1 month ago
After an acclaimed All Out pay-per-view, AEW Dynamite returned on Wednesday, Sept. 2 with the fallout from the show in Allen, Texas. From Will Ospreay winning the AEW World Championship to Austin Creed and Kofi making their AEW debuts, it was a night to remember, and that's not even including the other ****** le changes that took place.
While this episode of Dynamite featured plenty of fallout, it also marked the beginning of the build toward the next pay-per-view, with two ****** le matches being made official for the Sept. 26 card. What would be added to the show?
All this and more transpired on this episode of Dynamite:
A recap video of All In plays.
Justin Roberts introduces the new AEW World Champion, Will Ospreay, who comes to the ring. Ospreay says he's "been on a bender" since Sunday celebrating his win. He says All In was amazing, thanks everyone who has been with him on his journey from the beginning and thanks everyone else for their support.
Ospreay says Kenny Omega has been the best wrestler in the world for the last 10 years and still is. Ospreay says Omega is better than him 364 days of the year, except for that one day. Ospreay says they're now tied at 2-2 as the crowd chants for one more match. He says he's satisfied with that record, but if Omega isn't, he can name a time and place to settle the score.
Ospreay starts naming past AEW World Champions, some of whom he says were his heroes. He says the reality is that he's now among all of them, and all of his idols are his rivals.
Ospreay questions his confidence but realizes he's now the standard in AEW.
Ospreay shouts out the United Empire and thanks them for helping him succeed. He says while there's a United Empire in ****** an, he's going to bring the United Empire to AEW.
As Ospreay readies to leave, Ricochet, Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun interrupt. Ricochet says Ospreay knows they have unfinished business and that they're forever intertwined. He also congratulates Ospreay and Omega on their match.
Ricochet understands the fans don't give him credit, but says Ospreay knows him better than they do. Ricochet says Ospreay would not have been in the All In main event without him, and he demands the first shot at the ****** le.
Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors interrupt, and Kidd says Ospreay took away his chances to become the first British IWGP Heavyweight Champion and AEW World Champion. Ricochet and Kidd trade words until they align and head to the ring to target Ospreay, but United Empire runs down to make the save. Ospreay says they can meet in the main event in a tag team match.
#empire #dynamite #title
While this episode of Dynamite featured plenty of fallout, it also marked the beginning of the build toward the next pay-per-view, with two ****** le matches being made official for the Sept. 26 card. What would be added to the show?
All this and more transpired on this episode of Dynamite:
A recap video of All In plays.
Justin Roberts introduces the new AEW World Champion, Will Ospreay, who comes to the ring. Ospreay says he's "been on a bender" since Sunday celebrating his win. He says All In was amazing, thanks everyone who has been with him on his journey from the beginning and thanks everyone else for their support.
Ospreay says Kenny Omega has been the best wrestler in the world for the last 10 years and still is. Ospreay says Omega is better than him 364 days of the year, except for that one day. Ospreay says they're now tied at 2-2 as the crowd chants for one more match. He says he's satisfied with that record, but if Omega isn't, he can name a time and place to settle the score.
Ospreay starts naming past AEW World Champions, some of whom he says were his heroes. He says the reality is that he's now among all of them, and all of his idols are his rivals.
Ospreay questions his confidence but realizes he's now the standard in AEW.
Ospreay shouts out the United Empire and thanks them for helping him succeed. He says while there's a United Empire in ****** an, he's going to bring the United Empire to AEW.
As Ospreay readies to leave, Ricochet, Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun interrupt. Ricochet says Ospreay knows they have unfinished business and that they're forever intertwined. He also congratulates Ospreay and Omega on their match.
Ricochet understands the fans don't give him credit, but says Ospreay knows him better than they do. Ricochet says Ospreay would not have been in the All In main event without him, and he demands the first shot at the ****** le.
Gabe Kidd and Clark Connors interrupt, and Kidd says Ospreay took away his chances to become the first British IWGP Heavyweight Champion and AEW World Champion. Ricochet and Kidd trade words until they align and head to the ring to target Ospreay, but United Empire runs down to make the save. Ospreay says they can meet in the main event in a tag team match.
#empire #dynamite #title
1 month ago
In his first Grand Slam tournament as the top seed, Alexander Zverev had all that he could handle with Lorenzo Sonego in the opening round of the US Open.
Zverev has never lost to Sonego in his career, in six prior meetings, before this year's US Open.
