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'Is Maldives holiday included?': KL Rahul's hilarious reaction to Kevin Pietersen's appointment as England mentor revealed originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KL Rahul cheekily asked if a Maldives holiday was part of Kevin Pietersen's new England white-ball mentor package on Instagram.
The ECB appointed Pietersen as England's white-ball mentor for the run-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup in southern Africa.
Pietersen returns to England colours for the first time since his controversial exit in 2014, joining Brendon McCullum's backroom team.
When Kevin Pietersen's appointment as England's white-ball mentor dropped on social media, KL Rahul could not refrain from commenting, and it came loaded with insider context that made it land perfectly.
#england #mentor #ball
KL Rahul cheekily asked if a Maldives holiday was part of Kevin Pietersen's new England white-ball mentor package on Instagram.
The ECB appointed Pietersen as England's white-ball mentor for the run-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup in southern Africa.
Pietersen returns to England colours for the first time since his controversial exit in 2014, joining Brendon McCullum's backroom team.
When Kevin Pietersen's appointment as England's white-ball mentor dropped on social media, KL Rahul could not refrain from commenting, and it came loaded with insider context that made it land perfectly.
#england #mentor #ball
1 day ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants signed backup quarterback James Winston to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the move.
The person spoke to The **** ociated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the deal had not been announced. The extension saves salary cap **** e this season and keeps Winston under contract through 2028.
Winston, 32, was going into the second of a two-year, $8 million deal, initially signed before the Giants traded up to select Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 draft. He appeared in two games last season after starting third on the depth chart behind Russell Wilson and Dart.
Now firmly No. 2 and serving in a mentor role, Winston gives new coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy an experienced QB to step in when Dart is unavailable. He is also on Harbaugh's leadership council, a group of players counted on to serve as a liaison between the staff and the rest of the team.
Winston is going into his 12th NFL season since being the No. 1 overall pick by Tampa Bay in 2015 after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2013. The Giants are his fourth organization after stints with the Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns.
#season #york #year #million
The person spoke to The **** ociated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the deal had not been announced. The extension saves salary cap **** e this season and keeps Winston under contract through 2028.
Winston, 32, was going into the second of a two-year, $8 million deal, initially signed before the Giants traded up to select Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 draft. He appeared in two games last season after starting third on the depth chart behind Russell Wilson and Dart.
Now firmly No. 2 and serving in a mentor role, Winston gives new coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy an experienced QB to step in when Dart is unavailable. He is also on Harbaugh's leadership council, a group of players counted on to serve as a liaison between the staff and the rest of the team.
Winston is going into his 12th NFL season since being the No. 1 overall pick by Tampa Bay in 2015 after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2013. The Giants are his fourth organization after stints with the Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns.
#season #york #year #million
3 days ago
The 2026 LVMH Prize took place at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris this week, where Belgian designer Julie Kegels was named the winner, receiving €400,000 and a year of mentorship from LVMH experts. Jennifer Lawrence presented Kegels with the award, while Priyanka Chopra was also among the guests.
Both wore Dior, but their looks could not have been more different.
François Goizé
While we do tend to struggle with some of Jennifer Lawrence's choices in Jonathan Anderson's Dior, with the Die My Love Rome Film Festival premiere serving as an example, this suit is endlessly chic.
Some might feel it is very Monica Bellucci-coded, but I would not regard that as a bad thing. Between the sculpted jacket and wide-leg trousers, this is the epitome of a Dior woman, and Jennifer wears it effortlessly.
#jennifer #louis #vuitton #belgian
Both wore Dior, but their looks could not have been more different.
François Goizé
While we do tend to struggle with some of Jennifer Lawrence's choices in Jonathan Anderson's Dior, with the Die My Love Rome Film Festival premiere serving as an example, this suit is endlessly chic.
Some might feel it is very Monica Bellucci-coded, but I would not regard that as a bad thing. Between the sculpted jacket and wide-leg trousers, this is the epitome of a Dior woman, and Jennifer wears it effortlessly.
#jennifer #louis #vuitton #belgian
5 days ago
Before Melissa Joan Hart played the supernatural student in "Sabrina the Teenage Witch," she starred opposite Calista Flockhart in the off-Broadway production "Beside Herself."
While starring in the 1989 production, a young Hart found an unexpected mentor in the "Ally McBeal" star, she tells USA TODAY.
"I was about 10, 11, and she was young. She was like 18," Hart says. "She used to have me come over to her house and do sleepovers and she'd give me her hand-me-down clothes. I watched the way she prepped for work."
Joe Pintauro's play "Beside Herself" follows a woman named Mary from four different stages of her life. Hart played a pre-teen Mary, while Flockhart played the role in her post-teen years.
In between shows, Hart and Flockhart would stop at New York's Bleecker Street Pizza for a slice. Hart also remembers taking notes on Flockhart's stretching routine and breathing exercises ahead of shows.
#played #beside
While starring in the 1989 production, a young Hart found an unexpected mentor in the "Ally McBeal" star, she tells USA TODAY.
"I was about 10, 11, and she was young. She was like 18," Hart says. "She used to have me come over to her house and do sleepovers and she'd give me her hand-me-down clothes. I watched the way she prepped for work."
Joe Pintauro's play "Beside Herself" follows a woman named Mary from four different stages of her life. Hart played a pre-teen Mary, while Flockhart played the role in her post-teen years.
In between shows, Hart and Flockhart would stop at New York's Bleecker Street Pizza for a slice. Hart also remembers taking notes on Flockhart's stretching routine and breathing exercises ahead of shows.
#played #beside
6 days ago
Fernando Mendoza's NFL debut will have to wait.
The Las Vegas Raiders have named veteran Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback for their Week 1 matchup with the Miami Dolphins, head coach Klint Kubiak announced on Wednesday morning.
The decision is something that has long been expected, even after the Raiders selected Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft back in April.
Barring a late change, Cousins will start his first game with the franchise since his exit with the Atlanta Falcons last season. The Raiders signed Cousins to a one-year deal earlier this year with the expectation that he would open the season in the starting role and serve as a bit of a mentor to Mendoza while he adjusts to the league. Cousins went 5-3 as a starter last season with the Atlanta Falcons, and threw for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Cousins was declared the starting quarterback at the start of training camp, too. Head coach Klint Kubiak had plenty of praise for Cousins, who is now with his fourth team in the league, back in July.
#raiders #klint #atlanta
The Las Vegas Raiders have named veteran Kirk Cousins their starting quarterback for their Week 1 matchup with the Miami Dolphins, head coach Klint Kubiak announced on Wednesday morning.
