Taylor Swift flew across the Atlantic to attend Laura Sisk and Oli Jacobs' wedding in the United Kingdom on Saturday. The wedding of the audio engineers took place at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios outside Bath in Gloucestershire.
On Sunday, People Magazine published photos from the wedding, showing Swift sporting a shoulder-length hairstyle and her signature bangs. She wore a navy blue dress with gold floral embroidery. In accessories, she opted for a pearl necklace and her signature bold red lip.
Swift's friends, Jack Antonoff and singer Sabrina Carpenter, also attended.
Taylor Swift has worn shoulder-length hair during several important periods of her career.
During the "1989" era in 2014 and 2015, she cut her long hair into a shoulder-length bob or lob. She kept the wavy, side-swept style through most of the 1989 World Tour before switching to a shorter, chin-length blunt bob in early 2016.

#swift #signature #laura

It was one of those July days in Middle Tennessee. The punishing kind, where shade is at a premium, no one's clothing stays dry and forearms are seared by leaning against metal fences.
Between those fences, 24 high school football teams had braved the blistering sun for hours, contesting a 7-on-7 tournament. It had, mercifully, ended by the afternoon, and 23 teams had long since vanished from Lebanon High School's campus into the air-conditioned comfort of a ride home.
But not Pearl-Cohn.
On an otherwise empty field, the Firebirds were crowded under a tent. Heart-to-heart sermons from ***** istant coaches to players, preaching toughness and dedication, rolled without an end in sight. "They got to hear it right now," Pearl-Cohn coach Tony Brunetti said, watching approvingly from an adjoining tent.
Crazy thing was they hadn't performed poorly in the tournament. Pearl-Cohn reached the championship game before losing to powerhouse Oakland High. Nothing for the Firebirds to be ashamed of in that showing, but to Brunetti, it was the way they lost.

#firebirds

The Tennessean is embarking on a season-long journey with Pearl-Cohn High School to document its 2026 TSSAA football season.
The plan is to give readers a window into the life of a public school program that for decades has been consistently among the best in Metro Nashville, with feature stories, documentary-style video, game highlights and plenty of photo galleries.
As we count down to the Firebirds' season opener against Montgomery Bell Academy on Aug. 21, here are some quick facts about Pearl-Cohn athletics.
Nickname: Firebirds
TSSAA enrollment (as of 2024): 524 students

#pearl #firebirds #school

When Kyron Drones committed to the Virginia Tech Hokies out of the transfer portal in December 2022, it was a big deal. A former four-star quarterback from Pearland, Texas, Drones played his first two seasons for Baylor.
He'd then play three seasons for the Hokies, starting 32 of 34 games in which he played before his eligibility expired after last season. After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, the 6-foot-2, 226-pound Drones signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent. After Green Bay's first preseason game on Thursday, the Packers waived Drones.
In his preseason debut, Drones went 0-for-1 and was sacked three times. After his release, Green Bay will stick with three quarterbacks: starter Jordan Love, Virginia Tech legend and longtime NFL vet Tyrod Taylor and former Ohio State and Syracuse QB Kyle McCord.
Drones is now free to sign with another team.
In his three seasons with the Hokies, Drones completed 480 of 824 passes (58.3%), for 5,566 yards with 44 touchdowns and 18 interceptions. Drones also rushed for 1,798 yards and 20 touchdowns during his time in Blacksburg.

#drones #hokies #three #virginia

Princess Anne has long been known for her sensible, authentic approach to fashion—and her jewelry and tiaras reflect that same understated sensibility.
From classic pearls and family-gifted tiaras, the Princess Royal has always favored consistency and meaning over headline-making sparkle.
InStyle looks back at 10 of Princess Anne's best jewelry moments through the decades.
From timeless pearls and sculptural brooches to heirloom tiaras, Princess Anne's jewelry collection is one to watch. As royal fans know, the Princess Royal has an undeniably authentic and practical approach to fashion, regularly rewearing decades-old pieces and favoring function over fleeting trends. She's even been known to pair sporty wraparound sunglasses with her otherwise polished royal looks. Case in point: Anne has always marched to the beat of her own drum, and her jewelry collection follows suit.
In fact, you could say Anne paved the way for some of the royal family's now-signature style moves. Long before royal outfit repeating became a headline-making habit, she was pulling beloved pieces from the back of her closet and wearing them all over again. And in 1973, she bucked engagement-ring tradition with a sapphire-and-diamond design from Mark Phillips—years before Princess Diana debuted her iconic sapphire sparkler. Her jewelry box tells a similar story: Anne returns to sentimental gifts and family heirlooms again and again, whether it's a tiara passed down through generations or a pearl choker she's owned for decades.

