8 days ago
Baylor School, led by Tennessee commit David Gabriel Georges, travels up to Knoxville Catholic for the TSSAA football Week 11 game on Oct. 30 at Covenant Health Park.
Baylor (9-0, 4-0 DII-AAA East) is unbeaten and averaging more than 40 points per game, with Gabriel Georges above 1,000 rushing yards as the state's top running back.
Freshman quarterback Marshall Manning, the son of Vols legend Peyton Manning, is the Red Raiders' backup behind Ole Miss commit Keegan Croucher.
Catholic (7-2, 2-2 DII-AAA East) is ineligible for the playoffs, so its season ends with the Baylor game. The Fighting Irish has a highly-touted junior class, including Alabama commit Braylen Gibbs and 2028 four-star Brooks Johnston.
Here's what you need to know about today's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
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Baylor (9-0, 4-0 DII-AAA East) is unbeaten and averaging more than 40 points per game, with Gabriel Georges above 1,000 rushing yards as the state's top running back.
Freshman quarterback Marshall Manning, the son of Vols legend Peyton Manning, is the Red Raiders' backup behind Ole Miss commit Keegan Croucher.
Catholic (7-2, 2-2 DII-AAA East) is ineligible for the playoffs, so its season ends with the Baylor game. The Fighting Irish has a highly-touted junior class, including Alabama commit Braylen Gibbs and 2028 four-star Brooks Johnston.
Here's what you need to know about today's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
#manning
8 days ago
Baylor School, led by Tennessee commit David Gabriel Georges, travels up to Knoxville Catholic for the TSSAA football Week 11 game on Oct. 30 at Covenant Health Park.
Baylor (9-0, 4-0 DII-AAA East) is unbeaten and averaging more than 40 points per game, with Gabriel Georges above 1,000 rushing yards as the state's top running back.
Freshman quarterback Marshall Manning, the son of Vols legend Peyton Manning, is the Red Raiders' backup behind Ole Miss commit Keegan Croucher.
Catholic (7-2, 2-2 DII-AAA East) is ineligible for the playoffs, so its season ends with the Baylor game. The Fighting Irish has a highly-touted junior class, including Alabama commit Braylen Gibbs and 2028 four-star Brooks Johnston.
Here's what you need to know about today's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
#georges #catholic #manning #including
Baylor (9-0, 4-0 DII-AAA East) is unbeaten and averaging more than 40 points per game, with Gabriel Georges above 1,000 rushing yards as the state's top running back.
Freshman quarterback Marshall Manning, the son of Vols legend Peyton Manning, is the Red Raiders' backup behind Ole Miss commit Keegan Croucher.
Catholic (7-2, 2-2 DII-AAA East) is ineligible for the playoffs, so its season ends with the Baylor game. The Fighting Irish has a highly-touted junior class, including Alabama commit Braylen Gibbs and 2028 four-star Brooks Johnston.
Here's what you need to know about today's game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
#georges #catholic #manning #including
2 months ago
Sept. 14 (UPI) -- The planned West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George has been delayed to 2028.
Empire Street Productions announced Monday that the musical "will no longer proceed as scheduled" in 2027, with the company to "retain the rights with a view to presenting the production in 2028."
The news follows word that Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have dropped out of the production. Grande announced in August that she "will be taking a step back from visibility" after the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour, with Bailey later confirming he has "decided to also step back" from the revival.
Sunday in the Park with George features music and lyrics by famed composer Stephen Sondheim. The musical, inspired by the Georges Seurat painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, debuted on Broadway in 1984 and on West End in 2006.
Marianne Elliot was to direct the West End revival, which was originally scheduled to open at London's Barbican Centre in summer 2027.
#grande #musical
Empire Street Productions announced Monday that the musical "will no longer proceed as scheduled" in 2027, with the company to "retain the rights with a view to presenting the production in 2028."
The news follows word that Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey have dropped out of the production. Grande announced in August that she "will be taking a step back from visibility" after the conclusion of her Eternal Sunshine tour, with Bailey later confirming he has "decided to also step back" from the revival.
Sunday in the Park with George features music and lyrics by famed composer Stephen Sondheim. The musical, inspired by the Georges Seurat painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, debuted on Broadway in 1984 and on West End in 2006.
Marianne Elliot was to direct the West End revival, which was originally scheduled to open at London's Barbican Centre in summer 2027.
#grande #musical
2 months ago
HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) is winding down its transaction services business in Germany, with more than 300 positions at HSBC Transaction Services GmbH and HSBC Service Company Germany GmbH expected to be phased out by 2028. The division provides securities processing, administration and custody services.
HSBC said the move is part of its broader strategy to strengthen its position in businesses where it has competitive advantages and sees stronger growth opportunities. The decision follows HSBC Germany's sale of its private banking business to BNP Paribas last year, highlighting the bank's continued effort to streamline its European operations.
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The biggest positive for HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) is that the German exit could improve the bank's efficiency and profitability over time. Rather than continuing to allocate capital and employees to a transaction-services operation that HSBC apparently sees as less strategically attractive, the bank can redirect resources toward areas where it has stronger competitive advantages. This fits CEO Georges Elhedery's broader restructuring strategy of reducing complexity, cutting costs and concentrating HSBC on businesses with better growth prospects. Reuters has reported that HSBC has already been selling non-core operations as part of this transformation, while its shares have risen substantially since the restructuring began.
The timing could also be constructive. Germany's economy remains under pressure, with industrial production falling unexpectedly in July and manufacturing activity still facing significant challenges. Reducing exposure to a business tied to the German market could therefore protect HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) from maintaining costs in an environment where growth is relatively weak.
#german
HSBC said the move is part of its broader strategy to strengthen its position in businesses where it has competitive advantages and sees stronger growth opportunities. The decision follows HSBC Germany's sale of its private banking business to BNP Paribas last year, highlighting the bank's continued effort to streamline its European operations.
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The biggest positive for HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) is that the German exit could improve the bank's efficiency and profitability over time. Rather than continuing to allocate capital and employees to a transaction-services operation that HSBC apparently sees as less strategically attractive, the bank can redirect resources toward areas where it has stronger competitive advantages. This fits CEO Georges Elhedery's broader restructuring strategy of reducing complexity, cutting costs and concentrating HSBC on businesses with better growth prospects. Reuters has reported that HSBC has already been selling non-core operations as part of this transformation, while its shares have risen substantially since the restructuring began.
