1 month ago
By Akash Sriram
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Impulse ***** e has raised $308 million in an extension of the Series D funding round, the startup building ***** ecraft to move satellites and other payloads said on Wednesday, as it looks to serve a backlog from commercial and government customers.
The extension valued the company at $5.6 billion, according to a source close to the company. ***** eX's $86 billion IPO in June has bolstered investor enthusiasm for the ***** e sector, helping improve the fundraising environment for companies such as Impulse.
The extension brings Impulse's Series D financing to $808 million, following a $500 million round announced in June that valued the company at $4.26 billion.
The company also hired Vizio executive Adam Townsend as chief financial officer, as it scales production and works to turn a growing backlog of government and commercial contracts into revenue.
#impulse #space
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Impulse ***** e has raised $308 million in an extension of the Series D funding round, the startup building ***** ecraft to move satellites and other payloads said on Wednesday, as it looks to serve a backlog from commercial and government customers.
The extension valued the company at $5.6 billion, according to a source close to the company. ***** eX's $86 billion IPO in June has bolstered investor enthusiasm for the ***** e sector, helping improve the fundraising environment for companies such as Impulse.
The extension brings Impulse's Series D financing to $808 million, following a $500 million round announced in June that valued the company at $4.26 billion.
The company also hired Vizio executive Adam Townsend as chief financial officer, as it scales production and works to turn a growing backlog of government and commercial contracts into revenue.
#impulse #space
1 month ago
By Akash Sriram
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Impulse ***** e has raised $308 million in an extension of the Series D funding round, the startup building ***** ecraft to move satellites and other payloads said on Wednesday, as it looks to serve a backlog from commercial and government customers.
The extension valued the company at $5.6 billion, according to a source close to the company. ***** eX's $86 billion IPO in June has bolstered investor enthusiasm for the ***** e sector, helping improve the fundraising environment for companies such as Impulse.
The extension brings Impulse's Series D financing to $808 million, following a $500 million round announced in June that valued the company at $4.26 billion.
The company also hired Vizio executive Adam Townsend as chief financial officer, as it scales production and works to turn a growing backlog of government and commercial contracts into revenue.
#company
Sept 16 (Reuters) - Impulse ***** e has raised $308 million in an extension of the Series D funding round, the startup building ***** ecraft to move satellites and other payloads said on Wednesday, as it looks to serve a backlog from commercial and government customers.
The extension valued the company at $5.6 billion, according to a source close to the company. ***** eX's $86 billion IPO in June has bolstered investor enthusiasm for the ***** e sector, helping improve the fundraising environment for companies such as Impulse.
The extension brings Impulse's Series D financing to $808 million, following a $500 million round announced in June that valued the company at $4.26 billion.
The company also hired Vizio executive Adam Townsend as chief financial officer, as it scales production and works to turn a growing backlog of government and commercial contracts into revenue.
#company
2 months ago
NEW YORK – It was a double celebration for Katerina Siniakova and for Taylor Townsend, the final piece of the puzzle to a career Grand Slam.
Siniakova and Townsend, the tournament's No. 1 seed, captured their first U.S. Open women's doubles ******* le together, rallying to beat young Americans Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in the final in Arthur Ashe Stadium on on Friday, Sept. 11.
Townsend, a 30 year-old American, and Siniakova, a 30-year-old from Czechia, captured their first major ******* le at Wimbledon in 2024 before adding the 2025 Australian Open, the 2026 French Open and this US Open championship.
Townsend and Siniakova found themselves down 0-3, and went on to lose the first set, but then they turned it on, blanking the wildcard entrants in the second set, before slamming and forehand baselining their way to a 6-2 closing set.
MEN'S SEMIFINALS HIGHLIGHTS: Zverev faces Khachanov and Shelton faces Tiafoe for place in final
#open #final
Siniakova and Townsend, the tournament's No. 1 seed, captured their first U.S. Open women's doubles ******* le together, rallying to beat young Americans Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery 5-7, 6-0, 6-2 in the final in Arthur Ashe Stadium on on Friday, Sept. 11.
Townsend, a 30 year-old American, and Siniakova, a 30-year-old from Czechia, captured their first major ******* le at Wimbledon in 2024 before adding the 2025 Australian Open, the 2026 French Open and this US Open championship.
Townsend and Siniakova found themselves down 0-3, and went on to lose the first set, but then they turned it on, blanking the wildcard entrants in the second set, before slamming and forehand baselining their way to a 6-2 closing set.
MEN'S SEMIFINALS HIGHLIGHTS: Zverev faces Khachanov and Shelton faces Tiafoe for place in final
#open #final
2 months ago
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka emulated Serena Williams as she eventually overpowered American Taylor Townsend to reach a sixth straight US Open quarter-final.
A topsy-turvy contest featured 10 breaks of serve, but Sabalenka recovered from 3-1 down in the second set to seal a 6-4 6-3 victory with a fifth consecutive game.
It was the Belarusian's 18th consecutive win at the tournament, extending her three-year unbeaten streak following back-to-back triumphs in 2024 and 2025.
Sabalenka, 28, is the first woman to reach six consecutive singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows since American great Williams in 2016.
Six-time champion Williams was also the last player to win three US Open **** les in a row, and Sabalenka is now three wins from matching that feat.
