18 days ago
At the start of September, the global network of transportation partners that retail giant Amazon relies upon to process an average of between 15 and 17.2 million delivery orders per day was suddenly thrust into public attention.
A cargo plane operated by 21 Air ran off the runway at Miami International in a major accident that killed five people traveling in a van on a nearby road.
Since the Sept. 6 crash, Amazon suspended its operations with 21 Air, pending an ongoing investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The retail platform said it made the choice after it "spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances."
While operating with an unblemished safety record, another of Amazon's network of thousands of transportation partners ended up in the limelight this week when it filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Florida court, Tampa Bay Business Journal reported.
Launched out of Winter Haven in Polk County in 2005, CLJ Transporting is a cargo carrier and dedicated Amazon Freight Partner that had been running deliveries for Amazon within a 200-mile radius of Davenport in the central part of the state for more than a decade.
#amazon #network
A cargo plane operated by 21 Air ran off the runway at Miami International in a major accident that killed five people traveling in a van on a nearby road.
Since the Sept. 6 crash, Amazon suspended its operations with 21 Air, pending an ongoing investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The retail platform said it made the choice after it "spent time supporting the investigation and reviewing some of the surrounding circumstances."
While operating with an unblemished safety record, another of Amazon's network of thousands of transportation partners ended up in the limelight this week when it filed for Chapter 11 protection in a Florida court, Tampa Bay Business Journal reported.
Launched out of Winter Haven in Polk County in 2005, CLJ Transporting is a cargo carrier and dedicated Amazon Freight Partner that had been running deliveries for Amazon within a 200-mile radius of Davenport in the central part of the state for more than a decade.
#amazon #network
25 days ago
It's Week 3 of the Iowa high school football season, and scores are starting to roll in from across the state.
Some of the top games Friday night are Bishop Heelan at Sioux City East, Dallas Center-Grimes at Dowling, North Polk at ADM and Xavier at Clear Creek Amana.
See below for the list of IHSAA scores from Friday night.
Central Elkader 73, Calamus-Wheatland 32
Davenport North 38, Marion 0
#bishop
Some of the top games Friday night are Bishop Heelan at Sioux City East, Dallas Center-Grimes at Dowling, North Polk at ADM and Xavier at Clear Creek Amana.
See below for the list of IHSAA scores from Friday night.
Central Elkader 73, Calamus-Wheatland 32
Davenport North 38, Marion 0
#bishop
1 month ago
Buffalo Gap won the first two sets then had to overcome a Staunton rally to win in five, 25-21, 25-21, 20-25, 23-25, 15-7, in Shenandoah District volleyball Sept. 3.
Gap was led by Bailey Tribble's 15 kills, 25 digs and four aces. Avery Wheeler had 37 ****** ists, 14 digs and three aces. Rachel Baber added 15 kills and Brailyn Green had 18 digs. Freshman Madison Botkin finished with 23 digs.
Kennedy Bryant led Staunton with nine kills, four blocks and a pair of aces. Faith Lam and Brooke Davenport both had six kills in the loss.
Buffalo Gap coach Elizabeth Ashby said she just told her team before the fifth set to go back to playing how they had been earlier in the match.
"Being positive, playing your game," she said. "We let up a little bit on our hits and I said, 'You've just got to swing.' And we did."
#buffalo
Gap was led by Bailey Tribble's 15 kills, 25 digs and four aces. Avery Wheeler had 37 ****** ists, 14 digs and three aces. Rachel Baber added 15 kills and Brailyn Green had 18 digs. Freshman Madison Botkin finished with 23 digs.
Kennedy Bryant led Staunton with nine kills, four blocks and a pair of aces. Faith Lam and Brooke Davenport both had six kills in the loss.
Buffalo Gap coach Elizabeth Ashby said she just told her team before the fifth set to go back to playing how they had been earlier in the match.
"Being positive, playing your game," she said. "We let up a little bit on our hits and I said, 'You've just got to swing.' And we did."
#buffalo
1 month ago
ASHVILLE – Every team goes through it, where they don't have their best stuff.
That was certainly the case for the Lancaster volleyball team on Tuesday, Sept. 1, during their game at Teays Valley. The Golden Gales just couldn't seem to find any rhythm or gain momentum against the Vikings.
Lancaster fell behind early in the first set and were immediately put on their heels, and Teays Valley took advantage. Even though the Gales fought back in their third set, it wasn't enough as they dropped their Ohio Capital Conference-Buckeye Division opener, 25-19, 25-17, 25-23.
"We had a great week of practice and practiced really hard and felt like we were in a good place," Lancaster coach Leslie Davenport said. "Defensively, we didn't connect that first set, and we knew we were going to be up against big blocks, and we talked about getting up and having high hands, and when we did it, we scored. Unfortunately, mentally, we didn't get to that place where we were able to get over the hump."
More: HS Sports Roundup | Local golf teams and athletes see big results
#valley #first
That was certainly the case for the Lancaster volleyball team on Tuesday, Sept. 1, during their game at Teays Valley. The Golden Gales just couldn't seem to find any rhythm or gain momentum against the Vikings.
Lancaster fell behind early in the first set and were immediately put on their heels, and Teays Valley took advantage. Even though the Gales fought back in their third set, it wasn't enough as they dropped their Ohio Capital Conference-Buckeye Division opener, 25-19, 25-17, 25-23.
"We had a great week of practice and practiced really hard and felt like we were in a good place," Lancaster coach Leslie Davenport said. "Defensively, we didn't connect that first set, and we knew we were going to be up against big blocks, and we talked about getting up and having high hands, and when we did it, we scored. Unfortunately, mentally, we didn't get to that place where we were able to get over the hump."
More: HS Sports Roundup | Local golf teams and athletes see big results
#valley #first
1 month ago
The Chargers trimmed down their roster from 90 to 53 men on Sunday. After 20 training camp practices and three preseason games, they feel confident that they have the players on their roster to guide them to what could be a season to remember.
