8 hours ago
Derek McInnes will officially begin his reign as Rangers boss with a trip to Tannadice Park on Friday night. Despite snapping up seven new names, the Scotsman is expected to be backed with further additions before the window is slammed shut next month. But the focus must be on the upcoming clash with Dundee United, as a victory on the road should boost the Gers ahead of their crucial Europa League qualifier against Jagiellonia Białystok.
Although their most recent encounter finished 4-2 in favour of Rangers, a last-gasp spot-kick from Nedim Bajrami saw them escape defeat when they clashed heads in Dundee back in December. It won't be a stroll in the park for the Glasgow giants, and it remains to be seen whether McInnes replicates last season's tactical mastery while in charge of Hearts.
The Light Blues have replaced Jack Butland with Ivor Pandur, as the former Hull City goalkeeper has been roped in as the new 'number 1'. Veteran Liam Kelly would continue as the understudy to the Croatian following his contract renewal earlier this summer.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 26: Ben Godfrey of Rangers with a headed clearance during a pre-season friendly match between Rangers and West Ham at Ibrox Stadium on July 26, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
James Tavernier's departure has left a massive void down the right-hand side. Ross McCrorie has returned to his boyhood club, but the gaffer should rely on Dujon Sterling, who has impressed as a fullback in their pre-season outings. Ben Godfrey, snapped up on a season-long loan from Atalanta, is expected to feature alongside Emmanuel Fernandez in the heart of the backline. Tuur Rommens has been a revelation since his January arrival, and his presence on the left would offer a perfect balance between defence and attack.
#july
Although their most recent encounter finished 4-2 in favour of Rangers, a last-gasp spot-kick from Nedim Bajrami saw them escape defeat when they clashed heads in Dundee back in December. It won't be a stroll in the park for the Glasgow giants, and it remains to be seen whether McInnes replicates last season's tactical mastery while in charge of Hearts.
The Light Blues have replaced Jack Butland with Ivor Pandur, as the former Hull City goalkeeper has been roped in as the new 'number 1'. Veteran Liam Kelly would continue as the understudy to the Croatian following his contract renewal earlier this summer.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JULY 26: Ben Godfrey of Rangers with a headed clearance during a pre-season friendly match between Rangers and West Ham at Ibrox Stadium on July 26, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
James Tavernier's departure has left a massive void down the right-hand side. Ross McCrorie has returned to his boyhood club, but the gaffer should rely on Dujon Sterling, who has impressed as a fullback in their pre-season outings. Ben Godfrey, snapped up on a season-long loan from Atalanta, is expected to feature alongside Emmanuel Fernandez in the heart of the backline. Tuur Rommens has been a revelation since his January arrival, and his presence on the left would offer a perfect balance between defence and attack.
#july
1 day ago
Boeing (BA) reported second quarter results on Tuesday that beat revenue and cash flow expectations, as rising jet deliveries pushed the planemaker to positive free cash flow, continuing CEO Kelly Ortberg's turnaround progress.
Boeing reported Q2 revenue of $24.6 billion, up 8% year over year and above the $24.26 billion consensus estimate from Bloomberg. However, Boeing's adjusted (or core) loss per share came in at $0.76, wider than the $0.28 loss expected.
But Boeing posted positive adjusted free cash flow of $631 million versus the negative $331.4 million that ****** ysts expected and the negative $200 million cash flow burn from a year ago. Operating cash flow came in at $1.4 billion, nearly double the $687.7 million consensus and up from just $227 million in the prior-year quarter. The company cited higher commercial deliveries and favorable working capital timing.
Boeing stock was up nearly 2% in early trade.
"While two quarters don't make a year, if we work together and stay focused on safety, quality and on-time performance — we'll improve our competitiveness and set ourselves up for a big second half," Ortberg said in a memo to employees.
#boeing #cash #second #revenue
Boeing reported Q2 revenue of $24.6 billion, up 8% year over year and above the $24.26 billion consensus estimate from Bloomberg. However, Boeing's adjusted (or core) loss per share came in at $0.76, wider than the $0.28 loss expected.
But Boeing posted positive adjusted free cash flow of $631 million versus the negative $331.4 million that ****** ysts expected and the negative $200 million cash flow burn from a year ago. Operating cash flow came in at $1.4 billion, nearly double the $687.7 million consensus and up from just $227 million in the prior-year quarter. The company cited higher commercial deliveries and favorable working capital timing.
Boeing stock was up nearly 2% in early trade.
"While two quarters don't make a year, if we work together and stay focused on safety, quality and on-time performance — we'll improve our competitiveness and set ourselves up for a big second half," Ortberg said in a memo to employees.
#boeing #cash #second #revenue
1 day ago
Giuliana Rancic and Jerry O'Connell dated in the early 2000s for about two years
After O'Connell admitted he was a "terrible boyfriend" to Rancic on Kelly Ripa's podcast earlier this month, Rancic released her own podcast episode looking back on the relationship and their breakup
"I do love that Jerry is an open book, even if his memory is a little fuzzy, and the entire podcast that we're doing today is coming from a nice place," Rancic said
Giuliana Rancic is not holding back on memories from her past relationship with ex Jerry O'Connell.
After O'Connell apologized on the July 19 episode of Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa for being a "terrible boyfriend" to Rancic when they dated in the early 2000s, the former E! News anchor released a podcast episode reflecting on the relationship.
#rancic #podcast #giuliana #dated
After O'Connell admitted he was a "terrible boyfriend" to Rancic on Kelly Ripa's podcast earlier this month, Rancic released her own podcast episode looking back on the relationship and their breakup
"I do love that Jerry is an open book, even if his memory is a little fuzzy, and the entire podcast that we're doing today is coming from a nice place," Rancic said
Giuliana Rancic is not holding back on memories from her past relationship with ex Jerry O'Connell.
After O'Connell apologized on the July 19 episode of Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa for being a "terrible boyfriend" to Rancic when they dated in the early 2000s, the former E! News anchor released a podcast episode reflecting on the relationship.
#rancic #podcast #giuliana #dated
2 days ago
With a new season on the horizon, the Ghirls are preparing to settle into their new home at Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex, and you can join them with a Celtic FC Women Season Ticket!