#sabalenka #american #reach #quarter
A topsy-turvy contest featured 10 breaks of serve, but Sabalenka recovered from 3-1 down in the second set to seal a 6-4 6-3 victory with a fifth consecutive game.
It was the Belarusian's 18th consecutive win at the tournament, extending her three-year unbeaten streak following back-to-back triumphs in 2024 and 2025.
Sabalenka, 28, is the first woman to reach six consecutive singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows since American great Williams in 2016.
Six-time champion Williams was also the last player to win three US Open **** les in a row, and Sabalenka is now three wins from matching that feat.
#sabalenka #american #reach #quarter
2 months ago
Aryna Sabalenka is clinging on to her US Open **** le and the world number one spot after an unconvincing win over Taylor Townsend.
The Belarusian battled through 6-4, 6-3 on Arthur Ashe Stadium in a bizarre match which featured 11 breaks of serve from 19 games.
Sabalenka has spent 99 weeks at the top of the rankings but she needs to win a third straight Flushing Meadows crown - and for current number two Elena Rybakina to lose before the semi-finals - if she is to reach a century.
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are also within striking distance in a four-way battle for the number one spot.
But Sabalenka insisted: "I completely separate myself from that, because it's just guessing.
#arthur
The Belarusian battled through 6-4, 6-3 on Arthur Ashe Stadium in a bizarre match which featured 11 breaks of serve from 19 games.
Sabalenka has spent 99 weeks at the top of the rankings but she needs to win a third straight Flushing Meadows crown - and for current number two Elena Rybakina to lose before the semi-finals - if she is to reach a century.
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are also within striking distance in a four-way battle for the number one spot.
But Sabalenka insisted: "I completely separate myself from that, because it's just guessing.
#arthur
2 months ago
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka emulated Serena Williams as she eventually overpowered American Taylor Townsend to reach a sixth straight US Open quarter-final.
A topsy-turvy contest featured 10 breaks of serve, but Sabalenka recovered from 3-1 down in the second serve to seal a 6-4 6-3 victory with a fifth consecutive game.
It was the Belarusian's 18th consecutive win at the tournament, extending her three-year unbeaten streak following back-to-back triumphs in 2024 and 2025.
Sabalenka, 28, is the first woman to reach six consecutive singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows since American great Williams in 2016.
Six-time champion Williams was also the last player to win three US Open ***** les in a row, and Sabalenka is now three wins from matching that feat.
#sabalenka #consecutive #time
A topsy-turvy contest featured 10 breaks of serve, but Sabalenka recovered from 3-1 down in the second serve to seal a 6-4 6-3 victory with a fifth consecutive game.
It was the Belarusian's 18th consecutive win at the tournament, extending her three-year unbeaten streak following back-to-back triumphs in 2024 and 2025.
Sabalenka, 28, is the first woman to reach six consecutive singles quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows since American great Williams in 2016.
Six-time champion Williams was also the last player to win three US Open ***** les in a row, and Sabalenka is now three wins from matching that feat.
#sabalenka #consecutive #time
2 months ago
World number one Aryna Sabalenka led the way into the US Open quarter-finals, subduing American Taylor Townsend in straight sets on Sunday to keep her bid for a rare three-peat on track.
Sabalenka rallied from 3-1 down in the second set for a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz took on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul in search of a quarter-final berth.
Sabalenka needed all of her resolve against the multi-faceted Townsend, whose blistering service returns and net prowess flummoxed the Belarusian star.
The match opened with five breaks of serve before Sabalenka managed a comfortable hold for a 4-2 first-set lead.
But eventually Sabalenka's sustained power and precision proved a little too much.
#open #taylor #arthur
Sabalenka rallied from 3-1 down in the second set for a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz took on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul in search of a quarter-final berth.
Sabalenka needed all of her resolve against the multi-faceted Townsend, whose blistering service returns and net prowess flummoxed the Belarusian star.
The match opened with five breaks of serve before Sabalenka managed a comfortable hold for a 4-2 first-set lead.
But eventually Sabalenka's sustained power and precision proved a little too much.
#open #taylor #arthur
2 months ago
Aryna Sabalenka avoided the stumbles that top seeds encountered during Saturday's third-round action at the US Open by dispatching Taylor Townsend to move on to the quarterfinals.
The women's No. 1 seed faced a battle from the unseeded American, but eventually won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday and will face the winner between No. 6 Linda Nosková and No. 11 Marta Kostyuk next.
Townsend, who advanced to the fourth round by getting past No. 15 Diana Shnaider on Friday, wasn't overwhelmed by Sabalenka's serve as many of her opponents often are and broke twice early on in the first set. But she hurt herself by hitting several returns wide or long.
This story will be updated with more information.
#open #american #sunday
The women's No. 1 seed faced a battle from the unseeded American, but eventually won in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday and will face the winner between No. 6 Linda Nosková and No. 11 Marta Kostyuk next.
Townsend, who advanced to the fourth round by getting past No. 15 Diana Shnaider on Friday, wasn't overwhelmed by Sabalenka's serve as many of her opponents often are and broke twice early on in the first set. But she hurt herself by hitting several returns wide or long.
This story will be updated with more information.
#open #american #sunday
2 months ago
Coco Gauff marched into the fourth round of the US Open but compatriots Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys exited on a mixed day for home hopes in New York.
Gauff, the most recent American champion in New York in 2023, did not have things all her own way but maintained her bid for a second triumph by overcoming Spain's Cristina Bucsa 6-3 6-4.
