1 month ago
Open the schools!
Black Americans have heard it all before. We've been called "lazy," "not as qualified," "uneducated," "uncultured," and all manner of other reasons the world can come up with for why our disenfranchisement is somehow of our own design and perpetuation. But there's a long history behind why.
During an appearance on Cam Newton's "Funky Friday" podcast, actor Da'Vinchi certainly kept it funky when he revealed why, from his experience, non-American actors are offered American parts and kicked off a diaspora war in the process.
Roughly 11 minutes into the conversation, Newton star asks the 30-year-old "All-American" star what he thinks about non-American actors getting American parts in television and film. The actor says there is a perception that Americans are lazy, later lumping Black Americans into the conversation when discussing why non-American Black actors may be cast in Black American roles.
"What I had to learn early is that this is the entertainment business, not the entertainment arts," the "Why Did I Get Married Again?" actor said. "When there's a business, there's certain things involved."
#americans #funky #lazy #conversation
Black Americans have heard it all before. We've been called "lazy," "not as qualified," "uneducated," "uncultured," and all manner of other reasons the world can come up with for why our disenfranchisement is somehow of our own design and perpetuation. But there's a long history behind why.
During an appearance on Cam Newton's "Funky Friday" podcast, actor Da'Vinchi certainly kept it funky when he revealed why, from his experience, non-American actors are offered American parts and kicked off a diaspora war in the process.
Roughly 11 minutes into the conversation, Newton star asks the 30-year-old "All-American" star what he thinks about non-American actors getting American parts in television and film. The actor says there is a perception that Americans are lazy, later lumping Black Americans into the conversation when discussing why non-American Black actors may be cast in Black American roles.
"What I had to learn early is that this is the entertainment business, not the entertainment arts," the "Why Did I Get Married Again?" actor said. "When there's a business, there's certain things involved."
#americans #funky #lazy #conversation
2 months ago
Imagine purchasing a house for $449,328 and losing it over an unpaid $977 debt to your homeowners ****** ociation. This sounds like the stuff of nightmares, but it's reality for Toby Newton, a 53-year-old who used to own a home in Mesa's Superstition Springs community until his HOA foreclosed over a small amount of debt from missed ****** sments.
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Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
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Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
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2 months ago
Imagine purchasing a house for $449,328 and losing it over an unpaid $977 debt to your homeowners ******* ociation. This sounds like the stuff of nightmares, but it's reality for Toby Newton, a 53-year-old who used to own a home in Mesa's Superstition Springs community until his HOA foreclosed over a small amount of debt from missed ******* sments.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like #home
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like #home
2 months ago
Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Brad Falchuk, took in a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park on Sept. 9
Falchuk, born and raised just outside Boston, is a lifelong Red Sox fan
The team most recently won the World Series in October 2018, roughly one month after Falchuk and Paltrow got married
Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Brad Falchuk, took a trip to see his favorite baseball team play!
Paltrow, 53, shared six photos and videos to Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 10, from her and Falchuk's trip to Fenway Park in Boston to watch the Boston Red Sox play the Los Angeles Angels the day prior. Falchuk, 55, grew up just outside Boston in Newton, Mass., and is a lifelong Red Sox fan.
#park #husband
Falchuk, born and raised just outside Boston, is a lifelong Red Sox fan
The team most recently won the World Series in October 2018, roughly one month after Falchuk and Paltrow got married
Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, Brad Falchuk, took a trip to see his favorite baseball team play!
Paltrow, 53, shared six photos and videos to Instagram on Thursday, Sept. 10, from her and Falchuk's trip to Fenway Park in Boston to watch the Boston Red Sox play the Los Angeles Angels the day prior. Falchuk, 55, grew up just outside Boston in Newton, Mass., and is a lifelong Red Sox fan.
#park #husband
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders enjoyed a long weekend before returning to Ashburn on Monday in preparation for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. That extra time off brought some good news for the Commanders ahead of Sunday's opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.
"Everybody participated today," Quinn said when asked about linebacker Odafe Oweh. "It was a walkthrough practice, so I'll get you an update on Wednesday, but it's a good sign that everybody's trending in the right direction. Full group out there today getting work in."
Oweh and fellow edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson were dealing with calf and knee injuries, respectively, late in training camp. Both missed some time, but Chaisson returned to practice last week. Some were concerned about whether Oweh would be ready for Week 1. Quinn's opening message on Monday would seem to indicate that the Commanders believe Oweh is trending toward playing against the Eagles.
Washington spent a ton of resources on improving the defense this offseason. New defensive coordinator Daronte Jones was the first move that the Commanders made. The biggest free-agent move Washington made was signing the 27-year-old Oweh. A first-round pick of the Ravens in the 2021 NFL Draft, Baltimore traded him to the Chargers last October after he got off to a slow start. After the trade, Oweh was outstanding, finishing with 7.5 sacks in 12 games for Los Angeles. Oweh then sacked Patriots quarterback three times in January's AFC Wild Card game.
Most of Washington's projected defense will be on the field next Sunday. Cornerback Trey Amos was placed on injured reserve last week, but everyone else is on track to play. Obviously, the Commanders will also be without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) and defensive lineman Johnny Newton (torn pec), who were also placed on IR.
#Commanders #week #washington #time
"Everybody participated today," Quinn said when asked about linebacker Odafe Oweh. "It was a walkthrough practice, so I'll get you an update on Wednesday, but it's a good sign that everybody's trending in the right direction. Full group out there today getting work in."
Oweh and fellow edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson were dealing with calf and knee injuries, respectively, late in training camp. Both missed some time, but Chaisson returned to practice last week. Some were concerned about whether Oweh would be ready for Week 1. Quinn's opening message on Monday would seem to indicate that the Commanders believe Oweh is trending toward playing against the Eagles.
Washington spent a ton of resources on improving the defense this offseason. New defensive coordinator Daronte Jones was the first move that the Commanders made. The biggest free-agent move Washington made was signing the 27-year-old Oweh. A first-round pick of the Ravens in the 2021 NFL Draft, Baltimore traded him to the Chargers last October after he got off to a slow start. After the trade, Oweh was outstanding, finishing with 7.5 sacks in 12 games for Los Angeles. Oweh then sacked Patriots quarterback three times in January's AFC Wild Card game.
