3 hours ago
The Atlanta Falcons' front office cut it close, but they got the last major order of business done just before the start of the preseason next week. That would be the massive contract extension they gave to running back Bijan Robinson, with his new three-year, $66.75 million deal making him the league's highest paid player at his position.
After getting his fifth-year option picked up, Robinson still had two years left on his former contract when he signed the new deal - a rarity around the NFL even for a player of Robinson's caliber.
For his part, Bijan says he will never forget the faith the Falcons showed in him, per Josh Kendall at The Athletic.
"I think it's kind of rare to do a running back deal two years early, so for them to do that is something I will never forget," Robinson said. "It's a testament to the faith they have in me, and I think that's pretty cool."
Fellow players, fans and coaches have been sharing their reactions to the deal ever since - but Robinson told Kendall that the first person to text him congratulations was actor and Texas Longhorns superfan Matthew McConaughey.
#year
After getting his fifth-year option picked up, Robinson still had two years left on his former contract when he signed the new deal - a rarity around the NFL even for a player of Robinson's caliber.
For his part, Bijan says he will never forget the faith the Falcons showed in him, per Josh Kendall at The Athletic.
"I think it's kind of rare to do a running back deal two years early, so for them to do that is something I will never forget," Robinson said. "It's a testament to the faith they have in me, and I think that's pretty cool."
Fellow players, fans and coaches have been sharing their reactions to the deal ever since - but Robinson told Kendall that the first person to text him congratulations was actor and Texas Longhorns superfan Matthew McConaughey.
#year
3 hours ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor got his wish.
A little more than a week after reiterating he wanted to stay with Indy for the rest of his career, Taylor took a big step toward fulfilling that pledge by signing a two-year, $44 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The ***** ociated Press on Thursday. The person requested anonymity because the team had not yet made an official announcement and does not release contract terms.
The move keeps the 2021 NFL rushing champ off the free agent market next spring and comes two days after the Atlanta Falcons re-signed Bijan Robinson to a record-breaking three-year deal worth up to $75 million.
Taylor never doubted the deal would get done before Indy's season opener Sept. 13 against Baltimore.
"I have faith. I mean, there've been some good conversations, and I have faith between my agent and the front office," Taylor said last week when he arrived at training camp. "Like I said, I've already said I would love to be a Colt for life. So, I have faith that things are moving in the right direction."
#taylor #faith #contract
A little more than a week after reiterating he wanted to stay with Indy for the rest of his career, Taylor took a big step toward fulfilling that pledge by signing a two-year, $44 million contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The ***** ociated Press on Thursday. The person requested anonymity because the team had not yet made an official announcement and does not release contract terms.
The move keeps the 2021 NFL rushing champ off the free agent market next spring and comes two days after the Atlanta Falcons re-signed Bijan Robinson to a record-breaking three-year deal worth up to $75 million.
Taylor never doubted the deal would get done before Indy's season opener Sept. 13 against Baltimore.
"I have faith. I mean, there've been some good conversations, and I have faith between my agent and the front office," Taylor said last week when he arrived at training camp. "Like I said, I've already said I would love to be a Colt for life. So, I have faith that things are moving in the right direction."
#taylor #faith #contract
17 hours ago
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There are two ways to run a religion. Hold the line on doctrine and go broke, or quietly break your own commandment and live to preach another Sunday. Michael Saylor has picked door number 2, and the congregation, after a few weeks of shrieking, has mostly forgiven him. The uncomfortable thing for the Bitcoin faithful now is that he was probably right to do it.
Strategy Inc. reported Q2 2026 earnings last week, and the company that everyone had spent June and July writing obituaries for is still standing. Cash reserves came in at $5.7 billion, the gross dollar value of Strategy's Treasury Reserve, with net reserves of $3.57 billion after senior claims and financial obligations. Both were up.
Getting there required Saylor to do the one thing he swore he never would. STRC, the company's high-yield fixed-income instrument, broke its $100 peg and sank to $70, and Strategy started selling Bitcoin to cover dividend costs.
The most recent batch went out between July 27 and August 2: 1,638 BTC for roughly $104.7 million at an average price of $63,957, plus another $290.6 million raised through common stock sales, per CoinDesk. Strategy's own X post on August 3 framed this as a $250 million boost to its USD Reserve and an $81 million buyback of STRC (912,143 shares), noting it had "increased USD Duration by 57 days to 2.3 years and tightened STRC's BTC Credit by 5 bps." What the post skipped: against a cost basis of $75,419 per BTC, that sale booked a loss of about $20 million.
#reserve
There are two ways to run a religion. Hold the line on doctrine and go broke, or quietly break your own commandment and live to preach another Sunday. Michael Saylor has picked door number 2, and the congregation, after a few weeks of shrieking, has mostly forgiven him. The uncomfortable thing for the Bitcoin faithful now is that he was probably right to do it.
Strategy Inc. reported Q2 2026 earnings last week, and the company that everyone had spent June and July writing obituaries for is still standing. Cash reserves came in at $5.7 billion, the gross dollar value of Strategy's Treasury Reserve, with net reserves of $3.57 billion after senior claims and financial obligations. Both were up.
Getting there required Saylor to do the one thing he swore he never would. STRC, the company's high-yield fixed-income instrument, broke its $100 peg and sank to $70, and Strategy started selling Bitcoin to cover dividend costs.
The most recent batch went out between July 27 and August 2: 1,638 BTC for roughly $104.7 million at an average price of $63,957, plus another $290.6 million raised through common stock sales, per CoinDesk. Strategy's own X post on August 3 framed this as a $250 million boost to its USD Reserve and an $81 million buyback of STRC (912,143 shares), noting it had "increased USD Duration by 57 days to 2.3 years and tightened STRC's BTC Credit by 5 bps." What the post skipped: against a cost basis of $75,419 per BTC, that sale booked a loss of about $20 million.
#reserve
19 hours ago
Mark Few is trying to build a basketball team. And the NCAA is making that as hard as possible.
What follows is a good faith attempt to explain to your average college sports fan what has happened in courtrooms across the country and why the Zags still have roster spots they can't fill the way they'd like yet.
Fair warning: a lot of what follows is still being decided in real time. This situation is moving fast enough that some of it may already look different by the time you read it.
This is the story of how the NCAA created a crisis entirely of its own making, how players are fighting back in courtrooms from Ohio to Colorado, and why college sports fans should be upset and baffled by all of it.
