High school football Week 4 is done and dusted in the Pensacola area.
Seven teams started district play, with three teams getting their first district win. Pine Forest went back-and-forth with Williamson, MaxPreps No. 1 4A team in Alabama, while Pace and Pensacola Catholic bounced back with wins after tough losses in Week 3.
Booker T. Washington and Northview moved to 4-0, while 3-0 Jay was off this week.
Escambia was supposed to host Choctaw in its District 1-4A opener on Friday, but that game was pushed back to Oct. 1 due to unplayable field conditions.
Below is who won and who lost in Week 4 and what to expect in Week 5.

#pensacola #high #forest

It's time for Week 4 of high school football here in the Pensacola area.
District play kicks off for nine area teams this week, highlighted by a clash between Gulf Breeze and Booker T. Washington in both team's District 1-4A opener on Thursday. Pace tries to bounce back against undefeated Wakulla to lead area action on Friday.
Three games will kickoff on Thursday, followed by eight on Friday. Central and Jay are on byes this week.
Bookmark this page for live score updates over the next two days.

#thursday #pensacola

On paper, the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line looks largely the same as last year. Tyler Guyton is at left tackle, Tyler Smith is left guard, Cooper Beebe is the center, Tyler Booker is at right guard, and Terence Steele is penciled in at right tackle.
Anyone who remembers what happened last season knows things don't always go according to plan. Four of the five Cowboys starters missed time in 2025, with three of them missing three or more games. And anyone who's been tracking training camp news knows their performances haven't all been sunshine and rainbows. Contingency plans are in the works, and depth options have changed considerably from last year.
The elephant in the room (no, that's not a fat joke) is the struggles of Steele at right tackle. After regressing a bit last year, Steele took a pay cut over the offseason just to stay aboard. Unfortunately, that regression continued into this season and now Steele's starting job is tenuous, at best.
Many will remember that earlier in the offseason Nate Thomas was named as a challenger to Guyton at left tackle. Once camp opened, Guyton, healthy for the first time in a while, had no problems dispatching the competition, prompting Dallas to try Thomas on the right side with Steele.
Things clearly didn't go well for Thomas on the right side either, since he was soon shipped off in a trade with the Houston Texans, but not before the Cowboys added a new tackle to the mix. Broderick Jones, a former first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was acquired on August 29 and immediately slotted in to compete with Steele at right tackle.

#tackle #tyler

Mat Ishbia rules out a Devin Booker trade to the Detroit Pistons from ever happening originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has been with the team since 2015. He seems destined to stay with the team for the rest of his career, despite rumors that he may return to his home state of Michigan.
Considering Suns owner Mat Ishbia is a well-known Michigan native who played for Michigan State, people think there could be a path for Booker to move to the Detroit Pistons. However, that seems quite unlikely at this point in Booker's career.
Booker has been the cornerstone for the Suns over the past decade. He has cemented himself as one of the superstars who is loyal to his team, and it seems the love is mutual between the franchise and the player. Even Ishbia, as a team owner, is not entertaining ideas about trading Booker away.
Of course, anything his possible in the NBA, but it looks like Booker will be on the Suns for a long time. In fact, he just signed a contract extension that will help him stay in Phoenix through the 2029-30 season. It is a long-term contract that will keep him with the Suns well into his 30s.

#michigan

Derrick Brooks was in the twilight of his decorated football career when making a promise to his mother that remains part of his philanthropic efforts.
Geraldine Mitchell was only 52 in 2007 when breast cancer took her life. At that time, Brooks, a Booker T. Washington High and Florida State graduate, had established himself as one of the greatest linebackers in the NFL history during a 14-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
It led to his 2014 enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Canton, Ohio.
"My mother passed 20 years ago, but she had told me to never forget where I came from, never forget where I grew up and continue to help others in Pensacola," said Brooks, prior to hosting the sixth annual Derrick Brooks Celebrity Classic golf event on Aug. 17 at Pensacola Country Club.
He continues to expand that reach.