The Chargers still have a long way to go in that department as the 2026 season looms. Nonetheless, we will soon see how things will shake out for them. It was not easy to trim down the roster, as the Bolts had to make some tough decisions.
Time will tell how it will play out. In the meantime, Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report listed the winners and losers from every NFL team's 2026 roster cuts, including the Chargers.
Davenport named rookie wide receiver Brenan Thompson as the winner and the Chargers' interior offensive line as the losers.
Thompson was one of the bright spots during Chargers camp. He showed off his speed and athleticism across multiple practices, ultimately earning him a spot on the 53-man roster.
#chargers #down
The Chargers still have a long way to go in that department as the 2026 season looms. Nonetheless, we will soon see how things will shake out for them. It was not easy to trim down the roster, as the Bolts had to make some tough decisions.
Time will tell how it will play out. In the meantime, Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report listed the winners and losers from every NFL team's 2026 roster cuts, including the Chargers.
Davenport named rookie wide receiver Brenan Thompson as the winner and the Chargers' interior offensive line as the losers.
Thompson was one of the bright spots during Chargers camp. He showed off his speed and athleticism across multiple practices, ultimately earning him a spot on the 53-man roster.
#chargers #down
1 month ago
An old-fashioned pitcher's duel is unfolding in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, as Bayonne's Jett Bridges and West Side Ohio's Boone Treadway battle through the early innings.
With both teams facing elimination from the Little League World Series, neither side has been able to break through in a scoreless game Tuesday at Lamade Stadium.
Treadway has dominated with six strikeouts through three innings, while Bridges has matched him nearly pitch for pitch, recording five punchouts of his own.
AJ Tapia recorded Bayonne's first hit of the game with a two-out single in the second inning. The hit snapped a lengthy drought for the Bees, who had not recorded a hit since the third inning of Sunday's 6-0 loss to Davenport Northwest (Midwest) in Game 3.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Bayonne locked in tight battle with Ohio in LLWS elimination game
#bridges #side #innings #elimination
With both teams facing elimination from the Little League World Series, neither side has been able to break through in a scoreless game Tuesday at Lamade Stadium.
Treadway has dominated with six strikeouts through three innings, while Bridges has matched him nearly pitch for pitch, recording five punchouts of his own.
AJ Tapia recorded Bayonne's first hit of the game with a two-out single in the second inning. The hit snapped a lengthy drought for the Bees, who had not recorded a hit since the third inning of Sunday's 6-0 loss to Davenport Northwest (Midwest) in Game 3.
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Bayonne locked in tight battle with Ohio in LLWS elimination game
#bridges #side #innings #elimination
1 month ago
It's now or never for New Jersey in the Little League World Series.
The Bayonne Bees are in must-win territory now featured on the elimination side of the bracket after a 6-0 loss against Davenport on Sunday in Williamsport.
A win would keep the team hailing from the Garden State alive for another day as they'd continue through that side of the bracket with hopes of appearing in the LLWS US Final on Saturday and more importantly, the LLWS championship game on Sunday.
A loss on Tuesday night would send the 12-year-olds from Bayonne home and officially eliminated from the Little League World Series tournament.
With first pitch coming up, here's all the important details you need to know on how to watch, the schedule and more on Bayonne in the LLWS:
#league #sunday
The Bayonne Bees are in must-win territory now featured on the elimination side of the bracket after a 6-0 loss against Davenport on Sunday in Williamsport.
A win would keep the team hailing from the Garden State alive for another day as they'd continue through that side of the bracket with hopes of appearing in the LLWS US Final on Saturday and more importantly, the LLWS championship game on Sunday.
A loss on Tuesday night would send the 12-year-olds from Bayonne home and officially eliminated from the Little League World Series tournament.
With first pitch coming up, here's all the important details you need to know on how to watch, the schedule and more on Bayonne in the LLWS:
#league #sunday
1 month ago
Season Championship Night at Davenport Speedway will be Monday, Aug. 24. Track champions will be determined in six weekly classes, a news release says.
As usual, Davenport Speedway is well represented in many IMCA classes. The following information is based on IMCA national point standings as of Aug. 20:
Spencer Diercks of Davenport is tied for the IMCA Modified national point lead and is the current point leader at Davenport. Jed Frieburger, who won a race in Davenport earlier this season is fourth in points. Davenport regular Jace Eckrich is 11th in national points.
Davenport's IMCA Late Model point leader Logan Veloz is currently eighth in national points. Davenport feature winners Travis Denning, Tommy Elston, and Curtis Glover are all in the top 12. Local drivers Gary Webb, Dalton Simonsen, Nathan Balensiefen, and Jesse Bodin are in the top 20.
Jarrett Franzen leads the IMCA Northern SportMod points. Brayton Carter is seventh in points. Both have won features at Davenport in 2026. Davenport regulars Ben Chapman and Bryson Eckrich are both in the top 20 points.
#davenport #point #eckrich #leader
As usual, Davenport Speedway is well represented in many IMCA classes. The following information is based on IMCA national point standings as of Aug. 20:
Spencer Diercks of Davenport is tied for the IMCA Modified national point lead and is the current point leader at Davenport. Jed Frieburger, who won a race in Davenport earlier this season is fourth in points. Davenport regular Jace Eckrich is 11th in national points.
Davenport's IMCA Late Model point leader Logan Veloz is currently eighth in national points. Davenport feature winners Travis Denning, Tommy Elston, and Curtis Glover are all in the top 12. Local drivers Gary Webb, Dalton Simonsen, Nathan Balensiefen, and Jesse Bodin are in the top 20.
Jarrett Franzen leads the IMCA Northern SportMod points. Brayton Carter is seventh in points. Both have won features at Davenport in 2026. Davenport regulars Ben Chapman and Bryson Eckrich are both in the top 20 points.
#davenport #point #eckrich #leader
1 month ago
It was difficult to gauge where Sunderland actually stood in the summer of 1991.
