29 days ago
October 8, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News
The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico, a former seminarian turned Democratic state lawmaker who speaks in calm cadences about love and empathy, and Ken Paxton, the pugnacious Republican state attorney general who speaks about a refusal to compromise.
They share an enemy, though. They dislike social media's effects on children's mental health. Talarico, who did not respond to a request for comment, has endorsed a social media ban for kids under 16, while denouncing "predatory algorithms that divide us on an hourly, daily basis." As a legislator, he co-authored a bill targeting explicit deepfakes — digital imitations of individuals that are often made or manipulated by artificial intelligence and used for harassment on social media.
Paxton has been suing Big Tech, alleging the companies hook youth on their apps or don't restrict sensitive videos from being viewed by kids. "When elected to the U.S. Senate, he will continue his proven record of advancing policies that protect children online, strengthen parental rights, and hold Big Tech accountable when it breaks the law," Paxton campaign spokesperson Madison Cercy said in a statement to KFF Health News.
Youth mental health is in decline. Even as researchers explore what's causing the problem, momentum is gathering among policymakers from both parties to crack down on social media companies. Several major companies are being sued, investigated, and, soon, potentially regulated. That they may be harming kids' mental health is a key reason.
#Social #kids #senate #Tech
The U.S. Senate candidates in Texas could hardly be more different: James Talarico, a former seminarian turned Democratic state lawmaker who speaks in calm cadences about love and empathy, and Ken Paxton, the pugnacious Republican state attorney general who speaks about a refusal to compromise.
They share an enemy, though. They dislike social media's effects on children's mental health. Talarico, who did not respond to a request for comment, has endorsed a social media ban for kids under 16, while denouncing "predatory algorithms that divide us on an hourly, daily basis." As a legislator, he co-authored a bill targeting explicit deepfakes — digital imitations of individuals that are often made or manipulated by artificial intelligence and used for harassment on social media.
Paxton has been suing Big Tech, alleging the companies hook youth on their apps or don't restrict sensitive videos from being viewed by kids. "When elected to the U.S. Senate, he will continue his proven record of advancing policies that protect children online, strengthen parental rights, and hold Big Tech accountable when it breaks the law," Paxton campaign spokesperson Madison Cercy said in a statement to KFF Health News.
Youth mental health is in decline. Even as researchers explore what's causing the problem, momentum is gathering among policymakers from both parties to crack down on social media companies. Several major companies are being sued, investigated, and, soon, potentially regulated. That they may be harming kids' mental health is a key reason.
#Social #kids #senate #Tech
29 days ago
WASHINGTON — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers appears to be breaking with President Donald Trump on another key issue less than a month before Election Day.
"Drinking a Labatt and watching the Red Wings, man, it just doesn't get any more Michigan than that," Rogers said in a new ad released Oct. 7. "Here in Michigan, we know that Canada is not our enemy. We need to end this tariff war now."
The statement marks the second time in recent weeks that Rogers spoke out — without criticizing Trump by name — against one of the president's unpopular initiatives. This time, Rogers is calling for an end to Trump's widespread trade war against Canada, America's second-biggest trading partner, while drinking a Canadian beer that's banned from import under the president's latest trade restrictions.
The Republican Senate nominee also split with Trump on the Iran war in late September, saying it "needs to end and end quickly."
Rogers' public shift on tariffs comes amid mounting opposition in Michigan to Trump's tariffs and GOP concerns that voters will reject their candidates up and down the ballot for failing to address cost-of-living concerns. Election Day is Nov. 3, though more than 200,000 Michiganians have already cast absentee ballots.
#Trump #election #drinking
"Drinking a Labatt and watching the Red Wings, man, it just doesn't get any more Michigan than that," Rogers said in a new ad released Oct. 7. "Here in Michigan, we know that Canada is not our enemy. We need to end this tariff war now."
The statement marks the second time in recent weeks that Rogers spoke out — without criticizing Trump by name — against one of the president's unpopular initiatives. This time, Rogers is calling for an end to Trump's widespread trade war against Canada, America's second-biggest trading partner, while drinking a Canadian beer that's banned from import under the president's latest trade restrictions.
The Republican Senate nominee also split with Trump on the Iran war in late September, saying it "needs to end and end quickly."
Rogers' public shift on tariffs comes amid mounting opposition in Michigan to Trump's tariffs and GOP concerns that voters will reject their candidates up and down the ballot for failing to address cost-of-living concerns. Election Day is Nov. 3, though more than 200,000 Michiganians have already cast absentee ballots.
#Trump #election #drinking
2 months ago
President Donald Trump's administration says it has approved the sale of nearly 50 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia in a policy shift for the US that has raised concerns from some members of Congress.
Saudi Arabia has sought for years to buy the world's most advanced warplane, equipped with stealth technology that allows it to evade enemy detection.
Washington had resisted, partly because it supplies F-35s to its ally Israel, which is guaranteed under US law to receive top-of-the-range American weapons compared with those its regional neighbours can access.
Congress has 30 days to scrutinise or attempt to block the $24bn (£17.8bn) sale to Riyadh, which is the largest customer for US weapons.
Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, a Democrat, opposed the sale on Thursday.
#saudi
Saudi Arabia has sought for years to buy the world's most advanced warplane, equipped with stealth technology that allows it to evade enemy detection.
Washington had resisted, partly because it supplies F-35s to its ally Israel, which is guaranteed under US law to receive top-of-the-range American weapons compared with those its regional neighbours can access.
Congress has 30 days to scrutinise or attempt to block the $24bn (£17.8bn) sale to Riyadh, which is the largest customer for US weapons.
Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, a Democrat, opposed the sale on Thursday.
#saudi
2 months ago
LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Intelligence services must not dwell too much on past threats but accept that a new strategic shock along the lines of the 9/11 attacks could already be in preparation where they are not looking, the head of Britain's MI5 spy agency said.
In an opinion piece published on Friday to mark 25 years since al Qaeda militants crashed hijacked passenger jets into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon, MI5's Director General Ken McCallum said security agencies had to be ready to adapt to current and future challenges.
"We know that the next strategic shock will, by definition, not resemble the last one. That is perhaps the most important lesson of all," McCallum wrote in the commentary for the Independent newspaper.
"We must of course always learn from the last attack – but must beware of preparing brilliantly to fight yesterday's enemy, using yesterday's methods, against yesterday's target ... The uncomfortable truth is that the next strategic shock may already be taking shape somewhere we are not yet looking."
Al Qaeda, though diminished, remains a threat, as does the aspiration of that group and other militants for mass casualty attacks, McCallum said.
#next
In an opinion piece published on Friday to mark 25 years since al Qaeda militants crashed hijacked passenger jets into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon, MI5's Director General Ken McCallum said security agencies had to be ready to adapt to current and future challenges.
"We know that the next strategic shock will, by definition, not resemble the last one. That is perhaps the most important lesson of all," McCallum wrote in the commentary for the Independent newspaper.
"We must of course always learn from the last attack – but must beware of preparing brilliantly to fight yesterday's enemy, using yesterday's methods, against yesterday's target ... The uncomfortable truth is that the next strategic shock may already be taking shape somewhere we are not yet looking."
