2 months ago
The Iowa State men's basketball team's trip to the Phog in March 2027 is going to get an even bigger spotlight.
The Cyclones are slated to make one appearance on ESPN's "Big Monday" during the upcoming season, when they go on the road to Phog Allen Fieldhouse to face the Kansas Jayhawks on March 1, 2027. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT in Lawrence.
ESPN started its "Big Monday" showcase in 1987. This season, beginning Feb. 1, 2027, ESPN will highlight some of the top matchups in the ACC and Big 12 through the final Monday of the regular season. The Iowa State-Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse will round out the "Big Monday" slate for the 2026-27 season.
Last season, the Cyclones and Jayhawks split the regular-season series. Kansas won the first meeting at Allen Fieldhouse, 84-63, on Jan. 13. The Cyclones comfortably evened the series with a 74-56 victory on Feb. 14 at Hilton Coliseum.
Kansas is coming off of a 24-11 season. It lost on a buzzer-beater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to St. John's. The Jayhawks reloaded through the transfer portal and secured the No. 1 overall high school recruit. Freshman 6-foot-7 wing Tyran Stokes was the consensus top recruit for the 2026 class and he's already on the top of several 2027 NBA mock drafts.
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The Cyclones are slated to make one appearance on ESPN's "Big Monday" during the upcoming season, when they go on the road to Phog Allen Fieldhouse to face the Kansas Jayhawks on March 1, 2027. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. CT in Lawrence.
ESPN started its "Big Monday" showcase in 1987. This season, beginning Feb. 1, 2027, ESPN will highlight some of the top matchups in the ACC and Big 12 through the final Monday of the regular season. The Iowa State-Kansas game at Allen Fieldhouse will round out the "Big Monday" slate for the 2026-27 season.
Last season, the Cyclones and Jayhawks split the regular-season series. Kansas won the first meeting at Allen Fieldhouse, 84-63, on Jan. 13. The Cyclones comfortably evened the series with a 74-56 victory on Feb. 14 at Hilton Coliseum.
Kansas is coming off of a 24-11 season. It lost on a buzzer-beater in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to St. John's. The Jayhawks reloaded through the transfer portal and secured the No. 1 overall high school recruit. Freshman 6-foot-7 wing Tyran Stokes was the consensus top recruit for the 2026 class and he's already on the top of several 2027 NBA mock drafts.
#season
2 months ago
Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki turned in one of the best featherweight fights ever earlier today (Sat., Sept. 12, 2026) at Noche UFC 4 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, as the two prospects stood toe-to-toe and unleashed everything they had.
Both fighters came into this fight with something to prove. For McMillen, it was his chance to prove he's the real deal at 145 pounds and not just an exciting fighter from the Contender Series. For Rahiki, he was out to showcase his own potential in the UFC's talent-rich featherweight division and that he should get a bigger push from matchmakers instead of McMillen. It was a recipe for unfiltered chaos and that's exactly what fight fans witnessed.
The first round was a back-and-forth affair full of combinations and exchanges in close. McMillen showcased some of his wrestling along the way, but Rahiki did well to get back to his feet. The second round was even crazier as Rahiki landed a massive uppercut that sent McMillen crashing to the canvas. Rahiki chased McMillen all over the cage in search of a finish, but "Gun" somehow survived. It was a true testament to McMillen's heart, toughness, and elite cardio.
McMillen returned the favor in the third round when he regained momentum with a huge knockdown in the center of the Octagon. From there, McMillen was on cruise control. He attacked with chokes, combinations in the clinch, knees inside, and all-out pressure. Rahiki was fading for sure, but he somehow hung in long enough to hear the final buzzer sound. It was one of the wildest three-round fights you'll ever see and another reason why McMillen is one of the quickest rising stars in the sport.
In the end, McMillen walked away with the unanimous decision win. Check out the video highlights below and let us know if McMillen can maintain this pace as he further climbs the 145-pound ladder.
#mcmillen #round
Both fighters came into this fight with something to prove. For McMillen, it was his chance to prove he's the real deal at 145 pounds and not just an exciting fighter from the Contender Series. For Rahiki, he was out to showcase his own potential in the UFC's talent-rich featherweight division and that he should get a bigger push from matchmakers instead of McMillen. It was a recipe for unfiltered chaos and that's exactly what fight fans witnessed.
The first round was a back-and-forth affair full of combinations and exchanges in close. McMillen showcased some of his wrestling along the way, but Rahiki did well to get back to his feet. The second round was even crazier as Rahiki landed a massive uppercut that sent McMillen crashing to the canvas. Rahiki chased McMillen all over the cage in search of a finish, but "Gun" somehow survived. It was a true testament to McMillen's heart, toughness, and elite cardio.
McMillen returned the favor in the third round when he regained momentum with a huge knockdown in the center of the Octagon. From there, McMillen was on cruise control. He attacked with chokes, combinations in the clinch, knees inside, and all-out pressure. Rahiki was fading for sure, but he somehow hung in long enough to hear the final buzzer sound. It was one of the wildest three-round fights you'll ever see and another reason why McMillen is one of the quickest rising stars in the sport.
In the end, McMillen walked away with the unanimous decision win. Check out the video highlights below and let us know if McMillen can maintain this pace as he further climbs the 145-pound ladder.
#mcmillen #round
2 months ago
Week 0 and Week 1 gave us plenty of drama! UMass gave us one of the biggest upsets in modern day College Football when they knocked off Rutgers, while Michigan needed a diabolical miracle to beat Western Michigan at the buzzer on a Hail Mary. Oregon also a close call at home to Boise State, so the Big Ten was off to a rough start, but they have a chance to make a statement in Week 2. Texas hosts Ohio State in Week 2 as the headline
Well, here are my Top 25 rankings entering Week 2 of the 2026 season, along with quick overviews and predictions for each team. Every Sunday moving forward you can find my Top 25 here on NBC! Make sure to join the chat on social and chime in with your rankings or where I went wrong! Let's get to it.
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
2026 Record: 1-0 (0-0)
Last Game: 56-3 win vs Ball State
Next Game: At #5 Texas — Saturday at 7:30 PM ET
Three different Buckeyes threw for five touchdowns against Ball State and three different rushers had a touchdown as well. Ohio State even scored in the final two minutes against Ball State in a 56-3 win. The Buckeyes were shaking off all the rust and getting all their guys confidence up ahead of the top five showdown with Texas. Ohio State won last year's meeting versus Texas in Columbus, 14-7. We'll see what happens this year! I say Ohio State 21, Texas 20. Jeremiah Smith snaps his two-game touchdown drought against Texas and the Longhorns move to 0-6 against Ohio State and Georgia since 2024.
2. Georgia Bulldogs
2026 Record: 1-0 (0-0)
Last Game: 63-3 win vs Tennessee State
Next Game: Vs Western Kentucky — Saturday at 12:45 PM ET
#state #texas
Well, here are my Top 25 rankings entering Week 2 of the 2026 season, along with quick overviews and predictions for each team. Every Sunday moving forward you can find my Top 25 here on NBC! Make sure to join the chat on social and chime in with your rankings or where I went wrong! Let's get to it.
