9 days ago
Riding the momentum that carried them to district championships, Brandeis and Smithson Valley recorded playoff victories in a doubleheader held Thursday at Littleton Gym.
Junior Cecily Alva had 15 kills and freshman Addison Wells had 40 ***** ists to lead Brandeis to a 25-17, 25-18, 26-24 victory against Pieper in a Class 6A Division II first-round playoff.
Meanwhile, freshman Victoria Jaster had 22 kills, and senior Emma Feomaia had 41 ***** ists for Smithson Valley in a 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 25-12 win against Alamo Heights in a 5A Division I playoff.
Brandeis climbed out of a third-set hole to secure the sweep. Junior Olivia Munoz added 14 kills and junior Addison Rodgers had 12 for the Broncos, who improved to 30-13 and next face Dripping Springs - a five-set winner over Round Rock Stony Point Thursday - in the second round.
Brandeis trailed 17-11 in the third set before mounting its comeback. Pieper (27-16) nearly stretched it to a fourth set after taking a 23-18 lead. The Broncos responded with a 6-0 run to reach match point at 24-23. Alva had two kills and Araceli had an ace during that stretch.
#playoff #valley
Junior Cecily Alva had 15 kills and freshman Addison Wells had 40 ***** ists to lead Brandeis to a 25-17, 25-18, 26-24 victory against Pieper in a Class 6A Division II first-round playoff.
Meanwhile, freshman Victoria Jaster had 22 kills, and senior Emma Feomaia had 41 ***** ists for Smithson Valley in a 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 25-12 win against Alamo Heights in a 5A Division I playoff.
Brandeis climbed out of a third-set hole to secure the sweep. Junior Olivia Munoz added 14 kills and junior Addison Rodgers had 12 for the Broncos, who improved to 30-13 and next face Dripping Springs - a five-set winner over Round Rock Stony Point Thursday - in the second round.
Brandeis trailed 17-11 in the third set before mounting its comeback. Pieper (27-16) nearly stretched it to a fourth set after taking a 23-18 lead. The Broncos responded with a 6-0 run to reach match point at 24-23. Alva had two kills and Araceli had an ace during that stretch.
#playoff #valley
21 days ago
High-altitude marathon? Not for Wesley Lavender.
Lavender, 36, lives in Colorado Springs, average elevation some 6,000 feet above sea level. Sunday morning in Albuquerque, average elevation about 5,300 feet, he won the 43rd annual Duke City Marathon in a time of 2 hours, 54 minutes, 11 seconds.
"I appreciated the lower altitude, yeah," he said.
The DCM was Lavender's second marathon, some 10 years after his first. Did he expect to win?
"Never in my wildest dreams."
#marathon
Lavender, 36, lives in Colorado Springs, average elevation some 6,000 feet above sea level. Sunday morning in Albuquerque, average elevation about 5,300 feet, he won the 43rd annual Duke City Marathon in a time of 2 hours, 54 minutes, 11 seconds.
"I appreciated the lower altitude, yeah," he said.
The DCM was Lavender's second marathon, some 10 years after his first. Did he expect to win?
"Never in my wildest dreams."
#marathon
1 month ago
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi explored Iceland with friends through whale watching, fishing, waterfall hikes and hot springs
Ice Spice joined the getaway and shared her own recap, calling the trip "Spiceland"
Brown and Bongiovi recently celebrated two years of marriage after welcoming their second child
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are exploring the world together.
On Monday, Oct. 5, the Enola Holmes 3 star, 22, shared photos of a recent trip to Iceland with her husband, 24, as the pair joined friends for the European adventure.
#iceland #friends #trip
Ice Spice joined the getaway and shared her own recap, calling the trip "Spiceland"
Brown and Bongiovi recently celebrated two years of marriage after welcoming their second child
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are exploring the world together.
On Monday, Oct. 5, the Enola Holmes 3 star, 22, shared photos of a recent trip to Iceland with her husband, 24, as the pair joined friends for the European adventure.
#iceland #friends #trip
1 month ago
Tom Cruise's love life has been the subject of intense public interest for decades, ever since he met and married Australian actress Nicole Kidman in 1990.
The A-lister has had flings with everyone from Cher, to Bruce Springsteen's future wife Patti Scialfa, to his Risky Business co-star Rebecca De Mornay. Yet it was his first wife, Mimi Rogers, who truly changed his life and set him on the path towards Scientology that he has stuck with to this day.
Mimi Rogers recently returned to the red carpet at 70, attending the world premiere of her film What Happened to Doris? at Fantastic Fest on September 20.
The actress stars alongside Heather Graham in the Nick Simon-directed film, adding another screen credit to a career that stretches back more than four decades.
