2 months ago
As the Boston Red Sox make a run toward the postseason, the team will be without its center fielder for at least the next week with a right quadriceps strain.
On Sunday, the Red Sox announced that Ceddanne Rafaela was placed on the 10-day injured list. But the IL stint will be dated back to Sept. 3, so Rafaela could return in a week depending on how he recovers from the injury.
However, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy believes Rafaela could be activated when eligible on Sept. 13.
"That's my expectation," Tracy said, via MLB.com's Ian Browne. "Obviously, he has to go through running stuff next week, and you don't know how he's going to respond to that.
"But the way he's progressing right now, that's my expectation. We have to see how everything goes with the running. But we just got past the point of being able to wait [for him], and not have an extra player here for another four games or so."
#sept #tracy #next
On Sunday, the Red Sox announced that Ceddanne Rafaela was placed on the 10-day injured list. But the IL stint will be dated back to Sept. 3, so Rafaela could return in a week depending on how he recovers from the injury.
However, Boston interim manager Chad Tracy believes Rafaela could be activated when eligible on Sept. 13.
"That's my expectation," Tracy said, via MLB.com's Ian Browne. "Obviously, he has to go through running stuff next week, and you don't know how he's going to respond to that.
"But the way he's progressing right now, that's my expectation. We have to see how everything goes with the running. But we just got past the point of being able to wait [for him], and not have an extra player here for another four games or so."
#sept #tracy #next
2 months ago
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Zegna brand performance is driven by 'high-quality growth,' capturing market share through a unique position in China and strength in core categories like knitwear and shoes.
The group is aggressively shifting toward a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model, with DTC now representing 86% of branded revenues, which supports higher gross margins despite currency headwinds.
Thom Browne is undergoing a structural transformation from a wholesale-driven model to a retail-oriented culture, involving a significant reduction and upgrade of the wholesale network.
TOM FORD Fashion is seeing improved fixed-cost absorption through revenue growth and disciplined cost management as it builds brand awareness.
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Zegna brand performance is driven by 'high-quality growth,' capturing market share through a unique position in China and strength in core categories like knitwear and shoes.
The group is aggressively shifting toward a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model, with DTC now representing 86% of branded revenues, which supports higher gross margins despite currency headwinds.
Thom Browne is undergoing a structural transformation from a wholesale-driven model to a retail-oriented culture, involving a significant reduction and upgrade of the wholesale network.
TOM FORD Fashion is seeing improved fixed-cost absorption through revenue growth and disciplined cost management as it builds brand awareness.
#driven #model #NVIDIA #zegna
2 months ago
On September 3, Ermenegildo Zegna Group (NYSE:ZGN) reported first-half revenues of €987.3 million, up 6.4% year over year and 9.3% on an organic basis. Direct-to-consumer sales did nearly all the work, climbing 15.8% organically and now making up 86% of branded revenue. But headline profit told a rougher story, sliding to €28.4 million from €47.9 million a year earlier. The gap between a business growing almost everywhere that matters and a bottom line moving the other direction is what investors now have to untangle.
The clearest strength in the first half of 2026 is how much of Zegna's growth is coming from channels it controls directly. Direct-to-consumer revenue grew 12.1% as reported and 15.8% organically, while the Group deliberately shrank its wholesale business by 14.6% as it keeps trimming third-party accounts. The Zegna segment, which houses the flagship ZEGNA brand along with Textile, generated €724.3 million in revenue, up 9.7% year over year, with the ZEGNA brand itself growing 13.9% organically to €634.6 million. That segment's Adjusted EBIT Margin rose 50 basis points to 14.8%, driven by higher sales per square meter and better sell-through in its own stores.
Group-wide Adjusted EBIT rose to €74.5 million from €68.7 million, pushing the margin to 7.5%. The balance sheet moved in the right direction too, with the net cash surplus climbing to €59.6 million at June 30 from €52.1 million at December 31, 2025. Free cash flow flipped to a positive €19.2 million, compared with a negative €23.1 million a year earlier, helped by stronger operating cash flow and tighter working capital management. Even Tom Ford Fashion, still unprofitable, cut its Adjusted EBIT loss to €12.1 million from €19.4 million, a sign the newer brand is moving toward breakeven rather than away from it.
The drop in profit isn't just optics. H1 2025's €47.9 million figure included a €27.8 million non-cash gain from remeasuring non-controlling interest put option liabilities, a boost that didn't repeat this year. On top of that, the effective tax rate jumped to 38.8% from 29.6%, and the combined swing in financial expenses and foreign exchange moved to a negative €22.7 million from a positive €6.0 million. Together, those items explain most of the gap between a profit margin of 2.9% this year and 5.2% last year, even as operating profit itself improved to €68.5 million from €61.3 million.
Thom Browne is the segment causing the most concern. Revenue there fell 4.9% year over year to €123.1 million, and Adjusted EBIT swung to a loss of €8.3 million from a profit of €4.5 million, which the company attributed to foreign exchange pressure and investment in shifting the brand toward a retail-first model. Capital expenditure also climbed to €64 million from €54 million, largely tied to a new shoe production plant in Parma, and corporate costs rose to €12 million from €10.7 million as the Group builds out its structure.
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The clearest strength in the first half of 2026 is how much of Zegna's growth is coming from channels it controls directly. Direct-to-consumer revenue grew 12.1% as reported and 15.8% organically, while the Group deliberately shrank its wholesale business by 14.6% as it keeps trimming third-party accounts. The Zegna segment, which houses the flagship ZEGNA brand along with Textile, generated €724.3 million in revenue, up 9.7% year over year, with the ZEGNA brand itself growing 13.9% organically to €634.6 million. That segment's Adjusted EBIT Margin rose 50 basis points to 14.8%, driven by higher sales per square meter and better sell-through in its own stores.
Group-wide Adjusted EBIT rose to €74.5 million from €68.7 million, pushing the margin to 7.5%. The balance sheet moved in the right direction too, with the net cash surplus climbing to €59.6 million at June 30 from €52.1 million at December 31, 2025. Free cash flow flipped to a positive €19.2 million, compared with a negative €23.1 million a year earlier, helped by stronger operating cash flow and tighter working capital management. Even Tom Ford Fashion, still unprofitable, cut its Adjusted EBIT loss to €12.1 million from €19.4 million, a sign the newer brand is moving toward breakeven rather than away from it.
The drop in profit isn't just optics. H1 2025's €47.9 million figure included a €27.8 million non-cash gain from remeasuring non-controlling interest put option liabilities, a boost that didn't repeat this year. On top of that, the effective tax rate jumped to 38.8% from 29.6%, and the combined swing in financial expenses and foreign exchange moved to a negative €22.7 million from a positive €6.0 million. Together, those items explain most of the gap between a profit margin of 2.9% this year and 5.2% last year, even as operating profit itself improved to €68.5 million from €61.3 million.
