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Anne Hathaway knew almost immediately that taking command of a crowded red carpet photo call was probably going to follow her onto the internet. One night later, she was already apologizing and laughing at herself for exactly that.
The actress went viral after directing photographers during a group photo at the September 29 New York premiere of Verity. With several cast members posing together and photographers calling for their attention from different parts of the press line, Hathaway began organizing where the group would look and when.
During her September 30 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hathaway called watching the footage "the stuff of nightmares" and described what took over as "mom mode by way of chorus line." She said she had simply been trying to help as the photographers became frustrated and the atmosphere started to change.
Hathaway ultimately offered a playful apology instead of defending the performance. "I apologize everybody," she said, before joking that the version of herself who appeared on the carpet had arrived strictly for business.
Rather than allowing the cast to keep turning toward whichever photographer called loudest, Hathaway announced that they would begin on one side of the press line and work their way across.
#photographers #carpet #cast
The actress went viral after directing photographers during a group photo at the September 29 New York premiere of Verity. With several cast members posing together and photographers calling for their attention from different parts of the press line, Hathaway began organizing where the group would look and when.
During her September 30 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hathaway called watching the footage "the stuff of nightmares" and described what took over as "mom mode by way of chorus line." She said she had simply been trying to help as the photographers became frustrated and the atmosphere started to change.
Hathaway ultimately offered a playful apology instead of defending the performance. "I apologize everybody," she said, before joking that the version of herself who appeared on the carpet had arrived strictly for business.
Rather than allowing the cast to keep turning toward whichever photographer called loudest, Hathaway announced that they would begin on one side of the press line and work their way across.
#photographers #carpet #cast
20 days ago
The deafening roar of Kroger Field that fueled a 17-13 halftime lead eventually gave way to a much heavier, quieter reality. When the final whistle blew on a 45-17 loss to Alabama, the scoreboard reflected a fractured dream of an upset, leaving players and fans alike processing the sting of what could have been yet again.
For Will Stein, the immediate aftermath wasn't about pointing fingers; it was about raw accountability and a profound gratitude for a fanbase that delivered a championship-level atmosphere.
The fans showed up in full force, selling out Kroger Field for Will Stein's SEC debut, creating an environment that Stein described as "unbelievable," "loud," and "energetic." Recognizing the massive emotional investment of the crowd, he didn't mince words. "I apologize to our fans for the way that we finished," he admitted, fully aware of the collective heartbreak echoing through the stands and the locker room. "I know our guys are hurting."
That hurt can't carry on too long; the SEC is an unforgiving league, and the 2nd-half performance against Alabama can't bleed over to next week.
The first half offered a vivid glimpse into the program's potential that Will Stein spoke on before the season started. The defense hunted the ball, securing three takeaways, while the offense capitalized to carry a lead into the locker room. But the second half brought stalled drives and exhausted defenders. Pinned back by short fields, the defense was asked to hold back the Tide a few too many times. "When you're defending a short field virtually the entire half, and we weren't converting on third downs, that was tough on our defense," Stein noted, acknowledging the brutal physical toll.
#field #defense #room
For Will Stein, the immediate aftermath wasn't about pointing fingers; it was about raw accountability and a profound gratitude for a fanbase that delivered a championship-level atmosphere.
The fans showed up in full force, selling out Kroger Field for Will Stein's SEC debut, creating an environment that Stein described as "unbelievable," "loud," and "energetic." Recognizing the massive emotional investment of the crowd, he didn't mince words. "I apologize to our fans for the way that we finished," he admitted, fully aware of the collective heartbreak echoing through the stands and the locker room. "I know our guys are hurting."
That hurt can't carry on too long; the SEC is an unforgiving league, and the 2nd-half performance against Alabama can't bleed over to next week.
The first half offered a vivid glimpse into the program's potential that Will Stein spoke on before the season started. The defense hunted the ball, securing three takeaways, while the offense capitalized to carry a lead into the locker room. But the second half brought stalled drives and exhausted defenders. Pinned back by short fields, the defense was asked to hold back the Tide a few too many times. "When you're defending a short field virtually the entire half, and we weren't converting on third downs, that was tough on our defense," Stein noted, acknowledging the brutal physical toll.
#field #defense #room
20 days ago
There was a subdued atmosphere at the final whistle among Chelsea's players, staff and supporters.
They had watched the team's free-flowing attacking football come unstuck against a Hull City side who had not conceded a Premier League goal before kick-off.
Chelsea had previously beaten Fulham 3-2, won 4-3 at home to Brighton and lost 2-1 at ***** nal. They also overcame Leeds 6-3 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Having conceded twice here, Chelsea have now gone 20 Premier League matches without a clean sheet, a run stretching back to January. They have also conceded two or more goals in every match against Premier League opposition under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Although Chelsea are the division's top scorers with 10 goals this season, they have also conceded nine, more than all but two other Premier League sides.
#premier #brighton
They had watched the team's free-flowing attacking football come unstuck against a Hull City side who had not conceded a Premier League goal before kick-off.
Chelsea had previously beaten Fulham 3-2, won 4-3 at home to Brighton and lost 2-1 at ***** nal. They also overcame Leeds 6-3 in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Having conceded twice here, Chelsea have now gone 20 Premier League matches without a clean sheet, a run stretching back to January. They have also conceded two or more goals in every match against Premier League opposition under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Although Chelsea are the division's top scorers with 10 goals this season, they have also conceded nine, more than all but two other Premier League sides.
#premier #brighton
20 days ago
The dream for most football players is to play in the NFL eventually, and wide receiver Antonio Williams will officially realize that dream this coming Sunday when the Washington Commanders take on the Philadelphia Eagles.
Williams was a third-round draft pick out of Clemson. His 2024 campaign is probably the best indication of what he is capable of, after having over 900 receiving yards and leading the ACC in touchdowns that season with 11. Washington hopes to bring that kind of production to the Commanders this season, though he'll first have to get over his first-game jitters.
"I feel like if you ain't a little nervous, you don't care. And that's how I approach the game. So, yeah, when it comes out, that first play, I'll probably have a little jitters. But then once the snap goes, then it's game time."
