9 days ago
Swimmers brandishing short, curved sticks held their breath as they somersaulted and dove towards a weighted puck at the bottom of a Hong Kong swimming pool, vying for first place in a sport likened to voluntary drowning.
The annual underwater hockey tournament, ominously advertised as "physical ****** ", nevertheless drew a roster of hardcore enthusiasts from countries across Asia to the Chinese city over the weekend.
"You have to choose when to use your breath and when not to... Anyone that's got the puck, you know that they've got some level of suffering," Leo Lines, a ****** anese-New Zealander competitor from Hokkaido, told AFP.
"I love that."
Suited up in snorkel masks and fins, players only resurface for air when they absolutely have to, and their heads remain constantly underwater so they can monitor the game.
#swimmers #kong
The annual underwater hockey tournament, ominously advertised as "physical ****** ", nevertheless drew a roster of hardcore enthusiasts from countries across Asia to the Chinese city over the weekend.
"You have to choose when to use your breath and when not to... Anyone that's got the puck, you know that they've got some level of suffering," Leo Lines, a ****** anese-New Zealander competitor from Hokkaido, told AFP.
"I love that."
Suited up in snorkel masks and fins, players only resurface for air when they absolutely have to, and their heads remain constantly underwater so they can monitor the game.
#swimmers #kong
21 days ago
Prince William has reportedly unknowingly imbibed his wife Kate Middleton's traits, even in her absence. The Prince of Wales seemingly echoed his wife's mannerisms during his solo visit to Somerset through spontaneous actions. Notably, the Waleses are focusing on their royal engagements amid Prince Harry's return and Charles Spencer's book drama, seemingly choosing not to react to the ongoing controversies.
Prince William reportedly appeared to emulate one of Kate Middleton's physical gestures during his solo visit to Somerset. As per The Royal Observer, the Waleses have always maintained a united front and have indulged in subtle, romantic gestures to showcase their sweet bond.
William's recent solo appearance at Somerset also seemingly confirms that he has subconsciously started mirroring Kate's expressions. During his trip, he visited the Town Football Club and interacted with senior citizens, fans, and kids at a local cafe. He rounded the trip with a visit to the fire station. While Kate wasn't there, her presence was strongly felt through William's actions. He seemingly made the same hand gestures as the Princess of Wales does when talking.
As per the outlet, the future queen is known for being a social and affable person. Not only that, her hand gestures and animated mannerisms are almost her trademark style. The prince made similar hand gestures during emergency scenarios with volunteers and young kids.
Not only that, as per the outlet, he had exciting conversations with children and even indulged them with high-fives. Fans have often viewed Middleton as a people person.
#somerset #solo
Prince William reportedly appeared to emulate one of Kate Middleton's physical gestures during his solo visit to Somerset. As per The Royal Observer, the Waleses have always maintained a united front and have indulged in subtle, romantic gestures to showcase their sweet bond.
William's recent solo appearance at Somerset also seemingly confirms that he has subconsciously started mirroring Kate's expressions. During his trip, he visited the Town Football Club and interacted with senior citizens, fans, and kids at a local cafe. He rounded the trip with a visit to the fire station. While Kate wasn't there, her presence was strongly felt through William's actions. He seemingly made the same hand gestures as the Princess of Wales does when talking.
As per the outlet, the future queen is known for being a social and affable person. Not only that, her hand gestures and animated mannerisms are almost her trademark style. The prince made similar hand gestures during emergency scenarios with volunteers and young kids.
Not only that, as per the outlet, he had exciting conversations with children and even indulged them with high-fives. Fans have often viewed Middleton as a people person.
#somerset #solo
22 days ago
Jeffrey Archer said he was feeling "wistful and nostalgic" about his upbringing in Somerset a week before his death.
The bestselling author and former politician, who grew up in Weston-super-Mare, died on Monday at the age of 86, the day before the release of his latest - and last - novel.
BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay interviewed Archer last week at his alma mater, Wellington School in Somerset. He said Archer had been reflecting on his "extraordinary life" during their conversation.
"He admitted he was feeling a little wistful and nostalgic, reminiscent about Somerset in his later years," Kay said.
Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
#somerset #feeling #week
The bestselling author and former politician, who grew up in Weston-super-Mare, died on Monday at the age of 86, the day before the release of his latest - and last - novel.
BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay interviewed Archer last week at his alma mater, Wellington School in Somerset. He said Archer had been reflecting on his "extraordinary life" during their conversation.
"He admitted he was feeling a little wistful and nostalgic, reminiscent about Somerset in his later years," Kay said.
Author and former politician Jeffrey Archer dies aged 86
#somerset #feeling #week
2 months ago
Rothesay County Championship, Division One, The Cooper **** ociates County Ground, Taunton (day two)
Glamorgan 194 & 30-1: Kellaway 51; Pretorius 3-45
Somerset 441: Lammonby 95, Vaughan 68, Thomas 59, Rew 52; Crane 4-95
Glamorgan (3 pts) trail Somerset (7 pts) by 217 runs with nine wickets remaining
Match scorecard
#somerset #taunton
Glamorgan 194 & 30-1: Kellaway 51; Pretorius 3-45
Somerset 441: Lammonby 95, Vaughan 68, Thomas 59, Rew 52; Crane 4-95
Glamorgan (3 pts) trail Somerset (7 pts) by 217 runs with nine wickets remaining
Match scorecard
#somerset #taunton
2 months ago
If the conversation turns to cultural icons of the '70s, it should only be a matter of time before Suzanne Somers' name gets thrown into the mix — and we can't ignore her style, either. Somers is best known for playing lovable yet ditzy blond Chrissy Snow on the hit sitcom "Three's Company," which ran for eight seasons. Spend a lazy afternoon watching reruns of the show, and you'll find no shortage of Suzanne Somers looks from "Three's Company" you can easily wear today. And out and about on the red carpet and at Hollywood parties, Somers' real-life style was no less punchy; she regularly captured the energy of the disco era with the help of sharp tailoring, flirty wrap dresses, and, yes, tons of sequins.
Somers died the day before her 77th birthday in October 2023 at her home in Palm Springs, California, amid a battle with breast cancer. We'll always remember her for her bubbly, carefree spirit, her contributions to television history, and how she absolutely owned the '70s with her style choices. Her unmatched style is definitely a great part of her legacy.
Read more: The Worst-Dressed Celebs In Oscars History
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In 1979, Suzanne Somers was captured — trademark bright blond hair framed by a dark background — while in New York City. Somers was dressed casually in a look that you could totally rock today without anyone batting an eyelash. The "Step By Step" star rocked a V-neck T-shirt with a matching skirt, both in a muted sandy brown color. And because a nipped waist never hurt anybody, Somers belted the tee with a brown leather belt that screamed country-western glam.
