Rory McKenzie "can feel the pain" of fellow Kilmarnock fans, especially as the 32-year-old midfielder fears Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final defeat by Aberdeen "could be the last chance I get" to play at Hampden Park again.
Having held the Dons to a goalless draw in their previous game in the Scottish Premiership, Kilmarnock failed to take advantage of the visitors being reduced to 10 men and exited after a penalty shoot-out.
"I'm a fan, I feel it," McKenzie, who made his debut for the Ayrshire club in 2011, said. "One of the best days I've ever had was going to Hampden. I'm getting on in my career and it could be the last chance I get.
"Believe me, I feel their pain. I know how it feels.
"We won't get a better chance of getting to a semi-final than that. It was on a plate for us, 1-1, man sent off. We just failed to capitalise and didn't play with enough intensity.

#chance #mckenzie #kilmarnock #play

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth says he wants his players to follow the example of tireless midfielder Robbie McKenzie.
The 27-year-old former Hull player remains a key cog in the centre of the park for the Gills, and is closing in on 250 appearances for the club.
"We've had chats, me and Robbie, and I'm loving seeing the way he's playing at the moment," Ainsworth told BBC Radio Kent.
"He's coming off because he's got nothing left. That's what I want all my players to do, empty the tanks.
"That's my sort of team. We've got to be fit in this league, but organised and also defensively solid."

#gillingham

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry - Fourth Test
South Africa (17) 43
Tries: de Allende (2), van den Berg, PS du Toit, Arendse, Hanekom Cons: Feinberg-Mngomezulu (2), van den Berg, Libbok (2) Pens: Feinberg-Mngomezulu
New Zealand (14) 28
Tries: Taylor, Jordan, Blackadder, B Barrett Cons: McKenzie (4)

#greatest

BOSTON (AP) — Mason McKenzie threw a 78-yard touchdown pass, ran for another score and Boston College held off Rutgers 28-21 on Friday night in the Eagles' annual Red Bandanna Game.
McKenzie completed 17 of 24 passes for 244 yards with two interceptions for the Eagles (1-1).
Making his first start, quarterback AJ Surace was 18 of 27 for 230 yards with three TDs and four picks for Rutgers (0-2).
BC linebacker Bodie Kahoun, a 6-foot-2 redshirt sophomore, was taken off the field by an ambulance in the middle of the second quarter after leading with his head on a tackle. The school announced he had movement in all his extremities and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Trailing 20-7 at halftime, the Scarlet Knights sliced it to a one-score game on Surace's 4-yard TD pass to KJ Duff.

#taken

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — No. 7 Miami set a school record for yards and tied the mark for points in a game, with quarterbacks Darian Mensah and Luke Nickel each throwing three touchdown passes in a 77-7 victory over lower-division Florida A&M on Thursday night.
The Hurricanes finished with 856 yards, breaking the mark of 750 against Ball State in 2024. Miami had 77 points in a game twice previously, both against Savannah State. And the game was so one-sided that the teams agreed to shave five minutes off the fourth quarter, setting the clock for 10 minutes instead of the standard 15.
By then, it was 77-0. The Hurricanes (2-0) finished with 42 first downs — another school record.
"Pretty ridiculous," Mensah said when asked about a Miami offense that has scored 122 points in the season's first two games. "It's just a testament to the guys up front."
Florida A&M (1-2) scored on a 72-yard fumble return by Caleb McKenzie with 6:40 left.

#points #mensah #record

Rutgers football is listed as 3.5-point underdogs in next week's matchup vs Boston College, according to FanDuel, after suffering an embarrassing 37-21 loss to UMass last week. The line initially opened with the Eagles as 6.5-point favorites, but quickly moved to where it is now after Boston College suffered a 34-15 blowout loss to Cincinnati.
In their loss against the Minutemen, Rutgers' defense surrendered 197 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and 40 rushing yards to the Minutemen's William Watson, who saw his first major amount of playing time in two years after transferring from Virginia Tech. They also surrendered 200 rushing yards and one touchdown. On the flip side, the Knights' starting quarterback, Boston College transfer Dylan Lonergan, completed 16 of his 29 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw three interceptions. Running back Antwan Raymond averaged just three yards per carry in this matchup as he ran for 42 yards on 14 attempts.
In their loss against Cincinnati, Boston College starting quarterback Mason McKenzie completed 18 of 35 passes for 223 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He finished the game with an overall quarterback rating of 108.7. The Eagles' leading rusher against the Bearcats was Evan ******* ens, who carried the ball 11 times for 47 yards and one touchdown, while their leading receiver, Johnathan Montague, caught two out of three passes for 55 yards and one touchdown.
While racking up more first downs than their opponent, Boston College turned the ball over on downs three times and added an interception and a fumble lost, giving their opponent extra possessions. The Eagles' offensive line also surrendered 4 sacks, while the entire team committed 7 total penalties.
Much like Rutgers' two meaningless scores at the end of their game against the Minutemen, the Eagles also scored a last-second touchdown to make the ending score look better than the game actually was.