Al Qaeda, though diminished, remains a threat, as does the aspiration of that group and other militants for mass casualty attacks, McCallum said.
#next
2 months ago
Belgium took the wind out of the United States men's national team's sails this summer during the 2026 World Cup. Before that humbling 4-1 defeat in the Round of 16, a controversial decision from FIFA effectively made the USMNT an enemy, at least according to Belgium defender Thomas Meunier.
The 35-year-old Meunier, who has 83 caps for Belgium and just represented the country in his third World Cup, explained to The Athletic that, because of head-turning call to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, "everyone wanted us to beat America."
"Everyone wanted them to be eliminated," he added more than two months after the July 6 match, per The Athletic.
Balogun himself has admitted that, even though he was relieved to be on the pitch for the knockout match, hearing that he'd be part of the squad was bittersweet.
"My initial reaction was I was happy to be back in the team, but when I kind of started to reflect, I knew it was going to cause a lot of controversy, and I could almost see within my teammates a bit of nerves because it's something that's so unique," Balogun told "CBS Mornings" in July.
#meunier #july #balogun
The 35-year-old Meunier, who has 83 caps for Belgium and just represented the country in his third World Cup, explained to The Athletic that, because of head-turning call to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, "everyone wanted us to beat America."
"Everyone wanted them to be eliminated," he added more than two months after the July 6 match, per The Athletic.
Balogun himself has admitted that, even though he was relieved to be on the pitch for the knockout match, hearing that he'd be part of the squad was bittersweet.
"My initial reaction was I was happy to be back in the team, but when I kind of started to reflect, I knew it was going to cause a lot of controversy, and I could almost see within my teammates a bit of nerves because it's something that's so unique," Balogun told "CBS Mornings" in July.
#meunier #july #balogun
2 months ago
Reigning ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Nadaka Yoshinari made a statement in his kickboxing debut, defeating Har Ling Om via unanimous decision in the main event of ONE SAMURAI 3, which aired live from Yokohama Buntai in **** an on Saturday, September 12.
Both men entered the bout stepping into unfamiliar territory. Nadaka, widely considered **** an's greatest Muay Thai practitioner, was making his first foray into professional kickboxing. Har Ling Om, a Lethwei and Muay Thai veteran from Myanmar, arrived in enemy territory believing his heavier hands could shock the **** anese star in front of his own fans.
In round one, the man who hasn't lost in seven years adapted to the new rule set well, using his straight left to snap his opponent's head back while teasing teeps into Har Ling Om's midsection. A big right hand from the 28-year-old Myanmar slugger showed Nadaka his opposite number had genuine power, but it did little to change the outcome.
The Eiwa Sports Gym representative picked up two warnings for excessive clinching in round two. However, he quickly returned to the game plan, doubling up on left kicks and continuing to pepper his foe with the same piston-like straight left he used in the first three minutes. Har Ling Om played to the crowd, but he did little to sway the judges.
Photo Credit: ONE Championship
#nadaka #myanmar #territory #round
Both men entered the bout stepping into unfamiliar territory. Nadaka, widely considered **** an's greatest Muay Thai practitioner, was making his first foray into professional kickboxing. Har Ling Om, a Lethwei and Muay Thai veteran from Myanmar, arrived in enemy territory believing his heavier hands could shock the **** anese star in front of his own fans.
In round one, the man who hasn't lost in seven years adapted to the new rule set well, using his straight left to snap his opponent's head back while teasing teeps into Har Ling Om's midsection. A big right hand from the 28-year-old Myanmar slugger showed Nadaka his opposite number had genuine power, but it did little to change the outcome.
The Eiwa Sports Gym representative picked up two warnings for excessive clinching in round two. However, he quickly returned to the game plan, doubling up on left kicks and continuing to pepper his foe with the same piston-like straight left he used in the first three minutes. Har Ling Om played to the crowd, but he did little to sway the judges.
Photo Credit: ONE Championship
#nadaka #myanmar #territory #round
2 months ago
In a first for WWE, Saturday Night's Main Event will move to Sunday this weekend. The first-ever event will take place in Atlanta, GA's State Farm Arena and air exclusively on Peacock at 8:00 PM ET. Sunday's card features four (maybe five) matchups and will be headlined by former Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes taking on close friend turned bitter enemy, Randy Orton. Also, there will be a huge clash over who is the future face of WWE when Bron Breakker faces Oba Femi.
Below you can find all the results from Sunday Night's Main Event, the top highlights, and match grades.
Baron Corbin vs. Lil Yachty Five-minute challenge – Yachty survives, and Trick gets a ****** le opportunity
Baron Corbin (c) vs. Trick Williams – Williams
Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi – Disqualification
#femi
Below you can find all the results from Sunday Night's Main Event, the top highlights, and match grades.
Baron Corbin vs. Lil Yachty Five-minute challenge – Yachty survives, and Trick gets a ****** le opportunity
Baron Corbin (c) vs. Trick Williams – Williams
Bron Breakker vs. Oba Femi – Disqualification
#femi
2 months ago
The most "enemy territory" place in the NFL for the Chicago Bears is Lambeau Field in Wisconsin, home of the Green Bay Packers. This weekend, however, watching football there is a different story.
Lambeau Field will be the host of a Week 1 game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It's a mediocre Wisconsin team going up against a Notre Dame powerhouse that could win it all this year.
A match like this is worth scouting from an NFL draft perspective because it is a "big game" environment with pressure under the bright lights. Wisconsin doesn't have any players (yet) who have been identified as NFL must-haves, but these Notre Dame players are worth keeping a scout's eye on:
#dame #players
Lambeau Field will be the host of a Week 1 game between the Wisconsin Badgers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. It's a mediocre Wisconsin team going up against a Notre Dame powerhouse that could win it all this year.
A match like this is worth scouting from an NFL draft perspective because it is a "big game" environment with pressure under the bright lights. Wisconsin doesn't have any players (yet) who have been identified as NFL must-haves, but these Notre Dame players are worth keeping a scout's eye on:
#dame #players
2 months ago
"WWE SmackDown" is in Cleveland on this Friday, Sept. 4, headlined by a surprise CM Punk vs. Johnny Gargano world ****** le match. For Gargano, the match is his first since April. Follow tonight's "WWE SmackDown" live results and play-by-play of the action here.
Gargano has been sporadically planking ever since his longtime best frenemy, Tommaso Ciampa, left WWE for AEW in January. Then, in April, it became his entire gimmick, where he'd be seen exclusively in backstage segments with others speaking around him. Sami Zayn became the most prominent figure to console and relate to Gargano, seemingly setting up Gargano's eventual rise when Zayn became champion. Instead, Gargano gets a huge match in his home city. He and CM Punk have never wrestled each other before.
Tag-team action will also be on display in both the men's and women's divisions, starting with the WWE debut of Kyoki (formerly NJPW's Hiromu Takahashi). The ****** anese superstar debuts alongside Shinsuke Nakamura to form the Bakusai team and take on The Miz & Kit Wilson. After that, Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley take on the Women's Tag Team Champions, Fatal Influence, in a non-title match.
Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton will also rekindle their old rivalry in a singles match, while Giulia and Blake Monroe are scheduled once again for a match.
