2 hours ago
Friday night was a long time coming for Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks.
Over two years after he was selected in the second round of the 2024 draft, Brooks reached an NFL end zone for the first time in his career. The score came in the opening quarter of Carolina's 34-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, as the 23-year-old punched in a 1-yard run to give the starting offense their first touchdown of the preseason.
And although it isn't his first official NFL touchdown, the moment is something that Brooks will probably cherish for the rest of his life.
"I definitely think a lot of excitement. I think a lot of excitement because I followed God's plan," Brooks stated. "Just to see it unfold in front my eyes is pretty amazing. Just to know what faith can do for you, as long as you stay steadfast and you know what happens whenever you keep your head down, work and trust in God and believe in his plan.
"I know it doesn't really count for the books. But for me, it's everything. It's something that me and my father have talked about since I was younger. And just to be able to get the first one, even though it doesn't count, just means a lot."
#excitement
Over two years after he was selected in the second round of the 2024 draft, Brooks reached an NFL end zone for the first time in his career. The score came in the opening quarter of Carolina's 34-17 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, as the 23-year-old punched in a 1-yard run to give the starting offense their first touchdown of the preseason.
And although it isn't his first official NFL touchdown, the moment is something that Brooks will probably cherish for the rest of his life.
"I definitely think a lot of excitement. I think a lot of excitement because I followed God's plan," Brooks stated. "Just to see it unfold in front my eyes is pretty amazing. Just to know what faith can do for you, as long as you stay steadfast and you know what happens whenever you keep your head down, work and trust in God and believe in his plan.
"I know it doesn't really count for the books. But for me, it's everything. It's something that me and my father have talked about since I was younger. And just to be able to get the first one, even though it doesn't count, just means a lot."
#excitement
1 day ago
This week has been dominated by players either leaving Manchester City or edging closer to an exit from the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders. Rodri and Tijjani Reijnders have left City this week. Savinho is on the verge of completing his 'dream' move to Tottenham. There is also the real possibility that Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez could also depart City before the transfer window closes. Om top of that, Enzo Maresca's side was well beaten by **** nal 3-0 in the FA Community Shield last Sunday. All of these factors combined have seemingly dampened the excitement of a new season beginning.
However, this Sunday the Enzo Maresca era officially gets underway against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. City will begin a new Premier League season at home. That is an exciting moment in itself. Despite the fact that players have left Manchester City this week and will do before the transfer window closes, Enzo Maresca has enough to work with to ensure that the early stages of the 2026-27 season can begin on a positive note.
Last season saw Pep Guardiola put the building blocks in place for the next era at Manchester City. Building team spirit and teaching the players City hope will continue Guardiola's legacy how to win trophies was the final act of Pep Guardiola as the Manchester City manager. Those lessons will now look to be carried over by Enzo Maresca.
The Enzo Maresca era didn't get off to the best start last weekend. Maresca's first official match in charge ended in a chastening 3-0 defeat to **** nal in the FA Community Shield. Whether or not the Community Shield is an official match or a glorified friendly is a matter of personal opinion. What isn't in dispute is the manner of City's defeat and the departures of key players or impending departures of others have taken focus off a new Premier League season starting this weekend.
Putting all of that aside, Manchester City take on Bournemouth this Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. In terms of what starting eleven Enzo Maresca could select, he has plenty of quality options to choose from. A possible starting eleven of Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol, Anderson, O'Reilly, Foden, Cherki, **** yo, and Erling Haaland is packed with quality. That seems to have been forgotten throughout this week.
#city #enzo #manchester #sunday
However, this Sunday the Enzo Maresca era officially gets underway against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. City will begin a new Premier League season at home. That is an exciting moment in itself. Despite the fact that players have left Manchester City this week and will do before the transfer window closes, Enzo Maresca has enough to work with to ensure that the early stages of the 2026-27 season can begin on a positive note.
Last season saw Pep Guardiola put the building blocks in place for the next era at Manchester City. Building team spirit and teaching the players City hope will continue Guardiola's legacy how to win trophies was the final act of Pep Guardiola as the Manchester City manager. Those lessons will now look to be carried over by Enzo Maresca.
The Enzo Maresca era didn't get off to the best start last weekend. Maresca's first official match in charge ended in a chastening 3-0 defeat to **** nal in the FA Community Shield. Whether or not the Community Shield is an official match or a glorified friendly is a matter of personal opinion. What isn't in dispute is the manner of City's defeat and the departures of key players or impending departures of others have taken focus off a new Premier League season starting this weekend.
Putting all of that aside, Manchester City take on Bournemouth this Sunday at the Etihad Stadium. In terms of what starting eleven Enzo Maresca could select, he has plenty of quality options to choose from. A possible starting eleven of Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol, Anderson, O'Reilly, Foden, Cherki, **** yo, and Erling Haaland is packed with quality. That seems to have been forgotten throughout this week.
#city #enzo #manchester #sunday
1 day ago
The Orioles were swept away tonight, ruining every bit of goodwill and excitement they had built up with their series against the Rays last weekend. Tonight's game, a 6-1 loss to the Yankees, had a little bit of everything bad. The offense could not solve Gerrit Cole. One big error cost the team a couple runs. And Kyle Bradish struggled for his second straight start. It was not an uplifting game, to say the least.
Let's start with Bradish. He faced just three batters in the first inning, but there was foreshadowing for the rest of his game. He walked leadoff batter Trent Grisham on six pitches. To make matters worse, Carlos Narváez challenged ball four and lost. On the first batter of the game. Bradish then went 3-2 to Ben Rice, but Rice bailed him out by swinging at ball four and popping out. Heliot Ramos grounded into the first of three Yankees double plays to end the inning.
The third inning was the worst one for Bradish, with an ***** ist to Gunnar Henderson. Back-to-back singles put runners on the corners with no outs. José Caballero hit a groundball to Jackson Holliday, who fired to Henderson to start the double play, but Henderson missed the catch. No outs were recorded and a run scored. The next batter did hit into a double play, but Bradish couldn't close out the inning. Three batters and three hits later, the Orioles were down 3-0.
Bradish allowed two more baserunners in the fifth inning but was once again saved by a double play ball. He ended the fifth inning with 89 pitches. After his struggles, I thought that might be the end of his night. Unfortunately for him, he went back out for the sixth. He faced four batters and retired two of them. The other two hit home runs. Whoops! He was pulled after the second one. His final pitching line: 5.2 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K. Henderson's error led to the unearned runs, but Bradish did allow three more hits in the inning after that play. Not great.
The way that the Orioles' offense played, Bradish could have been a lot better and it wouldn't have mattered. They looked like they might have something cooking in the first inning with Pete Alonso singled and Gunnar Henderson walked, but they were stranded.