Denis Smith had worked wonders to drag the club from the Third Division up to the top tier of English football in three years, but in so many ways, his progress was too quick for the club to keep up.
The promotions were achieved on a shoestring budget and were supplemented with a long list of names that Smith had brought through the ranks and fast-tracked into the first-team squad. Names such as Gary Owers, Paul Williams, Richard Ord, Brian Atkinson, Kieron Brady, David Rush and Warren Hawke were all given opportunities, and there's probably more, as those are just off the top of my head.
Smith's budget following promotion to the First Division in 1990 was set at £500,000, but it didn't include an increase in the wage budget. This resulted in one-in, one-out, so Peter Davenport replaced Eric Gates and Kevin Ball took the place of John MacPhail. It maybe didn't come as a surprise that, in a season where only two sides went down, we were one of them.
So, in 1991-92, we found ourselves back in Division Two and we were one of the favourites to go up – but without funds once again, Smith was unable to freshen up the squad and there were no new arrivals ahead of the opening day of the season.
#smith #first #club #season
Denis Smith had worked wonders to drag the club from the Third Division up to the top tier of English football in three years, but in so many ways, his progress was too quick for the club to keep up.
The promotions were achieved on a shoestring budget and were supplemented with a long list of names that Smith had brought through the ranks and fast-tracked into the first-team squad. Names such as Gary Owers, Paul Williams, Richard Ord, Brian Atkinson, Kieron Brady, David Rush and Warren Hawke were all given opportunities, and there's probably more, as those are just off the top of my head.
Smith's budget following promotion to the First Division in 1990 was set at £500,000, but it didn't include an increase in the wage budget. This resulted in one-in, one-out, so Peter Davenport replaced Eric Gates and Kevin Ball took the place of John MacPhail. It maybe didn't come as a surprise that, in a season where only two sides went down, we were one of them.
So, in 1991-92, we found ourselves back in Division Two and we were one of the favourites to go up – but without funds once again, Smith was unable to freshen up the squad and there were no new arrivals ahead of the opening day of the season.
#smith #first #club #season
1 month ago
The team from Bayonne is set to take on Davenport, Iowa in the Little League World Series on Sunday at 1 p.m. on ABC.
The boys from Bayonne are coming off of a commanding 3-1 win over East Side Little League from West Chester, Pennsylvania on Friday night.
A win on Sunday would put them just one more win away from playing in the U.S. Championship Game.
Even with a loss they would still have a chance to make it.
Residents of the Hudson County city have rallied around the boys and are buzzing with excitement with many watch parties set to be held around the city.
#little #league #boys #World
The boys from Bayonne are coming off of a commanding 3-1 win over East Side Little League from West Chester, Pennsylvania on Friday night.
A win on Sunday would put them just one more win away from playing in the U.S. Championship Game.
Even with a loss they would still have a chance to make it.
Residents of the Hudson County city have rallied around the boys and are buzzing with excitement with many watch parties set to be held around the city.
#little #league #boys #World
1 month ago
The 2026 Little League World Series rolls on Sunday, August 23, with another busy day of action in the United States and International double-elimination tournaments. Sunday's action begins bright and early at 9:00 a.m. ET.
It all begins with the Northwest Region champions from Tacoma, Washington, facing off against the team from Henderson, Nevada, which represents the Mountain Region. We then move to the International bracket, with Mexico taking on Nicaragua.
MORE: 2026 Little League World Series teams, full list of USA & International participants
Only one of four LLWS games on Sunday will air on ESPN, with the Midwest Region champs from Davenport, Iowa, and Metro champs from Bayonne, New Jersey, facing off on ABC at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Pitcher Cooper Thissen of Davenport, Iowa, (Midwest Region) against Bonita, California (West Region) at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, PA South Williamsport, PA on Friday, August 21, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#international #sunday #august #davenport
It all begins with the Northwest Region champions from Tacoma, Washington, facing off against the team from Henderson, Nevada, which represents the Mountain Region. We then move to the International bracket, with Mexico taking on Nicaragua.
MORE: 2026 Little League World Series teams, full list of USA & International participants
Only one of four LLWS games on Sunday will air on ESPN, with the Midwest Region champs from Davenport, Iowa, and Metro champs from Bayonne, New Jersey, facing off on ABC at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Pitcher Cooper Thissen of Davenport, Iowa, (Midwest Region) against Bonita, California (West Region) at the Little League Baseball World Series at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in South Williamsport, PA South Williamsport, PA on Friday, August 21, 2026. Credit: USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#international #sunday #august #davenport
1 month ago
The Little League World Series continues Sunday for Iowa's representatives from Davenport.
Davenport Northwest Little League is one of 20 teams competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It marks Iowa's 16th appearance in Williamsport and first since 2022, with the state still seeking its first Little League World Series ******* le.
The Midwest Region champions beat a team from California 1-0 on Friday and will play a team from the New York Metro Region on Sunday. Cooper Thissen had 15 strikeouts and hit a home run to lead Iowa to its Friday victory.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs from Aug. 19 to Aug. 30.
Representing the Midwest, Davenport opened tournament play Friday, Aug. 21 with a 1-0 victory against West Region champion Sweetwater Valley Little League of Bonita, California. On Sunday, Iowa will face a team from New Jersey representing the New York Metro Region.
#davenport #team #williamsport
Davenport Northwest Little League is one of 20 teams competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It marks Iowa's 16th appearance in Williamsport and first since 2022, with the state still seeking its first Little League World Series ******* le.
The Midwest Region champions beat a team from California 1-0 on Friday and will play a team from the New York Metro Region on Sunday. Cooper Thissen had 15 strikeouts and hit a home run to lead Iowa to its Friday victory.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs from Aug. 19 to Aug. 30.
Representing the Midwest, Davenport opened tournament play Friday, Aug. 21 with a 1-0 victory against West Region champion Sweetwater Valley Little League of Bonita, California. On Sunday, Iowa will face a team from New Jersey representing the New York Metro Region.
