10 days ago
The 2026 home campaign for the Salt Lake Bees (24-44/63-79) came to a close this week as they welcomed the Round Rock Express (Triple-A, Texas Rangers). Known as the "E-Train," the Lone Star side steamrolled their way to a dominant series victory, winning five of six. Outside of a 11-1 thrashing on Thursday, the Bees never held a lead in the other five contests. The Express (38-31/69-75) collected their first road series win in Salt Lake since 2021, when they swept the Bees in a six-game set.
Despite a quality start from Bees starter Ryan Costeiu, Round Rock earned a 5-1 series opening victory on Tuesday. The visitors scored in four different frames, while Niko Kavadas helped Salt Lake avoid a shutout with a fifth-inning solo blast. Wednesday was more of the same, as the Express tallied a 6-1 victory. MLB rehabber Josh Jung punctuated the win with a solo blast in the eighth, as the Bees were held to just a trio of hits for the second straight game.
As mentioned above, the Salt Lake bats came alive on Thursday with an 11-1 rout. The team tied their season-high with four homers, spotlighted by Kavadas' second multi-homer night of the campaign. The infielder's surge was part of a four-hit night, his first at any level since 2022. On the mound, Joel Hurtado turned in 6.2 innings of one-run ball, finally collecting his first Triple-A win in his eighth try. After falling behind 5-0 on Friday, the Bees nearly completed a comeback, coming up just short in a 5-4 defeat. Salt Lake got the winning run on base in the ninth, but ultimately fell short.
The final Saturday and Sunday at home in 2026 were near carbon copies of each other. Big first innings for Round Rock put them in the driver's seat, leading 6-0 and 4-0, respectively. Saturday's output was more than enough for the visitors as they added seven more runs over the course of the game to shutout the Bees 13-0. On Sunday's home finale, Salt Lake battled and answered every time the Express scored. They closed the gap to 6-4 before Round Rock gained some length with Aaron Zavala's two-run blast in the sixth, the only longball of the evening. The Bees did not go down without a fight, bringing the tying run to the plate in the ninth. A flyball was tracked down for the 27th and final out of the finale, completing the Express' 9-6 victory.
The 74th and final home game saw 7,853 fans come through the turnstiles of The Ballpark at America First Square — the largest crowd in ballpark history. Salt Lake finished 35-39 at home this season, winning or splitting nine of their 13 total home series. The Bees were victorious in at least one game against every opponent who came to South Jordan, avoiding a sweep for the second straight season as the hosts.
#lake #express
Despite a quality start from Bees starter Ryan Costeiu, Round Rock earned a 5-1 series opening victory on Tuesday. The visitors scored in four different frames, while Niko Kavadas helped Salt Lake avoid a shutout with a fifth-inning solo blast. Wednesday was more of the same, as the Express tallied a 6-1 victory. MLB rehabber Josh Jung punctuated the win with a solo blast in the eighth, as the Bees were held to just a trio of hits for the second straight game.
As mentioned above, the Salt Lake bats came alive on Thursday with an 11-1 rout. The team tied their season-high with four homers, spotlighted by Kavadas' second multi-homer night of the campaign. The infielder's surge was part of a four-hit night, his first at any level since 2022. On the mound, Joel Hurtado turned in 6.2 innings of one-run ball, finally collecting his first Triple-A win in his eighth try. After falling behind 5-0 on Friday, the Bees nearly completed a comeback, coming up just short in a 5-4 defeat. Salt Lake got the winning run on base in the ninth, but ultimately fell short.
The final Saturday and Sunday at home in 2026 were near carbon copies of each other. Big first innings for Round Rock put them in the driver's seat, leading 6-0 and 4-0, respectively. Saturday's output was more than enough for the visitors as they added seven more runs over the course of the game to shutout the Bees 13-0. On Sunday's home finale, Salt Lake battled and answered every time the Express scored. They closed the gap to 6-4 before Round Rock gained some length with Aaron Zavala's two-run blast in the sixth, the only longball of the evening. The Bees did not go down without a fight, bringing the tying run to the plate in the ninth. A flyball was tracked down for the 27th and final out of the finale, completing the Express' 9-6 victory.
The 74th and final home game saw 7,853 fans come through the turnstiles of The Ballpark at America First Square — the largest crowd in ballpark history. Salt Lake finished 35-39 at home this season, winning or splitting nine of their 13 total home series. The Bees were victorious in at least one game against every opponent who came to South Jordan, avoiding a sweep for the second straight season as the hosts.
#lake #express
12 days ago
14 days ago
SEYMOUR - An inadvertent whistle by a game official with under two minutes played in the game sealed an incredibly unusual 6-0 victory for the Ansonia football team over Seymour Thursday night at DeBarber Field.
With Ansonia clinging to its marginal lead, Chargers running back Jacob Branch took a handoff, got stood up from a Seymour defender and then continued to churn away, getting stripped of the ball in the process.
The Seymour players began celebrating as Ronan Carboni scooped up the loose ball at the Ansonia 19-yard line. Then a little bit of confusion and chaos ensued.
The game officials huddled on the field and after significant discussion determined that the whistle had been blown when Branch was first stood up, because the official near the Ansonia sideline felt his forward progress had been halted.
The Chargers maintained possession of the ball, and ultimately ran out the clock to seal the victory.
