3 hours ago
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Eli Drinkwitz had just finished the biggest statement win of Missouri's young season, and he could not even get through a postgame interview before something else demanded his attention. The Tigers beat Kansas 38-21 on Friday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, their first win in Lawrence since 2001 and their fifth straight in the renewed Border War, but the scene immediately after the final whistle turned chaotic.
Speaking with Fox's Josh Sims on the field, Drinkwitz was mid-answer praising his team's resilience when he spotted trouble behind him. "Our guys didn't flinch. It's a big time win and really proud of my…" he began, before cutting himself off entirely. "I got to go make sure we don't have anything stupid happen here," Drinkwitz said, abandoning the interview and heading toward the commotion.
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Eli Drinkwitz had just finished the biggest statement win of Missouri's young season, and he could not even get through a postgame interview before something else demanded his attention. The Tigers beat Kansas 38-21 on Friday night at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, their first win in Lawrence since 2001 and their fifth straight in the renewed Border War, but the scene immediately after the final whistle turned chaotic.
Speaking with Fox's Josh Sims on the field, Drinkwitz was mid-answer praising his team's resilience when he spotted trouble behind him. "Our guys didn't flinch. It's a big time win and really proud of my…" he began, before cutting himself off entirely. "I got to go make sure we don't have anything stupid happen here," Drinkwitz said, abandoning the interview and heading toward the commotion.
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#drinkwitz #interview #Football #missouri
3 hours ago
Sophie Cunningham reveals what she truly thinks of former NBA players Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA Draft.
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham stirred up one of the biggest debates in the WNBA when she stated that the W should only allow female athletes.
For some reason, this statement had fans divided, and the likes of Enes Kanter and Royce White took advantage of this.
How? Well, they claimed that if the WNBA didn't have a clear transgender athlete policy, they'd like to enter the league next season.
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images
#fever
Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham stirred up one of the biggest debates in the WNBA when she stated that the W should only allow female athletes.
For some reason, this statement had fans divided, and the likes of Enes Kanter and Royce White took advantage of this.
How? Well, they claimed that if the WNBA didn't have a clear transgender athlete policy, they'd like to enter the league next season.
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images
#fever
4 hours ago
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, sparked social media backlash after posting his 9/11 message on his X account.
"They didn't just attack America that day they attacked the idea of America," El-Sayed said.
"The notion of a nation brought together by ideals — a place where freedom and commitment to justice bind us, even if, at times, we struggle to fully realize it," the controversial far-left candidate continued.
"Today on 9/11 we remember the lives that were taken from us in a terrible act of terrorism."
Cbs News Takes Heat Over Report On Dem Hopeful Abdul El-sayed's Now-deleted 9/11 Posts
#abdul #America #democratic
"They didn't just attack America that day they attacked the idea of America," El-Sayed said.
"The notion of a nation brought together by ideals — a place where freedom and commitment to justice bind us, even if, at times, we struggle to fully realize it," the controversial far-left candidate continued.
"Today on 9/11 we remember the lives that were taken from us in a terrible act of terrorism."
Cbs News Takes Heat Over Report On Dem Hopeful Abdul El-sayed's Now-deleted 9/11 Posts
#abdul #America #democratic
4 hours ago
There are two Money in the Bank qualifiers so far, Sol Ruca and Bron Breakker. They punched their tickets with wins on Raw.
Friday's episode of WWE Smackdown in Mexico City was eventful, but it didn't have any MITB qualifying matches. We did see Sami Zayn regain the WWE Championship and Damian Priest turn on R-Truth, but no official new qualifiers. Trick Williams announced he has intentions on entering the MITB match, but shortly after, he and Lil Yachty were attacked by Baron Corbin, so it remains to be seen if he will get one of the slots. Here's everything we know about the card. Let's talk wrestling.
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Friday's episode of WWE Smackdown in Mexico City was eventful, but it didn't have any MITB qualifying matches. We did see Sami Zayn regain the WWE Championship and Damian Priest turn on R-Truth, but no official new qualifiers. Trick Williams announced he has intentions on entering the MITB match, but shortly after, he and Lil Yachty were attacked by Baron Corbin, so it remains to be seen if he will get one of the slots. Here's everything we know about the card. Let's talk wrestling.
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6 hours ago
JACKSONVILLE — Overtime hasn't been kind to Trinity Christian this season.
American Heritage quarterback Neimann Lawrence plowed into the end zone on a two-point conversion in overtime to lead the Patriots to a 15-14 win over the Conquerors on Friday, Sept. 11.
The loss dropped Trinity (No. 3 Class 1A) to 2-2. Both losses — Ed White in the season opener and American Heritage — have come in overtime.
Unfortunately for the Conquerors, this one seems very self-inflicted. American Heritage (2-2, No. 1 Class 4A) twice lined up to kick a tying extra point but Trinity Christian had a pre-snap penalty both times. With the ball now at the 1-yard line, American Heritage coach Mike Smith opted to go for the win.
"Lack of discipline," Trinity Christian coach Verlon Dorminey said. "We've been hammering on them. To be in the neutral zone twice. To give them an opportunity. I wanted to go to the second overtime. Or at least give us a chance to block the extra point, but we didn't get to. And they got if."
#christian
American Heritage quarterback Neimann Lawrence plowed into the end zone on a two-point conversion in overtime to lead the Patriots to a 15-14 win over the Conquerors on Friday, Sept. 11.
The loss dropped Trinity (No. 3 Class 1A) to 2-2. Both losses — Ed White in the season opener and American Heritage — have come in overtime.
Unfortunately for the Conquerors, this one seems very self-inflicted. American Heritage (2-2, No. 1 Class 4A) twice lined up to kick a tying extra point but Trinity Christian had a pre-snap penalty both times. With the ball now at the 1-yard line, American Heritage coach Mike Smith opted to go for the win.
