15 hours ago
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had an erratic start for the Minnesota Vikings, completing 5 of 10 passes for 81 yards in a 13-3 exhibition-game loss to Baltimore on Saturday, after undrafted rookie Joe ******* nano threw a touchdown pass to LaJohntay Wester for the Ravens.
McCarthy played four series with the second-team offense before yielding to 11th-year veteran Carson Wentz, leaving the picture unclear about who will be the No. 2 quarterback behind Kyler Murray in the regular season.
The 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, who missed his rookie year while recovering from knee surgery and was limited by 10 starts last season because of multiple injuries, misfired to open receivers multiple times. After a 50-yard completion to Tai Felton midway through the first quarter, McCarthy threw too hard into the end zone twice for incompletions that forced a turnover on downs from the 1-yard line.
Tyler Loop made two field goals for the Ravens, who also rested the majority of their starting lineup after two days of joint practices with the Vikings.
The second-team offense with Tyler Huntley at quarterback continually stalled out, but ******* nano — who finished his seven-year college career at UConn — fared well with the deep reserves. ******* nano went 15 for 20 for 123 yards. Rookie tight end Josh Cuevas, a fifth-round draft pick from Alabama, caught three passes for 46 yards. Keondre Jackson, the backup strong safety beginning his second season, had seven tackles, a sack and a quarterback hit to lead Baltimore's defense.
#yards #second #year #quarterback
McCarthy played four series with the second-team offense before yielding to 11th-year veteran Carson Wentz, leaving the picture unclear about who will be the No. 2 quarterback behind Kyler Murray in the regular season.
The 10th overall pick in the 2024 draft, who missed his rookie year while recovering from knee surgery and was limited by 10 starts last season because of multiple injuries, misfired to open receivers multiple times. After a 50-yard completion to Tai Felton midway through the first quarter, McCarthy threw too hard into the end zone twice for incompletions that forced a turnover on downs from the 1-yard line.
Tyler Loop made two field goals for the Ravens, who also rested the majority of their starting lineup after two days of joint practices with the Vikings.
The second-team offense with Tyler Huntley at quarterback continually stalled out, but ******* nano — who finished his seven-year college career at UConn — fared well with the deep reserves. ******* nano went 15 for 20 for 123 yards. Rookie tight end Josh Cuevas, a fifth-round draft pick from Alabama, caught three passes for 46 yards. Keondre Jackson, the backup strong safety beginning his second season, had seven tackles, a sack and a quarterback hit to lead Baltimore's defense.
#yards #second #year #quarterback
1 day ago
KANSAS CITY, MO - Suddenly, Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Melton didn't look comfortable.
He stomped on the mound in Kauffman Stadium, trying to fix his landing spot. He knelt behind the rubber and scraped at his cleats. The usually unflappable pitcher seemed out of sorts at the end of his outing in a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals o Friday, Aug. 21. He gave up a pair of home runs, which was odd on its own – he had given up only one dinger in his last eight starts.
So, that was weird. But now, here's a little perspective: He ended up giving up just two earned runs in 5⅔ innings and it felt like a bad start, which tells you how impressive he has been.
But on this night, the Tigers were doomed by the long ball.
#kansas #runs #melton
He stomped on the mound in Kauffman Stadium, trying to fix his landing spot. He knelt behind the rubber and scraped at his cleats. The usually unflappable pitcher seemed out of sorts at the end of his outing in a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals o Friday, Aug. 21. He gave up a pair of home runs, which was odd on its own – he had given up only one dinger in his last eight starts.
So, that was weird. But now, here's a little perspective: He ended up giving up just two earned runs in 5⅔ innings and it felt like a bad start, which tells you how impressive he has been.
But on this night, the Tigers were doomed by the long ball.
#kansas #runs #melton
1 day ago
KANSAS CITY, MO - Suddenly, Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Melton didn't look comfortable.
He stomped on the mound in Kauffman Stadium, trying to fix his landing spot. He knelt behind the rubber and scraped at his cleats. The usually unflappable pitcher seemed out of sorts at the end of his outing in a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals o Friday, Aug. 21. He gave up a pair of home runs, which was odd on its own – he had given up only one dinger in his last eight starts.
So, that was weird. But now, here's a little perspective: He ended up giving up just two earned runs in 5⅔ innings and it felt like a bad start, which tells you how impressive he has been.
But on this night, the Tigers were doomed by the long ball.
SHUFFLING THE ROTATION: Keider Montero getting extra days of rest from Detroit Tigers
#runs #melton
He stomped on the mound in Kauffman Stadium, trying to fix his landing spot. He knelt behind the rubber and scraped at his cleats. The usually unflappable pitcher seemed out of sorts at the end of his outing in a 5-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals o Friday, Aug. 21. He gave up a pair of home runs, which was odd on its own – he had given up only one dinger in his last eight starts.
So, that was weird. But now, here's a little perspective: He ended up giving up just two earned runs in 5⅔ innings and it felt like a bad start, which tells you how impressive he has been.
But on this night, the Tigers were doomed by the long ball.
SHUFFLING THE ROTATION: Keider Montero getting extra days of rest from Detroit Tigers
#runs #melton
1 day ago
The Tigers' woes continue as they dropped their Friday game to the Royals 5-2.
After a, shall we say, unpleasant series against the Pirates, the Tigers had a day to rest and reflect before heading to Kansas City to take on the Royals. Hopefully a break in the city of Hallmark and BBQ would be just what the doctor ordered to get the Tigers back in a winning mindset. To open the weekend series, they had Troy Melton on the mound, and he was up against Noah Cameron for the Royals.
Kevin McGonigle got a two-out single in the first, but the Tigers weren't able to convert the early baserunner. In the home half, Bobby Witt Jr. singled with one out, but Melton turned around to induce two outs in the next two at-bats to keep the Royals off the board.
In the second, Spencer Torkelson got a one-out walk. He was then eliminated in a force out off the bat of Ben Malgeri, and a lineout ended the inning. It was another one-out walk in the bottom of the inning, this time for Nick Loftin. With two outs, Isaac Collins singled. But even with two baserunners on, the Royals couldn't convert a run.