#game #victory
With Ansonia clinging to its marginal lead, Chargers running back Jacob Branch took a handoff, got stood up from a Seymour defender and then continued to churn away, getting stripped of the ball in the process.
The Seymour players began celebrating as Ronan Carboni scooped up the loose ball at the Ansonia 19-yard line. Then a little bit of confusion and chaos ensued.
The game officials huddled on the field and after significant discussion determined that the whistle had been blown when Branch was first stood up, because the official near the Ansonia sideline felt his forward progress had been halted.
The Chargers maintained possession of the ball, and ultimately ran out the clock to seal the victory.
#game #victory
16 days ago
Mike Tomlin will be on NBC's "Sunday Night Football" broadcasts this season. It is the first time this century that Tomlin won't spend football season with an NFL team. Tomlin chose to walk away from the Pittsburgh Steelers at the end of last season after 19 years as the team's head coach.
Tomlin appears to be having fun so far, but the real question is whether or not he'll stick with media long term or if he's just taking a break before taking another job. There was no shortage of suitors when he stepped down in Pittsburgh and at 54-years old with a Super Bowl and zero losing seasons on his resume, he remains an attractive candidate for any vacancy.
Cris Collinsworth, Tomlin's new co-worker at NBC, recently asked him if there was a chance he would return to coaching at some point. Tomlin sounded like someone who still wanted to coach, but he also isn't in a hurry.
MORE: Mike Tomlin shares emotional moment with daughter Harley after Steelers' historic streak ends
"It's certainly not a 32 team league for me," said Tomlin. "But I've also learned to never say never. I love to coach. I love all the challenges of the profession. I love the being part of growth and development of young people individually. I love the measurement of the seven day cycle, but also have enjoyed the last six months. Life on this other side that I had no idea about."
#mike #steelers #Football
Tomlin appears to be having fun so far, but the real question is whether or not he'll stick with media long term or if he's just taking a break before taking another job. There was no shortage of suitors when he stepped down in Pittsburgh and at 54-years old with a Super Bowl and zero losing seasons on his resume, he remains an attractive candidate for any vacancy.
Cris Collinsworth, Tomlin's new co-worker at NBC, recently asked him if there was a chance he would return to coaching at some point. Tomlin sounded like someone who still wanted to coach, but he also isn't in a hurry.
MORE: Mike Tomlin shares emotional moment with daughter Harley after Steelers' historic streak ends
"It's certainly not a 32 team league for me," said Tomlin. "But I've also learned to never say never. I love to coach. I love all the challenges of the profession. I love the being part of growth and development of young people individually. I love the measurement of the seven day cycle, but also have enjoyed the last six months. Life on this other side that I had no idea about."
#mike #steelers #Football
18 days ago
This story has been updated with new information
NASHVILLE — The hero of Ole Miss football's game against Louisville has been helped to the locker room.
Wide receiver Deuce Alexander exited the game late in the third quarter. He was helped to the locker room after outrunning the defense on a long touchdown pass.
Alexander has two 62-yard touchdown receptions and has 144 yards and two touchdowns. He is known for is speed and for being the fastest Ole Miss player. After his touchdown, he laid down on the sideline and received attention from trainers before being helped to the locker room.
Alexander did not return on Ole Miss subsequent offensive drive.
#nashville
NASHVILLE — The hero of Ole Miss football's game against Louisville has been helped to the locker room.
Wide receiver Deuce Alexander exited the game late in the third quarter. He was helped to the locker room after outrunning the defense on a long touchdown pass.
Alexander has two 62-yard touchdown receptions and has 144 yards and two touchdowns. He is known for is speed and for being the fastest Ole Miss player. After his touchdown, he laid down on the sideline and received attention from trainers before being helped to the locker room.
Alexander did not return on Ole Miss subsequent offensive drive.
#nashville
19 days ago
The play after the controversy in the Western Michigan-Michigan game on Saturday gave the Wolverines a miracle victory in the Big House.
Bryce Underwood threw a long pass that Utah transfer JJ Buchanan somehow corraled as time expired to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory.
A look at Buchanan's catch for the 47-yard TD.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Sequence of JJ Buchanan's Michigan Miracle touchdown catch
#miracle #catch #House #underwood
Bryce Underwood threw a long pass that Utah transfer JJ Buchanan somehow corraled as time expired to give the Wolverines a 13-12 victory.
A look at Buchanan's catch for the 47-yard TD.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Sequence of JJ Buchanan's Michigan Miracle touchdown catch
#miracle #catch #House #underwood
20 days ago
It was full steam ahead at the CFA as City prepare to host Coventry on Saturday afternon.
New signings Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernández trained ahead of our game against the Premier League's other Sky Blues with City looking to extend our 100% winning start.
TICKETS: CITY V COVENTRY
Enzo Maresca revealed only Jeremy Doku is unavailable with Matheus Nunes returning to training on Friday.
Here are the best pictures from today's session....
#coventry #enzo #premier #blues
New signings Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernández trained ahead of our game against the Premier League's other Sky Blues with City looking to extend our 100% winning start.
TICKETS: CITY V COVENTRY
Enzo Maresca revealed only Jeremy Doku is unavailable with Matheus Nunes returning to training on Friday.
Here are the best pictures from today's session....