Most of Washington's projected defense will be on the field next Sunday. Cornerback Trey Amos was placed on injured reserve last week, but everyone else is on track to play. Obviously, the Commanders will also be without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) and defensive lineman Johnny Newton (torn pec), who were also placed on IR.
#Commanders #week #washington #time
2 months ago
Cam Newton is calling out the commonality between Troy Aikman, Tom Brady, Cris Collinsworth, Kirk Herbstreit, Tony Romo, and J.J. Watt.
After Dan Le Batard highlighted the perpetual cycle of white guys getting most NFL broadcasting jobs, especially in primetime, Newton continued the conversation on his 4th & 1 show, wondering what metric networks use to hire ******* ysts.
"Is it the position you played? Is it your resume as a player?" Newton asked. "Or is it just the likability? Because if we're talking about how did Kirk Herbstreit get that deal? We know how Tom Brady got his deal. How does Tony Romo get his deal? We know how Troy Aikman got his deal. How does Cris Collinsworth get his deal? These are all mainstream color commentators that we see. We're seeing these faces, as if to say Charles Davis is not capable…RGIII is not capable. Jonathan Vilma, is he capable? Jason McCourty, is he capable?"
Newton went on to note Louis Riddick briefly had a primetime ******* yst role on Monday Night Football until ESPN tapped him on the shoulder to say Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were taking over. Newton also cited Nate Burleson and Michael Strahan as NFL players turned media personalities who are more than qualified to be a lead ******* yst on a primetime game.
"Do you not think Ryan Clark is capable? We've seen it," Newton continued. "Brandon Marshall, he's a sharp guy. You got a guy like Emmanuel Acho, who verbally, his vernacular can hold its own with whoever. Do you always have to be a quarterback? Well, J.J. Watt's not a quarterback. Luke Kuechly is not a quarterback. So what's the metric here?"
#deal #troy #aikman #primetime
After Dan Le Batard highlighted the perpetual cycle of white guys getting most NFL broadcasting jobs, especially in primetime, Newton continued the conversation on his 4th & 1 show, wondering what metric networks use to hire ******* ysts.
"Is it the position you played? Is it your resume as a player?" Newton asked. "Or is it just the likability? Because if we're talking about how did Kirk Herbstreit get that deal? We know how Tom Brady got his deal. How does Tony Romo get his deal? We know how Troy Aikman got his deal. How does Cris Collinsworth get his deal? These are all mainstream color commentators that we see. We're seeing these faces, as if to say Charles Davis is not capable…RGIII is not capable. Jonathan Vilma, is he capable? Jason McCourty, is he capable?"
Newton went on to note Louis Riddick briefly had a primetime ******* yst role on Monday Night Football until ESPN tapped him on the shoulder to say Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were taking over. Newton also cited Nate Burleson and Michael Strahan as NFL players turned media personalities who are more than qualified to be a lead ******* yst on a primetime game.
"Do you not think Ryan Clark is capable? We've seen it," Newton continued. "Brandon Marshall, he's a sharp guy. You got a guy like Emmanuel Acho, who verbally, his vernacular can hold its own with whoever. Do you always have to be a quarterback? Well, J.J. Watt's not a quarterback. Luke Kuechly is not a quarterback. So what's the metric here?"
#deal #troy #aikman #primetime
2 months ago
Franklin takes on Newton tonight as the 2026 high school football schedule ramps up across the country.
Searching for how to watch the game live?
Fans can stream the Texas high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku.
Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too.
Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Franklin vs. Newton clash.
#live
Searching for how to watch the game live?
Fans can stream the Texas high school football game live on the NFHS Network from a laptop, mobile device or even Smart TV apps like Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV and Roku.
Don't miss a moment of the game with on-demand replays, too.
Ahead of the kickoff, here's what to know about the Franklin vs. Newton clash.
#live
2 months ago
LAFAYETTE — Faith Christian volleyball was ready for the occasion.
After the Eagles went the distance with South Newton in a 3-2 win on Thursday, Sept. 3, setter Kelsey Olehy was gifted a custom-made volleyball. Stitched below her name and school, the ball read "1,000 ******* ists."
Olehy was only 49 ******* ists short heading into the night, and she got it in the fourth set — a set in which the Eagles rallied from down 18-16 to win 25-18. On the play, the senior tossed a picture-perfect ball in the middle, allowing junior Aubrey ******* to fly in for an emphatic kill.
More: VOTE for the August 24-30 J&C Athlete of the Week, presented by Ivy Tech
To make the feat even more impressive, Olehy reached the number in just three seasons, as her freshman year was spent on the junior varsity squad.
#south
After the Eagles went the distance with South Newton in a 3-2 win on Thursday, Sept. 3, setter Kelsey Olehy was gifted a custom-made volleyball. Stitched below her name and school, the ball read "1,000 ******* ists."
Olehy was only 49 ******* ists short heading into the night, and she got it in the fourth set — a set in which the Eagles rallied from down 18-16 to win 25-18. On the play, the senior tossed a picture-perfect ball in the middle, allowing junior Aubrey ******* to fly in for an emphatic kill.
More: VOTE for the August 24-30 J&C Athlete of the Week, presented by Ivy Tech
To make the feat even more impressive, Olehy reached the number in just three seasons, as her freshman year was spent on the junior varsity squad.
#south
2 months ago
The Tricolor squad trained this Wednesday (3) at SuperCT and continued preparations to face Atlético-MG next Saturday (5), at 6:30 p.m., at MorumBIS, in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship.
This morning's activities featured two updates: forward Victor Sá (traumatic sprain in his right ankle) trained with his teammates, while defensive midfielder Newton (edema in his left adductor) completed part of the session with the group before doing additional work with the fitness staff.
Training began with motor control exercises, possession drills, and speed work. Then, Dorival Júnior and his ***** istants organized three-versus-two matchups.
The players were then split into three teams: while two faced each other, the third worked on defending set pieces on the adjacent field. There was also additional finishing practice.
Defensive midfielder Bobadilla (pain in his right knee) began his transition work with the fitness staff, while Lucas (surgery on the Achilles tendon in his right leg) and Lucca (jaw fracture) continued their individualized training on the pitch.