#davenport #team #williamsport
2 months ago
LANCASTER – Lancaster senior volleyball player Zoe DeLeon and her senior teammates had somewhat of a rude awakening when Leslie Davenport was named the new head coach.
Davenport has brought a different mentality, as far as making players work harder, holding them more accountable, and most importantly, not accepting losing.
Not that the program was downtrodden by any means, but it needed a jolt, and that is exactly what Davenport has brought to the program.
"Coach has brought a competitiveness, and she gives it to us straight," DeLeon said. "She holds us accountable. She has us working harder in practice, and it has transferred over to the game. There was a difference at the beginning when she took over, and it took time to get used to, but once we saw the outcome, it makes us want to work even harder."
More: Lancaster football lets lead slip away in loss to Hilliard Darby
#lancaster #brought #harder #deleon
Davenport has brought a different mentality, as far as making players work harder, holding them more accountable, and most importantly, not accepting losing.
Not that the program was downtrodden by any means, but it needed a jolt, and that is exactly what Davenport has brought to the program.
"Coach has brought a competitiveness, and she gives it to us straight," DeLeon said. "She holds us accountable. She has us working harder in practice, and it has transferred over to the game. There was a difference at the beginning when she took over, and it took time to get used to, but once we saw the outcome, it makes us want to work even harder."
More: Lancaster football lets lead slip away in loss to Hilliard Darby
#lancaster #brought #harder #deleon
2 months ago
The Davenport Northwest Little League team will have to wait a little longer to take the field in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
The Iowa team's Little League World Series matchup scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20 was postponed to Friday, Aug. 21 due to prolonged inclement weather in Williamsport.
Friday's game is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT.
TV information will be released later.
The all-star squad from Davenport represents the Midwest and is scheduled to play Sweetwater Valley of Bonita, California, the West Region champion.
#pennsylvania
The Iowa team's Little League World Series matchup scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20 was postponed to Friday, Aug. 21 due to prolonged inclement weather in Williamsport.
Friday's game is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT.
TV information will be released later.
The all-star squad from Davenport represents the Midwest and is scheduled to play Sweetwater Valley of Bonita, California, the West Region champion.
#pennsylvania
2 months ago
The Little League World Series is here for Iowa's representatives from Davenport.
Davenport Northwest Little League is one of 20 teams competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It marks Iowa's 16th appearance in Williamsport and first since 2022, with the state still seeking its first Little League World Series ****** le.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs from Aug. 19 to Aug. 30. Here's what to know about Davenport's path through the 2026 Little League World Series.
Representing the Midwest, Davenport opens tournament play Thursday, Aug. 20 against West Region champion Sweetwater Valley Little League of Bonita, California.
Iowa's opening game is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT. All Little League World Series games will air on ESPN platform.
#little #series #davenport #representing
Davenport Northwest Little League is one of 20 teams competing in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It marks Iowa's 16th appearance in Williamsport and first since 2022, with the state still seeking its first Little League World Series ****** le.
The 2026 Little League World Series runs from Aug. 19 to Aug. 30. Here's what to know about Davenport's path through the 2026 Little League World Series.
Representing the Midwest, Davenport opens tournament play Thursday, Aug. 20 against West Region champion Sweetwater Valley Little League of Bonita, California.
Iowa's opening game is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT. All Little League World Series games will air on ESPN platform.
#little #series #davenport #representing
2 months ago
Former Oklahoma Sooners tight end Jaren Kanak had an interesting career in Norman. Kanak was a four-star recruit who followed Brent Venables to Norman after being committed to the Clemson Tigers ahead of the 2022 season.
Kanak had never played linebacker before, but Venables thought his freakish athletic ability would make him ideal for the position. He showed flashes, especially as a sophomore, racking up 62 tackles, six tackles for loss and two sacks, starting multiple games for the Sooners. However, things just never fully clicked for him at linebacker, so he switched to tight end before his final season last year.
Despite being undersized, he had a strong year, catching 44 passes and finishing with 533 yards, which ranked third on the team. That led to his being selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Tennessee ***** ans.
Kanak was hoping to make the team and be a contributor in his first season in the NFL; however, he received some unfortunate news. ESPN reporter Turron Davenport, who covers the ***** ans, revealed that Kanak will miss the 2026 season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Kanak's Oklahoma career ultimately became a story of adaptation. He wasn't able to fully establish himself at linebacker, but rather than letting that derail his career, he embraced the move to tight end and quickly became one of the Sooners' more productive offensive weapons.
#Titans
Kanak had never played linebacker before, but Venables thought his freakish athletic ability would make him ideal for the position. He showed flashes, especially as a sophomore, racking up 62 tackles, six tackles for loss and two sacks, starting multiple games for the Sooners. However, things just never fully clicked for him at linebacker, so he switched to tight end before his final season last year.
Despite being undersized, he had a strong year, catching 44 passes and finishing with 533 yards, which ranked third on the team. That led to his being selected in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Tennessee ***** ans.
Kanak was hoping to make the team and be a contributor in his first season in the NFL; however, he received some unfortunate news. ESPN reporter Turron Davenport, who covers the ***** ans, revealed that Kanak will miss the 2026 season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Kanak's Oklahoma career ultimately became a story of adaptation. He wasn't able to fully establish himself at linebacker, but rather than letting that derail his career, he embraced the move to tight end and quickly became one of the Sooners' more productive offensive weapons.
#Titans
2 months ago
Wisconsin will have to keep waiting for its first appearance in the Little League World Series.
The Whitefish Bay team kept battling back, as it did throughout the tournament to crown the Midwest representative, but bowed out with a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to a squad from Davenport, Iowa, on Aug. 14 in Whitestown, Indiana.
Iowa will send a team to the Little League World Series for the 16th time, by far the most the Midwest region.
Whitefish Bay had a good chance to be the first Wisconsin team to break through and get to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
At first, it looked like Bay would be stymied by Davenport starter Cooper Thissen. The left-hander, seen as one of the top prospects in his age group, got his first 13 outs on strikeouts. Bay put the ball into play only three times against Thissen.