The decision is something that has long been expected, even after the Raiders selected Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft back in April.
Barring a late change, Cousins will start his first game with the franchise since his exit with the Atlanta Falcons last season. The Raiders signed Cousins to a one-year deal earlier this year with the expectation that he would open the season in the starting role and serve as a bit of a mentor to Mendoza while he adjusts to the league. Cousins went 5-3 as a starter last season with the Atlanta Falcons, and threw for 1,721 yards with 10 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Cousins was declared the starting quarterback at the start of training camp, too. Head coach Klint Kubiak had plenty of praise for Cousins, who is now with his fourth team in the league, back in July.
#raiders #klint #atlanta
7 days ago
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation from the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) national selection committee, adding another dramatic twist to the turmoil surrounding the Test side after a sweeping overhaul of the squad and coaching staff.
According to Geo News, sources close to Misbah said the former cricketer had informed the PCB of his decision and would serve a notice period before formally stepping down. Cricinfo also reported that Misbah had offered his resignation, although the PCB is yet to accept it.
The development comes just a day after the PCB announced wholesale changes to the Pakistan Test squad and coaching staff following the team's heavy 194-run defeat to England at Lord's.
The timing of Misbah's decision has raised questions over the selection committee's role in the PCB's latest overhaul. According to the reports, Misbah was apparently not consulted despite being part of the national selection committee when the board decided to make major changes to the squad and coaching staff.
The PCB released seven players from the Test squad ahead of the third Test against England at Edgbaston, starting September 9. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad were among those released.
Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul were also removed as head coach and bowling coach respectively.
The PCB subsequently brought in white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and bowling coach Ashley Noffke to work with the Test side for the remainder of the England tour.
Cricinfo further reported that Misbah has decided to step down from his role as a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, where his contract required him to work for 180 days a year.
The extent of Pakistan's overhaul was further highlighted by the inclusion of five uncapped players in the squad for the third Test.
Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Saad Baig, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah have been added, while Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal have also been brought into the group. The latter two have a combined experience of only 10 Test matches.
The sweeping changes followed Pakistan's innings-and-103-run defeat in the first Test before England won the second by 194 runs. The back-to-back defeats left Pakistan 0-2 down in the three-match series and staring at a potential 3-0 clean sweep.
Misbah was appointed to the four-member national selection committee in March alongside Aaqib Javed, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq.
The former captain has previously held several senior positions within the PCB. He was appointed head coach and chief selector in 2019, before stepping down as chief selector in October 2020 and eventually leaving the head coach's position in 2021.
He returned to the PCB setup as an adviser in 2023 under the then ad hoc management committee headed by Zaka Ashraf. He was later appointed one of five mentors for the men's Champions Cup and al
According to Geo News, sources close to Misbah said the former cricketer had informed the PCB of his decision and would serve a notice period before formally stepping down. Cricinfo also reported that Misbah had offered his resignation, although the PCB is yet to accept it.
The development comes just a day after the PCB announced wholesale changes to the Pakistan Test squad and coaching staff following the team's heavy 194-run defeat to England at Lord's.
The timing of Misbah's decision has raised questions over the selection committee's role in the PCB's latest overhaul. According to the reports, Misbah was apparently not consulted despite being part of the national selection committee when the board decided to make major changes to the squad and coaching staff.
The PCB released seven players from the Test squad ahead of the third Test against England at Edgbaston, starting September 9. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad were among those released.
Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul were also removed as head coach and bowling coach respectively.
The PCB subsequently brought in white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and bowling coach Ashley Noffke to work with the Test side for the remainder of the England tour.
Cricinfo further reported that Misbah has decided to step down from his role as a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, where his contract required him to work for 180 days a year.
The extent of Pakistan's overhaul was further highlighted by the inclusion of five uncapped players in the squad for the third Test.
Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Saad Baig, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah have been added, while Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal have also been brought into the group. The latter two have a combined experience of only 10 Test matches.
The sweeping changes followed Pakistan's innings-and-103-run defeat in the first Test before England won the second by 194 runs. The back-to-back defeats left Pakistan 0-2 down in the three-match series and staring at a potential 3-0 clean sweep.
Misbah was appointed to the four-member national selection committee in March alongside Aaqib Javed, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq.
The former captain has previously held several senior positions within the PCB. He was appointed head coach and chief selector in 2019, before stepping down as chief selector in October 2020 and eventually leaving the head coach's position in 2021.
He returned to the PCB setup as an adviser in 2023 under the then ad hoc management committee headed by Zaka Ashraf. He was later appointed one of five mentors for the men's Champions Cup and al
7 days ago
Aug. 31—The Spokesman-Review lost a legend over the weekend.
For many of us, we lost even more — an unforgettable friend and mentor.
When news broke Saturday afternoon that Joe Palmquist — a former longtime sports editor and managing editor at the S-R — had lost his battle to a severe lung disease possibly related to a bone marrow transplant nearly a year ago, tributes and photos flowed back and forth on a group chat that included more than two dozen colleagues.
Joe would have turned 67 in September.
"Couldn't ask for a better friend than Joe," wrote Jeff Jordan, the S-R sports editor who hired most of us, including Palmquist as his ***** istant back in 1988. "On one of those trying days Joe could lift your spirits and send you to a happy place with that wonderful, high-pitched mocking 'are-you-crazy' laugh."
#editor
For many of us, we lost even more — an unforgettable friend and mentor.
When news broke Saturday afternoon that Joe Palmquist — a former longtime sports editor and managing editor at the S-R — had lost his battle to a severe lung disease possibly related to a bone marrow transplant nearly a year ago, tributes and photos flowed back and forth on a group chat that included more than two dozen colleagues.
Joe would have turned 67 in September.
"Couldn't ask for a better friend than Joe," wrote Jeff Jordan, the S-R sports editor who hired most of us, including Palmquist as his ***** istant back in 1988. "On one of those trying days Joe could lift your spirits and send you to a happy place with that wonderful, high-pitched mocking 'are-you-crazy' laugh."
#editor
8 days ago
The Washington Commanders announced their initial practice squad on Monday afternoon. It included several standout players from training camp and the preseason, with talent that will surely support game-day efforts throughout the year.
Receiver Jaden Bradley is a notable addition, someone who received high praise throughout the course of camp. Terry McLaurin has mentored the undrafted UNLV product, who proved a hard worker in practices and a dynamic playmaker in preseason games.
The Commanders have a bloated receiver corps right now, but it's still possible Bradley sees the field at some point during the regular season.
Washington also signed veteran defensive lineman Byron Cowart, a relatively late addition who is an effective run stopper up front.
