8 days ago
Another round of layoffs has brought dramatic cuts to a city's local newspaper.
On Monday, Hornets beat reporter Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer shared on social media that the paper eliminated his position, along with seven colleagues, in the latest round of McClatchy cuts.
Boone said that the news came "less than 48 hours after being told corporate had given the green light to bring back my podcast they whacked two years earlier." He also noted that the cuts meant that the paper will no longer have a writer dedicated to covering the Hornets, a first since the team's inception in 1987.
The cuts are just the latest in a series of layoffs made at papers controlled by McClatchy. The Miami Herald also laid off staffers this week, including sportswriter Greg Cote, who went back five decades with the paper. The Sacramento Bee was also caught in the wreckage, losing its sports department entirely.
Media layoffs have only become more common in recent years, and local newspapers are especially suffering. They have also often come with a shocking lack of respect from those in charge of deciding who stays and who goes. As Boone says, he got the news of his release just days before his fifth anniversary at the paper, and just days after he was ****** ured that he was clear to bring his podcast back on the air. Similarly, Cote's dismissal from the Herald came after 54 years of service, and he got the news on his birthday.
#cuts #boone #paper
On Monday, Hornets beat reporter Rod Boone of the Charlotte Observer shared on social media that the paper eliminated his position, along with seven colleagues, in the latest round of McClatchy cuts.
Boone said that the news came "less than 48 hours after being told corporate had given the green light to bring back my podcast they whacked two years earlier." He also noted that the cuts meant that the paper will no longer have a writer dedicated to covering the Hornets, a first since the team's inception in 1987.
The cuts are just the latest in a series of layoffs made at papers controlled by McClatchy. The Miami Herald also laid off staffers this week, including sportswriter Greg Cote, who went back five decades with the paper. The Sacramento Bee was also caught in the wreckage, losing its sports department entirely.
Media layoffs have only become more common in recent years, and local newspapers are especially suffering. They have also often come with a shocking lack of respect from those in charge of deciding who stays and who goes. As Boone says, he got the news of his release just days before his fifth anniversary at the paper, and just days after he was ****** ured that he was clear to bring his podcast back on the air. Similarly, Cote's dismissal from the Herald came after 54 years of service, and he got the news on his birthday.
#cuts #boone #paper
10 days ago
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Austyn Modrzewski threw three touchdown passes, Charles Pierre Jr. ran for two and Tennel Bryant had two scoring receptions as South Dakota rolled past Eastern Washington 41-23 on Saturday.
South Dakota led 17-3 at halftime with a 287-113 difference in total yards. Most importantly, after the Eagles cut it to 10-3 with 51 seconds left in the second quarter, Modrzewski hit Tennel Bryant deep over the middle on a third-and-10 for a 66-yard score with 26 seconds remaining in the half.
Pierre, who surpassed 2,000 career yards rushing, then broke loose for a 72-yard score to open the second half. After a quick three-and-out, Modrzewski found Bryant over the middle for a 48-yard score and a 31-3 lead.
Modrzewski was 16 of 24 for 245 yards and an interception, Pierre carried 15 times for 138 yards and Bryant had 120 yards on three receptions. The Coyotes, ranked No. 11 in the Stats Perform FCS Top25, had seven plays of 20-plus yards, giving them 23 for the season, adding three touchdowns for a total of 11 on explosive plays.
Nate Bell threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns for Eastern Washington (1-2).
#three
South Dakota led 17-3 at halftime with a 287-113 difference in total yards. Most importantly, after the Eagles cut it to 10-3 with 51 seconds left in the second quarter, Modrzewski hit Tennel Bryant deep over the middle on a third-and-10 for a 66-yard score with 26 seconds remaining in the half.
Pierre, who surpassed 2,000 career yards rushing, then broke loose for a 72-yard score to open the second half. After a quick three-and-out, Modrzewski found Bryant over the middle for a 48-yard score and a 31-3 lead.
Modrzewski was 16 of 24 for 245 yards and an interception, Pierre carried 15 times for 138 yards and Bryant had 120 yards on three receptions. The Coyotes, ranked No. 11 in the Stats Perform FCS Top25, had seven plays of 20-plus yards, giving them 23 for the season, adding three touchdowns for a total of 11 on explosive plays.
Nate Bell threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns for Eastern Washington (1-2).
#three
10 days ago
The New England Patriots may need to address their edge rusher unit after another injury landed on Harold Landry's doorstep to begin the 2026 NFL season.
The Patriots have a productive unit when healthy, led by Landry and Dre'Mont Jones, with rookie Gabe Jacas expected to produce meaningfully for the team. However, more may be needed.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox labeled Maxx Crosby and Kayvon Thibodeaux as being two star edge rushers that the Patriots ought to trade for in 2026, in the event that they pursue a player to fill their needs in the trade market.
"If another team comes calling about Crosby, the Raiders will undoubtedly listen," Knox said. "They're in the early stages of a rebuild and may not be ready to contend while Crosby is still in his playing prime. The asking price will be high, but teams that believe they can chase a Super Bowl are bound to target him before November 10."
Crosby is a superstar edge rusher who has the talent to take New England over the top in the Super Bowl race. Giving up draft picks and a player or two will do the Patriots much good to stack their roster with Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez, Romeo Doubs and Crosby as the heaviest-hitters on their team.