Thom Browne is the segment causing the most concern. Revenue there fell 4.9% year over year to €123.1 million, and Adjusted EBIT swung to a loss of €8.3 million from a profit of €4.5 million, which the company attributed to foreign exchange pressure and investment in shifting the brand toward a retail-first model. Capital expenditure also climbed to €64 million from €54 million, largely tied to a new shoe production plant in Parma, and corporate costs rose to €12 million from €10.7 million as the Group builds out its structure.
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2 months ago
Purdue football hosts Indiana State to start the 2026 season as coach Barry Odom enters his second year with the Boilermakers.
Purdue went 2-10 in Odom's first season, winning its first two games, but going winless in Big Ten play. Ryan Browne (58.9% of his passes for 2,153 yards, 9 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2025) returns as the Boilermakers' quarterback, but much of the roster has changed. The Sycamores lost their season opener to Southeast Missouri State, and they were 3-9 last season against most Football Championship Subdivision competition.
Here's everything to know pregame from how to watch, weather forecast, tickets, **** ysis and more.
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Purdue football plays Indiana State at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
#first
Purdue went 2-10 in Odom's first season, winning its first two games, but going winless in Big Ten play. Ryan Browne (58.9% of his passes for 2,153 yards, 9 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2025) returns as the Boilermakers' quarterback, but much of the roster has changed. The Sycamores lost their season opener to Southeast Missouri State, and they were 3-9 last season against most Football Championship Subdivision competition.
Here's everything to know pregame from how to watch, weather forecast, tickets, **** ysis and more.
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Purdue football plays Indiana State at 7 p.m. ET Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.
#first
2 months ago
EXCLUSIVE: Gersh has signed podcaster and former Division I athlete Victoria Garrick Browne for representation.
Garrick Browne is known for her spell playing women's volleyball and then becoming a mental health and body image advocate with a significant social media following. Her audience across platforms currently runs to more than 2 million followers.
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Garrick Browne is known for her spell playing women's volleyball and then becoming a mental health and body image advocate with a significant social media following. Her audience across platforms currently runs to more than 2 million followers.
More from Deadline
Gersh Inks Actor Josh Stewart Following Work On Ang Lee's 'Gold Mountain'
'Love Island USA's Kenzie Annis Signs With Gersh
#garrick #Victoria
2 months ago
The Sporting Tribune Today debuted on SportsGrid on Monday, and the biggest story in Los Angeles walked right into it. Mykell Mathieu reported live from Rams practice, where he asked Donald directly. Grant Mona and John Browner handled the other question: where does a team find $20 million on the last day of August?
The Sporting Tribune Today premiered on SportsGrid on Monday morning, and Aaron Donald picked the same day to make his return official — one year, $20 million, back on an NFL field for the first time since 2023.
"That's the sound of a parade," John Browner said. In August.
The most useful twenty minutes of the debut came from Woodland Hills. Rams reporter Mykell Mathieu joined the show live from practice, where he had put the question to Donald himself: why now?
The answer, as Mathieu relayed it, was not about money or legacy. It was about the room. Donald pointed to Myles Garrett and to a defense he described as full of dogs — a group he wanted to be part of badly enough to end a two-year retirement for it.
#tribune #john
The Sporting Tribune Today premiered on SportsGrid on Monday morning, and Aaron Donald picked the same day to make his return official — one year, $20 million, back on an NFL field for the first time since 2023.
"That's the sound of a parade," John Browner said. In August.
The most useful twenty minutes of the debut came from Woodland Hills. Rams reporter Mykell Mathieu joined the show live from practice, where he had put the question to Donald himself: why now?
The answer, as Mathieu relayed it, was not about money or legacy. It was about the room. Donald pointed to Myles Garrett and to a defense he described as full of dogs — a group he wanted to be part of badly enough to end a two-year retirement for it.
#tribune #john
2 months ago
Since Purdue football kicks off their season on Friday we are now less than one week away from the start of the reason. Ryan and I have covered the schedule for the last several weeks. Drew has gone through each unit on the team. Drew has also covered every opponent on the schedule week by week. Things are going to change week after week given how many questions we have not only about this team but about the opponents. The transfer portal has changed everything and it feels like we know less and less about these teams each season while the NCAA continues to be the wild west. Regardless, there's content to be created and so I asked the staff to tell me their predictions for the 2026 Purdue football record. So, let's get to it.
Ledman:
I've looked hard at this schedule and I want to be optimistic. But there are just too many question marks for me to go with a full throated optimistic take. The offensive line has been said to be massively improved from last season where it left Ryan Browne running for his life. Has Ryan Browne improved that dramatically? Who will be the WRs? Has the defense taken multiple steps forward? I just don't have good solid answers to those questions, and we won't get answers against Indiana State. For that reason I'm stuck between 3-9 and 4-8. I'll take the leap and give them a 4-8 record thus doubling the win total for the second straight season.
Travis:
Honestly? 2-10.
#schedule
Ledman:
I've looked hard at this schedule and I want to be optimistic. But there are just too many question marks for me to go with a full throated optimistic take. The offensive line has been said to be massively improved from last season where it left Ryan Browne running for his life. Has Ryan Browne improved that dramatically? Who will be the WRs? Has the defense taken multiple steps forward? I just don't have good solid answers to those questions, and we won't get answers against Indiana State. For that reason I'm stuck between 3-9 and 4-8. I'll take the leap and give them a 4-8 record thus doubling the win total for the second straight season.
Travis:
Honestly? 2-10.
#schedule
3 months ago
Darren Till's recent brawl outside of a pub in Liverpool was nothing but an attempt to sell wolf tickets for an eventual fight against Lee Browne.
The MMA (mixed martial arts) world has been seeing more and more wolf tickets sold, as Nick Diaz used to call them. Wolf tickets are the tickets people buy when they think a beef is real, but it's not. We saw it with Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev. And now we're seeing it with Darren Till and Lee Browne, on a much smaller stage.
Till was caught on camera punching Browne outside a pub. But lest you think that was real animosity on display, here's Till talking about how he and Browne only did it to gas up a potential future fight under Till's Gorilla Promotions boxing organization.
"I said, 'Look, come to Gorilla. We'll cause a little bit of a fuss and stuff like that.'" Till tod Full Mount MMA. "So he caused a little bit of fuss inside. I said, 'Look, we'll have a little bit of back and forth inside and outside. We'll get it fired, and we'll build a name off that.' And he was all for it."
