10 days ago
Bo Bichette's decision to opt into a second year with the Mets was not a surprise to anyone in the organization. He had one of the worst statistical seasons of his career offensively – not exactly the kind of year players try to ride into free agency. He spoke glowingly of new manager Andy Green. And he seemed to find comfort in the clubhouse and on the New York stage – as if he had arrived with something to prove and finally remembered he was capable of proving it.
But while the Mets have expected for several weeks now that Bichette would be back, his return nevertheless qualifies as crucial to their offseason. With Bichette, the Mets lineup in 2027 will include all the key components of a group that posted the fifth-best OPS in the majors after August 1… even with Juan Soto injured for part of that time.
The top of the order looked versatile and energetic when Francisco Lindor was healthy and leading off and Soto was healthy and hitting second and Bichette was behind them, putting the ball in play with Carson Benge there to drive everyone in. Bichette's return means the Mets can build on the offense they unearthed late last year, rather than having to reconfigure it.
But because Bichette's decision was not a surprise, expectations for the Mets season should not pivot because of it. They still need, and plan to pursue, starting pitching. They will still explore options to upgrade offensively at first base, though exactly how high they will aim – and how much money or prospect capital they are willing to spend there – remains unclear.
And they still seem likely to give one of their infield prospects a chance somewhere in the majors next season. With Bichette back, the most obvious place for a prospect to elbow in would be second, though because Bichette has also played second base, the Mets could make room for a prospect at third.
#prospect
But while the Mets have expected for several weeks now that Bichette would be back, his return nevertheless qualifies as crucial to their offseason. With Bichette, the Mets lineup in 2027 will include all the key components of a group that posted the fifth-best OPS in the majors after August 1… even with Juan Soto injured for part of that time.
The top of the order looked versatile and energetic when Francisco Lindor was healthy and leading off and Soto was healthy and hitting second and Bichette was behind them, putting the ball in play with Carson Benge there to drive everyone in. Bichette's return means the Mets can build on the offense they unearthed late last year, rather than having to reconfigure it.
But because Bichette's decision was not a surprise, expectations for the Mets season should not pivot because of it. They still need, and plan to pursue, starting pitching. They will still explore options to upgrade offensively at first base, though exactly how high they will aim – and how much money or prospect capital they are willing to spend there – remains unclear.
And they still seem likely to give one of their infield prospects a chance somewhere in the majors next season. With Bichette back, the most obvious place for a prospect to elbow in would be second, though because Bichette has also played second base, the Mets could make room for a prospect at third.
#prospect
20 days ago
Cherry Creek and Valor Christian continue to roll but Mountain Vista looks like a legit contender as well and their early-season loss to Seminole (Fla.), a top-25 team in the state, is their only blemish.
Another jam-packed slate is on deck as teams continue their quests for a state ******* le. Below are the top 25 Colorado high school football teams, according to the Massey Ratings, as of October 18.
The Bruins pulled away in the second half and knocked off Eaglecrest 31-17 in a top-10 matchup. Cherry Creek will host Mullen on Friday
The Eagles shut out Pine Creek 42-0 and look primed for a deep playoff run. They will host Fountain-fort Carson on Friday.
The Golden Eagles won their 7th straight game after beating Arvada West 44-6 in impressive fashion. Mountain Vista will play at Columbine on Thursday.
#teams
Another jam-packed slate is on deck as teams continue their quests for a state ******* le. Below are the top 25 Colorado high school football teams, according to the Massey Ratings, as of October 18.
The Bruins pulled away in the second half and knocked off Eaglecrest 31-17 in a top-10 matchup. Cherry Creek will host Mullen on Friday
The Eagles shut out Pine Creek 42-0 and look primed for a deep playoff run. They will host Fountain-fort Carson on Friday.
The Golden Eagles won their 7th straight game after beating Arvada West 44-6 in impressive fashion. Mountain Vista will play at Columbine on Thursday.
#teams
20 days ago
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Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse had nothing but praise for linebacker Carson Schwesinger following Sunday's dramatic 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns had been monitoring Schwesinger's injury concerns entering the matchup.
Schwesinger delivered another impressive performance, recording a game-high 13 tackles and forcing a crucial fumble despite being playing through an ankle injury.
Speaking after the game, Verse highlighted his teammate's toughness and reliability. "He has an old-school linebacker mindset," Verse said. "He's a hooper. You can count on him for anything."
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Cleveland Browns defensive end Jared Verse had nothing but praise for linebacker Carson Schwesinger following Sunday's dramatic 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. The Browns had been monitoring Schwesinger's injury concerns entering the matchup.
Schwesinger delivered another impressive performance, recording a game-high 13 tackles and forcing a crucial fumble despite being playing through an ankle injury.
Speaking after the game, Verse highlighted his teammate's toughness and reliability. "He has an old-school linebacker mindset," Verse said. "He's a hooper. You can count on him for anything."
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#Browns #jared #Ravens #hooper
1 month ago
By Simon Johnson and Johan Ahlander
STOCKHOLM, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson won the 2026 **** el Prize in Literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature", the Swedish Academy said on Thursday.
"She was very taken by surprise," said Ingrid Carlberg, permanent secretary of the academy, which awards the prize worth 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million).
"We didn't have so much time to speak, and all she had time to tell me was that she is for the moment in Iceland, where she's listening to the wind."
Carson's work often blends verse, prose, dialogue and translation in a genre-defying mix. Born in Toronto, the 76-year-old has also held Icelandic citizenship since 2022 and has spent considerable time on the Arctic island in recent years.
#swedish #academy #dialogue #simon
STOCKHOLM, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson won the 2026 **** el Prize in Literature "for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature", the Swedish Academy said on Thursday.
