10 days ago
EMPORIA (KSNT) - An Emporia State Hornet has earned some weekly honors.
Hornets volleyball player Lavra Krizanic was named the MIAA Offensive Player of the Week, helping ESU to a 5-0 week.
Emporia State (12-1) improved its win streak to 10 games, beating Ouachita Baptist (3-0), Oklahoma Baptist (3-0), Southern Nazarene (3-1), and East Central (3-0) at the MIAA-GAC Crossover.
The Hornets also beat Newman earlier in the week which did not count as a MIAA contest.
Krizanic had 69 kills at the MIAA-GAC Crossover, with a .358 hitting percentage. She averaged 4.31 kills per set.
#player
Hornets volleyball player Lavra Krizanic was named the MIAA Offensive Player of the Week, helping ESU to a 5-0 week.
Emporia State (12-1) improved its win streak to 10 games, beating Ouachita Baptist (3-0), Oklahoma Baptist (3-0), Southern Nazarene (3-1), and East Central (3-0) at the MIAA-GAC Crossover.
The Hornets also beat Newman earlier in the week which did not count as a MIAA contest.
Krizanic had 69 kills at the MIAA-GAC Crossover, with a .358 hitting percentage. She averaged 4.31 kills per set.
#player
11 days ago
Chris Eubank Jr was quick to react to Conor Benn's loss to Ryan Garcia on Saturday, mocking his bitter rival after the emphatic defeat.
Benn was fighting for a world ***** le for the first time, challenging Garcia for the WBC welterweight belt, when he suffered a second-round loss in Las Vegas.
Benn, 29, started aggressively as expected, but he walked onto a huge right hook in the second frame, as Garcia, 28, dropped the Briton badly. Benn beat the referee's count but was quickly overwhelmed, leading the official to step in.
Conor Benn beat the referee's count but was soon stopped anyway (Getty)
The result marked Benn's second-ever loss, and his first via stoppage; in April 2025, Eubank Jr outpointed Benn, who returned the favour in November.
#loss #first #chris
Benn was fighting for a world ***** le for the first time, challenging Garcia for the WBC welterweight belt, when he suffered a second-round loss in Las Vegas.
Benn, 29, started aggressively as expected, but he walked onto a huge right hook in the second frame, as Garcia, 28, dropped the Briton badly. Benn beat the referee's count but was quickly overwhelmed, leading the official to step in.
Conor Benn beat the referee's count but was soon stopped anyway (Getty)
The result marked Benn's second-ever loss, and his first via stoppage; in April 2025, Eubank Jr outpointed Benn, who returned the favour in November.
#loss #first #chris
12 days ago
JACKSONVILLE — Overtime hasn't been kind to Trinity Christian this season.
American Heritage quarterback Neimann Lawrence plowed into the end zone on a two-point conversion in overtime to lead the Patriots to a 15-14 win over the Conquerors on Friday, Sept. 11.
The loss dropped Trinity (No. 3 Class 1A) to 2-2. Both losses — Ed White in the season opener and American Heritage — have come in overtime.
Unfortunately for the Conquerors, this one seems very self-inflicted. American Heritage (2-2, No. 1 Class 4A) twice lined up to kick a tying extra point but Trinity Christian had a pre-snap penalty both times. With the ball now at the 1-yard line, American Heritage coach Mike Smith opted to go for the win.
"Lack of discipline," Trinity Christian coach Verlon Dorminey said. "We've been hammering on them. To be in the neutral zone twice. To give them an opportunity. I wanted to go to the second overtime. Or at least give us a chance to block the extra point, but we didn't get to. And they got if."
#christian
American Heritage quarterback Neimann Lawrence plowed into the end zone on a two-point conversion in overtime to lead the Patriots to a 15-14 win over the Conquerors on Friday, Sept. 11.
The loss dropped Trinity (No. 3 Class 1A) to 2-2. Both losses — Ed White in the season opener and American Heritage — have come in overtime.
Unfortunately for the Conquerors, this one seems very self-inflicted. American Heritage (2-2, No. 1 Class 4A) twice lined up to kick a tying extra point but Trinity Christian had a pre-snap penalty both times. With the ball now at the 1-yard line, American Heritage coach Mike Smith opted to go for the win.
"Lack of discipline," Trinity Christian coach Verlon Dorminey said. "We've been hammering on them. To be in the neutral zone twice. To give them an opportunity. I wanted to go to the second overtime. Or at least give us a chance to block the extra point, but we didn't get to. And they got if."
#christian
13 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers thrashed the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 Friday in the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Australia, quarterback Brock Purdy throwing for three touchdowns to dismantle this season's heavily hyped favorites.
Much of the pre-game talk had surrounded the two California-based teams' wildly different approaches for navigating the epic flight and 17-hour time zone difference to Melbourne and its iconic 100,000-capacity cricket stadium. The Rams had jetted in just the morning before.
How far that affected the game will be debated. But reigning MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford and star off-season acquisition Myles Garrett undoubtedly looked sluggish up against their San Francisco counterparts, who arrived a week earlier to acclimatize.
Purdy put on a clinical performance, shrugging off a poor early interception to find Demarcus Robinson with a 39-yard touchdown pass, before finding the dangerous Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel in the end zone to seize the game.
"Just so proud of this team. Hey, we embraced going to Australia -- 15-hour flight, we're here the whole week. It was a grind, but we did it," said 49ers tight end George Kittle.
#season
Much of the pre-game talk had surrounded the two California-based teams' wildly different approaches for navigating the epic flight and 17-hour time zone difference to Melbourne and its iconic 100,000-capacity cricket stadium. The Rams had jetted in just the morning before.
How far that affected the game will be debated. But reigning MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford and star off-season acquisition Myles Garrett undoubtedly looked sluggish up against their San Francisco counterparts, who arrived a week earlier to acclimatize.
Purdy put on a clinical performance, shrugging off a poor early interception to find Demarcus Robinson with a 39-yard touchdown pass, before finding the dangerous Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel in the end zone to seize the game.