#series #whitefish
The Whitefish Bay team kept battling back, as it did throughout the tournament to crown the Midwest representative, but bowed out with a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to a squad from Davenport, Iowa, on Aug. 14 in Whitestown, Indiana.
Iowa will send a team to the Little League World Series for the 16th time, by far the most the Midwest region.
Whitefish Bay had a good chance to be the first Wisconsin team to break through and get to Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
At first, it looked like Bay would be stymied by Davenport starter Cooper Thissen. The left-hander, seen as one of the top prospects in his age group, got his first 13 outs on strikeouts. Bay put the ball into play only three times against Thissen.
#series #whitefish
2 months ago
The Tennessee ******* ans will be in Santa Clara for a joint practice and preseason game with the San Francisco 49ers this week, and some of the critical position battles will get a chance to take center stage. However, one of those may already be decided.
When training camp opened, the battles along the interior of the offensive line at center and right guard were two of the most anticipated, but after only two weeks, it appears that free agent addition Austin Schlottmann is close to having the center job locked up. At least, that was one of the big takeaways from ESPN's Turron Davenport in his latest intel report.
The center position is still a competition, but it seems like veteran Austin Schlottmann will win the job. Left guard Peter Skoronski said Schlottmann has helped accelerate his learning process because of their time together with the ******* ans, when they were with the Giants. Pat Coogan continues to get early reps but has struggled at times with off-target snaps to Mitchell Trubisky during team periods.
This was also backed up by the release of the ******* ans' first depth chart of the preseason, which lists Pat Coogan behind veteran Andre James and Schlottmann. While the depth chart is fluid at this stage, Davenport isn't the only dedicated observer of training camp who has made that ******* ertion after the first two weeks, and it sounds like the right call.
This article originally appeared on ******* ans Wire: Has ******* ans' Austin Schlottmann locked up the center competition?
#austin
When training camp opened, the battles along the interior of the offensive line at center and right guard were two of the most anticipated, but after only two weeks, it appears that free agent addition Austin Schlottmann is close to having the center job locked up. At least, that was one of the big takeaways from ESPN's Turron Davenport in his latest intel report.
The center position is still a competition, but it seems like veteran Austin Schlottmann will win the job. Left guard Peter Skoronski said Schlottmann has helped accelerate his learning process because of their time together with the ******* ans, when they were with the Giants. Pat Coogan continues to get early reps but has struggled at times with off-target snaps to Mitchell Trubisky during team periods.
This was also backed up by the release of the ******* ans' first depth chart of the preseason, which lists Pat Coogan behind veteran Andre James and Schlottmann. While the depth chart is fluid at this stage, Davenport isn't the only dedicated observer of training camp who has made that ******* ertion after the first two weeks, and it sounds like the right call.
This article originally appeared on ******* ans Wire: Has ******* ans' Austin Schlottmann locked up the center competition?
#austin
2 months ago
Ben Jones, the "Dukes of Hazzard" star who turned to politics, had died. He was 84.
Jones died from a "massive heart attack," his longtime wife, Alma Viator, confirmed in a post on Facebook Sunday, Aug. 9.
"I lost the love of my life today," Viator wrote. "He was home resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop the Yankees. Ben had the most amazing rich life."
Jones played scruffy mechanic "Crazy" Cooter Davenport in nearly every episode of the hit sitcom, from 1979 to 1985, as well as its 1997 and 2000 TV films. He was later replaced by David Koechner in the 2005 theatrical film and Joel Moore in the 2007 direct-to-video prequel, "The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning."
Jones grew up in a railroad shack near Portsmouth, Virginia, and got his start acting in his mid-20s, in the films "Killer's Three," an uncredited role, and "Together for Days." He went on to land other film and TV roles, including an uncredited role in "Smokey and the Bandit," the Richard Pryor and Bill Dee Williams sports comedy "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings" and the action-comedy "Moonrunners," the predecessor to "Dukes."
#life
Jones died from a "massive heart attack," his longtime wife, Alma Viator, confirmed in a post on Facebook Sunday, Aug. 9.
"I lost the love of my life today," Viator wrote. "He was home resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop the Yankees. Ben had the most amazing rich life."
Jones played scruffy mechanic "Crazy" Cooter Davenport in nearly every episode of the hit sitcom, from 1979 to 1985, as well as its 1997 and 2000 TV films. He was later replaced by David Koechner in the 2005 theatrical film and Joel Moore in the 2007 direct-to-video prequel, "The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning."
Jones grew up in a railroad shack near Portsmouth, Virginia, and got his start acting in his mid-20s, in the films "Killer's Three," an uncredited role, and "Together for Days." He went on to land other film and TV roles, including an uncredited role in "Smokey and the Bandit," the Richard Pryor and Bill Dee Williams sports comedy "The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings" and the action-comedy "Moonrunners," the predecessor to "Dukes."
#life
2 months ago
Ben Jones, the actor turned politician best known for playing Cooter Davenport on "The Dukes of Hazzard," died on Sunday from a heart attack, according to his wife Alma Viator. He was 84.
Viator announced her husband's death in a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon. With a photo of Jones holding his dog, she wrote, "I lost the love of my life today. Ben passed from a massive heart attack. He was home resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop the Yankees. Ben had the most amazing, rich, full life. He loved and was loved by so many. He will be missed. I loved him so much."
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#hazzard #jones #sunday
Viator announced her husband's death in a Facebook post on Sunday afternoon. With a photo of Jones holding his dog, she wrote, "I lost the love of my life today. Ben passed from a massive heart attack. He was home resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop the Yankees. Ben had the most amazing, rich, full life. He loved and was loved by so many. He will be missed. I loved him so much."
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#hazzard #jones #sunday
2 months ago
Nobody expected one of the most impressive guys of Tennessee ****** ans camp to be Elic Ayomanor.
