12 hours ago
Jared Curtis' entry into Vanderbilt football's 35-26 win over Delaware was intended to happen when it did, coach Clark Lea said.
Curtis entered the game for the third drive after Blaze Berlowitz had not completed a pass in his first two drives. Lea said that the third drive was always the intention for when Curtis would enter the game, unless the game situation dictated otherwise.
Berlowitz re-entered the game near the end of the second quarter. He committed a fumble on a run play and then led Vanderbilt to a three-and-out, resulting in boos.
Curtis then played the entire second half.
"We had prescribed that, so that was less a response to the game flow," Lea said. "Obviously we were not able to move the ball offensively early, but he was going to go in third series unless it was situational."
#game #Third #vanderbilt #jared
Curtis entered the game for the third drive after Blaze Berlowitz had not completed a pass in his first two drives. Lea said that the third drive was always the intention for when Curtis would enter the game, unless the game situation dictated otherwise.
Berlowitz re-entered the game near the end of the second quarter. He committed a fumble on a run play and then led Vanderbilt to a three-and-out, resulting in boos.
Curtis then played the entire second half.
"We had prescribed that, so that was less a response to the game flow," Lea said. "Obviously we were not able to move the ball offensively early, but he was going to go in third series unless it was situational."
#game #Third #vanderbilt #jared
2 days ago
The Arthur Ashe Stadium glowed light blue from dusk until dawn as the US Open marked the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
American flags were flown at half-mast as New York remembered the 2,977 people who died when hijackers crashed passenger jets into the Twin Towers in Manhattan on that day in 2001.
That year's US Open had concluded just two days earlier, with Lleyton Hewitt winning the men's singles **** le.
American player James Blake had lost in the second round that year and was in Augusta, Georgia, on Tuesday, 11 September.
But the New York-born future world number four says the day "shattered the guise of safety" felt by Americans and many professional tennis players.
#arthur #ashe #stadium
American flags were flown at half-mast as New York remembered the 2,977 people who died when hijackers crashed passenger jets into the Twin Towers in Manhattan on that day in 2001.
That year's US Open had concluded just two days earlier, with Lleyton Hewitt winning the men's singles **** le.
American player James Blake had lost in the second round that year and was in Augusta, Georgia, on Tuesday, 11 September.
But the New York-born future world number four says the day "shattered the guise of safety" felt by Americans and many professional tennis players.
#arthur #ashe #stadium
3 days ago
Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after being convicted of six dogfighting-related charges, according to a Department of Justice release on Thursday.
Additionally, Johnson — who was in the NFL from 1994-99 and spent time with the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants — will have three years of supervised release. Plus, he'll have to pay a $30,000 fine.
Johnson was indicted in March 2025 and convicted in an Oklahoma federal court in August of last year. He had been running a large-scale dogfighting ring based in the state since at least 2007, according to the DOJ, which cited trial testimony.
Johnson, 55, previously pleaded guilty in 2004 to Oklahoma dogfighting offenses. Back then, he received a five-year deferred sentence in state court, according to ESPN's Thursday report, which cited Oklahoma court records.
His most recent operation, known as "Mal Kant Kennels," consisted of breeding and selling pit bulls who would fight around the country, with Johnson profiting from the trafficking. The 190 dogs the authorities seized from Johnson's property are the most ever rescued from a single individual in a federal dogfighting case, per the DOJ.
#dogfighting #according #court #thursday
Additionally, Johnson — who was in the NFL from 1994-99 and spent time with the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants — will have three years of supervised release. Plus, he'll have to pay a $30,000 fine.
Johnson was indicted in March 2025 and convicted in an Oklahoma federal court in August of last year. He had been running a large-scale dogfighting ring based in the state since at least 2007, according to the DOJ, which cited trial testimony.
Johnson, 55, previously pleaded guilty in 2004 to Oklahoma dogfighting offenses. Back then, he received a five-year deferred sentence in state court, according to ESPN's Thursday report, which cited Oklahoma court records.
His most recent operation, known as "Mal Kant Kennels," consisted of breeding and selling pit bulls who would fight around the country, with Johnson profiting from the trafficking. The 190 dogs the authorities seized from Johnson's property are the most ever rescued from a single individual in a federal dogfighting case, per the DOJ.
#dogfighting #according #court #thursday
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5 days ago
There is a monster of a defensive lineman growing up about an hour and a half down the road in Louisville, and Kentucky is doing everything it can to keep him home.
Kellan Hall, a 2028 defensive lineman out of Christian Academy of Louisville, is one of the most talented young players in the entire country. 247 Sports has him as the No. 1 defensive lineman in the nation and a top-10 overall prospect in his class. Rivals actually lists him second overall in the class of 2028.
At a listed 6-foot-4 and right around 275 pounds, with the frame to keep growing well past 300, he is exactly the kind of trench player programs build their defenses around.
Recently, Hall trimmed his list to 12 schools, and the Cats made the cut. Kentucky is in there alongside Oklahoma, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon and Tennessee. That is about as loaded a group of blue bloods as you will find anywhere, and Big Blue is standing right in the thick of it.