Check out Friday night's full "WWE SmackDown" lineup below, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network:
#match #punk #zayn
Gargano has been sporadically planking ever since his longtime best frenemy, Tommaso Ciampa, left WWE for AEW in January. Then, in April, it became his entire gimmick, where he'd be seen exclusively in backstage segments with others speaking around him. Sami Zayn became the most prominent figure to console and relate to Gargano, seemingly setting up Gargano's eventual rise when Zayn became champion. Instead, Gargano gets a huge match in his home city. He and CM Punk have never wrestled each other before.
Tag-team action will also be on display in both the men's and women's divisions, starting with the WWE debut of Kyoki (formerly NJPW's Hiromu Takahashi). The ****** anese superstar debuts alongside Shinsuke Nakamura to form the Bakusai team and take on The Miz & Kit Wilson. After that, Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley take on the Women's Tag Team Champions, Fatal Influence, in a non-title match.
Nia Jax and Tiffany Stratton will also rekindle their old rivalry in a singles match, while Giulia and Blake Monroe are scheduled once again for a match.
Check out Friday night's full "WWE SmackDown" lineup below, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network:
#match #punk #zayn
2 months ago
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's annual Madison Square Gardencard is taking shape.
NazimSadykhov is set to square off against JeffersonNascimento in a lightweight bout at UFC 334 onNov. 14 at MSG in New York City. While the UFC has yet toofficially announce the bout, Sadykhov took to Instagram to revealthe booking. They last competed on the same card earlier thisyear.
Nascimento (13-1) was a highly touted undefeated prospect goinginto his UFC debut against fellow promotional debutant TahirAbdullayev this past June at UFC Baku. However, he was booed in enemy territory for coastingthroughout the first two rounds.
Abdullayev finally hurt Nascimento late in the third round andreferee Jim Perdios called a highly questionable stop to thecontest. While Nascimento made his UFC debut at welterweight, theformer LFA lightweight champ will drop back down to 155 pounds inpursuit of his first Octagon victory.
Meanwhile, Sadykhov (11-3-1) was a -250 favorite against MatheusCamilo in front of a home crowd in Azerbaijan. However, Camilosilenced the crowd by knocking Sadykhov out in the first round,although it was yet another controversial stoppage, this time byreferee RichMitchell. This marked Sadykhov's second loss on the bouncefollowing his defeat to Fares Ziamlast December. His UFC record stands at 4-2-1.
#first #lightweight #bout
NazimSadykhov is set to square off against JeffersonNascimento in a lightweight bout at UFC 334 onNov. 14 at MSG in New York City. While the UFC has yet toofficially announce the bout, Sadykhov took to Instagram to revealthe booking. They last competed on the same card earlier thisyear.
Nascimento (13-1) was a highly touted undefeated prospect goinginto his UFC debut against fellow promotional debutant TahirAbdullayev this past June at UFC Baku. However, he was booed in enemy territory for coastingthroughout the first two rounds.
Abdullayev finally hurt Nascimento late in the third round andreferee Jim Perdios called a highly questionable stop to thecontest. While Nascimento made his UFC debut at welterweight, theformer LFA lightweight champ will drop back down to 155 pounds inpursuit of his first Octagon victory.
Meanwhile, Sadykhov (11-3-1) was a -250 favorite against MatheusCamilo in front of a home crowd in Azerbaijan. However, Camilosilenced the crowd by knocking Sadykhov out in the first round,although it was yet another controversial stoppage, this time byreferee RichMitchell. This marked Sadykhov's second loss on the bouncefollowing his defeat to Fares Ziamlast December. His UFC record stands at 4-2-1.
#first #lightweight #bout
2 months ago
'Keep him away from the sorority girls': Lane Kiffin story from Nick Saban's Alabama days reveals surprising side of LSU coach originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The LSU football program has remained one of the biggest topics ahead of the 2026 season. Since Lane Kiffin was picked up on the tarmac in Oxford, Miss. by Tigers officials, he's been public enemy No. 1 in several circles. Now that he's preparing for his high-profile debut at LSU, the heat has simmered down a bit. That was until Wednesday morning and the timing for Kiffin's haters is golden.
In a Vanity Fair excerpt from author John Talty's book "Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin," which is available on Sept. 15, 2026, we get to see the longtime coach's true colors from a different time in his life. A portion of the book details his time at Alabama on Nick Saban's staff in the mid-2010s.
Kiffin was suspected to be in the midst of a rough patch in life. He was accused of having an affair with his wife, Layla, who divorced him a decade ago, leaving Lane alone as a bachelor-type in Tuscaloosa. But they're back together after their 2016 divorce.
"While Kiffin would not be fired for "banging," off-field behavior did reach Saban's desk. Terry Saban, Nick's wife, had heard through friends that Kiffin, then living separately from his wife Layla and his children who were in California, was out and about on the town trying to pick up women. It led Saban to tell at least one staff member to give Kiffin some helpful advice.
#lane #saban
The LSU football program has remained one of the biggest topics ahead of the 2026 season. Since Lane Kiffin was picked up on the tarmac in Oxford, Miss. by Tigers officials, he's been public enemy No. 1 in several circles. Now that he's preparing for his high-profile debut at LSU, the heat has simmered down a bit. That was until Wednesday morning and the timing for Kiffin's haters is golden.
In a Vanity Fair excerpt from author John Talty's book "Lane Being Lane: The Story of Lane Kiffin," which is available on Sept. 15, 2026, we get to see the longtime coach's true colors from a different time in his life. A portion of the book details his time at Alabama on Nick Saban's staff in the mid-2010s.
Kiffin was suspected to be in the midst of a rough patch in life. He was accused of having an affair with his wife, Layla, who divorced him a decade ago, leaving Lane alone as a bachelor-type in Tuscaloosa. But they're back together after their 2016 divorce.
"While Kiffin would not be fired for "banging," off-field behavior did reach Saban's desk. Terry Saban, Nick's wife, had heard through friends that Kiffin, then living separately from his wife Layla and his children who were in California, was out and about on the town trying to pick up women. It led Saban to tell at least one staff member to give Kiffin some helpful advice.
#lane #saban
2 months ago
PARIS – Dan Hooker is well aware of his current role in the UFC's lightweight division.
Hooker (24-14 MMA, 14-10 UFC) welcomes Salahdine Parnasse (23-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to the octagon in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 287 main event at Accor Arena (Paramount+).
Hooker is currently on a two-fight losing skid, and will be facing Parnasse in enemy territory. While he put his hand up to potentially welcome Usman Nurmagomedov to the UFC, Hooker understands he's in a must-win situation this weekend.
"After a couple of losses and then moving your way down the rankings, I'm more than happy to play the role that I'm in right now and the role that I'm in right now is gatekeeping the top 10 of the UFC's lightweight division," Hooker said during Wednesday's UFC Fight Night 287 media day. "And I'm more than happy to play that role. Is that a position that defines my career? No, it's not. You get your hand raised, and then I'll be looking up at the rankings, and I'll be looking to get back in the mix and to get myself back to **** le contention.
