32 mins. ago
From the sounds of things at training camp, a very popular Cincinnati Bengals rookie could be headed for an interesting role next year if he makes the team.
Landon Robinson is certainly on his way.
The super-popular seventh-round pick by the Bengals, in addition to his defensive duties, has already been getting a look or two at fullback on offense.
Robinson is just happy to help coming out of a successful preseason debut, of course.
"It was cool being able to get my feet under me. Get that confidence in an NFL game," Robinson said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. "I think it was a pretty solid performance, but there's always room for improvement."
#robinson #landon #hobson
Landon Robinson is certainly on his way.
The super-popular seventh-round pick by the Bengals, in addition to his defensive duties, has already been getting a look or two at fullback on offense.
Robinson is just happy to help coming out of a successful preseason debut, of course.
"It was cool being able to get my feet under me. Get that confidence in an NFL game," Robinson said, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. "I think it was a pretty solid performance, but there's always room for improvement."
#robinson #landon #hobson
1 hr. ago
Not many teams in the NFL utilize the fullback position as they did 20 years ago, but let's imagine the Cincinnati Bengals manage to utilize one this season. It's actually conceivable, and it comes in the form of a seventh-round draft pick.
Landon Robinson was seemingly on the Bengals' radar from the Senior Bowl. Sure enough, the Bengals drafted the defensive tackle from Navy and an Ohio native in the seventh round this past April. Robinson shined in the preseason opener last Thursday, showing a ferocity to get into the offensive backfield and disrupt the flow of the play the opposing offense is trying to run.
However, the Bengals have a deep defensive line, so they may find another way to keep Robinson on the 53-man roster: Giving him reps at fullback.
Robinson at fullback? Before you quickly dismiss this notion, remember that Domata Peko came in multiple times and acted as a fullback in goal-line situations. A guy like Robinson can play a similar role.
"Coach Pitcher came to me and said, 'Hey Landon, have you ever played fullback?'" said Robinson. "I was able to sit in on a couple of offensive meetings, and he installed the goal-line package.
#line #landon #round
Landon Robinson was seemingly on the Bengals' radar from the Senior Bowl. Sure enough, the Bengals drafted the defensive tackle from Navy and an Ohio native in the seventh round this past April. Robinson shined in the preseason opener last Thursday, showing a ferocity to get into the offensive backfield and disrupt the flow of the play the opposing offense is trying to run.
However, the Bengals have a deep defensive line, so they may find another way to keep Robinson on the 53-man roster: Giving him reps at fullback.
Robinson at fullback? Before you quickly dismiss this notion, remember that Domata Peko came in multiple times and acted as a fullback in goal-line situations. A guy like Robinson can play a similar role.
"Coach Pitcher came to me and said, 'Hey Landon, have you ever played fullback?'" said Robinson. "I was able to sit in on a couple of offensive meetings, and he installed the goal-line package.
#line #landon #round
1 day ago
The Cincinnati Bengals have now completed the bulk of training camp, as well as their first preseason game, which has given us plenty of opportunities to see the 2026 rookie class in action.
Overall, it's been a good showing for the news kids on the block, including several game-changing plays made in the 16-14 preseason win over the Detroit Lions.
Seventh-round tight end Jack Endries scored his first NFL touchdown while catching a game-high-tying three passes for 25 yards. He even earned a game-high 91.4 Pro Football Focus grade.
Second-round edge Cashius Howell didn't make quite as much noise as he did in camp, though he still managed to get one QB hurry and recovered a fumble in a game decided by just two points.
Seventh-round defensive tackle Landon Robinson managed to pick up his first NFL sack to go with another QB hit.
#first #preseason #managed
Overall, it's been a good showing for the news kids on the block, including several game-changing plays made in the 16-14 preseason win over the Detroit Lions.
Seventh-round tight end Jack Endries scored his first NFL touchdown while catching a game-high-tying three passes for 25 yards. He even earned a game-high 91.4 Pro Football Focus grade.
Second-round edge Cashius Howell didn't make quite as much noise as he did in camp, though he still managed to get one QB hurry and recovered a fumble in a game decided by just two points.
Seventh-round defensive tackle Landon Robinson managed to pick up his first NFL sack to go with another QB hit.
#first #preseason #managed
3 days ago
Ryan Silverfield is taking over a daunting rebuilding job as he begins his first season at the helm of the Arkansas Razorbacks. But the roster he inherited isn't totally bereft of talent.
There may be no sturdier building block on the team than Edge rusher Quincy Rhodes. Rhodes broke out as a junior in 2025, finishing with 44 total tackles and a team-leading 15.5 tackles for loss in addition to 8 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble. That TFL total was the most by an Arkansas defender since Trey Flowers had 15.5 in 2015, and he also became the first 'Hawg to register double digit tackles for loss in a season since Landon Jackson in 2023. Nationally, he ranked 13th in tackles for loss per game and 23rd in sacks per game during the regular season.
Heading into 2026 Rhodes earned second team All-SEC honors from both league coaches and the **** ociated Press and was also tabbed with second team recognition from Athlon Sports and third team from Phil Steele. He stands out as one of the few proven players remaining in Fayetteville after a mass roster exodus following the coaching change, meaning the entire Arkansas defensive identity in 2026 will likely run through him.
For Georgia, Rhodes presents a real problem up front. At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, he has the length to disrupt passing lanes and the first step to win one-on-one against tackles who aren't ready for his quickness. A player who forces 15+ tackles for loss in a season has a demonstrated ability to blow up run designs before they develop, and Georgia's offensive line will need a plan specifically built around neutralizing him rather than treating him as a standard edge rusher. Early season road trips can be unpredictable, and Rhodes gives Arkansas a legitimate chance to affect the September 19th matchup with the Bulldogs from the opening series.
Go 'Dawgs!!!
#arkansas
There may be no sturdier building block on the team than Edge rusher Quincy Rhodes. Rhodes broke out as a junior in 2025, finishing with 44 total tackles and a team-leading 15.5 tackles for loss in addition to 8 sacks, 6 quarterback hurries, and a forced fumble. That TFL total was the most by an Arkansas defender since Trey Flowers had 15.5 in 2015, and he also became the first 'Hawg to register double digit tackles for loss in a season since Landon Jackson in 2023. Nationally, he ranked 13th in tackles for loss per game and 23rd in sacks per game during the regular season.
Heading into 2026 Rhodes earned second team All-SEC honors from both league coaches and the **** ociated Press and was also tabbed with second team recognition from Athlon Sports and third team from Phil Steele. He stands out as one of the few proven players remaining in Fayetteville after a mass roster exodus following the coaching change, meaning the entire Arkansas defensive identity in 2026 will likely run through him.
