5 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS — Ex-Indiana Pacers point guard Ty Lawson, who came to the team in 2016 with court-ordered supervision for multiple drunk driving charges, was arrested again last week — this time for stealing a $34 bottle of **** o's vodka from a liquor store in Colorado, court records allege.
During the arrest July 16 in Douglas County, Col., while being booked into jail, Lawson allegedly verbally **** aulted police, screaming and repeatedly calling an officer (expletive) and “white (expletive),” according to the New York Post, which obtained the probable cause affidavit.
"At times, according to the report, he kicked his cell’s glass wall and yelled 'stop' over and over again," the Post reported. "He also allegedly spit on the floor."
Court records say Lawson eventually “calmed down” and apologized for his actions.
Lawson, 38, played almost his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets from 2009 to 2015. In July 2015, he was traded to the Houston Rockets.
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During the arrest July 16 in Douglas County, Col., while being booked into jail, Lawson allegedly verbally **** aulted police, screaming and repeatedly calling an officer (expletive) and “white (expletive),” according to the New York Post, which obtained the probable cause affidavit.
"At times, according to the report, he kicked his cell’s glass wall and yelled 'stop' over and over again," the Post reported. "He also allegedly spit on the floor."
Court records say Lawson eventually “calmed down” and apologized for his actions.
Lawson, 38, played almost his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets from 2009 to 2015. In July 2015, he was traded to the Houston Rockets.
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5 days ago
Ty Lawson shared his reaction on Thursday after reports about his alleged shoplifting arrest made the rounds on social media, and the former NBA guard didn't hold back in his rant.
In his social media posts, the former Denver Nuggets star claims he experienced racism during his encounter with the police officers in Castle Rock, Colorado, over the alleged incident.
"I'm not going to lie. Being black in America is tough… Being lied by a pasty face white woman wild… stay outta castle rock Colorado!!!!" Lawson wrote on X. "This is the wildest and more racist s–t I been thru."
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Lawson was taken into custody by the Castle Rock Police Department on July 16 after a liquor store worker accused the former Nuggets guard of stealing a $34 bottle of ***** o's vodka while drunk. He is facing one charge of theft of less than $300 and is due in court for a pretrial conference next month.
#castle #rock
In his social media posts, the former Denver Nuggets star claims he experienced racism during his encounter with the police officers in Castle Rock, Colorado, over the alleged incident.
"I'm not going to lie. Being black in America is tough… Being lied by a pasty face white woman wild… stay outta castle rock Colorado!!!!" Lawson wrote on X. "This is the wildest and more racist s–t I been thru."
MORE: NBA offseason report card grades for all 30 teams
Lawson was taken into custody by the Castle Rock Police Department on July 16 after a liquor store worker accused the former Nuggets guard of stealing a $34 bottle of ***** o's vodka while drunk. He is facing one charge of theft of less than $300 and is due in court for a pretrial conference next month.
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6 days ago
USC football plays the Washington Huskies this season. UW Huskies Wire reported earlier this year on one of the breakout performers at Washington's spring game, receiver Rashid Williams.
"A composite four-star recruit in the 2023 class, Williams has only caught 18 passes for 222 yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games across three seasons. There have been good reasons for that lack of production - Williams had five future NFL players in front of him during a redshirt year in 2023, then watched as Denzel Boston took a jump into 2024. Collarbone and hand injuries as a redshirt sophomore in 2025 then limited Williams to only two games when he was expected to be the team's No. 2 receiver behind Boston. Williams has stayed the course, however, never entering the transfer portal or questioning his future with the Huskies. Even with breakout freshman Dezmen Roebuck returning and high-upside players like Chris Lawson, Jordan Clay, and Trez Davis joining the fray, Williams has been the one who has looked steadiest during spring practice for Washington."
The article noted the splash plays Williams made in Washington's spring game, and then added this insight:
"Williams' chemistry with the returning quarterback has been one of the major storylines of the spring. Demond Williams' bond with Roebuck is to be expected, considering the two have run in the same circles since middle school. But Lawson, Clay, and transfers Christian Moss and Bodpegn Miller all missed time at various points this spring, losing a handful of practices that Washington hoped would build their chemistry with Williams. Instead, the junior signal-caller has primarily looked towards the receiver who shares his last name, with chemistry that has evidently not faded from additional practice time when Williams was healthy in 2024 and 2025."
USC's secondary has to be aware of this emerging connection for the Huskies. The Trojans have to shut off the deep ball when they face Washington, so the Double Williams linkup has to be a core part of USC's defensive game plan.
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"A composite four-star recruit in the 2023 class, Williams has only caught 18 passes for 222 yards and 1 touchdown in 17 games across three seasons. There have been good reasons for that lack of production - Williams had five future NFL players in front of him during a redshirt year in 2023, then watched as Denzel Boston took a jump into 2024. Collarbone and hand injuries as a redshirt sophomore in 2025 then limited Williams to only two games when he was expected to be the team's No. 2 receiver behind Boston. Williams has stayed the course, however, never entering the transfer portal or questioning his future with the Huskies. Even with breakout freshman Dezmen Roebuck returning and high-upside players like Chris Lawson, Jordan Clay, and Trez Davis joining the fray, Williams has been the one who has looked steadiest during spring practice for Washington."
