papal basilica
www.thetimes.com/uk/royal-fam...
@thekenchilds.com Sorry. I have an unhealthy obsession to preach to Americans about good music they somehow had missed
October 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
@thekenchilds.com Sorry. I have an unhealthy obsession to preach to Americans about good music they somehow had missed
@thekenchilds.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwy8... One hit wonder in the US but not their 1st #1 in the UK
Dexys Midnight Runners - Geno *Remastered Audio*
YouTube video by TheRightEarOfNash
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October 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
@thekenchilds.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwy8... One hit wonder in the US but not their 1st #1 in the UK
@thekenchilds.com Gulliver gets 3 year ban. USA upgraded in World Championship
October 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
@thekenchilds.com Gulliver gets 3 year ban. USA upgraded in World Championship
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The beauty of track and field is there's no faking it, no hiding behind teammates on rough days. You're exposed, vulnerable. It's you, alone, out on that track.
This sport will humble you, even those who are among the top in the world.
This sport will humble you, even those who are among the top in the world.
September 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The beauty of track and field is there's no faking it, no hiding behind teammates on rough days. You're exposed, vulnerable. It's you, alone, out on that track.
This sport will humble you, even those who are among the top in the world.
This sport will humble you, even those who are among the top in the world.
#Women'sRugbyWorldCup Canada leading New Zealand as we approach half-time in the semi-final
September 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
#Women'sRugbyWorldCup Canada leading New Zealand as we approach half-time in the semi-final
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Pictured on this night 1921 is the Partick Thistle team which became 'champions of Britain' when, as Scottish Cup holders, they defeated Tottenham Hotspur, the FA Cup holders, by 3 goals to 1! Read all about it... 👀
👉 thethistlearchive.net/match-1921-0...
👉 thethistlearchive.net/match-1921-0...
September 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Pictured on this night 1921 is the Partick Thistle team which became 'champions of Britain' when, as Scottish Cup holders, they defeated Tottenham Hotspur, the FA Cup holders, by 3 goals to 1! Read all about it... 👀
👉 thethistlearchive.net/match-1921-0...
👉 thethistlearchive.net/match-1921-0...
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Amy Hunt, world 200m silver medallist: ‘You can be an academic badass and a track goddess. I’m showing that you can do everything, and anything, you set your mind to. You can be the best at everything’
‘You can be an academic badass and a track goddess’ – GB sprinter Amy Hunt revels in shock 200m silver
Hunt powered from sixth to second with the kind of fearless attitude that helped her come back from a quadriceps rupture
www.theguardian.com
September 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Amy Hunt, world 200m silver medallist: ‘You can be an academic badass and a track goddess. I’m showing that you can do everything, and anything, you set your mind to. You can be the best at everything’
@thekenchilds.com Bobsleigh - Simon Wulff of Germany banned until September 2026
September 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
@thekenchilds.com Bobsleigh - Simon Wulff of Germany banned until September 2026
@thekenchilds.com Russian sliders confirmed to not be allowed at the Olympics unless they win an appeal to CAS
September 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
@thekenchilds.com Russian sliders confirmed to not be allowed at the Olympics unless they win an appeal to CAS