1 hr. ago
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Marcellous Hawkins Jr. rushed for three touchdowns, and Jeffrey Overton Jr. rushed for 108 yards and two scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 73-3 victory over VMI on Saturday in the debut of Hokies' head coach James Franklin.
Franklin, who was fired last October by Penn State after 12 seasons and hired by Virginia Tech 36 days later, witnessed a dominating performance by the Hokies (1-0) in their opener. Virginia Tech's offense scored on its first six possessions and punted just once during the game. The Hokies' defense held VMI (0-2) to just 83 yards, and the special teams blocked two punts, recovering one for a touchdown.
Hired to rebuild a once-proud Virginia Tech program that has suffered losing seasons in five of the past six years, Franklin brought in 27 transfers, including 12 who followed him from his previous stop. Arguably the most important of those, quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, enjoyed a great Virginia Tech debut.
Grunkemeyer, who started the final seven games for Penn State last season, completed 10 of his first 11 passes. He finished 17 of 20 for 224 yards and two touchdowns.
Led by Overton, who scored on runs of 50 and 23 yards, and Grunkemeyer, the Hokies finished with 619 total yards.
#franklin #overton #penn
Franklin, who was fired last October by Penn State after 12 seasons and hired by Virginia Tech 36 days later, witnessed a dominating performance by the Hokies (1-0) in their opener. Virginia Tech's offense scored on its first six possessions and punted just once during the game. The Hokies' defense held VMI (0-2) to just 83 yards, and the special teams blocked two punts, recovering one for a touchdown.
Hired to rebuild a once-proud Virginia Tech program that has suffered losing seasons in five of the past six years, Franklin brought in 27 transfers, including 12 who followed him from his previous stop. Arguably the most important of those, quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, enjoyed a great Virginia Tech debut.
Grunkemeyer, who started the final seven games for Penn State last season, completed 10 of his first 11 passes. He finished 17 of 20 for 224 yards and two touchdowns.
Led by Overton, who scored on runs of 50 and 23 yards, and Grunkemeyer, the Hokies finished with 619 total yards.
#franklin #overton #penn
12 days ago
Botafogo lost to Athletico-PR 3-2 on Monday night (24) in a match valid for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. Alvinegro's two goals were scored by Santi Rodríguez in the 39th and 46th minutes of the second half.
Botafogo's next match is on Sunday (30), at 4:00 p.m., against Flamengo, in the 25th round of the Brasileirão, at the Maracanã.
MATCH DETAILS:
Date and Time: 08/24/2026 (Monday), at 8:00 p.m. Venue: Nilton Santos Stadium
Referee: André Luiz Skettino Policarpo Bento (MG) **** istant 1: Leone Carvalho Rocha (GO) **** istant 2: Joverton Wesley de Souza Lima (RO) 4th official: João Paulo Cunha Ribeiro (GO) VAR: Pablo Ramon Gonçalves Pinheiro (RN)
#Monday #assistant #round #rodr
Botafogo's next match is on Sunday (30), at 4:00 p.m., against Flamengo, in the 25th round of the Brasileirão, at the Maracanã.
MATCH DETAILS:
Date and Time: 08/24/2026 (Monday), at 8:00 p.m. Venue: Nilton Santos Stadium
Referee: André Luiz Skettino Policarpo Bento (MG) **** istant 1: Leone Carvalho Rocha (GO) **** istant 2: Joverton Wesley de Souza Lima (RO) 4th official: João Paulo Cunha Ribeiro (GO) VAR: Pablo Ramon Gonçalves Pinheiro (RN)
#Monday #assistant #round #rodr
18 days ago
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has bested a young progressive challenger and an embattled former lawmaker after a hard-fought primary characterized by its racial overtones.
Schultz, a 21-year veteran of the House, stressed her seniority on the campaign trail and her ability to deliver services to constituents and secure federal funding for her district.
