Americans Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek won the 100m at the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship, the biggest track and field meet of 2026.
Jefferson-Wooden clocked 10.62 seconds, one hundredth off her personal best from winning the 2025 World ****** le. Julien Alfred, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist, was runner-up in 10.74, followed by 2024 Olympic silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson in 10.76.
Jefferson-Wooden, who has one 100m defeat since taking bronze at the Paris Games, is the fourth-fastest woman in history behind American Florence Griffith Joyner (world record 10.49) and Jamaicans Elaine Thompson-Herah (10.54) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (10.60).
Bednarek, a two-time Olympic 200m silver medalist, earned the biggest individual race win of his career. He ran 9.85, beating 2025 World champion Oblique Seville of Jamaica by five hundredths. Bednarek is also running Sunday in the 200, an event where's the world's fastest man this year.
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#bednarek #olympic

It appears the Minnesota Vikings lit a top 10 draft pick on fire by selecting J.J. McCarthy. Remarkably, it might not matter.
Like in 2024, head coach Kevin O'Connell has a high profile reclamation project ready to lead his offense. Sam Darnold got his team to 14 wins that fall. Now Kyler Murray gets the opportunity to do the same. He'll be flanked by the league's best wide receiving corps and a defense stuck on "shaken hornets nest" at all times.
Murray is playing on a one-year prove-it deal. He'll test himself against one of the toughest and deepest divisions in the NFL. Let's take a look at how Minnesota got here and what its 2026 might look like.
There's still time for JJ McCarthy to embody the potential the Vikings saw in him when they made him the 12th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. But, uh, hoooo buddy, it doesn't look good. His 66.5 percent on-target throw rate ranked 33rd of 33 qualified quarterbacks, nearly three full points below No. 32 Caleb Williams. Since Pro Football Reference began charting that stat in 2019, only one player has been worse: Anthony Richardson in 2019. Ooooof.
That leaves Murray with a path to redemption after his Arizona Cardinals career flamed out. He's been a nest made of vacated promise after his Pro Bowl 2021 season. His 0.097 EPA per dropback since then ranks 20th out of 33 quarterbacks to play at least 1,000 snaps, just behind a diminished Kirk Cousins. But this is his age 29 season. But he was a useful dual-threat presence as recently as 2024 (where, admittedly, Arizona went 8-9) and now gets the most talented supporting cast of his career.

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Where to watch World Athletics Ultimate Championship: Schedule, times, TV channels, live streams for 2026 meet originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The biggest track and field event of the year has arrived.
The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship features three days of competition in Budapest with the best of the best on display. The field for each event will consist solely of reigning Olympic and world champions and athletes ranked in the top 12 to 16 in the world for track events and the top eight for field events.
That stellar lineup will include U.S. standouts like world champion sprinters Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Sha'Carri Richardson, along with 2024 Olympic gold medalists Gabby Thomas, Rai Benjamin, Cole Hocker and Masai Russell.
They'll be competing for gold against the likes of Mondo Duplantis, Julien Alfred, Jakob Ingebrigtsen and many more.

#World #sporting

MILTON - It was a long offseason. Luke Richardson was starved for the end zone.
The senior receiver pulled in three touchdown grabs and amassed over 150 receiving yards as the Marshfield High football team stamped a 42-25 road victory over Milton on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Richardson, who also doubles as a basketball standout, scored on catch-and-runs spanning 54, 44 and 52 yards. He was named a Patriot League All-Star in both sports as a junior last year.
"He's shifty," said senior quarterback Nate Rollinson, who dished out five touchdown passes. "He's a great route artist. I just know I've got to get him the ball and he'll make plays."
This marks just the second time in coach Chris Arouca's nine-year tenure that Marshfield sealed a Week 1 victory.