#Career #forget #mitchell

Perez Hilton suffered multiple broken bones after falling on the night of his self-harm livestream earlier this month.
The celebrity blogger is still recovering from his wounds in the hospital after he cut himself with a knife during a 4 August livestream on TikTok.
On Monday, his brother-in-law Tom revealed that his physical injuries are more severe than initially thought during a new episode of The Perez Hilton Podcast with Chris Booker.
Tom, who is married to Hilton's sister, Barbara Lavandeira, said that Hilton had fallen several times during the night of his livestream, resulting in broken bones.
"There were some broken bones. There were some other things unrelated that they discovered stemming all this way back to his sepsis," he shared.
Hilton was hospitalised for severe sepsis in March 2026 after taking flu medication on an empty stomach for a week, which caused a stomach ulcer, a perforation and sepsis. He was admitted to a hospital in Las Vegas and stayed for 21 days, undergoing emergency surgery and treatment.

#hilton #night

The Dallas Cowboys are set with their offensive line starters, which is why none of this group played on Saturday. The main five:
LT – Tyler Guyton
LG – Tyler Smith
C – Cooper Beebe
RG – Tyler Booker

#smith

After starting the season on the road against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors will have to wait to return home for their home opener in the Bay Area. In their second game of the 2026-27 slate, the Warriors will open the doors of Chase Center for the first time against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 23 in San Francisco.
While Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson have headlined Golden State's matchups with Memphis in the past, the 2026-27 home opener will give the Warriors their first chance at a new-look Grizzlies rotation that is littered with young talent, including the No. 3 overall pick from the 2026 NBA draft. Cam Boozer will lead a Grizzlies youth movement alongside Cedric Coward, Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells.
Since Chase Center opened its doors in 2019, the Warriors have struggled in home openers, posting a 2-5 record in seven seasons in San Francisco. However, the Warriors snapped a three-game losing streak in home openers last year when Steph Curry dropped 42 points in an overtime win over the Nuggets.
The Warriors won all three contests against the Grizzlies last season, including a 17-point comeback led by Pat Spencer. Steph Curry only played in one of the three games against the Grizzlies last season.
Golden State's home opener will mark their first back-to-back of the season, with a game against Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and the Suns the very next day in Arizona. The Warriors will only play two games at home in San Francisco in October. However, November starts with a lengthy homestand at Chase Center.

#golden

The shooting guard position is filled with versatility.
There are elite scorers such as Anthony Edwards, Donovan Mitchell and Devin Booker. And there are also elite defenders in the mix such as Stephon Castle, Amen Thompson and Derrick White.
In this article, I'll be ranking the top 10 shooting guards entering the 2026-27 season. The order was determined by multiple factors such as individual success last season, injury concerns, player trajectory and contributions to winning.
Let's get into it:
NBA position rankings: Point guard

#season

The shooting guard position is filled with versatility.
There are elite scorers such as Anthony Edwards, Donovan Mitchell and Devin Booker. And there are also elite defenders in the mix such as Stephon Castle, Amen Thompson and Derrick White.
In this article, I'll be ranking the top 10 shooting guards entering the 2026-27 season. The order was determined by multiple factors such as individual success last season, injury concerns, player trajectory and contributions to winning.
Let's get into it:
NBA position rankings: Point guard

#guard

Unrivaled, the 3v3 women's basketball league, signed two LSU women's basketball players to its "The Future is Unrivaled" class of 2026. Jada Williams and Mikaylah Williams were two of nine players included in an announcement by the league on Friday.
The pair of experienced guards are among the college game's top players signed to the class. Fellow SEC stars Madison Booker and Joyce Edwards also made the cut alongside UConn's Sarah Strong and KK Arnold. Michigan's Olivia Olson, Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo and Ohio State's Jaloni Cambridge roundup the group.
Last year, Flau'Jae Johnson and MiLaysia Fulwiley signed with Unrivaled in the inaugural class, which included 14 players. Johnson currently plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA after four seasons in Baton Rouge while Fulwiley returns for a second season under head coach Kim Mulkey.
Jada Williams signed with the Tigers and projects to be the starting point guard in 2026-27. She fills an immediate need after Jada Richard departed for Ole Miss. A proven floor general, Williams averaged 15.3 points, 7.7 **** ists and 3.5 rebounds per game with Iowa State last year.
Mikaylah Williams started for LSU immediately upon her arrival to campus. The rising senior plays inside and out on both ends of the court. She averages 15.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game on 48% shooting from the field across three seasons with the Tigers.