"Yes, you're playing the role of a gatekeeper right now, but that doesn't define your career, the future of your career. The beauty of the sport is it can change in one single night. You get your hand raised against Salahdine with an impressive fight, and showcase the skill and the level that I'm prepared to showcase, that I anticipate of showcasing, we're back in the mix, we're not playing that role anymore, we're targeting someone in the top 10."
#hooker #fight #night
Hooker (24-14 MMA, 14-10 UFC) welcomes Salahdine Parnasse (23-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to the octagon in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 287 main event at Accor Arena (Paramount+).
Hooker is currently on a two-fight losing skid, and will be facing Parnasse in enemy territory. While he put his hand up to potentially welcome Usman Nurmagomedov to the UFC, Hooker understands he's in a must-win situation this weekend.
"After a couple of losses and then moving your way down the rankings, I'm more than happy to play the role that I'm in right now and the role that I'm in right now is gatekeeping the top 10 of the UFC's lightweight division," Hooker said during Wednesday's UFC Fight Night 287 media day. "And I'm more than happy to play that role. Is that a position that defines my career? No, it's not. You get your hand raised, and then I'll be looking up at the rankings, and I'll be looking to get back in the mix and to get myself back to **** le contention.
"Yes, you're playing the role of a gatekeeper right now, but that doesn't define your career, the future of your career. The beauty of the sport is it can change in one single night. You get your hand raised against Salahdine with an impressive fight, and showcase the skill and the level that I'm prepared to showcase, that I anticipate of showcasing, we're back in the mix, we're not playing that role anymore, we're targeting someone in the top 10."
#hooker #fight #night
2 months ago
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Giants fans and fans across the country.
It's been an awful season for the San Francisco Giants, but there have been a lot of opportunities to reminisce. In July, the team drafted Peyton Bonds. A few weeks later, they traded for Kaeden Kent. Earlier this week, they signed Darren Baker.
And of course, in late July, Jeff Kent was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The Giants honored Kent, the five-time All-Star and 2000 league MVP, with a ceremony on Saturday. And while addressing the crowd, a notably softened and more family-friendly Kent embraced his former frenemy Barry Bonds, and commented on how Bonds could still get into the Hall of Fame some day.
It is, of course, absurd that Bonds is not in the Hall, and for now his pathways are closed. But pathways can always change, especially for such an arbitrary institution.
#bonds #fame
It's been an awful season for the San Francisco Giants, but there have been a lot of opportunities to reminisce. In July, the team drafted Peyton Bonds. A few weeks later, they traded for Kaeden Kent. Earlier this week, they signed Darren Baker.
And of course, in late July, Jeff Kent was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The Giants honored Kent, the five-time All-Star and 2000 league MVP, with a ceremony on Saturday. And while addressing the crowd, a notably softened and more family-friendly Kent embraced his former frenemy Barry Bonds, and commented on how Bonds could still get into the Hall of Fame some day.
It is, of course, absurd that Bonds is not in the Hall, and for now his pathways are closed. But pathways can always change, especially for such an arbitrary institution.
#bonds #fame
2 months ago
SCHENECTADY - It's an elite matchup that happens on the Union College football field every day.
Senior wide receiver Gil Rivera, one of the Liberty League's finest at his position, faces off against senior cornerback Matt Mitchell, a first-team all-league pick a year ago.
"We say during practice, we're each other's No.1 enemy," Mitchell said. "Once the cleats come off, the helmets come off, we're best friends. So it's all good."
Mitchell said they've taken turns beating each other in practice.
"He makes me better," Mitchell said. "Iron sharpens iron. He's been keeping me on my toes. I keep him on his toes, and that's kind of how we like it."
#union #college
Senior wide receiver Gil Rivera, one of the Liberty League's finest at his position, faces off against senior cornerback Matt Mitchell, a first-team all-league pick a year ago.
"We say during practice, we're each other's No.1 enemy," Mitchell said. "Once the cleats come off, the helmets come off, we're best friends. So it's all good."
Mitchell said they've taken turns beating each other in practice.
"He makes me better," Mitchell said. "Iron sharpens iron. He's been keeping me on my toes. I keep him on his toes, and that's kind of how we like it."
#union #college
2 months ago
Brittany Boltinhouse, the former Miss North Carolina USA 2026 winner who had her ****** le stripped due to conduct that violated the organization's standards, has announced her return to the pageant world.
Boltinhouse, 27, revealed that she has been crowned Miss Global Honduras 2026 and will compete in the Miss Global pageant in Thailand in October.
"Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense," she shared via Instagram on Monday, August 31. "Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. — Winston Churchill."
The news comes just four weeks after the Chairman and President of Miss USA, Thom Brodeur, announced the end of Boltinhouse's reign.
"I want to speak to the issue plainly, because our ****** leholders, our state directors, fans and every young woman watching deserves to hear where I stand," he shared via Instagram on August 5. "The Miss USA organization does not tolerate racism, ****** phobia, transphobia nor language that strips any person of their dignity — whoever they are. That is not a policy written for a press release, it is the floor of what it means to represent the brand."
#miss #Instagram
Boltinhouse, 27, revealed that she has been crowned Miss Global Honduras 2026 and will compete in the Miss Global pageant in Thailand in October.
"Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty—never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense," she shared via Instagram on Monday, August 31. "Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. — Winston Churchill."
The news comes just four weeks after the Chairman and President of Miss USA, Thom Brodeur, announced the end of Boltinhouse's reign.
"I want to speak to the issue plainly, because our ****** leholders, our state directors, fans and every young woman watching deserves to hear where I stand," he shared via Instagram on August 5. "The Miss USA organization does not tolerate racism, ****** phobia, transphobia nor language that strips any person of their dignity — whoever they are. That is not a policy written for a press release, it is the floor of what it means to represent the brand."
#miss #Instagram
2 months ago
Aug 30 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their "real enemy" and said divisions among Muslims served the interests of their adversaries.
The message was published on Khamenei's Telegram account for Islamic Unity Week, which marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
It called for Muslim unity, cooperation in various fields and mutual defence, saying anyone who creates divisions among Muslims, "knowingly or unknowingly," helps Islam's enemies.
It asked whether Palestinians would have been left "so helpless" if Muslims had been united.
Khamenei has not been seen in public since being injured in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes six months ago that launched the Iran war, killing his father and previous supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
#supreme
The message was published on Khamenei's Telegram account for Islamic Unity Week, which marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad.
It called for Muslim unity, cooperation in various fields and mutual defence, saying anyone who creates divisions among Muslims, "knowingly or unknowingly," helps Islam's enemies.
It asked whether Palestinians would have been left "so helpless" if Muslims had been united.
Khamenei has not been seen in public since being injured in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes six months ago that launched the Iran war, killing his father and previous supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
#supreme
2 months ago
As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for their preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs, we at Seahawks Wire wanted to resume a tradition of ours. It's high time we took another trip... Behind Enemy Lines.
Every week, I reach out to my colleagues in the NFL Wires Network to get a better idea of the opponent Seattle will be facing. Up first will be John Dillon, who is the lead writer over at our sister site Chiefs Wire. We'll be reaching out to Dillon later in the year because the Seahawks will host the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. But for the time being, we're still in the preseason. I asked Dillon four questions about Kansas City at this stage, and his answers are below.