Mimi returns to the spotlight (@ Getty Images)
#australian
The A-lister has had flings with everyone from Cher, to Bruce Springsteen's future wife Patti Scialfa, to his Risky Business co-star Rebecca De Mornay. Yet it was his first wife, Mimi Rogers, who truly changed his life and set him on the path towards Scientology that he has stuck with to this day.
Mimi Rogers recently returned to the red carpet at 70, attending the world premiere of her film What Happened to Doris? at Fantastic Fest on September 20.
The actress stars alongside Heather Graham in the Nick Simon-directed film, adding another screen credit to a career that stretches back more than four decades.
Mimi returns to the spotlight (@ Getty Images)
#australian
2 months ago
Imagine purchasing a house for $449,328 and losing it over an unpaid $977 debt to your homeowners ****** ociation. This sounds like the stuff of nightmares, but it's reality for Toby Newton, a 53-year-old who used to own a home in Mesa's Superstition Springs community until his HOA foreclosed over a small amount of debt from missed ****** sments.
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The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like
2 months ago
Coca-Cola announced plans Tuesday to invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure between 2026 and 2030, covering new and expanded production, distribution and office facilities across the country.
That $10 billion commitment is calculated across the full Coca-Cola system — meaning it rolls in spending by bottling partners and is not limited to the parent company's own capital budget, according to Reuters. In July, the company forecast its own capital expenditure at approximately $2.2 billion for the fiscal year. Projects covered by the broader $10 billion commitment include previously announced work in Rancho Cucamonga, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birmingham, Alabama; Coopersville, Michigan; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida; and Webster, New York, the company said.
The announcement accompanied an independently commissioned study measuring the Coca-Cola system's 2025 economic contributions in the United States. The study found the system contributed $85 billion to U.S. gross domestic product — roughly $10 million in economic activity per hour — and supported nearly 1 million jobs, the company said. Rounding out the economic picture, the system directed roughly $37 billion toward American suppliers and channeled $177 million into community initiatives via The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.
"This ****** sment reinforces what we see every day: the Coca-Cola system is deeply rooted in America and continues to deliver meaningful value for the people and communities we serve," John Murphy, president and chief financial officer of The Coca-Cola Company, said in a statement.
The company said its production network spans more than 70 facilities and hundreds of distribution centers across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with the system's economic contributions exceeding $1 billion in 25 states. The study was conducted by Steward Redqueen.
#billion #economic #across #study
That $10 billion commitment is calculated across the full Coca-Cola system — meaning it rolls in spending by bottling partners and is not limited to the parent company's own capital budget, according to Reuters. In July, the company forecast its own capital expenditure at approximately $2.2 billion for the fiscal year. Projects covered by the broader $10 billion commitment include previously announced work in Rancho Cucamonga, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birmingham, Alabama; Coopersville, Michigan; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida; and Webster, New York, the company said.
The announcement accompanied an independently commissioned study measuring the Coca-Cola system's 2025 economic contributions in the United States. The study found the system contributed $85 billion to U.S. gross domestic product — roughly $10 million in economic activity per hour — and supported nearly 1 million jobs, the company said. Rounding out the economic picture, the system directed roughly $37 billion toward American suppliers and channeled $177 million into community initiatives via The Coca-Cola Foundation and the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.
"This ****** sment reinforces what we see every day: the Coca-Cola system is deeply rooted in America and continues to deliver meaningful value for the people and communities we serve," John Murphy, president and chief financial officer of The Coca-Cola Company, said in a statement.
The company said its production network spans more than 70 facilities and hundreds of distribution centers across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, with the system's economic contributions exceeding $1 billion in 25 states. The study was conducted by Steward Redqueen.
#billion #economic #across #study
2 months ago
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Coca-Cola said the beverage giant and its bottlers will invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure by 2030 to meet growing demand for its offerings.
The system-wide investments include a mix of new and previously announced projects that will expand production, distribution and office facilities, according to a Tuesday press release.
This includes a bottling distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California; a bottling plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a manufacturing plant in Indianapolis; a Coca-Cola United campus in Birmingham, Alabama; a Fairlife plant in Coopersville, Michigan; and a distribution center in Orlando.
Other investments are planned for St. Cloud, Minnesota, and at a Fairlife plant in Webster, New York. Additional investments will be made during the next four years, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said in an email.
#Colorado
Coca-Cola said the beverage giant and its bottlers will invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure by 2030 to meet growing demand for its offerings.
The system-wide investments include a mix of new and previously announced projects that will expand production, distribution and office facilities, according to a Tuesday press release.
This includes a bottling distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California; a bottling plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a manufacturing plant in Indianapolis; a Coca-Cola United campus in Birmingham, Alabama; a Fairlife plant in Coopersville, Michigan; and a distribution center in Orlando.