For Georgia, Rhodes presents a real problem up front. At 6-foot-6 and 275 pounds, he has the length to disrupt passing lanes and the first step to win one-on-one against tackles who aren't ready for his quickness. A player who forces 15+ tackles for loss in a season has a demonstrated ability to blow up run designs before they develop, and Georgia's offensive line will need a plan specifically built around neutralizing him rather than treating him as a standard edge rusher. Early season road trips can be unpredictable, and Rhodes gives Arkansas a legitimate chance to affect the September 19th matchup with the Bulldogs from the opening series.
Go 'Dawgs!!!
#arkansas
3 days ago
Maybe the most encouraging thing coming out of the Cincinnati Bengals' first preseason game was the strong showing by the rookie class.
Names like Cashius Howell and one unexpected depth piece looked very good.
So, too, did Landon Robinson.
The fan-favorite seventh-round pick made some notable splash plays during the live broadcast and it has only been reinforced when looking at the film and numbers.
Film like this, via Brian Baldinger:
#like #maybe #cashius #howell
Names like Cashius Howell and one unexpected depth piece looked very good.
So, too, did Landon Robinson.
The fan-favorite seventh-round pick made some notable splash plays during the live broadcast and it has only been reinforced when looking at the film and numbers.
Film like this, via Brian Baldinger:
#like #maybe #cashius #howell
3 days ago
Britney Spears' younger son, Jayden James, has made another move into the fashion world, stepping out at a MAC Cosmetics party less than two months after his surprise runway debut in Paris.
The 19-year-old attended MAC's House of Glass event in Los Angeles on Aug. 12 wearing a slouchy black leather jacket over a black top, loose gray jeans and black loafers. Photographers captured him posing solo inside the party.
The event celebrated the company's ****** reglass Sheer-Shine Lipsticks and StainGlass Lip Tints. Gabbriette, rapper JT, Ashtin Earle, Landon Barker, Charlotte Lawrence and Vinnie Hacker were among the other guests, while Just Jared reported that Quinn Blake and Between Friends performed during the evening.
Jayden largely avoided public events while growing up, but the MAC appearance was his third fashion-related outing since May. He first attended Dior's Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles before joining his older brother, Sean Preston, on the Vetements runway during Paris Men's Fashion Week.
Jayden and Sean's runway debut was not the original plan. Vetements creative director Guram Gvasalia contacted the brothers after seeing photographs of them online, Sean told Vogue. They were initially expected to attend the Spring 2027 menswear show as guests before Gvasalia decided to cast them as models.
#Paris #angeles #party
The 19-year-old attended MAC's House of Glass event in Los Angeles on Aug. 12 wearing a slouchy black leather jacket over a black top, loose gray jeans and black loafers. Photographers captured him posing solo inside the party.
The event celebrated the company's ****** reglass Sheer-Shine Lipsticks and StainGlass Lip Tints. Gabbriette, rapper JT, Ashtin Earle, Landon Barker, Charlotte Lawrence and Vinnie Hacker were among the other guests, while Just Jared reported that Quinn Blake and Between Friends performed during the evening.
Jayden largely avoided public events while growing up, but the MAC appearance was his third fashion-related outing since May. He first attended Dior's Cruise 2027 show in Los Angeles before joining his older brother, Sean Preston, on the Vetements runway during Paris Men's Fashion Week.
Jayden and Sean's runway debut was not the original plan. Vetements creative director Guram Gvasalia contacted the brothers after seeing photographs of them online, Sean told Vogue. They were initially expected to attend the Spring 2027 menswear show as guests before Gvasalia decided to cast them as models.
#Paris #angeles #party
3 days ago
The Cincinnati Bengals have some really solid early contributions from the rookie class this year.
Cashius Howell, their first draft pick, is clearly a capable pass-rusher. Third-rounder Tacario Davis looks like he'll play a key role at boundary corner. Fourth-round wideout Colbie Young will be key depth and seventh-rounder Landon Robinson is making some final-roster noise.
While a little boring, sixth-round offensive lineman Brian Parker quietly just looks like a pro's pro, too.
Parker popped on the live broadcast and eventually on film review too for his steady play. The number eventually backed it up too. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com pointed out that Parker played 57 snaps, more than any other player on the team, getting looks at guard and center.
Over the course of that versatile work, Parker only let up two hurries on 34 pass-blocking attempts.
#pass #round #eventually
Cashius Howell, their first draft pick, is clearly a capable pass-rusher. Third-rounder Tacario Davis looks like he'll play a key role at boundary corner. Fourth-round wideout Colbie Young will be key depth and seventh-rounder Landon Robinson is making some final-roster noise.
While a little boring, sixth-round offensive lineman Brian Parker quietly just looks like a pro's pro, too.
Parker popped on the live broadcast and eventually on film review too for his steady play. The number eventually backed it up too. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com pointed out that Parker played 57 snaps, more than any other player on the team, getting looks at guard and center.
Over the course of that versatile work, Parker only let up two hurries on 34 pass-blocking attempts.
#pass #round #eventually
7 days ago
The positive news for Cincinnati Bengals rookies coming out of training camp is better than usual.
Colbie Young keeps making big plays at wideout. The team's first pick this year, Cashius Howell, continues to look like he'll be a pass-rushing contributor. Connor Lew is healthy on the offensive line and seventh-rounder Landon Robinson looks like he could be making a push for the final roster.
And then there's third–round pick Tacario Davis.
A huge 6'4" cornerback with upside, Davis has seen some starting reps with the ones lately due to rest days for other players and looked good.
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com explained: "Higgins beat Davis off the line with a great release, but the 6-4 Davis' catch-up speed came into play. Higgins still should have easily hauled in QB Joe Burrow's beautiful go ball, but with Davis hanging behind him, Higgins didn't pull it in before hitting the ground …"
#like
Colbie Young keeps making big plays at wideout. The team's first pick this year, Cashius Howell, continues to look like he'll be a pass-rushing contributor. Connor Lew is healthy on the offensive line and seventh-rounder Landon Robinson looks like he could be making a push for the final roster.
And then there's third–round pick Tacario Davis.
A huge 6'4" cornerback with upside, Davis has seen some starting reps with the ones lately due to rest days for other players and looked good.
Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com explained: "Higgins beat Davis off the line with a great release, but the 6-4 Davis' catch-up speed came into play. Higgins still should have easily hauled in QB Joe Burrow's beautiful go ball, but with Davis hanging behind him, Higgins didn't pull it in before hitting the ground …"
#like
13 days ago
Aug. 5—Landon Dunk Joseph finally lived up to his nickname at age 17
"I got it on video," he said.
Joseph knew he was close to dunking, and finally one day before his junior year at Northeast High School in Oakland Park, Fla., he threw one down.
Joseph's mom gave him the nickname when he was younger. He wore a T-shirt one day that read, "Slam Dunk."
"She said my name isn't Landon anymore, that they should call me LanDunk," Joseph said.
#finally #nickname #oakland
"I got it on video," he said.