#super
The Patriots have a productive unit when healthy, led by Landry and Dre'Mont Jones, with rookie Gabe Jacas expected to produce meaningfully for the team. However, more may be needed.
Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox labeled Maxx Crosby and Kayvon Thibodeaux as being two star edge rushers that the Patriots ought to trade for in 2026, in the event that they pursue a player to fill their needs in the trade market.
"If another team comes calling about Crosby, the Raiders will undoubtedly listen," Knox said. "They're in the early stages of a rebuild and may not be ready to contend while Crosby is still in his playing prime. The asking price will be high, but teams that believe they can chase a Super Bowl are bound to target him before November 10."
Crosby is a superstar edge rusher who has the talent to take New England over the top in the Super Bowl race. Giving up draft picks and a player or two will do the Patriots much good to stack their roster with Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez, Romeo Doubs and Crosby as the heaviest-hitters on their team.
#super
12 days ago
Shortly after halftime of their Week 1 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, the New England Patriots extended their lead to 10-0 and looked to be in a great position to coast to a victory. The Seahawks had lost starting quarterback Sam Darnold to injury, and although the New England offense didn't look great, Seattle had done very little in the first half.
However, the game shifted near the end of the third quarter when the Seahawks cut the lead to 10-3, and the start of the fourth quarter signaled a stretch so brutal that one of its magnitude hasn't been seen in 30 years.
Here's a look at the fourth quarter in a possession-by-possession breakdown:
Patriots: 6 plays, 23 yards - ends in an interception
Seahawks: 5 plays, 67 yards - touchdown
#seahawks #england #look #possession
However, the game shifted near the end of the third quarter when the Seahawks cut the lead to 10-3, and the start of the fourth quarter signaled a stretch so brutal that one of its magnitude hasn't been seen in 30 years.
Here's a look at the fourth quarter in a possession-by-possession breakdown:
Patriots: 6 plays, 23 yards - ends in an interception
Seahawks: 5 plays, 67 yards - touchdown
#seahawks #england #look #possession
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14 days ago
Frenchman Arthur Gea failed to convert a match point which would have seen him make history as the first lucky loser to ever reach the quarter-finals of the US Open.
Instead the 21-year-old fell in a gruelling five-set encounter with Botic van de Zandschulp, having also failed to serve out victory when he had the chance in the fourth set.
Three hours after holding match point the world No 87 was out, with van de Zandschulp battling back to win 3-6 6-7 (0-7) 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in five hours and 13 minutes - the fourth-longest match on record in New York.
Gea had to go through qualifying as his ranking was not high enough to automatically qualify for the main draw at the time entry lists were published. He lost to Nishesh Basavareddy in the final round of qualifying but was granted a reprieve when former runner-up Casper Ruud withdrew with injury before the tournament began, taking the Norwegian's place.
Gea seized his opportunity by making the fourth round but could not get past world No 70 van de Zandschulp, although he may take some comfort in his prize money of $480,000 - more than seven times the $66,000 he had expected to earn through qualifying.
#zandschulp #match
Instead the 21-year-old fell in a gruelling five-set encounter with Botic van de Zandschulp, having also failed to serve out victory when he had the chance in the fourth set.
Three hours after holding match point the world No 87 was out, with van de Zandschulp battling back to win 3-6 6-7 (0-7) 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 in five hours and 13 minutes - the fourth-longest match on record in New York.
Gea had to go through qualifying as his ranking was not high enough to automatically qualify for the main draw at the time entry lists were published. He lost to Nishesh Basavareddy in the final round of qualifying but was granted a reprieve when former runner-up Casper Ruud withdrew with injury before the tournament began, taking the Norwegian's place.
Gea seized his opportunity by making the fourth round but could not get past world No 70 van de Zandschulp, although he may take some comfort in his prize money of $480,000 - more than seven times the $66,000 he had expected to earn through qualifying.
#zandschulp #match
15 days ago
BERLIN (AP) — Record 3-point shooting helped France cruise into the quarterfinals of the women's FIBA World Cup.
France broke a three-day old record, making 22 3-pointers in its 111-56 win over Nigeria on Monday. The French team topped the 20 3-pointers that ****** an hit in its opening win over Mali.
Gabby Williams led the way making six of her eight 3-point attempts. Marine Johannes hit five as France was 22-for-40 from behind the arc.
Migna Toure's 3-pointer with 5:45 left was France's 21st of the game to top ****** an's record. She said she had no idea that France was even close to a record.
"I didn't know we broke the record, to me it was just a corner 3," Toure said.
#record #pointers
France broke a three-day old record, making 22 3-pointers in its 111-56 win over Nigeria on Monday. The French team topped the 20 3-pointers that ****** an hit in its opening win over Mali.
Gabby Williams led the way making six of her eight 3-point attempts. Marine Johannes hit five as France was 22-for-40 from behind the arc.
Migna Toure's 3-pointer with 5:45 left was France's 21st of the game to top ****** an's record. She said she had no idea that France was even close to a record.
"I didn't know we broke the record, to me it was just a corner 3," Toure said.
#record #pointers
16 days ago
A quick glance around Week 1's college football schedule was all it took to notice how high-stakes, highly anticipated opening games between big-name, out-of-conference opponents are nearing extinction.
