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      Who is England football star Rachel Daly?

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      RACHEL Daley is a professional footballer who plays in positions all over the field, including defence, midfield and attack.Here we take a look at the football star’s impressive career.
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      Who is England football star Rachel Daly?
      Rachel Ann Daley is a 31-year-old professional footballer from Harrogate, England.
      She plays in the FA Women’s Super League (WSL) for Aston Villa and the English national team.
      How long has Rachel Daly played for Aston Villa and which other teams has she played for?
      Rachel signed a three-year deal with Aston Villa on August 9 2022, making her professional debut for the club on September 18 in a 4-3 win over Manchester City, scoring two goals.
      She scored 22 goals in the 2022-23 WSL season, equalling Vivianne Miedema’s record for the most goals scored in a season and winning the Golden Boot.
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      Rachel also played for West Ham United on loan between September 3 2020 and January 11 2021.
      Daly was chosen by Houston Dash as the sixth overall pick of the 2016 US National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) college draft, playing 16 games that season, tallying four goals and four assists.
      In 2018, Rachel was voted team MVP and selected for the NWSL second XI.
      She stayed at the cub until 2020 and was named captain, winning the Challenge Cup.
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      She also plays for the England national football team and represented Team GB in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. She was one of six defenders in the Olympic squad, appearing in all four matches and starting three of them.
      How long has Rachel Daly played for England and when did she make her debut?
      Daly has represented England at the under-15, under-17, under-19, and under-23 levels. She was part of the under-17 FIFA Women’s World Cup team, which finished fourth in New Zealand in 2008. 
      After progressing through the youth levels, Rachel made her senior debut in 2016, scoring in a 7-0 victory over Serbia in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2017 qualifier.
      Daly was named as part of the squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. More

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      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois: Stream, TV channel, UK start time and undercard for huge boxing title fight

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      OLEKSANDR USYK is all set to put his heavyweight titles on the line against Daniel Dubios NEXT MONTH!Usyk, 36, was expected to have an undisputed showdown with boxing’s pound-for-pound king, Tyson Fury earlier this year.
      Oleksandr Usyk (R) put Anthony Joshua’s (L) career in limbo after beating him twiceCredit: Getty
      Daniel Dubois (R) won by TKO in his last fight against Kevin Lerena (L)Credit: Getty
      But the heated negotiations collapsed which handed Dangerous DDD the opportunity of a lifetime.
      Dubois, 25, goes into this fight off the back of a hard-fought TKO triumph over South African star Kevin Lerena.
      However, Usyk’s confidence will be through the roof as not only is he 20-0 in his professional boxing career.
      Usyk is the only man to have ever secured consecutive victories against British superstar Anthony Joshua.
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      When is Usyk vs Dubois?
      Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will scrap for the heavyweight titles on Saturday, August 26.
      An official start time is yet to be announced but ring-walks are expected to get underway from approximately 11pm UK time – 10pm local time.
      While the undercard action is predicted to start at 7pm UK time.
      Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland is the chosen venue for this mouthwatering fight and it can host around 45,105 fans.
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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports in the UK.
      TNT Sports will become the new name for BT Sport from Tuesday, July 18.
      BT’s consumer chief and chair Marc Allera revealed that there were no plans to change prices but that “it’s impossible to offer guarantees”.
      A bundle from BT Sport starts from £18 per month but can rise to £76 for VIP packages.
      The huge fight is available to live stream via your mobile or any tablet device where the TNT Sport app can be downloaded.
      However, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of the whole event including the undercard.
      What is the undercard?
      The undercard for Oleksandr Usyk’s huge fight against Daniel Dubois is yet to be fully revealed.
      But keep in touch with SunSport to so who will be on the exciting Poland bill.
      MAIN EVENT: Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois – for WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight titles
      What has been said?
      Oleksandr Usyk admitted that he is glad to have this tasty fight in Poland and where he achieved his first major success in boxing.
      Usyk said: “I am very glad that we have the opportunity to organise my fight in Poland, where I won my first world title seven years ago. 
      “I want to thank the Polish people who are helping Ukraine so sincerely. Hundreds of thousands of my compatriots have been hosted by this wonderful country.
      “Therefore, I hope that my fight will become one more opportunity for Ukrainians and people of Poland to unite and strengthen our friendship.”
      Meanwhile, DDD is completely focused on the fight and believes that he will shock the world come August 26.
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      Dubois said: “Usyk is a great fighter and I do respect him, but it’s my time now.
      “I’m going to shock the world and show people how good Daniel Dubois really is. More

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      Who is Edwin van der Sar’s wife Annemarie van Kesteren and how many children do they have?