"Just so proud of this team. Hey, we embraced going to Australia -- 15-hour flight, we're here the whole week. It was a grind, but we did it," said 49ers tight end George Kittle.
#season
16 days ago
Section 2 football rankings are released each Tuesday during the regular season and sectionals.
In each class, five teams are ranked. This year, with Class C and D schools playing a combined regular-season schedule, those teams are grouped into one ranking.
Click on a team for highlights from the past week.
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This article originally published at 2026 Section 2 high school football power rankings after Week 1.
#class #week #teams #tuesday
In each class, five teams are ranked. This year, with Class C and D schools playing a combined regular-season schedule, those teams are grouped into one ranking.
Click on a team for highlights from the past week.
There's more to Albany with the Times Union. Subscribe today for just 25¢.
This article originally published at 2026 Section 2 high school football power rankings after Week 1.
#class #week #teams #tuesday
17 days ago
Celtics Young Player Gives Fans Reason for Optimism About Bench in 2026-27 originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Celtics had a busy summer, and now they're looking forward to debuting a new rotation that features new/young players stepping into bigger roles.
One of those players likely to get a larger role is Jordan Walsh, who is fresh off a contract extension.
Getting an extension is an important moment in any NBA player's career, but Walsh doesn't see his new extension as a way to step off the gas now.
In July, Walsh signed a three-year contract extension with the Celtics worth $15 million ($5 million AAV).
#walsh #extension #nesn
The Celtics had a busy summer, and now they're looking forward to debuting a new rotation that features new/young players stepping into bigger roles.
One of those players likely to get a larger role is Jordan Walsh, who is fresh off a contract extension.
Getting an extension is an important moment in any NBA player's career, but Walsh doesn't see his new extension as a way to step off the gas now.
In July, Walsh signed a three-year contract extension with the Celtics worth $15 million ($5 million AAV).
#walsh #extension #nesn
18 days ago
By Dylan Butler
WATCH: Vincent Janssen makes hat trick history for Portland Timbers!
It took Vincent Janssen no time to enter the Portland Timbers' record books.
In just his fourth match since signing in late July, the 32-year-old Dutch international became the first Timbers player ever to score an MLS hat trick, leading the line in a wild 5-4 win against Minnesota United FC on Saturday at Providence Park.
Janssen, who arrived in the Rose City after spending the last four seasons competing for Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp, also became just the third player in MLS history to net a hat trick in his first start.
#portland
WATCH: Vincent Janssen makes hat trick history for Portland Timbers!
It took Vincent Janssen no time to enter the Portland Timbers' record books.
In just his fourth match since signing in late July, the 32-year-old Dutch international became the first Timbers player ever to score an MLS hat trick, leading the line in a wild 5-4 win against Minnesota United FC on Saturday at Providence Park.
Janssen, who arrived in the Rose City after spending the last four seasons competing for Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp, also became just the third player in MLS history to net a hat trick in his first start.
#portland
20 days ago
Gateshead have signed defender Harrison Holgate and forward Jordy Hiwula in deals until the end of the season.
Holgate, 26, was a free agent after leaving League Two Fleetwood Town where he had spent his entire career, playing more than a century of games for them.
Much-travelled Hiwula, 31, was last at fellow National League side Boston United, for whom he scored seven goals in 39 appearances last season.
The pair are both eligible for Gateshead's fixture at home to Solihull Moors on Saturday (15:00 BST).
#last #fleetwood
Holgate, 26, was a free agent after leaving League Two Fleetwood Town where he had spent his entire career, playing more than a century of games for them.
Much-travelled Hiwula, 31, was last at fellow National League side Boston United, for whom he scored seven goals in 39 appearances last season.
The pair are both eligible for Gateshead's fixture at home to Solihull Moors on Saturday (15:00 BST).
#last #fleetwood
21 days ago
The Los Angeles Lakers experienced a major roster overhaul this summer, replacing LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Marcus Smart (among others) with Walker Kessler, Collin **** ton, Quentin Grimes, Kevon Looney, and Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Among the losses, however, backup forward Jarred Vanderbilt was not included, setting the stage for his fourth straight full season with the Purple and Gold. As much as the Lakers have tried to trade Vanderbilt, no teams have answered the call, forcing head coach JJ Redick to begrudgingly accept Vando's return for at least some of the 2026-27 campaign.
"The Lakers have been trying to find a taker for Vanderbilt, but no one has been eager to take on his contract," wrote Heavy's Sean Deveney. "It's possible the Lakers will use him in their rotation, much to JJ Redick's chagrin, and attempt to trade him during the season."
Vanderbilt, 27, was on three different teams before being sent to the Lakers in 2023. Known primarily as a wing defender, he seems like the ideal fit on paper for a Lakers team that has struggled to contain perimeter shooters. With a modest career stat line of 5.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.4 **** ists, 1.0 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game on 54.6% shooting from the field, Vanderbilt has never played a huge role on his teams, but he provides a spark off the bench as a 6'8″ athlete with natural defensive instincts.
Unfortunately, Vanderbilt's flaws as a shooter and scorer have kept him on the fringe of JJ Redick's rotation. With an average of 1.5 three-point attempts on 29.3% shooting per game, he failed to fulfill his role as a three-and-d wing, which made him virtually unplayable in the postseason. Without the confidence or ability to stretch the floor, Vanderbilt becomes more of a liability than anything else. If not for injuries, he might have played significantly less throughout the season, revealing just how much the Lakers value his impact.
#Lakers #wing
Among the losses, however, backup forward Jarred Vanderbilt was not included, setting the stage for his fourth straight full season with the Purple and Gold. As much as the Lakers have tried to trade Vanderbilt, no teams have answered the call, forcing head coach JJ Redick to begrudgingly accept Vando's return for at least some of the 2026-27 campaign.
"The Lakers have been trying to find a taker for Vanderbilt, but no one has been eager to take on his contract," wrote Heavy's Sean Deveney. "It's possible the Lakers will use him in their rotation, much to JJ Redick's chagrin, and attempt to trade him during the season."