"She was very taken by surprise," said Ingrid Carlberg, permanent secretary of the academy, which awards the prize worth 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million).
"We didn't have so much time to speak, and all she had time to tell me was that she is for the moment in Iceland, where she's listening to the wind."
Carson's work often blends verse, prose, dialogue and translation in a genre-defying mix. Born in Toronto, the 76-year-old has also held Icelandic citizenship since 2022 and has spent considerable time on the Arctic island in recent years.
#swedish #academy #dialogue #simon
1 month ago
Kate Wasserbach Moore is pregnant and expecting her third baby with her husband, Travis Moore
The founder and creative director of Abel Honor New York is due this coming March
Kate and Travis are already parents to daughter Carson, 2, and son Julian, 14 months
Kate Wasserbach Moore is pregnant again!
The founder and creative director of Abel Honor New York is expecting her third baby with her husband, Travis Moore, sharing the news exclusively with PEOPLE. Wasserbach Moore, who is already mom to daughter Carson, 2, and son Julian, 14 months, will be welcoming her third baby this coming March and tells PEOPLE she first discovered her pregnancy when she noticed some of her food cravings.
#kate #baby #york #march
The founder and creative director of Abel Honor New York is due this coming March
Kate and Travis are already parents to daughter Carson, 2, and son Julian, 14 months
Kate Wasserbach Moore is pregnant again!
The founder and creative director of Abel Honor New York is expecting her third baby with her husband, Travis Moore, sharing the news exclusively with PEOPLE. Wasserbach Moore, who is already mom to daughter Carson, 2, and son Julian, 14 months, will be welcoming her third baby this coming March and tells PEOPLE she first discovered her pregnancy when she noticed some of her food cravings.
#kate #baby #york #march
1 month ago
Guillermo Rodriguez's salsa brand is launching nationwide after surpassing one million tubs
Guillermo's Salsa will expand to Kroger locations nationwide on Oct. 4, and in H-E-Bs on Nov. 4
"When you try it, you're going to be like, 'Oh my God, this salsa is real good,' " Rodriguez tells PEOPLE
In the past few weeks, Guillermo Rodriguez, has spiced up the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, competing alongside his pro partner Witney Carson. But the dance floor isn't the only place he's brought the heat.
Rodriguez, 55, launched his salsa brand — co-founded with Chris Kirby, founder of Ithaca Hummus — in January, and it has been sold in stores across the Northeast and Southeast. Since its release, Guillermo's Salsa has become one of the fastest-growing refrigerated salsa brands, selling over one million tubs, according to an official press release.
#guillermo #brand
Guillermo's Salsa will expand to Kroger locations nationwide on Oct. 4, and in H-E-Bs on Nov. 4
"When you try it, you're going to be like, 'Oh my God, this salsa is real good,' " Rodriguez tells PEOPLE
In the past few weeks, Guillermo Rodriguez, has spiced up the Dancing with the Stars ballroom, competing alongside his pro partner Witney Carson. But the dance floor isn't the only place he's brought the heat.
Rodriguez, 55, launched his salsa brand — co-founded with Chris Kirby, founder of Ithaca Hummus — in January, and it has been sold in stores across the Northeast and Southeast. Since its release, Guillermo's Salsa has become one of the fastest-growing refrigerated salsa brands, selling over one million tubs, according to an official press release.
#guillermo #brand
2 months ago
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers to start the 2026 season with a win, but 29 of their points came in the final 17 minutes of the game. Plenty of questions surround the Vikings, and they don't solely revolve around the quarterback position.
Brian Flores' defense overwhelmed the Packers in the fourth quarter, but there were far too many wide-open Green Bay receivers throughout the day. Minnesota's offense did enough to win, but it will need more consistency moving forward so it isn't clawing its way back late in games.
The next opponent further amplifies these concerns. Next week, the Vikings travel to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears, who beat the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on Sunday. Minnesota will need to tighten things up so that they aren't involved in a shootout they can't keep up in.
Kyler Murray's long-awaited Vikings debut was cut short when he left the game with a concussion suffered in the first quarter. Carson Wentz replaced him, completing 12/19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns, doing enough to keep the offense on schedule.
But Murray's availability is already in question for next week. On Monday, Adam Schefter reported that "it looks like" Wentz will start next Sunday against the Bears, as Murray remains in concussion protocol.
#next #minnesota #wentz #start
Brian Flores' defense overwhelmed the Packers in the fourth quarter, but there were far too many wide-open Green Bay receivers throughout the day. Minnesota's offense did enough to win, but it will need more consistency moving forward so it isn't clawing its way back late in games.
The next opponent further amplifies these concerns. Next week, the Vikings travel to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears, who beat the Carolina Panthers 59-37 on Sunday. Minnesota will need to tighten things up so that they aren't involved in a shootout they can't keep up in.
Kyler Murray's long-awaited Vikings debut was cut short when he left the game with a concussion suffered in the first quarter. Carson Wentz replaced him, completing 12/19 passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns, doing enough to keep the offense on schedule.
But Murray's availability is already in question for next week. On Monday, Adam Schefter reported that "it looks like" Wentz will start next Sunday against the Bears, as Murray remains in concussion protocol.
#next #minnesota #wentz #start
2 months ago
As you may have heard, Pete Alonso returned with his new team to Citi Field tonight, and the Mets lost to the Orioles 2-1. Although Jonah Tong pitched admirably, the Mets could not capitalize on their six hits and left nine runners on base.