However, Keys said she felt "scared" as she slumped to defeat despite leading her third set against China's Zheng Qinwen 5-0, while last year's runner-up Anisimova lost in straight sets.
But there still will be five American women in the last 16, with teenager Iva Jovic winning later on Saturday to join Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Townsend and Emma Navarro.
American players could also contest five of the eight fourth-round matches in the men's draw, with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul and Alex Michelsen through - and Learner Tien still to play.
#gauff #keys #round #last
Gauff, the most recent American champion in New York in 2023, did not have things all her own way but maintained her bid for a second triumph by overcoming Spain's Cristina Bucsa 6-3 6-4.
However, Keys said she felt "scared" as she slumped to defeat despite leading her third set against China's Zheng Qinwen 5-0, while last year's runner-up Anisimova lost in straight sets.
But there still will be five American women in the last 16, with teenager Iva Jovic winning later on Saturday to join Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Townsend and Emma Navarro.
American players could also contest five of the eight fourth-round matches in the men's draw, with Ben Shelton, Frances Tiafoe, Tommy Paul and Alex Michelsen through - and Learner Tien still to play.
#gauff #keys #round #last
2 months ago
AUSTIN, Texas — A season with high expectations gets under way for the No. 5 Texas Longhorns on Saturday against the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in a prelude to the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes coming to the Forty Acres next week.
After Texas State received the opening kickoff, a touchback deep into the end zone, Texas gave up a first down on three short completions, but inflicted a tackle for loss on a second-down running play and got pressure on Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson to force a throwaway on third down under pressure from fifth-year defensive tackle Hero Kanu.
A bad snap to the Texas State punter impacted his rhythm, leading to a shank out of bounds only 17 yards past the line of scrimmage, affording Texas favorable field position at its own 44-yard line.
Lined up in 12 personnel, the first touch went to senior running back Hollywood Smothers, who bounced the run outside behind blocks from sophomore tight end Nick Townsend and junior wide receiver Ryan Wingo, made two defenders miss in the open field, and got down the sideline for a 45-yard gain.
Two plays later, on 3rd and 5, junior wide receiver Cam Coleman beat an attempt to jam him at the line of scrimmage and left the Texas State cornerback falling to the ground on an easy six-yard touchdown catch, his first touch for the Longhorns.
#state #first #bobcats
After Texas State received the opening kickoff, a touchback deep into the end zone, Texas gave up a first down on three short completions, but inflicted a tackle for loss on a second-down running play and got pressure on Bobcats quarterback Brad Jackson to force a throwaway on third down under pressure from fifth-year defensive tackle Hero Kanu.
A bad snap to the Texas State punter impacted his rhythm, leading to a shank out of bounds only 17 yards past the line of scrimmage, affording Texas favorable field position at its own 44-yard line.
Lined up in 12 personnel, the first touch went to senior running back Hollywood Smothers, who bounced the run outside behind blocks from sophomore tight end Nick Townsend and junior wide receiver Ryan Wingo, made two defenders miss in the open field, and got down the sideline for a 45-yard gain.
Two plays later, on 3rd and 5, junior wide receiver Cam Coleman beat an attempt to jam him at the line of scrimmage and left the Texas State cornerback falling to the ground on an easy six-yard touchdown catch, his first touch for the Longhorns.
#state #first #bobcats
2 months ago
National League
Eastleigh 1 - 1 Aldershot Town FT
Aaron Blair scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Eastleigh ******* ed a 1-1 draw with Aldershot in the National League.
Blair pounced on a mistake to tuck home in the fourth minute of added time to cancel out Tristan Abrahams' 75th-minute free-kick at the Silverlake Stadium.
Marcus Dinanga had a couple of opportunities for the Shots in the first half and Nino Adom-Malaki forced a save from Nick Townsend.
#national #minute #town
Eastleigh 1 - 1 Aldershot Town FT
Aaron Blair scored a stoppage-time equaliser as Eastleigh ******* ed a 1-1 draw with Aldershot in the National League.
Blair pounced on a mistake to tuck home in the fourth minute of added time to cancel out Tristan Abrahams' 75th-minute free-kick at the Silverlake Stadium.
Marcus Dinanga had a couple of opportunities for the Shots in the first half and Nino Adom-Malaki forced a save from Nick Townsend.
#national #minute #town
2 months ago
West Bromwich Albion have signed midfielder Toby Collyer from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, spent the first half of last season at The Hawthorns, making 12 Championship appearances before moving to Hull City and helping them win promotion to the Premier League.
He is Albion's ninth summer signing so far, following new arrivals including Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Conor Townsend at the club.
Collyer made 13 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions during the 2024-25 season.
He made his competitive debut in their 3-0 home defeat by Liverpool in September 2024.
#collyer #season #made #west
The 22-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, spent the first half of last season at The Hawthorns, making 12 Championship appearances before moving to Hull City and helping them win promotion to the Premier League.
He is Albion's ninth summer signing so far, following new arrivals including Jimmy-Jay Morgan and Conor Townsend at the club.
Collyer made 13 appearances for Manchester United in all competitions during the 2024-25 season.
He made his competitive debut in their 3-0 home defeat by Liverpool in September 2024.
#collyer #season #made #west
2 months ago
UWF football made history in more ways than one Thursday night.
