2 days ago
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to speak out against a controversial sports gambling advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
The advert has gone viral online and features American Sweeney naked but covering parts of her body with various pieces of sporting equipment.
It has sparked a strong reaction, with many female athletes criticising its ******* ualisation of women in sport, and how they are being defined by their appearance rather than their achievements as sportswomen.
Hunt, who became a four-time European champion earlier this summer, referenced the advert after she ran a season's best 22.10 seconds to finish fourth in the 200m final at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Sunday.
"Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like," Hunt said in her post-race interview with BBC Sport.
#british
The advert has gone viral online and features American Sweeney naked but covering parts of her body with various pieces of sporting equipment.
It has sparked a strong reaction, with many female athletes criticising its ******* ualisation of women in sport, and how they are being defined by their appearance rather than their achievements as sportswomen.
Hunt, who became a four-time European champion earlier this summer, referenced the advert after she ran a season's best 22.10 seconds to finish fourth in the 200m final at the Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Sunday.
"Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like," Hunt said in her post-race interview with BBC Sport.
#british
3 days ago
Sen. Ted Cruz got a rough welcome from the College GameDay crowd in Austin.
Cruz appeared on ESPN's Saturday morning pregame show ahead of No. 4 Texas' matchup vs. No. 1 Ohio State and was met with loud boos while discussing the Protect College Sports Act, according to Sports Illustrated. Video shared by Awful Announcing showed the Texas Republican being booed during the segment, with some in the crowd chanting, "Ted, you suck!"
ESPN had Ted Cruz on 'College GameDay' in a conversation with Rece Davis for nearly 10 minutes.
Cruz was heavily booed by the crowd -- and heard "Ted, you suck!" chants -- in Austin. pic.twitter.com/npQesiYMsG
The segment lasted nearly 10 minutes, according to Awful Announcing, and featured Cruz speaking with host Rece Davis about the college sports bill.
The Protect College Sports Act is a federal proposal backed by Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., aimed at setting national rules around college athletics, including name, image and likeness deals, transfers and eligibility. Cruz has argued the bill is needed to bring order to college sports, while critics have raised concerns over athlete compensation and federal involvement.
#austin #protect #awful #announcing
Cruz appeared on ESPN's Saturday morning pregame show ahead of No. 4 Texas' matchup vs. No. 1 Ohio State and was met with loud boos while discussing the Protect College Sports Act, according to Sports Illustrated. Video shared by Awful Announcing showed the Texas Republican being booed during the segment, with some in the crowd chanting, "Ted, you suck!"
ESPN had Ted Cruz on 'College GameDay' in a conversation with Rece Davis for nearly 10 minutes.
Cruz was heavily booed by the crowd -- and heard "Ted, you suck!" chants -- in Austin. pic.twitter.com/npQesiYMsG
The segment lasted nearly 10 minutes, according to Awful Announcing, and featured Cruz speaking with host Rece Davis about the college sports bill.
The Protect College Sports Act is a federal proposal backed by Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., aimed at setting national rules around college athletics, including name, image and likeness deals, transfers and eligibility. Cruz has argued the bill is needed to bring order to college sports, while critics have raised concerns over athlete compensation and federal involvement.
#austin #protect #awful #announcing
4 days ago
The state's big game will be on a big stage.
The Sept. 12 Cy-Hawk football showdown in Iowa City will be televised nationally on NBC at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Both teams are coming off easy Week 1 victories.
Iowa State picked up a 38-10 win over SEMO to kick off the Jimmy Rogers era. The No. 21 Hawkeyes dominated Northern Illinois with a 41-0 victory.
This is the first road game for Iowa State.
#game #week #rogers
The Sept. 12 Cy-Hawk football showdown in Iowa City will be televised nationally on NBC at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Both teams are coming off easy Week 1 victories.
Iowa State picked up a 38-10 win over SEMO to kick off the Jimmy Rogers era. The No. 21 Hawkeyes dominated Northern Illinois with a 41-0 victory.
This is the first road game for Iowa State.
#game #week #rogers
4 days ago
The Chicago Bears' 2026 season has finally arrived, and it couldn't come soon enough. Fresh off their 11-6 regular season in 2025 that saw them capture the NFC North and advance to the divisional round of the postseason, hopes are sky high for the Bears going into 2026, led by head coach Ben Johnson and quarterback Caleb Williams. And for good reason.
Williams broke through and ascended to become one of the upper-echelon quarterbacks in the league last season thanks to unreal throws and miraculous comebacks, while Johnson brought a tenacity to the locker room, along with his ever-evolving offensive mind, to build the Bears into a powerhouse. Now the Bears enter the year as contenders and aim to do something they haven't done in 20 years: Go to the postseason two years in a row.
As with any NFL season, things will ebb and flow each week. Legendary performances will be followed by clunky outings, and each game will be seen as a referendum on the entire year as it's dissected for six straight days. A lot is going to happen, and we're taking our best guesses as to what will take place in 2026. Here are our yearly bold predictions for the upcoming Chicago Bears season.
#season #year
Williams broke through and ascended to become one of the upper-echelon quarterbacks in the league last season thanks to unreal throws and miraculous comebacks, while Johnson brought a tenacity to the locker room, along with his ever-evolving offensive mind, to build the Bears into a powerhouse. Now the Bears enter the year as contenders and aim to do something they haven't done in 20 years: Go to the postseason two years in a row.
As with any NFL season, things will ebb and flow each week. Legendary performances will be followed by clunky outings, and each game will be seen as a referendum on the entire year as it's dissected for six straight days. A lot is going to happen, and we're taking our best guesses as to what will take place in 2026. Here are our yearly bold predictions for the upcoming Chicago Bears season.
#season #year
5 days ago
Page takes on Brentwood tonight as the 2026 high school football schedule ramps up across the country.