After Jonah Tong struck out Dylan Beavers to lead off the first inning, Alonso stepped up to thunderous applause, cheers, and chants of his name. He flied out to Carson Benge in right field, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. Tong then retired Gunnar Henderson as well for a 1-2-3 start to his day. In the bottom of the inning, Francisco Lindor walked to lead off, but Juan Soto popped out, and Bo Bichette grounded into a double play for the second and third outs to end the inning.
At the top of the second inning, Jackson Holliday looped a one-out single into right field. He reached second on a passed ball by Francisco Alvarez, which had popped out of Alvarez's glove. It proved costly when Heston Kjerstad drilled a double into right field past Brett Baty. The ball made a weird hop past Baty, and Holliday scored the first run of the game. When the Mets came to bat in the second, they loaded the bases with two outs. Marcus Semien drilled a single down the left-field line, and then A.J. Ewing and Baty walked. Unfortunately, they were all stranded when Alvarez struck out on a foul tip for the third out, and the second inning ended with the score Orioles 1, Mets 0.
Alonso drew a two-out walk in the third inning, but was stranded there when Tong struck out Henderson. At the bottom of the third, Juan Soto smacked a one-out single into right field. Benge sneaked a single past third base, but both runners were again stranded when Jared Young grounded out for the third out. At the top of the fourth inning, Holliday hit a ground ball straight to Semien, but Semien could not get it out of his glove in a timely manner, and Holliday made it to first base safely. He was stranded as well, though. At the bottom of the inning, Ewing drilled a home run into right field. Alvarez smacked a ground ball to third base that Coby Mayo initially fielded but bobbled, allowing Alvarez to reach base safely on an infield hit. However, he was also stranded when Lindor struck out, leaving the score Mets 1, Orioles 1, at the end of the fourth inning.
To lead off the fifth inning, Colton Cowser hit a single that Semien knocked down but couldn't get to first base in time. The next three batters went down in order. Soto walked to lead off the bottom of the fifth and, with two outs, stole second base. Young also drew a walk, but Semien grounded out to end the rally attempt there. Tong came back out for the top of the sixth inning and only needed six pitches to retire the three batters he saw. Josh Walker replaced Brandon Young for the Orioles at the bottom of the sixth, and he also worked a 1-2-3 inning. The score remained 1-1.
#field
After Jonah Tong struck out Dylan Beavers to lead off the first inning, Alonso stepped up to thunderous applause, cheers, and chants of his name. He flied out to Carson Benge in right field, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. Tong then retired Gunnar Henderson as well for a 1-2-3 start to his day. In the bottom of the inning, Francisco Lindor walked to lead off, but Juan Soto popped out, and Bo Bichette grounded into a double play for the second and third outs to end the inning.
At the top of the second inning, Jackson Holliday looped a one-out single into right field. He reached second on a passed ball by Francisco Alvarez, which had popped out of Alvarez's glove. It proved costly when Heston Kjerstad drilled a double into right field past Brett Baty. The ball made a weird hop past Baty, and Holliday scored the first run of the game. When the Mets came to bat in the second, they loaded the bases with two outs. Marcus Semien drilled a single down the left-field line, and then A.J. Ewing and Baty walked. Unfortunately, they were all stranded when Alvarez struck out on a foul tip for the third out, and the second inning ended with the score Orioles 1, Mets 0.
Alonso drew a two-out walk in the third inning, but was stranded there when Tong struck out Henderson. At the bottom of the third, Juan Soto smacked a one-out single into right field. Benge sneaked a single past third base, but both runners were again stranded when Jared Young grounded out for the third out. At the top of the fourth inning, Holliday hit a ground ball straight to Semien, but Semien could not get it out of his glove in a timely manner, and Holliday made it to first base safely. He was stranded as well, though. At the bottom of the inning, Ewing drilled a home run into right field. Alvarez smacked a ground ball to third base that Coby Mayo initially fielded but bobbled, allowing Alvarez to reach base safely on an infield hit. However, he was also stranded when Lindor struck out, leaving the score Mets 1, Orioles 1, at the end of the fourth inning.
To lead off the fifth inning, Colton Cowser hit a single that Semien knocked down but couldn't get to first base in time. The next three batters went down in order. Soto walked to lead off the bottom of the fifth and, with two outs, stole second base. Young also drew a walk, but Semien grounded out to end the rally attempt there. Tong came back out for the top of the sixth inning and only needed six pitches to retire the three batters he saw. Josh Walker replaced Brandon Young for the Orioles at the bottom of the sixth, and he also worked a 1-2-3 inning. The score remained 1-1.
#field
2 months ago
The Chicago Bears kicked off their season with a decisive 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers, which saw them put up 552 yards of total offense, the third-most in a Bears game in the Super Bowl era.
Bears fans are hoping to see a similar occurrence when the team travels back to Chicago for Week 2, where the team will face their division rival Minnesota Vikings.
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Minnesota is coming off an emphatic 39-22 victory against the Green Bay Packers, a win in which the team lost starting quarterback Kyler Murray early. If you ask a Vikings fan, they probably aren't too worried after a three-touchdown game from backup Carson Wentz.
The rivals split their matchups last year. Minnesota won the first game, 27-24, and Chicago won the second game 19-17. Don't miss what's sure to be intriguing game, tickets are still available to see a classic Bears vs. Vikings rivalry game. Learn more about ticket options below:
#week
Bears fans are hoping to see a similar occurrence when the team travels back to Chicago for Week 2, where the team will face their division rival Minnesota Vikings.
SHOP: Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings Week 2 NFL tickets
Minnesota is coming off an emphatic 39-22 victory against the Green Bay Packers, a win in which the team lost starting quarterback Kyler Murray early. If you ask a Vikings fan, they probably aren't too worried after a three-touchdown game from backup Carson Wentz.