"I feel like what we've done inside of Gorilla, if you can see the videos from that, and outside of it, I give him a little slap or two, and I can't remember what he done fully in Gorilla, we were arguing inside, and he threw something. I think he threw a bottle of water, and it just nicked me. And outside, I gave him a little slap."
#till #we 'll #tickets
The MMA (mixed martial arts) world has been seeing more and more wolf tickets sold, as Nick Diaz used to call them. Wolf tickets are the tickets people buy when they think a beef is real, but it's not. We saw it with Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev. And now we're seeing it with Darren Till and Lee Browne, on a much smaller stage.
Till was caught on camera punching Browne outside a pub. But lest you think that was real animosity on display, here's Till talking about how he and Browne only did it to gas up a potential future fight under Till's Gorilla Promotions boxing organization.
"I said, 'Look, come to Gorilla. We'll cause a little bit of a fuss and stuff like that.'" Till tod Full Mount MMA. "So he caused a little bit of fuss inside. I said, 'Look, we'll have a little bit of back and forth inside and outside. We'll get it fired, and we'll build a name off that.' And he was all for it."
"I feel like what we've done inside of Gorilla, if you can see the videos from that, and outside of it, I give him a little slap or two, and I can't remember what he done fully in Gorilla, we were arguing inside, and he threw something. I think he threw a bottle of water, and it just nicked me. And outside, I gave him a little slap."
#till #we 'll #tickets
3 months ago
Bishop Gorman always enters high school football season as the team to beat in Nevada. The Gaels are also usually a perennial contender on the national stage. They want to reach the top of the mountain this fall — and they've concocted quite the out-of-state schedule early in the year.
The first big test is next Friday, Aug. 21, as St. John Bosco (Calif.) travels to Las Vegas to take on Gorman at Fertitta Field. Both teams are inside the top 10 of the national Rivals Composite Rankings. More than 25 ranked prospects will be in action for what, on paper, looks like one of the games of the entire HSFB season.
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It'll be the season-opener for Bosco. Gorman, however, got its feet wet this weekend. The Gaels smoked Somerset Academy Losee 41-0 in a weather-shortened game on Friday night to improve to 1-0 on the year. The game was called at halftime due to inclement weather.
Junior three-star quarterback Ace Amina got the start for Gorman and threw for a touchdown, but he and senior three-star QB Chance Thomas — who rushed for a score — both saw plenty of action, alternating possessions. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Gorman head coach Brett Browner has not committed to naming a starter ahead of next week and both Amina and Thomas, a Kansas commit who transferred in from Anaheim Western (Calif.), could share snaps once again.
#Friday
The first big test is next Friday, Aug. 21, as St. John Bosco (Calif.) travels to Las Vegas to take on Gorman at Fertitta Field. Both teams are inside the top 10 of the national Rivals Composite Rankings. More than 25 ranked prospects will be in action for what, on paper, looks like one of the games of the entire HSFB season.
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It'll be the season-opener for Bosco. Gorman, however, got its feet wet this weekend. The Gaels smoked Somerset Academy Losee 41-0 in a weather-shortened game on Friday night to improve to 1-0 on the year. The game was called at halftime due to inclement weather.
Junior three-star quarterback Ace Amina got the start for Gorman and threw for a touchdown, but he and senior three-star QB Chance Thomas — who rushed for a score — both saw plenty of action, alternating possessions. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Gorman head coach Brett Browner has not committed to naming a starter ahead of next week and both Amina and Thomas, a Kansas commit who transferred in from Anaheim Western (Calif.), could share snaps once again.
#Friday
3 months ago
So many rehabs! As we round the stretch of the 2026 season, the Red Sox will be getting reinforcements from several long-injured players (though in the case of some of these players, it's an open question as to whether they're improvements over the current options). First up is Trevor Story, who is planning on playing today for AAA Worcester. Then comes the big guy: Roman Anthony is slated to play on Tuesday for AA Portland. Then it will be Isiah Kiner-Falefa making his rehab debut on Wednesday alongside Story in AAA. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
The rehabs come at an opportune time, as it looks like the Red Sox just lost another bat to injury. Masataka Yoshida left last night's game with a strained left hamstring and is likely headed to the IL. "I think he's going to be down for some time," said Chad Tracy. (Ian Browne, MLB.com)
To be frank, losing Masa isn't much of a blow, as he's barely contributed this season. Losing Sonny Gray, on the other hand, would be a major blow, as he's turned himself into the team's ace in the absence of the injured Garrett Crochet. (Sean McAdam, MassLive)
Jake Bennett hasn't turned himself into an ace like Gray, but he has turned himself into an unexpected key contributor at the back end of the rotation. In the midst of an outstanding season, he has struggled a touch lately, but neither he nor Chad Tracy sounds all that worried at this point. (Sean McAdam, MassLive)
Speaking of aces, the Sox were scheduled to face Paul Skenes today. But Skenes, who has had a shaky season this year, is being pushed back to later this week. The Sox will instead matchup against reliever Lake Bechar in what looks like it's going to be a bullpen game. (Rodney Knuppel, NESN)
#like #tracy #sean
The rehabs come at an opportune time, as it looks like the Red Sox just lost another bat to injury. Masataka Yoshida left last night's game with a strained left hamstring and is likely headed to the IL. "I think he's going to be down for some time," said Chad Tracy. (Ian Browne, MLB.com)
To be frank, losing Masa isn't much of a blow, as he's barely contributed this season. Losing Sonny Gray, on the other hand, would be a major blow, as he's turned himself into the team's ace in the absence of the injured Garrett Crochet. (Sean McAdam, MassLive)
Jake Bennett hasn't turned himself into an ace like Gray, but he has turned himself into an unexpected key contributor at the back end of the rotation. In the midst of an outstanding season, he has struggled a touch lately, but neither he nor Chad Tracy sounds all that worried at this point. (Sean McAdam, MassLive)
Speaking of aces, the Sox were scheduled to face Paul Skenes today. But Skenes, who has had a shaky season this year, is being pushed back to later this week. The Sox will instead matchup against reliever Lake Bechar in what looks like it's going to be a bullpen game. (Rodney Knuppel, NESN)
#like #tracy #sean
3 months ago
Ahead of his return to the BKFC ring, Darren Till was involved in a street altercation outside of a pub in his hometown of Liverpool, England.
Till is hoping to continue his good start to life with the BKFC, following his debut knockout win over Bellator and BAMMA veteran Aaron Chalmers. A step up in competition is an understatement for the Scouser, whose second fight with his new promotion sees him compete against a several-time UFC **** le challenger and Olympic silver medalist Yoel Romero.