"Walker missed practice on August 25 due to injury, and I fear that his time in Kansas City may end up being defined by his availability rather than his ability to produce — it is my understanding that this was the case in Seattle before the Super Bowl run. Either way, Walker figures to be a key contributor to the Chiefs' offense this season and is still on track to be Kansas City's starting running back in Week 1. If he stays healthy, I expect the Chiefs to commit to giving him ample touches in the running game, which could make him a top performer in fantasy football."
"Andy Reid has always seemed to struggle with his running backs, but I think he has a chance to finally break that trend with Walker. Given that Patrick Mahomes is returning from a serious knee injury on a seemingly rushed timeline, it seems likely that Reid will commit to a more straightforward North-South running game with Walker in the backfield. Plays that don't require any complex footwork or extra movement from the quarterback. It also seems probable that Reid will turn away from some of the run-pass option action that has characterized Chiefs football for so long now. Ultimately, the acquisition of Walker is a hedge against Mahomes' injury and Kansas City's ability (or inability, as it were) to establish a viable air attack in the two-time MVP's absence."
"Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen has generated a ton of hype in training camp and has looked like a capable prospect during the Chiefs' two preseason losses. In terms of a lesser-known standout, though, I think third-year defensive back Jaden Hicks is the player to watch. All of the departures in Kansas City's secondary during the offseason have given Hicks a huge opportunity to earn a starting role, and he seems to have made the most of the chance he's been given."
#kansas #city #reid
Every week, I reach out to my colleagues in the NFL Wires Network to get a better idea of the opponent Seattle will be facing. Up first will be John Dillon, who is the lead writer over at our sister site Chiefs Wire. We'll be reaching out to Dillon later in the year because the Seahawks will host the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. But for the time being, we're still in the preseason. I asked Dillon four questions about Kansas City at this stage, and his answers are below.
"Walker missed practice on August 25 due to injury, and I fear that his time in Kansas City may end up being defined by his availability rather than his ability to produce — it is my understanding that this was the case in Seattle before the Super Bowl run. Either way, Walker figures to be a key contributor to the Chiefs' offense this season and is still on track to be Kansas City's starting running back in Week 1. If he stays healthy, I expect the Chiefs to commit to giving him ample touches in the running game, which could make him a top performer in fantasy football."
"Andy Reid has always seemed to struggle with his running backs, but I think he has a chance to finally break that trend with Walker. Given that Patrick Mahomes is returning from a serious knee injury on a seemingly rushed timeline, it seems likely that Reid will commit to a more straightforward North-South running game with Walker in the backfield. Plays that don't require any complex footwork or extra movement from the quarterback. It also seems probable that Reid will turn away from some of the run-pass option action that has characterized Chiefs football for so long now. Ultimately, the acquisition of Walker is a hedge against Mahomes' injury and Kansas City's ability (or inability, as it were) to establish a viable air attack in the two-time MVP's absence."
"Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen has generated a ton of hype in training camp and has looked like a capable prospect during the Chiefs' two preseason losses. In terms of a lesser-known standout, though, I think third-year defensive back Jaden Hicks is the player to watch. All of the departures in Kansas City's secondary during the offseason have given Hicks a huge opportunity to earn a starting role, and he seems to have made the most of the chance he's been given."
#kansas #city #reid
2 months ago
UTA CEO David Kramer accused Variety executive editor Matt Donnelly of threatening the talent agency and engaging in hostile behavior toward female UTA employees after the publication of a critical story Wednesday.
In a memo to staff, Kramer said Donnelly had described UTA as a "flagrant and hostile enemy" in an email. He also quoted a text in which the reporter allegedly warned there would "be consequences both from Variety/PMC and myself."
Kramer further claimed Donnelly had told UTA employees he intended to damage the agency's business and had "recently subjected women at UTA to hostile and unprofessional behavior."
"That does not live up to any editorial standard," Kramer wrote. "We will not tolerate it."
A UTA insider told TheWrap of Donnelly's behavior towards the agency's staffers: "He calls them stupid. He calls them lazy. He calls them inept to their faces."
#kramer #employees
In a memo to staff, Kramer said Donnelly had described UTA as a "flagrant and hostile enemy" in an email. He also quoted a text in which the reporter allegedly warned there would "be consequences both from Variety/PMC and myself."
Kramer further claimed Donnelly had told UTA employees he intended to damage the agency's business and had "recently subjected women at UTA to hostile and unprofessional behavior."
"That does not live up to any editorial standard," Kramer wrote. "We will not tolerate it."
A UTA insider told TheWrap of Donnelly's behavior towards the agency's staffers: "He calls them stupid. He calls them lazy. He calls them inept to their faces."
#kramer #employees
2 months ago
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Know thine enemy: Athletics Nation
For game two in Sacramento the Twins will send out Taj Bradley against the Athletics' rookie lefty Gage Jump. Will the mostly right handed lineup of the Twins make Gage Jump look like Chris Sale? Almost certainly.
#twins #athletics #wolf
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Know thine enemy: Athletics Nation
For game two in Sacramento the Twins will send out Taj Bradley against the Athletics' rookie lefty Gage Jump. Will the mostly right handed lineup of the Twins make Gage Jump look like Chris Sale? Almost certainly.
#twins #athletics #wolf
2 months ago
While it seems that Democrats and Republicans can't agree on much of anything these days, there's at least one common enemy that's bringing both sides of the aisle together: data centers. Representatives on both sides of the aisle are increasingly pushing back against hyperscalers who are developing massive data center campuses on local energy grids, driving up energy demand and therefore causing electricity prices to skyrocket for everyone, whether they benefit from the artificial intelligence boom or not.
The Trump administration has attempted to resolve the issue by pushing the tech sector to provide its own energy sources to power its rapidly proliferating data centers. But while the legislation ostensibly pushes the responsibility of energy buildout – and the money to support it – back onto the tech firms responsible for skyrocketing energy demand rates in the first place, there is some concern that the policy may yield some considerable and costly unintended consequences.
Trump "essentially envisions a bespoke new power system built in parallel to the existing one," argues a recent op-ed from the energy editor of non-partisan news outlet Semafor. By inviting Big Tech to build its own energy infrastructure, policymakers are inviting the private sector to create a shadow grid that operates outside of the regulations that govern our standard electricity grids, and the oversight mechanisms that ensure compliance with other policy measures, such as environmental protections.
Plus, by encouraging Big Tech to invest in its own energy infrastructure, the country is missing out on a major opportunity to encourage much-needed investment in its own aging grid at a time when more resilience and greater transmission infrastructure is sorely needed. "Most of today's cost pressure is coming from transmission, distribution, and system readiness, not energy supply," Brandon Owens, a grid expert and founder of advisory platform AIxEnergy, was quoted by Politico last week. "Those costs remain even if a data center self-supplies generation."
Despite these concerns, Big Tech is pushing ahead with some truly gargantuan energy infrastructure projects, most of which are being developed in tandem with sprawling data center campuses. Amazon is currently building a gas-fired power plant in Texas that is set to become the single-biggest source of power-related emissions in the entire United States. And just this week, Nvidia announced that it would team up with ****** an's SoftBank and the United States government to build the country's largest fossil-fuel plant to power an OpenAI project in Ohio.
