43 mins. ago
College sports had a first on Thursday.
An NFL player entered the NCAA transfer portal.
That's right. Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and is in training camp with the Cleveland Browns, popped into the portal on Thursday afternoon, followed soon by other players, some of them like Wright who have signed a professional contract.
You're probably wondering how in the ******* this is happening.
The players are part of a large group who sued the NCAA in a Louisiana court in an attempt to gain a fifth year of eligibility in the wake of the ******* ociation's new five-year, age-based eligibility policy. Dozens of players across the country have filed similar suits on the heels of the NCAA's decision not to make an exception for seniors who completed their career this past spring after playing in just four seasons. They are ineligible under the old rule, but they are eligible under the new rule — if the ******* ociation had made an exception.
#wright #contract #year
An NFL player entered the NCAA transfer portal.
That's right. Former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright, who signed a free agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and is in training camp with the Cleveland Browns, popped into the portal on Thursday afternoon, followed soon by other players, some of them like Wright who have signed a professional contract.
You're probably wondering how in the ******* this is happening.
The players are part of a large group who sued the NCAA in a Louisiana court in an attempt to gain a fifth year of eligibility in the wake of the ******* ociation's new five-year, age-based eligibility policy. Dozens of players across the country have filed similar suits on the heels of the NCAA's decision not to make an exception for seniors who completed their career this past spring after playing in just four seasons. They are ineligible under the old rule, but they are eligible under the new rule — if the ******* ociation had made an exception.
#wright #contract #year
1 hr. ago
No fewer than five new signings made their competitive debuts for the Black and Yellows in the starting lineup: Jacqueline Meißner and Lara Schmidt bolstered the defense, Ricarda Walkling played in central midfield, while Ramona Maier and captain Alexandra Popp featured on the attack. Head coach Markus Högner went all out on offense with the forward quartet of Maier, Popp, Schumacher, and Enderle – together, they had scored 20 goals in the six preseason matches.
Amid the exuberant atmosphere at Rote Erde Stadium, the Borussia women dominated the match from the start. The team created its first dangerous scoring chance in the fifth minute after a cross to Jacqueline Meißner. The low cross found Ramona Maier, whose low shot was cleared for a corner by the Bielefeld goalkeeper. In the minutes that followed, the BVB Women repeatedly combined down the right flank to penetrate the Bielefeld penalty area – Arminia goalkeeper Johanna Wende was also able to parry two more shots by Maier (10th, 20th).
The match turned into a test of patience for the BVB Women; the visitors from Bielefeld retreated deeper and deeper in front of their own goal as the half progressed. Alex Popp covered the entire width of the field, often dropping deeper during build-up play to distribute the ball in the center. The captain was rewarded for her efforts in the 38th minute when she powered a cross from Enderle into the Bielefeld goal with a header to give her team a 1–0 halftime lead.
The Borussia women continued to focus on counter-pressing in the second half, immediately regaining possession and launching a focused build-up. The BVB Women created their first offensive opportunities of the second half through a low free kick by Schumacher (51st') and a shot by Sara Ito following a corner (52nd). In the 60th minute, the Borussia women had their next shot on goal when Alex Popp broke through, but the visitors' in-form goalkeeper deflected the ball around the post. At the other end, the alert Jacqueline Meißner successfully tackled one of Bielefeld's few forays forward (71st minute).
The closing stages briefly brought some frantic action to a match in which the BVB Women, despite their narrow lead, kept pushing forward relentlessly. Relief came in the 82nd minute: BVB's captain once again converted a sharply taken corner kick by Schumacher. Alex Popp rose highest at the near post and headed the ball into the near corner to make it 2–0. The much-celebrated finishing touch came from the two substitutes, Steenwijk and Leubner, who had only just come on: Ronja Leubner confidently finished off a through ball played with the outside of the foot by Jenske Steenwijk to seal the 3–0 final score.
#popp #borussia #alex
Amid the exuberant atmosphere at Rote Erde Stadium, the Borussia women dominated the match from the start. The team created its first dangerous scoring chance in the fifth minute after a cross to Jacqueline Meißner. The low cross found Ramona Maier, whose low shot was cleared for a corner by the Bielefeld goalkeeper. In the minutes that followed, the BVB Women repeatedly combined down the right flank to penetrate the Bielefeld penalty area – Arminia goalkeeper Johanna Wende was also able to parry two more shots by Maier (10th, 20th).
The match turned into a test of patience for the BVB Women; the visitors from Bielefeld retreated deeper and deeper in front of their own goal as the half progressed. Alex Popp covered the entire width of the field, often dropping deeper during build-up play to distribute the ball in the center. The captain was rewarded for her efforts in the 38th minute when she powered a cross from Enderle into the Bielefeld goal with a header to give her team a 1–0 halftime lead.
The Borussia women continued to focus on counter-pressing in the second half, immediately regaining possession and launching a focused build-up. The BVB Women created their first offensive opportunities of the second half through a low free kick by Schumacher (51st') and a shot by Sara Ito following a corner (52nd). In the 60th minute, the Borussia women had their next shot on goal when Alex Popp broke through, but the visitors' in-form goalkeeper deflected the ball around the post. At the other end, the alert Jacqueline Meißner successfully tackled one of Bielefeld's few forays forward (71st minute).
The closing stages briefly brought some frantic action to a match in which the BVB Women, despite their narrow lead, kept pushing forward relentlessly. Relief came in the 82nd minute: BVB's captain once again converted a sharply taken corner kick by Schumacher. Alex Popp rose highest at the near post and headed the ball into the near corner to make it 2–0. The much-celebrated finishing touch came from the two substitutes, Steenwijk and Leubner, who had only just come on: Ronja Leubner confidently finished off a through ball played with the outside of the foot by Jenske Steenwijk to seal the 3–0 final score.
#popp #borussia #alex
7 hours ago
The Cincinnati Bengals had a joint practice with the Chicago Bears this afternoon, and almost everything went off without a hitch.
Of course, a few scuffles popped up during these things, but one in particular involved Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Reporters on the scene said that Dayo Odeyingbo held onto Burrow's jersey and refused to let go, causing a brief scuffle that thankfully did not escalate further.
You imagine there will be fights over contact. Especially the guys constantly colliding in the trenches, but for a defender to make contact with an opposing team's quarterback in this situation is fairly uncalled for.
I won't go as far as to say it was dirty as much as it is just a dumb thing to do. It is not surprising to hear this led to a fight.
#Chicago #bears #burrow #odeyingbo
Of course, a few scuffles popped up during these things, but one in particular involved Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Reporters on the scene said that Dayo Odeyingbo held onto Burrow's jersey and refused to let go, causing a brief scuffle that thankfully did not escalate further.
You imagine there will be fights over contact. Especially the guys constantly colliding in the trenches, but for a defender to make contact with an opposing team's quarterback in this situation is fairly uncalled for.
I won't go as far as to say it was dirty as much as it is just a dumb thing to do. It is not surprising to hear this led to a fight.
#Chicago #bears #burrow #odeyingbo
17 hours ago
Eric Morris, the Oklahoma State coach, revealed this week that he recently shot and killed an armadillo after it caused damage to his property.
Speaking to reporters, the former North Texas coach, hired to rebuild the struggling Stillwater football program, described his overnight encounter with the armored mammal.
"My brain's going constantly and so ... I don't sleep very well," he said Tuesday. "I've had a couple of armadillo problems tearing up my lawn. Finally, a couple of days ago I just popped up at 2:30 a.m. because I couldn't sleep, and I thought it was a great opportunity for me to go outside, and luckily I found him."
Head coach Eric Morris of the Oklahoma State Cowboys speaks with the media during the Big 12 Media Days at The Ford Center (Getty)
The incident marked the first time Morris had confronted an armadillo, which he noted "was crushing my yard, my flower beds, digging everything up."
#sleep
Speaking to reporters, the former North Texas coach, hired to rebuild the struggling Stillwater football program, described his overnight encounter with the armored mammal.