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      ANNEMARIE van Kesteren is married to former Manchester United star Edwin van der Sar.Here we take a look inside the life of the Dutchman’s wife.
      Edwin van der Sar married Annemarie Van Kesteren in May 2006Credit: Getty
      Who is Edwin van der Sar’s wife Annemarie van Kesteren?
      Edwin van der Sar married Annemarie Van Kesteren in May 2006, in a ceremony that took place in Amsterdam.
      Annemarie, who suffered a brain haemorrhage in 2009, is a founder of the Edwin van der Sar Foundation, alongside her husband.
      The foundation is committed to supporting people with brain injuries.
      In January 2021, the Edwin van der Sar Foundation and the Brain Foundation joined forces.
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      Both Annemarie and Edwin remain closely involved with both foundations.
      Aside from sharing her health journey with the public, not much else is known about Annemarie, with the football stars wife appearing to prefer keeping her private life out of the spotlight.
      However, Edwin has occasionally shared pictures of his wife to his official Instagram account, @edwinvandersar1.
      In March 2023, Edwin shared a montage of sweet snaps and selfies taken with his wife to celebrate her birthday.
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      Alongside the snaps, Edwin wrote: ”A special birthday for a very special woman! Loved every minute of all those years together.”
      How many children do they have?
      The couple share two adult children together, Joe and Lynn.
      The football stars son has previously played for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
      When did Annemarie van Kesteren suffer from cerebral haemorrhage?
      In December 2009, Edwin was given compassionate leave by Manchester United to be by his wife’s side after she suffered a brain haemorrhage.
      At the time, Annemarie’s condition was described as “very poorly” after collapsing on December 23, aged 36.
      Annemarie spent three weeks in the hospital.
      Speaking about that period of her life, Annemarie said: ”After my brain hemorrhage, I had to relearn many things; talk, walk, plan.
      ”Even the most mundane things suddenly became a huge challenge.
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      ”Shopping, for example. The supermarket was suddenly a place where my senses were overwhelmed by a flood of stimuli and information.”
      In July 2023, Van der Sar himself was admitted to hospital after suffering bleeding around the brain. More

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      Why is Daniel Ricciardo driving for Red Bull at the British Grand Prix?

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      RED BULL are running away with the 2023 F1 championship – and veteran Daniel Ricciardo is about to get in on the action.Each race this season has been won by either Max Verstappen or Sergio Perez.
      Daniel Ricciardo will be getting behind the wheel at the British GPCredit: Reuters
      And Ricciardo, 33, will be determined for his teammates to keep up this incredible run at the British Grand Prix.
      The Australian returned to Red Bull for a supporting role after witnessing his McLaren contract go up in smoke.
      But now he’ll be given the chance to show his former side what they are missing.
      Why is Daniel Ricciardo driving for Red Bull?
      Daniel Ricciardo will be back behind the wheel at Silverstone for Pirelli’s tyre testing session after the British GP.
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      The Australian racer is set to be around the paddock in Britain and could even replace either Max Verstappen or Sergio Perez should they be unable to drive.
      Ricciardo hasn’t been in the cockpit since Abu Dhabi 2022 where he could only secure a ninth-place finish.
      But a good tyre test in the RB19 could boost Ricciardo’s chances of returning to the grid for the 2024 season.
      What has been said?
      Christian Horner has revealed that Ricciardo’s performances will be evaluated amid rumours the Australian could join AlphaTauri for 2024.
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      The Red Bull team principal said: “Well, it’s still very early days, you know, for next year, and I think that Daniel is under contract for the year,” Horner told reporters in Austria.
      “He’s going to be driving our car for the first time after the British Grand Prix [as part of a three-day test] and he’s obviously a world-class driver. He’s won what, seven [eight, sic] grands prix in his career to date?
      “So I think the first thing will be to see how he performs and where his motivation is, and then from there, it’s a question for AlphaTauri as to, you know, their choices for the following season.”
      What is the RB19?
      The RB19 is a racing car designed by Red Bull which currently competes in the F1 2023 championship.
      It was unveiled in New York City earlier in February earlier on this year.
      And the incredible race car is what has Verstappen and Perez have been driving this campaign. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte 2: Stream, TV channel, start time and undercard as British boxers renew fierce rivalry

