16 days ago
We're almost there, almost back to the grind of another Notre Dame basketball season. Before you know it, there will be a foot of snow on the ground, temperatures will be below zero and another Atlantic Coast Conference game will be going up and down the court inside Purcell Pavilion.
To get you ready for those nights and get you ready for a Notre Dame season that starts in Rome on November 1 against Villanova in the Eternal City Tip-off, we'll take an alphabetical player-by-player look - from 0 to 51 with several stops in between - at the 2026-27 Notre Dame basketball team over the next 16 days (Monday, October 12 thru Friday, October 30).
Who are these guys? What did they do last year? Where do they fit in this one? And what does fourth-year head coach Micah Shrewsberry think of them? Your snapshot of the 2026-27 Irish starts here.
Hometown (High School/previous school): Fishers, Indiana (Cathedral)
Dimensions: 6-foot-10, 205 pounds
#notre #october
To get you ready for those nights and get you ready for a Notre Dame season that starts in Rome on November 1 against Villanova in the Eternal City Tip-off, we'll take an alphabetical player-by-player look - from 0 to 51 with several stops in between - at the 2026-27 Notre Dame basketball team over the next 16 days (Monday, October 12 thru Friday, October 30).
Who are these guys? What did they do last year? Where do they fit in this one? And what does fourth-year head coach Micah Shrewsberry think of them? Your snapshot of the 2026-27 Irish starts here.
Hometown (High School/previous school): Fishers, Indiana (Cathedral)
Dimensions: 6-foot-10, 205 pounds
#notre #october
2 months ago
Watch Highlights From the 2025 Palm Beach CorpGov Forum:
CorpGov, IPO Edge and PE Edge will host the sixth annual Palm Beach CorpGov Forum on November 4-5, 2026, at the Palm Beach Lake Pavilion and The Cove Club, both located waterfront with sweeping views of Palm Beach Island, along with a reception at Cucina Palm Beach. The Forum will feature a VC-focused keynote panel on Wednesday evening and a full day of panels on Thursday, with networking events both nights.
Our audience will include approximately 300 attendees including institutional investors, board directors, family offices/HNWIs, attorneys, investment bankers and key advisors. For sponsorship, speaker or media enquiries, email EditorCorpGov.com
The event will be digitized into reports published on CorpGov and by its content partners (under relevant company stock tickers) Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Terminals, Reuters via LSEG Workspace, and AlphaSense, and filmed with multiple 4K video cameras and professional editing.
Preliminary Agenda
#beach #corpgov #watch
CorpGov, IPO Edge and PE Edge will host the sixth annual Palm Beach CorpGov Forum on November 4-5, 2026, at the Palm Beach Lake Pavilion and The Cove Club, both located waterfront with sweeping views of Palm Beach Island, along with a reception at Cucina Palm Beach. The Forum will feature a VC-focused keynote panel on Wednesday evening and a full day of panels on Thursday, with networking events both nights.
Our audience will include approximately 300 attendees including institutional investors, board directors, family offices/HNWIs, attorneys, investment bankers and key advisors. For sponsorship, speaker or media enquiries, email EditorCorpGov.com
The event will be digitized into reports published on CorpGov and by its content partners (under relevant company stock tickers) Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg Terminals, Reuters via LSEG Workspace, and AlphaSense, and filmed with multiple 4K video cameras and professional editing.
Preliminary Agenda
#beach #corpgov #watch
2 months ago
Sue Bird took center stage in Apple TV's recently-released three-part docuseries on the history of UConn women's basketball, which focused its second episode on the program's bitter, longstanding rivalry with Pat Summit's Tennessee.
Bird starred for Geno Auriemma from 1998 to 2002, a stretch that included two Final Four matchups with the Volunteers and served as the apex of tensions between the two programs. The Hall of Famer praised the Apple TV production for a nostalgic look back at her legendary run with the program and for spotlighting the themes that have defined Auriemma's four decades leading UConn.
"I finally got a chance to check out 'The Dynasty: UConn Huskies,' the doc that was on Apple TV," Bird said on her "Bird's Eye View" podcast Monday. "And listen, I loved it. I think we can all agree, right from the jump, that it is so well done. It is a wonderful documentary."
"There were certain players or certain eras touched on more, but I think what has always united us as players, whether you played together or not, was that we all had very similar experiences. The journey might have been different, but the arc was really, really similar. So, you definitely got a sense of what it was like to play at the University of Connecticut."
As one of the most recognizable stars from UConn's turn-of-the-century teams, Sue Bird was closely involved with the production in the documentary. The star point guard provided perspective on UConn's rivalry with Tennessee, ranging from humbling regular-season losses as an underclassman to a memorable 23-point drubbing in the 2002 Final Four, while also reflecting on getting busted at a bar with her Huskies teammates and an Auriemma mental breakdown that led him to hide under the Gampel Pavilion bleachers.
#bird #Apple #final
Bird starred for Geno Auriemma from 1998 to 2002, a stretch that included two Final Four matchups with the Volunteers and served as the apex of tensions between the two programs. The Hall of Famer praised the Apple TV production for a nostalgic look back at her legendary run with the program and for spotlighting the themes that have defined Auriemma's four decades leading UConn.
"I finally got a chance to check out 'The Dynasty: UConn Huskies,' the doc that was on Apple TV," Bird said on her "Bird's Eye View" podcast Monday. "And listen, I loved it. I think we can all agree, right from the jump, that it is so well done. It is a wonderful documentary."
"There were certain players or certain eras touched on more, but I think what has always united us as players, whether you played together or not, was that we all had very similar experiences. The journey might have been different, but the arc was really, really similar. So, you definitely got a sense of what it was like to play at the University of Connecticut."
As one of the most recognizable stars from UConn's turn-of-the-century teams, Sue Bird was closely involved with the production in the documentary. The star point guard provided perspective on UConn's rivalry with Tennessee, ranging from humbling regular-season losses as an underclassman to a memorable 23-point drubbing in the 2002 Final Four, while also reflecting on getting busted at a bar with her Huskies teammates and an Auriemma mental breakdown that led him to hide under the Gampel Pavilion bleachers.
#bird #Apple #final
2 months ago
NEW DELHI: India pacer Kranti Gaud has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.
Gaud was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Gaud breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."
The incident took place in the first over of Sri Lanka's innings. After dismissing opener Imesha Dulani, Gaud gestured in the direction of the pavilion.
Gaud admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. As a result, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Saleema Imtiaz and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Humaira Farah levelled the charge.
Along with the 10 per cent fine, one demerit point has been added to Gaud's disciplinary record.
It was her first offence in a 24-month period.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee. They can also result in one or two demerit points.
Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Women's Asia Cup semifinal against Sri Lanka on Friday.
G.S. Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl in the allotted time.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction. Therefore, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Vrinda Rathi and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Rabab Ahsan levelled the charge.
#code #conduct #cent #umpire
Gaud was found guilty of a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel.