"Lack of discipline," Trinity Christian coach Verlon Dorminey said. "We've been hammering on them. To be in the neutral zone twice. To give them an opportunity. I wanted to go to the second overtime. Or at least give us a chance to block the extra point, but we didn't get to. And they got if."
#christian
6 hours ago
LAWRENCE — Kansas football lost 38-21 Friday at home against rival Missouri during non-conference play.
RELATED: Kansas football vs Missouri final score: Jayhawks suffer loss vs rival
Here's how the Jayhawks (1-1) graded out from their defeat against the No. 23 Tigers (2-0):
The scoring drive the offense put together toward the end of the second quarter finally gave that side of the ball some momentum after a largely disappointing start to the game. But the momentum that could have given the Jayhawks didn't carry over into the second half, with turnovers ending their first two third-quarter drives. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Isaiah Marshall struggled with consistency, failing to instill much confidence in his potential this fall in his second start of the season as he went on to finish the game with three turnovers.
Grade: D
#second #missouri #start
RELATED: Kansas football vs Missouri final score: Jayhawks suffer loss vs rival
Here's how the Jayhawks (1-1) graded out from their defeat against the No. 23 Tigers (2-0):
The scoring drive the offense put together toward the end of the second quarter finally gave that side of the ball some momentum after a largely disappointing start to the game. But the momentum that could have given the Jayhawks didn't carry over into the second half, with turnovers ending their first two third-quarter drives. Redshirt sophomore quarterback Isaiah Marshall struggled with consistency, failing to instill much confidence in his potential this fall in his second start of the season as he went on to finish the game with three turnovers.
Grade: D
#second #missouri #start
6 hours ago
Through three weeks of the 2026 high school football season, junior running back Mykheal Smith continuously showed that he was a worthy addition to Burke County after transferring from Richmond Academy in the offseason. He averaged over 100 total yards a night and scored two touchdowns during that span, while also being tasked with playing in the secondary for the Bears at safety.
Heading into a Week 4 matchup versus a Jones County squad that had allowed at least 40 points during the previous three weeks, it seemed like Smith and the Bears were in prime position to put up big numbers en route to a win.
That couldn't be further from what happened. The Greyhounds dominated the Bears in a 35-0 rout on Friday, Sept. 11. On offense they got whatever they wanted, particularly when it came to their rushing attack. Defensively, they forced four fumbles that were recovered and led to scores. The turnovers in particular will be a point of emphasis going forward for Burke County.
"It's one of those things where we just didn't get it done in terms of taking care of the football," Bears head coach Franklin Stephens said. "It's one of those things we've been stressing, especially after two weeks ago when we had a bunch of turnovers and fumbles."
Even beyond the turnover problems, Burke County didn't have much going when they did have the football. Outside of a near 30-yard punt return for Smith, he was relatively quiet on the night ― as was the rest of the offense.
#burke
Heading into a Week 4 matchup versus a Jones County squad that had allowed at least 40 points during the previous three weeks, it seemed like Smith and the Bears were in prime position to put up big numbers en route to a win.
That couldn't be further from what happened. The Greyhounds dominated the Bears in a 35-0 rout on Friday, Sept. 11. On offense they got whatever they wanted, particularly when it came to their rushing attack. Defensively, they forced four fumbles that were recovered and led to scores. The turnovers in particular will be a point of emphasis going forward for Burke County.
"It's one of those things where we just didn't get it done in terms of taking care of the football," Bears head coach Franklin Stephens said. "It's one of those things we've been stressing, especially after two weeks ago when we had a bunch of turnovers and fumbles."
Even beyond the turnover problems, Burke County didn't have much going when they did have the football. Outside of a near 30-yard punt return for Smith, he was relatively quiet on the night ― as was the rest of the offense.
#burke
7 hours ago
Mizzou volleyball started slowly but found its rhythm when it mattered most Thursday night, rallying past Arkansas State 15-25, 25-21, 25-23, 26-24 at the Hearnes Center.
The Tigers dropped the opening set after hitting -.034, but coach Dawn Sullivan said her team cleaned things up and came together as the match progressed.
"I thought these girls battled and came together," Sullivan said. "A lot of contributors out on the court. We didn't start the cleanest, is what I'll say. But then we were able to clean it up."
Grace O'Reilly and Sierra Dudley provided a major spark for Mizzou in the new 6-2 system. O'Reilly finished with a team-high 13 kills, while Dudley added four kills and 36 ***** ists after entering during the opening set and starting the final three.
The connection between the two was evident throughout the night, especially as O'Reilly found her offensive rhythm.
#mizzou #sullivan #dudley #rhythm
The Tigers dropped the opening set after hitting -.034, but coach Dawn Sullivan said her team cleaned things up and came together as the match progressed.
"I thought these girls battled and came together," Sullivan said. "A lot of contributors out on the court. We didn't start the cleanest, is what I'll say. But then we were able to clean it up."
Grace O'Reilly and Sierra Dudley provided a major spark for Mizzou in the new 6-2 system. O'Reilly finished with a team-high 13 kills, while Dudley added four kills and 36 ***** ists after entering during the opening set and starting the final three.
The connection between the two was evident throughout the night, especially as O'Reilly found her offensive rhythm.
#mizzou #sullivan #dudley #rhythm
9 hours ago
The Los Angeles Rams didn't look like a Super Bowl contender in their season opener.
The Rams, who were dubbed as the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season, looked mediocre in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the 49ers. AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Head coach Sean McVay was out-coached. Quarterback Matthew Stafford played poorly. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was nowhere to be found, recording zeros across the board in his Rams debut.
And Aaron Donald was watching the Australia showdown from LA.
#Rams #season #super #bowl
The Rams, who were dubbed as the favorites to hoist the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the season, looked mediocre in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the 49ers. AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Head coach Sean McVay was out-coached. Quarterback Matthew Stafford played poorly. Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was nowhere to be found, recording zeros across the board in his Rams debut.