To secure her primary victory, Schultz defeated former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned in April following fraud allegations, and 27-year-old activist and teacher Elijah Manley, who is aligned with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
Jeffries Declines To Back Wasserman Schultz As Black Leaders Revolt Over District Switch
Mid-decade redistricting in Florida prompted Schultz to choose to run in Florida's 20th Congressional District, which has a stronger Democratic lean than her home constituency.
#wasserman #primary #year
Schultz, a 21-year veteran of the House, stressed her seniority on the campaign trail and her ability to deliver services to constituents and secure federal funding for her district.
To secure her primary victory, Schultz defeated former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who resigned in April following fraud allegations, and 27-year-old activist and teacher Elijah Manley, who is aligned with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
Jeffries Declines To Back Wasserman Schultz As Black Leaders Revolt Over District Switch
Mid-decade redistricting in Florida prompted Schultz to choose to run in Florida's 20th Congressional District, which has a stronger Democratic lean than her home constituency.
#wasserman #primary #year
21 days ago
The Seattle Seahawks are set to kick off their preseason opener at 5 p.m. PST against the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field. Here are four bold predictions surrounding main narratives in this game, which will give us the first taste of game action as defending champions.
First, I believe six to seven healthy running backs- George Holani, Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, Velus Jones Jr., Jacardia Wright, TJ Harden, and Justin Jones- to get carries. We'll see them all side-by-side and make a fair evaluation on the eye test, then discuss after the game in takeaways and Studs & Duds. Maybe we'll even get a feel for the baseline RB pecking order at the current moment.
Second, don't sleep on Dallas' depth along both the offensive and defensive line. They've bolstered their formidable new interior duo of Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams with a plethora of edge pieces, from Otito Ogbonnia and Rashan Gary to Donovan Ezeraiku and Dee Winters, plus backups like Jaishawn Barham and rookie LT Overton out of Alabama that should play a lot tonight. This will be a much better measuring stick for the Seahawks' developmental pieces than the Raiders were last year. That could mean Mason Richman, Bryce Cabeldue and the rest of the backup offensive line need to step up and prove their level in the second half.
Ironically, Brian Schottenheimer returns to Seattle with low stakes, but his offense still struggles to move the chains more than it should. Expect him to try to go deep and to the boundary and get his young skill players involved, but with the Seahawks positively violent mentality which was featured on the most recent Hard Knocks, screens and out routes will be no match- regardless of the level of depth the game calls for.
Finally, Brian Fleury's offense will reveal its foundation to the world, or at least, whoever's watching this game. I don't know how much influence he'll bring from Kyle Shanahan or the San Francisco 49ers offense, or if it'll be productive. A first-time offensive play caller is as good an opportunity for surprise as any, so I expect this to be the talking point of the night when all is said and done. Follow us here during the game for breakdowns of exactly what Fleury and Mike Macdonald are cooking up, and check back postgame for takeaways, Studs & Duds, and all your other Seahawks needs!
#offensive #duds
First, I believe six to seven healthy running backs- George Holani, Jadarian Price, Emanuel Wilson, Velus Jones Jr., Jacardia Wright, TJ Harden, and Justin Jones- to get carries. We'll see them all side-by-side and make a fair evaluation on the eye test, then discuss after the game in takeaways and Studs & Duds. Maybe we'll even get a feel for the baseline RB pecking order at the current moment.
Second, don't sleep on Dallas' depth along both the offensive and defensive line. They've bolstered their formidable new interior duo of Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams with a plethora of edge pieces, from Otito Ogbonnia and Rashan Gary to Donovan Ezeraiku and Dee Winters, plus backups like Jaishawn Barham and rookie LT Overton out of Alabama that should play a lot tonight. This will be a much better measuring stick for the Seahawks' developmental pieces than the Raiders were last year. That could mean Mason Richman, Bryce Cabeldue and the rest of the backup offensive line need to step up and prove their level in the second half.
Ironically, Brian Schottenheimer returns to Seattle with low stakes, but his offense still struggles to move the chains more than it should. Expect him to try to go deep and to the boundary and get his young skill players involved, but with the Seahawks positively violent mentality which was featured on the most recent Hard Knocks, screens and out routes will be no match- regardless of the level of depth the game calls for.