The rivals split their matchups last year. Minnesota won the first game, 27-24, and Chicago won the second game 19-17. Don't miss what's sure to be intriguing game, tickets are still available to see a classic Bears vs. Vikings rivalry game. Learn more about ticket options below:
#week
2 months ago
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray exited the Vikings' win over the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter on Sept. 13 with a concussion after a scary hit from Green Bay safety Javon Bullard.
Murray was sliding at the Vikings 35-yard line nine minutes into the quarter when Bullard and Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness went to tackle him. Murray took a big hit. Bullard received a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.
Murray's status isn't certain. He will have to pass concussion protocol before he returns for Minnesota. Carson Wentz replaced Murray at QB for the Vikings.
The Vikings were obviously frustrated with the hit, as was social media, with many slamming the Packers for the incident after the game.
Minnesota rallied from a 22-10 deficit in the third quarter to win 39-22.
#bullard
Murray was sliding at the Vikings 35-yard line nine minutes into the quarter when Bullard and Packers defensive end Lukas Van Ness went to tackle him. Murray took a big hit. Bullard received a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.
Murray's status isn't certain. He will have to pass concussion protocol before he returns for Minnesota. Carson Wentz replaced Murray at QB for the Vikings.
The Vikings were obviously frustrated with the hit, as was social media, with many slamming the Packers for the incident after the game.
Minnesota rallied from a 22-10 deficit in the third quarter to win 39-22.
#bullard
2 months ago
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson had eight catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers, according to ESPN.com.
Why it Matters: It was the first time since Dec. 22, 2024, that Jefferson had two touchdown receptions in a game. In fact, he had just two TDs all of last season. Last season's struggles caused him to slip in fantasy drafts to the midway portion of the first round, and he could absolutely outplay that. His two scores came with Carson Wentz under center, so we'll have a little bit of cautious optimism to see how he and Kyler Murray (concussion) connect when he's fit to return. Jefferson is a must-start every week, including against the Chicago Bears in Week 2.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Justin Jefferson scores twice
#last #scores #Vikings #packers
Why it Matters: It was the first time since Dec. 22, 2024, that Jefferson had two touchdown receptions in a game. In fact, he had just two TDs all of last season. Last season's struggles caused him to slip in fantasy drafts to the midway portion of the first round, and he could absolutely outplay that. His two scores came with Carson Wentz under center, so we'll have a little bit of cautious optimism to see how he and Kyler Murray (concussion) connect when he's fit to return. Jefferson is a must-start every week, including against the Chicago Bears in Week 2.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Justin Jefferson scores twice
#last #scores #Vikings #packers
2 months ago
Minnesota Vikings QB Carson Wentz went 12-for-19 for 133 yards, three touchdowns and no INTs in relief of QB Kyler Murray (concussion) during the Vikings' 39-22 comeback win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 1, according to ESPN.com.
Why it Matters: Murray left in the first quarter with a concussion and may not make it back in time to face the Chicago Bears Sunday. Wentz took a beating, and he was helped out by several terrible penalties on Green Bay's defense. He still put the ball in the end zone, but it doesn't look sustainable. He's only a QB2 in superflex and two-QB leagues.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carson Wentz shines in relief
#relief #minnesota
Why it Matters: Murray left in the first quarter with a concussion and may not make it back in time to face the Chicago Bears Sunday. Wentz took a beating, and he was helped out by several terrible penalties on Green Bay's defense. He still put the ball in the end zone, but it doesn't look sustainable. He's only a QB2 in superflex and two-QB leagues.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Carson Wentz shines in relief
#relief #minnesota
2 months ago
The Wisconsin Badgers beat the Western Illinois Leathernecks 36-9 on a night that started on a high note but ended with many questions as Wisconsin improved to 1-1 on the season.
Wisconsin entered the week as a 36.5-point favorite, and that jumped all the way to 42.5 ahead of kickoff. Things looked great on the first snap of regulation, as Abu Sama III bounced a run to the edge for a 72-yard touchdown to give the Badgers an early 7-0 lead.
The Badgers forced a quick three-and-out and faced their first minor issue as Tyrell Henry fumbled on the punt return, but Wisconsin was able to recover and got great starting field position at their own 46-yard line. Sama quickly got the Badgers moving with a 31-yard run on the first play of the drive, once again bouncing to the edge and winning with speed.
One play later, the Badgers got into the red zone, but the drive stalled there as a first-down Sama run went for negative yards. Wisconsin couldn't recover from there, and they kicked a field goal in the red zone for an early 10-0 lead.
Wisconsin's defense looked sharp once again on the ensuing drive with their second consecutive three-and-out, and the punt unit made a major play for the second week in a row. After Liam Danitz blocked a punt against Notre Dame last week, Carson Van Dinter got a blocked punt early on Saturday, which he returned for an easy touchdown. Suddenly, Wisconsin was up 17-0 less than halfway through the first quarter.
#early
Wisconsin entered the week as a 36.5-point favorite, and that jumped all the way to 42.5 ahead of kickoff. Things looked great on the first snap of regulation, as Abu Sama III bounced a run to the edge for a 72-yard touchdown to give the Badgers an early 7-0 lead.
The Badgers forced a quick three-and-out and faced their first minor issue as Tyrell Henry fumbled on the punt return, but Wisconsin was able to recover and got great starting field position at their own 46-yard line. Sama quickly got the Badgers moving with a 31-yard run on the first play of the drive, once again bouncing to the edge and winning with speed.
One play later, the Badgers got into the red zone, but the drive stalled there as a first-down Sama run went for negative yards. Wisconsin couldn't recover from there, and they kicked a field goal in the red zone for an early 10-0 lead.