The Tigers continued getting runners on, as Hao-Yu Lee got a two-out single, but as with the previous innings, they couldn't manage to get him home. Melton managed to keep the Royals off the bases entirely with a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning.
#melton #series
After a, shall we say, unpleasant series against the Pirates, the Tigers had a day to rest and reflect before heading to Kansas City to take on the Royals. Hopefully a break in the city of Hallmark and BBQ would be just what the doctor ordered to get the Tigers back in a winning mindset. To open the weekend series, they had Troy Melton on the mound, and he was up against Noah Cameron for the Royals.
Kevin McGonigle got a two-out single in the first, but the Tigers weren't able to convert the early baserunner. In the home half, Bobby Witt Jr. singled with one out, but Melton turned around to induce two outs in the next two at-bats to keep the Royals off the board.
In the second, Spencer Torkelson got a one-out walk. He was then eliminated in a force out off the bat of Ben Malgeri, and a lineout ended the inning. It was another one-out walk in the bottom of the inning, this time for Nick Loftin. With two outs, Isaac Collins singled. But even with two baserunners on, the Royals couldn't convert a run.
The Tigers continued getting runners on, as Hao-Yu Lee got a two-out single, but as with the previous innings, they couldn't manage to get him home. Melton managed to keep the Royals off the bases entirely with a 1-2-3 bottom of the inning.
#melton #series
1 day ago
The 2026 US Open is upon us. Jannik Sinner, Jack Draper, and Holger Rune are among the injured players unable to compete.
The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.
#sinner
The American men are now 23 years removed from Andy Roddick lifting the 2003 US Open trophy. Every year, tennis fans wonder if this is the year everything changes for the US men.
2026 could be it, and there are several men in position to win it.
MORE: What we know about Roger Federer's August 29 International Tennis Hall of Fame induction
The favorites would be the champions of the key hardcourt tournaments leading into the US Open. Ben Shelton won the ATP 1000 Canadian Open for the second straight year. Taylor Fritz won the ATP 500 Mubadala DC Open.
#sinner
2 days ago
It's shaping up to be an expensive week for Prince Harry.
Just as the duke, ****** ss Meghan and their children prepare to move from California back to Britain, a judge has ordered Harry, Elton John and a handful of other claimants to pay almost $ 13 million to ****** ociated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail, MailOnline and the Mail on Sunday.
An initial payment of $13 million (£9,544,355) toward ANL's legal costs must be made by 4 p.m. on Aug. 28, the judge ruled on Friday. This is just the first round of legal costs. The final figure will be determined at a later hearing.
The judge has not enforced a cap on the total costs Harry and the other claimants may face.
The group of seven lost their lawsuit against the publisher last month after alleging that the publications unlawfully gathered information for their reporting. Supposed privacy breaches include voicemail interception, phone hacking and obtaining personal information through deception.
#judge #information #prince
Just as the duke, ****** ss Meghan and their children prepare to move from California back to Britain, a judge has ordered Harry, Elton John and a handful of other claimants to pay almost $ 13 million to ****** ociated Newspapers Limited, publisher of the Daily Mail, MailOnline and the Mail on Sunday.
An initial payment of $13 million (£9,544,355) toward ANL's legal costs must be made by 4 p.m. on Aug. 28, the judge ruled on Friday. This is just the first round of legal costs. The final figure will be determined at a later hearing.
The judge has not enforced a cap on the total costs Harry and the other claimants may face.
The group of seven lost their lawsuit against the publisher last month after alleging that the publications unlawfully gathered information for their reporting. Supposed privacy breaches include voicemail interception, phone hacking and obtaining personal information through deception.
#judge #information #prince
2 days ago
A UK court ordered Prince Harry and six others Friday to pay an initial £9.5 million ($13 million) after they lost their privacy case against the publisher of British tabloid the Daily Mail.
The court said the prince and six other high-profile figures, who lost their unlawful information gathering and privacy invasions claim against ***** ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL), must make the payment within a week.
The claimants -- which include Elton John, his husband David Furnish, actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost -- accused the Mail of bugging their cars and homes, listening into calls and accessing bank accounts and medical records. ANL had denied all the allegations.
After an emotional 11-week trial, judge Matthew Nicklin sided with the publisher in a ruling handed down on July 7, concluding the "claimants failed to prove their pleaded allegations".
After a further two-day hearing over costs, he made Friday's initial costs decision.
#mail
The court said the prince and six other high-profile figures, who lost their unlawful information gathering and privacy invasions claim against ***** ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL), must make the payment within a week.
The claimants -- which include Elton John, his husband David Furnish, actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost -- accused the Mail of bugging their cars and homes, listening into calls and accessing bank accounts and medical records. ANL had denied all the allegations.
After an emotional 11-week trial, judge Matthew Nicklin sided with the publisher in a ruling handed down on July 7, concluding the "claimants failed to prove their pleaded allegations".
After a further two-day hearing over costs, he made Friday's initial costs decision.
2 days ago
Prince Harry, Elton John, and several other high-profile figures who lost a privacy lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail have been ordered to pay $13 million (£9.5m) to cover the Mail's legal costs.
The seven claimants, also including Liz Hurley and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, must make the payment by August 28. The fee is an initial payment, and the group will likely have to cough up more cash to cover **** ociated Newspapers Limited's full legal bill, which has been estimated to be north of $46 million (£34 million).
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The seven claimants, also including Liz Hurley and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, must make the payment by August 28. The fee is an initial payment, and the group will likely have to cough up more cash to cover **** ociated Newspapers Limited's full legal bill, which has been estimated to be north of $46 million (£34 million).
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2 days ago
Prince Harry and six other individuals have officially been ordered by a judge to make the initial payment of $13 million to the Daily Mail's publisher after they lost their privacy case.
The Duke of Sussex and his co-claimants, including singer Elton John, had accused the publisher, ******* ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL), of using illegal means to acquire information on them, including the bugging of vehicles.
The huge legal bill comes as Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, prepare to move their family back to the UK later this month, six years after their infamous royal family exit.
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Harry has now been ordered to pay a huge legal bill after he and six other high-profile individuals lost a court case against the Daily Mail's publisher, ANL.