#marshfield #victory #year #LUKE

Deuce Alexander showed off his speed with a 62-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown in the third quarter of Mississippi's season opener against Louisville.
That score may have cost the Rebels some depth at wide receiver.
Shortly after the touchdown drive ended at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Alexander was seen being stretched out on the sideline by members of the Rebels' medical staff. He eventually left for the locker room at the stadium for further evaluation.
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The Rebels are currently tied with the Cardinals 24-24 after Louisville responded to Alexander's 62-yard touchdown catch with a 62-yard touchdown pass from Lincoln Kienholz to Tre Richardson.

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In Roads to Retirement: Act I – The Journey Begins, Jeff Snyder sets the stage for a thoughtful exploration of what retirement really means by introducing two people whose lives could not look more different. One is an artist in Marin who has chosen a simple, creative life living on a sailboat and staying grounded in what matters most. The other is a Northern California firefighter working hard to build stability and opportunity for his growing family.
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Hello everyone, I'm Jeff Snyder. I've devoted over two decades of my life helping Americans across this country save and plan for their financial future. I'm starting out on a journey to educate Americans and help get people in this country saving.
Join me as we go on the roads to retirement. Marin County is one of the top five richest counties in the United States, but it's also home to artists, shipbuilders, and tax-free, anchor-out citizens who avoid rent by settling in the open waters of Richardson Bay. Sean here pays his rent and makes a decent home of his 25-foot shoreliner with his loyal first mate and unassuming guard dog, Oscar.
It's really a beautiful location you live at. This marina is wonderful, real serene, quiet.

#marin

Amy Hunt will continue her busy summer as the only athlete running both the women's 100m and 200m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels this weekend.
The young British sprint star – who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games five weeks ago, claimed a record four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships shortly after and has since competed in Diamond League events in Zurich and Lausanne as well as a meeting in Brescia – will face two stacked fields at the King Baudouin Stadium, with Olympic silver medallist Sha'Carri Richardson, World Championship silver medallist Tina Clayton and Commonwealth Games champion Zoe Hobbs headlining the 100m field, and two-time Olympic medallist Julien Alfred the favourite in the 200m.
There are global superstars littered throughout the events as the season-long Diamond League reaches its conclusion, with unbeatable pole vault icon Mondo Duplantis finally having a legitimate rival in the form of Emmanouil Karalis, making for a fascinating Friday night showdown, while Audrey Werro vs the ever-improving Femke Broeders-Bol will be a blockbuster 800m match-up in the penultimate race of the meeting on Saturday evening.
Recent world-record breakers Alison Dos Santos (men's 400m hurdles) and Masai Russell (women's 100m hurdles) will both be in action once more, while the likes of Georgia Hunter Bell in the women's 1500m, Matthew Hudson-Smith in the men's 400m and Ben Pattison in the men's 800m provide further British interest. In addition to the Diamond Trophy, there is an extra incentive for the winners, with automatic qualification for the lucrative World Athletics Ultimate Championship later this month on the line.
Here's everything you need to know about the event

#diamond #medallist #british #games

Hiring by private-sector employers fell short of expectations last month, according to payroll processor ADP.
Private employers added 38,000 jobs in August. Economists polled by Bloomberg had been expecting a gain of 47,000 jobs. July's job gains were revised up slightly to 46,000.
The education and healthcare sectors were responsible for the bulk of new jobs, while manufacturing and business and professional services both saw job losses.
Job switchers saw their base wages increase by 4.7% year-over-year, while wages for those who stayed put rose by 3%.
There is "still some opportunity to boost wages by changing jobs, even in this low fire, low hire job market." ADP chief economist Nela Richardson said.

#wages

Companies in the private sector added 38,000 jobs in August, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday.
The figure is below economists' estimates of a gain of 48,000 jobs and down from the prior month's revised 46,000 payrolls. August's figure is the lowest since January.
"Pay can tell us a lot about today's choppy hiring," said Nela Richardson, ADP's chief economist. "To understand hiring patterns, you have to look deeply into where pay growth is accelerating, where it's slowing, and for whom. Once-predictable wage growth has been overtaken by the complexities of demographic change, persistent inflation, and AI's effects on jobs."
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Education and health services added 45,000 positions, leading job creation in August. Leisure and hospitality added 16,000, and financial activities and other services each gained 6,000.