Vanderbilt, 27, was on three different teams before being sent to the Lakers in 2023. Known primarily as a wing defender, he seems like the ideal fit on paper for a Lakers team that has struggled to contain perimeter shooters. With a modest career stat line of 5.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.4 **** ists, 1.0 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game on 54.6% shooting from the field, Vanderbilt has never played a huge role on his teams, but he provides a spark off the bench as a 6'8″ athlete with natural defensive instincts.
Unfortunately, Vanderbilt's flaws as a shooter and scorer have kept him on the fringe of JJ Redick's rotation. With an average of 1.5 three-point attempts on 29.3% shooting per game, he failed to fulfill his role as a three-and-d wing, which made him virtually unplayable in the postseason. Without the confidence or ability to stretch the floor, Vanderbilt becomes more of a liability than anything else. If not for injuries, he might have played significantly less throughout the season, revealing just how much the Lakers value his impact.
#Lakers #wing
22 days ago
The Mets (63-77) took the rubber match of their three-game road series against the Tampa Bay Rays (83-56), 10-4 the final score.
-- The Amazins wasted no time taking an early lead over Rays right-handed starter Griffin Jax. Juan Soto reached base on a single up the middle, but was retired on a fielder's choice groundout by Bo Bichette. Carson Benge walked to put runners on first and second with two outs, and Jared Young capitalized with an RBI single. Tampa catcher Liam Hicks couldn't hold onto the ball when applying the late tag on Bichette, and the ball skittered away, the error allowing Benge to score and Young to move up to second base on the play as well. Marcus Semien added to the damage with a double down the left field line to bring Young across home plate, and the Mets were up 3-0.
-- The Mets engineered another two-out rally in the third inning. They loaded the bases after A.J. Ewing hustled out an infield single, and Brett Baty capitalized with a big opposite-field swing which ricocheted off the very top of the wall in left-center field, clearing the bases and knocking Jax out of the game.
-- 29-year-old righty Justin Hagenman was called on to make the start for the Mets on Wednesday, marking his first MLB appearance of the season. He threw 46 pitches, allowed two hits, walked one batter, and allowed one earned run while striking out two over three full innings.
-- Right-handed reliever Chris Devenski came in for Hagenman, and had a nightmare outing. After recording two outs in the fourth inning, Devenski unraveled, allowing three earned runs on three hits, including a two-run homer off the bat of Richie Palacios. Taylor Walls extended the inning with a double to force Mets interim skipper Andy Green to call on Dedniel Núñez to strand the runner in scoring position and hold the Mets' 6-4 lead.
#single #field #bichette
-- The Amazins wasted no time taking an early lead over Rays right-handed starter Griffin Jax. Juan Soto reached base on a single up the middle, but was retired on a fielder's choice groundout by Bo Bichette. Carson Benge walked to put runners on first and second with two outs, and Jared Young capitalized with an RBI single. Tampa catcher Liam Hicks couldn't hold onto the ball when applying the late tag on Bichette, and the ball skittered away, the error allowing Benge to score and Young to move up to second base on the play as well. Marcus Semien added to the damage with a double down the left field line to bring Young across home plate, and the Mets were up 3-0.
-- The Mets engineered another two-out rally in the third inning. They loaded the bases after A.J. Ewing hustled out an infield single, and Brett Baty capitalized with a big opposite-field swing which ricocheted off the very top of the wall in left-center field, clearing the bases and knocking Jax out of the game.
-- 29-year-old righty Justin Hagenman was called on to make the start for the Mets on Wednesday, marking his first MLB appearance of the season. He threw 46 pitches, allowed two hits, walked one batter, and allowed one earned run while striking out two over three full innings.
-- Right-handed reliever Chris Devenski came in for Hagenman, and had a nightmare outing. After recording two outs in the fourth inning, Devenski unraveled, allowing three earned runs on three hits, including a two-run homer off the bat of Richie Palacios. Taylor Walls extended the inning with a double to force Mets interim skipper Andy Green to call on Dedniel Núñez to strand the runner in scoring position and hold the Mets' 6-4 lead.
#single #field #bichette
22 days ago
For the second year in a row, the Cleveland Browns double-dipped early at a key offensive position in the NFL Draft. In 2025, Cleveland took Quinshon Judkins in round two and took Dylan Sampson in round four. This year, Cleveland took wide receiver KC Concepcion in round one and followed up with Denzel Boston in round two. Similarly to 2025, a 2026 rookie has seemingly locked down a starting role in this offense.
The staff over at ESPN went through and gave the rookie outlook for all 32 NFL teams, and noted that Concepcion is going to be a real weapon for this offense and wants to get him the ball early and often:
Concepcion has been a dynamic addition to the Browns' offense. Coach Todd Monken is using Concepcion in a role similar to the one he created for Zay Flowers in Baltimore, with plenty of motion and a variety of touches. Monken envisions a versatile role for Concepcion as a rookie -- possibly as a punt returner, too. "We've got to find a number of ways to get him the ball with his explosiveness, his quickness, his contact balance," Monken said. "He's going to be a real weapon for us."
Boston also got plenty of praise, with ***** ysts saying his "contested-catch ability and reliable hands" should have him playing the X receiver next to Concepcion. Overall, there is a lot to like about what Cleveland is building on offense.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns rookie WR seems to have locked down a starting role
#Browns #rookie #took
The staff over at ESPN went through and gave the rookie outlook for all 32 NFL teams, and noted that Concepcion is going to be a real weapon for this offense and wants to get him the ball early and often:
Concepcion has been a dynamic addition to the Browns' offense. Coach Todd Monken is using Concepcion in a role similar to the one he created for Zay Flowers in Baltimore, with plenty of motion and a variety of touches. Monken envisions a versatile role for Concepcion as a rookie -- possibly as a punt returner, too. "We've got to find a number of ways to get him the ball with his explosiveness, his quickness, his contact balance," Monken said. "He's going to be a real weapon for us."
