5 days ago
The Big East Conference announced the men's regular season basketball league schedule Sept. 14, completing Xavier's 2026-27 regular season slate.
Xavier, which finished 16-18 overall and tied for last in the Big East (6-14) last year, opens league play on Saturday, Dec. 19 on the road against Marquette at Fiserv Forum.
Xavier's Big East home opener is on Tuesday, Dec. 22 when Creighton visits Cintas Center.
More: Xavier basketball gets commitment from 4-star, Class of 2027 forward
More: Elder, Xavier grad Pat Kelsey gets a Louisville Bats bobblehead
#east #regular #gets #sept
Xavier, which finished 16-18 overall and tied for last in the Big East (6-14) last year, opens league play on Saturday, Dec. 19 on the road against Marquette at Fiserv Forum.
Xavier's Big East home opener is on Tuesday, Dec. 22 when Creighton visits Cintas Center.
More: Xavier basketball gets commitment from 4-star, Class of 2027 forward
More: Elder, Xavier grad Pat Kelsey gets a Louisville Bats bobblehead
#east #regular #gets #sept
7 days ago
The Cleveland Browns are set to kick off their 2026 NFL season on the road against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse (8) is seen prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Heading into this week's season opener, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Browns. How will Deshaun Watson play? Will the new-look defense without Myles Garrett be anything close to what it has been in recent years?
Defensively, the trade of Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams shook up the NFL landscape during the offseason. Garrett was fresh off of breaking the NFL single-season sack record last season in Cleveland. In exchange, the Browns acquired young pass rusher Jared Verse and draft capital.
Ahead of this week's game against the Jaguars, Verse spoke out with a clear warning to Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
#verse #garrett
Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse (8) is seen prior to the game against the New England Patriots at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Heading into this week's season opener, there are a lot of questions surrounding the Browns. How will Deshaun Watson play? Will the new-look defense without Myles Garrett be anything close to what it has been in recent years?
Defensively, the trade of Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams shook up the NFL landscape during the offseason. Garrett was fresh off of breaking the NFL single-season sack record last season in Cleveland. In exchange, the Browns acquired young pass rusher Jared Verse and draft capital.
Ahead of this week's game against the Jaguars, Verse spoke out with a clear warning to Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
#verse #garrett
7 days ago
Tennessee first fielded a football team in 1891. Throughout its history, the Vols have played on Sept. 12 five times and have a 2-3 record.
In 1992, Tennessee defeated Georgia, 35-31, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, in the first SEC East division game.
Tennessee trailed at halftime, 17-13. The Vols scored a winning touchdown on a 3-yard run by quarterback Heath Shuler with 50 seconds remaining in the contest.
He also completed 12-of-22 passing attempts for 152 yards and one interception. Shuler was the Vols' leading rusher. He totaled 81 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 19 attempts. James Stewart also scored one rushing touchdown for Tennessee.
Craig Faulkner led Tennessee in receiving yards (86) on six receptions.
#georgia #first #touchdown #rushing
In 1992, Tennessee defeated Georgia, 35-31, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, in the first SEC East division game.
Tennessee trailed at halftime, 17-13. The Vols scored a winning touchdown on a 3-yard run by quarterback Heath Shuler with 50 seconds remaining in the contest.
He also completed 12-of-22 passing attempts for 152 yards and one interception. Shuler was the Vols' leading rusher. He totaled 81 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 19 attempts. James Stewart also scored one rushing touchdown for Tennessee.
Craig Faulkner led Tennessee in receiving yards (86) on six receptions.
#georgia #first #touchdown #rushing
8 days ago
European champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen produced another barnstorming run to win the men's 5000m at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest.
The Paris Olympic champion kept a low profile in the middle of the pack before storming around the outside to surge clear in the closing 100m.
American Parker Wolfe came to the front at the bell but was unable to prevent Ingebrigtsen powering away to a comprehensive victory, winning in 12:59.24. Cole Hocker was second in 13:00.05 and Wolfe clung on for third in 13:00.13.
"Easy work," Ingebrigtsen said afterwards with a grin, before collecting the trophy at the brand-new event - along with a winner's cheque for $150,000, which all individual champions will receive.
The Norwegian - frighteningly for his rivals - is still not at 100% fitness as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury which required surgery in February.
#budapest
The Paris Olympic champion kept a low profile in the middle of the pack before storming around the outside to surge clear in the closing 100m.
American Parker Wolfe came to the front at the bell but was unable to prevent Ingebrigtsen powering away to a comprehensive victory, winning in 12:59.24. Cole Hocker was second in 13:00.05 and Wolfe clung on for third in 13:00.13.
"Easy work," Ingebrigtsen said afterwards with a grin, before collecting the trophy at the brand-new event - along with a winner's cheque for $150,000, which all individual champions will receive.
The Norwegian - frighteningly for his rivals - is still not at 100% fitness as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury which required surgery in February.
#budapest
8 days ago
It started with yelling about toilets. Steve Ballmer was so serious about turning the Los Angeles Clippers into a serious franchise for the first time in their existence that he wanted to make sure no fan ever waited in a long line to use the bathroom when the team opened its new arena. Ballmer's drive to win eventually led the Clippers to courting Kawhi Leonard in free agency, fresh off leading the Toronto Raptors to a 2019 NBA championship. Leonard wanted to live in Los Angeles, yes, but he also wanted Paul George as his running mate, so the Clippers shipped out a boatload of draft picks and future two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to get him.
Leonard's people also made it known that their client wanted the type of big endorsement deals his off-putting, robotic personality couldn't land legitimately. Leonard's now infamous Uncle Dennis Robertson never tried to be subtle about his desire to secure similar off-court bags to the ones Kawhi's contemporaries like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant were landing on their own accord, and leaks of his demands circulated as soon as Leonard hit free agency.