#blond
Somers died the day before her 77th birthday in October 2023 at her home in Palm Springs, California, amid a battle with breast cancer. We'll always remember her for her bubbly, carefree spirit, her contributions to television history, and how she absolutely owned the '70s with her style choices. Her unmatched style is definitely a great part of her legacy.
Read more: The Worst-Dressed Celebs In Oscars History
Images Press/Getty Images
In 1979, Suzanne Somers was captured — trademark bright blond hair framed by a dark background — while in New York City. Somers was dressed casually in a look that you could totally rock today without anyone batting an eyelash. The "Step By Step" star rocked a V-neck T-shirt with a matching skirt, both in a muted sandy brown color. And because a nipped waist never hurt anybody, Somers belted the tee with a brown leather belt that screamed country-western glam.
#blond
2 months ago
The Lady Cougars remained unbeaten on the young season after knocking off Milan 25-23, 25-20, 20-25, 25-15.
Defensively for South, Liz Bennett finished with a team-high 11 digs and added two solo blocks. Dalilah Martin had nine digs. Laney Seegers added seven digs. Riley Benge finished with two solo blocks.
Taylor Somers led the South offensive attack with 15 kills. Riley Benge put away 12 kills. Bennett followed with eight kills. Kennedy Sundal finished with six kills and Martin had four kills. Raegan Benge set the offense with 19 ******* ists.
At the service line, Raegan Benge had a team-high three aces. Martin and Riley Benge both served a pair of aces.
South Ripley 3, South Decatur 1
#bennett
Defensively for South, Liz Bennett finished with a team-high 11 digs and added two solo blocks. Dalilah Martin had nine digs. Laney Seegers added seven digs. Riley Benge finished with two solo blocks.
Taylor Somers led the South offensive attack with 15 kills. Riley Benge put away 12 kills. Bennett followed with eight kills. Kennedy Sundal finished with six kills and Martin had four kills. Raegan Benge set the offense with 19 ******* ists.
At the service line, Raegan Benge had a team-high three aces. Martin and Riley Benge both served a pair of aces.
South Ripley 3, South Decatur 1
#bennett
2 months ago
Sussex have signed all-rounder Joey Evison from Kent.
Evison, 24, has joined on loan for the remainder of the County Championship campaign and the move will be made permanent on 1 October.
He will be available for Sussex's final five matches, starting on Thursday against Somerset at Hove.
Evison was at Leicestershire on a short term deal earlier in the season - his second spell on loan with the Foxes - and contributed 55 runs in a victory over Yorkshire.
In total, he has featured in 57 first-class matches in his career, scoring more than 2,500 runs and claiming 92 wickets.
#matches #joey
Evison, 24, has joined on loan for the remainder of the County Championship campaign and the move will be made permanent on 1 October.
He will be available for Sussex's final five matches, starting on Thursday against Somerset at Hove.
Evison was at Leicestershire on a short term deal earlier in the season - his second spell on loan with the Foxes - and contributed 55 runs in a victory over Yorkshire.
In total, he has featured in 57 first-class matches in his career, scoring more than 2,500 runs and claiming 92 wickets.
#matches #joey
2 months ago
Rothesay County Championship, Division One, The Cooper **** ociates County Ground, Taunton (day four)
Somerset 469 & 103-2: Lammonby 39*, Thomas 31; Harmer 2-39
Essex 158 & 412: Allison 114, Critchley 94, Elgar 56; Leach 5-81, Vaughan 3-123
Somerset (22pts) beat Essex (2pts) by eight wickets
Match scorecard
#championship
Somerset 469 & 103-2: Lammonby 39*, Thomas 31; Harmer 2-39
Essex 158 & 412: Allison 114, Critchley 94, Elgar 56; Leach 5-81, Vaughan 3-123
Somerset (22pts) beat Essex (2pts) by eight wickets
Match scorecard
#championship
2 months ago
Andrew Garfield has opened up about his desire to escape the Hollywood spotlight one day.
The Amazing Spider-Man star has spent much of the past year working on back-to-back projects, including the new Enid Blyton adaptation The Magic Faraway Tree, the action period drama The Uprising and Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic, Artificial.
In a new interview with Variety, Garfield, 43, was asked if he ever thought about leaving his career in the public eye behind.
"All the time," Garfield admitted.
"I've worked a lot this year. I've done like 11 months, 12 months, straight back-to-back projects. I want people to see those projects, so I'm gonna have to tell people about them. I get that. But if I had my druthers, people would just see them, and I could go whittle wood in the Somerset countryside and think about what the birds might be doing."
#projects
The Amazing Spider-Man star has spent much of the past year working on back-to-back projects, including the new Enid Blyton adaptation The Magic Faraway Tree, the action period drama The Uprising and Luca Guadagnino's Sam Altman biopic, Artificial.
In a new interview with Variety, Garfield, 43, was asked if he ever thought about leaving his career in the public eye behind.
"All the time," Garfield admitted.
"I've worked a lot this year. I've done like 11 months, 12 months, straight back-to-back projects. I want people to see those projects, so I'm gonna have to tell people about them. I get that. But if I had my druthers, people would just see them, and I could go whittle wood in the Somerset countryside and think about what the birds might be doing."
#projects
2 months ago
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — It's been slim pickings this year for Yankees position player prospects for the High-A Hudson Valley Renegades and they lost three of their best ones this month, all infielders.
First, Kaeden Kent went to the Giants in a trade on Aug. 3 then two players were promoted to the Double-A Somerset Patriots, Roderick Arias on Aug. 4 and Core Jackson on Aug. 11.
That left Hudson Valley with two Yankees position player prospects ranked among their top 30 by MLB Pipeline — and one of them, Wilson Rodriguez, is done for the year with a thumb injury.
The over/under for Wednesday's AL East clash between the Yankees and the Orioles is set at 9 total runs on BetMGM. Our comprehensive BetMGM Sportsbook review provides an in-depth guide on how to use their app.
The Renegades do have Eric Genther, a left-handed hitter who switched from left field to catcher this year. Opponents are running like crazy on him, but his coaching staff is seeing steady progress.
#year #valley #renegades
First, Kaeden Kent went to the Giants in a trade on Aug. 3 then two players were promoted to the Double-A Somerset Patriots, Roderick Arias on Aug. 4 and Core Jackson on Aug. 11.
That left Hudson Valley with two Yankees position player prospects ranked among their top 30 by MLB Pipeline — and one of them, Wilson Rodriguez, is done for the year with a thumb injury.
The over/under for Wednesday's AL East clash between the Yankees and the Orioles is set at 9 total runs on BetMGM. Our comprehensive BetMGM Sportsbook review provides an in-depth guide on how to use their app.