It's also worth noting that Louisville, right in his own backyard, is nowhere to be found on his list.
#lineman #right
Kellan Hall, a 2028 defensive lineman out of Christian Academy of Louisville, is one of the most talented young players in the entire country. 247 Sports has him as the No. 1 defensive lineman in the nation and a top-10 overall prospect in his class. Rivals actually lists him second overall in the class of 2028.
At a listed 6-foot-4 and right around 275 pounds, with the frame to keep growing well past 300, he is exactly the kind of trench player programs build their defenses around.
Recently, Hall trimmed his list to 12 schools, and the Cats made the cut. Kentucky is in there alongside Oklahoma, Ohio State, Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon and Tennessee. That is about as loaded a group of blue bloods as you will find anywhere, and Big Blue is standing right in the thick of it.
It's also worth noting that Louisville, right in his own backyard, is nowhere to be found on his list.
#lineman #right
7 days ago
In just a few weeks, Pete Crow-Armstrong is expected to join Ernie Banks in a select group: Chicago Cubs players who have won National League Most Valuable Player honors.
Yet PCA has already one-upped Mr. Cub in one category.
Crow-Armstrong became the youngest player in franchise history to hit 40 home runs, reaching the honor on Sunday, Sept. 6 with a low line drive just inside the right field foul pole at loanDepot Park, a game-tying fifth-inning shot off Miami Marlins right-hander Tyler Phillips.
While the Cubs would go on to lose the game 10-3, there's little to stop the Summer of PCA.
He's now second in the major leagues with 40 homers, trailing only Philadelphia DH Kyle Schwarber's 42, and his 8.6 WAR leads all position players. At 24 years, 165 days old, Crow-Armstrong is 49 days younger than Banks was when the Hall of Famer hit his 40th home run in 1955, the first of his eight consecutive All-Star seasons.
#armstrong #Cubs #days
Yet PCA has already one-upped Mr. Cub in one category.
Crow-Armstrong became the youngest player in franchise history to hit 40 home runs, reaching the honor on Sunday, Sept. 6 with a low line drive just inside the right field foul pole at loanDepot Park, a game-tying fifth-inning shot off Miami Marlins right-hander Tyler Phillips.
While the Cubs would go on to lose the game 10-3, there's little to stop the Summer of PCA.
He's now second in the major leagues with 40 homers, trailing only Philadelphia DH Kyle Schwarber's 42, and his 8.6 WAR leads all position players. At 24 years, 165 days old, Crow-Armstrong is 49 days younger than Banks was when the Hall of Famer hit his 40th home run in 1955, the first of his eight consecutive All-Star seasons.
#armstrong #Cubs #days
8 days ago
"First of all, Peyton is a great, great kid, very talented, super talented, good personality, playing hard, all those, I mean, of course, losing someone like someone who was drafted by our organization. So, of course, losing someone like that, it's not easy," Stojakovic said to "Basketball Network". "So, now we can like, now we can, I don't know, we can be sad about that or we can be like, okay, it is what it is and we're going to do next step and do whatever is necessary to rebuild us and to find the right way and the right direction to win championship."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "So, now we can like, now we can, I don't know, we can …
#someone #don 't #know #right
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: "So, now we can like, now we can, I don't know, we can …
#someone #don 't #know #right
9 days ago
Back-to-back hat-tricks for Henry Crocombe: English pacer achieves unique feat in County Championship originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe took hat-tricks in two consecutive first-class matches, a feat achieved only seven times ever.
Crocombe's second hat-trick against Essex triggered a batting collapse, helping bowl the visitors out cheaply after Sussex's 275.
The Sussex quick earns an England ODI squad call-up for the Sri Lanka series, capping off a breakthrough summer.
Henry Crocombe pulled off hat-tricks in two matches running, and to top it all off, he's set to be rewarded with an England call-up this Friday.
#feat
Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe took hat-tricks in two consecutive first-class matches, a feat achieved only seven times ever.
Crocombe's second hat-trick against Essex triggered a batting collapse, helping bowl the visitors out cheaply after Sussex's 275.
The Sussex quick earns an England ODI squad call-up for the Sri Lanka series, capping off a breakthrough summer.
Henry Crocombe pulled off hat-tricks in two matches running, and to top it all off, he's set to be rewarded with an England call-up this Friday.
#feat
10 days ago
Tom Brady was among the notable faces in the crowd when Texas volleyball faced Nebraska on Aug. 30, but one moment involving the former NFL quarterback drew particular attention.
Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, attended the match with his daughter, Vivian. During the event, he was seen embracing Nebraska outside hitter Harper Murray.
For Texas fans wondering about the connection, it goes back to Michigan football.
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl winner, played quarterback at Michigan from 1995 to 1999 before he was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft.
Murray's father, Vada Murray, also played for the Wolverines. He was a defensive back at Michigan from 1988 to 1990.
#Nebraska #murray #back #vegas
Brady, a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, attended the match with his daughter, Vivian. During the event, he was seen embracing Nebraska outside hitter Harper Murray.
For Texas fans wondering about the connection, it goes back to Michigan football.
Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl winner, played quarterback at Michigan from 1995 to 1999 before he was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft.
Murray's father, Vada Murray, also played for the Wolverines. He was a defensive back at Michigan from 1988 to 1990.
#Nebraska #murray #back #vegas
11 days ago
Over the course of August, so much changes, and our opinions should too. Whether it's training camp, preseason, roles being revealed or injuries, rankings are moving every day. ****** yst Joel Smyth breaks down the handful of players that he's switched around in his fantasy football rankings as we approach Week 1.
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From average to above average
In a year with so many amazing fantasy QB options, Bo Nix is a punt option that builds great teams. First off, he was the QB7 in ADP last season, and going into Year 3 with the a similar situation, but adding a true WR1 in Jaylen Waddle, he's going as the QB15. Why? He's back strong from the injury he sustained last playoffs, and although he underperformed last season, he didn't play poorly. Every time I mock draft and wait until the very end and grab Nix, my team build makes me happy. He has the combination of incredible passing volume and a rushing floor that makes him extremely safe, while still providing high potential.
From average to above average
#average #season #every #Football
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From average to above average
In a year with so many amazing fantasy QB options, Bo Nix is a punt option that builds great teams. First off, he was the QB7 in ADP last season, and going into Year 3 with the a similar situation, but adding a true WR1 in Jaylen Waddle, he's going as the QB15. Why? He's back strong from the injury he sustained last playoffs, and although he underperformed last season, he didn't play poorly. Every time I mock draft and wait until the very end and grab Nix, my team build makes me happy. He has the combination of incredible passing volume and a rushing floor that makes him extremely safe, while still providing high potential.
From average to above average
#average #season #every #Football
12 days ago
Manchester City have equalled the British transfer record by signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125m.
The Argentina midfielder has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium as City took their summer spending to around £435m, more than £325m of it on midfielders.
Chelsea countenanced the sale of Fernandez, who cost them £107m in 2023, even though their attempt to bring in Lamine Camara from Monaco broke down when the Ligue 1 club pulled out of the £47m deal.
Fernandez, who joins Alexander Isak as the joint biggest buy a Premier League club has ever made, said: "Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times. Every player wants to be part of a club like this because everyone knows how well-run City are.
"I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success.
#city #enzo
The Argentina midfielder has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium as City took their summer spending to around £435m, more than £325m of it on midfielders.
Chelsea countenanced the sale of Fernandez, who cost them £107m in 2023, even though their attempt to bring in Lamine Camara from Monaco broke down when the Ligue 1 club pulled out of the £47m deal.
Fernandez, who joins Alexander Isak as the joint biggest buy a Premier League club has ever made, said: "Manchester City are the most successful club in England in recent times. Every player wants to be part of a club like this because everyone knows how well-run City are.
"I could not be happier to be here, and I am ready for the challenge of helping City continue winning trophies. This is a club built for success.
#city #enzo
13 days ago
Dalton Johnson: Steph Curry on his contract extension: "There's no question I want to be here the rest of my career." Ayesha Curry: "He hasn't stopped since last season ended. ... I think we're going to be in for some fun surprises over the next couple of years."
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Stephen Curry on potential extension: 'I want to be here the rest of my career'
#dalton
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Stephen Curry on potential extension: 'I want to be here the rest of my career'
#dalton
13 days ago
Advertisements will be going up this season at Michigan Stadium. Google Gemini, Meijer, and Coca-Cola will be featured on Michigan's padded end zone walls, as well as on the jumbotron.
For the first time, Michigan is adding limited ads around its stadium, beginning this season.
Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, are the initial partners. pic.twitter.com/sxqi6tXbBt
Earlier this week, we asked fans if they loved or hated ads going up inside Michigan Stadium. The results are in, and fans aren't liking the changes.
75% of fans hate that there are now advertisements in Michigan Stadium, while 25% love them.
The immediate hate is understandable from a fanbase so rich in tradition. Ads are new to Michigan Stadium, and there's a natural dislike of change. However, new revenue streams are needed with the current nature of college football and all the money it takes via NIL to field a competitive team.
#gemini #meijer #cola
For the first time, Michigan is adding limited ads around its stadium, beginning this season.
Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, are the initial partners. pic.twitter.com/sxqi6tXbBt
Earlier this week, we asked fans if they loved or hated ads going up inside Michigan Stadium. The results are in, and fans aren't liking the changes.
75% of fans hate that there are now advertisements in Michigan Stadium, while 25% love them.
The immediate hate is understandable from a fanbase so rich in tradition. Ads are new to Michigan Stadium, and there's a natural dislike of change. However, new revenue streams are needed with the current nature of college football and all the money it takes via NIL to field a competitive team.
#gemini #meijer #cola
14 days ago
Arsenal's striker search continues to generate noise, but the latest update has brought some clarity around one name that had started to gather momentum. According to Caught Offside, Endrick is not part of **** nal's current plans, despite the rumours that have circulated in recent days.