The Commanders also added fan favorite Robert Henry Jr., a running back and big-play threat. Craig Reynolds was also kept in that position group, and could be the first rusher elevated with just three backs on the active roster.
#camp
Receiver Jaden Bradley is a notable addition, someone who received high praise throughout the course of camp. Terry McLaurin has mentored the undrafted UNLV product, who proved a hard worker in practices and a dynamic playmaker in preseason games.
The Commanders have a bloated receiver corps right now, but it's still possible Bradley sees the field at some point during the regular season.
Washington also signed veteran defensive lineman Byron Cowart, a relatively late addition who is an effective run stopper up front.
The Commanders also added fan favorite Robert Henry Jr., a running back and big-play threat. Craig Reynolds was also kept in that position group, and could be the first rusher elevated with just three backs on the active roster.
#camp
8 days ago
Among basketball's most meaningful mentorships, few relationships combined intellectual curiosity and genuine authenticity quite like the connection between Kobe Bryant and Kyrie Irving. Irving's latest recollections suggest that Bryant's most valuable influence on him extended well beyond the basketball court.
For Irving, achieving the highest level of basketball success happened relatively early in his career. Even with a championship already on his résumé, Irving began searching for something more meaningful.
Bryant was widely recognized for his relentless pursuit of knowledge. The Lakers legend routinely studied successful people from different industries. He saw that same curiosity in Irving and understood that the young star was interested not only in becoming a better basketball player but also in understanding life.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) signs autographs for fans after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at ****** ie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Because of that, Bryant recommended that Irving read The Alchemist, believing the book could help him change his perspective and become less consumed with proving his critics wrong.
#curiosity
For Irving, achieving the highest level of basketball success happened relatively early in his career. Even with a championship already on his résumé, Irving began searching for something more meaningful.
Bryant was widely recognized for his relentless pursuit of knowledge. The Lakers legend routinely studied successful people from different industries. He saw that same curiosity in Irving and understood that the young star was interested not only in becoming a better basketball player but also in understanding life.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) signs autographs for fans after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at ****** ie's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Because of that, Bryant recommended that Irving read The Alchemist, believing the book could help him change his perspective and become less consumed with proving his critics wrong.
#curiosity
8 days ago
CHICAGO – The Cincinnati Reds haven't done much well this year. Especially the lineup.
But when they hit four more home runs against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday (Aug. 30), they made franchise history.
Reds Cubs Joey Votto Door still 'absolutely open' for Joey Votto return to Cincinnati Reds
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It was the 12th time this season they've hit four in a game, breaking the 2021 record of four.
#door
But when they hit four more home runs against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday (Aug. 30), they made franchise history.
Reds Cubs Joey Votto Door still 'absolutely open' for Joey Votto return to Cincinnati Reds
Reds Cubs Joey Votto Joey Votto says Reds lack mentors for Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart
It was the 12th time this season they've hit four in a game, breaking the 2021 record of four.
#door
8 days ago
CHICAGO – The Cincinnati Reds haven't done much well this year. Especially the lineup.
But when they hit four more home runs against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday (Aug. 30), they made franchise history.
Reds Cubs Joey Votto Door still 'absolutely open' for Joey Votto return to Cincinnati Reds
Reds Cubs Joey Votto Joey Votto says Reds lack mentors for Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart
It was the 12th time this season they've hit four in a game, breaking the 2021 record of four.
#four
But when they hit four more home runs against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday (Aug. 30), they made franchise history.
Reds Cubs Joey Votto Door still 'absolutely open' for Joey Votto return to Cincinnati Reds
Reds Cubs Joey Votto Joey Votto says Reds lack mentors for Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart
It was the 12th time this season they've hit four in a game, breaking the 2021 record of four.
#four
10 days ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live THIS MORNING (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) with UFC Shanghai, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event happens at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. The main event is Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong in the Bantamweight division.
The UFC returns to China for the second time this year. In May they were in Macau. And this is also the second time they've been to Shanghai in as many years. Who can forget the massive upset Johnny Walker pulled off over The Mountain Tiger the last time they were here?
There's a home soil hero on this card, too. It's Song Yadong. But it will be an upset if he manages to pull off the win against the -600 Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov will be looking for a suffocating victory to get himself back in the **** le picture against fellow countryman Petr Yan.
The co-main event is Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes. Former **** le challenger Yan is climbing past her mid-thirties, but she will hope she has enough left in the tank to beat the rising Brazilian talent. Gomes will have revenge on her mind in this fight. Yan once knocked out Gomes' mentor Jessica Andrade.
Rounding out the main card is Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas. A number of those fights seem engineered to produce viral moments.
#Event #song #yadong
The UFC returns to China for the second time this year. In May they were in Macau. And this is also the second time they've been to Shanghai in as many years. Who can forget the massive upset Johnny Walker pulled off over The Mountain Tiger the last time they were here?
There's a home soil hero on this card, too. It's Song Yadong. But it will be an upset if he manages to pull off the win against the -600 Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov will be looking for a suffocating victory to get himself back in the **** le picture against fellow countryman Petr Yan.
The co-main event is Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes. Former **** le challenger Yan is climbing past her mid-thirties, but she will hope she has enough left in the tank to beat the rising Brazilian talent. Gomes will have revenge on her mind in this fight. Yan once knocked out Gomes' mentor Jessica Andrade.
Rounding out the main card is Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas. A number of those fights seem engineered to produce viral moments.
#Event #song #yadong
10 days ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live THIS MORNING (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) with UFC Shanghai, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event happens at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. The main event is Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong in the Bantamweight division.
The UFC returns to China for the second time this year. In May they were in Macau. And this is also the second time they've been to Shanghai in as many years. Who can forget the massive upset Johnny Walker pulled off over The Mountain Tiger the last time they were here?
There's a home soil hero on this card, too. It's Song Yadong. But it will be an upset if he manages to pull off the win against the -600 Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov will be looking for a suffocating victory to get himself back in the ****** le picture against fellow countryman Petr Yan.
The co-main event is Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes. Former ****** le challenger Yan is climbing past her mid-thirties, but she will hope she has enough left in the tank to beat the rising Brazilian talent. Gomes will have revenge on her mind in this fight. Yan once knocked out Gomes' mentor Jessica Andrade.
Rounding out the main card is Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas. A number of those fights seem engineered to produce viral moments.
#nurmagomedov #gomes #Event #yadong
The UFC returns to China for the second time this year. In May they were in Macau. And this is also the second time they've been to Shanghai in as many years. Who can forget the massive upset Johnny Walker pulled off over The Mountain Tiger the last time they were here?