Williams is not a stranger to a capacity stadium and electric game atmosphere. Clemson's Death Valley is well-known in college for its game atmosphere and traditions that make it a difficult place to play, and the Tigers traveled to some hostile places during Williams' time in college. However, it is different when you are playing in the NFL.
Also, Williams and the rest of the Commanders rookie class will not be able to experience a Washington Commanders home game until Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks. This is the first time since 2012 that Washington has started their season with back-to-back road games.
#williams #play #season #dream
Williams was a third-round draft pick out of Clemson. His 2024 campaign is probably the best indication of what he is capable of, after having over 900 receiving yards and leading the ACC in touchdowns that season with 11. Washington hopes to bring that kind of production to the Commanders this season, though he'll first have to get over his first-game jitters.
"I feel like if you ain't a little nervous, you don't care. And that's how I approach the game. So, yeah, when it comes out, that first play, I'll probably have a little jitters. But then once the snap goes, then it's game time."
Williams is not a stranger to a capacity stadium and electric game atmosphere. Clemson's Death Valley is well-known in college for its game atmosphere and traditions that make it a difficult place to play, and the Tigers traveled to some hostile places during Williams' time in college. However, it is different when you are playing in the NFL.
Also, Williams and the rest of the Commanders rookie class will not be able to experience a Washington Commanders home game until Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks. This is the first time since 2012 that Washington has started their season with back-to-back road games.
#williams #play #season #dream
20 days ago
Nuno Espirito Santo says the atmosphere at the London Stadium is a big advantage to West Ham after his team's thumping win over Wrexham.
A crowd of 59,712 watched the Hammers beat the Welsh side 6-0 as they returned to the top of the Championship.
Head coach Nuno said Friday's result was not any kind of statement or marker, but he did think playing in front of such a big crowd in the second tier was a plus for his players.
"We just focus on ourselves and realise London Stadium is a big strength that we have, to try to take advantage of 60,000 fans who give us so much that we have to try to give back," he told BBC Radio London.
The stadium atmosphere has come under scrutiny, with distance between the pitch and the stands being very different to the cramped, hostile surroundings of their old Upton Park ground.
#london #stadium #nuno #atmosphere
A crowd of 59,712 watched the Hammers beat the Welsh side 6-0 as they returned to the top of the Championship.
Head coach Nuno said Friday's result was not any kind of statement or marker, but he did think playing in front of such a big crowd in the second tier was a plus for his players.
"We just focus on ourselves and realise London Stadium is a big strength that we have, to try to take advantage of 60,000 fans who give us so much that we have to try to give back," he told BBC Radio London.
The stadium atmosphere has come under scrutiny, with distance between the pitch and the stands being very different to the cramped, hostile surroundings of their old Upton Park ground.
#london #stadium #nuno #atmosphere
20 days ago
Liverpool head into another Premier League test with momentum building, and Virgil van Dijk has made the message clear. Good performances matter, results matter more, but consistency is what separates serious sides from the rest.
After a comeback win over Atletico Madrid in midweek and a 2-0 league victory against Ipswich Town before that, Liverpool now have the chance to make it three wins on the bounce at Anfield against Fulham. The captain is not interested in noise or sentiment. He is focused on standards.
In his programme notes, Van Dijk said: "After an important and, in my opinion, well-deserved win over Atletico Madrid, it is great to be back at Anfield again this afternoon as we return to Premier League action against Fulham.
"I thought the atmosphere on Wednesday night was exceptional, particularly in the second half as we chased the victory.
"I have said many times that we are at our best when everyone is pushing together, and I hope you can see how hard we are all working to give you a team to be proud of."
#premier #dijk #fulham
After a comeback win over Atletico Madrid in midweek and a 2-0 league victory against Ipswich Town before that, Liverpool now have the chance to make it three wins on the bounce at Anfield against Fulham. The captain is not interested in noise or sentiment. He is focused on standards.
In his programme notes, Van Dijk said: "After an important and, in my opinion, well-deserved win over Atletico Madrid, it is great to be back at Anfield again this afternoon as we return to Premier League action against Fulham.
"I thought the atmosphere on Wednesday night was exceptional, particularly in the second half as we chased the victory.
"I have said many times that we are at our best when everyone is pushing together, and I hope you can see how hard we are all working to give you a team to be proud of."
#premier #dijk #fulham
20 days ago
NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared a fun moment after East Zone's memorable Duleep Trophy 2026/27 triumph. Kishan, who captained East Zone in the final against South Zone, had a light-hearted exchange with his 15-year-old deputy over who should get the credit for the successful DRS calls during the match.
Kishan had a memorable final, scoring more than 350 runs across the two innings, including a stunning 270 in the first innings, and was named Player of the Match.
Kishan jokingly claimed that Sooryavanshi had taken all the credit for the DRS calls, even though the captain was the one who was initially going to take the reviews.
"Yeh sab review mein credit le hi liya hai har jagah. Bhale main lene waala tha review, but aake mast bol deta tha main aapke paas aa jaata hu. Phir toh internet will be like: Vaibhav! My goodness! Vaibhav is the one! Toh bohot acche se isne woh kaarya nibhaya hai. (I am very happy (He has taken all the credit for the review everywhere. Even though I was about to take the review, he would come and say it so confidently, 'I'll come to you'. Then the internet will be like: Vaibhav!)," Kishan said in a video posted on BCCI's social media handle.
Sooryavanshi was quick with his reply.
"Aur jab field ke bahar jaa rahe the tab kon le raha tha review? Yeh bhi toh bata dijiye! (When we were going off the field, who was taking the reviews then? Tell us that too!)"
Kishan then praised the teenager's leadership qualities and suggested that Sooryavanshi could have a bright future as a captain.
"Haan, that was Vaibhav himself! Yes. Future captain, maybe? Let's see how it goes. But it's very good to have him in the team because more than a very good player, he's a very nice boy who takes care of each and every one in the team, whether it's a junior player or senior."
Kishan then jokingly corrected himself when talking about Sooryavanshi being a junior.