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Fans can stream the Tennessee high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku.
Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too.
Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Page vs. Brentwood clash.
#Football #fans #tennessee
Searching for how to watch the game live?
Fans can stream the Tennessee high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku.
Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too.
Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Page vs. Brentwood clash.
#Football #fans #tennessee
5 days ago
Seahawks news: What makes Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 4th-down TD even more mind-blowing appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Seattle Seahawks pulled off an incredible come from behind victory in the NFL's season opener. Seattle beat New England 13-10 thanks in part to an incredible 45-yard touchdown from Jaxon Smith-Njigba. One detail about that play shows just how clutch the play really was.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock revealed that JSN's touchdown catch was not a play they ran in practice.
"It is like a classic football play," Lock said on Thursday per John Boyle of Seahawks.com "But, no. No, definitely never ran it. Looked kind of funny before the snap. I didn't really seem like they had anybody ready to match Jaxon based on what I knew we were about it run. He's the third read in that play, and when 11 is just standing there, you got to give him the pill."
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The Seattle Seahawks pulled off an incredible come from behind victory in the NFL's season opener. Seattle beat New England 13-10 thanks in part to an incredible 45-yard touchdown from Jaxon Smith-Njigba. One detail about that play shows just how clutch the play really was.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock revealed that JSN's touchdown catch was not a play they ran in practice.
"It is like a classic football play," Lock said on Thursday per John Boyle of Seahawks.com "But, no. No, definitely never ran it. Looked kind of funny before the snap. I didn't really seem like they had anybody ready to match Jaxon based on what I knew we were about it run. He's the third read in that play, and when 11 is just standing there, you got to give him the pill."
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#play #jaxon
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8 days ago
Never heard of the 12-week series of Traverse City Horse Shows? Always wanted to see Olympians in person? Now's your chance, through Sept. 20.
Here's what you need to know about the show, showjumping, and being around horses.
The show has a schedule on its website with information about each day's activities. Generally, the show runs Wednesday through Saturday or Sunday. It ends Sept. 20.
The show takes place at Flintfields Horse Park at 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg. It's about 20 minutes from Traverse City.
More: Traverse City Horse Shows bring Olympians to Michigan, dollars to area
#traverse #sept
Here's what you need to know about the show, showjumping, and being around horses.
The show has a schedule on its website with information about each day's activities. Generally, the show runs Wednesday through Saturday or Sunday. It ends Sept. 20.
The show takes place at Flintfields Horse Park at 6535 Bates Road, Williamsburg. It's about 20 minutes from Traverse City.
More: Traverse City Horse Shows bring Olympians to Michigan, dollars to area
#traverse #sept
10 days ago
Derby boss John Eustace has explained why Eiran Cashin missed the Rams' defeat to West Ham following his season-long loan move from Brighton.
Cashin was absent from the squad because of an ankle problem which had also kept him out of action during his final weeks at Brighton.
"Eiran's struggling a little bit with his ankle," Eustace said. "I think he's missed the last couple of weeks at Brighton, so hopefully he'll be joining in at some point this week."
Bobby Clark was only fit enough to start on the bench after suffering a hamstring scare, while Filip Bilbija was ruled out with a back injury.
"Bobby had a slight scare after the game on Tuesday," Eustace added. "That's why he was on the bench and he's been really struggling with his hamstrings. We were lucky to get him on for 20 minutes.
#eustace #bobby #struggling
Cashin was absent from the squad because of an ankle problem which had also kept him out of action during his final weeks at Brighton.
"Eiran's struggling a little bit with his ankle," Eustace said. "I think he's missed the last couple of weeks at Brighton, so hopefully he'll be joining in at some point this week."
Bobby Clark was only fit enough to start on the bench after suffering a hamstring scare, while Filip Bilbija was ruled out with a back injury.
"Bobby had a slight scare after the game on Tuesday," Eustace added. "That's why he was on the bench and he's been really struggling with his hamstrings. We were lucky to get him on for 20 minutes.
#eustace #bobby #struggling
11 days ago
Freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon will debut for Tennessee football as the 18th-ranked Vols play Furman in the 2026 season opener on Sept. 5.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET with a sellout crowd at Neyland Stadium. It will be streamed on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.
Brandon, 18, is the youngest starting quarterback in UT history. He'll be surrounded by proven performers like 1,000-yard rusher DeSean Bishop, wide receivers Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley and an experienced offensive line.
Jim Knowles will debut as UT defensive coordinator, along with several transfers on defense. And coach Josh Heupel is vying for his 46th win at Tennessee, which would tie Doug ******* ey for sixth place on the Vols' all-time wins list.
Follow live updates here of Tennessee vs. Furman.
#quarterback #faizon
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET with a sellout crowd at Neyland Stadium. It will be streamed on ESPN+ and SEC Network+.
Brandon, 18, is the youngest starting quarterback in UT history. He'll be surrounded by proven performers like 1,000-yard rusher DeSean Bishop, wide receivers Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley and an experienced offensive line.
Jim Knowles will debut as UT defensive coordinator, along with several transfers on defense. And coach Josh Heupel is vying for his 46th win at Tennessee, which would tie Doug ******* ey for sixth place on the Vols' all-time wins list.
Follow live updates here of Tennessee vs. Furman.
#quarterback #faizon
12 days ago
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien's college coaching résumé spans Georgia Tech, Maryland, Duke, Penn State, Alabama, Ohio State (briefly), and now the Eagles of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
In the NFL, he's been with the Patriots and was head coach of the Houston Texans.
Saturday, Sept. 5 marks the first head-to-head matchup between O'Brien and UC head coach Scott Satterfield when the Eagles come to Cincinnati. Both coaches need positive results out of the gate for their respective fan bases.
