16 hours ago
Hours before its fourth game of the season, Pasadena High School (California) announced that it is canceling the rest of its 2026 varsity high school football season.
The school hopes to play its remaining games on a junior varsity-only schedule. The Bulldogs — who won the CIF Southern Section football championship for the first time since 1933 in 2024 — cited concerns about player safety as the reason.
Starting with Friday, Sept. 11's, matchup against Monrovia, Pasadena will forfeit the remaining seven games on its varsity schedule. The team lost 21 seniors from a team that went 6-5 in 2025.
The Pasadena Unified School District sent an email to the parents of players on the team on Friday, citing the loss of ten potential starters transferring out of district.
"As you know, we began the football season with a young and enthusiastic varsity team that now has 46 members," the school district said in its statement. "During the off-season, ten potential starters transferred to schools outside the district. These transfers affected the team's collective skill and experience level.
#school #district #pasadena
The school hopes to play its remaining games on a junior varsity-only schedule. The Bulldogs — who won the CIF Southern Section football championship for the first time since 1933 in 2024 — cited concerns about player safety as the reason.
Starting with Friday, Sept. 11's, matchup against Monrovia, Pasadena will forfeit the remaining seven games on its varsity schedule. The team lost 21 seniors from a team that went 6-5 in 2025.
The Pasadena Unified School District sent an email to the parents of players on the team on Friday, citing the loss of ten potential starters transferring out of district.
"As you know, we began the football season with a young and enthusiastic varsity team that now has 46 members," the school district said in its statement. "During the off-season, ten potential starters transferred to schools outside the district. These transfers affected the team's collective skill and experience level.
#school #district #pasadena
2 days ago
In 2026, the Cubs' starters have been a major storyline. While the bullpen's struggle is the biggest issue, the rotation has been concerning. The pitching struggles have severely impacted the team in the second half of the season. When looking at the playoff picture, their lead has diminished, and both San Diego and Arizona are within three games of Chicago. However, there is hope for the Cubs starters.
Chicago has had a very up-and-down year from their starters. Injuries have plagued the team, as nearly all pitchers miss time. A busy trade deadline had things looking promising. While a few have had good starts, the team has struggled to find consistency. That said, the Cubs' starter hierarchy has clearly shifted. If Chicago wishes to make a run in the playoffs, relying on the top three Cubs starters needs to be the move.
Clay Holmes has been the top Cubs starter since he joined the team. With Chicago, he is 2-3 with a 3.51 ERA. The ERA is inflated by his last start, in which he allowed eight runs in 4.1 innings. Without that game, he was showing his ace potential. Down the stretch of the season, Holmes will need to show his talent and give the Cubs valuable length.
The other newcomer, Kevin Gausman, has also been solid since joining Chicago. His most recent start against the Brewers was rough, allowing six earned runs. He has had mixed results in his seven starts, with a 5.31 ERA. However, he is giving good length, going six or seven innings in most starts. Additionally, his valuable playoff experience makes him a key piece of the Cubs rotation.
Of the three starters, Matthew Boyd is the only one who has been with them all year. Boyd has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, but still has given valuable innings. Like Gausman, he can go fairly deep into games. He is 8-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 109.1 innings. His experience with Chicago could see him start one of the first two games come playoff time.
#innings #playoff
Chicago has had a very up-and-down year from their starters. Injuries have plagued the team, as nearly all pitchers miss time. A busy trade deadline had things looking promising. While a few have had good starts, the team has struggled to find consistency. That said, the Cubs' starter hierarchy has clearly shifted. If Chicago wishes to make a run in the playoffs, relying on the top three Cubs starters needs to be the move.
Clay Holmes has been the top Cubs starter since he joined the team. With Chicago, he is 2-3 with a 3.51 ERA. The ERA is inflated by his last start, in which he allowed eight runs in 4.1 innings. Without that game, he was showing his ace potential. Down the stretch of the season, Holmes will need to show his talent and give the Cubs valuable length.
The other newcomer, Kevin Gausman, has also been solid since joining Chicago. His most recent start against the Brewers was rough, allowing six earned runs. He has had mixed results in his seven starts, with a 5.31 ERA. However, he is giving good length, going six or seven innings in most starts. Additionally, his valuable playoff experience makes him a key piece of the Cubs rotation.
Of the three starters, Matthew Boyd is the only one who has been with them all year. Boyd has struggled with injuries and inconsistency, but still has given valuable innings. Like Gausman, he can go fairly deep into games. He is 8-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 109.1 innings. His experience with Chicago could see him start one of the first two games come playoff time.
#innings #playoff
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4 days ago
Three cheers, Yankees fans: Aaron Judge is at last coming off the injured list! The slugging superstar returns to the fold just in time for the stretch run, and not a moment too soon. The Bombers have been struggling to close the distance on the Rays in the AL East race with time running out, and the Red Sox remain hot on their trail in the Wild Card hunt. Now, which unfortunate team will be pulling into the Bronx just in time for the captain's return?
Why, the Colorado Rockies — owners of the National League's worst record at 55-88. Colorado has shown a bit more panache than their utterly moribund incarnation from last year, but they remain a franchise stuck deep in the cellar. They lost seven straight games, rallied to take a pair in Washington, then lost five more games consecutively before surprising the Orioles with a few plucky wins at home. They just came off a series loss in St. Louis which featured one of the more odious ump shows in recent memory.
All three games of this series will be televised on YES.