#defensive
This morning's activities featured two updates: forward Victor Sá (traumatic sprain in his right ankle) trained with his teammates, while defensive midfielder Newton (edema in his left adductor) completed part of the session with the group before doing additional work with the fitness staff.
Training began with motor control exercises, possession drills, and speed work. Then, Dorival Júnior and his ***** istants organized three-versus-two matchups.
The players were then split into three teams: while two faced each other, the third worked on defending set pieces on the adjacent field. There was also additional finishing practice.
Defensive midfielder Bobadilla (pain in his right knee) began his transition work with the fitness staff, while Lucas (surgery on the Achilles tendon in his right leg) and Lucca (jaw fracture) continued their individualized training on the pitch.
#defensive
2 months ago
The Washington Commanders open the 2026 NFL season in 10 days. Washington goes on the road for the first two games against NFC East foes Philadelphia and Dallas. It's a rough stretch to open the season for the Commanders, and being as close to 100% healthy is critical.
We know Washington will be without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) and defensive tackle Johnny Newton (torn pec). The Commanders have the depth to withstand Newton's loss, but you can't replace someone of Tunsil's caliber. He's a Hall-of-Fame talent and remains one of the NFL's best at his position.
The good news for Washington is it has Brandon Coleman. While Tunsil's injury takes Coleman away from the left guard position, the third-year lineman has experience playing left tackle. He was the Commanders' left tackle during their 12-5 2024 season. He also had three starts in Philadelphia: two in his rookie year and one last season.
How healthy are the Commanders everywhere else? Over the past few days, they've gotten much healthier. Several key players have returned to practice, including Daron Payne, Marcus Mariota, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, K'Lavon Chaisson and others. Croskey-Merritt and Chaisson returned in each of the past two days.
Quinn gave an update on some of those players before the team broke for a long weekend.
#season #days
We know Washington will be without star left tackle Laremy Tunsil (torn triceps) and defensive tackle Johnny Newton (torn pec). The Commanders have the depth to withstand Newton's loss, but you can't replace someone of Tunsil's caliber. He's a Hall-of-Fame talent and remains one of the NFL's best at his position.
The good news for Washington is it has Brandon Coleman. While Tunsil's injury takes Coleman away from the left guard position, the third-year lineman has experience playing left tackle. He was the Commanders' left tackle during their 12-5 2024 season. He also had three starts in Philadelphia: two in his rookie year and one last season.
How healthy are the Commanders everywhere else? Over the past few days, they've gotten much healthier. Several key players have returned to practice, including Daron Payne, Marcus Mariota, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, K'Lavon Chaisson and others. Croskey-Merritt and Chaisson returned in each of the past two days.
Quinn gave an update on some of those players before the team broke for a long weekend.
#season #days
2 months ago
Today, the Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced they have acquired the returning player rights to 2025-26 All-NBA G League First Team guard Tristen Newton and forward Teddy Allen in a three-team trade with the Delaware Blue Coats and Iowa Wolves. In exchange, Delaware receives the returning player rights to guard Jameer Nelson Jr., while Iowa receives the returning player rights to forward Jaylin Williams and Stockton's second-round pick in the 2027 NBA G League Draft.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Today, the Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate …
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This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Today, the Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate …
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2 months ago
The Washington Commanders finalized their first 53-man roster of 2026 on Sunday. It's always important to stress that this is an initial 53-man roster, as it will change frequently, and likely on Monday. Washington is No. 7 in waiver priority and could look to add offensive line or cornerback help.
Here are five takeaways from the Commanders' initial 53-man roster.
The most shocking part of Washington's initial 53-man roster was that it only kept three cornerbacks. A questionable position is now even more worrisome. Of course, the primary news centered around second-year cornerback Trey Amos beginning the season on the reserve/injured list. Amos fractured his fibula in Week 10 last season. He missed the start of training camp, only to return and injure his ankle. He hasn't been back at practice and will not be ready for Week 1. Amos was expected to be one of Washington's primary corners. In addition to moving Amos to IR, the Commanders also released Fabian Moreau. This move appears to be more procedural and Washington will bring Amos back once Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton are moved to IR.
The Commanders will again have four cornerbacks when Moreau returns. Is that enough? Expect GM Adam Peters to carry multiple corners on the practice squad, and he could also bring in one via waivers. Washington is putting a lot of pressure on Mike Sainristil and Amik Robertson.
Two centers made the 53-man roster: Nick Allegretti and rookie Matt Gulbin. Washington cut Julian Good-Jones after giving him the majority of practice reps in training camp. Head coach Dan Quinn and Peters have mishandled this position since they cut Tyler Biadasz. This isn't even about Allegretti's injury concerns. We don't know if he can even play center consistently at the NFL level. Multiple centers were traded on Sunday, while Peters stayed pat. Is he really banking on Allegretti staying healthy for 17 games? Let's get this straight: Peters is counting on a veteran guard who missed almost all of training camp to stay healthy for a full season and play a position where he has less than 200 career NFL snaps. And his backup plan is a sixth-round rookie who struggled in the preseason and in a joint practice with the Ravens.
#washington #amos
Here are five takeaways from the Commanders' initial 53-man roster.
The most shocking part of Washington's initial 53-man roster was that it only kept three cornerbacks. A questionable position is now even more worrisome. Of course, the primary news centered around second-year cornerback Trey Amos beginning the season on the reserve/injured list. Amos fractured his fibula in Week 10 last season. He missed the start of training camp, only to return and injure his ankle. He hasn't been back at practice and will not be ready for Week 1. Amos was expected to be one of Washington's primary corners. In addition to moving Amos to IR, the Commanders also released Fabian Moreau. This move appears to be more procedural and Washington will bring Amos back once Laremy Tunsil and Johnny Newton are moved to IR.
The Commanders will again have four cornerbacks when Moreau returns. Is that enough? Expect GM Adam Peters to carry multiple corners on the practice squad, and he could also bring in one via waivers. Washington is putting a lot of pressure on Mike Sainristil and Amik Robertson.