The Clippers became so entangled in pleasing Leonard that it led to blatant salary cap circumvention, first reported by investigative journalist Pablo Torre. The NBA found enough evidence supporting Torre's claims that it hammered the Clippers with the most severe penalty in league history, stripping five future first-round draft picks, suspending executives including Ballmer, and more. That figured to be the end of the story, with the Clippers spending the next decade trying to climb out of the abyss. Torre continued to hint that there was another shoe to drop, and now that it's here, the Clippers might be in much bigger trouble than anyone first believed.
The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the Clippers, according to the New York Times, and it's already issued one subpoena. While the scope of the investigation is unclear for now, the fact that the feds are watching the Clippers for under-the-table dealings potentially makes this a much bigger deal than simply breaking NBA rules.
How does breaking NBA rules amount to a federal crime by the Clippers? While there's a lot left to come out, the main idea is that the Clippers committed some level of fraud. Daktronics was a publicly traded company, the only one of the four tied up in the Leonard scandal to fit that description, while Aspiration, Lockton Insurance, and Boingo Wireless were not. Publicly traded companies have a fiduciary duty to their shareholders to disclose big investments, and it sure feels like that never happened when dealing with Leonard.
#ballmer
Leonard's people also made it known that their client wanted the type of big endorsement deals his off-putting, robotic personality couldn't land legitimately. Leonard's now infamous Uncle Dennis Robertson never tried to be subtle about his desire to secure similar off-court bags to the ones Kawhi's contemporaries like LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant were landing on their own accord, and leaks of his demands circulated as soon as Leonard hit free agency.
The Clippers became so entangled in pleasing Leonard that it led to blatant salary cap circumvention, first reported by investigative journalist Pablo Torre. The NBA found enough evidence supporting Torre's claims that it hammered the Clippers with the most severe penalty in league history, stripping five future first-round draft picks, suspending executives including Ballmer, and more. That figured to be the end of the story, with the Clippers spending the next decade trying to climb out of the abyss. Torre continued to hint that there was another shoe to drop, and now that it's here, the Clippers might be in much bigger trouble than anyone first believed.
The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the Clippers, according to the New York Times, and it's already issued one subpoena. While the scope of the investigation is unclear for now, the fact that the feds are watching the Clippers for under-the-table dealings potentially makes this a much bigger deal than simply breaking NBA rules.
How does breaking NBA rules amount to a federal crime by the Clippers? While there's a lot left to come out, the main idea is that the Clippers committed some level of fraud. Daktronics was a publicly traded company, the only one of the four tied up in the Leonard scandal to fit that description, while Aspiration, Lockton Insurance, and Boingo Wireless were not. Publicly traded companies have a fiduciary duty to their shareholders to disclose big investments, and it sure feels like that never happened when dealing with Leonard.
#ballmer
9 days ago
The number on this game says the two teams are the same, and that is the part worth arguing. Texas is a 1.5-point home favorite against Ohio State in the biggest non-conference game of the season, which is the market telling you that once you account for the Longhorns' stadium and crowd, there is nothing left to separate them.
I don't believe that is true, and the way to find out is not to argue about it in the abstract. Instead, I like to walk through the rosters position by position, the way we did with this game a year ago, and see who is actually holding the better hand when the ball is snapped in Austin on Saturday night.
This is the sixth meeting between these programs, and the third in the last 20 months. Ohio State leads the series 3-2 and has won the last two: 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl semifinal in January 2025 on the way to a national ****** le, and 14-7 in Columbus to open last season.
Remember those two scores. They matter more by the end of this than anything else I am about to write.
Below I compare the teams by position group and offer up a best bet on the weekend's biggest college football game.
#teams #biggest
I don't believe that is true, and the way to find out is not to argue about it in the abstract. Instead, I like to walk through the rosters position by position, the way we did with this game a year ago, and see who is actually holding the better hand when the ball is snapped in Austin on Saturday night.
This is the sixth meeting between these programs, and the third in the last 20 months. Ohio State leads the series 3-2 and has won the last two: 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl semifinal in January 2025 on the way to a national ****** le, and 14-7 in Columbus to open last season.
Remember those two scores. They matter more by the end of this than anything else I am about to write.
Below I compare the teams by position group and offer up a best bet on the weekend's biggest college football game.
#teams #biggest
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11 days ago
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a four-year, $102 million extension with Christian Gonzalez, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
All of the speculation surrounding the star defensive back can finally end.
The Patriots have decided to invest long-term in having one of the best cover cornerbacks in the NFL for years to come. And Gonzalez, Bill Belichick's final first-round draft pick, is digging his roots in as a foundational defensive stalwart in New England's secondary.
The extension comes after the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a blockbuster deal with All-Pro cornerback Devon Witherspoon in August. There was a belief that Gonzalez was waiting for that deal to get done to set a baseline for his negotiations with the Patriots.
It took longer than expected, but Gonzalez and Witherspoon, who share the same agent, have both now made history in less than a month apart.
#gonzalez #agreed #extension #england
All of the speculation surrounding the star defensive back can finally end.
The Patriots have decided to invest long-term in having one of the best cover cornerbacks in the NFL for years to come. And Gonzalez, Bill Belichick's final first-round draft pick, is digging his roots in as a foundational defensive stalwart in New England's secondary.
The extension comes after the Seattle Seahawks agreed to a blockbuster deal with All-Pro cornerback Devon Witherspoon in August. There was a belief that Gonzalez was waiting for that deal to get done to set a baseline for his negotiations with the Patriots.
It took longer than expected, but Gonzalez and Witherspoon, who share the same agent, have both now made history in less than a month apart.
