23 mins. ago
Aryna Sabalenka was involved in a tense exchange with a reporter after it was suggested to the two-time defending champion that her activities around the US Open involved "parties and fun".
Sabalenka had too much for Polina Iatcenko, strolling to a straight-sets win (6-1 6-1) on Wednesday.
But the Belarusian was left irritated by questions surrounding her off-court appearances and rejected that it jeopardised her preparation for the grand slam.
"You guys are, like, a joke. Parties, fun... like, why would you even say that? Why would you even think about that? What kind of question is that?" the world No 1 said.
"Just because I posted, like, some `activities with brands, and you think that I've been partying, not training?" she added, cutting the exchange short. Turning to her performance on Wednesday, the four-times Grand Slam winner said she was pleased with both her level and her focus after another dominant performance at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
#grand #slam
Sabalenka had too much for Polina Iatcenko, strolling to a straight-sets win (6-1 6-1) on Wednesday.
But the Belarusian was left irritated by questions surrounding her off-court appearances and rejected that it jeopardised her preparation for the grand slam.
"You guys are, like, a joke. Parties, fun... like, why would you even say that? Why would you even think about that? What kind of question is that?" the world No 1 said.
"Just because I posted, like, some `activities with brands, and you think that I've been partying, not training?" she added, cutting the exchange short. Turning to her performance on Wednesday, the four-times Grand Slam winner said she was pleased with both her level and her focus after another dominant performance at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
#grand #slam
29 mins. ago
It has been a few months since what many considered the wedding of the year, with pop icon Taylor Swift finally tying the knot with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on July 3.
The high-profile couple's wedding quickly became a major cultural moment, but the stories surrounding it have continued to surface. Now, Kelce has revealed another lesser-known story from before the big day.
On his "New Heights" podcast, the Chiefs star revisited his viral photoshoot for Tommy Hilfiger's Fall 2026 "Only in New York" campaign. Kelce explained that the shoot initially involved a dog, and that idea required one important conversation at home.
"It was fun," Travis said. "We were going to use a dog in the shoot, and the entire team was mentioning, 'You know, we were going to use a dog, and am I okay with dogs?' I'm like, 'I have a dog,' like, 'Oh, you want to bring your dog in,' [and] I'm just like, 'Let me talk it over with my fiancée at the time.' Let me talk it over with Tay and figure out, you know, what's the best way to go about this, and she was all for it."
Kelce then explained why bringing their dog into the campaign felt like such a natural fit.
#travis
The high-profile couple's wedding quickly became a major cultural moment, but the stories surrounding it have continued to surface. Now, Kelce has revealed another lesser-known story from before the big day.
On his "New Heights" podcast, the Chiefs star revisited his viral photoshoot for Tommy Hilfiger's Fall 2026 "Only in New York" campaign. Kelce explained that the shoot initially involved a dog, and that idea required one important conversation at home.
"It was fun," Travis said. "We were going to use a dog in the shoot, and the entire team was mentioning, 'You know, we were going to use a dog, and am I okay with dogs?' I'm like, 'I have a dog,' like, 'Oh, you want to bring your dog in,' [and] I'm just like, 'Let me talk it over with my fiancée at the time.' Let me talk it over with Tay and figure out, you know, what's the best way to go about this, and she was all for it."
Kelce then explained why bringing their dog into the campaign felt like such a natural fit.
#travis
2 hours ago
Ethena is taking USDe directly to consumers with Ethena Pay, a self-custodial money app offering savings rewards, global transfers, and card spending.
Ethena Pay Goes Live: Ethena launched Ethena Pay, a self-custodial neobank built on Avalanche. The app lets users hold USDe, earn rewards, spend through Visa, and send fiat or crypto globally. The beta starts with 400 users across 49 countries, with the U.S., EU, U.K., and Canada coming later.
Tiered Rewards: Standard users earn 5% on up to $5K with 4% cashback, while Pro and VIP offer 6% yields with higher balance limits and up to 5% cashback. Cashback is paid in AVAX.
New ENA Utility: Users can unlock Pro by locking $2K of ENA or referring 10 users, while VIP requires $10K of ENA or 50 referrals, tying ENA directly into Ethena Pay's rewards system.
Ethena's Busy Week: The launch follows several ENA-focused changes, including investor lockup restructuring, a proposed ENA buyback mechanism, and plans to expand USDe's basis trade into equity perps. Ethena Pay now adds a consumer distribution layer for USDe while creating another use for ENA.
#cashback #custodial
Ethena Pay Goes Live: Ethena launched Ethena Pay, a self-custodial neobank built on Avalanche. The app lets users hold USDe, earn rewards, spend through Visa, and send fiat or crypto globally. The beta starts with 400 users across 49 countries, with the U.S., EU, U.K., and Canada coming later.