#added #Growth #Services #january

The ACC/SEC Challenge matchups have quickly become some of the most anticipated games on the college basketball calendar. This year's slate once again features several high-profile programs going head-to-head in important early-season tests. With intriguing storylines, talented rosters, and plenty of national implications, a few games stand above the rest. Here are the three must-watch matchups in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge.
Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats reacts in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski, Imagn Images via Reuters Connect
Despite losing their top scorer, Labaron Philon Jr., Alabama head coach Nate Oats has reloaded his roster by retaining key pieces and targeting the transfer portal. After testing NBA waters, Amari Allen felt it was best to return to Alabama. This is massive for the Crimson Tide as they return one of the nation's better defenders. Allen was tasked with the toughest ****** ignments game after game. The expectations will be high for him. This is similar to Philon Jr., who, in his first year, was great and turned into a phenomenal scorer. Philon led the Crimson Tide in scoring last season.
Alongside Allen's return, Oats has also brought in a talented freshman class that could make an immediate impact for the Crimson Tide. The first of the group is five-star McDonald's All-American Jaxon Richardson. The six-foot-six wing is known to be one of the most athletic and bouncy freshmen in the class. Richardson does a great job of running the floor, creating easy transition points for himself. This is a perfect match for Oats, who likes to play fast on offense.
Richardson moves exceptionally without the ball, showing that he does not need the ball in his hands to make an immediate impact. Richardson can make a major impact on the glass, consistently creating second-chance opportunities by securing offensive rebounds and finishing putbacks. Defensively, his long wingspan and high motor allow him to contest shots, protect the rim, and bring consistent energy.

#oats #richardson #philon

Amy Hunt will continue her busy summer as the only athlete running both the women's 100m and 200m at the Diamond League Final in Brussels this weekend.
The young British sprint star – who won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games five weeks ago, claimed a record four gold medals at the European Athletics Championships shortly after and has since competed in Diamond League events in Zurich and Lausanne as well as a meeting in Brescia – will face two stacked fields at the King Baudouin Stadium, with Olympic silver medallist Sha'Carri Richardson, World Championship silver medallist Tina Clayton and Commonwealth games champion Zoe Hobbs headlining the 100m field, and two-time Olympic medallist Julien Alfred the favourite in the 200m.
There are global superstars littered throughout the events as the season-long Diamond League reaches its conclusion, with unbeatable pole vault icon Mondo Duplantis finally having a legitimate rival in the form of Emmanouil Karalis, making for a fascinating Friday night showdown, while Audrey Werro vs the ever-improving Femke Broeders-Bol will be a blockbuster 800m match-up in the penultimate race of the meeting on Saturday evening.
Recent world-record breakers Alison Dos Santos (men's 400m hurdles) and Masai Russell (women's 100m hurdles) will both be in action once more, while the likes of Georgia Hunter Bell in the women's 1500m, Matthew Hudson-Smith in the men's 400m and Ben Pattison in the men's 800m provide further British interest.
Here's everything you need to know about the event:

#league #silver #commonwealth

Descartes Systems Group announced Tuesday that it has acquired Extensiv, a warehouse management and fulfillment tech provider, for $120 million. The deal follows Descartes' $100 million acquisition of Tai last week.
The acquisition was funded with cash on hand.
California-based Extensiv helps 3PLs with inventory management and order fulfillment. It uses AI tools to leverage its omnichannel data and enhance decision making for warehouse operators.
"3PLs are under constant pressure to fulfill faster, scale flexibly, and support the evolving needs of modern brands," said Mikel Richardson, general manager of ecommerce operations at Descartes. … "Extensiv strengthens that position by adding more participants, more contextually rich operational data and fulfillment intelligence to the Descartes Global Logistics Network."
Like the addition of Tai, a TMS provider to freight brokers, the Extensiv deal deepens Descartes' reach into the logistics services provider market. It also builds out its warehousing, inventory management and ecommerce fulfillment offerings.