Boston also got plenty of praise, with ***** ysts saying his "contested-catch ability and reliable hands" should have him playing the X receiver next to Concepcion. Overall, there is a lot to like about what Cleveland is building on offense.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns rookie WR seems to have locked down a starting role
#Browns #rookie #took
23 days ago
Deni Avdija has become a standout in the NBA, and is by far Israel's best player. But the Portland Trail Blazers didn't let him play with his team this summer.
Avdija had a breakout season with the Trail Blazers, earning his first All-Star nomination and leading the team to their first playoff appearance in five years.
After a disappointing first-round exit against eventual finalists San Antonio Spurs, Avdija geared up to join the Israeli national team ahead of their first round of FIBA World Cup qualifying games.
Photo by Nicholas Muller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
In a lengthy post on his Instagram Story, Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija explained why he did not take part in Israel's FIBA WC qualifiers this summer.
#trail #blazers #team #deni
Avdija had a breakout season with the Trail Blazers, earning his first All-Star nomination and leading the team to their first playoff appearance in five years.
After a disappointing first-round exit against eventual finalists San Antonio Spurs, Avdija geared up to join the Israeli national team ahead of their first round of FIBA World Cup qualifying games.
Photo by Nicholas Muller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
In a lengthy post on his Instagram Story, Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija explained why he did not take part in Israel's FIBA WC qualifiers this summer.
#trail #blazers #team #deni
27 days ago
Despite capturing Set 1, the Missouri Southern State University volleyball team could not tame the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Savage Storm and fell 3-1 (25-21, 23-25, 19-25, 16-25) in their season opener Thursday at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center.
"To see our offense running on all cylinders early in Set 1 was great. We love that. In two, three and four, I just felt like we got outworked a little bit defensively — and the girls agreed with that," MSSU head coach Joshua Moore said. "I think it was a good lesson that nothing that happens this season is just going to be given to us. We are going to have to earn everything we get. Overall, that team outworked us, so we are just going to have to take it on the chin."
The match was the first of 12 for the six teams in the three-day 2026 Southern Invite.
In Set 1, Southern jumped out to a 4-0 lead in a run that included kills by Addysen Alvis and Grace Gardner and a Brenna Weaver service ace.
The Lions led by as many as 5 points twice in the set — at 10-5 and 11-6, but the Storm battled back to 20-22 off a setting error. Southern later closed out the 25-21 win with a Kaelyn Kendrick kill.
#southern #team #season #three
"To see our offense running on all cylinders early in Set 1 was great. We love that. In two, three and four, I just felt like we got outworked a little bit defensively — and the girls agreed with that," MSSU head coach Joshua Moore said. "I think it was a good lesson that nothing that happens this season is just going to be given to us. We are going to have to earn everything we get. Overall, that team outworked us, so we are just going to have to take it on the chin."
The match was the first of 12 for the six teams in the three-day 2026 Southern Invite.
In Set 1, Southern jumped out to a 4-0 lead in a run that included kills by Addysen Alvis and Grace Gardner and a Brenna Weaver service ace.
The Lions led by as many as 5 points twice in the set — at 10-5 and 11-6, but the Storm battled back to 20-22 off a setting error. Southern later closed out the 25-21 win with a Kaelyn Kendrick kill.
#southern #team #season #three
27 days ago
The Golden State Warriors with Kevin Durant are widely considered to be the most stacked team in NBA history. But KD himself thinks it was his best roster.
Kevin Durant's move to the Golden State Warriors back in 2016 was one of the most unpopular decisions in NBA history. This was largely due to the fact that his addition made them virtually unstoppable.
The Warriors showed this almost instantly, too. The team won back-to-back NBA championships in ruthless fashion, barely losing any games on their way to winning it all.
Durant left the Warriors in 2019, but it wasn't the last superteam he played on. And even though the Brooklyn Nets never got to the promised land, Durant thinks that roster was even more loaded.
Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
#durant #kevin #thinks
Kevin Durant's move to the Golden State Warriors back in 2016 was one of the most unpopular decisions in NBA history. This was largely due to the fact that his addition made them virtually unstoppable.
The Warriors showed this almost instantly, too. The team won back-to-back NBA championships in ruthless fashion, barely losing any games on their way to winning it all.
Durant left the Warriors in 2019, but it wasn't the last superteam he played on. And even though the Brooklyn Nets never got to the promised land, Durant thinks that roster was even more loaded.
Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
#durant #kevin #thinks
28 days ago
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are close to reaching an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over the transfer of Bradley Barcola (23). The Premier League club and the Ligue 1 champions are now at an advanced stage of negotiations as a transfer nears closer.
The 23-year-old forward has informed PSG that he is unwilling to extend his contract at the Parc des Princes, which is currently set to expire in 2028. With the Reds interested in his services, the French international attacker has expressed his desire to move on this summer and secure a move to Anfield, with personal terms already agreed between the Merseyside outfit and the former Lyon forward.
Romano reports that Barcola is now waiting for the green light to travel to the North West of England to complete his medical. A breakthrough in negotiations is expected imminently which should allow the PSG forward to travel across the channel to complete his move to Liverpool.
GFFN | Liam Wraith
#negotiations #complete
The 23-year-old forward has informed PSG that he is unwilling to extend his contract at the Parc des Princes, which is currently set to expire in 2028. With the Reds interested in his services, the French international attacker has expressed his desire to move on this summer and secure a move to Anfield, with personal terms already agreed between the Merseyside outfit and the former Lyon forward.
Romano reports that Barcola is now waiting for the green light to travel to the North West of England to complete his medical. A breakthrough in negotiations is expected imminently which should allow the PSG forward to travel across the channel to complete his move to Liverpool.
GFFN | Liam Wraith
#negotiations #complete
29 days ago
Four Tennessee women's tennis players earned a spot on the first singles and doubles rankings of the season, which were announced Tuesday by the ITA.
The Lady Vols totaled three entries, including one singles player and two doubles teams.
Sophomore Rinon Okuwaki is ranked No. 40 nationally. She enters her first season with the Lady Vols after a freshman campaign at Clemson. A native of Saitama, ******* an, Okuwaki began her freshman season with the Tigers by winning her first 16 matches. She lost her first match on April 3 to North Carolina's Reese Brantmeier, who was ranked No. 2. Okuwaki finished her first collegiate season as the ITA's No. 72 ranked player with a 19-6 singles record.
