Jeremiah Smith wasted no time throwing his hat in the ring for the Heisman Trophy and the Biletnikoff Award.
In Ohio State's season-opening win over Ball State, the Buckeyes' star receiver totaled 151 yards and two touchdowns on eight catches, turning in a performance that put him alongside Miami's Malachi Toney among the nation's top wide receiver standouts in Week 1.
It marked the 12th time in his career that Smith recorded at least 100 receiving yards, which is the third-most all-time by an Ohio State wide receiver.
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The 6-foot-4 receiver is now just seven touchdown catches shy of breaking Chris Olave's program record and 189 receiving yards away from surpassing Michael Jenkins as Ohio State's all-time career receiving yards leader.

#ohio #receiver #receiving #wide

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

#World #sporting

Another week of high school football brought about another week of impressive performances.
After Basha (AZ) linebacker Marc Duerson III was voted Super 25 Playmaker of the Week last week, it's time to have a look at some of the top performers from Super 25 teams in Week 3.
Below are five players who suit up for teams ranked inside this week's USA TODAY Sports Super 25 national high school football rankings and put on massive performances last week. While it says a lot to even make the list, the USA TODAY Sports audience is also invited to vote for who they believe should be named Super 25 Playmaker of the Week.
The fourth-ranked Buford Wolves spent last week hoping they'd get to boost their defense with the addition of Cedar Hill (TX) transfer Jalen Brewster, who ranks as the No. 1 overall prospect in USA TODAY Sports 2027 composite ranking. However, the five-star Texas Tech commit hit an eligibility snag with the GHSA, leaving him off the field in Week 3. Fortunately for the Wolves, they wouldn't need Brewster as Buford took care of business in a 41-7 win over Mallard Creek. In a game that both sides of the ball played well for Buford, it's fitting that one of the Wolves' two-way standouts finds his way on this week's list of Super 25 Playmakers. Buford senior Jameer Cantrell rushed for 16 yards on three carries and hauled in a 27-yard touchdown grab on offense, while also tallying two tackles, an interception and falling on a pair of fumbles in the win.
Don't be shocked if Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges is a frequent flyer on these Super 25 Playmaker lists. The five-star Tennessee commit helped No. 13 Baylor (Chattanooga, TN) down Rabun Gap-Nacoochee (GA) 51-33 last week to help the Red Raiders improve to 3-0. In the win, Gabriel Georges rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries, including this long touchdown rush:

#week #sports

On this episode of 'Oskee Talk' I revisit the Illini's season-opening victory over UAB (2:49), acknowledge the standouts from Illinois' win (8:03), and preview this week's matchup with Duke (16:06). I also provide an injury update and review Monday's coaches' comments to the media (24:19).
Then I recap the first full week of Big Ten action (29:20), give my thoughts on the Michigan controversy (33:24) and share why it will have lingering after-effects throughout the season (45:04).
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#season

The St. Louis Cardinals' nine-game road trip is off to a strong start. They took two of three from the Los Angeles Dodgers this past week, and followed that by winning two of three against the Colorado Rockies. It was an interesting week. The Cardinals lost a game in the ninth, won a game in the ninth, and, sandwiched between that, a home-plate umpire who seemingly thought he owned Coors Field. You never quite know what you may see when you go to the ballpark.
Following this 4-2 week, it is time once again to look at the Cardinals' standouts of the week.
Herrera seems to like hitting out West. In six games this week, the All-Star recorded 11 hits, hit two home runs, and drove in nine runs. Except for Wednesday's game, he recorded at least two hits. Furthermore, he drove in runs in seven of the nine games.
His biggest moment, however, came in the ninth inning on Friday. Trailing 6-4, with all the Doug Eddings' chaos happening just minutes before, Herrera hit a three-run home run to give the Cardinals a lead they would not relinquish. It was a chaotic night, and it certainly would have stung had the team failed to win. However, Herrera's blast reminded Cardinal Nation the most important thing about the 2026 Cardinals- they never stop fighting. Crooked ballcaps, pitch-clock violations, and an overzealous umpire were not enough to derail the team on Friday. It is a win many Cardinals fans will remember from this season, and Herrera provided the home run that made the difference—well deserving of a spot as one of the Cardinals' standouts.
What makes identifying the weekly Cardinals standouts interesting t is that we sometimes come across a player we did not expect to have such an impact. Saggese is one of those players this week.