In last season's Scottish Cup final, the Ghirls showed how the bond with their team-mates, coaching staff and the fans in the stand helps push them over the finish line to secure the silverware.
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They took home the trophy on the day, in part thanks to that togetherness, and that's the message from the manager Grant Scott and captain Kelly Clark as they look to create more history in the 26/27 season.
But the spirit doesn't stop at the touchline. The players feel it from the stands. Every song, every shout, every single one of you. Week in week out, you are there. It means a lot to the players to know that no matter what, the fans have their back through thick and thin.
#fans #sports
In last season's Scottish Cup final, the Ghirls showed how the bond with their team-mates, coaching staff and the fans in the stand helps push them over the finish line to secure the silverware.
BUY NOW
They took home the trophy on the day, in part thanks to that togetherness, and that's the message from the manager Grant Scott and captain Kelly Clark as they look to create more history in the 26/27 season.
But the spirit doesn't stop at the touchline. The players feel it from the stands. Every song, every shout, every single one of you. Week in week out, you are there. It means a lot to the players to know that no matter what, the fans have their back through thick and thin.
#fans #sports
2 days ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ and Nico ***** ner drove in two runs apiece and the Chicago Cubs jumped out to a seven-run lead after two innings on the way to a 10-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
Happ punctuated an 11-pitch at-bat with a two-run double to get the Cubs' scoring started. Pete Crow-Armstrong's sacrifice fly scored Michael Conforto and Suzuki added a double. Michael Busch and ***** ner added RBI singles to make it 7-0, chasing Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy.
McGreevy (4-9) lasted 1 2/3 innings and gave up eight hits and seven earned runs. He walked two and struck out two as the Cardinals lost their third straight game.
Alec Burleson walked and Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn singled as the Cardinals loaded the bases in the fourth. Burelson scored on a sacrifice fly by Nathan Church. Winn hit a ground-rule double that plated the Cardinals' second run of the game in the ninth.
Pedro Ramírez had an infield single that scored ***** ner in the fifth. Suzuki added an RBI single in the eighth, and Carson Kelly drove in a run with a single in the ninth as the Cubs banged out a total of 17 hits.
#hoerner #scored #single
Happ punctuated an 11-pitch at-bat with a two-run double to get the Cubs' scoring started. Pete Crow-Armstrong's sacrifice fly scored Michael Conforto and Suzuki added a double. Michael Busch and ***** ner added RBI singles to make it 7-0, chasing Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy.
McGreevy (4-9) lasted 1 2/3 innings and gave up eight hits and seven earned runs. He walked two and struck out two as the Cardinals lost their third straight game.
Alec Burleson walked and Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn singled as the Cardinals loaded the bases in the fourth. Burelson scored on a sacrifice fly by Nathan Church. Winn hit a ground-rule double that plated the Cardinals' second run of the game in the ninth.
Pedro Ramírez had an infield single that scored ***** ner in the fifth. Suzuki added an RBI single in the eighth, and Carson Kelly drove in a run with a single in the ninth as the Cubs banged out a total of 17 hits.
#hoerner #scored #single
2 days ago
Trying to describe what happened when the St. Louis Cardinals played a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night is like trying to explain what it looked like when you see a dumpster on fire. It wasn't pretty, but it happened so let's begin.
The Chicago Cubs made St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy look like a batting practice pitcher. It started out promising enough (for the first out, anyway) when Pete Crow-Armstrong struck out gloriously. From there, it was downhill at blazing speed. I'll keep this as brief as possible. Suzuki singled. Two batters later, Bregman hit a ground rule double then Ian Happ hit a double which made it 2-0 Cubs before most of the Busch Stadium crowd had even taken their seat.
The top of the 2nd inning was worse. So much worse. Conforto singled. Kelly walked. Two batters later, PCA hit a sacrifice fly then Suzuki doubled, Busch singled, Bregman singled, Happ walked, then Nico ******* ner singled to right. By the time the carnage was over, it was 7-0 Cubs. Even the all-you-can-eat Busch Stadium food deal isn't enough to redeem this type of experience. Michael McGreevy didn't even finish the 2nd inning. That was Gordon Graceffo's job and, to his credit, he kept the Cubs from piling on any more runs until he was replaced by Justin Bruihl in the top of the 5th inning.
The Cardinals would manage to scrounge around for a run in the bottom of the 4th inning when they loaded the bases with an Alec Burleson walk, a Nootbaar infield single, a Masyn Winn single and a Nathan Church sacrifice fly with the bases loaded slightly reducing the humiliation making it 7-1 Cubs.
The Cubs were determined to squash whatever faint hopes the Cardinals might have managed with that menial 1-run bottom of the 4th by grabbing another run in the top of the 5th inning when Nico ******* ner walked then stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch by Justin Bruihl and then scored on an infield single from Ramirez restoring the 7-run lead making it 8-1 Chicago. The Cubs added another run in the top of the 8th to make it 9-1 and another in the top of the 9th to make it 10-1, but who really cares? Oh, the Cardinals did add a run in the bottom of the 9th inning when Masyn Winn doubled in Lars Nootbaar who had walked to make the final score 10-2, but we still don't care.
#even
The Chicago Cubs made St. Louis Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy look like a batting practice pitcher. It started out promising enough (for the first out, anyway) when Pete Crow-Armstrong struck out gloriously. From there, it was downhill at blazing speed. I'll keep this as brief as possible. Suzuki singled. Two batters later, Bregman hit a ground rule double then Ian Happ hit a double which made it 2-0 Cubs before most of the Busch Stadium crowd had even taken their seat.
The top of the 2nd inning was worse. So much worse. Conforto singled. Kelly walked. Two batters later, PCA hit a sacrifice fly then Suzuki doubled, Busch singled, Bregman singled, Happ walked, then Nico ******* ner singled to right. By the time the carnage was over, it was 7-0 Cubs. Even the all-you-can-eat Busch Stadium food deal isn't enough to redeem this type of experience. Michael McGreevy didn't even finish the 2nd inning. That was Gordon Graceffo's job and, to his credit, he kept the Cubs from piling on any more runs until he was replaced by Justin Bruihl in the top of the 5th inning.