In their first game at the NCAA Division I FCS level, the Argos upset No. 16 Southern Illinois 34-31 in front of a PenAir Field record crowd of 6,124.
UWF (1-0 overall) was balanced on offense and forced four turnovers on defense.
Redshirt sophomore Ty'jay Davis completed seven of 17 passes for 109 yards, two touchdowns, and ran for 88 yards in first collegiate start. The Argos ran for 226 yards, getting 71 yards from TJ Lane and 33 yards and a touchdown on five carries from Markel Townsend.
SIU (0-1) preseason All-American quarterback DJ Williams left the game with an injury in the second quarter and didn't return. He completed three of eight passes for 19 yards and ran eight times for 46 yards.
#game #completed #passes
In their first game at the NCAA Division I FCS level, the Argos upset No. 16 Southern Illinois 34-31 in front of a PenAir Field record crowd of 6,124.
UWF (1-0 overall) was balanced on offense and forced four turnovers on defense.
Redshirt sophomore Ty'jay Davis completed seven of 17 passes for 109 yards, two touchdowns, and ran for 88 yards in first collegiate start. The Argos ran for 226 yards, getting 71 yards from TJ Lane and 33 yards and a touchdown on five carries from Markel Townsend.
SIU (0-1) preseason All-American quarterback DJ Williams left the game with an injury in the second quarter and didn't return. He completed three of eight passes for 19 yards and ran eight times for 46 yards.
#game #completed #passes
2 months ago
Michael Wright, the actor best known for playing Eddie King Jr. in Robert Townsend-directed musical drama The Five Heartbeats, has died after suffering heart failure. He was 70.
As TMZ reports, in addition to heart failure, Wright suffered complications of Marchiafava-Bignami, a rare brain condition.
His wife, Susan Wright, broke the news in an Instagram statement posted late Friday (August 21). "It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright," she began her post.
madina_milana/Instagram
"Michael was a husband, a father, a grandfather, loved one, a friend, and an extraordinary artist whose work touched generations," the caption continued. "His talent, presence, and contributions to film and television will live on, but to those of us who loved him personally, he was so much more than the roles the world knew him for."
#wright #heart #failure #king
As TMZ reports, in addition to heart failure, Wright suffered complications of Marchiafava-Bignami, a rare brain condition.
His wife, Susan Wright, broke the news in an Instagram statement posted late Friday (August 21). "It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright," she began her post.
madina_milana/Instagram
"Michael was a husband, a father, a grandfather, loved one, a friend, and an extraordinary artist whose work touched generations," the caption continued. "His talent, presence, and contributions to film and television will live on, but to those of us who loved him personally, he was so much more than the roles the world knew him for."
#wright #heart #failure #king
2 months ago
BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club pundits have been discussing Andoni Iraola's "worrying" attacking options this season, with BBC Sport's Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel confirming "a number of clubs" are currently monitoring Cody Gakpo.
Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend said: "Cody Gakpo is their biggest attacking threat at the minute, yet he is the one player Liverpool actually want to get rid of.
"Rio Ngumoha is young, willing and hungry but he didn't have the affect he would've liked against Newcastle. Florian Wirtz is nice without being too threatening. Alexander Isak wasn't up to speed again."
The Observer's Rory Smith added: "It has been a long, long time since anyone has seen Isak play well. It is a difficult position for him to be in and it is unfortunate he has been unfit for so long.
"The basic issue with Liverpool is I'm not sure they have the players to do what they want to do. That seemed to be the problem for Arne Slot and you do wonder if it will be the same problem for Andoni Iraola."
#Liverpool #long #andoni #isak
Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend said: "Cody Gakpo is their biggest attacking threat at the minute, yet he is the one player Liverpool actually want to get rid of.
"Rio Ngumoha is young, willing and hungry but he didn't have the affect he would've liked against Newcastle. Florian Wirtz is nice without being too threatening. Alexander Isak wasn't up to speed again."
The Observer's Rory Smith added: "It has been a long, long time since anyone has seen Isak play well. It is a difficult position for him to be in and it is unfortunate he has been unfit for so long.
"The basic issue with Liverpool is I'm not sure they have the players to do what they want to do. That seemed to be the problem for Arne Slot and you do wonder if it will be the same problem for Andoni Iraola."
#Liverpool #long #andoni #isak
2 months ago
Tennessee (1-0) will host Seattle (0-1) on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The contest will conclude Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
Kickoff between the **** ans and Seahawks is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT.
The **** ans have four former Vols on roster: long snapper Morgan **** , quarterback Hendon Hooker, cornerback Jalen McMurray and cornerback Alontae Taylor.
Punter Tommy Townsend is also roster for the **** ans. He played for the Vols in 2015 and transferred to Florida. Former Tennessee tight end Luker Stocker (2006-10) is serving as the **** ans' tight ends coach in 2026.
Former Vol Velus Jones Jr. is also on roster as a running back for Seattle in the NFL preseason.
#Titans #former #vols #preseason
Kickoff between the **** ans and Seahawks is scheduled for 8 p.m. EDT.
The **** ans have four former Vols on roster: long snapper Morgan **** , quarterback Hendon Hooker, cornerback Jalen McMurray and cornerback Alontae Taylor.
Punter Tommy Townsend is also roster for the **** ans. He played for the Vols in 2015 and transferred to Florida. Former Tennessee tight end Luker Stocker (2006-10) is serving as the **** ans' tight ends coach in 2026.