Two centers made the 53-man roster: Nick Allegretti and rookie Matt Gulbin. Washington cut Julian Good-Jones after giving him the majority of practice reps in training camp. Head coach Dan Quinn and Peters have mishandled this position since they cut Tyler Biadasz. This isn't even about Allegretti's injury concerns. We don't know if he can even play center consistently at the NFL level. Multiple centers were traded on Sunday, while Peters stayed pat. Is he really banking on Allegretti staying healthy for 17 games? Let's get this straight: Peters is counting on a veteran guard who missed almost all of training camp to stay healthy for a full season and play a position where he has less than 200 career NFL snaps. And his backup plan is a sixth-round rookie who struggled in the preseason and in a joint practice with the Ravens.
#washington #amos
2 months ago
In a conference long known for its stout defenses, being recognized as the top player on that side of the ball is no easy feat. The last five winners reflect that. Since 2021, the last four winners of the award — Aidan Hutchinson (Michigan), Jack Campbell (Iowa), Jer'Zhan Newton (Illinois), and Abdul Carter (Penn State) — have made their presence felt on Sundays in the NFL. Caleb Downs, who is the most recent winner, was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys and could be in for a highly impactful rookie campaign.
Typically, I like to present a list of options and riddle the breakdown with several pumpfakes that'll make you believe I'm picking that player to take home the award later this year. Not this time.
2026 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year: EDGE Anthony Smith, Minnesota
Last season, Smith was a disruptor. He finished the year with 21 solo tackles and 12.5 sacks. Those numbers are sometimes inflated in blowout wins against non-Power Five opponents, but that wasn't the case for Smith. The Golden Gophers opened the season against Buffalo and Northwestern State (FCS). Smith had just two sacks during that stretch, despite the victory over NWSU coming in the form of a 66-0 shellacking. He did add two sacks against a Non-Power Five foe, but that was in the Rate Bowl against New Mexico, so you can't dock him there.
Smith isn't my pick because he's the best defender. Nor is he my pick because Cleveland.com has the same projection. The team with the most candidates is Oregon. If the Ducks live up to expectations, they'll boast one of the most balanced defenses. With their mixture of talent and depth, we probably won't see any extraordinary stat lines from a Duck defender. This is where Smith benefits. If the award is not given to the best defender on the best defensive team, the second qualifier will boil down to numbers. Smith has already proven that he's capable of posting big ones.
#last #defender
Typically, I like to present a list of options and riddle the breakdown with several pumpfakes that'll make you believe I'm picking that player to take home the award later this year. Not this time.
2026 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year: EDGE Anthony Smith, Minnesota
Last season, Smith was a disruptor. He finished the year with 21 solo tackles and 12.5 sacks. Those numbers are sometimes inflated in blowout wins against non-Power Five opponents, but that wasn't the case for Smith. The Golden Gophers opened the season against Buffalo and Northwestern State (FCS). Smith had just two sacks during that stretch, despite the victory over NWSU coming in the form of a 66-0 shellacking. He did add two sacks against a Non-Power Five foe, but that was in the Rate Bowl against New Mexico, so you can't dock him there.
Smith isn't my pick because he's the best defender. Nor is he my pick because Cleveland.com has the same projection. The team with the most candidates is Oregon. If the Ducks live up to expectations, they'll boast one of the most balanced defenses. With their mixture of talent and depth, we probably won't see any extraordinary stat lines from a Duck defender. This is where Smith benefits. If the award is not given to the best defender on the best defensive team, the second qualifier will boil down to numbers. Smith has already proven that he's capable of posting big ones.
#last #defender
2 months ago
The votes are in, and you've made your voices heard on who should be the 2025-26 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys and Girls Athletes of the Year.
The 2025-26 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Athlete of the Year, as chosen by readers, is Dighton-Rehoboth tennis' Ty Perry, receiving 61% of the vote.
The 2026 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Tennis Player of the Year and junior captain firmly established himself as one of the top players in all of MIAA Division 3, going a perfect 13-0 at first singles without dropping a set, earning a unanimous South Coast Conference MVP. At the USTA Massachusetts High School State Individual Singles and Doubles Championships, he was seeded No. 29 of 65 and reached the Round of 32, falling to the eventual runner-up, Newton North's Johnny Wastcoat.
Taunton hockey's Jamie Vallarelli, who enters his senior season tied with Taunton High Athletic Hall of Famer Jeff Gallagher for most points in program history (139), finished as the boys runner up with 17% of the vote. Taunton football's Corbin Melo, who was also salutatorian and a baseball captain and now plays football for Amherst College, received 9% to come in third.
The 2025-26 Taunton Daily Gazette Girls Athlete of the Year, as chosen by readers, is the Bishop Stang hockey co-op's Alexis Pettinato, receiving 77% of the vote. This is the second year in a row Pettinato has been chosen as Girls Athlete of the Year.
#girls #vote
The 2025-26 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Athlete of the Year, as chosen by readers, is Dighton-Rehoboth tennis' Ty Perry, receiving 61% of the vote.
The 2026 Taunton Daily Gazette Boys Tennis Player of the Year and junior captain firmly established himself as one of the top players in all of MIAA Division 3, going a perfect 13-0 at first singles without dropping a set, earning a unanimous South Coast Conference MVP. At the USTA Massachusetts High School State Individual Singles and Doubles Championships, he was seeded No. 29 of 65 and reached the Round of 32, falling to the eventual runner-up, Newton North's Johnny Wastcoat.
Taunton hockey's Jamie Vallarelli, who enters his senior season tied with Taunton High Athletic Hall of Famer Jeff Gallagher for most points in program history (139), finished as the boys runner up with 17% of the vote. Taunton football's Corbin Melo, who was also salutatorian and a baseball captain and now plays football for Amherst College, received 9% to come in third.
The 2025-26 Taunton Daily Gazette Girls Athlete of the Year, as chosen by readers, is the Bishop Stang hockey co-op's Alexis Pettinato, receiving 77% of the vote. This is the second year in a row Pettinato has been chosen as Girls Athlete of the Year.
#girls #vote
2 months ago
Frances Newton, CIO of Tuttle Capital Management, joins Scarlet Fu and Eric Balchunas on "ETF IQ." They discuss a report that the US Treasury could draw down some of its cash pile to fund buybacks of higher-yielding older securities in a bid to tackle rising borrowing costs.