"My brain's going constantly and so ... I don't sleep very well," he said Tuesday. "I've had a couple of armadillo problems tearing up my lawn. Finally, a couple of days ago I just popped up at 2:30 a.m. because I couldn't sleep, and I thought it was a great opportunity for me to go outside, and luckily I found him."
Head coach Eric Morris of the Oklahoma State Cowboys speaks with the media during the Big 12 Media Days at The Ford Center (Getty)
The incident marked the first time Morris had confronted an armadillo, which he noted "was crushing my yard, my flower beds, digging everything up."
#sleep
2 days ago
At least one Wall Street ******* yst is skeptical that private equity firm Silver Lake will pull off a deal to acquire software maker Workday (WDAY). Workday stock popped on Feb. 13 amid reports of Silver Lake's interest but has cooled off the next two trading sessions.
In early 2026, Workday Cofounder and Executive Chairman Aneel Bhusri returned as chief executive officer. Slowing subscription revenue growth has pressured Workday stock. UBS ******* yst Karl Keirstead in a report on Monday said that private equity firm Silver Lake in unlikely to buy out the enterprise software maker.
"From the perspective of Workday, the founder only returned to the CEO role in February with an apparent mission to invest in the AI suite and accelerate growth," Keirstead said. "For him (and the board) to turn around in a matter of months and negotiate a sale, at a historically depressed free cash flow multiple and before any material time for Workday to realize any upside from these investments, strikes us as very surprising."
Second-quarter earnings are due for Workday stock on Aug. 27.
Other software stocks, including SAP (SAP) and Oracle (ORCL), climbed last week amid speculation over a Workday buyout. There has been growing investor concern that software-as-a-service companies could be disrupted by artificial intelligence-driven competition, an event referred to as a" SaaSpocalypse."
#private
In early 2026, Workday Cofounder and Executive Chairman Aneel Bhusri returned as chief executive officer. Slowing subscription revenue growth has pressured Workday stock. UBS ******* yst Karl Keirstead in a report on Monday said that private equity firm Silver Lake in unlikely to buy out the enterprise software maker.
"From the perspective of Workday, the founder only returned to the CEO role in February with an apparent mission to invest in the AI suite and accelerate growth," Keirstead said. "For him (and the board) to turn around in a matter of months and negotiate a sale, at a historically depressed free cash flow multiple and before any material time for Workday to realize any upside from these investments, strikes us as very surprising."
Second-quarter earnings are due for Workday stock on Aug. 27.
Other software stocks, including SAP (SAP) and Oracle (ORCL), climbed last week amid speculation over a Workday buyout. There has been growing investor concern that software-as-a-service companies could be disrupted by artificial intelligence-driven competition, an event referred to as a" SaaSpocalypse."
#private
2 days ago
In recent weeks many reports have popped up about Mexican players leaving Liga MX to play in Europe. So far no player has left abroad but that doesn't stop the rumor mill from flying. Specifically, Erik Lira of Cruz Azul has been linked that his move abroad is close. Let's talk about it.
Cruz Azul fans, and Liga MX fans in general, have known about the talent Lira possesses for a long time. It was just a matter of time until the rest of the world caught up. This happened thanks to the World Cup where he played an important role in the midfield. Many saw his talent in the games leading up to the summer tournament and hoped he would get a chance to play in the midfield. Everyone was pleasantly surprised when Lira was given the starting role and he took his opportunity. Lira was a big reason why Mexico scored their first goal against South Africa. It was his effort to fight for a ball that allowed Julian Quiñones to receive the ball and put it in the back of the net. He won the starting role in the midfield and his performance raised his stock abroad so it wasn't a surprise when rumors started that the Lira was wanted in Europe.
The first big club that was rumored to want Lira was Al-Jazira of the United Arab Emirates but according to reports, the player himself rejected the offer as he only wants to play in Europe. The UAE club was willing to pay the $12MDD + $2 MDD in variables but Cruz Azul will allow Lira himself to make the final decision.
Then there's AS Monaco which is looking to be the real thing. The midfielder is willing to make the move and now it's about both clubs coming together for a final offer. According to FOX Mexico, as of today, the talks are advancing slowly but they are advancing and there might even be news coming this week. In the same broadcast, Santiago Fourcade mentioned that an English team might swoop in at the last minute though the reporter did not elaborate further.
Out of all the players from Mexico that participated in the World Cup, Erik Lira is the one who stood out the most and has earned his right to move to Europe. He always had the talent. It was just about the world seeing what Mexican fans have been saying all along. Hopefully Cruz Azul and AS Monaco can come to terms about a contract so Lira can fulfill his dream of playing abroad.
#Europe #azul #fans
Cruz Azul fans, and Liga MX fans in general, have known about the talent Lira possesses for a long time. It was just a matter of time until the rest of the world caught up. This happened thanks to the World Cup where he played an important role in the midfield. Many saw his talent in the games leading up to the summer tournament and hoped he would get a chance to play in the midfield. Everyone was pleasantly surprised when Lira was given the starting role and he took his opportunity. Lira was a big reason why Mexico scored their first goal against South Africa. It was his effort to fight for a ball that allowed Julian Quiñones to receive the ball and put it in the back of the net. He won the starting role in the midfield and his performance raised his stock abroad so it wasn't a surprise when rumors started that the Lira was wanted in Europe.
The first big club that was rumored to want Lira was Al-Jazira of the United Arab Emirates but according to reports, the player himself rejected the offer as he only wants to play in Europe. The UAE club was willing to pay the $12MDD + $2 MDD in variables but Cruz Azul will allow Lira himself to make the final decision.
Then there's AS Monaco which is looking to be the real thing. The midfielder is willing to make the move and now it's about both clubs coming together for a final offer. According to FOX Mexico, as of today, the talks are advancing slowly but they are advancing and there might even be news coming this week. In the same broadcast, Santiago Fourcade mentioned that an English team might swoop in at the last minute though the reporter did not elaborate further.
Out of all the players from Mexico that participated in the World Cup, Erik Lira is the one who stood out the most and has earned his right to move to Europe. He always had the talent. It was just about the world seeing what Mexican fans have been saying all along. Hopefully Cruz Azul and AS Monaco can come to terms about a contract so Lira can fulfill his dream of playing abroad.
#Europe #azul #fans
2 days ago
Two San Francisco 49ers rookies earned spots on Pro Football Focus' all-rookie team for the opening weekend of the preseason, and while wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling put together a productive statistical debut, he wasn't one of them. The honorees were offensive tackle Carver Willis and interior defensive lineman Bryson Eason.
Willis, a fourth-round pick with the versatility to play both inside and outside on the offensive line, posted a 90.1 PFF run-blocking grade in his preseason debut. He did allow three hurries across 23 pass-blocking snaps, an area to clean up, but the run-blocking showing was enough to land him among PFF's top rookie tackles alongside the Rams' Austin Blaske.
Eason, an undrafted free agent along San Francisco's interior defensive line, didn't produce eye-popping numbers but avoided any negatively graded plays in his first outing to earn a 77.3 grade. PFF noted that fellow 49ers rookie Gracen Halton also impressed, posting a 73.7 overall grade, but there wasn't room for a third interior defender on the list.
The three selections reflect a 49ers roster loaded with young talent competing for depth-chart spots this summer. PFF's Team of the Week pulled from a massive rookie pool — teams averaged more than six rookies on the field per snap in the preseason opener — with only players who logged at least 15 snaps eligible for consideration.
Stribling, who didn't make the cut, actually out-produced two of the three receivers who made PFF's list by raw volume. He caught seven of eight targets for 63 yards — more receptions and more targets than either Cowboys receiver Camden Brown (three catches, 62 yards on three targets) or Giants receiver Malachi Fields (three catches, 34 yards on three targets).