Tuesday: Cam Schlittler vs. Gabriel Hughes (7:05 p.m. EST)
This is one of the more lopsided cards you'll see. Cam Schlittler comes into the series opener with a 2.04 ERA across 171.2 innings as he chases a Cy Young award in his first full MLB season. Rookie Gabriel Hughes has pitched to a 6.19 ERA with six losing decisions (and no wins) in his first 11 appearances in the show.
#series #gabriel #three
Why, the Colorado Rockies — owners of the National League's worst record at 55-88. Colorado has shown a bit more panache than their utterly moribund incarnation from last year, but they remain a franchise stuck deep in the cellar. They lost seven straight games, rallied to take a pair in Washington, then lost five more games consecutively before surprising the Orioles with a few plucky wins at home. They just came off a series loss in St. Louis which featured one of the more odious ump shows in recent memory.
All three games of this series will be televised on YES.
Tuesday: Cam Schlittler vs. Gabriel Hughes (7:05 p.m. EST)
This is one of the more lopsided cards you'll see. Cam Schlittler comes into the series opener with a 2.04 ERA across 171.2 innings as he chases a Cy Young award in his first full MLB season. Rookie Gabriel Hughes has pitched to a 6.19 ERA with six losing decisions (and no wins) in his first 11 appearances in the show.
#series #gabriel #three
6 days ago
Larry Fitzgerald made just two trips to Lambeau Field during his Hall of Fame career with the Arizona Cardinals.
His latest visit to the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers, however, comes in a much different role: dad.
The former NFL star was spotted on the field before Sunday's Shamrock Series matchup between No. 5 Notre Dame and Wisconsin, chatting with comedian and Fighting Irish fan Shane Gillis as Fitzgerald prepared to watch his son's collegiate debut.
Fitzgerald's son, Devin, is a freshman wide receiver on Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame squad.
Notre Dame vs Wisconsin live updates: Score, highlights for Shamrock Series
#notre #dame #hall
His latest visit to the home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers, however, comes in a much different role: dad.
The former NFL star was spotted on the field before Sunday's Shamrock Series matchup between No. 5 Notre Dame and Wisconsin, chatting with comedian and Fighting Irish fan Shane Gillis as Fitzgerald prepared to watch his son's collegiate debut.
Fitzgerald's son, Devin, is a freshman wide receiver on Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame squad.
Notre Dame vs Wisconsin live updates: Score, highlights for Shamrock Series
#notre #dame #hall
7 days ago
Jim Mora's first game as Colorado State football coach is in the books and it ended with a trophy.
The Bronze Boot sat atop the table next to Mora as he gave his postgame press conference following a 35-13 win over Wyoming on Sept. 5 at Canvas Stadium.
Here's a look at the highlights of what Mora said after the game.
"I saw five touchdowns, which was pretty nice. I'll tell you what the most impressive thing about Hauss was, was his composure, his poise and his command of the game. His command of the situations in the game, in terms of clockmanagement, down the stretch. His ball security, the way that his players, his teammates responded to him in the huddle ...
"This guy, it was his second start. The first snap he took was his 23rd play as a college football player and you would have never known it by how he performed tonight."
#game #state #bronze
The Bronze Boot sat atop the table next to Mora as he gave his postgame press conference following a 35-13 win over Wyoming on Sept. 5 at Canvas Stadium.
Here's a look at the highlights of what Mora said after the game.
"I saw five touchdowns, which was pretty nice. I'll tell you what the most impressive thing about Hauss was, was his composure, his poise and his command of the game. His command of the situations in the game, in terms of clockmanagement, down the stretch. His ball security, the way that his players, his teammates responded to him in the huddle ...
"This guy, it was his second start. The first snap he took was his 23rd play as a college football player and you would have never known it by how he performed tonight."
#game #state #bronze
8 days ago
The Cincinnati Bengals could enter New Year's Eve with a lot riding on their final matchup of 2026.
CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo named Cincinnati's Week 17 home game against the Baltimore Ravens among 10 matchups that could define the upcoming NFL season. The AFC North rivals meet Dec. 31 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
"The league couldn't have picked a better game to show on New Year's Eve," DeArdo wrote. "It's a showdown between division rivals whose games against each other always seem to go down to the wire."
DeArdo pointed to potential playoff ramifications along with the star power of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. He also noted the matchup could tilt the scales of an NFL MVP race if Burrow and Jackson are both in contention late in the year.
Slotting between a Week 16 trip to Indianapolis and a Week 18 home finale against Cleveland, it will be Cincinnati's second meeting with Baltimore after the Bengals travel to M&T Bank Stadium in Week 7.
#deardo #rivals
CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo named Cincinnati's Week 17 home game against the Baltimore Ravens among 10 matchups that could define the upcoming NFL season. The AFC North rivals meet Dec. 31 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
"The league couldn't have picked a better game to show on New Year's Eve," DeArdo wrote. "It's a showdown between division rivals whose games against each other always seem to go down to the wire."
DeArdo pointed to potential playoff ramifications along with the star power of Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. He also noted the matchup could tilt the scales of an NFL MVP race if Burrow and Jackson are both in contention late in the year.
Slotting between a Week 16 trip to Indianapolis and a Week 18 home finale against Cleveland, it will be Cincinnati's second meeting with Baltimore after the Bengals travel to M&T Bank Stadium in Week 7.
#deardo #rivals
9 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — Ball State's new starting quarterback, 5-10, 250-pound Keldric ****** er, has gained national attention for his size, but on Tuesday, online betting platform Polymarket posted what the football program says was a photoshopped image of ****** er, which majorly bloated his appearance.
The fake photo of ****** er on X resulted in backlash with people calling out Polymarket for the deception. Polymarket has since deleted the post. IndyStar reached out to the company, which describes itself as "the world's largest prediction market platform for real-time global events," but did not receive a response.