The Cardinals would manage to scrounge around for a run in the bottom of the 4th inning when they loaded the bases with an Alec Burleson walk, a Nootbaar infield single, a Masyn Winn single and a Nathan Church sacrifice fly with the bases loaded slightly reducing the humiliation making it 7-1 Cubs.
The Cubs were determined to squash whatever faint hopes the Cardinals might have managed with that menial 1-run bottom of the 4th by grabbing another run in the top of the 5th inning when Nico ******* ner walked then stole second, advanced to third on a wild pitch by Justin Bruihl and then scored on an infield single from Ramirez restoring the 7-run lead making it 8-1 Chicago. The Cubs added another run in the top of the 8th to make it 9-1 and another in the top of the 9th to make it 10-1, but who really cares? Oh, the Cardinals did add a run in the bottom of the 9th inning when Masyn Winn doubled in Lars Nootbaar who had walked to make the final score 10-2, but we still don't care.
#even
2 days ago
Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds returned to Hollywood Forever Cemetery for their second Cinespia date night of the summer.
The Ransom Canyon actress and Imagine Dragons frontman attended the sold-out outdoor screening of Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands on Saturday, July 25.
They coordinated in white tops and jeans before settling onto the cemetery lawn for the movie. Photographs from the event showed Reynolds sitting close to Kelly with his arm around her as they relaxed on a blanket.
Kelly and Reynolds previously attended Cinespia's May screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Their return placed them alongside Rose Byrne, Rachel Bloom and married actors Liza Colón-Zayas and David Zayas.
Reynolds wore a fitted white T-shirt with relaxed blue jeans and brown slip-on shoes. Kelly matched him in a sleeveless white top and wide-leg jeans, removing her shoes after the couple reached their picnic setup.
#white #jeans #cemetery
The Ransom Canyon actress and Imagine Dragons frontman attended the sold-out outdoor screening of Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands on Saturday, July 25.
They coordinated in white tops and jeans before settling onto the cemetery lawn for the movie. Photographs from the event showed Reynolds sitting close to Kelly with his arm around her as they relaxed on a blanket.
Kelly and Reynolds previously attended Cinespia's May screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Their return placed them alongside Rose Byrne, Rachel Bloom and married actors Liza Colón-Zayas and David Zayas.
Reynolds wore a fitted white T-shirt with relaxed blue jeans and brown slip-on shoes. Kelly matched him in a sleeveless white top and wide-leg jeans, removing her shoes after the couple reached their picnic setup.
#white #jeans #cemetery
3 days ago
The Diamondbacks dropped the opener of The Most Important Series of the Season™, losing 3-2 in ten innings to the Pirates. Merrill Kelly pitched well, and Max Kepler gave Arizona a 2-0 lead. But a throwing error by Kelly allowed a key Pittsburgh run, and Juan Morillo then gave up the tying score, which pushed the contest into extras. The Diamondbacks were unable to take advantage of a major Pirates gaffe, stranding the Manfred Man. A ball which was clanked off the glove of Ildemaro Vargas let the home team walk off, but the key stat tonight was the D-backs going just 2-for-14 with runners in scoring position. And one of those hits didn't score a run either.
But to focus on the positives. Merrill Kelly continued his resurgence. He finished June with an ERA above six (6.11, to be precise). But since the calendar turned to July, he has been much improved. Tonight, he allowed only an unearned run over 5.2 innings, on four hits – all of which were singles. He walked one and struck out six. [That is still an area of concern. Through nineteen starts last year, he had 7 or more K's eight times: he hasn't gone past six at all this year] He did hit a batter, Pirates' rookie Esmerlyn Valdez wearing a pitch around the wrist area, and having to leave the game in obvious discomfort. Hopefully, there's no serious damage there.
Through five innings, both Kelley and his opposite number – confusingly, called M. Keller – were basically cruising. Each side has managed to advance only one runner past first-base to that point. In the top of the second, Max Kepler led off with a single, advanced to third on a pair of outs, but was stranded there when Ildemaro Vargas grounded out. For the Pirates, they got a two-out single in the bottom of the fifth, and the runner stole second before being left there. Kelly even got a pick-off, ending the fourth by nailing the pinch-runner who had come in to replace Valdez. Rather embarrassing for them, I imagine.
Both pitchers were also being highly efficient. Through five innings, Keller had needed just 63 pitches, and Kelly less than a handful more at 67. I particularly enjoyed this strikeout by Kelly which ended the fifth inning. None of the six pitches in the zone, and zero contact by the batter on his three swings. However, my hopes of a quick recap foundered thereafter, as neither starting pitcher would make it through the sixth. Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo singled to lead off the top of the frame, though Gabriel Moreno would strike out looking, on a master-class of ABS by the Pirates catcher, which reversed two ******* to strikes, by very narrow margins.
[Conversely, Moreno was 0-for-2 in his challenges tonight. Though it is worth noting that the team's overall challenge rate when on defense is still 66.7%, significantly better than the MLB average of 58.1%.]
#innings #tonight #runner
But to focus on the positives. Merrill Kelly continued his resurgence. He finished June with an ERA above six (6.11, to be precise). But since the calendar turned to July, he has been much improved. Tonight, he allowed only an unearned run over 5.2 innings, on four hits – all of which were singles. He walked one and struck out six. [That is still an area of concern. Through nineteen starts last year, he had 7 or more K's eight times: he hasn't gone past six at all this year] He did hit a batter, Pirates' rookie Esmerlyn Valdez wearing a pitch around the wrist area, and having to leave the game in obvious discomfort. Hopefully, there's no serious damage there.
Through five innings, both Kelley and his opposite number – confusingly, called M. Keller – were basically cruising. Each side has managed to advance only one runner past first-base to that point. In the top of the second, Max Kepler led off with a single, advanced to third on a pair of outs, but was stranded there when Ildemaro Vargas grounded out. For the Pirates, they got a two-out single in the bottom of the fifth, and the runner stole second before being left there. Kelly even got a pick-off, ending the fourth by nailing the pinch-runner who had come in to replace Valdez. Rather embarrassing for them, I imagine.