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
2026 Record: 1-0 (0-0)
Last Game: 56-3 win vs Ball State
Next Game: At #5 Texas — Saturday at 7:30 PM ET
Three different Buckeyes threw for five touchdowns against Ball State and three different rushers had a touchdown as well. Ohio State even scored in the final two minutes against Ball State in a 56-3 win. The Buckeyes were shaking off all the rust and getting all their guys confidence up ahead of the top five showdown with Texas. Ohio State won last year's meeting versus Texas in Columbus, 14-7. We'll see what happens this year! I say Ohio State 21, Texas 20. Jeremiah Smith snaps his two-game touchdown drought against Texas and the Longhorns move to 0-6 against Ohio State and Georgia since 2024.
2. Georgia Bulldogs
2026 Record: 1-0 (0-0)
Last Game: 63-3 win vs Tennessee State
Next Game: Vs Western Kentucky — Saturday at 12:45 PM ET
#state #texas
2 months ago
BERLIN -- Every game boils down to moments.
As the United States faced Italy in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, every second required a response, and for Italy's Cecilia Zandalasini, history came down to one moment.
In the final seconds, U.S. defender Jackie Young closed in on Zandalasini, raising her left hand. Zandalasini recoiled with the ball still in her hand, seemingly affected by Young's reach. But time did not stop, no whistle was blown, and Zandalasini had one more shot; one more moment. She found herself just beyond the arc, and still affected by Young's intrusion, she threw up a shot that could have made history, but it only found glass as the buzzer sounded and the U.S. escaped with a 55-52 victory.
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In frustration, Zandalasini turned and strutted to the nearest official, yanking her jersey down in anger. Italy's coach Andrea Capobianco seemed to be the only one to calm her, as his hands cupped the sides of her face in an act of resolution.
#affected
As the United States faced Italy in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup, every second required a response, and for Italy's Cecilia Zandalasini, history came down to one moment.
In the final seconds, U.S. defender Jackie Young closed in on Zandalasini, raising her left hand. Zandalasini recoiled with the ball still in her hand, seemingly affected by Young's reach. But time did not stop, no whistle was blown, and Zandalasini had one more shot; one more moment. She found herself just beyond the arc, and still affected by Young's intrusion, she threw up a shot that could have made history, but it only found glass as the buzzer sounded and the U.S. escaped with a 55-52 victory.
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In frustration, Zandalasini turned and strutted to the nearest official, yanking her jersey down in anger. Italy's coach Andrea Capobianco seemed to be the only one to calm her, as his hands cupped the sides of her face in an act of resolution.
#affected
2 months ago
It's been roughly three months since the New York Knicks became champions of the basketball world. For the first time in 53 years, and after long stretches of misery, the franchise finally reached the pinnacle of success, but the journey was not easy.
In fact, throughout the playoffs, the Knicks found themselves down big on several occasions, only to mount amazing comebacks that defined their run. Recently, Knicks swingman Mikal Bridges spoke about the comebacks and the conditions that made it possible to survive overwhelming odds.
"The Cavs series, that Game 1, being down 22 in the 4th. Last year in the playoffs, being down a lot," said Bridges in a chat with Men's Health. "We had opportunities where we had been in the same situations and succeeded. It's having that faith of being here before. Obviously, it's different being in the Finals than any other playoff series, but it's still just another game. It's just having that belief and taking it one possession at a time; we've been here before, we've done it before. Ain't gonna get it back in one possession, still a lot of time left. A lot of us have been in the league for a long time, and we know in this day and age, with the fast pace and a lot of threes, that even down 27 points at halftime, you still have a lot of time. And being at home, having the crowd behind your back, it's gonna put pressure on them."
The Knicks went 53-29 in the 2025-26 season, and most critics had them a tier below the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Pistons in the East. In the playoffs, however, the Knicks dominated the field, going 16-3 in an impressive performance. Along the way, they faced fierce resistance, overcoming a 22-point deficit in the opening game against the Cavaliers.
Their unlikeliest win, however, was in the Finals. In Game 4 of the series, the Knicks went down by as much as 29 points, but somehow came back and won (107-106) off a buzzer-beater from OG Anunoby. It seemed impossible at the time, but the Knicks always felt that victory was within reach.
#knicks #time #game
In fact, throughout the playoffs, the Knicks found themselves down big on several occasions, only to mount amazing comebacks that defined their run. Recently, Knicks swingman Mikal Bridges spoke about the comebacks and the conditions that made it possible to survive overwhelming odds.
"The Cavs series, that Game 1, being down 22 in the 4th. Last year in the playoffs, being down a lot," said Bridges in a chat with Men's Health. "We had opportunities where we had been in the same situations and succeeded. It's having that faith of being here before. Obviously, it's different being in the Finals than any other playoff series, but it's still just another game. It's just having that belief and taking it one possession at a time; we've been here before, we've done it before. Ain't gonna get it back in one possession, still a lot of time left. A lot of us have been in the league for a long time, and we know in this day and age, with the fast pace and a lot of threes, that even down 27 points at halftime, you still have a lot of time. And being at home, having the crowd behind your back, it's gonna put pressure on them."
The Knicks went 53-29 in the 2025-26 season, and most critics had them a tier below the Cavaliers, Celtics, and Pistons in the East. In the playoffs, however, the Knicks dominated the field, going 16-3 in an impressive performance. Along the way, they faced fierce resistance, overcoming a 22-point deficit in the opening game against the Cavaliers.
Their unlikeliest win, however, was in the Finals. In Game 4 of the series, the Knicks went down by as much as 29 points, but somehow came back and won (107-106) off a buzzer-beater from OG Anunoby. It seemed impossible at the time, but the Knicks always felt that victory was within reach.
#knicks #time #game
2 months ago
The Golden State Valkyries responded to back-to-back losses with consecutive wins, their latest coming Wednesday night against the Connecticut Sun, 89-64.
The Valkyries' losses to the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx really tested the team – one a loss to a marquee team in Minnesota, which boasts the best-record in the league, then losing on a game-winning, step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer to the Sky.
Golden State responded to those tough losses with some get back against the Lynx, returning the "L" back to them and getting its first win against Minnesota in the franchise's short, two-year history.
The Valkyries capitalized on that momentum with Wednesday night's rout against the Sun, with the Valkyries (27-11) scoring a franchise-record 54 bench points.
"We have had some slow starts in the past few games, and given the team energy, so we wanted to make sure that we punch first today, and then continue punching all four quarters, so that was an emphasis, to really set the tone and dictate and not react," Kaila Charles told reporters after the game.
#valkyries #losses #responded
The Valkyries' losses to the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx really tested the team – one a loss to a marquee team in Minnesota, which boasts the best-record in the league, then losing on a game-winning, step-back 3-pointer at the buzzer to the Sky.