#coventry #enzo #premier #blues
21 days ago
Britain's Harriet Dart said she felt "under the weather" as she struggled in the heat during her second-round loss to Marie Bouzkova at the US Open.
Dart struggled for rhythm in a 6-2 6-2 defeat by Czech 25th seed Bouzkova as temperatures reached around 30C in New York.
Dart's defeat means Fran Jones is the last remaining Briton in either singles draw at Flushing Meadows.
Jones faces American 14th seed Iva Jovic later on Thursday.
Dart draped ice towels around her neck and used cold-air hoses at the changeovers against Bouzkova as she attempted to cool down.
#open
Dart struggled for rhythm in a 6-2 6-2 defeat by Czech 25th seed Bouzkova as temperatures reached around 30C in New York.
Dart's defeat means Fran Jones is the last remaining Briton in either singles draw at Flushing Meadows.
Jones faces American 14th seed Iva Jovic later on Thursday.
Dart draped ice towels around her neck and used cold-air hoses at the changeovers against Bouzkova as she attempted to cool down.
#open
23 days ago
NEW YORK — During the fourth game of Alexandra Eala's first-round match at the US Open, a long point unfolded that drew gasps and cheers with increasing frequency. By the time Eala sent a passing shot by American Mary Stoiana to finish it off, it had built to a full roar.
Chair umpire Marijana Veljovic was not amused.
"Please," she warned the crowd. "Out of respect for both players, keep your voices down."
As Eala has risen up the rankings this season to the point where she's a fringe contender for the US Open ***** le, fan etiquette has become a topic around her matches. As the first significant tennis player from the Philippines, she has drawn remarkable crowds from one tournament to the next, filled largely with people who are new to the sport and not steeped in the customs of when to cheer and when to be quiet.
It has created some insane atmospheres at otherwise sleepy tennis tournaments. It has also rankled some opponents, or at least made them uncomfortable. After losing to Eala in a final earlier this summer in Washington, D.C., in front of a heavily partisan crowd, American Jessica Pegula acknowledged it was like playing a road game.
#alexandra
Chair umpire Marijana Veljovic was not amused.
"Please," she warned the crowd. "Out of respect for both players, keep your voices down."
As Eala has risen up the rankings this season to the point where she's a fringe contender for the US Open ***** le, fan etiquette has become a topic around her matches. As the first significant tennis player from the Philippines, she has drawn remarkable crowds from one tournament to the next, filled largely with people who are new to the sport and not steeped in the customs of when to cheer and when to be quiet.
It has created some insane atmospheres at otherwise sleepy tennis tournaments. It has also rankled some opponents, or at least made them uncomfortable. After losing to Eala in a final earlier this summer in Washington, D.C., in front of a heavily partisan crowd, American Jessica Pegula acknowledged it was like playing a road game.
#alexandra
24 days ago
CaioBorralho has weighed in on how the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight ***** le picture couldplay out.
"The Natural" is targeting a return for November or December afterrecovering from a rib injury that forced him out of his scheduledbout with Joe Pyfer atUFC330. Ahead of his return, he broke down the championship mix at185 pounds and how he believes it'll unfold.
Borralho has revealed that he is already back to full training andexpects to begin another fight camp in the coming weeks. Hebelieves he needs one or two more victories before challenging forthe championship.
"I think one or two more on the way to the belt," Borralho toldMMA Fighting. "I'm just waiting for the name.But we have Pyfer, we have BrendanAllen. Both of them I can fight. They can fight between two ofthem, or I can fight both of them. I think we're in the top of thedivision, so anyone that wins the next fight may be the one nextfor the ***** le shot."
Borralho is open to rebooking the Pyfer matchup, but he prefers ahigher-ranked contender. As for the current ***** le picture, theBrazilian doesn't believe former champ KhamzatChimaev deserves a ***** le shot as he's coming off a loss.Rather, he claims NassourdineImavov, the only man to beat him in the UFC, should be next fora shot at SeanStrickland's belt.
"I think Imavov deserves the ***** le next," Borralho added. "Healready has a history with Strickland, that he lost in a lightheavyweight fight, in a short-notice fight for Strickland and Ithink he did everything that he needed to deserve the ***** le shot,so I think he needs to be the one next."
#next
"The Natural" is targeting a return for November or December afterrecovering from a rib injury that forced him out of his scheduledbout with Joe Pyfer atUFC330. Ahead of his return, he broke down the championship mix at185 pounds and how he believes it'll unfold.
Borralho has revealed that he is already back to full training andexpects to begin another fight camp in the coming weeks. Hebelieves he needs one or two more victories before challenging forthe championship.
"I think one or two more on the way to the belt," Borralho toldMMA Fighting. "I'm just waiting for the name.But we have Pyfer, we have BrendanAllen. Both of them I can fight. They can fight between two ofthem, or I can fight both of them. I think we're in the top of thedivision, so anyone that wins the next fight may be the one nextfor the ***** le shot."
Borralho is open to rebooking the Pyfer matchup, but he prefers ahigher-ranked contender. As for the current ***** le picture, theBrazilian doesn't believe former champ KhamzatChimaev deserves a ***** le shot as he's coming off a loss.Rather, he claims NassourdineImavov, the only man to beat him in the UFC, should be next fora shot at SeanStrickland's belt.