Joseph knew he was close to dunking, and finally one day before his junior year at Northeast High School in Oakland Park, Fla., he threw one down.
Joseph's mom gave him the nickname when he was younger. He wore a T-shirt one day that read, "Slam Dunk."
"She said my name isn't Landon anymore, that they should call me LanDunk," Joseph said.
#finally #nickname #oakland
13 days ago
Ryder Malinoski took the lead from his ClubMX training partner and teammate Jesson Turner on Lap 4 of 13 in the first 250 Pro Sport Moto in Day 1 of the Loretta Lynn's Amateur Nationals in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, and stretched his advantage to as much as six seconds in the closing laps.
Malinoski and Turner had to get around Team Husqvarna Amateur Racing's Max Shane on the first lap before they rapidly gained and advantage on the field.
Turner kept his ClubMX rival in sight for several laps before gradually losing contact midway through the race.
The critical moment was Lap 5, when a bobble by Turner allowed
Malinoski to expand his gap from two-tenths of a second to nearly three. From that point on, he was able to control the flow of the race.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Landon Gibson rounded out the podium after fighting his way through the field. He started the race in 10th and did not achieve the podium position until Lap 9.
#clubmx
Malinoski and Turner had to get around Team Husqvarna Amateur Racing's Max Shane on the first lap before they rapidly gained and advantage on the field.
Turner kept his ClubMX rival in sight for several laps before gradually losing contact midway through the race.
The critical moment was Lap 5, when a bobble by Turner allowed
Malinoski to expand his gap from two-tenths of a second to nearly three. From that point on, he was able to control the flow of the race.
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna's Landon Gibson rounded out the podium after fighting his way through the field. He started the race in 10th and did not achieve the podium position until Lap 9.
#clubmx
14 days ago
Chelsea are set to finalise an agreement with Rayo Vallecano over the signing of Pep Chavarria following a lengthy negotiation, according to The Athletic.
The Blues have made steady progress in talks with their Spanish counterparts and the deal is now in the final stages. The Spanish defender has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea.
Chelsea are also prepared to schedule a medical for the 28-year-old once the final details are settled.
The West Londoners have been looking to replace Marc Cucurella since the Spaniard joined Real Madrid in a £51.7 million deal earlier this summer.
In his absence, Chelsea had Jorrel Hato as their only recognised senior left-back, although academy prospect Landon Emenalo has featured in the position during pre-season.
#deal #vallecano #chavarria #west
The Blues have made steady progress in talks with their Spanish counterparts and the deal is now in the final stages. The Spanish defender has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea.
Chelsea are also prepared to schedule a medical for the 28-year-old once the final details are settled.
The West Londoners have been looking to replace Marc Cucurella since the Spaniard joined Real Madrid in a £51.7 million deal earlier this summer.
In his absence, Chelsea had Jorrel Hato as their only recognised senior left-back, although academy prospect Landon Emenalo has featured in the position during pre-season.
#deal #vallecano #chavarria #west
17 days ago
WESTFIELD – Colts All-Pro left guard Quenton Nelson said he's not been involved in any discussions regarding his expiring contract as the 30-year-old approaches the start of Year 9 in Indianapolis. The former sixth-overall pick from the 2018 draft signed a four-year, $80 million extension a day before the start of the 2022 season.
The deal raised the bar on NFL guard contracts with its $20 million average annual value and $60 million in guaranteed money. Since then, Philadelphia's Landon ****** erson (four years, $84 million), Tampa Bay's Luke Goedeke (four years, $90 million) and Dallas' Tyler Smith (four years, $96 million) have exceeded that deal. On Saturday, multiple reports around the NFL stated that Atlanta guard Matthew Bergeron had joined Smith with a four-year, $96 million deal.
Even as he enters his 30s, Nelson has remained playing at this Pro Bowl and All-Pro stature his entire career, and he remains one of the league's best players at his position – ESPN's poll of execs, coaches and scouts had him voted No. 2 overall entering this season.
Nelson said during OTAs he was leaving talks surrounding his future to his agent and the Colts' front office, noting, "Worrying about it or thinking about it isn't going to help me accomplish any of my goals, so I leave that to them."
Said Nelson on Saturday: "I haven't had any discussions. That's not up to me, and I'm just really thankful to be here. I'm excited to be here, and I love this team, love my teammates."
#four #year
The deal raised the bar on NFL guard contracts with its $20 million average annual value and $60 million in guaranteed money. Since then, Philadelphia's Landon ****** erson (four years, $84 million), Tampa Bay's Luke Goedeke (four years, $90 million) and Dallas' Tyler Smith (four years, $96 million) have exceeded that deal. On Saturday, multiple reports around the NFL stated that Atlanta guard Matthew Bergeron had joined Smith with a four-year, $96 million deal.
Even as he enters his 30s, Nelson has remained playing at this Pro Bowl and All-Pro stature his entire career, and he remains one of the league's best players at his position – ESPN's poll of execs, coaches and scouts had him voted No. 2 overall entering this season.
Nelson said during OTAs he was leaving talks surrounding his future to his agent and the Colts' front office, noting, "Worrying about it or thinking about it isn't going to help me accomplish any of my goals, so I leave that to them."
Said Nelson on Saturday: "I haven't had any discussions. That's not up to me, and I'm just really thankful to be here. I'm excited to be here, and I love this team, love my teammates."
#four #year
17 days ago
WESTFIELD – Colts All-Pro left guard Quenton Nelson said he's not been involved in any discussions regarding his expiring contract as the 30-year-old approaches the start of Year 9 in Indianapolis. The former sixth-overall pick from the 2018 draft signed a four-year, $80 million extension a day before the start of the 2022 season.
The deal raised the bar on NFL guard contracts with its $20 million average annual value and $60 million in guaranteed money. Since then, Philadelphia's Landon ******* erson (four years, $84 million), Tampa Bay's Luke Goedeke (four years, $90 million) and Dallas' Tyler Smith (four years, $96 million) have exceeded that deal. On Saturday, multiple reports around the NFL stated that Atlanta guard Matthew Bergeron had joined Smith with a four-year, $96 million deal.
Even as he enters his 30s, Nelson has remained playing at this Pro Bowl and All-Pro stature his entire career, and he remains one of the league's best players at his position – ESPN's poll of execs, coaches and scouts had him voted No. 2 overall entering this season.
Nelson said during OTAs he was leaving talks surrounding his future to his agent and the Colts' front office, noting, "Worrying about it or thinking about it isn't going to help me accomplish any of my goals, so I leave that to them."
Said Nelson on Saturday: "I haven't had any discussions. That's not up to me, and I'm just really thankful to be here. I'm excited to be here, and I love this team, love my teammates."