Both pitchers were also being highly efficient. Through five innings, Keller had needed just 63 pitches, and Kelly less than a handful more at 67. I particularly enjoyed this strikeout by Kelly which ended the fifth inning. None of the six pitches in the zone, and zero contact by the batter on his three swings. However, my hopes of a quick recap foundered thereafter, as neither starting pitcher would make it through the sixth. Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo singled to lead off the top of the frame, though Gabriel Moreno would strike out looking, on a master-class of ABS by the Pirates catcher, which reversed two ******* to strikes, by very narrow margins.
[Conversely, Moreno was 0-for-2 in his challenges tonight. Though it is worth noting that the team's overall challenge rate when on defense is still 66.7%, significantly better than the MLB average of 58.1%.]
#innings #tonight #runner
3 days ago
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) says he believes Troy Jackson is a "strong candidate" who can beat Republican Senator Susan Collins after Jackson replaced Graham Platner on the ballot.
#troy
#troy
3 days ago
This article originally appeared on PGHBaseballNOW.com.
The good news for the Pirates is that they moved into a tie for the third National League wild card spot with a 3-2 walk-off win over the Diamondbacks at PNC Park on Monday night.
But the win came with a potential cost as star rookie Esmerlyn Valdez left the game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand.
Top 6th, 2-0 ARZ: The Diamondbacks (55-52) broke the scoreless tie on Max Kepler's two-RBI double off Mitch Keller with one out, knocking the Pirates starter out of the game.
Bottom 6th, 2-1 ARZ: Brandon Lowe got the Pirates (55-52) on the board when he plated Jake Mangum from third base on an infield single off Merrill Kelly.
#pirates #Third #Monday
The good news for the Pirates is that they moved into a tie for the third National League wild card spot with a 3-2 walk-off win over the Diamondbacks at PNC Park on Monday night.
But the win came with a potential cost as star rookie Esmerlyn Valdez left the game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand.
Top 6th, 2-0 ARZ: The Diamondbacks (55-52) broke the scoreless tie on Max Kepler's two-RBI double off Mitch Keller with one out, knocking the Pirates starter out of the game.
Bottom 6th, 2-1 ARZ: Brandon Lowe got the Pirates (55-52) on the board when he plated Jake Mangum from third base on an infield single off Merrill Kelly.
#pirates #Third #Monday
3 days ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brandon Lowe singled home Billy Cook in the bottom of the 10th inning to rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Lowe finished a three-hit night by lacing a line drive off Diamondbacks reliever Taylor Clarke (2-2) that smacked off the glove of Arizona first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and rolled away, allowing Cook to race home as the Pirates pulled even with the Diamondbacks for the National League's third wild-card spot.
Mason Montgomery (4-3) worked around an error by third baseman Nick Gonzales and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 10th to earn the victory. The Pirates' bullpen, which has been a sore spot much of the season, tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings.
Bryan Reynolds delivered a game-tying RBI double in the eighth for Pittsburgh, which lost promising rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez to a left-hand injury in the fourth inning after getting hit with a fastball by Arizona starter Merrill Kelly.
Kelly allowed one unearned run in 5 2/3 innings, walking one and striking out six while lowering his ERA to 4.86, the lowest it has been since early April.
#inning
Lowe finished a three-hit night by lacing a line drive off Diamondbacks reliever Taylor Clarke (2-2) that smacked off the glove of Arizona first baseman Ildemaro Vargas and rolled away, allowing Cook to race home as the Pirates pulled even with the Diamondbacks for the National League's third wild-card spot.
Mason Montgomery (4-3) worked around an error by third baseman Nick Gonzales and escaped a bases-loaded jam in the top of the 10th to earn the victory. The Pirates' bullpen, which has been a sore spot much of the season, tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings.
Bryan Reynolds delivered a game-tying RBI double in the eighth for Pittsburgh, which lost promising rookie outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez to a left-hand injury in the fourth inning after getting hit with a fastball by Arizona starter Merrill Kelly.
Kelly allowed one unearned run in 5 2/3 innings, walking one and striking out six while lowering his ERA to 4.86, the lowest it has been since early April.
#inning
6 days ago
Fans of fantasy football are gathering this weekend in Canton at the Fantasy Football Expo.
That makes it the perfect time to take a stroll down memory lane. Stacker.com, using data from Stathead, compiled a ranking of the best Browns performances in fantasy football history.
How do these historic quarterback, running back, tight end and wide receiver performances stack up in Cleveland history?
5. Kelly Holcomb
Game: Browns vs. Bengals, 48-58 loss on Nov. 28, 2004
#Football #stathead
That makes it the perfect time to take a stroll down memory lane. Stacker.com, using data from Stathead, compiled a ranking of the best Browns performances in fantasy football history.
How do these historic quarterback, running back, tight end and wide receiver performances stack up in Cleveland history?
5. Kelly Holcomb
Game: Browns vs. Bengals, 48-58 loss on Nov. 28, 2004
#Football #stathead
6 days ago
Kelly Ripa playfully teased her husband, Mark Consuelos, after recalling a hilarious anecdote during the July 24 episode of LIVE! The couple discussed a time when they visited their daughter, Lola, at summer camp in Maine.
The ABC host shared that parents were asked to join their children in the camp's "snake lake." "I keep going back to the time Lola was at summer camp," said Kelly.
"You had to be the swim parent to get in the snake lake. Cause there were snakes in the lake, and I simply refused. And all the other moms refused too. And we were like, look, look, we've done everything else for this camp, 'You're getting in the lake.'"
The couple couldn't contain their laughter (ABC)
Mark then shared his version of events. "So, yeah, it was all the dads did this. All the dads did this with their kids, when we went to visit Lola in Maine, and I had been racing on a bike team for a couple years at that point. And so my legs were bigger, like your quads just get big," he explained.
#couple
The ABC host shared that parents were asked to join their children in the camp's "snake lake." "I keep going back to the time Lola was at summer camp," said Kelly.
"You had to be the swim parent to get in the snake lake. Cause there were snakes in the lake, and I simply refused. And all the other moms refused too. And we were like, look, look, we've done everything else for this camp, 'You're getting in the lake.'"