#jewelry

Chivas Femenil will face Atlético de San Luis this Sunday at Estadio AKRON, where the Rojiblancas will look to keep alive a streak built over the last few tournaments: the Rojiblancas have five straight wins against the team from San Luis Potosí.
Rojiblanco dominance is reflected not only in the results, but also in their efficiency in front of goal. In these five matches, the Rebaño has scored 14 goals and conceded only 2, while also keeping three clean sheets.
In fact, that attacking power has been even more evident when the Rojiblancas play at home, as 9 of those 14 goals were scored in the Pearl of Guadalajara. In their three most recent meetings at the AKRON, Guadalajara won 2-0 in CL26, 3-1 in CL25, and 4-1 in CL24.
In addition, the Rebaño has already gone two straight matches without conceding against Atlético de San Luis. Now, the team coached by Antonio Contreras will have a new opportunity to string together a third clean sheet against this opponent.
With a heavily favorable record and a team enjoying a great scoring run in Apertura 2026, the stage is set for Chivas Femenil to once again make Fortaleza Rojiblanca count, extend its winning streak against San Luis, and also chase its third consecutive victory in the women's league.

#akron

Queen Mary commissioned the lover's knot in 1913 as a replica of her grandmother Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel's tiara
It was passed down to Queen Elizabeth, later loaned to Princess Diana and is now a favorite of Kate Middleton
The tiara features diamonds, baroque pearls, and designer Garrard's signature Sovereign motif
The royal family has no shortage of dazzling jewels in their collection, including an array of crowns and tiaras worn by Queen Elizabeth.
Among the mix of family jewels is the Lover's Knot Tiara, which was originally commissioned by Queen Mary in the early 1900s as a replica of her grandmother Princess Augusta of Hesse-Kassel's tiara. The dazzling tiara was designed by luxury jeweler Garrard, the former Crown Jeweller. The headpiece features a combination of diamonds and baroque pearls and invokes the designer's signature Sovereign motif.

#queen #princess #hesse #sovereign

Florida State edge Jalen Anderson started his collegiate career at Pearl River Community College in Louisiana. He had two productive seasons there before coming to FSU.
Anderson registered 39 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and a defensive touchdown as a freshman. He earned First-Team All-MACCC honors, and he also won the South Division Defensive Player of the Year award.
Anderson already had plans to play at a higher level. In fact, he reached out to the Seminoles during his recruiting process. What he told them was pretty bold, but Anderson made it happen.
"I texted Coach Ris, Coach Devin Rispress, on Twitter. I said by the end of the season, you're going to offer me," Anderson said via Warchant. "I'm going to be the No. 1 Edge, and you're going to be begging to offer me. I'm going to be the No. 1 Edge, and y'all are going to be begging to have me in y'alls room."
Once he was available, the 6-foot-3, 240-pounder was listed as the No. 1 edge in 247Sports JUCO rankings and the No. 4 prospect overall. Florida State made him a scholarship offer Nov. 6 of last year, which was three weeks before their season ended. On Nov. 14, Anderson visited FSU, and three days later he committed. He signed on Dec. 3, and by Jan. 7 he was enrolled.

#state #defensive #tackles

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

Former Auburn Tigers coach Bruce Pearl recently voiced his opinion on the chaos in the WNBA right now. The WNBA went into turmoil when Sophie Cunningham publicly opposed transgender athletes' participation in women's sports.
Many have supported Cunningham, but many have gone against her as well. Among the many people who commented on the whole ordeal, former Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom proposed to the WNBA.
Freedom declared himself a WNBA prospect in his X post on Friday. He said that he would be available for selection in the 2027 WNBA draft. Following his announcement, Pearl issued an appeal to protect the WNBA. However, his involvement did not sit right with the fans.
"Their sport isn't in danger from anybody except the likes of you," one fan said.
Pearl expressed concern about the WNBA's future and said he has always tried to protect the sport.