Former Vol Velus Jones Jr. is also on roster as a running back for Seattle in the NFL preseason.
#Titans #former #vols #preseason
2 months ago
Michael Wright, an actor known for his roles in the films The Five Heartbeats and Sugar Hill, has died at age 70.
Wright died on Wednesday, August 19, after suffering heart failure and complications of Marchiafava-Bignami disease, his family told TMZ.
Marchiafava-Bignami disease, or MBD, is a rare condition involving the erosion of the corpus callosum, the area that facilitates communication between the brain's two hemispheres, according to Verywell Health. Symptoms include paranoia, psychosis, seizures, dementia, difficulty speaking, and difficulty moving limbs, the site adds.
Born in New York City on April 30, 1956, Wright played Eddie, the troubled lead singer of a fictional R&B group, in the 1991 musical drama The Five Heartbeats, written by Robert Townsend and Keenen Ivory Wayans and directed by Townsend. Entertainment Weekly critic Owen Gleiberman said Wright gave a "a stunning performance" in the film and "makes [Eddie] sleek, with undercurrents of hostility and danger."
Three years later, Wright starred opposite Wesley Snipes in the crime drama Sugar Hill, written by Barry Michael Cooper and directed by Leon Ichaso. Wright and Snipes played Raynathan and Roemello Skuggs, respectively, two brothers working in the drug trade for the mob boss who ruined their family. Los Angeles Times reviewer Kenneth Turan said the film "at various moments … gets fine work from Michael Wright."
#wright #michael #five
Wright died on Wednesday, August 19, after suffering heart failure and complications of Marchiafava-Bignami disease, his family told TMZ.
Marchiafava-Bignami disease, or MBD, is a rare condition involving the erosion of the corpus callosum, the area that facilitates communication between the brain's two hemispheres, according to Verywell Health. Symptoms include paranoia, psychosis, seizures, dementia, difficulty speaking, and difficulty moving limbs, the site adds.
Born in New York City on April 30, 1956, Wright played Eddie, the troubled lead singer of a fictional R&B group, in the 1991 musical drama The Five Heartbeats, written by Robert Townsend and Keenen Ivory Wayans and directed by Townsend. Entertainment Weekly critic Owen Gleiberman said Wright gave a "a stunning performance" in the film and "makes [Eddie] sleek, with undercurrents of hostility and danger."
Three years later, Wright starred opposite Wesley Snipes in the crime drama Sugar Hill, written by Barry Michael Cooper and directed by Leon Ichaso. Wright and Snipes played Raynathan and Roemello Skuggs, respectively, two brothers working in the drug trade for the mob boss who ruined their family. Los Angeles Times reviewer Kenneth Turan said the film "at various moments … gets fine work from Michael Wright."
#wright #michael #five
2 months ago
For Kentucky Basketball's 15th and final roster spot, Mark Mitchell is priority No. 1 for now, while names like Jaxon Kohler and Keyshawn Hall are other potential transfer candidates to fill that spot.
We now have another name that's worth monitoring for the Wildcats.
On Tuesday, On3's Joe Tipton reported that Yale forward Nick Townsend would enter the transfer portal. The 2026 Ivy League Player of the Year instantly becomes one of the best available players following a four-year career with the Bulldogs.
Now, there's been nothing connecting Kentucky to Townsend just yet, but on paper, he looks like someone who Mark Pope should be taking a hard look at.
A 6-foot-7, 240-pound native of Chappaqua, New York, Townsend averaged 16.3 points on 51.1% shooting (46.3% on 3.2 3-point attempts per game), 7.4 rebounds, 4.3 ****** ists, and 1.1 steals across 33.4 minutes per contest. He shot 48.3% from deep on 1.9 attempts per outing in the 2024-25 season. A big man who can ****** e the floor is something Pope loves having, especially when said player is hitting nearly half of his 3-point attempts.
#townsend #spot
We now have another name that's worth monitoring for the Wildcats.
On Tuesday, On3's Joe Tipton reported that Yale forward Nick Townsend would enter the transfer portal. The 2026 Ivy League Player of the Year instantly becomes one of the best available players following a four-year career with the Bulldogs.
Now, there's been nothing connecting Kentucky to Townsend just yet, but on paper, he looks like someone who Mark Pope should be taking a hard look at.
A 6-foot-7, 240-pound native of Chappaqua, New York, Townsend averaged 16.3 points on 51.1% shooting (46.3% on 3.2 3-point attempts per game), 7.4 rebounds, 4.3 ****** ists, and 1.1 steals across 33.4 minutes per contest. He shot 48.3% from deep on 1.9 attempts per outing in the 2024-25 season. A big man who can ****** e the floor is something Pope loves having, especially when said player is hitting nearly half of his 3-point attempts.
#townsend #spot
2 months ago
A pair of reigning Grand Slam champions set the pace on Sunday at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters, with Australian Open winner Elena Rybakina and Roland Garros ******* leholder Mirra Andreeva reaching the third round.
Second seed Rybakina, coming off a runner-up finish to Iga Swiatek in Toronto, defeated Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-4.
Andreeva crushed Oleksandra Oliynykova with the loss of just one game, breaking five times and saving all seven break points against her own serve in a 65-minute 6-1, 6-0 rout.
Rybakina said that she is concentrating on recovery after a tough Toronto run and was glad to get off to a low-stress start.