She and doubles partner Francesca Mattioli are ranked No. 55. Last season, Mattioli and Vanessa Suarez finished ranked No. 36 with a 13-7 record.
Maeve Thornton and Stefani Webb enter the season as the No. 68-ranked doubles team. Thornton, who enters her third season at Tennessee, teamed with Katrina Scott for a 12-9 (7-3 SEC) record.
#doubles #okuwaki #record #vols
The Lady Vols totaled three entries, including one singles player and two doubles teams.
Sophomore Rinon Okuwaki is ranked No. 40 nationally. She enters her first season with the Lady Vols after a freshman campaign at Clemson. A native of Saitama, ******* an, Okuwaki began her freshman season with the Tigers by winning her first 16 matches. She lost her first match on April 3 to North Carolina's Reese Brantmeier, who was ranked No. 2. Okuwaki finished her first collegiate season as the ITA's No. 72 ranked player with a 19-6 singles record.
She and doubles partner Francesca Mattioli are ranked No. 55. Last season, Mattioli and Vanessa Suarez finished ranked No. 36 with a 13-7 record.
Maeve Thornton and Stefani Webb enter the season as the No. 68-ranked doubles team. Thornton, who enters her third season at Tennessee, teamed with Katrina Scott for a 12-9 (7-3 SEC) record.
#doubles #okuwaki #record #vols
30 days ago
The UFC closes its five-event August run Saturday with UFC Fight Night 286 from Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in the "Magic City" to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will be working as commentators and ***** ysts for the show have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans – and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
The entire UFC Fight Night 286 card streams on Paramount+ in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. ET following prelims slated to start at 3 a.m. ET.
#august #sports
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in the "Magic City" to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will be working as commentators and ***** ysts for the show have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans – and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
The entire UFC Fight Night 286 card streams on Paramount+ in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 6 a.m. ET following prelims slated to start at 3 a.m. ET.
#august #sports
1 month ago
A season after each team won at least nine games, the NFC North appears wide open again in 2026. On the latest episode "Football 301," Nate Tice and ESPN's Mina Kimes broke down each team's impact players and X factors and ultimately predicted each team's win totals.
Spoiler alert: Lots of wins.
"All four teams can win it … all four teams could make [the] playoffs, could be wild-card teams," Tice said. "I think there are three playoff teams coming out of this division."
Here's a recap of their insights, organized by team:
Team
#Football
Spoiler alert: Lots of wins.
"All four teams can win it … all four teams could make [the] playoffs, could be wild-card teams," Tice said. "I think there are three playoff teams coming out of this division."
Here's a recap of their insights, organized by team:
Team
#Football
1 month ago
If this Nashville SC team holds on to win the MLS Supporters' Shield, results like the one on Aug. 22 might be the reason.
Nashville scored two goals in stoppage time — one by Reed Baker-Whiting and one by Andy Najar — to resurrect a 3-2 win over the Columbus Crew from almost certain defeat.
"That was one for the memory books for sure," midfielder Patrick Yazbek said.
After Nashville saw its 1-0 halftime lead disappear in a 10-minute span in the second half, it looked like a draw was the best-case scenario. And when Baker-Whiting eventually delivered the equalizer off a corner kick in the 93rd minute, you could make out a breath of relief from the 27,000 plus crowd at Geodis Park, knowing Nashville SC had avoided a home loss to 12th-place Columbus.
But then, a true stunner. Nashville advanced quickly up the field, catching Columbus on its back heels, and Najar launched a low drive into the far corner to take an improbable lead.
#like #supporters
Nashville scored two goals in stoppage time — one by Reed Baker-Whiting and one by Andy Najar — to resurrect a 3-2 win over the Columbus Crew from almost certain defeat.
"That was one for the memory books for sure," midfielder Patrick Yazbek said.
After Nashville saw its 1-0 halftime lead disappear in a 10-minute span in the second half, it looked like a draw was the best-case scenario. And when Baker-Whiting eventually delivered the equalizer off a corner kick in the 93rd minute, you could make out a breath of relief from the 27,000 plus crowd at Geodis Park, knowing Nashville SC had avoided a home loss to 12th-place Columbus.
But then, a true stunner. Nashville advanced quickly up the field, catching Columbus on its back heels, and Najar launched a low drive into the far corner to take an improbable lead.
#like #supporters
1 month ago
A new hero established himself in the colours of Real Madrid late on Saturday evening. This came as Los Blancos battled their way to a last-gasp victory away at Espanyol.
Los Blancos got their La Liga campaign up and running a short time ago, making the trip to Catalunya for the first competitive fixture of José Mourinho's new tenure.
As proceedings rolled into injury time, the visitors looked set to be forced to make do with a disappointing share of the spoils, after Jude Bellingham's early opener was cancelled out by Álex Calatrava.
Just when he was needed most, though, a somewhat unexpected hero emerged for a star-studded Real Madrid squad…
After pouncing on a loose ball on the Espanyol penalty area, Carlos Espí, fresh off a summer move from Levante, showed impressive composure to set himself up before slotting home a confident right-footed finish.
#real #espanyol #hero #catalunya
Los Blancos got their La Liga campaign up and running a short time ago, making the trip to Catalunya for the first competitive fixture of José Mourinho's new tenure.
As proceedings rolled into injury time, the visitors looked set to be forced to make do with a disappointing share of the spoils, after Jude Bellingham's early opener was cancelled out by Álex Calatrava.
Just when he was needed most, though, a somewhat unexpected hero emerged for a star-studded Real Madrid squad…
After pouncing on a loose ball on the Espanyol penalty area, Carlos Espí, fresh off a summer move from Levante, showed impressive composure to set himself up before slotting home a confident right-footed finish.
#real #espanyol #hero #catalunya
1 month ago
In the Bundesliga's latest "Midweek Interview", Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel had a chance to talk about the upcoming season and the changes to the BVB squad. The departure of Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, and Niklas Süle left plenty of ******* e and wages for Ole Book and Lars Ricken to work with.