#blocking #stribling
Willis, a fourth-round pick with the versatility to play both inside and outside on the offensive line, posted a 90.1 PFF run-blocking grade in his preseason debut. He did allow three hurries across 23 pass-blocking snaps, an area to clean up, but the run-blocking showing was enough to land him among PFF's top rookie tackles alongside the Rams' Austin Blaske.
Eason, an undrafted free agent along San Francisco's interior defensive line, didn't produce eye-popping numbers but avoided any negatively graded plays in his first outing to earn a 77.3 grade. PFF noted that fellow 49ers rookie Gracen Halton also impressed, posting a 73.7 overall grade, but there wasn't room for a third interior defender on the list.
The three selections reflect a 49ers roster loaded with young talent competing for depth-chart spots this summer. PFF's Team of the Week pulled from a massive rookie pool — teams averaged more than six rookies on the field per snap in the preseason opener — with only players who logged at least 15 snaps eligible for consideration.
Stribling, who didn't make the cut, actually out-produced two of the three receivers who made PFF's list by raw volume. He caught seven of eight targets for 63 yards — more receptions and more targets than either Cowboys receiver Camden Brown (three catches, 62 yards on three targets) or Giants receiver Malachi Fields (three catches, 34 yards on three targets).
#blocking #stribling
3 days ago
49ers roster moves: D-lineman and O-lineman signed to one-year deals
"Throughout his five-year NFL career with the Cardinals (2021-24) and New York Giants (2025), he has appeared in 60 games (eight starts) and registered 51 tackles, 4.0 sacks, two passes defensed, and two forced fumbles. In 2025, Dimukeje appeared in five games with the Giants and registered one tackle and one pass defensed."
For 49ers' Nick Bosa, second ACL surgery is a 'different beast' as tendinitis lingers (paywall)
"Dr. Prem Ramkumar, an orthopedic knee and hip surgeon who consults for the X Games and Long Beach State athletics, termed an ACL revision a "very big deal" and a "different beast." Dr. Nirav Pandya, professor of orthopedic surgery at UCSF, said the trauma Bosa's right knee has suffered means it will be "asking a lot" for the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year to flash his pre-injury form next month, or perhaps, this season….Before Bosa was sidelined, he told Sports Illustrated that last year's surgery had also addressed "chronic" quadriceps tendinitis that had developed from the first ACL repair on his right knee. Pandya noted it would be more problematic if Bosa's current tendinitis isn't related to his most recent ACL surgery, which Shanahan suggested it was.
"He's had quad tendinitis since he was in high school and it's been this lingering, ongoing problem," Pandya said. "The issue that you get worried about long-term tendinitis is that that can eventually lead to degeneration of a tendon. It's more ******* e to kind of have chronic issues or even tear."
49ers TE George Kittle's 'eye-popping' recovery progress has Rapoport impressed
"When I was in Santa Clara about a week or so ago, finishing up Inside Training Camp, I had the opportunity to watch George Kittle do his workout, kind of alongside practice, pre-practice," Rapoport said on NFL Network's The Insiders. "It was eye-popping. It was really good. It was really fast. It was looking like a player who is basically going full speed.
"You listen to George Kittle say it—the fact that the numbers are basically what he wants—is an unbelievable thing. He is seven months out from an Achilles injury. Now, generally players do not get back on the field until nine months. The season starts about eight months after him tearing his Achilles."
#pandya #year #knee #months
"Throughout his five-year NFL career with the Cardinals (2021-24) and New York Giants (2025), he has appeared in 60 games (eight starts) and registered 51 tackles, 4.0 sacks, two passes defensed, and two forced fumbles. In 2025, Dimukeje appeared in five games with the Giants and registered one tackle and one pass defensed."
For 49ers' Nick Bosa, second ACL surgery is a 'different beast' as tendinitis lingers (paywall)
"Dr. Prem Ramkumar, an orthopedic knee and hip surgeon who consults for the X Games and Long Beach State athletics, termed an ACL revision a "very big deal" and a "different beast." Dr. Nirav Pandya, professor of orthopedic surgery at UCSF, said the trauma Bosa's right knee has suffered means it will be "asking a lot" for the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year to flash his pre-injury form next month, or perhaps, this season….Before Bosa was sidelined, he told Sports Illustrated that last year's surgery had also addressed "chronic" quadriceps tendinitis that had developed from the first ACL repair on his right knee. Pandya noted it would be more problematic if Bosa's current tendinitis isn't related to his most recent ACL surgery, which Shanahan suggested it was.
"He's had quad tendinitis since he was in high school and it's been this lingering, ongoing problem," Pandya said. "The issue that you get worried about long-term tendinitis is that that can eventually lead to degeneration of a tendon. It's more ******* e to kind of have chronic issues or even tear."
49ers TE George Kittle's 'eye-popping' recovery progress has Rapoport impressed
"When I was in Santa Clara about a week or so ago, finishing up Inside Training Camp, I had the opportunity to watch George Kittle do his workout, kind of alongside practice, pre-practice," Rapoport said on NFL Network's The Insiders. "It was eye-popping. It was really good. It was really fast. It was looking like a player who is basically going full speed.
"You listen to George Kittle say it—the fact that the numbers are basically what he wants—is an unbelievable thing. He is seven months out from an Achilles injury. Now, generally players do not get back on the field until nine months. The season starts about eight months after him tearing his Achilles."
#pandya #year #knee #months
3 days ago
The Athletics struck first, a Jeff McNeil homer on the first pitch of the game, to go ahead against Michael Wacha right at the start. But the Royals roared back, scoring in five separate innings, to win the game 9-5 in Vinnie Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia's return from the injured list.
The two returning players combined to go 3-9, but that was mostly Garcia. In the first inning, Bobby Witt Jr and Jac Caglianone got on base with a walk and a single then advanced on a wild pitch. In his first plate appearance back, Garcia singled to right field to score Witt. On the throw home, Garcia went to second. Vinnie then popped a weak flyout in his first plate appearance back, but Salvador Perez picked him up. With two outs and runners going on contact, Salvador Perez knocked in both runners with a trademark "reach a down-and-outside breaking pitch that was obviously a ball but get a hit anyway" to make it 3-1.
For once, that was a lead the Royals would NOT give away, as the Royals kept piling on more runs.
In the second inning, after a Kyle Isbel walk, Carter Jensen took a pitch well above the strike nearly to the right field bullpen. Unfortunately, Lawrence Butler caught it standing just in front of the fence. But then Bobby Witt Jr got Athletics starter, and former Royal, Mason Barnett – Witt lasered a line drive homer to left-center field to score two more runs to make it 5-1 (Isbel had reached earlier on a walk).
In a long third inning with some pitchcom delays, the bottom of the lineup strung together a single, a walk, and another single to score a run, which knocked out Barnett with the score 6-1 Royals.
#witt #first #inning
The two returning players combined to go 3-9, but that was mostly Garcia. In the first inning, Bobby Witt Jr and Jac Caglianone got on base with a walk and a single then advanced on a wild pitch. In his first plate appearance back, Garcia singled to right field to score Witt. On the throw home, Garcia went to second. Vinnie then popped a weak flyout in his first plate appearance back, but Salvador Perez picked him up. With two outs and runners going on contact, Salvador Perez knocked in both runners with a trademark "reach a down-and-outside breaking pitch that was obviously a ball but get a hit anyway" to make it 3-1.
For once, that was a lead the Royals would NOT give away, as the Royals kept piling on more runs.
In the second inning, after a Kyle Isbel walk, Carter Jensen took a pitch well above the strike nearly to the right field bullpen. Unfortunately, Lawrence Butler caught it standing just in front of the fence. But then Bobby Witt Jr got Athletics starter, and former Royal, Mason Barnett – Witt lasered a line drive homer to left-center field to score two more runs to make it 5-1 (Isbel had reached earlier on a walk).
In a long third inning with some pitchcom delays, the bottom of the lineup strung together a single, a walk, and another single to score a run, which knocked out Barnett with the score 6-1 Royals.