The article noted the splash plays Williams made in Washington's spring game, and then added this insight:
"Williams' chemistry with the returning quarterback has been one of the major storylines of the spring. Demond Williams' bond with Roebuck is to be expected, considering the two have run in the same circles since middle school. But Lawson, Clay, and transfers Christian Moss and Bodpegn Miller all missed time at various points this spring, losing a handful of practices that Washington hoped would build their chemistry with Williams. Instead, the junior signal-caller has primarily looked towards the receiver who shares his last name, with chemistry that has evidently not faded from additional practice time when Williams was healthy in 2024 and 2025."
USC's secondary has to be aware of this emerging connection for the Huskies. The Trojans have to shut off the deep ball when they face Washington, so the Double Williams linkup has to be a core part of USC's defensive game plan.
#williams #chemistry #roebuck
6 days ago
A former Denver Nuggets player was arrested for allegedly stealing a bottle of vodka from a store in Castle Rock, according to an arrest affidavit acquired by FOX31. The incident occurred on July 16, around 8:03 p.m., when a shop owner called police about a man who had entered the store and stolen a bottle of ***** o’s vodka before leaving. According to the affidavit, the shop owner told police that she witnessed the man take a drink from the bottle outside of the store before walking to a nearby restaurant, Scileppi’s, where he took the bottle by the fire pit, then sat at the bar with the stolen bottle. The owner advised that the man was possibly drunk, as she said she witnessed him stumbling. When officers arrived, they arrested the man, later identified as Tywon Lawson. Lawson faces a charge of theft less than $300, shoplifting.
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7 days ago
We are delighted to announce the signing of Poppy Lawson, who joins the club following a spell at Hibernian.
The 23-year-old arrives in Glasgow and becomes the latest player to join up with Grant Scott's Celtic squad.
Lawson's career started in the Manchester United Academy, representing the club's Under-21 set-up.
Despite her age, during her time at United, the defender captained the youth side at just 18, leading the team to WSL Academy League success.
A move north of the border soon followed as she signed her first professional contract when she joined Hibernian in 2022.
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The 23-year-old arrives in Glasgow and becomes the latest player to join up with Grant Scott's Celtic squad.
Lawson's career started in the Manchester United Academy, representing the club's Under-21 set-up.
Despite her age, during her time at United, the defender captained the youth side at just 18, leading the team to WSL Academy League success.
A move north of the border soon followed as she signed her first professional contract when she joined Hibernian in 2022.
#hibernian #lawson #grant #despite
15 days ago
At his first two colleges, Washington Huskies wide receiver Christian Moss wore a different jersey number.
This fall won't be any different as the 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior will wear No. 5, the same number he wore back in 2021 as a senior at North Cobb High School in Georgia.
Moss began his college football career at Virginia Tech after coming on late as a senior. A breakout game against Buford High School, a 28-14 victory for North Cobb, saw the Peach State product record a pair of touchdowns and put up a 100-plus yard game against the Georgia high school football powerhouse, and in turn, his recruitment began to take form.
He ultimately chose the Hokies and then-coach Justin Fuente, but only played two seasons in Blacksburg before an injury led to his removal from the Atlantic Coast Conference program's roster, which forced Moss to miss the entire 2023 season.
This spring proved to be no different, as Moss missed the majority of UW's spring football practices while recovering from a hamstring injury. Moss is expected to compete for the starting X receiver role in fall camp along with freshman Jordan Clay and sophomore Chris Lawson, in addition to Ohio State transfer Bodpegn Miller.
This fall won't be any different as the 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior will wear No. 5, the same number he wore back in 2021 as a senior at North Cobb High School in Georgia.
Moss began his college football career at Virginia Tech after coming on late as a senior. A breakout game against Buford High School, a 28-14 victory for North Cobb, saw the Peach State product record a pair of touchdowns and put up a 100-plus yard game against the Georgia high school football powerhouse, and in turn, his recruitment began to take form.
He ultimately chose the Hokies and then-coach Justin Fuente, but only played two seasons in Blacksburg before an injury led to his removal from the Atlantic Coast Conference program's roster, which forced Moss to miss the entire 2023 season.
This spring proved to be no different, as Moss missed the majority of UW's spring football practices while recovering from a hamstring injury. Moss is expected to compete for the starting X receiver role in fall camp along with freshman Jordan Clay and sophomore Chris Lawson, in addition to Ohio State transfer Bodpegn Miller.
16 days ago
The High Desert's baseball pipeline added two more professional prospects Sunday as former Hesperia Christian standout Cody New and Oak Hills graduate Jacob Webster were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.
New, a left-handed pitcher from California Baptist, was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th round with the No. 343 overall pick before Webster, one of the area's most accomplished two-sport athletes, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 12th round with the No. 364 overall pick.
The selections continue a strong tradition of High Desert talent reaching professional baseball, while Webster became the first local high school player drafted since Oak Hills graduate Solomon Bates was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Webster is also the first High Desert player drafted directly out of high school since Victor Valley graduate Reggie Lawson was taken by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the 2016 draft.
For New, hearing his name called by his hometown organization made an emotional moment even more meaningful after a season cut short by injury.