Golden State responded to those tough losses with some get back against the Lynx, returning the "L" back to them and getting its first win against Minnesota in the franchise's short, two-year history.
The Valkyries capitalized on that momentum with Wednesday night's rout against the Sun, with the Valkyries (27-11) scoring a franchise-record 54 bench points.
"We have had some slow starts in the past few games, and given the team energy, so we wanted to make sure that we punch first today, and then continue punching all four quarters, so that was an emphasis, to really set the tone and dictate and not react," Kaila Charles told reporters after the game.
#valkyries #losses #responded
2 months ago
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese rebounded her way into the record books not once, but twice on Monday night.
In Atlanta's 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, Reese recorded 26 rebounds to shatter Chamique Holdsclaw's single-game record (24) set back in 2003. By the time the final buzzer sounded, Reese had already surpassed A'ja Wilson's single-season rebounding record of 451.
Reese finished the night with 458 total rebounds for the season, scoring 11 points to help Atlanta clinch a fourth consecutive road win.
The Dream needed every single one of those 26 rebounds to survive their sluggish offense, as Los Angeles kept the game tight, forcing them into tough late-clock situations. Reese pulled down 8 offensive rebounds, with every missed jumper from Atlanta seemingly ending up in her hands.
She logged 38 minutes and added 3 ******* ists and 3 steals. However, her touch around the rim was erratic, shooting 4-for-14 from the floor.
#single #game #season
In Atlanta's 78-71 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks, Reese recorded 26 rebounds to shatter Chamique Holdsclaw's single-game record (24) set back in 2003. By the time the final buzzer sounded, Reese had already surpassed A'ja Wilson's single-season rebounding record of 451.
Reese finished the night with 458 total rebounds for the season, scoring 11 points to help Atlanta clinch a fourth consecutive road win.
The Dream needed every single one of those 26 rebounds to survive their sluggish offense, as Los Angeles kept the game tight, forcing them into tough late-clock situations. Reese pulled down 8 offensive rebounds, with every missed jumper from Atlanta seemingly ending up in her hands.
She logged 38 minutes and added 3 ******* ists and 3 steals. However, her touch around the rim was erratic, shooting 4-for-14 from the floor.
#single #game #season
3 months ago
LOS ANGELES -- This one felt over before it started.
The Sparks scored the first basket before the Dream scored nine in a row and never looked back. The lead grew to double figures in the first and it was all dust for the Sparks after that.
The Dream blitzed the Sparks all game to the point they nearly broke the record for most points for a team in a WNBA game. The final score was 124-88.
Rhyne Howard beat the first quarter buzzer with a three to put the Dream up, 34-12. The Sparks were never able to cut it to single digits.
"I do want to give Atlanta credit," Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said. "Man, they were good tonight and their shooting, to maintain that three-point shooting throughout 40 minutes is impressive. And their bench, starters, everybody, you know, (Angel) Reese going two for two (from three), nine for nine from the field, like, they were really good. And so, sometimes, you just have to take it on the chin and turn the page.
#first
The Sparks scored the first basket before the Dream scored nine in a row and never looked back. The lead grew to double figures in the first and it was all dust for the Sparks after that.
The Dream blitzed the Sparks all game to the point they nearly broke the record for most points for a team in a WNBA game. The final score was 124-88.
Rhyne Howard beat the first quarter buzzer with a three to put the Dream up, 34-12. The Sparks were never able to cut it to single digits.
"I do want to give Atlanta credit," Sparks coach Lynne Roberts said. "Man, they were good tonight and their shooting, to maintain that three-point shooting throughout 40 minutes is impressive. And their bench, starters, everybody, you know, (Angel) Reese going two for two (from three), nine for nine from the field, like, they were really good. And so, sometimes, you just have to take it on the chin and turn the page.
#first
3 months ago
LeBron James is no longer a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, but he made his mark on the franchise during his eight years with it. He consistently played at a high level during that time, even if certain aspects of his game had clearly slipped, and he delivered an NBA championship in 2020.
As we take a look at James' greatest performances as a member of the Lakers in chronological order, here is a look back at Game 5 of the 2020 Western Conference finals, when the team put away the Denver Nuggets and advanced to the NBA Finals.
The Lakers started off the 2020 West finals with a 126-114 victory. They then got past the Nuggets, 105-103, in Game 2 thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Anthony Davis. However, Los Angeles fell by eight points in Game 3 despite a triple-double by James, and suddenly there was a bit of doubt about whether it had what it took to go all the way.
After righting themselves with a 114-108 Game 4 win, the Lakers took the court in the Walt Disney World Resort bubble for Game 5 with a chance to clinch a trip to the NBA Finals. James scored 14 points in the second quarter as they took a 61-51 halftime lead.
They went ahead 72-56 early in the third quarter only to see Denver tie the game at 84 with 11 seconds left in the period. But James wouldn't allow Denver to get any closer. He scored 16 points in the final frame to lock down a 117-107 L.A. win and finished with 38 points on 15-of-25 shooting, 16 rebounds and 10 ***** ists.
#game #denver
As we take a look at James' greatest performances as a member of the Lakers in chronological order, here is a look back at Game 5 of the 2020 Western Conference finals, when the team put away the Denver Nuggets and advanced to the NBA Finals.
The Lakers started off the 2020 West finals with a 126-114 victory. They then got past the Nuggets, 105-103, in Game 2 thanks to a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from Anthony Davis. However, Los Angeles fell by eight points in Game 3 despite a triple-double by James, and suddenly there was a bit of doubt about whether it had what it took to go all the way.
After righting themselves with a 114-108 Game 4 win, the Lakers took the court in the Walt Disney World Resort bubble for Game 5 with a chance to clinch a trip to the NBA Finals. James scored 14 points in the second quarter as they took a 61-51 halftime lead.
They went ahead 72-56 early in the third quarter only to see Denver tie the game at 84 with 11 seconds left in the period. But James wouldn't allow Denver to get any closer. He scored 16 points in the final frame to lock down a 117-107 L.A. win and finished with 38 points on 15-of-25 shooting, 16 rebounds and 10 ***** ists.
#game #denver
3 months ago
Stephen Curry has spent years turning Chase Center into his personal playground for ridiculous shots from impossible distances. On Monday, though, the Golden State Warriors superstar got to watch someone else steal the long-range spotlight.
With Curry in the building for the Golden State Valkyries' matchup against the Dallas Wings, veteran guard Tiffany Hayes launched a 33-footer at the end of the first quarter. The shot beat the buzzer, gave the Valkyries a 20-19 lead, and sent "Ballhalla" and the basketball world into a frenzy.
The Wings had taken a 19-17 lead after Arike Ogunbowale knocked down a mid-range jumper. Golden State answered with a play that looked almost too casual for the moment.