The timing could also be constructive. Germany's economy remains under pressure, with industrial production falling unexpectedly in July and manufacturing activity still facing significant challenges. Reducing exposure to a business tied to the German market could therefore protect HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE:HSBC) from maintaining costs in an environment where growth is relatively weak.
#german
2 months ago
Another week of high school football brought about another week of impressive performances.
After Basha (AZ) linebacker Marc Duerson III was voted Super 25 Playmaker of the Week last week, it's time to have a look at some of the top performers from Super 25 teams in Week 3.
Below are five players who suit up for teams ranked inside this week's USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football rankings and put on massive performances last week. While it says a lot to even make the list, the USA TODAY Sports audience is also invited to vote for who they believe should be named Super 25 Playmaker of the Week.
The fourth-ranked Buford Wolves spent last week hoping they'd get to boost their defense with the addition of Cedar Hill (TX) transfer Jalen Brewster, who ranks as the No. 1 overall prospect in USA TODAY Sports 2027 composite ranking. However, the five-star Texas Tech commit hit an eligibility snag with the GHSA, leaving him off the field in Week 3. Fortunately for the Wolves, they wouldn't need Brewster as Buford took care of business in a 41-7 win over Mallard Creek. In a game that both sides of the ball played well for Buford, it's fitting that one of the Wolves' two-way standouts finds his way on this week's list of Super 25 Playmakers. Buford senior Jameer Cantrell rushed for 16 yards on three carries and hauled in a 27-yard touchdown grab on offense, while also tallying two tackles, an interception and falling on a pair of fumbles in the win.
Don't be shocked if Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges is a frequent flyer on these Super 25 Playmaker lists. The five-star Tennessee commit helped No. 13 Baylor (Chattanooga, TN) down Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA) 51-33 last week to help the Red Raiders improve to 3-0. In the win, Gabriel Georges rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries, including this long touchdown rush:
#week #sports
After Basha (AZ) linebacker Marc Duerson III was voted Super 25 Playmaker of the Week last week, it's time to have a look at some of the top performers from Super 25 teams in Week 3.
Below are five players who suit up for teams ranked inside this week's USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football rankings and put on massive performances last week. While it says a lot to even make the list, the USA TODAY Sports audience is also invited to vote for who they believe should be named Super 25 Playmaker of the Week.
The fourth-ranked Buford Wolves spent last week hoping they'd get to boost their defense with the addition of Cedar Hill (TX) transfer Jalen Brewster, who ranks as the No. 1 overall prospect in USA TODAY Sports 2027 composite ranking. However, the five-star Texas Tech commit hit an eligibility snag with the GHSA, leaving him off the field in Week 3. Fortunately for the Wolves, they wouldn't need Brewster as Buford took care of business in a 41-7 win over Mallard Creek. In a game that both sides of the ball played well for Buford, it's fitting that one of the Wolves' two-way standouts finds his way on this week's list of Super 25 Playmakers. Buford senior Jameer Cantrell rushed for 16 yards on three carries and hauled in a 27-yard touchdown grab on offense, while also tallying two tackles, an interception and falling on a pair of fumbles in the win.
Don't be shocked if Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges is a frequent flyer on these Super 25 Playmaker lists. The five-star Tennessee commit helped No. 13 Baylor (Chattanooga, TN) down Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA) 51-33 last week to help the Red Raiders improve to 3-0. In the win, Gabriel Georges rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries, including this long touchdown rush:
#week #sports
2 months ago
Hans Georgeson has left his position as chief executive of Royal London ******* et Management, ending a five-year tenure.
The group's chief executive, Barry O'Dwyer, is starting the recruitment process for a replacement.
Until a permanent appointment is made, group chief financial officer Daniel Cazeaux will take on the role on an interim basis.
Royal London Group CEO Barry O'Dwyer said: "I would like to thank Hans for his significant contribution over the past five years. Under his leadership, Royal London ******* et Management has grown strongly, broadened its investment capabilities and strengthened its position as a leading UK ******* et manager. We wish him continued success in his next role.
"Dan is an excellent interim appointment. He combines deep financial services expertise with a strong understanding of Royal London, Royal London ******* et Management and the strategic priorities shaping the business. This means he is well placed to support Royal London ******* et Management through this period and maintain our focus on delivering for clients."
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The group's chief executive, Barry O'Dwyer, is starting the recruitment process for a replacement.
Until a permanent appointment is made, group chief financial officer Daniel Cazeaux will take on the role on an interim basis.
Royal London Group CEO Barry O'Dwyer said: "I would like to thank Hans for his significant contribution over the past five years. Under his leadership, Royal London ******* et Management has grown strongly, broadened its investment capabilities and strengthened its position as a leading UK ******* et manager. We wish him continued success in his next role.
"Dan is an excellent interim appointment. He combines deep financial services expertise with a strong understanding of Royal London, Royal London ******* et Management and the strategic priorities shaping the business. This means he is well placed to support Royal London ******* et Management through this period and maintain our focus on delivering for clients."
#chief #hans #position
2 months ago
No. 13 Baylor School (2-0) will play its third football game of the 2026 regular season on Friday. The Red Raiders will travel to Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School (0-2) at Zavala Family Stadium in Rabun Gap, Georgia.
Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football poll.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT.
The game will feature Tennessee football uncommitted recruiting targets and 2027 Baylor running back commit David Gabriel Georges.
Baylor wide receiver Antwaun Adams, tight end Braxton Rein, cornerback Xavier Bowman and linebacker Edward Brewer have received scholarship offers from the Vols.
#Football
Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football poll.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. EDT.
The game will feature Tennessee football uncommitted recruiting targets and 2027 Baylor running back commit David Gabriel Georges.
Baylor wide receiver Antwaun Adams, tight end Braxton Rein, cornerback Xavier Bowman and linebacker Edward Brewer have received scholarship offers from the Vols.
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2 months ago
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One of the best high school football teams in the country takes to the road for the first time this season as MaxPreps No. 11 Baylor travels to Georgia to take on Rabun Gap.
Baylor has already received plenty of recognition this season, taking down Brentwood Academy in a nationally televised opener that featured the high school debut of freshman backup quarterback Marshall Manning, son of Hall of Famer Peyton.