Most opening matchups stunk in 2026 for major-conference teams, ending up as blowouts.
Labor Day weekend offered only one game in which both teams were ranked in the **** ociated Press' preseason media poll. That game happened to be in Nashville, with Ole Miss and Louisville each traveling a little ways for a nationally televised, Sunday night contest at Nissan Stadium.
It certainly wasn't the venue that lured them here. Old Nissan Stadium, to borrow a line from colleague Terry McCormick, feels like a car about to be traded in, needing a lot of repair work that'll never happen. This game, too, wasn't just two schools sitting down and settling on a common location on a map.
Nah, this is bigger plans in motion. This game has a **** le sponsor. And maybe a future. And definitely an emu.
#game #nissan #teams
Most opening matchups stunk in 2026 for major-conference teams, ending up as blowouts.
Labor Day weekend offered only one game in which both teams were ranked in the **** ociated Press' preseason media poll. That game happened to be in Nashville, with Ole Miss and Louisville each traveling a little ways for a nationally televised, Sunday night contest at Nissan Stadium.
It certainly wasn't the venue that lured them here. Old Nissan Stadium, to borrow a line from colleague Terry McCormick, feels like a car about to be traded in, needing a lot of repair work that'll never happen. This game, too, wasn't just two schools sitting down and settling on a common location on a map.
Nah, this is bigger plans in motion. This game has a **** le sponsor. And maybe a future. And definitely an emu.
#game #nissan #teams
17 days ago
MANHATTAN — Kansas State football's offensive line will be under a microscope throughout the first few weeks of the season due to the preseason injuries that have mounted.
The concern began when the Wildcats announced left tackle John Pastore would miss the season after suffering a lower-leg injury. Pastore, an NFL Draft prospect, was supposed to anchor the group after receiving preseason All-Big 12 recognition.
Those concerns continued to build after Klein said earlier this week that freshman Oliver Miller would miss the first few weeks after getting hurt in practice. Miller was one of the main candidates to replace Pastore at left tackle for the season. They also could be without starting left guard Tanner Morley, who Klein said is day-to-day.
Kansas State isn't required to release an injury update ahead of its Saturday, Sept. 5 game against Nicholls, which kicks off at 6 p.m. We'll update this page ahead of kickoff as players emerge from the tunnel to warm up.
John Pastore (LT) — Out for the season
#first
The concern began when the Wildcats announced left tackle John Pastore would miss the season after suffering a lower-leg injury. Pastore, an NFL Draft prospect, was supposed to anchor the group after receiving preseason All-Big 12 recognition.
Those concerns continued to build after Klein said earlier this week that freshman Oliver Miller would miss the first few weeks after getting hurt in practice. Miller was one of the main candidates to replace Pastore at left tackle for the season. They also could be without starting left guard Tanner Morley, who Klein said is day-to-day.
Kansas State isn't required to release an injury update ahead of its Saturday, Sept. 5 game against Nicholls, which kicks off at 6 p.m. We'll update this page ahead of kickoff as players emerge from the tunnel to warm up.
John Pastore (LT) — Out for the season
#first
19 days ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced plans Thursday for a weeklong celebration across Pittsburgh leading up to their regular season opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 13 at Acrisure Stadium.
The Steelers Kickoff Week activities will feature community events and interactive displays across six local neighborhoods.
At the center of the celebration is a traveling display featuring giant Super Bowl rings originally created for the 2026 NFL Draft Steelers Country activation.
From Monday through Saturday of game week, the giant Super Bowl rings will visit six different locations across Pittsburgh. At each stop, fans will be invited to participate in a paint-by-numbers project by painting a segment of a larger canvas representing that location.
Once completed, the six individual pieces will be ******* embled into a single 24-foot mural. The completed artwork will be unveiled to fans at Acrisure Stadium during the team's home opener.
#week
The Steelers Kickoff Week activities will feature community events and interactive displays across six local neighborhoods.
At the center of the celebration is a traveling display featuring giant Super Bowl rings originally created for the 2026 NFL Draft Steelers Country activation.
From Monday through Saturday of game week, the giant Super Bowl rings will visit six different locations across Pittsburgh. At each stop, fans will be invited to participate in a paint-by-numbers project by painting a segment of a larger canvas representing that location.
Once completed, the six individual pieces will be ******* embled into a single 24-foot mural. The completed artwork will be unveiled to fans at Acrisure Stadium during the team's home opener.
#week
20 days ago
Chelsea's handling of Enzo Fernandez's move to Manchester City has emerged as one of the standout stories of deadline day, with the London club choosing to honour an agreement despite late complications in the market.
As the window reached its conclusion, Chelsea had scope to revisit the situation. After issues surrounding Lamine Camara and the failed pursuit of a replacement, there was an opening to step back and inform Manchester City that Fernandez would no longer be available. Instead, Chelsea pressed ahead and sanctioned the transfer.
The key detail in this Enzo Fernandez deal is not only that Manchester City secured their target, but that Chelsea stayed consistent when circumstances changed. In a market often shaped by sudden reversals, that decision has been viewed internally and externally as significant.