#three #rutgers #loss

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's Philadelphia welcome has already come with a story most people would struggle to believe. The veteran guard had barely settled into his new home with his family before Mother Nature apparently decided to make an introduction of her own.
According to Caldwell-Pope's wife, McKenzie, their penthouse was struck by lightning shortly after they paid the lease, causing flooding and forcing the family to temporarily move down several floors.
Naturally, the bizarre turn of events had the NBA world talking.
Caldwell-Pope joined the 76ers this offseason after agreeing to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies last month. Once he became a free agent, the two-time NBA champion followed his good friend, LeBron James, to Philadelphia.
McKenzie explained that shortly after they paid for the top-floor apartment, lightning struck the building, causing flooding. The family had to move down a few floors while service personnel worked on the damage.

#philadelphia

Carmen Electra has been turning heads in swimwear for more than three decades, and at 54, the former Baywatch bombshell remains every bit as confident in front of the camera.
The actress and model shot to international fame when she joined the hit lifeguard series in 1997 as Lani McKenzie, following in the footsteps of Pamela Anderson and becoming one of the show's most recognizable stars.
Born Tara Leigh Patrick, Carmen began her career as a singer after moving to Minneapolis and catching the attention of Prince, who gave her the stage name Carmen Electra. But it was her appearances in Playboy, followed by Baywatch and MTV's Singled Out, that transformed her into one of the defining pin-ups of the late '90s.
Decades later, Carmen has embraced her status as a ****** symbol rather than shying away from it. "I love being ****** y," she previously told Fox News Digital. "I think it's empowering."
From her iconic '90s shoots to the seriously daring looks she shares today, join ****** O! as we take a look back at Carmen's most memorable bikini moments.

#anderson #tara

The North Carolina Tar Heels finally have their 2026 starting quarterback, with Wisconsin transfer Billy Edwards Jr. getting the nod.
Edwards is a high-risk play, given an injury that kept him out most of 2025, but he is also UNC's most experienced option under center. Edwards previously started all of 2024 for Maryland, while Texas A&M transfer Miles O'Neill has no starts through two seasons.
With Edwards now the guy, how does he stack up against the other ACC gunslingers? In USA TODAY Sports' rankings of all 17 ACC quarterbacks, Edwards lands 16th, ahead of just Boston College's Mason McKenzie.
"The former Wisconsin Badger never got the chance to show what he could do in Madison, as his 2025 season was hampered by a knee injury," Eddie Timanus writes. "He did have some success at his prior stop at Maryland, but his running ability was a big part of his game. Whether he can rescue the Bill Belichick experiment in Chapel Hill remains to be seen."
During his 2024 campaign as the Terrapins' starter, Edwards completed 273 passes for 2,881 yards and 15 touchdowns, while adding 15 rushing yards and five additional scores. In his first collegiate start the season prior, Edwards earned Music City Bowl MVP honors, leading Maryland that year with seven rushing touchdowns.

#season #prior

Toulouse and Lyon go head-to-head at Stadium de Toulouse this Saturday in the Ligue 1. Toulouse mark their 56th participation in the competition, whilst Lyon go into their 69th.
In their last fixture, Toulouse suffered a 1-2 reverse against Hamburger SV (Pre-season 2026/27). In their last game, Lyon drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe (Champions League [Qualification] 2026/27).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with Toulouse winning 2-1.
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Toulouse ( vs Nantes 2026-05-17): Guillaume Restes, Mark McKenzie, Seny Koumbassa, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Djibril Sidibé, Pape Demba Diop, Cristian Cásseres Jr, Dayann Methalie, Santiago Hidalgo, Emersonn, Yann Gboho