#first #play
Let's start with Bradish. He faced just three batters in the first inning, but there was foreshadowing for the rest of his game. He walked leadoff batter Trent Grisham on six pitches. To make matters worse, Carlos Narváez challenged ball four and lost. On the first batter of the game. Bradish then went 3-2 to Ben Rice, but Rice bailed him out by swinging at ball four and popping out. Heliot Ramos grounded into the first of three Yankees double plays to end the inning.
The third inning was the worst one for Bradish, with an ***** ist to Gunnar Henderson. Back-to-back singles put runners on the corners with no outs. José Caballero hit a groundball to Jackson Holliday, who fired to Henderson to start the double play, but Henderson missed the catch. No outs were recorded and a run scored. The next batter did hit into a double play, but Bradish couldn't close out the inning. Three batters and three hits later, the Orioles were down 3-0.
Bradish allowed two more baserunners in the fifth inning but was once again saved by a double play ball. He ended the fifth inning with 89 pitches. After his struggles, I thought that might be the end of his night. Unfortunately for him, he went back out for the sixth. He faced four batters and retired two of them. The other two hit home runs. Whoops! He was pulled after the second one. His final pitching line: 5.2 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 5 K. Henderson's error led to the unearned runs, but Bradish did allow three more hits in the inning after that play. Not great.
The way that the Orioles' offense played, Bradish could have been a lot better and it wouldn't have mattered. They looked like they might have something cooking in the first inning with Pete Alonso singled and Gunnar Henderson walked, but they were stranded.
#first #play
1 day ago
The 2026 season-opener for two Alabama high school football teams was suddenly brought to a halt on Thursday evening. Benjamin Russell and Jemison met at Louis Crews Stadium, the home of Alabama A&M, in Huntsville.
Not long after the game got underway, a breaker at the stadium blew out, causing the stadium lights and scoreboard to malfunction. With no lights and inclement weather on the way, officials soon decided to suspend the game.
Jemison head coach Rico Jackson told Thomas Ashworth of AL.com that the two teams will try and resume play during week 10 later this fall.
This story will be updated with more information.
For Alabama high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Yellowhammer State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Alabama.
#jemison #rivals
Not long after the game got underway, a breaker at the stadium blew out, causing the stadium lights and scoreboard to malfunction. With no lights and inclement weather on the way, officials soon decided to suspend the game.
Jemison head coach Rico Jackson told Thomas Ashworth of AL.com that the two teams will try and resume play during week 10 later this fall.
This story will be updated with more information.
For Alabama high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Yellowhammer State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Alabama.
#jemison #rivals
1 day ago
Marshall Manning, the son of legendary NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, threw his first high school pass and completed it on Thursday night.
The backup QB for Baylor School (Tenn.), Manning got in for a couple of snaps in the second quarter of the Red Raiders' highly-touted matchup against Brentwood Academy.
This story will be updated.
For Tennessee high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Volunteer State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Tennessee.
#high
The backup QB for Baylor School (Tenn.), Manning got in for a couple of snaps in the second quarter of the Red Raiders' highly-touted matchup against Brentwood Academy.
This story will be updated.
For Tennessee high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Volunteer State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Tennessee.
#high
1 day ago
Aug. 20—BRIDGEWATER, S.D. — After more than a decade competing with 11 players on the field, the Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan Seahawks are returning to familiar territory in 2026.
BEE is moving back to the nine-man ranks at the Class 9AA level, bringing with it a proud history in the smaller classification and a renewed sense of excitement surrounding the program.
The Seahawks made the jump from Class 9AA to Class 11B in 2015. The move proved to be a successful one, as Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan reached five consecutive state championship games and captured the 11B state ******* le in 2019. But after finishing 2-6 a season ago, the Seahawks are making another transition, back to where the program's success first started.
"We're just excited about the speed of the game, obviously, and you can score a few more points when you have two less players on the field," BEE head coach Jeff VanLeur said. "We are also excited to have those rivalries again in the Cornbelt Conference with those other close nine-man programs, because it is a great conference to compete in with a lot of great, local teams in it."
For longtime coach Jeff VanLeur, the move represents a return to the level where he has spent much of his career. VanLeur has coached 35 years at the nine-man level, all within the Seahawk program and its various cooperatives.
#seahawks #vanleur #level #jeff
BEE is moving back to the nine-man ranks at the Class 9AA level, bringing with it a proud history in the smaller classification and a renewed sense of excitement surrounding the program.
The Seahawks made the jump from Class 9AA to Class 11B in 2015. The move proved to be a successful one, as Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan reached five consecutive state championship games and captured the 11B state ******* le in 2019. But after finishing 2-6 a season ago, the Seahawks are making another transition, back to where the program's success first started.
"We're just excited about the speed of the game, obviously, and you can score a few more points when you have two less players on the field," BEE head coach Jeff VanLeur said. "We are also excited to have those rivalries again in the Cornbelt Conference with those other close nine-man programs, because it is a great conference to compete in with a lot of great, local teams in it."
For longtime coach Jeff VanLeur, the move represents a return to the level where he has spent much of his career. VanLeur has coached 35 years at the nine-man level, all within the Seahawk program and its various cooperatives.
#seahawks #vanleur #level #jeff
2 days ago
The NHL is filled with intense rivalries that elevate the excitement when these teams face off. Fans instinctively move closer to the screen, fully engaged in the action. These matchups carry significant weight, often transcending the regular season standings.
Whether one team is on a winning streak or the other is facing challenges, rivalry games are always a spectacle. They bring out the best in players and create unforgettable moments, making them essential viewing for any hockey enthusiast.
MORE: Top 5 NHL players to start a franchise with, & Connor McDavid isn't ranked first
Steve Yzerman holds up the Stanley cup with his daughter Isabella after winning the cup for the third time in 2002.
This rivalry is an all-timer because of the history between these two organizations. Now, it hasn't gotten as much hype, but back in the 1990s, it was spectacular.
#players #fans #whether #mcdavid
Whether one team is on a winning streak or the other is facing challenges, rivalry games are always a spectacle. They bring out the best in players and create unforgettable moments, making them essential viewing for any hockey enthusiast.
MORE: Top 5 NHL players to start a franchise with, & Connor McDavid isn't ranked first
Steve Yzerman holds up the Stanley cup with his daughter Isabella after winning the cup for the third time in 2002.
This rivalry is an all-timer because of the history between these two organizations. Now, it hasn't gotten as much hype, but back in the 1990s, it was spectacular.
#players #fans #whether #mcdavid
2 days ago
Good morning everyone and welcome to part two of our Premier League kits. Yesterday we took a look at the best and worst home kits – today we're checking out the away kits.