#week #home #nine #standouts

Eight boys lacrosse standouts from the Mid-Hudson were named all-state, as announced recently by the New York State Sportswriters ****** ociation.
Cornwall senior face-off player Eli Barry and Saugerties senior attack Landon MacDougall were third-team choices in Classes B and C, respectively.
Sixth team - Anthony Severo (Monroe-Woodbury-9, Sr., midfield)
Third team - Eli Barry (Cornwall-9, Sr., faceoff); Fourth team - Jayden Saraceno (Cornwall-9, Sr., midfield); Sixth team - Danny Sullivan (Cornwall-9, Sr., attack); Honorable mention - Gabe Colsant (Cornwall-9, Jr., defender, long-stick midfielder)
Third team - Landon MacDougall (Saugerties-9, Sr., attack); Fourth team - Luke Wiese (Highland/Marlboro-9, Jr., midfielder); Sixth team - Eben Yager (Highland/Marlboro-9, Sr., midfielder)

#midfielder #saugerties

The transfer window slammed shut last night, but there are always a few late deals that only get announced the following morning. Unfortunately, a new midfielder is not one of those despite some speculation today about veteran free agent Georginio Wijnaldum.
The three confirmed moves are loans for Academy standouts Landon Emenalo, 18, Shim Mheuka, 18, and Kiano Dyer, 19 — the two 18-year-olds both going to Celtic in Scotland and Dyer joining League Two side Chesterfield FC. Dyer and Mheuka already have at least one senior appearance to their name while Emenalo (son of our former sporting director Michael Emenalo) was with the first-team on our preseason tour this summer and caught the eye of many observers.
It's certainly a bold move for both Emenalo and Mheuka to be joining the Scottish champions, where they will be competing for minutes against seasoned internationals like former ****** nal left back Kieran Tierney or Denmark striker Kasper Høgh. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill spoke highly of the two teenagers upon their arrival, but we'll just have to wait and see how that translates to minutes at the top level.
"Landon is a very good player we have followed for some time, he will give us some real quality. He has many attributes which I think can benefit us, he is very quick and athletic but also very composed on the ball and while he can defend he certainly gets up the pitch into attacking positions too. I know he has a real desire to do well for us and I am sure he will, as he adds strong competition and support on our left side."
"Shim has great quality, hence Chelsea extending his contract, however I think this period of his career, spent with us, will be beneficial to him and obviously to us. I look forward to working with him, he is a player who I think can give us another great attacking dimension and I'm sure he will make an important contribution to Celtic."

#mheuka #side

The grueling NFL offseason is officially done, and the long-awaited 53-man rosters have been revealed.
Fans can once again be dreaming about the start of the NFL season.
A key part of the offseason headlines are the training camp darlings for everyone's favorite team. For the Baltimore Ravens, a few of their standouts have a strong chance to even make an impact in Week 1.
Ja'Kobi Lane, the 80th pick out of USC, already has fans' expectations through the roof.
Lane was brought in as a depth piece, as the Ravens look to get younger at the position. Since being drafted, he has received nothing but praise. In fact, Lamar Jackson has compared him to an all-time great.

#jackson

Sep. 1—ABERDEEN — In a deep field of individual standouts and top teams, the Mitchell High School boys golf team finished tied for 12th on Tuesday at the Hub City Invitational at Lee Park Golf Course.
Mitchell shot 317 as a team, which was the Kernels' second-best team score of the season so far, but it still landed Mitchell well off the pace of the top teams.
Sioux Falls Lincoln and O'Gorman tied with 294 team strokes at the top, as Lincoln won the second tiebreaker because the Patriots' sixth golfer scored better than O'Gorman's. Both teams' fifth golfer shot 74, moving the tiebreaker down to the No. 6 slot on each varsity team.
The individual medalist honors went to Aberdeen Roncalli's Harper Schnabel, who shot 3-under-68 to win the tournament by two strokes. Schnabel had five birdies in the round, including shooting 2-under-par on the course's back nine. Sioux Falls Jefferson's Trevor Rick, Rapid City Stevens' Cole Jansen and Watertown's Max Stemwedel each shot 1-under-70 and Roncalli's Lucas Daggett shot even-par-71 to round out the top-five places.
Mitchell was led by senior Asher Dannenbring, who shot a 4-over-75 on the day, finishing in 25th place in a field of 98 golfers. Kernel freshman Eli Konrad shot a season-best round of 79, and checked in at 48th place. Ian Weber also lowered his season-best score and shot a round of 80, which landed him in 55th place.