So, how did we get here? Well, in short, it's a mess. The best way to get a grip on things is probably to look at how this all started.
#making #courtrooms #still
What follows is a good faith attempt to explain to your average college sports fan what has happened in courtrooms across the country and why the Zags still have roster spots they can't fill the way they'd like yet.
Fair warning: a lot of what follows is still being decided in real time. This situation is moving fast enough that some of it may already look different by the time you read it.
This is the story of how the NCAA created a crisis entirely of its own making, how players are fighting back in courtrooms from Ohio to Colorado, and why college sports fans should be upset and baffled by all of it.
So, how did we get here? Well, in short, it's a mess. The best way to get a grip on things is probably to look at how this all started.
#making #courtrooms #still
21 hours ago
Camila Alves McConaughey shared a memorable moment in Vatican City this week as she and husband Matthew McConaughey met Pope Leo XIV during his weekly general audience at St. Peter's Basilica.
The Brazilian-American model, entrepreneur, and philanthropist joined the Oscar-winning actor for the special meeting while the couple continues spending time in Italy, where Matthew is filming his upcoming Netflix movie Positano. The visit combined faith, family, and their European summer.
Camilla Alves, Matthew McConaughey on June 29, 2025 (WWD via Getty Images)
The couple greeted Pope Leo XIV during the Wednesday general audience in Vatican City on August 5. Photos from the event show Matthew shaking hands with the pontiff while Camila smiled beside him as they shared the brief but meaningful encounter.
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#alves #shared
The Brazilian-American model, entrepreneur, and philanthropist joined the Oscar-winning actor for the special meeting while the couple continues spending time in Italy, where Matthew is filming his upcoming Netflix movie Positano. The visit combined faith, family, and their European summer.
Camilla Alves, Matthew McConaughey on June 29, 2025 (WWD via Getty Images)
The couple greeted Pope Leo XIV during the Wednesday general audience in Vatican City on August 5. Photos from the event show Matthew shaking hands with the pontiff while Camila smiled beside him as they shared the brief but meaningful encounter.
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#alves #shared
1 day ago
With rumours circulating around Deniz Undav being named VfB Stuttgart captain, the forward spoke highly of current skipper Atakan Karazor.
"Even if I should become captain, Ata will remain my captain. He is a good player and has always given everything for VfB.
"He communicates well, creates ******* e, and takes a lot upon himself," Undav told Sky Germany at Stuttgart's pre-season camp.
As for Fabian Bredlow, who is in line to deputize for the injured Dennis Seimen, Undav always had faith in the goalkeeper's abilities.
"I've been telling him [Bredlow] for two seasons that we have the best backup goalkeeper in the entire Bundesliga.
#atakan
"Even if I should become captain, Ata will remain my captain. He is a good player and has always given everything for VfB.
"He communicates well, creates ******* e, and takes a lot upon himself," Undav told Sky Germany at Stuttgart's pre-season camp.
As for Fabian Bredlow, who is in line to deputize for the injured Dennis Seimen, Undav always had faith in the goalkeeper's abilities.
"I've been telling him [Bredlow] for two seasons that we have the best backup goalkeeper in the entire Bundesliga.
#atakan
1 day ago
It's been another game-changing summer in women's football, with giants like Barcelona needing a complete refresh at Michele Kang's sides making big moves. But one team has turned its attention to youth: Manchester United. Whether it's a cost-cutting measure or a savvy long-term strategy, could it work?
The recent departure of Marc Skinner is a big development for the Red Devils. On the one hand, Skinner was rightly frustrated by his team's reluctance to push further after achieving an FA Cup victory and Champions League football during his five years.
On the other hand, Skinner had never completely won over the United faithful and a refresh of ideas could be exactly what is needed with the impending appointment of Eva Olid (pictured).
The Spanish coach worked wonders during her time at Hearts, which culminated in a league ******* le victory last season before she left the club.
Olid was said to be frustrated by Hearts' failure to push on from there, something she may well experience yet again in Manchester. However, according to reports United are set to focus on their youth system and she will have plenty to work with.
#refresh
The recent departure of Marc Skinner is a big development for the Red Devils. On the one hand, Skinner was rightly frustrated by his team's reluctance to push further after achieving an FA Cup victory and Champions League football during his five years.
On the other hand, Skinner had never completely won over the United faithful and a refresh of ideas could be exactly what is needed with the impending appointment of Eva Olid (pictured).
The Spanish coach worked wonders during her time at Hearts, which culminated in a league ******* le victory last season before she left the club.
Olid was said to be frustrated by Hearts' failure to push on from there, something she may well experience yet again in Manchester. However, according to reports United are set to focus on their youth system and she will have plenty to work with.
#refresh
1 day ago
Italian Serie A club Fiorentina have reached a full agreement with Real Madrid to sign teenage midfield talent Franco Mastantuono on a straight loan deal for the upcoming season.
Following a decisive round of discussions, the final "here we go" has been officially confirmed by football journalist Fabrizio Romano, establishing that the 18-year-old Argentine playmaker will spend the next ten months developing his skills in Italy.
The deal between the two clubs was officially finalised, concluding weeks of speculation regarding the young player's short-term future.
The agreed framework is a standard, temporary loan move with absolutely no option or clause for Fiorentina to buy the player permanently.
Real Madrid have been completely clear that they maintain full long-term faith in Mastantuono's potential and simply want him to gain consistent, high-level competitive experience in Europe.
#deal
Following a decisive round of discussions, the final "here we go" has been officially confirmed by football journalist Fabrizio Romano, establishing that the 18-year-old Argentine playmaker will spend the next ten months developing his skills in Italy.
The deal between the two clubs was officially finalised, concluding weeks of speculation regarding the young player's short-term future.
The agreed framework is a standard, temporary loan move with absolutely no option or clause for Fiorentina to buy the player permanently.
Real Madrid have been completely clear that they maintain full long-term faith in Mastantuono's potential and simply want him to gain consistent, high-level competitive experience in Europe.
#deal
2 days ago
One of Dortmund's will-they-won't-they transfers of the summer appears to be going ahead at long last. Per Fabrizio Romano, Dortmund wing-back Yan Couto is set to move to Italy this summer on loan to Como.
Couto joined Dortmund initially on loan from Manchester City in the fall of 2024, with a purchase obligation exercised in the summer of 2026. Across two seasons for BVB, Couto played 62 matches, scoring three goals and **** isting a further three.