Do you feel that? It's the excitement building up to the beginning of the season!
Worst: Bournemouth
Disgusting shirt sponsor aside, this is a terrible kit. If you're going to do purple, do it well (see Spurple). Bournemouth are 0-2 on the season.
Best: Sunderland
#worst #disgusting
Do you feel that? It's the excitement building up to the beginning of the season!
Worst: Bournemouth
Disgusting shirt sponsor aside, this is a terrible kit. If you're going to do purple, do it well (see Spurple). Bournemouth are 0-2 on the season.
Best: Sunderland
#worst #disgusting
3 days ago
On August 7, Kodiak Gas Services (NYSE:KGS) held its second-quarter 2026 earnings call, and the numbers backed up the excitement. Revenue climbed 21% year-over-year to $391 million, while adjusted EBITDA hit a company record of $217 million, up 22% from a year earlier. Adjusted net income landed at $54 million, or $0.55 per diluted share. Management used the call to lay out how Kodiak plans to turn a compression business already running near full capacity into a much bigger power infrastructure company by 2030.
Kodiak's core contract compression business kept climbing. The company ended the quarter with 4.4 million revenue-generating horsepower and fleet utilization of 98.2%, and it priced that equipment at $23.80 per horsepower, a 4.5% increase from a year ago. Compression infrastructure adjusted gross margin reached 70% for a second straight quarter, up 170 basis points year-over-year, even as the company absorbed higher lube oil costs tied to the war in Iran. Kodiak has already locked in large horsepower compressor packages for 2027 through 2029 and is roughly 50% contracted for next year's deliveries, giving it unusual visibility into future revenue.
The bigger story is power. Kodiak signed a multiyear turbine supply deal with Baker Hughes for 1 gigawatt of capacity by 2030, with an option to grow that to 1.8 gigawatts, and it has secured about 1.8 gigawatts of power generation overall toward its 2-gigawatt target. The current power fleet is about 90% utilized, and the company executed a limited notice to proceed on a West Texas data center project tied to a hyperscaler, invoicing an initial deposit while it negotiates a long-term contract to begin supplying power in early 2027. Total capital spending among the top four hyperscalers rose roughly 80% year over year in the quarter, a demand backdrop Kodiak is positioning to serve.
Power infrastructure remains far less profitable than compression for now. The segment generated $33 million in revenue with an adjusted gross margin of 65%, well below compression's 70%, and building it out is expensive: Kodiak estimates roughly $1.2 million per megawatt before balance of plant costs. Power infrastructure growth capital spending alone was $134 million in the quarter. Net debt stood at about $2.6 billion at quarter-end, and while an $836 million equity raise in May pushed leverage down to 3.1 times, a company-record low, that debt load will grow as gigawatt-scale turbine and power projects come online through 2030. The West Texas data center deal, still under negotiation, also underscores how much of Kodiak's power growth depends on locking in long-term contracts with a small number of hyperscale counterparties.
#million #company #compression
Kodiak's core contract compression business kept climbing. The company ended the quarter with 4.4 million revenue-generating horsepower and fleet utilization of 98.2%, and it priced that equipment at $23.80 per horsepower, a 4.5% increase from a year ago. Compression infrastructure adjusted gross margin reached 70% for a second straight quarter, up 170 basis points year-over-year, even as the company absorbed higher lube oil costs tied to the war in Iran. Kodiak has already locked in large horsepower compressor packages for 2027 through 2029 and is roughly 50% contracted for next year's deliveries, giving it unusual visibility into future revenue.
The bigger story is power. Kodiak signed a multiyear turbine supply deal with Baker Hughes for 1 gigawatt of capacity by 2030, with an option to grow that to 1.8 gigawatts, and it has secured about 1.8 gigawatts of power generation overall toward its 2-gigawatt target. The current power fleet is about 90% utilized, and the company executed a limited notice to proceed on a West Texas data center project tied to a hyperscaler, invoicing an initial deposit while it negotiates a long-term contract to begin supplying power in early 2027. Total capital spending among the top four hyperscalers rose roughly 80% year over year in the quarter, a demand backdrop Kodiak is positioning to serve.
Power infrastructure remains far less profitable than compression for now. The segment generated $33 million in revenue with an adjusted gross margin of 65%, well below compression's 70%, and building it out is expensive: Kodiak estimates roughly $1.2 million per megawatt before balance of plant costs. Power infrastructure growth capital spending alone was $134 million in the quarter. Net debt stood at about $2.6 billion at quarter-end, and while an $836 million equity raise in May pushed leverage down to 3.1 times, a company-record low, that debt load will grow as gigawatt-scale turbine and power projects come online through 2030. The West Texas data center deal, still under negotiation, also underscores how much of Kodiak's power growth depends on locking in long-term contracts with a small number of hyperscale counterparties.
#million #company #compression
3 days ago
1. Returning Caiya Hanks scores stoppage time game-winner for Portland Thorns
Sports are best when they're emotionally resonant, and nothing beats what Caiya Hanks did at Providence Park.
The Portland Thorns forward played in her first match since returning from an ACL injury that has kept her away from NWSL action for more than a year. The 21-year-old forward substituted on in the 88th minute and made an immediate impact at home for the Thorns. In the sixth minute of stoppage time, Hanks moved the ball to the middle just outside the penalty area and with little defensive pressure from nearly four Orlando defenders she shot the ball to the right post past the goalkeeper. Providence Park exploded with excitement and it seemed her entire team was waiting to give her a hug.
2. Big returns for Sunday night soccer between Washington Spirit and Angel City
Three major players for both Washington Spirit and Angel City FC made their long awaited returns to play on Sunday night. Ashley Hatch made her official return to the pitch in the 83rd after returning from maternity leave last week for the Spirit. On the home side, Savy King returned for her first match since suffering a lower leg injury that has kept her out since April. Though the biggest return may have been Sydney Leroux who came on in stoppage time for Angel City after 654 days away from an official match.
#thorns #returning #match
Sports are best when they're emotionally resonant, and nothing beats what Caiya Hanks did at Providence Park.
The Portland Thorns forward played in her first match since returning from an ACL injury that has kept her away from NWSL action for more than a year. The 21-year-old forward substituted on in the 88th minute and made an immediate impact at home for the Thorns. In the sixth minute of stoppage time, Hanks moved the ball to the middle just outside the penalty area and with little defensive pressure from nearly four Orlando defenders she shot the ball to the right post past the goalkeeper. Providence Park exploded with excitement and it seemed her entire team was waiting to give her a hug.