Other investments are planned for St. Cloud, Minnesota, and at a Fairlife plant in Webster, New York. Additional investments will be made during the next four years, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said in an email.
#Colorado
2 months ago
This story was originally published on Food Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Food Dive newsletter.
Coca-Cola said the beverage giant and its bottlers will invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure by 2030 to meet growing demand for its offerings.
The system-wide investments include a mix of new and previously announced projects that will expand production, distribution and office facilities, according to a Tuesday press release.
This includes a bottling distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California; a bottling plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a manufacturing plant in Indianapolis; a Coca-Cola United campus in Birmingham, Alabama; a Fairlife plant in Coopersville, Michigan; and a distribution center in Orlando.
Other investments are planned for St. Cloud, Minnesota, and at a Fairlife plant in Webster, New York. Additional investments will be made during the next four years, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said in an email.
#coca #cola
Coca-Cola said the beverage giant and its bottlers will invest $10 billion in U.S. infrastructure by 2030 to meet growing demand for its offerings.
The system-wide investments include a mix of new and previously announced projects that will expand production, distribution and office facilities, according to a Tuesday press release.
This includes a bottling distribution facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California; a bottling plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado; a manufacturing plant in Indianapolis; a Coca-Cola United campus in Birmingham, Alabama; a Fairlife plant in Coopersville, Michigan; and a distribution center in Orlando.
Other investments are planned for St. Cloud, Minnesota, and at a Fairlife plant in Webster, New York. Additional investments will be made during the next four years, a Coca-Cola spokesperson said in an email.
#coca #cola
2 months ago
Imagine purchasing a house for $449,328 and losing it over an unpaid $977 debt to your homeowners ******* ociation. This sounds like the stuff of nightmares, but it's reality for Toby Newton, a 53-year-old who used to own a home in Mesa's Superstition Springs community until his HOA foreclosed over a small amount of debt from missed ******* sments.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like #home
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
The Mesa Tribune reported on Newton's tragic situation, which Edward Susolik, CEO & President of Callahan & Blaine, PC, told Moneywise was "pretty extreme." Here's how Newton lost his home, along with expert advice on what homeowners should do to avoid the same fate.
#like #home
2 months ago
Amid a wealth of style choices at the 2026 Emmys, one color ruled above all: a bold crimson in its best look-at-me hue, seen on women happy to embrace its powerful psychology. From Cailee Spaeny in custom Miu Miu to Hassie Harrison in Monique Lhuillier, Rhea Seehorn in Louis Vuitton and Emmys host Mariska Hargitay in Monse on the red carpet, the choice was just the beginning of an evening that acquitted itself well on the style spectrum.
Among the more touching elements of the night's fashion conversations were the remembrances of legendary designer Bob Mackie, whose death in Palm Springs at the age of 87 was announced mere hours before the 78th Primetime Emmys kicked off at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. During the pre-show, E! News host Keltie Knight took a moment to honor Mackie, calling him "one of the most prolific and celebrated costume designers of all time … [who] created some of the most iconic looks of all time for stars like Cher, Carol Burnett, Elton John, Diana Ross, Marilyn Monroe, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and so many others. His impact on the world of fashion is really hard to put into words, and his legacy absolutely lives on." E! News finished the segment with a moment of silence and a black screen.
More from The Hollywood Reporter
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#spaeny
Among the more touching elements of the night's fashion conversations were the remembrances of legendary designer Bob Mackie, whose death in Palm Springs at the age of 87 was announced mere hours before the 78th Primetime Emmys kicked off at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. During the pre-show, E! News host Keltie Knight took a moment to honor Mackie, calling him "one of the most prolific and celebrated costume designers of all time … [who] created some of the most iconic looks of all time for stars like Cher, Carol Burnett, Elton John, Diana Ross, Marilyn Monroe, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton and so many others. His impact on the world of fashion is really hard to put into words, and his legacy absolutely lives on." E! News finished the segment with a moment of silence and a black screen.
More from The Hollywood Reporter
Apple TV Reigns at Emmys With 'Widow's Bay' and 'Pluribus' Breakthroughs
Emmys: Chuck Norris, Patrick Muldoon, Daveigh Chase Omitted From In Memoriam Tributes
#spaeny
2 months ago
The Central Texas high school football honor roll for Week 3.
Frank Accetta, Dripping Springs: Rushed for 105 yards vs. Round Rock.
Olujimi Aluko, Cedar Park: Made eight tackles during a 39-34 win over Waco Midway.
Chase Ames, Dripping Springs: Passed for 312 yards and three TDs against Round Rock.
