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#quinton #times

It's been an entire generation since Rashad Evans put Chuck Liddell's lights out in a way he never had experienced before, and never quite that bad ever again.
In the UFC 88 main event in Atlanta 18 years ago, Evans positively starched Liddell with a right hand that had the ex-champ unconscious for several minutes on the canvas. It was the first of three straight knockout losses that led to Liddell's eventual retirement.
Going into the fight, Liddell still had some aura left around him. "The Iceman" reigned over the UFC's light heavyweight division for several years until he lost his **** le to Quinton "Rampage" Jackson in 2007. Later that year, he lost a close split decision to Keith Jardine, but bounced back from the two-fight skid with a win over Wanderlei Silva.
So pretending Liddell was the same version UFC CEO Dana White wanted to see retire for his own health when he fought Evans is misguided. His **** le days were in the past, but it wasn't until Evans shut his lights off that his career truly was done.
Take a look back at Evans' sickening one-hitter quitter against Liddell in the video below.

#years #lost #title

As Penn State heads into its first game of the season against the Marshall Thundering Herd, there are still things they may be figuring out on game day. After all, with over 24 transfers to implement and a whole new coaching staff, things could look a little shaky to start the season. Still, Penn State will have a game plan they believe in and new players will be ready to showcase their potential this season.
Here are five keys to the game for the Nittany Lions this weekend.
The new-look running back room for the Nittany Lions is seemingly one of the most intriguing on the entire roster. Carson Hansen, the Iowa State transfer, looks to be slotted in as the RB1, bringing a more physical play style to the backfield. However, keep an eye out for Ohio State transfer James Peoples, who has had a fantastic camp and offers a bit more of a speed element in the backfield. Still, players like Quinton Martin Jr. and Cam Wallace will look to contribute as well. Penn State fans may be missing both Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen this season, but a plethora of options under Campbell will make this room sneaky strong. Don't be surprised if all four players get touches on Saturday.
As it stands, it looks as if freshman five-star Malachi Goodman will be tasked with the most key position on the offensive line: protecting Rocco Becht's blindside. While Marshall's D-line isn't the biggest of tests, this is still a step up in competition for the young O-lineman. That being said, expect Matt Campbell to give him easy reps to start. That could mean a lot of quick game elements, such as early screen passes or even play-action bootlegs so that Goodman is not right in the line of fire. For Campbell, it should be paramount that a player as important as Goodman will be this season doesn't feel overwhelmed in his first collegiate game.
This kind of sounds cliche, but in his first game as a Nittany Lion, Rocco Becht is playing with house money. While some fans will expect the QB from Iowa State who broke almost every single record with that program, we truly don't know what he'll look like come Saturday. Still, if Rocco Becht plays fast and loose, proving unafraid to challenge the Marshall defense through the air, then Penn State fans will start to believe that Becht could be the guy that can turn this team around. From what we've heard from camp, Becht has proven to be a great leader in the locker room and on the field as well. If that shows up on Saturday, the Nittany Lions might have just found a gem of a player.

#penn #look

The Illinois basketball program will get another opportunity to host one of its 2027 commits in Champaign this fall.
According to 247Sports' Dushawn London, Illinois commit Quinton Kitt will take an official visit to Illinois on Oct. 22.
Kitt has been committed to Illinois since November, when the East Peoria native chose the Illini over a number of high-major offers, including Iowa, Michigan and Northwestern. He became the first member of Illinois' 2027 recruiting class.
The 6-foot-6 forward has continued to rise up the national recruiting rankings since his commitment. 247Sports Composite currently has Kitt rated as a four-star prospect and the No. 74 player nationally.
Kitt visited Illinois last August. At the time, Kitt told TCR that he was looking for a program that could develop him, help him reach the next level and compete for March Madness appearances.

#program #london

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 28: Morgan Frost #16 of the Calgary Flames skates with the puck against Quinton Byfield #55 of the Los Angeles Kings during the third period at Crypto.com Arena on February 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) Getty
The Montreal Canadiens have spent much of the summer resisting the urge to force another major move.
A fresh trade possibility could give general manager Kent Hughes a way to strengthen the middle of his lineup without chasing one of the biggest names on the market.
Ken MacMillan of The Hockey Writers named the Calgary Flames as one of three teams Montreal could trade with during the preseason on Aug. 22, singling out Morgan Frost as an ideal fit for the Canadiens.
Frost is coming off a career year in Calgary.