And Aaron Donald was watching the Australia showdown from LA.
#Rams #season #super #bowl
9 hours ago
LAS MINAS, Cuba (AP) — Liexer De La Cruz took a deep breath as he entered a federal courtroom in Miami, where life as he knew it would end.
It was Jan. 9, and he thought he was attending a routine immigration hearing — not deciding on the rest of his life in just seconds, having to choose between returning to Cuba or risking deportation at any moment. He didn't have a chance to confer with his wife and sister who were waiting outside.
De La Cruz had spent five years putting down roots in the United States after crossing almost a dozen countries by car, foot, bus and boat. He thought of what he and his wife had accomplished after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas in August 2021, obtaining the immigration forms in hopes of requesting green cards via the Cuban Adjustment Act.
"The first thing I did was call my aunt and I told her, 'I'm in the United States. I'm in the United States.' And we began to cry," he recalled.
Cubans have historically received preferential access to a pathway to U.S. citizenship via the Cuban Adjustment Act, but they have been increasingly targeted under the second Trump administration.
#cuban
It was Jan. 9, and he thought he was attending a routine immigration hearing — not deciding on the rest of his life in just seconds, having to choose between returning to Cuba or risking deportation at any moment. He didn't have a chance to confer with his wife and sister who were waiting outside.
De La Cruz had spent five years putting down roots in the United States after crossing almost a dozen countries by car, foot, bus and boat. He thought of what he and his wife had accomplished after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas in August 2021, obtaining the immigration forms in hopes of requesting green cards via the Cuban Adjustment Act.
"The first thing I did was call my aunt and I told her, 'I'm in the United States. I'm in the United States.' And we began to cry," he recalled.
Cubans have historically received preferential access to a pathway to U.S. citizenship via the Cuban Adjustment Act, but they have been increasingly targeted under the second Trump administration.
#cuban
9 hours ago
Photos by VR46 Racing Team.
Franco Morbidelli will serve a long lap penalty in Sunday's Misano Grand Prix. The FIM MotoGP Stewards judged him guilty of "riding slowly online disturbing another rider," this time impeding Enea Bastianini at Turn 13 during Friday afternoon practice, according to the stewards' penalty notice.
The Stewards classified the incident as MGP-SR3, "Dangerous slow riding during any session," and made clear the punishment reflected a pattern rather than a single lapse. "Taking into account the rider's multiple offences during the season, the appropriate penalty in this case is a Long Lap Penalty," the notice read. Crucially, the sanction applies only to Sunday's Grand Prix and not the Sprint on Saturday. To serve the penalty, Morbidelli will need to ride through a designated path off the racing line, which can typically add 2 to 5 seconds of lap time.
"I know it's a pity and I know a lot of people will hate, but I can **** ure you that my intention is never to be dangerous or to impede," Morbidelli posted on Instagram. "Let's be honest it happens because I'm not clever enough on those slowing down moments."
The penalty puts a damper on what may be Morbidelli's final home Misano weekend in the premier class. Morbidelli is leaving the VR46 team at the end of this season, and is expected to race for Ducati's World Superbike team in 2027. Squandering a Q2 starting berth with a long lap in front of his home crowd is exactly the kind of complication he didn't need on a farewell weekend on the Riviera.
#penalty #morbidelli #stewards #vr46
Franco Morbidelli will serve a long lap penalty in Sunday's Misano Grand Prix. The FIM MotoGP Stewards judged him guilty of "riding slowly online disturbing another rider," this time impeding Enea Bastianini at Turn 13 during Friday afternoon practice, according to the stewards' penalty notice.
The Stewards classified the incident as MGP-SR3, "Dangerous slow riding during any session," and made clear the punishment reflected a pattern rather than a single lapse. "Taking into account the rider's multiple offences during the season, the appropriate penalty in this case is a Long Lap Penalty," the notice read. Crucially, the sanction applies only to Sunday's Grand Prix and not the Sprint on Saturday. To serve the penalty, Morbidelli will need to ride through a designated path off the racing line, which can typically add 2 to 5 seconds of lap time.
"I know it's a pity and I know a lot of people will hate, but I can **** ure you that my intention is never to be dangerous or to impede," Morbidelli posted on Instagram. "Let's be honest it happens because I'm not clever enough on those slowing down moments."
The penalty puts a damper on what may be Morbidelli's final home Misano weekend in the premier class. Morbidelli is leaving the VR46 team at the end of this season, and is expected to race for Ducati's World Superbike team in 2027. Squandering a Q2 starting berth with a long lap in front of his home crowd is exactly the kind of complication he didn't need on a farewell weekend on the Riviera.
#penalty #morbidelli #stewards #vr46
10 hours ago
We heard a lot about Conor Benn struggling to make weight for Saturday's clash with Ryan Garcia, but that didn't appear to be the case on Friday. Benn weighed in at a ready 146 pounds on Friday morning and Garcia was even lighter at 145.5 pounds. Both men appear to be ready and in great physical condition, which could help to produce a memorable championship fight. I must admit, this one is even more special because it is actually for a world **** le. Need info on when the men will walk? Let's talk Garcia-Benn.
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#ryan #Friday #pounds #even
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#ryan #Friday #pounds #even
10 hours ago
ZEELAND - Logan Nash didn't look very tired for a kid who rarely left the football field.
The Zeeland West senior, who is a defensive back and running back, was making tackles left and right with his teammates in a 24-0 win over Newmarket Huron Heights, a team from outside of Toronto.
"That's just how we play football," Nash said. "We're diving around out there jumping on piles. We're nuts."
Huron Heights runs a very similar offense to Zeeland West's Wing-T.