#witt #first #inning
3 days ago
OSHKOSH − Apparently, vintage shopping is a bit of a "Bad Habit" for the stars, too.
Oshkosh thrift store 01 Vintage is on one heck of a run, having welcomed Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran to the store just days after NBA star guard Tyrese Haliburton also popped in for some merch.
Both 01 Vintage's Facebook and Instagram pages were all the buzz this weekend, with the downtown Oshkosh thrift shop dropping posts showing Haliburton and Sheeran in the store within mere hours of each other.
Read more news: Watch a plane take shape in seven days at AirVenture in 2027
Sheeran appeared to be passing through the city en route to Toronto fresh off his latest stop on the Loop Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Aug. 15.
#oshkosh #sheeran #vintage #apparently
Oshkosh thrift store 01 Vintage is on one heck of a run, having welcomed Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran to the store just days after NBA star guard Tyrese Haliburton also popped in for some merch.
Both 01 Vintage's Facebook and Instagram pages were all the buzz this weekend, with the downtown Oshkosh thrift shop dropping posts showing Haliburton and Sheeran in the store within mere hours of each other.
Read more news: Watch a plane take shape in seven days at AirVenture in 2027
Sheeran appeared to be passing through the city en route to Toronto fresh off his latest stop on the Loop Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis Aug. 15.
#oshkosh #sheeran #vintage #apparently
4 days ago
Cadillac surprised everyone after ending terms with Graeme Lowdon after the first half of F1 2026, as Dan Towriss explains the reasoning behind it.
With the F1 circus getting back into race mode post the summer break, Cadillac kick-started the news cycle by announcing the departure of team principal Lowdon and replacing him with Marcin Budkowski. The news came as a surprise considering that it's been only half a season in American outfit's first full season.
Former Manor boss Lowdon returned to the F1 grid with Cadillac, as he joined the American outfit even before they were confirmed to make it as the 11th team on the grid. He did the big job of getting everyone together as one team – including the drivers – and start the journey in the winter test to the first half of 2026.
Although the results haven't come by for them thus far, with reliability issues popping up at most rounds, Lowdon did a fair job operationally at trackside. While there has been communication issues from factory to track, but it is part of a problem that any new F1 team would face in its first season.
TWG Motorsports' Dan Towriss acknowledged the work done by Lowdon in getting everything together, but noted that it was always the plan to find a F1 team principal in long-term, especially someone who is from technical background. The American said that there were conversations about a potential transition, just that the timing wasn't fixed.
#team #cadillac #american
With the F1 circus getting back into race mode post the summer break, Cadillac kick-started the news cycle by announcing the departure of team principal Lowdon and replacing him with Marcin Budkowski. The news came as a surprise considering that it's been only half a season in American outfit's first full season.
Former Manor boss Lowdon returned to the F1 grid with Cadillac, as he joined the American outfit even before they were confirmed to make it as the 11th team on the grid. He did the big job of getting everyone together as one team – including the drivers – and start the journey in the winter test to the first half of 2026.
Although the results haven't come by for them thus far, with reliability issues popping up at most rounds, Lowdon did a fair job operationally at trackside. While there has been communication issues from factory to track, but it is part of a problem that any new F1 team would face in its first season.
TWG Motorsports' Dan Towriss acknowledged the work done by Lowdon in getting everything together, but noted that it was always the plan to find a F1 team principal in long-term, especially someone who is from technical background. The American said that there were conversations about a potential transition, just that the timing wasn't fixed.
#team #cadillac #american
4 days ago
After taking a look back at the film, one recent Lions addition grabbed Dan Campbell's attention from Detroit's NFL preseason opener at the Cincinnati Bengals.
Ryan Cooper Jr., a recent training camp signing, popped Cincinnati receiver Dohnte Meyers early in the fourth quarter on a pass from Bengals quarterback Josh Johnson. Cooper's hit knocked the football loose and prompted the red challenge flag from Campbell.
The play was upheld as an incompletion, but Cooper's play stuck with coach Campbell.
"One guy—I just bring it up because of the play that he made—you know, he just stepped in the door. It's like, who is this guy? Cooper, you know, that was a **** of a hit he made over there. I know it was one play, but it's like, I know who he is now. He got a ball out," Campbell said.
Cooper spent the spring with the Birmingham Stallions in the UFL, registering 25 tackles, four pass breakups, one tackle for loss and one interception.
#bengals
Ryan Cooper Jr., a recent training camp signing, popped Cincinnati receiver Dohnte Meyers early in the fourth quarter on a pass from Bengals quarterback Josh Johnson. Cooper's hit knocked the football loose and prompted the red challenge flag from Campbell.
The play was upheld as an incompletion, but Cooper's play stuck with coach Campbell.
"One guy—I just bring it up because of the play that he made—you know, he just stepped in the door. It's like, who is this guy? Cooper, you know, that was a **** of a hit he made over there. I know it was one play, but it's like, I know who he is now. He got a ball out," Campbell said.
Cooper spent the spring with the Birmingham Stallions in the UFL, registering 25 tackles, four pass breakups, one tackle for loss and one interception.
#bengals
4 days ago
CLEVELAND (AP) — Guardians rookie outfielder Chase Delauter was taken out before the third inning of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres due to mild left hamstring tightness.
Delauter started the game in right field. He popped out to shortstop Xander Bogaerts in the first inning but also made a catch on a ball hit near the warning track by Manny Machado in the first inning.
The 24-year old Delauter has been Cleveland's most consistent hitter throughout the season. He is second among AL rookies in RBIs (57), fifth in home runs (13) and eighth in batting average (.286),
Delauter is also batting .339 (19 for 56) with two home runs and six RBI's this month. He has recorded two hits or more in seven of Cleveland's 14 games in August and had a 13-game on-base streak snapped.
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#first #batting #Guardians
Delauter started the game in right field. He popped out to shortstop Xander Bogaerts in the first inning but also made a catch on a ball hit near the warning track by Manny Machado in the first inning.
The 24-year old Delauter has been Cleveland's most consistent hitter throughout the season. He is second among AL rookies in RBIs (57), fifth in home runs (13) and eighth in batting average (.286),
Delauter is also batting .339 (19 for 56) with two home runs and six RBI's this month. He has recorded two hits or more in seven of Cleveland's 14 games in August and had a 13-game on-base streak snapped.
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#first #batting #Guardians
4 days ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Bedbugs are sometimes called the vampires of the insect world — hiding during the day and coming out at night to feast on human blood. Generations of children have been told: "Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbugs bite."
Well, bad news: Bedbug infestations are increasing. This is the time of year when they tend to be at their worst. And some scientists think the reviled pests might be capable of spreading an antibiotic-resistant infection called MRSA.
For centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in New York City in 2018, when at least a half dozen city buses were taken out of service after reports of bedbugs crawling on seats. It happened again in Paris in 2023, when reports of bedbugs at a movie theater, on trains and on buses popped up in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics.
"They certainly are out there," said Christopher Hayes, a North Carolina State University ******* istant professor who has been bitten by bedbugs more than 50 times in the course of research. "And if you're unaware, if you're not on top of your game, it's easy to bring them into your home."
Bedbugs are reddish-brown bloodsuckers about the size of an apple seed. Some researchers estimate they date back to the time of the dinosaurs, but they are best known for their unfortunate ability to live with — and prey on — humans.
#called #buses #reports
Well, bad news: Bedbug infestations are increasing. This is the time of year when they tend to be at their worst. And some scientists think the reviled pests might be capable of spreading an antibiotic-resistant infection called MRSA.
For centuries, the bugs have horrified homeowners and occasionally panicked the public. That happened in New York City in 2018, when at least a half dozen city buses were taken out of service after reports of bedbugs crawling on seats. It happened again in Paris in 2023, when reports of bedbugs at a movie theater, on trains and on buses popped up in the lead-up to the 2024 Olympics.