Hayes slowly brought the ball up near halfcourt before pulling up from deep. She released with plenty of confidence, and the shot dropped cleanly through the net as the quarter expired.
The celebration that followed was almost as impressive.
#wings #quarter
With Curry in the building for the Golden State Valkyries' matchup against the Dallas Wings, veteran guard Tiffany Hayes launched a 33-footer at the end of the first quarter. The shot beat the buzzer, gave the Valkyries a 20-19 lead, and sent "Ballhalla" and the basketball world into a frenzy.
The Wings had taken a 19-17 lead after Arike Ogunbowale knocked down a mid-range jumper. Golden State answered with a play that looked almost too casual for the moment.
Hayes slowly brought the ball up near halfcourt before pulling up from deep. She released with plenty of confidence, and the shot dropped cleanly through the net as the quarter expired.
The celebration that followed was almost as impressive.
#wings #quarter
3 months ago
It was a weird day on Monday for the Arizona Diamondbacks, to say the least.
The Diamondbacks flew to Boston to kick off a three-game series against the Red Sox. First pitch was scheduled for just after 7 p.m. ET. Typically, you see teams announce their starting lineups hours ahead of time. On Monday, the Diamondbacks had to wait until the buzzer to get their official lineup in.
That is because of the absence of superstar infielder Ketel Marte.
Marte flew to Boston with the Diamondbacks, but he didn't show up to Fenway Park on Monday.
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The Diamondbacks flew to Boston to kick off a three-game series against the Red Sox. First pitch was scheduled for just after 7 p.m. ET. Typically, you see teams announce their starting lineups hours ahead of time. On Monday, the Diamondbacks had to wait until the buzzer to get their official lineup in.
That is because of the absence of superstar infielder Ketel Marte.
Marte flew to Boston with the Diamondbacks, but he didn't show up to Fenway Park on Monday.
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3 months ago
The Indiana Fever's win over the Atlanta Dream was full of controversy off the court.
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever pulled off a thrilling 95-91 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream recently.
It was Clark who led Indiana with 26 points and nine **** ists, supported by a career-high 20 points from Makayla Timpson and 20 from Kelsey Mitchell, while Allisha Gray dropped 32 points for Atlanta.
The dramatic climax came at the end of regulation when Angel Reese missed a point-blank, potential game-winning layup at the buzzer. And broadcast cameras even caught Clark smirking and laughing in relief in the background right as Reese reacted in frustration, which went viral on social media.
But there was an even bigger incident to come out of the game.
#atlanta #reese #game #fever
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever pulled off a thrilling 95-91 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream recently.
It was Clark who led Indiana with 26 points and nine **** ists, supported by a career-high 20 points from Makayla Timpson and 20 from Kelsey Mitchell, while Allisha Gray dropped 32 points for Atlanta.
The dramatic climax came at the end of regulation when Angel Reese missed a point-blank, potential game-winning layup at the buzzer. And broadcast cameras even caught Clark smirking and laughing in relief in the background right as Reese reacted in frustration, which went viral on social media.
But there was an even bigger incident to come out of the game.
#atlanta #reese #game #fever
3 months ago
The Indiana Fever had to earn their 95-91 win over the Atlanta Dream in OT, but might not have been in that position if Angel Reese put the game away in regulation.
Reese had an open layup to seal the win at the end of regulation, with the game tied 81-81, but missed it, as the Fever secured the win in OT.
Caitlin Clark's Fever are on a hot run of form right now, but the old rivalry between Clark and Reese seemed reignited after Clark's reaction to Reese's miss was caught on camera.
The WNBA's broadcast of the game zoomed in on Reese's face after the buzzer went off, with the 24-year-old forward clearly upset, but everyone can also see Clark walk past her with a beaming smile.
Clark likely wasn't laughing at Reese and was just happy to see the game go into OT, giving them another chance to win the clash.
#regulation #indiana
Reese had an open layup to seal the win at the end of regulation, with the game tied 81-81, but missed it, as the Fever secured the win in OT.
Caitlin Clark's Fever are on a hot run of form right now, but the old rivalry between Clark and Reese seemed reignited after Clark's reaction to Reese's miss was caught on camera.
The WNBA's broadcast of the game zoomed in on Reese's face after the buzzer went off, with the 24-year-old forward clearly upset, but everyone can also see Clark walk past her with a beaming smile.
Clark likely wasn't laughing at Reese and was just happy to see the game go into OT, giving them another chance to win the clash.
#regulation #indiana
3 months ago
Today, the Carolina Panthers will be playing their second preseason game of the year, going on the road to face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Last week was a thrilling start to the summer exhibitions for Carolina—as their 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals ended in a buzzer-beating touchdown scramble by rookie quarterback Haynes King. Unfortunately, we won't get to see King on the field today, as he suffered a hamstring injury on that final play.
However, we will get to see starting quarterback Bryce Young—for at least a couple of drives.
According to Cameron Wolfe at NFL Network, the Panthers plan to play Young for 10 to 15 snaps. They'll be focused on tempo and operation, among other things.
That's pretty close to the preseason game plan we saw two years ago, when the Panthers visited the Bills. Head coach Dave Canales only played Young for one drive, but he did more than enough to convince the staff he was ready for the regular season to begin—completing six of his eight throws for 70 yards and a touchdown.
#bills
Last week was a thrilling start to the summer exhibitions for Carolina—as their 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals ended in a buzzer-beating touchdown scramble by rookie quarterback Haynes King. Unfortunately, we won't get to see King on the field today, as he suffered a hamstring injury on that final play.
However, we will get to see starting quarterback Bryce Young—for at least a couple of drives.
According to Cameron Wolfe at NFL Network, the Panthers plan to play Young for 10 to 15 snaps. They'll be focused on tempo and operation, among other things.
That's pretty close to the preseason game plan we saw two years ago, when the Panthers visited the Bills. Head coach Dave Canales only played Young for one drive, but he did more than enough to convince the staff he was ready for the regular season to begin—completing six of his eight throws for 70 yards and a touchdown.
#bills
3 months ago
KingGreen learned a humbling lesson after issuing an open challengeto boxers.
Green recently made headlines by picking apart professional boxerBang Williams in boxing sparring. Williams trains under formerfour-division world champion Adrien Broner, who was also inattendance as the veteran UFC fighter trash-talked and repeatedlystung his pupil.
Green subsequently issued an open challenge to all professionalboxers. The Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight soon met his matchin WBO interim super lightweight champion Arnold Barboza Jr., whopieced up Green, albeit they ended without any bad blood.
Green then admitted that Barboza showed him what real boxing lookslike. While Green went in expecting a slugfest, Barboza kept asolid guard and displayed slick footwork to pick him apart.
"I'm thinking we're going to do this certain dance," Green said onhis Instagram Stories. "And it doesn't exactly turn out the way Ithought it would. I learned today what real boxing is. In my head,I thought we'd be all guns. But Arnold came out with peekaboo,tight stuff. So, he is not open to no attacks… He showed me realboxing where he came in, gave me no way to work. He would open up,pop, pop, pop, close back up."