These numbers only tell a half story. In his second season, Couto played a mere 997 minutes in the league, falling behind Julian Ryerson in the pecking order at right wing-back. One might think Couto would be perfectly suited to Niko Kovac's five-back system, but unfortunately for Couto, Ryerson's crossing prowess this season made him impossible to leave off the team sheet.
I, for one, am very disappointed to see Couto go in what will likely prove to be a permanent departure. Couto took an enormous leap of faith moving to Dortmund, a completely foreign country and league, and embraced the club with open arms. BVB repaid him, in my opinion, with limited minutes and little reward for the good moments he showed in black and yellow. It always felt as though Couto was an afterthought on the team-sheet despite his impressive CV and potential to bring a different element to the squad, with some time to settle into a role. Dortmund gave Raphaël Guerreiro seven seasons to be a poor defender with tremendous creative ability—I'm not sure why Couto couldn't be afforded just one.
Couto is only 24, and with the buy option seemingly non-obligatory, we may yet see Yan Couto in black and yellow again. Unfortunately, BVB has likely left a poor taste in the Brazilian's mouth, and I wouldn't blame him for leaving it in the past.
#summer #loan #played
Couto joined Dortmund initially on loan from Manchester City in the fall of 2024, with a purchase obligation exercised in the summer of 2026. Across two seasons for BVB, Couto played 62 matches, scoring three goals and **** isting a further three.
These numbers only tell a half story. In his second season, Couto played a mere 997 minutes in the league, falling behind Julian Ryerson in the pecking order at right wing-back. One might think Couto would be perfectly suited to Niko Kovac's five-back system, but unfortunately for Couto, Ryerson's crossing prowess this season made him impossible to leave off the team sheet.
I, for one, am very disappointed to see Couto go in what will likely prove to be a permanent departure. Couto took an enormous leap of faith moving to Dortmund, a completely foreign country and league, and embraced the club with open arms. BVB repaid him, in my opinion, with limited minutes and little reward for the good moments he showed in black and yellow. It always felt as though Couto was an afterthought on the team-sheet despite his impressive CV and potential to bring a different element to the squad, with some time to settle into a role. Dortmund gave Raphaël Guerreiro seven seasons to be a poor defender with tremendous creative ability—I'm not sure why Couto couldn't be afforded just one.
Couto is only 24, and with the buy option seemingly non-obligatory, we may yet see Yan Couto in black and yellow again. Unfortunately, BVB has likely left a poor taste in the Brazilian's mouth, and I wouldn't blame him for leaving it in the past.
#summer #loan #played
2 days ago
FC Barcelona have not given up. Not yet.
The Catalan club reportedly is aware that signing Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid will be very difficult. But they are said to have faith that the player's own will can make a difference.
The Argentine is expected to report back for Atlético preseason on August 10th. The Blaugrana are said to be watching like a hawk for movement on that front. They reportedly expect Alvarez will reiterate his desire to leave.
Still, even if Alvarez does make a move, Atlético can still say no. What's worse, the impasse becomes a risk for all parties the longer it goes on. Barcelona need to be able to sign a plan B if the deal falls through. The Madrid club need to find a replacement if he leaves. Alvarez himself will either stay in an awkward situation, or join preseason late for Barça. And all signs point to no quick resolution — if any comes at all.
For the Catalans, the reason they are still in pursuit is twofold. One, Alvarez is their number one choice and both he and the club have worked on the signing too long to just abandon it when the going gets tough. Two, other alternatives are either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
#still #madrid #signing #make
The Catalan club reportedly is aware that signing Julián Alvarez from Atlético Madrid will be very difficult. But they are said to have faith that the player's own will can make a difference.
The Argentine is expected to report back for Atlético preseason on August 10th. The Blaugrana are said to be watching like a hawk for movement on that front. They reportedly expect Alvarez will reiterate his desire to leave.
Still, even if Alvarez does make a move, Atlético can still say no. What's worse, the impasse becomes a risk for all parties the longer it goes on. Barcelona need to be able to sign a plan B if the deal falls through. The Madrid club need to find a replacement if he leaves. Alvarez himself will either stay in an awkward situation, or join preseason late for Barça. And all signs point to no quick resolution — if any comes at all.
For the Catalans, the reason they are still in pursuit is twofold. One, Alvarez is their number one choice and both he and the club have worked on the signing too long to just abandon it when the going gets tough. Two, other alternatives are either unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
#still #madrid #signing #make
2 days ago
It has been 11 years since the Jets had an offense that ranked in the top half of the league.
A slew of players and coaches have made their way through Florham Park in that time. Every year the team and fans have been looking for new additions to unlock the offense. This year Gang Green and their faithful have two new reasons for hope: tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
The Jets leveraged their capital in this past draft to obtain three first-round picks. They used two of those picks on Sadiq and Cooper Jr. As soon as their names were called, fans began to speculate what these new Jets can bring to the table.
So, what could these two rookies do to ignite a fire under a Jets' offense that has been cold for over a decade?
The Jets drafted Sadiq at pick 16 in this past draft. The tight end dazzled during his final season at Oregon. Sadiq finished his final collegiate season with 51 receptions, 560 yards and eight trips to the end zone. Sadiq, however, truly made a name for himself at the Draft Combine. The 6-foot-3 tight end stunned the football world, running a 4.39 second 40 time, which set a record for the position.
#cooper #made
A slew of players and coaches have made their way through Florham Park in that time. Every year the team and fans have been looking for new additions to unlock the offense. This year Gang Green and their faithful have two new reasons for hope: tight end Kenyon Sadiq and wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr.
The Jets leveraged their capital in this past draft to obtain three first-round picks. They used two of those picks on Sadiq and Cooper Jr. As soon as their names were called, fans began to speculate what these new Jets can bring to the table.
So, what could these two rookies do to ignite a fire under a Jets' offense that has been cold for over a decade?
The Jets drafted Sadiq at pick 16 in this past draft. The tight end dazzled during his final season at Oregon. Sadiq finished his final collegiate season with 51 receptions, 560 yards and eight trips to the end zone. Sadiq, however, truly made a name for himself at the Draft Combine. The 6-foot-3 tight end stunned the football world, running a 4.39 second 40 time, which set a record for the position.
#cooper #made
2 days ago
Boston College has dismissed men's basketball radio broadcasters Kevin Collins and Josh Maurer ahead of the 2026-27 season.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Aug. 3, Collins said he and Maurer were dismissed from their roles on July 30, ending a multi-year partnership for the broadcasting duo. Collins had called Eagles games the past 13 seasons.