#management

Hiring by private-sector employers fell short of expectations last month, according to payroll processor ADP.
Private employers added 38,000 jobs in August. Economists polled by Bloomberg had been expecting a gain of 47,000 jobs. July's job gains were revised up slightly to 46,000.
The education and healthcare sectors were responsible for the bulk of new jobs, while manufacturing and business and professional services both saw job losses.
Job switchers saw their base wages increase by 4.7% year-over-year, while wages for those who stayed put rose by 3%.
"Once-predictable wage growth has been overtaken by complexities of demographic change, persistent inflation, and AI's effects on jobs," ADP chief economist Nela Richardson said in a statement.

#year

The Saints claimed cornerback Decamerion Richardson off waivers, according to the NFL's personnel notice.
Richardson, 25, was waived by the Raiders on Monday.
The Raiders drafted him in the fourth round in 2024. He started seven games as a rookie but barely got on the field on defense in 2025, playing only 13 snaps.
Richardson did play 204 special teams snaps last season.
He has 57 tackles and three passes defensed in his career.

#decamerion

Descartes Systems Group announced Tuesday that it has acquired Extensiv, a warehouse management and fulfillment tech provider, for $120 million. The deal follows Descartes' $100 million acquisition of Tai last week.
The acquisition was funded with cash on hand.
California-based Extensiv helps 3PLs with inventory management and order fulfillment. It uses AI tools to leverage its omnichannel data and enhance decision making for warehouse operators.
"3PLs are under constant pressure to fulfill faster, scale flexibly, and support the evolving needs of modern brands," said Mikel Richardson, general manager of ecommerce operations at Descartes. … "Extensiv strengthens that position by adding more participants, more contextually rich operational data and fulfillment intelligence to the Descartes Global Logistics Network."
Like the addition of Tai, a TMS provider to freight brokers, the Extensiv deal deepens Descartes' reach into the logistics services provider market. It also builds out its warehousing, inventory management and ecommerce fulfillment offerings.

#descartes #extensiv #provider #deal

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Anthony Richardson Sr.'s future with the Indianapolis Colts appeared uncertain only months ago. Now, the former first-round quarterback may have given Indianapolis another reason to keep him around.
Richardson endured a turbulent stretch that included losing the starting job to Daniel Jones, suffering a significant eye injury and eventually requesting a trade. At one point, there were even questions about whether Richardson could fall to third on Indianapolis' quarterback depth chart.
But his preseason performance told a different story.
Richardson opened the preseason against the New England Patriots looking noticeably more polished. His footwork appeared cleaner, his throwing mechanics more consistent and, most importantly, his accuracy improved.

#anthony #preseason

The Chicago Bears have officially wrapped the preseason and are now faced with trimming the roster to 53 players by Sunday night's deadline.
Every year, there are some surprising additions and surprising cuts on initial 53-man rosters across the NFL, and we've seen that with the Bears in the past. While there are a number of players deserving of a spot on the 53-man roster, not everyone can make it, especially in position rooms that are already stacked.
There have been some standout performances for Chicago during training camp and preseason. But will it be enough to earn a coveted roster spot? With roster cuts looming, here are some potential surprise cuts for the Bears.
Kaden Davis has been the preseason darling for Chicago this summer, and it certainly feels like he's earned himself that final wide receiver roster spot. Davis has impressed in the passing game and has even garnered looks as a returner, which indicates he could be primed for a roster spot. But there have been some other standout performances at receiver, including Maurice Alexander, JP Richardson and Ray-Ray McCloud. Davis certainly feels like one of the safest bets on this list, but there's also a chance that the Bears only carry five wideouts.
Roschon Johnson, entering a contract year, has been forgotten in the running back room, but he's made a strong impression in the race for the RB3 spot. Johnson's work with the third-team offense, standout preseason performances and special teams contributions certainly make him the favorite for the spot. But Salvon Ahmed has had a standout training camp and preseason and could challenge for that spot. But it certainly feels like Johnson earned himself a spot on the 53-man roster with an impressive performance in the preseason finale.