"Today I'm happy with the serve," she said. "Definitely it helped me a lot. Last week in Toronto was very difficult. A lot of three set matches."
#toronto #sunday
Second seed Rybakina, coming off a runner-up finish to Iga Swiatek in Toronto, defeated Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-4.
Andreeva crushed Oleksandra Oliynykova with the loss of just one game, breaking five times and saving all seven break points against her own serve in a 65-minute 6-1, 6-0 rout.
Rybakina said that she is concentrating on recovery after a tough Toronto run and was glad to get off to a low-stress start.
"Today I'm happy with the serve," she said. "Definitely it helped me a lot. Last week in Toronto was very difficult. A lot of three set matches."
#toronto #sunday
3 months ago
Speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast with Jeff Stelling, Andy Townsend urged his former club Chelsea to launch a move for Tottenham Hotspur full-back Djed Spence. Townsend said,
"I don't know what he would cost because of how well he did at the World Cup.
"Has that inflated his price tag unreasonably? I genuinely haven't got a clue.
"If Cucurella is going to Real Madrid for over £60million, I would have thought Djed Spence at £40million, something around that figure, would be a decent acquisition.
"It wouldn't do them (Chelsea) any harm to have someone who is still looking to improve as a player, who is all ears and wants to get better.
#djed
"I don't know what he would cost because of how well he did at the World Cup.
"Has that inflated his price tag unreasonably? I genuinely haven't got a clue.
"If Cucurella is going to Real Madrid for over £60million, I would have thought Djed Spence at £40million, something around that figure, would be a decent acquisition.
"It wouldn't do them (Chelsea) any harm to have someone who is still looking to improve as a player, who is all ears and wants to get better.
#djed
3 months ago
Belinda Bencic found herself locked in a closely contested battle with Taylor Townsend in the third round of the Canadian Open, narrowly avoiding an upset at the hands of the American.
Bencic's emotions came to the fore during the tense contest as she voiced her frustrations toward her coaching team in her player's box, which included her husband and fitness coach, Martin Hromkovič.
No. 12 seed Bencic made a strong start to her campaign at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto by securing a dominant 6-3, 6-1 win over Sloane Stephens in her opening match, following a first-round bye.
The 29-year-old faced a much tougher test in her third-round showdown with Taylor Townsend. Although Bencic fended off three set points in the opening set, Townsend edged her out in the tiebreak. Nevertheless, the Swiss fought back to clinch the second-set tiebreak and force a decider.
Despite winning the set, Bencic appeared unimpressed with her coaching team's demeanor in her player's box, lashing out in an animated outburst during the changeover.
#bencic #Coaching #opening
Bencic's emotions came to the fore during the tense contest as she voiced her frustrations toward her coaching team in her player's box, which included her husband and fitness coach, Martin Hromkovič.
No. 12 seed Bencic made a strong start to her campaign at the WTA 1000 event in Toronto by securing a dominant 6-3, 6-1 win over Sloane Stephens in her opening match, following a first-round bye.
The 29-year-old faced a much tougher test in her third-round showdown with Taylor Townsend. Although Bencic fended off three set points in the opening set, Townsend edged her out in the tiebreak. Nevertheless, the Swiss fought back to clinch the second-set tiebreak and force a decider.
Despite winning the set, Bencic appeared unimpressed with her coaching team's demeanor in her player's box, lashing out in an animated outburst during the changeover.
#bencic #Coaching #opening
3 months ago
West Bromwich Albion have signed Norway midfielder Felix Horn Myhre on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
The 27-year-old, capped six times by his country, joins the Baggies from Norwegian top-flight side SK Brann to become head coach James Morrison's sixth major signing of the summer.
Myhre brings experience of playing in the Europa League, helping Brann reach the knockout stages of the competition last season and has also featured in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League and Europa Conference League.
He has been linked with the move to Albion for a few weeks and said conversations with Morrison gave him a "really good vision for the club" and that he saw a "lot of potential" with the squad.
Myhre will join his Norway - and former Brann - team-mate Aune Heggebo, at The Hawthorns and follows forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan, defender Conor Townsend, goalkeeper Matt Ingram and striker Barney Stewart in signing for the new season.
#norway #year #west
The 27-year-old, capped six times by his country, joins the Baggies from Norwegian top-flight side SK Brann to become head coach James Morrison's sixth major signing of the summer.
Myhre brings experience of playing in the Europa League, helping Brann reach the knockout stages of the competition last season and has also featured in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League and Europa Conference League.
He has been linked with the move to Albion for a few weeks and said conversations with Morrison gave him a "really good vision for the club" and that he saw a "lot of potential" with the squad.
Myhre will join his Norway - and former Brann - team-mate Aune Heggebo, at The Hawthorns and follows forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan, defender Conor Townsend, goalkeeper Matt Ingram and striker Barney Stewart in signing for the new season.
#norway #year #west
3 months ago
From the tragedy of losing his son to persevering through his failures as a player, Troy Townsend opens up about his storied career in football in an exclusive Urban Pitch interview.
Turning pro isn't in the cards for most young footballers, but that doesn't mean that they can't have a career in the sport altogether.
Troy Townsend is a gleaming example of one such case. He's worn many hats across his six decades in the sport, from coach, to pundit, to advocate, and in 2024, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his work with Kick It Out to help end racism in football.
Townsend was obsessed with football from an early age, yet despite playing for the Crystal Palace and Millwall academies, breaking through to a senior team wasn't in his tea leaves.