2. Big returns for Sunday night soccer between Washington Spirit and Angel City
Three major players for both Washington Spirit and Angel City FC made their long awaited returns to play on Sunday night. Ashley Hatch made her official return to the pitch in the 83rd after returning from maternity leave last week for the Spirit. On the home side, Savy King returned for her first match since suffering a lower leg injury that has kept her out since April. Though the biggest return may have been Sydney Leroux who came on in stoppage time for Angel City after 654 days away from an official match.
#thorns #returning #match
3 days ago
After an outstanding NFL debut in the Cleveland Browns preseason game against the Chicago Bears, a former Texas A&M wide receiver made some fiery comments about his mindset on the gridiron.
KC Concepcion showcased why he was a first-round pick in his first professional contest, hauling in three receptions and 27 yards, while also rushing for a 14-yard touchdown and securing a 31-yard punt return. His performance drew plenty of attention on social media, with many touting Concepcion as the NFL's next star wideout.
He has electric breakaway speed, quick cuts and a determination to reach the end zone, but he also doesn't lack confidence. In a press conference following one of the Browns' practices, the former Aggie wide receiver spoke to the media about his mindset when he steps on the field.
Concepcion transferred to Texas A&M after two seasons at NC State, where he was named ACC Rookie and Offensive Rookie of the Year. He made an immediate impact for the Aggies in his junior campaign, recording 919 yards on 61 receptions and nine touchdowns, while also returning two punts for touchdowns. Concepcion won the prestigious 2025 Paul Hornung Award, which is given to the most versatile player in college football every year.
He's certainly lived up to that ***** le since transitioning to the NFL. As the Browns continue to try and navigate a quarterback controversy, Concepcion has been the one factor keeping Cleveland's excitement alive for the upcoming season.
#concepcion #made #mindset
KC Concepcion showcased why he was a first-round pick in his first professional contest, hauling in three receptions and 27 yards, while also rushing for a 14-yard touchdown and securing a 31-yard punt return. His performance drew plenty of attention on social media, with many touting Concepcion as the NFL's next star wideout.
He has electric breakaway speed, quick cuts and a determination to reach the end zone, but he also doesn't lack confidence. In a press conference following one of the Browns' practices, the former Aggie wide receiver spoke to the media about his mindset when he steps on the field.
Concepcion transferred to Texas A&M after two seasons at NC State, where he was named ACC Rookie and Offensive Rookie of the Year. He made an immediate impact for the Aggies in his junior campaign, recording 919 yards on 61 receptions and nine touchdowns, while also returning two punts for touchdowns. Concepcion won the prestigious 2025 Paul Hornung Award, which is given to the most versatile player in college football every year.
He's certainly lived up to that ***** le since transitioning to the NFL. As the Browns continue to try and navigate a quarterback controversy, Concepcion has been the one factor keeping Cleveland's excitement alive for the upcoming season.
#concepcion #made #mindset
4 days ago
The 2027 WNBA All-Star Game belongs to the West Coast.
The Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area will host of next year's event. WNBA All-Star weekend activities include the Shooting Stars competition and 3-point contest on July 30, 2027, and WNBA All-Star Game on July 31, 2027. Chase Center will host both days of activities.
"We are thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star to the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time," WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said via release. "The Golden State Valkyries have brought incredible energy and excitement to theWNBA from the moment they were announced as an expansion team in 2023, and the response from fans acrossthe Bay Area has been remarkable. Valkyries fans have embraced this team with an extraordinary level of passionand enthusiasm, and we can't wait to see that energy on full display for an unforgettable All-Star weekend nextsummer."
The Valkyries claimed a playoff spot for the second consecutive season on Monday.
"Hosting AT&T WNBA All-Star in only our third season is an incredible honor and a reflection of everything thisfan base, this region, and this organization have built together," Valkyries president Jess Smith said."From Day 1, the Bay Area has shown up for this team in a way that's redefined what's possible in women'sbasketball, and we can't wait to put that same energy on display for the entire league next summer."
#team #game #golden #francisco
The Golden State Valkyries and the San Francisco Bay Area will host of next year's event. WNBA All-Star weekend activities include the Shooting Stars competition and 3-point contest on July 30, 2027, and WNBA All-Star Game on July 31, 2027. Chase Center will host both days of activities.
"We are thrilled to bring AT&T WNBA All-Star to the San Francisco Bay Area for the first time," WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said via release. "The Golden State Valkyries have brought incredible energy and excitement to theWNBA from the moment they were announced as an expansion team in 2023, and the response from fans acrossthe Bay Area has been remarkable. Valkyries fans have embraced this team with an extraordinary level of passionand enthusiasm, and we can't wait to see that energy on full display for an unforgettable All-Star weekend nextsummer."
The Valkyries claimed a playoff spot for the second consecutive season on Monday.
"Hosting AT&T WNBA All-Star in only our third season is an incredible honor and a reflection of everything thisfan base, this region, and this organization have built together," Valkyries president Jess Smith said."From Day 1, the Bay Area has shown up for this team in a way that's redefined what's possible in women'sbasketball, and we can't wait to put that same energy on display for the entire league next summer."
#team #game #golden #francisco
4 days ago
How promising is the Arizona Cardinals' future? According to ESPN's future power rankings, it isn't very promising.
Looking ahead to the 2027-2029 seasons and grading teams by their situations at quarterback, the rest of the roster, their front office and their coaching staff, the Cardinals come in dead last at No. 32.
Their quarterback situation is their lowest percentage at 63, which falls into the very bad range. All other categories range from 70.75 to 72.75, barely average.
Yes, the Cardinals have some young offensive talent in running back Jeremiyah Love, tight end Trey McBride and receivers Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. However, the QB situation dampens that excitement. Their fortunes improve significantly if they land a top rookie quarterback in 2027 or if Carson Beck proves to be a franchise guy.
Defensively, Walter Nolen and Will Johnson are the only young guys to build with. Josh Sweat and Budda Baker are aging.
#quarterback #future #according
Looking ahead to the 2027-2029 seasons and grading teams by their situations at quarterback, the rest of the roster, their front office and their coaching staff, the Cardinals come in dead last at No. 32.
Their quarterback situation is their lowest percentage at 63, which falls into the very bad range. All other categories range from 70.75 to 72.75, barely average.
Yes, the Cardinals have some young offensive talent in running back Jeremiyah Love, tight end Trey McBride and receivers Michael Wilson and Marvin Harrison Jr. However, the QB situation dampens that excitement. Their fortunes improve significantly if they land a top rookie quarterback in 2027 or if Carson Beck proves to be a franchise guy.
Defensively, Walter Nolen and Will Johnson are the only young guys to build with. Josh Sweat and Budda Baker are aging.