There's a home soil hero on this card, too. It's Song Yadong. But it will be an upset if he manages to pull off the win against the -600 Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov will be looking for a suffocating victory to get himself back in the ****** le picture against fellow countryman Petr Yan.
The co-main event is Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes. Former ****** le challenger Yan is climbing past her mid-thirties, but she will hope she has enough left in the tank to beat the rising Brazilian talent. Gomes will have revenge on her mind in this fight. Yan once knocked out Gomes' mentor Jessica Andrade.
Rounding out the main card is Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas. A number of those fights seem engineered to produce viral moments.
#nurmagomedov #gomes #Event #yadong
11 days ago
One of the reasons the San Francisco Giants have liked Christian Koss so much is his baseball savvy. Against one of the team's top 2026 tormentors, the Diamondbacks, Koss' baserunning helped fuel a rare win against Arizona.
Hit by a pitch in the fifth, Koss dashed from first to third on Nate Furman's sacrifice bunt, realizing third baseman Jose Fernandez hadn't retreated fast enough to the bag. That set up Drew Gilbert's sacrifice fly to take a 2-1 lead, helping starter Landen Roupp snap his five-game losing streak. The Giants are now 2-8 against the Diamondbacks this season.
Jung Hoo Lee hasn't started two games in a row because of a bruised right elbow, but he pinch hit in the eighth Thursday and drew a 10-pitch walk. He scored on Bryce Eldridge's double and rookie outfielders Jonah ****** and Turner Hill provided RBI singles that inning, while third baseman Shay Whitcomb sent ****** in with a safety-squeeze bunt.
With Willy Adames likely out for the rest of the season with an elbow injury, Koss has started 27 of the past 28 games and has a plus-2 outs above average (OAA), an advanced Statcast metric. Adames, who has played through back issues this season, had a minus-17, tied for worst in the majors.
The Giants have Marcelo Mayer, acquired from Boston at the deadline, waiting in the wings. When he's ready to come off the injured list - he expects to be out of a walking boot for a bruised foot soon - Koss is likely to shift back to third, where he has also played well.
#season
Hit by a pitch in the fifth, Koss dashed from first to third on Nate Furman's sacrifice bunt, realizing third baseman Jose Fernandez hadn't retreated fast enough to the bag. That set up Drew Gilbert's sacrifice fly to take a 2-1 lead, helping starter Landen Roupp snap his five-game losing streak. The Giants are now 2-8 against the Diamondbacks this season.
Jung Hoo Lee hasn't started two games in a row because of a bruised right elbow, but he pinch hit in the eighth Thursday and drew a 10-pitch walk. He scored on Bryce Eldridge's double and rookie outfielders Jonah ****** and Turner Hill provided RBI singles that inning, while third baseman Shay Whitcomb sent ****** in with a safety-squeeze bunt.
With Willy Adames likely out for the rest of the season with an elbow injury, Koss has started 27 of the past 28 games and has a plus-2 outs above average (OAA), an advanced Statcast metric. Adames, who has played through back issues this season, had a minus-17, tied for worst in the majors.
The Giants have Marcelo Mayer, acquired from Boston at the deadline, waiting in the wings. When he's ready to come off the injured list - he expects to be out of a walking boot for a bruised foot soon - Koss is likely to shift back to third, where he has also played well.
#season
11 days ago
When the Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to Scotiabank Arena on Jan. 10 to take on the Toronto Raptors, it will mean much more than just a regular season game in January. The Raptors will honor an all-time franchise great while taking on the final team he played for.
The Raptors announced that on that night, they will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 uniform.
After 20 seasons in the league, including nine with the Raptors and the final two and a half with the Sixers, Lowry hung up his sneakers with career averages of 13.8 points, 6.0 ***** ists, and 4.2 rebounds. He was a 6-time All-Star and led Toronto to a championship, alongside current Sixers coach Nick Nurse, in 2019, and is considered the greatest Raptor of all time.
Lowry's greatest contributions to the Sixers were his mentorship to young players like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. He was nearing the end of his brilliant career by then and wanted to pass down his knowledge to those youngsters to help them take steps forward in his career.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey in a matchup with Sixers
#sixers #toronto #greatest
The Raptors announced that on that night, they will retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 uniform.
After 20 seasons in the league, including nine with the Raptors and the final two and a half with the Sixers, Lowry hung up his sneakers with career averages of 13.8 points, 6.0 ***** ists, and 4.2 rebounds. He was a 6-time All-Star and led Toronto to a championship, alongside current Sixers coach Nick Nurse, in 2019, and is considered the greatest Raptor of all time.
Lowry's greatest contributions to the Sixers were his mentorship to young players like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. He was nearing the end of his brilliant career by then and wanted to pass down his knowledge to those youngsters to help them take steps forward in his career.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 jersey in a matchup with Sixers
#sixers #toronto #greatest
14 days ago
The newest Harvard Business School professor never sleeps, can hear the same pitch 50 times and technically isn't an instructor at all.
The school is now putting AI versions of its faculty to work in a $699 online startup bootcamp, where aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings—all with AI clones of Harvard instructors. They can even test their pitches with an AI avatar repeatedly before a real meeting.
The eight-week program is part of HBS Foundry, which Harvard describes as an "AI-native digital workspace" for entrepreneurs. The startup bootcamp is equipped with "personalized AI mentorship modeled on Harvard Business School faculty" alongside live sessions with experts, culminating with an opportunity to pitch to investors for $100,000. So far, 760 founders have participated in the bootcamp, according to a Harvard spokesperson.
"The idea for the AI experiences came from founders themselves, who wanted opportunities to practice and be challenged before getting in front of mentors and investors, so those conversations could be even more meaningful," Kat Rings, Foundry's director, told Fortune.
The "clones" include seven HBS professors and senior lecturers with backgrounds spanning venture capital, business-model design, board dynamics and startup strategy. Their participation was voluntary, with the program having dedicated interviews and recording sessions, testing and ongoing faculty feedback as part of the process.
#Startup #pitch
The school is now putting AI versions of its faculty to work in a $699 online startup bootcamp, where aspiring founders can rehearse investor pitches, sales calls, and board meetings—all with AI clones of Harvard instructors. They can even test their pitches with an AI avatar repeatedly before a real meeting.
The eight-week program is part of HBS Foundry, which Harvard describes as an "AI-native digital workspace" for entrepreneurs. The startup bootcamp is equipped with "personalized AI mentorship modeled on Harvard Business School faculty" alongside live sessions with experts, culminating with an opportunity to pitch to investors for $100,000. So far, 760 founders have participated in the bootcamp, according to a Harvard spokesperson.