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"To say I am gutted would be an understatement. My (13-plus) year BC career spans 378 games, 3 coaches, and 4 athletic directors. Broadcasting BC Basketball was my dream job," Collins said in a statement. "... I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to Mike Winn, who supported me tirelessly as I grew in this industry. My partner, Josh Maurer, I love like a brother.
"Josh empowered me as an on-air broadcaster and for his faith in me, I am forever in his debt. Thanks to BC Nation and all the sicko's that stuck with us every game!"
#college
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Aug. 3, Collins said he and Maurer were dismissed from their roles on July 30, ending a multi-year partnership for the broadcasting duo. Collins had called Eagles games the past 13 seasons.
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"To say I am gutted would be an understatement. My (13-plus) year BC career spans 378 games, 3 coaches, and 4 athletic directors. Broadcasting BC Basketball was my dream job," Collins said in a statement. "... I owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to Mike Winn, who supported me tirelessly as I grew in this industry. My partner, Josh Maurer, I love like a brother.
"Josh empowered me as an on-air broadcaster and for his faith in me, I am forever in his debt. Thanks to BC Nation and all the sicko's that stuck with us every game!"
#college
2 days ago
Tributes continue to be paid to the comedian Jimmy Cricket who died on Monday at the age of 80 following a short illness.
Known for his trademark wellington boots, battered bowler hat and memorable catchphrases, he has been hailed as "inspirational" by some of those who knew him best.
Cricket's son, Father Frankie Mulgrew, said the late comedian "saw the joy in everything, right up until his death".
"On Sunday he wanted the last rites twice, because like a good comedian he wanted an encore".
Fr Mulgrew, who is a Catholic priest at Salford Cathedral, said his father's faith was "really important to him and in the end he was really looking forward to going home, to going in to eternity".
#really #jimmy #Cricket #known
Known for his trademark wellington boots, battered bowler hat and memorable catchphrases, he has been hailed as "inspirational" by some of those who knew him best.
Cricket's son, Father Frankie Mulgrew, said the late comedian "saw the joy in everything, right up until his death".
"On Sunday he wanted the last rites twice, because like a good comedian he wanted an encore".
Fr Mulgrew, who is a Catholic priest at Salford Cathedral, said his father's faith was "really important to him and in the end he was really looking forward to going home, to going in to eternity".
#really #jimmy #Cricket #known
2 days ago
The Jets were active this offseason trying to upgrade a roster that finished 3-14 in 2025. The team owned four of the top 50 selections in the 2026 NFL Draft. Prior to the Draft, the team was also active in free agency and the trade market, hoping to add veteran experience to a young roster.
Last week in our SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked you which veteran addition would play best for the team in the upcoming 2026 campaign. The results are in.
I have to admit I am a bit surprised by the results.
I fully expected Minkah Fitzpatrick, a veteran still playing good football, to net a number of votes. I just didn't think Demario Davis would get so few. I personally expected him to finish above Geno Smith. After all, Davis is coming off a strong year, while Smith is coming off a poor season. Jets fans seem to have faith in the quarterback, though. Time will tell whether they are right.
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#team #davis #roster
Last week in our SB Nation Reacts survey, we asked you which veteran addition would play best for the team in the upcoming 2026 campaign. The results are in.
I have to admit I am a bit surprised by the results.
I fully expected Minkah Fitzpatrick, a veteran still playing good football, to net a number of votes. I just didn't think Demario Davis would get so few. I personally expected him to finish above Geno Smith. After all, Davis is coming off a strong year, while Smith is coming off a poor season. Jets fans seem to have faith in the quarterback, though. Time will tell whether they are right.
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#team #davis #roster
3 days ago
The Cardinals drafted defensive tackle Walter Nolen with the 16th overall pick in 2025. He played six games with no starts and totaled 11 tackles, two sacks and five quarterback hits.
"I don't feel like I did enough," Nolen said, via Darren Urban of the team website. "Being healthy is a big part of it."
Nolen had a calf injury early and a meniscus tear in his left knee late.
He was limping on the sideline during Friday's practice, but Nolen is healthy.
"I'm great. It was just a little hiccup," Nolen said. "We got a long season ahead, so just doing what's best for me. I'm faithful in the work that I put in. I'm faithful in the Lord, and I feel like everything good."
#healthy #darren
"I don't feel like I did enough," Nolen said, via Darren Urban of the team website. "Being healthy is a big part of it."
Nolen had a calf injury early and a meniscus tear in his left knee late.
He was limping on the sideline during Friday's practice, but Nolen is healthy.
"I'm great. It was just a little hiccup," Nolen said. "We got a long season ahead, so just doing what's best for me. I'm faithful in the work that I put in. I'm faithful in the Lord, and I feel like everything good."
#healthy #darren
3 days ago
Raiders' Ashton Jeanty boldly declares he will take a Year 2 jump after rookie struggles originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
All eyes have been on the quarterback battle between Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins for the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason training camps. But there is one player who could be a lethal force that most people are not paying attention to - Ashton Jeanty. The running back made a bold declaration about his Year 2 aspirations that should scare other NFL teams.
Ashton Jeanty did not have the prettiest numbers during his rookie season. He had 266 rushing attempts while only gaining 975 rushing yards and five touchdowns. When these numbers are crunched, the Raiders only got 3.7 yards per attempt out of Jeanty. The fact that he also fumbled twice and only had 1.6 yards per attempt before contact, which is the third-worst in the NFL, does not help his case.
Jeanty acknowledges all of the gaps in his game after his rookie year. He knows that the Raiders have high expectations after drafting him sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. So, the Raiders running back ******* ured the organization and their fans that he will be making a big Year 2 leap in the 2026 NFL season, via The ******* ociated Press.
"When everything is not going well, continuing to go to work and having hope and faith. I think that'll carry into this year. Just taking it one week at a time, whether you win or you lose, you've got to attack the next game and the next week with the same mindset. It's always tough being in the first year trying to figure out so much stuff. But this year, there's a lot of expectations for me, and I think I've got to make a big jump. I think that starts with helping my teammates as well and just being a better teammate," the Raiders running back declared.
#raiders #jeanty #ashton #yards
All eyes have been on the quarterback battle between Fernando Mendoza and Kirk Cousins for the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason training camps. But there is one player who could be a lethal force that most people are not paying attention to - Ashton Jeanty. The running back made a bold declaration about his Year 2 aspirations that should scare other NFL teams.