Riding a four-fight winning streak with three finishes in the UFC,Green (36-17) is coming off a first-round buzzer-beater stoppagewin over TerranceMcKinney.
#arnold
Green recently made headlines by picking apart professional boxerBang Williams in boxing sparring. Williams trains under formerfour-division world champion Adrien Broner, who was also inattendance as the veteran UFC fighter trash-talked and repeatedlystung his pupil.
Green subsequently issued an open challenge to all professionalboxers. The Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight soon met his matchin WBO interim super lightweight champion Arnold Barboza Jr., whopieced up Green, albeit they ended without any bad blood.
Green then admitted that Barboza showed him what real boxing lookslike. While Green went in expecting a slugfest, Barboza kept asolid guard and displayed slick footwork to pick him apart.
"I'm thinking we're going to do this certain dance," Green said onhis Instagram Stories. "And it doesn't exactly turn out the way Ithought it would. I learned today what real boxing is. In my head,I thought we'd be all guns. But Arnold came out with peekaboo,tight stuff. So, he is not open to no attacks… He showed me realboxing where he came in, gave me no way to work. He would open up,pop, pop, pop, close back up."
Riding a four-fight winning streak with three finishes in the UFC,Green (36-17) is coming off a first-round buzzer-beater stoppagewin over TerranceMcKinney.
#arnold
3 months ago
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark had an uncharacteristically bad game on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Aces. The Fever star as she finished with eight turnovers and shot just 7-for-20 from the field, including 2-for-10 from three-point range.
However, Clark's late-game miscues were even more alarming.
She had a chance to all but clinch the game with two free throws with Indiana leading by three points with just seven seconds in regulation. Making one of them would have given the Fever a two-possession lead with just seconds remaining. Instead, she missed them both, paving the way for Aces guard Chelsea Gray to send the game to overtime with a buzzer-beater three-pointer.
In overtime, Clark had a costly turnover with less than 10 seconds remaining, allowing Gray to hit a second buzzer-beater to win the game. After the game, Clark took full accountability.
"Obviously, that just can't happen. Those are free throws I usually make. Certainly frustrating," Clark said during the postgame presser. "Obviously, one of them gives us a two-possession lead. Kind of cost my team there for sure, so that's on me."
#fever #aces #obviously
However, Clark's late-game miscues were even more alarming.
She had a chance to all but clinch the game with two free throws with Indiana leading by three points with just seven seconds in regulation. Making one of them would have given the Fever a two-possession lead with just seconds remaining. Instead, she missed them both, paving the way for Aces guard Chelsea Gray to send the game to overtime with a buzzer-beater three-pointer.
In overtime, Clark had a costly turnover with less than 10 seconds remaining, allowing Gray to hit a second buzzer-beater to win the game. After the game, Clark took full accountability.
"Obviously, that just can't happen. Those are free throws I usually make. Certainly frustrating," Clark said during the postgame presser. "Obviously, one of them gives us a two-possession lead. Kind of cost my team there for sure, so that's on me."
#fever #aces #obviously
3 months ago
The Indiana Fever look to get back on track visiting their archrival Chicago Sky on Saturday afternoon after a heartbreaking overtime loss Thursday.
The Fever (19-12) are in a battle for playoff seeding as one of five teams within a game of each other and a win versus the Sky, who are outside the playoff picture, is needed to help in their quest for homecourt advantage. Their first meeting came June 11 in Indianapolis, when the Fever blew a 19-point lead but won in 114-106 overtime. Eerily similar to blowing a 20-point lead Thursday and losing to the Aces 86-84 in OT on a Chelsea Gray buzzer beater.
Indiana is expected to have its stars for the game. Kelsey Mitchell remains second in the league in scoring average (24.1 per game). Caitlin Clark, who missed two free throws late in regulation and turned it over in overtime before Gray's 3, had been red hot as the Fever were strong throughout July. She's averaging 21.5 points and 8 **** ists per game. Aliyah Boston averages 17 points 8.4 rebounds and 3 **** ists per game.
Rickea Jackson leads the Sky at 18 points per game and grabs 4.8 rebounds per contest.
See photos from their previous meeting then follow the game live below.
#indiana #lead
The Fever (19-12) are in a battle for playoff seeding as one of five teams within a game of each other and a win versus the Sky, who are outside the playoff picture, is needed to help in their quest for homecourt advantage. Their first meeting came June 11 in Indianapolis, when the Fever blew a 19-point lead but won in 114-106 overtime. Eerily similar to blowing a 20-point lead Thursday and losing to the Aces 86-84 in OT on a Chelsea Gray buzzer beater.
Indiana is expected to have its stars for the game. Kelsey Mitchell remains second in the league in scoring average (24.1 per game). Caitlin Clark, who missed two free throws late in regulation and turned it over in overtime before Gray's 3, had been red hot as the Fever were strong throughout July. She's averaging 21.5 points and 8 **** ists per game. Aliyah Boston averages 17 points 8.4 rebounds and 3 **** ists per game.
Rickea Jackson leads the Sky at 18 points per game and grabs 4.8 rebounds per contest.
See photos from their previous meeting then follow the game live below.
#indiana #lead
3 months ago
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever face the Chicago Sky on Saturday, Aug. 8, looking to bounce back after a pair of disappointing losses.
Indiana (19-12) is coming off an 86-84 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Aug. 6. Clark finished with 20 points and eight **** ists, but the 24-year-old also missed two crucial free throws that could have sealed the game in regulation and committed eight turnovers.
Clark's final turnover came with Indiana up by a point and 10 seconds remaining in overtime, when her pass over four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was deflected, setting up Chelsea Gray's game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Here's how to watch the Fever's 32nd regular-season game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.
Tipoff is at 2:30 p.m. CT at the United Center in Chicago, and fans can watch on ABC (WOI Local 5 in Des Moines and WQAD in the Quad Cities or KCRG in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids).
#indiana #Chicago #watch #fever
Indiana (19-12) is coming off an 86-84 overtime loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Aug. 6. Clark finished with 20 points and eight **** ists, but the 24-year-old also missed two crucial free throws that could have sealed the game in regulation and committed eight turnovers.
Clark's final turnover came with Indiana up by a point and 10 seconds remaining in overtime, when her pass over four-time MVP A'ja Wilson was deflected, setting up Chelsea Gray's game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer.
Here's how to watch the Fever's 32nd regular-season game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.
Tipoff is at 2:30 p.m. CT at the United Center in Chicago, and fans can watch on ABC (WOI Local 5 in Des Moines and WQAD in the Quad Cities or KCRG in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids).
#indiana #Chicago #watch #fever
3 months ago
Another trade deadline has passed.