#quarterback #future #according
4 days ago
FC Barcelona is putting the finishing touches on the official signing of Rodri Hernández. The international midfielder has just left the club's offices after signing his new contract, which will tie him to the Blaugrana side until 2030.
The agreement between the two parties has been finalized after intense negotiations. With this move, the Barça board secures the arrival of a key piece to strengthen the heart of the team for the coming seasons.
The Madrid-born footballer arrived in Barcelona yesterday afternoon to complete the final stage of his move. His presence in the Catalan capital sparked great excitement among fans awaiting the outcome of the deal.
This morning, the player successfully passed the required medical examinations. After confirming that he is in perfect physical condition, Rodri went to the club's facilities to put his signature on the official document.
#rodri
The agreement between the two parties has been finalized after intense negotiations. With this move, the Barça board secures the arrival of a key piece to strengthen the heart of the team for the coming seasons.
The Madrid-born footballer arrived in Barcelona yesterday afternoon to complete the final stage of his move. His presence in the Catalan capital sparked great excitement among fans awaiting the outcome of the deal.
This morning, the player successfully passed the required medical examinations. After confirming that he is in perfect physical condition, Rodri went to the club's facilities to put his signature on the official document.
#rodri
4 days ago
On August 14, Pony.ai (NASDAQ:PONY) said it would deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe under an expanded partnership with Uber (NYSE:UBER) that dates back to May 2025. The rollout stretches from an existing commercial service in Zagreb, Croatia to four additional European cities, with plans to reach the Middle East as well. For a company built on human drivers, that expansion says a lot about where Uber thinks its next act is headed.
Uber's driver network is also its biggest expense. In the second quarter, the platform processed $58 billion in gross bookings, and $25 billion of that went straight to its 10.2 million drivers, the single largest cost on the books. Every autonomous mile that removes a driver from that equation pushes more of each ride toward Uber's own margins, without Uber needing to build or own a self-driving car itself.
That is the logic behind the model CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been building: let partners like Pony.ai handle the hardware and software, while Uber supplies the 208 million monthly active customers already on its app. Autonomous vehicles run in seven cities today, and Khosrowshahi has signaled that could double to 15 by the end of 2026, backed by roughly $10 billion Uber plans to commit to its partners over the next few years.
The core business is moving too. Uber added more first-time users over the past year than in any twelve months of the last five; monthly active platform consumers grew 16% year-over-year, and trips rose 18%. Delivery, now more than a third of total sales, grew revenue 28% year-over-year while transportation grew just 1%. Non-GAAP net income climbed 29% to $1.6 billion, an 11.6% margin, and the stock's roughly 8% year-to-date slide has left its price-to-sales ratio at 2.8, well under its 4.1 average since going public in 2019.
Friday's announcement left notable gaps. Pony.ai gave no timeline for when the 2,000-plus robotaxis would actually hit European roads, and the four cities beyond Zagreb went unnamed, as did any specifics on the Middle East plans. For a company betting its next act on autonomy, vague rollout details are a reason for caution as much as excitement.
#billion #cities #zagreb
Uber's driver network is also its biggest expense. In the second quarter, the platform processed $58 billion in gross bookings, and $25 billion of that went straight to its 10.2 million drivers, the single largest cost on the books. Every autonomous mile that removes a driver from that equation pushes more of each ride toward Uber's own margins, without Uber needing to build or own a self-driving car itself.
That is the logic behind the model CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has been building: let partners like Pony.ai handle the hardware and software, while Uber supplies the 208 million monthly active customers already on its app. Autonomous vehicles run in seven cities today, and Khosrowshahi has signaled that could double to 15 by the end of 2026, backed by roughly $10 billion Uber plans to commit to its partners over the next few years.
The core business is moving too. Uber added more first-time users over the past year than in any twelve months of the last five; monthly active platform consumers grew 16% year-over-year, and trips rose 18%. Delivery, now more than a third of total sales, grew revenue 28% year-over-year while transportation grew just 1%. Non-GAAP net income climbed 29% to $1.6 billion, an 11.6% margin, and the stock's roughly 8% year-to-date slide has left its price-to-sales ratio at 2.8, well under its 4.1 average since going public in 2019.
Friday's announcement left notable gaps. Pony.ai gave no timeline for when the 2,000-plus robotaxis would actually hit European roads, and the four cities beyond Zagreb went unnamed, as did any specifics on the Middle East plans. For a company betting its next act on autonomy, vague rollout details are a reason for caution as much as excitement.
#billion #cities #zagreb
4 days ago
PETERSBURG – Summerfield's football team had a fun bus ride home from its final game last season.
The Bulldogs rolled over Erie Mason 29-0 to improve to 5-4.
Most observers were saying they would be in the playoffs the next week, so the players were celebrating on the way home.
"On the bus we were all hooting and hollering," said Caleb Sheppard, a senior this fall.
Training Camp Report: New coach builds excitement, numbers at Milan
#home #bulldogs
The Bulldogs rolled over Erie Mason 29-0 to improve to 5-4.
Most observers were saying they would be in the playoffs the next week, so the players were celebrating on the way home.
"On the bus we were all hooting and hollering," said Caleb Sheppard, a senior this fall.
Training Camp Report: New coach builds excitement, numbers at Milan
#home #bulldogs
4 days ago
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) --- Augustana quarterback Gunnar Hensley started five games in 2025 before suffering a season-ending injury. The Carlsbad, California, native has since recovered and is ready to lead the Vikings once more.
"News flash, Gunnar Hensley is really good," head coach Jerry Olszewski said. "He's really good. He's a complete player."
Hensley completed more than 71% of his passes in five games in 2025 before being sidelined, posting a team-high 1,419 yards and 13 touchdowns. The senior is counting down the days until he gets to build on that performance.
"I've been looking forward to August 3rd, that Monday morning practice for so long," Hensley said. "And now we're nine, ten, nine days away from game one, the excitement is building even more."
"Offensive player, like he understands defensive schemes," Olszewski said. "There's not going to be a whole lot of wool pulled over his eyes. Showing one thing, doing another. You might get him once, you won't get him twice because he's just smart. But he's also done it already."
#five #good #player
"News flash, Gunnar Hensley is really good," head coach Jerry Olszewski said. "He's really good. He's a complete player."
Hensley completed more than 71% of his passes in five games in 2025 before being sidelined, posting a team-high 1,419 yards and 13 touchdowns. The senior is counting down the days until he gets to build on that performance.
"I've been looking forward to August 3rd, that Monday morning practice for so long," Hensley said. "And now we're nine, ten, nine days away from game one, the excitement is building even more."