"Being drafted first of all, is such a blessing, God is good," New said. "But going to the Dodgers, that's special. They develop at such a high level and rehab as the same. Since hurting my arm and getting Tommy John surgery this year, finding a team to rehab was a huge priority. I'm very thankful for the Dodgers for taking a chance on me and helping me represent the High Desert."
New, a left-handed pitcher from California Baptist, was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th round with the No. 343 overall pick before Webster, one of the area's most accomplished two-sport athletes, was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 12th round with the No. 364 overall pick.
The selections continue a strong tradition of High Desert talent reaching professional baseball, while Webster became the first local high school player drafted since Oak Hills graduate Solomon Bates was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the eighth round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Webster is also the first High Desert player drafted directly out of high school since Victor Valley graduate Reggie Lawson was taken by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the 2016 draft.
For New, hearing his name called by his hometown organization made an emotional moment even more meaningful after a season cut short by injury.
"Being drafted first of all, is such a blessing, God is good," New said. "But going to the Dodgers, that's special. They develop at such a high level and rehab as the same. Since hurting my arm and getting Tommy John surgery this year, finding a team to rehab was a huge priority. I'm very thankful for the Dodgers for taking a chance on me and helping me represent the High Desert."
18 days ago
Center Rienk Mast posted 16 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Taevion Kinsey added 16 points to lead the Pacers to a 99-93 win over the Cavaliers at the Pavilion in Las Vegas on Friday in the first NBA Summer League game of the season for both teams.
Forward Jalen Slawson added 15 points, six rebounds, five ***** ists and five blocks for the Pacers. Guard Taelon Peter scored 13 points and forward Keion Brooks Jr. added 11. Guard Meleek Thomas and forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin led the Cavaliers with 20 points each. Guard Malakhi Branham added 15 points.
The Pacers and Cavs both had a brutal first quarter with evident jitters as both struggled to make shots and take care of the basketball. Cleveland led 14-11 after the first quarter as the Pacers got a few buckets from center Rienk Mast but little else.
But the the Pacers combined for 64 points in the middle two quarters, outscoring Cleveland 32-15 in the third to take a sizable lead heading into the fourth. A big part of what sparked the revival was the play of point guards Braden Smith and Yuki Kawamura, and the fact that the Pacers didn't have a problem putting both on the floor at the same time. That obviously made them small in the backcourt as Smith is just 5 foot 10 and Kawamura is 5-7, but they're both so good at passing the ball and getting it ahead that they made the pace of the game work for them.
Smith finished with just five points on 1 of 8 shooting including 1 of 5 from 3 but he had eight rebounds, four ***** ists and three steals. Kawamura had eight points on 3 of 5 shooting and four ***** ists, but their impacts went beyond just the counting stats as they raised the level for everyone else on the floor. As ***** istant coach Johnny Carpenter said about Kawamura before leaving for his job in Milwaukee, Kawamura and Smith both force everyone around them to move more when they're on the floor and them being around got everyone else organized and also running hard up and down the floor looking for opportunities. Kawamura was plus-4 in his time on the floor though Smith was minus-5.
Forward Jalen Slawson added 15 points, six rebounds, five ***** ists and five blocks for the Pacers. Guard Taelon Peter scored 13 points and forward Keion Brooks Jr. added 11. Guard Meleek Thomas and forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin led the Cavaliers with 20 points each. Guard Malakhi Branham added 15 points.
The Pacers and Cavs both had a brutal first quarter with evident jitters as both struggled to make shots and take care of the basketball. Cleveland led 14-11 after the first quarter as the Pacers got a few buckets from center Rienk Mast but little else.
But the the Pacers combined for 64 points in the middle two quarters, outscoring Cleveland 32-15 in the third to take a sizable lead heading into the fourth. A big part of what sparked the revival was the play of point guards Braden Smith and Yuki Kawamura, and the fact that the Pacers didn't have a problem putting both on the floor at the same time. That obviously made them small in the backcourt as Smith is just 5 foot 10 and Kawamura is 5-7, but they're both so good at passing the ball and getting it ahead that they made the pace of the game work for them.
Smith finished with just five points on 1 of 8 shooting including 1 of 5 from 3 but he had eight rebounds, four ***** ists and three steals. Kawamura had eight points on 3 of 5 shooting and four ***** ists, but their impacts went beyond just the counting stats as they raised the level for everyone else on the floor. As ***** istant coach Johnny Carpenter said about Kawamura before leaving for his job in Milwaukee, Kawamura and Smith both force everyone around them to move more when they're on the floor and them being around got everyone else organized and also running hard up and down the floor looking for opportunities. Kawamura was plus-4 in his time on the floor though Smith was minus-5.
21 days ago
Jul. 7—ALEXANDRIA — Even when it looks bleak, the Bemidji American Legion baseball team keeps finding ways to extend its winning streak.
After winning the first game of a road doubleheader in Alexandria 9-2, the Centaurs scored nine runs in the seventh inning to complete the sweep with an 11-7 win. Bemidji has now won seven straight games.
Down to its last three outs and trailing 7-2, Post 14 got to work. Eli Hoffman's two-run double made it 7-4. Hoffman scored on Jack Zellmann's RBI double before Gunner Ganske tied the game with a two-run, two-bagger.