One widely shared ***** sment of Chelsea's stance summed it up clearly: "Chelsea were class this deadline day. Chelsea had this possibility after the drama to Lamine Camara to say to Manchester City 'Sorry, we lost our replacement, Enzo can't come to to Manchester City anymore', But Chelsea decided to maintain their word to Enzo Fernandez. Maintain their word to Manchester City. Maintain their word regarding the deal and to still give the green light for Enzo to go to Manchester City Because, Chelsea behave as a serious club."
For Manchester City, the arrival of Fernandez adds another high-level option in midfield and reflects a decisive end to their transfer business. The Argentina international brings technical quality, control in possession and proven experience at elite level, attributes that will be expected to enhance the champions' engine room immediately.
#fernandez #lamine #deadline
As the window reached its conclusion, Chelsea had scope to revisit the situation. After issues surrounding Lamine Camara and the failed pursuit of a replacement, there was an opening to step back and inform Manchester City that Fernandez would no longer be available. Instead, Chelsea pressed ahead and sanctioned the transfer.
The key detail in this Enzo Fernandez deal is not only that Manchester City secured their target, but that Chelsea stayed consistent when circumstances changed. In a market often shaped by sudden reversals, that decision has been viewed internally and externally as significant.
One widely shared ***** sment of Chelsea's stance summed it up clearly: "Chelsea were class this deadline day. Chelsea had this possibility after the drama to Lamine Camara to say to Manchester City 'Sorry, we lost our replacement, Enzo can't come to to Manchester City anymore', But Chelsea decided to maintain their word to Enzo Fernandez. Maintain their word to Manchester City. Maintain their word regarding the deal and to still give the green light for Enzo to go to Manchester City Because, Chelsea behave as a serious club."
For Manchester City, the arrival of Fernandez adds another high-level option in midfield and reflects a decisive end to their transfer business. The Argentina international brings technical quality, control in possession and proven experience at elite level, attributes that will be expected to enhance the champions' engine room immediately.
#fernandez #lamine #deadline
22 days ago
After leaving out punter JK Scott on their initial 53-man roster on Sunday, the Chargers quickly added him back to the roster.
The team announced that they have signed Scott.
In a corresponding move, the Chargers placed linebacker Denzel Perryman on the injured reserve to start the season.
Perryman will miss at least the first four games of the season.
Scott has spent the last four seasons with the Chargers. There was a chance that the Chargers were going to bring him back, given that the initial decision to leave him off the roster meant they had no punter.
#roster #four
The team announced that they have signed Scott.
In a corresponding move, the Chargers placed linebacker Denzel Perryman on the injured reserve to start the season.
Perryman will miss at least the first four games of the season.
Scott has spent the last four seasons with the Chargers. There was a chance that the Chargers were going to bring him back, given that the initial decision to leave him off the roster meant they had no punter.
#roster #four
22 days ago
Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open.
The 48th-ranked Argentine's 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic's latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam ***** le, the monumental achievement looking ever less likely for the 39-year-old.
It also ended his run of 78 Grand Slam first-round victories, a streak stretching all the way back to Djokovic's 2006 loss to Paul Goldstein at the 2006 Australian Open.
"I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me," said Djokovic, who vomited several times and battled late-match cramps.
"It's something that I've been carrying, unfortunately, pretty much every match this year. Vomiting, throwing up, a serious issue there. Then my whole body starts to collapse, basically cramping and pain.
#grand #slam #year
The 48th-ranked Argentine's 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic's latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam ***** le, the monumental achievement looking ever less likely for the 39-year-old.
It also ended his run of 78 Grand Slam first-round victories, a streak stretching all the way back to Djokovic's 2006 loss to Paul Goldstein at the 2006 Australian Open.
"I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me," said Djokovic, who vomited several times and battled late-match cramps.
"It's something that I've been carrying, unfortunately, pretty much every match this year. Vomiting, throwing up, a serious issue there. Then my whole body starts to collapse, basically cramping and pain.
#grand #slam #year
23 days ago
Swansea City are closing in on the signing of Huddersfield Town midfielder Tom Iorpenda.
The 21-year-old is set to complete a permanent move to the Championship club after impressing while on loan at Notts County last season.
London-born Iorpenda was on the books at Brighton as a youngster before joining Huddersfield in 2023.
He has played 15 times for the League One club, while he made 53 appearances - and scored three goals - while helping Notts County to promotion from League Two in 2025-26.
Iorpenda was named fans' player of the season and players' player of the season at Meadow Lane.
#season #huddersfield #league
The 21-year-old is set to complete a permanent move to the Championship club after impressing while on loan at Notts County last season.
London-born Iorpenda was on the books at Brighton as a youngster before joining Huddersfield in 2023.
He has played 15 times for the League One club, while he made 53 appearances - and scored three goals - while helping Notts County to promotion from League Two in 2025-26.
Iorpenda was named fans' player of the season and players' player of the season at Meadow Lane.
#season #huddersfield #league
23 days ago
For most of three quarters, it looked like the old Denver Outlaws were finally back. The team filled with All-Pro stars that was one play away from a ***** le a year ago showed up in full force early against the California Redwoods, looking certain to book a spot in the semifinals.
But despite the harrowing final quarter of play, Denver's stars — led by a late Jared Bernhardt goal — had enough in the tank to secure a 15-14 quarterfinal win Saturday night in Minneapolis.
"It's win and advance at this point of the season," head coach Tim Soudan said.
The Outlaws have yet to play a four-quarter game. It's been a point of consternation for the team all season long. That vice nearly cost them their season against California.