This is the company that ON3 got in bed with Fyi pic.twitter.com/Or3dAXzBJp
While ****** er and the Ball State football program declined to comment on the photo, Kevin Messenger, Ball State's ****** istant athletic director of communications, didn't mince words on social media.
"PolymarketBlitz your photoshop is a degrading, false, bullsh** representation of college football. Meet the real Keldric ****** er."
#luster #program
The fake photo of ****** er on X resulted in backlash with people calling out Polymarket for the deception. Polymarket has since deleted the post. IndyStar reached out to the company, which describes itself as "the world's largest prediction market platform for real-time global events," but did not receive a response.
This is the company that ON3 got in bed with Fyi pic.twitter.com/Or3dAXzBJp
While ****** er and the Ball State football program declined to comment on the photo, Kevin Messenger, Ball State's ****** istant athletic director of communications, didn't mince words on social media.
"PolymarketBlitz your photoshop is a degrading, false, bullsh** representation of college football. Meet the real Keldric ****** er."
#luster #program
10 days ago
"I can rock with that," Joe Smith tells ScoopB.com by phone. "I can rock with that." Smith calls the penalties "pretty fair" given the structural fallout across the board. Drawing from his own past experience as the centerpiece of the Minnesota Timberwolves' 2000 secret contract scandal, Smith quickly pointed out the stark differences between his outcome and Leonard's.
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#tells #minnesota #hype #phone
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "I can rock with that," Joe Smith tells ScoopB.com by …
#tells #minnesota #hype #phone
11 days ago
Blue Jays 1 Guardians 6
The Jays had all sorts of troubles with Guardians starter Gavin Williams. Well, really just one trouble. They couldn't hit him. Williams went seven innings and allowed just two hits and a walk with thirteen strikeouts.
Our one run was in the fourth. Kazuma Okamoto led off with a single. After Andrés Giménez struck out, Ernie Clement went to a full count and the Jays sent Okamoto (surprising me, Oka is not fast and the Jays were striking out a lot). Clement took ball four, but the Guardians threw to second anyway. The throw was well wide of second and Okamoto went to third on the play. After Myles Straw struck out (I really thought that he had to make contact or we weren't going to score at all today) Williams threw a wild pitch to Brett Bateman, allowing Oka to score. Oka going first to home without the help of a hit wasn't on my bingo card.
The Jays didn't have any more luck against Guardian relievers, Hunter Gaddis and Matt Festa.
The bullpen day started off ok, for the Jays, but didn't end well.
#really
The Jays had all sorts of troubles with Guardians starter Gavin Williams. Well, really just one trouble. They couldn't hit him. Williams went seven innings and allowed just two hits and a walk with thirteen strikeouts.
Our one run was in the fourth. Kazuma Okamoto led off with a single. After Andrés Giménez struck out, Ernie Clement went to a full count and the Jays sent Okamoto (surprising me, Oka is not fast and the Jays were striking out a lot). Clement took ball four, but the Guardians threw to second anyway. The throw was well wide of second and Okamoto went to third on the play. After Myles Straw struck out (I really thought that he had to make contact or we weren't going to score at all today) Williams threw a wild pitch to Brett Bateman, allowing Oka to score. Oka going first to home without the help of a hit wasn't on my bingo card.
The Jays didn't have any more luck against Guardian relievers, Hunter Gaddis and Matt Festa.
The bullpen day started off ok, for the Jays, but didn't end well.
#really
12 days ago
BOSTON (AP) — Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning after Seattle walked the two batters before him intentionally, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners on Monday night.
Jarren Duran hit a two-run homer and Mickey Gasper a solo shot for the Red Sox, who were coming off a rough weekend when they dropped three of four to the Yankees.
Randy Arozarena had four hits, including a homer over the Green Monster, drove in four runs and scored three times for the Mariners, who have lost five straight. Cal Raleigh also got his 20th homer of the season.
Aroldis Chapman (3-4) worked a scoreless 10th.
Nick Sogard sacrificed, then the Mariners walked the next two batters, before Story lined a 3-2 pitch from Cooper Criswell (2-2) into the left-center gap.
#four #boston
Jarren Duran hit a two-run homer and Mickey Gasper a solo shot for the Red Sox, who were coming off a rough weekend when they dropped three of four to the Yankees.
Randy Arozarena had four hits, including a homer over the Green Monster, drove in four runs and scored three times for the Mariners, who have lost five straight. Cal Raleigh also got his 20th homer of the season.
Aroldis Chapman (3-4) worked a scoreless 10th.
Nick Sogard sacrificed, then the Mariners walked the next two batters, before Story lined a 3-2 pitch from Cooper Criswell (2-2) into the left-center gap.
#four #boston
15 days ago
Lando Norris reckons the field is close especially at the top despite new regulations in F1 2026 and feels McLaren should have been much further ahead in terms of points.
Having secured both the ***** les in F1 2025, McLaren sits third in the 2026 constructors' standings with 263 points behind Mercedes (425) and Ferrari (338) after 12 races, while Norris is fourth in the drivers' standings with 159 points behind Andrea Kimi Antonelli (242), George Russell (183) & Lewis Hamilton (183).
They are in the hunt but not quite still, especially due to early struggles. They had three 'Did Not Start' to start the F1 2026 campaign from two races. There were three more retirements, leaving them quite behind their immediate rivals. They have picked up with wins in last two races, but still not there yet.
Norris acknowledges that McLaren should have much further ahead, had they got the start they hoped for. They had huge chunk of points loss, but the Brit feels they have done good still, considering where they were last year and how much time they spent in covering off 2025, which strained some bit for 2026.