The Renegades do have Eric Genther, a left-handed hitter who switched from left field to catcher this year. Opponents are running like crazy on him, but his coaching staff is seeing steady progress.
#year #valley #renegades
2 months ago
India's crushing victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Galle unearthed two potential long-term ****** ets in different departments — left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and batter Devdutt Padikkal.
Suthar, in particular, looks every bit a Test star in the making. In just two Tests, the 24-year-old has claimed 17 wickets at an average of 11.35, including two five-wicket hauls and his maiden 10-wicket match haul. In Galle, he showcased the classical virtues of left-arm spin, extracting loop, drift, turn and bounce.
Padikkal, meanwhile, grabbed his opportunity with both hands. Playing his first Test in 19 months after replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan at No. 3, the stylish left-hander marked his return with a majestic 167, the standout innings of the match, followed by a useful 44 in the second innings. Comfortable against spin on both the front and back foot, Padikkal has strengthened his case to retain the No. 3 slot.
Suthar made an impact from his very first ball, trapping Dinesh Chandimal with a beauty that pitched, bounced and turned away before finding the edge to Rishabh Pant. On the final day, he wrapped up Sri Lanka's tail with smart variations in pace and an effective straighter delivery.
Former India left-arm spinner and selector Venkatapathy Raju believes familiarity with subcontinental conditions and a recent county stint with Warwickshire have played a key role in Suthar's rapid rise. The youngster took 11 wickets in two county matches, including a maiden five-for against Somerset.
"I was very impressed by Suthar's attitude. He has a high-arm action, bowls close to the wicket and possesses the aggression needed to succeed as a left-arm spinner. Playing his first two Tests in familiar conditions has helped, while county cricket gave him valuable red-ball experience," Raju told TOI.
"This will do wonders for his confidence. He can bowl long spells, challenge both right-handers and left-handers and has shown all the signs of becoming a very good bowler."
India vice-captain KL Rahul credited Suthar's accuracy, subtle changes in pace and ability to exploit drift for making him such a potent threat.
"It's the subtle variations from the same action and angle. He can bowl slower or quicker without changing his arm speed. In Galle, he used the wind beautifully to get drift before the ball either straightened or came back in," Rahul said.
Rahul also praised Suthar's consistency in hitting the right areas.
"His greatest strength is his pace through the air and his ability to challenge every mode of dismissal. The line he bowls brings LBW into play, while any turn can produce catches behind. That's a special skill."
The vice-captain was equally effusive about Padikkal, with whom he shared a 150-run partnership in the first innings.
"That innings defined the Test," Rahul said. "The tempo he batted at and the fact that he converted it into a big hundred really set the game up for us. The conditions were physic
Suthar, in particular, looks every bit a Test star in the making. In just two Tests, the 24-year-old has claimed 17 wickets at an average of 11.35, including two five-wicket hauls and his maiden 10-wicket match haul. In Galle, he showcased the classical virtues of left-arm spin, extracting loop, drift, turn and bounce.
Padikkal, meanwhile, grabbed his opportunity with both hands. Playing his first Test in 19 months after replacing the injured Sai Sudharsan at No. 3, the stylish left-hander marked his return with a majestic 167, the standout innings of the match, followed by a useful 44 in the second innings. Comfortable against spin on both the front and back foot, Padikkal has strengthened his case to retain the No. 3 slot.
Suthar made an impact from his very first ball, trapping Dinesh Chandimal with a beauty that pitched, bounced and turned away before finding the edge to Rishabh Pant. On the final day, he wrapped up Sri Lanka's tail with smart variations in pace and an effective straighter delivery.
Former India left-arm spinner and selector Venkatapathy Raju believes familiarity with subcontinental conditions and a recent county stint with Warwickshire have played a key role in Suthar's rapid rise. The youngster took 11 wickets in two county matches, including a maiden five-for against Somerset.
"I was very impressed by Suthar's attitude. He has a high-arm action, bowls close to the wicket and possesses the aggression needed to succeed as a left-arm spinner. Playing his first two Tests in familiar conditions has helped, while county cricket gave him valuable red-ball experience," Raju told TOI.
"This will do wonders for his confidence. He can bowl long spells, challenge both right-handers and left-handers and has shown all the signs of becoming a very good bowler."
India vice-captain KL Rahul credited Suthar's accuracy, subtle changes in pace and ability to exploit drift for making him such a potent threat.
"It's the subtle variations from the same action and angle. He can bowl slower or quicker without changing his arm speed. In Galle, he used the wind beautifully to get drift before the ball either straightened or came back in," Rahul said.
Rahul also praised Suthar's consistency in hitting the right areas.
"His greatest strength is his pace through the air and his ability to challenge every mode of dismissal. The line he bowls brings LBW into play, while any turn can produce catches behind. That's a special skill."
The vice-captain was equally effusive about Padikkal, with whom he shared a 150-run partnership in the first innings.
"That innings defined the Test," Rahul said. "The tempo he batted at and the fact that he converted it into a big hundred really set the game up for us. The conditions were physic
2 months ago
The BBC has announced that four new pundits will join its rotating cast of Match of the Day experts for the new Premier League season.
Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank and the recently-retired Ashley Young will be part of the coverage on the channel, along with ex-Belgium centre half Toby Alderweireld and fellow former Spurs player Robbie Keane.
The quartet join an established roster of pundits that includes Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. The presenting trio of Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates will continue in their second season after taking over from Gary Lineker fronting the programme.
While the long-standing highlights show remains in place, Saturday lunchtime's Football Focus has been axed after 52 years on the air.
BBC One will instead show The Football Interview, with Kelly Somers speaking to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison ahead of the first Saturday of the new top-flight season.
#show
Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank and the recently-retired Ashley Young will be part of the coverage on the channel, along with ex-Belgium centre half Toby Alderweireld and fellow former Spurs player Robbie Keane.
The quartet join an established roster of pundits that includes Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer. The presenting trio of Gabby Logan, Mark Chapman and Kelly Cates will continue in their second season after taking over from Gary Lineker fronting the programme.
While the long-standing highlights show remains in place, Saturday lunchtime's Football Focus has been axed after 52 years on the air.
BBC One will instead show The Football Interview, with Kelly Somers speaking to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison ahead of the first Saturday of the new top-flight season.
#show
2 months ago
The Baltimore Orioles (61-64) return home tonight after a ten-game road trip and welcome the New York Yankees (69-55) to Camden Yards for the opener of a three-game series. The Yankees sit comfortably in a playoff position. They own the top Wild Card spot sitting 8.5 games ahead of the Orioles who are currently tied for the final Wild Card spot with Texas and Detroit.