#frances #tuttle
#frances #tuttle
2 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson's "The Ministry for the Future," a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the world's nations to unite to combat climate change.
Scientists have long warned that the world will experience more intense extreme weather events like heat waves, storms, floods and droughts. But what once seemed like the realm of fiction is now discussed as a possibility, even an inevitability.
Warning about an "extreme of extremes" or the "Other Big One," a play off the California reference of a big future earthquake, can be fraught. After all, ***** ody can say for sure when a weather catastrophe may happen. But in the last few years, the planetary ingredients needed for a massive disturbance have been building. And alarm is growing.
"The risk is that people just think you are exaggerating," said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the California Institute for Water Resources. "It's the 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' problem. Sometimes wolves are real. If it's outside the door, wouldn't you want to know?"
In the 1850s, while living in Seneca Falls, New York, amateur scientist Eunice Newton Foote did a series of experiments that put different substances, including carbon dioxide and moist air, inside glass cylinders and left them in the sun. What she found was extraordinary: cylinders with carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is released when coal, gas or oil is burned, heated up faster and took longer to cool after the sun went down.
#york #future #people #extreme
Scientists have long warned that the world will experience more intense extreme weather events like heat waves, storms, floods and droughts. But what once seemed like the realm of fiction is now discussed as a possibility, even an inevitability.
Warning about an "extreme of extremes" or the "Other Big One," a play off the California reference of a big future earthquake, can be fraught. After all, ***** ody can say for sure when a weather catastrophe may happen. But in the last few years, the planetary ingredients needed for a massive disturbance have been building. And alarm is growing.
"The risk is that people just think you are exaggerating," said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the California Institute for Water Resources. "It's the 'Boy Who Cried Wolf' problem. Sometimes wolves are real. If it's outside the door, wouldn't you want to know?"
In the 1850s, while living in Seneca Falls, New York, amateur scientist Eunice Newton Foote did a series of experiments that put different substances, including carbon dioxide and moist air, inside glass cylinders and left them in the sun. What she found was extraordinary: cylinders with carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that is released when coal, gas or oil is burned, heated up faster and took longer to cool after the sun went down.
#york #future #people #extreme
2 months ago
The Italian edition of Vogue might not hold the prestige that it once did under the late great Franca Sozzani, but that doesn't stop Francesca Ragazzi from dropping covers starring a bevy of buzz-worthy talent. After all, names like Vittoria Ceretti, Madonna, Bella Hadid, and Sabrina Carpenter have graced the cover of the Italian fashion bible of late. Next up on the cover of Vogue Italia is Dua Lipa, who graces the September 2026 issue of the magazine. The British-Albanian singer-songwriter makes her Italian Vogue debut via the lens of the photographer Carlijn Jacobs. Shot on location in New York, the Grammy Award-winning star is styled by Imruh Asha, dripping in diamonds and rubies from Bulgari.
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"WOW! Love," expressed newton91 immediately upon checking out the cover.
"I am not a fan of closed eye covers but there is something about this one. I like it," MModa confessed.
"Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian widow vibes!" described BalkaniStaCouture. "I like it!"
#like #cover
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"WOW! Love," expressed newton91 immediately upon checking out the cover.
"I am not a fan of closed eye covers but there is something about this one. I like it," MModa confessed.
"Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian widow vibes!" described BalkaniStaCouture. "I like it!"
#like #cover
3 months ago
Luren Márquez's road to Miss Universe 2026 just took a dramatic turn. Only hours after the Miss Peru Organization stripped Márquez of her Miss Peru 2026 ***** le and appeared ready to select another woman to represent the country, the 27-year-old beauty queen received a second chance. She has her ***** le back and is once again preparing to represent Peru at Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico.
The reversal came after Márquez publicly apologized to the Miss Peru Organization and its director, Jessica Newton, while acknowledging that she had made mistakes. "Today I want to speak from a place of responsibility. I made mistakes and I accept the consequences of my decisions," Márquez said in Spanish in a video shared on social media.
Miss Peru 2026 Luren Márquez is back after losing her crown. (@ LurenMarquez)
Now, instead of searching for a replacement, Peru is moving forward with the same queen it crowned four months ago.
The controversy began on August 13, when the Miss Peru Organization announced that Márquez would no longer hold the Miss Peru 2026 ***** le. The organization also said her participation in Miss Universe 2026 had been canceled and indicated that information about a new representative would be announced later. However, it did not publicly explain what led to Márquez's removal.
#miss
The reversal came after Márquez publicly apologized to the Miss Peru Organization and its director, Jessica Newton, while acknowledging that she had made mistakes. "Today I want to speak from a place of responsibility. I made mistakes and I accept the consequences of my decisions," Márquez said in Spanish in a video shared on social media.
Miss Peru 2026 Luren Márquez is back after losing her crown. (@ LurenMarquez)
Now, instead of searching for a replacement, Peru is moving forward with the same queen it crowned four months ago.
The controversy began on August 13, when the Miss Peru Organization announced that Márquez would no longer hold the Miss Peru 2026 ***** le. The organization also said her participation in Miss Universe 2026 had been canceled and indicated that information about a new representative would be announced later. However, it did not publicly explain what led to Márquez's removal.
#miss
3 months ago
Not everything went well for the Washington Commanders on Friday night.
Yes, the Commanders defeated the Dolphins 20-7 at Northwest Stadium. Yes, the Commanders were clearly the better team on the field during quarters two, three, and four. However, that first quarter wasn't a thing of beauty. That first quarter actually raised some eyebrows and questions for Commanders fans.
Good grief, the Dolphins put themselves in a hole to start the game when they held on the opening kickoff, so their possession began at their own seven-yard line. The Dolphins then drove 93 yards in 14 plays and seven minutes, putting the ball in the end zone. What was frustrating about the drive was that the Commanders had some players out there, like Johnny Newton, who weren't doing their jobs effectively.