#toulouse #mark #saturday

Delaware resident Mark McKenzie is reportedly returning to the Philadelphia Union, where he launched a pro soccer career that led him to the 2026 World Cup.
The 27-year-old center back will remain with Toulouse in France's Ligue 1 until the January transfer window before rejoining the Union at an estimated $2.5 million fee, The Athletic reported.
That will position McKenzie to appear for the Union when Major League Soccer's inaugural summer-to-spring 2026-27 schedule begins.
McKenzie had made 30 appearances for the U.S. senior men's national team, including starting and playing its entire 2026 World Cup game against Turkiye.
The Bear resident is a Union homegrown player, coming up through its academy system starting at age 13. He attended Newark Charter School until 11th grade before transferring to the Union's YSC Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

#union #mckenzie #until #Delaware

Philadelphia Union set to sign USMNT defender from Ligue 1 side originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The last offseason saw the Philadelphia Union dump several former players to other teams in the league, including their leading goalscorer from the prior season, Tai Baribo, to DC United; Jakob Glesnes to the LA Galaxy; and Kai Wagner to EFL Championship side Birmingham City. Simply put, some of the bigger names for the clubs all went in a single window.
This fleet of departures wasn't helped out at all after the team failed to make any meaningful signings in the transfer market, which could've been a key contributing factor in why the team went from the top team in the Eastern Conference last season to dead last heading into the World Cup break earlier in the Summer.
Just as the team appears to be getting itself together, chaining some crucial wins in the MLS and shooting up the table in a last-ditch playoff push, the front office has been busy adding to the roster, mainly their defense.
According to a recent report by The Athletic's Tom Bogert, Philadelphia is nearing a deal to bring Mark McKenzie back to Subaru Park, six years after his departure from the MLS, with the deal being close to $2.5 million.

#philadelphia #union #deal #usmnt

Ligue 1 is renowned for providing young players with the opportunity to develop their skills in an elite-level environment.
This landscape has made French football an enticing landing spot for American players seeking to progress their careers. Timothy Weah, Folarin Balogun, Tanner Tessmann, and Mark McKenzie are perfect examples of the pathway that exists for US talents in France.
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With that in mind, we ******* s why more American players should consider France as a natural development step in their career progression.
Joining a big club in England, Spain, or Germany is the dream for many American players, but heading down that route is fraught with danger. Clubs in their top-flight leagues are not averse to giving young players opportunities, but not to the same extent as their French counterparts.

#young #timothy

Aug. 2—ST. JOESEPH — The Bemidji American Legion softball team ended its run at the state tournament on a high note.
After losing its first game against Caledonia and coming from behind to beat Swanville on Saturday, the ***** ans faced Melrose in the fifth place game and won in blowout fashion, 10-0.
Bemidji had a four-run inning in the first and the fourth before adding on two more in the fifth to make it 10-0.
McKenzie Bullock, a staple for Bemidji in the pitching circle, pitched a one-hitter, allowing just one walk while striking out five. She also went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI at the plate.
Jill Pulkrabek had the best day in the batter's box for Bemidji. She went 2-for-3 with four RBIs on a bases-clearing triple in the first inning and a single in the fourth.

#inning #fourth

There are many head coaches that will be put under a microscope this fall.
The 2026 season will be very telling for many in the Power Four ranks. Coming off a two-win season, it is not surprising to hear Bill O'Brien in conversations surrounding coaches on the hot seat.
In a recent list put together by Sports Illustrated, O'Brien was featured on a top five list on which coaches are on the hottest seat entering the season.
"Aside from the defensive backfield, there is turnover across much of Boston College's 2026 roster. The Eagles are likely to trot out Mason McKenzie at quarterback, a Division II transfer from Saginaw Valley State. A schedule that features three Power Four non-conference bouts and several upper-echelon ACC programs leaves little room for growth." — Tucker Harlin, On SI
Bill O'Brien took over for Jeff Hafley at Boston College in 2024. This came after a long stretch in the NFL followed by two years as Alabama's offensive coordinator.

#o 'brien #power

When Hollywood's biggest names find out they're expecting, their work doesn't always grind to a halt. In fact, some of the most iconic and hardworking actresses have filmed hit shows and movies while pregnant, sometimes keeping it secret, sometimes letting the world know! From dramatic period pieces to hilarious sitcoms and thrilling action hits, here's a look at some incredible women who navigated the challenges of filming while expecting.
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Morena Baccarin's on-screen roles are full of charm and depth, and that didn't stop when she was expecting. Her performances across genres continued without pause, blending her real-life experiences with her powerful acting talent. In 2016, Baccarin was visibly expecting her first child with Gotham co-star Ben McKenzie while promoting Deadpool in theaters, according to Inquirer Entertainment.
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Known for emotionally rich performances, Claire Danes took on complex characters even while navigating pregnancy. Her professionalism and ability to immerse herself in her craft set a high bar for work ethic in the industry and inspired fans worldwide. She has shared that she was around seven-and-a-half months along while shooting an intense kidnapping sequence for Homeland's second season, per The Hollywood Reporter.