#spot #standout #certainly #performances

The Indianapolis Colts are set with their situation atop their quarterback depth chart. They will be led from under center in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season by Daniel Jones, who has recovered from an Achilles injury he suffered last season in time for the upcoming campaign.
Meanwhile, there still appears to be an ongoing battle for the chief backup role behind Jones, with Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard in the mix.
On Saturday, Richardson and Leonard each had a chance to further make their respective cases for the QB2 job during a real, competitive game, as the Colts faced the visiting Detroit Lions in a preseason finale at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
The former Florida Gators star quarterback Richardson started in that game, and he threw for 80 passing yards with zero touchdowns and no interceptions on 7/10 pass completions, while getting sacked for a loss of five yards.
Leonard, on the other hand, went just 3/7 for 48 passing yards with zero touchdowns and was intercepted deep in Lions territory.

#richardson #season #game

Now that the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason schedule is over, the team's focus shifts to cutting their roster down to the regular season 53-player limit before the 6:00 PM Eastern deadline on Sunday, August 30. Here's our best effort at projecting what the INITIAL roster is going to look like. The Birds will likely make some tweaks (injured reserve placements, trades, waiver claims, etc.) before they actually play the Washington Commanders in Week 1. Note that this activity is about predicting what the Eagles WILL do as opposed to what we necessarily think they should do.
QUARTERBACK: Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Cole Payton (3) [3]
Hurts threw a lot of interceptions this summer, yes, but I challenge you to find a daily practice observer who feels like he had a bad camp. On the whole, the good outweighed the bad. It seems like he's embracing the new offensive direction. The Eagles are hoping Hurts doesn't get, well, hurt … because the depth behind him is very uninspiring. There was no clear winner from the Eagles' training camp backup quarterback battle. McKee somehow looked worse than ever after previously showing encouraging signs in previous years. Dalton looks somewhat physically diminished, which tracks for a quarterback entering his age 39 season. Maybe he gets traded … but what price is he even fetching at this point? I wonder if the Eagles might trade both Dalton (for very meager draft pick compensation) AND McKee (included in a deal for another team's quarterback, such as Anthony Richardson or J.J. McCarthy)? Payton has shown some promise but the Eagles didn't really do a good job of getting him more action in the preseason. Utilizing him on special teams in the final preseason game points to them trying to find a role for him. This is a tough position to figure out.
OUT: Andy Dalton
RUNNING BACK: Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, Will Shipley (3) [6]

#payton

The Indianapolis Colts close out the preseason at home against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, and whether it's for playing time or a roster spot, several positional battles are still taking place late in training camp.
Before roster cutdowns take place on Sunday, given what we've learned over the last month of practices and games, let's predict the winner of each positional competition.
Both players have flashed, and both have had their struggles. I do think Richardson has had the better overall preseason, and his ability to extend plays has been a differentiator.
Winner: Richardson
Giddens has missed most of camp with a hamstring injury. Bentley has stood out in the passing game, an element the Colts could use more of out of the backfield.