"It's just like playing the Unity boys; hard-tough nosed football," Nash said of conference rival Unity Christian.
#logan
The Zeeland West senior, who is a defensive back and running back, was making tackles left and right with his teammates in a 24-0 win over Newmarket Huron Heights, a team from outside of Toronto.
"That's just how we play football," Nash said. "We're diving around out there jumping on piles. We're nuts."
Huron Heights runs a very similar offense to Zeeland West's Wing-T.
"It's just like playing the Unity boys; hard-tough nosed football," Nash said of conference rival Unity Christian.
#logan
10 hours ago
Less than 24 hours away from Purdue's week two game against Wake Forest it's time for a final look back at Purdue's week 1 game against Indiana State. This week I asked you all to tell me if Purdue's performance against the Sycamores changed your expectations for the rest of the season. It seemed like a good thing to ask given that I had already asked all of you how you graded Purdue's week 1 performance. The results were not great if you're Purdue.
As you can see the majority of respondents graded Purdue at a C. That's not what you want out of week 1 when you're playing a cupcake. So given that C grade I was curious if that changed expectations up or down. Of course. there was also the option for no change. So, let's take a look at the results.
A whopping 76% of respondents didn't change their expectations after week 1 which honestly seems very reasonable, rationale, and not at all okay for this current internet age. Those 76% are the well adjusted respondents. 22% revised their expectations down and those are the people who likely graded Purdue much lower than a C. Honestly, I don't blame them. Then, there are the true sickos. 2% of respondents actually raised their expectations after week 1. I can only ******* ume Fame Ejiobe blew them away and their are pushing all their chips in on him. This time tomorrow we will have a much better idea of who this Purdue team is.
If you'd like to place a wager on tomorrow's Purdue vs. Wake Forest game the line is currently Purdue +2.5 and the O/U in 49.5 from our friends at FanDuel. If you're going to gamble please do so responsibly and don't gamble money that you aren't prepared to lose. Stay safe my friends.
#respondents #honestly
As you can see the majority of respondents graded Purdue at a C. That's not what you want out of week 1 when you're playing a cupcake. So given that C grade I was curious if that changed expectations up or down. Of course. there was also the option for no change. So, let's take a look at the results.
A whopping 76% of respondents didn't change their expectations after week 1 which honestly seems very reasonable, rationale, and not at all okay for this current internet age. Those 76% are the well adjusted respondents. 22% revised their expectations down and those are the people who likely graded Purdue much lower than a C. Honestly, I don't blame them. Then, there are the true sickos. 2% of respondents actually raised their expectations after week 1. I can only ******* ume Fame Ejiobe blew them away and their are pushing all their chips in on him. This time tomorrow we will have a much better idea of who this Purdue team is.
If you'd like to place a wager on tomorrow's Purdue vs. Wake Forest game the line is currently Purdue +2.5 and the O/U in 49.5 from our friends at FanDuel. If you're going to gamble please do so responsibly and don't gamble money that you aren't prepared to lose. Stay safe my friends.
#respondents #honestly
11 hours ago
25-year-old Guardians LHP Parker Messick made his MLB debut last August, and so far the results have been pretty spectacular. Even if they're helped a little by a lucky batting average on **** in play (he's at .264 for the season, the MLB average is .289). That's not a crazy outlier though, I don't think. Messick relies heavily on a 94-ish fastball and slightly slower sinker; that combo has been dynamite for him this season. He'll frequently mix in a change, less frequently some breaking stuff.
75 years ago, Bill Veeck pulled one of his signature wacky baseball stunts. He signed 3'7" Eddie Gaedel to the Browns' roster and had him pinch-hit in a game. Gaedel drew a walk — obviously his strike zone was small — and Veeck replaced him with a pinch-runner. The pinch-runner didn't score
Now, Veeck owned the St. Louis Browns at that time, not the team in Cleveland. (So this is kinda the wrong week for this post. I thought this happened in Cleveland, until I started writing it.)
But Veeck had owned the Indians for four years, selling them in 1950 when he needed money for a divorce settlement. And had done some notable things with the team, like signing the first Negro League player to join the American League, Larry Doby. (When manager Lou Boudreau introduced Doby to the team, three players refused to shake his hand — and Veeck got rid of all three.) In 1949, Veeck signed Satchel Paige, the oldest rookie to ever play in MLB at the age of 41; he'd pitch 155.2 innings over two seasons for the team (and then became a two-time All-Star with the Browns).
Veeck claimed the idea of using a small person as a pinch-hitter was his own notion… however, there'd been a 1941 story in The Saturday Evening Post called "You Could Look it Up" by James Thurber, author of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." You can read the Thurber story here, if you like. It has paintings by Norman Rockwell which are very detailed and striking, as usual:
#pinch #cleveland
75 years ago, Bill Veeck pulled one of his signature wacky baseball stunts. He signed 3'7" Eddie Gaedel to the Browns' roster and had him pinch-hit in a game. Gaedel drew a walk — obviously his strike zone was small — and Veeck replaced him with a pinch-runner. The pinch-runner didn't score
Now, Veeck owned the St. Louis Browns at that time, not the team in Cleveland. (So this is kinda the wrong week for this post. I thought this happened in Cleveland, until I started writing it.)
But Veeck had owned the Indians for four years, selling them in 1950 when he needed money for a divorce settlement. And had done some notable things with the team, like signing the first Negro League player to join the American League, Larry Doby. (When manager Lou Boudreau introduced Doby to the team, three players refused to shake his hand — and Veeck got rid of all three.) In 1949, Veeck signed Satchel Paige, the oldest rookie to ever play in MLB at the age of 41; he'd pitch 155.2 innings over two seasons for the team (and then became a two-time All-Star with the Browns).