Manning is out with a foot injury, but the real star of the show for the Red Raiders this season is reigning MaxPreps National Player of the Year David Gabriel Georges. The five-star Tennessee commit rushed for 27 touchdowns last season, averaging more than 10 yards per carry. He and four-star QB Keegan Croucher, an Ole Miss commit, will present a massive challenge to the Eagles' defense.
Then again, challenges are what they sign up for at Rabun Gap. Of the Eagles' 10 regular-season games this year, none are against teams from Georgia. Rabun Gap plays in North Carolina's private school **** ociation and has four games against N.C. teams, but also has opponents from Florida, Indiana, Virginia, Missouri and Maryland on its schedule along with Friday's showdown with Tennessee-based Baylor.
#rabun #teams #sporting
One of the best high school football teams in the country takes to the road for the first time this season as MaxPreps No. 11 Baylor travels to Georgia to take on Rabun Gap.
Baylor has already received plenty of recognition this season, taking down Brentwood Academy in a nationally televised opener that featured the high school debut of freshman backup quarterback Marshall Manning, son of Hall of Famer Peyton.
Manning is out with a foot injury, but the real star of the show for the Red Raiders this season is reigning MaxPreps National Player of the Year David Gabriel Georges. The five-star Tennessee commit rushed for 27 touchdowns last season, averaging more than 10 yards per carry. He and four-star QB Keegan Croucher, an Ole Miss commit, will present a massive challenge to the Eagles' defense.
Then again, challenges are what they sign up for at Rabun Gap. Of the Eagles' 10 regular-season games this year, none are against teams from Georgia. Rabun Gap plays in North Carolina's private school **** ociation and has four games against N.C. teams, but also has opponents from Florida, Indiana, Virginia, Missouri and Maryland on its schedule along with Friday's showdown with Tennessee-based Baylor.
#rabun #teams #sporting
2 months ago
The NBA world wants to see Stephen Curry continue contending for championships. Unfortunately for Curry, the Golden State Warriors are not considered competitive in the 2026-27 season. The Warriors retained their core from the previous season and did not add a new star player.
Golden State retained veteran big men Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Draymond Green. They also re-signed De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II on short-term deals. Guard Brandon Williams and seasoned forward Georges Niang joined the Warriors this summer.
Because of the team's near-passive offseason, former six-time NFL Pro Bowl star Chad Johnson suggested Curry should move on. On Tuesday's episode of "Nightcap," Johnson said the NBA star should end his career on a high note.
Apr 1, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks with guard Gary Payton II (0) during a timeout against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
"Are you sure he's a one-jersey guy?" he said. "Knowing you don't have a chance, don't you want to finish your career with the opportunity to win a ring again? Why not end it on a high note? Golden State is not prepared to compete in the West, let alone win a championship."
#Warriors #star #gary #johnson
Golden State retained veteran big men Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford and Draymond Green. They also re-signed De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II on short-term deals. Guard Brandon Williams and seasoned forward Georges Niang joined the Warriors this summer.
Because of the team's near-passive offseason, former six-time NFL Pro Bowl star Chad Johnson suggested Curry should move on. On Tuesday's episode of "Nightcap," Johnson said the NBA star should end his career on a high note.
Apr 1, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks with guard Gary Payton II (0) during a timeout against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
"Are you sure he's a one-jersey guy?" he said. "Knowing you don't have a chance, don't you want to finish your career with the opportunity to win a ring again? Why not end it on a high note? Golden State is not prepared to compete in the West, let alone win a championship."
#Warriors #star #gary #johnson
2 months ago
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The Golden State Warriors' first 12 players on the roster this summer were familiar faces with some level of experience in the organization. However, that changed as the Warriors added several pieces to round out the team during free agency.
Golden State brought in veterans with playoff experience last week, officially signing Georges Niang and Brandon Williams to contracts.
"The Warriors signed Georges Niang to a partially guaranteed deal and Brandon Williams to a non-guaranteed deal, sources say. Niang is partially guaranteed for $1.84M of his $3.88M salary. Williams can earn $1.4M if he makes the opening night roster and up to $2.63M total," HoopsHype's Michael Scotto posted.
The Warriors still have a two-way contract available after rounding out the rest of the roster. Blue Man Hoops' Peter O'Keefe believes Golden State could use that spot to sign Cam Whitmore.
#Warriors #state #guaranteed
The Golden State Warriors' first 12 players on the roster this summer were familiar faces with some level of experience in the organization. However, that changed as the Warriors added several pieces to round out the team during free agency.
Golden State brought in veterans with playoff experience last week, officially signing Georges Niang and Brandon Williams to contracts.
"The Warriors signed Georges Niang to a partially guaranteed deal and Brandon Williams to a non-guaranteed deal, sources say. Niang is partially guaranteed for $1.84M of his $3.88M salary. Williams can earn $1.4M if he makes the opening night roster and up to $2.63M total," HoopsHype's Michael Scotto posted.
The Warriors still have a two-way contract available after rounding out the rest of the roster. Blue Man Hoops' Peter O'Keefe believes Golden State could use that spot to sign Cam Whitmore.
#Warriors #state #guaranteed
2 months ago
Since the 2026 recruiting cycle came to an end, no greater debate regarding the 2027 class has been quite as heated as the one surrounding the top three running back prospects headlining the class.
Georgia five-star commit Kemon Spell, Tennessee five-star commit David Gabriel Georges and Texas five-star commit Landen Williams-Callis have all been regarded for the past year as three of the best running back prospects we've seen for some time.
All three enter the season as USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America first-team selections as well.
Debate over who is the best of those three is up for interpretation regardless of your fandom or just where you're from. Industry rankings have each of the three within striking distance of each other entering their senior seasons.
While we won't declare a definitive winner in that conversation, USA TODAY Sports will track how each of the three fares week to week as they wrap up prolific high school careers and prepare for the next level.
#commit
Georgia five-star commit Kemon Spell, Tennessee five-star commit David Gabriel Georges and Texas five-star commit Landen Williams-Callis have all been regarded for the past year as three of the best running back prospects we've seen for some time.
All three enter the season as USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America first-team selections as well.
Debate over who is the best of those three is up for interpretation regardless of your fandom or just where you're from. Industry rankings have each of the three within striking distance of each other entering their senior seasons.