Nico Anderson, St. Michael's: Threw for 243 yards and a TD and ran for 182 yards and three scores as the Warriors improved to 4-0 with a 35-31 win over Hyde Park.
#central
Frank Accetta, Dripping Springs: Rushed for 105 yards vs. Round Rock.
Olujimi Aluko, Cedar Park: Made eight tackles during a 39-34 win over Waco Midway.
Chase Ames, Dripping Springs: Passed for 312 yards and three TDs against Round Rock.
Nico Anderson, St. Michael's: Threw for 243 yards and a TD and ran for 182 yards and three scores as the Warriors improved to 4-0 with a 35-31 win over Hyde Park.
#central
2 months ago
Musician Art Garfunkel has joined the growing list of celebrities considering leaving the United States in response to President Donald Trump's administration and policies.
In an interview with The Guardian, Garfunkel, 84, told the British publication he is concerned about the country's stance on key issues and is considering moving elsewhere.
"I don't like America's position at all," he told the outlet. "I'm not aboard, and I'm thinking of leaving the country, frankly."
Chris Robinson, Bruce Springsteen Face Backlash As 'Americans Have Had Enough' Of Being Lectured: Expert
Art Garfunkel performs onstage at the Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, Calif.
#musician #guardian
In an interview with The Guardian, Garfunkel, 84, told the British publication he is concerned about the country's stance on key issues and is considering moving elsewhere.
"I don't like America's position at all," he told the outlet. "I'm not aboard, and I'm thinking of leaving the country, frankly."
Chris Robinson, Bruce Springsteen Face Backlash As 'Americans Have Had Enough' Of Being Lectured: Expert
Art Garfunkel performs onstage at the Pre-Grammy Gala on Jan. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles, Calif.
#musician #guardian
2 months ago
Bob Mackie, the Emmy- and Tony-winning fashion and costume designer whose glittering creations helped define the images of Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross and countless other entertainers, died Sept. 14, 2026, at age 87.
In a statement posted by his team, Mackie's representatives said he "lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer." Widely regarded as one of the most influential costume designers in entertainment history, Mackie left an indelible mark on television, music, Broadway and American pop culture.
Though celebrated worldwide, Mackie's story was deeply rooted in California.
Raised in Southern California, Mackie attended Chouinard Art School before launching his career in Hollywood. He began as a sketch artist at Paramount Pictures and later worked under legendary costume designer Edith Head, helping shape the golden era of studio filmmaking.
In recent years, Mackie made Palm Springs his home, moving to the desert in 2020. He became a familiar figure in the Coachella Valley arts community, participating in book signings, film festival events, and local cultural fundraisers.
#costume
In a statement posted by his team, Mackie's representatives said he "lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer." Widely regarded as one of the most influential costume designers in entertainment history, Mackie left an indelible mark on television, music, Broadway and American pop culture.
Though celebrated worldwide, Mackie's story was deeply rooted in California.
Raised in Southern California, Mackie attended Chouinard Art School before launching his career in Hollywood. He began as a sketch artist at Paramount Pictures and later worked under legendary costume designer Edith Head, helping shape the golden era of studio filmmaking.
In recent years, Mackie made Palm Springs his home, moving to the desert in 2020. He became a familiar figure in the Coachella Valley arts community, participating in book signings, film festival events, and local cultural fundraisers.
#costume
2 months ago
The Week 2 Houston-area and statewide Texas high school football scores from Saturday's games.
Aldine Davis 41, Bush 27
Cypress Park 18, Cypress Creek 12
George Ranch 14, Clear Springs 13
Kempner 32, Worthing 6
Manvel 75, Pasadena Memorial 0
Northbrook 29, Sharpstown 26
North Shore 23, Dallas South Oak Cliff 21
Texas City 21, Yates 14
Wheatley 70, Northside 0
Willowridge 52, Washington 23
SA Brennan 56, SA Taft 7
DeSoto 21, Duncanville 20,
Lockhart 20, Kyle Lehman 17
SA Harlandale 27, SA Edison 7
#creek
Aldine Davis 41, Bush 27
Cypress Park 18, Cypress Creek 12
George Ranch 14, Clear Springs 13
Kempner 32, Worthing 6
Manvel 75, Pasadena Memorial 0
Northbrook 29, Sharpstown 26
North Shore 23, Dallas South Oak Cliff 21
Texas City 21, Yates 14
Wheatley 70, Northside 0
Willowridge 52, Washington 23
SA Brennan 56, SA Taft 7
DeSoto 21, Duncanville 20,
Lockhart 20, Kyle Lehman 17
SA Harlandale 27, SA Edison 7
#creek
2 months ago
The North Dakota State Bison (2-0) make their Mountain West Conference debut on Saturday night when they visit the Air Force Falcons (1-0) with both teams coming off blowout wins over FCS foes.