The key line is unambiguous. "Arsenal are not working on a deal to sign Endrick – the Brazilian is not a target for **** nal at all, and the striker is going to stay at Real Madrid." For **** nal supporters watching a crowded forward market unfold, that is a significant update. Endrick is one of Europe's most high-profile young attackers, but this report makes it clear that a move to north London is not under consideration.
There is also a firm stance from Madrid. "The expectation is absolutely for Endrick to continue there, the decision has been made by the club, with the management, with the president Florentino Perez." That suggests there is no meaningful opening for suitors, whether from the Premier League or elsewhere.
One interesting detail is that **** nal were not the only English club linked. "Liverpool tried three weeks ago to understand the situation of Endrick, asking about potential conditions of the deal, to buy or to get the player on loan." Yet Real Madrid's response appears to have shut down any possibility of movement. "But the answer from Real Madrid was very clear – they don't want Endrick to go."
That leaves **** nal looking elsewhere, with the report adding that "Arsenal keep waiting for the Julian Alvarez situation, depending on what the player decides to do." In practical terms, that points towards patience rather than panic. **** nal's recruitment team seem prepared to hold their position while Alvarez's future becomes clearer.
#madrid
The key line is unambiguous. "Arsenal are not working on a deal to sign Endrick – the Brazilian is not a target for **** nal at all, and the striker is going to stay at Real Madrid." For **** nal supporters watching a crowded forward market unfold, that is a significant update. Endrick is one of Europe's most high-profile young attackers, but this report makes it clear that a move to north London is not under consideration.
There is also a firm stance from Madrid. "The expectation is absolutely for Endrick to continue there, the decision has been made by the club, with the management, with the president Florentino Perez." That suggests there is no meaningful opening for suitors, whether from the Premier League or elsewhere.
One interesting detail is that **** nal were not the only English club linked. "Liverpool tried three weeks ago to understand the situation of Endrick, asking about potential conditions of the deal, to buy or to get the player on loan." Yet Real Madrid's response appears to have shut down any possibility of movement. "But the answer from Real Madrid was very clear – they don't want Endrick to go."
That leaves **** nal looking elsewhere, with the report adding that "Arsenal keep waiting for the Julian Alvarez situation, depending on what the player decides to do." In practical terms, that points towards patience rather than panic. **** nal's recruitment team seem prepared to hold their position while Alvarez's future becomes clearer.
#madrid
15 days ago
After failing to sign Jayden Oosterwolde, Roma have accelerated their pursuit of Marseille's Leonardo Balerdi.
The Argentine defender has spent the last six seasons with the French club and is now ready for a move to the capital.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Marseille has given their final approval and the deal can be considered closed.
The agreement between Roma and the French club includes a one-million-euro loan, with a €20 million option to buy, which can be converted into a mandatory buyout upon reaching a certain number of appearances, around 70%.
The player will land at Ciampino Airport at 5:45 PM.
#million
The Argentine defender has spent the last six seasons with the French club and is now ready for a move to the capital.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Marseille has given their final approval and the deal can be considered closed.
The agreement between Roma and the French club includes a one-million-euro loan, with a €20 million option to buy, which can be converted into a mandatory buyout upon reaching a certain number of appearances, around 70%.
The player will land at Ciampino Airport at 5:45 PM.
#million
16 days ago
Several times over the past few weeks since getting promoted to High-A, members of the Eugene Emeralds staff have provided gentle reminders to Cam Maldonado that he was closing in on a 20-20 season.
"Two more homers for 20-20," they'd say, noting what Maldonado needed to notch at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in the same season. He appreciated the updates, but took it all in stride.
Still, when Eugene traveled to Everett, Washington this week for a six-game series with the AquaSox, Maldonado figured he'd have a good chance at reaching the milestone. Funko Field, after all, has a reputation as a real hitter's paradise.
It sure was for Maldonado on Thursday night.
The Wolcott product and former Hamden Hall star stepped up to the plate as the second batter of the ballgame and clubbed a two-run homer on a 1-2 pitch over the left-field wall. Two innings later, on a 2-1 pitch, Maldonado led off the third with another homer to left to reach the 20-20 mark for the season.
#season #high #emeralds
"Two more homers for 20-20," they'd say, noting what Maldonado needed to notch at least 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in the same season. He appreciated the updates, but took it all in stride.
Still, when Eugene traveled to Everett, Washington this week for a six-game series with the AquaSox, Maldonado figured he'd have a good chance at reaching the milestone. Funko Field, after all, has a reputation as a real hitter's paradise.
It sure was for Maldonado on Thursday night.
The Wolcott product and former Hamden Hall star stepped up to the plate as the second batter of the ballgame and clubbed a two-run homer on a 1-2 pitch over the left-field wall. Two innings later, on a 2-1 pitch, Maldonado led off the third with another homer to left to reach the 20-20 mark for the season.
#season #high #emeralds
17 days ago
All signs continue to point to Tony Romo's exit from CBS Sports being permanent, and it looks as if J.J. Watt could make his move into Romo's spot permanent as well.
Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin earlier this summer, and was later put on a leave of absence by CBS. With a September court date looming around the start of the season, Romo has not been part of the network's NFL broadcast plans.