#harry #individuals
The Duke of Sussex and his co-claimants, including singer Elton John, had accused the publisher, ******* ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL), of using illegal means to acquire information on them, including the bugging of vehicles.
The huge legal bill comes as Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, prepare to move their family back to the UK later this month, six years after their infamous royal family exit.
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Harry has now been ordered to pay a huge legal bill after he and six other high-profile individuals lost a court case against the Daily Mail's publisher, ANL.
#harry #individuals
2 days ago
Prince Harry looks like he might be returning back to the U.K. with a sizeable bill to pay.
The Prince is among a group of seven high-profile figures — including Elton John and Liz Hurley — who have been ordered to pay £9.54 million ($13 million) in legal costs to the publishers of the Daily Mail after losing their privacy case against the company.
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#million #elton #hurley
The Prince is among a group of seven high-profile figures — including Elton John and Liz Hurley — who have been ordered to pay £9.54 million ($13 million) in legal costs to the publishers of the Daily Mail after losing their privacy case against the company.
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Meghan Markle Eyes Acting Return After Move Back to the U.K.
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#million #elton #hurley
2 days ago
Prince Harry and a group of six other high-profile figures have been ordered to make an initial payment of £9.54m in legal costs to the Daily Mail's publisher after they lost their High Court privacy case.
The seven claimants, also including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, must pay the initial figure by 28 August - and could potentially pay up to £25m more after that in a victory for **** ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL).
The group had sued ANL over allegations of unlawful information-gathering, which the publisher had strenuously denied.
On 7 July, Judge Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the claims and said the public figures had failed to prove the allegations.
The judge ruled that he was making an exceptional order to force the Duke of Sussex and others to pay up to £34.5m in costs incurred by the newspaper group because of the way the case had been brought - including unsupportable claims that top executives from the group had lied to the Leveson public inquiry.
#high #costs #publisher #including
The seven claimants, also including Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, must pay the initial figure by 28 August - and could potentially pay up to £25m more after that in a victory for **** ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL).
The group had sued ANL over allegations of unlawful information-gathering, which the publisher had strenuously denied.
On 7 July, Judge Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the claims and said the public figures had failed to prove the allegations.
The judge ruled that he was making an exceptional order to force the Duke of Sussex and others to pay up to £34.5m in costs incurred by the newspaper group because of the way the case had been brought - including unsupportable claims that top executives from the group had lied to the Leveson public inquiry.
#high #costs #publisher #including
2 days ago
Prince Harry and his fellow claimants must make an interim payment of $13 million after losing their legal case against the publishers of the Daily Mail
In July, Justice Matthew Nicklin declared that the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile claimants — including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley —failed to prove that publications had engaged in illegal information gathering
The court has not determined how much of the legal costs the claimants must ultimately pay
The initial costs have been revealed after Prince Harry and his fellow claimants lost a legal case against a U.K. publisher.
On July 7, Justice Matthew Nicklin declared that the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile claimants — Elton John and his husband David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Simon Hughes, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Jude Law's ex-wife, Sadie Frost — had lost their case against ******* ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, failing to prove that the publications had engaged in illegal information gathering. ANL strongly denied the claims.
#Legal
In July, Justice Matthew Nicklin declared that the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile claimants — including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley —failed to prove that publications had engaged in illegal information gathering
The court has not determined how much of the legal costs the claimants must ultimately pay
The initial costs have been revealed after Prince Harry and his fellow claimants lost a legal case against a U.K. publisher.
On July 7, Justice Matthew Nicklin declared that the Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile claimants — Elton John and his husband David Furnish, Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Simon Hughes, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Jude Law's ex-wife, Sadie Frost — had lost their case against ******* ociated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday, failing to prove that the publications had engaged in illegal information gathering. ANL strongly denied the claims.
#Legal
2 days ago
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - In an hour and a half full of missed chances, Alex Beck found the needle in the haystack. The sophomore got her head on the end of a left-footed Reagan Fitzgerald cross and flicked it to the back post in the 88th minute, giving ETSU its first goal and win of 2026 in a 1-0 victory over West Georgia in the home opener at Summers-Taylor Stadium on Thursday.
Beck's goal, the second of her college career, came on the 14th and final shot of the night for the Buccaneers and was the only one to solve the Wolves' active young goalkeeper, Emily Sanabria. Fitzgerald's ****** ist was the eighth of her career, making her the ninth player in ETSU history to reach 40 or more career points.
The Bucs outshot West Georgia 14-8, putting seven shots on goal to the Wolves' two. The performance earned Addison Yelton her ninth career shutout, tying her with Megan Masch for the fifth-most in program history. The victory also extends ETSU's home unbeaten streak to 11 games, holding a 7-0-4 record in that span.
With the win under their belt, ETSU now moves to 1-1-0 on the season while West Georgia falls to 0-2-1. The Bucs will embark on a three-game road swing next, starting with a matchup at UNC Asheville on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
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#west #georgia #goal #bucs
Beck's goal, the second of her college career, came on the 14th and final shot of the night for the Buccaneers and was the only one to solve the Wolves' active young goalkeeper, Emily Sanabria. Fitzgerald's ****** ist was the eighth of her career, making her the ninth player in ETSU history to reach 40 or more career points.
The Bucs outshot West Georgia 14-8, putting seven shots on goal to the Wolves' two. The performance earned Addison Yelton her ninth career shutout, tying her with Megan Masch for the fifth-most in program history. The victory also extends ETSU's home unbeaten streak to 11 games, holding a 7-0-4 record in that span.
With the win under their belt, ETSU now moves to 1-1-0 on the season while West Georgia falls to 0-2-1. The Bucs will embark on a three-game road swing next, starting with a matchup at UNC Asheville on Sunday at 2:00 PM.
Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather.
#west #georgia #goal #bucs
3 days ago
Raymond Felton: 'I'm going with what Patrick Beverley said.' Charlie Villanueva: 'As a point guard, if you want to win, and you want to like… for me, I know when that flow, he's going to find you. I'd rather have Stockton on my team. I'm going Stockton. I'm going Stockton. And it's not even close.'