"Achha, junior toh tu hi hua (Oh, you are not a junior anymore now), sorry, sorry. That is one quality which I love about him. Hopefully, he'll be more dangerous than what he is today.
"I think it's not going to be his first or the last. I think he's gonna play many more like this, and he'll keep performing the way he's doing right now," he stated.
Sooryavanshi also spoke about the fun atmosphere in the East Zone camp and praised Kishan for his outstanding batting performance in the final.
"The way we were off the field and the way we were enjoying inside, it was a lot of fun. The way he batted in the final, it was unbelievable. I can't say anything much about it.
"I think the match changed from there and as a captain, a lot of people have been watching and playing under him for a long time. It was a lot of fun to play in his captaincy. We enjoyed a lot."
Kishan ended the exchange by stressing the importance of enjoying the game as a team.
"The most important thing is to enjoy. The result is not in our hands, but to enjoy as a t
Kishan had a memorable final, scoring more than 350 runs across the two innings, including a stunning 270 in the first innings, and was named Player of the Match.
Kishan jokingly claimed that Sooryavanshi had taken all the credit for the DRS calls, even though the captain was the one who was initially going to take the reviews.
"Yeh sab review mein credit le hi liya hai har jagah. Bhale main lene waala tha review, but aake mast bol deta tha main aapke paas aa jaata hu. Phir toh internet will be like: Vaibhav! My goodness! Vaibhav is the one! Toh bohot acche se isne woh kaarya nibhaya hai. (I am very happy (He has taken all the credit for the review everywhere. Even though I was about to take the review, he would come and say it so confidently, 'I'll come to you'. Then the internet will be like: Vaibhav!)," Kishan said in a video posted on BCCI's social media handle.
Sooryavanshi was quick with his reply.
"Aur jab field ke bahar jaa rahe the tab kon le raha tha review? Yeh bhi toh bata dijiye! (When we were going off the field, who was taking the reviews then? Tell us that too!)"
Kishan then praised the teenager's leadership qualities and suggested that Sooryavanshi could have a bright future as a captain.
"Haan, that was Vaibhav himself! Yes. Future captain, maybe? Let's see how it goes. But it's very good to have him in the team because more than a very good player, he's a very nice boy who takes care of each and every one in the team, whether it's a junior player or senior."
Kishan then jokingly corrected himself when talking about Sooryavanshi being a junior.
"Achha, junior toh tu hi hua (Oh, you are not a junior anymore now), sorry, sorry. That is one quality which I love about him. Hopefully, he'll be more dangerous than what he is today.
"I think it's not going to be his first or the last. I think he's gonna play many more like this, and he'll keep performing the way he's doing right now," he stated.
Sooryavanshi also spoke about the fun atmosphere in the East Zone camp and praised Kishan for his outstanding batting performance in the final.
"The way we were off the field and the way we were enjoying inside, it was a lot of fun. The way he batted in the final, it was unbelievable. I can't say anything much about it.
"I think the match changed from there and as a captain, a lot of people have been watching and playing under him for a long time. It was a lot of fun to play in his captaincy. We enjoyed a lot."
Kishan ended the exchange by stressing the importance of enjoying the game as a team.
"The most important thing is to enjoy. The result is not in our hands, but to enjoy as a t
20 days ago
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Jalen Brunson took a break from basketball on Friday to catch one of the biggest tennis matches of the year. The Knicks point guard was spotted in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the all-American US Open semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, seated near longtime Knicks superfan Ben Stiller as the two Americans battled for a spot in Sunday's final.
Brunson and Stiller were part of a star-studded crowd that packed Flushing Meadows for the occasion. Tennis legend Serena Williams was in attendance, as were actors Salma Hayek and Rami Malek, along with US women's soccer star Trinity Rodman, who is Shelton's girlfriend. The atmosphere matched the stakes, with an American guaranteed a spot in the championship match regardless of the outcome.
Jalen Brunson and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller are in attendance for the Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match in the US Open Semifinals 🤩🎾 pic.twitter.com/IbYhWk4wJi
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Jalen Brunson took a break from basketball on Friday to catch one of the biggest tennis matches of the year. The Knicks point guard was spotted in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the all-American US Open semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, seated near longtime Knicks superfan Ben Stiller as the two Americans battled for a spot in Sunday's final.
Brunson and Stiller were part of a star-studded crowd that packed Flushing Meadows for the occasion. Tennis legend Serena Williams was in attendance, as were actors Salma Hayek and Rami Malek, along with US women's soccer star Trinity Rodman, who is Shelton's girlfriend. The atmosphere matched the stakes, with an American guaranteed a spot in the championship match regardless of the outcome.
Jalen Brunson and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller are in attendance for the Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match in the US Open Semifinals 🤩🎾 pic.twitter.com/IbYhWk4wJi
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20 days ago
MADISON, Ill. - Organizers are expecting a fifth straight sell-out crowd at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill., ahead of Sunday's "Enjoy Illinois 300." The race is part of the NASCAR Cup Series.
The event forms part of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, bringing motorsport fans to the venue in the St. Louis area. In recent years, the Madison track has hosted several major NASCAR events featuring close photo-finishes.
Ahead of the race, professional driver Ross Chastain made a promotional appearance at Ballpark Village. Chastain, a champion racer participating in Sunday's event, served as a celebrity bartender pouring Busch Light for fans.
"They put a party on here as a racer. I just want people to come watch us. We don't get to do all this unless people are watching us in the grandstands and watching us at home on TV or listening on the radio," Chastain said. "Very cool atmosphere here and a place that was wanting cup racing for a really long time. And now that we're here, we're thriving."
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The event forms part of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, bringing motorsport fans to the venue in the St. Louis area. In recent years, the Madison track has hosted several major NASCAR events featuring close photo-finishes.
Ahead of the race, professional driver Ross Chastain made a promotional appearance at Ballpark Village. Chastain, a champion racer participating in Sunday's event, served as a celebrity bartender pouring Busch Light for fans.
"They put a party on here as a racer. I just want people to come watch us. We don't get to do all this unless people are watching us in the grandstands and watching us at home on TV or listening on the radio," Chastain said. "Very cool atmosphere here and a place that was wanting cup racing for a really long time. And now that we're here, we're thriving."