Denver was exceptional in the first two-and-a-half quarters. The first half was one of the best displays from the team all season long. Fresh off of injured reserve, Pat Kavanagh was an MVP-level quarterback.
#team
But despite the harrowing final quarter of play, Denver's stars — led by a late Jared Bernhardt goal — had enough in the tank to secure a 15-14 quarterfinal win Saturday night in Minneapolis.
"It's win and advance at this point of the season," head coach Tim Soudan said.
The Outlaws have yet to play a four-quarter game. It's been a point of consternation for the team all season long. That vice nearly cost them their season against California.
Denver was exceptional in the first two-and-a-half quarters. The first half was one of the best displays from the team all season long. Fresh off of injured reserve, Pat Kavanagh was an MVP-level quarterback.
#team
24 days ago
Bayern Munich midfielder Lennart Karl celebrated his comeback from injury in the 5-1 win against VfB Stuttgart on Friday evening and now hopes quickly to find his way back to the Germany national team.
"I'm very happy to be back," he said after the Bundesliga opener.
"It was a very, very tough journey. At first, it was more of a mental challenge, and then it became more of a physical one. But the team supported me very well. The staff really helped me get through that tough time. That's definitely why I was able to come back strong."
Karl was included in Germany's World Cup squad by then-coach Julian Nagelsmann, but suffered a hamstring injury during training camp and was ruled him out of the tournament.
After the elimination in the round of 32, Nagelsmann stepped down from his position and former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp took charge of the team.
#team #coach
"I'm very happy to be back," he said after the Bundesliga opener.
"It was a very, very tough journey. At first, it was more of a mental challenge, and then it became more of a physical one. But the team supported me very well. The staff really helped me get through that tough time. That's definitely why I was able to come back strong."
Karl was included in Germany's World Cup squad by then-coach Julian Nagelsmann, but suffered a hamstring injury during training camp and was ruled him out of the tournament.
After the elimination in the round of 32, Nagelsmann stepped down from his position and former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp took charge of the team.
#team #coach
25 days ago
Team: Providence Friars
2025-26 Record: 15-18, 7-13 Big East
2025-26 Big East Finish: Tied for seventh with Marquette and Butler, ended up as the #9 seed by way of head to head record against those two teams; one game behind DePaul, one game ahead of a tie for last between Xavier and Georgetown.
Final 2025-26 Computer Rankings
NET: #78
KenPom.com: #67
BartTorvik.com: #70
#team #providence #finish
2025-26 Record: 15-18, 7-13 Big East
2025-26 Big East Finish: Tied for seventh with Marquette and Butler, ended up as the #9 seed by way of head to head record against those two teams; one game behind DePaul, one game ahead of a tie for last between Xavier and Georgetown.
Final 2025-26 Computer Rankings
NET: #78
KenPom.com: #67
BartTorvik.com: #70
#team #providence #finish
26 days ago
During an interview with Chiney Ogwumike in early August, Darryn Peterson said that he had his car stolen at an Airbnb he was staying at. Peterson was asked if he had spent any money from his first contract yet, and he responded by saying his first and only big splurge was on a new car. The matte black Range Rover was a necessary purchase considering his previous mode of transportation was no longer in his possession.
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#darryn
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Darryn Peterson said that he had his car stolen at an …
#darryn
26 days ago
CARLETON – Carson Welker is coming into his own for the St. Mary Catholic Central soccer team.
The sophomore racked up three goals and two **** ists to lead the Falcons to a 7-3 victory over Airport on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
"He's a really nice player," SMCC coach Jon Pederson said.
Aaron Fowkes also recorded a hat trick and added an **** ist.
More: Cast your vote for top defensive player in the Monroe County Region
#carleton #welker #airport
The sophomore racked up three goals and two **** ists to lead the Falcons to a 7-3 victory over Airport on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
"He's a really nice player," SMCC coach Jon Pederson said.
Aaron Fowkes also recorded a hat trick and added an **** ist.
More: Cast your vote for top defensive player in the Monroe County Region
#carleton #welker #airport
27 days ago
Twin Valley used balanced scoringin a 201-204 high school golf win over Fleetwood over 12 holes at Honeybrook Golf Club on Tuesday.
Sean Murphy shot 48, two-over par, to lead the Raiders.
Fleetwood's Cameron Peffel had the low round with a 45.
Twin Valley 201: Sean Murphy 48, Carter Borkowski 50, Luke Raines, 51,Jerry Doolin 52.
Fleetwood 204: Cameron Peffel 45, Jameson Claus 52, Avery Smith 53, Abe Harbonic 54.
#murphy #cameron #honeybrook
Sean Murphy shot 48, two-over par, to lead the Raiders.
Fleetwood's Cameron Peffel had the low round with a 45.
Twin Valley 201: Sean Murphy 48, Carter Borkowski 50, Luke Raines, 51,Jerry Doolin 52.
Fleetwood 204: Cameron Peffel 45, Jameson Claus 52, Avery Smith 53, Abe Harbonic 54.
#murphy #cameron #honeybrook
28 days ago
LeBron James is no longer teammates with his son Bronny following his move to the Philadelphia 76ers. Bill Simmons shared a fan's joke idea which could be an issue for the King.