"They certainly are out there," said Christopher Hayes, a North Carolina State University ******* istant professor who has been bitten by bedbugs more than 50 times in the course of research. "And if you're unaware, if you're not on top of your game, it's easy to bring them into your home."
Bedbugs are reddish-brown bloodsuckers about the size of an apple seed. Some researchers estimate they date back to the time of the dinosaurs, but they are best known for their unfortunate ability to live with — and prey on — humans.
#called #buses #reports
4 days ago
The Detroit Lions were back in pads on Sunday, slowly ramping things back up in their 13th training camp practice of the 2026 preseason.
A couple of unexpected absences popped up at Sunday's practice, but we also saw some injured players return, like Juice Scruggs and Derrick Moore. The pair took to the field in pads for the first time as they continue to build back up after soft-tissue injuries.
Because this was Scruggs' first practice in pads, the Lions appear like they want to keep his acclimation tempered a bit. He started most "team" series—save the final few—but at the halfway point, Scruggs went to the sidelines. That decision let the offensive line adjust its interior combination and test other options.
When Scruggs exited, Tate Ratledge stepped in at center with Christian Mahogany shifting from left to right guard to accommodate for Ben Bartch at left guard. With this combination, they could see where Ratledge is at in his development at center, make room for Bartch to get reps with the first team, and give Mahogany some looks from the right side.
The difference between the two combinations was drastic. When Scruggs was at center, the offensive line looked solid, but when they shifted to Ratledge inside, they appeared more vulnerable to blitzes, and Ratledge botched at least two snaps. While the second combination arguably puts the Lions' five most talented linemen on the field at the same time, the cohesion was clearly absent, illustrating how important it is to find the "right" combination and "fit."
#ratledge
A couple of unexpected absences popped up at Sunday's practice, but we also saw some injured players return, like Juice Scruggs and Derrick Moore. The pair took to the field in pads for the first time as they continue to build back up after soft-tissue injuries.
Because this was Scruggs' first practice in pads, the Lions appear like they want to keep his acclimation tempered a bit. He started most "team" series—save the final few—but at the halfway point, Scruggs went to the sidelines. That decision let the offensive line adjust its interior combination and test other options.
When Scruggs exited, Tate Ratledge stepped in at center with Christian Mahogany shifting from left to right guard to accommodate for Ben Bartch at left guard. With this combination, they could see where Ratledge is at in his development at center, make room for Bartch to get reps with the first team, and give Mahogany some looks from the right side.
The difference between the two combinations was drastic. When Scruggs was at center, the offensive line looked solid, but when they shifted to Ratledge inside, they appeared more vulnerable to blitzes, and Ratledge botched at least two snaps. While the second combination arguably puts the Lions' five most talented linemen on the field at the same time, the cohesion was clearly absent, illustrating how important it is to find the "right" combination and "fit."
#ratledge
4 days ago
Just when it seemed we wouldn't have to spend our Sunday dredging up ghosts of past transfers, the Italian media has breathed new life into the seemingly moribund Rodrigo Mora saga. The 19-year-old Porto midfielder popped up on Roma's radar earlier this month, whipping fans into a frenzy with visions of a Portuguese Messi dancing through our heads.
Although prohibitively expensive by Roma's customary standards, the Giallorossi were poised to smash their transfer record, handing over €50 million to acquire the talented teenager, albeit in a convoluted fashion. Unwilling or unable to pay the full freight for Mora, Sporting Director Tony D'Amico spent the better part of a week blazing creative paths toward the fifty-million mark.
With the two sides reportedly agreeing to a 50/50 split that would see Roma pay €25 million this summer and €25 million next summer—the latter essentially serving to remove the rumored 40% to 50% sell-on fee—it seemed the deal was as good as done. There were also reports that the deal was structured as a loan with an obligation to buy—either way, the final cost would be in the €50 million neighborhood.
But then Porto President André Villas-Boas began moving the goalposts, demanding easier benchmarks to make the deal permanent. With the negotiations halted, Mora and his representatives voiced their displeasure, reportedly attempting to persuade the Porto brass to accept the Roma deal.
To date, Villas-Boas and Porto haven't budged, but there may be hope on the horizon. According to nearly any Italian transfer journalist or agent mouthpiece you can think of, the deal is back on. In fact, Gianluca Di Marzio contends that the deal is making progress and that the two clubs are close to a €25 million transfer with a 50% sell-on clause.
#roma #boas
Although prohibitively expensive by Roma's customary standards, the Giallorossi were poised to smash their transfer record, handing over €50 million to acquire the talented teenager, albeit in a convoluted fashion. Unwilling or unable to pay the full freight for Mora, Sporting Director Tony D'Amico spent the better part of a week blazing creative paths toward the fifty-million mark.
With the two sides reportedly agreeing to a 50/50 split that would see Roma pay €25 million this summer and €25 million next summer—the latter essentially serving to remove the rumored 40% to 50% sell-on fee—it seemed the deal was as good as done. There were also reports that the deal was structured as a loan with an obligation to buy—either way, the final cost would be in the €50 million neighborhood.
But then Porto President André Villas-Boas began moving the goalposts, demanding easier benchmarks to make the deal permanent. With the negotiations halted, Mora and his representatives voiced their displeasure, reportedly attempting to persuade the Porto brass to accept the Roma deal.
To date, Villas-Boas and Porto haven't budged, but there may be hope on the horizon. According to nearly any Italian transfer journalist or agent mouthpiece you can think of, the deal is back on. In fact, Gianluca Di Marzio contends that the deal is making progress and that the two clubs are close to a €25 million transfer with a 50% sell-on clause.
#roma #boas
5 days ago
In Saturday's preseason game, Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks took his biggest step yet in his long road to recovery from his second serious knee injury.
Brooks got on the field in live action and had four touches with the first-string offense. He didn't do anything spectacular, but merely playing was a bit step for him after tearing the ACL in his right knee in his final college game, and then tearing the same ACL in just the third game of his pro career.
In 2023 at Texas, Brooks tore the ACL the first time. He then declared for the 2024 NFL draft, and the Panthers liked his talent enough to pick him in the second round, even though he was still recovering. Brooks didn't get onto the field until November of his rookie season while he recovered from the college injury, and after carrying the ball just nine times in the NFL, he tore the ACL in Week 14 of 2024. That injury caused him to miss the rest of 2024 and the entire 2025 season.
Now Brooks is finally back, and Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is excited to have him back.
"It just felt good to see him out there running, getting hit, getting tackled, popping up and going back to the huddle," Canales said of Brooks. "I got a little emotional just knowing the journey to get him back to that point."
#brooks #injury #step
Brooks got on the field in live action and had four touches with the first-string offense. He didn't do anything spectacular, but merely playing was a bit step for him after tearing the ACL in his right knee in his final college game, and then tearing the same ACL in just the third game of his pro career.
In 2023 at Texas, Brooks tore the ACL the first time. He then declared for the 2024 NFL draft, and the Panthers liked his talent enough to pick him in the second round, even though he was still recovering. Brooks didn't get onto the field until November of his rookie season while he recovered from the college injury, and after carrying the ball just nine times in the NFL, he tore the ACL in Week 14 of 2024. That injury caused him to miss the rest of 2024 and the entire 2025 season.
Now Brooks is finally back, and Panthers coach Dave Canales said the team is excited to have him back.
"It just felt good to see him out there running, getting hit, getting tackled, popping up and going back to the huddle," Canales said of Brooks. "I got a little emotional just knowing the journey to get him back to that point."
#brooks #injury #step
5 days ago
Michael Massey and Jac Caglianone powered the lineup last night. They did it again tonight, with the only two hits KC had – both singles – in a 1-0 loss to the Angels.