The AFC South franchise spent the offseason stacking its receiver room around Cam Ward, using the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Carnell Tate and paying Wan'Dale Robinson $78 million to leave the Giants. Veteran Calvin Ridley is still around too.
Yet through the first two weeks in Nashville, the receiver beat reporters keep pointing to is the second-year pro who finished last season as a role player.
Tennessee ****** ans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) is making a name for himself in training camp.
Jim Wyatt of ****** ans.com wrote that Ayomanor has been one of the biggest stars of camp. The plays back it up. Wyatt logged nine catches for Ayomanor in team periods over the first three practices, and ESPN's Turron Davenport noted a back-shoulder grab from Ward on the sideline. On the first padded day, when the physical mismatch matters most for a bigger receiver, Ayomanor kept winning.
#ayomanor #elic
The AFC South franchise spent the offseason stacking its receiver room around Cam Ward, using the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Carnell Tate and paying Wan'Dale Robinson $78 million to leave the Giants. Veteran Calvin Ridley is still around too.
Yet through the first two weeks in Nashville, the receiver beat reporters keep pointing to is the second-year pro who finished last season as a role player.
Tennessee ****** ans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor (5) is making a name for himself in training camp.
Jim Wyatt of ****** ans.com wrote that Ayomanor has been one of the biggest stars of camp. The plays back it up. Wyatt logged nine catches for Ayomanor in team periods over the first three practices, and ESPN's Turron Davenport noted a back-shoulder grab from Ward on the sideline. On the first padded day, when the physical mismatch matters most for a bigger receiver, Ayomanor kept winning.
#ayomanor #elic
2 months ago
A former Nebraska running back will enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Roger Craig will become the sixth former Nebraska player to be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The former Husker spent 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of them with the San Fransico 49ers. He was a three-time Super Bowl champion in San Fransico with four Pro Bowl selections and an All-Pro selection in 1988. The former Husker is also a member of the NFL's 1980s All-Decade Team and the 49ers Hall of Fame.
Craig was also the first player to have 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season (1985). The Davenport, Iowa, native played at Nebraska from 1979 to 1982. During his time with the Huskers, he ran for 2,446 yards and 26 touchdowns. He was a second-round selection in the 1983 draft.
The former Husker is joined in the 2026 Hall of Fame class by Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri.
Watch Roger Craig enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame live on Fubo (free trial)
#Nebraska #craig #husker #yards
The former Husker spent 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of them with the San Fransico 49ers. He was a three-time Super Bowl champion in San Fransico with four Pro Bowl selections and an All-Pro selection in 1988. The former Husker is also a member of the NFL's 1980s All-Decade Team and the 49ers Hall of Fame.
Craig was also the first player to have 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season (1985). The Davenport, Iowa, native played at Nebraska from 1979 to 1982. During his time with the Huskers, he ran for 2,446 yards and 26 touchdowns. He was a second-round selection in the 1983 draft.
The former Husker is joined in the 2026 Hall of Fame class by Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri.
Watch Roger Craig enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame live on Fubo (free trial)
#Nebraska #craig #husker #yards
2 months ago
The Tennessee ****** ans entered training camp with plenty of attention focused on first-round pick Carnell Tate and free agent signee Wan'Dale Robinson. Along with the return of Calvin Ridley, the ****** ans have a new starting core of wide receivers. However, another wide receiver has quietly become one of the biggest stories of camp in Elic Ayomanor.
The second-year receiver has consistently turned heads throughout the first week of training camp, and his performance recently earned praise from ESPN's Turron Davenport as the biggest standout. As Tennessee's receiver competition heats up, Ayomanor is making a strong case that he deserves to be a significant part of the offense in 2026.
For a player looking to establish himself in Brian Daboll's new system, it's been an ideal start.
Ayomanor spent a lot of his rookie season last year as the ****** ans' de facto WR1, after injuries limited Ridley to only seven games played. The former 2025 fourth-round pick finished the season as the team's leader in receiving yards (515) and touchdowns (4) from the wide receiver position.
Despite that, the ****** ans added Carnell Tate with the number four overall pick to pair with the veterans Calvin Ridley and Wan'Dale Robinson, who both have experience in new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's offense. So, that relegates Ayomanor to WR4, which isn't a slight, and it appears he hasn't taken it that way.
#ridley #pick
The second-year receiver has consistently turned heads throughout the first week of training camp, and his performance recently earned praise from ESPN's Turron Davenport as the biggest standout. As Tennessee's receiver competition heats up, Ayomanor is making a strong case that he deserves to be a significant part of the offense in 2026.
For a player looking to establish himself in Brian Daboll's new system, it's been an ideal start.
Ayomanor spent a lot of his rookie season last year as the ****** ans' de facto WR1, after injuries limited Ridley to only seven games played. The former 2025 fourth-round pick finished the season as the team's leader in receiving yards (515) and touchdowns (4) from the wide receiver position.
Despite that, the ****** ans added Carnell Tate with the number four overall pick to pair with the veterans Calvin Ridley and Wan'Dale Robinson, who both have experience in new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's offense. So, that relegates Ayomanor to WR4, which isn't a slight, and it appears he hasn't taken it that way.
#ridley #pick
2 months ago
Through the first four days of training camp practices, the Tennessee ***** ans have seen some ups and downs, as well as solid growth from several players. This is a revelation for a team that is counting on many young players to develop into consistent impact players during its rebuild.
Every year there is at least one player who comes out of nowhere and makes a name for himself. In the early days of camp, it appears second-year wideout Elic Ayomanor has taken a massive step forward, and players such as rookie Anthony Hill and second-year edge Femi Oladejo are flashing. But as of now, rookie tight end Jaren Kanak would be widely considered the biggest surprise of camp so far.
This begs the question: who was the ***** ans' biggest training camp riser of all-time? ESPN reporter Turron Davenport weighs in with his choice, an unknown wide receiver.