Finally, Brian Fleury's offense will reveal its foundation to the world, or at least, whoever's watching this game. I don't know how much influence he'll bring from Kyle Shanahan or the San Francisco 49ers offense, or if it'll be productive. A first-time offensive play caller is as good an opportunity for surprise as any, so I expect this to be the talking point of the night when all is said and done. Follow us here during the game for breakdowns of exactly what Fleury and Mike Macdonald are cooking up, and check back postgame for takeaways, Studs & Duds, and all your other Seahawks needs!
#offensive #duds
29 days ago
Auburn basketball is preparing for the 2026-27 season by taking an overseas trip to Greece, where it will face some of the toughest competition the European circuit has to offer.
On Saturday, the Tigers open their excursion by facing KK Mega Superbet at Ano Mera Indoor Hall on the island of Mykonos at 11 a.m. CT, and will get a rematch with the same club on Sunday at the same time.
The Tigers are nearly as healthy as possible entering this weekend's action, with key returners Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, as well as notable transfers Thomas Dowd and Adam Olson, available to play.
According to Auburn Athletics, four players will be unavailable for this weekend's games. Vanderbilt transfer George Kimbel II and Creighton transfer Owen Freeman are injured, and international signees Mantas Rubštavičius and Narcisse Ngoy are being held out of this weekend's games in Greece as they await eligibility clearance from the NCAA.
This year's overseas excursion is the first for Auburn basketball under head coach Steven Pearl, and the first since the Tigers visited Israel ahead of the 2022 season. This weekend's games will not be live-streamed or broadcast, but fans will be able to view behind-the-scenes content via TheStreamU.
#transfer
On Saturday, the Tigers open their excursion by facing KK Mega Superbet at Ano Mera Indoor Hall on the island of Mykonos at 11 a.m. CT, and will get a rematch with the same club on Sunday at the same time.
The Tigers are nearly as healthy as possible entering this weekend's action, with key returners Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, as well as notable transfers Thomas Dowd and Adam Olson, available to play.
According to Auburn Athletics, four players will be unavailable for this weekend's games. Vanderbilt transfer George Kimbel II and Creighton transfer Owen Freeman are injured, and international signees Mantas Rubštavičius and Narcisse Ngoy are being held out of this weekend's games in Greece as they await eligibility clearance from the NCAA.
This year's overseas excursion is the first for Auburn basketball under head coach Steven Pearl, and the first since the Tigers visited Israel ahead of the 2022 season. This weekend's games will not be live-streamed or broadcast, but fans will be able to view behind-the-scenes content via TheStreamU.
#transfer
1 month ago
The Hundred men's competition, Lord's
London Spirit 160-5 (100 ******* ): Pretorius 52 (28); Sowter 2-29
MI London 164-6 (94 ******* ): Pooran 39 (25); J Overton 2-23
MI London won by four wickets
Scorecard. Table
#hundred #sowter #scorecard #table
London Spirit 160-5 (100 ******* ): Pretorius 52 (28); Sowter 2-29
MI London 164-6 (94 ******* ): Pooran 39 (25); J Overton 2-23
MI London won by four wickets
Scorecard. Table
#hundred #sowter #scorecard #table
1 month ago
Palantir CEO Alex Karp on Monday once again warned that AI frontier labs are too untrustworthy for enterprises.
The CEO, who famously studied philosophy and earned a PhD in social theory, implied in Palantir's quarterly shareholder letter that these were the kinds of capitalists who gave rise to Marxist socialism.
"There are Marxist overtones and undertones to our business," he wrote in a letter to shareholders about Palantir's outstanding quarter. "Others, including many of those building large language models, intend, knowingly or otherwise, to capture the means of production of their purported partners."