LeBron James made history in 2024 when he appeared on the court alongside his son, Bronny, after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.
After two years on the same team, though, the father and son will now face off as opponents when the Lakers play the Philadelphia 76ers.
However, there has been speculation about Bronny's future in LA. A fan suggested a hilarious idea an Eastern Conference team could employ, with Bill Simmons addressing it on a podcast.
Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
#bronny #bill #simmons
LeBron James made history in 2024 when he appeared on the court alongside his son, Bronny, after he was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers.
After two years on the same team, though, the father and son will now face off as opponents when the Lakers play the Philadelphia 76ers.
However, there has been speculation about Bronny's future in LA. A fan suggested a hilarious idea an Eastern Conference team could employ, with Bill Simmons addressing it on a podcast.
Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
#bronny #bill #simmons
29 days ago
Ralph Sampson is kind of overlooked, if not forgotten today, but he was sort of the original Wemby, minus the three-point shooting, and he was a much better athlete than Victor Wembanyama is.
At Virginia, the 7-4 Sampson was a revelation. He was very thin, but was immediately dominant in the ACC, and he made Virginia a very tough out.
He made a great impression on many people, including a young Michael Jordan. Jordan was recruited by Duke, NC State and UNC, where he of course ended up, but at one point, Jordan very much wanted to team up with Sampson at Virginia.
For whatever reason, then-coach Terry Holland didn't make a big push. In fairness, Jordan was a late bloomer who was famously cut as a high school sophomore. People knew he was special by the end of his junior year, but by then it was probably too late for Virginia.
For a moment though, imagine what might have been. UNC won a **** le during his freshman year. With Sampson and Jordan, Virginia might have won two or three, and arguably could have pulled off an undefeated season or two.
#virginia #people
At Virginia, the 7-4 Sampson was a revelation. He was very thin, but was immediately dominant in the ACC, and he made Virginia a very tough out.
He made a great impression on many people, including a young Michael Jordan. Jordan was recruited by Duke, NC State and UNC, where he of course ended up, but at one point, Jordan very much wanted to team up with Sampson at Virginia.
For whatever reason, then-coach Terry Holland didn't make a big push. In fairness, Jordan was a late bloomer who was famously cut as a high school sophomore. People knew he was special by the end of his junior year, but by then it was probably too late for Virginia.
For a moment though, imagine what might have been. UNC won a **** le during his freshman year. With Sampson and Jordan, Virginia might have won two or three, and arguably could have pulled off an undefeated season or two.
#virginia #people
1 month ago
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a move for Juventus' Francisco Conceicao to replace Pedro Neto if he leaves the West London club, according to the Daily Mail.
The Blues are preparing for Neto to potentially leave Stamford Bridge, with several sides pushing to secure his signature this summer.
Chelsea have now turned to his Portugal international (21 caps) teammate, who has caught the eye with his ability to constantly threaten in the final third.
Conceicao bagged four goals and five ******* ists in 42 appearances last term after seven goals and six ******* ists in fewer outings the season before.
His ability to cut inside to shoot has caught Chelsea's eye, and they could swoop for him, especially if they manage to land the £100 million they are seeking for Neto.
#francisco
The Blues are preparing for Neto to potentially leave Stamford Bridge, with several sides pushing to secure his signature this summer.
Chelsea have now turned to his Portugal international (21 caps) teammate, who has caught the eye with his ability to constantly threaten in the final third.
Conceicao bagged four goals and five ******* ists in 42 appearances last term after seven goals and six ******* ists in fewer outings the season before.
His ability to cut inside to shoot has caught Chelsea's eye, and they could swoop for him, especially if they manage to land the £100 million they are seeking for Neto.
#francisco
1 month ago
Here are the Week 1 high school football scores from around the state.
Abbotsford 21, Markesan 8
Algoma 44, Newman Catholic 6
Alma-Pepin 49, Elmwood-Plum City 6
Amherst 56, Clintonville 0
#week #abbotsford #markesan #catholic
Abbotsford 21, Markesan 8
Algoma 44, Newman Catholic 6
Alma-Pepin 49, Elmwood-Plum City 6
Amherst 56, Clintonville 0
#week #abbotsford #markesan #catholic
1 month ago
NASCAR has not sold the remaining property of the California Speedway, which shut down in 2023. Yesterday, a quitclaim deed surfaced on social media, indicating that NASCAR sold the rest of the property it was holding onto.
However, today's reports say otherwise that NASCAR is still holding onto 90 acres of the California Speedway property. NASCAR previously sold 433 of the 522-acre property.
The new report that NASCAR has not sold its remaining property of California Speedway was brought to light by FOX motorsports reporter Bob Pockrass.
"It is my understanding NASCAR still has the parcel of land at Auto Club that it has had since it sold the majority of the property. The documents from May appear to be, from what I can tell, about an easement," Pockrass wrote via X.
An easement is a legal right allowing for a property owner to allow someone else to use their land for limited purposes. Pockrass added on X that NASCAR made it clear that it was a cancelation of an easement rather than a selling.
#california
However, today's reports say otherwise that NASCAR is still holding onto 90 acres of the California Speedway property. NASCAR previously sold 433 of the 522-acre property.
The new report that NASCAR has not sold its remaining property of California Speedway was brought to light by FOX motorsports reporter Bob Pockrass.