"The idea for the AI experiences came from founders themselves, who wanted opportunities to practice and be challenged before getting in front of mentors and investors, so those conversations could be even more meaningful," Kat Rings, Foundry's director, told Fortune.
The "clones" include seven HBS professors and senior lecturers with backgrounds spanning venture capital, business-model design, board dynamics and startup strategy. Their participation was voluntary, with the program having dedicated interviews and recording sessions, testing and ongoing faculty feedback as part of the process.
#Startup #pitch
16 days ago
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17 days ago
The Logansport Berries graduated some great players but return a lot of talent for second-year coach Troy Hudson.
The Logansport mentor is looking forward to what could be a special season. The Berries will be led by 14 seniors.
A year ago the Berries largely went how Elliot Baldini (6-1, 205) went. He rushed for 1,431 yards and 15 touchdowns and wasn't even healthy for basically the entire season as he battled illness and injury.
The Berries still managed to go 8-4 and finish runner-up in their Class 4A sectional with a narrow loss to Lebanon.
Hudson is looking forward to what Baldini can do when fully healthy for his senior year.
#logansport
The Logansport mentor is looking forward to what could be a special season. The Berries will be led by 14 seniors.
A year ago the Berries largely went how Elliot Baldini (6-1, 205) went. He rushed for 1,431 yards and 15 touchdowns and wasn't even healthy for basically the entire season as he battled illness and injury.
The Berries still managed to go 8-4 and finish runner-up in their Class 4A sectional with a narrow loss to Lebanon.
Hudson is looking forward to what Baldini can do when fully healthy for his senior year.
#logansport
18 days ago
As Fiorentina's summer transfer window builds towards denouement with the future of Moise Kean, the secondary narrative couldn't be about anything other than his putative replacement. The usual rumormongers have offered up a handful of names: Lorenzo Lucca, Joshua Zirkzee, William Osula. None of those spark joy even in conjunction with the previously-signed Mateo Pellegrino. Recently, though, a new name darkened my consciousness, one that left me sweaty and shaking. Consider this my formal plea: Fabio Paratici, please, please, please do not sign Mauro Icardi.
If you've been living under a rock, Icardi looks like a great signing. He's hit 10+ league goals in 10 seasons across 4 clubs in 3 countries. He holds an Italian passport, speaks the language fluently, spent nearly a decade in Serie A with Sampdoria and Inter Milan, and has twice been capocannoniere. He's a free agent after his contract with Galatasaray ran out this summer following a 14-goal campaign which demonstrated he's recovered from a major knee injury the year before. At 33, he could have another couple productive seasons, especially because he's always relied more on his poaching instincts and lethal finishing more than his physicality.
If you haven't been living under a rock, though, you know that Icardi is just about the stupidest signing Fiorentina could make. I'm going to list four reasons. Feel free to add your own afterwards because whoo boy can you probably come up with more.
Mauro Icardi is a messy, messy guy. The tabloids have fed on him like vultures for years in a way that makes me uncomfortable but he seems incapable of, for want of a better phrase, being normal. His relationship with Wanda Nara is the stuff of podcasting legend. The tl;dr is that they started hooking up when she was married to his teammate and mentor Maxi López, leading to an ugly divorce and weird custody situation that included Icardi getting tattoos of López and Nara's kids.
That relationship ran its predictable course but not before Nara registered herself as his agent and initiated a disastrous falling out with Inter Milan. After all that, she found evidence of his infidelity and kicked off a years-long cycle of short-term breakups that reached its inevitable conclusion in an acrimonious divorce and subsequent legal battle over alimony and custody that's led to international travel bans, alleged leaks of "intimate videos," mutual accusations of cheating, and missed child support payments. Because the wrangling stretches across continents, it offers unprecedented legal complications and will probably drag on for years before a judge can make any sort of ruling.
#years #mauro #Milan #though
If you've been living under a rock, Icardi looks like a great signing. He's hit 10+ league goals in 10 seasons across 4 clubs in 3 countries. He holds an Italian passport, speaks the language fluently, spent nearly a decade in Serie A with Sampdoria and Inter Milan, and has twice been capocannoniere. He's a free agent after his contract with Galatasaray ran out this summer following a 14-goal campaign which demonstrated he's recovered from a major knee injury the year before. At 33, he could have another couple productive seasons, especially because he's always relied more on his poaching instincts and lethal finishing more than his physicality.
If you haven't been living under a rock, though, you know that Icardi is just about the stupidest signing Fiorentina could make. I'm going to list four reasons. Feel free to add your own afterwards because whoo boy can you probably come up with more.
Mauro Icardi is a messy, messy guy. The tabloids have fed on him like vultures for years in a way that makes me uncomfortable but he seems incapable of, for want of a better phrase, being normal. His relationship with Wanda Nara is the stuff of podcasting legend. The tl;dr is that they started hooking up when she was married to his teammate and mentor Maxi López, leading to an ugly divorce and weird custody situation that included Icardi getting tattoos of López and Nara's kids.
That relationship ran its predictable course but not before Nara registered herself as his agent and initiated a disastrous falling out with Inter Milan. After all that, she found evidence of his infidelity and kicked off a years-long cycle of short-term breakups that reached its inevitable conclusion in an acrimonious divorce and subsequent legal battle over alimony and custody that's led to international travel bans, alleged leaks of "intimate videos," mutual accusations of cheating, and missed child support payments. Because the wrangling stretches across continents, it offers unprecedented legal complications and will probably drag on for years before a judge can make any sort of ruling.
#years #mauro #Milan #though
18 days ago
After falling just one game short of the postseason last year, the Charlotte Hornets still hold the longest current playoff drought in the NBA, which spans back to the 2015-16 season. However, in four offseason trades, the Hornets added plenty of playoff experience.
Between the trio of Pat Connaughton, Grant Williams and Coby White, they've combined for 152 games of playoff experience. That said, four of their main additions have an abundance of playoff minutes as well. Charlotte's most recent addition, Dennis Schroder, has appeared in 91 career playoff games. Veteran wing Royce O'Neale has played in 52 playoff games. Naz Reid has played in 48 playoff contests while Grayson Allen has suited up in 28. Lastly, 3-and-D wing Dorian Finney-Smith has played in 44 postseason matchups as well.
Not only will this added experience aid the Hornets in pursuit of the postseason, but these veterans will also be able to mentor Charlotte's young core headlined by Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel that has yet to reach the playoffs.