To be clear, AI labs have hardly cornered Palantir out of the market. Quite the opposite. The skyrocketing use of AI helped Palantir achieve record-breaking results. For its second quarter, the company reported $1.9 billion in revenue, up 93% over the year-ago quarter, and $1.1 billion in profit, "more profit in a single quarter than we did in total revenue in the same period the year before," he wrote.
During the quarterly conference call with Wall Street **** ysts, he explained his **** ogy further, relying heavily on a sort of "tech bro patriot" jargon common among defense tech companies. (Palantir's senior leadership is entirely male.)
#year
The CEO, who famously studied philosophy and earned a PhD in social theory, implied in Palantir's quarterly shareholder letter that these were the kinds of capitalists who gave rise to Marxist socialism.
"There are Marxist overtones and undertones to our business," he wrote in a letter to shareholders about Palantir's outstanding quarter. "Others, including many of those building large language models, intend, knowingly or otherwise, to capture the means of production of their purported partners."
To be clear, AI labs have hardly cornered Palantir out of the market. Quite the opposite. The skyrocketing use of AI helped Palantir achieve record-breaking results. For its second quarter, the company reported $1.9 billion in revenue, up 93% over the year-ago quarter, and $1.1 billion in profit, "more profit in a single quarter than we did in total revenue in the same period the year before," he wrote.
During the quarterly conference call with Wall Street **** ysts, he explained his **** ogy further, relying heavily on a sort of "tech bro patriot" jargon common among defense tech companies. (Palantir's senior leadership is entirely male.)
#year
1 month ago
Ahead of its' upcoming release, EA Sports Madden NFL 27 has revealed that a former Alabama football standout will be among the highest-rated players in the video game this year.
That player is Detroit Lions running back Jahymr Gibbs, who has received an overall rating of 98 in this year's game. Not only is the 98 rating the highest among any former Alabama offensive player in the NFL, but it is also top among running backs in the game.
Speaking of running backs, former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry is a 93 overall entering year three with the Baltimore Ravens, while Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers is a 91.
Elsewhere among the offensive ratings, fellow Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith is a 92 at wide receiver, while Alabama rookie first round picks Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson are a 77 and 71 overall, respectively. Alabama's top rated rookie alongside that duo is Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard at a 74, while LT Overton is also a 71.
EA Sports Madden 27 has yet to release the ratings for the top defensive players. The game has so far revealed the top rated players on offense, as well as rookie ratings.
#game #former #rated #overall
That player is Detroit Lions running back Jahymr Gibbs, who has received an overall rating of 98 in this year's game. Not only is the 98 rating the highest among any former Alabama offensive player in the NFL, but it is also top among running backs in the game.
Speaking of running backs, former Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry is a 93 overall entering year three with the Baltimore Ravens, while Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers is a 91.
Elsewhere among the offensive ratings, fellow Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith is a 92 at wide receiver, while Alabama rookie first round picks Kadyn Proctor and Ty Simpson are a 77 and 71 overall, respectively. Alabama's top rated rookie alongside that duo is Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard at a 74, while LT Overton is also a 71.
EA Sports Madden 27 has yet to release the ratings for the top defensive players. The game has so far revealed the top rated players on offense, as well as rookie ratings.
#game #former #rated #overall
2 months ago
Galway manager Micheal Donoghue said he had "100 percent belief" his team would reach this year's All-Ireland hurling final.
The Leinster champions produced a huge display to score an emphatic win over Cork in Saturday's semi-final and now have a final against either Limerick or Clare to look forward to on 19 July.
While Cork entered the game as favourites to progress to a third-straight final, Saturday's defeat had overtones from their defeat by Tipperary in last year's decider as they found themselves in a deep hole they couldn't find a way out of.
Galway opened brightly, narrowed the gap to one at the break before outscoring the Rebels 1-14 to 0-5 in the second period as they got it tactically perfect and took complete control.
While their Leinster final victory over Dublin in June highlighted their ability to deliver a top performance, some questioned whether they could produce the same again Cork, but Donoghue had no doubt.