The fight is one of the sport's most anticipated matchups, but Darren Till, eager to return to action, has been making headlines outside the ring. Till was involved in an incident that circulated online earlier this week. The 33-year-old can be seen aggressively confronting the towering 6-foot-5 Lee Browne outside o the Blarney Stone Irish Pub on Renshaw Street in Liverpool.
The situation quickly became heated, with Till sizing up Browne while screaming, "Who's a sh*thouse? I'm right here now, and you're saying nothing," likely referring back to their online feud in the weeks prior. Browne had spent weeks trash-talking the former UFC fighter, calling 'The Gorilla' a coward and accusing him of ducking a fight between the two.
Not willing to settle their grudge with words, Darren Till hit Lee Browne with a barrage of punches, sending him crashing to the floor before a crowd of onlookers.
#till #browne
Till is hoping to continue his good start to life with the BKFC, following his debut knockout win over Bellator and BAMMA veteran Aaron Chalmers. A step up in competition is an understatement for the Scouser, whose second fight with his new promotion sees him compete against a several-time UFC **** le challenger and Olympic silver medalist Yoel Romero.
The fight is one of the sport's most anticipated matchups, but Darren Till, eager to return to action, has been making headlines outside the ring. Till was involved in an incident that circulated online earlier this week. The 33-year-old can be seen aggressively confronting the towering 6-foot-5 Lee Browne outside o the Blarney Stone Irish Pub on Renshaw Street in Liverpool.
The situation quickly became heated, with Till sizing up Browne while screaming, "Who's a sh*thouse? I'm right here now, and you're saying nothing," likely referring back to their online feud in the weeks prior. Browne had spent weeks trash-talking the former UFC fighter, calling 'The Gorilla' a coward and accusing him of ducking a fight between the two.
Not willing to settle their grudge with words, Darren Till hit Lee Browne with a barrage of punches, sending him crashing to the floor before a crowd of onlookers.
#till #browne
3 months ago
The Boston Red Sox made a blockbuster trade on Aug. 3 to acquire Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles.
Rutschman was on the injured list with wrist inflammation when the Red Sox got him, but he could make his Red Sox debut very soon. He went on a rehab **** ignment, and it looks like after just two rehab outings, the Red Sox are ready to get him in their lineup.
"Adley Rutschman will fly to Toronto with the Red Sox tonight, work out with the team tomorrow and could be active as soon as Tuesday," wrote MLB.com's Ian Browne on X on Sunday.
The three-time All-Star went 1-for-5 with a double and 2 walks during the two games he played for the WooSox. He also caught one runner stealing with a perfect strike to second base. The numbers during his rehab **** ignment are not nearly as important as how Rutschman feels after playing.
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Rutschman was on the injured list with wrist inflammation when the Red Sox got him, but he could make his Red Sox debut very soon. He went on a rehab **** ignment, and it looks like after just two rehab outings, the Red Sox are ready to get him in their lineup.
"Adley Rutschman will fly to Toronto with the Red Sox tonight, work out with the team tomorrow and could be active as soon as Tuesday," wrote MLB.com's Ian Browne on X on Sunday.
The three-time All-Star went 1-for-5 with a double and 2 walks during the two games he played for the WooSox. He also caught one runner stealing with a perfect strike to second base. The numbers during his rehab **** ignment are not nearly as important as how Rutschman feels after playing.
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3 months ago
Chad Tracy Gets Honest About Sonny Gray After Red Sox Win originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox needed Sonny Gray to halt a concerning personal trend Wednesday night. Instead, the veteran starter delivered a performance that looked like it came straight from his prime. Gray silenced the first-place Chicago White Sox over six innings in Boston's 4-0 victory, helping the Red Sox extend their winning streak to seven games. He allowed only three hits and two walks while striking out eight, improving his record to an outstanding 14-2.
It was quite the response from the 36-year-old after he surrendered nine earned runs over 12 innings in his previous two starts.
Gray looked comfortable from the opening pitch, mixing his breaking pitches effectively and repeatedly convincing Chicago hitters to chase below the strike zone.
"I thought he was awesome," Tracy said, per MLB.com's Ian Browne. "Very, very locked in and determined from the time he got here, and he executed his pitches, had his spin pretty much whenever he wanted to."
#tracy #chad
The Boston Red Sox needed Sonny Gray to halt a concerning personal trend Wednesday night. Instead, the veteran starter delivered a performance that looked like it came straight from his prime. Gray silenced the first-place Chicago White Sox over six innings in Boston's 4-0 victory, helping the Red Sox extend their winning streak to seven games. He allowed only three hits and two walks while striking out eight, improving his record to an outstanding 14-2.
It was quite the response from the 36-year-old after he surrendered nine earned runs over 12 innings in his previous two starts.
Gray looked comfortable from the opening pitch, mixing his breaking pitches effectively and repeatedly convincing Chicago hitters to chase below the strike zone.
"I thought he was awesome," Tracy said, per MLB.com's Ian Browne. "Very, very locked in and determined from the time he got here, and he executed his pitches, had his spin pretty much whenever he wanted to."
#tracy #chad
3 months ago
INDIANAPOLIS — Watch out college sports. IU Indy is building a "jewel box" of an arena to establish itself as a premier mid-major program.
Athletic director Luke Bosso, IU Indy architect Brett Hatchett and RATIO Architects President Bill Browne gave a guided tour of the under-construction James T. Morris Arena on Wednesday.
The new facility will open in the fall and will be the home court for the school's basketball and volleyball teams. Known as "The Jim," the arena pays tribute to Jim Morris, the late longtime civil and local business leader and former vice chair of Pacers Sports and Entertainment.
The 130,000-square-foot venue will seat 4,200 people and serve as the office **** e for IU Indy athletics and USA Track and Field. The arena features retractable seating, which allows IU Indy to host community events and high school sports.
"Whether it's our friends across the street, the high school athletic **** ociation, the NCAA or other events that 4,200 is the right number for, we want people using this building just like they do every other building," Bosso said. "This is the sports capital of the world and this is another part to keep that attitude and that mindset going within the city."
#morris
Athletic director Luke Bosso, IU Indy architect Brett Hatchett and RATIO Architects President Bill Browne gave a guided tour of the under-construction James T. Morris Arena on Wednesday.
The new facility will open in the fall and will be the home court for the school's basketball and volleyball teams. Known as "The Jim," the arena pays tribute to Jim Morris, the late longtime civil and local business leader and former vice chair of Pacers Sports and Entertainment.
The 130,000-square-foot venue will seat 4,200 people and serve as the office **** e for IU Indy athletics and USA Track and Field. The arena features retractable seating, which allows IU Indy to host community events and high school sports.