"We should be further ahead," said Norris to media. "We didn't even start a race. We've been pretty unlucky. We had a lot of problems at the beginning of the season. Mercedes have had a fair few as well. Ferrari are probably at the least. Yeah, I think it's a new regulation where other teams have done a very good job.
#mclaren #much #still
Having secured both the ***** les in F1 2025, McLaren sits third in the 2026 constructors' standings with 263 points behind Mercedes (425) and Ferrari (338) after 12 races, while Norris is fourth in the drivers' standings with 159 points behind Andrea Kimi Antonelli (242), George Russell (183) & Lewis Hamilton (183).
They are in the hunt but not quite still, especially due to early struggles. They had three 'Did Not Start' to start the F1 2026 campaign from two races. There were three more retirements, leaving them quite behind their immediate rivals. They have picked up with wins in last two races, but still not there yet.
Norris acknowledges that McLaren should have much further ahead, had they got the start they hoped for. They had huge chunk of points loss, but the Brit feels they have done good still, considering where they were last year and how much time they spent in covering off 2025, which strained some bit for 2026.
"We should be further ahead," said Norris to media. "We didn't even start a race. We've been pretty unlucky. We had a lot of problems at the beginning of the season. Mercedes have had a fair few as well. Ferrari are probably at the least. Yeah, I think it's a new regulation where other teams have done a very good job.
#mclaren #much #still
16 days ago
Nebraska volleyball is competing in another major event to start the 2026 season. The Huskers traveled to Arlington, Texas, to play in the inaugural Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The Huskers defeated the Florida Gators in straight sets (21-19, 21-18) to advance to the Spikes Under the Lights ******* le game. Nebraska now faces SMU, who swept Penn State (24-22, 21-18) in its semi-final match.
Each of the two opening matches will be best-of-three sets. The championship match is set for 10 p.m. CT on TNT. The Huskers enter the season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll.
Nebraska finished last season 33-1, falling to Texas A&M in the regional finals. The Huskers enter year two of the Dani Busboom Kelly era. The Huskers won their third straight Big Ten ******* le in 2025 with a 20-0 record in conference play.
Nebraska's offense (.351) and defense (.129) both ranked first nationally last season. The Huskers' hitting percentage broke the previous school record of .331 in 1986.
#Nebraska #lights #play #title
The Huskers defeated the Florida Gators in straight sets (21-19, 21-18) to advance to the Spikes Under the Lights ******* le game. Nebraska now faces SMU, who swept Penn State (24-22, 21-18) in its semi-final match.
Each of the two opening matches will be best-of-three sets. The championship match is set for 10 p.m. CT on TNT. The Huskers enter the season ranked No. 1 in the preseason AVCA Coaches Poll.
Nebraska finished last season 33-1, falling to Texas A&M in the regional finals. The Huskers enter year two of the Dani Busboom Kelly era. The Huskers won their third straight Big Ten ******* le in 2025 with a 20-0 record in conference play.
Nebraska's offense (.351) and defense (.129) both ranked first nationally last season. The Huskers' hitting percentage broke the previous school record of .331 in 1986.
#Nebraska #lights #play #title
17 days ago
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MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – The South Alabama Jaguars will be a part of a college basketball series in Pensacola this upcoming season.
Pensacola teen recovering from wreck that killed her girlfriend
According to a USA team release, the Jaguars will face the Loyola Marymount Lions in the Coastal Classic at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Pensacola Bay Center, located at 201 East Gregory Street.
The series is one of three games announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25, as part of the Pensacola Hardwood Series.
#jaguars #stories
MOBILE, Ala (WKRG) – The South Alabama Jaguars will be a part of a college basketball series in Pensacola this upcoming season.
Pensacola teen recovering from wreck that killed her girlfriend
According to a USA team release, the Jaguars will face the Loyola Marymount Lions in the Coastal Classic at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Pensacola Bay Center, located at 201 East Gregory Street.
The series is one of three games announced on Tuesday, Aug. 25, as part of the Pensacola Hardwood Series.
#jaguars #stories
17 days ago
The ***** e Zero Sugar 400 doesn't have the Super Bowl-sized reputation of its slightly older and bigger brother, the Daytona 500.
But boy, it sure has plenty of history.
From 1959 when Daytona Beach's own Fireball Roberts claimed the first Firecracker 250 all the way to 2025 when Ryan Blaney put on a clinic in the final two laps, a who's who of NASCAR legends has won the World Center of Racing's summertime bash.
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Richard Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch. All of them have sped into Victory Lane — some of them multiple times.
#zero #bowl
But boy, it sure has plenty of history.
From 1959 when Daytona Beach's own Fireball Roberts claimed the first Firecracker 250 all the way to 2025 when Ryan Blaney put on a clinic in the final two laps, a who's who of NASCAR legends has won the World Center of Racing's summertime bash.
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Richard Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Kyle Busch. All of them have sped into Victory Lane — some of them multiple times.
#zero #bowl
18 days ago
It's now or never for New Jersey in the Little League World Series.
The Bayonne Bees are in must-win territory now featured on the elimination side of the bracket after a 6-0 loss against Davenport on Sunday in Williamsport.
A win would keep the team hailing from the Garden State alive for another day as they'd continue through that side of the bracket with hopes of appearing in the LLWS US Final on Saturday and more importantly, the LLWS championship game on Sunday.
A loss on Tuesday night would send the 12-year-olds from Bayonne home and officially eliminated from the Little League World Series tournament.