"It is my understanding NASCAR still has the parcel of land at Auto Club that it has had since it sold the majority of the property. The documents from May appear to be, from what I can tell, about an easement," Pockrass wrote via X.
An easement is a legal right allowing for a property owner to allow someone else to use their land for limited purposes. Pockrass added on X that NASCAR made it clear that it was a cancelation of an easement rather than a selling.
#california
1 month ago
When the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Asante Samuel Jr., the move was largely viewed as an opportunistic depth addition to bolster the secondary. However, as training camp rolls on, the former second-round pick is quickly proving that his ceiling in Pittsburgh extends far beyond a traditional backup role.
Through the early weeks of camp in Latrobe and into the preseason opener, Samuel has put together a dominant stretch of play. His crisp coverage and knack for shutting down opposing receivers have sparked serious conversations about how the coaching staff can fit him onto the field alongside starters Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean.
Speaking on the "Locked on Steelers" podcast, host Christopher Carter highlighted how Samuel's impressive performance gives defensive coordinators a unique blueprint to optimize their lineup.
"He has been lighting it up. He has been shutting it down. He had a great first preseason game," Carter noted. "He has the opportunity, in my opinion, to shake things up because he can be the guy that gives the Steelers confidence that, you know what, we got to put him at in the starting rotation somehow."
Rather than forcing Samuel into a rigid reserve position, Carter suggested that using him on the perimeter allows Pittsburgh to unleash three elite cover men simultaneously while unlocking greater scheme flexibility for veteran stars like Jalen Ramsey.
#samuel #camp
Through the early weeks of camp in Latrobe and into the preseason opener, Samuel has put together a dominant stretch of play. His crisp coverage and knack for shutting down opposing receivers have sparked serious conversations about how the coaching staff can fit him onto the field alongside starters Joey Porter Jr. and Jamel Dean.
Speaking on the "Locked on Steelers" podcast, host Christopher Carter highlighted how Samuel's impressive performance gives defensive coordinators a unique blueprint to optimize their lineup.
"He has been lighting it up. He has been shutting it down. He had a great first preseason game," Carter noted. "He has the opportunity, in my opinion, to shake things up because he can be the guy that gives the Steelers confidence that, you know what, we got to put him at in the starting rotation somehow."
Rather than forcing Samuel into a rigid reserve position, Carter suggested that using him on the perimeter allows Pittsburgh to unleash three elite cover men simultaneously while unlocking greater scheme flexibility for veteran stars like Jalen Ramsey.
#samuel #camp
1 month ago
The NFL season will stretch from September to February, when a Super Bowl champion will be crowned.
It will take 272 regular-season games to determine which teams will make the playoffs and have a chance to fight for the Lombardi Trophy.
We managed to fit them all on one page for a quick look at the weekly matchups. Hit the download ***** on below to access the full schedule for bookmarking or printing.
The NFL season will kick off on Sept. 9, when the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl 60 rematch.
#lombardi #trophy #Seattle
It will take 272 regular-season games to determine which teams will make the playoffs and have a chance to fight for the Lombardi Trophy.
We managed to fit them all on one page for a quick look at the weekly matchups. Hit the download ***** on below to access the full schedule for bookmarking or printing.
The NFL season will kick off on Sept. 9, when the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks host the New England Patriots in a Super Bowl 60 rematch.
#lombardi #trophy #Seattle
1 month ago
In José Mourinho's interview on 'El Chiringuito', there were many headline-making moments, but one of them was about the 'Negreira Case'.
You can watch the full interview here.
He said: "It is in the hands of the courts. Let's see what the courts do. Without knowing who Negreira was, without even knowing that was his name, when I was here, I smelled something. You could feel something strange. I didn't know who it was, but it was strange. The only thing I see now is justice."
And he continued: "If the vice president of the referees is being paid, is that manipulation of the competition? Obviously. Have the courage to look people in the eye. In Italy they did it with 'Calciopoli'. Should Barça have been relegated to the Second Division? You tell me. La Liga has to have Barcelona."
What do you think about it? We'll read you in the comments.
#negreira #courts
You can watch the full interview here.
He said: "It is in the hands of the courts. Let's see what the courts do. Without knowing who Negreira was, without even knowing that was his name, when I was here, I smelled something. You could feel something strange. I didn't know who it was, but it was strange. The only thing I see now is justice."
And he continued: "If the vice president of the referees is being paid, is that manipulation of the competition? Obviously. Have the courage to look people in the eye. In Italy they did it with 'Calciopoli'. Should Barça have been relegated to the Second Division? You tell me. La Liga has to have Barcelona."
What do you think about it? We'll read you in the comments.
#negreira #courts
1 month ago
You've said in other interviews that you've gotten over your iconic tip-in shot in Game 4 in the Finals. Why are you able to think that way, knowing what it meant for that game, the series and the reaction it sparked among your teammates and fans? Anunoby: "I'm not over it as if I don't care about it. It's more about that I'm ready for the next season. It was fun winning a championship. It was amazing. But we all want to do it again. So it's about getting ready to start the next season. Hopefully we can do it again."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: OG Anunoby on iconic tip-in game winner: 'It was amazing, but we all want to do it again'
#anunoby #you 've #next #finals
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: OG Anunoby on iconic tip-in game winner: 'It was amazing, but we all want to do it again'
#anunoby #you 've #next #finals
1 month ago
In 2023, the Astros, fresh off a World Series ******* le, brought in a new general manager in Dana Brown. Brown was lauded for his scouting acumen given his background as an amateur scout and his role in helping build a strong organization in Atlanta.