Veeck claimed the idea of using a small person as a pinch-hitter was his own notion… however, there'd been a 1941 story in The Saturday Evening Post called "You Could Look it Up" by James Thurber, author of "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty." You can read the Thurber story here, if you like. It has paintings by Norman Rockwell which are very detailed and striking, as usual:
#pinch #cleveland
12 hours ago
Today, of course, is the anniversary of an event that means so much more than baseball. Twenty-five years ago, the September 11th attacks rocked the US, especially in New York. There are commemorations of all sort taking place around the country today. While the tragedy of that day in 2001 means more than baseball, in New York, the two baseball teams will honor the day in their own way: playing baseball. Starting tonight, the Subway Series is back for a weekend set, beginning on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
To go to the baseball for a minute, Carlos Rodón will get the start for the Yankees in this one. For the season, Rodón's numbers are generally pretty good, but his habit of taking a little too long to put away batters tends to prevent him from going long. While the Yankees didn't have to use too many crucial arms, the bullpen did have to pitch a decent amount of innings yesterday, so they could use a good day from Rodón.
As for the rest of the lineup, Aaron Judge is back after getting last night off, while Anthony Volpe is at second again after his five RBI performance.
For the Mets, Nolan McLean will take the mound. He's been really good for them, posting a 3.06 ERA in 161.2 innings. Across his last dozen starts, the rookie has been even better, with an even lower ERA of 1.87.
Here's everything to know on how to catch tonight's action, and we hope you'll come join us in the game thread.
#back
To go to the baseball for a minute, Carlos Rodón will get the start for the Yankees in this one. For the season, Rodón's numbers are generally pretty good, but his habit of taking a little too long to put away batters tends to prevent him from going long. While the Yankees didn't have to use too many crucial arms, the bullpen did have to pitch a decent amount of innings yesterday, so they could use a good day from Rodón.
As for the rest of the lineup, Aaron Judge is back after getting last night off, while Anthony Volpe is at second again after his five RBI performance.
For the Mets, Nolan McLean will take the mound. He's been really good for them, posting a 3.06 ERA in 161.2 innings. Across his last dozen starts, the rookie has been even better, with an even lower ERA of 1.87.
Here's everything to know on how to catch tonight's action, and we hope you'll come join us in the game thread.
#back
12 hours ago
American League triple-crown contender Yordan Alvarez is out of the Houston Astros' lineup for Friday due to a sore right ankle.
Alvarez twisted his ankle while running the bases in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 0-for-3 with 3 strikeouts against Phillies starter Zack Wheeler.
But Alvarez reached base in the eighth inning on an intentional walk from José Alvarado. He advanced to third base on a Jose Altuve double, but stumbled over the bag and was checked out by trainers.
Alvarez stayed in the game, but did not have to run on a Daulton Varsho pop-up. As the designated hitter, he didn't have to take the field in the bottom of the inning.
Astros manager Joe Espada said no imaging was necessary for Alvarez's ankle, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. He did some hitting earlier in the day and could be available to pinch-hit.
#ankle #Phillies #inning
Alvarez twisted his ankle while running the bases in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 0-for-3 with 3 strikeouts against Phillies starter Zack Wheeler.
But Alvarez reached base in the eighth inning on an intentional walk from José Alvarado. He advanced to third base on a Jose Altuve double, but stumbled over the bag and was checked out by trainers.
Alvarez stayed in the game, but did not have to run on a Daulton Varsho pop-up. As the designated hitter, he didn't have to take the field in the bottom of the inning.
Astros manager Joe Espada said no imaging was necessary for Alvarez's ankle, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. He did some hitting earlier in the day and could be available to pinch-hit.
#ankle #Phillies #inning
12 hours ago
Bebe Rexha sent Drake a shot. And he didn't respond.
Grammy-nominated singer revealed in a new episode of Angie Martinez's IRL podcast how she tried to hook up with the rapper in the wake of his popular 20v1 speed-dating live stream last month, but remained unanswered.
"I'm your dream girl, I'm Albanian, I got a fat a**, I got my own thing going on, and I don't even think he saw it or he saw it and just ignored it," Rexha said.
In this episode, released on September 10th, she shared details of her path from NYC songwriter to recording artist in Los Angeles, and her collaboration with country icon Dolly Parton on their duet "Seasons."
The singer thinks Drake might have been spoiled too much by his ex-girlfriends to be interested in someone else. As is known, the rapper had a romance with Rihanna, whose famous hits included such duets with Drake as "What's My Name?" and "Work."
#rexha #singer #bebe
Grammy-nominated singer revealed in a new episode of Angie Martinez's IRL podcast how she tried to hook up with the rapper in the wake of his popular 20v1 speed-dating live stream last month, but remained unanswered.
"I'm your dream girl, I'm Albanian, I got a fat a**, I got my own thing going on, and I don't even think he saw it or he saw it and just ignored it," Rexha said.
In this episode, released on September 10th, she shared details of her path from NYC songwriter to recording artist in Los Angeles, and her collaboration with country icon Dolly Parton on their duet "Seasons."
The singer thinks Drake might have been spoiled too much by his ex-girlfriends to be interested in someone else. As is known, the rapper had a romance with Rihanna, whose famous hits included such duets with Drake as "What's My Name?" and "Work."
#rexha #singer #bebe
12 hours ago
Dolly Parton never recovered from the death of her husband, Carl Dean, a friend tells In Touch exclusively.
"It was a bad time for her," Jason Pirro, who worked as the country icon's driver for 58 years, says of Dean's March 2025 death at 82 following an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
"She didn't say much, but she sometimes talked about how much she missed him so much. She didn't want to make a big deal about it because she knew that I knew how she was affected by it," says Pirro, 80, noting that the pair often traveled between their homes in LA and Tennessee to spend time with each other until he got sick.
Over their 60-year love story, they "shared a unique happiness that seemed to sparkle whenever they were together," he adds.