"Just like us, they have a lot of new players," O'Brien said. "Their secondary is out of the portal. They have a veteran offensive line that's very, very good. They have some transfers at wide receiver. So, we don't really know (about UC). We have an idea, but it's the first game, and there are a lot of unknowns."
The series is tied 4-4, but UC has won the last two, including the Jan. 2, 2020 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field, 38-6. In that game, sophomore quarterback Desmond Ridder ran for three touchdowns and threw for another to take game MVP honors.
#head #coach #o 'brien #first
In the NFL, he's been with the Patriots and was head coach of the Houston Texans.
Saturday, Sept. 5 marks the first head-to-head matchup between O'Brien and UC head coach Scott Satterfield when the Eagles come to Cincinnati. Both coaches need positive results out of the gate for their respective fan bases.
"Just like us, they have a lot of new players," O'Brien said. "Their secondary is out of the portal. They have a veteran offensive line that's very, very good. They have some transfers at wide receiver. So, we don't really know (about UC). We have an idea, but it's the first game, and there are a lot of unknowns."
The series is tied 4-4, but UC has won the last two, including the Jan. 2, 2020 Birmingham Bowl at Legion Field, 38-6. In that game, sophomore quarterback Desmond Ridder ran for three touchdowns and threw for another to take game MVP honors.
#head #coach #o 'brien #first
13 days ago
As promoter Eddie Hearn tries to quantify the impact Katie Taylor has made throughout her career, there is a smile and shake of the head as he says, "the whole story, you couldn't make it up."
On Saturday night, Taylor will make her final walk to the ring when she takes on Flora Pili at Croke Park, with the chance to become undisputed light-welterweight champion once again.
While Taylor entered professional boxing in 2016 with an Olympic gold medal, five world and seven European amateur ****** les to her name, there were no guarantees that star power could flourish in the paid code where women's boxing remained firmly in the shadows.
After agreeing to meet Taylor, her mother Bridget and manager Brian Peters, Hearn's interest was more than piqued.
"I went into that meeting, I would say 90% in my mind I wasn't going to do anything," said the Matchroom chairman.
#taylor #croke
On Saturday night, Taylor will make her final walk to the ring when she takes on Flora Pili at Croke Park, with the chance to become undisputed light-welterweight champion once again.
While Taylor entered professional boxing in 2016 with an Olympic gold medal, five world and seven European amateur ****** les to her name, there were no guarantees that star power could flourish in the paid code where women's boxing remained firmly in the shadows.
After agreeing to meet Taylor, her mother Bridget and manager Brian Peters, Hearn's interest was more than piqued.
"I went into that meeting, I would say 90% in my mind I wasn't going to do anything," said the Matchroom chairman.
#taylor #croke
14 days ago
Philadelphia 76ers fans have every reason to be excited about the upcoming season. They landed LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this summer.
Chemistry is their next challenge, but it looks like it will not be much of a problem.
NBA training camp will officially begin on September 29, but several teams have already taken steps to build chemistry through workouts on their own time. The Sixers' core players are among them.
Brown said he has been working out with his new teammates, and he has a simple way of letting their supporters know that they are going to be good.
"We've been working, building chemistry with the guys. Maxey is a dog. LeBron is the goat, you don't even need to say what LeBron is. He look good, healthy," he said.
#lebron #brown #james #september
Chemistry is their next challenge, but it looks like it will not be much of a problem.
NBA training camp will officially begin on September 29, but several teams have already taken steps to build chemistry through workouts on their own time. The Sixers' core players are among them.
Brown said he has been working out with his new teammates, and he has a simple way of letting their supporters know that they are going to be good.
"We've been working, building chemistry with the guys. Maxey is a dog. LeBron is the goat, you don't even need to say what LeBron is. He look good, healthy," he said.
#lebron #brown #james #september
15 days ago
North Carolina orchestrated a hard-fought 15-10 upset victory against TCU in Ireland, anchored by pivotal contributions across both offensive and defensive units.
While Pro Football Focus identified the defense as the primary driver of the team's high grades, the rejuvenated receiving corps significantly outperformed initial projections.
Here are the best performers from UNC in their win over TCU according to PFF.
1. Billy Edwards Jr., QB (Grade: 76.8)
Edwards recorded 232 yards on 16-of-28 passing (57.1%) with no turnover-worthy plays. His efficiency peaked on play action (5-of-8, 115 yards), while managing 24 yards on 50% completion under pressure.
#edwards
While Pro Football Focus identified the defense as the primary driver of the team's high grades, the rejuvenated receiving corps significantly outperformed initial projections.
Here are the best performers from UNC in their win over TCU according to PFF.
1. Billy Edwards Jr., QB (Grade: 76.8)
Edwards recorded 232 yards on 16-of-28 passing (57.1%) with no turnover-worthy plays. His efficiency peaked on play action (5-of-8, 115 yards), while managing 24 yards on 50% completion under pressure.
#edwards
15 days ago
The Ravens released several players they likely want to re-sign to their practice squad over the weekend, but most are subject to waivers. All 31 teams will have a chance to claim them, in reverse order of last year's standings.
Waivers are set to process at 1 p.m. ET. Here are Baltimore's biggest risks, according to Beatdown's staff.
Dustin's take: The biggest waiver risks for me would be Robert Longerbeam, Adisa Isaac, and Rayshaun Benny. Longerbeam had a very strong preseason in his rebound from a season-ending injury that derailed his rookie season before it began last year. He deserved to make the roster, but the Ravens had too many quality cornerbacks ahead of him. Cornerback depth is of utmost importance in the NFL, so it would not surprise me to see someone claim Longerbeam. Isaac has the pedigree of being a former third-rounder, but injuries have kept him from showcasing his potential so far. I am sure that at least one team will be willing to take a chance on a young athletic pass rusher like Isaac. Similar to Longerbeam, Benny was victim to a loaded position group. Benny played well this preseason, but the team decided to go with Aeneas Peebles as the final defensive lineman over Benny, which is a decision I support.