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#playoff #basketbaltes #well
Between the trio of Pat Connaughton, Grant Williams and Coby White, they've combined for 152 games of playoff experience. That said, four of their main additions have an abundance of playoff minutes as well. Charlotte's most recent addition, Dennis Schroder, has appeared in 91 career playoff games. Veteran wing Royce O'Neale has played in 52 playoff games. Naz Reid has played in 48 playoff contests while Grayson Allen has suited up in 28. Lastly, 3-and-D wing Dorian Finney-Smith has played in 44 postseason matchups as well.
Not only will this added experience aid the Hornets in pursuit of the postseason, but these veterans will also be able to mentor Charlotte's young core headlined by Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel that has yet to reach the playoffs.
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#playoff #basketbaltes #well
19 days ago
The Baltimore Ravens brought Calais Campbell back for so many different reasons. Many of the most important are obvious. They needed help at edge rusher, and it was beneficial to add a veteran presence where they feature so many youngsters.
That's especially true now that Kyle Van Noy is gone, but it also doesn't hurt that Campbell still plays at a high level. As training camp has unfolded, however, it has become increasingly clear that his value extends far beyond what he contributes between the whistles.
Defensive line coach Lou Esposito was one of the Ravens who met with reporters on Tuesday. As expected. he was asked about Campbell's influence on a young defensive line room. His answer revealed something larger than veteran leadership. Esposito described a player who is actively teaching while still performing, serving as a mentor, culture carrier, and resource for an entire locker room.
"The knowledge that the young guys get, and not even just the young guys, [the knowledge] everyone in the room gets from him is priceless. He is consistently trying to pay it forward, consistently trying to help guys out, consistently [saying], 'Hey, what do you think about this? What happens if you tweak this stance? What happens if you line up like that? In this call, this is where the stress is.' So, he has been awesome, and at the same time, getting his body right, he is a master of his craft, and that is why he has played for so long in the NFL."
Those aren't simply motivational conversations. Those are coaching conversations. The interesting part of Campbell's return isn't simply that he remains productive deep into his NFL career. It is that he has become an extension of the coaching staff while still occupying a roster spot.
#many #line #consistently
That's especially true now that Kyle Van Noy is gone, but it also doesn't hurt that Campbell still plays at a high level. As training camp has unfolded, however, it has become increasingly clear that his value extends far beyond what he contributes between the whistles.
Defensive line coach Lou Esposito was one of the Ravens who met with reporters on Tuesday. As expected. he was asked about Campbell's influence on a young defensive line room. His answer revealed something larger than veteran leadership. Esposito described a player who is actively teaching while still performing, serving as a mentor, culture carrier, and resource for an entire locker room.
"The knowledge that the young guys get, and not even just the young guys, [the knowledge] everyone in the room gets from him is priceless. He is consistently trying to pay it forward, consistently trying to help guys out, consistently [saying], 'Hey, what do you think about this? What happens if you tweak this stance? What happens if you line up like that? In this call, this is where the stress is.' So, he has been awesome, and at the same time, getting his body right, he is a master of his craft, and that is why he has played for so long in the NFL."
Those aren't simply motivational conversations. Those are coaching conversations. The interesting part of Campbell's return isn't simply that he remains productive deep into his NFL career. It is that he has become an extension of the coaching staff while still occupying a roster spot.
#many #line #consistently
21 days ago
It's officially official - Von Miller is a Dallas Cowboy, and the move has already sparked a wave of opinions across the NFL landscape. No one expects Dallas to get the Super Bowl 50 MVP version of Miller, but the Cowboys didn't make this signing for nostalgia. They made it because Miller still brings value on the field, in the locker room, and in a young edge‑rusher room that needs a veteran voice.
Miller arrives in Dallas as the active NFL leader in career sacks, but his impact goes beyond production. He's widely regarded as an elite teammate, a mentor, and the type of veteran presence the Cowboys have been searching for. Jerry and Stephen Jones have openly discussed improving the defensive front for weeks, and Miller's signing is the clearest indication yet of that intent.
While Miller has not yet practiced, the Cowboys' coaching staff and front office faced immediate questions about what the move means. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who will work closely with Miller in practice settings, offered strong praise for what the Aggie legend brings to the building.
"What I love about Van is we've got a lot of inside information, knowledge about him, as a player. Certainly, what he's accomplished is incredible, but what you hear about him as a teammate is even more incredible. my few conversations with him, he's, really excited about being part of what we're building here. He's going to add a lot, not just on the field, but off the field as well."
Schottenheimer also emphasized Miller's role as a mentor, something already taking shape. Miller has a pre‑existing relationship with Donovan Ezeiruaku thanks to their time together at the Sack Summit, a pass‑rush development event Miller has championed for years. For a Cowboys defense loaded with young talent, that connection matters.
#schottenheimer #move #signing
Miller arrives in Dallas as the active NFL leader in career sacks, but his impact goes beyond production. He's widely regarded as an elite teammate, a mentor, and the type of veteran presence the Cowboys have been searching for. Jerry and Stephen Jones have openly discussed improving the defensive front for weeks, and Miller's signing is the clearest indication yet of that intent.
While Miller has not yet practiced, the Cowboys' coaching staff and front office faced immediate questions about what the move means. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who will work closely with Miller in practice settings, offered strong praise for what the Aggie legend brings to the building.
"What I love about Van is we've got a lot of inside information, knowledge about him, as a player. Certainly, what he's accomplished is incredible, but what you hear about him as a teammate is even more incredible. my few conversations with him, he's, really excited about being part of what we're building here. He's going to add a lot, not just on the field, but off the field as well."
Schottenheimer also emphasized Miller's role as a mentor, something already taking shape. Miller has a pre‑existing relationship with Donovan Ezeiruaku thanks to their time together at the Sack Summit, a pass‑rush development event Miller has championed for years. For a Cowboys defense loaded with young talent, that connection matters.
#schottenheimer #move #signing
21 days ago
For the Los Angeles Rams, the biggest surprise coming into the season was their rapid improvement within the outside linebacker room. Already entering with two-time Pro Bowler Jared Verse, the team used picks and the player to acquire Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade.
In the meantime, Pro Bowler Byron Young has looked great, while Josaiah Stewart took massive strides in the offseason with his development. After their first preseason game, it's becoming apparent that they have tremendous depth within the room, with overlooked players such as Keir Thomas and Desjuan Johnson pushing for more playing time.
Head coach Sean McVay spoke about the depth and progression of the room on Monday.
"I thought they did a good job," said McVay. "I thought Keir and 'Des' made their presence felt. I thought 'D.P.' [Darryl Peterson III] and also Wes Bailey did a good job. Joe Coniglio does a great job with that group as a whole and they got some great guys to be able to learn from with 'B.Y.', obviously Myles and his mentorship here, and I think Josaiah Stewart's taking tremendous strides."