Watt was promoted to the No. 1 NFL on CBS broadcast booth alongside announcer Jim Nantz while Romo is sidelined. The two will start the season in Minnesota for Vikings-Packers.
And according to The Athletic's sports media insider Andrew Marchand, the legendary defensive lineman has the inside track for the job long-term.
"It's definitely a tryout. I do think there's a very good chance he's a long-term answer," Marchand said this week on SportsWrap with Jason Page. "[CBS Sports president David] Berson hired him, and he did well with Ian Eagle. We'll see how he does with Jim Nantz."
#romo
Romo was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in Wisconsin earlier this summer, and was later put on a leave of absence by CBS. With a September court date looming around the start of the season, Romo has not been part of the network's NFL broadcast plans.
Watt was promoted to the No. 1 NFL on CBS broadcast booth alongside announcer Jim Nantz while Romo is sidelined. The two will start the season in Minnesota for Vikings-Packers.
And according to The Athletic's sports media insider Andrew Marchand, the legendary defensive lineman has the inside track for the job long-term.
"It's definitely a tryout. I do think there's a very good chance he's a long-term answer," Marchand said this week on SportsWrap with Jason Page. "[CBS Sports president David] Berson hired him, and he did well with Ian Eagle. We'll see how he does with Jim Nantz."
#romo
17 days ago
Brewers starter Dustin May left Wednesday night's Brewers-Mets game in New York after just one pitch, as he took a 106-mph liner off his back on a comebacker off the bat of outfielder A.J. Ewing.
The line drive got May in the back. Behind the right shoulder. After a long check with the medical staff, he's coming out of the game. Robert Gasser in. pic.twitter.com/LCwTPC9KMF
Dustin May is coming out of the game after one pitch after he was hit in the back by a line drive at 106 mph. Robert Gasser is coming in from the bullpen.
UPDATE 7:44 p.m.: Official word from the Brewers is that May left the game with a right scapula contusion. X-rays were negative. We'll hear more after the game.
UPDATE 9:51 p.m.: After the game, May sounded relieved that the injury is nothing more than a bruise and said he'll see how he feels tomorrow.
#brewers #back #gasser #update
The line drive got May in the back. Behind the right shoulder. After a long check with the medical staff, he's coming out of the game. Robert Gasser in. pic.twitter.com/LCwTPC9KMF
Dustin May is coming out of the game after one pitch after he was hit in the back by a line drive at 106 mph. Robert Gasser is coming in from the bullpen.
UPDATE 7:44 p.m.: Official word from the Brewers is that May left the game with a right scapula contusion. X-rays were negative. We'll hear more after the game.
UPDATE 9:51 p.m.: After the game, May sounded relieved that the injury is nothing more than a bruise and said he'll see how he feels tomorrow.
#brewers #back #gasser #update
18 days ago
Great Britain's men's basketball team have turned to the NBA in their bid to progress into the full qualifying rounds for the 2029 EuroBasket campaign.
The side, led by Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel, has been able to name three players in his squad who are either current or recent players in the world's top domestic league for this week's double-header against Switzerland and Slovakia.
Boston Celtics centre Amari Williams is part of the squad, as is power forward Tobi Lawal who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks earlier this summer.
Another addition to what is, on paper, the strongest GB squad in some time is forward Tosan Evbuomwan. The 25-year-old has this summer joined Barcelona following three seasons in the NBA and its reserve G-League.
"With every squad selection, you want to try to make sure that you are getting the balance of the most talented players available," Steutel told BBC Sport.
#forward #eurobasket
The side, led by Newcastle Eagles head coach Marc Steutel, has been able to name three players in his squad who are either current or recent players in the world's top domestic league for this week's double-header against Switzerland and Slovakia.
Boston Celtics centre Amari Williams is part of the squad, as is power forward Tobi Lawal who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks earlier this summer.
Another addition to what is, on paper, the strongest GB squad in some time is forward Tosan Evbuomwan. The 25-year-old has this summer joined Barcelona following three seasons in the NBA and its reserve G-League.
"With every squad selection, you want to try to make sure that you are getting the balance of the most talented players available," Steutel told BBC Sport.
#forward #eurobasket
19 days ago
Angel Reese put together a historic rebounding performance as the Atlanta Dream defeated the Los Angeles Sparks, but a viral sequence involving Cameron Brink quickly became the center of attention.
Reese repeatedly attacked the basket during the 78-71 victory, only for Brink to challenge her attempts around the rim and spark plenty of reactions from WNBA fans.
The Dream completed a perfect 4-0 West Coast road trip with Monday's victory, but the conversation surrounding Reese extended beyond her record-setting night.
The third-year forward finished with 11 points and a league record 26 rebounds, surpassing Chamique Holdsclaw's previous single-game mark of 24 boards that had stood since 2003.
Reese also broke A'ja Wilson's single-season rebounding record (451), reaching 458 boards for the year.
#brink
Reese repeatedly attacked the basket during the 78-71 victory, only for Brink to challenge her attempts around the rim and spark plenty of reactions from WNBA fans.