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 2.
#chastain #series
21 days ago
Martin O'Neill's side face Rangers in Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, but there will be no travelling Celtic contingent at Ibrox.
It was confirmed last week that all SPFL meetings between the Glasgow rivals this season will be played without away supporters following disorder last term and the clubs' failure to reach an agreement over an allocation for this weekend's cup tie.
Former Celtic captain Brown believes the absence of away fans is stripping some of the passion and emotion from a fixture he relished during his playing career.
He said: "I understand why, but it's disappointing not to see the 8,000 fans that we used to get because the atmosphere was brilliant and there wasn't that much trouble back when I played.
"Going away from home you always want fans there because if you do score, you need somewhere to run. Celtic are going to score and they're going to run in front of Rangers fans.
#celtic #going #score
It was confirmed last week that all SPFL meetings between the Glasgow rivals this season will be played without away supporters following disorder last term and the clubs' failure to reach an agreement over an allocation for this weekend's cup tie.
Former Celtic captain Brown believes the absence of away fans is stripping some of the passion and emotion from a fixture he relished during his playing career.
He said: "I understand why, but it's disappointing not to see the 8,000 fans that we used to get because the atmosphere was brilliant and there wasn't that much trouble back when I played.
"Going away from home you always want fans there because if you do score, you need somewhere to run. Celtic are going to score and they're going to run in front of Rangers fans.
#celtic #going #score
22 days ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Richard Trang booked his tickets soon after the NFL announced the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers season opener would be played in Australia, and was one of the thousands of Americans who made their first trip Down Under to coincide with the game.
An accountant who is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina but now lives in San Francisco, Trang soaked up the atmosphere on a bright, sunny Friday morning at the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground.
"It's been great seeing all these red jerseys," Trang said ahead of the game. "I love the mutual respect between Niners fans and Australians. We love that the Niners came a week early, and Australians feel the same way."
The 49ers arrived last week and took time in Melbourne to prepare for the game. The Rams arrived a day ahead of time.
Nick and Dorcas Mwangi, who live in Los Angeles, described the chance to see the Rams play in Australia as a once in a lifetime opportunity.
#australia #Rams #niners #ahead
An accountant who is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina but now lives in San Francisco, Trang soaked up the atmosphere on a bright, sunny Friday morning at the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground.
"It's been great seeing all these red jerseys," Trang said ahead of the game. "I love the mutual respect between Niners fans and Australians. We love that the Niners came a week early, and Australians feel the same way."
The 49ers arrived last week and took time in Melbourne to prepare for the game. The Rams arrived a day ahead of time.
Nick and Dorcas Mwangi, who live in Los Angeles, described the chance to see the Rams play in Australia as a once in a lifetime opportunity.
#australia #Rams #niners #ahead
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ESPN's "College GameDay" was back last weekend for Lane Kiffin's LSU debut, and in Week 2, it will air live from one of the most anticipated regular-season games of the 2026 season. GameDay will be at Ohio State vs. Texas in Austin, Texas.
GameDay starts at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN and runs until noon on Saturday, Sept. 12. The crew consisting of Desmond Howard, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban and Pat McAfee will have their game picks and all the Week 2 ****** ysis.
In recent years, GameDay has been criticized for prioritizing SEC games over traveling across the country to showcase other college game-day atmospheres. This week, however, GameDay did not mess around, selecting the marquee matchup of the week between the Longhorns and Buckeyes. Other options included Kentucky hosting Alabama and Oklahoma at Michigan, but even those aren't top-4 battles like Texas-Ohio State.
Actor Glenn Powell, who completed his undergraduate degree at Texas, will be the celebrity guest picker.
The show also already announced that it will attend the LSU at Ole Miss game in Week 3.
#gameday #ohio
GameDay starts at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN and runs until noon on Saturday, Sept. 12. The crew consisting of Desmond Howard, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban and Pat McAfee will have their game picks and all the Week 2 ****** ysis.
In recent years, GameDay has been criticized for prioritizing SEC games over traveling across the country to showcase other college game-day atmospheres. This week, however, GameDay did not mess around, selecting the marquee matchup of the week between the Longhorns and Buckeyes. Other options included Kentucky hosting Alabama and Oklahoma at Michigan, but even those aren't top-4 battles like Texas-Ohio State.
Actor Glenn Powell, who completed his undergraduate degree at Texas, will be the celebrity guest picker.
The show also already announced that it will attend the LSU at Ole Miss game in Week 3.
#gameday #ohio
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Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours
Ainsley Maitland-Niles was "lost for words" after scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser in his Everton debut on Sunday – and says the Hill **** inson Stadium atmosphere is even better than Goodison Park's. [Everton FC]
Everton's transfer window might have accidentally given David Moyes the push he needs. [ToffeeWeb]
Everton have received encouragement to sign free agent Anthony Martial outside the transfer window.[Foot Mercato]
Harrison Armstrong stands up to Harry Maguire as Erling Haaland weighs in on stunning Everton comeback. A look at some of the moments beyond the headlines from Everton's 2-2 draw with Manchester United. [Liverpool Echo]
#everton #transfer #sunday #dickinson
Ainsley Maitland-Niles was "lost for words" after scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser in his Everton debut on Sunday – and says the Hill **** inson Stadium atmosphere is even better than Goodison Park's. [Everton FC]
Everton's transfer window might have accidentally given David Moyes the push he needs. [ToffeeWeb]
Everton have received encouragement to sign free agent Anthony Martial outside the transfer window.[Foot Mercato]
Harrison Armstrong stands up to Harry Maguire as Erling Haaland weighs in on stunning Everton comeback. A look at some of the moments beyond the headlines from Everton's 2-2 draw with Manchester United. [Liverpool Echo]
#everton #transfer #sunday #dickinson
24 days ago
Millwall host Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, with the Magpies looking to build on an unbeaten start under new head coach Matthias Jaissle against a Championship side finding some form of their own.