#million #colts
The deal raised the bar on NFL guard contracts with its $20 million average annual value and $60 million in guaranteed money. Since then, Philadelphia's Landon ******* erson (four years, $84 million), Tampa Bay's Luke Goedeke (four years, $90 million) and Dallas' Tyler Smith (four years, $96 million) have exceeded that deal. On Saturday, multiple reports around the NFL stated that Atlanta guard Matthew Bergeron had joined Smith with a four-year, $96 million deal.
Even as he enters his 30s, Nelson has remained playing at this Pro Bowl and All-Pro stature his entire career, and he remains one of the league's best players at his position – ESPN's poll of execs, coaches and scouts had him voted No. 2 overall entering this season.
Nelson said during OTAs he was leaving talks surrounding his future to his agent and the Colts' front office, noting, "Worrying about it or thinking about it isn't going to help me accomplish any of my goals, so I leave that to them."
Said Nelson on Saturday: "I haven't had any discussions. That's not up to me, and I'm just really thankful to be here. I'm excited to be here, and I love this team, love my teammates."
#million #colts
17 days ago
There were reports early in the offseason that Eagles left guard Landon ****** erson was considering retiring after five NFL seasons, but he remains a member of the team and he addressed those reports on Saturday.
Dickerson said that any notion that he was thinking about walking away didn't start with him.
"I'm not sure where you guys got that from," ****** erson said, via Eliot Shorr-Parks of WIP.
Dickerson added that he's "not really" concerned about the ****** ulative toll his body takes as a result of playing. ****** erson did add, via multiple reporters, that he thinks he returned too quickly after having meniscus surgery last summer and that he has rethought his approach to trying to push through injuries as he has in the past.
#landon #saturday #shorr
Dickerson said that any notion that he was thinking about walking away didn't start with him.
"I'm not sure where you guys got that from," ****** erson said, via Eliot Shorr-Parks of WIP.
Dickerson added that he's "not really" concerned about the ****** ulative toll his body takes as a result of playing. ****** erson did add, via multiple reporters, that he thinks he returned too quickly after having meniscus surgery last summer and that he has rethought his approach to trying to push through injuries as he has in the past.
#landon #saturday #shorr
19 days ago
It's a no-brainer that the San Francisco Giants would be willing sellers at the MLB trade deadline.
The next area of focus is on who they will deal, and what they will look to get in return.
The 2026 trade deadline is officially scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). The Giants have been rumored to shop virtually everybody not named Casey Schmitt or Bryce Eldridge.
However, it looks like there has been a change of heart as to who's available and who's not.
Names such as Luis Arraez, Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee have been floated around in trade rumors. Joining them in those trade rumors are Willy Adames, Robbie Ray, Landon Roup and Heliot Ramos.
#trade #rumors #eldridge
The next area of focus is on who they will deal, and what they will look to get in return.
The 2026 trade deadline is officially scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). The Giants have been rumored to shop virtually everybody not named Casey Schmitt or Bryce Eldridge.
However, it looks like there has been a change of heart as to who's available and who's not.
Names such as Luis Arraez, Rafael Devers and Jung Hoo Lee have been floated around in trade rumors. Joining them in those trade rumors are Willy Adames, Robbie Ray, Landon Roup and Heliot Ramos.
#trade #rumors #eldridge
21 days ago
TThe Buffalo Bills opened training camp Wednesday with nearly their entire roster on the practice field.
Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during Buffalo's playoff win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in January, was the lone player to begin camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
"Tyrell Shavers is PUP so he's the only one that won't be out there today," offensive coordinator Joe Brady said before practice. "There will be some guys that will be on a limited rep count."
That means the Bills are beginning training camp with nearly their entire roster available, a welcome change after injuries piled up late last season.
The news represents a significant turnaround from the offseason, when general manager Brandon Beane said several players were still working their way back from surgeries. Players including Michael Hoecht, DeWayne Carter, Landon Jackson and Jordan Hancock all participated in Wednesday's opening practice, though some worked on limited snap counts.
#practice #nearly
Wide receiver Tyrell Shavers, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during Buffalo's playoff win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in January, was the lone player to begin camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
"Tyrell Shavers is PUP so he's the only one that won't be out there today," offensive coordinator Joe Brady said before practice. "There will be some guys that will be on a limited rep count."
That means the Bills are beginning training camp with nearly their entire roster available, a welcome change after injuries piled up late last season.
The news represents a significant turnaround from the offseason, when general manager Brandon Beane said several players were still working their way back from surgeries. Players including Michael Hoecht, DeWayne Carter, Landon Jackson and Jordan Hancock all participated in Wednesday's opening practice, though some worked on limited snap counts.
#practice #nearly
25 days ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers' countdown to kickoff is full steam ahead for the 2026 NFL regular season, with fans needing to wait only 50 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.
In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 50 jersey and ****** yze which player wore it best.
Harrison, who signed with the Steelers on a two-year deal in March 2025 after a five-year stint with the Baltimore Ravens, is the current No. 50 wearer on Pittsburgh's roster.
Malik Harrison, 2025-2026
Elandon Roberts, 2023-2024
#september
In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 50 jersey and ****** yze which player wore it best.
Harrison, who signed with the Steelers on a two-year deal in March 2025 after a five-year stint with the Baltimore Ravens, is the current No. 50 wearer on Pittsburgh's roster.
Malik Harrison, 2025-2026
Elandon Roberts, 2023-2024
#september
26 days ago
POTOMAC PARK — Walker Smith struck out 13 in five-plus strong innings, and the Cresaptown Eagles defeated Frostburg, 6-2, in a Mountain League Baseball Junior Division semifinal game on Wednesday at Memorial Field.
Smith held Frostburg to an unearned run on one hit in 5 2/3 frames, and Smith and Grayson Long led the Eagles' lineup with two hits each.
Cory Vizza drove in two runs, and Carson Vonstein scored twice.
Frostburg's Scott Cowan and Bobby Seifarth drove in the team's two runs. Landon Smith was dealt the loss on the mound.
The Cresaptown Eagles (16-3) face Flintstone (14-1) in the Junior Division **** le game on Friday at Memorial Field.
#cresaptown #junior #division #memorial
Smith held Frostburg to an unearned run on one hit in 5 2/3 frames, and Smith and Grayson Long led the Eagles' lineup with two hits each.
Cory Vizza drove in two runs, and Carson Vonstein scored twice.
Frostburg's Scott Cowan and Bobby Seifarth drove in the team's two runs. Landon Smith was dealt the loss on the mound.
The Cresaptown Eagles (16-3) face Flintstone (14-1) in the Junior Division **** le game on Friday at Memorial Field.
#cresaptown #junior #division #memorial
27 days ago
The success of the 2026 World Cup in the United States wasn't defined only by the USMNT's performance on the pitch, but by the growth of the sport in the country where American football is king. The United States was a co-host of the tournament with Mexico and Canada.