#mitchell #aberdeen

True to his DNA as a longtime high school coach, UTSA's Jeff Traylor said the Roadrunners will tailor the 2026 offense to the strengths of their personnel.
New offensive coordinator Rick Bowie has six years of high school experience in his roots, too, understanding the need for adaptability and experimentation through the preseason as the unit takes shape.
UTSA at least has a few standout returners to work with on offense, while the defense was largely overhauled, bringing back just two players who started more than half of last season.
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Whether to gain a tactical advantage or because of true uncertainty, Traylor has stopped short of highlighting potential standouts on defense, and he's keeping the expected shape of the Roadrunners' offense a mystery, too.

#true #traylor #shape #back

The New England Patriots announced on Monday that they have put punter Bryce Baringer and rookie linebacker Khalil Jacobs on injured reserve.
That explains the team's decision to sign veteran punter Mitch Wishnowsky to the practice squad. By going on IR, both Baringer and Jacobs will have to miss at least four games before having a shot at returning.
Jacobs, an undrafted rookie out of Missouri, was one of the training camp standouts at a position that lacked depth. He flashed as an immediate contributor for the Patriots and earned a spot on the initial 53-man roster. When it comes to finding and developing young talent, the Patriots might look back on this one as a steal if Jacobs can get healthy and continue his upward trajectory.
As for Baringer, he looked great during the preseason. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in the team's Week 2 preseason matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, and the team was forced to turn to backup quarterback Behren Morton to punt.
They signed Matt Haack to close out the preseason against the Cleveland Browns. Now, they'll likely move forward with Wishnowsky for the Week 1 Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks.

#Monday

NFL All-Preseason team: Ty Simpson, Mike Washington, D'Zhaun Stribling among biggest standouts in 2026 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
As the NFL season is set to kick off in a few weeks, the preseason provided some impressive performances from players looking to prove they belong.
The preseason games are for fringe roster players who, for one reason or another, have to take advantage of the reps before the regular season begins. Whether it's rookies getting their first NFL action or players on the bubble hoping to secure a roster spot, August featured many players providing standout performances.
In some cases, players who excelled in the preseason will carry this over to the regular season as a spark in their careers; in others, this preseason could be a highlight if they are unable to keep the performances up when the regular season begins.
Here's a look at the best players from the 2026 preseason.

#players #performances #mike

A new crop of players will soon make their names known across Section V as the high school football season kicks off this week.
We want to know who will be the best football player in the upcoming Class D season? We're asking readers to help answer that question.
Twelve teams are slated to play in Class D this fall, a number which could change. They are Attica, Avon, Canisteo-Greenwood, Clyde-Savannah, Geneseo/Mount Morris, Holley/Lyndonville, Mynderse, Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen, Oakfield-Alabama/Elba, Red Jacket, South Seneca/Romulus and York/Pavilion.
The Democrat & Chronicle compiled a list of returning all-stars and standouts from 2025. Fans can now vote in a poll to predict who will rule Section V Class D in the coming months.
Our poll remains open until 8 p.m. Sept. 3. The winner will be announced on the DandCSports Instagram page.

#section #we 're #avon

Senior Team Reporter Matt McMullen revealed the Kansas City Chiefs' full 53-man roster in a post to his official Twitter account on August 30 after the team made its final roster cuts.
While all of Kansas City's stars are now confirmed to be back in the fold with the Chiefs for 2026, many of the team's standouts from training camp and the preseason weren't so lucky.
Among general manager Brett Veach's most controversial decisions were the release of offensive lineman Esa Pole and the retention of veteran wide receiver Nikko Remigio.
Take a look at McMullen's full report on Kansas City's 53-man roster:
The Chiefs initial 53-man roster:

Quarterback (3)

Justin Fields
Patrick Mahomes
Garrett Nussmeier

Running Back (3)

Emmett Johnson
Brashard Smith
Ken Walker

Wide Receiver (6)

Cyrus Allen
Nikko Remigio
Rashee Rice
Jalen Royals
Tyquan Thornton
Xavier Worthy

Tight End (4)…

#back #full

JENNERSTOWN -- The Jennerstown Speedway Complex hosted its crown jewel race of the season Saturday, Aug. 29.
For the ninth time, the Motor Mountain Masters was held at the storied track. Despite a rainout earlier in the year and the CRA backing out just over a week before the race, chief pit steward Mike Belardi and the Jennerstown staff put together a stout field of 22 drivers.
Standouts from out of state along with Jennerstown Speedway weekly competitors battled for $10,000 and the Crimson Jacket.
For the first time, the jacket is headed North of the border, as 19-year-old Chase Pinsonneault from Belle River, Ontario claimed the victory.
Albert Francis, a former Jennerstown Martella's Pharmacies Late Model champion, dominated the first 50 laps.