With first pitch coming up, here's all the important details you need to know on how to watch, the schedule and more on Bayonne in the LLWS:
#league #sunday
The Bayonne Bees are in must-win territory now featured on the elimination side of the bracket after a 6-0 loss against Davenport on Sunday in Williamsport.
A win would keep the team hailing from the Garden State alive for another day as they'd continue through that side of the bracket with hopes of appearing in the LLWS US Final on Saturday and more importantly, the LLWS championship game on Sunday.
A loss on Tuesday night would send the 12-year-olds from Bayonne home and officially eliminated from the Little League World Series tournament.
With first pitch coming up, here's all the important details you need to know on how to watch, the schedule and more on Bayonne in the LLWS:
#league #sunday
19 days ago
The Minnesota Timberwolves released their full 82-game regular-season schedule Aug. 13, but fans quickly had more to look forward to than just the games themselves.
Minnesota Timberwolves Full 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule pic.twitter.com/aB8cXybtIg
— Wolves Lead (TWolvesLead) August 13, 2026
Shortly after the schedule was announced, the Timberwolves revealed their promotional schedule, featuring giveaways, theme nights and celebrations throughout the season. The team also announced that Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey will be retired Feb. 28 against the Boston Celtics.
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#season
Minnesota Timberwolves Full 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule pic.twitter.com/aB8cXybtIg
— Wolves Lead (TWolvesLead) August 13, 2026
Shortly after the schedule was announced, the Timberwolves revealed their promotional schedule, featuring giveaways, theme nights and celebrations throughout the season. The team also announced that Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey will be retired Feb. 28 against the Boston Celtics.
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#season
20 days ago
Undefeated Turkish juggernaut Shamil Erdogan has forged one of the most impressive resumes in ONE Championship. Armed with pure stopping power, the 36-year-old brings a suffocating brand of dominance that leaves opponents with few paths to survival.
The Dagestani-born star has carved out a flawless 13-0 professional record, boasting a 100 percent finishing rate across three weight classes in the world's largest martial arts organization.
His arrival at heavyweight comes at the perfect moment. With the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship sitting vacant in the wake of former three-division king Anatoly "Sladkiy" Malykhin's retirement, the division is wide open.
Erdogan takes one step closer to the coveted 26 pounds of gold when he meets fellow knockout artist Paul "King of the North" Elliott at ONE Fight Night 48 on Prime Video. The highly anticipated heavyweight clash broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's storied Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, October 2.
Ahead of his pivotal showdown, let's look back at the trail of destruction Erdogan has left on the global stage.
#heavyweight
The Dagestani-born star has carved out a flawless 13-0 professional record, boasting a 100 percent finishing rate across three weight classes in the world's largest martial arts organization.
His arrival at heavyweight comes at the perfect moment. With the ONE Heavyweight MMA World Championship sitting vacant in the wake of former three-division king Anatoly "Sladkiy" Malykhin's retirement, the division is wide open.
Erdogan takes one step closer to the coveted 26 pounds of gold when he meets fellow knockout artist Paul "King of the North" Elliott at ONE Fight Night 48 on Prime Video. The highly anticipated heavyweight clash broadcasts live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok's storied Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, October 2.
Ahead of his pivotal showdown, let's look back at the trail of destruction Erdogan has left on the global stage.
#heavyweight
21 days ago
Texas A&M's 2026 season opener vs. Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 5, is just two weeks away, and after a dozen preseason practices, third-year coach Mike Elko and his staff, now including first-year OC Holmon Wiggins and DC Lyle Hemphill, should feel pretty confident that the revamped 2026 roster is ready for the new season, especially redshirt quarterback Marcel Reed.
The Aggies' new nine-game SEC schedule, which includes five brutal road matchups vs. LSU, Missouri, Alabama, South Carolina, and Oklahoma, will more than likely determine if Mike Elko can lead his team back to the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive season after losing to eventual national runner-up Miami in the first round.
Texas A&M could enter the Week 8 road battle vs. Alabama in Tuscaloosa at 6-1 or 7-0 based on the Aggies' favorability in earlier matchups, while Marcel Reed, who is entering his second full starting season, holds a slight advantage under center, but on Saturday, Alabama's starting quarterback battle came to a close, as former five-star and redshirt sophomore QB Keelon Russell has reportedly won the job.
On paper, this could be a low-scoring game given both teams' deep secondaries, which can prevent explosive passing plays, and the pressure on Reed and Russell to make efficient throws and move the chains, and based on Alabama's early schedule vs. East Carolina, Kentucky, Florida State, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Georgia, and Tennessee, will Keelon Russell still be the starter by then?
My guess? Yes, based on his high NFL upside and ability to make plays with his legs, providing Coach Kalen DeBoer with the most complete quarterback he's had since arriving in Tuscaloosa.
#missouri
The Aggies' new nine-game SEC schedule, which includes five brutal road matchups vs. LSU, Missouri, Alabama, South Carolina, and Oklahoma, will more than likely determine if Mike Elko can lead his team back to the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive season after losing to eventual national runner-up Miami in the first round.
Texas A&M could enter the Week 8 road battle vs. Alabama in Tuscaloosa at 6-1 or 7-0 based on the Aggies' favorability in earlier matchups, while Marcel Reed, who is entering his second full starting season, holds a slight advantage under center, but on Saturday, Alabama's starting quarterback battle came to a close, as former five-star and redshirt sophomore QB Keelon Russell has reportedly won the job.
On paper, this could be a low-scoring game given both teams' deep secondaries, which can prevent explosive passing plays, and the pressure on Reed and Russell to make efficient throws and move the chains, and based on Alabama's early schedule vs. East Carolina, Kentucky, Florida State, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Georgia, and Tennessee, will Keelon Russell still be the starter by then?