#california #morgan #montreal #canadiens

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a pair of roster moves before the team's second preseason game.
Continuing to bolster the offensive line depth, the Jaguars signed Timothy McKay. To make room on the roster, Jacksonville released defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna.
McKay went undrafted in 2025 out of NC State. He spent the year on the Washington Commanders' practice squad, not appearing in a regular-season game.
In college, McKay made 35 starts, playing both guard and tackle.
This addition comes as the Jaguars are navigating injuries up front. Currently, the team is without Patrick Mekari and Wyatt Milum, although his absence is expected to be brief. Cole Van Lanen was activated off the PUP list on Thursday.

#mckay #continuing #timothy #quinton

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to bolster their ailing offensive line, signing Timothy McKay on Aug. 20.
McKay joined the team on Monday, Aug. 17, after being added to the 90-man roster.
McKay, 24, signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft. He spent the 2025 season on the Commanders' practice squad.
The Raleigh, N.C., native played six seasons at NC State (2019-2024). He appeared in 56 games, making 35 starts at both tackle and guard. McKay was a semifinalist three times for the William V. Campbell Trophy (2022-24), given annually to the nation's top football scholar-athlete.
In a subsequent move, the Jaguars released defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna.

#jaguars #tackle #Commanders

The Arizona Cardinals made a roster move on Friday ahead of their final practice before an off day. They placed cornerback Jaden Davis on injured reserve, and they signed cornerback Quinton Newsome.
Davis, drafted in the seventh round in 2024, he spent almost two seasons on the practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster and appearing in three games last season. Now his season is over unless he is waived later on with an injury settlement.
Newsome had a tryout with the Cardinals earlier in the week.
Newsome is six feet tall and 185 pounds. He most recently played in the UFL for the Houston Gamblers. He entered the league as a rookie free agent in 2024, signing with the Denver Broncos after going undrafted out of Nebraska.
He spent parts of the last two seasons with the Broncos.

#practice #cornerback

During the first day of training camp practice for the Jacksonville Jaguars, rookie tight ends Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol each saw their share of opportunities with the first-team offense.
Certainly, those opportunities speak to what they've put on film throughout the offseason and the work they've put in away from the practice field. But as head coach Liam Coen described after practice, he also wants to put the rookies in some new situations to see how they respond.
"It's also trying to put them in some positions that maybe are a little uncomfortable early on, like putting them in some positions that we got to go see what they can do in terms of that," Coen said. "And not that we know what Hunter and know what Quinton can do -- I think both those guys had good days as well, Hunter and Q -- we got to see what these guys can do against NFL competition, against a good defensive line, whether it's with the first group or the second group."
Boerkircher was a terrific blocking tight end at the college level and the Jaguars believe he can impact the passing game as well. That well-rounded skill set, especially when paired with Brenton Strange and all he can do, can help add a new layer to the offense and open up the playbook for Coen.
Koziol, meanwhile, was more of a pass-catching threat during his college career.

#coen #first #jaguars #tight

The San Francisco 49ers had a few players go down with injuries early on in training camp, and now they've decided to move on from Andrew Farmer II and William Bradley-King to make room for linebacker Quinton Bell and defensive end K.J. Henry.
Farmer played at Lane from 2018-22. After going undrafted in 2023, he's spent one season with the Los Angeles Chargers, one with the Denver Broncos and one with the 49ers. Over his three years in the league, he's appeared in eight games and recorded three tackles. The 26-year-old suffered a back injury on Sunday.
Bradley-King played at Arkansas State from 2016-19, earning All-Sun Belt honors twice, before transferring to Baylor for one final season. He went in the seventh round (No. 240 overall) of the 2021 NFL draft, and spent time with the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins before joining the 49ers last year. He's appeared in four games and recorded seven tackles and a half-sack over the last five years in the league. The 28-year-old was injured Monday.
If both players going unclaimed on waivers, they would revert back to San Francisco's injured reserve, ending their season. They'd only be able to return in 2026 if they come to an injury settlement with the team at some point.
More 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk takes apparent shot at Kyle Shanahan after car accident

#bradley

At a media availability Friday, Mayor Quinton Lucas raised the idea of Kansas City getting back into the NBA conversation, whether through franchise relocation or league expansion. "I think we continue to be, probably, the supportive sports city in America," Lucas said.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Kansas City mayor makes push to land NBA franchise

#America #hoops

Gloucester chief executive officer Alex Brown says there are "talks ongoing" about new investment in the Prem club.
The Cherry and Whites' most recent set of accounts, for the year to June 2025, showed an increase in losses from £516,355 to £2.91m.
"There is interest in Gloucester Rugby but our shareholders and board are very sensitive to who that investment might be," Brown told BBC Radio Gloucestershire.
"It has to be right for the club, for the future and we'll take every opportunity that comes but there are talks going on about further investment."
In May, Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton told the BBC there was "more appetite" to invest in Prem rugby now promotion and relegation had been formally scrapped for the 2026-27 season.