#Trump
The Trump administration has attempted to resolve the issue by pushing the tech sector to provide its own energy sources to power its rapidly proliferating data centers. But while the legislation ostensibly pushes the responsibility of energy buildout – and the money to support it – back onto the tech firms responsible for skyrocketing energy demand rates in the first place, there is some concern that the policy may yield some considerable and costly unintended consequences.
Trump "essentially envisions a bespoke new power system built in parallel to the existing one," argues a recent op-ed from the energy editor of non-partisan news outlet Semafor. By inviting Big Tech to build its own energy infrastructure, policymakers are inviting the private sector to create a shadow grid that operates outside of the regulations that govern our standard electricity grids, and the oversight mechanisms that ensure compliance with other policy measures, such as environmental protections.
Plus, by encouraging Big Tech to invest in its own energy infrastructure, the country is missing out on a major opportunity to encourage much-needed investment in its own aging grid at a time when more resilience and greater transmission infrastructure is sorely needed. "Most of today's cost pressure is coming from transmission, distribution, and system readiness, not energy supply," Brandon Owens, a grid expert and founder of advisory platform AIxEnergy, was quoted by Politico last week. "Those costs remain even if a data center self-supplies generation."
Despite these concerns, Big Tech is pushing ahead with some truly gargantuan energy infrastructure projects, most of which are being developed in tandem with sprawling data center campuses. Amazon is currently building a gas-fired power plant in Texas that is set to become the single-biggest source of power-related emissions in the entire United States. And just this week, Nvidia announced that it would team up with ****** an's SoftBank and the United States government to build the country's largest fossil-fuel plant to power an OpenAI project in Ohio.
#Trump
2 months ago
In my younger days, I'd always try to 100% a game. For those uninitiated into the time-consuming habits of geek culture, it's when you fully complete a game. Not just the main storyline—all of it. You're earning your PhD as you gain full mastery of the lore, mechanics and tactics.
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But I'd stop short when it came to beating the game on its hardest difficulty setting. That was a bridge too far. I could know every level or sequence blindfolded. But add one enemy or alter the location of a supply drop, and my comprehension would crumble.
I felt the same way about my first few Superflex leagues. Single-QB formats were easy to navigate after constant practice. However, the single addition of a roster spot changed everything in my mind. Anyway, after years of experience, here's how I attack building a roster that allows us to start a couple of passers each week.
If you've never drafted in an SF league, try it. Like my video game ******* ogy, on the surface, there's nothing drastically different. All we've done is plus-up our starter slots by one. Which sounds simple in theory until you compare it to our normal setup.
#league #you 're
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But I'd stop short when it came to beating the game on its hardest difficulty setting. That was a bridge too far. I could know every level or sequence blindfolded. But add one enemy or alter the location of a supply drop, and my comprehension would crumble.
I felt the same way about my first few Superflex leagues. Single-QB formats were easy to navigate after constant practice. However, the single addition of a roster spot changed everything in my mind. Anyway, after years of experience, here's how I attack building a roster that allows us to start a couple of passers each week.
If you've never drafted in an SF league, try it. Like my video game ******* ogy, on the surface, there's nothing drastically different. All we've done is plus-up our starter slots by one. Which sounds simple in theory until you compare it to our normal setup.
#league #you 're
3 months ago
Eric Bieniemy said on Tuesday that his wife Mia is "doing great" and on the "road to recovery" three weeks after she was shot at the couple's Virginia home.
The Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator was meeting with reporters for the first time since Mia Bienemy suffered gunshot wounds to her arm and chest on July 26.
"It's one of the main reasons why I'm back here, because of her recovery," Bieniemy said. "She's truly a soldier. She's a saint and it's been incredible to watch. But I know I was driving her and a bunch of my family members crazy in the house, so she was like 'you have my blessing to leave.' It was time to get back."
The couple's son, 27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy, was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. In a court filing, his lawyer said he "appears to suffer from significant mental health issues" and "does not appear able to **** ist in his own defense at the present time."
Bienemy, who had been at training camp when the news broke about the shooting, said that once the situation settled at home he was able to watch a livestream of Chiefs practices to stay connected to the team.
#bieniemy #back #watch
The Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator was meeting with reporters for the first time since Mia Bienemy suffered gunshot wounds to her arm and chest on July 26.
"It's one of the main reasons why I'm back here, because of her recovery," Bieniemy said. "She's truly a soldier. She's a saint and it's been incredible to watch. But I know I was driving her and a bunch of my family members crazy in the house, so she was like 'you have my blessing to leave.' It was time to get back."
The couple's son, 27-year-old Elijah Bieniemy, was arrested on charges of malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling. In a court filing, his lawyer said he "appears to suffer from significant mental health issues" and "does not appear able to **** ist in his own defense at the present time."
Bienemy, who had been at training camp when the news broke about the shooting, said that once the situation settled at home he was able to watch a livestream of Chiefs practices to stay connected to the team.
#bieniemy #back #watch
3 months ago
We continue our USC Behind Enemy Lines series with UCLA Wire and its editor, Dylan McNeill. In this article, we ask about UCLA football ticket sales and UCLA athletic department revenue. These are two huge concerns - and shortfalls - for the Bruins after their move to the Big Ten.
"The profitability of UCLA athletics in the Big Ten Conference will always be in question due to the amount of travel they have to do," McNeill told us. "The Big Ten cuts UCLA a jumbo check every year but the best way for the Bruins to combat any financial concerns is with a strong football program. UCLA has invested heavily into that football program, hiring Bob Chesney to turn around the fortunes of the program. The school has followed Indiana's blueprint to building a college football program and if the results follow, or even come close, then a profitable football program will ease any and all financial concerns."
The Indiana comparison is obvious and undeniable. Indiana now prints money on football after being a total ***** ody and an absolute nothingburger in the sport for decades. If Bob Chesney even comes remotely close to the Curt Cignetti standard, UCLA will be in great shape. The real question, though, is if Chesney makes UCLA a solid and respectable program - 8-4 or 9-3 - but never makes big bowl or playoff games. Would that be enough to truly turn around the financials in Westwood? We will have to wait and see.
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#ucla #enemy
"The profitability of UCLA athletics in the Big Ten Conference will always be in question due to the amount of travel they have to do," McNeill told us. "The Big Ten cuts UCLA a jumbo check every year but the best way for the Bruins to combat any financial concerns is with a strong football program. UCLA has invested heavily into that football program, hiring Bob Chesney to turn around the fortunes of the program. The school has followed Indiana's blueprint to building a college football program and if the results follow, or even come close, then a profitable football program will ease any and all financial concerns."
The Indiana comparison is obvious and undeniable. Indiana now prints money on football after being a total ***** ody and an absolute nothingburger in the sport for decades. If Bob Chesney even comes remotely close to the Curt Cignetti standard, UCLA will be in great shape. The real question, though, is if Chesney makes UCLA a solid and respectable program - 8-4 or 9-3 - but never makes big bowl or playoff games. Would that be enough to truly turn around the financials in Westwood? We will have to wait and see.