"I think that's why she passed away so soon after he did," Pirro tells In Touch. "She died of a broken heart, but she didn't want to say that because she didn't want people feeling sorry for her."
#tells
"It was a bad time for her," Jason Pirro, who worked as the country icon's driver for 58 years, says of Dean's March 2025 death at 82 following an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
"She didn't say much, but she sometimes talked about how much she missed him so much. She didn't want to make a big deal about it because she knew that I knew how she was affected by it," says Pirro, 80, noting that the pair often traveled between their homes in LA and Tennessee to spend time with each other until he got sick.
Over their 60-year love story, they "shared a unique happiness that seemed to sparkle whenever they were together," he adds.
"I think that's why she passed away so soon after he did," Pirro tells In Touch. "She died of a broken heart, but she didn't want to say that because she didn't want people feeling sorry for her."
#tells
13 hours ago
DETROIT — Who knew?
Who knew Tigers rookie Ben Malgeri's superpower was stealing bases? Who knew his sprint speed, as measured in-game by Statcast, is faster than Max Clark's?
True story.
"I didn't know that," Malgeri said, with a smile.
Entering play Friday, Sept. 11, Malgeri was 5-for-5 on steals of second base. And his sprint speed, 29.1 feet per second, ranks in the 91st percentile in baseball.
#malgeri
Who knew Tigers rookie Ben Malgeri's superpower was stealing bases? Who knew his sprint speed, as measured in-game by Statcast, is faster than Max Clark's?
True story.
"I didn't know that," Malgeri said, with a smile.
Entering play Friday, Sept. 11, Malgeri was 5-for-5 on steals of second base. And his sprint speed, 29.1 feet per second, ranks in the 91st percentile in baseball.
#malgeri
13 hours ago
Sandra Bullock revealed two conscious decisions that shaped her film career. While promoting Practical Magic 2 and speaking with Jennifer Aniston, Bullock revealed what gave her the courage to reject 'perverts' at auditions.
When Aniston asked the Gravity star about decisions that shaped her career, one thing that Bullock mentioned in Interview magazine was, "I was auditioning for every pervert that existed asking me to drop my pants. I was like, 'Nope, not the role for me.' I was working my way up. Every working actor thinks you will never work again, so you just take what you can get and make the most of it."
The 62-year-old's other decision was to step away from rom-coms altogether, after the genre began weighing on how she was perceived as an actress. She stated that she wanted to explore other avenues as an actor: "The only time I was intentional about my career was when I said, 'I need to stop right now with the rom-coms,' because I was getting so much ******* for them. And I took a role in this film called 'Crash'… I wanted to start flexing other muscles."
Photo Credit: Warner Bros.
The Practical Magic star has delivered some of the most iconic rom-coms of the 2000s, such as The Proposal, Two Weeks Notice, and Miss Congeniality. It was in 2002 that the actress decided to branch out to other types of roles, returning in a dramatic capacity with the film Crash. However, she didn't step away from rom-coms completely. The frequency decreased, however.
#coms #aniston
When Aniston asked the Gravity star about decisions that shaped her career, one thing that Bullock mentioned in Interview magazine was, "I was auditioning for every pervert that existed asking me to drop my pants. I was like, 'Nope, not the role for me.' I was working my way up. Every working actor thinks you will never work again, so you just take what you can get and make the most of it."
The 62-year-old's other decision was to step away from rom-coms altogether, after the genre began weighing on how she was perceived as an actress. She stated that she wanted to explore other avenues as an actor: "The only time I was intentional about my career was when I said, 'I need to stop right now with the rom-coms,' because I was getting so much ******* for them. And I took a role in this film called 'Crash'… I wanted to start flexing other muscles."
Photo Credit: Warner Bros.
The Practical Magic star has delivered some of the most iconic rom-coms of the 2000s, such as The Proposal, Two Weeks Notice, and Miss Congeniality. It was in 2002 that the actress decided to branch out to other types of roles, returning in a dramatic capacity with the film Crash. However, she didn't step away from rom-coms completely. The frequency decreased, however.
#coms #aniston
13 hours ago
The Detroit Lions released a pair of players in its Friday roster moves, including former second-round NFL draft pick Levi Onwuzurike. Detroit also released recent seventh-round NFL draft pick and practice squad member Tyre West.
There could be some roster gymnastics at play here from Detroit. As Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press points out, vested veterans on Week 1 rosters have their salaries guaranteed.
By releasing Onwuzurike, the Lions could now re-sign Onwuzurike to their practice squad and make him a game day elevation. That would avoid Onwuzurike's salary from becoming fully guaranteed while potentially bringing back a player that was expected to play a rotational role on the Lions' defense.
Lions announce roster moves:
Released DE Levi Onwuzurike.
Released DL Tyre West from the Practice Squad. pic.twitter.com/zOQ0GHS49H
Onwuzurike has battled injuries throughout his career. The 6-foot-3, 304-pound defensive lineman missed all of last season with a torn ACL. Onwuzurike also didn't play in 2022 because of a back injury.
#detroit #lions #released #play
There could be some roster gymnastics at play here from Detroit. As Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press points out, vested veterans on Week 1 rosters have their salaries guaranteed.
By releasing Onwuzurike, the Lions could now re-sign Onwuzurike to their practice squad and make him a game day elevation. That would avoid Onwuzurike's salary from becoming fully guaranteed while potentially bringing back a player that was expected to play a rotational role on the Lions' defense.
Lions announce roster moves:
Released DE Levi Onwuzurike.
Released DL Tyre West from the Practice Squad. pic.twitter.com/zOQ0GHS49H
Onwuzurike has battled injuries throughout his career. The 6-foot-3, 304-pound defensive lineman missed all of last season with a torn ACL. Onwuzurike also didn't play in 2022 because of a back injury.