Ganske scored on Lawson Berg's RBI single before Heaton Brodina made it 9-7 with a sacrifice fly. James Garrison's RBI triple and Leo McKeon's run-scoring single put the finishing touches on a nine-run inning.
Berg went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. McKeon and Ganske each had multi-hit games. Berg picked up the win on the mound as well, throwing two innings and allowing just two hits with three strikeouts.
After winning the first game of a road doubleheader in Alexandria 9-2, the Centaurs scored nine runs in the seventh inning to complete the sweep with an 11-7 win. Bemidji has now won seven straight games.
Down to its last three outs and trailing 7-2, Post 14 got to work. Eli Hoffman's two-run double made it 7-4. Hoffman scored on Jack Zellmann's RBI double before Gunner Ganske tied the game with a two-run, two-bagger.
Ganske scored on Lawson Berg's RBI single before Heaton Brodina made it 9-7 with a sacrifice fly. James Garrison's RBI triple and Leo McKeon's run-scoring single put the finishing touches on a nine-run inning.
Berg went 3-for-4 with two RBIs. McKeon and Ganske each had multi-hit games. Berg picked up the win on the mound as well, throwing two innings and allowing just two hits with three strikeouts.
24 days ago
Posting up near the right elbow, Aday Mara went to work in the post. He only needed a couple of dribbles as he backed up Lawson Lovering. Feeling himself, the 7-foot-3 center showed off his footwork and patience by swishing in the turnaround fadeaway jumper.
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell in a 111-74 Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. While the result was known for most of the game, fans were at least rewarded with flashes from the top prospects in their debut for their NBA home.
It didn't take long to tell that one of these teams is a ***** le contender and the other is going through a rebuild. Cameron Boozer holds the hope of every Grizzlies fan right now — especially with the recent departures of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. And he quickly showed why he was the No. 3 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
Meanwhile, the Thunder fell behind quickly. Any competitiveness from this game was erased by the end of the first frame. They were in a 33-22 deficit. Things only got worse from there. It didn't take long for the Grizzlies to balloon their lead beyond 20 points. The second frame played out the same way with duplicate scores.
At the halftime break, the Thunder were in a 66-44 deficit. Pretty bad, but you gotta remember the scoreboard is irrelevant at Summer League. Rational folks should see if rookies can show something. And after a slow first half, OKC finally saw that with its top draft pick.
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell in a 111-74 Summer League loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. While the result was known for most of the game, fans were at least rewarded with flashes from the top prospects in their debut for their NBA home.
It didn't take long to tell that one of these teams is a ***** le contender and the other is going through a rebuild. Cameron Boozer holds the hope of every Grizzlies fan right now — especially with the recent departures of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. And he quickly showed why he was the No. 3 pick of the 2026 NBA draft.
Meanwhile, the Thunder fell behind quickly. Any competitiveness from this game was erased by the end of the first frame. They were in a 33-22 deficit. Things only got worse from there. It didn't take long for the Grizzlies to balloon their lead beyond 20 points. The second frame played out the same way with duplicate scores.
At the halftime break, the Thunder were in a 66-44 deficit. Pretty bad, but you gotta remember the scoreboard is irrelevant at Summer League. Rational folks should see if rookies can show something. And after a slow first half, OKC finally saw that with its top draft pick.
25 days ago
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the British Grand Prix with another impressive performance to beat the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.
The Italian, who won the sprint race at Silverstone earlier on Saturday, was faster than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.175 seconds.
Lewis Hamilton was third in the second Ferrari, ahead of George Russell, who was 0.370secs slower than his 19-year-old team-mate.
Isack Hadjar took fifth, beating team-Max Verstappen for only the second time all year when both finished qualifying, the Dutchman split from the Frenchman by McLaren's Lando Norris.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri led the Racing Bulls of 18-year-old British rookie Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson to complete the top 10.
The Italian, who won the sprint race at Silverstone earlier on Saturday, was faster than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.175 seconds.
Lewis Hamilton was third in the second Ferrari, ahead of George Russell, who was 0.370secs slower than his 19-year-old team-mate.
Isack Hadjar took fifth, beating team-Max Verstappen for only the second time all year when both finished qualifying, the Dutchman split from the Frenchman by McLaren's Lando Norris.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri led the Racing Bulls of 18-year-old British rookie Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson to complete the top 10.
25 days ago
Liam Lawson held on to his point for finishing eighth in the British Grand Prix sprint race after receiving a warning for moving in front of Isack Hadjar under braking - as Hadjar told stewards that it was not worth a penalty.
Lawson had moved into the top eight after Hadjar slipped down the order on the opening lap, and after clearing a fast-starting Pierre Gasly. With Hadjar catching in the latter stages, however, Lawson had his work cut out to keep the Red Bull behind.
Hadjar attempted to put a move on Lawson on the penultimate lap to reclaim control of the final point on the entry to Stowe corner but found Lawson chopping across his bow to resist the Frenchman's efforts.
This was noted and investigated as an 'abnormal change of direction', but Lawson escaped any further penalty; he finished seven tenths clear of his former Racing Bulls team-mate to maintain the final point on offer.