"Offensive player, like he understands defensive schemes," Olszewski said. "There's not going to be a whole lot of wool pulled over his eyes. Showing one thing, doing another. You might get him once, you won't get him twice because he's just smart. But he's also done it already."
#five #good #player
4 days ago
The University of Utah completed its second of four weeks of fall camp on Saturday, wrapping up the week with its first scrimmage.
The Utes have hit what Scalley calls the "dog days" of fall camp. The excitement of being back has worn off, and the challenge to his players has been to keep that energy up throughout the remainder of camp.
Saturday's scrimmage was the first chance for players to really make an impact in a game-like situation. Scrimmages can go far in determining the depth chart, though Scalley is keeping that chart very close to the vest.
"Just lovely. Yeah, we got good ones," Scalley said when asked about the pecking order at wide receiver and cornerback. "I'm not going to tell you what that depth is, but we got good depth. Do your fantasy draft or whatever. We got really good ones. I'm excited for that group."
What Scalley did divulge from Saturday's closed-to-the-media scrimmage was that sophomore running back Mateaki Helu "showed up in a big way."
#camp #back #players
The Utes have hit what Scalley calls the "dog days" of fall camp. The excitement of being back has worn off, and the challenge to his players has been to keep that energy up throughout the remainder of camp.
Saturday's scrimmage was the first chance for players to really make an impact in a game-like situation. Scrimmages can go far in determining the depth chart, though Scalley is keeping that chart very close to the vest.
"Just lovely. Yeah, we got good ones," Scalley said when asked about the pecking order at wide receiver and cornerback. "I'm not going to tell you what that depth is, but we got good depth. Do your fantasy draft or whatever. We got really good ones. I'm excited for that group."
What Scalley did divulge from Saturday's closed-to-the-media scrimmage was that sophomore running back Mateaki Helu "showed up in a big way."
#camp #back #players
4 days ago
The WNBA continues to receive backlash for different issues surrounding it. ******* ysts, sports commentators and fans have criticized it for how it has been dealing with controversial matters. Prominent sports anchor Elle Duncan is the latest to blast the the league.
She did not hold back with her ******* sment of the WNBA's state. Duncan recalled how promising the league was before reaching what she believes is its low point.
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"I remember how much passion, energy and excitement there was for the attention that these women were finally getting, and the ratings, and this new crop of superstars that were going to come into the league and help elevate this game even more," Duncan said. "And it would finally be all these women reaping everything that they had sewn all these years.
"And very quickly over the course of the last three years, it's just turned into a sticking point for sides to continue to politicize things that shouldn't be, to be as divisive as possible. Right now, the WNBA is the most toxic ******* e to cover, and that's incredibly frustrating and sad."
#league #finally #years
She did not hold back with her ******* sment of the WNBA's state. Duncan recalled how promising the league was before reaching what she believes is its low point.
MORE: WNBA issues statement after anti-hate task force meeting
"I remember how much passion, energy and excitement there was for the attention that these women were finally getting, and the ratings, and this new crop of superstars that were going to come into the league and help elevate this game even more," Duncan said. "And it would finally be all these women reaping everything that they had sewn all these years.
"And very quickly over the course of the last three years, it's just turned into a sticking point for sides to continue to politicize things that shouldn't be, to be as divisive as possible. Right now, the WNBA is the most toxic ******* e to cover, and that's incredibly frustrating and sad."
#league #finally #years
4 days ago
Marc Stein: NEWS: Hawks **** istant GM Kyle Korver is leaving the franchise after four years in Atlanta's front office, TheSteinLine has learned. I'm told Korver, who also had an All-Star season as a Hawk, parts on good terms and has expressed excitement about his next post-playing chapter.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Kyle Korver is stepping away from role as Hawks **** istant GM
#hawks #star
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Kyle Korver is stepping away from role as Hawks **** istant GM
#hawks #star
4 days ago
Dolly Parton shared in a video why she missed the big opening of a new ride at her beloved Dollywood. The 80-year-old country music legend was supposed to be at the Aug. 14 opening of NightFlight Expedition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. But she ended up sending fans a video from her home in Nashville instead. The reason was that her doctor told her to stay put after she experienced dizziness and dehydration.
Parton made the best of the situation, appearing in the recorded video with a pair of ***** erfly wings flapping behind her as she shared her health update. "I've told you before, all my fans, that I've had a few little health issues and sometimes I get a little dizzy and I get dehydrated. And I'm dehydrated," she said, according to fan footage shared online.
She then explained that her Nashville doctor wasn't taking any chances with the 200-mile trip to Dollywood. She said, "My Nashville doctor has kind of clipped my wings, saying, 'You ain't traveling this week.'" Then she added, "So I guess if your doctor tells you, 'You ain't traveling this week,' you ain't traveling this week."
The singer also gave fans some reassuring news, saying that "all is going well on the medical end of things." Staying home, however, does not mean she has stopped working. Parton said she is still busy with projects including her SongTeller Hotel, Life of Many Colors Museum and her upcoming Broadway show, Dolly: A True Original Musical.
She also made sure to celebrate the new Dollywood attraction. In the video, she shared her excitement for NightFlight Expedition and told fans she would see them "down the road."
#fans
Parton made the best of the situation, appearing in the recorded video with a pair of ***** erfly wings flapping behind her as she shared her health update. "I've told you before, all my fans, that I've had a few little health issues and sometimes I get a little dizzy and I get dehydrated. And I'm dehydrated," she said, according to fan footage shared online.
She then explained that her Nashville doctor wasn't taking any chances with the 200-mile trip to Dollywood. She said, "My Nashville doctor has kind of clipped my wings, saying, 'You ain't traveling this week.'" Then she added, "So I guess if your doctor tells you, 'You ain't traveling this week,' you ain't traveling this week."
The singer also gave fans some reassuring news, saying that "all is going well on the medical end of things." Staying home, however, does not mean she has stopped working. Parton said she is still busy with projects including her SongTeller Hotel, Life of Many Colors Museum and her upcoming Broadway show, Dolly: A True Original Musical.
She also made sure to celebrate the new Dollywood attraction. In the video, she shared her excitement for NightFlight Expedition and told fans she would see them "down the road."
#fans
5 days ago
The Rhode Island high school football season officially starts on Monday, Aug. 17, and before you know it everyone will be getting ready to crown champions at Cranston Stadium.
But who will those teams be?
The Providence Journal will have no problem telling you who we think will be in contention and who will be our picks to win once camps get going and we do our due diligence.
That doesn't mean you can't start talking about it now. We want to know who our readers think will end up with Super Bowls in each respective division, so we're offering a chance to make your opinion heard in our poll.
You can vote as many times as you'd like between now and when the poll closes. Don't be afraid to start social media campaigns, creating as much excitement as possible for the program closest to your heart.