Gaud breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to "using language, actions or gestures which disparage, or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match."
The incident took place in the first over of Sri Lanka's innings. After dismissing opener Imesha Dulani, Gaud gestured in the direction of the pavilion.
Gaud admitted the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Supriya Rani Das of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees. As a result, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Saleema Imtiaz and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Humaira Farah levelled the charge.
Along with the 10 per cent fine, one demerit point has been added to Gaud's disciplinary record.
It was her first offence in a 24-month period.
Level 1 breaches carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and a maximum penalty of 50 per cent of a player's match fee. They can also result in one or two demerit points.
Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Women's Asia Cup semifinal against Sri Lanka on Friday.
G.S. Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were found to be one over short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.
Under Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which deals with minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their team fails to bowl in the allotted time.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction. Therefore, there was no need for a formal hearing.
On-field umpires Vrinda Rathi and Shathira Jakir Jesy, third umpire Rokeya Sultana and fourth umpire Rabab Ahsan levelled the charge.
#code #conduct #cent #umpire
2 months ago
Up to 250 of the world's leading windsurfers, representing more than 40 nations, are competing for the iQFOiL World Championships.
The six-day competition, which starts on Monday, is being hosted by the Royal Yachting **** ociation (RYA) at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset.
A fan zone next to Weymouth Pavilion, with a big screen, commentary, athlete interviews, music and medal ceremonies, will open on Saturday from 10:00 BST to 18:00, with racing from 12:00.
The zone will run alongside Weymouth Water Fest on the beach, where there will be opportunities to try free, bookable activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, beach yoga and sea swimming.
iQFOiL is the Olympic windsurfing class, with hydrofoil boards that lift clear of the water, reaching speeds of up to 35 knots (65kph).
#weymouth #royal
The six-day competition, which starts on Monday, is being hosted by the Royal Yachting **** ociation (RYA) at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset.
A fan zone next to Weymouth Pavilion, with a big screen, commentary, athlete interviews, music and medal ceremonies, will open on Saturday from 10:00 BST to 18:00, with racing from 12:00.
The zone will run alongside Weymouth Water Fest on the beach, where there will be opportunities to try free, bookable activities including kayaking, paddleboarding, beach yoga and sea swimming.
iQFOiL is the Olympic windsurfing class, with hydrofoil boards that lift clear of the water, reaching speeds of up to 35 knots (65kph).
#weymouth #royal
2 months ago
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - DECEMBER 05: Head football coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and his wife, Joanna, look on during the first half between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Texas Longhorns at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center on December 05, 2024 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Getty
The start to 2026 was less than ideal for Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and wife, Joanna Freeman. Marcus sent a clear message about his family after the coach was cleared of any wrongdoing regarding a January 3, incident which took place during his son's high school wrestling match.
Notre Dame released a statement backing the coach and explaining that the Freeman family was "verbally accosted" during the wrestling match.
"Vinny Freeman, head coach Marcus Freeman's son, was verbally accosted during and after his wrestling match by a local wrestling coach," Notre Dame's January statement detailed, per South Bend Tribune. "Marcus and Joanna Freeman intervened and removed Vinny from the situation.
"At no point did Coach Freeman physically engage with anyone. We believe that the police report, which includes video evidence, fully exonerates Coach Freeman and makes clear these accusations are unfounded."
#Wrestling
The start to 2026 was less than ideal for Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and wife, Joanna Freeman. Marcus sent a clear message about his family after the coach was cleared of any wrongdoing regarding a January 3, incident which took place during his son's high school wrestling match.
Notre Dame released a statement backing the coach and explaining that the Freeman family was "verbally accosted" during the wrestling match.
"Vinny Freeman, head coach Marcus Freeman's son, was verbally accosted during and after his wrestling match by a local wrestling coach," Notre Dame's January statement detailed, per South Bend Tribune. "Marcus and Joanna Freeman intervened and removed Vinny from the situation.
"At no point did Coach Freeman physically engage with anyone. We believe that the police report, which includes video evidence, fully exonerates Coach Freeman and makes clear these accusations are unfounded."
#Wrestling
2 months ago
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A group of Chinese artists is boycotting a major art exhibition in South Korea over the organizers' plans to use the name "Taiwan Pavilion" for an exhibition of works by Taiwanese artists.
China considers self-governing Taiwan to be part of its territory and rejects the island's claim to sovereignty. Beijing generally refers to Taiwan as "China's Taiwan region."
China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday criticized the South Korean organizers of the biennial Gwangju Biennale, one of Asia's most prominent art exhibitions, saying the organizers have "stubbornly clung to the wrongful practice, allowing China's Taiwan region to participate under a designation that is completely incompatible with its status."
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China hopes the South Korean government will uphold its political commitment to the "one China" principle through concrete action.
The Chinese artists said the same day that they were withdrawing from the festival, which opens Saturday and runs through mid-November.
#korean
China considers self-governing Taiwan to be part of its territory and rejects the island's claim to sovereignty. Beijing generally refers to Taiwan as "China's Taiwan region."
China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday criticized the South Korean organizers of the biennial Gwangju Biennale, one of Asia's most prominent art exhibitions, saying the organizers have "stubbornly clung to the wrongful practice, allowing China's Taiwan region to participate under a designation that is completely incompatible with its status."
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China hopes the South Korean government will uphold its political commitment to the "one China" principle through concrete action.
The Chinese artists said the same day that they were withdrawing from the festival, which opens Saturday and runs through mid-November.
#korean
2 months ago
It's time for a another tailgate party in Oak Ridge.
Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, there will be wieners on the grill at the Wildcat Tailgate Pavilion, 100 Kentucky Ave., for Oak Ridge Wildcat fans and friends to enjoy until kickoff.
The Oak Ridge High School team plays nearby Lenoir City at Blankenship Field at 7 p.m.
"Thank you, Jim Normand with Joyce, Meredith, Flitcroft & Normand Law and ******* le Services for sponsoring this week's community tailgate," said organizer Chris Corwin, ORHS Class of '89. "Jim, a former member of the 1979 state championship team, along with sons and former Wildcats, James and Elliott, will be grilling and serving all-beef hot dogs from our local favorite butcher shop Secret City Butcher Shop from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thank you, JMFN Law and ******* le for proudly supporting Oak Ridge football and ORHS for over 70 years!"
This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge fans invited to pregame tailgate party
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Beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, there will be wieners on the grill at the Wildcat Tailgate Pavilion, 100 Kentucky Ave., for Oak Ridge Wildcat fans and friends to enjoy until kickoff.
The Oak Ridge High School team plays nearby Lenoir City at Blankenship Field at 7 p.m.