#time

Detroit Lions beat writers Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva collaborate on a full 53-man roster projection ahead of the team's preseason finale against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug. 29.
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#detroit

ELLETTSVILLE — Shep Jackson and Lauren Thies had a little inspiration behind them as they crested the final hill, turned and came back down to the finish line.
The two Bloomington North standouts wanted to make sure the home team had a good day at the first ever Charlie Warthan Classic Hokum Karem Meet on the Cougars' newly laid out course at the old Creekbend Vinyard property.
"So badly," Eads said. "I told everyone on our team if they got passed on the hill, I was going to get so mad at them because we run this hill so often. And we come out here all the time. And it's a big deal to coach (Justin Helmer) and of course, Coach Warthan. You don't want to lose on the first time you have a home meet."
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"Couldn't let this one get away," Jackson added. "Had to do it for Coach (Warthan). Had to kind of set the tone for the season."

#warthan #coach #meet #team

Much can change in one offseason.
Local high school football teams will kick off the 2026 season next week. That means a new crop of players will soon make their names known across Section V.
Who will be the best football player in the upcoming Class B season? We're asking fans to help answer that question.
Ten teams are currently slated to play in Class B this fall, which could change. They are Batavia, Dansville/Wayland-Cohocton, East/World of Inquiry, Geneva, Honeoye Falls-Lima, Monroe, Newark/Marion, Penn Yann/Dundee, Rochester Prep and Wayne.
The Democrat & Chronicle compiled a list of returning all-stars and standouts from 2025.

#change #much

The West Jersey Football League Constitution Division has an entirely new look. All the teams this season are new to the division. The WJFL makes changes to its divisions every two years, and this is the first of a new two-year cycle.
There is no shortage of contenders as Haddonfield, Seneca, Paul VI and West Deptford could certainly make cases to compte for a ******* le. Willingboro must be taken seriously and Delran, while fielding a quality program, was hit hard by graduation and might take a step back this season.
State Group 3 champion Cedar Creek and Group 4 Atlantic City were Constitution Division co-champions with 3-1 record last year.
Besides sharing the Continental Division with Haddonfield last season, Seneca (9-3, 4-1) advanced to the Central Jersey Group 3 championship before losing to Holmdel. Led by fourth-year starting quarterback Anthony Tirico, this is a veteran Seneca team with eight starters returning on both sides of the ball. The Golden Eagles are capable of competing not only for the division but could also be a major threat in the postseason. The 6'0, 195-pound Tirico has committed to Marist and is one of the state's top dual-threat quarterbacks.
Haddonfield (10-3, 4-1) shared the WJFL Continental Division last year with Seneca and also won the South Jersey Group 2 championship. The Bulldogs suffered several key losses to graduation, including three players who were first-team all-conference selections. That said, the Bulldogs should again be competitive, a constant during the reign of veteran head coach Frank DeLano. An interesting competition is at quarterback between junior James Farrell and senior Dan Keenan. Both are also standouts on defense and whomever isn't the quarterback, might move to another offensive position.

#seneca #haddonfield #quarterback

Texas football standouts Rasheem Biles and Colin Simmons have wracked up preseason accolades throughout the preseason, and most recently, that includes both players being named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list, the award's committee announced this week. It's the second consecutive season that Biles, a senior who joined Texas after transferring out of Pittsburgh's program earlier this offseason, and Simmons, a junior, that made the cut for the award's preseason watch list honor.
The award is given to each season's top defensive player in college football.
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#Football #simmons #austin #award

Premier League clubs have already spent more than £2bn this summer - but the biggest deals of the transfer window stretch across the globe.
Transfer records, World Cup standouts and unexpected departures, here are the 20 most expensive deals worldwide this summer... so far.
Based on fees reported by the BBC and correct as of 13:00 BST on 21 August 2026. Potential add-ons mentioned separately where applicable.
Bayern signed Morocco attacker Saibari on a deal running until 2031 after a standout season with PSV.
The 25-year-old was named Eredivisie player of the year after scoring 15 goals and providing eight ******* ists in 27 league appearances, before netting three times for Morocco at the 2026 World Cup.