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Raymond Felton: 'I'm going with what Patrick Beverley said.' Charlie Villanueva: 'As a point guard, if you want to win, and you want to like… for me, I know when that flow, he's going to find you. I'd rather have Stockton on my team. I'm going Stockton. I'm going Stockton. And it's not even close.' — 8/20/2026 YouTube
Raymond Felton: Ja Morant is frying John Stockton's ****** . Charlie Villanueva: In one-on-one? Felton: You understand me? Villanueva: John Stockton was a defender. He led the League in steals! What are we talking about?! — 8/20/2026 YouTube
During a recent episode of "The Pat Bev Show," former NBA player Patrick Beverley boldly claimed he would pick Ja Morant ahead of NBA legend and arguably the greatest pure point guard of all time, John Stockton. Although such a statement could be deemed blasphemous, Beverley justified it by stating: "Some people go John Stockton. I'm going Ja Morant. Some people go John Stockton because he's an actual point guard. He's going to get the ball where it needs to be. He's going to be heavy on the pocket pass. He's going to be a great leader. That's cool. Ja Morant is running circles around John Stockton's a–. Straight up. He's going to be jumping over John Stockton's a–.""I'm talking about the Stockton with the little shorts that was playing against Michael Jordan and them. I'm a huge Stockton fan. He played against the greatest ever. He did compete. I'm not taking that away from him. As a better player, a lot of people would take John Stockton. I'm taking Ja Morant." — 8/20/2026 Yahoo! Sports
#felton
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Raymond Felton: 'I'm going with what Patrick Beverley said.' Charlie Villanueva: 'As a point guard, if you want to win, and you want to like… for me, I know when that flow, he's going to find you. I'd rather have Stockton on my team. I'm going Stockton. I'm going Stockton. And it's not even close.' — 8/20/2026 YouTube
Raymond Felton: Ja Morant is frying John Stockton's ****** . Charlie Villanueva: In one-on-one? Felton: You understand me? Villanueva: John Stockton was a defender. He led the League in steals! What are we talking about?! — 8/20/2026 YouTube
During a recent episode of "The Pat Bev Show," former NBA player Patrick Beverley boldly claimed he would pick Ja Morant ahead of NBA legend and arguably the greatest pure point guard of all time, John Stockton. Although such a statement could be deemed blasphemous, Beverley justified it by stating: "Some people go John Stockton. I'm going Ja Morant. Some people go John Stockton because he's an actual point guard. He's going to get the ball where it needs to be. He's going to be heavy on the pocket pass. He's going to be a great leader. That's cool. Ja Morant is running circles around John Stockton's a–. Straight up. He's going to be jumping over John Stockton's a–.""I'm talking about the Stockton with the little shorts that was playing against Michael Jordan and them. I'm a huge Stockton fan. He played against the greatest ever. He did compete. I'm not taking that away from him. As a better player, a lot of people would take John Stockton. I'm taking Ja Morant." — 8/20/2026 Yahoo! Sports
#felton
3 days ago
The Green Bay Packers' offensive line has become a constant topic of conversation in recent seasons, as the coaches relentlessly mix and match their linemen with the goal of finding the best combination.
Entering training camp this year, it seemed reasonably cut and dry, with Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton and Zach Bako-Bewele expected to be the starting five.
Instead, it has turned into a legitimate competition at both guard spots, and Belton, a second-round pick from last year, seems to be fighting an uphill battle to win the right guard job over rookie fifth-round pick Jager Burton and former fifth-rounder Jacob Monk.
Green Bay's coaches have talked plenty about how Belton's acclimation to the guard position as a rookie was not helped by repping almost exclusively at tackle throughout camp, and the idea was that this summer he would get a proper runway on the interior.
That has not really happened. Mostly due to Bako-Bewele working his way back from injury, Belton has again spent much of camp at right tackle, and quite frankly, has struggled.
#camp #guard #coaches #pick
Entering training camp this year, it seemed reasonably cut and dry, with Jordan Morgan, Aaron Banks, Sean Rhyan, Anthony Belton and Zach Bako-Bewele expected to be the starting five.
Instead, it has turned into a legitimate competition at both guard spots, and Belton, a second-round pick from last year, seems to be fighting an uphill battle to win the right guard job over rookie fifth-round pick Jager Burton and former fifth-rounder Jacob Monk.
Green Bay's coaches have talked plenty about how Belton's acclimation to the guard position as a rookie was not helped by repping almost exclusively at tackle throughout camp, and the idea was that this summer he would get a proper runway on the interior.
That has not really happened. Mostly due to Bako-Bewele working his way back from injury, Belton has again spent much of camp at right tackle, and quite frankly, has struggled.
#camp #guard #coaches #pick
3 days ago
NASHVILLE - "It's Sure Gonna Hurt" - After nearly two decades, Rayna and Deacon face the facts of their storied and often tempestuous relationship. Scarlett makes a startling self-discovery in between tour dates while Gunnar performs with one of his idols, rock-music legend Sir Elton John, who guest stars as himself. Luke stops by "The View" to trumpet a worthy cause-before a family emergency pulls his focus. Elsewhere, Juliette struggles to make a connection, and Layla launches her album at The Bluebird. Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Raven Symon and Paula Faris guest star as themselves on "Nashville," WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on the Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Television Network. (Photo by Mark Levine/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images) HAYDEN PANETTIERE
Hayden Panettiere, known to many of us as the cheerleader who couldn't be broken on Heroes and the country western star who came apart on Nashville, died this week in her South Carolina home at the age of 36. She left behind an eleven-year-old daughter called Kaya. Her cause of death is not yet known.
The public response to her death has followed a familiar refrain: the tragic trajectory of a child star whose bright light cast longer shadows. But Panettiere's story is also one of a young woman who fought hard to reclaim her narrative, and was willing to drag the darkest parts of it into the light, even when doing so made people uncomfortable.
Her 2026 memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, detailed a near-death labor and postpartum psychological spiral, an opioid and alcohol addiction that predated her daughter's birth by more than a decade, and the very difficult decision to give her daughter's father, former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, full custody of their daughter in 2018. It was a story that gave a voice to a subject and a stigma that so many women have been unable to face openly for fear of shame, judgment and retribution. And perhaps that makes her sudden death all the more tragic, and opens up an important question that deserves to be confronted: what, exactly, do we mean when we say "good mother"?