The FIA stewards' report declared that although the change in direction was enough to earn a warning, Hadjar defended Lawson by stating that he had been given enough room.
Lawson had moved into the top eight after Hadjar slipped down the order on the opening lap, and after clearing a fast-starting Pierre Gasly. With Hadjar catching in the latter stages, however, Lawson had his work cut out to keep the Red Bull behind.
Hadjar attempted to put a move on Lawson on the penultimate lap to reclaim control of the final point on the entry to Stowe corner but found Lawson chopping across his bow to resist the Frenchman's efforts.
This was noted and investigated as an 'abnormal change of direction', but Lawson escaped any further penalty; he finished seven tenths clear of his former Racing Bulls team-mate to maintain the final point on offer.
The FIA stewards' report declared that although the change in direction was enough to earn a warning, Hadjar defended Lawson by stating that he had been given enough room.
29 days ago
INDIANAPOLIS -- Purdue All-American, Westfield High School star and second-round draft pick Braden Smith will lead the Pacers ' NBA Summer League team when it heads to Las Vegas to start play on July 10.
The Pacers released their Summer League roster on social media Tuesday. It does not include any players currently or expected to be on a standard contract, but it does include Smith, two players who were on two-way contracts last season and four more players who were part of the **** lesville Boom last season.
Guard Taelon Peter and Jalen Slawson were the players on two-way contracts with the Pacers. The four Boom players are Fort Wayne native Keion Brooks Jr., guard Cameron Hildreth , forward Gabe McGolthan and swingman MJ Iraldi. Point guard Yuki Kawamura , formerly a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls , is on the roster as are two other players from other G League teams in swingman Taevion Kinsey of the Santa Cruz Warriors and forward/center Alex Reese of the Rip City Remix. Also included are undrafted rookies Keba Keita of BYU, Tamin Lipsey of Iowa State, Rienk Mast of Nebraska, Koacie Reeves Jr. of Georgia Tech and Jalen Warley of Gonzaga.
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The Pacers released their Summer League roster on social media Tuesday. It does not include any players currently or expected to be on a standard contract, but it does include Smith, two players who were on two-way contracts last season and four more players who were part of the **** lesville Boom last season.
Guard Taelon Peter and Jalen Slawson were the players on two-way contracts with the Pacers. The four Boom players are Fort Wayne native Keion Brooks Jr., guard Cameron Hildreth , forward Gabe McGolthan and swingman MJ Iraldi. Point guard Yuki Kawamura , formerly a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls , is on the roster as are two other players from other G League teams in swingman Taevion Kinsey of the Santa Cruz Warriors and forward/center Alex Reese of the Rip City Remix. Also included are undrafted rookies Keba Keita of BYU, Tamin Lipsey of Iowa State, Rienk Mast of Nebraska, Koacie Reeves Jr. of Georgia Tech and Jalen Warley of Gonzaga.
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Braden Smith leads Pacers' NBA Summer League roster
29 days ago
The Eagles enter training camp with a defense that looks dramatically different from the one that finished last season, but the new structure may give Vic Fangio one of the most athletic and flexible groups in the NFC. Philadelphia is still built through the trenches with Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, and Moro Ojomo, but the strength of the roster could shift toward a loaded cornerback room led by Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Riq Woolen. The biggest questions are not about whether the Eagles have talent. They are about how quickly the new pieces settle, how the edge-rusher rotation forms, and who earns the safety and linebacker roles around the established core.
The defensive line begins with Carter, Davis, and Ojomo. Carter played through two badly injured shoulders last season and still became the Eagles' lone Pro Bowl starter, producing 33 tackles, 41 quarterback pressures, 11 quarterback hits, and three sacks in 12 games. Davis signed a three-year, $78 million deal and remains central to Philadelphia's run defense, while Ojomo enters the final year of his contract after seeing his snap count rise and finishing second on the team in sacks. Ty Robinson and Byron Young give the Eagles young rotational options, while Gabe Hall is trying to secure a depth role.
Edge rusher is one of the most important camp battles. Jonathan Greenard arrives as the projected top-of-the-rotation pass rusher, giving Fangio a veteran presence who can work off the interior disruption created by Carter and Davis. Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith remain major pieces of the plan, with Hunt coming off a season in which he led the team in sacks and interceptions, while Smith needs to turn pressure flashes into more consistent production after missing time in 2025. Arnold Ebiketie, A.J. Epenesa, Uar Bernard, Jose Ramirez, Ta'Quon Graham, Keyshawn James-Newby, and Joshua Weru will compete for rotational snaps and roster spots after Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's retirement removed one veteran from the room.
Linebacker remains led by Zack Baun, while Jihaad Campbell's shoulder recovery will shape the rest of the depth chart. Campbell's playing time was limited when Nakobe Dean returned last season, but Dean's departure creates a clearer path once Campbell is healthy. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Smael Mondon Jr. enter camp looking for breakout opportunities, while Chance Campbell, Deontae Lawson, and Chandler Martin are battling for depth and special teams roles.