The couple couldn't contain their laughter (ABC)
Mark then shared his version of events. "So, yeah, it was all the dads did this. All the dads did this with their kids, when we went to visit Lola in Maine, and I had been racing on a bike team for a couple years at that point. And so my legs were bigger, like your quads just get big," he explained.
#couple
6 days ago
Gary Kelly came from behind in dramatic style to beat 17 year-old Liam Hill from Tonga and make it three wins to start his campaign for a third Commonwealth Games medal.
Hill's aggressive style saw him cruise to 9-6 win in the opening set against an out of sorts Kelly but the Ballymoney man found his form to open up a 5-0 lead in the second set.
However, Hill would mount a comeback closing to within a shot heading to the final end.
Holding shot, that would have given him the game, Hill made a tactical error with his final bowl as he committed a 30 second shot clock violation.
It opened the door for Kelly but he still had a difficult shot to walk through it but he produced a superb bowl to trail the jack into the ditch, to take the set 7-4 and set up a one-end decider.
#kelly #hill #liam
Hill's aggressive style saw him cruise to 9-6 win in the opening set against an out of sorts Kelly but the Ballymoney man found his form to open up a 5-0 lead in the second set.
However, Hill would mount a comeback closing to within a shot heading to the final end.
Holding shot, that would have given him the game, Hill made a tactical error with his final bowl as he committed a 30 second shot clock violation.
It opened the door for Kelly but he still had a difficult shot to walk through it but he produced a superb bowl to trail the jack into the ditch, to take the set 7-4 and set up a one-end decider.
#kelly #hill #liam
6 days ago
It's another busy day at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow for Team Northern Ireland athletes.
It's an early start for bowler Gary Kelly, who faces Liam Hill from Tonga in the men's single sectional play at the SEC Centre at 08:30 BST as he aims to make it three wins from three.
Shauna O'Neill and Chloe Wilson will get under way at 17:50 when they take part in the women's pairs selection play against Isle of Man as they also aim for their third victory.
Kelly's final session of the day is at 19:15 as he takes on Singapore in the men's singles.
At the Tollcross Swimming Centre, it is a second morning full of heats from 10:30.
#commonwealth #glasgow
It's an early start for bowler Gary Kelly, who faces Liam Hill from Tonga in the men's single sectional play at the SEC Centre at 08:30 BST as he aims to make it three wins from three.
Shauna O'Neill and Chloe Wilson will get under way at 17:50 when they take part in the women's pairs selection play against Isle of Man as they also aim for their third victory.
Kelly's final session of the day is at 19:15 as he takes on Singapore in the men's singles.
At the Tollcross Swimming Centre, it is a second morning full of heats from 10:30.
#commonwealth #glasgow
6 days ago
The Minnesota Vikings' quarterback competition will dominate training camp conversation, but another important offensive battle is developing in front of whoever wins that job.
Minnesota still must settle its center position after Ryan Kelly's retirement left the offensive line without an established starter in the middle. The competition may not generate the same attention as the quarterback room, but it could have a major impact on Kevin O'Connell's offense.
According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, Blake Brandel is expected to get the first opportunity. The longtime utility lineman gave the Vikings a surprisingly effective nine-game stretch at center in 2025, providing enough stability to enter camp as the logical favorite. His versatility has long made him valuable, but this summer gives him a chance to secure a more defined role.
The retirement of Ryan Kelly left the Vikings looking for a new starter. Long-time utility lineman Blake Brandel will get the first look, following his surprisingly effective nine-game stint there in 2025. The Vikings also want to monitor third-year backup Michael Jurgens and seventh-round pick Gavin Gerhardt. It was mildly surprising that the Vikings didn't sign a free agent at the position, and it could still happen.
That opportunity comes with pressure. Center is more than a blocking position. The starter must handle protection calls, identify fronts, help set the tone in the run game and maintain clean communication with the quarterback. That responsibility becomes even more important in an offense that asks quarterbacks to process quickly and play with timing.
#Vikings #game #kevin
Minnesota still must settle its center position after Ryan Kelly's retirement left the offensive line without an established starter in the middle. The competition may not generate the same attention as the quarterback room, but it could have a major impact on Kevin O'Connell's offense.
According to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, Blake Brandel is expected to get the first opportunity. The longtime utility lineman gave the Vikings a surprisingly effective nine-game stretch at center in 2025, providing enough stability to enter camp as the logical favorite. His versatility has long made him valuable, but this summer gives him a chance to secure a more defined role.
The retirement of Ryan Kelly left the Vikings looking for a new starter. Long-time utility lineman Blake Brandel will get the first look, following his surprisingly effective nine-game stint there in 2025. The Vikings also want to monitor third-year backup Michael Jurgens and seventh-round pick Gavin Gerhardt. It was mildly surprising that the Vikings didn't sign a free agent at the position, and it could still happen.
That opportunity comes with pressure. Center is more than a blocking position. The starter must handle protection calls, identify fronts, help set the tone in the run game and maintain clean communication with the quarterback. That responsibility becomes even more important in an offense that asks quarterbacks to process quickly and play with timing.
#Vikings #game #kevin
6 days ago
John Tortorella hasn't closed the door on coaching at 68, some two months after his latest, brief stint ended two wins short of a Stanley Cup and not being rehired by the Vegas Golden Knights.
"Oh, I want to coach," Tortorella told The Athletic this week in a story posted on Friday. "I want to coach now. I'm not sure if that happens, and that's where I am in my career. But I wanted to coach that Vegas team. I told (general manager Kelly McCrimmon) that."
Tortorella's tenure in Vegas began with him replacing the fired Bruce Cassidy with eight games left in the regular season. And it ended in mid-June with the Golden Knights losing the Stanley Cup Final in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Though Tortorella pushed for his return, he said he respected McCrimmon's decision to promote minor-league coach Ryan Craig.
"They've been developing (Craig) for a number of years there," he said. "He's a good coach and a good man."
#knights #craig
"Oh, I want to coach," Tortorella told The Athletic this week in a story posted on Friday. "I want to coach now. I'm not sure if that happens, and that's where I am in my career. But I wanted to coach that Vegas team. I told (general manager Kelly McCrimmon) that."