#WNBA #many #cunningham #right

The Florida State football defense improved under Tony White in 2025, but they need to take another step in 2026 for the Seminoles to accomplish their goals. Arguably the biggest area of concern with the group is along the defensive line, specifically their ability to pressure the quarterback.
FSU made several moves to shore up their pass-rush this offseason, with the two biggest additions being Rylan Kennedy and Jalen Aderson. The duo had their first chance to show what they can do in a game setting on Tuesday, and both impressed White with their disruptiveness during FSU's first scrimmage.
"Very disruptive. Exactly what you want in those guys," he said. "Twitchy, you let them loose and they're in the backfield. They're either in the backfield or they're taking up two blocks because they're penetrating so deep. So they've done a nice job of learning the concepts."
Kennedy spent the past three years with the Texas A&M Aggies, playing in 37 games and making one start as a rotational player. He recorded 40 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and four pass breakups. While he graded out well in limited snaps, he will be looking to take another step for the Seminoles.
Anderson was one of the top JUCO players in the country when he signed with FSU. While the junior is still developing, he has an impressive motor and plenty of potential. He finished his time at Pearl River with 80 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 20.5 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and two interceptions in 18 games.

#take #first

Billie Eilish looked worlds away from her usual edgy style as she stepped onto the set of The Bell Jar in Toronto on Tuesday.
The 24-year-old singer was almost unrecognizable while filming the highly anticipated adaptation of Sylvia Plath's iconic novel, embracing a dramatic 1950s transformation for her first major acting role.
Ditching the oversized T-shirts and baggy trousers that have become synonymous with her personal style, Billie slipped into a navy blue ******* on-front dress layered with a striped cropped jacket and matching pillbox-style hat.
Her vintage-inspired look was completed with softly curled brunette hair, bold red lipstick and pearl earrings as she filmed scenes as Esther Greenwood, the novel's troubled 19-year-old protagonist.
Stepping into the world of Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar, Billie Eilish was spotted filming scenes for the new adaptation (Sean O'Neill / BACKGRID)

#toronto

AUBURN — The long-reported Auburn basketball foreign tour is officially set. In fact, it's already happening, as the program announced Tuesday, Aug. 4, it was departing for a week-long trip to Greece that will include two games against a Serbian Club.
The tour will officially last from Tuesday until Aug. 12. The Tigers will land in Athens, where they'll spend two days before venturing over to Mykonos to play KK Mega Superbet — where former Auburn forward Filip Jović played before coming to college — on Saturday (Aug. 8) and Sunday (Aug. 9).
Neither contest will be streamed or televised, according to a release.
It'll be Auburn's first action since last season, in which it went 22-16 overall. Head coach Steven Pearl's first season at the helm, the Tigers ultimately won their final five games and an NIT ****** le after missing the NCAA Tournament.
Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acolegannett.com or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, colereporter. To support Adam's work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.

#tuesday #tigers #long #officially

Bono and Steve Coogan were among the mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral service on Tuesday.
The Once actor died in a single-vehicle motorbike crash near Dublin, Ireland on 29 July at the age of 56.
His family, friends and fans celebrated his life and career at his funeral service in St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin on Tuesday.
In addition to the U2 frontman and Alan Partridge actor, mourners included Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Hansard's Once co-star Markéta Irglová, and his The Commitments co-star Angeline Ball.
A number of Irish stars were also in attendance, including Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd and musicians Hozier, Imelda May, Paddy Casey and Declan O'Rourke.
According to BBC News, Bono recited an extended poem ****** led Beautiful Day, which features lyrics from the U2 song of the same name, before bursting into song with his bandmate The Edge and encouraging the congregation to join them.