#place

Over the summer, the basketball world sadly lost a legendary figure. Former NBA player, coach and Hall of Famer Don Nelson passed away at the age of 86-years-old in early August. While the NBA world is still mourning the loss of the coaching visionary and five-time champion, the Warriors will pay tribute to their former coach when they suit up for the 2026-27 NBA season.
On Wednesday, the Warriors announced they would be wearing a special band on their jerseys for every game during the 2026-27 NBA season featuring the word "NELLIE". The patch will sit near Golden State's jersey sponsor on one of the shoulders.
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Nelson played 14-years in the NBA, winning five championships with the Boston Celtics before starting a legendary coaching career. The former Iowa Hawkeye went on to coach a total of 31 seasons in the NBA, including two stints with the Warriors over 11 seasons. Prior to joining the Warriors bench, Nelson coached 10 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Nelson then joined the Warriors in 1988, leading Golden State to the postseason behind Chris Mullin, Mitch Richmond and Tim Hardaway. Nelson then went on to coach the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks. Nelson returned to the Bay Area in 2006, leading the Warriors back to the playoffs with the "We Believe" Warriors featuring Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Matt Barnes and Al Harrington.

#Warriors #nelson #golden #Coaching

John Carroll Catholic withstood a Glades Central rally before pulling away for a 42-27 victory Thursday night in Belle Glade.
The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young 2026 FHSAA season, while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
John Carroll built a two-possession lead late in the first half, but Glades Central responded with scores on either side of halftime to pull within one possession and briefly shift momentum.
The Rams answered behind senior running back Felix Jackson.
Jackson sparked a pivotal third-quarter drive with a long breakaway run before finishing it himself with a rushing touchdown to restore breathing room. He later delivered the game's biggest play, pulling up on a reverse and connecting with junior Donevon Richardson for a long touchdown pass that helped seal the win.

#Rams #jackson #pulling

John Carroll Catholic withstood a Glades Central rally before pulling away for a 42-27 victory Thursday night in Belle Glade.
The Rams improved to 2-0 on the young 2026 FHSAA season, while the Raiders fell to 0-2.
John Carroll built a two-possession lead late in the first half, but Glades Central responded with scores on either side of halftime to pull within one possession and briefly shift momentum.
The Rams answered behind senior running back Felix Jackson.
Jackson sparked a pivotal third-quarter drive with a long breakaway run before finishing it himself with a rushing touchdown to restore breathing room. He later delivered the game's biggest play, pulling up on a reverse and connecting with junior Donevon Richardson for a long touchdown pass that helped seal the win.

#glades #central #possession

Royals A Lot Blue Jays Not Much
That was bad right from the start. Spencer Arrighetti gave up two runs in the first (one in a game opening home run) and two runs in the second. He ended up going four innings, with four runs (three earned, Arrighetti made the error), five hits, two walks and four strikeouts. He did show some good pitches at times, but when he was hit, he was hit hard.
Braydon Fisher pitched a scoreless inning.
Simeon Woods Richardson had just an awful inning, giving up five hits, six earned, 2 walks, with one strikeout. I'd say it was like pitching batting practice, but I think you'd want better pitches in BP.
Michael Lorenzen got into his first game with the Jays, giving up three hits, one earned, one walk, with two strikeouts in two innings.

#four

It appears that the college career of Tre Holloman will continue. On Thursday, it was reported by On3 that Holloman has committed to Grand Canyon of the Mountain West Conference. Holloman played last season for NC State after starting his career with Michigan State basketball.
Last summer, Holloman became one of the most polarizing figures in recent MSU history when he shocked Spartan fans by transferring to NC State to play for Will Wade. Holloman had a solid season for the Wolfpack, and was able to parlay that into a roster spot with the Orlando Magic's NBA Summer League team, where he got to play with Jase Richardson one more time.
Now, Holloman appears to be getting one more season of college basketball, as long as the rules hold up for fifth year players to be eligible this year in the increasingly confusing saga of player eligibility in college sports.
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#college #grand #last

INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson and Riley Leonard are getting ready for one last chance to prove themselves outright for the Colts' No. 2 quarterback job.
Richardson will start Saturday and play the first quarter, then give way to Leonard for the second quarter. Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen hasn't made a decision on his No. 2 yet, and on Thursday, he gave both quarterbacks a chance to play with the No. 1 offense in practice as a chance to get ready for the preseason finale against the Lions.
The two quarterbacks produced mixed results.
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Richardson's first chance was a little herky-jerky, misfiring on two throws after an early completion to Coleman Owen and taking a "sack" from Laiatu Latu, although Richardson finished that play — the Colts coaches told him to play on — by firing a laser to Owen at the back of the end zone.