#transfer #based #august

In professional sports, contract negotiations are typically viewed as solitary journeys driven by agents and personal statistics. However, inside the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room, defensive tackle Keeanu Benton and outside linebacker Nick Herbig proved that friendly competition can be the ultimate catalyst for financial and professional success.
The two defensive standouts, who were college teammates at Wisconsin before joining the Steelers' 2023 draft class, leaned heavily on their bond to navigate the high-stakes offseason that led to extensions for both players.
Speaking on "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," Benton detailed how his relationship with Herbig fueled his drive to earn his new four-year extension, reportedly worth $72 million.
"It's crazy, man. We do everything together," Benton said when reflecting on signing extensions in the same offseason as Herbig. "You got to compete, man. I think that's what drives our relationship, our friendship, you know, the competition aspect."
That competitive spark burned brightest after Herbig secured his four-year, $100 million extension first, sharpening Benton's focus during training and preparation.

#four

One of the biggest training camp standouts from the Pittsburgh Steelers, wide receiver Brandon Smith, has definitely shifted the narrative from likely roster cut to a legitimate contender to make the 53-man squad.
From now until the start of the regular season, we at Steelers Wire will be ******* yzing every player on the roster. Here's a look at Smith and what could be in store for his 2026 season.
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 215 pounds
Age: 27

#season #wire #height

Over the last several years, one of the most persistent preseason storylines is whether Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian will expand his notably tight wide receiver rotation.
Asked on Monday about his "circle of trust" at the position, Sarkisian put the onus on his players to earn their playing time.
"I think ultimately the players kind of determine that. To go in and say, 'Hey, I want to play seven guys or whatever the number is,' they earn that trust of what the capacity is in which we can play them if they're in the ball game," Sarkisian said.
The top three receivers — junior transfer Cam Coleman, junior Ryan Wingo, and junior Emmett Mosley — are well within that circle of trust for Sarkisian and position coach Chris Jackson and need little introduction. Any rotation behind those three players will require one of them coming off the field, with available snaps for those three standouts already limited by Sarkisian's preference to frequently use two tight ends.
So, beyond managing in-game load for the top players, can the backups play well enough during preseason camp and non-conference opportunities to earn the level of trust necessary to earn snaps? Four of the six backups already have.

#trust #play #tight

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday 27-14 in preseason action. The starters played only one series, and two of the Cardinals' top draft picks got hurt.
Offensive lineman Chase Bisontis, their second-round pick, suffered a season-ending knee injury, tearing his MCL. Running back Jeremiyah Love, the No. 3 pick in the draft, hurt his ankle and hopefully will be ready to play in the season opener. However, there is a bit of a story as to how we got to that point of information.
In a new episode of the podcast, cohost Seth ******* and I talk about the game. We discuss how the starters did. We break down the problems that led to Love's injury and go over the other Cardinals standouts in the game.
(1:00) How the starters did for the Cardinals
(10:59) Jeremiyah Love's injury

#cardinals #starters #season #arizona

As the August 30 roster deadline approaches, undrafted free agent cornerback Avery Smith is trending toward cracking the Chargers' final 53-man roster.
Despite facing long odds in a crowded position room, the former Toledo product has become one of the biggest standouts of the summer. Smith captured everyone's attention during a training camp practice earlier this month by breaking up a pass from Justin Herbert and recording an interception against DJ Uiagalelei.
He carried that momentum straight into the Bolts' preseason opener against the Texans. During the game, Smith showcased his coverage skills after completely blanketing receiver Lewis Bond and breaking up a pass on a crucial third down. Later in the game, Smith stuffed a fourth-down run for a turnover on downs.
Smith's sudden rise mirrors that of Nikko Reed, who successfully cracked the roster as a UDFA last season. While Smith is slightly undersized at 5-foot-10, his instincts, collegiate ball production, with 28 passes defended over his last two collegiate seasons, and extensive special teams experience give him a significant edge.
By consistently making splash plays against first-team offenses and proving it translates to live action in the preseason, Smith is forcing management into a difficult decision. He is a legitimate challenger to earn the fifth corner spot behind Donte Jackson, Cam Hart, Tarheeb Still and Deane Leonard.