"Whether it's our friends across the street, the high school athletic **** ociation, the NCAA or other events that 4,200 is the right number for, we want people using this building just like they do every other building," Bosso said. "This is the sports capital of the world and this is another part to keep that attitude and that mindset going within the city."
#morris
3 months ago
The Boston Red Sox have not had Garrett Crochet for most of the season thanks to a shoulder injury.
Crochet was the American League Cy Young Award runner-up last season, but was off to a poor start this year. He had a 6.30 ERA through six starts, but it's possible that the shoulder injury was something that was bothering him before he eventually went to the injured list. Regardless, all eyes are now on him trying to get back.
"Garrett started throwing yesterday, at 50, 60 feet," Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Ian Browne. "So as you guys know, he's been down a while. We're in the very infant stages of very short [distance]. But he did have a ball in his hand and was throwing it, which is good. So he's probably going to be in that really short range throwing for now, and then we'll move him along as he goes."
Crochet still has a long way to go, but it's early August right now, and the Red Sox do not really need him back until mid to late September if they want him to be ready for the postseason. Still, he has some big hurdles to clear.
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#season #back #short #really
Crochet was the American League Cy Young Award runner-up last season, but was off to a poor start this year. He had a 6.30 ERA through six starts, but it's possible that the shoulder injury was something that was bothering him before he eventually went to the injured list. Regardless, all eyes are now on him trying to get back.
"Garrett started throwing yesterday, at 50, 60 feet," Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Ian Browne. "So as you guys know, he's been down a while. We're in the very infant stages of very short [distance]. But he did have a ball in his hand and was throwing it, which is good. So he's probably going to be in that really short range throwing for now, and then we'll move him along as he goes."
Crochet still has a long way to go, but it's early August right now, and the Red Sox do not really need him back until mid to late September if they want him to be ready for the postseason. Still, he has some big hurdles to clear.
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3 months ago
CHICAGO − If Charles Correa was still looking for confirmation that his transfer from UNLV to Purdue football a year ago was the right move, he got it at Big Ten Media Days.
As the junior linebacker was conducting interviews, sitting to his left were his parents, who raised Correa more than 4,000 miles away in Kuli'ou'ou, Hawaii.
Families of Purdue's Big Ten Media Days attendees - Correa, receiver De'Nylon Morrissette and quarterback Ryan Browne - were invited guests courtesy of Purdue's football program.
Each school is allotted six VIP passes for the event, this year at the Hilton Chicago. Those passes typically get bestowed to university representatives or donors. Head coach Barry Odom, setting a family-first culture in his second year leading the Boilermakers, wanted those closest to his players to get the behind-the-scenes access.
"They're the reason I am here to begin with," Correa said of having his parents by his side. "I owe them everything up to this point in my life, and for them to be able to experience all these cool things with me has been truly special."
#Media #charles
As the junior linebacker was conducting interviews, sitting to his left were his parents, who raised Correa more than 4,000 miles away in Kuli'ou'ou, Hawaii.
Families of Purdue's Big Ten Media Days attendees - Correa, receiver De'Nylon Morrissette and quarterback Ryan Browne - were invited guests courtesy of Purdue's football program.
Each school is allotted six VIP passes for the event, this year at the Hilton Chicago. Those passes typically get bestowed to university representatives or donors. Head coach Barry Odom, setting a family-first culture in his second year leading the Boilermakers, wanted those closest to his players to get the behind-the-scenes access.
"They're the reason I am here to begin with," Correa said of having his parents by his side. "I owe them everything up to this point in my life, and for them to be able to experience all these cool things with me has been truly special."
#Media #charles
3 months ago
From the tragedy of losing his son to persevering through his failures as a player, Troy Townsend opens up about his storied career in football in an exclusive Urban Pitch interview.
Turning pro isn't in the cards for most young footballers, but that doesn't mean that they can't have a career in the sport altogether.
Troy Townsend is a gleaming example of one such case. He's worn many hats across his six decades in the sport, from coach, to pundit, to advocate, and in 2024, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his work with Kick It Out to help end racism in football.
Townsend was obsessed with football from an early age, yet despite playing for the Crystal Palace and Millwall academies, breaking through to a senior team wasn't in his tea leaves.
He'd make the jump to coaching, earning his badge at 19 and working with the university teams at Middlesex University and youth side Redwood FC, as well as launching Ultimate Sports alongside Steve Browne, which focused on providing physical education teachers and after-school programs to East London schools.
#university
Turning pro isn't in the cards for most young footballers, but that doesn't mean that they can't have a career in the sport altogether.
Troy Townsend is a gleaming example of one such case. He's worn many hats across his six decades in the sport, from coach, to pundit, to advocate, and in 2024, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his work with Kick It Out to help end racism in football.
Townsend was obsessed with football from an early age, yet despite playing for the Crystal Palace and Millwall academies, breaking through to a senior team wasn't in his tea leaves.
He'd make the jump to coaching, earning his badge at 19 and working with the university teams at Middlesex University and youth side Redwood FC, as well as launching Ultimate Sports alongside Steve Browne, which focused on providing physical education teachers and after-school programs to East London schools.
#university
3 months ago
Madison Fitzpatrick will serve as the ACC Network's primetime college football sideline reporter this season, rounding out the booth alongside play-by-play voice Wes Durham and ***** yst Max Browne, Awful Announcing has learned.
Front Office Sports first reported the ACC Network lead broadcast pairing back in June, confirming Durham and Browne atop the primetime booth, Durham's fourth different primetime ***** yst in as many seasons after cycling through Roddy Jones and Eric Wood at the network's 2019 launch, then Tim Hasselbeck and Taylor Tannebaum, then Tom Luginbill and Dana Boyle in 2024, then former Boston College coach Steve Addazio last season. Browne, meanwhile, moves up from ESPN's secondary ACC Network booth, where he called games alongside Chris Cotter and Kendra Douglas in 2025.
Fitzpatrick wasn't part of that announcement at the time because her contract hadn't been finalized yet.
The sideline opening exists in part because of a broader shuffle elsewhere in ESPN's college football booths. Dana Boyle, who had worked ACC Network primetime games alongside Durham in 2024, moved into a new role calling ESPN's Friday night package alongside play-by-play voice Mike Monaco and ***** yst Jordan Rodgers, part of the same round of moves that also sent Rodgers off SEC Network's longtime top booth and into an expanded role with ESPN and ABC.
Fitzpatrick joined ESPN in 2023 as a volleyball ***** yst and sideline reporter after a standout career at Florida State, where she served as a captain of the Seminoles' beach volleyball team. She previously worked as a sports anchor at Fox16 in Little Rock, AR, before joining the network.