"It'd be great to be able to get him back out there once he's feeling good. I was pleased with those four guys. They did a really nice job the other day and we'll look forward to getting Tomon Fox; he had a little situation he had to deal with with his family. Tomon will be a good one to be able to see him get some more action against the Saints this coming week."
#great #keir #mcvay
In the meantime, Pro Bowler Byron Young has looked great, while Josaiah Stewart took massive strides in the offseason with his development. After their first preseason game, it's becoming apparent that they have tremendous depth within the room, with overlooked players such as Keir Thomas and Desjuan Johnson pushing for more playing time.
Head coach Sean McVay spoke about the depth and progression of the room on Monday.
"I thought they did a good job," said McVay. "I thought Keir and 'Des' made their presence felt. I thought 'D.P.' [Darryl Peterson III] and also Wes Bailey did a good job. Joe Coniglio does a great job with that group as a whole and they got some great guys to be able to learn from with 'B.Y.', obviously Myles and his mentorship here, and I think Josaiah Stewart's taking tremendous strides."
"It'd be great to be able to get him back out there once he's feeling good. I was pleased with those four guys. They did a really nice job the other day and we'll look forward to getting Tomon Fox; he had a little situation he had to deal with with his family. Tomon will be a good one to be able to see him get some more action against the Saints this coming week."
#great #keir #mcvay
21 days ago
Recent Hornets trade acquisition Dennis Schroder spoke about joining Charlotte this offseason as the 2026-27 season approaches. Although the Cavaliers and Hornets just finalized the deal last week, it had been in the works for a long time, as Cleveland had been aiming to free up cap ******* e.
Officially, Schroder was dealt to the Hornets along with $4 million for Tre Mann, Charlotte's backup point guard. For Schroder, the move continues what has been a well-traveled career for the German international. ******* uming he suits up with the Hornets, Schroder will have played for 12 different franchises in 14 NBA seasons. Additionally, Schroder is the second-most traded player in NBA history, having been dealt nine times.
Following the move, Schroder opened up about his new fit and his time with the Cavaliers, saying, "I've known for a month (about the trade). I think it's a better situation for me because I can play the way I normally play. (Behind James Harden and Donovan Mitchell) you somehow have to be effective in a different way, an extremely difficult role."
Behind Coby White, Schroder will provide plenty of experience as a backup. He'll also be able to continue mentoring two of his current German national teammates, rookies Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr.
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Officially, Schroder was dealt to the Hornets along with $4 million for Tre Mann, Charlotte's backup point guard. For Schroder, the move continues what has been a well-traveled career for the German international. ******* uming he suits up with the Hornets, Schroder will have played for 12 different franchises in 14 NBA seasons. Additionally, Schroder is the second-most traded player in NBA history, having been dealt nine times.
Following the move, Schroder opened up about his new fit and his time with the Cavaliers, saying, "I've known for a month (about the trade). I think it's a better situation for me because I can play the way I normally play. (Behind James Harden and Donovan Mitchell) you somehow have to be effective in a different way, an extremely difficult role."
Behind Coby White, Schroder will provide plenty of experience as a backup. He'll also be able to continue mentoring two of his current German national teammates, rookies Hannes Steinbach and Christian Anderson Jr.
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21 days ago
O.J. Brigance valiantly endured amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, for 19 years. On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens announced Brigance's death. He was 56 years old.
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement, per ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor, and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. His infectious smile and the inspirational way he lived and played endeared him to everyone he touched, both inside our building and across this city. This is a tremendously sad day for Baltimore."
Brigance won the Grey Cup with the Baltimore Stallions in 1995 before beginning his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins in 1996. The linebacker only spent the 2000 season with the Ravens, but he made it count, winning Super Bowl ***** V.
Brigance finished his playing career with the then-St. Louis Rams and New England Patriots before retiring after the 2002 season. Upon retirement, Brigance joined the Ravens' front office. Even as a Super Bowl champion, his lasting impact on the Ravens came in the years he served in his player engagement role.
Brigance received his devastating ALS diagnosis in 2007. In 2013, having already outlived his prognosis, CBS Sunday Mornings featured Brigance and his life with ALS.
#Career
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement, per ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor, and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. His infectious smile and the inspirational way he lived and played endeared him to everyone he touched, both inside our building and across this city. This is a tremendously sad day for Baltimore."
Brigance won the Grey Cup with the Baltimore Stallions in 1995 before beginning his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins in 1996. The linebacker only spent the 2000 season with the Ravens, but he made it count, winning Super Bowl ***** V.
Brigance finished his playing career with the then-St. Louis Rams and New England Patriots before retiring after the 2002 season. Upon retirement, Brigance joined the Ravens' front office. Even as a Super Bowl champion, his lasting impact on the Ravens came in the years he served in his player engagement role.
Brigance received his devastating ALS diagnosis in 2007. In 2013, having already outlived his prognosis, CBS Sunday Mornings featured Brigance and his life with ALS.
#Career
21 days ago
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker and special teams standout O.J. Brigance made the first tackle of Super Bowl **** V, a 34-7 domination of the New York Giants, and he left a lasting legacy on the organization, which he wound up later working for as he battled ALS.
That fight came to end after 19 years, with the Ravens announcing Monday that Brigance has died. He was 56.
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him."
Bisciotti described Brigance as "one of the first Ravens heroes." In addition to that auspicious game-opening Super Bowl tackle, he registered three more in the blowout victory over the Giants.
Brigance hailed from Houston and also experienced championship success as a member of the Canadian Football League, in which he helped the Baltimore Stallions win the 1995 Grey Cup.
#first #former
That fight came to end after 19 years, with the Ravens announcing Monday that Brigance has died. He was 56.
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him."
Bisciotti described Brigance as "one of the first Ravens heroes." In addition to that auspicious game-opening Super Bowl tackle, he registered three more in the blowout victory over the Giants.
Brigance hailed from Houston and also experienced championship success as a member of the Canadian Football League, in which he helped the Baltimore Stallions win the 1995 Grey Cup.
#first #former
21 days ago
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — O.J. Brigance, who won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens before waging an unyielding battle against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, has died. He was 56.
The Ravens announced Brigance's death on Monday.
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. He was a vibrant person who became one of the first Ravens heroes with his passionate play, including the first tackle in the 2000 Super Bowl."
Brigance was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2007. Not long after that, he and his wife, Chanda, formed the Brigance Brigade Foundation, an organization whose mission is to "equip, encourage and empower" those afflicted with ALS.