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      SUMMER just got a lot more exciting as Anthony Joshua is all set to renew his bitter boxing rivalry with British heavyweight Dillian Whyte.And fans won’t have to wait long to see the action unfold!
      Anthony Joshua recovered from his Oleksandr Usyk defeats to beat Jermaine FranklinCredit: The Times
      Dillian Whyte beat Jermaine Franklin in a 2022 battleCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      The all-London affair was meant to take place in April following Whyte’s recent marginal victory over Jeramine Franklin.
      However, AJ wanted a piece of the American too – a decision that left the Body Snatcher furious.
      But boxing lovers saw Joshua’s fight choice as a tactical one having suffered consecutive defeats to Ukranian superstar Oleksandr Usyk just before.
      Plus, both heavyweights going into this contest with a win under their belts now makes it an intriguing contest.
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      This is a rivalry that stems from 2009 when Whyte got the better of Joshua at amateur level.
      AJ then got revenge in 2015 when he dropped the Brixton-brawler to win the British heavyweight title.
      So now the trilogy match is perfectly set up for one of these reformed millionaires to have the last laugh at the back end of their illustrious careers.
      When is Joshua vs Whyte 2?
      Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte will renew their fierce boxing rivalry on Saturday, August 12.
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      An official start time is yet to be announced but ring-walks are expected to get underway at approximately 10pm UK time.
      While fans should be treated to an action-packed undercard from around 6pm UK time.
      O2 Arena in London is the chosen venue for this tasty fight and it can host around 20,000 supporters.
      AJ KO the Body Snatcher in round seven when the two heavyweights last met in 2015.
      Anthony Joshua KO Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP
      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte 2 will be broadcast LIVE on DAZN in the UK which will cost viewers £26.99 for the fight – £7 more than AJ’s win over Jermaine Franklin.
      DAZN offer a monthly subscription for £9.99 which commits you to an entire year of action.
      Or, fans can pay an upfront fee of £99.99 and that will cover you for the whole year – plus it is the lowest cost option.
      Alternatively, there is a flexible pass worth £19.99 a month which can be canceled at any time.
      The huge fight is available to live stream via your mobile or any tablet device where the DAZN app can be downloaded.
      Sky will also have fight coverage through channel 429 – the DAZN channel.
      But for anyone without access to all of the above, SunSport will have round-by-round coverage of the whole event including the undercard.
      What is the undercard?
      The undercard for Anthony Joshua’s huge fight against Dillian Whyte is yet to be revealed.
      But keep in touch with SunSport to see who will be on the huge London bill.
      MAIN EVENT: Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte
      What has been said?
      Joshua knows his domestic dust-up with Whyte could be a potential banana skin on his road to becoming a three-time heavyweight champ.
      The Watford warrior said: “What am I doing this fight for?
      “I want to become three-time heavyweight champion of the world. I want to test myself.
      “I’ve been through a lot and I want to see what I have left to give.
      “When I say what I have left to give, I am not resting on what I have, I am building on what I have and I want to see how far I can take myself.”
      Meanwhile, Whyte admitted that he accepted what he believes is a poor deal just to get back in the ring with AJ
      And he feels as if he is the only one that can get into Joshua head during the fight.
      The Body Snatcher told talkSPORT: “Listen, I’m no warm-up fight for no-one. I’ll give anyone hell on the night.
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      “One advantage I have over anyone fighting AJ is I’m able to get in his head mentally.
      “I’m able to offset him and I’m able to drag him into a scrap because we have that energy and we have that history. More