#gonzalez #agreed #extension #england
13 days ago
This is it for the 2026 IndyCar Series season. The 25 entries run 95 laps on the WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 11-turn, 2.238-mile road course. Scott McLaughlin starts from the pole position with already crowned season points champion Alex Palou second.
Runner-up hopefuls Kyle Kirkwood (starting 6th), Christian Lundgaard (11th, including a 6-place grid penalty for excessive engine changes) and Pato O'Ward (12th) are separated by 4 points.
Palou has won this race the past two years and three of the past four.
We will have leaderboard updates and highlights, so please remember to refresh.
Welcome back: Dreyer & Reinbold chooses Conor Daly for full-time ride
#palou #season #points #indycar
Runner-up hopefuls Kyle Kirkwood (starting 6th), Christian Lundgaard (11th, including a 6-place grid penalty for excessive engine changes) and Pato O'Ward (12th) are separated by 4 points.
Palou has won this race the past two years and three of the past four.
We will have leaderboard updates and highlights, so please remember to refresh.
Welcome back: Dreyer & Reinbold chooses Conor Daly for full-time ride
#palou #season #points #indycar
14 days ago
The chance to make a real statement is within arm's reach for Tapatío, who sit very close to the top of the Apertura 2026 standings and, in Matchday 7, face one of their rivals for that spot: Universidad de Guadalajara.
This is one of the most iconic rivalries in Liga de Expansión, so there is no doubt we will witness an electrifying clash at AKRON Stadium. So you don't miss a single detail, we bring you the best preview information ahead of this Sunday's match.
How are they coming in?
- Tapatío rescued an important point at the Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca after drawing 1-1 against Alebrijes. The young Rebaño now have 11 points and sit in 6th place in the table.- Leones Negros, meanwhile, also drew 1-1 at Estadio Jalisco against Piratas, giving them 13 points and 2nd place in the standings.
What happened in their last meeting?
#standings #place #apertura
This is one of the most iconic rivalries in Liga de Expansión, so there is no doubt we will witness an electrifying clash at AKRON Stadium. So you don't miss a single detail, we bring you the best preview information ahead of this Sunday's match.
How are they coming in?
- Tapatío rescued an important point at the Estadio Tecnológico de Oaxaca after drawing 1-1 against Alebrijes. The young Rebaño now have 11 points and sit in 6th place in the table.- Leones Negros, meanwhile, also drew 1-1 at Estadio Jalisco against Piratas, giving them 13 points and 2nd place in the standings.
What happened in their last meeting?
#standings #place #apertura
15 days ago
Look at our timing! ***** o and the Mikes managed to plan a recording around deadline day. We waited until the window was closed in Italy to grade the comings and goings of the the end of the mercato. It was a long and arduous summer that took a lot out of ***** o. Someone should probably peek into the bunker and make sure he didn't go full crazy.
We grade each move like that one teacher you hated because they docked you points for every little thing…like your punctuation. Along the way, we got McMike's most ominous, "Uh-huh, alright" ever, Producer Mike's terrifying Pradetici, and more of ***** o's mental deterioration. Thank you as always to Sport Social Podcast Network for hosting us and to Windchime Weather for the music. And as always, we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making this. You could leave a rating and review if you want, but whatever.
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#like #italy #someone #along
We grade each move like that one teacher you hated because they docked you points for every little thing…like your punctuation. Along the way, we got McMike's most ominous, "Uh-huh, alright" ever, Producer Mike's terrifying Pradetici, and more of ***** o's mental deterioration. Thank you as always to Sport Social Podcast Network for hosting us and to Windchime Weather for the music. And as always, we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed making this. You could leave a rating and review if you want, but whatever.
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#like #italy #someone #along
16 days ago
The GametimeCT Football Pick 'Ems are back for the 2026 high school football season. And this year we're adding something new.
The staff has been asked to predict the six teams they believe will raise a CIAC championship plaque in December.
There's a long way to go from the Week 1 kickoff to the state finals. So much of this is guesswork. But that's what makes it fun.
We also have the benefit of writing team previews for all 134 CIAC football teams in the state.
For the 8-Ball - everyone's favorite selector - we used ChatGPT to choose the six winners. ChatGPT will be used only for the championship predictions, while the 8-Ball will return in full form for Week 1.
#ciac #ball #teams
The staff has been asked to predict the six teams they believe will raise a CIAC championship plaque in December.
There's a long way to go from the Week 1 kickoff to the state finals. So much of this is guesswork. But that's what makes it fun.
We also have the benefit of writing team previews for all 134 CIAC football teams in the state.
For the 8-Ball - everyone's favorite selector - we used ChatGPT to choose the six winners. ChatGPT will be used only for the championship predictions, while the 8-Ball will return in full form for Week 1.
#ciac #ball #teams
17 days ago
After a lengthy offseason, the Alabama Crimson Tide are set to open the 2026 season this Saturday at home against the East Carolina Pirates in Tuscaloosa.
A game set to begin at 11 a.m. CT on ABC, Alabama enters Week 1 as a heavy favorite against East Carolina, and are a popular pick to win this game by multiple touchdowns.
As a result, the Crimson Tide will likely see a number of backups see action in this game Saturday, especially should Alabama build a sizable lead in the first half. This will likely come on both sides of the ball, and could include multiple new faces to the roster this season through their 2026 high school recruiting class, as well as the transfer portal.
A group of names that will be in focus Saturday afternoon, here are three storylines to monitor for the Crimson Tide during Alabama's Week 1 game against East Carolina.
After appearing in only two games last fall as a true freshman, Russell is set to start at quarterback for the first time Saturday against East Carolina after winning the job during the offseason. All eyes will be on Russell's performance in Week 1, as the sophomore is likely set for a big showing against a Pirates defense that was among the best in the American a year ago, allowing only 20.1 points per game.