The signing of Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas, PAOK's Giannis Konstantelias, and PSV's Joey Veerman in the build up to the season kick-off has certainly given Dortmund fans something to be excited about. Kobel knows that a step-up is required, but shares his enthusiasm:
"Today was only my first real team training. But with Karetsas, our new Greek talent, you don't need a lot of time to see that he has a lot of quality on the ball, that he's a great player and that he has a lot of potential. We have a lot of young guys with a lot of potential, and I'm really excited about what they can bring to the team and about their everyday work. They're going to improve and feel how the game is played here. Maybe it's a little faster, maybe it's a little more physical, depending on which league you're coming from. We'll see."
There are big expectations, especially on the shoulders of BVB's Greek signings. The 28-year-old notes that they can't rely on their new signings to fly from day one. He continues:
"If you play for Dortmund, you know how it is: you need to get your qualities onto the pitch every three days. But on the other hand, with a lot of young guys, it's not fair to expect them to carry the team every three days. It's going to be a team effort. The guys who have been here longer need to bring them together, prepare them for the season and help them build their confidence. The other guys, of course, need to show their talent as well."
#dortmund #work
The signing of Genk's Konstantinos Karetsas, PAOK's Giannis Konstantelias, and PSV's Joey Veerman in the build up to the season kick-off has certainly given Dortmund fans something to be excited about. Kobel knows that a step-up is required, but shares his enthusiasm:
"Today was only my first real team training. But with Karetsas, our new Greek talent, you don't need a lot of time to see that he has a lot of quality on the ball, that he's a great player and that he has a lot of potential. We have a lot of young guys with a lot of potential, and I'm really excited about what they can bring to the team and about their everyday work. They're going to improve and feel how the game is played here. Maybe it's a little faster, maybe it's a little more physical, depending on which league you're coming from. We'll see."
There are big expectations, especially on the shoulders of BVB's Greek signings. The 28-year-old notes that they can't rely on their new signings to fly from day one. He continues:
"If you play for Dortmund, you know how it is: you need to get your qualities onto the pitch every three days. But on the other hand, with a lot of young guys, it's not fair to expect them to carry the team every three days. It's going to be a team effort. The guys who have been here longer need to bring them together, prepare them for the season and help them build their confidence. The other guys, of course, need to show their talent as well."
#dortmund #work
1 month ago
After spending his first four NBA seasons with the Denver Nuggets, former UCLA Bruin Peyton Watson will switch teams for the first time in the NBA. On Wednesday, the Nuggets sent Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for a 2031 first round pick and a 2032 second round pick. In the deal, the Cavaliers sent out guard Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The move doesn't come out of thin air, as Watson and the Nuggets were locked in contract negotiations all summer long. Cleveland made the trade and immediately extended Watson on a four-year $88 million extension that will keep Watson in Cleveland for the rest of the decade.
Watson won an NBA ****** le in his rookie season with Denver, with the Los Angeles native playing alongside MVP Nikola Jokic to begin his NBA career. Now he'll be joining a Cleveland team that's desperate to take the next step after consecutive deflating playoff losses.
In Cleveland, Watson will be joining All-Stars Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. The defense of a Watson-Mobly-Allen lineup would be incredible but the Cavaliers will be hoping for Watson to keep knocking down his jumpers. Watson played in just 54 games last season but shot an impressive 41% from deep on 3.6 attempts from three per game.
Before his NBA days, Watson played one season with the Bruins. During the 2021-2022 season, Watson played in 32 games for UCLA and he came off the bench in every single one. Watson scored just 3.3 points per game in his 12.7 minutes per night but Denver wasn't phased, selecting Watson with the 30th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
#cavaliers #season #first
The move doesn't come out of thin air, as Watson and the Nuggets were locked in contract negotiations all summer long. Cleveland made the trade and immediately extended Watson on a four-year $88 million extension that will keep Watson in Cleveland for the rest of the decade.
Watson won an NBA ****** le in his rookie season with Denver, with the Los Angeles native playing alongside MVP Nikola Jokic to begin his NBA career. Now he'll be joining a Cleveland team that's desperate to take the next step after consecutive deflating playoff losses.
In Cleveland, Watson will be joining All-Stars Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. The defense of a Watson-Mobly-Allen lineup would be incredible but the Cavaliers will be hoping for Watson to keep knocking down his jumpers. Watson played in just 54 games last season but shot an impressive 41% from deep on 3.6 attempts from three per game.
Before his NBA days, Watson played one season with the Bruins. During the 2021-2022 season, Watson played in 32 games for UCLA and he came off the bench in every single one. Watson scored just 3.3 points per game in his 12.7 minutes per night but Denver wasn't phased, selecting Watson with the 30th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
#cavaliers #season #first
1 month ago
The Dbacks fell once again for the second consecutive night in Boston 9-4. To make things worse, the Phillies and the Padres won so now the Dbacks are 2 games outside of the third wild card spot. They are losers of 3 in a row and are 4-6 over their last 10 games.
Despite everything happening off the field with this team and Ketel Marte, it was actually the pitching that let this team down for the second consecutive night. The Marte news is no doubt a distraction im sure for this team, however having Ketel Marte on the field isn't going to change the fact that this pitching staff has given up 20 runs the past 2 games. You aren't going to win very many games giving up that many runs no matter who you are running up there to bat.
Merrill Kelly continued his skid as his stuff has really regressed late into the season. Kelly allowed 6 ER in just 4 innings tonight including 4 walks. What has become especially alarming about Kelly is just how few of his pitches he is throwing in the zone. This was first brought to my attention weeks ago by Snakes Territory's own Jesse Freidman, and tonight he noted that Kelly only threw 38.4% of his pitches in the strike zone. Last year, Kelly's in zone rate was 47.8%. And it wasn't just tonight for Kelly as he has had a sub 40% in zone rate for several of his last starts. Whatever is going on with him isn't going to be a simple fix im afraid. He really has some issues he needs to iron out physically, mechanically, or perhaps both.