#prem #cherry

Jul. 15—With coaches back on the recruiting trail this month as another AAU seasons reaches its final weeks, it's not a terrible time to ponder the Class of 2027 and beyond.
Commitments from Quinton Kitt and Mason Martin has Illinois' 2027 recruiting class ranked fourth nationally and third in the Big Ten, per 247Sports. The Illini trail only Iowa State and its trio of four-star recruits, Purdue and its four-star duo of 7-footer (obviously) Isaiah Hill and Georgia native point guard Kevin Savage and a Wisconsin trio that also includes a pair of four-star prospects in in-state guard Jalen Brown and Baboucarr Ann as the typical Minnesotan to pick the Badgers.
That Quinton Kitt and Mason Martin both received ******* ps in 247Sports' rankings helped push Illinois to fourth nationally. Kitt climbed into the top 100 after a standout season at East Peoria — his last before taking his talents to Monarch Academy (Kan.) — and Martin made his debut as a four-star and is now ranked No. 128 overall by 247Sports.
How Brad Underwood and Co. might fill out the class is the question. The Illinois coach said late last month he intends to keep recruiting every position despite the adoption of the NCAA's eligibility changes (five for five) and, of course, what should remain an active transfer portal.
There's simply no telling how many players the Illini might need ahead of the 2027-28 season and where the staff will go to get them. On that "recruit every position" front, however, it makes sense to target a point guard and a big man, and Illinois' recruiting efforts reflect that as a complement to the two commitments the program already holds.

Jul. 14—Las Vegas became the center of the basketball universe last week, with NBA Summer League, of course, the big draw. But Nike taking its EYBL operations to Sin City brought even more of the basketball world together. That included several top Illinois targets (and a key 2027 commit). Here's a look at how a few of them fared:
Cayden Daughtry & NaVorro Bowman Jr.
Fresh off helping lead Team USA to gold at the FIBA U17 World Cup in Istanbul, this Class of 2027 guard duo kept proving how talented they are among their peers. Daughtry and Bowman are the top two scorers in the EYBL. The former averaged 32.7 points, six rebounds, 3.7 ****** ists and 2.3 steals during his run in Las Vegas. While Daughtry wasn't super efficient, knocking down just 18 percent of his three-pointers for the Florida Rebels, Bowman picked up the slack in that department. The Team Why Not guard averaged 21.8 points on 46 percent shooting overall and a 44 percent hit rate from three-point range to go with 4.8 ****** ists and 4.3 rebounds per game.
Quinton Kitt
Illinois' first commit in the Class of 2027 is also in the top 10 in the EYBL in scoring and did so at a high rate and with high efficiency in Las Vegas. The former East Peoria standout, who will play his senior season at Monarch Academy (Kan.), put up 21 points per game on 53/47/81 shooting last weekend for Meanstreets while also hauling in four rebounds per game. That kind of effort and production on the offensive end of the court has helped Kitt rise in the 2027 rankings.

Jul. 6—The eligibility changes recently implemented by the NCAA could have real effect on the 2027-28 Illinois basketball roster. Jake Davis and Andrej Stojakovic would be eligible to return to the Illini for a fifth season. Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic, by virtue of their Aug. 9, 2003, birthday, would not. Their five-year window, applied retroactively, ends with the conclusion of the coming 2026-27 season.
Expanded eligibility, of course, isn't the only variable Brad Underwood and Co. will have to face next season. Several other players — namely David Mirkovic, Quentin Coleman and Stefan Vaaks — have various levels of draft buzz basically a year out from the 2027 NBA Draft.
"I think we always set out in recruiting to recruit every position," Underwood said. "We've gotten to the point we don't know if guys are going to go in the draft, if guys are going to transfer. I think there's an expectation you need every spot. You have to have the ability to pivot a little bit, as we did this year with a lot of guys back — especially frontcout depth — and we went the high school route and getting guys to be in our program, established in our program and develop.
"We know we've got guys who could potentially come back (in 2027-28), but we also know we've got guys who could be in the draft. It's a nice spot to be in because you've got good players, but it's challenging and you've just got to be prepared and recruit kids at every spot to try to fill every need."
Illinois has a pair of commitments in the Class of 2027 from four-star Monarch Academy (Kan.) guard Quinton Kitt and four-star Neuqua Valley guard Mason Martin. Five-star Bolingbrook guard Brady Pettigrew is another in-state standout — and a potential reclass target — while the Illini have also offered five-star center Lewis Uvwo and other frontcourt options like five-star Long Island Lutheran (N.Y.) forward Moussa Kamissoko and four-star Overtime Elite center Caleb Ourigou.