Zach's take: The Ravens have five main guys I want on the practice squad that I'm worried about getting claimed. The first is recent seventh-round pick defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny, who flashed a bit during the preseason but not enough to steal a spot from Broderick Washington. Benny has pass potential on a brand new rookie contract so there's a chance somebody with lacking defensive line depth could put in a claim. The next is offensive tackle Gerald Lichtenhan. He was maybe the most steady offensive lineman during the preseason and a guy they had last year as well. Offensive line depth is always a luxury in the NFL, so it wouldn't be too shocking to see somebody grab him. Next is the pair of pass rushers the Ravens waived, Adisa Isaac and Kaimon Rucker. Both flashed plenty in the preseason and had sacks but Ethan Burke simply made more plays and impacts more phases of the game. I think at least one of these guys gets claimed, likely Isaac, but hopefully the Ravens can get back at least one, if not both on the practice squad. Lastly, cornerback Robert Longerbeam finally had a chance to show what he could do after suffering an injury during his rookie year last preseason. He showed great coverage and open field tackling ability and I think a team would be lucky to grab him as depth. But hopefully the Ravens can sneak last years draft pick back on their practice squad.
Now, it's time to see if any Ravens get claimed off waivers! Keep up with the latest updates in our tracker and let us know which ones you will miss the most in the comments section!
#longerbeam #preseason #last #squad
Waivers are set to process at 1 p.m. ET. Here are Baltimore's biggest risks, according to Beatdown's staff.
Dustin's take: The biggest waiver risks for me would be Robert Longerbeam, Adisa Isaac, and Rayshaun Benny. Longerbeam had a very strong preseason in his rebound from a season-ending injury that derailed his rookie season before it began last year. He deserved to make the roster, but the Ravens had too many quality cornerbacks ahead of him. Cornerback depth is of utmost importance in the NFL, so it would not surprise me to see someone claim Longerbeam. Isaac has the pedigree of being a former third-rounder, but injuries have kept him from showcasing his potential so far. I am sure that at least one team will be willing to take a chance on a young athletic pass rusher like Isaac. Similar to Longerbeam, Benny was victim to a loaded position group. Benny played well this preseason, but the team decided to go with Aeneas Peebles as the final defensive lineman over Benny, which is a decision I support.
Zach's take: The Ravens have five main guys I want on the practice squad that I'm worried about getting claimed. The first is recent seventh-round pick defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny, who flashed a bit during the preseason but not enough to steal a spot from Broderick Washington. Benny has pass potential on a brand new rookie contract so there's a chance somebody with lacking defensive line depth could put in a claim. The next is offensive tackle Gerald Lichtenhan. He was maybe the most steady offensive lineman during the preseason and a guy they had last year as well. Offensive line depth is always a luxury in the NFL, so it wouldn't be too shocking to see somebody grab him. Next is the pair of pass rushers the Ravens waived, Adisa Isaac and Kaimon Rucker. Both flashed plenty in the preseason and had sacks but Ethan Burke simply made more plays and impacts more phases of the game. I think at least one of these guys gets claimed, likely Isaac, but hopefully the Ravens can get back at least one, if not both on the practice squad. Lastly, cornerback Robert Longerbeam finally had a chance to show what he could do after suffering an injury during his rookie year last preseason. He showed great coverage and open field tackling ability and I think a team would be lucky to grab him as depth. But hopefully the Ravens can sneak last years draft pick back on their practice squad.
Now, it's time to see if any Ravens get claimed off waivers! Keep up with the latest updates in our tracker and let us know which ones you will miss the most in the comments section!
#longerbeam #preseason #last #squad
16 days ago
I'll keep this one short: The Green Bay Packers target their pre-draft visitors at a high clip, whether it's the draft, as initial undrafted free agents or further down the line. For example, last cutdown cycle the team traded a pick for offensive linemen Darian Kinnard and picked up tight end Josh Whyle to the practice squad. Whyle eventually ended up winning a roster spot and made this year's initial 53-man roster.
So, who was just made available to the Packers all at once? Good question. So far (every team hasn't officially announced their roster yet), these are the players who just hit the market and were brought to Green Bay during their draft cycle (since 2022, when the team started targeting more draft picks).
Hendon Hooker, **** ans
Sean Clifford, Bengals
Can I interest anyone in Sean Clifford as a QB3 again?
#team #initial
So, who was just made available to the Packers all at once? Good question. So far (every team hasn't officially announced their roster yet), these are the players who just hit the market and were brought to Green Bay during their draft cycle (since 2022, when the team started targeting more draft picks).
Hendon Hooker, **** ans
Sean Clifford, Bengals
Can I interest anyone in Sean Clifford as a QB3 again?
#team #initial
17 days ago
With just days ahead of a flight to Melbourne, Australia for their season-opening showdown with the Rams, several 49ers stars descended upon St. Francis High School in Mountain View to watch Kyle Shanahan's son play.
George Kittle and his wife Claire, Kyle Juszczyk and his wife Kristin, Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams and Mac Jones were all in attendance for the first St. Francis game of the season with a field-level view against Manteca High School. Instagram Stories posts by Kristin Juszczyk and Claire Kittle show the pair en route to and in attendance at a high school football game, and the group of 49ers can be seen sitting underneath the scoreboard on the school's livestream of the game.
While there were many games going on across the Bay Area on Friday night, the connection with their coach's family appears to be a big reason why all the 49ers went to the Mountain View private school for a game. Shanahan's son, Carter, is a junior this year who takes after his dad, who was a wide receiver at the University of Texas, and plays the same position for the Lancers. Carter Shanahan was a starter on Friday night as the Lancers beat Manteca, 31-23, and even was the team's primary kick returner.