#tuesday

Sometimes what is needed is something different.
There is a long history in football of counterintuitive thinking being successful, of the benefits of creative tension, of adding grit to the oyster to generate the pearl, but even so, the news that talks between Vinícius Júnior and ***** nal on personal terms are progressing comes as something of a shock. Mikel Arteta's great followers of a blueprint adding a free spirit like the Brazilian? Really?
Vinícius returns to Real Madrid this week after the World Cup with movement on his future expected relatively soon. He has 12 months remaining on his contract and Madrid are keen either to tie him down to a new deal or to sell him while he will attract at least some kind of fee. As their squad rebuild goes on under José Mourinho, Madrid's position is readily understandable. They have already signed Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konaté this summer; removing Vinícius's £420,000 a week (about $30m/year) basic wages significantly increases their financial headroom.
Related: The five big beasts are gone: who will be the Premier League's next alpha manager? | Jonathan Wilson
There's been a sense since Kylian Mbappé joined Madrid two years ago that having him and Vinícius together left the squad unbalanced. Why would you need two rapid forwards who both prefer to cut in from the left, particularly when Rodrygo, who tended to be consigned to the right before tearing his ACL in March, would also prefer to play from the left? Yan Diomandé is likely to confirm his move to Real Madrid from RB Leipzig this week. Although the Ivorian has said he would rather play on the right, he too has spent much of his career on the left.

#cius #prefer

By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara
TOKYO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - ******* an is expected to announce on Monday that it took joint action with the U.S. to halt the yen's slide to 40-year lows and express ‌its commitment to rare bilateral coordination that it hopes could mark a turning point for the currency.
Preceding ‌the expected announcement, President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States is helping ******* an to prop up the yen as a sign of friendship and to help the world economy.
"They have a weakening yen, and they wanted a little bit of help. And we're always there for ******* an," Trump said when he was asked by a reporter why the U.S. is helping to support the yen.
"Japan's been very good to us, with the exception, of course, of Pearl Harbor... It's also good for the world economy."

#Japan #makiko

If Prince Harry has taught ******* ss Meghan anything over the years, it's how to look on the bright side.
The ******* ss of Sussex, who's been married to the British royal for nearly a decade, opened up about the emotional advice that Harry has given her for navigating life's adversities, while attending a screening Tuesday, July 28, for the couple's Girl Scouts documentary, "Cookie Queens."
According to People magazine, Meghan was asked during a Q&A at the event about how she gets through "tough moments," prompting her to recall a pearl of wisdom Harry had previously shared with her in their marriage.
"Funny enough, I was thinking about something my husband told me ages ago, because we all go through experiences and life is full of surprises," Meghan, 44, said, per People. "But you know, he was a helicopter pilot in the British Army for 10 years. And sometimes on really hard days … he said, 'Hey, but my love, you know, even if there's a storm happening, above the storm, the sun's always shining.'"
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry tied the knot in May 2018 in an ornate ceremony at Windsor Castle in Harry's native United Kingdom. Only the second time a member of the British monarchy has married an American, the union was met with manic fanfare on both sides of the pond.

#know #storm

As announced by the program, Alabama baseball's Bryce Fowler and Hagan Banks have signed with the Minnesota Twins.
A pair of redshirt seniors on Alabama's CWS team this past spring, both of Fowler and Banks were not selected in the 2026 MLB draft, and will now begin their professional career's in the minor leagues of Minnesota's organization.
Fowler joined the Crimson Tide prior to the 2025 season from Pearl River Community College, and went on to start during both seasons in Tuscaloosa as one of Alabama's top defensive players. Across his 121 games played, Fowler slashed a combined .294/.397/.442 with 13 home runs, 83 RBI, and 27 stolen bases, while also leading the Crimson Tide with a .320 batting average this past spring.
Banks spent all five seasons of his collegiate career in Tuscaloosa from 2022-26, emerging as Alabama's closer this past spring. The right-hander made 63 career appearances for Alabama over that span with seven starts, posting a combined 3-4 record with a 3.59 ERA, a 105:33 K:BB ratio, and six saves across 95.1 innings pitched.
Other former Alabama players currently in the Twins' organization include pitchers Connor Prielipp, Riley Quick, Hunter Hoopes, and Jonathan Stevens.