The offense was rather quiet again with the exception of a Gabi Moreno grand slam in the top of the 3rd inning. It was just like you drew it up too as with 2 outs Waldschmidt and Vargas each singled, and Carroll was hit by a pitch brining up exactly who you wanted at the plate in this situation, the teams hottest hitter Gabi Moreno. Moreno then proceeded to get ahead in the count 2-0 and then absolutely unloads on a mistake pitch 428 feet over the green monster for a grand slam. Like I said, just like you drew it up. Team baseball passing the baton to the heart of the lineup.
Unfortunately Merrill Kelly would hand the 4-3 lead immediately back to the Red Sox just 4 batters later. Terrible timing for a team desperate to get some momentum. Then the Dbacks offense would proceed to do almost nothing for the rest of the game outside of a Perdomo double in the 6th and a couple of singles gathered around.
#kelly #zone #moreno
Despite everything happening off the field with this team and Ketel Marte, it was actually the pitching that let this team down for the second consecutive night. The Marte news is no doubt a distraction im sure for this team, however having Ketel Marte on the field isn't going to change the fact that this pitching staff has given up 20 runs the past 2 games. You aren't going to win very many games giving up that many runs no matter who you are running up there to bat.
Merrill Kelly continued his skid as his stuff has really regressed late into the season. Kelly allowed 6 ER in just 4 innings tonight including 4 walks. What has become especially alarming about Kelly is just how few of his pitches he is throwing in the zone. This was first brought to my attention weeks ago by Snakes Territory's own Jesse Freidman, and tonight he noted that Kelly only threw 38.4% of his pitches in the strike zone. Last year, Kelly's in zone rate was 47.8%. And it wasn't just tonight for Kelly as he has had a sub 40% in zone rate for several of his last starts. Whatever is going on with him isn't going to be a simple fix im afraid. He really has some issues he needs to iron out physically, mechanically, or perhaps both.
The offense was rather quiet again with the exception of a Gabi Moreno grand slam in the top of the 3rd inning. It was just like you drew it up too as with 2 outs Waldschmidt and Vargas each singled, and Carroll was hit by a pitch brining up exactly who you wanted at the plate in this situation, the teams hottest hitter Gabi Moreno. Moreno then proceeded to get ahead in the count 2-0 and then absolutely unloads on a mistake pitch 428 feet over the green monster for a grand slam. Like I said, just like you drew it up. Team baseball passing the baton to the heart of the lineup.
Unfortunately Merrill Kelly would hand the 4-3 lead immediately back to the Red Sox just 4 batters later. Terrible timing for a team desperate to get some momentum. Then the Dbacks offense would proceed to do almost nothing for the rest of the game outside of a Perdomo double in the 6th and a couple of singles gathered around.
#kelly #zone #moreno
1 month ago
The Chargers plan to play their starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, for exactly one series in their second preseason game against the 49ers this Thursday night. Head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed the decision following a collaborative joint practice with the 49ers, emphasizing the need to ramp up competitive game reps ahead of the regular season.
This matchup offers the first live-game look at the first-team unit executing the playbook of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
For Herbert, this brief appearance provides a crucial opportunity to establish rhythm with his primary targets, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Tre' Harris, along with the newcomers, tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar. The starting offensive line will also be tested as the team continues to evaluate its ongoing battle for the starting left guard position.
Once the opening series concludes, Harbaugh will pull the starters and hand the game over to the backups, Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei, to finalize the remaining roster evaluations.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Jim Harbaugh reveals playing time plan for Chargers starters vs. 49ers
#starters
This matchup offers the first live-game look at the first-team unit executing the playbook of new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel.
For Herbert, this brief appearance provides a crucial opportunity to establish rhythm with his primary targets, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Tre' Harris, along with the newcomers, tight ends David Njoku and Charlie Kolar. The starting offensive line will also be tested as the team continues to evaluate its ongoing battle for the starting left guard position.
Once the opening series concludes, Harbaugh will pull the starters and hand the game over to the backups, Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei, to finalize the remaining roster evaluations.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Jim Harbaugh reveals playing time plan for Chargers starters vs. 49ers
#starters
1 month ago
NEW YORK -- The San Diego Padres must have left the defensive report on Mets right fielder Carson Benge back in Cleveland.
They quickly learned the hard way that New York's rookie outfielder has one of baseball's most dangerous arms, getting cut down at home twice in the opening inning of Monday's 2-1 loss at Citi Field.
San Diego's lineup jumped on Mets right-hander Nolan McLean early, putting runners on first and second with one out in the first. Ty France dunked in a third consecutive single to right, and Jake Cronenworth rounded third looking to score the game's first run. Instead, the second baseman was gunned down by Benge, who unleashed a perfect 99.9 mph dart to the plate.
Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill followed with a single to right on an 0-2 curveball, giving San Diego its fourth straight single.
Benge couldn't possibly do it again, right? He did.
#Padres #fielder
They quickly learned the hard way that New York's rookie outfielder has one of baseball's most dangerous arms, getting cut down at home twice in the opening inning of Monday's 2-1 loss at Citi Field.
San Diego's lineup jumped on Mets right-hander Nolan McLean early, putting runners on first and second with one out in the first. Ty France dunked in a third consecutive single to right, and Jake Cronenworth rounded third looking to score the game's first run. Instead, the second baseman was gunned down by Benge, who unleashed a perfect 99.9 mph dart to the plate.
Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill followed with a single to right on an 0-2 curveball, giving San Diego its fourth straight single.
Benge couldn't possibly do it again, right? He did.
#Padres #fielder
1 month ago
The ******* ans have made a couple of roster moves to start the week.
Tennessee announced on Monday that the club has signed cornerback Corey Mayfield Jr.
Mayfield entered the league in 2023 as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Ravens. He has not appeared in a regular-season game, though he's also spent time with the UFL's San Antonio Brahmas.
Mayfield's father, Corey Mayfield Sr., appeared in 27 NFL games as a defensive lineman in the 90s.
As a corresponding move, the ******* ans waived linebacker Sean Brown with an injury designation.