"I think Imavov deserves the ***** le next," Borralho added. "Healready has a history with Strickland, that he lost in a lightheavyweight fight, in a short-notice fight for Strickland and Ithink he did everything that he needed to deserve the ***** le shot,so I think he needs to be the one next."
#next
27 days ago
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium, a day after city officials approved their part for the $2.3 billion ballpark project that will replace the domed Tropicana Field.
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 on Friday to approve its $796 million share of the mixed-use entertainment district that includes a new 31,000-seat stadium that will be near Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Rays' new stadium is expected to open in 2029. The Tampa City Council city voted 4-3 on Thursday to approve $80 million.
Rays CEO Ken Babby said the team's partnership with the county and city on the project secures the long-term future of Major League Baseball in Tampa Bay.
"We now look forward to celebrating before breaking ground with Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa on a future that has long been doubted, but will indeed happen," Babby said. "By making the Forever Home a reality, the Rays are now home forever in Tampa Bay."
The Rays have committed to contributing at least $1.3 billion, plus any cost overruns. Another $30 million will come from federal disaster recovery funds.
#county #home #million #hillsborough
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 on Friday to approve its $796 million share of the mixed-use entertainment district that includes a new 31,000-seat stadium that will be near Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Rays' new stadium is expected to open in 2029. The Tampa City Council city voted 4-3 on Thursday to approve $80 million.
Rays CEO Ken Babby said the team's partnership with the county and city on the project secures the long-term future of Major League Baseball in Tampa Bay.
"We now look forward to celebrating before breaking ground with Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa on a future that has long been doubted, but will indeed happen," Babby said. "By making the Forever Home a reality, the Rays are now home forever in Tampa Bay."
The Rays have committed to contributing at least $1.3 billion, plus any cost overruns. Another $30 million will come from federal disaster recovery funds.
#county #home #million #hillsborough
28 days ago
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson expects Birmingham City to make changes to their team for their Championship game tonight (20:00 BST) after the Blues were hammered by Brentford in the EFL Cup in midweek.
Like Wrexham, the Blues have drawn both of their two Championship matches so far this season.
But Chris Davies' men were thrashed 6-1 by the Premier League Bees in the second round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night - with the 41-year-old head coach receiving criticism of late.
Despite the noise surrounding Davies' position as Birmingham boss, Parkinson says the Red Dragons' sole focus will be on building from the positives of their 1-1 league draw with Watford last time out.
"There will be changes I should imagine in the (Birmingham) team, first of all because it was a cup game, secondly because of the result and there will be a reaction," Parkinson said.
#blues #davies #league
Like Wrexham, the Blues have drawn both of their two Championship matches so far this season.
But Chris Davies' men were thrashed 6-1 by the Premier League Bees in the second round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday night - with the 41-year-old head coach receiving criticism of late.
Despite the noise surrounding Davies' position as Birmingham boss, Parkinson says the Red Dragons' sole focus will be on building from the positives of their 1-1 league draw with Watford last time out.
"There will be changes I should imagine in the (Birmingham) team, first of all because it was a cup game, secondly because of the result and there will be a reaction," Parkinson said.
#blues #davies #league
29 days ago
Draymond Green believes Klay Thompson tearing his Achilles during the 2019 NBA Finals stopped him from leaving the Warriors.
Thompson suffered a brutal Achilles tear in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, which played a big part in the Warriors losing their chance at a threepeat.
Given that Thompson was entering free agency that summer, there was concern that he might not stay with the Warriors. However, Green is now claiming that the injury ensured he'd stay with the team.
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
Speaking on his podcast, Draymond Green explained why he believes Klay Thompson was going to leave the Golden State Warriors in 2019 before his Achilles injury.
#thompson #draymond #injury
Thompson suffered a brutal Achilles tear in Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, which played a big part in the Warriors losing their chance at a threepeat.
Given that Thompson was entering free agency that summer, there was concern that he might not stay with the Warriors. However, Green is now claiming that the injury ensured he'd stay with the team.
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
Speaking on his podcast, Draymond Green explained why he believes Klay Thompson was going to leave the Golden State Warriors in 2019 before his Achilles injury.
#thompson #draymond #injury
29 days ago
Ahead of the new season, Miami Dolphins fans can rock some new merch that's part of a collab between the league and Disney.
The Walt Disney Co. is joining forces with clothing brand Champion on a collection that pairs all 32 NFL teams with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
The Dolphins were paired up with King Triton, Princess Ariel's dad, through a fan draft. And it may say something that the team, whose season is not looking bright, were paired with a C-tier Disney character.
"Around the world, millions of sports fans can likely recite the stats on the back of their favorite football card or relive a clutch touchdown from years ago as if it happened yesterday," Disney said in a news release last month.
"In much the same way, Disney fans can often instantly name their favorite character or top attraction, recalling so many unforgettable stories and memories shared with family and friends over the years."
#paired #favorite #ahead
The Walt Disney Co. is joining forces with clothing brand Champion on a collection that pairs all 32 NFL teams with characters from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
The Dolphins were paired up with King Triton, Princess Ariel's dad, through a fan draft. And it may say something that the team, whose season is not looking bright, were paired with a C-tier Disney character.