As has become customary in recent years — particularly with the expanded postseason making it more difficult to distinguish who should be buying and selling — most MLB teams waited until the final 48 hours to ramp up their trade activity. More than 40 trades were executed on deadline day alone, with another handful of deals completed in the week leading up to the final buzzer, including the seismic swap sending two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal to the superteam known as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
With the deadline behind us, it's time to conduct our annual exercise of ranking (nearly) all of the deals that went down since the All-Star break, when trade activity picks up around the league.
Let's get to it.
50. Dodgers acquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets for RP Chayce McDermott
49. Dodgers acquire C Hunter Feduccia, RP Jacob Kmatz from Rays for OF Jack Suwinski, international bonus pool money
48. Dodgers acquire SP Kris Bubic from Royals for RP Carlos Duran
47. Dodgers acquire RP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies for OF Landyn Vidourek, SP Nick Frasso
#Dodgers #acquire #time
As has become customary in recent years — particularly with the expanded postseason making it more difficult to distinguish who should be buying and selling — most MLB teams waited until the final 48 hours to ramp up their trade activity. More than 40 trades were executed on deadline day alone, with another handful of deals completed in the week leading up to the final buzzer, including the seismic swap sending two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal to the superteam known as the Los Angeles Dodgers.
With the deadline behind us, it's time to conduct our annual exercise of ranking (nearly) all of the deals that went down since the All-Star break, when trade activity picks up around the league.
Let's get to it.
50. Dodgers acquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets for RP Chayce McDermott
49. Dodgers acquire C Hunter Feduccia, RP Jacob Kmatz from Rays for OF Jack Suwinski, international bonus pool money
48. Dodgers acquire SP Kris Bubic from Royals for RP Carlos Duran
47. Dodgers acquire RP Seth Halvorsen from Rockies for OF Landyn Vidourek, SP Nick Frasso
#Dodgers #acquire #time
3 months ago
A season after beating the rival Guardians in the wild-card round of their second consecutive trip to the playoffs, the Detroit Tigers were hoping to build on their postseason success in 2026.
Instead, on Monday, they confirmed the waving of their white flag by trading their second All-Star pitcher in three days.
The Tigers and Padres beat the trade-deadline buzzer Monday in a deal that sent All-Star starter Casey Mize to San Diego for a package to Detroit featuring the Padres' top pitching prospect, Kash Mayfield.
The move arrived on the heels of Saturday's blockbuster that sent two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a package of prospects in a deal that shook the baseball world.
Tigers fans watched Detroit part with another All-Star pitcher in Casey Mize on Monday.
#detroit #tigers #star #second
Instead, on Monday, they confirmed the waving of their white flag by trading their second All-Star pitcher in three days.
The Tigers and Padres beat the trade-deadline buzzer Monday in a deal that sent All-Star starter Casey Mize to San Diego for a package to Detroit featuring the Padres' top pitching prospect, Kash Mayfield.
The move arrived on the heels of Saturday's blockbuster that sent two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a package of prospects in a deal that shook the baseball world.
Tigers fans watched Detroit part with another All-Star pitcher in Casey Mize on Monday.
#detroit #tigers #star #second
3 months ago
Phillies beat trade deadline buzzer with trade for Athletics' 25-year-old outfielder originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies came into MLB trade deadline day without having made a single move yet. But they began the day with two significant trades, one for Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian, and another for Brooks Raley.
But, they could've used another starting pitcher, another reliever, and most importantly, a right-handed hitting outfielder. Well, it took until the buzzer, but the Phillies did make a trade for an outfielder.
According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, the Phillies agreed to a trade with the Athletics, sending reliever Seth Johnson to the A's in exchange for 25-year-old outfielder Colby Thomas.
"The Phillies made a minor-league trade at the buzzer," Stark reports. "RHP Seth Johnson to the A's for outfielder Colby Thomas. But ran out of time shopping for one more starter or reliever."
#trade #buzzer #stark
The Philadelphia Phillies came into MLB trade deadline day without having made a single move yet. But they began the day with two significant trades, one for Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian, and another for Brooks Raley.
But, they could've used another starting pitcher, another reliever, and most importantly, a right-handed hitting outfielder. Well, it took until the buzzer, but the Phillies did make a trade for an outfielder.
According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, the Phillies agreed to a trade with the Athletics, sending reliever Seth Johnson to the A's in exchange for 25-year-old outfielder Colby Thomas.
"The Phillies made a minor-league trade at the buzzer," Stark reports. "RHP Seth Johnson to the A's for outfielder Colby Thomas. But ran out of time shopping for one more starter or reliever."
#trade #buzzer #stark
3 months ago
The Detroit Tigers traded former No. 1 overall pick and 2025 MLB All-Star Casey Mize to the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline buzzer on Monday, Aug. 3.
So what did the Tigers get back? Two prospects, highlighted by former first-round pick Kash Mayfield, the organization's No. 2 prospect, as well as left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf. Infielder Gage Workman was also sent to the Padres.
Mayfield, a first-round pick by the Padres in 2024, put up a 3.24 ERA over 114 innings over his two professional seasons in Low-A Lake Elsinore (2025) and High-A Fort Wayne (2026).
Mayfield is a 6-foot-4, 200 pound lefty who won the Gatorade Oklahoma Player of the Year award in both 2023 and 2024.
His fastball sits in the mid-90s, and while he has walked a lot of batters so far in the minors (3.9/nine innings), he also showed a 13.1 K/9 rate in 19 starts in 2025.
#mayfield #pick
So what did the Tigers get back? Two prospects, highlighted by former first-round pick Kash Mayfield, the organization's No. 2 prospect, as well as left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf. Infielder Gage Workman was also sent to the Padres.
Mayfield, a first-round pick by the Padres in 2024, put up a 3.24 ERA over 114 innings over his two professional seasons in Low-A Lake Elsinore (2025) and High-A Fort Wayne (2026).
Mayfield is a 6-foot-4, 200 pound lefty who won the Gatorade Oklahoma Player of the Year award in both 2023 and 2024.
His fastball sits in the mid-90s, and while he has walked a lot of batters so far in the minors (3.9/nine innings), he also showed a 13.1 K/9 rate in 19 starts in 2025.
#mayfield #pick
3 months ago
A series loss in Cincinnati and yet another injury blow will not deter the Pirates from buying at the trade deadline.
Despite falling a game below .500, the Pirates are looking to add more pieces to their roster ahead of the 6 p.m. ET buzzer, a source familiar with the situation told Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
The Pirates made a notable move on Saturday, when they acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees for a pair of prospects. Among the other additions Pittsburgh has made so far this month are infielder Jacob Gonzalez, left-hander Brandon Eisert and right-hander Ron Marinaccio. But it's not yet enough.
This is the second time general manager Ben Cherington has been looking to add pieces at the deadline and not subtract. The other was in 2024, and if the Pirates want to be serious contenders, they can't repeat what they did two years ago.