#class #johnson #tigers

Oologah came away with a split against a pair of Class 6A opponents, while Inola used a big third inning to highlight Friday's Rogers County softball action.
The Lady Mustangs knocked off Yukon 7-3 before falling to Moore 3-0 at the Broken Arrow Festival, with Jocelyn Leak reaching a major career milestone in the latter game.
Meanwhile, Inola pulled away from Booker T. Washington for a 10-3 home victory.
BA FESTIVAL
OOLOGAH 7, YUKON 3

#oologah #inola #county #lady

On August 6, Allient (NASDAQ:ALNT) reported its second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, where revenue climbed 10% year-over-year to $153.8 million, gross margin hit a record 34.9%, and orders jumped 49% to $201.3 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.31x. The company also flagged data center demand as a rising piece of its story. So is this durable, or a single strong quarter dressed up as a trend?
The breadth of the quarter stands out. Industrial revenue rose 17%, Aerospace & Defense grew 16%, and Medical increased 9% on demand for surgical robotics and other precision motion work. Data center and infrastructure sales, part of the Industrial bucket, reached $16.3 million, or 10.6% of total revenue, up 60% from a year earlier. On a trailing 12-month basis, those sales hit $57.1 million, up 69% year over year, tied to power quality products like harmonic filters and line reactors that help data centers manage increasingly dense electrical loads.
Profitability improved just as sharply. Operating income rose to $15.6 million from $11.7 million, pushing operating margin to 10.2%, the highest level in roughly a decade. Net income jumped 85% to $10.4 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, while adjusted EBITDA rose 18% to $23.7 million. Backlog ended the quarter at $298 million, with most of it expected to convert to revenue within three to nine months, giving management a clearer read on the back half of the year.
The Vehicle market was the exception to an otherwise strong quarter, with revenue falling 7% on weaker powersports demand. Aerospace & Defense growth of 16% also came despite the previously announced cancellation of the M10 Booker program, a reminder that individual defense contracts can disappear even as the broader segment grows. Management itself cautioned that the record gross margin benefited from favorable mix, and mix can be lumpy, meaning quarter-to-quarter variability should be expected even if the structural trend holds.
Restructuring and business realignment costs, tied partly to the Dothan facility transition, came in at $600,000 for the quarter and are expected to total $2 million to $3 million for the full year. Inventory turnover slipped slightly to 3.1x from 3.2x in 2025, reflecting deliberate investments in inventory and strategic material buys to support growth and hedge against tariff uncertainty. The company also noted it has submitted or expects to submit about $1.3 million in tariff refund claims tied to IEEPA, but hasn't recorded any receivable given the uncertainty around timing and amount.

#defense

Shams Charania: The Cavaliers remain in constant communication with James Harden and his agents on a new contract to return to Cleveland while they strongly pursue two free agent forwards -- restricted Peyton Watson and unrestricted Jonathan ***** inga -- made more viable with Friday's trade.
x.com
D'Antoni on the James Harden and Chris Paul Rockets: "We thought we were the best team in the league by far that year for sure. And we had Golden State on the ropes, with their Big 3 -- Big 4, actually, they'll probably have four Hall-of-Fame guys going in. They were good, and Steve Kerr does a great job. We had 'em, you know? We had 'em, and just, Chris [Paul] got hurt, and that's just the way it goes. And then we missed 27 3s in a row, which didn't help. ***** ytically, I know that's not good! I knew it wasn't when we were doing it, but just a great team." — 8/14/2026 YouTube
NBACentral: Austin Rivers calls out the media and NBA fans for failing to appreciate Russell Westbrook during his career, and predicts James Harden, Devin Booker, and Donovan Mitchell won't get their proper respect until they're gone (h/t big_business_) — 8/14/2026 x.com