#mayfield #Monday #Ravens #sean
Tennessee announced on Monday that the club has signed cornerback Corey Mayfield Jr.
Mayfield entered the league in 2023 as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Ravens. He has not appeared in a regular-season game, though he's also spent time with the UFL's San Antonio Brahmas.
Mayfield's father, Corey Mayfield Sr., appeared in 27 NFL games as a defensive lineman in the 90s.
As a corresponding move, the ******* ans waived linebacker Sean Brown with an injury designation.
#mayfield #Monday #Ravens #sean
1 month ago
The Seattle Mariners have followed up a playoff berth with a disappointing season that ended with similar hopes dashed, in particularly violent fashion on Friday. Then, in the first game of the off-season, those same silly Mariners went and won decisively and dare I say, entertainingly. Okay, so the season being over bit is hopefully obviously facetious, but the outlook remains grim nonetheless. In today's Sunday game three against the Astros the series win is on the line for either team, but perhaps more emphatically, Seattle's season's hopes remain hanging onto an even thinner strip, and with but a pinky. Play ball!
Game Info:
First Pitch: 4:20 PM Pacific
TV: Sunday Night Baseball on Peacock
Radio: Seattle Sports (710 am)
#Friday
Game Info:
First Pitch: 4:20 PM Pacific
TV: Sunday Night Baseball on Peacock
Radio: Seattle Sports (710 am)
#Friday
1 month ago
LeBron James reunites with 2016 Cavaliers teammates for surprising new project originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
New Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James is expanding his reach beyond basketball, and his latest venture takes him from the hardwood to the golf course.
James has launched a YouTube channel centered on golf, debuting the project with a video lasting more than 90 minutes that chronicles a June golf trip to Scotland with several members of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship team.
The reunion included Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson and Channing Frye, bringing together key members of the group that delivered Cleveland one of the most memorable championships in NBA history.
That Cavaliers team overcame a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals, ending Cleveland's 52-year major professional sports championship drought.
#cleveland
New Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James is expanding his reach beyond basketball, and his latest venture takes him from the hardwood to the golf course.
James has launched a YouTube channel centered on golf, debuting the project with a video lasting more than 90 minutes that chronicles a June golf trip to Scotland with several members of the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers championship team.
The reunion included Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson and Channing Frye, bringing together key members of the group that delivered Cleveland one of the most memorable championships in NBA history.
That Cavaliers team overcame a 3-1 deficit against the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals, ending Cleveland's 52-year major professional sports championship drought.
#cleveland
1 month ago
The Ohio State kicking game has been the brunt of jokes over the last few seasons because of some clutch misses, but the OSU coaching staff is hoping that comes to an end after dipping into the transfer portal to land former Baylor placekicker Connor Hawkins.
And while it doesn't mean anything about how things will ultimately go on the field, Hawkins was one of the names appearing on the Lou Groza preseason watch list when it was unveiled last week.
Originally out of Liberty Hill, Texas, Hawkins spent the last two years at Baylor, but was redshirted after very limited action in 2024. Last season, Hawkins made 18-of-22 field goals (81.8%) and was successful in all 37 extra point attempts. What might be news to Buckeye fans is the fact that his longest was a 54-yarder, something OSU hasn't seen in a long, long time. He led the Big 12 in field goal percentage last season.
The Lou Groza Award has been around since 1992 and is awarded to the top college football placekicker annually by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The award is named after former OSU and Cleveland Browns kicker Lou Groza. Mike Nugent is the only Ohio State player to have won the award, and that occurred back in 2004 when Nugent was a consensus All-American.
These watch lists can -- and will -- change throughout the college football season, with the winner being announced on December 11 as part of ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards Show.
#award #Football #season #state
And while it doesn't mean anything about how things will ultimately go on the field, Hawkins was one of the names appearing on the Lou Groza preseason watch list when it was unveiled last week.
Originally out of Liberty Hill, Texas, Hawkins spent the last two years at Baylor, but was redshirted after very limited action in 2024. Last season, Hawkins made 18-of-22 field goals (81.8%) and was successful in all 37 extra point attempts. What might be news to Buckeye fans is the fact that his longest was a 54-yarder, something OSU hasn't seen in a long, long time. He led the Big 12 in field goal percentage last season.
The Lou Groza Award has been around since 1992 and is awarded to the top college football placekicker annually by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. The award is named after former OSU and Cleveland Browns kicker Lou Groza. Mike Nugent is the only Ohio State player to have won the award, and that occurred back in 2004 when Nugent was a consensus All-American.
These watch lists can -- and will -- change throughout the college football season, with the winner being announced on December 11 as part of ESPN's Home Depot College Football Awards Show.
#award #Football #season #state
1 month ago
Former Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron continues to impress at the start of his professional baseball career.
After an impressive debut, Lebron was back in action this past Friday night for the Cincinnati Reds' High-A affiliate, the Daytona Dragons, and during the game, hit the first home run of his professional career. The solo shot came in the fourth inning for Daytona, hitting a no-doubter down the left field line.
Through the first four games of his professional career with Daytona, Lebron is 6-for-16 offensively with a home run, one RBI, and one stolen base. Lebron has also doubled once, scored three runs, and owns an impressive 1.037 OPS.
Selected by Cincinnati with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, Lebron currently ranks as the Reds' No. 3 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Lebron is joined by fellow 2026 draft pick Brady Neal among the former Alabama players currently in the Reds organization.
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After an impressive debut, Lebron was back in action this past Friday night for the Cincinnati Reds' High-A affiliate, the Daytona Dragons, and during the game, hit the first home run of his professional career. The solo shot came in the fourth inning for Daytona, hitting a no-doubter down the left field line.
Through the first four games of his professional career with Daytona, Lebron is 6-for-16 offensively with a home run, one RBI, and one stolen base. Lebron has also doubled once, scored three runs, and owns an impressive 1.037 OPS.
Selected by Cincinnati with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft, Lebron currently ranks as the Reds' No. 3 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Lebron is joined by fellow 2026 draft pick Brady Neal among the former Alabama players currently in the Reds organization.
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