Newton was drafted with the No. 36 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, and he really needs to step it up and justify his being selected as high as he was. The Dolphins, meanwhile, appeared to really push around Newton and the defensive linemen as a whole on that initial drive. On the drive, the Dolphins had runs of 5, 14, 5, 6, 7, 6, 3, 1, and 1 yard (touchdown).
Daron Payne is another defensive tackle who hasn't exactly set the NFL world on fire since the 2022 season. Payne is in the final year of his lucrative contract, and with Newton being as disappointing as he has been, Commanders GM Adam Peters may want to really overhaul the position next offseason.
#Commanders #newton #yard
Yes, the Commanders defeated the Dolphins 20-7 at Northwest Stadium. Yes, the Commanders were clearly the better team on the field during quarters two, three, and four. However, that first quarter wasn't a thing of beauty. That first quarter actually raised some eyebrows and questions for Commanders fans.
Good grief, the Dolphins put themselves in a hole to start the game when they held on the opening kickoff, so their possession began at their own seven-yard line. The Dolphins then drove 93 yards in 14 plays and seven minutes, putting the ball in the end zone. What was frustrating about the drive was that the Commanders had some players out there, like Johnny Newton, who weren't doing their jobs effectively.
Newton was drafted with the No. 36 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, and he really needs to step it up and justify his being selected as high as he was. The Dolphins, meanwhile, appeared to really push around Newton and the defensive linemen as a whole on that initial drive. On the drive, the Dolphins had runs of 5, 14, 5, 6, 7, 6, 3, 1, and 1 yard (touchdown).
Daron Payne is another defensive tackle who hasn't exactly set the NFL world on fire since the 2022 season. Payne is in the final year of his lucrative contract, and with Newton being as disappointing as he has been, Commanders GM Adam Peters may want to really overhaul the position next offseason.
#Commanders #newton #yard
3 months ago
The Washington Commanders opened the preseason on Friday with a 20-7 win over the Miami Dolphins. Most of Washington's starters did not play, giving an opportunity to others who are battling to make the Commanders' 53-man roster or perhaps another team's roster.
One Washington player many felt could be on the roster bubble was fourth-year safety Quan Martin. A 2023 second-round pick, Martin is entering a critical season. After a promising 2024 season, former defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. said last summer that Martin had the potential to be one of the NFL's best safeties. By late in the season, Whitt was demoted, and Martin's snaps were decreased.
He received a new lease on life in January, when the Commanders hired former Vikings secondary coach Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator.
In Friday's game, Martin was on the field, leading many to think he was still battling for a roster spot. Nick Cross and Jeremy Reaves received the night off, with Martin and Will Harris active. Head coach Dan Quinn said that was no big deal and could change next week. But Martin apparently received the message. He finished Friday with an interception and two tackles. He made a great run stop at one point and stayed around the ball. He earned praise from Quinn after the game.
Another former Washington second-round pick shared the field with Martin on Friday night: defensive tackle Johnny Newton. A 2024 second-round pick, the Commanders are still waiting for Newton to deliver on the potential that made him the 2023 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and the No. 36 overall pick in 2024.
#Commanders #defensive #washington #roster
One Washington player many felt could be on the roster bubble was fourth-year safety Quan Martin. A 2023 second-round pick, Martin is entering a critical season. After a promising 2024 season, former defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. said last summer that Martin had the potential to be one of the NFL's best safeties. By late in the season, Whitt was demoted, and Martin's snaps were decreased.
He received a new lease on life in January, when the Commanders hired former Vikings secondary coach Daronte Jones as the new defensive coordinator.
In Friday's game, Martin was on the field, leading many to think he was still battling for a roster spot. Nick Cross and Jeremy Reaves received the night off, with Martin and Will Harris active. Head coach Dan Quinn said that was no big deal and could change next week. But Martin apparently received the message. He finished Friday with an interception and two tackles. He made a great run stop at one point and stayed around the ball. He earned praise from Quinn after the game.
Another former Washington second-round pick shared the field with Martin on Friday night: defensive tackle Johnny Newton. A 2024 second-round pick, the Commanders are still waiting for Newton to deliver on the potential that made him the 2023 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and the No. 36 overall pick in 2024.
#Commanders #defensive #washington #roster
3 months ago
Newtonmore's 55-year-old goalkeeper Kenny Ross saved three time in a penalty shoot-out as the holders came from 2-0 down at Oban Camananchd to reach the Camanachd Cup final.
The holders trailed to Connor Howe's first-half double at Taynuilt and looked spent. But Steven MacDonald pulled one back from the spot and Matthew Sloss equalised with three minutes left.
Camanachd went down to 11 men late in the second half when Garry McKerracher was dismissed, but Newtonmore lost Declan Brannan to a second yellow early in extra time to level things.
And with no further scoring, Ross made three spectacular saves in the shoot-out before Brodie MacBean converted to set up a final with local rivals Kingussie on 19 September in Oban.
Those two lead the way in the Premiership, too, with Kingussie cutting Newtonmore's advantage at the top to four points after coming from behind for a 4-1 victory at Fort William.
#three #ross #oban #time
The holders trailed to Connor Howe's first-half double at Taynuilt and looked spent. But Steven MacDonald pulled one back from the spot and Matthew Sloss equalised with three minutes left.
Camanachd went down to 11 men late in the second half when Garry McKerracher was dismissed, but Newtonmore lost Declan Brannan to a second yellow early in extra time to level things.
And with no further scoring, Ross made three spectacular saves in the shoot-out before Brodie MacBean converted to set up a final with local rivals Kingussie on 19 September in Oban.
Those two lead the way in the Premiership, too, with Kingussie cutting Newtonmore's advantage at the top to four points after coming from behind for a 4-1 victory at Fort William.
#three #ross #oban #time
3 months ago
Auburn football landed its first commitment for the 2028 recruiting cycle last Saturday when three-star quarterback Sam Sollie from Gadsden City High School announced his pledge to Auburn over SEC rivals Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi State, and Alabama.
Should Sollie sign with Auburn in December of 2027, he will become the first quarterback from Auburn's home state to sign with the Tigers since Bo Nix pledged to Auburn with the class of 2019. The fact is not lost on Sollie, who says he is honored to follow Nix's footsteps.