"Around the world, millions of sports fans can likely recite the stats on the back of their favorite football card or relive a clutch touchdown from years ago as if it happened yesterday," Disney said in a news release last month.
"In much the same way, Disney fans can often instantly name their favorite character or top attraction, recalling so many unforgettable stories and memories shared with family and friends over the years."
#paired #favorite #ahead
1 month ago
John Fanta is bringing his colorful commentary and immutable energy to multiple NBC Sports properties. Fanta will continue to cover live games as a play-by-play announcer, reporter and studio ******* yst while adding his own show under the NBC Sports umbrella. See below for more information on how to watch/live stream John Fanta's content.
Fanta in 60 is a 60-minute Monday show hosted by Fanta and NBC Sports betting ******* yst Jay Croucher. The two will cover a combination of sports and pop culture conversations, speak with guests, and take viewer voicemails.
The show will cover multiple sports, betting, and fantasy ******* ysis. Guests will include talent from across the NBC Sports and entertainment roster, current and former athletes and coaches.
Fanta in 60 – Mondays (6 PM – 7 PM ET)
Watch on Peacock and the NBC Sports NOW channel
#fanta #live
Fanta in 60 is a 60-minute Monday show hosted by Fanta and NBC Sports betting ******* yst Jay Croucher. The two will cover a combination of sports and pop culture conversations, speak with guests, and take viewer voicemails.
The show will cover multiple sports, betting, and fantasy ******* ysis. Guests will include talent from across the NBC Sports and entertainment roster, current and former athletes and coaches.
Fanta in 60 – Mondays (6 PM – 7 PM ET)
Watch on Peacock and the NBC Sports NOW channel
#fanta #live
1 month ago
Ohio State coach Ryan Day was in a meeting on Aug. 23 when he heard about an unprecedented player acquisition.
ESPN reported Dae'Quan Wright, a rookie tight end with the Cleveland Browns, had an agreement in place to return to college football at LSU if he cleared waivers in the NFL.
"We are certainly in a different world right now," Day said.
Wright's potential move is part of the fallout from the NCAA's new eligibility rules, which were adopted earlier this summer and grant Division I players a five-year window from their enrollment to play for schools.
But the model's implementation left out players from the class of 2022 who exhausted their eligibility in four seasons, prompting Wright and others to seek temporary restraining orders restoring their fifth year.
#espn
ESPN reported Dae'Quan Wright, a rookie tight end with the Cleveland Browns, had an agreement in place to return to college football at LSU if he cleared waivers in the NFL.
"We are certainly in a different world right now," Day said.
Wright's potential move is part of the fallout from the NCAA's new eligibility rules, which were adopted earlier this summer and grant Division I players a five-year window from their enrollment to play for schools.
But the model's implementation left out players from the class of 2022 who exhausted their eligibility in four seasons, prompting Wright and others to seek temporary restraining orders restoring their fifth year.
#espn
1 month ago
For most franchises, the preseason is about checking boxes and getting through what most people consider one of the most annoying times of the year. Teams are in the dog days of camp; the preseason games are mostly just a depth exhibition, and there is very little that comes from them other than injuries.
But the Cleveland Browns are not a normal franchise. Of course, an August Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio has become a major headline. There is an entire conversation to be had about the postgame press conference and how Deshaun Watson handled it. That can be found here.
This piece focuses solely on what happened between the white lines, and it was a tale of two completely different quarterbacks.
Shedeur Sanders got the start, and he took full advantage of his opportunity. He was flirting with a nearly flawless performance before a pass that was maybe a yard behind his receiver got deflected into the air and was intercepted. Other than that one play, he was in control; he was confident, he had great operation, and he was incredibly decisive.
Sanders finished the day going 9-for-11 for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
#watson
But the Cleveland Browns are not a normal franchise. Of course, an August Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio has become a major headline. There is an entire conversation to be had about the postgame press conference and how Deshaun Watson handled it. That can be found here.
This piece focuses solely on what happened between the white lines, and it was a tale of two completely different quarterbacks.
Shedeur Sanders got the start, and he took full advantage of his opportunity. He was flirting with a nearly flawless performance before a pass that was maybe a yard behind his receiver got deflected into the air and was intercepted. Other than that one play, he was in control; he was confident, he had great operation, and he was incredibly decisive.
Sanders finished the day going 9-for-11 for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
#watson
1 month ago
In an unexpected development, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will not need surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder.
Woodruff, 33, expected to undergo surgery this month, which would have been the second procedure performed on his shoulder in three years. Yet after undergoing new four-week imaging scans and consulting with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, surgery was not recommended, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg.
Instead, Woodruff will begin a five-week throwing progression and continue plyometric work as part of his rehabilitation.
Despite the encouraging news. the nine-year veteran is still unlikely to return for the Brewers' upcoming postseason run. Brewers manager Pat Murphy is hoping there's a chance, but acknowledged the uphill climb Woodruff faces.
"I think there's a low possibility, but I think there's a possibility," Murphy told MLB.com's Casey Drottar.
#murphy
Woodruff, 33, expected to undergo surgery this month, which would have been the second procedure performed on his shoulder in three years. Yet after undergoing new four-week imaging scans and consulting with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister, surgery was not recommended, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg.
Instead, Woodruff will begin a five-week throwing progression and continue plyometric work as part of his rehabilitation.