Tiered Rewards: Standard users earn 5% on up to $5K with 4% cashback, while Pro and VIP offer 6% yields with higher balance limits and up to 5% cashback. Cashback is paid in AVAX.
New ENA Utility: Users can unlock Pro by locking $2K of ENA or referring 10 users, while VIP requires $10K of ENA or 50 referrals, tying ENA directly into Ethena Pay's rewards system.
Ethena's Busy Week: The launch follows several ENA-focused changes, including investor lockup restructuring, a proposed ENA buyback mechanism, and plans to expand USDe's basis trade into equity perps. Ethena Pay now adds a consumer distribution layer for USDe while creating another use for ENA.
#cashback #custodial
16 hours ago
Enzo Fernandez seems to have taken a shot at Chelsea's leadership following a deadline-day switch to Manchester City. The Cityzens paid out a joint British transfer record sum of £125 million ($169.1 million) to acquire the 25-year-old midfielder, who had been advocating to depart Stamford Bridge from as early as May.
Officials at Stamford Bridge believed it was in the club's best interest to separate from Fernandez in the closing hours of the transfer window, as per football.london.
Upon putting pen to paper on a five-year deal with Manchester City, tying him to the Etihad until at least June 2031, the Argentina international appeared to deliver a jab at his previous employers.
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#manchester #stamford #transfer #million
Officials at Stamford Bridge believed it was in the club's best interest to separate from Fernandez in the closing hours of the transfer window, as per football.london.
Upon putting pen to paper on a five-year deal with Manchester City, tying him to the Etihad until at least June 2031, the Argentina international appeared to deliver a jab at his previous employers.
Cristiano Ronaldo's mom misses 'intimate' wedding as marriage certificate details ceremony
Wrexham bid farewell to back-to-back promotion hero following record-breaking signing
#manchester #stamford #transfer #million
1 day ago
The Texas Rangers scored eight runs while the Californian Athletics scored five runs.
The Rangers seem to have finally found themselves a punching bag and the veterans were lining up to throw some haymakers.
September started in a similar fashion to how August ended with Texas beating up on the hapless Athletics. The catalyst tonight was the guys you hope can do damage as hitters No. 2-4, Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford, and Brandon Nimmo, combined for eight of Texas' twelve hits, five of their eight runs, and six of the eight RBIs.
Not be left out, No. 5 hitter Ezequiel Duran worked a couple of walks and drove in one of the other runs while also making a sensational play at second base to keep the would-be tying run off the board in the early goings.
The Rangers scored first in the game's opening frame when Nimmo drove in Seager with a two-out double. Meanwhile, Texas starter MacKenzie Gore was able to keep the Gore Inning to a minimum as the A's tied the game at a run apiece in the top of the third before Gore escaped a bases loaded jam to end the threat.
#runs
The Rangers seem to have finally found themselves a punching bag and the veterans were lining up to throw some haymakers.
September started in a similar fashion to how August ended with Texas beating up on the hapless Athletics. The catalyst tonight was the guys you hope can do damage as hitters No. 2-4, Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford, and Brandon Nimmo, combined for eight of Texas' twelve hits, five of their eight runs, and six of the eight RBIs.
Not be left out, No. 5 hitter Ezequiel Duran worked a couple of walks and drove in one of the other runs while also making a sensational play at second base to keep the would-be tying run off the board in the early goings.
The Rangers scored first in the game's opening frame when Nimmo drove in Seager with a two-out double. Meanwhile, Texas starter MacKenzie Gore was able to keep the Gore Inning to a minimum as the A's tied the game at a run apiece in the top of the third before Gore escaped a bases loaded jam to end the threat.
#runs
1 day ago
The Twins went with an opener tonight, Andrew Morris got the first inning with Connor Prielipp taking over from there. It worked out well, as you can see from the score in the ***** le, as the Tigers only managed one run in the first, with Prielipp shutting them out in his five innings tonight.
Kody Clemens wasted no time tying the game up with his 24th homer of the year, a solo shot to right in the bottom of the first inning.
Tigers' starter Troy Melton held the Twins in check until the fifth inning. A walk and a double put two in scoring position for Walker Jenkins. He grounded into the drawn-in infield, Trevor Larnach got into a run-down going home, and the catcher threw it into left field allowing 2 to score on the error. Luke Keaschall put the Twins up 4-1 with an RBI double, capping off a 3 run inning.