Tortorella's tenure in Vegas began with him replacing the fired Bruce Cassidy with eight games left in the regular season. And it ended in mid-June with the Golden Knights losing the Stanley Cup Final in six games to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Though Tortorella pushed for his return, he said he respected McCrimmon's decision to promote minor-league coach Ryan Craig.
"They've been developing (Craig) for a number of years there," he said. "He's a good coach and a good man."
#knights #craig
7 days ago
With the IBF world light-middleweight ******* le in his possession, Josh Kelly feels "it's a different version of me" since he dethroned Bakhram Murtazaliev as he promised to "put on a show" in his maiden defence against Caoimhin Agyarko on Saturday.
Kelly had to bide his time for his opportunity, but the silky 32-year-old from Sunderland grabbed it with both hands with a majority points decision verdict against the Russian in January, improving to 18 wins with one defeat and one draw.
In some ways, 29-year-old Belfast challenger Agyarko has followed a similar path, enjoying big promotional backing in spells under the Queensberry and Matchroom banners, but was cut adrift by the latter following what was then a career-best win over Troy Williamson in 2023.
Both men will walk to the ring in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's heavyweight return against Kristian Prenga fully aware of how tough it has been to get to this stage.
Kelly, who had to rebuild from a 2021 defeat by David Avanesyan, has rattled off eight successful wins, culminating in his ******* le victory over Murtazaliev in Newcastle, dropping the champion in the fourth before coming through a late storm and surviving his own 11th-round trip to the canvas.
#year #wins #defeat #caoimhin
Kelly had to bide his time for his opportunity, but the silky 32-year-old from Sunderland grabbed it with both hands with a majority points decision verdict against the Russian in January, improving to 18 wins with one defeat and one draw.
In some ways, 29-year-old Belfast challenger Agyarko has followed a similar path, enjoying big promotional backing in spells under the Queensberry and Matchroom banners, but was cut adrift by the latter following what was then a career-best win over Troy Williamson in 2023.
Both men will walk to the ring in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's heavyweight return against Kristian Prenga fully aware of how tough it has been to get to this stage.
Kelly, who had to rebuild from a 2021 defeat by David Avanesyan, has rattled off eight successful wins, culminating in his ******* le victory over Murtazaliev in Newcastle, dropping the champion in the fourth before coming through a late storm and surviving his own 11th-round trip to the canvas.
#year #wins #defeat #caoimhin
7 days ago
NEW YORK — The boos were deafening.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was at center court inside Barclays Center. The New York Liberty had just beaten the Las Vegas Aces in the in-season tournament named after her job **** le, and as she took the mic to congratulate the team and announce the MVP, her voice was drowned out almost entirely.
It wasn’t the first time Engelbert was greeted with this level of public disdain. Over the last 12 months, the reception Engelbert has received has grown increasingly hostile, dating back to last year’s All-Star game in Indianapolis, when fans chanted “pay them” as she attempted to deliver her post-game speech. She was heckled again during the 2025 WNBA Finals trophy ceremony.
Since becoming commissioner in 2019, Engelbert has led the WNBA into its most successful era. She brokered two transformational collective bargaining agreements, guided the league through an unprecedented pandemic season in 2020, and helped facilitate the sale of the Atlanta Dream from an owner, Kelly Loeffler, who opposed the league’s public support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
The growth of the league has been astronomical — a new media rights deal valued at $2.2 billion at the time has grown to $3 billion, according to reports. The league has expanded to 15 teams and will reach 18 by 2030, with expansion fees that have lined the pockets of the existing owners. Record-breaking viewership and attendance have led to historic revenue targets.
#engelbert #league #york #commissioner
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was at center court inside Barclays Center. The New York Liberty had just beaten the Las Vegas Aces in the in-season tournament named after her job **** le, and as she took the mic to congratulate the team and announce the MVP, her voice was drowned out almost entirely.
It wasn’t the first time Engelbert was greeted with this level of public disdain. Over the last 12 months, the reception Engelbert has received has grown increasingly hostile, dating back to last year’s All-Star game in Indianapolis, when fans chanted “pay them” as she attempted to deliver her post-game speech. She was heckled again during the 2025 WNBA Finals trophy ceremony.
Since becoming commissioner in 2019, Engelbert has led the WNBA into its most successful era. She brokered two transformational collective bargaining agreements, guided the league through an unprecedented pandemic season in 2020, and helped facilitate the sale of the Atlanta Dream from an owner, Kelly Loeffler, who opposed the league’s public support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
The growth of the league has been astronomical — a new media rights deal valued at $2.2 billion at the time has grown to $3 billion, according to reports. The league has expanded to 15 teams and will reach 18 by 2030, with expansion fees that have lined the pockets of the existing owners. Record-breaking viewership and attendance have led to historic revenue targets.
#engelbert #league #york #commissioner
7 days ago
When the NBA's calendar turned over on June 30, one of the first things the league made a point to do was announce the selection of Hinkle Fieldhouse as the first host of the NBA Cup Final outside of Las Vegas.
The IndyStar contacted the NBA to get a better sense of the process by which the league arrived at the decision to choose Hinkle. The league responded by e-mail with answers to the Star's question's from NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Global Events Kelly Flatow.
The Q&A follows.
Question: I recall Commissioner (Adam) Silver suggesting college arenas as a possibility last year. What sparked his and the league's interest in making the change out of Las Vegas and what drove the league to look at college arenas?
Answer: (The NBA referred to commissioner Adam Silver's quote from an interview in December, 2025.) “We’re talking with Amazon Prime about whether it makes sense to maybe go to some unique locations for the final game. They have suggested, for example, some storied college arenas so we’re just looking at other ways we can do this.”
#college
The IndyStar contacted the NBA to get a better sense of the process by which the league arrived at the decision to choose Hinkle. The league responded by e-mail with answers to the Star's question's from NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Global Events Kelly Flatow.
The Q&A follows.
Question: I recall Commissioner (Adam) Silver suggesting college arenas as a possibility last year. What sparked his and the league's interest in making the change out of Las Vegas and what drove the league to look at college arenas?