Despite the encouraging news. the nine-year veteran is still unlikely to return for the Brewers' upcoming postseason run. Brewers manager Pat Murphy is hoping there's a chance, but acknowledged the uphill climb Woodruff faces.
"I think there's a low possibility, but I think there's a possibility," Murphy told MLB.com's Casey Drottar.
#murphy
1 month ago
In a FIFA World Cup year, the Ballon d'Or is often decided by the result of the global event and performances at the same time.
The situation this time around, however, is queer.
Spain, who won the World Cup, had no clear bona fide overperformer and won because of their collective efforts. The teams that had clear standout individuals, meanwhile, all fell short.
Lionel Messi, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and even Vinicius Jr. had spectacular World Cup campaigns but all fell short. Further, all their club seasons were far from impressive, making the Ballon d'Or complicated.
In the Spanish contingent, meanwhile, Rodri stood out but barely played for the club through injury, and Lamine Yamal who shone for Barcelona was not as effective in the World Cup.
#d 'or #time #meanwhile
The situation this time around, however, is queer.
Spain, who won the World Cup, had no clear bona fide overperformer and won because of their collective efforts. The teams that had clear standout individuals, meanwhile, all fell short.
Lionel Messi, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and even Vinicius Jr. had spectacular World Cup campaigns but all fell short. Further, all their club seasons were far from impressive, making the Ballon d'Or complicated.
In the Spanish contingent, meanwhile, Rodri stood out but barely played for the club through injury, and Lamine Yamal who shone for Barcelona was not as effective in the World Cup.
#d 'or #time #meanwhile
1 month ago
Willson Contreras has been a great addition for the Boston Red Sox this season, but there have been a couple of instances when he has been booed by the fans.
On Aug. 8, he was booed for not running hard on a ground ball, and the same thing happened in the 10th inning of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras hit a ground ball to third base as the second batter of the tenth inning and did not run hard to beat it out, resulting in the second out but a run scoring.
He put his hand to his ear on his way back to the dugout as some fans booed him. He stood by his decision to take it easy down the first base line, pointing to his leg injury as the reason why.
Despite the boos, Contreras stands firm on his belief that Boston is the right city for him to be playing baseball in.
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#hard #ground #ball
On Aug. 8, he was booed for not running hard on a ground ball, and the same thing happened in the 10th inning of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Contreras hit a ground ball to third base as the second batter of the tenth inning and did not run hard to beat it out, resulting in the second out but a run scoring.
He put his hand to his ear on his way back to the dugout as some fans booed him. He stood by his decision to take it easy down the first base line, pointing to his leg injury as the reason why.
Despite the boos, Contreras stands firm on his belief that Boston is the right city for him to be playing baseball in.
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1 month ago
The Cleveland Browns have been a team to watch so far this offseason. All eyes are on what they plan to do at quarterback, as the competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders approaches the endgame.
Few seem fully confident about which way the competition is leaning. While Watson did start the first preseason game and performed relatively well, completing 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards, he did lose a fumble. As for Sanders, he went 6/11 with 79 yards and an interception.
The Browns have been in QB purgatory for a long time, and a former NFL player believes it's time they start looking towards the future.
It is difficult to be overly excited about either of the Browns' quarterback options.
Both quarterbacks took different paths to the 2026 season. Watson was once seen as the next great quarterback while with the Houston Texans, but once he got traded to the Browns, things fell apart both on and off the field.
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Few seem fully confident about which way the competition is leaning. While Watson did start the first preseason game and performed relatively well, completing 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards, he did lose a fumble. As for Sanders, he went 6/11 with 79 yards and an interception.
The Browns have been in QB purgatory for a long time, and a former NFL player believes it's time they start looking towards the future.
It is difficult to be overly excited about either of the Browns' quarterback options.
Both quarterbacks took different paths to the 2026 season. Watson was once seen as the next great quarterback while with the Houston Texans, but once he got traded to the Browns, things fell apart both on and off the field.
#sanders
1 month ago
Ann Arbor — In the scope of a player's college football career, being voted a captain by teammates still resides as one of the great individual achievements.
The weight that carries is different for each captain, but the importance never seems to vary.
Michigan safety Rod Moore, whose career was on pause after a knee injury in April 2024 led to three surgeries that has led him to this point, healthy enough to prepare to play a full season — he played in three games last year — became the program's first three-time captain when the results were announced Monday night. Quarterback Bryce Underwood became the first sophomore elected, running back Jordan Marshall the first junior, and defensive tackle Trey Pierce joins those three as a first-time captain.
The Wolverines continue to practice in preseason camp ahead of the season opener Sept. 5 against Western Michigan.
"I thought about a little bit last night when I was talking to my parents, and I was just like, 'Wow, first three-time captain in Michigan history at a school like Michigan,'" Moore said at a news conference Tuesday. "That's something that you know it's a blessing. It's really all glory to God.
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The weight that carries is different for each captain, but the importance never seems to vary.
Michigan safety Rod Moore, whose career was on pause after a knee injury in April 2024 led to three surgeries that has led him to this point, healthy enough to prepare to play a full season — he played in three games last year — became the program's first three-time captain when the results were announced Monday night. Quarterback Bryce Underwood became the first sophomore elected, running back Jordan Marshall the first junior, and defensive tackle Trey Pierce joins those three as a first-time captain.