He'd make the jump to coaching, earning his badge at 19 and working with the university teams at Middlesex University and youth side Redwood FC, as well as launching Ultimate Sports alongside Steve Browne, which focused on providing physical education teachers and after-school programs to East London schools.
#university
Turning pro isn't in the cards for most young footballers, but that doesn't mean that they can't have a career in the sport altogether.
Troy Townsend is a gleaming example of one such case. He's worn many hats across his six decades in the sport, from coach, to pundit, to advocate, and in 2024, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire for his work with Kick It Out to help end racism in football.
Townsend was obsessed with football from an early age, yet despite playing for the Crystal Palace and Millwall academies, breaking through to a senior team wasn't in his tea leaves.
He'd make the jump to coaching, earning his badge at 19 and working with the university teams at Middlesex University and youth side Redwood FC, as well as launching Ultimate Sports alongside Steve Browne, which focused on providing physical education teachers and after-school programs to East London schools.
#university
3 months ago
Maria O'Neill's point with just 15 seconds remaining won the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship for Antrim in a dramatic final against Carlow at Croke Park.
After had got on Carlow on level-terms in the closing stages through Megan Townsend's goal, McCann struck the decisive blow late on for secure a 1-13 to 2-9 win for the Saffrons.
Antrim made a perfect start in Dublin when Theresa Mallon capitalised on a poor pass from goalkeeper Nicole Hanley to net inside two minutes.
The Saffrons extended their advantage thanks to Orlaith Prenter, O'Neill and Aine Tubridy, but Carlow, in their first All-Ireland decider, fought back and trailed by 1-5 to 0-6 at the break.
Cliodhna Ni She's sixth point of the day further reduced Antrim's lead, but the Ulster county responded through Prenter and Bronagh Devlin.
#point #Football
After had got on Carlow on level-terms in the closing stages through Megan Townsend's goal, McCann struck the decisive blow late on for secure a 1-13 to 2-9 win for the Saffrons.
Antrim made a perfect start in Dublin when Theresa Mallon capitalised on a poor pass from goalkeeper Nicole Hanley to net inside two minutes.
The Saffrons extended their advantage thanks to Orlaith Prenter, O'Neill and Aine Tubridy, but Carlow, in their first All-Ireland decider, fought back and trailed by 1-5 to 0-6 at the break.
Cliodhna Ni She's sixth point of the day further reduced Antrim's lead, but the Ulster county responded through Prenter and Bronagh Devlin.
#point #Football
3 months ago
After three one-run wins positioned it to reach the Junior Little League World Series, Middletown-Odessa-Townsend was foiled by two such defeats on July 30.
The Delaware champs lost twice to New Jersey champion Freehold Township at the East Regional July 30 in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
Freehold Township scored four sixth-inning runs to pull ahead in the deciding game and prevailed 9-8 when MOT scored just one run in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Freehold Township had forced a deciding game in the double-elimination format by winning earlier in the afternoon 12-11 as both teams staged incredible rallies.
MOT trailed 8-1 through five innings, then scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning and seven more in the seventh to go ahead 11-8. But Freehold answered by scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh to prevail in dramatic fashion.
#seventh #july #four
The Delaware champs lost twice to New Jersey champion Freehold Township at the East Regional July 30 in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
Freehold Township scored four sixth-inning runs to pull ahead in the deciding game and prevailed 9-8 when MOT scored just one run in the bottom of the seventh inning.
Freehold Township had forced a deciding game in the double-elimination format by winning earlier in the afternoon 12-11 as both teams staged incredible rallies.
MOT trailed 8-1 through five innings, then scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning and seven more in the seventh to go ahead 11-8. But Freehold answered by scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh to prevail in dramatic fashion.
#seventh #july #four
3 months ago
West Bromwich Albion have signed French right-back Nolan Galves on a four-year contract from Ligue 2 side Rodez AF.
The 23-year-old moves to The Hawthorns for an undisclosed fee and becomes the club's fifth senior summer signing following forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan, defender Conor Townsend, goalkeeper Matt Ingram and striker Barney Stewart.
Galves helped Rodez reach the second-tier play-offs in France last season, where they lost on penalties to Saint-Etienne. He made 36 appearances in all competitions, with eight **** ists.
His contract will keep him with the Baggies until the summer of 2030.
All done deals in July 2026
#west
The 23-year-old moves to The Hawthorns for an undisclosed fee and becomes the club's fifth senior summer signing following forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan, defender Conor Townsend, goalkeeper Matt Ingram and striker Barney Stewart.
Galves helped Rodez reach the second-tier play-offs in France last season, where they lost on penalties to Saint-Etienne. He made 36 appearances in all competitions, with eight **** ists.
His contract will keep him with the Baggies until the summer of 2030.
All done deals in July 2026
#west
3 months ago
Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic will team up in a blockbuster pairing at the 2026 US Open Mixed Doubles Championship next month.
Women's world number one Sabalenka and record 24-times Grand Slam champion Djokovic are among the high-profile teams on the New York entry list for an event played before the singles competition takes place.
Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper and Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev are among the other star-studded pairings, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alacaraz are notable absentees so far.
The entry window will close on August 17 when the the top six teams with the best combined singles ranking will be accepted into the main draw. Eight teams will be determined via wild card.