381839 09: Actress Hayden Panettierre poses for photographers November 13, 2000 at the premiere of "102 Dalmatians" at Radio City Music Hall In New York City. (Photo by George DeSota/Newsmakers)
#star
Hayden Panettiere, known to many of us as the cheerleader who couldn't be broken on Heroes and the country western star who came apart on Nashville, died this week in her South Carolina home at the age of 36. She left behind an eleven-year-old daughter called Kaya. Her cause of death is not yet known.
The public response to her death has followed a familiar refrain: the tragic trajectory of a child star whose bright light cast longer shadows. But Panettiere's story is also one of a young woman who fought hard to reclaim her narrative, and was willing to drag the darkest parts of it into the light, even when doing so made people uncomfortable.
Her 2026 memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning, detailed a near-death labor and postpartum psychological spiral, an opioid and alcohol addiction that predated her daughter's birth by more than a decade, and the very difficult decision to give her daughter's father, former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, full custody of their daughter in 2018. It was a story that gave a voice to a subject and a stigma that so many women have been unable to face openly for fear of shame, judgment and retribution. And perhaps that makes her sudden death all the more tragic, and opens up an important question that deserves to be confronted: what, exactly, do we mean when we say "good mother"?
381839 09: Actress Hayden Panettierre poses for photographers November 13, 2000 at the premiere of "102 Dalmatians" at Radio City Music Hall In New York City. (Photo by George DeSota/Newsmakers)
#star
5 days ago
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) - The Seymour Eagles are hoping to build on the foundation they laid last fall in their first season under head coach Caleb Olive.
Seymour finished 5-5, earning the program's most wins since 2021. The Eagles graduated a strong senior class of nearly a dozen players, but they also return plenty of experience, giving the team confidence heading into the new season.
Olive was hired last March, giving him a short offseason to install his system. This year, the Eagles have had a full offseason together and feel more settled in Olive's system.
"Last year, he came in a little late, and we were kind of just playing catch-up a little bit, trying to get everything put in," Seymour senior Corey Helton said. "This year, it's definitely been nice to have him back for the full time."
Senior Grayson Davis said the extra time has helped strengthen the relationship between the players and their coach.
#senior #olive #season
Seymour finished 5-5, earning the program's most wins since 2021. The Eagles graduated a strong senior class of nearly a dozen players, but they also return plenty of experience, giving the team confidence heading into the new season.
Olive was hired last March, giving him a short offseason to install his system. This year, the Eagles have had a full offseason together and feel more settled in Olive's system.
"Last year, he came in a little late, and we were kind of just playing catch-up a little bit, trying to get everything put in," Seymour senior Corey Helton said. "This year, it's definitely been nice to have him back for the full time."
Senior Grayson Davis said the extra time has helped strengthen the relationship between the players and their coach.
#senior #olive #season
7 days ago
It took until the 12th day of training camp, but we finally got some fights in practice in Green Bay. The first scuffle was between running back Chris Brooks and linebacker Zaire Franklin, but the second one was more involved. Defensive lineman Chris McClellan landed hard on running back Pierre Strong Jr., which led to McClellan and offensive tackle Travis Glover punching and shoving, and the sidelines clearing.
On top of that, edge rusher Barryn Sorrell, who has been starting opposite Lukas Van Ness all camp, pushed tackle Anthony Belton all the way into quarterback Jordan Love. Sorrell was ripped from the drill and was "tore into" by head coach Matt LaFleur, according to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman.
At some point during camp, players get tired of banging around with the same guys over and over again. Apparently, the Packers crossed that threshold today.
Beyond the chippiness, here's what happened at practice on Sunday.
The PUP list remains the same, with tight end Luke Musgrave (neck), defensive lineman Jordon Riley (ankle), edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) and Matt Orzech (calf) still not being activated. The non-participants in practice, beyond the PUP list, were running back Josh Jacobs (groin), offensive lineman Darian Kinnard (ankle), edge defender Lukas Van Ness (shoulder), edge defender Dani Dennis-Sutton (illness) and safety Javon Bullard (foot). Notably, though, Bullard was no longer in a boot in practice, as he's making progress on his bone bruise.
#matt
On top of that, edge rusher Barryn Sorrell, who has been starting opposite Lukas Van Ness all camp, pushed tackle Anthony Belton all the way into quarterback Jordan Love. Sorrell was ripped from the drill and was "tore into" by head coach Matt LaFleur, according to The Athletic's Matt Schneidman.
At some point during camp, players get tired of banging around with the same guys over and over again. Apparently, the Packers crossed that threshold today.
Beyond the chippiness, here's what happened at practice on Sunday.
The PUP list remains the same, with tight end Luke Musgrave (neck), defensive lineman Jordon Riley (ankle), edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee) and Matt Orzech (calf) still not being activated. The non-participants in practice, beyond the PUP list, were running back Josh Jacobs (groin), offensive lineman Darian Kinnard (ankle), edge defender Lukas Van Ness (shoulder), edge defender Dani Dennis-Sutton (illness) and safety Javon Bullard (foot). Notably, though, Bullard was no longer in a boot in practice, as he's making progress on his bone bruise.
#matt
7 days ago
Every year, like clockwork, there are rookies who break into the NFL and make an impact. These players get all the headlines, but we also see second-year players take a major jump in production and carve out a major role on their side of the ball. The Minnesota Vikings have a chance to have a large number of rookies and second-year guys step up, but the guys at PFF highlighted this wide receiver specifically.
When discussing second-year breakout candidates, Daire Carragher of PFF named Tai Felton as a breakout candidate. Felton has caught the eye of many for his camp performance so far, and has a chance to step up in 2026:
Felton's 4.37-second 40-yard dash speed should add an explosive element to a Vikings passing attack that desperately needs it after producing just 28 explosive passing plays from Week 11 onward last season, the fewest of any team not named the Jets.
We all saw the incredible catch he had in camp last week, and if he can stack days and put together a string of strong performances in the preseason, he could push Jauan Jennings for snaps as the WR3 on the depth chart in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings WR among the second-year players PFF has their eyes on
#Vikings #players #week #chance
When discussing second-year breakout candidates, Daire Carragher of PFF named Tai Felton as a breakout candidate. Felton has caught the eye of many for his camp performance so far, and has a chance to step up in 2026:
Felton's 4.37-second 40-yard dash speed should add an explosive element to a Vikings passing attack that desperately needs it after producing just 28 explosive passing plays from Week 11 onward last season, the fewest of any team not named the Jets.