Sep 5, 2026; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Air Force Falcons wide receiver Keegan Sack (20) runs the ball as wide receiver Mason Hayes (18) defends in the fourth quarter against the Duquesne Dukes at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
#Colorado #wide #receiver #dakota
Sep 5, 2026; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Air Force Falcons wide receiver Keegan Sack (20) runs the ball as wide receiver Mason Hayes (18) defends in the fourth quarter against the Duquesne Dukes at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV Channel: FOX Sports 1
#Colorado #wide #receiver #dakota
2 months ago
Week 3 of the 2026 Central Texas high school football season wasn't a great one for the American-Statesman's top area Class 6A teams: No. 1 Lake Travis, playing only its second game after the Cavaliers canceled their season opener, saw its road game against Cibolo Steele end in a 28-28 tie after lightning forced the game to be called in the third quarter. No. 2 Westlake suffered its first loss at Prosper. And No. 3 Dripping Springs lost at Round Rock.
For the second time in three weeks, weather played a factor in Friday night's games. Weather caused delay issues at a handful of matchups, including Lake Travis-Cibolo Steele in Schertz, Wimberley at New Braunfels Long Creek, Lehman at Lockhart and even Giddings at Smithville. Lehman-Lockhart was moved to Saturday.
Westlake defensive back Mateus Teixeira (29) tackles Trinity running back Marcus Turner (5) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
Class 6A
Non-district
#game #travis #steele
For the second time in three weeks, weather played a factor in Friday night's games. Weather caused delay issues at a handful of matchups, including Lake Travis-Cibolo Steele in Schertz, Wimberley at New Braunfels Long Creek, Lehman at Lockhart and even Giddings at Smithville. Lehman-Lockhart was moved to Saturday.
Westlake defensive back Mateus Teixeira (29) tackles Trinity running back Marcus Turner (5) during the game at Westlake High School on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 in Austin. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
Class 6A
Non-district
#game #travis #steele
2 months ago
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — Williams Valley Coach Frank Gaffney has said throughout the season that his team is resilient. That showed on Friday night, as the Vikings overcame an early deficit to beat North Schuylkill, 19-14.
North Schuylkill dominated the early action, controlling the ball for much of the first half.
The Spartans opened the game with a seven-minute, 16-play drive that covered 75 yards and ended with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Brake.
The North Schuylkill defense got off to an equally hot start and forced a three-and-out on each of Williams Valley's first two possessions.
The Vikings ran just eight plays, including two punts, in the first 18 minutes of the game.
#early
North Schuylkill dominated the early action, controlling the ball for much of the first half.
The Spartans opened the game with a seven-minute, 16-play drive that covered 75 yards and ended with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Daniel Brake.
The North Schuylkill defense got off to an equally hot start and forced a three-and-out on each of Williams Valley's first two possessions.
The Vikings ran just eight plays, including two punts, in the first 18 minutes of the game.
#early
2 months ago
Wow. It took an extra inning for it to be decided but the A's came out on top thanks to some late-game heroics from an unexpected hero. The Athletics took the first game of the series against the Mariners, walking them off en route to a 6-5 victory. Seattle's playoff hopes are on life support.
Springs solid again
The A's had veteran southpaw Jeffrey Springs on the ***** p tonight. It's no secret he's in the final month donning the Green & Gold but there's no reason his tenure has to end on a low note.
Springs had literally just seen these guys, pitching against them within the past week. That start was in Seattle though and he's been much better on the road. How would he do against them in the hitters ballpark that is the Athletics' current home?
Seattle struck first tonight, going small-ball to bring in a run in the first against Springs to give the M's a quick lead. They'd go small-ball again in the second for their second run, pushing across that baserunner off a groundout. That was all the damage Seattle could muster tonight against the lefty though as he would toss three more innings without allowing another run.
#athletics #small #ball
Springs solid again
The A's had veteran southpaw Jeffrey Springs on the ***** p tonight. It's no secret he's in the final month donning the Green & Gold but there's no reason his tenure has to end on a low note.
Springs had literally just seen these guys, pitching against them within the past week. That start was in Seattle though and he's been much better on the road. How would he do against them in the hitters ballpark that is the Athletics' current home?
Seattle struck first tonight, going small-ball to bring in a run in the first against Springs to give the M's a quick lead. They'd go small-ball again in the second for their second run, pushing across that baserunner off a groundout. That was all the damage Seattle could muster tonight against the lefty though as he would toss three more innings without allowing another run.