Alex Neil's Lions arrive full of confidence after thrashing Bolton Wanderers 4-0 at The Den at the weekend, while Newcastle sit seventh in the Premier League having drawn two of their opening three matches.
Jaissle replaced Eddie Howe as Newcastle's head coach in August and has overseen an unbeaten start despite the summer departures of Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon. He has already been warned about the atmosphere awaiting him at The Den, joking he will be "protected" in his technical area, and is still weighing up how far to rotate his side with a demanding run of fixtures ahead. Tuesday's tie will be the first meeting between the two clubs since 1993, when Newcastle won 2-1.
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026Kick-off: 20:00 BSTVenue: The DenReferee: Craig PawsonLast meeting: Newcastle United 2-1 Millwall (April 1993, League Division One)
Millwall have a lengthy absentee list of their own, with Josh Coburn, Casper De Norre, Tristan Crama, Ryan Leonard, Mihailo Ivanovic and Mathis Servais all out through injury. Alex Neil is expected to make changes from the side that thrashed Bolton, with Danny Batth, Jake Cooper and Elkan Baggott possible inclusions in defence and Lyndon ***** s handed a chance to lead the line.
#Millwall
Alex Neil's Lions arrive full of confidence after thrashing Bolton Wanderers 4-0 at The Den at the weekend, while Newcastle sit seventh in the Premier League having drawn two of their opening three matches.
Jaissle replaced Eddie Howe as Newcastle's head coach in August and has overseen an unbeaten start despite the summer departures of Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon. He has already been warned about the atmosphere awaiting him at The Den, joking he will be "protected" in his technical area, and is still weighing up how far to rotate his side with a demanding run of fixtures ahead. Tuesday's tie will be the first meeting between the two clubs since 1993, when Newcastle won 2-1.
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026Kick-off: 20:00 BSTVenue: The DenReferee: Craig PawsonLast meeting: Newcastle United 2-1 Millwall (April 1993, League Division One)
Millwall have a lengthy absentee list of their own, with Josh Coburn, Casper De Norre, Tristan Crama, Ryan Leonard, Mihailo Ivanovic and Mathis Servais all out through injury. Alex Neil is expected to make changes from the side that thrashed Bolton, with Danny Batth, Jake Cooper and Elkan Baggott possible inclusions in defence and Lyndon ***** s handed a chance to lead the line.
#Millwall
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The atmosphere at Carrington is incredibly positive heading into Manchester United's clash against Everton on Sunday.
The Red Devils enjoyed a solid pre-season under Michael Carrick and, after suffering a surprise defeat at the hands of Hull City, they bounced back in style at Old Trafford, scoring five past Ipswich Town.
United's midfield demonstrated they could be a real menace for opponents this season. Youri Tielemans has quickly settled into life at the club and there is genuine excitement about Carlos Baleba.
United insiders have reportedly highlighted Baleba's upbeat personality and light-hearted presence around the squad.
#carrington
The atmosphere at Carrington is incredibly positive heading into Manchester United's clash against Everton on Sunday.
The Red Devils enjoyed a solid pre-season under Michael Carrick and, after suffering a surprise defeat at the hands of Hull City, they bounced back in style at Old Trafford, scoring five past Ipswich Town.
United's midfield demonstrated they could be a real menace for opponents this season. Youri Tielemans has quickly settled into life at the club and there is genuine excitement about Carlos Baleba.
United insiders have reportedly highlighted Baleba's upbeat personality and light-hearted presence around the squad.
#carrington
27 days ago
STATE COLLEGE – Shortly before coaching his first football game Saturday at Penn State, Matt Campbell stood and surveyed Beaver Stadium while trying to soak in the atmosphere.
He didn't feel the formidable responsibility of leading the Nittany Lions weighing on his shoulders. He felt more thankful than anything else.
"It was really special to come out, watch our fans and watch what this place feels like," Campbell said. "You look up and see those teams on the press box (suites above the east stands) and you think about some of the great coaches and players who have been here.
"You're just grateful to have the opportunity to lead this football team and represent this program the right way."
Campbell's debut in blue and white couldn't have gone better as Penn State routed Marshall 45-0 before an announced crowd of 108,489.
#watch
He didn't feel the formidable responsibility of leading the Nittany Lions weighing on his shoulders. He felt more thankful than anything else.
"It was really special to come out, watch our fans and watch what this place feels like," Campbell said. "You look up and see those teams on the press box (suites above the east stands) and you think about some of the great coaches and players who have been here.
"You're just grateful to have the opportunity to lead this football team and represent this program the right way."
Campbell's debut in blue and white couldn't have gone better as Penn State routed Marshall 45-0 before an announced crowd of 108,489.
#watch
27 days ago
COUNTY CLARE, Ireland (AP) — British Amateur champion Stuart Grehan didn't flinch when he was 3 down after three holes against the No. 1 amateur in golf. The Irishman rallied to beat Preston Stout on the 18th hole Saturday as Great Britain and Ireland took a one-point lead over the Americans in the Walker Cup.
Luke Poulter of England held off 17-year-old Miles Russell in the last singles match on the course, giving GB&I a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead going into the final day at Lahinch as it tries to beat the Americans for the first time since 2015.
GB&I had a three-point lead after the opening day its last time on home soil, in 2023 at St. Andrews, only for the Americans to win 10 of the 14 matches on Sunday. The Americans had a one-point lead last year at Cypress Point and lost only one of the 10 singles matches in a 17-9 win.
"We're ahead, but we need to reset for tomorrow," said Poulter, the son of Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter and a senior at Florida. He turned the match in his favor with a 15-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole and a stellar up-and-down on the par-3 16th.
The crowd created a big atmosphere as it walked the fairways behind matches and surrounded the greens on the fabled links along the Atlantic coast in the west of Ireland.
#poulter
Luke Poulter of England held off 17-year-old Miles Russell in the last singles match on the course, giving GB&I a 6 1/2-5 1/2 lead going into the final day at Lahinch as it tries to beat the Americans for the first time since 2015.
GB&I had a three-point lead after the opening day its last time on home soil, in 2023 at St. Andrews, only for the Americans to win 10 of the 14 matches on Sunday. The Americans had a one-point lead last year at Cypress Point and lost only one of the 10 singles matches in a 17-9 win.