While we won't declare a definitive winner in that conversation, USA TODAY Sports will track how each of the three fares week to week as they wrap up prolific high school careers and prepare for the next level.
#commit
2 months ago
The Golden State Warriors filled out their 15-man roster earlier this week by signing two new free agents, former Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang and Brandon Williams, a former Dallas Mavericks point guard. Following their arrival to the Bay Area, both of them have selected their jersey numbers ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Beginning with Niang, he'll wear No. 32, a number he hasn't worn since his rookie season (2016-17) with the Indiana Pacers. Since then, Niang wore 31 for the Utah Jazz and No. 20 for three different franchises. The last Warriors player to wear No. 32 was Trayce Jackson-Davis, who wore the jersey for the past two and a half seasons before being traded to the Toronto Raptors.
Despite playing for just two teams in his career, Williams has worn four different numbers. In his first year with Golden State, Williams will switch numbers again, wearing the No. 12 for the first time in his career. The No. 12 was last worn for the Warriors in the 2024-25 season by Braxton Key, who played just three games for the franchise.
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Beginning with Niang, he'll wear No. 32, a number he hasn't worn since his rookie season (2016-17) with the Indiana Pacers. Since then, Niang wore 31 for the Utah Jazz and No. 20 for three different franchises. The last Warriors player to wear No. 32 was Trayce Jackson-Davis, who wore the jersey for the past two and a half seasons before being traded to the Toronto Raptors.
Despite playing for just two teams in his career, Williams has worn four different numbers. In his first year with Golden State, Williams will switch numbers again, wearing the No. 12 for the first time in his career. The No. 12 was last worn for the Warriors in the 2024-25 season by Braxton Key, who played just three games for the franchise.
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2 months ago
Once a formidable force in fashion media, Vogue Arabia no longer commands the attention it once did (especially here on theFashionSpot). The last time the ***** le (which arrived with much fanfare and the help of Gigi Hadid in early 2017) truly commanded our attention was a whole six months ago, when Lindsay Lohan was welcomed as a cover girl. Manuel Arnaut, who has served as Vogue Arabia's figurehead since May 2017, invites none other than Cardi B as a cover girl, who features on the September 2026 edition of the magazine. The chart-topping American rapper receives the full Vogue cover treatment for the occasion, posing for the photographer Szilveszter Makó. Across a trio of cover offerings, the Grammy Award-winning talent showcases creations from Rahul Mishra, Georges Hobeika, Loewe and Alaïa.
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"I didn't expect it, but I kinda like this 'short-lived marriage to a minor royal' mood," immediately approved tigerrouge upon first look.
"I am not a fan of Cardi B, but she looks beautiful in this photo shoot. The cover with the black evening dress is divine," MModa confessed.
"Y'all, this might be my favorite September issue this year. Solid cover, great editorial, and unexpected fashion with a capital 'F'," enthused Lucien112.
#vogue #once #arabia
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"I didn't expect it, but I kinda like this 'short-lived marriage to a minor royal' mood," immediately approved tigerrouge upon first look.
"I am not a fan of Cardi B, but she looks beautiful in this photo shoot. The cover with the black evening dress is divine," MModa confessed.
"Y'all, this might be my favorite September issue this year. Solid cover, great editorial, and unexpected fashion with a capital 'F'," enthused Lucien112.
#vogue #once #arabia
2 months ago
As Mike Dunleavy explained it, at least, his call log is a graveyard. Deals buried six feet under, never to see the light of day. Cold calls, dangling "stuff" - as Dunleavy put it - where the other line eventually died. He tried, at least.
"There's a lot of guys that we really, really value that don't end up getting moved," Dunleavy told reporters earlier in August, "and that's probably because - so do those teams."
Trying, of course, only counts for so much in Stephen Curry's final seasons as an offensive engine. What do they say, after all, about horseshoes and hand grenades? Two months ago, the budding expectation for swaths of Dub Nation was Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Two months later, the stark reality is Brandon Williams and Georges Niang.
With the franchise publicly announcing deals for Williams and Niang, Golden State's 15-man roster is officially set heading into training camp in late September, with little significant movement from the group that finished 37-45 in 2025-26. There are plenty of pinpricks of upside on an aging roster, though, from Williams' potential as a sparkplug to the bullish nature of rookie forward Yaxel Lendenborg.
Several minor roster jostlings are left to play out through the fall, too, before the start of the season on Oct. 21 in Los Angeles. Unless one of Dunleavy's trade propositions zombifies itself and crawls out of its casket, though, the baseline of Steve Kerr's possible rotation options has been set.
#deals #least #though #mike
"There's a lot of guys that we really, really value that don't end up getting moved," Dunleavy told reporters earlier in August, "and that's probably because - so do those teams."
Trying, of course, only counts for so much in Stephen Curry's final seasons as an offensive engine. What do they say, after all, about horseshoes and hand grenades? Two months ago, the budding expectation for swaths of Dub Nation was Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Two months later, the stark reality is Brandon Williams and Georges Niang.
With the franchise publicly announcing deals for Williams and Niang, Golden State's 15-man roster is officially set heading into training camp in late September, with little significant movement from the group that finished 37-45 in 2025-26. There are plenty of pinpricks of upside on an aging roster, though, from Williams' potential as a sparkplug to the bullish nature of rookie forward Yaxel Lendenborg.
Several minor roster jostlings are left to play out through the fall, too, before the start of the season on Oct. 21 in Los Angeles. Unless one of Dunleavy's trade propositions zombifies itself and crawls out of its casket, though, the baseline of Steve Kerr's possible rotation options has been set.
#deals #least #though #mike
2 months ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent guard Brandon Williams has signed a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, the second player the team has added in two days.
Forward Georges Niang signed for the veteran league minimum of $3.9 million over one year in a deal announced Tuesday.
The 26-year-old Williams averaged career bests of 13.0 points, 3.9 ***** ists and 2.9 rebounds over 66 games with 15 starts for Dallas last season. That included 50 games scoring in double figures.
He spent his first NBA season of 2021-22 with Portland then three with the Mavericks after playing in the G League during the 2022-23 campaign. He has appeared in 96 total G League games with the Westchester Knicks, College Park Skyhawks, Osceola Magic and Texas Legends.
The Warriors, eliminated in the play-in tournament as the 10th seed, have also added center Al Horford on a two-year, $14 million contract and center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year contract for $40 million.