Former USMNT stars Tim Howard and Landon Donovan were prepared to **** ist fans old and new with the nuances of the beautiful game through their "Unfiltered Soccer" podcast, which has 92,000 subscribers on YouTube and releases a new episode every Tuesday on major streaming platforms. The two National Soccer Hall of Famers were teammates for several years and played together at the 2010 World Cup, where Donovan famously had the stoppage time goal against Algeria to send the side to the round of 16. It was the last time the United States won their group before doing so again this summer.
This year, the USMNT was kicked out of the round of 16 via a 4-1 dismantling at the hands of Belgium, the team that the United States lost to in the 2014 tournament and Howard had his record 16 saves. The recent match had added tension around a rescinded red card to the United States' leading scorer Folarin Balogun. It had an audience of 30 million viewers on FOX, which made it the most-watched soccer telecast in United States history.
"I think this was a successful World Cup for our US men's national team on the field," Howard said in an interview with USA TODAY Sports. "I do. They did some really good things, and of course, stumbling at that hurdle hurts. It was always going to hurt whenever whenever the team went out. But they could be proud of themselves, and they had a really good tournament."
The World Cup, which had an added round with the expanded field of 48 teams, broke the attendance record in group play and finished with 6.8 million fans watching a match in person. Spain won its first men's World Cup since 2010 and Kylian Mbappé was the first player to win the Golden Boot back-to-back. The French star broke the record for most World Cup goals all-time, which was first passed by Lionel Messi during the tournament.
#states #time
Former USMNT stars Tim Howard and Landon Donovan were prepared to **** ist fans old and new with the nuances of the beautiful game through their "Unfiltered Soccer" podcast, which has 92,000 subscribers on YouTube and releases a new episode every Tuesday on major streaming platforms. The two National Soccer Hall of Famers were teammates for several years and played together at the 2010 World Cup, where Donovan famously had the stoppage time goal against Algeria to send the side to the round of 16. It was the last time the United States won their group before doing so again this summer.
This year, the USMNT was kicked out of the round of 16 via a 4-1 dismantling at the hands of Belgium, the team that the United States lost to in the 2014 tournament and Howard had his record 16 saves. The recent match had added tension around a rescinded red card to the United States' leading scorer Folarin Balogun. It had an audience of 30 million viewers on FOX, which made it the most-watched soccer telecast in United States history.
"I think this was a successful World Cup for our US men's national team on the field," Howard said in an interview with USA TODAY Sports. "I do. They did some really good things, and of course, stumbling at that hurdle hurts. It was always going to hurt whenever whenever the team went out. But they could be proud of themselves, and they had a really good tournament."
The World Cup, which had an added round with the expanded field of 48 teams, broke the attendance record in group play and finished with 6.8 million fans watching a match in person. Spain won its first men's World Cup since 2010 and Kylian Mbappé was the first player to win the Golden Boot back-to-back. The French star broke the record for most World Cup goals all-time, which was first passed by Lionel Messi during the tournament.
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1 month ago
Three members of the DSL White Sox squad have been named to the 2026 DSL All-Star Game: Ronald Cardoza (C), Yordany Marte (RHP), and Sebastian Romero (OF). Cardoza is hitting .316/.426/.607 with a 1.033 OPS while Romero owns a slash line of .289/.391/.608 with a .999 OPS. Marte is 0-2 with a 3.12 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. The three players will represent Chicago’s rookie affiliate at the game on Sunday, July 19.
ACL Angels 9, ACL White Sox 1
Not much to write home about in this one. The ACL White Sox (15-38) didn’t muster a run until the fifth, when Osniel Castillo laced a leadoff triple and rehabbing Billy Carlson followed with an RBI single to center. The Sox tacked on one more in the seventh while trailing 9-1 as Adam Fogel worked a two-out walk before Marcelo Ácala ripped an RBI double to left. Too little, too late, though. Reinder Gomez was the only hurler to hold the Halos scoreless, tossing one frame and allowing just one hit and striking out one. Giving up nine runs is rarely a winning formula, and the offense didn’t do the pitching staff any favors, going just 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position while leaving 10 on base.
DSL Cubs Blue 6, DSL White Sox 4
The DSL White Sox (11-20) gift-wrapped this one with three fielding blunders and a passed ball, leading to three unearned runs. The White Sox did showcase some offense, though, as Ronald Cardozo cracked a solo shot in the fourth, and then the bats tried to rally in the seventh. Jose Suarez launched a two-run bomb, Hector Hernandez legged out a triple, and Dionys Medina dribbled an RBI grounder to plate three tallies. Unfortunately, the damage was already done — too many mistakes and just not enough late-game magic.
ACL White Sox 4, ACL Padres 3 (July 13 — 7 innings)
The ACL Sox trailed 3-1 to the Padres, then finally put up a crooked number in the fifth. Landon Hodge and Adam Fogel, patient enough to draw back-to-back walks, set the table. Jose Mendoza knocked a single to pack the sacks. The Padres’ pitcher promptly lost the plot with a wild pitch, and Hodge scored. Marcelo Ácala froze for strike three, but another wild pitch let Fogel trot home. Alejandro Cruz hit an RBI single for the go-ahead. Fidel Montero took it from there with four shutout innings, allowing just one hit and one walk.
DSL White Sox 2, DSL Cubs 0 (July 14, suspended, bottom of the first)
The Sox took control early in the top of the second. Fernando Graterol drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly before Sebastian Romero added an RBI single. It was Romero’s 34th RBI of the season, tied for sixth-most in the DSL, and gave the Good Guys a 2-0 lead.
ACL Angels 9, ACL White Sox 1
Not much to write home about in this one. The ACL White Sox (15-38) didn’t muster a run until the fifth, when Osniel Castillo laced a leadoff triple and rehabbing Billy Carlson followed with an RBI single to center. The Sox tacked on one more in the seventh while trailing 9-1 as Adam Fogel worked a two-out walk before Marcelo Ácala ripped an RBI double to left. Too little, too late, though. Reinder Gomez was the only hurler to hold the Halos scoreless, tossing one frame and allowing just one hit and striking out one. Giving up nine runs is rarely a winning formula, and the offense didn’t do the pitching staff any favors, going just 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position while leaving 10 on base.
DSL Cubs Blue 6, DSL White Sox 4
The DSL White Sox (11-20) gift-wrapped this one with three fielding blunders and a passed ball, leading to three unearned runs. The White Sox did showcase some offense, though, as Ronald Cardozo cracked a solo shot in the fourth, and then the bats tried to rally in the seventh. Jose Suarez launched a two-run bomb, Hector Hernandez legged out a triple, and Dionys Medina dribbled an RBI grounder to plate three tallies. Unfortunately, the damage was already done — too many mistakes and just not enough late-game magic.