The Leinster champions produced a huge display to score an emphatic win over Cork in Saturday's semi-final and now have a final against either Limerick or Clare to look forward to on 19 July.
While Cork entered the game as favourites to progress to a third-straight final, Saturday's defeat had overtones from their defeat by Tipperary in last year's decider as they found themselves in a deep hole they couldn't find a way out of.
Galway opened brightly, narrowed the gap to one at the break before outscoring the Rebels 1-14 to 0-5 in the second period as they got it tactically perfect and took complete control.
While their Leinster final victory over Dublin in June highlighted their ability to deliver a top performance, some questioned whether they could produce the same again Cork, but Donoghue had no doubt.
2 months ago
The Tennessee Sports Writers **** ociation has released its all-state boys and girls tennis teams from the 2026 TSSAA season.
Singles: Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.; Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade; Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.; Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Doubles: Lars Blomquist, Fr.-Declan Clearly, Sr., Merrol Hyde; Bo Dodds, Sr., Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County
Singles: Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.; Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.; Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.
Doubles: Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville; Andrei Camarason, Jr.-David Camarason, Fr., Sevier County
Singles: Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.; Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade; Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.; Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Doubles: Lars Blomquist, Fr.-Declan Clearly, Sr., Merrol Hyde; Bo Dodds, Sr., Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County
Singles: Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.; Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.; Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.
Doubles: Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville; Andrei Camarason, Jr.-David Camarason, Fr., Sevier County
2 months ago
The Tennessee Sports Writers ****** ociation has released its all-state boys and girls tennis teams from the 2026 TSSAA season.
Singles: Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.; Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade; Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.; Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Doubles: Lars Blomquist, Fr.-Declan Clearly, Sr., Merrol Hyde; Bo Dodds, Sr., Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County
Singles: Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.; Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.; Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.
Doubles: Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville; Andrei Camarason, Jr.-David Camarason, Fr., Sevier County
Singles: Aahil Bhagyaraj, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts, Fr.; Bram Maslowski, Lakeland Prep, 8th grade; Elliot Parker, Hume-Fogg, Sr.; Reese Russell, Anderson County, Sr.
Doubles: Lars Blomquist, Fr.-Declan Clearly, Sr., Merrol Hyde; Bo Dodds, Sr., Clay Dodds, Sr., Dyer County
Singles: Gavin Boyce, Nashville Overton, Sr.; Emery Corpstein, Dobyns Bennett, Sr.; Jaymeson Huffman, Hardin Valley, Fr.; Jeremy Leggett, Arlington, Sr.
Doubles: Daul Baek, Jr.-Joseph Rohman, Sr., Cookeville; Andrei Camarason, Jr.-David Camarason, Fr., Sevier County
2 months ago
Auburn basketball is looking to regain its spot as one of the top programs in the SEC this upcoming season. After a disappointing 2025-26 season, the Tigers will have some work ahead of them to show they are back in that conversation.
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports released his SEC preseason power rankings on Wednesday, and the Tigers came in ranked No. 11 on the list.
For Auburn to become a top-five team in the SEC, a roster full of new faces will need to come together. They do have the benefit of returning their backcourt from last season, featuring Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton. However, Steven Pearl and staff overhauled the front court. With KeShawn Murphy heading to the NBA and Filip Jovic transferring to UCLA, the Tigers went to the transfer portal.
The new front court will feature French center Narcisse Ngoy and a pair of in-state transfers, Thomas Dowd (Troy) and Adam Olsen (South Alabama). The Tigers also added Santa Clara center Bukky Oboye and Creighton big man Owen Freeman to give the team some depth in the front court, something the team did not have last season. A player to look out for will be Lithuanian wing player Mantas Rubstavicius.
Taking the top spot in his rankings were the Florida Gators. Florida should be No. 1 on a lot of lists heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season. The Gators return their talented front court of Reuben Chinyelu, Alex Condon, and Thomas Haugh, along with guard Boogie Fland. Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky round out the top five.
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports released his SEC preseason power rankings on Wednesday, and the Tigers came in ranked No. 11 on the list.