When your team falls by a score of 1-0, it would be easy to place the blame on the offense. But this was really Reid Detmers flashing some of that brilliance I wrote about before the game. When he's on, there's not a whole heck of a lot you can do, and baby, he was on tonight. Detmers struck out 11 over 8 scoreless innings and required only 92 pitches to do it. He didn't walk anyone, and he allowed those two singles mentioned at the top. That's it. The Angels asked closer Ben Joyce to finish it off and, wielding a fastball that easily tops 104 MPH, he did just that with a pair of strikeouts.
Randy Dobnak, known more for his sweeper, threw the Angels a healthy dose of changeups in his 5.2 innings tonight. He figured out early that the sweeper wasn't working and the Angels could do nothing to the changeup, so he threw it more than any of his other pitches. Ultimately, he struck out six while allowing 4 hits and 2 walks in 5.2 scoreless innings. He had some good defense behind him, but Dobnak Time continues unabated as we inch ever closer to the end of the season.
Craig Kimbrel was tasked with escaping the sixth inning with two runners on and managed to do so when a deep flyball from Josh Lowe died just in front of the track, landing in Starling Marte's glove. Kimbrel relied again on the marine layer as well as a fantastic play from Tyler Tolbert in the seventh.
Nate Pearson got the eighth and, unfortunately, his control issues from most of his career popped up again when he allowed a leadoff walk to Wade Meckler. Jose Siri pinch-ran for him and promptly stole second. Pearson got Mike Trout to pop out, but a groundball at 102.6 off the bat of Nolan Schanuel managed to deflect off of Caglianone's glove into right, and that was all she wrote. Pearson recovered to get a strikeout and a groundout, but the winning run was already in.
#tonight #detmers
When your team falls by a score of 1-0, it would be easy to place the blame on the offense. But this was really Reid Detmers flashing some of that brilliance I wrote about before the game. When he's on, there's not a whole heck of a lot you can do, and baby, he was on tonight. Detmers struck out 11 over 8 scoreless innings and required only 92 pitches to do it. He didn't walk anyone, and he allowed those two singles mentioned at the top. That's it. The Angels asked closer Ben Joyce to finish it off and, wielding a fastball that easily tops 104 MPH, he did just that with a pair of strikeouts.
Randy Dobnak, known more for his sweeper, threw the Angels a healthy dose of changeups in his 5.2 innings tonight. He figured out early that the sweeper wasn't working and the Angels could do nothing to the changeup, so he threw it more than any of his other pitches. Ultimately, he struck out six while allowing 4 hits and 2 walks in 5.2 scoreless innings. He had some good defense behind him, but Dobnak Time continues unabated as we inch ever closer to the end of the season.
Craig Kimbrel was tasked with escaping the sixth inning with two runners on and managed to do so when a deep flyball from Josh Lowe died just in front of the track, landing in Starling Marte's glove. Kimbrel relied again on the marine layer as well as a fantastic play from Tyler Tolbert in the seventh.
Nate Pearson got the eighth and, unfortunately, his control issues from most of his career popped up again when he allowed a leadoff walk to Wade Meckler. Jose Siri pinch-ran for him and promptly stole second. Pearson got Mike Trout to pop out, but a groundball at 102.6 off the bat of Nolan Schanuel managed to deflect off of Caglianone's glove into right, and that was all she wrote. Pearson recovered to get a strikeout and a groundout, but the winning run was already in.
#tonight #detmers
5 days ago
The Tennessee ******* ans were back on the field on Saturday after traveling back from the West Coast and the joint practice and preseason game with the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara.
On a hot Nashville afternoon, the ******* ans got some good work in and began to address some of the issues that had popped up against the 49ers. Quarterback Cam Ward warmed up after a slow start and looked poised and in control, as the offense looked better than they did on Thursday.
There is still a long way to go, and the ******* ans are still developing. Here are some sights and sounds from Saturday's action.
It was a scorcher, but the ******* ans took to the field and put in a solid afternoon's work.
"If you're waiting until now to pick up your urgency, you're already late." That was the message Saleh passed on to the media for how he views his team in training camp.
#work
On a hot Nashville afternoon, the ******* ans got some good work in and began to address some of the issues that had popped up against the 49ers. Quarterback Cam Ward warmed up after a slow start and looked poised and in control, as the offense looked better than they did on Thursday.
There is still a long way to go, and the ******* ans are still developing. Here are some sights and sounds from Saturday's action.
It was a scorcher, but the ******* ans took to the field and put in a solid afternoon's work.
"If you're waiting until now to pick up your urgency, you're already late." That was the message Saleh passed on to the media for how he views his team in training camp.
#work
5 days ago
(Inside Lacrosse Photo: Michael Clark)
CHESTER, Pa. — The Maryland Charm claimed the first-ever Women's Lacrosse League Championship, 16-13, against the California Palms inside Subaru Park on Saturday.
Sydni Black was ****** ing ankles en route to Championship MVP honors, scoring four goals for a game-high five points, but she certainly wasn't alone in the ****** le triumph. Cassidy Spilis and Alex Aust Holman notched key hat tricks with precise interior finishing, Livy Rosenzweig had 13 draw controls (including 10 of the first 16) with a goal and goalie tandem Caylee Waters and Jenika Cuocco both made 8 saves to anchor a defensive effort that limited the Palms to their lowest goal total all summer.
"I mean, it's history books right there," Black told ILWomen postgame when asked what it meant to win the league's first full-season ****** le. "I think it's amazing to go down in history as the first champions. A game on ESPN and an amazing crowd with fans, it's something we'll never forget and hopefully little girls watching get inspired to continue dreaming big."
Black's night was unmistakably incredible, with each of her four scores getting better than the last. Her first-half hat trick was eye-popping matched up against one of the best defenders in the world in California's Emily Nalls, but her fourth was the highlight of the game.
#lacrosse #black #four
CHESTER, Pa. — The Maryland Charm claimed the first-ever Women's Lacrosse League Championship, 16-13, against the California Palms inside Subaru Park on Saturday.
Sydni Black was ****** ing ankles en route to Championship MVP honors, scoring four goals for a game-high five points, but she certainly wasn't alone in the ****** le triumph. Cassidy Spilis and Alex Aust Holman notched key hat tricks with precise interior finishing, Livy Rosenzweig had 13 draw controls (including 10 of the first 16) with a goal and goalie tandem Caylee Waters and Jenika Cuocco both made 8 saves to anchor a defensive effort that limited the Palms to their lowest goal total all summer.
"I mean, it's history books right there," Black told ILWomen postgame when asked what it meant to win the league's first full-season ****** le. "I think it's amazing to go down in history as the first champions. A game on ESPN and an amazing crowd with fans, it's something we'll never forget and hopefully little girls watching get inspired to continue dreaming big."
Black's night was unmistakably incredible, with each of her four scores getting better than the last. Her first-half hat trick was eye-popping matched up against one of the best defenders in the world in California's Emily Nalls, but her fourth was the highlight of the game.
#lacrosse #black #four
5 days ago
A behemoth of a man came racing over on an electric bike. Big 99, DeForest Buckner, had media availability at the end of Colts training camp on Saturday night. Things were moved inside due to weather, but Buckner was as sunny as could be. He was all smiles as he talked to the media and described how he is back to feeling good which is music to Colts fans' ears.
This season wasn't to be taken for granted by Buckner, and there was a solid chance it might not have even happened. After sustaining a herniated disc in his neck in Week 9 which caused him to lose feeling in his upper body, Buckner fought his way back into the lineup in a late matchup against the 49ers. It was short-lived as he endured season ending surgery. It was a disappointing season for a man who rarely missed any time over his career.
Fast forward to the 2026 season, one that was up in the air, and Buckner is feeling back to his old self. He is a full participant in training camp, and while you might not see him in the preseason, he will be out there and ready Week 1. Once he got popped at practice and saw that he was ok, Buckner said it was all behind him at that point. The Colts better hope he is back to form because they struggled severely without him. The losing streak to end the season didn't have Buckner's absence alone to thank, but it certainly didn't help. The defense is a much different beast with Buckner in the middle.