The Dream completed a perfect 4-0 West Coast road trip with Monday's victory, but the conversation surrounding Reese extended beyond her record-setting night.
The third-year forward finished with 11 points and a league record 26 rebounds, surpassing Chamique Holdsclaw's previous single-game mark of 24 boards that had stood since 2003.
Reese also broke A'ja Wilson's single-season rebounding record (451), reaching 458 boards for the year.
#brink
20 days ago
Newcastle United have reportedly made a bid to sign promising Belgian forward Matías Fernández-Pardo.
French side Lille are keen to hang on to Fernández-Pardo but according to L'Equipe, the 21-year-old Belgian is keen to leave the club this summer after having previously been linked with a move to Atlético de Madrid.
The Magpies are said to have submitted a €40 million (approx £34.2 million) bid for the player who featured off the bench three times for Belgium at this summer's World Cup.
Fernández-Pardo initially joined Lille from Gent at the start of the 2024/25 season and has since featured 67 times for the club in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and making nine ****** ists.
#keen
French side Lille are keen to hang on to Fernández-Pardo but according to L'Equipe, the 21-year-old Belgian is keen to leave the club this summer after having previously been linked with a move to Atlético de Madrid.
The Magpies are said to have submitted a €40 million (approx £34.2 million) bid for the player who featured off the bench three times for Belgium at this summer's World Cup.
Fernández-Pardo initially joined Lille from Gent at the start of the 2024/25 season and has since featured 67 times for the club in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and making nine ****** ists.
#keen
22 days ago
Texans 'long-shot' prediction could be end of C.J. Stroud's time in Houston originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Houston Texans, heading into the 2026 NFL season, have a lot on the line with their quarterback C.J. Stroud. His struggles to end the 2025 season were brutal and have left his future somewhat uncertain.
But at least for now, he's the Texans' starting quarterback. Stroud has another chance to prove his 2023 rookie season wasn't a fluke, and that the struggles of the past couple of years aren't actually who he is. But what if he struggles again?
ESPN's Dan Graziano shared a "long-shot" prediction that explores such a scenario and the fallout it would bring. Stroud flopping in 2026 could lead to a mid-season benching and likely the end of his Texans career as well.
"Long-shot outcome: Stroud totally flops in Year 4," Graziano writes. "Either because of injury or ineffectiveness, he finishes the season on the bench as Davis Mills steps in to replace him."
#texans #long #shot
The Houston Texans, heading into the 2026 NFL season, have a lot on the line with their quarterback C.J. Stroud. His struggles to end the 2025 season were brutal and have left his future somewhat uncertain.
But at least for now, he's the Texans' starting quarterback. Stroud has another chance to prove his 2023 rookie season wasn't a fluke, and that the struggles of the past couple of years aren't actually who he is. But what if he struggles again?
ESPN's Dan Graziano shared a "long-shot" prediction that explores such a scenario and the fallout it would bring. Stroud flopping in 2026 could lead to a mid-season benching and likely the end of his Texans career as well.
"Long-shot outcome: Stroud totally flops in Year 4," Graziano writes. "Either because of injury or ineffectiveness, he finishes the season on the bench as Davis Mills steps in to replace him."
#texans #long #shot
22 days ago
Bo Nix is back.
Last time we saw the Denver Broncos quarterback, he was finishing off an overtime victory in the divisional round against the Buffalo Bills. Moments after the game ended, head coach Sean Payton revealed Nix had a fractured ankle and his season was over.
The news wasn't just shocking. It might've altered the course of NFL history.
Denver, starting backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, would go on to lose to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Two weeks later, it was the Patriots that were blown out in Super Bowl 60. Whether Nix would've guided Denver to a Super Bowl victory is anyone's guess, but fans will always wonder what could've been.
In the meantime, there was some uncertainty about Nix going into the 2026 season. Would his mobility be impacted? Would he be the same player?
#quarterback #Broncos
Last time we saw the Denver Broncos quarterback, he was finishing off an overtime victory in the divisional round against the Buffalo Bills. Moments after the game ended, head coach Sean Payton revealed Nix had a fractured ankle and his season was over.
The news wasn't just shocking. It might've altered the course of NFL history.
Denver, starting backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, would go on to lose to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. Two weeks later, it was the Patriots that were blown out in Super Bowl 60. Whether Nix would've guided Denver to a Super Bowl victory is anyone's guess, but fans will always wonder what could've been.
In the meantime, there was some uncertainty about Nix going into the 2026 season. Would his mobility be impacted? Would he be the same player?
#quarterback #Broncos
23 days ago
Iowa women's basketball will host Big Sky foe Montana State on Thursday, Nov. 19 as part of its nonconference schedule in the 2026-27 women's college basketball season. It will mark the first-ever meeting between Iowa and Montana State.
Montana State finished last season with a 27-8 (16-2 Big Sky) record. The Bobcats advanced to the Women's NIT quarterfinals.
The Hawkeyes are coming off a 27-7 (15-3 Big Ten) campaign that saw Iowa earn the right to host and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
The date joins a list of known Iowa nonconference dates:
Nov. 2: vs. Towson (Iowa City)
#montana
Montana State finished last season with a 27-8 (16-2 Big Sky) record. The Bobcats advanced to the Women's NIT quarterfinals.