#network #analyst
Front Office Sports first reported the ACC Network lead broadcast pairing back in June, confirming Durham and Browne atop the primetime booth, Durham's fourth different primetime ***** yst in as many seasons after cycling through Roddy Jones and Eric Wood at the network's 2019 launch, then Tim Hasselbeck and Taylor Tannebaum, then Tom Luginbill and Dana Boyle in 2024, then former Boston College coach Steve Addazio last season. Browne, meanwhile, moves up from ESPN's secondary ACC Network booth, where he called games alongside Chris Cotter and Kendra Douglas in 2025.
Fitzpatrick wasn't part of that announcement at the time because her contract hadn't been finalized yet.
The sideline opening exists in part because of a broader shuffle elsewhere in ESPN's college football booths. Dana Boyle, who had worked ACC Network primetime games alongside Durham in 2024, moved into a new role calling ESPN's Friday night package alongside play-by-play voice Mike Monaco and ***** yst Jordan Rodgers, part of the same round of moves that also sent Rodgers off SEC Network's longtime top booth and into an expanded role with ESPN and ABC.
Fitzpatrick joined ESPN in 2023 as a volleyball ***** yst and sideline reporter after a standout career at Florida State, where she served as a captain of the Seminoles' beach volleyball team. She previously worked as a sports anchor at Fox16 in Little Rock, AR, before joining the network.
#network #analyst
3 months ago
One final 'Summer Series' outing, one final pre -season run out in the States before a return to Europe and another encouraging display for Regis Le bris before attention turns to Lens and Stade Rennes in our final pre-season tests.
The team news provided the first talking point of the evening, with Robin Roefs replacing Melker Ellborg for his first appearance after returning from the World Cup, as well as Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki coming in for Alan Browne and Enzo Le Fée with Le Fée missing out with a knock — hopefully just a precaution.
Wrexham, meanwhile, made seven changes to their side that narrowly lost to Liverpool, with commentators suggesting that the team was expected to be close to that which will start against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup next weekend.
From the first whistle Sunderland looked sharper, quicker and a far more cohesive unit.
The first chance arrived inside the first couple of minutes, when Trai Hume clipped a lovely ball down the line for Diarra, whose cut back found the oncoming Romaine Mundle. However, good pressure from the defender meant Mundle sliced his effort wide on his weaker foot.
#diarra #season
The team news provided the first talking point of the evening, with Robin Roefs replacing Melker Ellborg for his first appearance after returning from the World Cup, as well as Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki coming in for Alan Browne and Enzo Le Fée with Le Fée missing out with a knock — hopefully just a precaution.
Wrexham, meanwhile, made seven changes to their side that narrowly lost to Liverpool, with commentators suggesting that the team was expected to be close to that which will start against Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup next weekend.
From the first whistle Sunderland looked sharper, quicker and a far more cohesive unit.
The first chance arrived inside the first couple of minutes, when Trai Hume clipped a lovely ball down the line for Diarra, whose cut back found the oncoming Romaine Mundle. However, good pressure from the defender meant Mundle sliced his effort wide on his weaker foot.
#diarra #season
3 months ago
The Seattle Seahawks have had some of the most successful secondaries in NFL history and star defensive backs who put up big numbers playing for the team.
The Seahawks' Legion of Boom, consisting of Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor and Brandon Browner, helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in the 2013 season, while Seattle was powered by a strong secondary led by Devon Witherspoon, Nick Emmanwori, Tariq Woolen and Josh Jobe throughout their Super Bowl-winning run last season.
Let's take a look at who the Seahawks' all-time leader in interceptions is, as well as the other players that come close.
Dave Brown owns the record for the most interceptions in Seahawks' franchise history with 50.
Brown played for Seattle for 11 seasons from 1976-86 and was a second-team All-Pro honoree in 1984. He led the NFL in pick sixes three times in his career in 1977, as well as from 1984-85.
#super #season #interceptions
The Seahawks' Legion of Boom, consisting of Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor and Brandon Browner, helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in the 2013 season, while Seattle was powered by a strong secondary led by Devon Witherspoon, Nick Emmanwori, Tariq Woolen and Josh Jobe throughout their Super Bowl-winning run last season.
Let's take a look at who the Seahawks' all-time leader in interceptions is, as well as the other players that come close.
Dave Brown owns the record for the most interceptions in Seahawks' franchise history with 50.
Brown played for Seattle for 11 seasons from 1976-86 and was a second-team All-Pro honoree in 1984. He led the NFL in pick sixes three times in his career in 1977, as well as from 1984-85.
#super #season #interceptions
3 months ago
CHICAGO − For Purdue football's quarterbacks, it pays for your head coach to have connections.
Barry Odom's longtime friendship with the Manning family allowed the Boilermakers to receive tips from one of the best to ever play the position.
In June, Peyton Manning spent a day in West Lafayette, during which he mentored Purdue quarterbacks.
"Peyton is tremendous and always is a giver back to the game of football," Odom said.
Purdue starting quarterback Ryan Browne got extensive experience and has developed a new resource in the Hall of Fame QB, who won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
#purdue #barry #boilermakers #west
Barry Odom's longtime friendship with the Manning family allowed the Boilermakers to receive tips from one of the best to ever play the position.
In June, Peyton Manning spent a day in West Lafayette, during which he mentored Purdue quarterbacks.
"Peyton is tremendous and always is a giver back to the game of football," Odom said.
Purdue starting quarterback Ryan Browne got extensive experience and has developed a new resource in the Hall of Fame QB, who won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
#purdue #barry #boilermakers #west
3 months ago
CHICAGO − For Purdue football's quarterbacks, it pays for your head coach to have connections.
Barry Odom's longtime friendship with the Manning family allowed the Boilermakers to receive tips from one of the best to ever play the position.
In June, Peyton Manning spent a day in West Lafayette, during which he mentored Purdue quarterbacks.
"Peyton is tremendous and always is a giver back to the game of football," Odom said.
Purdue starting quarterback Ryan Browne got extensive experience and has developed a new resource in the Hall of Fame QB, who won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
#purdue #manning #peyton #west
Barry Odom's longtime friendship with the Manning family allowed the Boilermakers to receive tips from one of the best to ever play the position.
In June, Peyton Manning spent a day in West Lafayette, during which he mentored Purdue quarterbacks.
"Peyton is tremendous and always is a giver back to the game of football," Odom said.
Purdue starting quarterback Ryan Browne got extensive experience and has developed a new resource in the Hall of Fame QB, who won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
#purdue #manning #peyton #west
3 months ago
Clemson basketball's first game of the 2026-27 season ended with a victory. But that wasn't the headliner; rather, it was the way the game ended, coming to a screeching halt in the fourth quarter due to "wet court conditions."