He cruised through the first set before dropping the second and third. Zverev was two points from being ousted from the tournament in the fourth set.
MORE: Ageless Gael Monfils joins Jimmy Connors in US Open lore
It is a massive credit to both Zverev and Sonego's athleticism that both played a high level of tennis until the bitter end which was at nearly 2 AM EDT.
#zverev #grand
Zverev has never lost to Sonego in his career, in six prior meetings, before this year's US Open.
He cruised through the first set before dropping the second and third. Zverev was two points from being ousted from the tournament in the fourth set.
MORE: Ageless Gael Monfils joins Jimmy Connors in US Open lore
It is a massive credit to both Zverev and Sonego's athleticism that both played a high level of tennis until the bitter end which was at nearly 2 AM EDT.
#zverev #grand
1 month ago
Most people celebrate their 40th birthday with a slap-up meal or a surprise party.
Gael Monfils, the maverick Frenchman who always knows how to have fun on the court, marked his milestone by winning a Grand Slam match at the US Open.
Playing in the final major of his career, Monfils ensured he had a unforgettable night with a 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 victory over Paraguayan opponent Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
The former world number six is the oldest man to win a US Open main-draw match since Jimmy Connors - who also won on his 40th birthday in 1992.
The New York crowd made the occasion even more memorable for Monfils by bursting into an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday' during his post-victory interview.
#monfils #birthday #frenchman #slam
Gael Monfils, the maverick Frenchman who always knows how to have fun on the court, marked his milestone by winning a Grand Slam match at the US Open.
Playing in the final major of his career, Monfils ensured he had a unforgettable night with a 2-6 6-1 6-2 6-0 victory over Paraguayan opponent Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
The former world number six is the oldest man to win a US Open main-draw match since Jimmy Connors - who also won on his 40th birthday in 1992.
The New York crowd made the occasion even more memorable for Monfils by bursting into an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday' during his post-victory interview.
#monfils #birthday #frenchman #slam
2 months ago
After finalizing their initial 53-man roster Sunday, the Rams announced Monday that they had signed 17 players to the practice squad, taking advantage of the additional spot available through the NFL's International Player Pathway program. The official group includes 16 traditional practice-squad players and international punter Jack Bouwmeester.
A significant portion of the practice squad consists of players who have already spent time with Los Angeles.
Six players — Tanner Ingle, Cam Lampkin, Elias Neal, Bill Norton, Brennan Presley and Jordan Waters — were on the Rams' practice squad during the 2025 season. All six signed Reserve/Future contracts with Los Angeles earlier this offseason after spending time on the practice squad last year.
RB, Dean Connors
S, Nick Andersen
#practice #Rams #international
A significant portion of the practice squad consists of players who have already spent time with Los Angeles.
Six players — Tanner Ingle, Cam Lampkin, Elias Neal, Bill Norton, Brennan Presley and Jordan Waters — were on the Rams' practice squad during the 2025 season. All six signed Reserve/Future contracts with Los Angeles earlier this offseason after spending time on the practice squad last year.
RB, Dean Connors
S, Nick Andersen
#practice #Rams #international
2 months ago
Dean Connors isn't going anywhere. The Los Angeles Rams waived the undrafted rookie running back on Sunday, but after clearing waivers the next day, he's returning to Woodland Hills.
According to Mike Garafolo, the Rams are signing Connors to their practice squad. He's their first reported practice squad signing of the day, filling one of the 16 spots that are available.
Connors, like every other player cut by the Rams on Sunday, cleared waivers on Monday. He was a popular player among fans after catching three touchdown passes in the preseason, including two in the opener against the Chiefs.
He forced seven missed tackles as a runner and three more as a receiver this preseason, per PFF, so he showed off his elusiveness in the open field.
The Rams opted to go with just three running backs on their initial 53-man roster, cutting Connors after also trading Jarquez Hunter away.
#three #waivers #practice #player
According to Mike Garafolo, the Rams are signing Connors to their practice squad. He's their first reported practice squad signing of the day, filling one of the 16 spots that are available.
Connors, like every other player cut by the Rams on Sunday, cleared waivers on Monday. He was a popular player among fans after catching three touchdown passes in the preseason, including two in the opener against the Chiefs.
He forced seven missed tackles as a runner and three more as a receiver this preseason, per PFF, so he showed off his elusiveness in the open field.