#james #harden #good #charania

The Dallas Cowboys have cleared the first true hurdle of training camp, and now can set their eyes on the next, the opening exhibition game. On Tuesday, the Cowboys traveled down from Oxnard, CA so they could take on the Los Angeles Rams in a joint practice. Next up, a Saturday trip up the Pacific Coast so they can battle against the World Champion Seattle Seahawks.
And with that game barreling towards both clubs, the Cowboys press room sent out the unofficial depth chart for the preseason opener. It's the first real look at the pecking order of things that have been reported on during training camp practices, and it includes some noteworthy things.
From the outside looking in, the question about the OL is how many make the opening roster? The starting five is set, left to right being Tyler Guyton, Tyler Smith, Cooper Beebe, Tyler Booker and Terence Steele. TJ Bass is the top backup, with Nate Thomas and rookie Drew Shelton forming a consistently mocked group of eight OL.
Will they carry a ninth or an even 10? Can last year's late-round pick Ajani Cornelius convince them to carry five tackles, knowing Tyler Smith can slide outside? Does it make more sense to bring guard Nick Leverett to the regular season, or what about UDFAs Shiyazh Pete and DJ Wingfield?
As a fifth-round pick at the running back position, many expected Blue to be a part of the Cowboys' rotation on offense in 2025. However poor work ethic seemed to mar almost all of his rookie campaign, leading many to wonder if the club would move past the thought of him this year. He's seemed to correct those issues, reporting with a renewed focus and breaking several big plays through the first two weeks of camp.

#cowboys #camp #opening

The Phoenix Suns will play the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time this 2026-27 regular season on Nov. 15 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, sources informed The Arizona Republic.
The full 2026-27 NBA regular season schedule will be released Aug. 13 at noon MST.
The Suns went 3-2 against the Lakers last season as they played an extra game against each other Dec. 14 after losing in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Phoenix fell to the Lakers, 116-114, as LeBron James made two out of three free throws to give the Lakers a 115-114 lead with three seconds left at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Devin Booker was called for a foul on James' 3-point attempt. The Suns challenged the call and lost the challenge.
Phoenix's three wins against the Lakers last season were by an average margin of 14.6 points.

#season #three #james #Crypto

The Chicago Bears were back for the eighth practice of training camp on Thursday, which was their third padded workout of the week.
The Bears were back in pads after a day in shells, and the intensity was really cranked up another level, where things got chippy and feisty between the offense and defense. Unfortunately, the biggest storyline of the day was the injuries. After losing safety Coby Bryant earlier this week, defensive end Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones were among the four players injured. The good news is Sweat and Jones' injuries don't look to be significant. There were also some notable standout players during Thursday's workout while the offense finally found success in the two-minute drill.
Here's what we learned from the eighth practice of training camp:
Thursday's practice might've been the most physical yet this summer. According to Brad Biggs, the "intensity has been turned up a couple levels," noting the 9-on-7 run drill was "feisty." Adam Jahns added that it was a "chippy" practice where there was "lots of shoving. A couple skirmishes." According to Patrick Finley, things were so physical that, at one point, linebacker D'Marco Jackson needed a new facemask. That intensity was notable during the 9-on-7 run drill, which Courtney Cronin praised. "The physicality is at its peak this morning. Team periods opened with 9 on 7 run drills. Cannot remember the last time I saw the Bears rep this drill. Old school football."
The story of the day were the multiple injuries sustained during Thursday's padded practice, which was the most intense of the summer so far. But the most notable injuries came to defensive end Montez Sweat and left tackle Braxton Jones. Jones exited practice after 1-on-1 drills, per Zack Pearson, where he had been battling Austin Booker. "He and Austin Booker were still going after the whistle in the drill. He was talking to the trainers. Slammed his helmet down after both reps against Austin Booker." Jones did walk off under his own power, and Clay Harbor noted that Jones "appears to have avoided a serious injury." Later, Sweat appeared to injure himself after a team period, per Kevin Fishbain, where "Sweat seemed to slow up during a rep in 11 on 11 and took himself off the field."