"Thank you, Jim Normand with Joyce, Meredith, Flitcroft & Normand Law and ******* le Services for sponsoring this week's community tailgate," said organizer Chris Corwin, ORHS Class of '89. "Jim, a former member of the 1979 state championship team, along with sons and former Wildcats, James and Elliott, will be grilling and serving all-beef hot dogs from our local favorite butcher shop Secret City Butcher Shop from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thank you, JMFN Law and ******* le for proudly supporting Oak Ridge football and ORHS for over 70 years!"
This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge fans invited to pregame tailgate party
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2 months ago
INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field's national indoor championships are coming to Indianapolis for each of the next two years.
The meets will be at Fall Creek Pavilion on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Dates are Feb. 19-21, 2027, and Feb. 18-20, 2028.
Indianapolis has never been a site of the indoor nationals, held annually since 1906.
The 2027 meet coincides with the 40th anniversary of the inaugural World Indoor Championships, held at the then-Hoosier Dome in 1987, and 20th anniversary of the most recent nationals here, the outdoor championships at Carroll Stadium in 2007.
USATF headquarters are in Indianapolis.
#nationals #held
The meets will be at Fall Creek Pavilion on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Dates are Feb. 19-21, 2027, and Feb. 18-20, 2028.
Indianapolis has never been a site of the indoor nationals, held annually since 1906.
The 2027 meet coincides with the 40th anniversary of the inaugural World Indoor Championships, held at the then-Hoosier Dome in 1987, and 20th anniversary of the most recent nationals here, the outdoor championships at Carroll Stadium in 2007.
USATF headquarters are in Indianapolis.
#nationals #held
2 months ago
INDIANAPOLIS – USA Track & Field's national indoor championships are coming to Indianapolis for each of the next two years.
The meets will be at Fall Creek Pavilion on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Dates are Feb. 19-21, 2027, and Feb. 18-20, 2028.
Indianapolis has never been a site of the indoor nationals, held annually since 1906.
The 2027 meet coincides with the 40th anniversary of the inaugural World Indoor Championships, held at the then-Hoosier Dome in 1987, and 20th anniversary of the most recent nationals here, the outdoor championships at Carroll Stadium in 2007.
USATF headquarters are in Indianapolis.
#held #creek #pavilion
The meets will be at Fall Creek Pavilion on the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Dates are Feb. 19-21, 2027, and Feb. 18-20, 2028.
Indianapolis has never been a site of the indoor nationals, held annually since 1906.
The 2027 meet coincides with the 40th anniversary of the inaugural World Indoor Championships, held at the then-Hoosier Dome in 1987, and 20th anniversary of the most recent nationals here, the outdoor championships at Carroll Stadium in 2007.
USATF headquarters are in Indianapolis.
#held #creek #pavilion
2 months ago
A new crop of players will soon make their names known across Section V as the high school football season kicks off this week.
We want to know who will be the best football player in the upcoming Class D season? We're asking readers to help answer that question.
Twelve teams are slated to play in Class D this fall, a number which could change. They are Attica, Avon, Canisteo-Greenwood, Clyde-Savannah, Geneseo/Mount Morris, Holley/Lyndonville, Mynderse, Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, Red Jacket, South Seneca/Romulus and York/Pavilion.
The Democrat & Chronicle compiled a list of returning all-stars and standouts from 2025. Fans can now vote in a poll to predict who will rule Section V Class D in the coming months.
Our poll remains open until 8 p.m. Sept. 3. The winner will be announced on the DandCSports Instagram page.
#section #we 're #avon
We want to know who will be the best football player in the upcoming Class D season? We're asking readers to help answer that question.
Twelve teams are slated to play in Class D this fall, a number which could change. They are Attica, Avon, Canisteo-Greenwood, Clyde-Savannah, Geneseo/Mount Morris, Holley/Lyndonville, Mynderse, Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, Red Jacket, South Seneca/Romulus and York/Pavilion.
The Democrat & Chronicle compiled a list of returning all-stars and standouts from 2025. Fans can now vote in a poll to predict who will rule Section V Class D in the coming months.
Our poll remains open until 8 p.m. Sept. 3. The winner will be announced on the DandCSports Instagram page.
#section #we 're #avon
2 months ago
Cora Castellani has seen Bucknell University merchandise in her family's house for most of her life.
More than three decades ago, her father, Corey, was a linebacker for the Bison in the early 1990s after earning all-state honors at Valley View.
Now, he will have to dig out some of his old sweatshirts, and the family will spend a few more years cheering on the blue and orange, but this time on the basketball court in the Sojka Pavilion.
Cora committed on Thursday to attend Bucknell University, where she will play NCAA Division I women's basketball for head coach Trevor Woodruff. The Bison finished 11-19 overall last season and 7-11 in the Patriot League.
"I am super excited," Castellani, 17, said. "I have been there several times and have always been super impressed with the campus. Once I got there and saw the basketball program, the facilities, and the culture, plus the great academic school that it is, I made my decision.
#Basketball #bison #corey
More than three decades ago, her father, Corey, was a linebacker for the Bison in the early 1990s after earning all-state honors at Valley View.
Now, he will have to dig out some of his old sweatshirts, and the family will spend a few more years cheering on the blue and orange, but this time on the basketball court in the Sojka Pavilion.
Cora committed on Thursday to attend Bucknell University, where she will play NCAA Division I women's basketball for head coach Trevor Woodruff. The Bison finished 11-19 overall last season and 7-11 in the Patriot League.
"I am super excited," Castellani, 17, said. "I have been there several times and have always been super impressed with the campus. Once I got there and saw the basketball program, the facilities, and the culture, plus the great academic school that it is, I made my decision.
#Basketball #bison #corey
2 months ago
Theatergoers in the United Kingdom were met with a surprising update from a cast member of "9 to 5: The Musical," who appeared to break the news of Dolly Parton's death ahead of Tuesday's performance.
"Good evening. Before we begin tonight's performance of '9 to 5,' we would like to take a moment to remember the remarkable Dolly Parton, who has sadly passed away today," a cast member for the touring production of the musical shared with audience members at the Pavilion Theatre ahead of the scheduled show in Worthing, England.
Many in the crowd appeared taken aback by the news of Parton's passing, as several theatergoers could be heard gasping and saying, "Oh!" in response to the update.
"'9 to 5' was originally written and produced by Dolly, whose extraordinary talent, creativity and spirit are woven into every part of this work," the show's performer continued, in a video obtained by the BBC. "Tonight, we will perform the piece as she intended, with great respect and affection for the woman whose vision brought it to life. Our thoughts are with Dolly's family, friends and all those around the world who loved and admired her."
"So, as we begin, we dedicate tonight's performance to Dolly Parton," she concluded. "With our deepest thanks for the music, laughter and joy she gave us. Thank you, Dolly."
#dolly #musical
"Good evening. Before we begin tonight's performance of '9 to 5,' we would like to take a moment to remember the remarkable Dolly Parton, who has sadly passed away today," a cast member for the touring production of the musical shared with audience members at the Pavilion Theatre ahead of the scheduled show in Worthing, England.