Cornerback could be Philadelphia's best position group. Mitchell is already one of the league's top young outside corners, and DeJean's versatility allows Fangio to move him around the formation without weakening the secondary. Woolen's arrival on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million gives the Eagles rare size, speed, and ball production opposite Mitchell. Kelee Ringo and Jakorian Bennett can now compete from reserve roles instead of being forced into every-week starter responsibilities, while Jonathan Jones, Mac McWilliams,
The defensive line begins with Carter, Davis, and Ojomo. Carter played through two badly injured shoulders last season and still became the Eagles' lone Pro Bowl starter, producing 33 tackles, 41 quarterback pressures, 11 quarterback hits, and three sacks in 12 games. Davis signed a three-year, $78 million deal and remains central to Philadelphia's run defense, while Ojomo enters the final year of his contract after seeing his snap count rise and finishing second on the team in sacks. Ty Robinson and Byron Young give the Eagles young rotational options, while Gabe Hall is trying to secure a depth role.
Edge rusher is one of the most important camp battles. Jonathan Greenard arrives as the projected top-of-the-rotation pass rusher, giving Fangio a veteran presence who can work off the interior disruption created by Carter and Davis. Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith remain major pieces of the plan, with Hunt coming off a season in which he led the team in sacks and interceptions, while Smith needs to turn pressure flashes into more consistent production after missing time in 2025. Arnold Ebiketie, A.J. Epenesa, Uar Bernard, Jose Ramirez, Ta'Quon Graham, Keyshawn James-Newby, and Joshua Weru will compete for rotational snaps and roster spots after Joe Tryon-Shoyinka's retirement removed one veteran from the room.
Linebacker remains led by Zack Baun, while Jihaad Campbell's shoulder recovery will shape the rest of the depth chart. Campbell's playing time was limited when Nakobe Dean returned last season, but Dean's departure creates a clearer path once Campbell is healthy. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Smael Mondon Jr. enter camp looking for breakout opportunities, while Chance Campbell, Deontae Lawson, and Chandler Martin are battling for depth and special teams roles.
Cornerback could be Philadelphia's best position group. Mitchell is already one of the league's top young outside corners, and DeJean's versatility allows Fangio to move him around the formation without weakening the secondary. Woolen's arrival on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million gives the Eagles rare size, speed, and ball production opposite Mitchell. Kelee Ringo and Jakorian Bennett can now compete from reserve roles instead of being forced into every-week starter responsibilities, while Jonathan Jones, Mac McWilliams,
30 days ago
Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray will join Prime Video’s WNBA coverage as a player contributor, making select in-studio appearances on the pregame show for the remainder of the 2026 season, Front Office Sports reported Monday.
The only active four-time WNBA champion, Gray is a six-time All-Star who has built a legitimate broadcast résumé between WNBA seasons. She worked as an ACC Network ******* yst on two separate occasions, calling regular-season and NCAA Tournament games as part of the network’s Nothing But Net studio coverage, and contributed to the Sacramento Kings’ pre- and postgame broadcasts during the 2023-24 NBA season.
The move follows the same template Kelsey Plum has been operating under since May, when Prime Video announced the Los Angeles Sparks guard as a player contributor for select appearances throughout the season. On the NBA side, Kyle Lowry joined Amazon’s inaugural NBA coverage in September 2025 with what the streamer described as “increased responsibilities in the future,” responsibilities that materialized when Lowry stepped into the studio for select shows during the NBA playoffs.
The active-player contributor model has taken hold across the W this season, with Sophie Cunningham landing a comparable role at USA Sports.
Gray joins a studio team anchored by host Allie Clifton alongside Hall of Famers Cynthia Cooper, Swin Cash, and Teresa Weatherspoon, with Candace Parker, Lindsey Harding, and Tamera “Ty” Young also contributing. Michael Grady and Parker lead the top game broadcast team, flanked by play-by-play announcers Lisa Byington and Mike Watts and ******* ysts Kara Lawson and LaChina Robinson. Prime Video is in the first year of an 11-year WNBA deal covering 31 regular-season games annually, one first-round playoff series each season, seven conference finals series, and three WNBA Finals.
The only active four-time WNBA champion, Gray is a six-time All-Star who has built a legitimate broadcast résumé between WNBA seasons. She worked as an ACC Network ******* yst on two separate occasions, calling regular-season and NCAA Tournament games as part of the network’s Nothing But Net studio coverage, and contributed to the Sacramento Kings’ pre- and postgame broadcasts during the 2023-24 NBA season.
The move follows the same template Kelsey Plum has been operating under since May, when Prime Video announced the Los Angeles Sparks guard as a player contributor for select appearances throughout the season. On the NBA side, Kyle Lowry joined Amazon’s inaugural NBA coverage in September 2025 with what the streamer described as “increased responsibilities in the future,” responsibilities that materialized when Lowry stepped into the studio for select shows during the NBA playoffs.
The active-player contributor model has taken hold across the W this season, with Sophie Cunningham landing a comparable role at USA Sports.
Gray joins a studio team anchored by host Allie Clifton alongside Hall of Famers Cynthia Cooper, Swin Cash, and Teresa Weatherspoon, with Candace Parker, Lindsey Harding, and Tamera “Ty” Young also contributing. Michael Grady and Parker lead the top game broadcast team, flanked by play-by-play announcers Lisa Byington and Mike Watts and ******* ysts Kara Lawson and LaChina Robinson. Prime Video is in the first year of an 11-year WNBA deal covering 31 regular-season games annually, one first-round playoff series each season, seven conference finals series, and three WNBA Finals.