#tide #tuscaloosa

It's a new era for Florida football as Jon Sumrall now has the reins in Gainesville.
While the coaching staff is new and many are anxiously awaiting to see if the program can return to the upper echelon of the SEC, the Gators continue to recruit with the best of them. As of July 23, Florida has the No. 7 class in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
The haul features 26 total commits, 17 of whom are blue-chippers. The class headliner is the nation's No. 2 overall prospect.
Coatesville (Pa.) Five-Star Plus+ interior offensive lineman Maxwell Hiller whittled his list of top schools down quick and that led him to an April commitment. UF picked up the momentum and ultimately beat out Ohio State, Alabama and Tennessee.
He's the lone five-star in the class and one of two top-100 commits, alongside Port Charlotte (Fla.) four-star wide receiver Elias Pearl. Hiller also highlights one of the nation's best OL classes.

#hiller #five #gainesville #gators

Jeff Pearlman has spent much of the last several years positioning himself as one of sports media's loudest critics, frequently calling out journalists, broadcasters and media personalities over their work and ethics.
Now, the longtime sportswriter and bestselling author finds himself on the other side of that conversation.
Pearlman, a Southern California resident who has taught journalism as an adjunct professor at Chapman University for the past decade, publicly apologized after YouTube creator Velodus accused him of plagiarizing large portions of a 2021 video about former New York Yankees prospect Ruben Rivera. Awful Announcing was the first to detail the scandal.
Velodus published a detailed follow-up video identifying what he said were 23 instances in which Pearlman's video mirrored his original work, including newspaper clippings, archival footage, photographs and editing choices. According to Velodus, several graphics even retained alterations unique to his original edit.
Pearlman's version appeared on his Press Box Chronicles YouTube channel, which has a significantly larger audience than Velodus' channel, and included a sponsored advertisement. After the allegations gained traction, Pearlman made the Rivera video private, deleted his Bluesky account (he had already previously deleted his X/Twitter account) and later released a TikTok video addressing the controversy.

#several

Richard Gudenkauf walked his daughter down the aisle in September 1996 with a frown on his face.
The bride, Bernadette, was a vision in her white dress and matching pearls, big doe eyes peering out from behind her veil. Her mother, Laura Gudenkauf, watched her daughter glowing, happy to finally be marrying the man she had met years earlier during a theater production at church.
From the start, Richard had a bad feeling about the groom, David Vander Meer. He wasn't happy about David marrying his daughter, a vibrant young performer, rooted in her faith, engaged in her community.
Bernadette had always been a star in Richard's eyes. But it was at a crowded nightclub one night that he realized just how bright her light could shine. There was a karaoke stage in the corner, where a small audience listened to amateur singers crooning above the din of the larger crowd.
Bernadette got up to perform, and she was only four or five notes in when a hush fell over the entire club. They were captivated.

What happened to Kylian Mbappe? France superstar subbed off with foot issue in 77th minute vs. Morocco originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Kylian Mbappe's glint run of form continued on Thursday afternoon, with the France supernova wrestling the lead for the Golden Boot back from Lionel Messi with a glittering display against Morocco.
Mbappe tallied a pearl of a goal to lead Les Bleus past the Atlas Lions, curling an effort past the typically impenetrable Yassine Bounou. He could have had a second, had it not been for a diving Bounou intervention from the penalty spot.
Mbappe's day came to an end after just 77 minutes, far fewer than he is used to. Here's what you need to know about Mbappe's early exit during France's 2-0 win on Thursday night.
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Drew Scott's modeling days may be behind him, but the Property Brothers star, 48, still knows how to pose for the camera.
The real estate broker took to Instagram on Monday, July 6, where he showed off a set of headshots he's taken over the years, the first of which featured an almost unrecognizable Drew in high school.
The sepia-toned photo shows a beardless Drew smiling for the camera, showing off his pearly whites.
The photo carousel included several more professional photos of the reality star, including shots of Drew sporting a ****** gy, long hairdo, as well as a few current photos featuring the bearded look he's been rocking as of late.
"Who knew headshots could tell a life story. The first one booked me my very first commercial in high school. The last one was an editorial shoot last year," Drew captioned the post.