Despite using a wheelchair and a communication device that translated his messages, Brigance served as senior adviser for player engagement with the Ravens, a job he started in 2004. In addition to ***** isting players in each phase of their career, Brigance proved a source of motivation within the organization.
#Ravens #bowl #first #owings
The Ravens announced Brigance's death on Monday.
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. He was a vibrant person who became one of the first Ravens heroes with his passionate play, including the first tackle in the 2000 Super Bowl."
Brigance was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2007. Not long after that, he and his wife, Chanda, formed the Brigance Brigade Foundation, an organization whose mission is to "equip, encourage and empower" those afflicted with ALS.
Despite using a wheelchair and a communication device that translated his messages, Brigance served as senior adviser for player engagement with the Ravens, a job he started in 2004. In addition to ***** isting players in each phase of their career, Brigance proved a source of motivation within the organization.
#Ravens #bowl #first #owings
22 days ago
Raiders' Maxx Crosby reacts to former rival Von Miller joining Cowboys originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby built a massive reputation destroying opposing quarterbacks weekly. His relentless pass-rushing technique developed significantly through studying veteran legends closely. One specific mentor helped shape his incredible career trajectory permanently throughout his early professional career.
Von Miller recently joined the Dallas Cowboys, creating massive buzz across the entire league. Their deep personal relationship makes this signing an incredibly fascinating storyline entering the upcoming season. Crosby immediately reacted publicly, sharing his true feelings regarding this sudden move Sunday night.
The superstar defender recently addressed this massive free agent shift publicly online. He utilized social media to congratulate his longtime mentor immediately after official signing news broke Sunday afternoon. This transition provides Miller tremendous opportunity to return home to Texas finally after playing elsewhere.
Miller grew up cheering passionately for this legendary franchise throughout his entire childhood. He returns bringing eight Pro Bowl appearances alongside two Super Bowl championships. This veteran presence instantly upgrades the Dallas locker room dynamic significantly entering the crucial upcoming training camp schedule.
#cowboys
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby built a massive reputation destroying opposing quarterbacks weekly. His relentless pass-rushing technique developed significantly through studying veteran legends closely. One specific mentor helped shape his incredible career trajectory permanently throughout his early professional career.
Von Miller recently joined the Dallas Cowboys, creating massive buzz across the entire league. Their deep personal relationship makes this signing an incredibly fascinating storyline entering the upcoming season. Crosby immediately reacted publicly, sharing his true feelings regarding this sudden move Sunday night.
The superstar defender recently addressed this massive free agent shift publicly online. He utilized social media to congratulate his longtime mentor immediately after official signing news broke Sunday afternoon. This transition provides Miller tremendous opportunity to return home to Texas finally after playing elsewhere.
Miller grew up cheering passionately for this legendary franchise throughout his entire childhood. He returns bringing eight Pro Bowl appearances alongside two Super Bowl championships. This veteran presence instantly upgrades the Dallas locker room dynamic significantly entering the crucial upcoming training camp schedule.
#cowboys
22 days ago
Tony Hale recalls being compared to David Schwimmer early in his career but not always in a flattering way
Hale struggled with odd jobs and harsh industry advice before landing his big break on Arrested Development in 2003
He earlier credited Henry Winkler as a mentor who showed him success in Hollywood can coexist with kindness
Tony Hale says that when he first started auditioning for commercials as a young actor, he was compared to David Schwimmer — but not always favorably.
Speaking in a recent episode of Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Hale, 55, spoke about how he was going on auditions while simultaneously working "every job under the sun, like cater waitering and all this stuff."
#arrested
Hale struggled with odd jobs and harsh industry advice before landing his big break on Arrested Development in 2003
He earlier credited Henry Winkler as a mentor who showed him success in Hollywood can coexist with kindness
Tony Hale says that when he first started auditioning for commercials as a young actor, he was compared to David Schwimmer — but not always favorably.
Speaking in a recent episode of Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Hale, 55, spoke about how he was going on auditions while simultaneously working "every job under the sun, like cater waitering and all this stuff."
#arrested
22 days ago
The Dallas Cowboys may not have made a "splash signing" in the traditional offseason sense, but make no mistake: this is a significant moment for both the franchise and Texas A&M's football community.
Von Miller has been open for years about wanting to play in Dallas. The Cowboys, meanwhile, have been searching for a seasoned pass rusher who could stabilize the edge, mentor their young defenders, and bring championship‑level experience into the locker room. For now, it feels like a match made in football heaven, with both sides getting exactly what they've been looking for.
Whether this partnership becomes a long‑term success story or simply a short‑term boost remains to be seen. Miller is entering the twilight of his career, and the Cowboys are navigating a roster that's shifting under them. But the move is undeniably noteworthy not just because of Miller's resume, but because of what his presence represents for a team trying to stay competitive in a loaded NFC.
And as expected, the moment the news broke, NFL fans across the league jumped in with their reactions. Cowboys fans celebrated the addition of a future Hall of Famer. Aggies fans took pride in seeing one of their greatest defensive players land with one of the most visible franchises in sports. Rival fanbases chimed in with skepticism, jokes, and hot takes about Miller's age, his production, and whether Dallas is getting the "real" Von Miller or just the name.
That's the beauty of a move like this: it doesn't just shift a depth chart. It sparks conversation, debate, and emotion across the NFL landscape. And when a player of Miller's stature changes teams, especially to a franchise as polarizing as the Cowboys, the reaction is always loud.
#dallas
Von Miller has been open for years about wanting to play in Dallas. The Cowboys, meanwhile, have been searching for a seasoned pass rusher who could stabilize the edge, mentor their young defenders, and bring championship‑level experience into the locker room. For now, it feels like a match made in football heaven, with both sides getting exactly what they've been looking for.
Whether this partnership becomes a long‑term success story or simply a short‑term boost remains to be seen. Miller is entering the twilight of his career, and the Cowboys are navigating a roster that's shifting under them. But the move is undeniably noteworthy not just because of Miller's resume, but because of what his presence represents for a team trying to stay competitive in a loaded NFC.
And as expected, the moment the news broke, NFL fans across the league jumped in with their reactions. Cowboys fans celebrated the addition of a future Hall of Famer. Aggies fans took pride in seeing one of their greatest defensive players land with one of the most visible franchises in sports. Rival fanbases chimed in with skepticism, jokes, and hot takes about Miller's age, his production, and whether Dallas is getting the "real" Von Miller or just the name.
That's the beauty of a move like this: it doesn't just shift a depth chart. It sparks conversation, debate, and emotion across the NFL landscape. And when a player of Miller's stature changes teams, especially to a franchise as polarizing as the Cowboys, the reaction is always loud.
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