DeForest Buckner's size, ability, and leadership are crucial to the Colts' success in 2026. Without him plugging up holes and taking on double teams, this defense will struggle. He has proven to be one of the most important and reliable pieces brought in outside of the draft. If Buckner is back to full strength, this defense will pose some problems for the rest of the NFL.
#colts #season #deforest
This season wasn't to be taken for granted by Buckner, and there was a solid chance it might not have even happened. After sustaining a herniated disc in his neck in Week 9 which caused him to lose feeling in his upper body, Buckner fought his way back into the lineup in a late matchup against the 49ers. It was short-lived as he endured season ending surgery. It was a disappointing season for a man who rarely missed any time over his career.
Fast forward to the 2026 season, one that was up in the air, and Buckner is feeling back to his old self. He is a full participant in training camp, and while you might not see him in the preseason, he will be out there and ready Week 1. Once he got popped at practice and saw that he was ok, Buckner said it was all behind him at that point. The Colts better hope he is back to form because they struggled severely without him. The losing streak to end the season didn't have Buckner's absence alone to thank, but it certainly didn't help. The defense is a much different beast with Buckner in the middle.
DeForest Buckner's size, ability, and leadership are crucial to the Colts' success in 2026. Without him plugging up holes and taking on double teams, this defense will struggle. He has proven to be one of the most important and reliable pieces brought in outside of the draft. If Buckner is back to full strength, this defense will pose some problems for the rest of the NFL.
#colts #season #deforest
5 days ago
Minimizing the number of hits Jaxson Dart takes in his second season with the New York Giants will be key for the 2025 first-round pick. He weathered a massive one on Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings in the teams' preseason opener at MetLife Stadium.
It arrived on the final play of the first quarter, and it sent Dart to the medical tent, where he was checked for a concussion, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
Dart, who notably dealt with concussion issues throughout his rookie season — even popping into the blue tent five times in a 10-game span — was quickly cleared. He reentered the exhibition in the second quarter and finished the drive he started.
The 23-year-old Ole Miss product bounced outside the pocket, rolled left and uncorked a 15-yard jump pass that located rookie wideout Malachi Fields in the end zone for six.
Here's another look at the play, from the back of the end zone, where Fields — a third-round pick out of Notre Dame — elevated for the scoring grab.
#play
It arrived on the final play of the first quarter, and it sent Dart to the medical tent, where he was checked for a concussion, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
Dart, who notably dealt with concussion issues throughout his rookie season — even popping into the blue tent five times in a 10-game span — was quickly cleared. He reentered the exhibition in the second quarter and finished the drive he started.
The 23-year-old Ole Miss product bounced outside the pocket, rolled left and uncorked a 15-yard jump pass that located rookie wideout Malachi Fields in the end zone for six.
Here's another look at the play, from the back of the end zone, where Fields — a third-round pick out of Notre Dame — elevated for the scoring grab.
#play
5 days ago
The Cincinnati Bengals have some really solid early contributions from the rookie class this year.
Cashius Howell, their first draft pick, is clearly a capable pass-rusher. Third-rounder Tacario Davis looks like he'll play a key role at boundary corner. Fourth-round wideout Colbie Young will be key depth and seventh-rounder Landon Robinson is making some final-roster noise.
While a little boring, sixth-round offensive lineman Brian Parker quietly just looks like a pro's pro, too.
Parker popped on the live broadcast and eventually on film review too for his steady play. The number eventually backed it up too. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com pointed out that Parker played 57 snaps, more than any other player on the team, getting looks at guard and center.
Over the course of that versatile work, Parker only let up two hurries on 34 pass-blocking attempts.
#pass #round #eventually
Cashius Howell, their first draft pick, is clearly a capable pass-rusher. Third-rounder Tacario Davis looks like he'll play a key role at boundary corner. Fourth-round wideout Colbie Young will be key depth and seventh-rounder Landon Robinson is making some final-roster noise.
While a little boring, sixth-round offensive lineman Brian Parker quietly just looks like a pro's pro, too.
Parker popped on the live broadcast and eventually on film review too for his steady play. The number eventually backed it up too. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com pointed out that Parker played 57 snaps, more than any other player on the team, getting looks at guard and center.
Over the course of that versatile work, Parker only let up two hurries on 34 pass-blocking attempts.
#pass #round #eventually
5 days ago
Couldn't get near what was a great penalty and only had a few soft shots to deal with, although their was a wide open shot very early on that should have hit the target. Showed how good he is with his feet early into the game when he skilfully turned the press.
Played a more traditional right back role today and did well defensively, although the team had a little less control in the first half as a result. Still popped up with another goal, passing home from eight yards out via a set piece.
Was heavily involved in the game, had multiple shots when up for set pieces and defended well off the ball but there were a couple of dodgy moments. Bursting out of defence early, he lost the ball and was lucky to see a lob go wide, then gave away a sloppy penalty.
Had a relatively easy game defensively, although had to be alert with a dangerous cross that he managed to head over from close range. Played some great ****** out of defence today and put in a brilliant cross that Reinildo could only steer wide.
Shut out any threat down his side and put in some great recovery tackles when Rennes were threatening. Also got into some great positions going forward, overlapped for Talbi and a good shot was deflected wide, just missed when he got onto the end of O'Nien's cross then forced a brilliant save from Samba from a Rigg cross.
#wide #cross #played
Played a more traditional right back role today and did well defensively, although the team had a little less control in the first half as a result. Still popped up with another goal, passing home from eight yards out via a set piece.
Was heavily involved in the game, had multiple shots when up for set pieces and defended well off the ball but there were a couple of dodgy moments. Bursting out of defence early, he lost the ball and was lucky to see a lob go wide, then gave away a sloppy penalty.
Had a relatively easy game defensively, although had to be alert with a dangerous cross that he managed to head over from close range. Played some great ****** out of defence today and put in a brilliant cross that Reinildo could only steer wide.
Shut out any threat down his side and put in some great recovery tackles when Rennes were threatening. Also got into some great positions going forward, overlapped for Talbi and a good shot was deflected wide, just missed when he got onto the end of O'Nien's cross then forced a brilliant save from Samba from a Rigg cross.
#wide #cross #played
5 days ago
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. didn't end his Rogers Centre home run drought Friday night against the New York Yankees; however, he did make serious contact in the sixth inning — with the knee of Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr., that is.
His worrisome collision at third base took place amid a head-scratching sequence that saw the Yankees flub a double-play opportunity. A chopper from George Springer was corralled by Ryan McMahon, who stepped on the third-base bag and fired a toss to first. But it needed a bounce to reach first, where Luis García Jr.'s glove popped off as he tried to stab the ball for the inning-ending out.
García got on his horse, collected the ball, turned and whipped it back to third. The problem was, no one was covering the bag. As Lombard attempted to chase down the throw, he ran into a sliding Guerrero, who weathered a blow to the head before wincing on his way home for Toronto's first run in a 3-1 series-opening victory over the Yankees (68-54).
The Blue Jays (60-64), now only one game back of the final wild-card spot in the American League after selling at the trade deadline, improved to 6-2 in their past eight games, in large part thanks to catcher Alejandro Kirk. He scored Springer in the sixth with a two-out double. Then he launched a solo shot in the eighth.
Guerrero, though, didn't return to the game after the thump he endured. He finished 1-for-3 with a single.
#garc #home
His worrisome collision at third base took place amid a head-scratching sequence that saw the Yankees flub a double-play opportunity. A chopper from George Springer was corralled by Ryan McMahon, who stepped on the third-base bag and fired a toss to first. But it needed a bounce to reach first, where Luis García Jr.'s glove popped off as he tried to stab the ball for the inning-ending out.
García got on his horse, collected the ball, turned and whipped it back to third. The problem was, no one was covering the bag. As Lombard attempted to chase down the throw, he ran into a sliding Guerrero, who weathered a blow to the head before wincing on his way home for Toronto's first run in a 3-1 series-opening victory over the Yankees (68-54).