My guess? Yes, based on his high NFL upside and ability to make plays with his legs, providing Coach Kalen DeBoer with the most complete quarterback he's had since arriving in Tuscaloosa.
#missouri
22 days ago
Uncrowned has UFC Sacramento live results, round-by-round updates, highlights and start time for the Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues fight card on Saturday night at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. UFC middleweight veterans Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues collide in the evening's five-round main event.
Hernandez (15-3, 1 NC) is hoping to get back on track after seeing his eight-fight win streak smash into the brick wall that was Sean Strickland in February. Prior to that setback, Hernandez scored big finishes of Roman Dolidze, Michel Pereira and Roman Kopylov, among others, to push his way to the precipice of **** le contention.
Rodrigues (19-6) returns to his second UFC main event on the heels of a three-fight run of victories over Jack Hermansson, Kopylov and Brunno Ferreira. "Robocop" has proven to be a ferocious finisher over his UFC tenure, ending seven of his 10 promotional victories via brutal knockouts.
UFC Sacramento starts at 5 p.m. ET with a seven-fight preliminary card on Paramount+. The six-fight main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Follow along with Uncrowned's live UFC Sacramento results, highlights and live blog below, including round-by-round play-by-play for the main event.
#live
Hernandez (15-3, 1 NC) is hoping to get back on track after seeing his eight-fight win streak smash into the brick wall that was Sean Strickland in February. Prior to that setback, Hernandez scored big finishes of Roman Dolidze, Michel Pereira and Roman Kopylov, among others, to push his way to the precipice of **** le contention.
Rodrigues (19-6) returns to his second UFC main event on the heels of a three-fight run of victories over Jack Hermansson, Kopylov and Brunno Ferreira. "Robocop" has proven to be a ferocious finisher over his UFC tenure, ending seven of his 10 promotional victories via brutal knockouts.
UFC Sacramento starts at 5 p.m. ET with a seven-fight preliminary card on Paramount+. The six-fight main card kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Follow along with Uncrowned's live UFC Sacramento results, highlights and live blog below, including round-by-round play-by-play for the main event.
#live
23 days ago
The Washington Commanders face the Detroit Lions on Saturday in the second preseason game. There's been a debate all week on whether starting quarterback Jayden Daniels will play. Daniels is 100% healthy, so why the debate?
Head coach Dan Quinn has been vague all week about who will play. On Thursday, Quinn met with the media for the final time before Saturday's game and had an interesting answer when asked if Daniels would play.
"Once I know the health of everybody else around, then I'll have a better sense for it," Quinn said.
When he says the health of everyone around him, does he mean center Nick Allegretti? Or the fact that several of Washington's running backs are dinged up and the Commanders may play Saturday's game with two rookies and a recently signed veteran. Would Quinn trust any of those backs in pass protection with Daniels in the game?
Quinn already ruled Allegretti out for Saturday.
#daniels #game #Commanders #debate
Head coach Dan Quinn has been vague all week about who will play. On Thursday, Quinn met with the media for the final time before Saturday's game and had an interesting answer when asked if Daniels would play.
"Once I know the health of everybody else around, then I'll have a better sense for it," Quinn said.
When he says the health of everyone around him, does he mean center Nick Allegretti? Or the fact that several of Washington's running backs are dinged up and the Commanders may play Saturday's game with two rookies and a recently signed veteran. Would Quinn trust any of those backs in pass protection with Daniels in the game?
Quinn already ruled Allegretti out for Saturday.
#daniels #game #Commanders #debate
23 days ago
It seemed set in stone that the future of Toulouse FC's Dayann Methalie (20) belonged in the Premier League. Having been keen to secure the services of the young left-back for several weeks, AFC Sunderland had managed to reach an agreement with their French counterparts regarding the transfer of their rising star. Everything looked set… until the customary medical examination shook things up.
In fact, it was during this procedure that an abnormality in Methalie's back was reportedly identified, forcing the Black Cats to consider only two options: to proceed with the risk of aggravating the injury, or to put the player on a treatment programme that would keep him out of action for six weeks.
However, according to reports in L'Équipe, this ******* sment has not been shared by Téfécé's medical staff, who regard the Frenchman's problem as minor and of no consequence to his availability. Such conflicting opinions have prompted Sunderland's management to consult a Paris-based back specialist, who in turn confirmed that there was nothing of concern to report.
Not entirely reassured, the English club requested further medical opinions and, as a result, reportedly decided to put their initial offer on hold. This did not, however, prevent the Black Cats' management from proposing to Toulouse that they amend the terms of their agreement, ultimately offering a loan with an option to buy.
An alternative immediately dismissed out of hand by Les Violets' chairman, Olivier Cloarec, concerned about potential financial demands from the player's entourage, which would have further complicated the matter. A version of events denied by Sunderland.
#medical #sunderland #black #weeks
In fact, it was during this procedure that an abnormality in Methalie's back was reportedly identified, forcing the Black Cats to consider only two options: to proceed with the risk of aggravating the injury, or to put the player on a treatment programme that would keep him out of action for six weeks.
However, according to reports in L'Équipe, this ******* sment has not been shared by Téfécé's medical staff, who regard the Frenchman's problem as minor and of no consequence to his availability. Such conflicting opinions have prompted Sunderland's management to consult a Paris-based back specialist, who in turn confirmed that there was nothing of concern to report.
Not entirely reassured, the English club requested further medical opinions and, as a result, reportedly decided to put their initial offer on hold. This did not, however, prevent the Black Cats' management from proposing to Toulouse that they amend the terms of their agreement, ultimately offering a loan with an option to buy.