Ashton Jeanty did not have the prettiest numbers during his rookie season. He had 266 rushing attempts while only gaining 975 rushing yards and five touchdowns. When these numbers are crunched, the Raiders only got 3.7 yards per attempt out of Jeanty. The fact that he also fumbled twice and only had 1.6 yards per attempt before contact, which is the third-worst in the NFL, does not help his case.
Jeanty acknowledges all of the gaps in his game after his rookie year. He knows that the Raiders have high expectations after drafting him sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. So, the Raiders running back ******* ured the organization and their fans that he will be making a big Year 2 leap in the 2026 NFL season, via The ******* ociated Press.
"When everything is not going well, continuing to go to work and having hope and faith. I think that'll carry into this year. Just taking it one week at a time, whether you win or you lose, you've got to attack the next game and the next week with the same mindset. It's always tough being in the first year trying to figure out so much stuff. But this year, there's a lot of expectations for me, and I think I've got to make a big jump. I think that starts with helping my teammates as well and just being a better teammate," the Raiders running back declared.
#raiders #jeanty #ashton #yards
3 days ago
Competing in the NFL requires more than just regular practice. These days, the best athletes maintain their physical and mental health at all times—and every part of their routine reflects a dedication to the game.
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Princely Umnamielen has taken a number of steps to improve his well-being, including a break from Twitter/X . . . until he makes the Pro Bowl. The second-year pass rusher was asked about his hiatus after Monday's training camp session.
"I was on the phone with my uncle/mentor and he was talking about how social media is just no good and then he went on to talk about how Twitter's especially not good—he was like, there's no need to even have Twitter," Umanmielen stated. "So then I did it, ain't been on there since.
"Twitter was step one—and then, I was gonna try to get off everything eventually. Instagram is the hardest. They done made some type of algorithm that made it super addicting, but I'm trying to at least take a few months break from all social media. So step one was Twitter."
He also spoke about getting more sleep, and embracing his faith after getting baptized.
#Social #Media #good #carolina
Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Princely Umnamielen has taken a number of steps to improve his well-being, including a break from Twitter/X . . . until he makes the Pro Bowl. The second-year pass rusher was asked about his hiatus after Monday's training camp session.
"I was on the phone with my uncle/mentor and he was talking about how social media is just no good and then he went on to talk about how Twitter's especially not good—he was like, there's no need to even have Twitter," Umanmielen stated. "So then I did it, ain't been on there since.
"Twitter was step one—and then, I was gonna try to get off everything eventually. Instagram is the hardest. They done made some type of algorithm that made it super addicting, but I'm trying to at least take a few months break from all social media. So step one was Twitter."
He also spoke about getting more sleep, and embracing his faith after getting baptized.
#Social #Media #good #carolina
3 days ago
Perth is embracing the Nerazzurri. In the opening days of the Summer Tour, Inter have already found a home away from home, with Brookfield Place becoming the beating heart of the Club's support and a hub that will host the team throughout its stay in the city.
The first meeting between the squad and the fans immediately established a sense of excitement and togetherness. Piotr Zieliński and Yann-Aurel Bisseck were welcomed by dozens of supporters, taking time for photos, autographs and special moments with the Nerazzurri faithful. It was another reminder that the bond with Inter stretches far beyond geographical borders.
Adding to the occasion were the two trophies from the Club's Double-winning season, displayed for supporters throughout the event. Tangible symbols of a remarkable campaign, they quickly became the focal point for photographs and celebrations, creating a direct link between Milano and Perth, between recent history and the Club's global fanbase.
This was only the beginning. Over the coming days, the Nerazzurri fan hub will continue to host a series of events, with Club Legends joining the trophies for more opportunities to meet supporters and celebrate together.
There will also be pre-match events, fan activations and a host of initiatives that will transform the venue into a true Inter headquarters, ready to welcome supporters ahead of the fixtures against AC Milan and Juventus.
#Inter #trophies #Events
The first meeting between the squad and the fans immediately established a sense of excitement and togetherness. Piotr Zieliński and Yann-Aurel Bisseck were welcomed by dozens of supporters, taking time for photos, autographs and special moments with the Nerazzurri faithful. It was another reminder that the bond with Inter stretches far beyond geographical borders.
Adding to the occasion were the two trophies from the Club's Double-winning season, displayed for supporters throughout the event. Tangible symbols of a remarkable campaign, they quickly became the focal point for photographs and celebrations, creating a direct link between Milano and Perth, between recent history and the Club's global fanbase.
This was only the beginning. Over the coming days, the Nerazzurri fan hub will continue to host a series of events, with Club Legends joining the trophies for more opportunities to meet supporters and celebrate together.
There will also be pre-match events, fan activations and a host of initiatives that will transform the venue into a true Inter headquarters, ready to welcome supporters ahead of the fixtures against AC Milan and Juventus.
#Inter #trophies #Events
3 days ago
The San Francisco Giants are on the clock to make the necessary moves to improve their roster or create future spending flexibility.
The MLB trade deadline is upon us and time is ticking away leading up to Monday's cutoff point at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT).
Fans in Northern California are wondering how the Giants are going to salvage the rest of the 2026 season, which has been a letdown. The orange and black faithful are on edge to see whether San Francisco can lure a franchise-altering player, or if their favorite Giant will be shipped elsewhere.
San Francisco has already made one move ahead of the deadline. The Giants traded veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Anthony Molina, who was immediately sent to the Sacramento River Cats, the Giants' Triple-A affiliate.
Mahle was one of the many names rumored to be on the move out of San Francisco. Others names heavily mentioned in trade talks include Luis Arraez, Rafael Devers and Heliot Ramos. They are the players in the Giants organization who could be dealt before Monday's deadline.
#mahle #trade #fans
The MLB trade deadline is upon us and time is ticking away leading up to Monday's cutoff point at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT).
Fans in Northern California are wondering how the Giants are going to salvage the rest of the 2026 season, which has been a letdown. The orange and black faithful are on edge to see whether San Francisco can lure a franchise-altering player, or if their favorite Giant will be shipped elsewhere.
San Francisco has already made one move ahead of the deadline. The Giants traded veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Anthony Molina, who was immediately sent to the Sacramento River Cats, the Giants' Triple-A affiliate.