#tide
A game set to begin at 11 a.m. CT on ABC, Alabama enters Week 1 as a heavy favorite against East Carolina, and are a popular pick to win this game by multiple touchdowns.
As a result, the Crimson Tide will likely see a number of backups see action in this game Saturday, especially should Alabama build a sizable lead in the first half. This will likely come on both sides of the ball, and could include multiple new faces to the roster this season through their 2026 high school recruiting class, as well as the transfer portal.
A group of names that will be in focus Saturday afternoon, here are three storylines to monitor for the Crimson Tide during Alabama's Week 1 game against East Carolina.
After appearing in only two games last fall as a true freshman, Russell is set to start at quarterback for the first time Saturday against East Carolina after winning the job during the offseason. All eyes will be on Russell's performance in Week 1, as the sophomore is likely set for a big showing against a Pirates defense that was among the best in the American a year ago, allowing only 20.1 points per game.
#tide
18 days ago
It's such an exciting time here at SB Nation with our launch of a brand-new, free app!
You've probably seen the links at the bottom of your screen, with availability on both iOS and Android, but I want to explain a little about why the app is going to be a daily read for you. Firstly, the home screen, which is a rolling feed of everything you tell us you want to see. We understand fans, and that being hyper-focused on just your city is what a lot of you care about, so this strips out all the extra stuff to only show you what you want to see.
Conversely, some of you like a broader picture of the entire league. Here you can follow NFL as an entire community, where we'll break down stories with national significance and importantly, allow you to find like-minded, engaged sports fans who want to talk about the big stories in football every day. Community is at the heart of this, as we bring together our vast network of team sites and national coverage all into one place.
With the app you'll see fewer ads, which everyone loves, and it's also a snappier experience that makes swiping through all your favorite team sites a breeze. Easily one of my favorite features (and one I think you'll love too) are our "Game Chats." Here you'll automatically find live chats during every single game for the teams and leagues you follow, putting you in contact with every other fan in our network. We know open threads are a favorite part of everyone's team site, and they have been seamlessly integrated into the app to make it easy to jump in, fire off some comments, and get notified when another fan has replied to you. Celebrate together, cry together, experience together — that's the best part of sports.
For years the SB Nation motto has been "Come Fan With Us," and now with the SB Nation app that's going to be easier than ever.
#favorite
You've probably seen the links at the bottom of your screen, with availability on both iOS and Android, but I want to explain a little about why the app is going to be a daily read for you. Firstly, the home screen, which is a rolling feed of everything you tell us you want to see. We understand fans, and that being hyper-focused on just your city is what a lot of you care about, so this strips out all the extra stuff to only show you what you want to see.
Conversely, some of you like a broader picture of the entire league. Here you can follow NFL as an entire community, where we'll break down stories with national significance and importantly, allow you to find like-minded, engaged sports fans who want to talk about the big stories in football every day. Community is at the heart of this, as we bring together our vast network of team sites and national coverage all into one place.
With the app you'll see fewer ads, which everyone loves, and it's also a snappier experience that makes swiping through all your favorite team sites a breeze. Easily one of my favorite features (and one I think you'll love too) are our "Game Chats." Here you'll automatically find live chats during every single game for the teams and leagues you follow, putting you in contact with every other fan in our network. We know open threads are a favorite part of everyone's team site, and they have been seamlessly integrated into the app to make it easy to jump in, fire off some comments, and get notified when another fan has replied to you. Celebrate together, cry together, experience together — that's the best part of sports.
For years the SB Nation motto has been "Come Fan With Us," and now with the SB Nation app that's going to be easier than ever.
#favorite
19 days ago
BOSTON — Thousands turned out on Sunday afternoon in Boston to bid farewell to former Boston Celtics star and new Philadelphia 76er, Jaylen Brown.
The 741 Frequency Fest took over a corner of Boston Common on Sunday as fans packed the barricades around the stage at least 15 rows deep to see Brown out in the community he spent so much time becoming a part of one more time. Brown was traded to Philadelphia on July 1.
"I'm at a loss for words," Brown said when he first addressed the crowd. "When I came to this city, I said I was going to go to war for this city. I met so many great people here, people that helped me in the community and motivated me on my journey. People who supported me when even I didn't support myself at times. I just want to say thank you to Boston, thank you to the city, and I love you."
Jaylen Brown walks through the crowd during his 741 Frequency Fest at Boston Common on August 30, 2026.Katie Morrison-O'Day
A highlight video showing clips from Brown's time as a Celtic interspersed with footage of him in the community played as the DJ played music and fans gathered around the stage to await hearing from Brown.
#community #city
The 741 Frequency Fest took over a corner of Boston Common on Sunday as fans packed the barricades around the stage at least 15 rows deep to see Brown out in the community he spent so much time becoming a part of one more time. Brown was traded to Philadelphia on July 1.
"I'm at a loss for words," Brown said when he first addressed the crowd. "When I came to this city, I said I was going to go to war for this city. I met so many great people here, people that helped me in the community and motivated me on my journey. People who supported me when even I didn't support myself at times. I just want to say thank you to Boston, thank you to the city, and I love you."
Jaylen Brown walks through the crowd during his 741 Frequency Fest at Boston Common on August 30, 2026.Katie Morrison-O'Day
A highlight video showing clips from Brown's time as a Celtic interspersed with footage of him in the community played as the DJ played music and fans gathered around the stage to await hearing from Brown.
#community #city
20 days ago
'What happened to Ruturaj Gaikwad': Fans react to Tilak Varma being considered as back-up option in India middle-order for 2027 ODI World Cup originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
India's team management is reportedly considering Tilak Varma as a backup middle-order option ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Selectors want a left-handed batter capable of bowling four overs, addressing a gap in bowling options up top.