The 49ers ties at St. Francis run deeper than just the coach's kid, too. Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith and Hall of Fame defensive lineman Bryant Young were hired as ******* istant coaches for the varsity team over the summer, and both are in their first seasons on the Lancers' staff. And two former St. Francis players are currently with the 49ers: the team signed defensive end Villami "Junior" Fehoko Jr. last week and employs Michael Lauck, a former quarterback at the school, on the 49ers' video team. Other former 49ers stars have also sent their kids to St. Francis in the past, including Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott and former head coach Steve Mariucci, and were frequently seen at the school's sporting events.
It isn't the first time the 49ers have made their presence felt on the St. Francis football field, as Shanahan also attended his son's junior varsity game last season after his team's Week 5 dramatic win against the Rams.
#school #high #view
George Kittle and his wife Claire, Kyle Juszczyk and his wife Kristin, Christian McCaffrey, Trent Williams and Mac Jones were all in attendance for the first St. Francis game of the season with a field-level view against Manteca High School. Instagram Stories posts by Kristin Juszczyk and Claire Kittle show the pair en route to and in attendance at a high school football game, and the group of 49ers can be seen sitting underneath the scoreboard on the school's livestream of the game.
While there were many games going on across the Bay Area on Friday night, the connection with their coach's family appears to be a big reason why all the 49ers went to the Mountain View private school for a game. Shanahan's son, Carter, is a junior this year who takes after his dad, who was a wide receiver at the University of Texas, and plays the same position for the Lancers. Carter Shanahan was a starter on Friday night as the Lancers beat Manteca, 31-23, and even was the team's primary kick returner.
The 49ers ties at St. Francis run deeper than just the coach's kid, too. Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith and Hall of Fame defensive lineman Bryant Young were hired as ******* istant coaches for the varsity team over the summer, and both are in their first seasons on the Lancers' staff. And two former St. Francis players are currently with the 49ers: the team signed defensive end Villami "Junior" Fehoko Jr. last week and employs Michael Lauck, a former quarterback at the school, on the 49ers' video team. Other former 49ers stars have also sent their kids to St. Francis in the past, including Hall of Fame safety Ronnie Lott and former head coach Steve Mariucci, and were frequently seen at the school's sporting events.
It isn't the first time the 49ers have made their presence felt on the St. Francis football field, as Shanahan also attended his son's junior varsity game last season after his team's Week 5 dramatic win against the Rams.
#school #high #view
18 days ago
Angel Reese can breathe a sigh of relief after her eighth technical foul of the season got rescinded by the WNBA ahead of the Atlanta Dream's game against the Minnesota Lynx.
Angel Reese is in fine form at the moment, although she was not able to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Portland Fire on Friday night. The team lost 101-83, a disappointing result.
However, things could have been much worse for Reese and her team. During the 4th quarter, when the Dream were trying to make a comeback, Angel was awarded a technical foul.
It would have been her eighth of the season, leading to an automatic one-game suspension. This would have seen her miss the team's clash against the Minnesota Lynx, but the 24-year-old doesn't have to worry about that anymore.
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
#minnesota
Angel Reese is in fine form at the moment, although she was not able to help the Atlanta Dream beat the Portland Fire on Friday night. The team lost 101-83, a disappointing result.
However, things could have been much worse for Reese and her team. During the 4th quarter, when the Dream were trying to make a comeback, Angel was awarded a technical foul.
It would have been her eighth of the season, leading to an automatic one-game suspension. This would have seen her miss the team's clash against the Minnesota Lynx, but the 24-year-old doesn't have to worry about that anymore.
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images
#minnesota
19 days ago
Bayern Munich is set to begin its Bundesliga campaign against VfB Stuttgart, and with three points on the line, there will be plenty of attention on which players can make the biggest impact.
So, today's Question of the Day is simple: Who will be Bayern Munich's Meister of the Match vs. VfB Stuttgart?
There are several strong candidates to consider.
Harry Kane will naturally be one of the first names that comes to mind. The Bayern Munich striker remains the focal point of the attack and has consistently demonstrated his ability to decide matches with his finishing, movement and link-up play. If Bayern Munich are going to start the season with a statement victory, Kane could very easily be at the center of it.
Michael Olise is another obvious candidate. His creativity, technical ability and knack for producing decisive moments make him one of Bayern Munich's most dangerous attacking players. Stuttgart will have to find a way to limit his influence.
#stuttgart #players #question
So, today's Question of the Day is simple: Who will be Bayern Munich's Meister of the Match vs. VfB Stuttgart?
There are several strong candidates to consider.
Harry Kane will naturally be one of the first names that comes to mind. The Bayern Munich striker remains the focal point of the attack and has consistently demonstrated his ability to decide matches with his finishing, movement and link-up play. If Bayern Munich are going to start the season with a statement victory, Kane could very easily be at the center of it.
Michael Olise is another obvious candidate. His creativity, technical ability and knack for producing decisive moments make him one of Bayern Munich's most dangerous attacking players. Stuttgart will have to find a way to limit his influence.
#stuttgart #players #question
19 days ago
Patrick Mahomes is expected to start the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener against the Denver Broncos, but an NFL **** yst has warned that the biggest challenge may not be his fitness. It could be whether Mahomes can fully trust his knee again.
Mahomes suffered torn ACL and LCL in his left knee during the Chiefs' Week 15 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers last December, ending Kansas City's playoff hopes. He underwent surgery soon after and has spent the offseason working towards a Week 1 return.
The quarterback was kept out of Kansas City's first two pre-season games as a precaution, but he has since returned to full football activities and has not missed a training camp practice.