#athletics #small #ball
2 months ago
Friday's high school football scores as compiled by the ******* ociated Press:
Atascocita 21, ******* inson 7
Clear Lake 31, New Caney West Fork 21
Cypress Fairbanks 45, Cypress Springs 24
Cypress Falls 35, Fort Bend Travis 11
#cypress #associated
Atascocita 21, ******* inson 7
Clear Lake 31, New Caney West Fork 21
Cypress Fairbanks 45, Cypress Springs 24
Cypress Falls 35, Fort Bend Travis 11
#cypress #associated
2 months ago
COLONIE - The Christian Brothers Academy football team waited a long time to get back on the field against Saratoga Springs. Friday night, the Brothers held a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter when CBA coach Bobby Burns decided it was best to play keep away.
The Blue Streaks had just scored a touchdown on a fourth-down play and CBA was determined to run off the final 7:42 off the clock. That meant going for it on a fourth-and-5 play from the CBA 36-yard line. The Brothers managed to pick up the first down as senior quarterback Matt Kowalski connected with junior receiver Jack Hulett for five yards. CBA proceeded to run off the remaining time to register a 21-14 Class AA victory.
"I had my coaches yelling in my ear the whole night that we could run that," Burns said regarding the fourth-down gamble. "I was a little concerned about (Saratoga Springs junior defensive end Cam Toomey) on the edge with him getting a hand on it and swatting it down. If we don't get that, it changes a lot of the game."
"It definitely means a lot that the coaches have trust in us," Hulett said. "We work hard and they trust we will get the job done."
CBA entered the Section 2 Class AA playoffs in 2025 as the No. 1 seed with the program seeking a fifth consecutive sectional championship. Saratoga Springs emerged with a 14-13 victory in a driving rainstorm at Colonie High School. In the rematch, the Brothers (2-0 overall, 1-0 Class AA) prevailed in a game where the two teams combined for 26 penalties.
#brothers #fourth #down #hulett
The Blue Streaks had just scored a touchdown on a fourth-down play and CBA was determined to run off the final 7:42 off the clock. That meant going for it on a fourth-and-5 play from the CBA 36-yard line. The Brothers managed to pick up the first down as senior quarterback Matt Kowalski connected with junior receiver Jack Hulett for five yards. CBA proceeded to run off the remaining time to register a 21-14 Class AA victory.
"I had my coaches yelling in my ear the whole night that we could run that," Burns said regarding the fourth-down gamble. "I was a little concerned about (Saratoga Springs junior defensive end Cam Toomey) on the edge with him getting a hand on it and swatting it down. If we don't get that, it changes a lot of the game."
"It definitely means a lot that the coaches have trust in us," Hulett said. "We work hard and they trust we will get the job done."
CBA entered the Section 2 Class AA playoffs in 2025 as the No. 1 seed with the program seeking a fifth consecutive sectional championship. Saratoga Springs emerged with a 14-13 victory in a driving rainstorm at Colonie High School. In the rematch, the Brothers (2-0 overall, 1-0 Class AA) prevailed in a game where the two teams combined for 26 penalties.
#brothers #fourth #down #hulett
2 months ago
A fresh start, perhaps?
Lineups:
Kirby takes the mound tonight, hoping to be steadier than the uneven Jeffrey Springs. JP is back to leading off, and Birthday Boy Weston Wilson hits ninth. Taylor Ward is the DH tonight against the lefty Springs, and not to complain, but Arroyo would have been more fun.
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Lineups:
Kirby takes the mound tonight, hoping to be steadier than the uneven Jeffrey Springs. JP is back to leading off, and Birthday Boy Weston Wilson hits ninth. Taylor Ward is the DH tonight against the lefty Springs, and not to complain, but Arroyo would have been more fun.
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2 months ago
We're getting the start of district play for a couple of Central Texas high school football Class 5A Division I districts as the 2026 season kicks off Week 3. Around the Austin area, this week's top matchups include another Westlake game - this week, the Chaparrals (2-0) take to the road for the first time at Class 6A power Prosper - and some intriguing pairings like Lake Travis at Cibolo Steele, Vandegrift at Liberty Hill, Cedar Park at Waco Midway, Converse Judson at Bowie and Dripping Springs at Round Rock.
Heck, it's even Thorndale vs. Thrall rivalry week at Bulldog Stadium.
Every school in our area top-five polls for Classes 6A, 5A and 4A/others are in action Friday night save for the Anderson Trojans, our No. 2 among area 5A teams who are off this week. We're monitoring two games tonight: Colby Gordon is checking out Vandegrift and Liberty Hill at Panther Stadium and Caleb Yum is providing live coverage out of Lake Travis at Cibolo Steele.
Follow this string throughout the night from those games and the more than 35 other games being played involving Austin-area teams:
MORE: Our staff picks for Westlake-Prosper, Vandegrift-Liberty Hill and other top Week 3 games
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Heck, it's even Thorndale vs. Thrall rivalry week at Bulldog Stadium.