We all saw the incredible catch he had in camp last week, and if he can stack days and put together a string of strong performances in the preseason, he could push Jauan Jennings for snaps as the WR3 on the depth chart in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings WR among the second-year players PFF has their eyes on
#Vikings #players #week #chance
7 days ago
The Dallas Cowboys aren't nearly a finished product. There's still one more week left to go in the Oxnard portion of training camp and that includes a joint practice against the New Orleans Saints and another road trip, this one to face the Arizona Cardinals.
But Saturday was the first preseason game, and though most starters remained camped out on the sideline, key backups who could be called upon during the season got a lot of run. One key area that seems to be a bit deficient of talent is the backup offensive line, who failed to open up running lanes for backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed the issues they had against the strong Seattle Seahawks' front on Saturday night, highlighting the team's inability to create rushing lanes.
A lot of moving parts, like I said, they threw a lot of things at us," Schottenheimer said via DallasCowboys.com. "I want to look at the film. Definitely some leaky moments, but early on especially, we struggled to move their guys up front. I think you'll see that. That's why the run numbers in the first half weren't very good."
Dallas started with an offensive line of, from left to right, Nate Thomas, Trevor Keegan, TJ Bass, Ajani Cornelius and fourth-round rookie Drew Shelton. Each had some solid snaps, but as a group they struggled mightily. Blue and Mafah combined for just 28 yards on 12 carries.
#schottenheimer #left #first #lanes
But Saturday was the first preseason game, and though most starters remained camped out on the sideline, key backups who could be called upon during the season got a lot of run. One key area that seems to be a bit deficient of talent is the backup offensive line, who failed to open up running lanes for backs Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah.
Head coach Brian Schottenheimer discussed the issues they had against the strong Seattle Seahawks' front on Saturday night, highlighting the team's inability to create rushing lanes.
A lot of moving parts, like I said, they threw a lot of things at us," Schottenheimer said via DallasCowboys.com. "I want to look at the film. Definitely some leaky moments, but early on especially, we struggled to move their guys up front. I think you'll see that. That's why the run numbers in the first half weren't very good."
Dallas started with an offensive line of, from left to right, Nate Thomas, Trevor Keegan, TJ Bass, Ajani Cornelius and fourth-round rookie Drew Shelton. Each had some solid snaps, but as a group they struggled mightily. Blue and Mafah combined for just 28 yards on 12 carries.
#schottenheimer #left #first #lanes
8 days ago
After playing just six games a season ago, De'Anthony Melton had a much healthier campaign during the 2025-26 season, making 49 appearances. In those games, Melton posted a career-high 12.3 points per game to go along with 3.2 rebounds, 2.6 ****** ists, 1.6 steals and 0.4 blocks. However, Melton's 3-point shooting numbers were uncharacteristically low, converting on less than 30% of his attempts despite a career average of more than 35%.
Even still, Melton's defensive impact is what made him special, causing opposing teams havoc on the perimeter. So much so that Melton was recognized by NBA 2K27 for being one of the league's best pickpockets. With Stephen Curry fully healthy and back in the fold, Golden State will rely on Melton off the bench for defense, 3-point shooting and secondary shot creation.
Check out his highlights from the 2025-26 season.
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#check #Career
Even still, Melton's defensive impact is what made him special, causing opposing teams havoc on the perimeter. So much so that Melton was recognized by NBA 2K27 for being one of the league's best pickpockets. With Stephen Curry fully healthy and back in the fold, Golden State will rely on Melton off the bench for defense, 3-point shooting and secondary shot creation.
Check out his highlights from the 2025-26 season.
For more NBA content, check out the BasketBaltes podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/@B...
#check #Career
8 days ago
Earlier this week, UCLA men's basketball alumnus Russell Westbrook retired from the NBA after 18 remarkable seasons spent with seven franchises.
Since the Bruins legend called it a career, many professionals from across the sports world have reacted to the news. Longtime NBA point guard Raymond Felton shared his take on the "To The Baha" podcast that he hosts alongside a trio of fellow NBA veterans: Theo Pinson, Charlie Villanueva & Deron Williams.
"Now that he's retired I guarantee you, may not happen this season, but it may, next season retire his jersey and a statue," Felton said. "He is stamped in OKC, bro. The best player, the favorite. Listen, y'all know how I feel about Shai, I love Shai. Shai is No. 2. I think he will always be No. 2. What Russ did in OKC, you got to understand he built that. There was no team in OKC, Russ built that. He built the winning culture, he stayed loyal, he stayed down with the fans. Russell Westbrook will be the all-time favorite Thunder player ever."
Following back-to-back campaigns as league MVP for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Felton's recent take is a testament to the unforgettable legacy that Westbrook left during 11 seasons in Oklahoma City.
This article originally appeared on UCLA Wire: UCLA alumnus Westbrook is 'all-time favorite' in OKC per former NBA PG
#westbrook #shai #felton #retired
Since the Bruins legend called it a career, many professionals from across the sports world have reacted to the news. Longtime NBA point guard Raymond Felton shared his take on the "To The Baha" podcast that he hosts alongside a trio of fellow NBA veterans: Theo Pinson, Charlie Villanueva & Deron Williams.
"Now that he's retired I guarantee you, may not happen this season, but it may, next season retire his jersey and a statue," Felton said. "He is stamped in OKC, bro. The best player, the favorite. Listen, y'all know how I feel about Shai, I love Shai. Shai is No. 2. I think he will always be No. 2. What Russ did in OKC, you got to understand he built that. There was no team in OKC, Russ built that. He built the winning culture, he stayed loyal, he stayed down with the fans. Russell Westbrook will be the all-time favorite Thunder player ever."
Following back-to-back campaigns as league MVP for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Felton's recent take is a testament to the unforgettable legacy that Westbrook left during 11 seasons in Oklahoma City.