Many in the crowd appeared taken aback by the news of Parton's passing, as several theatergoers could be heard gasping and saying, "Oh!" in response to the update.
"'9 to 5' was originally written and produced by Dolly, whose extraordinary talent, creativity and spirit are woven into every part of this work," the show's performer continued, in a video obtained by the BBC. "Tonight, we will perform the piece as she intended, with great respect and affection for the woman whose vision brought it to life. Our thoughts are with Dolly's family, friends and all those around the world who loved and admired her."
"So, as we begin, we dedicate tonight's performance to Dolly Parton," she concluded. "With our deepest thanks for the music, laughter and joy she gave us. Thank you, Dolly."
#dolly #musical
2 months ago
NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken his silence on his heated confrontation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando, making a surprise comment on a social media video discussing their on-field spat during the opening day of the second Test in Colombo.
Jaiswal responded to a Cricbuzz video featuring cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, ***** led 'Did Jaiswal cross the line?', urging people not to judge the incident without knowing what had been said between the two players.
"If you don't know what he said then please don't make your judgment if anyone cross the line we need to let them know this India will fight and reply," Yashasvi Jaiswal commented on the video.
The comment quickly went viral, adding another layer to an incident that had already attracted considerable attention after Jaiswal and Fernando were involved in a heated exchange immediately after the India opener was dismissed.
Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 by Fernando in the first session at the SSC ground after hitting the pacer for three boundaries in the over. Fernando gave the Indian opener a send-off as he walked towards the pavilion, prompting Jaiswal to turn back and confront him.
The two players exchanged words before coming face-to-face. Jaiswal's helmet made contact with Fernando's forehead during the confrontation, and there was also physical contact before Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and other players intervened to separate them.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also acknowledged that Jaiswal should not have moved so close to Fernando, although he suggested the confrontation may have resulted from emotions running high.
"I think the bowler must have made some comment, and it was probably said in the heat of the moment. Obviously, I don't think Jaiswal should have gone that close, but these things happen in the heat of the moment," Kotak said.
Kotak offered a similar ***** sment during his post-day press conference.
"I think they must have said something to him and it might have happened in the heat of the moment. Obviously, Jaiswal, I don't think he should have been so close (to Fernando), but that happens when you are in the heat of the moment," Kotak said.
#moment
Jaiswal responded to a Cricbuzz video featuring cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle, ***** led 'Did Jaiswal cross the line?', urging people not to judge the incident without knowing what had been said between the two players.
"If you don't know what he said then please don't make your judgment if anyone cross the line we need to let them know this India will fight and reply," Yashasvi Jaiswal commented on the video.
The comment quickly went viral, adding another layer to an incident that had already attracted considerable attention after Jaiswal and Fernando were involved in a heated exchange immediately after the India opener was dismissed.
Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 by Fernando in the first session at the SSC ground after hitting the pacer for three boundaries in the over. Fernando gave the Indian opener a send-off as he walked towards the pavilion, prompting Jaiswal to turn back and confront him.
The two players exchanged words before coming face-to-face. Jaiswal's helmet made contact with Fernando's forehead during the confrontation, and there was also physical contact before Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and other players intervened to separate them.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also acknowledged that Jaiswal should not have moved so close to Fernando, although he suggested the confrontation may have resulted from emotions running high.
"I think the bowler must have made some comment, and it was probably said in the heat of the moment. Obviously, I don't think Jaiswal should have gone that close, but these things happen in the heat of the moment," Kotak said.
Kotak offered a similar ***** sment during his post-day press conference.
"I think they must have said something to him and it might have happened in the heat of the moment. Obviously, Jaiswal, I don't think he should have been so close (to Fernando), but that happens when you are in the heat of the moment," Kotak said.
#moment
2 months ago
NEW DELHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal's heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando on the opening day of the second Test in Colombo drew criticism from former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja, who warned the young opener that physical contact crosses a dangerous line.
Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 by Fernando in the first session at the SSC ground after the Sri Lankan pacer had conceded three boundaries to the left-hander in the over. Fernando responded with a send-off as Jaiswal began walking back to the pavilion, prompting the India opener to turn around and confront the bowler.
The exchange quickly escalated, with the two players trading words before coming face-to-face. Jaiswal's helmet made contact with Fernando's forehead, and there was also a push before Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and other players intervened to separate them.
Jadeja, speaking on Sony Sports, criticised Jaiswal for taking the confrontation too far and drew a comparison with an earlier incident involving the Indian opener and Sri Lanka's Niroshan **** wella.
"It is dangerous territory. There is no doubt about that. Physical contact is a different thing. In the last match, Jaiswal was on the other side. He was fielding, and he said things to Niroshan **** wella, and we said that banter is nice as long as there is nothing wrong with your language," Jadeja said on Sony Sports.
He then stressed that players who engage in banter must also be prepared to receive it.
"The same thing happened, but if someone cannot laugh at himself, he shouldn't laugh at others. If you can't take it back, don't say it to others either while standing on the ground," he added.
Jadeja's comments came after Jaiswal's confrontation with Fernando turned physical, putting the India batter under the scrutiny of match officials and potentially the ICC Code of Conduct.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also acknowledged that Jaiswal should not have moved so close to Fernando, although he suggested the exchange was the result of emotions running high.
"I think the bowler must have made some comment, and it was probably said in the heat of the moment. Obviously, I don't think Jaiswal should have gone that close, but these things happen in the heat of the moment," Kotak said.
Kotak reiterated his **** sment in the post-day press conference, saying the exchange could have been triggered by something Fernando said.
"I think they must have said something to him and it might have happened in the heat of the moment. Obviously, Jaiswal, I don't think he should have been so close (to Fernando), but that happens when you are in the heat of the moment," Kotak said.
Sri Lanka fast bowling coach Ryan van Niekerk declined to comment on any possible punishment and left the matter to match referee Andy Pycroft.
"The verbals are probably an overflow of emotion. I'll leave that to the match referee to deal with," he said.
Pycroft could examine the incident under Article
Jaiswal was dismissed for 45 by Fernando in the first session at the SSC ground after the Sri Lankan pacer had conceded three boundaries to the left-hander in the over. Fernando responded with a send-off as Jaiswal began walking back to the pavilion, prompting the India opener to turn around and confront the bowler.
The exchange quickly escalated, with the two players trading words before coming face-to-face. Jaiswal's helmet made contact with Fernando's forehead, and there was also a push before Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva and other players intervened to separate them.
Jadeja, speaking on Sony Sports, criticised Jaiswal for taking the confrontation too far and drew a comparison with an earlier incident involving the Indian opener and Sri Lanka's Niroshan **** wella.
"It is dangerous territory. There is no doubt about that. Physical contact is a different thing. In the last match, Jaiswal was on the other side. He was fielding, and he said things to Niroshan **** wella, and we said that banter is nice as long as there is nothing wrong with your language," Jadeja said on Sony Sports.