Every school in our area top-five polls for Classes 6A, 5A and 4A/others are in action Friday night save for the Anderson Trojans, our No. 2 among area 5A teams who are off this week. We're monitoring two games tonight: Colby Gordon is checking out Vandegrift and Liberty Hill at Panther Stadium and Caleb Yum is providing live coverage out of Lake Travis at Cibolo Steele.
Follow this string throughout the night from those games and the more than 35 other games being played involving Austin-area teams:
MORE: Our staff picks for Westlake-Prosper, Vandegrift-Liberty Hill and other top Week 3 games
#vandegrift #we 're
2 months ago
It's already Week 4 of the high school football season and a lot of the desert's high schools will be lit up this Friday night as there are a five different home games.
Xavier Prep pays a visit to Cathedral City in the only head-to-head desert game on Friday (don't forget the Yucca Valley at Desert Christian Academy game was moved to Saturday). But Palm Desert, La Quinta, Palm Springs and Coachella Valley are also at home against tough opponents. Should make for some fun scoreboard watching and that is where we come in.
We'll provide live score updates for all eight of Friday night's high school football games. Stay with us throughout the night.
Here we go!
Week 4 high school football picks: Here's how we're leaning
#desert #Football #palm #home
Xavier Prep pays a visit to Cathedral City in the only head-to-head desert game on Friday (don't forget the Yucca Valley at Desert Christian Academy game was moved to Saturday). But Palm Desert, La Quinta, Palm Springs and Coachella Valley are also at home against tough opponents. Should make for some fun scoreboard watching and that is where we come in.
We'll provide live score updates for all eight of Friday night's high school football games. Stay with us throughout the night.
Here we go!
Week 4 high school football picks: Here's how we're leaning
#desert #Football #palm #home
2 months ago
Big Tigger won't be being prosecuted on aggravated battery and third-degree child cruelty charges, ending the criminal case involving his wife, Alicia Brown.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office has decided not to move forward with charges against Tigger, whose legal name is Darian Morgan.
The charges traced back to a May 9 incident at the couple's Sandy Springs home on Jett Ferry Road. According to the arrest affidavit, a dispute over text messages between Morgan and a female co-worker escalated over the course of several weeks before turning physical.
Brown alleged that Morgan tackled her to the floor during an argument and later grabbed her arms and shoved her toward an exit, causing her to stumble headfirst into an office door and suffer a deep cut above her left eye.
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According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office has decided not to move forward with charges against Tigger, whose legal name is Darian Morgan.
The charges traced back to a May 9 incident at the couple's Sandy Springs home on Jett Ferry Road. According to the arrest affidavit, a dispute over text messages between Morgan and a female co-worker escalated over the course of several weeks before turning physical.
Brown alleged that Morgan tackled her to the floor during an argument and later grabbed her arms and shoved her toward an exit, causing her to stumble headfirst into an office door and suffer a deep cut above her left eye.
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Picking a fight with a police officer is generally a poor decision, but doing it with one who once challenged for a UFC ***** le adds another layer of bad timing. A recently surfaced bodycam video shows Coral Springs Police Officer Marlon Moraes taking a man to the ground after the man verbally challenged him during a traffic stop.
Moraes, 38, is a former UFC bantamweight ***** le challenger and World Series of Fighting bantamweight champion who has worked as a South Florida police officer since 2024. According to MMA Junkie, the incident itself happened on March 27 but only recently began circulating widely online.
In the footage, the man can be heard telling Moraes, "You can't do sh*t," as he continues to confront him in a parking lot. Moraes remains standing in front of him until the man takes a step toward the officer, at which point Moraes trips him to the pavement.
Other officers quickly move in and ***** ist with placing the man in handcuffs. The circumstances that initially led to the traffic stop, including what the man was suspected of doing beforehand, were not detailed in the information released with the viral video.
Moraes competed professionally in mixed martial arts for years before entering law enforcement, earning a reputation as one of the top bantamweights of his era. He challenged Henry Cejudo for the vacant UFC bantamweight championship in 2019 after previously holding the World Series of Fighting ***** le.
#moraes #challenged
Moraes, 38, is a former UFC bantamweight ***** le challenger and World Series of Fighting bantamweight champion who has worked as a South Florida police officer since 2024. According to MMA Junkie, the incident itself happened on March 27 but only recently began circulating widely online.
In the footage, the man can be heard telling Moraes, "You can't do sh*t," as he continues to confront him in a parking lot. Moraes remains standing in front of him until the man takes a step toward the officer, at which point Moraes trips him to the pavement.