The Rams opted to go with just three running backs on their initial 53-man roster, cutting Connors after also trading Jarquez Hunter away.
#three #waivers #practice #player
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Rams wrapped up a perfect preseason on Thursday night with their third straight win of the summer. They beat the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-18, led by rookie Ty Simpson's impressive performance as the starter.
This was the last chance for several players to push for a roster spot, or at the very least, a job on the practice squad. These six players stood out in a positive way, helping the Rams take down the Chargers at SoFi.
Simpson had his opportunities limited by a lopsided score last week, but he got the start on Thursday night and was given every opportunity to throw the ball. He turned in a very good performance, completing 18 of 23 passes for 119 passes and one touchdown. He avoided a turnover for the third straight game, too.
His best throw of the preseason came on an 11-yard touchdown strike to Brennan Presley, rolling out to his left and making a perfect throw to his receiver in the end zone for six points. He was confident and accurate, completing 11 of his first 12 passes. It would've been hard for Simpson to have a much better preseason than he had.
This was Connors' last opportunity to prove he deserves to make the team and he gave the coaching staff a lot to like. He caught another touchdown pass on a Texas route, finding the void in the zone and hauling in Matthew Caldwell's pass at the goal line.
#last #throw #touchdown #Rams
This was the last chance for several players to push for a roster spot, or at the very least, a job on the practice squad. These six players stood out in a positive way, helping the Rams take down the Chargers at SoFi.
Simpson had his opportunities limited by a lopsided score last week, but he got the start on Thursday night and was given every opportunity to throw the ball. He turned in a very good performance, completing 18 of 23 passes for 119 passes and one touchdown. He avoided a turnover for the third straight game, too.
His best throw of the preseason came on an 11-yard touchdown strike to Brennan Presley, rolling out to his left and making a perfect throw to his receiver in the end zone for six points. He was confident and accurate, completing 11 of his first 12 passes. It would've been hard for Simpson to have a much better preseason than he had.
This was Connors' last opportunity to prove he deserves to make the team and he gave the coaching staff a lot to like. He caught another touchdown pass on a Texas route, finding the void in the zone and hauling in Matthew Caldwell's pass at the goal line.
#last #throw #touchdown #Rams
2 months ago
Second-half turnaround: Ashlyn Puerta scored only 45 seconds after entering the game and Baylee DeSmit netted two more goals to boost Sporting Club Jacksonville women's soccer to second place in the Gainbridge Super League, defeating Tampa Bay Sun FC 3-2 in the home opener on Aug. 22.
Puerta power: The league's player of the year in Sporting Jax's inaugural season, Puerta smashed a game-tying 25-yard laser in the 46th minute, moments after entering as a halftime sub for Maci Teater at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium.
DeSmit double: Two more goals for DeSmit pushed Jacksonville in front. In the 60th minute, Meg Hughes dribbled down the right wing and cut the ball back for DeSmit, who cracked a 20-yard shot off the hands of Tampa Bay goalkeeper Liz Beardsley and into the net. Ten minutes later, DeSmit stayed onside for a crisp finish after a headed ***** ist by Coco Thistle.
Dinosaur in the house: The club introduced its new mascot, orange dinosaur Sporting Rex, in a pregame presentation that also included appearances from the Jaguars' Jaxson de Ville and the Jumbo Shrimp's Southpaw.
Quick free kicks: Tampa Bay (0-1-1) scored twice on the break, with Shea Connors giving the visitors a first-half lead and Jordan Zade narrowing the gap to 3-2 late. … Sporting Jax goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg made six saves, preserving the edge amid a stoppage-time flurry from the Sun. … Thistle made her club debut in place of Melina Descary in the 60th minute. … First-team all-league forward Paige Kenton was unavailable due to illness.
#desmit #jacksonville #thistle #second
Puerta power: The league's player of the year in Sporting Jax's inaugural season, Puerta smashed a game-tying 25-yard laser in the 46th minute, moments after entering as a halftime sub for Maci Teater at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium.
DeSmit double: Two more goals for DeSmit pushed Jacksonville in front. In the 60th minute, Meg Hughes dribbled down the right wing and cut the ball back for DeSmit, who cracked a 20-yard shot off the hands of Tampa Bay goalkeeper Liz Beardsley and into the net. Ten minutes later, DeSmit stayed onside for a crisp finish after a headed ***** ist by Coco Thistle.