He then stressed that players who engage in banter must also be prepared to receive it.
"The same thing happened, but if someone cannot laugh at himself, he shouldn't laugh at others. If you can't take it back, don't say it to others either while standing on the ground," he added.
Jadeja's comments came after Jaiswal's confrontation with Fernando turned physical, putting the India batter under the scrutiny of match officials and potentially the ICC Code of Conduct.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak also acknowledged that Jaiswal should not have moved so close to Fernando, although he suggested the exchange was the result of emotions running high.
"I think the bowler must have made some comment, and it was probably said in the heat of the moment. Obviously, I don't think Jaiswal should have gone that close, but these things happen in the heat of the moment," Kotak said.
Kotak reiterated his **** sment in the post-day press conference, saying the exchange could have been triggered by something Fernando said.
"I think they must have said something to him and it might have happened in the heat of the moment. Obviously, Jaiswal, I don't think he should have been so close (to Fernando), but that happens when you are in the heat of the moment," Kotak said.
Sri Lanka fast bowling coach Ryan van Niekerk declined to comment on any possible punishment and left the matter to match referee Andy Pycroft.
"The verbals are probably an overflow of emotion. I'll leave that to the match referee to deal with," he said.
Pycroft could examine the incident under Article
3 months ago
The UConn women's basketball team, winner of 12 national championships, will renew a slew of rivalries during the non-conference portion of their 2026-27 schedule.
The slate, which was announced Monday, Aug. 17, includes matchups with South Carolina, Tennessee and Notre Dame.
UConn will face Dawn Staley's Gamecocks on Nov. 24 at the Hall of Fame Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This will be the first meeting between UConn and South Carolina since the 2026 Final Four where UConn coach Geno Auriemma got upset near the end of the loss that ended the Huskies' perfect season, yelling at Staley before leaving the court.
The Huskies will visit the Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Dec. 9, marking the 58th meeting between the two sides. UConn beat Notre Dame twice last season, once in Storrs, Connecticut, and again in the Elite Eight in Fort Worth, Texas. UConn leads the all-time series 41-16 and the teams are 5-5 over their last 10 meetings.
Tennessee and UConn will square off on Dec. 12 at a still to-be-announced location. The Huskies have won five of the last six meetings with the Lady Vols, with Tennessee's victory coming on Feb. 6, 2025 in Knoxville during Kim Caldwell's first season as head coach.
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The slate, which was announced Monday, Aug. 17, includes matchups with South Carolina, Tennessee and Notre Dame.
UConn will face Dawn Staley's Gamecocks on Nov. 24 at the Hall of Fame Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. This will be the first meeting between UConn and South Carolina since the 2026 Final Four where UConn coach Geno Auriemma got upset near the end of the loss that ended the Huskies' perfect season, yelling at Staley before leaving the court.
The Huskies will visit the Fighting Irish at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana, on Dec. 9, marking the 58th meeting between the two sides. UConn beat Notre Dame twice last season, once in Storrs, Connecticut, and again in the Elite Eight in Fort Worth, Texas. UConn leads the all-time series 41-16 and the teams are 5-5 over their last 10 meetings.
Tennessee and UConn will square off on Dec. 12 at a still to-be-announced location. The Huskies have won five of the last six meetings with the Lady Vols, with Tennessee's victory coming on Feb. 6, 2025 in Knoxville during Kim Caldwell's first season as head coach.
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3 months ago
PROVIDENCE — The on-court summer work is done. A three-day team retreat with a select group of Navy SEALs awaits next week.
Providence will scatter from there before the start of first semester, the last real extended break before its 100th men's basketball season. The Friars have answered a few questions and hope to address a few more before two exhibition games in October and the opener in November.
Dink Pate's eligibility, Leonardo Marangon's arrival from Italy, another possible roster addition and minor injuries that sidelined Ryan Mela and Samson Aletan for Thursday's session at the Ruane Friar Development Center all linger. Providence still has time to sort out any challenges before Bryan Hodgson makes his formal coaching debut against Maine at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
"I feel like we got better," Hodgson said. "We've got a great group of young men. We were able to install not only things on the floor, but our culture — how we want things to look."
Pate was a headline commitment for the program after three seasons in the G League, the last with the Westchester Knicks. The rangy shooting guard declined both two-way and 10-day contracts offered by parent club New York with the intention of preserving his college eligibility. The Friars expect a favorable ruling from the NCAA while nearing the end of the process to add Pate for 2026-27.
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Providence will scatter from there before the start of first semester, the last real extended break before its 100th men's basketball season. The Friars have answered a few questions and hope to address a few more before two exhibition games in October and the opener in November.
Dink Pate's eligibility, Leonardo Marangon's arrival from Italy, another possible roster addition and minor injuries that sidelined Ryan Mela and Samson Aletan for Thursday's session at the Ruane Friar Development Center all linger. Providence still has time to sort out any challenges before Bryan Hodgson makes his formal coaching debut against Maine at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
"I feel like we got better," Hodgson said. "We've got a great group of young men. We were able to install not only things on the floor, but our culture — how we want things to look."
Pate was a headline commitment for the program after three seasons in the G League, the last with the Westchester Knicks. The rangy shooting guard declined both two-way and 10-day contracts offered by parent club New York with the intention of preserving his college eligibility. The Friars expect a favorable ruling from the NCAA while nearing the end of the process to add Pate for 2026-27.
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3 months ago
Sir Garfield Sobers was called the "greatest all-round cricketer the world has ever known" by former team-mate Sir Clive Lloyd at the legendary West Indies player's state funeral in Barbados.
Lloyd described all-rounder Sobers, who died aged 89 on 17 July, as "a man who lived in the hearts and minds of Caribbean people and who became a source of inspiration to millions throughout the world".
An entertaining left-handed batter and bowler of seam and spin, Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets.
The funeral was staged at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, the principle ground in Barbados and home to a pavilion named after Sobers.
Lloyd and fellow West Indies legends Brian Lara and Desmond Haynes were among those who spoke at the state service of thanksgiving, which was also attended by Barbados president Jeffrey Bostic, prime minister Mia Mottley and Barbadian music superstar Rihanna.
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Lloyd described all-rounder Sobers, who died aged 89 on 17 July, as "a man who lived in the hearts and minds of Caribbean people and who became a source of inspiration to millions throughout the world".
An entertaining left-handed batter and bowler of seam and spin, Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets.
The funeral was staged at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, the principle ground in Barbados and home to a pavilion named after Sobers.
Lloyd and fellow West Indies legends Brian Lara and Desmond Haynes were among those who spoke at the state service of thanksgiving, which was also attended by Barbados president Jeffrey Bostic, prime minister Mia Mottley and Barbadian music superstar Rihanna.
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4 months ago
The Grizzlies beat the Warriors in an NBA Summer League game at ****** Pavilion in Las Vegas on July 14, but the path there was anything but straightforward.