Fans reacted angrily online, questioning why Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a century at No. 4, has been overlooked.
India's planning for next year's ODI World Cup has already sparked a fresh wave of debate, with Tilak Varma reportedly emerging as a potential backup option for the middle order.
#tilak #varma #middle #Cricket
India's team management is reportedly considering Tilak Varma as a backup middle-order option ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Selectors want a left-handed batter capable of bowling four overs, addressing a gap in bowling options up top.
Fans reacted angrily online, questioning why Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a century at No. 4, has been overlooked.
India's planning for next year's ODI World Cup has already sparked a fresh wave of debate, with Tilak Varma reportedly emerging as a potential backup option for the middle order.
#tilak #varma #middle #Cricket
20 days ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar hit a pinch grand slam in the seventh inning and Merrill Kelly threw seven shutout innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 7-1 on Saturday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Kelly (9-12) limited the Giants to two hits in those seven innings. He struck out seven and walked four.
San Francisco's best scoring opportunity came in the fourth. With runners at the corners and one out, Turner Hill hit a grounder to second. Ildemaro Vargas' throw to the plate cut down Bryce Eldridge. Kelly then got Drew Cavanaugh on another grounder.
Making his third start in the majors, left-hander Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson held the Diamondbacks scoreless on three hits through six innings and retired 11 batters in a row from the second inning through the fifth.
Listed at 6-foot-1, 250 pounds, Wilkinson issued his only two walks to open the seventh. Ryan Walker then replaced Wilkinson (0-2).
#diamondbacks #hits
Kelly (9-12) limited the Giants to two hits in those seven innings. He struck out seven and walked four.
San Francisco's best scoring opportunity came in the fourth. With runners at the corners and one out, Turner Hill hit a grounder to second. Ildemaro Vargas' throw to the plate cut down Bryce Eldridge. Kelly then got Drew Cavanaugh on another grounder.
Making his third start in the majors, left-hander Matt "Tugboat" Wilkinson held the Diamondbacks scoreless on three hits through six innings and retired 11 batters in a row from the second inning through the fifth.
Listed at 6-foot-1, 250 pounds, Wilkinson issued his only two walks to open the seventh. Ryan Walker then replaced Wilkinson (0-2).
#diamondbacks #hits
21 days ago
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Franck Kessié has informed Juventus that the conditions for an agreement are not in place.
The Bianconeri are no longer in contact with the Ivorian midfielder, who is a free agent and is also being pursued by Roma.
Possible developments remain to be seen with the Giallorossi, who have expressed interest in the former Atalanta player, whom Gasperini knows very well.
#gianluca #marzio #juventus #possible
The Bianconeri are no longer in contact with the Ivorian midfielder, who is a free agent and is also being pursued by Roma.
Possible developments remain to be seen with the Giallorossi, who have expressed interest in the former Atalanta player, whom Gasperini knows very well.
#gianluca #marzio #juventus #possible
22 days ago
We've heard from CBS Sports president David Berson regarding Tony Romo's status with the network after the ex-Cowboys QB was placed on indefinite leave, as well as replacement (for now) J.J. Watt.
And while Romo himself hasn't said anything since the OWI arrest in July, we have now heard from his spokesperson with a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel after three new citations: "Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved. We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close and we are communicating with CBS about next steps."
Per USA TODAY Sports, court records show the following charges: "Unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). All three charges were filed on Thursday, Aug. 27."
No official word on that yet. He's on indefinite leave from the network.
That would be on Sept. 21.
#network #leave
And while Romo himself hasn't said anything since the OWI arrest in July, we have now heard from his spokesperson with a statement to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel after three new citations: "Tony accepts full responsibility for his actions and has taken proactive steps to ensure that this isolated civil matter is properly resolved. We are working with local authorities to bring this matter to a close and we are communicating with CBS about next steps."
Per USA TODAY Sports, court records show the following charges: "Unsafe passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). All three charges were filed on Thursday, Aug. 27."
No official word on that yet. He's on indefinite leave from the network.
That would be on Sept. 21.
#network #leave
23 days ago
A head-turning statistic, highlighting the impact of Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé in the club's latest outing, has come to the fore online.
This of course comes after the Frenchman proved himself the star of the show en route to Los Blancos keeping alive a perfect start to the new La Liga campaign.
José Mourinho's troops marked their return to action on Wednesday night, welcoming Real Sociedad to the Santiago Bernabéu for their first home fixture of 2026/27.
The aforementioned Mbappé was in from the off for the evening, hopeful of breaking his duck for the new term after drawing a blank against Espanyol on opening day. And not only did the 27-year-old go on to manage that, but over the course of the 90 minutes, he rattled off a brilliant hat-trick.
Mbappé made his intent clear from the off in the clash, looking hungry for goals and taking aim at the Sociedad net on a whole host of occasions. So much so that the former PSG standout secured for himself a recent piece of La Liga history on Wednesday.
#wednesday #course #himself #kylian
This of course comes after the Frenchman proved himself the star of the show en route to Los Blancos keeping alive a perfect start to the new La Liga campaign.
José Mourinho's troops marked their return to action on Wednesday night, welcoming Real Sociedad to the Santiago Bernabéu for their first home fixture of 2026/27.
The aforementioned Mbappé was in from the off for the evening, hopeful of breaking his duck for the new term after drawing a blank against Espanyol on opening day. And not only did the 27-year-old go on to manage that, but over the course of the 90 minutes, he rattled off a brilliant hat-trick.
Mbappé made his intent clear from the off in the clash, looking hungry for goals and taking aim at the Sociedad net on a whole host of occasions. So much so that the former PSG standout secured for himself a recent piece of La Liga history on Wednesday.