30 days ago
According to F1 TV **** yst Alex Brundle, Racing Bulls has established itself as the "best of the rest" in the current Formula 1 championship.
The Faenza outfit enjoyed a successful weekend at the Red Bull Ring with a double points finish. Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad finished the Austrian Grand Prix in ninth and 10th, collecting three points for the team.
During an appearance on F1 TV's post-race show, co-host and former IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe put it to Brundle that many within the paddock had expected the team to slide backwards during the grand prix, wondering if its qualifying pace would have outweighed their race pace.
"It was up and down all over the place for everyone else. They stopped twice. They drove around in ninth and 10th and they finished up at the back end of the points," Brundle said.
"But that's not bad, is it? They're the best of the rest, and they looked like, for the first time in a while, the best of the rest in terms of race pace as well, which is good.
The Faenza outfit enjoyed a successful weekend at the Red Bull Ring with a double points finish. Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad finished the Austrian Grand Prix in ninth and 10th, collecting three points for the team.
During an appearance on F1 TV's post-race show, co-host and former IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe put it to Brundle that many within the paddock had expected the team to slide backwards during the grand prix, wondering if its qualifying pace would have outweighed their race pace.
"It was up and down all over the place for everyone else. They stopped twice. They drove around in ninth and 10th and they finished up at the back end of the points," Brundle said.
"But that's not bad, is it? They're the best of the rest, and they looked like, for the first time in a while, the best of the rest in terms of race pace as well, which is good.
1 month ago
D1Baseball included Florida right-hander Aidan King and shortstop Brendan Lawson on its All-America Second Team Thursday. Lawson made it as a designated hitter.
Despite King being left off the College Baseball Foundation's list earlier this week, he is a unanimous All-American after being named one by the five major publications: The American Baseball Coaches ***** ociation, Baseball America, D1Baseball, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers ***** ociation and Perfect Game.
King became the first Florida underclassman to win SEC Pitcher of the Year and fourth in conference history, after finishing the 2026 season with eight wins, a 3.21 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 97 innings. Opposing batters hit just .218 against him. King struck out 92 batters and walked 19, giving him a 4.84 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He also had eight quality starts, including six in SEC play.
It's Lawson's second All-America nod, after being recognized as a Second-Tearmer by Baseball America. Lawson's 1.210 OPS, .511 on-base percentage and .699 slugging percentage led the team, as did his 32 extra-base hits, 19 home runs, 68 runs, 130 total bases and 53 walks.
Caden McDonald is the Gator left off this list. McDonald received a First Team nod from the CBF earlier in the week and made the Baseball America, NCBWA and Perfect Game Second Teams. The trio earned 11 total All-America honors.
Despite King being left off the College Baseball Foundation's list earlier this week, he is a unanimous All-American after being named one by the five major publications: The American Baseball Coaches ***** ociation, Baseball America, D1Baseball, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers ***** ociation and Perfect Game.
King became the first Florida underclassman to win SEC Pitcher of the Year and fourth in conference history, after finishing the 2026 season with eight wins, a 3.21 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 97 innings. Opposing batters hit just .218 against him. King struck out 92 batters and walked 19, giving him a 4.84 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He also had eight quality starts, including six in SEC play.
It's Lawson's second All-America nod, after being recognized as a Second-Tearmer by Baseball America. Lawson's 1.210 OPS, .511 on-base percentage and .699 slugging percentage led the team, as did his 32 extra-base hits, 19 home runs, 68 runs, 130 total bases and 53 walks.
Caden McDonald is the Gator left off this list. McDonald received a First Team nod from the CBF earlier in the week and made the Baseball America, NCBWA and Perfect Game Second Teams. The trio earned 11 total All-America honors.
1 month ago
Florida baseball has re-signed two of its star players for next season.
The Gators' Friday night ace, Aidan King, and starting shortstop Brendan Lawson have both re-signed, as announced by Florida Victorious.
King was named the SEC Pitcher of the Year and earned multiple All-American honors. The right-hander recorded an 8-2 win-loss record, 3.21 ERA, 92 strikeouts and issued only 19 walks in 87 innings and 16 starts.
Lawson, who also earned All-American honors, batted .312 with 11 doubles, 19 home runs and 48 RBIs. He also drew 53 walks and was hit by a pitch 24 times to help give him an on-base percentage of .511.
The sophomore duo helped Florida win 41 games this season and earn the No. 8 national seed.
The Gators' Friday night ace, Aidan King, and starting shortstop Brendan Lawson have both re-signed, as announced by Florida Victorious.
King was named the SEC Pitcher of the Year and earned multiple All-American honors. The right-hander recorded an 8-2 win-loss record, 3.21 ERA, 92 strikeouts and issued only 19 walks in 87 innings and 16 starts.
Lawson, who also earned All-American honors, batted .312 with 11 doubles, 19 home runs and 48 RBIs. He also drew 53 walks and was hit by a pitch 24 times to help give him an on-base percentage of .511.
The sophomore duo helped Florida win 41 games this season and earn the No. 8 national seed.
1 month ago
Audi F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg revealed that a stone hit his car and activated the kill switch during the Barcelona Grand Prix, ending the race for the F1 veteran.