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images
Speaking on First Things First, NFL **** yst Geoff Schwartz identified confidence as the biggest concern for Mahomes following such a serious injury.
#kansas #chiefs #season #knee
Mahomes suffered torn ACL and LCL in his left knee during the Chiefs' Week 15 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers last December, ending Kansas City's playoff hopes. He underwent surgery soon after and has spent the offseason working towards a Week 1 return.
The quarterback was kept out of Kansas City's first two pre-season games as a precaution, but he has since returned to full football activities and has not missed a training camp practice.
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images
Speaking on First Things First, NFL **** yst Geoff Schwartz identified confidence as the biggest concern for Mahomes following such a serious injury.
#kansas #chiefs #season #knee
20 days ago
Detroit Tigers starter Troy Melton did his part in an afternoon pitchers duel, save for one early inning that put his squad behind for good.
Despite another quality start from Melton, the Tigers lost, 3-0, to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The loss gave the Rays the series win and dropped the Tigers to 62-71.
It was Melton's ninth quality start of the season, as the righty allowed three runs over seven innings but left with the loss, his third of the year. Melton's efficient outing didn't help the Tigers match Tampa Bay starter Freddy Peralta, who threw six scoreless innings in his best start since the Rays acquired him at the trade deadline from the New York Mets.
The Rays scored two runs in the second inning, which turned out to be all the offense they needed to secure the win. Meanwhile, the Tigers recorded just two total hits and didn't bring a single runner into scoring position.
And the challenge only gets greater for the Tigers. After a day off on Thursday, Aug. 27, Detroit hosts the back-to-back World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set, with a familiar friend taking the hill on Friday, Aug. 28, for the defending champions.
#melton #starter #quality
Despite another quality start from Melton, the Tigers lost, 3-0, to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Comerica Park in Detroit. The loss gave the Rays the series win and dropped the Tigers to 62-71.
It was Melton's ninth quality start of the season, as the righty allowed three runs over seven innings but left with the loss, his third of the year. Melton's efficient outing didn't help the Tigers match Tampa Bay starter Freddy Peralta, who threw six scoreless innings in his best start since the Rays acquired him at the trade deadline from the New York Mets.
The Rays scored two runs in the second inning, which turned out to be all the offense they needed to secure the win. Meanwhile, the Tigers recorded just two total hits and didn't bring a single runner into scoring position.
And the challenge only gets greater for the Tigers. After a day off on Thursday, Aug. 27, Detroit hosts the back-to-back World Series-winning Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game set, with a familiar friend taking the hill on Friday, Aug. 28, for the defending champions.
#melton #starter #quality
21 days ago
Four years after David "Mad Dog" DeMarco left the Lansing airwaves, he's back with a television show and podcast, both through WLNS.
DeMarco, who hosted a sports talk radio show in Lansing for 26 years before leaving town in 2022, has returned with a regular podcast and weekly TV show, both ***** led "Beyond the Playbook, with Dave 'Mad Dog' DeMarco".
The television show airs at 6 p.m. Sundays on WLAJ and at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays on WLNS. He's taped seven episodes so far. The podcast, also from the WLNS studios, also drops once a week.
DeMarco, 66, described plans for the TV show as "Carson-esque" in its style, each show with a guest that he interviews. The podcast "is more Mad Dog-ish than anything," he said. Those who used to listen to his radio show on WVFN 730-AM will understand what that means in terms of listening experience.
DeMarco and his wife, Carole, left Lansing in 2022 for Cedar Bluff, Alabama, building a home next to his brother and sister-in-law. There, DeMarco worked in radio news at WEIS.
#years #left
DeMarco, who hosted a sports talk radio show in Lansing for 26 years before leaving town in 2022, has returned with a regular podcast and weekly TV show, both ***** led "Beyond the Playbook, with Dave 'Mad Dog' DeMarco".
The television show airs at 6 p.m. Sundays on WLAJ and at 9:30 a.m. Thursdays on WLNS. He's taped seven episodes so far. The podcast, also from the WLNS studios, also drops once a week.
DeMarco, 66, described plans for the TV show as "Carson-esque" in its style, each show with a guest that he interviews. The podcast "is more Mad Dog-ish than anything," he said. Those who used to listen to his radio show on WVFN 730-AM will understand what that means in terms of listening experience.
DeMarco and his wife, Carole, left Lansing in 2022 for Cedar Bluff, Alabama, building a home next to his brother and sister-in-law. There, DeMarco worked in radio news at WEIS.
#years #left
22 days ago
Here are the final results from the 2026 Watertown Area Senior Games held recently, sponsored by Reliabank and Edgewood Senior Living"
MenScore
(70-74) Gold Daniel Voight 478
(75-79) Gold David Broich 566
Silver Kevin Meyer 428
#here #watertown #area #edgewood
MenScore
(70-74) Gold Daniel Voight 478
(75-79) Gold David Broich 566
Silver Kevin Meyer 428
#here #watertown #area #edgewood
23 days ago
They have the lowest-scoring lineup in the league.
They get on base less often than anybody else in the majors.
Their hitters strike out more than anyone else in the majors, and their pitchers walk more batters than anyone else in the league.
They've got a losing record, a beat-up pitching staff, the toughest remaining schedule in the majors, and even if they shocked the world with a hot streak for several weeks they'd have five teams to chase down to even dream about a playoff berth.
Did we mention they're in last place?
#league #even
They get on base less often than anybody else in the majors.
Their hitters strike out more than anyone else in the majors, and their pitchers walk more batters than anyone else in the league.
They've got a losing record, a beat-up pitching staff, the toughest remaining schedule in the majors, and even if they shocked the world with a hot streak for several weeks they'd have five teams to chase down to even dream about a playoff berth.
Did we mention they're in last place?