#williams
Forward Georges Niang signed for the veteran league minimum of $3.9 million over one year in a deal announced Tuesday.
The 26-year-old Williams averaged career bests of 13.0 points, 3.9 ***** ists and 2.9 rebounds over 66 games with 15 starts for Dallas last season. That included 50 games scoring in double figures.
He spent his first NBA season of 2021-22 with Portland then three with the Mavericks after playing in the G League during the 2022-23 campaign. He has appeared in 96 total G League games with the Westchester Knicks, College Park Skyhawks, Osceola Magic and Texas Legends.
The Warriors, eliminated in the play-in tournament as the 10th seed, have also added center Al Horford on a two-year, $14 million contract and center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year contract for $40 million.
#williams
2 months ago
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent forward Georges Niang has signed a one-year contract with the Golden State Warriors.
The team announced the addition of the 33-year-old veteran Tuesday. He was sidelined last season with both Utah and Memphis recovering from a left foot injury. Niang appeared in 79 games with three starts during 2024-25 for Atlanta and Cleveland, averaging 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 ****** ists over 21.5 minutes.
He has played nine NBA seasons, mostly as a reserve with the Hawks, Cavaliers, 76ers, Jazz and Pacers. He owns career averages of 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 ****** ists.
The Warriors have made few additions but are bringing back familiar faces such as center Al Horford on a two-year, $14 million contract and center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year contract for $40 million after the Warriors acquired him from Atlanta at the February trade deadline and sent Buddy Hield and Jonathan ****** inga to the Hawks.
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#year #contract #hawks #assists
The team announced the addition of the 33-year-old veteran Tuesday. He was sidelined last season with both Utah and Memphis recovering from a left foot injury. Niang appeared in 79 games with three starts during 2024-25 for Atlanta and Cleveland, averaging 9.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 ****** ists over 21.5 minutes.
He has played nine NBA seasons, mostly as a reserve with the Hawks, Cavaliers, 76ers, Jazz and Pacers. He owns career averages of 7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 ****** ists.
The Warriors have made few additions but are bringing back familiar faces such as center Al Horford on a two-year, $14 million contract and center Kristaps Porzingis on a two-year contract for $40 million after the Warriors acquired him from Atlanta at the February trade deadline and sent Buddy Hield and Jonathan ****** inga to the Hawks.
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#year #contract #hawks #assists
2 months ago
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Rosters are nearing their completion, and the Golden State Warriors have decided which route they want to take in their schemes. Stephen Curry made it clear that he is staying with the squad because of his desire to win another Larry O'Brien trophy. Coach Steve Kerr and the front office have decided to go all-in on outside scoring. This move to acquire Georges Niang solidifies that schematic choice.
The Warriors have signed Georges Niang to a one-year minimum deal valued at $3.9 million, via Anthony Slater of ESPN. This now completes the roster that will surround Stephen Curry heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.
Niang isn't the only signing the Warriors made that day. They also got Brandon Williams. This makes them the only two free agents the organization signed outside its 2025-26 roster.
Aside from being a relentless trash-talker who gets under the skin of opponents, how does Niang fit into all of this?
#niang #curry #sporting #outside
Rosters are nearing their completion, and the Golden State Warriors have decided which route they want to take in their schemes. Stephen Curry made it clear that he is staying with the squad because of his desire to win another Larry O'Brien trophy. Coach Steve Kerr and the front office have decided to go all-in on outside scoring. This move to acquire Georges Niang solidifies that schematic choice.
The Warriors have signed Georges Niang to a one-year minimum deal valued at $3.9 million, via Anthony Slater of ESPN. This now completes the roster that will surround Stephen Curry heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.
Niang isn't the only signing the Warriors made that day. They also got Brandon Williams. This makes them the only two free agents the organization signed outside its 2025-26 roster.
Aside from being a relentless trash-talker who gets under the skin of opponents, how does Niang fit into all of this?
#niang #curry #sporting #outside
2 months ago
Jordan Burroughs has called for a wrestling match against Georges St.Pierre, revealing that the Ultimate Fighting Championship legend is his top choice.
The Olympic gold medalist recently called out the UFC Hall of Famerfor a freestyle wrestling match under the Real American Freestylebanner, proposing a meeting at RAF 14 in Las Vegas on Oct. 3.
Burroughs discussed a potential match with St. Pierre during anappearance on "The Ariel Helwani Show" after his recent RAF victoryover Sean Bradyon Aug. 22. When the Canadian's name came up as a possibleopponent, Burroughs made his interest clear.
"Yeah, Georges, if you're out there, I would love to competeagainst you," Burroughs said. "I'd love to wrestle you. I honoryou. I honor your legacy. And I don't want to embarrass you. Idon't want to humiliate you. I just would love to share the stagewith you. And so, he's No. 1. He's at the very top of my list."
Burroughs then proposed a date and location.
"Georges, if you're out there and are watching this show, make ithappen. Las Vegas, Oct. 3."
St. Pierre has not competed professionally since submittingMichaelBisping to capture the UFC middleweight ***** le in 2017. Heofficially retired from mixed martial arts in 2019 and was inductedinto the UFC Hall of Fame the following year.
Burroughs is next scheduled to face Magomed Kurbanaliev at RAFMoscow on Sept. 5.
#pierre #match #vegas #called
The Olympic gold medalist recently called out the UFC Hall of Famerfor a freestyle wrestling match under the Real American Freestylebanner, proposing a meeting at RAF 14 in Las Vegas on Oct. 3.
Burroughs discussed a potential match with St. Pierre during anappearance on "The Ariel Helwani Show" after his recent RAF victoryover Sean Bradyon Aug. 22. When the Canadian's name came up as a possibleopponent, Burroughs made his interest clear.
"Yeah, Georges, if you're out there, I would love to competeagainst you," Burroughs said. "I'd love to wrestle you. I honoryou. I honor your legacy. And I don't want to embarrass you. Idon't want to humiliate you. I just would love to share the stagewith you. And so, he's No. 1. He's at the very top of my list."
Burroughs then proposed a date and location.
"Georges, if you're out there and are watching this show, make ithappen. Las Vegas, Oct. 3."
St. Pierre has not competed professionally since submittingMichaelBisping to capture the UFC middleweight ***** le in 2017. Heofficially retired from mixed martial arts in 2019 and was inductedinto the UFC Hall of Fame the following year.