The Yankees are coming off a challenging weekend series in Toronto. The Blue Jays took the first two games of the set before New York salvaged the finale on Sunday. After opening the door for the Jays in the ninth to tie the game with what seemed to be a crucial error, Ben Rice made up for the miscue with a two-run homer in the 10th inning of a 4-3 victory.
Baltimore, meanwhile, spent the weekend in St. Petersburg taking on the AL East-leading Rays. The Orioles came out aggressively, winning the first three games of the four-game set. They dropped the series finale yesterday, 7-6, despite Pete Alonso hitting his 28th home run of the season. After a rough start to his tenure in Baltimore – he hit just .175 in April – the Polar Bear has put up strong numbers for the Orioles (.267 average, 28 HRs, 81 RBIs).
The pitchers for tonight's game will be Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.30 ERA) and Shane Baz (4-12, 4.00 ERA). Rodón is set to make his first major league start since June 28 after a stint on the injured list with left elbow inflammation. His return comes at a crucial time for a Yankees club that just yesterday placed Max Fried on the injured list with a bone bruise. Rodón looked sharp in his final rehab outing, striking out seven over 4⅓ scoreless innings at Double-A Somerset. Would not be surprising to hear the veteran is on a limited pitch count tonight. As mentioned. the Orioles counter with Shane Baz, who has been a mainstay in Baltimore's rotation throughout the season. Baz has been an innings eater, but the O's have lost nine of his last ten starts. While he has been better than that record would indicate, he was shelled in his last outing. The Twins scored five times over just three innings last Wednesday against Baz.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
#series
The Yankees are coming off a challenging weekend series in Toronto. The Blue Jays took the first two games of the set before New York salvaged the finale on Sunday. After opening the door for the Jays in the ninth to tie the game with what seemed to be a crucial error, Ben Rice made up for the miscue with a two-run homer in the 10th inning of a 4-3 victory.
Baltimore, meanwhile, spent the weekend in St. Petersburg taking on the AL East-leading Rays. The Orioles came out aggressively, winning the first three games of the four-game set. They dropped the series finale yesterday, 7-6, despite Pete Alonso hitting his 28th home run of the season. After a rough start to his tenure in Baltimore – he hit just .175 in April – the Polar Bear has put up strong numbers for the Orioles (.267 average, 28 HRs, 81 RBIs).
The pitchers for tonight's game will be Carlos Rodón (4-2, 3.30 ERA) and Shane Baz (4-12, 4.00 ERA). Rodón is set to make his first major league start since June 28 after a stint on the injured list with left elbow inflammation. His return comes at a crucial time for a Yankees club that just yesterday placed Max Fried on the injured list with a bone bruise. Rodón looked sharp in his final rehab outing, striking out seven over 4⅓ scoreless innings at Double-A Somerset. Would not be surprising to hear the veteran is on a limited pitch count tonight. As mentioned. the Orioles counter with Shane Baz, who has been a mainstay in Baltimore's rotation throughout the season. Baz has been an innings eater, but the O's have lost nine of his last ten starts. While he has been better than that record would indicate, he was shelled in his last outing. The Twins scored five times over just three innings last Wednesday against Baz.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
#series
2 months ago
Somerset pace bowler Jake Ball has signed a one-year contract extension which will see him stay at the County Ground until at least the end of the next season.
The 35-year-old arrived at Taunton from Nottinghamshire in 2024 and has made 59 appearances, taking 97 wickets across the three formats.
Ball helped Somerset win the T20 Blast in 2025, taking 2-39 in their six-wicket victory in the final against Hampshire at Edgbaston.
He previously played 24 times for England - four Tests, 18 one-dayers anmd twio T20 internationals - between 2016 and 2018.
Ball told the Somerset website: "Since I joined the club, we've consistently competed on all three fronts and, with the quality that we have in the squad, I'm sure that will continue in the years to come.
#ball #taking #county
The 35-year-old arrived at Taunton from Nottinghamshire in 2024 and has made 59 appearances, taking 97 wickets across the three formats.
Ball helped Somerset win the T20 Blast in 2025, taking 2-39 in their six-wicket victory in the final against Hampshire at Edgbaston.
He previously played 24 times for England - four Tests, 18 one-dayers anmd twio T20 internationals - between 2016 and 2018.
Ball told the Somerset website: "Since I joined the club, we've consistently competed on all three fronts and, with the quality that we have in the squad, I'm sure that will continue in the years to come.
#ball #taking #county
2 months ago
A teenager who trains a Championship football side's cerebral palsy team says he's "still in disbelief" after winning coach of the year.
Casey Young, from Crewkerne, Somerset, has cerebral palsy and coaches anyone aged five and over at Bristol City Cerebral Palsy FC twice a week as a volunteer.
He joined 11 other award winners who formed a guard of honour at the Community Shield match between ****** nal and Manchester City ahead of kick-off on Sunday.
The 19-year-old said: "I still think I'm in shock now. Just the nomination I was really excited about. When I found out I had won, I've been in disbelief since."
According to the NHS, cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination.
#disbelief #year #young
Casey Young, from Crewkerne, Somerset, has cerebral palsy and coaches anyone aged five and over at Bristol City Cerebral Palsy FC twice a week as a volunteer.
He joined 11 other award winners who formed a guard of honour at the Community Shield match between ****** nal and Manchester City ahead of kick-off on Sunday.
The 19-year-old said: "I still think I'm in shock now. Just the nomination I was really excited about. When I found out I had won, I've been in disbelief since."
According to the NHS, cerebral palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination.
#disbelief #year #young
2 months ago
Bishop Gorman always enters high school football season as the team to beat in Nevada. The Gaels are also usually a perennial contender on the national stage. They want to reach the top of the mountain this fall — and they've concocted quite the out-of-state schedule early in the year.
The first big test is next Friday, Aug. 21, as St. John Bosco (Calif.) travels to Las Vegas to take on Gorman at Fertitta Field. Both teams are inside the top 10 of the national Rivals Composite Rankings. More than 25 ranked prospects will be in action for what, on paper, looks like one of the games of the entire HSFB season.
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It'll be the season-opener for Bosco. Gorman, however, got its feet wet this weekend. The Gaels smoked Somerset Academy Losee 41-0 in a weather-shortened game on Friday night to improve to 1-0 on the year. The game was called at halftime due to inclement weather.
Junior three-star quarterback Ace Amina got the start for Gorman and threw for a touchdown, but he and senior three-star QB Chance Thomas — who rushed for a score — both saw plenty of action, alternating possessions. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Gorman head coach Brett Browner has not committed to naming a starter ahead of next week and both Amina and Thomas, a Kansas commit who transferred in from Anaheim Western (Calif.), could share snaps once again.