The Hawkeyes are coming off a 27-7 (15-3 Big Ten) campaign that saw Iowa earn the right to host and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
The date joins a list of known Iowa nonconference dates:
Nov. 2: vs. Towson (Iowa City)
#montana
24 days ago
Fans' groups worldwide have launched a petition calling for the resignation of Gianni Infantino as FIFA president and for wholesale reform of the organization.
Infantino is under pressure after being forced to abandon plans to seek private investment in a company to run FIFA tournaments, including the men's and women's World Cups.
Three continental confederations accused Infantino of "deception" in an open letter last week over the manner in which the plan was devised and presented, with European football's governing body UEFA still intent on boycotting FIFA events having "lost confidence" in Infantino's leadership.
The Swiss does still retain support, notably in Africa and South America, but now fans' organizations have called on him to step down, with a petition being launched on the change.org website.
"The shameful attempt by one individual – the FIFA president himself – to sell off the World Cup to private investors exposed a betrayal football will never forget," a statement on behalf of the fan organizations said.
#fifa #World #launched
Infantino is under pressure after being forced to abandon plans to seek private investment in a company to run FIFA tournaments, including the men's and women's World Cups.
Three continental confederations accused Infantino of "deception" in an open letter last week over the manner in which the plan was devised and presented, with European football's governing body UEFA still intent on boycotting FIFA events having "lost confidence" in Infantino's leadership.
The Swiss does still retain support, notably in Africa and South America, but now fans' organizations have called on him to step down, with a petition being launched on the change.org website.
"The shameful attempt by one individual – the FIFA president himself – to sell off the World Cup to private investors exposed a betrayal football will never forget," a statement on behalf of the fan organizations said.
#fifa #World #launched
25 days ago
BELLBROOK — The Bellbrook High School football team has a chip on its shoulder.
A year ago, the Golden Eagles saw their Southwestern Buckeye League championship streak end after five seasons — a loss that fueled them in the offseason.
"It's going to serve this team a lot," said Bellbrook coach Jeff Jenkins. "We got knocked down. We've got to get back up, work harder and hopefully be in the hunt for another championship."
With 20 seniors and a plethora of returning talent, the Golden Eagles are ready to make another run at a SWBL Southwestern ***** le and a Division III regional ***** le. The current senior class were sophomores in 2024 when the program fell to London in the D-III, Region 12 championship game.
"They're very experienced," Jenkins said. "Our schedule is loaded and we're really jelling right now. We're looking to take that next step as a program."
#championship #jenkins #team
A year ago, the Golden Eagles saw their Southwestern Buckeye League championship streak end after five seasons — a loss that fueled them in the offseason.
"It's going to serve this team a lot," said Bellbrook coach Jeff Jenkins. "We got knocked down. We've got to get back up, work harder and hopefully be in the hunt for another championship."
With 20 seniors and a plethora of returning talent, the Golden Eagles are ready to make another run at a SWBL Southwestern ***** le and a Division III regional ***** le. The current senior class were sophomores in 2024 when the program fell to London in the D-III, Region 12 championship game.
"They're very experienced," Jenkins said. "Our schedule is loaded and we're really jelling right now. We're looking to take that next step as a program."
#championship #jenkins #team
26 days ago
BOSTON — Asked Monday about when he might be able to return to the Red Sox lineup after a three-month absence, rehabbing shortstop Trevor Story suggested a rather aggressive possibility.
Story, who played in his first rehab game for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday and will fly to Syracuse to join the WooSox for their games Tuesday and Wednesday, said he thinks it's "a possibility" he could be in Boston's lineup when the Giants come to town for a three-game series beginning Friday night.
"At least Tuesday and Wednesday I'll be in Syracuse, then we'll see how I feel after that," Story said at Fenway Park, where he worked out before the Red Sox faced Arizona. "Obviously, Thursday's an off day here, so we'll see how it goes.
"I've had my fair share of rehabs and I've been through it, so I feel like I know when I'm good to go. I have that in my back pocket and have that experience to rely on. It's really about getting my game legs back and how I recover the next day, not so much the stuff that's going on in the moment."
Interim manager Chad Tracy didn't dismiss the possibility that Story returns this week but noted the Red Sox were taking things day by day. For now, the goal is to get him to play 7-9 innings in Syracuse over the next two days — and then the parties will go from there.
#tuesday #we 'll
Story, who played in his first rehab game for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday and will fly to Syracuse to join the WooSox for their games Tuesday and Wednesday, said he thinks it's "a possibility" he could be in Boston's lineup when the Giants come to town for a three-game series beginning Friday night.
"At least Tuesday and Wednesday I'll be in Syracuse, then we'll see how I feel after that," Story said at Fenway Park, where he worked out before the Red Sox faced Arizona. "Obviously, Thursday's an off day here, so we'll see how it goes.
"I've had my fair share of rehabs and I've been through it, so I feel like I know when I'm good to go. I have that in my back pocket and have that experience to rely on. It's really about getting my game legs back and how I recover the next day, not so much the stuff that's going on in the moment."