Burroughs is next scheduled to face Magomed Kurbanaliev at RAFMoscow on Sept. 5.
#pierre #match #vegas #called
2 months ago
Months after R.J. Luis announced plans to come back to college basketball and play at LSU, he finally received the court decision he wanted in order to solidify his return.
Luis was granted a temporary injunction by a Louisiana judge on Monday evening, clearing a pathway for the ex-Red Storm standout to compete in the 2026-27 season despite having signed multiple NBA contracts.
The former consensus All-American went undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft and signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, then was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Georges Niang and two second-round picks last August. Luis appeared in three preseason games with the Celtics before he was waived by the team and inked an Exhibit-10 deal to play for their G-League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, but he missed all of last season with an injury.
According to ESPN, Luis's attorneys argued at the hearing that he had not competed in an NBA or G-League regular season game and that he had far less professional experience than other college players who signed from leagues abroad, while the NCAA's representation countered that Luis chose to leave college for the NBA, unlike other international signings.
Days before Luis's hearing, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey wrote to a Louisiana courthouse arguing that athletes like the ex-St. John's standout who have signed professional contracts should not be allowed to compete in college sports.
#luis #season #compete
Luis was granted a temporary injunction by a Louisiana judge on Monday evening, clearing a pathway for the ex-Red Storm standout to compete in the 2026-27 season despite having signed multiple NBA contracts.
The former consensus All-American went undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft and signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, then was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Georges Niang and two second-round picks last August. Luis appeared in three preseason games with the Celtics before he was waived by the team and inked an Exhibit-10 deal to play for their G-League affiliate, the Maine Celtics, but he missed all of last season with an injury.
According to ESPN, Luis's attorneys argued at the hearing that he had not competed in an NBA or G-League regular season game and that he had far less professional experience than other college players who signed from leagues abroad, while the NCAA's representation countered that Luis chose to leave college for the NBA, unlike other international signings.
Days before Luis's hearing, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey wrote to a Louisiana courthouse arguing that athletes like the ex-St. John's standout who have signed professional contracts should not be allowed to compete in college sports.
#luis #season #compete
3 months ago
Week 1 on the high school football season is close to being in the books.
A handful of Super 25 teams took the field Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Aug. 21, and let's just say, there were plenty of fireworks from top to bottom.
This week's undisputed game of the week delivered as No. 2 St. John Bosco and No. 3 Bishop Gorman put on an instant classic. Bishop Gorman led by as many as 21 before St. John Bosco slammed its foot on the gas, eventually evening the game at 28-28 with just less than 10 minutes to play. However, the Gaels ultimately prevailed in a 38-28 win.
No. 1 IMG Academy (FL) looked every bit the part of being the top squad in the country, handling Lone Peak (UT) in a 59-3 blowout.
No. 13 Baylor School (TN) kicked things off on ESPN2, beating No. 18 Brentwood Academy (TN) by three scores by an impressive performance from Tennessee 5-star RB commit David Gabriel Georges.
#john #academy #thursday
A handful of Super 25 teams took the field Thursday, Aug. 20, and Friday, Aug. 21, and let's just say, there were plenty of fireworks from top to bottom.
This week's undisputed game of the week delivered as No. 2 St. John Bosco and No. 3 Bishop Gorman put on an instant classic. Bishop Gorman led by as many as 21 before St. John Bosco slammed its foot on the gas, eventually evening the game at 28-28 with just less than 10 minutes to play. However, the Gaels ultimately prevailed in a 38-28 win.
No. 1 IMG Academy (FL) looked every bit the part of being the top squad in the country, handling Lone Peak (UT) in a 59-3 blowout.
No. 13 Baylor School (TN) kicked things off on ESPN2, beating No. 18 Brentwood Academy (TN) by three scores by an impressive performance from Tennessee 5-star RB commit David Gabriel Georges.
#john #academy #thursday
3 months ago
Baylor running back David Gabriel Georges didn't need any added motivation entering the showdown on ESPN2 against fellow USA TODAY Sports Super 25 team Brentwood Academy on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Not only was it a rematch of last year's TSSAA Division II-AAA championship that Baylor won by four, but on the opposite side of the field played several of the five-star running back's future Tennessee Volunteer teammates.
No motivation was needed for Gabriel Georges, but Brentwood Academy ripping his helmet off again, and again, and again, and again fueled him.
By the time the fourth quarter came, Gabriel Georges had lost his helmet more times than he had been in the end zone. He still lost his helmet more times by the end of night, but he scored three times in the fourth to secure Baylor's season-opening 38-20 victory.
"I never had that many people trying to **** my helmet before," Gabriel Georges joked after the game. "I guess I'm going to have to tighten it more before our next game."
#fourth
Not only was it a rematch of last year's TSSAA Division II-AAA championship that Baylor won by four, but on the opposite side of the field played several of the five-star running back's future Tennessee Volunteer teammates.
No motivation was needed for Gabriel Georges, but Brentwood Academy ripping his helmet off again, and again, and again, and again fueled him.
By the time the fourth quarter came, Gabriel Georges had lost his helmet more times than he had been in the end zone. He still lost his helmet more times by the end of night, but he scored three times in the fourth to secure Baylor's season-opening 38-20 victory.
"I never had that many people trying to **** my helmet before," Gabriel Georges joked after the game. "I guess I'm going to have to tighten it more before our next game."
#fourth
3 months ago
On a team loaded with future college stars and five-star talents like Tennessee running back commit David Gabriel Georges, another name has commanded the headlines just as a much as the Baylor School senior running back.
Freshman Marshall Manning, the son of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, transferred to the Chattanooga program in eighth grade with his future laid out as the eventual starting quarterback of one of Tennessee's premier private school powers.
On Thusday, Aug. 20, the nation got to see the younger Manning earn his first ever varsity action in his backup role for the Red Raiders. While it may have just been two snaps and may have come as a shock to everyone watching the ESPN2 broadcast of Baylor's 38-20 win over Brentwood Academy (TN), those two snaps were in the cards leading up to the game.
They also won't be the only two snaps Marshall experience this season.
"We planned it," Baylor head coach Erik Kimrey said following the win. "I want Marshall to play in every game this year, even if it's just two plays like that. Hopefully it'll be a lot more. We need him next year and he needs to be ready."