An alternative immediately dismissed out of hand by Les Violets' chairman, Olivier Cloarec, concerned about potential financial demands from the player's entourage, which would have further complicated the matter. A version of events denied by Sunderland.
#medical #sunderland #black #weeks
25 days ago
TORONTO — Kelsey Mitchell left the Indiana Fever's bench and headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter of the win over the Toronto Tempo because she started overheating, Fever coach Stephanie White said.
Scotiabank Arena, which is not the Tempo's typical home arena, was atypically warm on Tuesday night. It's the second-straight game the Fever have played in a warmer-than-usual arena, as State Farm Arena in Atlanta (not the Dream's typical home venue, either) was also unseasonably warm compared to the chilly Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis — all three NBA arenas, too.
"It seems like she just got overheated," White said. "I mean, this is two games in a row where we played in really, really hot environments, so all indications right now is that she was just overheated."
The Fever star, who tied a WNBA record with her 20th straight games scoring 20 or more points, checked out of the game for the final time with 24 seconds remaining in the third quarter. She went back to the locker room in the fourth quarter and did not return to the bench for the rest of the game. She finished with 29 points on 11-of-16 shooting.
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#fever #quarter #toronto
Scotiabank Arena, which is not the Tempo's typical home arena, was atypically warm on Tuesday night. It's the second-straight game the Fever have played in a warmer-than-usual arena, as State Farm Arena in Atlanta (not the Dream's typical home venue, either) was also unseasonably warm compared to the chilly Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis — all three NBA arenas, too.
"It seems like she just got overheated," White said. "I mean, this is two games in a row where we played in really, really hot environments, so all indications right now is that she was just overheated."
The Fever star, who tied a WNBA record with her 20th straight games scoring 20 or more points, checked out of the game for the final time with 24 seconds remaining in the third quarter. She went back to the locker room in the fourth quarter and did not return to the bench for the rest of the game. She finished with 29 points on 11-of-16 shooting.
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#fever #quarter #toronto
25 days ago
Mavericks' Kyrie Irving issues 'never see another player like me' statement in fresh clip originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kyrie Irving has been one of the most gifted playmakers of his generation. Dallas Mavericks found him firsthand when the generational talent teamed up with Luka Doncic to reach the 2024 NBA Finals.
But the last year and a half have been grueling. The nine-time All-Star tore his ACL in March 2025 and missed the entire 2025-26 season. He faced such a shocking setback for the first time in his 15-year career. Now he's heading into the 2026-27 season declaring himself fully healthy and ready to get back on the floor.
With his return locked in, Irving isn't shy about reminding people of his legacy. In a clip shared by Bleacher Report, he could be seen watching highlights of himself during a live stream and telling viewers, "Y'all will never see another player like me... I'm cut from a different cloth."
The video shows off exactly why Kyrie Irving is so special on the court. It captures his signature style perfectly: the lightning-fast crossovers, the hesitation moves that leave defenders frozen and the crazy finishes around much bigger players at the rim. Before his injury, fans used to say his footwork and touch were completely unmatched.
#kyrie #mavericks #sporting #player
Kyrie Irving has been one of the most gifted playmakers of his generation. Dallas Mavericks found him firsthand when the generational talent teamed up with Luka Doncic to reach the 2024 NBA Finals.
But the last year and a half have been grueling. The nine-time All-Star tore his ACL in March 2025 and missed the entire 2025-26 season. He faced such a shocking setback for the first time in his 15-year career. Now he's heading into the 2026-27 season declaring himself fully healthy and ready to get back on the floor.
With his return locked in, Irving isn't shy about reminding people of his legacy. In a clip shared by Bleacher Report, he could be seen watching highlights of himself during a live stream and telling viewers, "Y'all will never see another player like me... I'm cut from a different cloth."
The video shows off exactly why Kyrie Irving is so special on the court. It captures his signature style perfectly: the lightning-fast crossovers, the hesitation moves that leave defenders frozen and the crazy finishes around much bigger players at the rim. Before his injury, fans used to say his footwork and touch were completely unmatched.
#kyrie #mavericks #sporting #player
26 days ago
Ex-Red Sox Skipper Alex Cora Landing New Job Considered 'All But a Done Deal' originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox have played very well under interim skipper Chad Tracy, though that doesn't necessarily mean they'll hire him as their next head coach.
The Red Sox ultimately have to decide whether to give Tracy more chances or go with a veteran-led head coach.
As of now, the Red Sox have to love what Tracy has done, as everything has gone according to plan since moving on from Alex Cora.
Cora, speaking of which, finds himself in a position of leverage.
#alex #skipper #considered
The Boston Red Sox have played very well under interim skipper Chad Tracy, though that doesn't necessarily mean they'll hire him as their next head coach.
The Red Sox ultimately have to decide whether to give Tracy more chances or go with a veteran-led head coach.
As of now, the Red Sox have to love what Tracy has done, as everything has gone according to plan since moving on from Alex Cora.
Cora, speaking of which, finds himself in a position of leverage.
#alex #skipper #considered
26 days ago
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears RB Kyle Monangai (knee) is believed to be "fine" after initial tests showed his knee to be structurally sound, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Monangai will still undergo an MRI.