Even though many teams have started to rest or completely shut down their top players, the Grizzlies started both Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward. Neither played particularly well, though.
Instead, it was Javon Small and Brendan Hausen who led the Grizzlies to a 106-85 win over the Yaxel Lendeborg-led Warriors.
Here are our takeaways from the game.
There was no doubt that Small and Hausen were the Grizzlies' standouts against the Warriors. Small was effective throughout, scoring 26 points and dishing out seven ****** ists as he controlled the game as the Grizzlies' point guard. He was also 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, and the Warriors had no answers for his offensive game.
Even though many teams have started to rest or completely shut down their top players, the Grizzlies started both Cam Boozer and Cedric Coward. Neither played particularly well, though.
Instead, it was Javon Small and Brendan Hausen who led the Grizzlies to a 106-85 win over the Yaxel Lendeborg-led Warriors.
Here are our takeaways from the game.
There was no doubt that Small and Hausen were the Grizzlies' standouts against the Warriors. Small was effective throughout, scoring 26 points and dishing out seven ****** ists as he controlled the game as the Grizzlies' point guard. He was also 5-of-8 from beyond the arc, and the Warriors had no answers for his offensive game.
4 months ago
New York defeated Detroit, 86-75, Monday in the NBA Summer League at ******* Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Former Tennessee basketball player Chaz Lanier started and played 33 minutes for the Pistons. He scored a game-high 24 points. Lanier also totaled two ******* ists and one steal. He converted 8-of-13 field goal attempts and 8-of-12 three-point attempts.
Ebuka Okorie scored 14 points for the Pistons, while Isaac Jones had 12 points. Jack Kayil led the Knicks with 19 points, while Dillon Jones totaled 18 points and Liam Robbins finished with 15 points.
Lanier was selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft by Detroit (No. 37 overall). He played at Tennessee during the 2024-25 season after transferring from North Florida.
During the 2024-25 basketball season, the guard appeared in 38 games, including 38 starts, for the Vols. Lanier averaged 18.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 ******* ists per game.
Former Tennessee basketball player Chaz Lanier started and played 33 minutes for the Pistons. He scored a game-high 24 points. Lanier also totaled two ******* ists and one steal. He converted 8-of-13 field goal attempts and 8-of-12 three-point attempts.
Ebuka Okorie scored 14 points for the Pistons, while Isaac Jones had 12 points. Jack Kayil led the Knicks with 19 points, while Dillon Jones totaled 18 points and Liam Robbins finished with 15 points.
Lanier was selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft by Detroit (No. 37 overall). He played at Tennessee during the 2024-25 season after transferring from North Florida.
During the 2024-25 basketball season, the guard appeared in 38 games, including 38 starts, for the Vols. Lanier averaged 18.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.1 ******* ists per game.
4 months ago
San Antonio defeated Milwaukee, 90-80, on Sunday in the NBA Summer League at ******* Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Four former Vols appeared in the contest, including three starters.
Nate Ament started for the Bucks and played 25 minutes. He totaled seven points and five rebounds. Ament converted 3-of-7 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 three-point attempts.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Igor Milicic Jr. also started in the game for the Spurs. Gillespie recorded 13 points, four rebounds, one ******* ist and two steals in 27 minutes. Milicic Jr. finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds, one ******* ist and one steal in 24 minutes.
Zakai Zeigler also played four minutes for San Antonio and recorded one ******* ist.
The NBA Summer League will conclude July 19. Milwaukee will next play on Monday versus Phoenix. Tipoff between the Bucks and Suns is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT (Prime Video).
Nate Ament started for the Bucks and played 25 minutes. He totaled seven points and five rebounds. Ament converted 3-of-7 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 three-point attempts.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Igor Milicic Jr. also started in the game for the Spurs. Gillespie recorded 13 points, four rebounds, one ******* ist and two steals in 27 minutes. Milicic Jr. finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds, one ******* ist and one steal in 24 minutes.
Zakai Zeigler also played four minutes for San Antonio and recorded one ******* ist.
The NBA Summer League will conclude July 19. Milwaukee will next play on Monday versus Phoenix. Tipoff between the Bucks and Suns is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT (Prime Video).
4 months ago
Former Tennessee basketball star Nate Ament played in his second summer league game for the Milwaukee Bucks on July 12 in Las Vegas at ******* Pavilion against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs jumped out to a 17-point halftime lead and held off a Bucks rally in the fourth quarter to win 90-80.
Ament, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, operated in the mid-range early, missing his first shot, a 16-foot jumper, before scoring on a turnaround fadeaway. He finished the first half with two points and two rebounds in 12 minutes of action.
He opened the third quarter with a 3-pointer, ******* isted by No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries.
Ament struggled at times to get all the way up the floor against ball pressure, but continued to get reps bringing the ball up. He capped his night with a drive and slam in traffic off another Burries ******* ist.
The Spurs jumped out to a 17-point halftime lead and held off a Bucks rally in the fourth quarter to win 90-80.
Ament, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, operated in the mid-range early, missing his first shot, a 16-foot jumper, before scoring on a turnaround fadeaway. He finished the first half with two points and two rebounds in 12 minutes of action.
He opened the third quarter with a 3-pointer, ******* isted by No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries.
Ament struggled at times to get all the way up the floor against ball pressure, but continued to get reps bringing the ball up. He capped his night with a drive and slam in traffic off another Burries ******* ist.
4 months ago
Former Tennessee basketball star Nate Ament played in his second summer league game for the Milwaukee Bucks on July 12 in Las Vegas at **** Pavilion against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Spurs jumped out to a 17-point halftime lead and held off a Bucks rally in the fourth quarter to win 90-80.
Ament, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, operated in the mid-range early, missing his first shot, a 16-foot jumper, before scoring on a turnaround fadeaway. He finished the first half with two points and two rebounds in 12 minutes of action.
He opened the third quarter with a 3-pointer, **** isted by No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries.
Ament struggled at times to get all the way up the floor against ball pressure, but continued to get reps bringing the ball up. He capped his night with a drive and slam in traffic off another Burries **** ist.
The Spurs jumped out to a 17-point halftime lead and held off a Bucks rally in the fourth quarter to win 90-80.
Ament, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, operated in the mid-range early, missing his first shot, a 16-foot jumper, before scoring on a turnaround fadeaway. He finished the first half with two points and two rebounds in 12 minutes of action.
He opened the third quarter with a 3-pointer, **** isted by No. 10 overall pick Brayden Burries.
Ament struggled at times to get all the way up the floor against ball pressure, but continued to get reps bringing the ball up. He capped his night with a drive and slam in traffic off another Burries **** ist.
4 months ago
LAS VEGAS – The Phoenix Suns shook off a horrid first half to begin 2026 NBA Summer League play and edged the Portland Trail Blazers, 81-79, July 10 at **** Pavilion.
The Suns shot a mere 21.1% in the first half, missing all 13 of their 3-point attempts and trailing, 38-24, at the break.