#chance #owen #ready #quarter

Bronny James is not only known as the son of LeBron James, but as an outright NBA star himself. Despite his father's departure from the franchise, he will stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he is expected to play an important role.
Bronny has become quite an influential person off the court, with many fans interested in his personal life. It seems that a latest change has come in his romantic life.
Bronny and longtime girlfriend Parker Whitfield are reportedly no longer following each other on Instagram. The two have been in a relationship since high school. The mutual unfollowing has been fueling rumors of a breakup between the two, though neither has issued any statement on the matter yet. The act of unfollowing each on Instagram is a usual sign of a split between any couple.
Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The couple were first seen together August 2024 while attending Team USA men's basketball games at the Paris Olympics. They were photographed together in the stands supporting LeBron. Both of them attended Sierra Canyon School in California, with Bronny playing basketball and Whitfield competing in softball. Whitfield is the daughter of actress and producer Salli Richardson-Whitfield and actor Dondré Whitfield.

#bronny #houston #play

Some stories you know will take off, generating so much reader response that my text message group here with IndyStar readers will overheat. History – 12 years on this job – tells me that. Any time I write about the Indiana Fever, for example. Or about Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson. Just one of those things you know will happen, before it happens.
Other stories, you know will take off – not from the topic's ubiquity, but its uniqueness. A column on Warren Central two-sport athlete-turned-broadcast journalist Michael Grady, who scraped and hustled his way to the top of this media market and is now doing the same nationally with the WNBA, NBA and NFL? That column is going to take off. People love reading about a local who's made it big.
And then there are stories like the Indiana Pacers coming to terms with DAZN on a deal that guarantees Pacers fans access to games on local TV and guarantees the streaming experience – a problem for Pacers games since 2021 – will be of the highest quality.
That column? You write it, because it's important, but you figure it won't generate a huge response. The column is obvious and happy, and readers would rather complain about Fever trolls or Colts QB's or whatever. Some things, you just know.
But sometimes you're wrong.

#stories

Leam Richardson had a good pre-season and, on the whole, managed to restore some faith from the fans. However, he needed to start with victories and good performances, but we're yet to see Reading win a competitive game in 90 minutes since March.
There are nuances to that, of course, and this essentially was what split the fans in their reaction to Saturday's 0-0 draw. Is this a continuation of the dross we saw last season? Or is that conclusion unfair?
For some fans, their answer to that question is emphatic. To others, it's a bit more complex. Here's how they reacted to the game…
I think how you're feeling about Richardson and our direction now correlates pretty evidently with whether you were willing to give Richardson a clean slate going into the new season.
For some fans, it is a case of us being just two games into the season and, although it is clear that we need to improve, there have been enough signs from pre-season and the opening four games that we're moving in the right direction.

#fans #good #however

Jakob Ingebrigtsen returns to the 1,500m as a thrilling summer of athletics resumes at the Silesia Diamond League.
The competition is fierce, too, with Olympic champion Cole Hocker also in action and the form from both men will be crucial as the Diamond League Final and Ultimate World Championship draw nearer.
It's a packed evening of track and field in Poland, with world champion Isaac Nader, European champion Stefan Nillessen and Great Britain's Jake Heyward joining Hocker and Ingebrigtsen, following his first race back to win gold in the men's 5,000m at the European Championships.
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson are in the star-studded women's 100m, too.
Here's everything you need to know about the meet.

#diamond