Tennessee ***** ans - WR Marc Mariani
Mariani entered camp as a seventh-round draft pick in 2010. Although he was buried at the bottom of the wide receiver depth chart, he earned a roster spot as a returner. In Week 4 of his rookie season, he returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown. Then in Week 11, he had an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown.
#camp #days
Every year there is at least one player who comes out of nowhere and makes a name for himself. In the early days of camp, it appears second-year wideout Elic Ayomanor has taken a massive step forward, and players such as rookie Anthony Hill and second-year edge Femi Oladejo are flashing. But as of now, rookie tight end Jaren Kanak would be widely considered the biggest surprise of camp so far.
This begs the question: who was the ***** ans' biggest training camp riser of all-time? ESPN reporter Turron Davenport weighs in with his choice, an unknown wide receiver.
Tennessee ***** ans - WR Marc Mariani
Mariani entered camp as a seventh-round draft pick in 2010. Although he was buried at the bottom of the wide receiver depth chart, he earned a roster spot as a returner. In Week 4 of his rookie season, he returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown. Then in Week 11, he had an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown.
#camp #days
2 months ago
With rookies already in camp, the Tennessee **** ans are just a few days away from taking the field and watching the position battles commence.
Tennessee made some significant changes to its roster throughout the offseason and will look a lot different than it did in 2025, but it still has some questions to answer on both sides of the ball. In his preseason preview, ESPN's Turron Davenport outlines three key position battles to watch once camp kicks off that could have a major impact on the outcome of the 2026 season.
There's no slam-dunk favorite in the three-way battle between veterans Austin Schlottmann and Andre James and rookie Pat Coogan. Schlottmann has the upper hand, having played in Daboll's offense the past two seasons. But James, a late addition during minicamp, started 31 games for offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo with the Raiders in 2022 and 2023. Coogan has an outside shot at the job because of his top-level communication skills, but he has an uphill battle after being selected in the sixth round in April.
The late addition of James adds some more intrigue to this competition, which had the appearance of a two-horse race throughout most of the offseason. James did have his best seasons under Bricillo, and could surprise. Coogan has championship pedigree from his college days, and could eventually see some reps, definitely making it one of the positions to watch.
Veterans Cordell Volson and Jackson Slater are the primary competitors in this battle. Volson has 48 starts under his belt after being selected by the Bengals in the fourth round in 2022. He missed the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder last August. Slater enters his second season after being selected in the fifth round last year. He played 34 snaps last season, all of which came in the season finale against the Jaguars. Someone needs to emerge quickly to help solidify the right side, especially with questions surrounding Latham at right tackle.
#james
Tennessee made some significant changes to its roster throughout the offseason and will look a lot different than it did in 2025, but it still has some questions to answer on both sides of the ball. In his preseason preview, ESPN's Turron Davenport outlines three key position battles to watch once camp kicks off that could have a major impact on the outcome of the 2026 season.
There's no slam-dunk favorite in the three-way battle between veterans Austin Schlottmann and Andre James and rookie Pat Coogan. Schlottmann has the upper hand, having played in Daboll's offense the past two seasons. But James, a late addition during minicamp, started 31 games for offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo with the Raiders in 2022 and 2023. Coogan has an outside shot at the job because of his top-level communication skills, but he has an uphill battle after being selected in the sixth round in April.
The late addition of James adds some more intrigue to this competition, which had the appearance of a two-horse race throughout most of the offseason. James did have his best seasons under Bricillo, and could surprise. Coogan has championship pedigree from his college days, and could eventually see some reps, definitely making it one of the positions to watch.
Veterans Cordell Volson and Jackson Slater are the primary competitors in this battle. Volson has 48 starts under his belt after being selected by the Bengals in the fourth round in 2022. He missed the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder last August. Slater enters his second season after being selected in the fifth round last year. He played 34 snaps last season, all of which came in the season finale against the Jaguars. Someone needs to emerge quickly to help solidify the right side, especially with questions surrounding Latham at right tackle.
#james
2 months ago
GRAND RAPIDS – Tony Annese is the head coach of the successful Division II football program in decades ... and maybe ever.
Yet he still can't believe his Ferris State University team has won four of the past five national championships.
"It's hard to win even once," Annese said. "It's a once in a lifetime thing to win the national championship, and we've been able to do it four times. Everyone here wants to win the national championship. Sometimes I look back and I pinch myself because I'm shocked that we even did it once, let alone four times."
Not surprisingly, Ferris State was named as the No. 1 team in the preseason Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs were followed by Grand Valley State, Michigan Tech University, Davenport University and Saginaw Valley State University.
More: Grand Valley State releases 2026 football schedule with home Ferris State showdown
#state #ferris
Yet he still can't believe his Ferris State University team has won four of the past five national championships.
"It's hard to win even once," Annese said. "It's a once in a lifetime thing to win the national championship, and we've been able to do it four times. Everyone here wants to win the national championship. Sometimes I look back and I pinch myself because I'm shocked that we even did it once, let alone four times."
Not surprisingly, Ferris State was named as the No. 1 team in the preseason Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs were followed by Grand Valley State, Michigan Tech University, Davenport University and Saginaw Valley State University.
More: Grand Valley State releases 2026 football schedule with home Ferris State showdown
#state #ferris
2 months ago
GRAND RAPIDS - Tony Annese is the head coach of the most successful Division II football program in decades and maybe ever.
Yet he still can't believe his Ferris State University team has won four of the past five national championships.
"It's hard to win even once," Annese said. "It's a once in a lifetime thing to win the national championship, and we've been able to do it four times. Everyone here wants to win the national championship. Sometimes I look back and I pinch myself because I'm shocked that we even did it once, let alone four times."
Not surprisingly, Ferris State was named as the No. 1 team in the Preseason Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coaches Poll. They are followed by Grand Valley State, Michigan Tech University, Davenport University and Saginaw Valley State University.
More: Grand Valley State releases 2026 football schedule with home Ferris State showdown
#state #grand #ferris #annese
Yet he still can't believe his Ferris State University team has won four of the past five national championships.