Answer: (The NBA referred to commissioner Adam Silver's quote from an interview in December, 2025.) “We’re talking with Amazon Prime about whether it makes sense to maybe go to some unique locations for the final game. They have suggested, for example, some storied college arenas so we’re just looking at other ways we can do this.”
#college
7 days ago
When the NBA's calendar turned over on June 30, one of the first things the league made a point to do was announce the selection of Hinkle Fieldhouse as the first host of the NBA Cup Final outside of Las Vegas.
The IndyStar contacted the NBA to get a better sense of the process by which the league arrived at the decision to choose Hinkle. The league responded by e-mail with answers to the Star's question's from NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Global Events Kelly Flatow.
The Q&A follows.
Question: I recall Commissioner (Adam) Silver suggesting college arenas as a possibility last year. What sparked his and the league's interest in making the change out of Las Vegas and what drove the league to look at college arenas?
Answer: (The NBA referred to commissioner Adam Silver's quote from an interview in December, 2025.) “We’re talking with Amazon Prime about whether it makes sense to maybe go to some unique locations for the final game. They have suggested, for example, some storied college arenas so we’re just looking at other ways we can do this.”
#adam
The IndyStar contacted the NBA to get a better sense of the process by which the league arrived at the decision to choose Hinkle. The league responded by e-mail with answers to the Star's question's from NBA Executive Vice President and Head of Global Events Kelly Flatow.
The Q&A follows.
Question: I recall Commissioner (Adam) Silver suggesting college arenas as a possibility last year. What sparked his and the league's interest in making the change out of Las Vegas and what drove the league to look at college arenas?
Answer: (The NBA referred to commissioner Adam Silver's quote from an interview in December, 2025.) “We’re talking with Amazon Prime about whether it makes sense to maybe go to some unique locations for the final game. They have suggested, for example, some storied college arenas so we’re just looking at other ways we can do this.”
#adam
7 days ago
It's a new era for LSU football as polarizing head coach Lane Kiffin looks to make a big splash in his first year with the Tigers.
It was a tumultuous year for the Tigers as the team went 7-6 and endured the firing of Brian Kelly in late October before eventually hiring Kiffin for the upcoming season.
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Despite that, a hefty recruiting job by the team brought in plenty of star power, including former Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt.
Needless to say, every LSU game this year will be must-see as Kiffin attempts to rebuild the Tigers back into a **** le contender.
#team #lane #october #shop
It was a tumultuous year for the Tigers as the team went 7-6 and endured the firing of Brian Kelly in late October before eventually hiring Kiffin for the upcoming season.
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Despite that, a hefty recruiting job by the team brought in plenty of star power, including former Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt.
Needless to say, every LSU game this year will be must-see as Kiffin attempts to rebuild the Tigers back into a **** le contender.
#team #lane #october #shop
8 days ago
Gary Kelly is off to a winning start in the men’s singles. The silver medallist from four years ago dominated the game against Fred Tafatu from Niue Island winning by 2 sets to 0 (13-1, 8-3).
While the 36 year-old from Ballymoney ran away with the first set, the second was nip and tuck before Kelly sealed the win with a full house of four shots in the seventh and final end.
With only the group winner reaching the semi-finals, Kelly’s next game against New Zealander Shannon McIlroy on Friday morning will be crucial.
McIlroy recorded a big win over Tonga’s Liam Hill.
#four #gary
While the 36 year-old from Ballymoney ran away with the first set, the second was nip and tuck before Kelly sealed the win with a full house of four shots in the seventh and final end.
With only the group winner reaching the semi-finals, Kelly’s next game against New Zealander Shannon McIlroy on Friday morning will be crucial.
McIlroy recorded a big win over Tonga’s Liam Hill.
#four #gary
8 days ago
Getting fired by LSU freed up more time for Brian Kelly to do what he does best.
No, I’m not talking about driving a U-Haul, although Kelly says he did indeed drive the moving truck after LSU booted him from the Boot.
I’m talking about politics.
Kelly spent the past few months doing a media circuit and politicking for a new job.
Kelly, as any football observer knows, is an ace politico, and he’s convinced at least one person he might deserve another shot somewhere.
#talking #getting #time
No, I’m not talking about driving a U-Haul, although Kelly says he did indeed drive the moving truck after LSU booted him from the Boot.
I’m talking about politics.
Kelly spent the past few months doing a media circuit and politicking for a new job.
Kelly, as any football observer knows, is an ace politico, and he’s convinced at least one person he might deserve another shot somewhere.
#talking #getting #time
8 days ago
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1635 ET – Capital One Financial’s total credit-card delinquency rate fell both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, offering a sign that the bank’s cardholders are doing a better job of keeping up with their bills. The company says total credit-card delinquency rate edged down to 3.4% in the second quarter, compared to 3.7% in the first quarter and 3.6% in the year-ago quarter. The delinquency rate in its consumer banking division, meanwhile, was lower than a year ago but higher than the first quarter, coming in around 4.3%. (kelly.cloonanwsj.com)
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1635 ET – Capital One Financial’s total credit-card delinquency rate fell both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year, offering a sign that the bank’s cardholders are doing a better job of keeping up with their bills. The company says total credit-card delinquency rate edged down to 3.4% in the second quarter, compared to 3.7% in the first quarter and 3.6% in the year-ago quarter. The delinquency rate in its consumer banking division, meanwhile, was lower than a year ago but higher than the first quarter, coming in around 4.3%. (kelly.cloonanwsj.com)
#delinquency #financial #card #first
8 days ago
Megyn Kelly went scorched earth on former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin this week in a conversation with the co-hosts of the Ruthless podcast, part of the so-called manosphere. Kelly played a recent clip of Baldwin discussing the "journey" she has been on in recent years on her Substack and mocked her overly "therapized" language and jabbed that she used to be a "serious news anchor."
"Her work and her mission include banging four men in a month — one of whom, from her piece, I mean, her written piece, says he flew in just to take her to dinner and spends his days working to save democracy, one congressional district at a time.
Come on. Yeah, she doesn't say who it is," Kelly added during the conversation as the podcast guys laughed.
"Wear is smug again today," Kelly joked, name-checking one of the Ruthless co-hosts.