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      England U21 vs Spain U21 – Euro 2023 final: Young Lions look secure historic European trophy in Georgia – FREE stream

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      IT has been 39 years since England U21 secured Euro glory – but that can all change as they take on Spain in THIS Saturday’s mouthwatering final.Goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Cole Palmer and Cameron Archer saw the Young Lions brush past Israel in the semi’s on Wednesday.
      Cameron Archer’s goal closed the show as England beat Israel 3-0 in the semi-finalCredit: PA
      And it was a result that meant England are now set to be involved in their first European showpiece since 2009 – a night that they’ll want to forget in a hurry.
      Furthermore, Lee Carsley’s side have been labelled as favourites to go all the way having conceded no goals throughout the entire competition.
      However, Spain are masters of this tournament as La Rojita have lifted three of the last seven European trophies.
      When is England U21 vs Spain U21 – Euro 2023 final?

      England’s huge Euro 2023 final against Spain will take place THIS Saturday – July 8.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 5pm BST – 8pm local time.
      Adjarabet Arena in Georgia is the chosen venue for this tasty match and it can host approximately 20,035 fans.
      Premier League icon James Milner was on the score sheet when England U21 last beat Spain U21 in 2009.

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      Is the Euro 2023 final on TV?

      Unfortunately, the Euro final between England U21 and Spain U21 will NOT be broadcast live in the UK.
      However, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire action through our live blog.

      Where can I watch it for FREE?
      UEFA have announced that viewers can tune into the action for FREE via the official UEFA website.
      What is the team news?
      England boss Lee Carsley will once again be without Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey who sustained an injury in the 1-0 quarter-final win against Portugal.
      However, Norwich full-back Max Aarons and West Ham defender Ben Johnson return after serving their suspensions in the Israel semi-final triumph.
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      England U21 Squad in full
      Goalkeepers: Josh Griffiths (West Bromwich Albion), Carl Rushworth (Brighton and Hove Albion), James Trafford (Manchester City)
      Defenders: Max Aarons (Norwich City), Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Charlie Cresswell (Leeds United), Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Manchester City), Ben Johnson (West Ham United), Luke Thomas (Leicester City)
      Midfielders: Tommy Doyle (Manchester City), Harvey Elliott (Liverpool), James Garner (Everton), Angel Gomes (Lille), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa), Oliver Skipp (Tottenham Hotspur)
      Forwards: Cameron Archer (Aston Villa), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Cole Palmer (Manchester City) Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal)
      What are the odds?

      England U21 to win 33/20
      Spain U21 to win 13/8

      *Odds courtesy of Ladrbokes are correct at time of publication More

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      Who is football manager Hannah Dingley?