Dinosaur in the house: The club introduced its new mascot, orange dinosaur Sporting Rex, in a pregame presentation that also included appearances from the Jaguars' Jaxson de Ville and the Jumbo Shrimp's Southpaw.
Quick free kicks: Tampa Bay (0-1-1) scored twice on the break, with Shea Connors giving the visitors a first-half lead and Jordan Zade narrowing the gap to 3-2 late. … Sporting Jax goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg made six saves, preserving the edge amid a stoppage-time flurry from the Sun. … Thistle made her club debut in place of Melina Descary in the 60th minute. … First-team all-league forward Paige Kenton was unavailable due to illness.
#desmit #jacksonville #thistle #second
2 months ago
Despite already having Kyren Williams and Blake Corum locked in as their top two backs last year, the Los Angeles Rams still traded up 10 spots to select Jarquez Hunter in the fourth round of the 2025 draft. In his rookie season, Hunter had zero carries and didn't even play a single snap on offense, being a healthy scratch multiple times last year.
It was a disappointing development for the promising running back, and the outlook hasn't gotten much better this year. He's still the No. 4 option behind Williams, Corum and Ronnie Rivers, and he could even be in danger of losing that role.
That's because undrafted rookie Dean Connors showed a lot of promise in the Rams' preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday. And it's not so much that Connors put up better numbers, but it's the skill set he brings to the table.
Connors was a solid runner in college, but he was also a very good receiver out of the backfield. In the last three years (two at Rice, one at Houston), he caught 139 passes for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns.
And sure enough, the two touchdowns he scored against the Chiefs in his preseason debut on Saturday were through the air. He caught a 9-yard screen pass from Ty Simpson, split two defenders and punched it into the end zone for the game's first touchdown.
#connors #corum #Rams #saturday
It was a disappointing development for the promising running back, and the outlook hasn't gotten much better this year. He's still the No. 4 option behind Williams, Corum and Ronnie Rivers, and he could even be in danger of losing that role.
That's because undrafted rookie Dean Connors showed a lot of promise in the Rams' preseason win over the Chiefs on Saturday. And it's not so much that Connors put up better numbers, but it's the skill set he brings to the table.
Connors was a solid runner in college, but he was also a very good receiver out of the backfield. In the last three years (two at Rice, one at Houston), he caught 139 passes for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns.
And sure enough, the two touchdowns he scored against the Chiefs in his preseason debut on Saturday were through the air. He caught a 9-yard screen pass from Ty Simpson, split two defenders and punched it into the end zone for the game's first touchdown.
#connors #corum #Rams #saturday
2 months ago
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Kansas City Chiefs by a final score of 20-9 in their preseason Week 1 matchup. It was a low-scoring affair for about three quarters until the Rams pulled away with multiple touchdowns late with passing scores from Ty Simpson to running back Dean Connors.
The running back room as a whole looked solid today, credit the blocking, but it was Connors who had the two scores to really put the game out of reach.
Stetson Bennett went 4-6 for 38 yards, and he started on Saturday, but it was Simpson who was given the longer leash as he went 21-25 with 190 yards and two passing TDs. He looked comfortable often, he took what was there, he let his receivers run after the catch, he opened up on couple throws late in the game to Max Clare and CJ Daniels.
Simpson looked and played like the best quarterback on the field today.
Throw in L.A.'s defense holding their ground by bending with some field goals allowed, but they kept KC out of the endzone (the Chiefs did have a few penalties to take away what would've been scores). L.A.'s special teams looked solid with Xavier Smith having a nice showing in the return game (no fumbles). Ethan Evans got his punts off and Harrison Mevis made his kicks with 2 field goals and 2 extra points.
#field #Rams
The running back room as a whole looked solid today, credit the blocking, but it was Connors who had the two scores to really put the game out of reach.
Stetson Bennett went 4-6 for 38 yards, and he started on Saturday, but it was Simpson who was given the longer leash as he went 21-25 with 190 yards and two passing TDs. He looked comfortable often, he took what was there, he let his receivers run after the catch, he opened up on couple throws late in the game to Max Clare and CJ Daniels.
Simpson looked and played like the best quarterback on the field today.
Throw in L.A.'s defense holding their ground by bending with some field goals allowed, but they kept KC out of the endzone (the Chiefs did have a few penalties to take away what would've been scores). L.A.'s special teams looked solid with Xavier Smith having a nice showing in the return game (no fumbles). Ethan Evans got his punts off and Harrison Mevis made his kicks with 2 field goals and 2 extra points.