#detroit #lions #released #play
13 hours ago
Maxx Crosby trade rumors get new life as NFL season begins originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Las Vegas Raiders are coming up on their first game of the season, and they have elite defensive end Maxx Crosby ready to go. Of course, Crosby has been the source of tons of talk around the NFL during the offseason, after being traded to the Baltimore Ravens and then coming back to the Raiders after failing his physical.
When it comes to trade talk and rumors, Crosby is almost always at the top of that list. Earlier this week, The Ringer's Tom Pelissero reported that the Los Angeles Rams had "called and kept tabs" on Crosby during the offseason and were perhaps more interested in a trade than many knew.
Now that the season is starting, one reporter for the Dallas Morning News is bringing up the idea of a Crosby-to-Cowboys trade once again. They expressed interest in him during the offseason but didn't get a deal done. However, he's pouring cold water on the idea.
Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News thinks Jones could make a trade move this season but not that it will be Crosby.
#season #offseason #raiders #dallas
The Las Vegas Raiders are coming up on their first game of the season, and they have elite defensive end Maxx Crosby ready to go. Of course, Crosby has been the source of tons of talk around the NFL during the offseason, after being traded to the Baltimore Ravens and then coming back to the Raiders after failing his physical.
When it comes to trade talk and rumors, Crosby is almost always at the top of that list. Earlier this week, The Ringer's Tom Pelissero reported that the Los Angeles Rams had "called and kept tabs" on Crosby during the offseason and were perhaps more interested in a trade than many knew.
Now that the season is starting, one reporter for the Dallas Morning News is bringing up the idea of a Crosby-to-Cowboys trade once again. They expressed interest in him during the offseason but didn't get a deal done. However, he's pouring cold water on the idea.
Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News thinks Jones could make a trade move this season but not that it will be Crosby.
#season #offseason #raiders #dallas
13 hours ago
With the first game of the Cleveland Browns season just a couple of days away, they made it official on Friday that rookie offensive lineman Austin Barber would be the team's starter at right guard on Sunday when they open the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Veteran offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was slated to be the team's starting right guard this season, but an injury will hold him out of at least this week's game. Barber didn't play guard at Florida, so it's a new position for him after logging 2,087 snaps at left tackle and 490 snaps at right tackle during his time with the Gators.
Barber was a surprising pick at 86 overall for the Browns, but now they are asking him to start right away, and his experience will be something he needs to lean on, even at a new position on the offensive line. He brings a nasty temperament to the run game, looking to finish guys by blocking them into the dirt; maybe the Browns lucked their way into another Wyatt Teller-style player at the right guard position.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Rookie Austin Barber set to start at RG for the Browns vs Jacksonville
#position #jacksonville
Veteran offensive lineman Teven Jenkins was slated to be the team's starting right guard this season, but an injury will hold him out of at least this week's game. Barber didn't play guard at Florida, so it's a new position for him after logging 2,087 snaps at left tackle and 490 snaps at right tackle during his time with the Gators.
Barber was a surprising pick at 86 overall for the Browns, but now they are asking him to start right away, and his experience will be something he needs to lean on, even at a new position on the offensive line. He brings a nasty temperament to the run game, looking to finish guys by blocking them into the dirt; maybe the Browns lucked their way into another Wyatt Teller-style player at the right guard position.
This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Rookie Austin Barber set to start at RG for the Browns vs Jacksonville
#position #jacksonville
13 hours ago
Tyler Perry has brought Elon Musk and Alec Baldwin's high-profile lawyer to his defense team in the ***** ual ***** ault lawsuit. Perry's lawyer is a former attorney who has also represented other notable figures such as Jay-Z, Eric Adams, and Bobby Shmurda.
Alex Spiro has officially joined Tyler Perry's defense team in the ongoing ***** ual ***** ault/battery lawsuit, reports My News LA. Spiro is a member of the law firm of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP but works in the New York office.
The Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brock T. Hammond approved Spiro's application, on Wednesday, to participate in the complaint brought against Perry and Lionsgate by actor Mario Rodriguez.
Last year, Mario Rodriguez, who appeared alongside Tyler Perry in 2016's Boo! A Madea Halloween filed a $77 million ***** ual lawsuit against him.
The lawsuit was filed in California and accused Perry of "unwanted ***** ual advances" across multiple years. It claimed instances of ***** ual battery and ***** ault at Perry's home in Los Angeles. The lawsuit also claimed that Lionsgate studio didn't do anything and ignored his complaints.
#perry #spiro #angeles
Alex Spiro has officially joined Tyler Perry's defense team in the ongoing ***** ual ***** ault/battery lawsuit, reports My News LA. Spiro is a member of the law firm of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP but works in the New York office.
The Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brock T. Hammond approved Spiro's application, on Wednesday, to participate in the complaint brought against Perry and Lionsgate by actor Mario Rodriguez.
Last year, Mario Rodriguez, who appeared alongside Tyler Perry in 2016's Boo! A Madea Halloween filed a $77 million ***** ual lawsuit against him.
The lawsuit was filed in California and accused Perry of "unwanted ***** ual advances" across multiple years. It claimed instances of ***** ual battery and ***** ault at Perry's home in Los Angeles. The lawsuit also claimed that Lionsgate studio didn't do anything and ignored his complaints.
#perry #spiro #angeles
13 hours ago
Princess Diana captivated the world in June 1994 when she arrived at a Vanity Fair gala wearing a bold, off-the-shoulder black silk dress by Christina Stambolian. That very same night, King Charles publicly admitted to being unfaithful to Diana during their marriage.
Diana's daring outfit dominated headlines and overshadowed Charles' confession, and thus, the ensemble was dubbed a "revenge dress."
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#charles #vulgar #june #fair
Diana's daring outfit dominated headlines and overshadowed Charles' confession, and thus, the ensemble was dubbed a "revenge dress."