This article originally appeared on UCLA Wire: UCLA alumnus Westbrook is 'all-time favorite' in OKC per former NBA PG
#westbrook #shai #felton #retired
8 days ago
The Detroit Tigers welcomed back an old friend and hung tough with a first-place opponent, but couldn't find the go-ahead run they needed.
Despite a strong performance at the plate and on defense by Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia, they fell 4-3 to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Tigers starter Troy Melton, the club's best pitcher this season, allowed three runs over 4⅓ innings, marking his shortest start of the season, in a game marked by inconsistency and bad luck with missed defensive plays. It was just the second time this season Melton has allowed at least three earned runs in a game, with his nine hits allowed a career-high for the second-year starter.
The game also featured the first appearance for Chicago catcher Jake Rogers in a White Sox uniform, with the former Tiger getting a standing ovation during his first plate appearance.
The Tigers offense for the second game in a row was paced by a rookie, with Valencia hitting an RBI single in the first inning and a solo home run in the fourth to keep the Tigers in step with the White Sox. Valencia also threw a runner out in the top of the ninth inning and represented the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the ninth, but struck out looking in his final at-bat.
#plate
Despite a strong performance at the plate and on defense by Tigers catcher Eduardo Valencia, they fell 4-3 to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Tigers starter Troy Melton, the club's best pitcher this season, allowed three runs over 4⅓ innings, marking his shortest start of the season, in a game marked by inconsistency and bad luck with missed defensive plays. It was just the second time this season Melton has allowed at least three earned runs in a game, with his nine hits allowed a career-high for the second-year starter.
The game also featured the first appearance for Chicago catcher Jake Rogers in a White Sox uniform, with the former Tiger getting a standing ovation during his first plate appearance.
The Tigers offense for the second game in a row was paced by a rookie, with Valencia hitting an RBI single in the first inning and a solo home run in the fourth to keep the Tigers in step with the White Sox. Valencia also threw a runner out in the top of the ninth inning and represented the tying run at the plate in the bottom of the ninth, but struck out looking in his final at-bat.
#plate
8 days ago
During Matt LaFleur's press conference on Friday, the Green Bay Packers head coach had a curious response when asked about one of his veteran players.
Aaron Banks has missed time during training camp with a knee injury, continuing a frustrating trend from last season, when the guard dealt with injuries throughout his first year with the Packers, beginning in camp.
In his stead, a competition has broken out among a group of young O-linemen, headlined by Anthony Belton, Jacob Monk and Jager Burton. At first it seemed like the trio were battling for just one open spot with the starters at right guard.
Discussing the left guard position on Friday, the head coach indicated that in fact the left guard spot could still be up for grabs.
Asked if Banks would get his job back once he returns and whether the play of Burton is giving them a decision to make, LaFleur said: "I think (Burton) is going to make it extremely difficult. Jager has done a really good job, not only him but Monk (as well).
#burton
Aaron Banks has missed time during training camp with a knee injury, continuing a frustrating trend from last season, when the guard dealt with injuries throughout his first year with the Packers, beginning in camp.
In his stead, a competition has broken out among a group of young O-linemen, headlined by Anthony Belton, Jacob Monk and Jager Burton. At first it seemed like the trio were battling for just one open spot with the starters at right guard.
Discussing the left guard position on Friday, the head coach indicated that in fact the left guard spot could still be up for grabs.
Asked if Banks would get his job back once he returns and whether the play of Burton is giving them a decision to make, LaFleur said: "I think (Burton) is going to make it extremely difficult. Jager has done a really good job, not only him but Monk (as well).
#burton
8 days ago
The Detroit Tigers have unveiled a dramatically altered starting lineup for Saturday afternoon's critical game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park.
Facing left-hander Anthony Kay, manager A.J. Hinch has moved Hao-Yu Lee into the No. 2 spot, placed Dillon Dingler at designated hitter and moved Kevin McGonigle down from No. 3 to cleanup. Rookie catcher Eduardo Valencia will bat fifth and handle Troy Melton behind the plate.
Detroit enters the game at 60-62, trailing first-place Chicago by 3.5 games in the American League Central.
Here is how the Tigers will line up against Kay:
Gleyber Torres, 2B
#white
Facing left-hander Anthony Kay, manager A.J. Hinch has moved Hao-Yu Lee into the No. 2 spot, placed Dillon Dingler at designated hitter and moved Kevin McGonigle down from No. 3 to cleanup. Rookie catcher Eduardo Valencia will bat fifth and handle Troy Melton behind the plate.
Detroit enters the game at 60-62, trailing first-place Chicago by 3.5 games in the American League Central.
Here is how the Tigers will line up against Kay:
Gleyber Torres, 2B
#white
8 days ago
The Detroit Tigers have reached the point where every loss changes the temperature of the season.
After falling 9-5 to the Chicago White Sox on Friday night at Comerica Park, Detroit enters Saturday with a 60-62 record and a 3.5-game deficit in the American League Central. The Wild Card race is tightening, too. Baltimore, Minnesota and Texas are part of a crowded group capable of turning one difficult week into a serious postseason problem.
Now the Tigers hand the baseball to Troy Melton, one of their hottest pitchers, with their season beginning to wobble.
No pressure, kid.
Melton enters Saturday's start riding 20 consecutive scoreless innings across his past three appearances. He has recorded three straight quality starts and produced a 1.46 ERA during that stretch.
#season #three #white #Friday
After falling 9-5 to the Chicago White Sox on Friday night at Comerica Park, Detroit enters Saturday with a 60-62 record and a 3.5-game deficit in the American League Central. The Wild Card race is tightening, too. Baltimore, Minnesota and Texas are part of a crowded group capable of turning one difficult week into a serious postseason problem.
Now the Tigers hand the baseball to Troy Melton, one of their hottest pitchers, with their season beginning to wobble.
No pressure, kid.
Melton enters Saturday's start riding 20 consecutive scoreless innings across his past three appearances. He has recorded three straight quality starts and produced a 1.46 ERA during that stretch.
#season #three #white #Friday
8 days ago
Ben Shelton successfully defended his ***** le at the Canadian Open on Thursday, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima, 6-3, 7-6(4), in Montreal. It's Shelton's second ATP 1000 tournament win.