That year, the Pirates were teetering between buying and selling but entered the deadline a couple games over .500. To bolster its roster, Pittsburgh acquired infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Blue Jays, outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Marlins and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks from the Rockies.
#pittsburgh #looking #roster #right
Despite falling a game below .500, the Pirates are looking to add more pieces to their roster ahead of the 6 p.m. ET buzzer, a source familiar with the situation told Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
The Pirates made a notable move on Saturday, when they acquired right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees for a pair of prospects. Among the other additions Pittsburgh has made so far this month are infielder Jacob Gonzalez, left-hander Brandon Eisert and right-hander Ron Marinaccio. But it's not yet enough.
This is the second time general manager Ben Cherington has been looking to add pieces at the deadline and not subtract. The other was in 2024, and if the Pirates want to be serious contenders, they can't repeat what they did two years ago.
That year, the Pirates were teetering between buying and selling but entered the deadline a couple games over .500. To bolster its roster, Pittsburgh acquired infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Blue Jays, outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Marlins and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks from the Rockies.
#pittsburgh #looking #roster #right
3 months ago
The Indiana Fever picked up their fifth straight win on Friday night, taking down the Portland Fire, 112-98 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Caitlin Clark had the fourth triple double of her career, notching 26 points, 10 ***** ist, and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes. Kelsey Mitchell also had 26 points, while Monique Billings added on 15.
The Fever have moved up to fourth in the WNBA and will finish out their road trip on Sunday against the Minnesota Lynx. Here's what I liked and disliked about the game:
Caitlin Clark's clutch shot: There isn't anything that Clark can't do. The Fever star, with less than five seconds left in the first quarter, sprinted down the court and three up a 3-pointer through contact. It was a shot, frankly, that looked like a desperate attempt to beat the buzzer. But it swished into the basket to give the Fever a two-point lead at the end of the quarter. Clark thought she was fouled too, but there wasn't one called.
Second-quarter takeaways: After what seemed like a lackluster first quarter, the Fever turned up their game in the second. Indiana picked up five steals in those 10 minutes, including a Sophie Cunningham steal that turned into a dime from Clark to Kelsey Mitchell, then an Aliyah Boston steal that turned into a knockdown 3-pointer from Cunningham. That helped the Fever to go on a 14-2 run throughout the quarter and extend their lead into halftime.
#clark #kelsey
Caitlin Clark had the fourth triple double of her career, notching 26 points, 10 ***** ist, and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes. Kelsey Mitchell also had 26 points, while Monique Billings added on 15.
The Fever have moved up to fourth in the WNBA and will finish out their road trip on Sunday against the Minnesota Lynx. Here's what I liked and disliked about the game:
Caitlin Clark's clutch shot: There isn't anything that Clark can't do. The Fever star, with less than five seconds left in the first quarter, sprinted down the court and three up a 3-pointer through contact. It was a shot, frankly, that looked like a desperate attempt to beat the buzzer. But it swished into the basket to give the Fever a two-point lead at the end of the quarter. Clark thought she was fouled too, but there wasn't one called.
Second-quarter takeaways: After what seemed like a lackluster first quarter, the Fever turned up their game in the second. Indiana picked up five steals in those 10 minutes, including a Sophie Cunningham steal that turned into a dime from Clark to Kelsey Mitchell, then an Aliyah Boston steal that turned into a knockdown 3-pointer from Cunningham. That helped the Fever to go on a 14-2 run throughout the quarter and extend their lead into halftime.
#clark #kelsey
3 months ago
The Indiana Fever picked up their fifth straight win on Friday night, taking down the Portland Fire, 112-98 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Caitlin Clark had the fourth triple double of her career, notching 26 points, 10 ****** ist, and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes. Kelsey Mitchell also had 26 points, while Monique Billings added on 15.
The Fever have moved up to fourth in the WNBA and will finish out their road trip on Sunday against the Minnesota Lynx. Here's what I liked and disliked about the game:
Caitlin Clark's clutch shot: There isn't anything that Clark can't do. The Fever star, with less than five seconds left in the first quarter, sprinted down the court and three up a 3-pointer through contact. It was a shot, frankly, that looked like a desperate attempt to beat the buzzer. But it swished into the basket to give the Fever a two-point lead at the end of the quarter. Clark thought she was fouled too, but there wasn't one called.
Second-quarter takeaways: After what seemed like a lackluster first quarter, the Fever turned up their game in the second. Indiana picked up five steals in those 10 minutes, including a Sophie Cunningham steal that turned into a dime from Clark to Kelsey Mitchell, then an Aliyah Boston steal that turned into a knockdown 3-pointer from Cunningham. That helped the Fever to go on a 14-2 run throughout the quarter and extend their lead into halftime.
#clark #quarter #portland #caitlin
Caitlin Clark had the fourth triple double of her career, notching 26 points, 10 ****** ist, and 10 rebounds in 34 minutes. Kelsey Mitchell also had 26 points, while Monique Billings added on 15.
The Fever have moved up to fourth in the WNBA and will finish out their road trip on Sunday against the Minnesota Lynx. Here's what I liked and disliked about the game:
Caitlin Clark's clutch shot: There isn't anything that Clark can't do. The Fever star, with less than five seconds left in the first quarter, sprinted down the court and three up a 3-pointer through contact. It was a shot, frankly, that looked like a desperate attempt to beat the buzzer. But it swished into the basket to give the Fever a two-point lead at the end of the quarter. Clark thought she was fouled too, but there wasn't one called.
Second-quarter takeaways: After what seemed like a lackluster first quarter, the Fever turned up their game in the second. Indiana picked up five steals in those 10 minutes, including a Sophie Cunningham steal that turned into a dime from Clark to Kelsey Mitchell, then an Aliyah Boston steal that turned into a knockdown 3-pointer from Cunningham. That helped the Fever to go on a 14-2 run throughout the quarter and extend their lead into halftime.
#clark #quarter #portland #caitlin
3 months ago
Lets's call him INTREPID. My guy in the gym in the Bahamas.
That was the code name for the head of British Intelligence in the Caribbean during WWII.
All observations are obviously his, phoned in to your intrepid chronicler within minutes of the final buzzer of U of L's 101-52 thrashing of "Bahamas."
"The Bahamian team was pretty good."
"I was really impressed with Isaac Ellis. He was a pest on defense. Clogged up the passing lanes. Lots of deflections."
#wwii #bahamian #clogged
That was the code name for the head of British Intelligence in the Caribbean during WWII.
All observations are obviously his, phoned in to your intrepid chronicler within minutes of the final buzzer of U of L's 101-52 thrashing of "Bahamas."
"The Bahamian team was pretty good."
"I was really impressed with Isaac Ellis. He was a pest on defense. Clogged up the passing lanes. Lots of deflections."
#wwii #bahamian #clogged
4 months ago
Without loads of individual brilliance, the player of the day pick was clear with a dominating outing in Single-A.