"We're ahead, but we need to reset for tomorrow," said Poulter, the son of Ryder Cup stalwart Ian Poulter and a senior at Florida. He turned the match in his favor with a 15-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole and a stellar up-and-down on the par-3 16th.
The crowd created a big atmosphere as it walked the fairways behind matches and surrounded the greens on the fabled links along the Atlantic coast in the west of Ireland.
#poulter
27 days ago
The U.S. Open has become one of New York's hottest places to see and be seen. But the tennis players and tennis fans would occasionally like people to watch the tennis.
Players at this year's tournament have complained about an influx of influencers and content creators disrupting matches with photo shoots, bright lights and videos. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka stopped play Friday for a distinctly New York complaint: Someone was smoking weed.
"Someone is smoking weed," Sabalenka told the chair umpire during her third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Play resumed and Sabalenka won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
The interruption follows growing debate over the atmosphere surrounding this year's U.S. Open, where the number of credentialed content creators has doubled from last year.
#content
Players at this year's tournament have complained about an influx of influencers and content creators disrupting matches with photo shoots, bright lights and videos. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka stopped play Friday for a distinctly New York complaint: Someone was smoking weed.
"Someone is smoking weed," Sabalenka told the chair umpire during her third-round match against Kamilla Rakhimova at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Play resumed and Sabalenka won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
The interruption follows growing debate over the atmosphere surrounding this year's U.S. Open, where the number of credentialed content creators has doubled from last year.
#content
28 days ago
LSU will have several of Detroit's best on campus for Saturday night's opener against Clemson. The group includes Rivals' No. 1 offensive tackle Antijuan Wilkes from Detroit Cass Tech. Wilkes (6-6, 265 pounds) has not been to campus but is looking forward to his first time seeing the Tigers.
"The atmosphere," he said when asked what he is excited to see. "I just want to see how it feels to be in Louisiana. Really just how their coaches are in their first game. I want to see how they coach. I want to see Coach Wolf (offensive line coach Eric Wolford) coach."
Wilkes' teammate Mylan Griggs is a heavily-recruited wide receiver who is due to earn more this fall as he has had two big games as the Technicians new feature-receiver after last year's star C.J. Sadler signed with North Carolina. Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State and more are pursuing Griggs, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior with exceptional body control and ball skills.
"LSU hit me up, and were really excited about getting me down there. So I'm about to go down there and check them out, see what's going on," Griggs said.
Tyler Trusel has also been a standout this season for Brother Rice after playing two seasons of varsity already. Some schools like the 6-foot-3, 190-pound Trusel's frame as a safety but more schools see him at receiver, which is where LSU likes him.
#michigan #offensive #first
"The atmosphere," he said when asked what he is excited to see. "I just want to see how it feels to be in Louisiana. Really just how their coaches are in their first game. I want to see how they coach. I want to see Coach Wolf (offensive line coach Eric Wolford) coach."
Wilkes' teammate Mylan Griggs is a heavily-recruited wide receiver who is due to earn more this fall as he has had two big games as the Technicians new feature-receiver after last year's star C.J. Sadler signed with North Carolina. Michigan, Nebraska, Michigan State and more are pursuing Griggs, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior with exceptional body control and ball skills.
"LSU hit me up, and were really excited about getting me down there. So I'm about to go down there and check them out, see what's going on," Griggs said.
Tyler Trusel has also been a standout this season for Brother Rice after playing two seasons of varsity already. Some schools like the 6-foot-3, 190-pound Trusel's frame as a safety but more schools see him at receiver, which is where LSU likes him.
#michigan #offensive #first
28 days ago
From Atalanta to Roma, from the transfer market to Scudetto dreams, passing through Dybala, Malen, Mora, and the Champions League.
Gian Piero Gasperini opens up about his career in a long interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, on the eve of the match against his past. An inevitably special reunion: "We parted ways with Atalanta at the right time. Tomorrow will be like a lover reuniting with his ex, but Roma has given me new goals. I'm happy here."
Gasperini has also been captivated by the capital: "The most beautiful thing I've seen is the Sistine Chapel, but the tomb of St. Peter also moved me."
Meanwhile, he's enjoying a team that started strong and an atmosphere that has started to dream again.
Cristante and Pellegrini have spoken openly about the Scudetto and the Circus Maximus, but the coach has no intention of dampening their enthusiasm: "You can never stifle dreams. The important thing is knowing that, when the alarm goes off, reality is something else. Then, if you live reality the right way, you can also make it match your dreams."
#started #Reality
Gian Piero Gasperini opens up about his career in a long interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, on the eve of the match against his past. An inevitably special reunion: "We parted ways with Atalanta at the right time. Tomorrow will be like a lover reuniting with his ex, but Roma has given me new goals. I'm happy here."
Gasperini has also been captivated by the capital: "The most beautiful thing I've seen is the Sistine Chapel, but the tomb of St. Peter also moved me."
Meanwhile, he's enjoying a team that started strong and an atmosphere that has started to dream again.
Cristante and Pellegrini have spoken openly about the Scudetto and the Circus Maximus, but the coach has no intention of dampening their enthusiasm: "You can never stifle dreams. The important thing is knowing that, when the alarm goes off, reality is something else. Then, if you live reality the right way, you can also make it match your dreams."
#started #Reality
29 days ago
Last week, Statesman columnist Cedric Golden joined sports columnists from the Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News to discuss which Texas players made ESPN's top 100 - and who was snubbed. You can watch the full episode here.
This week, the hosts are asking readers about tailgating and fan culture.
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#cedric
This week, the hosts are asking readers about tailgating and fan culture.
Sign up for the Daily Briefing from the Austin American-Statesman. Start your day with the must-read headlines from Austin's most trusted news source.
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#cedric
30 days ago
When the 2025-26 Spurs season tipped off last fall, ***** ody knew who the Jackals were. But that all changed over the following months as the Victor Wembanyama-founded fan section went viral for their over-the-top energy, hilarious signs and memorable moments. This season will be no different, except for the fact that everyone knows who they are - and everyone wants in.