With the 2026 MLB Draft now complete, we have four draft classes to evaluate what Brown and company have been able to do. Let's take a look at those classes, along with the international signings and trades, and see how the Astros' farm system compares to where it was when Brown took over in 2023.
Going into the 2023 season, the Astros had a decent farm system with two Top 100 prospects in Hunter Brown and Yainer Diaz, according to Baseball America. Diaz, however, was not included on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 list.
In the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Astros held the 28th pick and selected shortstop Brice Matthews out of Nebraska. Matthews eventually broke into Pipeline's Top 100 in July 2025, ranking No. 98. Their second-round pick, Alonzo Tredwell, had a breakout 2025 season but has only pitched one in 2026.
The Astros had a few other intriguing picks, including Jake Bloss, who was eventually traded in the deal for Yusei Kikuchi; Chase Jaworsky, who was traded for Jesus Sanchez; and Ethan Pecko, who is now one of the top pitching prospects in the system. Nehomar Ochoa and Anthony Huezo were two later-round fliers who have developed into legitimate prospects.
#astros #brown #diaz #classes
With the 2026 MLB Draft now complete, we have four draft classes to evaluate what Brown and company have been able to do. Let's take a look at those classes, along with the international signings and trades, and see how the Astros' farm system compares to where it was when Brown took over in 2023.
Going into the 2023 season, the Astros had a decent farm system with two Top 100 prospects in Hunter Brown and Yainer Diaz, according to Baseball America. Diaz, however, was not included on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 list.
In the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft, the Astros held the 28th pick and selected shortstop Brice Matthews out of Nebraska. Matthews eventually broke into Pipeline's Top 100 in July 2025, ranking No. 98. Their second-round pick, Alonzo Tredwell, had a breakout 2025 season but has only pitched one in 2026.
The Astros had a few other intriguing picks, including Jake Bloss, who was eventually traded in the deal for Yusei Kikuchi; Chase Jaworsky, who was traded for Jesus Sanchez; and Ethan Pecko, who is now one of the top pitching prospects in the system. Nehomar Ochoa and Anthony Huezo were two later-round fliers who have developed into legitimate prospects.
#astros #brown #diaz #classes
1 month ago
Several years ago, the SMU Mustangs were the scrappy underdogs, foregoing nine years of ACC media rights revenue just for a chance to compete in the conference. Now, the Mustangs are an established power in the league.
In its ACC debut in 2024, SMU seamlessly handled the competition. It finished 8-0 in league play, qualified for the ACC Championship Game, and clinched a spot in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. The Mustangs were 43 seconds away from a second-straight ACC ******* le appearance in 2025, surrendering a late touchdown at California to shatter their CFP dreams. Still, the Mustangs channeled that heartbreak into a positive, securing their first bowl victory since 2012 with a Holiday Bowl triumph over Arizona.
Now, the chapter flips to 2026. SMU is 14-2 in regular season ACC games, with both losses coming on go-ahead scores in the final 50 seconds. Under fifth-year head coach Rhett Lashlee, the expectation has been made clear, and that's to compete for conference championships and playoff appearances on an annual basis.
That expectation is especially warranted this year, given that it's the final season of quarterback Kevin Jennings — the engineer behind SMU's 2023 American championship, 2024 ACC Championship Game appearance, 2024 CFP berth, and 2025 Holiday Bowl victory. The Mustangs look to add to this list of accomplishments before Jennings graduates, as the quest to bring an ACC crown to Texas continues.
Rhett Lashlee enters his fifth year as head coach of the Mustangs, owning a 38-16 overall record and a spectacular 27-5 mark in conference play. While Lashlee remains in Dallas, his two coordinators who arrived with him in 2022 both departed this winter.
#year #game
In its ACC debut in 2024, SMU seamlessly handled the competition. It finished 8-0 in league play, qualified for the ACC Championship Game, and clinched a spot in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. The Mustangs were 43 seconds away from a second-straight ACC ******* le appearance in 2025, surrendering a late touchdown at California to shatter their CFP dreams. Still, the Mustangs channeled that heartbreak into a positive, securing their first bowl victory since 2012 with a Holiday Bowl triumph over Arizona.
Now, the chapter flips to 2026. SMU is 14-2 in regular season ACC games, with both losses coming on go-ahead scores in the final 50 seconds. Under fifth-year head coach Rhett Lashlee, the expectation has been made clear, and that's to compete for conference championships and playoff appearances on an annual basis.
That expectation is especially warranted this year, given that it's the final season of quarterback Kevin Jennings — the engineer behind SMU's 2023 American championship, 2024 ACC Championship Game appearance, 2024 CFP berth, and 2025 Holiday Bowl victory. The Mustangs look to add to this list of accomplishments before Jennings graduates, as the quest to bring an ACC crown to Texas continues.
Rhett Lashlee enters his fifth year as head coach of the Mustangs, owning a 38-16 overall record and a spectacular 27-5 mark in conference play. While Lashlee remains in Dallas, his two coordinators who arrived with him in 2022 both departed this winter.
#year #game