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#ucla #enemy
3 months ago
The last time Rod Moore played a fully healthy snap for the Michigan Wolverines was in the National Championship in 2023. Two and a half years later, there's optimism the program is finally getting him back in full force. After everything Moore has accomplished, being the face of conquering the Ohio State Buckeyes on the Wolverines' run to the national ***** le, his final season is about cementing his legacy and getting back the two years that injuries took away from him.
Moore was a three-star prospect in the 2021 class, and Jim Harbaugh went into enemy territory in Ohio to earn his commitment. As a true freshman in 2021, Moore appeared in 11 games and started four of them. He made his first career appearance in the Week 1 win vs Western Michigan, eventually starting against Ohio State in Michigan's first series win in nearly a decade and a half.
After starting in the Wolverines' first College Football Playoff appearance against Georgia, it was clear the coaching staff had a ton of confidence in Moore at such a young age. That led to a sophomore season where Moore went from a fringe starter to a consistent, bookend safety for the Wolverines. He made 13 starts in 14 games, leading all defensive backs in tackles with 71 and a team-high four interceptions. Moore became a star in late-season performances, recording 14 tackles, a career high, against Purdue in the Big Ten Championship, as well as 12 tackles and an interception in the CFP loss to TCU. For the second season in a row, Moore performed his best in the moments when Michigan needed him the most.
Then came the true moment of Moore's career, against the Buckeyes at home. With Ohio State driving down seven at the end of the game, Moore stepped in front of a Kyle McCord pass to seal the win and secure a spot in the Big Ten Championship and CFP:
It capped off Moore's second-straight All-Big Ten season, where he recorded 38 tackles and two interceptions en route to being crowned a national champion.
#michigan #state #national
Moore was a three-star prospect in the 2021 class, and Jim Harbaugh went into enemy territory in Ohio to earn his commitment. As a true freshman in 2021, Moore appeared in 11 games and started four of them. He made his first career appearance in the Week 1 win vs Western Michigan, eventually starting against Ohio State in Michigan's first series win in nearly a decade and a half.
After starting in the Wolverines' first College Football Playoff appearance against Georgia, it was clear the coaching staff had a ton of confidence in Moore at such a young age. That led to a sophomore season where Moore went from a fringe starter to a consistent, bookend safety for the Wolverines. He made 13 starts in 14 games, leading all defensive backs in tackles with 71 and a team-high four interceptions. Moore became a star in late-season performances, recording 14 tackles, a career high, against Purdue in the Big Ten Championship, as well as 12 tackles and an interception in the CFP loss to TCU. For the second season in a row, Moore performed his best in the moments when Michigan needed him the most.
Then came the true moment of Moore's career, against the Buckeyes at home. With Ohio State driving down seven at the end of the game, Moore stepped in front of a Kyle McCord pass to seal the win and secure a spot in the Big Ten Championship and CFP:
It capped off Moore's second-straight All-Big Ten season, where he recorded 38 tackles and two interceptions en route to being crowned a national champion.
#michigan #state #national
3 months ago
A former Nebraska football coach was recently named the archenemy of a Big 12 rival. ESPN named Tom Osborne as the archenemy of the Kansas State Wildcats.
Osborne coached Nebraska from 1973 to 1997 and finished his coaching career with a 25-0 record against the Wildcats. He would finish with a 50-0 record against the Big 12's two Kansas schools, KSU and KU.
The perfect record against Kansas State would make Osborne a logical choice for archemey. I would argue that Nebraska should have been listed overall; naming Osborne excludes the '99 matchup between the Wildcats and the Cornhuskers.
No. 7 Nebraska (8-1) would host No. 5 Kansas State (9-0) with control of the Big 12 North on the line. The Huskers would fumble a school-record ten times (fumbles were an issue in '99) but still overwhelm the Wildcats and win 41-15.
"But the Wildcats' success in the 1990s would have been even greater had they not constantly run into a Cornhusker roadblock manufactured by the legendary Osborne. From 1993 to 1999, K-State lost six games to Nebraska and eight to the rest of the nation. In 1997, it beat 11 opponents by an average score of 36-11 but fell 56-26 to the Huskers."
#state #Huskers #named #archenemy
Osborne coached Nebraska from 1973 to 1997 and finished his coaching career with a 25-0 record against the Wildcats. He would finish with a 50-0 record against the Big 12's two Kansas schools, KSU and KU.
The perfect record against Kansas State would make Osborne a logical choice for archemey. I would argue that Nebraska should have been listed overall; naming Osborne excludes the '99 matchup between the Wildcats and the Cornhuskers.
No. 7 Nebraska (8-1) would host No. 5 Kansas State (9-0) with control of the Big 12 North on the line. The Huskers would fumble a school-record ten times (fumbles were an issue in '99) but still overwhelm the Wildcats and win 41-15.
"But the Wildcats' success in the 1990s would have been even greater had they not constantly run into a Cornhusker roadblock manufactured by the legendary Osborne. From 1993 to 1999, K-State lost six games to Nebraska and eight to the rest of the nation. In 1997, it beat 11 opponents by an average score of 36-11 but fell 56-26 to the Huskers."
#state #Huskers #named #archenemy
3 months ago
We continue our USC Behind Enemy Lines series with UCLA Wire editor Dylan McNeill. Next question: Who is Bob Chesney's most important staff hire going into the coach's first season with the Bruins?
"The quickest way to start playing competitive football is having a strong defense, which makes new UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler the most important hire for Bob Chesney's staff," McNeill told us. "Hitschler has had co-defensive coordinator experience at Alabama, Wisconsin, Cincinnati and with Chesney at James Madison. Hitschler has coached some strong defenses over the past few years and if that can continue in 2026, UCLA has a shot at playing winning football in the Big Ten this season."
It's hard to argue with McNeill's answer. When UCLA was able to stand up to USC, it was because the Bruins had a physical, hard-nosed defense under then-coordinator D'Anton Lynn. When UCLA's defense was soft under other coordinators, the Bruins really didn't have a chance against the Trojans. Whether Colin Hitschler hits the mark as defensive coordinator is certainly a core variable for UCLA football this season. The Trojans hope he does as well as Alex Grinch did at USC. That would put the Men of Troy in position to run Los Angeles for many more years.
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#Trojans #hire #Football
"The quickest way to start playing competitive football is having a strong defense, which makes new UCLA defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler the most important hire for Bob Chesney's staff," McNeill told us. "Hitschler has had co-defensive coordinator experience at Alabama, Wisconsin, Cincinnati and with Chesney at James Madison. Hitschler has coached some strong defenses over the past few years and if that can continue in 2026, UCLA has a shot at playing winning football in the Big Ten this season."
It's hard to argue with McNeill's answer. When UCLA was able to stand up to USC, it was because the Bruins had a physical, hard-nosed defense under then-coordinator D'Anton Lynn. When UCLA's defense was soft under other coordinators, the Bruins really didn't have a chance against the Trojans. Whether Colin Hitschler hits the mark as defensive coordinator is certainly a core variable for UCLA football this season. The Trojans hope he does as well as Alex Grinch did at USC. That would put the Men of Troy in position to run Los Angeles for many more years.