Wisconsin's defense looked sharp once again on the ensuing drive with their second consecutive three-and-out, and the punt unit made a major play for the second week in a row. After Liam Danitz blocked a punt against Notre Dame last week, Carson Van Dinter got a blocked punt early on Saturday, which he returned for an easy touchdown. Suddenly, Wisconsin was up 17-0 less than halfway through the first quarter.
#early
2 months ago
This one started bowling shoe ugly and ended up Sam the Chinese Crested Dog ugly, with Bradley Hanner proving why he is the definition of the 26th man on a Major League roster. Gerrit Cole gave up more home runs, three of em while not making it out of the fifth inning, but Hanner wasn't any better, allowing two dingers while five men crossed the plate against him. All this is to say the Yankees were kicked around Saturday afternoon, losing 12-2 to the Mets
I don't know what it is about Gerrit Cole. He's always been a little bit homer ***** e, especially since coming to Yankee Stadium. Fastballs in the zone lead to some kinds of nasty contact, but the thing that's really been different about him since returning from Tommy John is how many pitches he's keeping in the zone. He's got the lowest walk rate of his career, and indeed he didn't walk a single batter today. He also has the highest Zone%, or, throws more pitches in the strike zone than any other season of his career.
In his last two starts he's allowed seven home runs. Only three today, though they still counted for four runs like last weekend against the Padres.
Part of this is just random variance, enough monkeys at enough typewriters for long enough. Any time you talk about two games' worth of data, you have to throw up your hands at the universe. He's also been stung by Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth, Francisco Lindor…guys that have been around the block. Lindor especially looked keyed up to swing in the game's first AB, the first dinger Cole allowed today. Former Baby Bomber Luis Torrens and rookie Carson Benge also homered off Cole to build a 4-0 lead.
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#today #enough #lindor
I don't know what it is about Gerrit Cole. He's always been a little bit homer ***** e, especially since coming to Yankee Stadium. Fastballs in the zone lead to some kinds of nasty contact, but the thing that's really been different about him since returning from Tommy John is how many pitches he's keeping in the zone. He's got the lowest walk rate of his career, and indeed he didn't walk a single batter today. He also has the highest Zone%, or, throws more pitches in the strike zone than any other season of his career.
In his last two starts he's allowed seven home runs. Only three today, though they still counted for four runs like last weekend against the Padres.
Part of this is just random variance, enough monkeys at enough typewriters for long enough. Any time you talk about two games' worth of data, you have to throw up your hands at the universe. He's also been stung by Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Jake Cronenworth, Francisco Lindor…guys that have been around the block. Lindor especially looked keyed up to swing in the game's first AB, the first dinger Cole allowed today. Former Baby Bomber Luis Torrens and rookie Carson Benge also homered off Cole to build a 4-0 lead.
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#today #enough #lindor
2 months ago
MASON 20, HASLETT 7
HASLETT — Gerrit Koot was 13-of-21 passing for 193 yards and two touchdowns while helping the Bulldogs open CAAC Red play with a victory over Haslett (0-3, 0-1). Logan Davis had 74 yards receiving and a touchdown and Gavin Greathouse hauled in a TD pass for Mason (3-0, 1-0). Brett Camp had nine tackles and Frankie Trigo had five tackles and an interception to lead the Bulldogs on defense.
PORTLAND 28, OLIVET 21
PORTLAND — Carson Spenski ran for a team-best 93 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown to help the Raiders (3-0, 2-0) hold off Olivet for the CAAC White win. Caleb Frazier led all rushers with 123 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles (1-2, 1-1).
WILLIAMSTON 10, FOWLERVILLE 7
#bulldogs
HASLETT — Gerrit Koot was 13-of-21 passing for 193 yards and two touchdowns while helping the Bulldogs open CAAC Red play with a victory over Haslett (0-3, 0-1). Logan Davis had 74 yards receiving and a touchdown and Gavin Greathouse hauled in a TD pass for Mason (3-0, 1-0). Brett Camp had nine tackles and Frankie Trigo had five tackles and an interception to lead the Bulldogs on defense.
PORTLAND 28, OLIVET 21
PORTLAND — Carson Spenski ran for a team-best 93 yards on 14 carries with a touchdown to help the Raiders (3-0, 2-0) hold off Olivet for the CAAC White win. Caleb Frazier led all rushers with 123 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles (1-2, 1-1).
WILLIAMSTON 10, FOWLERVILLE 7
#bulldogs
2 months ago
Spire Motorsports owner Jeff **** erson responded to Denny Hamlin's bold statement about his team being an "unserious" one. The comments were made on Hamlin's "Actions Detrimental" podcast in the wake of a controversial incident involving Brad Keselowski and Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar at Darlington.
Towards the end of Stage 1 in the Cook Out Southern 500, contact between Hocevar and Keselowski sent the latter spinning. After the race, Hocevar was tight-lipped in his reaction to the incident, simply saying:
"I don't know. He spun."
Keselowski, meanwhile, had fiery comments for the driver of the No. 77 after the race."His day's coming and it's coming hard. Watch out, Carson," he said.
Hocevar said he will "tighten his belts" in response to Keselowski's comments.
#keselowski #spire
Towards the end of Stage 1 in the Cook Out Southern 500, contact between Hocevar and Keselowski sent the latter spinning. After the race, Hocevar was tight-lipped in his reaction to the incident, simply saying:
"I don't know. He spun."
Keselowski, meanwhile, had fiery comments for the driver of the No. 77 after the race."His day's coming and it's coming hard. Watch out, Carson," he said.
Hocevar said he will "tighten his belts" in response to Keselowski's comments.