The Blue Jays (60-64), now only one game back of the final wild-card spot in the American League after selling at the trade deadline, improved to 6-2 in their past eight games, in large part thanks to catcher Alejandro Kirk. He scored Springer in the sixth with a two-out double. Then he launched a solo shot in the eighth.
Guerrero, though, didn't return to the game after the thump he endured. He finished 1-for-3 with a single.
#garc #home
6 days ago
Chip stocks rallied Thursday, with the PHLX Semiconductor Sector nearing a new bull market.
Bank of America ***** ysts expect faster growth in the AI server chip market.
Nvidia, a key player in AI, is close to its May highs and reports earnings on Aug. 26.
After a steep July sell-off, investors are chipping in again.
Chip stocks were some of the biggest gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Thursday, a day when markets rose broadly. Shares of SanDisk (SNDK) popped 14%, while Micron Technology (MU) jumped 4% and Arm (ARM) added close to 3%. Intel (INTC) and Qualcomm (QCOM) also climbed, driving the PHLX Semiconductor Sector (SOX) up 0.5%.
#phlx
Bank of America ***** ysts expect faster growth in the AI server chip market.
Nvidia, a key player in AI, is close to its May highs and reports earnings on Aug. 26.
After a steep July sell-off, investors are chipping in again.
Chip stocks were some of the biggest gainers in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Thursday, a day when markets rose broadly. Shares of SanDisk (SNDK) popped 14%, while Micron Technology (MU) jumped 4% and Arm (ARM) added close to 3%. Intel (INTC) and Qualcomm (QCOM) also climbed, driving the PHLX Semiconductor Sector (SOX) up 0.5%.
#phlx
6 days ago
DETROIT — A blister affected Chicago White Sox starter Davis Martin in Thursday's outing that ended with an ejection.
A day later, the right-hander landed on the 15-day injured list with the blister on his right middle finger.
"We decided that there's a good chunk of skin gone, how that's going to affect me throwing the baseball?" Martin said Friday afternoon. "A lot of questions popped up where it made sense to put me on the IL and get it taken care of."
Martin's IL stint was one of several moves announced by the American League Central-leading Sox ahead of a big three-game series against the second-place Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Sox brought up pitchers José Urquidy and Tyler Schweitzer from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned right-hander Tanner McDougal to Charlotte.
Chicago baseball report: Cubs pen could get a shot in the arm, while Brenton Doyle fits in well with White Sox
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A day later, the right-hander landed on the 15-day injured list with the blister on his right middle finger.
"We decided that there's a good chunk of skin gone, how that's going to affect me throwing the baseball?" Martin said Friday afternoon. "A lot of questions popped up where it made sense to put me on the IL and get it taken care of."
Martin's IL stint was one of several moves announced by the American League Central-leading Sox ahead of a big three-game series against the second-place Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Sox brought up pitchers José Urquidy and Tyler Schweitzer from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned right-hander Tanner McDougal to Charlotte.
Chicago baseball report: Cubs pen could get a shot in the arm, while Brenton Doyle fits in well with White Sox
#Baseball
6 days ago
Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), could rally more than 50% toward $3,000 in the coming weeks, according to crypto ***** yst Michaël van de Poppe, who argues that the current price range offers an attractive accumulation opportunity before a potential breakout.
In an Aug. 12 post, Van de Poppe said the "ideal moment" to position in Ethereum is "literally right now," arguing that investors waiting for definitive bullish confirmation could risk entering after a substantial portion of the move has already occurred.
His three-day ETH/USD chart highlights previous accumulation phases around the $1,500–$2,000 region that preceded sharp upside moves.
In one example, Ethereum rallied roughly 60% within less than a week after escaping a similar consolidation range. Van de Poppe also pointed to comparable price behavior in 2023, suggesting ETH could repeat the pattern "in a matter of days/weeks."
A rally toward Van de Poppe's $3,000 target would represent gains of approximately 57% from the current price.
#price #range #accumulation
In an Aug. 12 post, Van de Poppe said the "ideal moment" to position in Ethereum is "literally right now," arguing that investors waiting for definitive bullish confirmation could risk entering after a substantial portion of the move has already occurred.
His three-day ETH/USD chart highlights previous accumulation phases around the $1,500–$2,000 region that preceded sharp upside moves.
In one example, Ethereum rallied roughly 60% within less than a week after escaping a similar consolidation range. Van de Poppe also pointed to comparable price behavior in 2023, suggesting ETH could repeat the pattern "in a matter of days/weeks."
A rally toward Van de Poppe's $3,000 target would represent gains of approximately 57% from the current price.
#price #range #accumulation
6 days ago
What happened: Sandisk (SNDK) stock popped 6% on Friday, extending gains from a 13% rise in the prior session.
What's behind the move: Wall Street was overwhelmingly bullish on the NAND flash memory maker's long-term growth targets for 2028 through 2030, announced at the company's investor day.
Sandisk sees annual revenue growth in the mid-to-high teens between 2028 and 2030. The company also sees non-GAAP gross margins at about 80%.
Analysts cheered the company's improved business model and the sustainability of its pricing, backed by various US hyperscalers.
RBC Capital ***** ysts said customer contracts are "multi-year in nature, are detailed by quarter/month, have fixed pricing with variable component, and are supported by financial guarantees."
#analysts #sndk #street
What's behind the move: Wall Street was overwhelmingly bullish on the NAND flash memory maker's long-term growth targets for 2028 through 2030, announced at the company's investor day.
Sandisk sees annual revenue growth in the mid-to-high teens between 2028 and 2030. The company also sees non-GAAP gross margins at about 80%.
Analysts cheered the company's improved business model and the sustainability of its pricing, backed by various US hyperscalers.
RBC Capital ***** ysts said customer contracts are "multi-year in nature, are detailed by quarter/month, have fixed pricing with variable component, and are supported by financial guarantees."
#analysts #sndk #street
8 days ago
PAYSON — No one can accuse Adrian "Boogie" Wilson of not being tough.
Last season, it seemed like at least once a game, the senior safety would remain down after a play, eventually heading to the sideline clutching his shoulder. Moments later, once the shoulder had been popped back into place, he would be back in the game. Anything to not have to sit on the sideline permanently.
The 6-foot, 215-pound senior emerged as one of the stars of the defense in 2025, finishing fourth on the team with 57 tackles in 12 games despite having to play through pain. He had surgery on his right shoulder on Dec. 4, which prevented him from playing in the Sun Bowl against ACC champion Duke. While he would have liked to have played in that one too, he wanted to have his right shoulder repaired as soon as possible so he could start preparing for the 2026 campaign.
He missed spring drills while recovering from surgery.
"It hurt a lot," Wilson said. "I can't lie, it was pretty painful at times, but I wanted to be able to play. Once they popped it back in, it felt better, and I was ready to go. I just never knew when it was going to happen. I just love the game, and I wanted to play."
#back #wilson
Last season, it seemed like at least once a game, the senior safety would remain down after a play, eventually heading to the sideline clutching his shoulder. Moments later, once the shoulder had been popped back into place, he would be back in the game. Anything to not have to sit on the sideline permanently.
The 6-foot, 215-pound senior emerged as one of the stars of the defense in 2025, finishing fourth on the team with 57 tackles in 12 games despite having to play through pain. He had surgery on his right shoulder on Dec. 4, which prevented him from playing in the Sun Bowl against ACC champion Duke. While he would have liked to have played in that one too, he wanted to have his right shoulder repaired as soon as possible so he could start preparing for the 2026 campaign.
He missed spring drills while recovering from surgery.
"It hurt a lot," Wilson said. "I can't lie, it was pretty painful at times, but I wanted to be able to play. Once they popped it back in, it felt better, and I was ready to go. I just never knew when it was going to happen. I just love the game, and I wanted to play."
#back #wilson