Hulkenberg was engaged in a battle with Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson, who went a little wide at the exit of Turn 12, putting one wheel in the gravel. The RB’s rear wheel ensured it shot stones onto Hulkenberg’s Audi R26 F1 car, puncturing the car’s nose and activating the kill switch.
Onboard footage showed the Audi immediately losing drive after Lawson went off the race track, prompting the disappointed German driver to return to the pits. However, the car could not be started again, bringing his race to an end. Speaking about the bizarre incident, Hulkenberg told Planet F1:
“He put a wheel in the gravel exit of [Turn] 12, kicked up a lot of gravel, and that gravel somehow one stone pulled the emergency trigger on the left of the roll hoop, and it just killed the car.”
Hulkenberg made his F1 debut in 2010 with Williams, but mentioned that he had never seen or heard of an incident like this in his career. He added:
Hulkenberg was engaged in a battle with Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson, who went a little wide at the exit of Turn 12, putting one wheel in the gravel. The RB’s rear wheel ensured it shot stones onto Hulkenberg’s Audi R26 F1 car, puncturing the car’s nose and activating the kill switch.
Onboard footage showed the Audi immediately losing drive after Lawson went off the race track, prompting the disappointed German driver to return to the pits. However, the car could not be started again, bringing his race to an end. Speaking about the bizarre incident, Hulkenberg told Planet F1:
“He put a wheel in the gravel exit of [Turn] 12, kicked up a lot of gravel, and that gravel somehow one stone pulled the emergency trigger on the left of the roll hoop, and it just killed the car.”
Hulkenberg made his F1 debut in 2010 with Williams, but mentioned that he had never seen or heard of an incident like this in his career. He added:
2 months ago
COLUMBUS — To say that the 2026 OHSAA Track and Field State Championship Meet was a fruitful one for Scioto County would be an understatement.
That was evidenced on the final two days of competition for Scioto County's best and brightest in the sport.
In all, a total of seven individuals earned All-Ohio honors over the final two days of competition, with South Webster's Braden Mantell, West's Keagan Salem and Wheelersburg's Ella Hochstetler, Kenyon Evans, Ison Emnett, Cashton Adkins and Hunter Lawson all earning All-Ohio accolades to cap off the 2026 OHSAA Track and Field season.
Day 2 — Ella Hochstetler
Beginning Friday afternoon in the shot put, Wheelersburg's Ella Hochstetler earned her second All-Ohio honor of the 2026 OHSAA Outdoor Track and Field season, throwing 42 feet and a half-inch to claim third place in the event — just 16 hours after winning the 2026 OHSAA Division IV State Championship in girls shot put.
That was evidenced on the final two days of competition for Scioto County's best and brightest in the sport.
In all, a total of seven individuals earned All-Ohio honors over the final two days of competition, with South Webster's Braden Mantell, West's Keagan Salem and Wheelersburg's Ella Hochstetler, Kenyon Evans, Ison Emnett, Cashton Adkins and Hunter Lawson all earning All-Ohio accolades to cap off the 2026 OHSAA Track and Field season.
Day 2 — Ella Hochstetler
Beginning Friday afternoon in the shot put, Wheelersburg's Ella Hochstetler earned her second All-Ohio honor of the 2026 OHSAA Outdoor Track and Field season, throwing 42 feet and a half-inch to claim third place in the event — just 16 hours after winning the 2026 OHSAA Division IV State Championship in girls shot put.
2 months ago
Kara Lawson has gradually made Duke a force in women’s basketball, and as part of that rise, her Blue Devils are getting some tough draws schedule-wise. And along those lines, Duke will play Dawn Staley’s powerhouse South Carolina team again this fall as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge.
The Gamecocks will come to Cameron on December 3rd.
South Carolina is a formidable opponent, but the only way to get to the level of a South Carolina, UConn, or UCLA, is to play those teams.
In short, it’s a great opportunity for the Blue Devils to improve.
Duke to Host South Carolina in 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge
The Gamecocks will come to Cameron on December 3rd.
South Carolina is a formidable opponent, but the only way to get to the level of a South Carolina, UConn, or UCLA, is to play those teams.
In short, it’s a great opportunity for the Blue Devils to improve.
Duke to Host South Carolina in 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge
8 months ago
New details emerge in manhunt for fugitive Virginia football coach
Federal authorities joined the search for a fugitive high school football coach being sought in connection with a child ******* abuse image and solicitation probe in Virginia — and warn he may be armed.
The U.S. Marshals Service on Monday asked anyone with information about Travis Turner, 46, to call it or Virginia State Police.
"VSP is still searching for Turner with the ******* istance of the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service," state police spokesperson Robin Lawson said in statement Monday.
Turner, coach of the undefeated
Federal authorities joined the search for a fugitive high school football coach being sought in connection with a child ******* abuse image and solicitation probe in Virginia — and warn he may be armed.
The U.S. Marshals Service on Monday asked anyone with information about Travis Turner, 46, to call it or Virginia State Police.
"VSP is still searching for Turner with the ******* istance of the FBI and U.S. Marshals Service," state police spokesperson Robin Lawson said in statement Monday.
Turner, coach of the undefeated