#league #even
24 days ago
Fans inside Stade Saputo were treated to a thriller on Saturday evening as CF Montreal and LA Galaxy played out a 2-2 draw.
The night started off with fans awaiting the arrival of Chilean star Alexis Sánchez, who was set to make his home debut.
The attention was first on Daniel Rios, who opened the scoring with a redirection from point-blank range.
Unfortunately for Montreal fans, their initial jubilation was cut short. The visitors struck twice thanks to goals from Ruben Ramos Junior and Maya Yoshida for 2-1.
However, things then blew up for the leaders just after Sánchez entered the pitch.
#saturday
The night started off with fans awaiting the arrival of Chilean star Alexis Sánchez, who was set to make his home debut.
The attention was first on Daniel Rios, who opened the scoring with a redirection from point-blank range.
Unfortunately for Montreal fans, their initial jubilation was cut short. The visitors struck twice thanks to goals from Ruben Ramos Junior and Maya Yoshida for 2-1.
However, things then blew up for the leaders just after Sánchez entered the pitch.
#saturday
25 days ago
Amanda Serrano retained her WBA and WBO featherweight belts with a narrow majority decision over Argentina's Lucrecia Manzur in the first world **** le fight to be streamed live on TikTok.
The Puerto Rican was made to work for her 50th career win, edging a majority decision but missing the 33rd knockout she needed to break the women's record, remaining on 32.
Serrano's fight, held over 12 two-minute rounds, may not have delivered a record‑breaking knockout, but it drew 3.4 million total views on TikTok.
The 37-year-old continues to be one of the most watched female fighters in the world, with her third fight against Ireland's Katie Taylor last year drawing an audience of six million on Netflix and their rematch in 2024 getting over 50 million on the same platform.
Friday's fight in Temeculam, California was scored 114-114, 116-112 and 116-112 in favour of Serrano.
#World
The Puerto Rican was made to work for her 50th career win, edging a majority decision but missing the 33rd knockout she needed to break the women's record, remaining on 32.
Serrano's fight, held over 12 two-minute rounds, may not have delivered a record‑breaking knockout, but it drew 3.4 million total views on TikTok.
The 37-year-old continues to be one of the most watched female fighters in the world, with her third fight against Ireland's Katie Taylor last year drawing an audience of six million on Netflix and their rematch in 2024 getting over 50 million on the same platform.
Friday's fight in Temeculam, California was scored 114-114, 116-112 and 116-112 in favour of Serrano.
#World
25 days ago
When reading this "Busts" column, it is important to point out that I perceive these players to be overvalued at their current draft position, not that they are outright "off-my-board" unless otherwise specified.
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As I've mentioned in previous columns, pro-style quarterbacks have major difficulty reaching the all-important 20-fantasy-point-per-game mark in Yahoo Standard scoring without a defined rushing component. Running backs in committees are always dicey propositions, and it's vital to target receivers and tight ends who are targeted downfield in pass-friendly offenses.
With that, here are the most overvalued players currently being selected in Yahoo Standard Leagues.
Please understand this "Bust" label pertains to Yahoo Standard scoring where pro-style signal-callers are depreciated by way of 4-point passing touchdowns. Philosophically, we've seen Ohio State morph from the up-tempo attack of Ryan Day's formative head coaching years, to the glacial offense we witnessed last year that slowed OSU down to the 135th slowest pace in the country.
#fantasy
Play Yahoo's new College Fantasy Football game: Create or join a league now!
As I've mentioned in previous columns, pro-style quarterbacks have major difficulty reaching the all-important 20-fantasy-point-per-game mark in Yahoo Standard scoring without a defined rushing component. Running backs in committees are always dicey propositions, and it's vital to target receivers and tight ends who are targeted downfield in pass-friendly offenses.
With that, here are the most overvalued players currently being selected in Yahoo Standard Leagues.
Please understand this "Bust" label pertains to Yahoo Standard scoring where pro-style signal-callers are depreciated by way of 4-point passing touchdowns. Philosophically, we've seen Ohio State morph from the up-tempo attack of Ryan Day's formative head coaching years, to the glacial offense we witnessed last year that slowed OSU down to the 135th slowest pace in the country.
#fantasy
26 days ago
Texas A&M's 2026 season opener vs. Missouri State is just two weeks away, and third-year coach Mike Elko and his staff should be excited about the progress the 2026 roster has made, especially quarterback Marcel Reed, who is entering his second full starting season after throwing for a career-high 3,169 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions last fall.
While the season at hand is the focus, Elko will also utilize all seven home games in Kyle Field to host a long list of 2028 prospects, including five-star quarterback Donald Tabron II, who committed to the Aggies last weekend. On Thursday, it was confirmed by Rivals that one of the Aggies' priority 2028 prospects, four-star safety James Foster III, has set his visit date with the Aggies.
Ranked as the No. 2 safety in the 2028 cycle, Foster has likely followed Texas A&M's recruiting success at the position after Elko landed commitments from 2027 five-star safety Kamarui Dorsey and four-star JayQuan Snell, both considered immediate impact players with high NFL upside.
James Foster will reportedly make his way to College Station and attend Texas A&M vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 19, before visiting SMU, LSU, and Alabama over the next three weeks. This provides Elko and his staff the opportunity to make significant progress with the blue-chip defender, even though the Texas Longhorns are currently trending in the right direction.
According to Rivals, Foster is currently positioned as the 41st-ranked prospect, 3rd-ranked safety, and 3rd-ranked prospect in Texas.
#ranked #season #rivals
While the season at hand is the focus, Elko will also utilize all seven home games in Kyle Field to host a long list of 2028 prospects, including five-star quarterback Donald Tabron II, who committed to the Aggies last weekend. On Thursday, it was confirmed by Rivals that one of the Aggies' priority 2028 prospects, four-star safety James Foster III, has set his visit date with the Aggies.