#Friday
The first big test is next Friday, Aug. 21, as St. John Bosco (Calif.) travels to Las Vegas to take on Gorman at Fertitta Field. Both teams are inside the top 10 of the national Rivals Composite Rankings. More than 25 ranked prospects will be in action for what, on paper, looks like one of the games of the entire HSFB season.
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It'll be the season-opener for Bosco. Gorman, however, got its feet wet this weekend. The Gaels smoked Somerset Academy Losee 41-0 in a weather-shortened game on Friday night to improve to 1-0 on the year. The game was called at halftime due to inclement weather.
Junior three-star quarterback Ace Amina got the start for Gorman and threw for a touchdown, but he and senior three-star QB Chance Thomas — who rushed for a score — both saw plenty of action, alternating possessions. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, Gorman head coach Brett Browner has not committed to naming a starter ahead of next week and both Amina and Thomas, a Kansas commit who transferred in from Anaheim Western (Calif.), could share snaps once again.
#Friday
2 months ago
Last-minute mishap: Sporting Club Jacksonville men's soccer experienced another heartbreaker at the finish, when a deflected header rebounded off defender Antonio Gomez and into his own net in stoppage time to give Indy Eleven a 1-0 victory in the USL Championship on Aug. 15.
Painful finish: Sporting Jax (1-14-5) looked on course for a tie until the 92nd minute. Indy's Cam Lindley lofted a cross from the left wing, Paco Craig headed it from a tight angle and the loose ball ricocheted off Gomez and into the net past Jacksonville goalkeeper Jake McGuire.
Blake back in town: Jack Blake, who played for the Jacksonville Armada in the North American Soccer League in 2017, played all 90 minutes in midfield for Indy.
Quick free kicks: Sporting Jax was outshot 19-5 and never managed to take an official shot from inside the penalty area. … Sporting Jax midfielder Raheem Somersall left the game due to injury in the 29th minute, replaced by Harvey Neville. … Canadian defender Marcus Godinho made his first start for the club. … Sporting Jax has now gone 351 minutes without scoring, since Ahmad Al-Qaq's ninth-minute goal on July 18.
Up next: Sporting Jax next plays 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 against the Birmingham Legion at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.
#gomez
Painful finish: Sporting Jax (1-14-5) looked on course for a tie until the 92nd minute. Indy's Cam Lindley lofted a cross from the left wing, Paco Craig headed it from a tight angle and the loose ball ricocheted off Gomez and into the net past Jacksonville goalkeeper Jake McGuire.
Blake back in town: Jack Blake, who played for the Jacksonville Armada in the North American Soccer League in 2017, played all 90 minutes in midfield for Indy.
Quick free kicks: Sporting Jax was outshot 19-5 and never managed to take an official shot from inside the penalty area. … Sporting Jax midfielder Raheem Somersall left the game due to injury in the 29th minute, replaced by Harvey Neville. … Canadian defender Marcus Godinho made his first start for the club. … Sporting Jax has now gone 351 minutes without scoring, since Ahmad Al-Qaq's ninth-minute goal on July 18.
Up next: Sporting Jax next plays 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 against the Birmingham Legion at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala.
#gomez
2 months ago
Islam Makhachev (170) vs.Ian Garry (170) Mackenzie Dern(115) vs. Gillian Robertson (115) Kaue Fernandes (156) vs.Jalin Turner (156) MansurAbdul-Malik (186) vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (185) Edson Barboza (156)vs. Esteban Ribovics (156) Joel Alvarez (171) vs.Chidi Njokuani (171) Charles Johnson(129.5) vs. Eduardo Henrique (129.5) Donte Johnson (184.5)vs. Eric McConico (186) Tresean Gore (186) vs.Vicente Luque (186) Lucas Fernando (205)vs. Rafael Tobias (204) Ramiz Brahimaj (170) vs.Neil Magny (171) Myktybek Orolbai(170.5) vs. Jeremiah Wells (171) Sherdog's live UFC330 "Makhachev vs. Garry" coverage will begin Saturday at 5:30p.m. ET.
Welterweights light the fuse for UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena inPhiladelphia, where Orolbai (16-2-1, 5-1 UFC) squares off withWells (13-4-1, 5-2 UFC) at 170 pounds. Blake Grice adjudicatesmatters. No glove touch in the opener. Wells whiffs on an overhandright. The heavily favored Orolbai stalks from the center andcounters an attempted high kick with a left hook. Wells unloadswith a multi-punch volley, catches Orolbai off-guard and presseshim into the fence. They separate. Lots of feints from Orolbai.Body kick from Wells. Orolbai catches it and procures a takedown,setting up in half guard. He works from top position, though Wellsrefuses to cooperate. Orolbai stands, maneuvers behind the Americanand briefly climbs to full mount. Wells escapes and clings to asingle-leg. Orolbai floats back to half guard, then sneaks behindhis opponent again. Wells somersaults but cannot break free andeats a series of left hands to the side of the head. Ninety secondsto go in the round. More ground-and-pound from Orolbai, who hasseized control after a shaky start. He frees his left hand andplasters Wells with another burst of left hands. Orolbai maintainscontrol and continues to build his lead, landing knees to thebuttocks. He lands another sweeping left as the roundconcludes.
Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Orolbai
Tudor Leonte scores the round: 10-9 Orolbai
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Orolbai
Back at it for the middle stanza. Slow start through 30 seconds.Orolbai throws a crescent kick, then resets. He steps into anoverhand right, backs off under return fire and throws anotheroverhand. Orolbai ducks in on a single-leg and secures a takedown.Wells gets to his feet but pays the price, eating several punches.Another takedown for Orolbai, who lands in half guard and frames akimura. He moves to side control, still clinging to the shoulderlock. Wells stays safe initially and forces his opponent to bail onthe submission. Orolbai lands knees to the body. Wells scrambles tohis feet and braces himself against the fence. Orolbai forces himto take a knee at the base of the cage and scores with knees to thebackside. Wells stands again. Orolbai sneaks behind him with onehook laced and drags the American to the mat. He sets his secondhook. Wells reverses into top position. Orolbai immediately gets tohis feet. They return
Welterweights light the fuse for UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena inPhiladelphia, where Orolbai (16-2-1, 5-1 UFC) squares off withWells (13-4-1, 5-2 UFC) at 170 pounds. Blake Grice adjudicatesmatters. No glove touch in the opener. Wells whiffs on an overhandright. The heavily favored Orolbai stalks from the center andcounters an attempted high kick with a left hook. Wells unloadswith a multi-punch volley, catches Orolbai off-guard and presseshim into the fence. They separate. Lots of feints from Orolbai.Body kick from Wells. Orolbai catches it and procures a takedown,setting up in half guard. He works from top position, though Wellsrefuses to cooperate. Orolbai stands, maneuvers behind the Americanand briefly climbs to full mount. Wells escapes and clings to asingle-leg. Orolbai floats back to half guard, then sneaks behindhis opponent again. Wells somersaults but cannot break free andeats a series of left hands to the side of the head. Ninety secondsto go in the round. More ground-and-pound from Orolbai, who hasseized control after a shaky start. He frees his left hand andplasters Wells with another burst of left hands. Orolbai maintainscontrol and continues to build his lead, landing knees to thebuttocks. He lands another sweeping left as the roundconcludes.
Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Orolbai
Tudor Leonte scores the round: 10-9 Orolbai
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Orolbai
Back at it for the middle stanza. Slow start through 30 seconds.Orolbai throws a crescent kick, then resets. He steps into anoverhand right, backs off under return fire and throws anotheroverhand. Orolbai ducks in on a single-leg and secures a takedown.Wells gets to his feet but pays the price, eating several punches.Another takedown for Orolbai, who lands in half guard and frames akimura. He moves to side control, still clinging to the shoulderlock. Wells stays safe initially and forces his opponent to bail onthe submission. Orolbai lands knees to the body. Wells scrambles tohis feet and braces himself against the fence. Orolbai forces himto take a knee at the base of the cage and scores with knees to thebackside. Wells stands again. Orolbai sneaks behind him with onehook laced and drags the American to the mat. He sets his secondhook. Wells reverses into top position. Orolbai immediately gets tohis feet. They return
3 months ago
NEW YORK — Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled to make his second minor league rehabilitation start for Double-A Somerset.
Rodón has been on the 15-day injured list since July 3 because of left elbow inflammation. He received multiple shots, including platelet-rich plasma injections, and threw 29 of 48 pitches for strikes in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The left-hander allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings against Rochester, with four strikeouts and two walks.
New York manager Aaron Boone has said Rodón could return to the team in a piggyback situation with another starter at first, similar to Max Fried's return from a bruised left elbow on July 22.
When he gets back, Rodón will rejoin a strong Yankees rotation that also includes Cam Schlittler, Gerrit Cole, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers.
#left #first #three #carlos
Rodón has been on the 15-day injured list since July 3 because of left elbow inflammation. He received multiple shots, including platelet-rich plasma injections, and threw 29 of 48 pitches for strikes in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The left-hander allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings against Rochester, with four strikeouts and two walks.
New York manager Aaron Boone has said Rodón could return to the team in a piggyback situation with another starter at first, similar to Max Fried's return from a bruised left elbow on July 22.
When he gets back, Rodón will rejoin a strong Yankees rotation that also includes Cam Schlittler, Gerrit Cole, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers.
#left #first #three #carlos
3 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón is scheduled to make his second minor league rehabilitation start Thursday night for Double-A Somerset.
Rodón has been on the 15-day injured list since July 3 because of left elbow inflammation. He received multiple shots, including platelet-rich plasma injections, and threw 29 of 48 pitches for strikes last Saturday in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The left-hander allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings against Rochester, with four strikeouts and two walks.
New York manager Aaron Boone has said Rodón could return to the team in a piggyback situation with another starter at first, similar to Max Fried's return from a bruised left elbow on July 22.
When he gets back, Rodón will rejoin a strong Yankees rotation that also includes Cam Schlittler, Gerrit Cole, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers.
#first
Rodón has been on the 15-day injured list since July 3 because of left elbow inflammation. He received multiple shots, including platelet-rich plasma injections, and threw 29 of 48 pitches for strikes last Saturday in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The left-hander allowed three runs and three hits over 2 2/3 innings against Rochester, with four strikeouts and two walks.
New York manager Aaron Boone has said Rodón could return to the team in a piggyback situation with another starter at first, similar to Max Fried's return from a bruised left elbow on July 22.
When he gets back, Rodón will rejoin a strong Yankees rotation that also includes Cam Schlittler, Gerrit Cole, Will Warren and Ryan Weathers.
#first
3 months ago
One-Day Cup, Taunton
Lancashire 443-6 50 overs: Jennings 156 (127), Flintoff 123 (76)
Somerset: Yet to bat
Scorecard
Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, hit his first senior professional century in Lancashire's One-Day Cup match against Somerset at Taunton.
#taunton #somerset #england #andrew
Lancashire 443-6 50 overs: Jennings 156 (127), Flintoff 123 (76)
Somerset: Yet to bat
Scorecard
Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, hit his first senior professional century in Lancashire's One-Day Cup match against Somerset at Taunton.
#taunton #somerset #england #andrew
3 months ago
FALL RIVER — The high school football season is a month away for Greater Fall River teams.
Student sections are a big part of Friday Night Lights. They are vocal, have different themes each week and nicknames, which adds to the excitement of opening night. Here is your chance to vote on which area high school has the best football student section.
Supporters of the schools and athletes from Atlantis Charter/Westport, Joseph Case, Diman, Durfee and Somerset Berkley show your pride and visit heraldnews.com to vote for the best fan section of their choosing.
Voting will conclude Aug. 23, with the winner announced on heraldnews.com or X (formerly known as Twitter). Don't wait, vote now and often for your favorite choice.
Watch MA high school football on NFHS
#night
Student sections are a big part of Friday Night Lights. They are vocal, have different themes each week and nicknames, which adds to the excitement of opening night. Here is your chance to vote on which area high school has the best football student section.
Supporters of the schools and athletes from Atlantis Charter/Westport, Joseph Case, Diman, Durfee and Somerset Berkley show your pride and visit heraldnews.com to vote for the best fan section of their choosing.
Voting will conclude Aug. 23, with the winner announced on heraldnews.com or X (formerly known as Twitter). Don't wait, vote now and often for your favorite choice.
Watch MA high school football on NFHS
#night
3 months ago
The MLB trade deadline keeps sending shockwaves through the league, and the Yankees just made the biggest splash. New York secured Luis García Jr. from the Nationals to fix a lineup that has struggled without its stars. This deal brings a massive offensive boost right when the team needs it most. The Yankees are clearly buying now, and García is the centerpiece of that strategy.
Manager Aaron Boone knows the roster needs depth, especially with Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton out. García Jr. leads the National League with a .560 slugging percentage, a stat that screams power for the short porch in right field. He will not just fill a hole; he will change how the offense attacks every pitcher. This acquisition is a direct response to the team's lackluster production this season.
ESPN's Jeff Passan broke the news that the Yankees sent a package of four prospects to Washington for the infielder. MLB.According to reports, the roster features pitchers Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, and Jake Bird. That is a heavy price in young arms, but the return on a hitter with García's current form makes sense. The Nationals will get these four players to help their future, while the Yankees get immediate help for their playoff push.