#think #start #Monday #providence
But who will those teams be?
The Providence Journal will have no problem telling you who we think will be in contention and who will be our picks to win once camps get going and we do our due diligence.
That doesn't mean you can't start talking about it now. We want to know who our readers think will end up with Super Bowls in each respective division, so we're offering a chance to make your opinion heard in our poll.
You can vote as many times as you'd like between now and when the poll closes. Don't be afraid to start social media campaigns, creating as much excitement as possible for the program closest to your heart.
#think #start #Monday #providence
5 days ago
The Rhode Island high school football season officially starts on Monday, Aug. 17, and before you know it everyone will be getting ready to crown champions at Cranston Stadium.
But who will those teams be?
The Providence Journal will have no problem telling you who we think will be in contention and who will be our picks to win once camps get going and we do our due diligence.
That doesn't mean you can't start talking about it now. We want to know who our readers think will end up with Super Bowls in each respective division, so we're offering a chance to make your opinion heard in our poll.
You can vote as many times as you'd like between now and when the poll closes. Don't be afraid to start social media campaigns, creating as much excitement as possible for the program closest to your heart.
#know #poll
But who will those teams be?
The Providence Journal will have no problem telling you who we think will be in contention and who will be our picks to win once camps get going and we do our due diligence.
That doesn't mean you can't start talking about it now. We want to know who our readers think will end up with Super Bowls in each respective division, so we're offering a chance to make your opinion heard in our poll.
You can vote as many times as you'd like between now and when the poll closes. Don't be afraid to start social media campaigns, creating as much excitement as possible for the program closest to your heart.
#know #poll
5 days ago
The Rhode Island high school football season officially starts on Monday, Aug. 17, and before you know it everyone will be getting ready to crown champions at Cranston Stadium.
But who will those teams be?
The Providence Journal will have no problem telling you who we think will be in contention and who will be our picks to win once camps get going and we do our due diligence.
That doesn't mean you can't start talking about it now. We want to know who our readers think will end up with Super Bowls in each respective division, so we're offering a chance to make your opinion heard in our poll.
You can vote as many times as you'd like between now and when the poll closes. Don't be afraid to start social media campaigns, creating as much excitement as possible for the program closest to your heart.
#know #rhode #island #providence
But who will those teams be?
The Providence Journal will have no problem telling you who we think will be in contention and who will be our picks to win once camps get going and we do our due diligence.
That doesn't mean you can't start talking about it now. We want to know who our readers think will end up with Super Bowls in each respective division, so we're offering a chance to make your opinion heard in our poll.
You can vote as many times as you'd like between now and when the poll closes. Don't be afraid to start social media campaigns, creating as much excitement as possible for the program closest to your heart.
#know #rhode #island #providence
5 days ago
The Rhode Island high school football season officially starts on Monday, Aug. 17, and before you know it everyone will be getting ready to crown champions at Cranston Stadium.
But who will those teams be?
The Providence Journal will have no problem telling you who we think will be in contention and who will be our picks to win once camps get going and we do our due diligence.
That doesn't mean you can't start talking about it now. We want to know who our readers think will end up with Super Bowls in each respective division, so we're offering a chance to make your opinion heard in our poll.
You can vote as many times as you'd like between now and when the poll closes. Don't be afraid to start social media campaigns, creating as much excitement as possible for the program closest to your heart.
#island #cranston
But who will those teams be?
The Providence Journal will have no problem telling you who we think will be in contention and who will be our picks to win once camps get going and we do our due diligence.
That doesn't mean you can't start talking about it now. We want to know who our readers think will end up with Super Bowls in each respective division, so we're offering a chance to make your opinion heard in our poll.
You can vote as many times as you'd like between now and when the poll closes. Don't be afraid to start social media campaigns, creating as much excitement as possible for the program closest to your heart.
#island #cranston
5 days ago
Barcelona fans are getting closer and closer to the day they get to see Ballon d'Or winner Rodri unveiled wearing Blaugrana.
The Catalans reached an agreement with Manchester City for a €76.5 million package deal that would see Rodri move to Barça this summer.
After around 10 days of prolonged club-to-club negotiations, the English club finally gave in and decided to let the 30-year-old leave for the Blaugrana.
Rodri is undoubtedly Barça's biggest signing since they signed Robert Lewandowski back in 2022, and the excitement could not be more palpable.
Now, according to Alex Pintanel, Hansi Flick personally told Rodri that his experience and quality would make him an important part of his project.
#closer #catalans #manchester
The Catalans reached an agreement with Manchester City for a €76.5 million package deal that would see Rodri move to Barça this summer.
After around 10 days of prolonged club-to-club negotiations, the English club finally gave in and decided to let the 30-year-old leave for the Blaugrana.
Rodri is undoubtedly Barça's biggest signing since they signed Robert Lewandowski back in 2022, and the excitement could not be more palpable.
Now, according to Alex Pintanel, Hansi Flick personally told Rodri that his experience and quality would make him an important part of his project.
#closer #catalans #manchester
5 days ago
D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) stock went down after an earnings report that disappointed the market, even though there was considerable excitement leading up to it. The stock has struggled this year, unable to repeat the stellar performance of 2025. But looking at just the earnings report for a pre-commercial-scale quantum company isn't the best way to judge progress. A better way is to look at the product, and that's where investors may have lost a headline from last week amid the earnings noise.
Just a day before the earnings report, the company announced technological progress that helps it move one step closer to commercial quantum computing. To understand what just happened, let's take a look at the bottleneck that was stopping researchers from deploying quantum computing at scale. The barrier to useful quantum computing isn't the qubit count. The problem is that as qubit count increases, the error rates compound, making it impossible to reliably deploy these systems at scale.
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#earnings
Just a day before the earnings report, the company announced technological progress that helps it move one step closer to commercial quantum computing. To understand what just happened, let's take a look at the bottleneck that was stopping researchers from deploying quantum computing at scale. The barrier to useful quantum computing isn't the qubit count. The problem is that as qubit count increases, the error rates compound, making it impossible to reliably deploy these systems at scale.
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#earnings
5 days ago
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Joshua Baez made some baseball history on Saturday night in Chicago.
Baez, making his big-league debut, smacked the very first pitch he saw out of the park for a home run.
It was already a dream come true for the young slugger — everything you could wish and more out of your first time stepping up to the plate in the majors. Then he homered two more times.
With each successive home run, the excitement in the voice of Cardinals announcer Chip Caray rose, and by his third at-bat of the night, he was in just as much awe as the rest of us watching along at home.