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#Trojans #hire #Football
3 months ago
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Know thine enemy: Camden Chat
Game two of the series will see Bailey Ober and the Twins try to secure a series win against the Orioles. They will counter with righty Brandon Young.
#wcco
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Know thine enemy: Camden Chat
Game two of the series will see Bailey Ober and the Twins try to secure a series win against the Orioles. They will counter with righty Brandon Young.
#wcco
3 months ago
PHILADELPHIA – Myktybek Orolbai is taking it step by step, but he plans to climb the ultimate mountain of the UFC.
Riding a three-fight winning streak, Orolbai (16-2-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) is breaking out the English – and it's pretty good – ahead of his UFC 330 bout on Saturday vs. Jeremiah Wells. The bout takes place in Philadelphia, two hours from where Wells (13-4-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) grew up.
Enemy territory? Orolbai is used to it.
"No problem," Orolbai said. "I'm everyday in the gym training two to three times, brother. My second fight was a Brazilian fighter. It was Elves Brener. (Same with) Tofiq Musayev (in) Azerbaijan, Baku. Whatever country, I go. No problem, brother. I like my opponent, country, and fight. I like. I'm ready."
While he doesn't mind traveling, experiencing all of the homecomings has made him want one of his own. The UFC has never been to Kyrgyzstan, but Orolbai hopes to change that. Give him a couple years, he said.
#orolbai #bout
Riding a three-fight winning streak, Orolbai (16-2-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) is breaking out the English – and it's pretty good – ahead of his UFC 330 bout on Saturday vs. Jeremiah Wells. The bout takes place in Philadelphia, two hours from where Wells (13-4-1 MMA, 5-2 UFC) grew up.
Enemy territory? Orolbai is used to it.
"No problem," Orolbai said. "I'm everyday in the gym training two to three times, brother. My second fight was a Brazilian fighter. It was Elves Brener. (Same with) Tofiq Musayev (in) Azerbaijan, Baku. Whatever country, I go. No problem, brother. I like my opponent, country, and fight. I like. I'm ready."
While he doesn't mind traveling, experiencing all of the homecomings has made him want one of his own. The UFC has never been to Kyrgyzstan, but Orolbai hopes to change that. Give him a couple years, he said.
#orolbai #bout
3 months ago
The calendar has flipped to August. Which means we're in the dog days of the NBA's year-round calendar. Little will happen over the next two months as teams across the league prepare for the 2026-27 season. Before we move on, though, let's reflect one last time on last year.
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a league-best 64-18 regular-season record. Juggling injuries all year, they overcame notable absences all year. Alas, they fell short of a second NBA championship with a 2026 Western Conference Finals exit.
To reflect on their 2025-26 season, Thunder Wire will conduct player grades for all 20 players who suited up for them this past year. Eleventh up is Nikola Topic, who is suddenly in a now-or-never year in OKC:
This has been the biggest knock on Topic. Through two seasons, Topic has played just 10 games. He missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL. The Thunder knew that was going to be the case when they selected him with the No. 12 pick of the 2024 NBA draft. His 2025-26 season was completely derailed by a scary testicular cancer diagnosis, though. ***** ody saw that coming. He missed three months and eventually returned to make his NBA debut right before the All-Star break.
Now, it's about staying healthy. Right now, we're off to a bad start. Topic had back surgery in June 2026. Even though he's expected to be ready by training camp, that's another offseason lost to an injury. Durability has been his biggest enemy since he joined the NBA. Hopefully, for his peace of mind, he can have a normal regular season. The Thunder also need him to show something as he's already in his third season.
#right
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a league-best 64-18 regular-season record. Juggling injuries all year, they overcame notable absences all year. Alas, they fell short of a second NBA championship with a 2026 Western Conference Finals exit.
To reflect on their 2025-26 season, Thunder Wire will conduct player grades for all 20 players who suited up for them this past year. Eleventh up is Nikola Topic, who is suddenly in a now-or-never year in OKC:
This has been the biggest knock on Topic. Through two seasons, Topic has played just 10 games. He missed the entire 2024-25 season with a torn ACL. The Thunder knew that was going to be the case when they selected him with the No. 12 pick of the 2024 NBA draft. His 2025-26 season was completely derailed by a scary testicular cancer diagnosis, though. ***** ody saw that coming. He missed three months and eventually returned to make his NBA debut right before the All-Star break.
Now, it's about staying healthy. Right now, we're off to a bad start. Topic had back surgery in June 2026. Even though he's expected to be ready by training camp, that's another offseason lost to an injury. Durability has been his biggest enemy since he joined the NBA. Hopefully, for his peace of mind, he can have a normal regular season. The Thunder also need him to show something as he's already in his third season.
#right
3 months ago
Dana White's ***** istant could earn a UFC contract in a few weeks.
Sal Everett, an undefeated fighter and UFC employee who, in recent years, has served as a runner for White, will compete on Dana White's Contender Series. The show, which has been labeled a "UFC job interview" for fighters, brings in competitors with all sorts of interesting stories. However, a UFC employee fighting for a UFC contract is something completely unprecedented – and White can't wait to see what happens.
"Yeah, I'm excited," White told MMA Junkie and other reporters during a media scrum at the Meta APEX. "He is a great kid, and everybody in this company loves him. I feel bad for whoever he's fighting. He's gonna feel like he's coming into enemy territory, when that is not the case.
"These are some of those – you know, it's like Callum Walsh. I was working with Callum early on in his career, and I feel like anybody that comes into Zuffa Boxing feels like they're the odd man out, which is not the case. You come in here and, if Sal's good enough, then he's gonna make it, and he's gonna get a contract. If he's not, then he's gotta figure out what he's gonna do next."
Everett (4-0) will face Ozzy Martin on Oct. 6, which will be the penultimate week of the upcoming season of DWCS. White often speaks about how he enters each week of the show without knowing anything about the fighters he's about to watch compete for a UFC contract, but that will be far from the norm when Everett steps into the cage against another undefeated fighter in Martin (4-0).
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Sal Everett, an undefeated fighter and UFC employee who, in recent years, has served as a runner for White, will compete on Dana White's Contender Series. The show, which has been labeled a "UFC job interview" for fighters, brings in competitors with all sorts of interesting stories. However, a UFC employee fighting for a UFC contract is something completely unprecedented – and White can't wait to see what happens.
"Yeah, I'm excited," White told MMA Junkie and other reporters during a media scrum at the Meta APEX. "He is a great kid, and everybody in this company loves him. I feel bad for whoever he's fighting. He's gonna feel like he's coming into enemy territory, when that is not the case.
"These are some of those – you know, it's like Callum Walsh. I was working with Callum early on in his career, and I feel like anybody that comes into Zuffa Boxing feels like they're the odd man out, which is not the case. You come in here and, if Sal's good enough, then he's gonna make it, and he's gonna get a contract. If he's not, then he's gotta figure out what he's gonna do next."
Everett (4-0) will face Ozzy Martin on Oct. 6, which will be the penultimate week of the upcoming season of DWCS. White often speaks about how he enters each week of the show without knowing anything about the fighters he's about to watch compete for a UFC contract, but that will be far from the norm when Everett steps into the cage against another undefeated fighter in Martin (4-0).
#contract #gonna #feel #callum