"It's hard to win even once," Annese said. "It's a once in a lifetime thing to win the national championship, and we've been able to do it four times. Everyone here wants to win the national championship. Sometimes I look back and I pinch myself because I'm shocked that we even did it once, let alone four times."
Not surprisingly, Ferris State was named as the No. 1 team in the Preseason Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coaches Poll. They are followed by Grand Valley State, Michigan Tech University, Davenport University and Saginaw Valley State University.
More: Grand Valley State releases 2026 football schedule with home Ferris State showdown
#state #grand #ferris #annese
2 months ago
Tennessee ****** ans training camp kicked off on Thursday when rookies reported to the team facility, but it wasn’t all good news.
The ****** ans announced that offensive tackle JC Latham and safety Amani Hooker will open camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. While the injuries do not sound serious, they will impact the early days of camp.
While those injuries are important, they are far from the biggest storyline heading into camp. If you listen to Turron Davenport of ESPN, the biggest question centers on Cam Ward and his development.
Tennessee ****** ans
Biggest storyline: Can offensive coordinator Brian Daboll help Cam Ward become an elite QB? Coach Robert Saleh handpicked Daboll to work with the QB because of his previous experience, most notably with Josh Allen in Buffalo. Daboll said two key components to making the situation work are establishing a relationship with Ward the person and seeing the game through Ward's lens.
#ward #offensive #injuries
The ****** ans announced that offensive tackle JC Latham and safety Amani Hooker will open camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. While the injuries do not sound serious, they will impact the early days of camp.
While those injuries are important, they are far from the biggest storyline heading into camp. If you listen to Turron Davenport of ESPN, the biggest question centers on Cam Ward and his development.
Tennessee ****** ans
Biggest storyline: Can offensive coordinator Brian Daboll help Cam Ward become an elite QB? Coach Robert Saleh handpicked Daboll to work with the QB because of his previous experience, most notably with Josh Allen in Buffalo. Daboll said two key components to making the situation work are establishing a relationship with Ward the person and seeing the game through Ward's lens.
#ward #offensive #injuries
3 months ago
It may be hard to believe but the Atlanta Falcons are one day away from having their rookies report to Flowery Branch for training camp. It's been a long summer, and while there's still over a month before the regular season begins, the start of camp is a major milestone for NFL teams.
The Falcons have their hands full with a new head coach, quarterback competition and several undrafted free agents fighting for roster spots. It all starts next Wednesday, July 29. Don't worry, though, because we've rounded up the latest stories to help you through the home stretch.
In today's Falcons Wire Recap, Bleacher Report likes Cash Jones' roster chances, ESPN highlights three players to watch in training camp, CBS Sports ranks Atlanta's last seven first-round picks, and Bijan Robinson gets MVP hype from NFL.com.
Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport listed Jones as Atlanta's undrafted free agent with the best chance of making the roster in training camp.
"Cash Jones has a fantastic football name, but he wasn't a huge factor offensively over five seasons at Georgia—just 107 total touches," wrote Davenport. "To his credit, though, he made the most of the touches he did get—he's a capable receiver out of the backfield and averaged 4.9 yards per carry. Where Jones really stood out was on special teams, and his extensive experience on both kickoff and punt coverage could carve a path for him into the NFL."
#camp #cash #report
The Falcons have their hands full with a new head coach, quarterback competition and several undrafted free agents fighting for roster spots. It all starts next Wednesday, July 29. Don't worry, though, because we've rounded up the latest stories to help you through the home stretch.
In today's Falcons Wire Recap, Bleacher Report likes Cash Jones' roster chances, ESPN highlights three players to watch in training camp, CBS Sports ranks Atlanta's last seven first-round picks, and Bijan Robinson gets MVP hype from NFL.com.
Bleacher Report's Gary Davenport listed Jones as Atlanta's undrafted free agent with the best chance of making the roster in training camp.
"Cash Jones has a fantastic football name, but he wasn't a huge factor offensively over five seasons at Georgia—just 107 total touches," wrote Davenport. "To his credit, though, he made the most of the touches he did get—he's a capable receiver out of the backfield and averaged 4.9 yards per carry. Where Jones really stood out was on special teams, and his extensive experience on both kickoff and punt coverage could carve a path for him into the NFL."
#camp #cash #report
3 months ago
The **** umption would have been that a No. 2 seed beats a No. 7 seed, but when it comes down to the Iowa high school state baseball tournament, it's advised not to **** ume.
With the mindset of "why not us," Davenport **** umption made it nine straight wins on Tuesday, July 21, with an 11-1 win in six innings over Carlisle (26-9). **** umption's 20th state tournament appearance now features a state semifinal berth with a chance to return to the state final for the first time since 2022.
With a 27-13 record and the No. 7 seed, **** umption has recently had a new mentality leading up to the state tournament.
"I don't think the seed has anything to do with it," said **** umption head coach Greg Thissen. "I think getting to the state tournament, everybody that makes it feels like they have a chance to win. I feel like it's been us against the like two or three weeks ago. It all came together, had a couple big wins, had a couple discussions."
More: Iowa high school state baseball tournament 2026: Scores, brackets
#state #assumption #like #wins
With the mindset of "why not us," Davenport **** umption made it nine straight wins on Tuesday, July 21, with an 11-1 win in six innings over Carlisle (26-9). **** umption's 20th state tournament appearance now features a state semifinal berth with a chance to return to the state final for the first time since 2022.
With a 27-13 record and the No. 7 seed, **** umption has recently had a new mentality leading up to the state tournament.
"I don't think the seed has anything to do with it," said **** umption head coach Greg Thissen. "I think getting to the state tournament, everybody that makes it feels like they have a chance to win. I feel like it's been us against the like two or three weeks ago. It all came together, had a couple big wins, had a couple discussions."
More: Iowa high school state baseball tournament 2026: Scores, brackets
#state #assumption #like #wins