Somerset teammates saw Jack Cebert say farewell during a match versus the Richmond Flying Squirrels, signaling his departure from the system. In 104 games this season, García Jr. has hit 23 home runs, a career high, along with 20 doubles and five triples. He is batting .283 with an .873 OPS, proving he can drive the ball consistently. A wRC+ of 134 proves he ranks among the National League's top hitters currently.
García doesn't walk much, sporting only a 4.While his walk rate sits at 3 percent, he maintains a high enough hit frequency to reach base adequately. This season's 93 games at first base have caused a logjam involving Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt. He also played 129 games at second base last season, where Jazz Chisholm Jr. currently sits. Jack Curry of YES Network observed that García should mainly fill first base or DH roles against right-handers to boost his effectiveness.
#garc #games
Manager Aaron Boone knows the roster needs depth, especially with Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, and Giancarlo Stanton out. García Jr. leads the National League with a .560 slugging percentage, a stat that screams power for the short porch in right field. He will not just fill a hole; he will change how the offense attacks every pitcher. This acquisition is a direct response to the team's lackluster production this season.
ESPN's Jeff Passan broke the news that the Yankees sent a package of four prospects to Washington for the infielder. MLB.According to reports, the roster features pitchers Ben Grable, Yovanny Cruz, Jack Cebert, and Jake Bird. That is a heavy price in young arms, but the return on a hitter with García's current form makes sense. The Nationals will get these four players to help their future, while the Yankees get immediate help for their playoff push.
Somerset teammates saw Jack Cebert say farewell during a match versus the Richmond Flying Squirrels, signaling his departure from the system. In 104 games this season, García Jr. has hit 23 home runs, a career high, along with 20 doubles and five triples. He is batting .283 with an .873 OPS, proving he can drive the ball consistently. A wRC+ of 134 proves he ranks among the National League's top hitters currently.
García doesn't walk much, sporting only a 4.While his walk rate sits at 3 percent, he maintains a high enough hit frequency to reach base adequately. This season's 93 games at first base have caused a logjam involving Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt. He also played 129 games at second base last season, where Jazz Chisholm Jr. currently sits. Jack Curry of YES Network observed that García should mainly fill first base or DH roles against right-handers to boost his effectiveness.
#garc #games
3 months ago
JENNERSTOWN — A duo of Somerset County drivers earned wins, while two other competitors saw victory lane for the first time in years, Saturday, Aug. 1 at Jennerstown Speedway.
The night kicked off with a dandy in the Somerset Trust Fast 4s. Bradley Marsh raced between the leaders and took the advantage at the green flag. He led the first five laps of the 15-lap feature, but Seth Nedrow dashed past Marsh for the lead with nine to go.
The two battled, sometimes door-to-door, down the stretch. A week after suffering a bad crash right before taking the checkered flag, Nedrow exacted some revenge with his third win of the season.
Tournament time Somerset County athletes set to chase ***** le in 81st AAABA Tournament
Prominent figures Somerset County has produced extraordinary athletes over the years | Exclusive
#somerset #years #flag
The night kicked off with a dandy in the Somerset Trust Fast 4s. Bradley Marsh raced between the leaders and took the advantage at the green flag. He led the first five laps of the 15-lap feature, but Seth Nedrow dashed past Marsh for the lead with nine to go.
The two battled, sometimes door-to-door, down the stretch. A week after suffering a bad crash right before taking the checkered flag, Nedrow exacted some revenge with his third win of the season.
Tournament time Somerset County athletes set to chase ***** le in 81st AAABA Tournament
Prominent figures Somerset County has produced extraordinary athletes over the years | Exclusive
#somerset #years #flag
3 months ago
Rugby vs cricket: Jamie George, Owen Farrell to take on Somerset cricket stars in charity T20 match originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jamie George will captain a rugby side against Somerset's cricketers in a charity T20.
The match takes place at Taunton on August 19 in aid of the MND ******* ociation.
Owen Farrell and Elliot Daly are among the rugby stars taking part.
Two of English sport's tight-knit communities will collide at Taunton next month, as a team of rugby internationals takes on some of county cricket's finest in a charity Twenty20. The fixture blends elite crossover sport with a cause close to both codes, raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease ******* ociation.
#Cricket #george #taunton #association
Jamie George will captain a rugby side against Somerset's cricketers in a charity T20.
The match takes place at Taunton on August 19 in aid of the MND ******* ociation.
Owen Farrell and Elliot Daly are among the rugby stars taking part.
Two of English sport's tight-knit communities will collide at Taunton next month, as a team of rugby internationals takes on some of county cricket's finest in a charity Twenty20. The fixture blends elite crossover sport with a cause close to both codes, raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease ******* ociation.
#Cricket #george #taunton #association
3 months ago
Rugby might be England and Saracens hooker Jamie George's first love but cricket is still a regular part of his sporting life and career.
It's why he and his club team-mates did not need much persuading to sign up for a rugby versus cricket T20 match against some of the County Championship's top professionals in August, to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease ***** ociation.
"We [Saracens] do play [cricket] - our warm-up every rugby session summer, winter, snowing, rain, is one-hand, one bounce," George told BBC Radio Somerset.
"The boys love it because they're mad-keen cricket fans."
George will skipper 'Team Rugby' for the game on 19 August at the County Ground in Taunton, in a side that also includes current and former England internationals Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly, Ben Earl and Max Malins.
#england #love
It's why he and his club team-mates did not need much persuading to sign up for a rugby versus cricket T20 match against some of the County Championship's top professionals in August, to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease ***** ociation.
"We [Saracens] do play [cricket] - our warm-up every rugby session summer, winter, snowing, rain, is one-hand, one bounce," George told BBC Radio Somerset.
"The boys love it because they're mad-keen cricket fans."
George will skipper 'Team Rugby' for the game on 19 August at the County Ground in Taunton, in a side that also includes current and former England internationals Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly, Ben Earl and Max Malins.
#england #love
3 months ago
Bubbly, bright and with a shining inner strength that won her a career on the screen, Suzanne Somers was one of the '70s most beloved stars, thanks in big part to a memorable role in Three's Company. We've sadly since parted with one of the decade's defining stars but her son Bruce Jr. has clearly inherited some of his mother's talent for show business.
Read on to find out more about Suzanne's journey to success, her first marriage that welcomed son Bruce and lasting love that included a marriage of almost 50 years...
Suzanne Somers had several roles throughout the '60s and '70s before finding star success
Born on 16 October 1946, Suzanne Somers made her screen debut with a series of uncredited roles in the late '60s.
In 1974, Lotsa Luck! gave her a named casting as Gloria and her fame grew with guest roles on The Love Boat, Starsky and Hutch and The Six Million Dollar Man.