Will Gagnon was nearly untouchable for the Tower Buzzers, delivering his finest performance to this point, holding the Giants to just three hits on his way to winning the game with a season-high 10 punchouts.
Striking people out was never an issue for Gagnon this season, but limiting the opposition to no free passes came as a surprise, something he had not done since the middle of May.
Waiting until the eighth inning to score all three runs they would in this game certainly didn't help; nevertheless, the burden of remaining winless this season still falls on the shoulders of Jackson Ferris himself, allowing five runs, four of them earned, in a 7-3 defeat for the Comets.
It is not your day when your leadoff hitter, in this case Alek Thomas, strikes out three times. All the Comets' scoring came from the bat of Ryan Ward with a three-run shot in the eighth inning.
#season #came #inning #without
Will Gagnon was nearly untouchable for the Tower Buzzers, delivering his finest performance to this point, holding the Giants to just three hits on his way to winning the game with a season-high 10 punchouts.
Striking people out was never an issue for Gagnon this season, but limiting the opposition to no free passes came as a surprise, something he had not done since the middle of May.
Waiting until the eighth inning to score all three runs they would in this game certainly didn't help; nevertheless, the burden of remaining winless this season still falls on the shoulders of Jackson Ferris himself, allowing five runs, four of them earned, in a 7-3 defeat for the Comets.
It is not your day when your leadoff hitter, in this case Alek Thomas, strikes out three times. All the Comets' scoring came from the bat of Ryan Ward with a three-run shot in the eighth inning.
#season #came #inning #without
4 months ago
If there's one thing his fans can agree on, Nick Warren's buzzer moment was well earned.
The 16-year-old high school football player from Plumsteadville is on his way to the central regional finals of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" after tackling his way through six challenging obstacles to finish in the No. 10 spot in Season 18's seventh episode, which aired July 20.
At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, Warren impressed show hosts, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman, as he moved through the course with remarkable speed and agility.
"He's part muscle, part hustle and all heart," said Gbajabiamila, later adding they don't see the combination of football and ninja very often.
During a watch party held Monday night, Warren was surrounded by family, friends and teammates, who shared in the excitement as they cheered on their hometown hero. Among those gathered in support was Central Bucks East head football coach John Donnelly, who wasn't surprised to see the athleticism displayed in Warren's successful run.
#nick #plumsteadville
The 16-year-old high school football player from Plumsteadville is on his way to the central regional finals of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior" after tackling his way through six challenging obstacles to finish in the No. 10 spot in Season 18's seventh episode, which aired July 20.
At 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, Warren impressed show hosts, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman, as he moved through the course with remarkable speed and agility.
"He's part muscle, part hustle and all heart," said Gbajabiamila, later adding they don't see the combination of football and ninja very often.
During a watch party held Monday night, Warren was surrounded by family, friends and teammates, who shared in the excitement as they cheered on their hometown hero. Among those gathered in support was Central Bucks East head football coach John Donnelly, who wasn't surprised to see the athleticism displayed in Warren's successful run.
#nick #plumsteadville
4 months ago
Payton Sandfort knows what it feels like when he releases a shot that's on the money.
It's a familiar sensation for the second-year forward, who has cashed in on countless 3-pointers. And that's why he immediately reacted after heaving a game-tying triple in the closing seconds of OKC's Las Vegas Summer League game against Denver on Tuesday.
Sandfort knew the shot was short. And sure enough, it failed to even reach the rim as the final buzzer sounded, sealing the Nuggets' 106-103 win.
Sandfort untucked his jersey in frustration while walking off the floor. It was a disappointing ending for the Thunder, which was determined to avoid falling to 0-6 in Summer League play. So much so that it willed its way back into the game after trailing by 11 points with 4:01 remaining.
A key contributor to the comeback attempt was Sandfort, who scored nine fourth-quarter points to finish with 19. He also added three rebounds, two ****** ists and one block in 26 minutes on 7-for-18 shooting from the field (2 for 8 from deep).
It's a familiar sensation for the second-year forward, who has cashed in on countless 3-pointers. And that's why he immediately reacted after heaving a game-tying triple in the closing seconds of OKC's Las Vegas Summer League game against Denver on Tuesday.
Sandfort knew the shot was short. And sure enough, it failed to even reach the rim as the final buzzer sounded, sealing the Nuggets' 106-103 win.
Sandfort untucked his jersey in frustration while walking off the floor. It was a disappointing ending for the Thunder, which was determined to avoid falling to 0-6 in Summer League play. So much so that it willed its way back into the game after trailing by 11 points with 4:01 remaining.
A key contributor to the comeback attempt was Sandfort, who scored nine fourth-quarter points to finish with 19. He also added three rebounds, two ****** ists and one block in 26 minutes on 7-for-18 shooting from the field (2 for 8 from deep).
4 months ago
Down three points with 13 seconds left, Bennett Stirtz quickly went up for the top-of-the-key outside jumper. Clank. It hit the front of the rim. With the ball ricocheting back for a second-chance look, Payton Sandfort's sizzling streak snapped as his outside jumper also fell short at the buzzer.
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell in a 106-103 Summer League loss to the Denver Nuggets. Even at this level, you're guaranteed a banger of a game between these two foes. Still winless in the July extravaganza, it was the most entertaining of the bunch.
The Thunder and Nuggets continued the tradition of most of their game scripts over the last year — all buckets, no defense, fast-paced. Now with a handful of games under his belt, Aday Mara started to play like the Michigan version of himself that helped him end up in the lottery range.
On the other end, it looks like the Nuggets unearthed a second-round gem. Trevon Brazile put up points in a flurry. He showed some flash as he threw down a windmill dunk in transition. He reached double-digit points in a blink of an eye. The Thunder were in a 31-22 deficit after the first quarter.
Eventually, the Thunder fell behind by as many as 13 points. It looked like Denver's fast pace was too much for OKC to keep up with. That said, it didn't really matter. Mara kept trying creative passes. He turned into an offensive hub. Finally, we saw what his ideal role would look like at the NBA level.
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell in a 106-103 Summer League loss to the Denver Nuggets. Even at this level, you're guaranteed a banger of a game between these two foes. Still winless in the July extravaganza, it was the most entertaining of the bunch.
The Thunder and Nuggets continued the tradition of most of their game scripts over the last year — all buckets, no defense, fast-paced. Now with a handful of games under his belt, Aday Mara started to play like the Michigan version of himself that helped him end up in the lottery range.
On the other end, it looks like the Nuggets unearthed a second-round gem. Trevon Brazile put up points in a flurry. He showed some flash as he threw down a windmill dunk in transition. He reached double-digit points in a blink of an eye. The Thunder were in a 31-22 deficit after the first quarter.
Eventually, the Thunder fell behind by as many as 13 points. It looked like Denver's fast pace was too much for OKC to keep up with. That said, it didn't really matter. Mara kept trying creative passes. He turned into an offensive hub. Finally, we saw what his ideal role would look like at the NBA level.