#wednesday #course #himself #kylian
23 days ago
The Cubs outscored the Diamondbacks 11-7 in this three-game series.
Unfortunately, they don't grant series wins that way. Arizona simply spread their runs out better than the Cubs did. and in Wednesday's game, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandyn Garcia and Juan Morillo held the Cubs scoreless on just two hits, and the Cubs dropped the series finale 2-0, losing the series and finishing their road trip at 2-4.
It's even more frustrating because the Cubs got excellent work out of all three of their starting pitchers in this series. Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd held the Diamondbacks to eight hits and one run in 20 total innings of work. That's just outstanding. Unfortunately, one blown save and one excellent pitching performance by Rodriguez made this a Cubs series loss.
The Cubs were held hitless by Rodriguez for the first four innings until Tyrone Taylor singled leading off the fifth. Taylor eventually stole second, but was stranded.
More on that from BCB's JohnW53:
#Cubs #rodriguez
Unfortunately, they don't grant series wins that way. Arizona simply spread their runs out better than the Cubs did. and in Wednesday's game, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandyn Garcia and Juan Morillo held the Cubs scoreless on just two hits, and the Cubs dropped the series finale 2-0, losing the series and finishing their road trip at 2-4.
It's even more frustrating because the Cubs got excellent work out of all three of their starting pitchers in this series. Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes and Matthew Boyd held the Diamondbacks to eight hits and one run in 20 total innings of work. That's just outstanding. Unfortunately, one blown save and one excellent pitching performance by Rodriguez made this a Cubs series loss.
The Cubs were held hitless by Rodriguez for the first four innings until Tyrone Taylor singled leading off the fifth. Taylor eventually stole second, but was stranded.
More on that from BCB's JohnW53:
#Cubs #rodriguez
24 days ago
UFC's Contender Series has now delivered one of the greatest upsets in MMA history — at least in terms of the odds.
In the show's Season 10, Week 4 main event on Tuesday, -6000 betting favorite Bella Mir — the much-ballyhooed daughter of UFC legend Frank Mir — suffered the shocking first loss of her professional MMA career to +1500 underdog Alex Apodaca via a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). With the win, Apodaca earned herself a UFC contract.
Mir, 23, has long been considered a blue-chip combat sports prospect under the tutelage of her former UFC heavyweight champion father. UFC CEO Dana White, who's known Bella since she was a child, spoke openly in the lead-up to Tuesday's Contender Series fight about the possibility of the young phenom competing at the 2028 Olympics while pursue **** les in multiple TKO properties: The UFC, UFC BJJ and Zuffa Boxing.
"Alex, what you had to face tonight [was different]," White said following the result. "Now, I'm very proud of myself that in 10 years of doing [Contender Series], I have never had any bias. I don't know anything about anybody coming in. I was overly biased on this fight. I've known Bella for a long time, four years ago we started mapping out her plan and who she was going to be, and you came in tonight [and changed all of that].
"Unbelievable upset. Congratulations, you're in the UFC."
#alex #white #long #tonight
In the show's Season 10, Week 4 main event on Tuesday, -6000 betting favorite Bella Mir — the much-ballyhooed daughter of UFC legend Frank Mir — suffered the shocking first loss of her professional MMA career to +1500 underdog Alex Apodaca via a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). With the win, Apodaca earned herself a UFC contract.
Mir, 23, has long been considered a blue-chip combat sports prospect under the tutelage of her former UFC heavyweight champion father. UFC CEO Dana White, who's known Bella since she was a child, spoke openly in the lead-up to Tuesday's Contender Series fight about the possibility of the young phenom competing at the 2028 Olympics while pursue **** les in multiple TKO properties: The UFC, UFC BJJ and Zuffa Boxing.
"Alex, what you had to face tonight [was different]," White said following the result. "Now, I'm very proud of myself that in 10 years of doing [Contender Series], I have never had any bias. I don't know anything about anybody coming in. I was overly biased on this fight. I've known Bella for a long time, four years ago we started mapping out her plan and who she was going to be, and you came in tonight [and changed all of that].
"Unbelievable upset. Congratulations, you're in the UFC."
#alex #white #long #tonight
25 days ago
The Oklahoman's fall girls sport athletes of the week poll for Aug. 17-23 presented by Landmark Fine Homes is now live at oklahoman.com.
Last week's winner was Tuttle volleyball player Presley Owned.
Voting is open until noon Sunday.
Here are this week's nominees.
#landmark #homes #last #voting
Last week's winner was Tuttle volleyball player Presley Owned.
Voting is open until noon Sunday.
Here are this week's nominees.
#landmark #homes #last #voting
26 days ago
Leam Richardson had a good pre-season and, on the whole, managed to restore some faith from the fans. However, he needed to start with victories and good performances, but we're yet to see Reading win a competitive game in 90 minutes since March.
There are nuances to that, of course, and this essentially was what split the fans in their reaction to Saturday's 0-0 draw. Is this a continuation of the dross we saw last season? Or is that conclusion unfair?
For some fans, their answer to that question is emphatic. To others, it's a bit more complex. Here's how they reacted to the game…
I think how you're feeling about Richardson and our direction now correlates pretty evidently with whether you were willing to give Richardson a clean slate going into the new season.
For some fans, it is a case of us being just two games into the season and, although it is clear that we need to improve, there have been enough signs from pre-season and the opening four games that we're moving in the right direction.
#fans #good #however
There are nuances to that, of course, and this essentially was what split the fans in their reaction to Saturday's 0-0 draw. Is this a continuation of the dross we saw last season? Or is that conclusion unfair?
For some fans, their answer to that question is emphatic. To others, it's a bit more complex. Here's how they reacted to the game…
I think how you're feeling about Richardson and our direction now correlates pretty evidently with whether you were willing to give Richardson a clean slate going into the new season.