Other officers quickly move in and ***** ist with placing the man in handcuffs. The circumstances that initially led to the traffic stop, including what the man was suspected of doing beforehand, were not detailed in the information released with the viral video.
Moraes competed professionally in mixed martial arts for years before entering law enforcement, earning a reputation as one of the top bantamweights of his era. He challenged Henry Cejudo for the vacant UFC bantamweight championship in 2019 after previously holding the World Series of Fighting ***** le.
#moraes #challenged
2 months ago
On Monday, Patrons walked out of the Saratoga Race Course for the final time this summer and crew members packed their gear as they closed out the 2026 racing season in Saratoga Springs.
The season saw 50 days of racing, including a 45-day summer meet and the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
A few colorful coats remain in the nearly empty jockey silks room on the last day of racing at Saratoga Race Course. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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The season saw 50 days of racing, including a 45-day summer meet and the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
A few colorful coats remain in the nearly empty jockey silks room on the last day of racing at Saratoga Race Course. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)
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2 months ago
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Who is the fastest Manchester United player?
Benjamin Sesko is not the name that springs to mind when you debate who is the fastest at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford, Amad, Bryan Mbeumo or Diogo Dalot are the names you would reach for first.
Yet Dalot has now made an intriguing claim about which teammate actually has the edge in terms of pace.
#dalot #united
Who is the fastest Manchester United player?
Benjamin Sesko is not the name that springs to mind when you debate who is the fastest at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford, Amad, Bryan Mbeumo or Diogo Dalot are the names you would reach for first.
Yet Dalot has now made an intriguing claim about which teammate actually has the edge in terms of pace.
#dalot #united
2 months ago
High school boys soccer season has been underway in Michigan for multiple weeks now.
In Week 2 of the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches ******* ociation (MIHSSCA) state rankings, Portage Central (Division 1), Warren De La Salle Collegiate (D2), Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (D3) and Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett (D4) all came in as the top teams in their respective divisions.
HARBOR SPRINGS SOCCER: Harbor Springs boys soccer eyeing late-season run as they follow girls' lead
Portage Central, ranked No. 7 entering the season, moved up six spots to No. 1 this week, replacing previous No. 1 Okemos, which dropped two spots to No. 3.
Here's a look at the entire MIHSSCA rankings for Sept. 1.
#high #portage #springs
In Week 2 of the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches ******* ociation (MIHSSCA) state rankings, Portage Central (Division 1), Warren De La Salle Collegiate (D2), Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (D3) and Grosse Pointe Woods University Liggett (D4) all came in as the top teams in their respective divisions.
HARBOR SPRINGS SOCCER: Harbor Springs boys soccer eyeing late-season run as they follow girls' lead
Portage Central, ranked No. 7 entering the season, moved up six spots to No. 1 this week, replacing previous No. 1 Okemos, which dropped two spots to No. 3.
Here's a look at the entire MIHSSCA rankings for Sept. 1.
#high #portage #springs
2 months ago
College football season may have just begun. But college basketball season is only two months away! On Monday, USC men's basketball announced its nonconference schedule for the 2026-2027 season.
Following three exhibition games, the Trojans will open up the season on November 2 at Galen Center against Milwaukee. They will then travel up to Northern California to face Wichita State in Lake Tahoe, before visiting Cal in an old Pac-12 showdown.
After that, USC will return home for matchups with Arkansas Pine Bluff, Tarleton State, and Louisiana. Eric Musselman's team will then spend Thanksgiving in Palm Springs, California at the Acrisure Series, where they will take on South Carolina and Utah State.
USC's final road games of nonconference play will be at San Diego on December 8 and against Texas Tech in Fort Worth, Texas on December 13. The Trojans will wrap up their nonconference slate with home matchups against Jacksonville and Western Michigan on December 19 and 22, respectively.
After that, USC will get into the heart of Big Ten play. The Trojans' conference schedule will be announced at a later date.
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Following three exhibition games, the Trojans will open up the season on November 2 at Galen Center against Milwaukee. They will then travel up to Northern California to face Wichita State in Lake Tahoe, before visiting Cal in an old Pac-12 showdown.
After that, USC will return home for matchups with Arkansas Pine Bluff, Tarleton State, and Louisiana. Eric Musselman's team will then spend Thanksgiving in Palm Springs, California at the Acrisure Series, where they will take on South Carolina and Utah State.
USC's final road games of nonconference play will be at San Diego on December 8 and against Texas Tech in Fort Worth, Texas on December 13. The Trojans will wrap up their nonconference slate with home matchups against Jacksonville and Western Michigan on December 19 and 22, respectively.
After that, USC will get into the heart of Big Ten play. The Trojans' conference schedule will be announced at a later date.
#college #Basketball #announced