"SWING, DRIVE, WELL HIT, RIGHT," said Caray as Baez lifted his third ball over the fence. "SUZUKI BACK. IT IS GONE! IT IS GONE! IT IS GONE! THREE HOMERS FOR BAEZ! MAJOR LEAGUE HISTORY AT WRIGLEY FIELD!"
#baez
Baez, making his big-league debut, smacked the very first pitch he saw out of the park for a home run.
It was already a dream come true for the young slugger — everything you could wish and more out of your first time stepping up to the plate in the majors. Then he homered two more times.
With each successive home run, the excitement in the voice of Cardinals announcer Chip Caray rose, and by his third at-bat of the night, he was in just as much awe as the rest of us watching along at home.
"SWING, DRIVE, WELL HIT, RIGHT," said Caray as Baez lifted his third ball over the fence. "SUZUKI BACK. IT IS GONE! IT IS GONE! IT IS GONE! THREE HOMERS FOR BAEZ! MAJOR LEAGUE HISTORY AT WRIGLEY FIELD!"
#baez
5 days ago
Sometimes you roll snake eyes and the Atlanta Braves very nearly did end up doing so against the Snakes, themselves. The Arizona Diamondbacks may have been coming into town following a series loss to the Colorado Rockies (in Arizona, mind you) but they were entering this series with two monsters getting starts for them in their rotation. Brandon Pfaadt and Eduardo Rodriguez have both been lights-out recently and Michael Soroka has also been very solid as well.
As such, this wasn't going to be an easy task for the Braves — especially after they completed the monumental task of finally beating the New York Mets in a three-game series. As such, a bit of a letdown was always on the cards and that's what happened in this particular series. Fortunately, some timely hitting from one of baseball's top power hitters helped Atlanta avert a disastrous sweep. Let's get into how everything went down over the weekend, shall we?
So this was one of those games where there wasn't much the Braves could do — the Diamondbacks and their pitching was just too much to handle. Brandon Pfaadt has been on a heater since late-July, as he hasn't given up an earned run since the first inning of his start against the Cardinals back on July 22 — and funnily enough, his current teammate Lars Nootbaar was the one who brought in that run against him.
Anyways, Pfaadt was absolutely nightmarish for the Braves to deal with and this one was essentially set in stone once Arizona managed to take advantage of some shaky defense from Atlanta in the first inning in order to plate the only run that Chris Sale ended up surrendering. Once Pfaadt was done, Arizona called upon both Juan Morillo and Brandyn Garcia to finish things off and they've both been lights out on the road lately so the Braves were essentially walking into a snake pit (for lack of a better term) in this situation. Atlanta only mustered up three hits and this was pure dominance from Arizona's pitching staff.
Chris Sale was excellent, as usual, it must be noted. Despite the fact that the Braves once again had a tough time dealing with the other team's top guy in this matchup, Sale remained upbeat about things and even expressed a bit of excitement about matchups like this when I asked him about it after the game. "You take this one on the chin," explained Sale. "What these guys have done throughout the year and what they're going to continue to do, you certainly don't expect that. But it happens — I've had blow-up starts where I'm sure they thought they were going to get six innings of one-run ball and it's not. We pick each other up and we keep moving forward."
#arizona #going
As such, this wasn't going to be an easy task for the Braves — especially after they completed the monumental task of finally beating the New York Mets in a three-game series. As such, a bit of a letdown was always on the cards and that's what happened in this particular series. Fortunately, some timely hitting from one of baseball's top power hitters helped Atlanta avert a disastrous sweep. Let's get into how everything went down over the weekend, shall we?
So this was one of those games where there wasn't much the Braves could do — the Diamondbacks and their pitching was just too much to handle. Brandon Pfaadt has been on a heater since late-July, as he hasn't given up an earned run since the first inning of his start against the Cardinals back on July 22 — and funnily enough, his current teammate Lars Nootbaar was the one who brought in that run against him.
Anyways, Pfaadt was absolutely nightmarish for the Braves to deal with and this one was essentially set in stone once Arizona managed to take advantage of some shaky defense from Atlanta in the first inning in order to plate the only run that Chris Sale ended up surrendering. Once Pfaadt was done, Arizona called upon both Juan Morillo and Brandyn Garcia to finish things off and they've both been lights out on the road lately so the Braves were essentially walking into a snake pit (for lack of a better term) in this situation. Atlanta only mustered up three hits and this was pure dominance from Arizona's pitching staff.
Chris Sale was excellent, as usual, it must be noted. Despite the fact that the Braves once again had a tough time dealing with the other team's top guy in this matchup, Sale remained upbeat about things and even expressed a bit of excitement about matchups like this when I asked him about it after the game. "You take this one on the chin," explained Sale. "What these guys have done throughout the year and what they're going to continue to do, you certainly don't expect that. But it happens — I've had blow-up starts where I'm sure they thought they were going to get six innings of one-run ball and it's not. We pick each other up and we keep moving forward."
#arizona #going
6 days ago
With every press conference Sean McVay holds comes a question about Aaron Donald – and understandably so. The future Hall of Famer is considering a comeback after spending the last two years in retirement, flirting with the possibility of playing for the Los Angeles Rams again.
McVay has expressed optimism about Donald's potential return, struggling to contain his excitement in a few recent interviews. But McVay was more serious and realistic after Saturday's win over the Chiefs when he was asked for an update on Donald's plans.
Once again, he essentially said there's no news on that front, which isn't what Rams fans want to hear. However, McVay's comments paint a more practical picture than the overly optimistic one many have seen in recent weeks.
The ball is still on Donald's court, with McVay continuing to stay in touch.
"We have had great dialogue," McVay said. "It's going to be on his timeline, you know? And when he feels good about having clarity, whether that's a yes or whether that ends up being a no, we've had some tentative discussions behind the scenes. There's a lot of stuff, without getting too granular with it and just out of respect for, you know, the dialogue that he and I have, that I do think he's earned the right."
#Rams #know
McVay has expressed optimism about Donald's potential return, struggling to contain his excitement in a few recent interviews. But McVay was more serious and realistic after Saturday's win over the Chiefs when he was asked for an update on Donald's plans.
Once again, he essentially said there's no news on that front, which isn't what Rams fans want to hear. However, McVay's comments paint a more practical picture than the overly optimistic one many have seen in recent weeks.
The ball is still on Donald's court, with McVay continuing to stay in touch.
"We have had great dialogue," McVay said. "It's going to be on his timeline, you know? And when he feels good about having clarity, whether that's a yes or whether that ends up being a no, we've had some tentative discussions behind the scenes. There's a lot of stuff, without getting too granular with it and just out of respect for, you know, the dialogue that he and I have, that I do think he's earned the right."
#Rams #know