#sweat #drill #booker

It's been a rough week for the Chicago Bears on the injury front, especially after top safety Coby Bryant suffered a leg injury that's expected to sideline him for extended time. Thursday's padded training camp practice saw four more injuries, including to left tackle Braxton Jones.
Jones, who's the front runner to be the starting left tackle, exited Thursday's practice after a set of 1-on-1s against defensive end Austin Booker. He was "visibly frustrated," according to Adam Hoge, and he tried to walk it off before heading inside with trainer Andre Tucker.
But there's good news. According to ESPN's Courtney Cronin, Jones appears to have avoided a significant injury during Thursday's practice.
"The initial belief is that the injury isn't long-term in nature with the base case scenario (after the team gathers more info on the extent) being one where Jones would be considered day to day," Cronin wrote.
With Jones sidelined -- he did not return to practice -- it was Kiran Amegadjie stepping in to work with the first-team offense. Veteran free-agent addition Jedrick Wills Jr. ran with the second-team offense.

#jones #team #according

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has signed a three-year, $73-million extension, The Arizona Republic confirmed August 5.
"Villain is here to stay," Brooks told The Republic. "Championship is all on my mind."
ESPN's Shams Charania first reported the news August 5, as the extension runs through the 2029-30 season.
Brooks averaged a career-high 20.2 points a game in his first year with the Suns, who acquired him from the Houston Rockets in the Kevin Durant trade.
The Suns finished 45-37 last season and returned to the postseason after missing the playoffs last season with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, who they bought out.

#brooks

Perez Hilton's co-host Chris Booker issued an update on the status of their podcast in the aftermath of the blogger's self-harm incident, telling fans it was all "TBD."
"I am so profoundly sad for Perez and his family and what they're all going through. It's truly unimaginable," the "Perez Hilton Podcast" co-host wrote in a statement shared on Instagram Wednesday. "I have spoken only briefly with the family. I read the statement that his team released and want to honor their wishes at this impossible time."
As Booker went on, he shared that even Hilton's family was "struggling to get updates due to the confidential security measures in place at the hospital because of how many people are trying to get information."
Booker ******* ured fans that any updates would be issued on PerezHilton.com moving forward. Circling back to the topic of his podcast with Hilton, Booker shared that "it's all TBD at the moment as our collective focus is on his health."
"I certainly hope to continue [shows] with my friend when the time is appropriate," he said. "I will give updates there when the time is right. We've done these shows for over a decade now and the support from our listeners has been resounding. He is very loved. I can only hope that he feels it. Heal up friend."

#hilton

He discussed the balance between competing now and protecting the franchise's long-term future. He made it clear he didn't want the Warriors to "suck right now, either," but also emphasized that he and the organization would navigate those decisions about the future together. "I think honestly, you figure it out in real time," Stephen Curry told The Athletic.
New York Times
Bobby Krivitsky: Ron Harper Jr. reveals his top-5 NBA players of all-time. It's a list that includes Steph Curry. He also has his dad's former teammate, Michael Jordan, ahead of LeBron James. — 8/4/2026 x.com
NBA Trade Machine: Stephen Curry appeared in 5.8% of trades built on HoopsMatic over the past 24 hours. Of his trades, his most common destinations were Boston (27.1%), San Antonio (16.7%), and Philadelphia (14.6%). The players traded for him most often were Paul George (19.8%), De'Aaron Fox (15.6%), and Cade Cunningham (7.3%). — 8/4/2026 HoopsMatic
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has weighed in on one of basketball's most popular debates, revealing his all-time NBA starting lineup. In a video posted to TikTok by chickenwrapcharge, Booker selected Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Shaquille O'Neal as his all-time starting five. — 8/4/2026 Clutch Points

#curry #time #future

Two Lobos landed on a pair of watch lists Tuesday.
New Mexico linebacker Jaxton Eck and defensive lineman Brian Booker were named to preseason watch lists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy, respectively, the Football Writers **** ociation of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday.
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is awarded annually to the national collegiate defensive player of the year.
The Outland Trophy is given to the best interior lineman – offense or defense – in college football.
Both are selected and presented in part by the FWAA.

#lists

It's been almost three weeks since Booker High announced it had removed head football coach and athletic director Carlos Woods, and a lot had happened in the wake of that move.
The Tornadoes have seen a massive roster shakeup, have hired a new coach and have seen games slip from their schedule.
Here's it was we know about the Booker High football program and the status of Woods as of Aug. 4.
Woods was removed as Booker's athletic director and head football coach on July 16 with no reason given by the Sarasota School District and the district has yet to explain other to say Woods is under a district investigation. Woods led the Tornadoes to a 12-2 record and a state semifinal appearance in his only season as head coach.
The Sarasota Police Department confirmed Woods was under a criminal investigation "for allegations we received from an outside agency," in a email sent on July 29.