Call it “Balogun-Gate.”
The debate over whether Folarin Balogun’s suspension should have been overturned is generating some of the wildest sports media hot takes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With the young U.S. men’s national team star now set to take the pitch tonight against Belgium in the critical Round of 16 match, media fulminations over his last-minute reprieve are shattering brick and concrete.
It started with President Donald Trump’s involvement in getting FIFA to review the one-game suspension against the U.S. striker for fouling Tarik Muharemovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Team USA’s 2-0 Round of 32 victory.
Yes, it appears that Trump is strong-arming FIFA. True, that red card was a dubious call against Team USA’s best player. But our polarizing president is reviled in much of the media. The thought of Trump clumsily intervening in the beautiful game drove some from the soccer establishment into a pearl-clutching frenzy on Monday.

What Murfreesboro area TSSAA football game are you most excited to watch in 2026?
You can vote below.
Nominees include Oakland at CPA, Riverdale at Blackman, Oakland at Pearl-Cohn, Blackman at Oakland, Rockvale at Riverdale, MTCS at PCA, Oakland at Riverdale and Smyrna at Stewarts Creek.
The poll will close at noon on July 10.

The Tennessee Sports Writers ******* ociation boys and girls all-state teams have been released for the 2026 TSSAA track and field season.
Pole Vault: Tyler Bailey, Happy Valley, Sr.; Jullian Pate, Happy Valley, Sr.; Elijah Spence, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
Long Jump: Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.; Dayon Cooper, South Pittsburg, Jr.; Jackson Savarese, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.
Triple Jump: Miles Helton, Memphis Middle College, Jr.; Kohl Ward, Tyner Academy, Jr.; Stephen Saulter, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.
High Jump: Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.; Miles Helton, Memphis Middle College, Jr.; Kamron Mitchell, Bluff City, Sr.

The Tennessee Sports Writers ******* ociation boys and girls all-state teams have been released for the 2026 TSSAA track and field season.
Pole Vault: Tyler Bailey, Happy Valley, Sr.; Jullian Pate, Happy Valley, Sr.; Elijah Spence, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Sr.
Long Jump: Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.; Dayon Cooper, South Pittsburg, Jr.; Jackson Savarese, Gatlinburg-Pittman, Jr.
Triple Jump: Miles Helton, Memphis Middle College, Jr.; Kohl Ward, Tyner Academy, Jr.; Stephen Saulter, Pearl-Cohn, Jr.
High Jump: Adrian Crawford, Union City, Sr.; Miles Helton, Memphis Middle College, Jr.; Kamron Mitchell, Bluff City, Sr.

While the World Cup showcases soccer's biggest stars, three young brothers from Pearland are just beginning their own soccer journey.
LaShay Williams is the mom to Gianni, 11, Mekhi, 10, and the youngest, Xyiel, at age 7.
"Gianni started playing soccer at recess in second grade," LaShay remembers. "He's been playing ever since, and his brothers have been following in his footsteps."
Gianni told ABC13 that his favorite skill is the curve shot. Mekhi prefers the roulette to get away from defenders. As for Xyiel, his unforgettable memory is scoring a goal during a free kick.
"I didn't come from a family that played much sports, so when I see them on the field playing sports I get very excited," LaShay shared with us.

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.

Well, the sun beats down on Houston’s heavy night,
All bathed in gaudy light,
Ready to take the mound:
Stepping on a Texas diamond, you can hurl,
The ball a spinning pearl
All of their batters swung and frowned.
Did you feel it pleasing?
Do you realize
That you are a master of surprise?
On the hill, you were the master of the scene,
Each curveball dropping clean,
Everyone staring at your a-hundred-mile-an-hour throw.
Every Astro with their lumber standing tall
Would swing and miss the ball
Then to the dugout, head in hand, as the next one would go.
You were throwing clever,
It was yours today:
It was clear the whole night was yours to star and yours to play!
Come along,
Come along with Taj again,
Come along with Taj again.