For some fans, it is a case of us being just two games into the season and, although it is clear that we need to improve, there have been enough signs from pre-season and the opening four games that we're moving in the right direction.
#fans #good #however
27 days ago
PHOENIX (AP) — Angel Reese scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for her 25th double-double of the season and the Atlanta Dream clinched a playoff berth with a 99-89 win over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night.
Rhyne Howard added 20 points, Allisha Gray had 17 and Jordin Canada 12 for the Dream (24-13), who have won five of their last six games. They moved a half-game ahead of Indiana, which lost earlier in night, for the fourth seed, with seven games to go for Atlanta.
Kahleah Copper had 38 points for the Mercury (13-24), who were in the WNBA Finals last season, but were eliminated from the playoff chase with the loss.
Alyssa Thomas had her 22nd regular-season triple-double with 11 points, 16 rebounds and 10 ****** ists. Thomas also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs. DeWanna Bonner added 12 points.
Reese, a 43% shooter for the season, was 14 of 21 from the field after going 9 of 9 the previous game. Her previous career high for points was 27 in 2024 when she was a rookie with Chicago. She has set the Atlanta single-season record for double-doubles and is three shy of the league record.
#points
Rhyne Howard added 20 points, Allisha Gray had 17 and Jordin Canada 12 for the Dream (24-13), who have won five of their last six games. They moved a half-game ahead of Indiana, which lost earlier in night, for the fourth seed, with seven games to go for Atlanta.
Kahleah Copper had 38 points for the Mercury (13-24), who were in the WNBA Finals last season, but were eliminated from the playoff chase with the loss.
Alyssa Thomas had her 22nd regular-season triple-double with 11 points, 16 rebounds and 10 ****** ists. Thomas also has six triple-doubles in the playoffs. DeWanna Bonner added 12 points.
Reese, a 43% shooter for the season, was 14 of 21 from the field after going 9 of 9 the previous game. Her previous career high for points was 27 in 2024 when she was a rookie with Chicago. She has set the Atlanta single-season record for double-doubles and is three shy of the league record.
#points
28 days ago
A birthday gift for a young Max Verstappen fan took an unexpected but funny turn at Circuit Zandvoort when the shirt pulled from a green plastic bag turned out to be bright red and covered in Ferrari branding.
Formula 1 had its Dutch Grand Prix fan forum on on the Friday ahead of the sprint weekend, featuring Verstappen and his temporary team-mate Liam Lawson. Both drivers shone in their team colors; blue Oracle Red Bull Racing jackets with Ford Racing branding. It's the outfit's first season with power units built in partnership with Ford. And it's been mildly successful. Although not quite as successful as Ferrari who have been enjoying being the 'best of the rest' team.
The host tells the crowd the child is celebrating his birthday and has brought a shirt for Verstappen to sign. She offers Max a pen, at which point he spots the problem.
"Max Verstappen fan? He's got a Ferrari shirt!" Verstappen laughs.
The host looks playfully mortified. "There is no way that he's a Max fan! Come on! I should've checked, sorry."
#verstappen
Formula 1 had its Dutch Grand Prix fan forum on on the Friday ahead of the sprint weekend, featuring Verstappen and his temporary team-mate Liam Lawson. Both drivers shone in their team colors; blue Oracle Red Bull Racing jackets with Ford Racing branding. It's the outfit's first season with power units built in partnership with Ford. And it's been mildly successful. Although not quite as successful as Ferrari who have been enjoying being the 'best of the rest' team.
The host tells the crowd the child is celebrating his birthday and has brought a shirt for Verstappen to sign. She offers Max a pen, at which point he spots the problem.
"Max Verstappen fan? He's got a Ferrari shirt!" Verstappen laughs.
The host looks playfully mortified. "There is no way that he's a Max fan! Come on! I should've checked, sorry."
#verstappen
29 days ago
FC Barcelona have made a major splash in the transfer market after reaching a full agreement with Turkish side Fenerbahçe for the signing of goalkeeper Dominik Livaković. This was reported by Carlos Monfort in Sport.
The Blaugrana sporting department, led by Deco, has accelerated talks in recent hours. The Turkish club has given the final green light to Barça's financial offer.
Both clubs are currently exchanging the required documentation to finalize the transfer in the coming days. The deal has been set at a fixed fee of two million euros, plus another two million in add-ons.
With this move, Deco secures the generational transition between the posts for Barça. The Croatia international is shaping up as the chosen man to take over as first-choice goalkeeper once the Wojciech Szczęsny era comes to an end.
The goalkeeper will bring international experience and reliability to the squad after standing out both for his club and for the Croatia national team. His arrival strengthens the medium- and long-term planning of the sporting project.
#turkish #croatia #transfer #Barcelona
The Blaugrana sporting department, led by Deco, has accelerated talks in recent hours. The Turkish club has given the final green light to Barça's financial offer.
Both clubs are currently exchanging the required documentation to finalize the transfer in the coming days. The deal has been set at a fixed fee of two million euros, plus another two million in add-ons.
With this move, Deco secures the generational transition between the posts for Barça. The Croatia international is shaping up as the chosen man to take over as first-choice goalkeeper once the Wojciech Szczęsny era comes to an end.
The goalkeeper will bring international experience and reliability to the squad after standing out both for his club and for the Croatia national team. His arrival strengthens the medium- and long-term planning of the sporting project.
#turkish #croatia #transfer #Barcelona
29 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers will visit SoFi Stadium on Thursday to face the Los Angeles Chargers in their second preseason game of the season.
For the 49ers the game will have a little different feel with some of their healthy starters getting their first exhibition action of the year. Virtually all of their starters sat out the preseason opener last Thursday vs. the Tennessee ***** ans. After the starters there'll be a slew of reserves worth watching as they try to carve out playing time and roster spots.