The Tigers defeated BC Silute 40-35 on Wednesday at the Stella Azzurra Sport Complex in Rome, opening their three-game tour of Italy with an abbreviated win. Officials stopped the exhibition with 8:23 remaining in the fourth quarter after moisture continued accumulating on the floor and made the court unsafe.
Players and staff battled the humid conditions throughout the game, repeatedly addressing wet spots on the court. Eventually, there were simply too many to continue safely.
It was certainly not the clean ending Clemson envisioned, but the trip is more about developing chemistry and evaluating a reconstructed roster than recording wins and losses. In that regard, Brad Brownell still received an early look at several of his newcomers.
Notre Dame transfer Cole Certa led Clemson with 10 points, while TCU transfer Liutauras Lelevicius scored nine. Freshman Dallas Thomas added seven points and five rebounds, and Chase Thompson, who's expected to have a big role coming into this season, contributed six points and a team-high eight rebounds.
#clemson #game #coming #fourth
The Tigers defeated BC Silute 40-35 on Wednesday at the Stella Azzurra Sport Complex in Rome, opening their three-game tour of Italy with an abbreviated win. Officials stopped the exhibition with 8:23 remaining in the fourth quarter after moisture continued accumulating on the floor and made the court unsafe.
Players and staff battled the humid conditions throughout the game, repeatedly addressing wet spots on the court. Eventually, there were simply too many to continue safely.
It was certainly not the clean ending Clemson envisioned, but the trip is more about developing chemistry and evaluating a reconstructed roster than recording wins and losses. In that regard, Brad Brownell still received an early look at several of his newcomers.
Notre Dame transfer Cole Certa led Clemson with 10 points, while TCU transfer Liutauras Lelevicius scored nine. Freshman Dallas Thomas added seven points and five rebounds, and Chase Thompson, who's expected to have a big role coming into this season, contributed six points and a team-high eight rebounds.
#clemson #game #coming #fourth
3 months ago
CHICAGO − For Purdue football's quarterbacks, it pays for your head coach to have connections.
Barry Odom's longtime friendship with the Manning family allowed the Boilermakers to receive tips from one of the best to ever play the position.
In June, Peyton Manning spent a day in West Lafayette, during which he mentored Purdue quarterbacks.
"Peyton is tremendous and always is a giver back to the game of football," Odom said.
Purdue starting quarterback Ryan Browne got extensive experience and has developed a new resource in the Hall of Fame QB, who won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
#manning #peyton #Chicago #lafayette
Barry Odom's longtime friendship with the Manning family allowed the Boilermakers to receive tips from one of the best to ever play the position.
In June, Peyton Manning spent a day in West Lafayette, during which he mentored Purdue quarterbacks.
"Peyton is tremendous and always is a giver back to the game of football," Odom said.
Purdue starting quarterback Ryan Browne got extensive experience and has developed a new resource in the Hall of Fame QB, who won Super Bowls with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
#manning #peyton #Chicago #lafayette
4 months ago
The Boston Red Sox ripped off a 15-game win streak, tying a franchise record, before losing Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Regardless, their 15-1 run has them at 52-49 and in wild-card position. The win streak has saved the season, because if they had waited another week or so to heat up, they may have been sellers at the deadline. Instead, they are now expected to fill their needs at the deadline and set themselves up for a run.
"The Red Sox look to be headed for the buyer’s lane in light of their recent surge, which has been one of the best in team history," wrote MLB.com's Ian Browne on Thursday. "Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is in the market for a bat. The question is: What position will that bat play? Catcher, middle infield and DH seem to be the best fits lineup-wise."
If Breslow wants a bat like Browne suggests, he could have his pick. Plenty of star hitters could be on the move this year, and the Red Sox have pieces to give up if they need to. Adding a middle infielder like Luis Arraez could be great for the Red Sox considering Marcelo Mayer's injury and woes at the plate.
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#browne
Regardless, their 15-1 run has them at 52-49 and in wild-card position. The win streak has saved the season, because if they had waited another week or so to heat up, they may have been sellers at the deadline. Instead, they are now expected to fill their needs at the deadline and set themselves up for a run.
"The Red Sox look to be headed for the buyer’s lane in light of their recent surge, which has been one of the best in team history," wrote MLB.com's Ian Browne on Thursday. "Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow is in the market for a bat. The question is: What position will that bat play? Catcher, middle infield and DH seem to be the best fits lineup-wise."
If Breslow wants a bat like Browne suggests, he could have his pick. Plenty of star hitters could be on the move this year, and the Red Sox have pieces to give up if they need to. Adding a middle infielder like Luis Arraez could be great for the Red Sox considering Marcelo Mayer's injury and woes at the plate.
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#browne
4 months ago
Former Tigers Jack Clark and Chase Hunter connected on a highlight for Golden State Warriors Gold, with Clark launching a long overhand pass from one end of the floor to the other to set up Hunter for a layup.
Golden State posted the play with a fitting caption: “Touchdown Chase Hunter.”
Clark fired the ball ahead like he was trying to hit a receiver in stride, and Hunter did the easy part by leaking out, catching it and finishing at the rim.
It was a small play in a Summer League game, but from a Clemson angle, it was a pretty cool one. Hunter spent six years with the Tigers and became one of Brad Brownell’s most trusted guards. Clark’s Clemson stay was shorter, but he was still part of the 2023-24 team with Hunter that reached the Elite Eight before finishing his college career at VCU.
Hunter finished with four points, two rebounds, and two ***** ists in 24 minutes while shooting 1-for-7 from the field. Clark had a cleaner night, scoring seven points on 2-for-3 shooting, hitting both of his three-point attempts, and adding five rebounds, an ***** ist, and two blocks in 21 minutes.
Golden State posted the play with a fitting caption: “Touchdown Chase Hunter.”
Clark fired the ball ahead like he was trying to hit a receiver in stride, and Hunter did the easy part by leaking out, catching it and finishing at the rim.
It was a small play in a Summer League game, but from a Clemson angle, it was a pretty cool one. Hunter spent six years with the Tigers and became one of Brad Brownell’s most trusted guards. Clark’s Clemson stay was shorter, but he was still part of the 2023-24 team with Hunter that reached the Elite Eight before finishing his college career at VCU.
Hunter finished with four points, two rebounds, and two ***** ists in 24 minutes while shooting 1-for-7 from the field. Clark had a cleaner night, scoring seven points on 2-for-3 shooting, hitting both of his three-point attempts, and adding five rebounds, an ***** ist, and two blocks in 21 minutes.
