1 month ago
Chad Baker-Mazara's departure from USC last spring came after head coach Eric Musselman went off on a "profanity-laced, racially-charged" tirade against him in the locker room, the former player is alleging in a new lawsuit.
Baker-Mazara filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Monday, according to the California Post, claiming that Musselman erupted on him after the team's loss to Nebraska on Feb. 28. Baker-Mazara and the Trojans split just days later. He is suing the university for breach of contract, conversion and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, among other things.
Baker-Mazara left USC during the final stretch of the regular season last spring. Specifics of his departure weren't known, other than it was reportedly due to "an accumulation of issues," but the timing was very suspect. The announcement came on March 1, just days before the Trojans kicked off the Big Ten tournament.
Baker-Mazara transferred into USC from Auburn, and averaged career-highs 18.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
The incident in question, according to the lawsuit, happened after their loss to Nebraska on Feb. 28. Baker-Mazara said that Musselman started yelling at the team in the locker room. Baker-Mazara tried to address his teammates, and Musselman shut him down.
#last #spring
Baker-Mazara filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Monday, according to the California Post, claiming that Musselman erupted on him after the team's loss to Nebraska on Feb. 28. Baker-Mazara and the Trojans split just days later. He is suing the university for breach of contract, conversion and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, among other things.
Baker-Mazara left USC during the final stretch of the regular season last spring. Specifics of his departure weren't known, other than it was reportedly due to "an accumulation of issues," but the timing was very suspect. The announcement came on March 1, just days before the Trojans kicked off the Big Ten tournament.
Baker-Mazara transferred into USC from Auburn, and averaged career-highs 18.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
The incident in question, according to the lawsuit, happened after their loss to Nebraska on Feb. 28. Baker-Mazara said that Musselman started yelling at the team in the locker room. Baker-Mazara tried to address his teammates, and Musselman shut him down.
#last #spring
1 month ago
Santos FC and Umbro, the Club's official sponsor, are launching the Club's new third kit for the season. Built around the concept "Go with determination," one of the chants sung by the fans in the stands, the jersey seeks to revive elements from a season marked by the strength, resilience, and fighting spirit of the Santos side.
The inspiration comes from the 1997 kit, a year in which Santos FC fielded a team of widely recognized technical quality and built its journey throughout the season with determination in the face of challenges. The new kit transforms that spirit into a contemporary reinterpretation, connecting memory and tradition with a more modern visual proposal.
"The launch of the number 3 kit strengthens Santos FC's connection with its history and with a period of great emotion. More than that, it reinforces its bond with the fans and with a chant that represents encouragement and motivation for our players. The phrase 'Go with determination' has been part of great victories and historic comebacks. Santos FC and Umbro have maintained a long partnership, focused on the club and especially on our fans. In practice, it is a tribute to and recognition of the strength that comes from the stands. It will certainly be another success story," said Marcelo Teixeira, president of Santos FC.
Predominantly black, the jersey embraces a low-contrast aesthetic and a minimalist look, with white details and a jacquard fabric that combines matte and glossy finishes. The effect creates a subtle texture throughout the garment and reinforces the model's refined proposal.
One of the main highlights is the modern reinterpretation of the crest used by Santos FC in 1997, an element that creates a direct link to the kit's historical inspiration. In the Player version, the crest is applied in TPU, while the version intended for fans uses a woven application.
#santos #jersey #spirit
The inspiration comes from the 1997 kit, a year in which Santos FC fielded a team of widely recognized technical quality and built its journey throughout the season with determination in the face of challenges. The new kit transforms that spirit into a contemporary reinterpretation, connecting memory and tradition with a more modern visual proposal.
"The launch of the number 3 kit strengthens Santos FC's connection with its history and with a period of great emotion. More than that, it reinforces its bond with the fans and with a chant that represents encouragement and motivation for our players. The phrase 'Go with determination' has been part of great victories and historic comebacks. Santos FC and Umbro have maintained a long partnership, focused on the club and especially on our fans. In practice, it is a tribute to and recognition of the strength that comes from the stands. It will certainly be another success story," said Marcelo Teixeira, president of Santos FC.
Predominantly black, the jersey embraces a low-contrast aesthetic and a minimalist look, with white details and a jacquard fabric that combines matte and glossy finishes. The effect creates a subtle texture throughout the garment and reinforces the model's refined proposal.