But not everyone will be allowed in the Frost Bank Center's sections 114 and 115 for the 2026-27 season, the Jackals said on social media. Auditions for the upcoming season, which will take place on September 19 and add 100 members, require an 18+ age limit. The sign-up form on the Spurs website requires Jackal hopefuls to check a box affirming they are 18 or older before they can RSVP for auditions.
One social media user asked the fan section on X what was behind the decision to "raise the age limit and force kids out of the program? Just don't quite understand that."
"It was a tough choice for sure, we love our kid Jackals, but as the Jackals have and will continue to grow, the atmosphere will become more intense, with constant standing, chanting, and coordinated movement and support," the fan club explained in a post on X. "After evaluating the past season, we feel an 18+ environment is the best fit for the direction of the section."
Not everyone seems to be happy with that change. Paul Salazar, who was an inaugural Jackal along with his son, said on Instagram that he felt "that PJ was one of the Best Jackals that showed up every night and gave it his all! never complaining about standing not one time!"
#best #Media
But not everyone will be allowed in the Frost Bank Center's sections 114 and 115 for the 2026-27 season, the Jackals said on social media. Auditions for the upcoming season, which will take place on September 19 and add 100 members, require an 18+ age limit. The sign-up form on the Spurs website requires Jackal hopefuls to check a box affirming they are 18 or older before they can RSVP for auditions.
One social media user asked the fan section on X what was behind the decision to "raise the age limit and force kids out of the program? Just don't quite understand that."
"It was a tough choice for sure, we love our kid Jackals, but as the Jackals have and will continue to grow, the atmosphere will become more intense, with constant standing, chanting, and coordinated movement and support," the fan club explained in a post on X. "After evaluating the past season, we feel an 18+ environment is the best fit for the direction of the section."
Not everyone seems to be happy with that change. Paul Salazar, who was an inaugural Jackal along with his son, said on Instagram that he felt "that PJ was one of the Best Jackals that showed up every night and gave it his all! never complaining about standing not one time!"
#best #Media
30 days ago
The derby between Santos and Palmeiras this Wednesday (2) in the Copa do Brasil began in a tense atmosphere.
The very first play of the match was enough to result in two yellow cards at Vila Belmiro.
Felipe Anderson committed a hard foul on Neymar near midfield and was booked by the referee.
Immediately afterward, with play stopped, Escobar kicked the ball at Andreas Pereira and was also shown a yellow card.
Tensions flared on both sides, and the referee had to repeatedly insist that only the captains, Neymar and Murilo, approach him.
#santos #palmeiras #wednesday #brasil
The very first play of the match was enough to result in two yellow cards at Vila Belmiro.
Felipe Anderson committed a hard foul on Neymar near midfield and was booked by the referee.
Immediately afterward, with play stopped, Escobar kicked the ball at Andreas Pereira and was also shown a yellow card.
Tensions flared on both sides, and the referee had to repeatedly insist that only the captains, Neymar and Murilo, approach him.
#santos #palmeiras #wednesday #brasil
30 days ago
The mood in the Bayern camp was a positive one following the result, with Harry Kane and Tom Bischof both praising their side's performance. Head coach Vincent Kompany echoed those sentiments after the final whistle.
As was the case in recent Bundesliga victories over VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, Bayern once again failed to keep a clean sheet. However, Kompany was largely satisfied with what he saw from his team in Osnabrück.
Speaking to ARD after the game, the Belgian said:
"Yes, it went well, but the first goal was insane. The way the goal was scored, that was just incredible. It really created a great atmosphere, especially in the first ten minutes. But we stayed calm. And above all, we played a solid second half. We knew beforehand that it wouldn't be easy."
Kompany was reluctant to place the blame for the goal solely on his central defenders, instead praising Osnabrück for the quality of their play in the challenge.
#goal
As was the case in recent Bundesliga victories over VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund, Bayern once again failed to keep a clean sheet. However, Kompany was largely satisfied with what he saw from his team in Osnabrück.
Speaking to ARD after the game, the Belgian said:
"Yes, it went well, but the first goal was insane. The way the goal was scored, that was just incredible. It really created a great atmosphere, especially in the first ten minutes. But we stayed calm. And above all, we played a solid second half. We knew beforehand that it wouldn't be easy."
Kompany was reluctant to place the blame for the goal solely on his central defenders, instead praising Osnabrück for the quality of their play in the challenge.
#goal
1 month ago
Shaq Thompson is back with the Buffalo Bills.
Not that he ever really went anywhere.
The Bills signed the veteran linebacker to their practice squad Monday after Thompson spent the entire offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
"I wanted to be a Bill. I wanted to play football. I wanted to be around these guys," Thompson said on Tuesday. "When you come to work everyday and everybody has the same mindset... They make work fun. They make the building fun. Atmosphere is fun.
"Just brothers. It's more than just football players coming together. It's a true family here."
#work
Not that he ever really went anywhere.
The Bills signed the veteran linebacker to their practice squad Monday after Thompson spent the entire offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
"I wanted to be a Bill. I wanted to play football. I wanted to be around these guys," Thompson said on Tuesday. "When you come to work everyday and everybody has the same mindset... They make work fun. They make the building fun. Atmosphere is fun.
"Just brothers. It's more than just football players coming together. It's a true family here."
#work
1 month 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
1 month ago
Coco Gauff opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a solid straight-set win over Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez that showcased her improved serve.
The fourth-seeded Gauff, who won the New York Grand Slam in 2023, was broken only once to top the 53rd-ranked Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting battle fought mostly from the baseline.
"It's incredible to be back on this court," an exuberant Gauff told the on-court interviewer. "I love playing in this atmosphere."
Gauff, whose service woes last year prompted a dramatic coaching change days before the tournament and contributed to a fourth round exit, came into Flushing Meadows this time feeling much better about the stroke, having won the WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati this month.
Gauff said she had worked make the toss more consistent under the tutelage of biomechanics expert Gavin Macmillan, who previously helped Aryna Sabalenka retool her serve, improvements that helped the Belarussian rise to number one.