#work #performances

The fight game is an unforgiving one.

Per MMA Junkie on Thursday, PFL DC will no longer feature Thad Jean(10-0) vs. ShamilMusaev (18-1-1) in the main attraction. For currentlyundisclosed reasons, Musaev has been forced to withdraw from hiswelterweight championship affair headlining the card at theCareFirst Arena in the U.S. Capitol. In the Russian's stead will beErnestoRodriguez (11-1), who first postedof his change in opponent and vastly elevated stakes on Wednesdaynight—he was expecting to battle AaronMcKenzie—and then fully confirmedthe news shortly after its announcement. Jean did as well shortlythereafter on his InstagramStories.

This is one of numerous cancelations on fight week and earlier, asathletes MagomedUmalatov, JackCartwright, DenisGoltsov, BrunoCappelozza and MandoGutierrez were all booked for this fight card at one time. Dueto a number of largely undeclared reasons—Cappelozza encounteredissues with his visa—all of those combatants and their scheduledpairings have either been canceled or switched around on this cardor to another. For instance, Cappelozza vs. hasbeen **** ped to PFL Charlotte in August. The current PFL DC lineup sees eightmatches remaining, although the promotion has not indicated if anylate-notice fights will be slotted on the billing.

Jean was vying to become the first U.S.-born PFL champion atop thisevent—not including those that won tournaments—and he will stillreceive that honor. "Silverback" comes into this five-rounder withample momentum on his side as the winner of the final PFL tourneyin 2025. There, he knocked out MukhamedBerkhamov, outworked JasonJackson and outperformed LoganStorley in the span of four months to claim a $500,000 checkand chance for PFL gold.

"Starboy" Rodriguez seizes this opportunity having won his PFLdebut in March. Against MasayukiKikuiri, he snagged a majority decision despite dropping whatmany observers felt was a 10-8 third round, completing a bout inwhich all three Sherdog official scorers turned in 28-28 drawtallies. The fighter born in Cuba worked his way up the Tuff-N-Uffladder from 2022 to 2025, culminating in six wins with the LasVegas-based league to reach a major organization.
ThadJean vs. ErnestoRodriguez – welterweight
TysonPedro vs. RafaelXavier – light heavyweight
SullivanCauley vs. RasulMagomedov – light heavyweight
EliezerKubanza vs. Chris Mixan– welterweight
BryceMeredith vs. Michael Cyr– bantamweight
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#jean #reasons #born

June "Mama June" Shannon just made a messy situation messier.
The reality star, 46, publicly blasted her daughter Jessica Shannon's ex, Shyann McCant, after McCant allegedly cheated with another woman.
"Well since I'm always to b the blame for every relationships not working out," June began in an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, June 21, alongside a photo from a group dinner. "Since it was shared publicly and yall have been wanting to see who Shyann cheated with and left Jessica for here you go."
June went on to identify the woman in the photo as McKenzie.
"Yall are welcome so everyone can stop digging now," she added.

#shyann #woman

Boston College Exciting Transfer QB Given Shock Ranking by The Athletic with Trinidad Chambliss Comparison originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Boston College is following the Trinidad Chambliss playbook.
The former D-II QB Chambliss went to Ole Miss, was a superstar, and is now ranked the No. 1 quarterback in college football by The Athletic.
For the season ahead, BC will be relying on a Division II transfer of its own, Mason McKenzie.
From Saginaw Valley State in Michigan, McKenzie has a lot of physical tools.

#chambliss #boston #mckenzie

South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams has died. He was 25. Adams played for his nation at the World Cup.
His death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie in a statement posted on X.
McKenzie says "it is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams." Adams helped South Africa reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. Further details of his death were not given. Adams joined Mamelodi Sundowns last year and helped the club win the African Champions League.
Germany officials confident Klopp will be next national team coach.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, who played at the World Cup, has died. He was 25.
His death was confirmed by Gayton McKenzie, South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture, in a statement on Saturday.
"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams, midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana, at the age of 25," McKenzie posted on X.
"South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and our nation mourns alongside his family, his team-mates and the millions of supporters."
Adams helped South Africa reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time.