He became the seventh man in the Open era to go back-to-back in the event. Rafael Nadal was the last to win in both Toronto and Montreal — the men's and women's tournaments alternate sites each year — in 2018-19.
Shelton didn't drop a set in six matches against top-75 opponents. After a bye in the first round, he defeated No. 74 Jenson Brooksby, 6-3, 7-5, in the round of 64 and No. 34 Zizou Bergs, 6-3, 6-2, in the round of 32. No. 27 Joao Fonesca fell, 6-3, 7-6(3), sending Shelton to the quarterfinals, where he beat No. 17 Jakub Mensik, 6-3, 6-1.
The semifinal between Shelton and Learner Tien, served as a revenge match of sorts. The last time the two faced off was at Indian Wells, a Masters 1000 tournament, and Tien upset Shelton. This time, the former Gator emerged victorious in dominant fashion, 6-2, 6-3.
Shelton had struggled in Masters 1000s all year, coming into the Canadian Open with a 1-4 record, including four straight losses. Despite winning an ATP 500 tournament (Dallas) and an ATP 250 tournament (Munich), Shelton had seen several early exits since falling to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open — in January. Most notably, he was knocked out in the round of 64 at Roland Garros and suffered a first-round loss at Wimbledon.
#tournament
He became the seventh man in the Open era to go back-to-back in the event. Rafael Nadal was the last to win in both Toronto and Montreal — the men's and women's tournaments alternate sites each year — in 2018-19.
Shelton didn't drop a set in six matches against top-75 opponents. After a bye in the first round, he defeated No. 74 Jenson Brooksby, 6-3, 7-5, in the round of 64 and No. 34 Zizou Bergs, 6-3, 6-2, in the round of 32. No. 27 Joao Fonesca fell, 6-3, 7-6(3), sending Shelton to the quarterfinals, where he beat No. 17 Jakub Mensik, 6-3, 6-1.
The semifinal between Shelton and Learner Tien, served as a revenge match of sorts. The last time the two faced off was at Indian Wells, a Masters 1000 tournament, and Tien upset Shelton. This time, the former Gator emerged victorious in dominant fashion, 6-2, 6-3.
Shelton had struggled in Masters 1000s all year, coming into the Canadian Open with a 1-4 record, including four straight losses. Despite winning an ATP 500 tournament (Dallas) and an ATP 250 tournament (Munich), Shelton had seen several early exits since falling to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open — in January. Most notably, he was knocked out in the round of 64 at Roland Garros and suffered a first-round loss at Wimbledon.
#tournament
8 days ago
Trinity Rodman recently shared the story of how she and Ben Shelton first met and revealed the first message she sent to the American tennis star.
Shelton was last seen in action at the Canadian Open, where he delivered a strong performance to successfully defend his ***** le by defeating Brandon Nakashima, 6-3, 7-6(4), in the final on Friday. He is now set to begin his Cincinnati Open campaign on Saturday, although his opening-round opponent is yet to be decided.
Throughout his run in Canada, one of his biggest supporters was his girlfriend, Rodman, who appeared on the 'Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce' podcast on Thursday. During the appearance, the USWNT star opened up about her relationship with Shelton. Revealing the first message she sent to the tennis player, she said:
"I'll tell you, I said you're sick. That's it. You're sick, fire emoji. It worked. He responded within 10 minutes, so I win. It was a stretch. It was within the hour," said Ben Shelton's girlfriend.
She also opened up about how they first met, saying Shelton matched her "cringe situation." Calling it an "instant connection," she said:
#first #girlfriend
Shelton was last seen in action at the Canadian Open, where he delivered a strong performance to successfully defend his ***** le by defeating Brandon Nakashima, 6-3, 7-6(4), in the final on Friday. He is now set to begin his Cincinnati Open campaign on Saturday, although his opening-round opponent is yet to be decided.
Throughout his run in Canada, one of his biggest supporters was his girlfriend, Rodman, who appeared on the 'Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce' podcast on Thursday. During the appearance, the USWNT star opened up about her relationship with Shelton. Revealing the first message she sent to the tennis player, she said:
"I'll tell you, I said you're sick. That's it. You're sick, fire emoji. It worked. He responded within 10 minutes, so I win. It was a stretch. It was within the hour," said Ben Shelton's girlfriend.
She also opened up about how they first met, saying Shelton matched her "cringe situation." Calling it an "instant connection," she said:
#first #girlfriend
9 days ago
There might not be a more athletic couple in American sports than Trinity Rodman and Ben Shelton. The Washington Spirit and USWNT star and the two-time reigning Canadian Open men's tennis champion have been together since early 2025 and are regularly seen supporting each other in action.
This week, Rodman appeared on Kylie Kelce's "Not Gonna Lie" podcast, where she revealed that her and Shelton's love story has a typically modern beginning. The two met online, with the 24-year-old Rodman making the first move.
"Everything I do is just embarrassing. I'm really embarrassed," a laughing Rodman told Kelce. "I said 'You're sick, fire emoji…It worked. He responded within 10 minutes, so I win."
"Our schedules were just so crazy, that we DM'd and we're just catching up," she continued. "He responded and was like 'Yeah, you were sick at the Olympics too, haha.' He matched the cringe situation and then one week later, we met in person."
Their first in-person meeting didn't occur at a coffee shop or restaurant or any of your customary locations. Instead, the 23-year-old Shelton "flew out" to spend the weekend with Rodman at her house.
#shelton #sick
This week, Rodman appeared on Kylie Kelce's "Not Gonna Lie" podcast, where she revealed that her and Shelton's love story has a typically modern beginning. The two met online, with the 24-year-old Rodman making the first move.
"Everything I do is just embarrassing. I'm really embarrassed," a laughing Rodman told Kelce. "I said 'You're sick, fire emoji…It worked. He responded within 10 minutes, so I win."
"Our schedules were just so crazy, that we DM'd and we're just catching up," she continued. "He responded and was like 'Yeah, you were sick at the Olympics too, haha.' He matched the cringe situation and then one week later, we met in person."
Their first in-person meeting didn't occur at a coffee shop or restaurant or any of your customary locations. Instead, the 23-year-old Shelton "flew out" to spend the weekend with Rodman at her house.
#shelton #sick