Interim manager Chad Tracy didn't dismiss the possibility that Story returns this week but noted the Red Sox were taking things day by day. For now, the goal is to get him to play 7-9 innings in Syracuse over the next two days — and then the parties will go from there.
#tuesday #we 'll
27 days ago
TOPSHOT - Nominees for the Best FIFA football player, Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi (R) and Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) chat before taking their seats for The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, on October 23, 2017 in London. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images)
For almost two decades, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been soccer's ultimate business proposition: Two extraordinary athletes, two competing brands and one endless argument over who was better.
This summer's World Cup was supposed to be their final shared stage. The idea that either could survive another four-year cycle (Messi is 39 and Ronaldo 41) and play at the 2030 World Cup seemed implausible. That both might do so was nearly unthinkable.
Instead, the tournament provided two very different reminders that neither player was quite ready to surrender the spotlight.
Messi recorded eight goals and four ***** ists, delivering another reminder that his genius has proved remarkably resistant to age as Argentina finished runners up. Messi did not talk to reporters after the game – his future with the national team very much in doubt.
#lionel
For almost two decades, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been soccer's ultimate business proposition: Two extraordinary athletes, two competing brands and one endless argument over who was better.
This summer's World Cup was supposed to be their final shared stage. The idea that either could survive another four-year cycle (Messi is 39 and Ronaldo 41) and play at the 2030 World Cup seemed implausible. That both might do so was nearly unthinkable.
Instead, the tournament provided two very different reminders that neither player was quite ready to surrender the spotlight.
Messi recorded eight goals and four ***** ists, delivering another reminder that his genius has proved remarkably resistant to age as Argentina finished runners up. Messi did not talk to reporters after the game – his future with the national team very much in doubt.
#lionel
28 days ago
Mike Moon didn't want to hear it.
Atop the dais at Marmonte League media day earlier this month, the Pacifica High football coach brushed aside the praise being heaped upon his defending champions.
"Rat poison," Moon called it.
But the Tritons return most of the weapons from a CIF-Southern Section Division 3 championship team that went 15-1 and swept through the Northern Area's top league by an average of 13.2 points per game.
The biggest question in the Marmonte League entering the 2026 season isn't which team is the favorite.
#moon
Atop the dais at Marmonte League media day earlier this month, the Pacifica High football coach brushed aside the praise being heaped upon his defending champions.
"Rat poison," Moon called it.
But the Tritons return most of the weapons from a CIF-Southern Section Division 3 championship team that went 15-1 and swept through the Northern Area's top league by an average of 13.2 points per game.
The biggest question in the Marmonte League entering the 2026 season isn't which team is the favorite.
#moon
28 days ago
The first big clash of the season!
This Sunday afternoon, ******* nal and Manchester City will kick off the English football season with a hugely exciting Community Shield clash.
For this first big moment of the season, we couldn't resist putting together a combined XI of these two Premier League giants.
This time, we took injuries and players on the verge of leaving into account. So there's no Rodri, no Timber, and no Saliba!
#manchester #community
This Sunday afternoon, ******* nal and Manchester City will kick off the English football season with a hugely exciting Community Shield clash.
For this first big moment of the season, we couldn't resist putting together a combined XI of these two Premier League giants.
This time, we took injuries and players on the verge of leaving into account. So there's no Rodri, no Timber, and no Saliba!
#manchester #community
28 days ago
Rising Cass Tech junior Donald Tabron II committed to Texas A&M on Saturday at the 313 store in Detroit. Tabron narrowed his 38 offers to three on Aug. 8 and announced that he would make his commitment a week later.
Tabron referred to the Aggies as a program on the rise after the team made its first playoff appearance in 2025. Under head coach Mike Elko, Texas A&M has also gained a strong reputation for its strong recruiting classes, continuing momentum from the strong classes the team had under former head coach Jimbo Fisher.
The Aggies have the No. 7 ranked recruiting class in 2026 and the nation's top-ranked class in 2027.
The Tabrons' relationship with the Aggies' coaching staff began when Elko started to appear on Tabron's father, Donald Tabron Sr.'s, radar after helping turn Duke into a top contender in the ACC.
"I watched the success Coach Elko had changing the culture and the program. They were able to beat a good Clemson team, and that's almost unheard of for Duke football," he said.
#aggies #donald #duke
Tabron referred to the Aggies as a program on the rise after the team made its first playoff appearance in 2025. Under head coach Mike Elko, Texas A&M has also gained a strong reputation for its strong recruiting classes, continuing momentum from the strong classes the team had under former head coach Jimbo Fisher.
The Aggies have the No. 7 ranked recruiting class in 2026 and the nation's top-ranked class in 2027.
The Tabrons' relationship with the Aggies' coaching staff began when Elko started to appear on Tabron's father, Donald Tabron Sr.'s, radar after helping turn Duke into a top contender in the ACC.
"I watched the success Coach Elko had changing the culture and the program. They were able to beat a good Clemson team, and that's almost unheard of for Duke football," he said.
#aggies #donald #duke