South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has died at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.
Adams featured in all three of South Africa's group games at the tournament, where they reached the knockout stages before losing to co-hosts Canada in the round of 32.
"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams," South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie said, in a statement.
"South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents, and our nation mourns alongside his family, his team-mates and the millions of supporters who watched him grow from a promising academy prospect into a full Bafana Bafana international."
Police in South Africa said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-year-old man was found at a house in Schotschekloof, a suburb in central Cape Town, on Saturday morning.

South African midfielder Jayden Adams, who represented his country at the ongoing World Cup, died Saturday at the age of 25, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said.
"It is with profound shock and a heavy heart that I have learnt of the passing of Jayden Adams," McKenzie said in a statement.
"South African football has lost one of its brightest young talents."
The minister did not disclose a cause of death.
Police said they had opened an investigation after the body of a 25-year-old man was found at a house in Schotschekloof, a suburb in central Cape Town, on Saturday morning.

USA host Bosnia & Herzegovina this Thursday at the Levi´s Stadium of the World Cup. The match will be broadcast live at 01:00 on BBC One.
In their last encounter, USA were beaten 3-2 by Turkey (World Cup 2026). In their last match, Bosnia & Herzegovina prevailed 3-1 against Qatar (World Cup 2026).
The last meeting between the two teams ended with USA winning 1-0.
USA ( vs Turkey 2026-06-26): Matt Turner, Joe Scally, Miles Robinson, Auston Trusty, Mark McKenzie, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Timothy Weah, Giovanni Reyna, Brenden Aaronson, Ricardo Pepi
Bosnia & Herzegovina ( vs Qatar 2026-06-24): Nikola Vasilj, Stjepan Radeljic, Nikola Katic, Arjan Malic, Sead Kolasinac, Esmir Bajraktarević, Ivan Basic, Ivan Sunjic, Kerim Alajbegovic, Ermedin Demirovic, Edin Dzeko

The FSU baseball team has added another player through the transfer portal. Former Georgia Bulldogs outfielder Ty Peeples committed to the Seminoles on Thursday, announcing the news on social media.
Peeples was a major recruit in 2025 out of Lavonia, Georgia, and appeared in 32 games as a true freshman for the Bulldogs, making one start. He went 5-17 at the plate with two doubles, three RBI, and nine runs scored. He walked and struck out six times.
He stole three bases and made one error in the outfield, finishing with an .889 fielding percentage. He is the first outfielder that FSU has added in the portal this offseason and will challenge for a starting spot.
Peeples was taken in the 20th round of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. Perfect Game ranked him as the No. 10 outfielder and the No. 1 player in Georgia in the 2025 class.
He is FSU's third transfer commitment so far, joining pitcher Cameron Suchy and two-way slugger Jackson McKenzie. While his playing time was limited at Georgia, the Seminoles will look to tap into Peeple's potential.

By Karen Roman
Vinson & Elkins said it appointed Jason Marty as new Chief Operating Officer starting June 29, 2026, succeeding Adam Kassoff who plans to retire and who will remain in the firm for a transition period.
Mr. Marty has over 20 years of leadership experience at diverse international law firms including Baker McKenzie and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, and has worked together with firm leadership on strategy, financial management, technology, and growth initiatives in complex international organizations, the firm stated.
Mr. Marty also co-founded a company that strengthens client relationship management and business development in law firms using AI, while earlier in his career he led global knowledge management, marketing and operational initiatives, Vinson & Elkins said.
"Jason is an accomplished leader with a deep understanding of what it takes to operate and grow a sophisticated organization," said Keith Fullenweider, Vinson & Elkins' Chair. "He brings a rare combination of operational excellence, strategic insight, technological fluency, and an understanding that our business is built on relationships, trust and client service."

Germany will face World Cup co-hosts the United States at Soldier Field in Chicago in the final friendly for both sides before the start of the big event. Both teams won their penultimate games last Saturday against Finland and Senegal, respectively.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side faced a major blow yesterday as Lennart Karl will be out of the tournament after sustaining a serious injury during training. Fellow youngster ******* an Ouédraogo will take his place, but he’s not ready for tonight’s friendly. Meanwhile, Manuel Neuer is still out as he continues his recovery from an injury he picked up in Bayern’s last Bundesliga game.
The hosts are only missing Neuer’s former teammate Chris Richards from their World Cup roster. Including the star player Christian Pulisic, Mauricio Pochettino’s side includes several past and present Bundesliga players.
The two teams will start their final friendly as follows before the big showdown.
USA XI: Freese; Freeman, McKenzie, Ream ©; Dest, McKennie, Adams, Robinson; Tillman, Pulisic; Balogun