Mahle was one of the many names rumored to be on the move out of San Francisco. Others names heavily mentioned in trade talks include Luis Arraez, Rafael Devers and Heliot Ramos. They are the players in the Giants organization who could be dealt before Monday's deadline.
#mahle #trade #fans
3 days ago
With no background in coding, Faith Maeba, a psychology major, was reluctant when her mother first suggested she enroll in classes on artificial intelligence.
But the senior at Virginia Commonwealth University began to see it differently as she looked into graduate psychology programs that explore human behavior in the workplace, which is quickly being upended by machine learning. Maeba, 21, is now pursuing a minor in AI.
"It's giving me an edge and standing out," she said.
Hiring has cooled for entry-level software developers — work increasingly done by AI agents — and college enrollment in computer and information science programs has been declining. Yet at campuses across the country, many professors are finding themselves busier than ever teaching students from a range of majors about artificial intelligence.
Colleges are responding to changes in student demand, but they also recognize that new graduates — regardless of their field — are facing questions about their AI skills from potential employers.
#virginia
But the senior at Virginia Commonwealth University began to see it differently as she looked into graduate psychology programs that explore human behavior in the workplace, which is quickly being upended by machine learning. Maeba, 21, is now pursuing a minor in AI.
"It's giving me an edge and standing out," she said.
Hiring has cooled for entry-level software developers — work increasingly done by AI agents — and college enrollment in computer and information science programs has been declining. Yet at campuses across the country, many professors are finding themselves busier than ever teaching students from a range of majors about artificial intelligence.
Colleges are responding to changes in student demand, but they also recognize that new graduates — regardless of their field — are facing questions about their AI skills from potential employers.
#virginia
4 days ago
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The San Diego Padres came out of the All-Star break and "got their teeth kicked in," according to second baseman Jake Cronenworth. The Padres dropped two out of three to the lowly Kansas City Royals and then went to Atlanta where they dropped three out of four to the Braves. For a team needing to play well enough to convince team ownership to invest at the Trade Deadline it was not the return to play anyone wanted to see. San Diego then went to Miami and the Padres pulled off a three-game sweep of the Marlins before returning home to host the Colorado Rockies.
In this week's Padres Reacts Survey, Gaslamp Ball wanted to know if San Diego had done enough to sway the minds of the Friar Faithful about what they should do at the trade deadline. Well… the answer was a resounding "No!" To be fair, we do not know if those who responded wanted to buy, sell or stand pat but whatever their stance was they are unchanged.
The question was asked prior to the results of the homestand so if asked again on the eve of the MLB Trade Deadline the response might be different. The Padres have won eight of their last nine games and have pulled within a game of the final Wild Card spot in the National League. The offense has been much improved from where it was to start the season, and the pitching has been cobbled together with the Pitching Chaos approach. This may or may not be the team to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers in for the NL crown, but that may be a question for next week depending on what happens by 3 p.m. PST on Monday.
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#reacts
The San Diego Padres came out of the All-Star break and "got their teeth kicked in," according to second baseman Jake Cronenworth. The Padres dropped two out of three to the lowly Kansas City Royals and then went to Atlanta where they dropped three out of four to the Braves. For a team needing to play well enough to convince team ownership to invest at the Trade Deadline it was not the return to play anyone wanted to see. San Diego then went to Miami and the Padres pulled off a three-game sweep of the Marlins before returning home to host the Colorado Rockies.
In this week's Padres Reacts Survey, Gaslamp Ball wanted to know if San Diego had done enough to sway the minds of the Friar Faithful about what they should do at the trade deadline. Well… the answer was a resounding "No!" To be fair, we do not know if those who responded wanted to buy, sell or stand pat but whatever their stance was they are unchanged.
The question was asked prior to the results of the homestand so if asked again on the eve of the MLB Trade Deadline the response might be different. The Padres have won eight of their last nine games and have pulled within a game of the final Wild Card spot in the National League. The offense has been much improved from where it was to start the season, and the pitching has been cobbled together with the Pitching Chaos approach. This may or may not be the team to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers in for the NL crown, but that may be a question for next week depending on what happens by 3 p.m. PST on Monday.
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#reacts
4 days ago
A finance employee at the global design firm Arup transferred $25.6 million in a deepfake fraud after joining a video call with synthetic versions of senior executives. The faces looked real. The voices sounded real. The instructions were false.
That was not an isolated warning. Starbucks quietly retired an AI inventory system only nine months after deployment after baristas reported that it miscounted products and slowed their work. Deloitte's Australian member firm agreed to partially refund the government for a $290,000 AI-assisted report that included nonexistent academic sources and a fabricated court quotation. Different industries. Different technologies. The same failure: people could not trust the output, the identity, or the system.
Trust is becoming a form of economic infrastructure. Companies that cannot engineer it will move slower, spend more, and lose markets. When trust is strong, capital moves, partnerships form, and companies scale. When it breaks, transactions slow, compliance and insurance costs rise, and leaders retreat from risk.
Trust is not blind faith. It is earned confidence that facts are real, identities are authentic, systems are secure, contracts will be honored, and someone will be accountable when things go wrong. In business terms, trust reduces friction. In strategic terms, it creates speed.
As America marks its 250th anniversary, we should remember that trust was not a side note to the founding. It was the bet. In my first three essays in this Freedom & Enterprise series, I described the Declaration of Independence as America's first founding bet, the system it created as one that let people build free, and the freedom to fail as one of our greatest competitive advantages. Beneath all three is a more fundamental principle: America trusted free people to govern themselves, take risks, honor commitments, and build institutions strong enough to survive disagreement.
#trust #different #America #freedom
That was not an isolated warning. Starbucks quietly retired an AI inventory system only nine months after deployment after baristas reported that it miscounted products and slowed their work. Deloitte's Australian member firm agreed to partially refund the government for a $290,000 AI-assisted report that included nonexistent academic sources and a fabricated court quotation. Different industries. Different technologies. The same failure: people could not trust the output, the identity, or the system.
Trust is becoming a form of economic infrastructure. Companies that cannot engineer it will move slower, spend more, and lose markets. When trust is strong, capital moves, partnerships form, and companies scale. When it breaks, transactions slow, compliance and insurance costs rise, and leaders retreat from risk.
Trust is not blind faith. It is earned confidence that facts are real, identities are authentic, systems are secure, contracts will be honored, and someone will be accountable when things go wrong. In business terms, trust reduces friction. In strategic terms, it creates speed.