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      HANNAH Dingley has been appointed the first woman to take charge of a men’s team in English professional football.From her work experience at Swansea City to being named the interim manager by Forest Green Rovers – here’s everything you need to know.
      Hannah Dingley has been appointed interim manager by Forest Green RoversCredit: Getty
      Who is Hannah Dingley?
      Hannah Dingley, born July 19, 1983, is a Welsh football coach.
      She is currently the caretaker manager of the Gloucestershire club, Forest Green Rovers.
      Dingley grew up in the South Wales village of Llansteffan and started playing football with her older brother and other boys from the age of five — also playing in school teams.
      However, at the age of 11, Dingley had to give up playing because girls were prohibited from being in boys’ teams and there were no girls’ sides in her local area under the age of 16.
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      ”Girls played hockey and netball and boys football and rugby. That’s the way it was — but I still loved the game and went to watch the boys, although I wasn’t allowed to join in,” Dingley explained.
      The only way she was able to get back into the sport was by taking on work experience at Swansea City – and it was there she decided to pursue a career in football.
      Dingley resumed playing at the age of 16 for Carmarthen Town, before going on to do a BTEC in Football Studies – where she was the only girl on her college course in Llanelli.
      She then went on to earn a degree in PE and sports sciences at Loughborough University, as well obtaining a number of coaching badges.
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      Dingley, who holds a UEFA Pro Licence, also coached both men’s, women’s and boys’ and girls’ teams. 
      When did Hannah become manager of Forest Green Rovers?
      Forest Green Rovers made history in July 2023 by appointing Hannah Dingley as the first woman to lead a men’s team in English professional football.
      Dingley has been placed in charge of the League Two club in an interim position following the departure of Duncan Ferguson.
      Duncan spent six months in charge of the Gloucestershire club, during which time he failed to keep them in League One.
      It is understood that Dingley will continue in the role during the search for Ferguson’s replacement.
      Speaking about her new role, Dingley said: ”I’m really excited for this next step of my career. Pre-season has just begun and the full season kicks off very soon. It’s an exciting time in football.
      ”I am grateful for the opportunity to step up and to lead such a progressive and forward-thinking club.”
      Asked if she wants the job full-time, she said: “I haven’t even taken a training session yet so just want to focus on getting the players prepared for the new season before thinking about anything else.”
      What other clubs has Hannah Dingley managed?
      Prior to making history at Forrest Green Rovers, Dingley worked as a course leader at Loughborough College in Sport & Exercise Science, whilst also working as an academy coach at Notts County and Lincoln Ladies in 2011.
      She has also previously been a first-team coach at Hinckley, assistant-manager of Gresley and head of coaching at Burton.
      Then in 2019, Forest Green owner Dale Vince made her the first woman to run a professional club’s academy.
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      Is Hannah Dingley married and does she have children?
      At the time of writing it is not known whether Hannah Dingley is married or has children.
      It appears the Rovers caretaker-boss prefers to keep her private life out of the spotlight. More

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      Who is John Berylson’s wife Amy Smith and do they have any children?

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      MILLWALL owner and chairman John Berylson was married to Amy Smith and together they carried out a lot of charity work.The American businessman died in an accident, aged 70.
      Millwall owner and chairman John Berylson died in a ‘tragic accident’ aged 70Credit: Getty
      Who is Amy Smith?
      Little is known about Smith who likes to keep out of the spotlight.
      Smith was enrolled on the MBA degree programme at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration when she got engaged to Berylson.
      She previously graduated from the Beaver Country Day School and received a BA degree from Harvard.
      Her dad was chairman and president of the General Cinema Corporation and president of the Sidney Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.
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      She has played a key role in the couple’s philanthropic actions through the Amy Smith and John G. Berylson Foundation.
      They set up the foundation, which focuses on supporting various causes with a strong emphasis on education.
      The couple have given grants to Brown University, Harvard University, and Birmingham-Southern College.
      Their charitable efforts also extend to health-related organizations, including The Joey Fund.
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      They have collaborated with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Brigham & Women’s Hospital.
      When did Amy Smith and John Berylson get married?
      Their engagement was announced in the New York Times on June 4, 1978, with the article saying they planned to marry in August of that year.
      It is unclear when they actually got married.
      Do they have any children?
      The couple had three children, Jennifer, James, and Elizabeth.
      Like their mum, little is known about them and they stay firmly out of the spotlight.
      Elizabeth Sara Berylson married Robert Benjamin Katz at the Boston Public Library in August 2013, according to a New York Times report.
      She graduated from Harvard.
      Elizabeth previously worked as the manager of client and business development in the New York office of Chanel, developing client loyalty programmes for the retail division. 
      When did John Berylson die?
      Berylson died on July 4, 2023 aged 70 in a “tragic accident”.
      Details of the accident are not yet known.
      In part of a lengthy statement from Millwall, it said: “John, who turned 70 last month, lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning.
      “John’s sudden and tragic passing will unquestionably impact all those who were fortunate to have known him.
      “He was a truly great man, incredibly devoted to his family, and a person of such remarkable generosity, warmth, and kindness.
      “He lived a storied life, one full of colour and joy, and was infinitely thoughtful of others with an endless desire to share his immense knowledge and experiences to help people.
      “Rest in peace, John, and thank you. You were loved and adored.”
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      He was also the founder of Chesnut Hill Ventures LLC.
      As well, Berylson was co-founder and managing partner of Berylson Capital Partners, a private investment firm based in Massachusetts, USA. More