SOURCE: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Huddle Up: Although Monangai isn't out of the woods just yet, the initial reports are encouraging. **** uming he avoided a serious, Monangai should be a flex option or RB3 as part of a two-headed monster in the Chicago backfield.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Latest on RB Kyle Monangai's injury
#updating
SOURCE: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Huddle Up: Although Monangai isn't out of the woods just yet, the initial reports are encouraging. **** uming he avoided a serious, Monangai should be a flex option or RB3 as part of a two-headed monster in the Chicago backfield.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY Sports: Latest on RB Kyle Monangai's injury
#updating
27 days ago
Jeremy Jacquet scored on his Liverpool debut as Andoni Iraola's Reds ended their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Serie A side Como at Anfield on Sunday.
After agreeing a reported £60 million ($81 million) transfer for Jacquet in January, the 21-year-old Frenchman's move was confirmed on July 1.
But a niggling knee injury had kept him on the sidelines until the visit of Cesc Fabregas's Como.
The centre-back impressed in the early stages with with some well-timed challenges and rounded off a fine first appearance for Liverpool with a tap-in from Cody Gakpo's cross that gave the Merseysiders a 2-0 lead in the 44th minute.
France Under-21 international Jacquet was replaced by another debutant, Ronald Araujo, at half-time, with Gapko having given Liverpool the lead in the 23rd minute after good work from Jeremie Frimpong.
#andoni #serie
After agreeing a reported £60 million ($81 million) transfer for Jacquet in January, the 21-year-old Frenchman's move was confirmed on July 1.
But a niggling knee injury had kept him on the sidelines until the visit of Cesc Fabregas's Como.
The centre-back impressed in the early stages with with some well-timed challenges and rounded off a fine first appearance for Liverpool with a tap-in from Cody Gakpo's cross that gave the Merseysiders a 2-0 lead in the 44th minute.
France Under-21 international Jacquet was replaced by another debutant, Ronald Araujo, at half-time, with Gapko having given Liverpool the lead in the 23rd minute after good work from Jeremie Frimpong.
#andoni #serie
27 days ago
Rangers 5, A's 3
After lo these many months, the Texas Rangers losing streak has come to an end.
Well, it hasn't actually been months. It was four days.
But it felt like months.
MacKenzie Gore had what one can call the MacKenzie Gore inning, allowing three runs in the second inning and putting us all in "welp its another loss" mode, particularly given it was that momentum-shifting two out, three run home run that victimized Gore.
#months #inning #losing
After lo these many months, the Texas Rangers losing streak has come to an end.
Well, it hasn't actually been months. It was four days.
But it felt like months.
MacKenzie Gore had what one can call the MacKenzie Gore inning, allowing three runs in the second inning and putting us all in "welp its another loss" mode, particularly given it was that momentum-shifting two out, three run home run that victimized Gore.
#months #inning #losing
28 days ago
It wasn't a particularly entertaining ordeal, but the Minnesota Vikings came away from their first preseason game with several positives. On a sunny day at MetLife Stadium, the Vikings set the tone early in a 13-10 win, offering optimism that their offseason goal of improving the run game could translate into on-field production.
Of course, improving the run game is only one factor in returning Minnesota's offense to prominence. Kevin O'Connell wanted improved quarterback play, and while Kyler Murray only threw three passes, Carson Wentz showed command of the offense that could lead one to believe that although one quarterback competition is settled, another could quietly be brewing.
Below are three instant takeaways from the Vikings' victory in their preseason opener.
Even O'Connell's most loyal defenders can't hide his team's deficiencies in the run game. Since taking over in 2022, Minnesota has ranked in the bottom 10 in rushing yards three times, never higher than 19th in 2024. The Vikings hired former Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith to emphasize a wide-zone running scheme, hoping it would make teams think twice about doubling Justin Jefferson.
Minnesota's first drive gave us a glimpse of what could be coming. Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason combined for six runs for 44 yards, each breaking off a run of 15-plus yards on the drive. On top of the offensive line providing good rushing lanes, rookie fullback Max Bredeson helped Jones pop off for an 18-yard gain on the Vikings' first play from scrimmage.
#improving
Of course, improving the run game is only one factor in returning Minnesota's offense to prominence. Kevin O'Connell wanted improved quarterback play, and while Kyler Murray only threw three passes, Carson Wentz showed command of the offense that could lead one to believe that although one quarterback competition is settled, another could quietly be brewing.
Below are three instant takeaways from the Vikings' victory in their preseason opener.
Even O'Connell's most loyal defenders can't hide his team's deficiencies in the run game. Since taking over in 2022, Minnesota has ranked in the bottom 10 in rushing yards three times, never higher than 19th in 2024. The Vikings hired former Dolphins offensive coordinator Frank Smith to emphasize a wide-zone running scheme, hoping it would make teams think twice about doubling Justin Jefferson.
Minnesota's first drive gave us a glimpse of what could be coming. Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason combined for six runs for 44 yards, each breaking off a run of 15-plus yards on the drive. On top of the offensive line providing good rushing lanes, rookie fullback Max Bredeson helped Jones pop off for an 18-yard gain on the Vikings' first play from scrimmage.
#improving
28 days ago
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Are you over the World Cup yet?
If you're not English, have you stopped laughing now?
In my last article for this website, thinking about our champions' parade, I wondered what the country might look like if England could, you know, win the World Cup.
Of course, we never got to find out, as Thomas Tuchel and his players undertook a collective soiling of the sheets in their semi-final against Argentina, the nature of which must have made even Gareth Southgate shudder.
#hales #getty #tuchel
Are you over the World Cup yet?
If you're not English, have you stopped laughing now?
In my last article for this website, thinking about our champions' parade, I wondered what the country might look like if England could, you know, win the World Cup.
Of course, we never got to find out, as Thomas Tuchel and his players undertook a collective soiling of the sheets in their semi-final against Argentina, the nature of which must have made even Gareth Southgate shudder.
#hales #getty #tuchel