#keselowski #spire
2 months ago
Francisco Lindor – SS
Juan Soto – LF
Bo Bichette – 3B
Mark Vientos – DH
Carson Benge – RF
#francisco #juan #vientos #benge
Juan Soto – LF
Bo Bichette – 3B
Mark Vientos – DH
Carson Benge – RF
#francisco #juan #vientos #benge
2 months ago
The Browns may have to make a change to their planned offensive line for Sunday's opener in Jacksonville.
Right guard Teven Jenkins missed Thursday's practice with a back injury. Jenkins, who played in every game and made four starts for Cleveland last season, was listed as limited after leaving Wednesday's practice early.
If Jenkins can't play, third-round pick Austin Barber will be in line to get the start against the Jaguars.
The Browns' injury report was otherwise unchanged from Wednesday. Center Parker Brailsford (thumb) and defensive tackle Maliek Collins (quad) were limited participants while linebacker Carson Schwesinger (shoulder) was a full participant for the second straight day.
#limited
Right guard Teven Jenkins missed Thursday's practice with a back injury. Jenkins, who played in every game and made four starts for Cleveland last season, was listed as limited after leaving Wednesday's practice early.
If Jenkins can't play, third-round pick Austin Barber will be in line to get the start against the Jaguars.
The Browns' injury report was otherwise unchanged from Wednesday. Center Parker Brailsford (thumb) and defensive tackle Maliek Collins (quad) were limited participants while linebacker Carson Schwesinger (shoulder) was a full participant for the second straight day.
#limited
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2 months ago
Spire Motorsports has been in the news all week for all the wrong reasons, especially for Daniel Suarez, who is in the NASCAR Chase.
Suarez, driver of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, has grown weary of hearing about his teammate Carson Hocevar spinning out Brad Keselowski at Darlington on Sept. 6 and the subsequent criticism aimed at Spire.
He is ready to shift gears and focus on the Sept. 12 NASCAR Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway (2 p.m. C.T., USA).
DENNY HAMLIN BLASTS SPIRE MOTORSPORTS: What Carson Hocevar said about Brad Keselowski's threat and Denny Hamlin's podcast comments
"It's difficult because I think we're doing a lot of great things at Spire Motorsports," Suarez said. "Carson is going to have his personality, I am going to have my personality, Michael (McDowell) is going to have his personality, and that's Ok. We have to be authentic. But we don't want to affect the reputation or the integrity or create a distraction within the team. We already have enough distractions within the team."
#suarez #personality #brad
Suarez, driver of the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, has grown weary of hearing about his teammate Carson Hocevar spinning out Brad Keselowski at Darlington on Sept. 6 and the subsequent criticism aimed at Spire.
He is ready to shift gears and focus on the Sept. 12 NASCAR Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway (2 p.m. C.T., USA).
DENNY HAMLIN BLASTS SPIRE MOTORSPORTS: What Carson Hocevar said about Brad Keselowski's threat and Denny Hamlin's podcast comments
"It's difficult because I think we're doing a lot of great things at Spire Motorsports," Suarez said. "Carson is going to have his personality, I am going to have my personality, Michael (McDowell) is going to have his personality, and that's Ok. We have to be authentic. But we don't want to affect the reputation or the integrity or create a distraction within the team. We already have enough distractions within the team."
#suarez #personality #brad
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2 months ago
Adam Schefter believes the Vikings and J.J. McCarty are "stuck with each other" for now, but could "explore a divorce" ahead of the 2027-28 NFL season.
"I know people are probably surprised by this, but I don't think it was a big surprise at all in the football community. The Vikings have named Carson Wentz as their backup quarterback to Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy No. 3. I think from the moment that Kyler Murray won that job — there's a reason they signed Carson Wentz; they signed Carson Wentz as a veteran backup — and with J.J. McCarthy there, they've made the decision to use him as No. 3," Schefter said.
"J.J. McCarthy's already said he doesn't want to be traded, wants to be in Minnesota this year. It's probably best for both sides to spend the year together before they explore a divorce. It's not an ideal marriage this season in Minnesota, but they're sort of stuck with each other for the time being."
A couple things to point out before we get to the divorce idea:
Schefter is the same guy who thought McCarthy had a "multi-week" ankle injury, only for Vikings GM Nolan Teasley to smash that rumor days later. That begs the question: Who is supplying Schefter with his McCarthy information?
#schefter #divorce #kyler #murray
"I know people are probably surprised by this, but I don't think it was a big surprise at all in the football community. The Vikings have named Carson Wentz as their backup quarterback to Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy No. 3. I think from the moment that Kyler Murray won that job — there's a reason they signed Carson Wentz; they signed Carson Wentz as a veteran backup — and with J.J. McCarthy there, they've made the decision to use him as No. 3," Schefter said.
"J.J. McCarthy's already said he doesn't want to be traded, wants to be in Minnesota this year. It's probably best for both sides to spend the year together before they explore a divorce. It's not an ideal marriage this season in Minnesota, but they're sort of stuck with each other for the time being."
A couple things to point out before we get to the divorce idea:
Schefter is the same guy who thought McCarthy had a "multi-week" ankle injury, only for Vikings GM Nolan Teasley to smash that rumor days later. That begs the question: Who is supplying Schefter with his McCarthy information?
#schefter #divorce #kyler #murray
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2 months ago
Carson Hocevar is having himself quite a year.
But apparently, NASCAR fans have found another reason to pay attention.
Enter Tabitha Swatosh.
The TikTok star and Hocevar have been linked for months, and their relationship has become one of the more talked-about romances floating around the NASCAR garage. Neither has officially confirmed they're boyfriend and girlfriend, but they've made enough public appearances together to keep the rumor mill working overtime.
And now Swatosh is becoming a story in her own right.
#neither #himself #quite
But apparently, NASCAR fans have found another reason to pay attention.