Here's where to watch the 49ers vs. Chargers in Week 2 of NFL preseason.
Stream 49ers vs. Chargers (free trial)
TV channel: KPIX
#chargers
For the 49ers the game will have a little different feel with some of their healthy starters getting their first exhibition action of the year. Virtually all of their starters sat out the preseason opener last Thursday vs. the Tennessee ***** ans. After the starters there'll be a slew of reserves worth watching as they try to carve out playing time and roster spots.
Here's where to watch the 49ers vs. Chargers in Week 2 of NFL preseason.
Stream 49ers vs. Chargers (free trial)
TV channel: KPIX
#chargers
1 month ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Five of the six children of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss still intend to sell their remaining minority ownership of the NBA team despite the opposition of their sister, Jeanie.
Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse Buss reiterated their stance Tuesday in a statement issued to ESPN, saying they "remain united in that decision. ... We intend to move forward thoughtfully, respectfully and through the appropriate process."
The five Buss siblings said Monday they had voted to sell the family trust's remaining 17.8% stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, who are acquiring majority ownership from Mark Walter.
Jeanie Buss announced her intention to fight back against the plan later Monday through a letter from her attorney, Adam Streisand. Jeanie Buss claims the siblings can't sell the trust's ownership shares without her approval.
If the five siblings are able to sell their remaining ownership, Jeanie Buss would no longer be able to serve as the Lakers' governor, a position she is scheduled to hold until at least 2030 under the deal struck with Walter last year when he purchased majority control of the team at a valuation of $10 billion.
#five
Johnny, Jimmy, Janie, Joey and Jesse Buss reiterated their stance Tuesday in a statement issued to ESPN, saying they "remain united in that decision. ... We intend to move forward thoughtfully, respectfully and through the appropriate process."
The five Buss siblings said Monday they had voted to sell the family trust's remaining 17.8% stake to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, who are acquiring majority ownership from Mark Walter.
Jeanie Buss announced her intention to fight back against the plan later Monday through a letter from her attorney, Adam Streisand. Jeanie Buss claims the siblings can't sell the trust's ownership shares without her approval.
If the five siblings are able to sell their remaining ownership, Jeanie Buss would no longer be able to serve as the Lakers' governor, a position she is scheduled to hold until at least 2030 under the deal struck with Walter last year when he purchased majority control of the team at a valuation of $10 billion.
#five
1 month ago
The finale in the battle for the **** le! On the last matchday of the 2022/23 FLYERALARM Women's Bundesliga season, FC Bayern Women have the club's fifth German championship in their hands ahead of the meeting with 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam at the FC Bayern Campus on Sunday 28 May. The **** le showdown kicks off at 14:00 CEST. The state of play, pre-match quotes, team news – it's all in the preview.
After the 0-0 draw at Leverkusen last Saturday, Alexander Straus' side go into the final day with a two-point lead over VfL Wolfsburg. Their rivals claimed a last-minute win at SV Meppen on Sunday to prevent FCB from clinching the **** le early, but now the Munich girls can wrap up the fifth Bundesliga **** le in the club's history with a home win over Potsdam. In the event of a draw or defeat, their inferior goal difference means they'll have to hope for a slip-up by the She-Wolves in their game against SC Freiburg.
Dieser Inhalt kann hier leider nicht dargestellt werden. Zum Anschauen kannst du die Website des FC Bayern München besuchen: Artikel auf fcbayern.com
Potsdam's relegation from the Women's Bundesliga has been confirmed since Matchday 20. The Brandenburg outfit lost 3-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt last time out, their fourth straight defeat. That said, after collecting just one point in the first half of the season, there has been an improvement in the second half of the campaign from the team who are second in the all-time Women's Bundesliga standings. Sunday's match at the Campus will be Turbine's last in the German top flight for now after 29 successful years.
Bayern won 3-0 in the reverse fixture in Potsdam thanks to goals from Georgia Stanway, Lina Magull and Linda Dallmann. FCB have been by far the better team in the recent history of the fixture and are unbeaten in 12 games against Turbine (W9 D3). However, the all-time record is virtually even, with 21 wins for Munich, 22 for Potsdam and seven draws in their 50 meetings.
#bundesliga #last #title #team
After the 0-0 draw at Leverkusen last Saturday, Alexander Straus' side go into the final day with a two-point lead over VfL Wolfsburg. Their rivals claimed a last-minute win at SV Meppen on Sunday to prevent FCB from clinching the **** le early, but now the Munich girls can wrap up the fifth Bundesliga **** le in the club's history with a home win over Potsdam. In the event of a draw or defeat, their inferior goal difference means they'll have to hope for a slip-up by the She-Wolves in their game against SC Freiburg.
Dieser Inhalt kann hier leider nicht dargestellt werden. Zum Anschauen kannst du die Website des FC Bayern München besuchen: Artikel auf fcbayern.com
Potsdam's relegation from the Women's Bundesliga has been confirmed since Matchday 20. The Brandenburg outfit lost 3-0 to Eintracht Frankfurt last time out, their fourth straight defeat. That said, after collecting just one point in the first half of the season, there has been an improvement in the second half of the campaign from the team who are second in the all-time Women's Bundesliga standings. Sunday's match at the Campus will be Turbine's last in the German top flight for now after 29 successful years.
Bayern won 3-0 in the reverse fixture in Potsdam thanks to goals from Georgia Stanway, Lina Magull and Linda Dallmann. FCB have been by far the better team in the recent history of the fixture and are unbeaten in 12 games against Turbine (W9 D3). However, the all-time record is virtually even, with 21 wins for Munich, 22 for Potsdam and seven draws in their 50 meetings.
#bundesliga #last #title #team