United States Tennis ******* ociation chief executive Craig Tiley said, "Anytime you can bring women and men together on the same team, you showcase tennis at its best. We are proud to again bring the world's top players together in a format that will provide exciting entertainment for our fans."
#teams #tennis #team #singles
Women's world number one Sabalenka and record 24-times Grand Slam champion Djokovic are among the high-profile teams on the New York entry list for an event played before the singles competition takes place.
Elena Rybakina and Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud, Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper and Taylor Townsend and Alexander Zverev are among the other star-studded pairings, but Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alacaraz are notable absentees so far.
The entry window will close on August 17 when the the top six teams with the best combined singles ranking will be accepted into the main draw. Eight teams will be determined via wild card.
United States Tennis ******* ociation chief executive Craig Tiley said, "Anytime you can bring women and men together on the same team, you showcase tennis at its best. We are proud to again bring the world's top players together in a format that will provide exciting entertainment for our fans."
#teams #tennis #team #singles
4 months ago
After grabbing Mississippi right-hander Cade Townsend in the first round, the Cubs stayed in the SEC in the second round, grabbing one of the best available power hitters in Texas A&M outfielder Caden Sorrell
Sorrell was one of the better college power hitters last year, hitting 23 home runs for the Aggies, which tied for 14th in Division I. They weren’t cheapies either. Sorrell is a big, strong guy left-handed hitter at 6’3”, 210 lbs with a quick uppercut strong. It’s also a long swing that it geared towards pulling the ball to right field. So when Sorrell gets ahold of one, it goes a long, long way. He’s also a pretty good athlete with good speed and a solid defender in center field. He has a strong arm and could easily move over to right field where he could be a plus defender.
Sorrell hit .341/.434/.743 with 20 doubles, one triple and the 23 home runs for the Aggies. He also stole 11 bases in 64 games.
The downside on Sorrell is that he does have a lot of swing and miss in his game and will often swing through fastballs up in the zone. He also has a tendency to chase breaking ***** out of the zone. So for Sorrell to make it to the majors, he’s going to have to learn to see the ball better and learn to lay off bad pitches. He struck out 23 percent of the time in his junior year which isn’t terrible, but it’s also not good for a guy entering pro ball where he’s going to face a lot better stuff. Of course, if Sorrell didn’t have some issues, he would have gone in the first round.
MLB Pipeline ranked Sorrell as the 33rd-best prospect in the draft and Baseball America had him at 27, above first-round pick Townsend. So both of those evaluations are a great value for the Cubs at pick 62. On the other hand, Keith Law of The Athletic, who is more sensitive to swing-and-miss issues, had Sorrell down at 67, which is more in line with where he was taken.
Sorrell was one of the better college power hitters last year, hitting 23 home runs for the Aggies, which tied for 14th in Division I. They weren’t cheapies either. Sorrell is a big, strong guy left-handed hitter at 6’3”, 210 lbs with a quick uppercut strong. It’s also a long swing that it geared towards pulling the ball to right field. So when Sorrell gets ahold of one, it goes a long, long way. He’s also a pretty good athlete with good speed and a solid defender in center field. He has a strong arm and could easily move over to right field where he could be a plus defender.
Sorrell hit .341/.434/.743 with 20 doubles, one triple and the 23 home runs for the Aggies. He also stole 11 bases in 64 games.
The downside on Sorrell is that he does have a lot of swing and miss in his game and will often swing through fastballs up in the zone. He also has a tendency to chase breaking ***** out of the zone. So for Sorrell to make it to the majors, he’s going to have to learn to see the ball better and learn to lay off bad pitches. He struck out 23 percent of the time in his junior year which isn’t terrible, but it’s also not good for a guy entering pro ball where he’s going to face a lot better stuff. Of course, if Sorrell didn’t have some issues, he would have gone in the first round.
MLB Pipeline ranked Sorrell as the 33rd-best prospect in the draft and Baseball America had him at 27, above first-round pick Townsend. So both of those evaluations are a great value for the Cubs at pick 62. On the other hand, Keith Law of The Athletic, who is more sensitive to swing-and-miss issues, had Sorrell down at 67, which is more in line with where he was taken.
4 months ago
Scotland looking for first win against South Africa in 16 years
Finn Russell back in Gregor Townsend's starting XV after missing Argentina win with calf injury
Both sides won their first games in the inaugural Nations Championship
Nations Championship: South Africa v Scotland under way
Finn Russell back in Gregor Townsend's starting XV after missing Argentina win with calf injury
Both sides won their first games in the inaugural Nations Championship
Nations Championship: South Africa v Scotland under way
4 months ago
South Africa and Scotland tussle on the second weekend of the inaugural Nations Championship.
The pair were both opening round winners, with the Springboks putting England away comprehensively and the Scots impressive in beating Argentina.
Gregor Townsend will know his side face a tall task here, though, even with home head coach Rassie Erasmus freshening up his matchday 23.
It is 12 years since Scotland last played the Springboks on South African soil, while they have failed to muster a try in their last two outings against Erasmus's team.
Here's everything you need to know.
The pair were both opening round winners, with the Springboks putting England away comprehensively and the Scots impressive in beating Argentina.
Gregor Townsend will know his side face a tall task here, though, even with home head coach Rassie Erasmus freshening up his matchday 23.
It is 12 years since Scotland last played the Springboks on South African soil, while they have failed to muster a try in their last two outings against Erasmus's team.
Here's everything you need to know.