More from StyleCaster
William Reportedly Didn't Want Diana's 'Memory' to Be Used as Meghan's 'Launching Pad' After the ****** ss's Alleged 'Vulgar Act' at His Late Mom's Gravesite
Kate Shares Telling Diana Message After Claims of Meghan's 'Vulgar Act' at the Late Princess' Gravesite
#charles #vulgar #june #fair
14 hours ago
A leaked phone call that appears to feature Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her ex-husband, Ryan Anderson, has raised serious questions about a private conversation the former couple allegedly had while he was working at a school. The ****** ually suggestive audio appears to capture Blanchard and Anderson discussing whether he could participate in an intimate phone exchange from inside the building. Anderson has since pushed back against the speculation, insisting in a TikTok video that he "never" engaged in ****** ual activity at the school.
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The audio, which has circulated on social media, begins with Anderson asking Blanchard what she is wearing, but she seemingly brushes off the question. "Oh fine, tomorrow," Anderson responds.
The former couple can then be heard giggling before Anderson appears to express concern about getting caught. "I wish; I don't want to get in trouble," he says.
Blanchard responds by suggesting he would be able to remain quiet. "If you didn't make a sound at your mom's, you're not gonna make a sound at school," she is heard saying.
#heard
Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA
The audio, which has circulated on social media, begins with Anderson asking Blanchard what she is wearing, but she seemingly brushes off the question. "Oh fine, tomorrow," Anderson responds.
The former couple can then be heard giggling before Anderson appears to express concern about getting caught. "I wish; I don't want to get in trouble," he says.
Blanchard responds by suggesting he would be able to remain quiet. "If you didn't make a sound at your mom's, you're not gonna make a sound at school," she is heard saying.
#heard
14 hours ago
The opener for Oregon Football at Autzen Stadium was an interesting one, as an electric go-ahead touchdown from Moore to Moore sealed the deal late in the game.
Many felt it shouldn't have come down to that, and they have a point.
Now granted, Boise State has been and is a dog of a program, a total workhorse. You're not going to catch the Broncos sleeping, as Oregon knows only too well.
That being said, the talent disparity is real. Boise, as determined as they may be, simply cannot match up with Oregon skill-wise position by position.
Knowing that, perhaps Oregon was a bit overconfident? They certainly didn't need to help the Broncos out as much as they did.
#Broncos
Many felt it shouldn't have come down to that, and they have a point.
Now granted, Boise State has been and is a dog of a program, a total workhorse. You're not going to catch the Broncos sleeping, as Oregon knows only too well.
That being said, the talent disparity is real. Boise, as determined as they may be, simply cannot match up with Oregon skill-wise position by position.
Knowing that, perhaps Oregon was a bit overconfident? They certainly didn't need to help the Broncos out as much as they did.
#Broncos
15 hours ago
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Sandra Bullock has been taking a break from acting in recent years, but she's back to promote her movie on the 2026 release schedule, Practical Magic 2. And wow, am I realizing how much I missed her. Exhibit A: Her hilariously relatable rant about chin hairs.
Man, did I forget how real the actress can be, and then the Practical Magic 2 press tour came along. Bullock is just one of those celebrities that I want to be best friends with. As if I didn't already love her for calling herself "Zendaya's shoe polisher", just check out Sandra Bullock's thoughts on the topic of chin hairs:
This is a very important subject. My sister and I have an agreement. Should any of us be in a coma, the other one has to come to the hospital and always pluck the chin hair. Do you know what I mean? You're on it all the time, you're like, 'Oh, I got this thing.' But, you're still alive and awake. When that's no longer available what's going to grow without permission? Get the sister. That's why sisterhood is important.
#sister
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Sandra Bullock has been taking a break from acting in recent years, but she's back to promote her movie on the 2026 release schedule, Practical Magic 2. And wow, am I realizing how much I missed her. Exhibit A: Her hilariously relatable rant about chin hairs.
Man, did I forget how real the actress can be, and then the Practical Magic 2 press tour came along. Bullock is just one of those celebrities that I want to be best friends with. As if I didn't already love her for calling herself "Zendaya's shoe polisher", just check out Sandra Bullock's thoughts on the topic of chin hairs:
This is a very important subject. My sister and I have an agreement. Should any of us be in a coma, the other one has to come to the hospital and always pluck the chin hair. Do you know what I mean? You're on it all the time, you're like, 'Oh, I got this thing.' But, you're still alive and awake. When that's no longer available what's going to grow without permission? Get the sister. That's why sisterhood is important.
#sister
16 hours ago
Travis Kelce is sharing new insights on the night he married Taylor Swift.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end sat down with quarterback Patrick Mahomes for an interview with ESPN that will air on Monday ahead of the Kansas City and the Denver Broncos football game. A sneak peek of the interview aired Friday on the network, according to People.
"It was the best night of my life. Marrying Taylor was more than I could have ever dreamed it to be because of all the people that showed up, and the amount of, you know, love that was in the air," Kelce said.
Mahomes also shared some thoughts of his own on Kelce and Swift's wedding night.
"My perspective, it was a lot of fun, I did a little dancing. I didn't know if I was gonna be able to dance, and it was good to get my first dancing experience of the offseason," Mahomes said.
#taylor #people
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end sat down with quarterback Patrick Mahomes for an interview with ESPN that will air on Monday ahead of the Kansas City and the Denver Broncos football game. A sneak peek of the interview aired Friday on the network, according to People.
"It was the best night of my life. Marrying Taylor was more than I could have ever dreamed it to be because of all the people that showed up, and the amount of, you know, love that was in the air," Kelce said.
Mahomes also shared some thoughts of his own on Kelce and Swift's wedding night.
"My perspective, it was a lot of fun, I did a little dancing. I didn't know if I was gonna be able to dance, and it was good to get my first dancing experience of the offseason," Mahomes said.
#taylor #people