#serve
The fourth-seeded Gauff, who won the New York Grand Slam in 2023, was broken only once to top the 53rd-ranked Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in a hard-hitting battle fought mostly from the baseline.
"It's incredible to be back on this court," an exuberant Gauff told the on-court interviewer. "I love playing in this atmosphere."
Gauff, whose service woes last year prompted a dramatic coaching change days before the tournament and contributed to a fourth round exit, came into Flushing Meadows this time feeling much better about the stroke, having won the WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati this month.
Gauff said she had worked make the toss more consistent under the tutelage of biomechanics expert Gavin Macmillan, who previously helped Aryna Sabalenka retool her serve, improvements that helped the Belarussian rise to number one.
#serve
1 month ago
On Saturday, USC opened up its 2026 season by handling San Jose State 42-26 at the Coliseum. With the victory, the Trojans started off the year 1-0.
One of the talking points following the game had nothing to do with what happened on the field itself, but rather in the crowd. Due to extremely hot temperatures, an early kickoff, and not exactly a marquee opponent, the Trojans drew their lowest attendance in nearly eight years.
On Sunday, USC issued a statement to USA TODAY regarding the Coliseum crowd.
"We understand the factors that impacted Saturday's attendance," the statement read. "We have high expectations and a premier home schedule this season, and we know the competitive advantage an electric Coliseum atmosphere can provide our program. We thank our fans who showed up Saturday and look forward to seeing increased attendance the rest of the season."
The good news is that the factors that played into Saturday's low attendance should not be a problem the rest of the season. The bad news, however, is that the Trojans play a Friday game this week against Fresno State, which also typically tend to draw smaller crowds.
#state
One of the talking points following the game had nothing to do with what happened on the field itself, but rather in the crowd. Due to extremely hot temperatures, an early kickoff, and not exactly a marquee opponent, the Trojans drew their lowest attendance in nearly eight years.
On Sunday, USC issued a statement to USA TODAY regarding the Coliseum crowd.
"We understand the factors that impacted Saturday's attendance," the statement read. "We have high expectations and a premier home schedule this season, and we know the competitive advantage an electric Coliseum atmosphere can provide our program. We thank our fans who showed up Saturday and look forward to seeing increased attendance the rest of the season."
The good news is that the factors that played into Saturday's low attendance should not be a problem the rest of the season. The bad news, however, is that the Trojans play a Friday game this week against Fresno State, which also typically tend to draw smaller crowds.
#state
1 month ago
The college football season got underway Saturday for what could be the sport's final Week 0. One of the teams that kicked things off was the historic USC Trojans.
However, something was noticeably off, and it was even apparent during the broadcast. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum looked remarkably empty as USC opened the season against San Jose State. The lack of attendance drew so much attention that the school eventually released a statement addressing the issue.
"We understand the factors that impacted Saturday's attendance," USC said via USA TODAY Sports. "We have high expectations and a premier home schedule this season, and we know the competitive advantage an electric Coliseum atmosphere can provide our program. We thank our fans who showed up Saturday and look forward to seeing increased attendance the rest of the season."
MORE: Is USC's terrible Week 0 attendance a big deal?
The Trojans officially announced an attendance of 51,144 for the game, their lowest figure under head coach Lincoln Riley and their lowest since 2018. However, the stadium appeared to have significantly fewer fans in attendance, creating an embarrassing visual for one of college football's most recognizable programs.
#attendance #coliseum
However, something was noticeably off, and it was even apparent during the broadcast. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum looked remarkably empty as USC opened the season against San Jose State. The lack of attendance drew so much attention that the school eventually released a statement addressing the issue.
"We understand the factors that impacted Saturday's attendance," USC said via USA TODAY Sports. "We have high expectations and a premier home schedule this season, and we know the competitive advantage an electric Coliseum atmosphere can provide our program. We thank our fans who showed up Saturday and look forward to seeing increased attendance the rest of the season."
MORE: Is USC's terrible Week 0 attendance a big deal?
The Trojans officially announced an attendance of 51,144 for the game, their lowest figure under head coach Lincoln Riley and their lowest since 2018. However, the stadium appeared to have significantly fewer fans in attendance, creating an embarrassing visual for one of college football's most recognizable programs.
#attendance #coliseum
1 month ago
If you went to Kroger Field the last couple of years, you probably left with a sour taste in your mouth. Kentucky was just 1-8 over the last 2 seasons against Power 5 schools at home. But it wasn't just the on-field performance that left a lot to be desired.
Fans saw places like Bryant-Denny and Williams-Brice come alive with lights, music, and great sound. The pregame atmosphere was electric. For Kentucky, everything had seemed a little stale. There was Grove Street but not much else. And a lot of fans complained about the speaker system that felt like it was only being played on one end of the stadium. And the stadium itself needed a good, deep cleaning after a couple of years of grime had built up on the outside.
Will Stein heard those comments.
The new head coach said he wanted new traditions; he talked about how he would love to extend the Wildcat walk and have different songs and an electric atmosphere. He and new AD J Batt even delivered pizzas to fans who wanted to set up their tailgating spots.
They power-washed the stadium and cleaned up the inside and out. It was announced that they have now put in field-level speakers to help boost the sound, and they will have a new game-day host to help keep the atmosphere rocking all night long.
#fans #atmosphere #couple
Fans saw places like Bryant-Denny and Williams-Brice come alive with lights, music, and great sound. The pregame atmosphere was electric. For Kentucky, everything had seemed a little stale. There was Grove Street but not much else. And a lot of fans complained about the speaker system that felt like it was only being played on one end of the stadium. And the stadium itself needed a good, deep cleaning after a couple of years of grime had built up on the outside.
Will Stein heard those comments.
The new head coach said he wanted new traditions; he talked about how he would love to extend the Wildcat walk and have different songs and an electric atmosphere. He and new AD J Batt even delivered pizzas to fans who wanted to set up their tailgating spots.
They power-washed the stadium and cleaned up the inside and out. It was announced that they have now put in field-level speakers to help boost the sound, and they will have a new game-day host to help keep the atmosphere rocking all night long.
#fans #atmosphere #couple