One of the main highlights is the modern reinterpretation of the crest used by Santos FC in 1997, an element that creates a direct link to the kit's historical inspiration. In the Player version, the crest is applied in TPU, while the version intended for fans uses a woven application.
#santos #jersey #spirit
1 month ago
Real Madrid had a very active summer transfer window, bringing in as many as seven players and also bringing back Jose Mourinho as manager.
Now, with the transfer window firmly shut, Los Blancos have shifted their focus to renewals for players in the first-team squad.
It was revealed earlier that the club were planning renewal talks with Thibaut Courtois, with the veteran shot-stopper in the final year of his contract.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Belgium international is closing in on a new contract with Real Madrid, with an agreement between the goalkeeper and the club now almost complete.
The Belgian's current contractual situation made this an urgent matter for Madrid to address, but it looks like talks have progressed smoothly.
#madrid #jose
Now, with the transfer window firmly shut, Los Blancos have shifted their focus to renewals for players in the first-team squad.
It was revealed earlier that the club were planning renewal talks with Thibaut Courtois, with the veteran shot-stopper in the final year of his contract.
Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Belgium international is closing in on a new contract with Real Madrid, with an agreement between the goalkeeper and the club now almost complete.
The Belgian's current contractual situation made this an urgent matter for Madrid to address, but it looks like talks have progressed smoothly.
#madrid #jose
1 month ago
What is going on with the NFL and Antarctica? Earlier today The Athletic published an interview with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf. In the interview it was revealed that Metcalf believed a conspiracy theory that "there is another civilization inside the Earth," and it has something to do with Antarctica.
Not long after that, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw took the podium in Australia ahead of his team's game against the Los Angeles Rams. One reporter asked Greenlaw if he had any questions for Australians and he started asking his own questions about Antarctica.
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"I mean it's just interesting being in another country. I mean how far are we from Antarctica? That's what I gotta ask. So we're like right on top of, huh? Like, does it snow. It snows probably pretty bad."
When Greenlaw was told its not as bad as Antarctica, he asked if the country was "a lie." He followed that by asking if anyone had been to Antarctica. When no one had, he asked how they knew it was cold and walked off.
#antarctica
Not long after that, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw took the podium in Australia ahead of his team's game against the Los Angeles Rams. One reporter asked Greenlaw if he had any questions for Australians and he started asking his own questions about Antarctica.
MORE: 11 NFL players facing the most pressure to deliver in 2026
"I mean it's just interesting being in another country. I mean how far are we from Antarctica? That's what I gotta ask. So we're like right on top of, huh? Like, does it snow. It snows probably pretty bad."
When Greenlaw was told its not as bad as Antarctica, he asked if the country was "a lie." He followed that by asking if anyone had been to Antarctica. When no one had, he asked how they knew it was cold and walked off.
#antarctica
1 month ago
FC Cincinnati issued a statement Sept. 6 to fans about having to postpone its game at TQL Stadium a day earlier against D.C. United to a later date.
The match was postponed due to pitch conditions and player safety. There were two lightning delays and two rainstorms.
"To our fans who attended yesterday's match against D.C. United at TQL Stadium, we know it was a long, frustrating night and we are sorry for that experience," the statement from the club started. "Throughout the evening, we believed there would be an opportunity to safely play the match. However, persistent heavy rain and repeated lightning delays continued to interrupt those efforts."
#lightning #cincinnati
The match was postponed due to pitch conditions and player safety. There were two lightning delays and two rainstorms.
"To our fans who attended yesterday's match against D.C. United at TQL Stadium, we know it was a long, frustrating night and we are sorry for that experience," the statement from the club started. "Throughout the evening, we believed there would be an opportunity to safely play the match. However, persistent heavy rain and repeated lightning delays continued to interrupt those efforts."
#lightning #cincinnati
2 months ago
New York Basketball: Q: "You were one of the main players in the rebuild of the Knicks. Do you consider yourself a champion too? (In my opinion you should)" Julius Randle: "Ah no I appreciate that. What the organization accomplished is great. Been a long time coming. Took a lot of hard years, a lot of different players, to build it up to what it was. It's amazing. Definitely look forward to creating that in Brooklyn"
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