The Wolverines continue to practice in preseason camp ahead of the season opener Sept. 5 against Western Michigan.
"I thought about a little bit last night when I was talking to my parents, and I was just like, 'Wow, first three-time captain in Michigan history at a school like Michigan,'" Moore said at a news conference Tuesday. "That's something that you know it's a blessing. It's really all glory to God.
#captain #three #time #season
1 month ago
The UConn women's basketball team, winner of 12 national championships, will renew a slew of rivalries during the non-conference portion of their 2026-27 schedule.
The slate, which was announced Monday, Aug. 17, includes matchups with South Carolina, Tennessee and Notre Dame.
UConn will face Dawn Staley's Gamecocks on Nov. 24 at the Hall of Fame Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This will be the first meeting between UConn and South Carolina since the 2026 Final Four where UConn coach Geno Auriemma got upset near the end of the loss that ended the Huskies' perfect season, yelling at Staley before leaving the court.
The Huskies will visit the Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Dec. 9, marking the 58th meeting between the two sides. UConn beat Notre Dame twice last season, once in Storrs, Connecticut, and again in the Elite Eight in Fort Worth, Texas. UConn leads the all-time series 41-16 and the teams are 5-5 over their last 10 meetings.
Tennessee and UConn will square off on Dec. 12 at a still to-be-announced location. The Huskies have won five of the last six meetings with the Lady Vols, with Tennessee's victory coming on Feb. 6, 2025 in Knoxville during Kim Caldwell's first season as head coach.
#uconn #season #carolina #connecticut
The slate, which was announced Monday, Aug. 17, includes matchups with South Carolina, Tennessee and Notre Dame.
UConn will face Dawn Staley's Gamecocks on Nov. 24 at the Hall of Fame Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This will be the first meeting between UConn and South Carolina since the 2026 Final Four where UConn coach Geno Auriemma got upset near the end of the loss that ended the Huskies' perfect season, yelling at Staley before leaving the court.
The Huskies will visit the Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Dec. 9, marking the 58th meeting between the two sides. UConn beat Notre Dame twice last season, once in Storrs, Connecticut, and again in the Elite Eight in Fort Worth, Texas. UConn leads the all-time series 41-16 and the teams are 5-5 over their last 10 meetings.
Tennessee and UConn will square off on Dec. 12 at a still to-be-announced location. The Huskies have won five of the last six meetings with the Lady Vols, with Tennessee's victory coming on Feb. 6, 2025 in Knoxville during Kim Caldwell's first season as head coach.
#uconn #season #carolina #connecticut
1 month ago
Where to watch American Legion World Series: Schedule, scores, TV channels, times, live streams for 2026 baseball originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The American Legion World Series is back for its 99th edition, with top high school-age players from around the country playing for the ***** le.
Shelby, North Carolina, will once again host the final stage of the event, which features the champions of eight regional tournaments held in early August. The teams are split into two brackets, with round-robin play set to determine the four semifinalists.
Last year's champion from Chesapeake, Virginia, did not make it back to the World Series, opening the door for a new ***** le holder. Among the teams in this years World Series, the Great Lakes representative from Midland, Michigan, has the most recent trophy, in 2009.
See below for everything you need to know about when and where to tune in to every ALWS game in 2026:
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The American Legion World Series is back for its 99th edition, with top high school-age players from around the country playing for the ***** le.
Shelby, North Carolina, will once again host the final stage of the event, which features the champions of eight regional tournaments held in early August. The teams are split into two brackets, with round-robin play set to determine the four semifinalists.
Last year's champion from Chesapeake, Virginia, did not make it back to the World Series, opening the door for a new ***** le holder. Among the teams in this years World Series, the Great Lakes representative from Midland, Michigan, has the most recent trophy, in 2009.
See below for everything you need to know about when and where to tune in to every ALWS game in 2026:
#series #american #legion #schedule
1 month ago
Ceyair Wright was among the crop of undrafted free agents signed by the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this year after a solid collegiate career that began at USC and ended at Nebraska. And now, the UDFA cornerback has left the team, but there's a reported specific reason why: He's also an actor.
It was Wright who played Darius James in ****** e Jam: A New Legacy back in 2021. He also was Zeke in Grown-ish along with a bunch of other acting credits. And as Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Saturday, Wright called him and said he was leaving the team, with a report that it's to pursue an acting opportunity.
Yes. That was Wright as LeBron James' oldest kid, Darius James.
There are his full comments in which Taylor called him "a great kid."
No word on that yet. We'll see if we get more information from Wright himself.
#wright #darius #ceyair
It was Wright who played Darius James in ****** e Jam: A New Legacy back in 2021. He also was Zeke in Grown-ish along with a bunch of other acting credits. And as Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told reporters on Saturday, Wright called him and said he was leaving the team, with a report that it's to pursue an acting opportunity.
Yes. That was Wright as LeBron James' oldest kid, Darius James.
There are his full comments in which Taylor called him "a great kid."
No word on that yet. We'll see if we get more information from Wright himself.
#wright #darius #ceyair
1 month ago
The Dallas Cowboys had the lead over the Seattle Seahawks, but Brian Schottenheimer was far from satisfied with how his team was playing. The Cowboys' head coach saw too many penalties and not enough consistency up front, leaving him with plenty to address at halftime.