Ranked as the No. 2 safety in the 2028 cycle, Foster has likely followed Texas A&M's recruiting success at the position after Elko landed commitments from 2027 five-star safety Kamarui Dorsey and four-star JayQuan Snell, both considered immediate impact players with high NFL upside.
James Foster will reportedly make his way to College Station and attend Texas A&M vs. Kentucky on Saturday, Sept. 19, before visiting SMU, LSU, and Alabama over the next three weeks. This provides Elko and his staff the opportunity to make significant progress with the blue-chip defender, even though the Texas Longhorns are currently trending in the right direction.
According to Rivals, Foster is currently positioned as the 41st-ranked prospect, 3rd-ranked safety, and 3rd-ranked prospect in Texas.
#ranked #season #rivals
26 days ago
Diego Moreira has given his first extended interview since completing his move to Milan, touching on everything from the size of the challenge ahead to his love of breakdancing and fashion.
Speaking to Milan's official channels, via CalcioMercato, the Portuguese winger admitted the scale of the move had taken some getting used to.
"I was a bit shocked because playing for Milan means winning trophies and being part of a club with a glorious history, in which so many great champions have played. Milan is a big club with certain expectations and this is the right moment for me to arrive here."
Asked about his objectives for the season, Moreira pointed straight to collective effort over personal ambition.
"You can't achieve any objective except through teamwork. I'll give everything for my team-mates on the pitch and in training, trying to make our fans happy. For me it's important to be happy and I'll try to help us reach our objectives, winning the league and everything else that's possible to win."
#everything #i 'll #move #diego
Speaking to Milan's official channels, via CalcioMercato, the Portuguese winger admitted the scale of the move had taken some getting used to.
"I was a bit shocked because playing for Milan means winning trophies and being part of a club with a glorious history, in which so many great champions have played. Milan is a big club with certain expectations and this is the right moment for me to arrive here."
Asked about his objectives for the season, Moreira pointed straight to collective effort over personal ambition.
"You can't achieve any objective except through teamwork. I'll give everything for my team-mates on the pitch and in training, trying to make our fans happy. For me it's important to be happy and I'll try to help us reach our objectives, winning the league and everything else that's possible to win."
#everything #i 'll #move #diego
28 days ago
He's back!
Top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott finally returns to action against former Flyweight kingpin Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, which goes down in less than two months on Sat., Oct. 3, 2026, inside Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Talbott was last in action in Dec. 2025, when he retired former "champ-champ" Henry Cejudo in what was easily the biggest victory of his young career.
Then, instead of capitalizing on that breakout performance … poof! He vanished.
So, where did he go?
#talbott
Top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight prospect Payton Talbott finally returns to action against former Flyweight kingpin Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 332, which goes down in less than two months on Sat., Oct. 3, 2026, inside Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Talbott was last in action in Dec. 2025, when he retired former "champ-champ" Henry Cejudo in what was easily the biggest victory of his young career.
Then, instead of capitalizing on that breakout performance … poof! He vanished.
So, where did he go?
#talbott
29 days ago
Week 2 of the preseason marks a pivotal point in the backup quarterback battle for the Los Angeles Rams, as Stetson Bennett and Ty Simpson look to put on a show against the New Orleans Saints in a joint practice and in Saturday's game.
Bennett started the preseason opener in Kansas City, but Simpson dominated headlines with an efficient, effective performance that saw the Rams pull away in the fourth quarter. When asked on Monday, head coach Sean McVay stated that the joint practice would determine what this week's quarterback rotation will look like when the Rams make their 2026 SoFi Stadium debut.
"I think that will be predicated on how the practice against New Orleans goes, how tomorrow goes," said McVay. "I think what's been helpful for us is really just taking it a day at a time. I know I get myself out of whack when I get too far ahead of myself. We ask our players to stack days, be totally and completely present. I have not made that decision yet and genuinely, that is the truth.
"A large part of that decision will be predicated on what happens on Tuesday and then a lot of it, especially with what happens on Thursday. I'm hopeful that we're able to get as many reps as we did against Dallas. New Orleans has a practice against the Cowboys on Tuesday. Hopefully they come out of that thing healthy and we're able to get what Kellen [Moore] and I have talked about as the workload for our ones and twos. That'll be great situational work and great ability to be able to move the ball all over the field."
In Kansas City, Bennett played the first quarter, with Simpson finishing out the game. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to participate in the joint practice, as well, which will push Bennett to the second team and Simpson potentially out of the rotation again.
#quarterback
Bennett started the preseason opener in Kansas City, but Simpson dominated headlines with an efficient, effective performance that saw the Rams pull away in the fourth quarter. When asked on Monday, head coach Sean McVay stated that the joint practice would determine what this week's quarterback rotation will look like when the Rams make their 2026 SoFi Stadium debut.
"I think that will be predicated on how the practice against New Orleans goes, how tomorrow goes," said McVay. "I think what's been helpful for us is really just taking it a day at a time. I know I get myself out of whack when I get too far ahead of myself. We ask our players to stack days, be totally and completely present. I have not made that decision yet and genuinely, that is the truth.
"A large part of that decision will be predicated on what happens on Tuesday and then a lot of it, especially with what happens on Thursday. I'm hopeful that we're able to get as many reps as we did against Dallas. New Orleans has a practice against the Cowboys on Tuesday. Hopefully they come out of that thing healthy and we're able to get what Kellen [Moore] and I have talked about as the workload for our ones and twos. That'll be great situational work and great ability to be able to move the ball all over the field."
In Kansas City, Bennett played the first quarter, with Simpson finishing out the game. Starting quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to participate in the joint practice, as well, which will push Bennett to the second team and Simpson potentially out of the rotation again.
#quarterback