"Just kidding, just kidding. Man two: one used to run a country. Man three: one is just hot. Man four: not described at all, which — that's tougher for that guy. She says some of the men now subscribe to her newsletter. Hi, fellas! So they're all reading about each other," Kelly continued, adding:
And Brooke Baldwin's journey… of awakening. I mean, the self-help talk, the journeys of awakening — I see you. Her gratitude, the music, like the weird spa music from, like, I don't know, India, the overly therapized talk in there — you can tell she spent a lot of years in therapy. No makeup. You know, "my work and my mission" — it was like, okay.
#baldwin #ruthless #anchor
"Her work and her mission include banging four men in a month — one of whom, from her piece, I mean, her written piece, says he flew in just to take her to dinner and spends his days working to save democracy, one congressional district at a time.
Come on. Yeah, she doesn't say who it is," Kelly added during the conversation as the podcast guys laughed.
"Wear is smug again today," Kelly joked, name-checking one of the Ruthless co-hosts.
"Just kidding, just kidding. Man two: one used to run a country. Man three: one is just hot. Man four: not described at all, which — that's tougher for that guy. She says some of the men now subscribe to her newsletter. Hi, fellas! So they're all reading about each other," Kelly continued, adding:
And Brooke Baldwin's journey… of awakening. I mean, the self-help talk, the journeys of awakening — I see you. Her gratitude, the music, like the weird spa music from, like, I don't know, India, the overly therapized talk in there — you can tell she spent a lot of years in therapy. No makeup. You know, "my work and my mission" — it was like, okay.
#baldwin #ruthless #anchor
8 days ago
Kelly Osbourne paid tribute to her father Ozzy on the one-year anniversary of his death.
In a heartfelt letter posted to Instagram, she said, "One year ago today, the world changed forever," alongside a photo of the singer from the early days of his career.
"Today I sit beside you in a way I never thought would be possible. I know you are still with me. I feel you in the quiet, in the wind, in every song that stops me in my tracks, is [sic] the smell of your cologne and in every moment that the love outweighs the grief. You are all around me."
Kelly went on to admit life without her father has been "the hardest thing I have ever had to endure.
"You are my everything. My protector. My greatest teacher. My best friend. The apple of my eye. My reason," she said.
#year #Instagram
In a heartfelt letter posted to Instagram, she said, "One year ago today, the world changed forever," alongside a photo of the singer from the early days of his career.
"Today I sit beside you in a way I never thought would be possible. I know you are still with me. I feel you in the quiet, in the wind, in every song that stops me in my tracks, is [sic] the smell of your cologne and in every moment that the love outweighs the grief. You are all around me."
Kelly went on to admit life without her father has been "the hardest thing I have ever had to endure.
"You are my everything. My protector. My greatest teacher. My best friend. The apple of my eye. My reason," she said.
#year #Instagram
8 days ago
A year after the death of Ozzy Osbourne, daughter Kelly Osbourne posted an online tribute to him, confessing that even though he is gone, "I know you are still with me."
The TV host and singer, 41, Osbourne posted the emotional note on Instagram on Tuesday, July 21, marking the one-year anniversary of the late Black Sabbath frontman's death. Osbourne, 76, died on July 22, 2025, just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England.
"Today I sit here beside you in a way I never thought would be possible," she wrote. "I know you are still with me. I feel you in the quiet, in the wind, in every song that stops me in my tracks, (in) the small of your cologne and in every moment that love outweighs grief. You are all around me."
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While the memories are cherished, they fall short of his presence, Osbourne continued. "The hardest part is that I can't touch you," she wrote. "I can't wrap my arms around you or feel the safety that only you could give me. I always thought life was hard, but life without you has been the hardest thing I have ever had to endure."
#posted #know #still #thought
The TV host and singer, 41, Osbourne posted the emotional note on Instagram on Tuesday, July 21, marking the one-year anniversary of the late Black Sabbath frontman's death. Osbourne, 76, died on July 22, 2025, just weeks after reuniting with Black Sabbath for a final show in England.
"Today I sit here beside you in a way I never thought would be possible," she wrote. "I know you are still with me. I feel you in the quiet, in the wind, in every song that stops me in my tracks, (in) the small of your cologne and in every moment that love outweighs grief. You are all around me."
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While the memories are cherished, they fall short of his presence, Osbourne continued. "The hardest part is that I can't touch you," she wrote. "I can't wrap my arms around you or feel the safety that only you could give me. I always thought life was hard, but life without you has been the hardest thing I have ever had to endure."
#posted #know #still #thought
9 days ago
Lane Kiffin continues to be a topic of conversation during SEC media day. Ahead of LSU football's scheduled appearance on Thursday, SEC network ****** yst Jordan Rodgers offered his expectations for the Tigers in 2026.
"Lane Kiffin has to reach the national championship game or it's a failure," Rodgers said. "If he can't get further than he did at Ole Miss with more resources at LSU, then what are we even doing here?"
Rodgers listed the costs ****** ociated with Kiffin's team in Baton Rouge, including $54 million in buy out costs going to Brian Kelly. LSU pays $13 million for Kiffin's salary and a rumored $40 million for roster construction.
Before departing for LSU, Kiffin took Ole Miss to the College Football Playoffs for the first time in program history and the Rebels made a run to the semifinals.
"If you can't get that far, if not further, it's a failure," Rodgers said. "[I'm] not saying Lane Kiffin's job's in jeopardy if he doesn't reach the national championship, but it is national championship or bust."
#championship #failure
"Lane Kiffin has to reach the national championship game or it's a failure," Rodgers said. "If he can't get further than he did at Ole Miss with more resources at LSU, then what are we even doing here?"
Rodgers listed the costs ****** ociated with Kiffin's team in Baton Rouge, including $54 million in buy out costs going to Brian Kelly. LSU pays $13 million for Kiffin's salary and a rumored $40 million for roster construction.
Before departing for LSU, Kiffin took Ole Miss to the College Football Playoffs for the first time in program history and the Rebels made a run to the semifinals.
"If you can't get that far, if not further, it's a failure," Rodgers said. "[I'm] not saying Lane Kiffin's job's in jeopardy if he doesn't reach the national championship, but it is national championship or bust."
#championship #failure