"At the end of the day, the penalties are killing us. We have to be way better with our hands. … We gotta run the ball. We're not getting any movement up front. … Hey, it's young-guy football." Brian said, per The Athletic's Jon Machota.
The penalty count was already at six when Brian spoke.
Left tackle Marcellus Johnson had been called for penalties on back-to-back plays, first for a false start and then for illegal use of his hands. Those mistakes continued a night in which Dallas repeatedly put itself in difficult situations.
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"At the end of the day, the penalties are killing us. We have to be way better with our hands. … We gotta run the ball. We're not getting any movement up front. … Hey, it's young-guy football." Brian said, per The Athletic's Jon Machota.
The penalty count was already at six when Brian spoke.
Left tackle Marcellus Johnson had been called for penalties on back-to-back plays, first for a false start and then for illegal use of his hands. Those mistakes continued a night in which Dallas repeatedly put itself in difficult situations.
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1 month ago
The Jacksonville Jaguars play football today! The Jags are on the road to face off against the New Orleans Saints. Kickoff is at 4:00 pm EST, and you can click here to learn how to watch/listen to the game. You can also find game updates on our X/Twitter, Bluesky, and Facebook.
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1 month ago
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald spoke about the team's controversial decision to sign former Detroit Lions first-round pick Terrion Arnold, who is facing several felony charges in Florida.
Following Friday's practice for their preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, Macdonald was asked several questions about the decision, from how they view him as a player to his fit in the culture. Macdonald declined to comment on anything regarding Arnold's current legal proceedings, saying the team would allow the league and court processes to play out.
"I think it was an opportunity to bring on a player that we felt strongly about during the draft process," Macdonald told the media. 'We also understand that it's a serious situation with a legal matter. There's a process behind it, so we respect that. That's how we'll operate too, just letting that process play out and let the league decide if and when his return to play is."
Seattle hosted the former Alabama star for a tryout on Sunday, which Macdonald described as "great." Macdonald said that he spoke to several people, whom he respects, about Arnold, and they supported him as a person. He added that he had informal one-on-one conversations with players prior to signing the former first-round pick and that he was confident in the team's locker room and team.
"I referenced the folks that had been in his corner throughout the process as well and we respect those people. We're not going to ignore those folks that we really respect, and have a strong opinion about it as well," Macdonald said. "When you put all of those things together, it felt like it was a good opportunity for the team."
#macdonald #several #play #arnold
Following Friday's practice for their preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, Macdonald was asked several questions about the decision, from how they view him as a player to his fit in the culture. Macdonald declined to comment on anything regarding Arnold's current legal proceedings, saying the team would allow the league and court processes to play out.
"I think it was an opportunity to bring on a player that we felt strongly about during the draft process," Macdonald told the media. 'We also understand that it's a serious situation with a legal matter. There's a process behind it, so we respect that. That's how we'll operate too, just letting that process play out and let the league decide if and when his return to play is."
Seattle hosted the former Alabama star for a tryout on Sunday, which Macdonald described as "great." Macdonald said that he spoke to several people, whom he respects, about Arnold, and they supported him as a person. He added that he had informal one-on-one conversations with players prior to signing the former first-round pick and that he was confident in the team's locker room and team.
"I referenced the folks that had been in his corner throughout the process as well and we respect those people. We're not going to ignore those folks that we really respect, and have a strong opinion about it as well," Macdonald said. "When you put all of those things together, it felt like it was a good opportunity for the team."
#macdonald #several #play #arnold
1 month ago
Newcastle United has generated significant transfer income this summer, but Matthias Jaissle's rebuild remains incomplete, to say the least.
The Magpies have already brought five players in, but they continue to ****** s options across the field, including attacking options after Anthony Gordon's departure and the struggles of last summer's forward additions.
Regarding one of Newcastle's floated targets, Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca opened the door last weekend for Omar Marmoush to decide his own future, acknowledging that the Egyptian wants more playing time after struggling for regular minutes last season.
"Players work every day, they want to play so when they don't play they are not happy. Omar did not play a lot last year so his desire is probably to play more minutes," Maresca said following City's 3-1 preseason victory over Atletico Madrid. "It doesn't mean that he isn't going to play more minutes here but it's also his decision, and he needs to decide."
Those comments arrived just days after CaughtOffside's Mark Brus reported Newcastle had rekindled its interest in the 27-year-old, who joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt for around £59 million (€67.7 million) in January 2025.
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The Magpies have already brought five players in, but they continue to ****** s options across the field, including attacking options after Anthony Gordon's departure and the struggles of last summer's forward additions.
Regarding one of Newcastle's floated targets, Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca opened the door last weekend for Omar Marmoush to decide his own future, acknowledging that the Egyptian wants more playing time after struggling for regular minutes last season.
"Players work every day, they want to play so when they don't play they are not happy. Omar did not play a lot last year so his desire is probably to play more minutes," Maresca said following City's 3-1 preseason victory over Atletico Madrid. "It doesn't mean that he isn't going to play more minutes here but it's also his decision, and he needs to decide."
Those comments arrived just days after CaughtOffside's Mark Brus reported Newcastle had rekindled its interest in the 27-year-old, who joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt for around £59 million (€67.7 million) in January 2025.
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