"That first half, I was messing with the coaching staff; I don't think I've seen a box score like that, but they got the jitters out," Suns Summer League coach Chaisson Allen said. "It's common. You come into this environment with all these people in the building, nerves.
"To get that out in the first half, and then to respond the way they did? Proud of the guys."
The Suns continue Summer League play Sunday, July 12, against the New Orleans Pelicans at noon at **** Pavilion.
The Suns shot a mere 21.1% in the first half, missing all 13 of their 3-point attempts and trailing, 38-24, at the break.
"That first half, I was messing with the coaching staff; I don't think I've seen a box score like that, but they got the jitters out," Suns Summer League coach Chaisson Allen said. "It's common. You come into this environment with all these people in the building, nerves.
"To get that out in the first half, and then to respond the way they did? Proud of the guys."
The Suns continue Summer League play Sunday, July 12, against the New Orleans Pelicans at noon at **** Pavilion.
4 months ago
FIRST ON FOX: More details are emerging after an American flag was displayed upside down at a Somali Independence Day event in Minnesota, sparking both outrage and apologies in a situation that has gone viral on social media in recent days.
The St. Cloud Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that on July 3 at 5:29 p.m., the department received a call that the U.S. flag was being flown upside down on a city flagpole at the Lake George Park Pavilion during a Somali Independence Day event.
A video from that event, exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, showed the flag upside down as event attendees, roughly 500 people at peak times, enjoyed the festivities. The department said the officer "corrected the flag without objection" and that organizers "indicated to City staff that the flag being flown upside down was not intentional."
Despite the claim that the flag was flown upside down by accident, some in the community are skeptical that the error was not noticed by anyone at the event, including the local politicians who were giving speeches and various organizations like the AFL-CIO and the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), who had booths set up.
Watch: Omar-backed Mayor Mocks Outrage Over Somalia July 4Th Trip With Sarcastic 'Apology'
The St. Cloud Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that on July 3 at 5:29 p.m., the department received a call that the U.S. flag was being flown upside down on a city flagpole at the Lake George Park Pavilion during a Somali Independence Day event.
A video from that event, exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital, showed the flag upside down as event attendees, roughly 500 people at peak times, enjoyed the festivities. The department said the officer "corrected the flag without objection" and that organizers "indicated to City staff that the flag being flown upside down was not intentional."
Despite the claim that the flag was flown upside down by accident, some in the community are skeptical that the error was not noticed by anyone at the event, including the local politicians who were giving speeches and various organizations like the AFL-CIO and the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), who had booths set up.
Watch: Omar-backed Mayor Mocks Outrage Over Somalia July 4Th Trip With Sarcastic 'Apology'
4 months ago
Center Rienk Mast posted 16 points and 11 rebounds and swingman Taevion Kinsey added 16 points to lead the Pacers to a 99-93 win over the Cavaliers at the Pavilion in Las Vegas on Friday in the first NBA Summer League game of the season for both teams.
Forward Jalen Slawson added 15 points, six rebounds, five ***** ists and five blocks for the Pacers. Guard Taelon Peter scored 13 points and forward Keion Brooks Jr. added 11. Guard Meleek Thomas and forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin led the Cavaliers with 20 points each. Guard Malakhi Branham added 15 points.
The Pacers and Cavs both had a brutal first quarter with evident jitters as both struggled to make shots and take care of the basketball. Cleveland led 14-11 after the first quarter as the Pacers got a few buckets from center Rienk Mast but little else.
But the the Pacers combined for 64 points in the middle two quarters, outscoring Cleveland 32-15 in the third to take a sizable lead heading into the fourth. A big part of what sparked the revival was the play of point guards Braden Smith and Yuki Kawamura, and the fact that the Pacers didn't have a problem putting both on the floor at the same time. That obviously made them small in the backcourt as Smith is just 5 foot 10 and Kawamura is 5-7, but they're both so good at passing the ball and getting it ahead that they made the pace of the game work for them.
Smith finished with just five points on 1 of 8 shooting including 1 of 5 from 3 but he had eight rebounds, four ***** ists and three steals. Kawamura had eight points on 3 of 5 shooting and four ***** ists, but their impacts went beyond just the counting stats as they raised the level for everyone else on the floor. As ***** istant coach Johnny Carpenter said about Kawamura before leaving for his job in Milwaukee, Kawamura and Smith both force everyone around them to move more when they're on the floor and them being around got everyone else organized and also running hard up and down the floor looking for opportunities. Kawamura was plus-4 in his time on the floor though Smith was minus-5.
Forward Jalen Slawson added 15 points, six rebounds, five ***** ists and five blocks for the Pacers. Guard Taelon Peter scored 13 points and forward Keion Brooks Jr. added 11. Guard Meleek Thomas and forward Nae'Qwan Tomlin led the Cavaliers with 20 points each. Guard Malakhi Branham added 15 points.
The Pacers and Cavs both had a brutal first quarter with evident jitters as both struggled to make shots and take care of the basketball. Cleveland led 14-11 after the first quarter as the Pacers got a few buckets from center Rienk Mast but little else.
But the the Pacers combined for 64 points in the middle two quarters, outscoring Cleveland 32-15 in the third to take a sizable lead heading into the fourth. A big part of what sparked the revival was the play of point guards Braden Smith and Yuki Kawamura, and the fact that the Pacers didn't have a problem putting both on the floor at the same time. That obviously made them small in the backcourt as Smith is just 5 foot 10 and Kawamura is 5-7, but they're both so good at passing the ball and getting it ahead that they made the pace of the game work for them.
Smith finished with just five points on 1 of 8 shooting including 1 of 5 from 3 but he had eight rebounds, four ***** ists and three steals. Kawamura had eight points on 3 of 5 shooting and four ***** ists, but their impacts went beyond just the counting stats as they raised the level for everyone else on the floor. As ***** istant coach Johnny Carpenter said about Kawamura before leaving for his job in Milwaukee, Kawamura and Smith both force everyone around them to move more when they're on the floor and them being around got everyone else organized and also running hard up and down the floor looking for opportunities. Kawamura was plus-4 in his time on the floor though Smith was minus-5.
4 months ago
LAS VEGAS – A player only gets one chance to make a first impression in the NBA.
Koa Peat is looking forward to doing that in his NBA Summer League debut on Friday, July 10, against the Portland Trail Blazers at ****** Pavilion.
Arizona's Family Sports and ESPNU are televising the 8 p.m. game.
"Just show these coaches and everybody that I impact winning," said Peat, after the team's morning shootaround at ****** Pavilion.
"It's your first NBA game," Peat said. "Trying to leave a good impression for everybody. Just go your hardest."
Koa Peat is looking forward to doing that in his NBA Summer League debut on Friday, July 10, against the Portland Trail Blazers at ****** Pavilion.
Arizona's Family Sports and ESPNU are televising the 8 p.m. game.