ACL White Sox 4, ACL Padres 3 (July 13 — 7 innings)
The ACL Sox trailed 3-1 to the Padres, then finally put up a crooked number in the fifth. Landon Hodge and Adam Fogel, patient enough to draw back-to-back walks, set the table. Jose Mendoza knocked a single to pack the sacks. The Padres’ pitcher promptly lost the plot with a wild pitch, and Hodge scored. Marcelo Ácala froze for strike three, but another wild pitch let Fogel trot home. Alejandro Cruz hit an RBI single for the go-ahead. Fidel Montero took it from there with four shutout innings, allowing just one hit and one walk.
DSL White Sox 2, DSL Cubs 0 (July 14, suspended, bottom of the first)
The Sox took control early in the top of the second. Fernando Graterol drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly before Sebastian Romero added an RBI single. It was Romero’s 34th RBI of the season, tied for sixth-most in the DSL, and gave the Good Guys a 2-0 lead.
1 month ago
Gulf Breeze boys lacrosse has found its next head coach.
The school announced on July 14 that **** istant head coach Spencer Pickrell has been promoted to head coach and will lead the program this spring.
"Spencer has demonstrated everything we look for in the leader of one of our athletic programs," Gulf Breeze athletic director Matt Alt wrote in a press release. "He is an exceptional teacher of the game, a proven developer of young men, and someone who leads with integrity, discipline, and humility. His commitment to Gulf Breeze Lacrosse, combined with his distinguished military service and passion for mentoring student-athletes, makes him the ideal person to lead our program into the future."
Pickrell coached under head coach Erik Liberatore last season, helping lead the Dolphins to a 12-8 record, the program's first ever regional final appearance and their third straight district **** le. Liberatore accepted a new job outside of last month and left the program after one season as head coach.
He's served the past three seasons as a varsity **** istant coach, while his son Landon has played on the varsity lacrosse team. He also founded Blackwater Lacrosse in 2023, a local club organization that's quickly become one of the best in the panhandle, and has served as a Gulf Breeze area youth coach.
The school announced on July 14 that **** istant head coach Spencer Pickrell has been promoted to head coach and will lead the program this spring.
"Spencer has demonstrated everything we look for in the leader of one of our athletic programs," Gulf Breeze athletic director Matt Alt wrote in a press release. "He is an exceptional teacher of the game, a proven developer of young men, and someone who leads with integrity, discipline, and humility. His commitment to Gulf Breeze Lacrosse, combined with his distinguished military service and passion for mentoring student-athletes, makes him the ideal person to lead our program into the future."
Pickrell coached under head coach Erik Liberatore last season, helping lead the Dolphins to a 12-8 record, the program's first ever regional final appearance and their third straight district **** le. Liberatore accepted a new job outside of last month and left the program after one season as head coach.
He's served the past three seasons as a varsity **** istant coach, while his son Landon has played on the varsity lacrosse team. He also founded Blackwater Lacrosse in 2023, a local club organization that's quickly become one of the best in the panhandle, and has served as a Gulf Breeze area youth coach.
1 month ago
Texas A&M's No. 1-ranked 2027 recruiting class is all but wrapped up after landing four-star linebacker Mikahi Allen on Saturday afternoon, and while five-star running back Landon Williams-Callis has yet to announce his commitment, the Texas Longhorns currently lead for the blue-chip back, while the Aggies will likely gear their focus to flipping four-star running back and Texas Tech commit SaRod Baker.
While we haven't moved on to the 2028 recruiting class just yet, third-year coach Mike Elko and his staff have made significant progress with several priority prospects in the cycle, including NFL legacy and four-star wide receiver Jayden Addai, son of former Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai. On the defensive side, rising four-star Edge George Parkinson IV recently placed Texas A&M on his initial top-6 list.
Elko and his staff will battle Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State, LSU, and Tennessee for the second-ranked player in Pennsylvania, whose 6'4", 235-pound frame provides whichever coaching staff he chooses a body type that will aid in his development as a future starting pass rusher. While Parkinson has primarily played at tight end, his future is on defense.
Texas A&M's lone 2028 commit is four-star Edge Chance Archangel, who chose the Aggies over LSU and several other blue-blood programs back in early June. It's early, but being one of six finalists to land George Parkinson IV is a good sign ahead of the 2026 season, where a long list of 2028 prospects are poised to make in-season visits.
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While we haven't moved on to the 2028 recruiting class just yet, third-year coach Mike Elko and his staff have made significant progress with several priority prospects in the cycle, including NFL legacy and four-star wide receiver Jayden Addai, son of former Indianapolis Colts running back Joseph Addai. On the defensive side, rising four-star Edge George Parkinson IV recently placed Texas A&M on his initial top-6 list.
Elko and his staff will battle Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State, LSU, and Tennessee for the second-ranked player in Pennsylvania, whose 6'4", 235-pound frame provides whichever coaching staff he chooses a body type that will aid in his development as a future starting pass rusher. While Parkinson has primarily played at tight end, his future is on defense.
Texas A&M's lone 2028 commit is four-star Edge Chance Archangel, who chose the Aggies over LSU and several other blue-blood programs back in early June. It's early, but being one of six finalists to land George Parkinson IV is a good sign ahead of the 2026 season, where a long list of 2028 prospects are poised to make in-season visits.
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1 month ago
The 2026 MLB Draft has come and gone, with the two-day event concluding on Sunday night. The Seminoles had seven players taken in this year's draft, headlined by second-round selections Wes Mendes and Myles Bailey. FSU lost its entire weekend rotation from a season ago, but did not lose RHP John Abraham or OF Brody DeLamielleure, as neither was picked.
On the high school front, two of Florida State's best high school recruits, Landon Thome and Kaden Waechter, had their names called in the second round, and it would be unlikely that either would make it to campus.
As always, players do not have to sign when they are drafted and can elect to go/return to school. This year's signing deadline is Monday, July 27.
Bolded players have signed
No. 34: INF Landon Thome (HS), Chicago White Sox
On the high school front, two of Florida State's best high school recruits, Landon Thome and Kaden Waechter, had their names called in the second round, and it would be unlikely that either would make it to campus.
As always, players do not have to sign when they are drafted and can elect to go/return to school. This year's signing deadline is Monday, July 27.
Bolded players have signed
No. 34: INF Landon Thome (HS), Chicago White Sox
1 month ago
Brayden Dowd has been drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks with the 88th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft. He is FSU's second position player to be drafted and third overall.
He is yet another success story for FSU head coach Link Jarrett through the transfer portal, with Dowd making the All-ACC Third Team in his only season with the Seminoles after starting his career with the USC Trojans. He started 43 games for FSU, with 37 coming at center and six in left field.
Dowd hit .293 with 13 doubles, 10 home runs, 36 RBI, and 52 runs scored. He also worked 51 walks and finished with a .527 slugging percentage and a .456 on-base percentage. He ranked among FSU's top five hitters in every offensive category and was a perfect 10-for-10 stealing bases.
The lefty played in 101 games at USC, making 97 starts. He hit .325 with 21 doubles, 11 home runs, and 62 RBI before joining the Seminoles. He has made just four errors in his career.