4 months ago
Former Tigers point guard Rod Hall is recovering after suffering a medical emergency during an alumni game at his high school, according to a GoFundMe shared by his family. Hall’s family said the 33-year-old has been diagnosed with a “serious neurological condition” and is asking for support as he continues his recovery.
Hall played for Clemson from 2011 to 2015 and became one of the steadier guards of the early Brad Brownell era. Hall brought toughness, defense, and physicality.
Hall had already played in 98 games and logged 2,636 minutes by Junior year. He led Clemson’s active players at the time with 642 career points and 287 **** ists, while starting all 36 games during the 2013-14 season.
Hall averaged a career-high 9.7 points per game that year, led Clemson with 143 **** ists and reached double figures 21 times after doing so only four times over his first two seasons. He also helped Clemson lead the ACC in free-throw percentage for the first time in program history.
He had ice in his veins in the big moments as he scored 20 points in a win over NC State, had 18 against SMU in the NIT semifinals, and put up 16 points in a double-overtime win over Maryland, including 10 in the two overtime periods.
Hall played for Clemson from 2011 to 2015 and became one of the steadier guards of the early Brad Brownell era. Hall brought toughness, defense, and physicality.
Hall had already played in 98 games and logged 2,636 minutes by Junior year. He led Clemson’s active players at the time with 642 career points and 287 **** ists, while starting all 36 games during the 2013-14 season.
Hall averaged a career-high 9.7 points per game that year, led Clemson with 143 **** ists and reached double figures 21 times after doing so only four times over his first two seasons. He also helped Clemson lead the ACC in free-throw percentage for the first time in program history.
He had ice in his veins in the big moments as he scored 20 points in a win over NC State, had 18 against SMU in the NIT semifinals, and put up 16 points in a double-overtime win over Maryland, including 10 in the two overtime periods.
4 months ago
IanGarry is drawing inspiration from SeanStrickland ahead of his maiden **** le bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Garry (17-1) believes he can pull off an upset and emergevictorious when he takes on welterweight champion IslamMakhachev (28-1) in the main event of UFC 330at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. The Irishman ishigh in confidence, especially considering the last two numberedevents ended in big upsets.
Garry questions those who aren't giving him a chance againstMakhachev and points to Strickland's win over the previouslyunbeaten KhamzatChimaev at UFC328.
"If people think when Sean Strickland goes out and beats KhamzatChimaev and upsets the apple cart, and no one expected, no one cansit here and think that it's impossible that I can beat IslamMakhachev," He told Paul Browne.
"The Future" added that he's a far more well-rounded fighter thanStrickland and that the combination of his skills and intelligencewill be challenging for Makhachev to handle.
"If anything, I'm a far more dangerous threat. I'm far morecomplete and I have way, way, way more ways of winning that fight.I am the most dangerous opponent for Islam Makhachev, and it's myjob to go out and prove that. My mindset, my vision, and my fightIQ… Three things that can't be taught. You either have them or youdon't."
Garry is coming off decision wins over former champion BelalMuhammad and Carlos Prates, while Makhachev won the welterweighttitle by beating JackDella Maddalena. Furthermore, while the former is motivated byrecent underdog victories, the latter is looking to surpassAndersonSilva by breaking the record for most consecutive UFC wins.
Garry (17-1) believes he can pull off an upset and emergevictorious when he takes on welterweight champion IslamMakhachev (28-1) in the main event of UFC 330at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. The Irishman ishigh in confidence, especially considering the last two numberedevents ended in big upsets.
Garry questions those who aren't giving him a chance againstMakhachev and points to Strickland's win over the previouslyunbeaten KhamzatChimaev at UFC328.
"If people think when Sean Strickland goes out and beats KhamzatChimaev and upsets the apple cart, and no one expected, no one cansit here and think that it's impossible that I can beat IslamMakhachev," He told Paul Browne.
"The Future" added that he's a far more well-rounded fighter thanStrickland and that the combination of his skills and intelligencewill be challenging for Makhachev to handle.
"If anything, I'm a far more dangerous threat. I'm far morecomplete and I have way, way, way more ways of winning that fight.I am the most dangerous opponent for Islam Makhachev, and it's myjob to go out and prove that. My mindset, my vision, and my fightIQ… Three things that can't be taught. You either have them or youdon't."
Garry is coming off decision wins over former champion BelalMuhammad and Carlos Prates, while Makhachev won the welterweighttitle by beating JackDella Maddalena. Furthermore, while the former is motivated byrecent underdog victories, the latter is looking to surpassAndersonSilva by breaking the record for most consecutive UFC wins.
4 months ago
Ryan Browne is one of forty-eight quarterbacks from the collegiate level to attend the Manning Passing Academy. As reported by Tom Dienhart at GoldandBlack.com, Browne finished 8th of 48th in the accuracy contest at the Manning Academy.
Last season, Browne completed just 58.9% of his passes on the season. While the number is low, it was partially was due to Purdue being one of the top teams in the nation in terms of dropped passes.
Purdue hopes that an improved receiver group, and the continuity of Browne heading into the 2026 season will be a recipe for success.
Last season, Browne completed just 58.9% of his passes on the season. While the number is low, it was partially was due to Purdue being one of the top teams in the nation in terms of dropped passes.
Purdue hopes that an improved receiver group, and the continuity of Browne heading into the 2026 season will be a recipe for success.
5 months ago
A lot has changed for Khloé Kardashian since the early days of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," especially her style. Decades and countless seasons since the show first aired on E!, the Kardashian family has built an empire that includes fashion, popcorn, jeans, makeup, shapewear, vitamins, tequila, and beyond. Fans remember the Khloé from those early days fondly, mostly cherishing her sense of humor and her individuality, which can be challenging in a large family like hers.
Through her style, the Good American founder has carved her own lane and built her own identity without allowing her sisters and their endeavors to change her unique personality and flair. Since the beginning, she has had an eye for flashy footwear that perfectly coordinated with her outfits but has since pivoted toward more minimalist styles. Her sisters Kim and Kourtney have developed their own shoe styles as well, with the former leaning more into towering designer high heels and the latter going for a more rocker-chic aesthetic. Her younger sister Kylie usually stays ahead of the trends, while Kendall goes for minimalist, model off-duty shoes.
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Through her style, the Good American founder has carved her own lane and built her own identity without allowing her sisters and their endeavors to change her unique personality and flair. Since the beginning, she has had an eye for flashy footwear that perfectly coordinated with her outfits but has since pivoted toward more minimalist styles. Her sisters Kim and Kourtney have developed their own shoe styles as well, with the former leaning more into towering designer high heels and the latter going for a more rocker-chic aesthetic. Her younger sister Kylie usually stays ahead of the trends, while Kendall goes for minimalist, model off-duty shoes.
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