As America marks its 250th anniversary, we should remember that trust was not a side note to the founding. It was the bet. In my first three essays in this Freedom & Enterprise series, I described the Declaration of Independence as America's first founding bet, the system it created as one that let people build free, and the freedom to fail as one of our greatest competitive advantages. Beneath all three is a more fundamental principle: America trusted free people to govern themselves, take risks, honor commitments, and build institutions strong enough to survive disagreement.
#trust #different #America #freedom
5 days ago
Olivia Moultrie's competitive drive began at a young age. When she was 7, she had a goal to be the best soccer player in the world.
When she was 15, Moultrie won a legal battle to remove the National Women's Soccer League's age barrier. At the age of 18, she made her debut with the U.S. women's national team.
On this episode of "Deseret Voices," the Portland Thorns midfielder chats with Deseret News reporter Krysyan Edler about her soccer exploits and about the role faith plays in her life.
Subscribe to "Deseret Voices" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Note: Transcript edited by Steven Watkins.
#deseret #moultrie
When she was 15, Moultrie won a legal battle to remove the National Women's Soccer League's age barrier. At the age of 18, she made her debut with the U.S. women's national team.
On this episode of "Deseret Voices," the Portland Thorns midfielder chats with Deseret News reporter Krysyan Edler about her soccer exploits and about the role faith plays in her life.
Subscribe to "Deseret Voices" on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Note: Transcript edited by Steven Watkins.
#deseret #moultrie
5 days ago
Arsenal preseason schedule, results 2026: Dates, times, more to know about Gunners plans originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Coming off a historic Premier League ******* le last season, ******* nal will now look towards the future as they gear up for the start of the 2026/27 campaign.
The Gunners are hoping to return refreshed and reinvigorated, but they saw a strong collection of players serve their country faithfully this summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, meaning they have lots of moving parts throughout the squad as they convene for preseason training.
Last season was grueling, as ******* nal won the Premier League ******* le alongside advancing to the Champions League final, and the number of minutes clearly took a toll on the players. They suffered injuries that bled into the World Cup, and some of those players did not get a chance to heal fully.
The Sporting News takes a look at ******* nal's preseason slate, when their World Cup participants could return to the fold, and when the Gunners will begin the season in earnest as another lengthy campaign is right around the corner.
#arsenal #sporting #preseason #premier
Coming off a historic Premier League ******* le last season, ******* nal will now look towards the future as they gear up for the start of the 2026/27 campaign.
The Gunners are hoping to return refreshed and reinvigorated, but they saw a strong collection of players serve their country faithfully this summer during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, meaning they have lots of moving parts throughout the squad as they convene for preseason training.
Last season was grueling, as ******* nal won the Premier League ******* le alongside advancing to the Champions League final, and the number of minutes clearly took a toll on the players. They suffered injuries that bled into the World Cup, and some of those players did not get a chance to heal fully.
The Sporting News takes a look at ******* nal's preseason slate, when their World Cup participants could return to the fold, and when the Gunners will begin the season in earnest as another lengthy campaign is right around the corner.
#arsenal #sporting #preseason #premier
5 days ago
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Tennessee ****** ans quarterback Will Levis may have lost his starting job in Nashville, but he believes he still has a future as an NFL starter. Levis told reporters at ****** ans training camp on Saturday, Aug. 1 that he's confident he's a top-32 quarterback in the NFL in 2026.
"I have more confidence than I've ever had," Levis said. "I know I've put the tape out there already that I'm a dang good quarterback in this league, and I'm even better than I ever have been."
Asked if he has faith in his future as a starter, Levis said, "100%. 100%. There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me. I know that for sure."
TITANS NEWS: Chris Johnson getting a top ****** ans' honor after ALS diagnosis
#league #better
Tennessee ****** ans quarterback Will Levis may have lost his starting job in Nashville, but he believes he still has a future as an NFL starter. Levis told reporters at ****** ans training camp on Saturday, Aug. 1 that he's confident he's a top-32 quarterback in the NFL in 2026.
"I have more confidence than I've ever had," Levis said. "I know I've put the tape out there already that I'm a dang good quarterback in this league, and I'm even better than I ever have been."
Asked if he has faith in his future as a starter, Levis said, "100%. 100%. There are not 32 quarterbacks in this league better than me. I know that for sure."
TITANS NEWS: Chris Johnson getting a top ****** ans' honor after ALS diagnosis
#league #better
5 days ago
Navajo Stirling took a big step up in competition earlier today (Sat., Aug. 1, 2026) at UFC Belgrade LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Belgrade Arena in Belgrade, Serbia, stunning former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz with a blistering first-round TKO (elbows and punches). It was the ninth first-round finish on UFC Belgrade's card, which set a new promotional record.
Stirling accepted this fight on short notice, but still came into Saturday's co-main event as a sizeable betting favorite against a former UFC champion. The young light heavyweight contender has looked good over his first five trips to the canvas so most thought he'd be able to level up and take care of business. Others had faith in Blachowicz to gut check Stirling and prove he's the better fighter at 43 years of age.
While Blachowicz found some success early on this fight was all about Stirling. The talented 205-pound fighter was crisp from the outside and it eventually led to a massive right hand that clipped Blachowicz directly on the chin. The former UFC champion fell to the canvas where Stirling finished the fight with nasty elbows and punches to extend his undefeated record to 11-0.
Check out the video highlights below:
For complete UFC Belgrade results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.
#former #light
Stirling accepted this fight on short notice, but still came into Saturday's co-main event as a sizeable betting favorite against a former UFC champion. The young light heavyweight contender has looked good over his first five trips to the canvas so most thought he'd be able to level up and take care of business. Others had faith in Blachowicz to gut check Stirling and prove he's the better fighter at 43 years of age.
While Blachowicz found some success early on this fight was all about Stirling. The talented 205-pound fighter was crisp from the outside and it eventually led to a massive right hand that clipped Blachowicz directly on the chin. The former UFC champion fell to the canvas where Stirling finished the fight with nasty elbows and punches to extend his undefeated record to 11-0.
Check out the video highlights below:
For complete UFC Belgrade results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.
#former #light
5 days ago
Next FIFA president: Candidates to challenge Gianni Infantino once presidential election is called originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
There is a growing animosity inside and outside FIFA regarding the standing of president Gianni Infantino, who has spent a decade in charge of the football governing body.