Former FSU first baseman Myles Bailey ad pitcher Wes Mendes have also been drafted. Commits Landon Thome and Kaden Waetcher have also been taken, as the Seminoles are once again well represented.
He is yet another success story for FSU head coach Link Jarrett through the transfer portal, with Dowd making the All-ACC Third Team in his only season with the Seminoles after starting his career with the USC Trojans. He started 43 games for FSU, with 37 coming at center and six in left field.
Dowd hit .293 with 13 doubles, 10 home runs, 36 RBI, and 52 runs scored. He also worked 51 walks and finished with a .527 slugging percentage and a .456 on-base percentage. He ranked among FSU's top five hitters in every offensive category and was a perfect 10-for-10 stealing bases.
The lefty played in 101 games at USC, making 97 starts. He hit .325 with 21 doubles, 11 home runs, and 62 RBI before joining the Seminoles. He has made just four errors in his career.
Former FSU first baseman Myles Bailey ad pitcher Wes Mendes have also been drafted. Commits Landon Thome and Kaden Waetcher have also been taken, as the Seminoles are once again well represented.
1 month ago
Wes Mendes has been drafted by the Houston Astros with the 57th overall pick in the 2026 MLB draft. He is FSU's first draft pick of the night, with commits Landon Thome and Kaden Waetcher also being drafted.
Mendes had a phenomenal 2026 season with the Seminoles, being named the ACC Pitcher of the Year and making several All-American Teams. The Tampa native was also the ACC Baseball Scholar Athlete of the Year and made the All-ACC Academic Team both years at Florida State.
The lefty finished the year with a 2.81 ERA in 93.0 innings, going 9-1 in 16 starts. He held opponents to a .207 batting average and struckout 125 batters and walked 25. It was a massive jump from his 2025 season, when he was FSU's No. 3 starter and showed flashes, but struggled to put it all together.
He went 7-3 with a 5.42 ERA last season, his first as a Seminole after starting his career with the Ole Miss Rebels. Opponents hit .240 off him and scored 48 runs on 70 hits and 39 walks in 78 innings, striking out 90 times.
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Mendes had a phenomenal 2026 season with the Seminoles, being named the ACC Pitcher of the Year and making several All-American Teams. The Tampa native was also the ACC Baseball Scholar Athlete of the Year and made the All-ACC Academic Team both years at Florida State.
The lefty finished the year with a 2.81 ERA in 93.0 innings, going 9-1 in 16 starts. He held opponents to a .207 batting average and struckout 125 batters and walked 25. It was a massive jump from his 2025 season, when he was FSU's No. 3 starter and showed flashes, but struggled to put it all together.
He went 7-3 with a 5.42 ERA last season, his first as a Seminole after starting his career with the Ole Miss Rebels. Opponents hit .240 off him and scored 48 runs on 70 hits and 39 walks in 78 innings, striking out 90 times.
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1 month ago
With their second round pick in the 2026 draft, the Orioles chose outfielder Ty Head from North Carolina State. That follows on the heels of their first round pick going to a high school outfielder, Eric Booth Jr.
On MLB’s draft telecast after the pick, the **** ysts offered praise for Head as a player, describing his potential for elite contact rates along with “stick in center field” level defense, plus potential for speed and power as a 20 homer/20 stolen base guy.
Of course, if Head was a strong probability to do all of those things, he would have been picked much higher than #46 in the draft. Head’s elite contact rates haven’t equated to a high batting average in his time with the Wolfpack; he posted just a .293 average this season. He walks a ton and doesn’t strike out much. I’m talking 59 walks and only 23 strikeouts. That’s a crazy ratio. It’s not uncommon to see a player praised for “more walks than strikeouts” in his college tenure and you look at those guys and it’s usually like, a handful more walks than strikeouts. Head is more than doubling up his number of strikeouts with walks.
The downside there is some pitches you don’t actually want to hit, and you will end up with a lot of not-great contact. Head has had his share of that while facing ACC level competition. It’s only going to get harder in the pros. Even Low-A pitchers are going to be better than a lot of the guys who are pitching for college teams.
The Orioles had to wait a long time to make this pick between their first round selection and this one. That’s because they traded the pick they would have had at #33 to the Rays as part of the Shane Baz trade. The Rays selected a South Carolina high school shortstop, Taj Marchand, with that pick. If any player selected in the 33-37 range pops, that’s going to hurt a little bit. That group includes the son of Hall of Famer and former (for a short time) Oriole, Jim Thome. The younger Thome, Landon, was taken from the Illinois high school ranks at #34 .
On MLB’s draft telecast after the pick, the **** ysts offered praise for Head as a player, describing his potential for elite contact rates along with “stick in center field” level defense, plus potential for speed and power as a 20 homer/20 stolen base guy.
Of course, if Head was a strong probability to do all of those things, he would have been picked much higher than #46 in the draft. Head’s elite contact rates haven’t equated to a high batting average in his time with the Wolfpack; he posted just a .293 average this season. He walks a ton and doesn’t strike out much. I’m talking 59 walks and only 23 strikeouts. That’s a crazy ratio. It’s not uncommon to see a player praised for “more walks than strikeouts” in his college tenure and you look at those guys and it’s usually like, a handful more walks than strikeouts. Head is more than doubling up his number of strikeouts with walks.
The downside there is some pitches you don’t actually want to hit, and you will end up with a lot of not-great contact. Head has had his share of that while facing ACC level competition. It’s only going to get harder in the pros. Even Low-A pitchers are going to be better than a lot of the guys who are pitching for college teams.
The Orioles had to wait a long time to make this pick between their first round selection and this one. That’s because they traded the pick they would have had at #33 to the Rays as part of the Shane Baz trade. The Rays selected a South Carolina high school shortstop, Taj Marchand, with that pick. If any player selected in the 33-37 range pops, that’s going to hurt a little bit. That group includes the son of Hall of Famer and former (for a short time) Oriole, Jim Thome. The younger Thome, Landon, was taken from the Illinois high school ranks at #34 .
1 month ago
The 2026 MLB Draft is here, and it will be a busy two days for FSU's coaching staff.
The Seminoles had a historic showing in last year's draft, setting a new program record with 11 players drafted. It was also the second straight year they had a first-round pick, with the Athletics taking Jamie Arnold with the No. 11 overall pick.
While it is unlikely FSU will match that number, they have several players who are set to hear their name called and start their professional journey. The entire weekend rotation could be drafted, with Wes Mendes having a shot to be taken in the first round, while Trey Beard and Bryson Moore both showed enough with solid junior seasons.
Perhaps the biggest name to watch is Myles Bailey, who was having a sensational sophomore season before an ankle injury cut it short. He has shown plenty in his time at Tallahassee, but with multiple seasons of eligibility remaining, he can afford to be selective and has a shot to return for a third season at FSU.