For Auburn to become a top-five team in the SEC, a roster full of new faces will need to come together. They do have the benefit of returning their backcourt from last season, featuring Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton. However, Steven Pearl and staff overhauled the front court. With KeShawn Murphy heading to the NBA and Filip Jovic transferring to UCLA, the Tigers went to the transfer portal.
The new front court will feature French center Narcisse Ngoy and a pair of in-state transfers, Thomas Dowd (Troy) and Adam Olsen (South Alabama). The Tigers also added Santa Clara center Bukky Oboye and Creighton big man Owen Freeman to give the team some depth in the front court, something the team did not have last season. A player to look out for will be Lithuanian wing player Mantas Rubstavicius.
Taking the top spot in his rankings were the Florida Gators. Florida should be No. 1 on a lot of lists heading into the 2026-27 college basketball season. The Gators return their talented front court of Reuben Chinyelu, Alex Condon, and Thomas Haugh, along with guard Boogie Fland. Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Kentucky round out the top five.
2 months ago
The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to add to their 2027 recruiting class. After going about two weeks without a commitment, the Hokies added another one on Sunday, when defensive athlete Tyson Washington officially announced his commitment.
Washington is a 6-foot-3, 205-pounder from Springfield, Virginia, who plays at The St. James. As a junior, Washington played on both sides of the ball at wide receiver, edge rusher and off-ball linebacker. He’s expected to play on the defensive side of the ball when he arrives in Blacksburg.
Washington picked the Hokies over his other finalists, Penn State, Syracuse, Clemson, Wake Forest and Virginia. He had official visits at all five schools over the past month, but the Hokies got the last visit, and it paid off.
At St. James, Washington’s defensive coordinator is Jeffrey Overton Sr., the father of Virginia Tech redshirt freshman running back Jeffrey Overton Jr. The elder Overton congratulated Washington on Sunday.
Another big win for head coach James Franklin on the recruiting trail.
Washington is a 6-foot-3, 205-pounder from Springfield, Virginia, who plays at The St. James. As a junior, Washington played on both sides of the ball at wide receiver, edge rusher and off-ball linebacker. He’s expected to play on the defensive side of the ball when he arrives in Blacksburg.
Washington picked the Hokies over his other finalists, Penn State, Syracuse, Clemson, Wake Forest and Virginia. He had official visits at all five schools over the past month, but the Hokies got the last visit, and it paid off.
At St. James, Washington’s defensive coordinator is Jeffrey Overton Sr., the father of Virginia Tech redshirt freshman running back Jeffrey Overton Jr. The elder Overton congratulated Washington on Sunday.
Another big win for head coach James Franklin on the recruiting trail.
2 months ago
More than a month after adding another medal to her state championship collection, Taylor-Nicole Overton is now making noise on the national stage.
The Vero Beach High School track and field standout will represent Team USA in multiple events at the World Athletics U20 Championships later this summer. She secured her spot by finishing third in the 400-meter final at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships on June 19 at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.
“This is something I’ve always dreamed of, watching the World Juniors and seeing everyone wearing Team USA colors or colors representing their country,” Overton said.
All-Area team: See Treasure Coast's best in girls track and field
More: Vero Beach's Taylor-Nicole Overton convincingly repeats as 4A 400 state champ
The Vero Beach High School track and field standout will represent Team USA in multiple events at the World Athletics U20 Championships later this summer. She secured her spot by finishing third in the 400-meter final at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships on June 19 at Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.
“This is something I’ve always dreamed of, watching the World Juniors and seeing everyone wearing Team USA colors or colors representing their country,” Overton said.
All-Area team: See Treasure Coast's best in girls track and field
More: Vero Beach's Taylor-Nicole Overton convincingly repeats as 4A 400 state champ
2 months ago
Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton said he could "not have asked for much more" in terms of his form in the County Championship this season.
Overton scored his third century of the campaign in the draw with Warwickshire to help Somerset move within five points of championship leaders Nottinghamshire.