Enter Tabitha Swatosh.
The TikTok star and Hocevar have been linked for months, and their relationship has become one of the more talked-about romances floating around the NASCAR garage. Neither has officially confirmed they're boyfriend and girlfriend, but they've made enough public appearances together to keep the rumor mill working overtime.
And now Swatosh is becoming a story in her own right.
#neither #himself #quite
2 months ago
Carson Hocevar finds himself the center of attention once again after another messy day at the race track.
With the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington for the first race of the Chase on Saturday, Hocevar was competing for points that would hopefully push him up the points standings and further into championship contention. Instead, he left with more negative attention, and more frustrated competition.
As the first stage of the race was coming to a close, Hocevar drifted up the track and spun the No. 6 of Brad Keselowski. Watching the replay, it is extremely, extremely clear what happened. Hocevar simply gets into him.
After the race, in which Hocevar finished 11th, the No. 77 driver dismissed the contact he made with Keselowski.
"Yeah he spun," he said smiling, when asked about the incident. "I don't know what happened. He spun."
#track #first #points
With the NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington for the first race of the Chase on Saturday, Hocevar was competing for points that would hopefully push him up the points standings and further into championship contention. Instead, he left with more negative attention, and more frustrated competition.
As the first stage of the race was coming to a close, Hocevar drifted up the track and spun the No. 6 of Brad Keselowski. Watching the replay, it is extremely, extremely clear what happened. Hocevar simply gets into him.
After the race, in which Hocevar finished 11th, the No. 77 driver dismissed the contact he made with Keselowski.
"Yeah he spun," he said smiling, when asked about the incident. "I don't know what happened. He spun."
#track #first #points
2 months ago
Carson Hocevar spun out Brad Keselowski, bringing out a caution and ending the first stage of the NASCAR Darlington race on Sept. 6.
There were still a few laps left in the stage, but when the yellow comes out so near the end, a new NASCAR rule states the stage ends.
Hocevar came close to taking out Joey Logano as well when he got into the back of Keselowski. There did not seem to be a reason for Hocevar making contact.
It was the first caution of the race.
Tyler Reddick won the stage, with Bubba Wallace second and Denny Hamlin third.
#hocevar #first
There were still a few laps left in the stage, but when the yellow comes out so near the end, a new NASCAR rule states the stage ends.
Hocevar came close to taking out Joey Logano as well when he got into the back of Keselowski. There did not seem to be a reason for Hocevar making contact.
It was the first caution of the race.
Tyler Reddick won the stage, with Bubba Wallace second and Denny Hamlin third.
#hocevar #first
2 months ago
There is a reason Matt Campbell wanted to bring Rocco Becht from Iowa State to Penn State once he took over as the head coach in Happy Valley. Becht gave Campbell and Penn State an experienced starter at the most important position on the football field, and that veteran presence was shining in the season opener against Marshall.
Becht passed for 271 yards and four touchdowns to four different wide receivers in Penn State's 45-0 victory over the Thundering Herd. With Becht leading the offense, Penn State put points on the scoreboard on each of their first three possessions in the first quarter. Becht took advantage of his existing chemistry that carried over with a handful of former Iowa State teammates like Brett Eskildsen, Chase Sowell, and tight end Ben Brahmer (all three caught one of Becht's touchdown passes), and he may have found a new favorite go-to target in Koby Howard, who had a game-high 161 receiving yards.
"I thought Rocco was really efficient today in terms of, you were getting eight, nine guys in the box, you were getting a lot of pressure," Campbell said when discussing Becht's performance in Week 1. "I didn't know exactly what to expect, and I think for Rocco to be able to handle that and distribute the ball, sometimes being a great quarterback is like being a great point guard, you got to be a great distributor of where the ball needs to go, and I thought he was outstanding today."
The success of the passing game, including when backup quarterback Alex Manske came in to relieve Becht in the second half, helped make up for a pretty slow start for the running game. Penn State had just 62 rushing yards at halftime and never seemed to find cracks for some big gains on the ground. The rushing yardage piled up a bit more in the second half as the bench started getting some time on the field. Carson Hansen led the Nittany Lions with 48 rushing yards and Cam Wallace picked up 47 yards once he got some playing time in the second half with the game well in hand.
A slow day on the ground from the starters didn't seem to bother Campbell too much in his postgame press conference, although it will certainly be something to watch in the coming weeks. But as long as the football is moving down the field, Campbell seems satisfied with the end result.
#state #campbell #getting
Becht passed for 271 yards and four touchdowns to four different wide receivers in Penn State's 45-0 victory over the Thundering Herd. With Becht leading the offense, Penn State put points on the scoreboard on each of their first three possessions in the first quarter. Becht took advantage of his existing chemistry that carried over with a handful of former Iowa State teammates like Brett Eskildsen, Chase Sowell, and tight end Ben Brahmer (all three caught one of Becht's touchdown passes), and he may have found a new favorite go-to target in Koby Howard, who had a game-high 161 receiving yards.
"I thought Rocco was really efficient today in terms of, you were getting eight, nine guys in the box, you were getting a lot of pressure," Campbell said when discussing Becht's performance in Week 1. "I didn't know exactly what to expect, and I think for Rocco to be able to handle that and distribute the ball, sometimes being a great quarterback is like being a great point guard, you got to be a great distributor of where the ball needs to go, and I thought he was outstanding today."
The success of the passing game, including when backup quarterback Alex Manske came in to relieve Becht in the second half, helped make up for a pretty slow start for the running game. Penn State had just 62 rushing yards at halftime and never seemed to find cracks for some big gains on the ground. The rushing yardage piled up a bit more in the second half as the bench started getting some time on the field. Carson Hansen led the Nittany Lions with 48 rushing yards and Cam Wallace picked up 47 yards once he got some playing time in the second half with the game well in hand.