FSU's high school commits are also eligible to be taken, and several of them have seemingly done enough to entice MLB teams. Infielder Landon Thome is one of the best left-handed hitters in the class and has vaulted himself into first-round consideration, which would likely cause him to sign. Pitcher Kaden Waetcher is the other commit who could hear his name called early and elect to forego college.
The Seminoles had a historic showing in last year's draft, setting a new program record with 11 players drafted. It was also the second straight year they had a first-round pick, with the Athletics taking Jamie Arnold with the No. 11 overall pick.
While it is unlikely FSU will match that number, they have several players who are set to hear their name called and start their professional journey. The entire weekend rotation could be drafted, with Wes Mendes having a shot to be taken in the first round, while Trey Beard and Bryson Moore both showed enough with solid junior seasons.
Perhaps the biggest name to watch is Myles Bailey, who was having a sensational sophomore season before an ankle injury cut it short. He has shown plenty in his time at Tallahassee, but with multiple seasons of eligibility remaining, he can afford to be selective and has a shot to return for a third season at FSU.
FSU's high school commits are also eligible to be taken, and several of them have seemingly done enough to entice MLB teams. Infielder Landon Thome is one of the best left-handed hitters in the class and has vaulted himself into first-round consideration, which would likely cause him to sign. Pitcher Kaden Waetcher is the other commit who could hear his name called early and elect to forego college.
1 month ago
Interscholastic Athletic Conference baseball Most Valuable Players and all-stars for the 2026 season, as selected by the coaches.
Most Valuable Player: Dasch Benson, Lansing, senior pitcher/third baseman.
Lansing: Logan Mayo, junior pitcher/shortstop; Owen Hansen, senior shortstop/second/baseman/outfielder; Alex Boles, senior second baseman/third baseman; Jackson Woods, junior outfielder; Ryan Thompson, senior pitcher.
Trumansburg: Willoughby Puryear, senior outfielder/pitcher; Anthony Muro, senior third baseman/pitcher; Aidan Clarke-Cabezas, senior shortstop; Chris Clarke-Cabezas, freshman pitcher/catcher.
Whitney Point: Logan Lounsberry, senior pitcher/infielder; Landon Spoonhower, sophomore pitcher/first baseman; Nolan Zembek, sophomore second baseman.
Most Valuable Player: Dasch Benson, Lansing, senior pitcher/third baseman.
Lansing: Logan Mayo, junior pitcher/shortstop; Owen Hansen, senior shortstop/second/baseman/outfielder; Alex Boles, senior second baseman/third baseman; Jackson Woods, junior outfielder; Ryan Thompson, senior pitcher.
Trumansburg: Willoughby Puryear, senior outfielder/pitcher; Anthony Muro, senior third baseman/pitcher; Aidan Clarke-Cabezas, senior shortstop; Chris Clarke-Cabezas, freshman pitcher/catcher.
Whitney Point: Logan Lounsberry, senior pitcher/infielder; Landon Spoonhower, sophomore pitcher/first baseman; Nolan Zembek, sophomore second baseman.
1 month ago
The Cotuit Kettleers are finally starting to put some wind in its sails after a slow start to the Cape Cod Baseball League season.
Cotuit (7-12-2) has won two straight games since ending a six-game losing streak as it beat the Harwich Mariners 8-4 on Thursday at Lowell Park.
Notre Dame’s Noah Coy (4-for-4, one home run, five RBIs, two runs) and Alabama-Birmingham’s Landon Beaver (1-for-5, two RBIs) erased an early 3-0 deficit with just two swings of the bat as two singles evened the score in the second inning.
Cotuit would go on to score eight unanswered runs behind 12 hits and five walks. JJ Moran (Stanford) went 3-for-4 with one walk, three runs and one RBI.
Adam McKelvey (Georgia Tech) settled in after giving up three runs in the first inning. He pitched three scoreless innings after that, allowing five hits and three walks total. He struck out four batters.
Cotuit (7-12-2) has won two straight games since ending a six-game losing streak as it beat the Harwich Mariners 8-4 on Thursday at Lowell Park.
Notre Dame’s Noah Coy (4-for-4, one home run, five RBIs, two runs) and Alabama-Birmingham’s Landon Beaver (1-for-5, two RBIs) erased an early 3-0 deficit with just two swings of the bat as two singles evened the score in the second inning.
Cotuit would go on to score eight unanswered runs behind 12 hits and five walks. JJ Moran (Stanford) went 3-for-4 with one walk, three runs and one RBI.
Adam McKelvey (Georgia Tech) settled in after giving up three runs in the first inning. He pitched three scoreless innings after that, allowing five hits and three walks total. He struck out four batters.
1 month ago
Christian Pulisic has faced a lot of heat this week. After the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) got embarrassed out of the men's World Cup on Monday night, a debate about Pulisic's toughness and heart began to spark following his comments about getting to "rest." Carli Lloyd took Pulisic to task. So did Landon Donovan. And amid all of the criticism, Pulisic tried to take the high road with a bog-standard "thank you for your support" Instagram post.
As it turns out, if we're talking in actual medical terms, Pulisic really does need rest.
According to The Athletic, Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the USMNT's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. It happened in the 52nd minute of the defeat, with Pulisic unfortunately hitting the back of Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans' calf after trying to hit a shot from just outside the goal box. Pulisic would eventually leave the game and be substituted. If the United States had advanced to the quarterfinals against Spain, Pulisic, who was on crutches in the ensuing days, would not have been able to play.
Well, so much for all the talk about Pulisic's will to win or lack thereof. We can still have reasonable discussions about Pulisic's poor, lacking play before this injury (and, perhaps, whether he's a bit injury-prone), but there's no denying that he really was hurt in this specific instance. However, if you want to take this discussion to a "pain tolerance" type of deal, I suppose I can't stop you. Everyone's different. Even the best player on the USMNT.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: OK, technically speaking, Christian Pulisic's injury actually does need rest
As it turns out, if we're talking in actual medical terms, Pulisic really does need rest.
According to The Athletic, Pulisic suffered a bone bruise and microfracture in his leg during the USMNT's 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. It happened in the 52nd minute of the defeat, with Pulisic unfortunately hitting the back of Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans' calf after trying to hit a shot from just outside the goal box. Pulisic would eventually leave the game and be substituted. If the United States had advanced to the quarterfinals against Spain, Pulisic, who was on crutches in the ensuing days, would not have been able to play.
Well, so much for all the talk about Pulisic's will to win or lack thereof. We can still have reasonable discussions about Pulisic's poor, lacking play before this injury (and, perhaps, whether he's a bit injury-prone), but there's no denying that he really was hurt in this specific instance. However, if you want to take this discussion to a "pain tolerance" type of deal, I suppose I can't stop you. Everyone's different. Even the best player on the USMNT.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: OK, technically speaking, Christian Pulisic's injury actually does need rest