#somers #love #bubbly
Read on to find out more about Suzanne's journey to success, her first marriage that welcomed son Bruce and lasting love that included a marriage of almost 50 years...
Suzanne Somers had several roles throughout the '60s and '70s before finding star success
Born on 16 October 1946, Suzanne Somers made her screen debut with a series of uncredited roles in the late '60s.
In 1974, Lotsa Luck! gave her a named casting as Gloria and her fame grew with guest roles on The Love Boat, Starsky and Hutch and The Six Million Dollar Man.
#somers #love #bubbly
3 months ago
Notts Outlaws maintained a perfect start to their One-Day Cup campaign with a comfortable victory over Leicestershire as Lancashire posted a second win in Group A with a victory over Kent.
Haseeb Hameed's side were following up comfortable wins against Somerset and Warwickshire in their opening two matches and a third was never in doubt against the Foxes at Trent Bridge.
After restricting the visitors to 199, Notts were never out of second gear to win by five wickets with 54 ****** remaining.
Foxes captain Stephen Eskinazi posted an unbeaten 93 from the top of the order, but his innings proved the exception to the rule as only one of his team-mates, Hamza Sheikh (35), made it past 20.
Joe Pockington, with career-best figures of 4-40, did the majority of the damage for the Notts attack, but Lyndon James and Brett Hutton both took 2-40 and Dillon Pennington was tidy for his 1-25.
#comfortable
Haseeb Hameed's side were following up comfortable wins against Somerset and Warwickshire in their opening two matches and a third was never in doubt against the Foxes at Trent Bridge.
After restricting the visitors to 199, Notts were never out of second gear to win by five wickets with 54 ****** remaining.
Foxes captain Stephen Eskinazi posted an unbeaten 93 from the top of the order, but his innings proved the exception to the rule as only one of his team-mates, Hamza Sheikh (35), made it past 20.
Joe Pockington, with career-best figures of 4-40, did the majority of the damage for the Notts attack, but Lyndon James and Brett Hutton both took 2-40 and Dillon Pennington was tidy for his 1-25.
#comfortable
3 months ago
Several high school sports teams in the Greater Fall River area had a season to remember during the 2026 spring year.
One team — the Joseph Case softball team — advanced all the way to the top for its fourth straight state championship and eighth in program history.
The Somerset Berkley softball team had a magical run in the Division 2 tournament before falling to King Philip in the state championship game.
We honor other individual stars of the spring campaign with our recent stack of All-Scholastic teams that were published in June. If you didn't get a chance to view them then here's your chance right here:
Watch MA high school sports on NFHS
#school
One team — the Joseph Case softball team — advanced all the way to the top for its fourth straight state championship and eighth in program history.
The Somerset Berkley softball team had a magical run in the Division 2 tournament before falling to King Philip in the state championship game.
We honor other individual stars of the spring campaign with our recent stack of All-Scholastic teams that were published in June. If you didn't get a chance to view them then here's your chance right here:
Watch MA high school sports on NFHS
#school
3 months ago
Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders: L, 1-8 vs. Syracuse Mets
SS George Lombard Jr. 1-3, 1 BB, 1 K — no fretting about him not starting this time
C J.C. Escarra 1-4, 3 K, catchers' interference
CF Spencer Jones 0-4, 2 K
DH Marco Luciano 0-3, 1 BB, 3 K
RF Yanquiel Fernández 0-3, 1 R, 1 BB
2B Oswaldo Cabrera 2-4
3B Tyler Hardman 0-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. 1-4, 2 K
LF Kenedy Corona 0-4, 3 K
Adam Kloffenstein 4 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 4 BB, 5 K, 1 HR (loss)
Chris Kean 1 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 1 BB
Carson Coleman 0.2 IP, 3 R, 4 H
Danny Watson 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Yerry De Los Santos 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K
Double-A Somerset Patriots: W, 5-4 at New Hampshire Fisher Cats
2B Connor McGinnis 2-4, 1 BB, 1 K
DH Jace Avina 2-5, 1 HR, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 K
3B Coby Morales 3-5, 1 R, 1 SB
CF DJ Gladney 3-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 K, 1 SB — go-ahead RBI single in the ninth
LF Jackson Castillo 2-5, 1 RBI, 1 SB
RF Cole Gabrielson 1-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
1B Josh Moylan 1-4, 1 RBI
C Manuel Palencia 1-4, 1 K, throwing error
SS Owen Cobb 0-4, 1 K, throwing error
Jack Cebert 5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 7 K — 1.74 ERA in July after being north of five in May and June
Geoffrey Gilbert 1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Kevin Stevens 1.2 IP, 0 R, 2 K
Michael Arias 0.2 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 K (win)
Tony Rossi 0.2 IP, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K (save)
High-A Hudson Valley Renegades: L, 1-9 at Wilmington Blue Rocks
#scranton #wilkes #barre
SS George Lombard Jr. 1-3, 1 BB, 1 K — no fretting about him not starting this time
C J.C. Escarra 1-4, 3 K, catchers' interference
CF Spencer Jones 0-4, 2 K
DH Marco Luciano 0-3, 1 BB, 3 K
RF Yanquiel Fernández 0-3, 1 R, 1 BB
2B Oswaldo Cabrera 2-4
3B Tyler Hardman 0-3, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
1B Ernesto Martinez Jr. 1-4, 2 K
LF Kenedy Corona 0-4, 3 K
Adam Kloffenstein 4 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 4 BB, 5 K, 1 HR (loss)
Chris Kean 1 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 1 BB
Carson Coleman 0.2 IP, 3 R, 4 H
Danny Watson 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Yerry De Los Santos 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K
Double-A Somerset Patriots: W, 5-4 at New Hampshire Fisher Cats
2B Connor McGinnis 2-4, 1 BB, 1 K
DH Jace Avina 2-5, 1 HR, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 K
3B Coby Morales 3-5, 1 R, 1 SB
CF DJ Gladney 3-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 K, 1 SB — go-ahead RBI single in the ninth
LF Jackson Castillo 2-5, 1 RBI, 1 SB
RF Cole Gabrielson 1-4, 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB
1B Josh Moylan 1-4, 1 RBI
C Manuel Palencia 1-4, 1 K, throwing error
SS Owen Cobb 0-4, 1 K, throwing error
Jack Cebert 5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 7 K — 1.74 ERA in July after being north of five in May and June
Geoffrey Gilbert 1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR
Kevin Stevens 1.2 IP, 0 R, 2 K
Michael Arias 0.2 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 K (win)
Tony Rossi 0.2 IP, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K (save)
High-A Hudson Valley Renegades: L, 1-9 at Wilmington Blue Rocks
#scranton #wilkes #barre