"Just show these coaches and everybody that I impact winning," said Peat, after the team's morning shootaround at ****** Pavilion.
"It's your first NBA game," Peat said. "Trying to leave a good impression for everybody. Just go your hardest."
4 months ago
Las Vegas — The Detroit Pistons began their five-game Summer League schedule with a 101-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night at ***** Pavilion in Las Vegas.
Isaac Jones led the Pistons with 22 points, five rebounds, and two blocks. He tied the game at 85 with a layup at the 3:56 mark of the fourth quarter. However, on the 76ers' next offensive possession, rookie guard Labaron Philon scored an And-1 basket, giving Philadelphia the momentum they needed to close out the game. Philon scored 18 points.
Rookie guard Ebuka Okorie had a solid debut for the Pistons, finishing with 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting with two made triples. He scored nine points in the third quarter alone.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.
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Isaac Jones led the Pistons with 22 points, five rebounds, and two blocks. He tied the game at 85 with a layup at the 3:56 mark of the fourth quarter. However, on the 76ers' next offensive possession, rookie guard Labaron Philon scored an And-1 basket, giving Philadelphia the momentum they needed to close out the game. Philon scored 18 points.
Rookie guard Ebuka Okorie had a solid debut for the Pistons, finishing with 20 points on 8-of-14 shooting with two made triples. He scored nine points in the third quarter alone.
This is a developing story. Check back for more updates.
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4 months ago
The Philadelphia 76ers began summer league play on Thursday when they took on the Detroit Pistons in Las Vegas. It offered up the first opportunity for them to see what they have in their younger pieces in a competitive setting. They have been practicing all week, and now is the time to get in an actual game.
The summer Sixers began with a 101-93 win over the Pistons at The Pavilion. There were some sloppy moments, as there always are in the summer league, but the Sixers have to be happy with what they saw from the young players in the summer league opener.
Rookie guard Labaron Philon Jr. finished with 18 points and seven **** ists while Johni Broome had 19 points and 13 rebounds. Isaac Johnson had 20 points off the bench and Dante Maddox Jr. had 21 points while Amani Lyles had 11 points.
Here are the player grades following the win:
Welcome to the league, Mr. Philon. The No. 22 overall pick went to work early as he knocked down his first three triples on the night. He had the ball on a string, too, as he really showed off his handles when pressured by Detroit’s guards. The shooting tailed off after the hot start, but his ability to get into the paint and make things happen either by finishing at the basket or making a play for a teammate was impressive in this one. The Sixers have to be happy with what they saw in this one. He will challenge Tyrese Maxey for having the best handles on the team. There is a lot of work to do, but Philon showed off a lot of his game in this one.
The summer Sixers began with a 101-93 win over the Pistons at The Pavilion. There were some sloppy moments, as there always are in the summer league, but the Sixers have to be happy with what they saw from the young players in the summer league opener.
Rookie guard Labaron Philon Jr. finished with 18 points and seven **** ists while Johni Broome had 19 points and 13 rebounds. Isaac Johnson had 20 points off the bench and Dante Maddox Jr. had 21 points while Amani Lyles had 11 points.
Here are the player grades following the win:
Welcome to the league, Mr. Philon. The No. 22 overall pick went to work early as he knocked down his first three triples on the night. He had the ball on a string, too, as he really showed off his handles when pressured by Detroit’s guards. The shooting tailed off after the hot start, but his ability to get into the paint and make things happen either by finishing at the basket or making a play for a teammate was impressive in this one. The Sixers have to be happy with what they saw in this one. He will challenge Tyrese Maxey for having the best handles on the team. There is a lot of work to do, but Philon showed off a lot of his game in this one.
4 months ago
The NBA draft has come and gone, free agency continues to blow in the wind, fireworks have popped off, hot dogs have been consumed. That only means one thing: it’s time for Summer League.
While the California Classic and SLC Summer League delivered a hint of what’s to come, the main event is here: 31 games in Las Vegas from Thursday to Sunday and then the action just keeps pouring in next week.
No matter how you feel about Summer League, it’s hard to deny it’s continued growth. As a matter of fact, when I played at UNLV (yes I did, yes it was a long time ago, please respect my privacy), there were moments where you could walk through Thomas & Mack Center and ******* Pavilion unbothered. Those days are long gone; it’s highly likely that anybody who is anybody will pop up and that anybody who wants to be somebody will be along for the ride. There’s an energy that’s hard to explain; the polos, the notebooks, the shuffle between arenas. The mix of Summer League veterans and people experiencing it for the first time delivers a unique charm.
Part of the charm is how much Summer League is about opportunity. There is the obvious nature of the headlining rookies — AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, etc. — showcasing what they can do (and starting the weekend trying to do it against each other). It goes beyond that, though. There is a chance for returning players to focus in on different aspects of their game in a different role and a different context. There’s value in being able to get more on-ball reps, to carry more of a responsibility on both ends of the floor. You can lay a foundation that could pay off down the line.
How does that serve a defense and energy-first guy like the Lakers’ Adou Thiero? Do the extra opportunities give more wiggle room for Boston’s Hugo Gonzalez or San Antonio’s Carter Bryant to build on top of the things that earned them rotation minutes as rookies? Is this the right environment for Utah’s Cody Williams to build on the aggression he showed early last season? Can Orlando’s Jase Richardson show the flashes are hiding just how bright he could become?
While the California Classic and SLC Summer League delivered a hint of what’s to come, the main event is here: 31 games in Las Vegas from Thursday to Sunday and then the action just keeps pouring in next week.
No matter how you feel about Summer League, it’s hard to deny it’s continued growth. As a matter of fact, when I played at UNLV (yes I did, yes it was a long time ago, please respect my privacy), there were moments where you could walk through Thomas & Mack Center and ******* Pavilion unbothered. Those days are long gone; it’s highly likely that anybody who is anybody will pop up and that anybody who wants to be somebody will be along for the ride. There’s an energy that’s hard to explain; the polos, the notebooks, the shuffle between arenas. The mix of Summer League veterans and people experiencing it for the first time delivers a unique charm.
Part of the charm is how much Summer League is about opportunity. There is the obvious nature of the headlining rookies — AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, etc. — showcasing what they can do (and starting the weekend trying to do it against each other). It goes beyond that, though. There is a chance for returning players to focus in on different aspects of their game in a different role and a different context. There’s value in being able to get more on-ball reps, to carry more of a responsibility on both ends of the floor. You can lay a foundation that could pay off down the line.
How does that serve a defense and energy-first guy like the Lakers’ Adou Thiero? Do the extra opportunities give more wiggle room for Boston’s Hugo Gonzalez or San Antonio’s Carter Bryant to build on top of the things that earned them rotation minutes as rookies? Is this the right environment for Utah’s Cody Williams to build on the aggression he showed early last season? Can Orlando’s Jase Richardson show the flashes are hiding just how bright he could become?