#coach #district #Football #booker

PHOENIX – Every generation believes it watched basketball at its highest level. Devin Booker's all-time starting five proves that even NBA superstars are no exception. When Booker selected Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Shaquille O'Neal as his greatest starting five ever, the conversation after a while shifted from who made the list to who didn't. Fans quickly noticed he left off some pretty big names: Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird.
Jan 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
For many fans, those omissions are impossible to justify. But Booker's list isn't necessarily about disrespecting history. It's about perspective. Booker grew up watching Kobe redefine scoring artistry, LeBron dominate every phase of the game, Curry revolutionize shooting, and Durant become one of basketball's most unstoppable offensive weapons. Those players shaped the game Booker plays today. They weren't legends from documentaries; they were the standard he chased while playing alongside them in the NBA and Team USA.
Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; United States guard Devin Booker (15) and shooting guard Stephen Curry (4) and **** istant coach Tyronn Lue look on in the second half against Brazil in a men's basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jordan's six championships, Kareem's six MVP awards, and decades of historical dominance remain impossible to ignore. Resume still matters when discussing all-time greatness. But Booker wasn't building the most decorated roster. He was revealing the players he believes represent basketball at its absolute peak. That's why his list sparked such passionate debate.

#list #phoenix

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has weighed in on one of basketball's most popular debates, revealing his all-time NBA starting lineup. In a video posted to TikTok by chickenwrapcharge, Booker selected Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Shaquille O'Neal as his all-time starting five.
Clutch Points
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has made headlines ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season after details of his new relationship with supermodel Irina Shayk emerged. The news comes as Booker prepares for another season as the face of the Suns following his two-year, $145 million contract extension and amid growing discussion about Phoenix's reshaped roster featuring Jalen Green. According to PEOPLE, Booker and Shayk have been spending time together this summer after being introduced by mutual friends. The relationship arrives during a busy offseason for Booker, who is expected to lead the Suns into training camp while adjusting to Phoenix's evolving offensive identity. A source told PEOPLE, "It's very new, but they like each other a lot." — 7/31/2026 Yahoo!
Duane Rankin: "I think Book deserves a ring." Miles Bridges as he talked about "going to war" with Devin Booker and looking to help him accomplish that." #Suns — 7/22/2026 x.com
Shams Charania: Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is changing his jersey from No. 1 to No. 15, honoring his USA Basketball uniform and the college number of his father, Melvin, per ESPN sources. — 6/17/2026 x.com

#people #starting #season

Devin Booker and Irina Shayk are reportedly dating.
A source told People that the Phoenix Suns shooting guard, 29, and the 40-year-old supermodel-actress are an item following reports that the duo was spotted together in the Hamptons.
"Devin Booker and Irina are dating. It's very new, but they like each other a lot," the source told the magazine. "They were introduced by mutual friends a few months ago and are trying to spend a lot of time together this summer before Devin has to start training for the season."
The relationship rumors gained public traction on Sunday (July 26) when the gossip account Deuxmoi posted a photo of Booker exiting Tutto Caffé in East Hampton, New York.
COMPLEX SHOP: Shop the brands you love, anytime and anywhere. Uncover what's next. Buy. Collect. Obsess.

#together

Booker T. Washington briefly stole the momentum Friday, but Claremore wasted little time taking it right back.
After watching a 4-run lead disappear in the opening inning, the Lady Zebras erupted for 11-unanswered runs to roll to a 15-6 preseason scrimmage victory.
Claremore's offense was relentless throughout the three-inning contest, piling up 10 hits while drawing 9 walks and swiping 4 bases.
Alexis Morton led the charge, going a perfect 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs, including a run-scoring double. Addison Reavis finished with multiple hits and drove in 3 runs, while Tilly Andrews added 2 hits, including an RBI triple.
Caroline Messned also collected multiple hits, highlighted by an RBI double.