#down

What did we actually learn from Week 1 of preseason? Matt Harmon, Josh Norris and Hayden Winks break down the biggest fantasy takeaways, highlighting the players whose performances should have managers feeling more confident and the ones raising red flags. Plus, they identify the preseason standouts whose stock is trending up ahead of draft season.

(3:40) Cardinals 27, Raiders 14
(15:25) **** ans 19, 49ers 13
(28:50) Broncos 27, Falcons 7
(37:55) Vikings 13, Giants 10
(48:25) Panthers 15, Bills 29

#preseason #whose #week

KC Concepcion needed just one half to show why he could be special originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
KC Concepcion entered the preseason looking for an opportunity to prove his versatility could translate to the NFL. It didn't take long for the young wide receiver to make his presence felt.
Concepcion was one of the biggest offensive standouts of the first half, contributing as a receiver, return specialist and runner while giving his coaching staff another glimpse at the different ways he could impact an offense.
His biggest moment came on a 14-yard jet sweep that resulted in his first NFL touchdown. Concepcion took the handoff, turned the corner and found the end zone, showcasing the speed and open-field ability that made him a dangerous playmaker at the college level.
But the touchdown was only part of his productive performance.

#sporting #receiver #first #preferred

Our beloved Seattle Seahawks played their first preseason game of the 2026 season and lost. In doing so, they did not look particularly unbeatable, which is to be expected of a team looking to fill depth on the roster. The discourse before yesterday was centered on the hopeful and expected improvement of young Jalen Milroe and a developing skill set. The reviews are in and people are talking. Did you watch the game yesterday? If so, what did you think about Jalen Milroe's performance? Where would you like to see improvement? Who else stood out to you on the field yesterday? Anybody unexpected look fantastic to you? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for being here. Happy Monday. Go, 'Hawks!
#np Sleep Standing Up by The Weather
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Tyrice Knight and Montorie Foster Jr. were among Seattle's standouts, while Jalen Milroe had a mixed performance.
Seahawks Agree To Terms With CB Devon Witherspoon On Contract Extension – Seahawks.com
The Seahawks agreed to terms with Pro-Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a contract extension on Saturday.

#seahawks #jalen #milroe #terms

Today, on August 16th, it feels like the Yankees' offense is in such a hole that the prospect of a deep postseason run—this team's ultimate goal—is as unlikely a proposition as one could hope for. Ultimately, though, no matter how real these issues are, we know that there is an element of a local low in a 162-game season that won't last. In the meantime, these struggles could easily snowball into problems for the few healthy standouts in the Yankees lineup this season. Specifically speaking, Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr.
Carrying on the success of last season's breakout campaign, Rice is now indisputably one of the more powerful hitters in the American League in 2026. Early in the year, with a fully healthy lineup, Rice was legitimately producing like one of the MVP candidates, but that has changed since the start of June. As much as we could dive into those struggles, ***** uming we're confident of his long-term abilities, the focus here is on addressing a change in expectations and need.
Inadvertently suffering from the absence of Aaron Judge and the way pitchers can attack him because of it—from a psychological standpoint—Rice, for the first time in his career, is dealing with the pressure of anchoring a lineup. He is the one, in the current situation, the only one, in this lineup that opposing teams single out to create a plan of attack.
While the worst performers in this lineup seem to test the limits of this theory, frustration may only come from a place of expectation. Having seen what Rice can do at his best, a 4-for-40 run with which he starts August all of a sudden is under a microscope that it otherwise wouldn't have been had the team not been slumping this badly, offensively.
Sure, Rice is the type of hitter that could go on a tear at any moment; in fact, we saw that right around the All-Star Break, but his production shined the most when inserted into a context completely different from the one he is currently in. A potential failure to raise his game even further in this moment should not be held against him, especially when you address that on paper, this lineup, even in its current construction, should not be struggling this much. Asking ***** iot Ramos to mash lefties, Trent Grisham to get on base often, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. to do something are all far more reasonable requests than having Rice carry the lineup on his back. Yes, fairness is often brushed to the side in the cruel reality of high-level sports, but the healthiest course of action for this team's success moving forward lies in acknowledging all of this.

#rice #like