#quarterback
Freshman Marshall Manning, the son of NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, transferred to the Chattanooga program in eighth grade with his future laid out as the eventual starting quarterback of one of Tennessee's premier private school powers.
On Thusday, Aug. 20, the nation got to see the younger Manning earn his first ever varsity action in his backup role for the Red Raiders. While it may have just been two snaps and may have come as a shock to everyone watching the ESPN2 broadcast of Baylor's 38-20 win over Brentwood Academy (TN), those two snaps were in the cards leading up to the game.
They also won't be the only two snaps Marshall experience this season.
"We planned it," Baylor head coach Erik Kimrey said following the win. "I want Marshall to play in every game this year, even if it's just two plays like that. Hopefully it'll be a lot more. We need him next year and he needs to be ready."
#quarterback
3 months ago
CHATTANOOGA — Brentwood Academy senior linebacker Kenneth Simon II took the result a little harder than some of his teammates.
The Eagles' 38-20 season-opening loss at Baylor on Aug. 20 was a TSSAA football state championship rematch of last year's Division II-AAA final. But it was also a nationally televised bragging-rights affair played between some of the nation's top recruits, with seven Power 4 commits on the field.
That made it more difficult for Simon as a defender to watch fellow Tennessee football commit and Baylor five-star running back David Gabriel Georges wrap up his postgame interview on ESPN2 and skip to the locker room.
Gabriel Georges rushed for 172 rushing yards — most in the second half — and added three touchdowns all after halftime to go with 78 yards receiving.
More: Marshall Manning, Peyton Manning's son, makes TSSAA high school football debut as a freshman
#Football #simon #gabriel #yards
The Eagles' 38-20 season-opening loss at Baylor on Aug. 20 was a TSSAA football state championship rematch of last year's Division II-AAA final. But it was also a nationally televised bragging-rights affair played between some of the nation's top recruits, with seven Power 4 commits on the field.
That made it more difficult for Simon as a defender to watch fellow Tennessee football commit and Baylor five-star running back David Gabriel Georges wrap up his postgame interview on ESPN2 and skip to the locker room.
Gabriel Georges rushed for 172 rushing yards — most in the second half — and added three touchdowns all after halftime to go with 78 yards receiving.
More: Marshall Manning, Peyton Manning's son, makes TSSAA high school football debut as a freshman
#Football #simon #gabriel #yards
3 months ago
After a tame first half for his standards, 5-star Tennessee football commit David Gabriel Georges took over in the second half of Baylor's TSSAA football season opener.
Georges scored three touchdowns in the second half and totaled 250 total yards in the Red Raiders' 38-20 victory over Brentwood Academy on Aug. 20 in Chattanooga.
According to the ESPN broadcast, Georges compiled 172 rushing yards and 78 receiving yards in the first game of his senior season.
DGG showed his customary balance throughout the game, starting with an early first-quarter run where he left his feet after making contact with a Brentwood Academy defender but continued on for an 8-yard carry.
WEEK 1 PICKS: TSSAA football predictions for top Week 1 games include Brentwood Academy vs Baylor
#brentwood #yards
Georges scored three touchdowns in the second half and totaled 250 total yards in the Red Raiders' 38-20 victory over Brentwood Academy on Aug. 20 in Chattanooga.
According to the ESPN broadcast, Georges compiled 172 rushing yards and 78 receiving yards in the first game of his senior season.
DGG showed his customary balance throughout the game, starting with an early first-quarter run where he left his feet after making contact with a Brentwood Academy defender but continued on for an 8-yard carry.
WEEK 1 PICKS: TSSAA football predictions for top Week 1 games include Brentwood Academy vs Baylor
#brentwood #yards
3 months ago
Baylor freshman quarterback Marshall Manning made his high school football debut on Aug. 20.
The son of Peyton and Ashley Manning played in a couple snaps at quarterback for Baylor in the second quarter against Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA football season opener in Chattanooga.
Marshall Manning completed an eight-yard pass to Antwaun Adams on an out route layered over a Brentwood Academy defender, then handed the ball off to David Gabriel Georges before subbing out.
Manning, wearing No. 16 like his father did at Tennessee, dressed for games last season as an eight grader, but didn't play.
Manning is backing up Ole Miss commit and 4-star prospect Keegan Croucher, who transferred to Baylor ahead of the season. Croucher started against Brentwood Academy, but Manning's debut appeared to be a planned cameo for the freshman.
#academy
The son of Peyton and Ashley Manning played in a couple snaps at quarterback for Baylor in the second quarter against Brentwood Academy in the TSSAA football season opener in Chattanooga.
Marshall Manning completed an eight-yard pass to Antwaun Adams on an out route layered over a Brentwood Academy defender, then handed the ball off to David Gabriel Georges before subbing out.
Manning, wearing No. 16 like his father did at Tennessee, dressed for games last season as an eight grader, but didn't play.
Manning is backing up Ole Miss commit and 4-star prospect Keegan Croucher, who transferred to Baylor ahead of the season. Croucher started against Brentwood Academy, but Manning's debut appeared to be a planned cameo for the freshman.
#academy
3 months ago
No. 13 Baylor School is hosting No. 18 Brentwood Academy (Brentwood, Tennessee) on Thursday at Heywood Stadium in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The season opener is being televised by ESPN2. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports preseason Super 25 national high school football poll.
The contest is featuring three 2027 Tennessee football commitments: five-star running back David Gabriel Georges (Baylor School), four-star wide receiver Kesean Bowman (Brentwood Academy) and four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II (Brentwood Academy).
Vols Wire is providing live updates of the game and are listed below.
Live game updates will begin after kickoff at 8 p.m. EDT.
#school #Football #four
The season opener is being televised by ESPN2. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports preseason Super 25 national high school football poll.
The contest is featuring three 2027 Tennessee football commitments: five-star running back David Gabriel Georges (Baylor School), four-star wide receiver Kesean Bowman (Brentwood Academy) and four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II (Brentwood Academy).
Vols Wire is providing live updates of the game and are listed below.
Live game updates will begin after kickoff at 8 p.m. EDT.
#school #Football #four
3 months ago
Baylor and Brentwood Academy kick off the TSSAA football season with a massive, nationally-televised Division II-AAA showdown on Aug. 20 in Chattanooga.