#double #multiple #washington #Friday

The Chicago Bears were back for the third practice of training camp on Friday, which welcomed fans to Halas Hall for the first open workout of the summer.
The Bears put on a show for the fans on Day 3, which was dominated by the offense and featured several standout performances. Quarterback Caleb Williams is off to a hot start this training camp, and his connection continues to grow with his returning cast of weapons in Colston Loveland, Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III. There was also an interesting left tackle battle update, where for the first time this summer it wasn't Braxton Jones running with the first team. Meanwhile, the defense put up a bit of a fight during red zone drills, where Williams threw his first interception of camp.
Here's what we learned from the third practice of training camp:
The Bears offense has overwhelmingly dominated the first three practices of training camp, although the defense has had a few moments. On Friday, it was quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent putting on a show for fans leading Chicago's explosive passing attack that's remained mostly unstoppable. According to Chris Kwiecinski, "Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent stole the show. They were in command, deadly accurate and anticipated routes so well." Williams' connection with Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze thrived while Bagent developed a nice rapport with Jahdae Walker, per Michal Dwojak. Even after Williams threw his first interception of the summer to Jaylon Johnson during red zone work, he "regrouped and made positive plays after."
The Bears offense had another impressive showing, but their one flaw came during the first red zone period, which was dominated by the defense. According to Courtney Cronin, both Montez Sweat and Austin Booker had sacks on back-to-back plays. Williams was picked off by cornerback Jaylon Johnson during a 7-on-7 red-zone drill, but he was able to bounce back later. Mark Carman noted that there was "some sloppiness in the red zone" where "Caleb showed some frustration and leadership." But the offense closed things out on a strong note with a successful two-minute drill, where there was 1:37 left, two timeouts, on own 39 with game tied at 10-10, per Adam Jahns. They went sox plays before Williams connected with Loveland for a 14-yard touchdown. But the best part according to Jahns? "Williams and Bears offense overcame a sack halfway through the drill. Williams-Loveland connection came through."

#williams #camp #offense #zone

LAS VEGAS — For a defense as talented and deep as New Mexico's, one key question remains with fall camp less than two weeks away: After since-departed defensive linemen Keyshawn James-Newby and Brett Karhu terrorized opposing offenses to the tune of 16.5 sacks last season — nearly half of UNM's league-leading 36 — what Lobos can help replace that staggering level of production?
Last week, Brian Booker made one thing clear: He wants to be a big part of the answer.
Speaking at Mountain West Media Days, UNM's fifth-year interior defensive lineman said he's hoping to make more plays than last season while still serving as one of the Lobos' most effective run defenders.
A preseason All-Mountain West honoree, the 6-foot-3, 330-pound Booker made 19 total tackles and 1.5 sacks in a starting role last season after transferring to UNM from Texas Southern. But if the Mansfield, Texas native was more than adequate playing the run, Booker entered the offseason feeling he left a "lot of meat on the table."
"I could have had so much (more)," he said last Wednesday at Palms Casino Resort. "… I gave it all I could give, but sometimes it didn't pay off, you know what I'm saying? It's just a more personal thing for me — I left a lot of plays on the table, a lot of sacks, a lot of (tackles for loss), that kind of thing."

#sacks #lobos #west #defensive

Dillon Brooks admits he loves playing the bigger role with the Phoenix Suns originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Dillon Brooks has only been with the Phoenix Suns for a year, but it seems he is loving his life in the desert. He went from being a role player with the Houston Rockets to being a featured player for the Suns, as he played borderline All-Star basketball for almost the entire 2025-26 season.
It was surprising because most people were familiar with Brooks as the 3-and-D player for the Memphis Grizzlies. Now, he still has the pesky defense and the antics, but he is playing higher-level basketball. It could be because of the environment, as it feels like Brooks is loving his life playing for the Suns.
Brooks averaged 20.2 points for the Suns last season, as he filled in for both Booker and Green for most of the season. While those are the most talented players on the roster, they did have struggles with injuries, but the Suns continued to impress during the regular season.
At the end of the day, they reached the Playoffs, where they played against the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. They might have gotten swept, but it was a massive turnaround from pulling off the Kevin Durant trade for Brooks and Green to reaching the Playoffs, which they could not do with Durant in the previous campaign.

#playing #phoenix #playoffs