For the majority of Infantino's 10 years in charge, the feeling within FIFA has been that of a united front behind Infantino, even as fans and media express frustration with the direction of the game throughout recent years. The Swiss-born football executive has seen the non-profit's cash reserves grow exponentially, while the World Cup has blossomed into a cash behemoth.
Yet it only took one major controversy for Infantino's position to become not just tenuous, but downright toxic, as the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal has completely eroded faith in the president and generated criticism and vitriol across all corners of the football world.
The Sporting News explains if Infantino will step down, and who could push to take over if the current president is either ushered out or loses the upcoming presidential vote in early 2027.
#infantino #sporting #years
There is a growing animosity inside and outside FIFA regarding the standing of president Gianni Infantino, who has spent a decade in charge of the football governing body.
For the majority of Infantino's 10 years in charge, the feeling within FIFA has been that of a united front behind Infantino, even as fans and media express frustration with the direction of the game throughout recent years. The Swiss-born football executive has seen the non-profit's cash reserves grow exponentially, while the World Cup has blossomed into a cash behemoth.
Yet it only took one major controversy for Infantino's position to become not just tenuous, but downright toxic, as the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal has completely eroded faith in the president and generated criticism and vitriol across all corners of the football world.
The Sporting News explains if Infantino will step down, and who could push to take over if the current president is either ushered out or loses the upcoming presidential vote in early 2027.
#infantino #sporting #years
6 days ago
Seattle Storm guard Flau'jae Johnson's mother, Kia Brooks, was happy to know that the Toronto Tempo acquired former LSU Tigers teammate Aneesah Morrow in a trade with the Connecticut Sun. Last summer, the Sun drafted Morrow seventh overall.
In exchange for Morrow's trade on Friday, the Sun received the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round WNBA Draft pick. Morrow will join star guard Marina Mabrey in Toronto.
After the trade was shared on Instagram by ESPN, Brooks shared her four-word reaction in the comments section:
"God is so faithful!"
Comments section.
#trade #storm
In exchange for Morrow's trade on Friday, the Sun received the rights to Maria Kliundikova and a 2028 second-round WNBA Draft pick. Morrow will join star guard Marina Mabrey in Toronto.
After the trade was shared on Instagram by ESPN, Brooks shared her four-word reaction in the comments section:
"God is so faithful!"
Comments section.
#trade #storm
6 days ago
Shaquille O'Neal opened up about the harsh reality of playing under the spotlight in Los Angeles, offering his perspective on why LeBron James never fully won over Los Angeles Lakers fans during his eight-year stint with the franchise.
Speaking on SiriusXM's NBA Today with Justin Termine and Eddie Johnson, the centerpiece of the Lakers' last championship three-peat reflected on the complex relationship between the 41-year-old superstar and the Purple and Gold faithful. O'Neal took a notably self-deprecating approach, acknowledging that he could relate to James' experience.
"They didn't love me, they loved Kobe," O'Neal said. "They didn't love me. This is what we call B-O-B, brother to business of basketball. You know, when you're like me, when I'm in charge I'm a difficult man to deal with. The thing has to be done my way, and sometimes people don't agree with that. And you know, so when they get you up out of there, so I can kinda understand both sides."
O'Neal said he understood why the connection often felt complicated. He candidly admitted that even his own legendary tenure in Los Angeles was not without friction, stressing the unique pressure and scrutiny that come with wearing the Lakers uniform.
His perspective highlights the delicate line superstar transplants walk in Los Angeles. While James brought a championship to the franchise in 2020 and broke the NBA's all-time scoring record in a Lakers uniform, many fans viewed him as an established outside icon rather than a homegrown Laker.
#o 'neal #perspective #year
Speaking on SiriusXM's NBA Today with Justin Termine and Eddie Johnson, the centerpiece of the Lakers' last championship three-peat reflected on the complex relationship between the 41-year-old superstar and the Purple and Gold faithful. O'Neal took a notably self-deprecating approach, acknowledging that he could relate to James' experience.
"They didn't love me, they loved Kobe," O'Neal said. "They didn't love me. This is what we call B-O-B, brother to business of basketball. You know, when you're like me, when I'm in charge I'm a difficult man to deal with. The thing has to be done my way, and sometimes people don't agree with that. And you know, so when they get you up out of there, so I can kinda understand both sides."
O'Neal said he understood why the connection often felt complicated. He candidly admitted that even his own legendary tenure in Los Angeles was not without friction, stressing the unique pressure and scrutiny that come with wearing the Lakers uniform.
His perspective highlights the delicate line superstar transplants walk in Los Angeles. While James brought a championship to the franchise in 2020 and broke the NBA's all-time scoring record in a Lakers uniform, many fans viewed him as an established outside icon rather than a homegrown Laker.
#o 'neal #perspective #year
6 days ago
Bibee pitched 7 scoreless innings. The Guardians scored one run off Mitch Bratt. Mitch Bratt who, going into tonight, had a 5.09 xERA, 6.65 xFIP, 7.44 FIP, and a K-BB% of -1.3%. Bratt went 5 innings of 1-run ball, allowing only 3 hits to the mighty Guardians lineup.
Here's the one run of the night.
Bibee left with one out in the 8th after conceding a walk and single to the #8 and #9 guys in Arizona's lineup. The rest of the inning went exactly as you'd expect.
Sabrowski came in to relieve Bibee and went: walk, RBI single, (2-)RBI single. 4 strikes in 10 pitches. Arizona took a 3-1 lead on that second single after Martinez let a ball get by him. Festa came on.
Festa came on in a 2-run game in the 8th with runners on second and third. Instead of bringing on Holderman, Gaddis, or even Cade, he brought on Festa. That should tell you all you need to know about his faith in this offense. Festa gave up another run, and then induced an inning ending double-play.
#bibee
Here's the one run of the night.
Bibee left with one out in the 8th after conceding a walk and single to the #8 and #9 guys in Arizona's lineup. The rest of the inning went exactly as you'd expect.
Sabrowski came in to relieve Bibee and went: walk, RBI single, (2-)RBI single. 4 strikes in 10 pitches. Arizona took a 3-1 lead on that second single after Martinez let a ball get by him. Festa came on.
Festa came on in a 2-run game in the 8th with runners on second and third. Instead of bringing on Holderman, Gaddis, or even Cade, he brought on Festa. That should tell you all you need to know about his faith in this offense. Festa gave up another run, and then induced an inning ending double-play.
#bibee