The two schools ended last season with a state championship thriller, a 28-24 victory by Baylor last December in Chattanooga.
Both teams are headlined by Tennessee Vols football commits. Baylor 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges is ranked among the top running backs in the 2027 class. Brentwood Academy's Kesean Bowman is No. 1 in the Tennessean's preseason Dandy Dozen and a top-100 overall prospect who will be the Eagles' offensive focal point at receiver.
Here's how you can watch Baylor vs. Brentwood Academy TSSAA football:
Date and game time: 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, Aug. 20
#Football
The two schools ended last season with a state championship thriller, a 28-24 victory by Baylor last December in Chattanooga.
Both teams are headlined by Tennessee Vols football commits. Baylor 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges is ranked among the top running backs in the 2027 class. Brentwood Academy's Kesean Bowman is No. 1 in the Tennessean's preseason Dandy Dozen and a top-100 overall prospect who will be the Eagles' offensive focal point at receiver.
Here's how you can watch Baylor vs. Brentwood Academy TSSAA football:
Date and game time: 7 p.m. CT on Thursday, Aug. 20
#Football
3 months ago
Tennis icons Venus and Serena Williams, just about 15 months apart in age, have been known as a famous duo since breaking into the professional athletic world as teenage phenoms in the 1990s. While each sister has amassed a list of accomplishments in women's singles tennis and faced one another many times from across the net, they have a long history as doubles partners as well, with 22 career ******* les under their belts as a duo. The two have been by each other's sides through many life chapters, from winning trophies to serving as maid of honor at each other's weddings — and they'll be side by side yet again on Monday evening at the Cincinnati Open, reuniting for doubles for the first time since 2022. Ahead of the match up, WWD/FN rounds up some of their on and off-court looks through the years. Venus Williams (R) poses for photographers with her sister Serena (L) following the final match at the Lipton Championships in Key Biscayne, Florida March 28 1999. Venus defeated Serena 6-1 4-6 6-4 to take the ******* le. Georges De Keerle In 1999, Venus was a Reebok partner while Serena was a Puma athlete, which was reflected through their looks at the time.
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#williams #many
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#williams #many
3 months ago
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the most chaotic of all the combat sports.
Because there are so many potential avenues to victory, there are an equal number of ways to suddenly lose everything. Each weekend, at least one fighter with all the advantages on paper will instead taste defeat in violent fashion. Denying that disorder is what makes an extensive win streak or dominant ***** le reign so impressive. Controlling chaos is the name of the game, and it's why we expect our greatest of all time (GOAT) candidates to be untouchable.
Think about prime Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, or Georges St. Pierre: they didn't have close fights very often. Each of them spent about a decade thoroughly dominating their field, rarely looking hurt or tired as they outclassed the opposition. There are notable exceptions for each man, but that's why they were notable! Their true battles against the respective likes of Chael Sonnen, Alexander Gustafsson, and Johnny Hendricks were all shocking at the time, rare moments where this pantheon of greats looked like mortal humans.
Islam Makhachev, meanwhile, is one of the most accomplished UFC fighters of all time. Last night at UFC 330, he broke Silva's record for longest win streak, and he did so in the first ***** le defense of his second divisional championship. Even more impressively, he did so against a larger opponent with top-notch skills and great tactics.
He has the resume of an all-time great, which makes it exceptionally interesting that Makhachev is on the verge of losing surprisingly often.
#time #great #mixed #martial
Because there are so many potential avenues to victory, there are an equal number of ways to suddenly lose everything. Each weekend, at least one fighter with all the advantages on paper will instead taste defeat in violent fashion. Denying that disorder is what makes an extensive win streak or dominant ***** le reign so impressive. Controlling chaos is the name of the game, and it's why we expect our greatest of all time (GOAT) candidates to be untouchable.
Think about prime Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, or Georges St. Pierre: they didn't have close fights very often. Each of them spent about a decade thoroughly dominating their field, rarely looking hurt or tired as they outclassed the opposition. There are notable exceptions for each man, but that's why they were notable! Their true battles against the respective likes of Chael Sonnen, Alexander Gustafsson, and Johnny Hendricks were all shocking at the time, rare moments where this pantheon of greats looked like mortal humans.
Islam Makhachev, meanwhile, is one of the most accomplished UFC fighters of all time. Last night at UFC 330, he broke Silva's record for longest win streak, and he did so in the first ***** le defense of his second divisional championship. Even more impressively, he did so against a larger opponent with top-notch skills and great tactics.
He has the resume of an all-time great, which makes it exceptionally interesting that Makhachev is on the verge of losing surprisingly often.
#time #great #mixed #martial
3 months ago
Elite high school football players have spent years fighting up the depth chart, getting collegiate notice and becoming stars. With the start of the 2026 football season approaching, its time for the upperclassmen in 2027 and 2028 to shine, and the underclassmen to begin making their names known.
USA TODAY Sports is proud to present its preseason All-America team, highlighting 36 players on both sides of the ball who are primed to become household names now and in the future. Champions like David Gabriel-Georges, record-breakers like Roye Oliver III, and showstoppers like Jalen Brewster represent a loaded field that destined for highlight reels and national recognition.
These three teams were dictated based off a variety of factors, including performances in previous seasons, statistics, recruiting rankings and projections for how they will grow in the coming year. It's a profile of who to watch closely — they may be repping your favorite teams on Saturdays and Sundays in the near future.
Without further ado, here is the USA TODAY Sports All-America National Preseason Team.
Quarterback: Elijah Haven, Dunham School (Baton Rouge, LA), Sr.
#America #school #team #national
USA TODAY Sports is proud to present its preseason All-America team, highlighting 36 players on both sides of the ball who are primed to become household names now and in the future. Champions like David Gabriel-Georges, record-breakers like Roye Oliver III, and showstoppers like Jalen Brewster represent a loaded field that destined for highlight reels and national recognition.
These three teams were dictated based off a variety of factors, including performances in previous seasons, statistics, recruiting rankings and projections for how they will grow in the coming year. It's a profile of who to watch closely — they may be repping your favorite teams on Saturdays and Sundays in the near future.
Without further ado, here is the USA TODAY Sports All-America National Preseason Team.
Quarterback: Elijah Haven, Dunham School (Baton Rouge, LA), Sr.
#America #school #team #national