A slow day on the ground from the starters didn't seem to bother Campbell too much in his postgame press conference, although it will certainly be something to watch in the coming weeks. But as long as the football is moving down the field, Campbell seems satisfied with the end result.
#state #campbell #getting
2 months ago
The NASCAR O'Reilly Series competed at Darlington Raceway, and it marked the first race of the 2026 Chase. Justin Allgaier entered the event with a 25-point advantage over Carson Kvapil; however, that has disintegrated. Following a victory at Darlington, a Haas Factory Team driver has shrunk the gap.
Sheldon Creed and the No. 00 team for Haas Factory Team won Saturday's Chase race at Darlington, earning their second victory of the 2026 O'Reilly Series season. Creed, who won his first O'Reilly Series race at EchoPark Speedway in the spring, beat Corey Day and Brent Crews with a dominant final green-flag run.
The driver of the No. 00 car for Haas Factory Team is now seven points behind Allgaier, who finished in 17th place at Darlington. The Chase is back and Creed is the first driver to take advantage of the 20 points in a victory. The top 8 drivers in points after seperated by 58 points with eight races left in 2026.
No. 00 Sheldon Creed
No. 17 Corey Day
#factory #points
Sheldon Creed and the No. 00 team for Haas Factory Team won Saturday's Chase race at Darlington, earning their second victory of the 2026 O'Reilly Series season. Creed, who won his first O'Reilly Series race at EchoPark Speedway in the spring, beat Corey Day and Brent Crews with a dominant final green-flag run.
The driver of the No. 00 car for Haas Factory Team is now seven points behind Allgaier, who finished in 17th place at Darlington. The Chase is back and Creed is the first driver to take advantage of the 20 points in a victory. The top 8 drivers in points after seperated by 58 points with eight races left in 2026.
No. 00 Sheldon Creed
No. 17 Corey Day
#factory #points
2 months ago
23XI Racing will lead the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the Chase race at Darlington Raceway in September. Tyler Reddick won the pole for the 2026 Southern 500 at Darlington this weekend. Daniel Suarez will join Reddick on the front row for Sunday afternoon's event. Qualifying was cancelled due to lightning.
Ryan Preece and Denny Hamlin will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar, and Chris Buescher are the Chase drivers starting 20th or worse for Sunday afternoon's event.
The full NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup at Darlington in September 2026 is below!
No. 45 Tyler Reddick*
No. 7 Daniel Suarez*
#darlington
Ryan Preece and Denny Hamlin will follow the two drivers on the second row. Most notably, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs, Carson Hocevar, and Chris Buescher are the Chase drivers starting 20th or worse for Sunday afternoon's event.
The full NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup at Darlington in September 2026 is below!
No. 45 Tyler Reddick*
No. 7 Daniel Suarez*
#darlington
2 months ago
Justin Allgaier leads the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Chase points standings after the Darlington race on Sept. 5.
But Sheldon Creed climbed to within seven points of Allgaier by winning at Darlington.
Carson Kvapil is third in the points standings, 19 points behind his teammate.
Here's the updated NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points standings:
RACE RECAP: NASCAR O'Reilly Series Darlington race live updates, highlights, leaderboard
#nascar #o 'reilly #standings #parts
But Sheldon Creed climbed to within seven points of Allgaier by winning at Darlington.
Carson Kvapil is third in the points standings, 19 points behind his teammate.
Here's the updated NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series points standings:
RACE RECAP: NASCAR O'Reilly Series Darlington race live updates, highlights, leaderboard
#nascar #o 'reilly #standings #parts
2 months ago
The UW-Eau Claire Blugolds believe.
They believe this is the team that can turn around the program's college football fortunes. And they believe they can play with anybody.
That mindset was evident as the Blugolds started fast before holding off a strong Alma College team 23-15 in the season opener Saturday afternoon at Carson Park.
It was arguably the biggest win in head coach Rob Erickson's four seasons at Eau Claire.
"It's hard to rank the wins in my time here, but I would say this one is right there," Erickson said. "Alma was a final four team four years ago. They were a playoff team for six straight years.
#believe #alma #saturday #carson
They believe this is the team that can turn around the program's college football fortunes. And they believe they can play with anybody.
That mindset was evident as the Blugolds started fast before holding off a strong Alma College team 23-15 in the season opener Saturday afternoon at Carson Park.
It was arguably the biggest win in head coach Rob Erickson's four seasons at Eau Claire.
"It's hard to rank the wins in my time here, but I would say this one is right there," Erickson said. "Alma was a final four team four years ago. They were a playoff team for six straight years.
#believe #alma #saturday #carson
2 months ago
Sheldon Creed and his team got the tire strategy right, and Creed drove to victory in the Fleetio 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race on Sept. 5 at Darlington.
Creed pulled away to a 3-second lead over Corey Day and Sammy Smith, then massaged the lead to the checkered flag.
Creed opens the Chase with a win and a big boost to his championship hopes.
Justin Allgaier and Carson Kvapil battled for the lead for the entirety of the first two stages, but their cars' handling fell off in the final 40 laps as they each fell outside the top 10.
Here are the full results from Saturday's race:
#creed #race #fell #auto
Creed pulled away to a 3-second lead over Corey Day and Sammy Smith, then massaged the lead to the checkered flag.
Creed opens the Chase with a win and a big boost to his championship hopes.
Justin Allgaier and Carson Kvapil battled for the lead for the entirety of the first two stages, but their cars' handling fell off in the final 40 laps as they each fell outside the top 10.
Here are the full results from Saturday's race:
#creed #race #fell #auto