#field #Rams
2 months ago
Ty Simpson is on the board with his first (unofficial) touchdown pass in the NFL. The Los Angeles Rams rookie threw a 9-yard screen to running back Dean Connors in the fourth quarter, putting the Rams up 13-9 on the Chiefs after the two teams traded field goals for the first 45 minutes of the game.
It was the first career touchdown pass for Simpson, who completed 15 of his first 17 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. Connors did most of the work on this play, slipping two defenders on his way to the end zone on a nicely designed screen pass by the Rams.
Simpson has looked comfortable all afternoon, operating the offense well and keeping the chains moving. He didn't push the ball down the field but he did what was asked of him.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Watch Rams rookie Ty Simpson's first touchdown pass in the NFL
#screen
It was the first career touchdown pass for Simpson, who completed 15 of his first 17 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. Connors did most of the work on this play, slipping two defenders on his way to the end zone on a nicely designed screen pass by the Rams.
Simpson has looked comfortable all afternoon, operating the offense well and keeping the chains moving. He didn't push the ball down the field but he did what was asked of him.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Watch Rams rookie Ty Simpson's first touchdown pass in the NFL
#screen
3 months ago
ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball continued Thursday, July 31 with the Washington Nationals visiting the Atlanta Braves.
But when host Kevin Connors sent the network's coverage from ESPN's studios in Bristol, Connecticut to Truist Park in Atlanta, a familiar name was included in the send-off: Karl Ravech.
Despite Ravech being part of the latest round of layoffs at ESPN, a person with knowledge of his status with the network told USA TODAY Sports Thursday evening that Ravech was given the option to call a few select MLB games this summer. The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details of his contract publicly.
MLB trade deadline LIVE updates: Rumors, news, deals as clock ticks
The 61-year-old Ravech is also expected to once again call the Little League World Series for ESPN; he has served as the main play-by-play voice for the tournament since 2006. The Little League World Series gets underway on Wednesday, Aug. 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
#ravech #league #thursday
But when host Kevin Connors sent the network's coverage from ESPN's studios in Bristol, Connecticut to Truist Park in Atlanta, a familiar name was included in the send-off: Karl Ravech.
Despite Ravech being part of the latest round of layoffs at ESPN, a person with knowledge of his status with the network told USA TODAY Sports Thursday evening that Ravech was given the option to call a few select MLB games this summer. The person requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the details of his contract publicly.
MLB trade deadline LIVE updates: Rumors, news, deals as clock ticks
The 61-year-old Ravech is also expected to once again call the Little League World Series for ESPN; he has served as the main play-by-play voice for the tournament since 2006. The Little League World Series gets underway on Wednesday, Aug. 19 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
#ravech #league #thursday
3 months ago
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Rams training camp on July 29, 2026 at Loyola Marymount University and The Sporting Tribune's Ric Tapia was there to capture the following images.
Jordan Whittington #88 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after the catch during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune
Jordan Whittington #88 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after the catch during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Dean Connors #33 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
#angeles #loyola #university
Jordan Whittington #88 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after the catch during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Ric Tapia - The Sporting Tribune
Jordan Whittington #88 of the Los Angeles Rams runs after the catch during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Dean Connors #33 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during training camp at Loyola Marymount University on July 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
#angeles #loyola #university
11 months ago
College basketball player dies after being injured during game
CBS News
A basketball player at a junior college in Oklahoma who was injured during a game has died, school officials said.
Connors State College sophomore Ethan Dietz died Tuesday after he was injured during the second half of a game Saturday in Texas, the school said in a statement posted to its Facebook page. A spokesperson for the college, Shannon Rigsby, said initial reports indicate Dietz suffered some kind of head injury, but that she didn't have any more information.
"Ethan exemplified what it means to be a Cowboy, to
CBS News
A basketball player at a junior college in Oklahoma who was injured during a game has died, school officials said.
Connors State College sophomore Ethan Dietz died Tuesday after he was injured during the second half of a game Saturday in Texas, the school said in a statement posted to its Facebook page. A spokesperson for the college, Shannon Rigsby, said initial reports indicate Dietz suffered some kind of head injury, but that she didn't have any more information.
"Ethan exemplified what it means to be a Cowboy, to