The 32-year-old was wearing the captain's armband in Taunton in the absence of the injured Lewis Gregory.
"It's been a good start this year, hopefully can continue that form. I feel like the T20s haven't quite gone to plan yet but in the Championship I couldn't have asked for anything more," Overton told BBC Radio Somerset.
"Hopefully that continues come the back end of the comp."
Overton scored his third century of the campaign in the draw with Warwickshire to help Somerset move within five points of championship leaders Nottinghamshire.
The 32-year-old was wearing the captain's armband in Taunton in the absence of the injured Lewis Gregory.
"It's been a good start this year, hopefully can continue that form. I feel like the T20s haven't quite gone to plan yet but in the Championship I couldn't have asked for anything more," Overton told BBC Radio Somerset.
"Hopefully that continues come the back end of the comp."
3 months ago
NEW DELHI: England have announced a 17-member squad for the five-match T20I series against India starting on July 1, with 22-year-old all-rounder James Coles receiving his first international call-up.
Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan **** , Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are unavailable because of injuries.
Coles, a left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder, has impressed in domestic cricket, the SA20 and with the England Lions. He was also the most expensive signing in the 2026 Men's Hundred and has scored over 1,300 runs in T20 cricket while taking 53 wickets.
National selector Marcus North said the youngster had earned his opportunity through consistent performances over the last year.
"James Coles is an exciting addition and has earned his place following his performances with the England Lions and in T20 competitions here and abroad during the past 12 months," said North.
"We have selected a larger squad to accommodate for the fact that this series will begin shortly after the Test series against New Zealand is due to conclude which allows us to be flexible."
England will have little time to rest before the India series, with Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell potentially playing the first T20I less than 48 hours after the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand.
The five-match series begins in Durham on July 1 before moving to Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol and Southampton. Jos **** ler, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Will Jacks and Adil Rashid are among the key names included in the squad.
England squad vs India T20Is: Harry Brook (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos **** ler, James Coles, Jordan **** , Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue and Luke Wood
Harry Brook will captain the side, while Jordan **** , Sonny Baker and Saqib Mahmood return after missing the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are unavailable because of injuries.
Coles, a left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder, has impressed in domestic cricket, the SA20 and with the England Lions. He was also the most expensive signing in the 2026 Men's Hundred and has scored over 1,300 runs in T20 cricket while taking 53 wickets.
National selector Marcus North said the youngster had earned his opportunity through consistent performances over the last year.
"James Coles is an exciting addition and has earned his place following his performances with the England Lions and in T20 competitions here and abroad during the past 12 months," said North.
"We have selected a larger squad to accommodate for the fact that this series will begin shortly after the Test series against New Zealand is due to conclude which allows us to be flexible."
England will have little time to rest before the India series, with Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell potentially playing the first T20I less than 48 hours after the conclusion of the third Test against New Zealand.
The five-match series begins in Durham on July 1 before moving to Manchester, Nottingham, Bristol and Southampton. Jos **** ler, Jofra Archer, Phil Salt, Will Jacks and Adil Rashid are among the key names included in the squad.
England squad vs India T20Is: Harry Brook (Captain), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos **** ler, James Coles, Jordan **** , Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue and Luke Wood
3 months ago
Rothesay County Championship, Division One, Trent Bridge (day three)
Somerset 310 & 355-7 dec: T Rew 127*, J Rew 50; Patterson-White 2-68, Ali 2-69
Nottinghamshire 193 & 47-3: Slater 16; Overton 1-5, Leach 1-1, Ball 1-9
Notts (3pts) trail Somerset (5pts) by 426 runs with 7 wickets remaining
Match scorecard
Somerset 310 & 355-7 dec: T Rew 127*, J Rew 50; Patterson-White 2-68, Ali 2-69
Nottinghamshire 193 & 47-3: Slater 16; Overton 1-5, Leach 1-1, Ball 1-9
Notts (3pts) trail Somerset (5pts) by 426 runs with 7 wickets remaining
Match scorecard