"It's a big deal. I think the last in-state guy who committed to Auburn was Bo Nix. It's a big deal," Sollie said (via Montgomery Advertiser). "I definitely look up to Bo Nix, looking at Cam Newton, Nick Marshall, and Jared Stidham. Just all those guys, I look at them like celebrities."
This fact begs the question... how often do in-state quarterbacks sign with Auburn? Several of Auburn's best-known quarterbacks in history were from Alabama, including Stan White, Patrick Nix, and 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan.
However, Auburn's track record of signing in-state quarterbacks has slimmed since 2000, as only eight high school quarterbacks from Alabama have signed with Auburn since the turn of the millennium. It is also worth noting that three of those quarterbacks were on Auburn's depth chart for the Tigers' 2010 National Championship win, and only three in-state high school quarterbacks have signed with Auburn since.
#alabama
Should Sollie sign with Auburn in December of 2027, he will become the first quarterback from Auburn's home state to sign with the Tigers since Bo Nix pledged to Auburn with the class of 2019. The fact is not lost on Sollie, who says he is honored to follow Nix's footsteps.
"It's a big deal. I think the last in-state guy who committed to Auburn was Bo Nix. It's a big deal," Sollie said (via Montgomery Advertiser). "I definitely look up to Bo Nix, looking at Cam Newton, Nick Marshall, and Jared Stidham. Just all those guys, I look at them like celebrities."
This fact begs the question... how often do in-state quarterbacks sign with Auburn? Several of Auburn's best-known quarterbacks in history were from Alabama, including Stan White, Patrick Nix, and 1971 Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan.
However, Auburn's track record of signing in-state quarterbacks has slimmed since 2000, as only eight high school quarterbacks from Alabama have signed with Auburn since the turn of the millennium. It is also worth noting that three of those quarterbacks were on Auburn's depth chart for the Tigers' 2010 National Championship win, and only three in-state high school quarterbacks have signed with Auburn since.
#alabama
3 months ago
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is among the high-profile players set to become eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time in 2027. While Brown's off-field controversies may influence voter opinions regarding his candidacy, former All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy believes he deserves first-ballot entry.
He went as far as ranking Brown over three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice, sparking immediate backlash across the NFL community.
The list of first-time eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027 includes Brown, Rob Gronkowski, Ben Roethlisberger, Adrian Peterson, Richard Sherman, Cam Newton, Le'Veon Bell, Andrew Whitworth, Alex Mack, Gerald McCoy, and Eric Weddle.
On paper, Brown's accolades make for a strong case: Super Bowl LV champion, two-time NFL receiving yards leader, four-time First-Team All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowler, and a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
However, McCoy took the discussion in a completely different direction during the latest episode of the"Speakeasy" podcast, where he made a bold comparison between Brown and Rice.
#brown #fame #rice
He went as far as ranking Brown over three-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Rice, sparking immediate backlash across the NFL community.
The list of first-time eligible candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027 includes Brown, Rob Gronkowski, Ben Roethlisberger, Adrian Peterson, Richard Sherman, Cam Newton, Le'Veon Bell, Andrew Whitworth, Alex Mack, Gerald McCoy, and Eric Weddle.
On paper, Brown's accolades make for a strong case: Super Bowl LV champion, two-time NFL receiving yards leader, four-time First-Team All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowler, and a member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team.
However, McCoy took the discussion in a completely different direction during the latest episode of the"Speakeasy" podcast, where he made a bold comparison between Brown and Rice.
#brown #fame #rice
3 months ago
Ty Gibbs had enough tires to hold off teammate Christopher Bell and take his second NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, winning the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.
Bell took four tires on his final stop with 60 laps left, but Gibbs' No. 54 crew went with two to hand the 23-year-old the lead that he maintained in the battle of Joe Gibbs Racing teammates and win by 0.253 seconds.
It was Gibbs' second career win in 146 races, while Bell's winless streak extended to 30 races with his seventh runner-up showing this season.
Polesitter Ryan Blaney finished third. Josh Berry and Denny Hamlin finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Toyota won for the 14th time in 23 Cup races in a standout 2026.
#iowa #christopher
Bell took four tires on his final stop with 60 laps left, but Gibbs' No. 54 crew went with two to hand the 23-year-old the lead that he maintained in the battle of Joe Gibbs Racing teammates and win by 0.253 seconds.
It was Gibbs' second career win in 146 races, while Bell's winless streak extended to 30 races with his seventh runner-up showing this season.
Polesitter Ryan Blaney finished third. Josh Berry and Denny Hamlin finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
Toyota won for the 14th time in 23 Cup races in a standout 2026.
#iowa #christopher
3 months ago
Iowa Speedway will play host to the NASCAR Cup Series' Iowa Corn 350 on Sunday. Ryan Blaney qualified for the pole position and will start out front.
The green flag is scheduled to wave at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Series points leader Denny Hamlin qualified 29th for Sunday's race. Tyler Reddick is second in season points, and he will start from the fifth position.
William Byron won last year's Cup race at Newton. Chase Briscoe finished second and Brad Keselowski was third.
Follow along below for live updates from the Iowa Corn 350.
#corn #race #speedway
The green flag is scheduled to wave at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Series points leader Denny Hamlin qualified 29th for Sunday's race. Tyler Reddick is second in season points, and he will start from the fifth position.
William Byron won last year's Cup race at Newton. Chase Briscoe finished second and Brad Keselowski was third.
Follow along below for live updates from the Iowa Corn 350.
#corn #race #speedway
3 months ago
When it comes to the Carolina Panthers, there are four greats who stand out above all others.
Cam Newton was the best quarterback in franchise history and their only Most Valuable Player award winner. Wide receiver Steve Smith captured the hearts of fans more than any other team legend. And the quiet giant Julius Peppers performed at a high level longer than anyone else.
All that being said, the guy who played his own position better than anyone else ever did was Luke Kuechly—arguably the best off-ball linebacker of his generation.
While his career was cut short due to head injuries, Kuechly was a one-of-a-kind competitor and performer. He was so special that he drew comps not to other all-time great defenders, but to comic book characters and superheroes.
The most common was Captain America, a decent comparison for Kuechly's class act off the field. On the field, he was more of a ferocious Wolverine, though - who had a bit of psychic ability thrown in for good measure.
#carolina #panthers #newton
Cam Newton was the best quarterback in franchise history and their only Most Valuable Player award winner. Wide receiver Steve Smith captured the hearts of fans more than any other team legend. And the quiet giant Julius Peppers performed at a high level longer than anyone else.
All that being said, the guy who played his own position better than anyone else ever did was Luke Kuechly—arguably the best off-ball linebacker of his generation.
While his career was cut short due to head injuries, Kuechly was a one-of-a-kind competitor and performer. He was so special that he drew comps not to other all-time great defenders, but to comic book characters and superheroes.
The most common was Captain America, a decent comparison for Kuechly's class act off the field. On the field, he was more of a ferocious Wolverine, though - who had a bit of psychic ability thrown in for good measure.
#carolina #panthers #newton
3 months ago
Kingussie progressed to their fifth consecutive Tulloch Camanachd Cup final with a 4-1 victory over Skye at Bught Park, Inverness.
Mowi Premiership leaders Newtonmore were shocked by second-bottom Col Glen in a goalless draw at Clachan of Glendaruel.
Kinlochshiel extended their advantage over Fort William in fourth place to four points with a 3-1 success at An Aird. Caberfeidh edged Lochaber 1-0.
A goalless draw at Kilmallie in the National Division was enough to secure a return to the Premiership next season for Glenurquhart.
At the Bught, Savio Genini, on his return from injury, smashed Kingussie in front before Jordan Murchison responded for Skye with a well-worked goal.
#premiership #goalless #return #camanachd
Mowi Premiership leaders Newtonmore were shocked by second-bottom Col Glen in a goalless draw at Clachan of Glendaruel.
Kinlochshiel extended their advantage over Fort William in fourth place to four points with a 3-1 success at An Aird. Caberfeidh edged Lochaber 1-0.
A goalless draw at Kilmallie in the National Division was enough to secure a return to the Premiership next season for Glenurquhart.
At the Bught, Savio Genini, on his return from injury, smashed Kingussie in front before Jordan Murchison responded for Skye with a well-worked goal.
#premiership #goalless #return #camanachd
3 months ago
Triston Casas' Long Road Back Takes Another Unwelcome Turn originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Just when it appeared Triston Casas' injury luck could not become much worse, the Boston Red Sox first baseman encountered another frustrating setback. The Red Sox announced Thursday that Casas underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left wrist. Dr. Matthew Leibman performed the procedure at Newton-Wellesley Surgery Center in Wellesley, Mass. Boston did not immediately provide a recovery timetable, but the surgery likely ends any realistic hope of Casas returning during the 2026 regular season.
It represents another difficult turn for a talented hitter who has not appeared in a major league game in more than 15 months.
Casas last played for Boston on May 2, 2025, when he ruptured the patellar tendon in his left knee while running through first base against the Minnesota Twins. The gruesome injury required surgery and ended his season after only 29 games. Casas finished 2025 batting .182 with three home runs, 11 RBIs and a .580 OPS.
He spent the offseason rehabilitating his knee and hoped to rejoin the Red Sox early in 2026. Instead, a left abdominal strain suffered during his ramp-up delayed his return again. Manager Alex Cora said in April that the abdominal injury would keep Casas out "a while" and force him to restart much of his baseball progression. Casas eventually resumed working toward a return before wrist discomfort shut down his hitting program in July.
#casas #boston #appeared #wellesley
Just when it appeared Triston Casas' injury luck could not become much worse, the Boston Red Sox first baseman encountered another frustrating setback. The Red Sox announced Thursday that Casas underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his left wrist. Dr. Matthew Leibman performed the procedure at Newton-Wellesley Surgery Center in Wellesley, Mass. Boston did not immediately provide a recovery timetable, but the surgery likely ends any realistic hope of Casas returning during the 2026 regular season.
It represents another difficult turn for a talented hitter who has not appeared in a major league game in more than 15 months.
Casas last played for Boston on May 2, 2025, when he ruptured the patellar tendon in his left knee while running through first base against the Minnesota Twins. The gruesome injury required surgery and ended his season after only 29 games. Casas finished 2025 batting .182 with three home runs, 11 RBIs and a .580 OPS.
He spent the offseason rehabilitating his knee and hoped to rejoin the Red Sox early in 2026. Instead, a left abdominal strain suffered during his ramp-up delayed his return again. Manager Alex Cora said in April that the abdominal injury would keep Casas out "a while" and force him to restart much of his baseball progression. Casas eventually resumed working toward a return before wrist discomfort shut down his hitting program in July.
#casas #boston #appeared #wellesley
3 months ago
Wayne Newton Post 346 received a forfeit baseball victory Wednesday morning in the American Legion Great Lakes Regional and will play for the first time at 4 p.m. Thursday in a winners' bracket game.
Now 35-5, Post 346 will play the winner of Wednesday's first-round game between Washington (Mo.) and Owensboro (Ky.). Post 346 is 4-0 against those teams, going 3-0 against Washington and beating Owensboro in the championship game of the John Hayes Invitational.
"But all of them have been really close games," coach Jason Fields cautioned.
Coach Fields has another situation to deal with too. Injuries and college commitments have cost him four players for the rest of the tournament, leaving him with 13 players (10 of whom have pitched this summer).
Terre Haute was expecting to play Valparaiso Post 94, the team that beat it 1-0 in the state championship last week, but a protest was filed against Valparaiso when the eight coaches convened Tuesday night.
#post #owensboro #first
Now 35-5, Post 346 will play the winner of Wednesday's first-round game between Washington (Mo.) and Owensboro (Ky.). Post 346 is 4-0 against those teams, going 3-0 against Washington and beating Owensboro in the championship game of the John Hayes Invitational.
"But all of them have been really close games," coach Jason Fields cautioned.
Coach Fields has another situation to deal with too. Injuries and college commitments have cost him four players for the rest of the tournament, leaving him with 13 players (10 of whom have pitched this summer).
Terre Haute was expecting to play Valparaiso Post 94, the team that beat it 1-0 in the state championship last week, but a protest was filed against Valparaiso when the eight coaches convened Tuesday night.
#post #owensboro #first