Then the Twins scored 10 in the 6th, starting with an out. It went something like this unreadable sentence:
Josh Bell single, Larnach hit by pitch, Royce Lewis three run homer, Kaelen Culpepper double, Walker Jenkins walk, Keaschall single, Brooks Lee sac-fly-RBI, Kody Clemens walk, Ryan Jeffers three run homer, Josh Bell walk, Trevor Larnach single, Royce Lewis single, Kaelen Culpepper 2 run single, and finally Jenkins grounded out to end the inning. That monster inning put the Twins up 14-1, which is a pretty comfortable place to be in a baseball game, I feel.
#single #jenkins #larnach #double
Kody Clemens wasted no time tying the game up with his 24th homer of the year, a solo shot to right in the bottom of the first inning.
Tigers' starter Troy Melton held the Twins in check until the fifth inning. A walk and a double put two in scoring position for Walker Jenkins. He grounded into the drawn-in infield, Trevor Larnach got into a run-down going home, and the catcher threw it into left field allowing 2 to score on the error. Luke Keaschall put the Twins up 4-1 with an RBI double, capping off a 3 run inning.
Then the Twins scored 10 in the 6th, starting with an out. It went something like this unreadable sentence:
Josh Bell single, Larnach hit by pitch, Royce Lewis three run homer, Kaelen Culpepper double, Walker Jenkins walk, Keaschall single, Brooks Lee sac-fly-RBI, Kody Clemens walk, Ryan Jeffers three run homer, Josh Bell walk, Trevor Larnach single, Royce Lewis single, Kaelen Culpepper 2 run single, and finally Jenkins grounded out to end the inning. That monster inning put the Twins up 14-1, which is a pretty comfortable place to be in a baseball game, I feel.
#single #jenkins #larnach #double
1 day ago
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The Boston Red Sox nearly found another miracle against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. This time, the hole was simply too deep. Boston scored four runs in the ninth inning and brought the tying run to the plate, but its comeback attempt ended with a 9-6 loss at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox collected 11 hits and received home runs from Mickey Gasper and Jahmai Jones. However, rookie starter Jedixson Paez allowed eight runs over 3 2/3 innings, leaving Boston to spend nearly the entire night chasing Seattle.
The loss dropped the Red Sox to 75-64 and evened the three-game series at one victory apiece.
Dominic Canzone opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning. Gasper immediately answered with a 404-foot solo shot in the bottom half, continuing his impressive production since returning from Triple-A Worcester.
#Seattle #gasper
The Boston Red Sox nearly found another miracle against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. This time, the hole was simply too deep. Boston scored four runs in the ninth inning and brought the tying run to the plate, but its comeback attempt ended with a 9-6 loss at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox collected 11 hits and received home runs from Mickey Gasper and Jahmai Jones. However, rookie starter Jedixson Paez allowed eight runs over 3 2/3 innings, leaving Boston to spend nearly the entire night chasing Seattle.
The loss dropped the Red Sox to 75-64 and evened the three-game series at one victory apiece.
Dominic Canzone opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning. Gasper immediately answered with a 404-foot solo shot in the bottom half, continuing his impressive production since returning from Triple-A Worcester.
#Seattle #gasper
1 day ago
As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches this fall, Bleacher Report released an interesting list, as they ranked the best players by each age. Unexpectedly, there were multiple Houston Rockets players who earned that distinction.
Beginning with the more surprising of the two, Amen Thompson was named as the league's best 23-year-old. Last season, Thompson took a huge jump, playing 79 games and averaging a career-high 18.3 points to go along with 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 ******* ists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks. Although he was snubbed from an All-Defensive selection, Thompson did finish eighth in Defensive Player of Year Award voting. Other notable 23-year-olds that Thompson was selected over include Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller.
As readers may have expected, Kevin Durant (age 37) was the other Rockets forward listed, as Alperen Sengun fell short to Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham among players at the age of 24. A season ago, Durant averaged 26 points per game, tying him for 10th in the league. He also averaged 5.5 rebounds, 4.8 ******* ists, 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks. James Harden, a former MVP in Houston, was the only other 37-year-old in the same realm as Durant, averaging 23.6 points and eight ******* ists between the Clippers and Cavaliers.
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#year #durant #forward
Beginning with the more surprising of the two, Amen Thompson was named as the league's best 23-year-old. Last season, Thompson took a huge jump, playing 79 games and averaging a career-high 18.3 points to go along with 7.8 rebounds, 5.3 ******* ists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks. Although he was snubbed from an All-Defensive selection, Thompson did finish eighth in Defensive Player of Year Award voting. Other notable 23-year-olds that Thompson was selected over include Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller.
As readers may have expected, Kevin Durant (age 37) was the other Rockets forward listed, as Alperen Sengun fell short to Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham among players at the age of 24. A season ago, Durant averaged 26 points per game, tying him for 10th in the league. He also averaged 5.5 rebounds, 4.8 ******* ists, 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocks. James Harden, a former MVP in Houston, was the only other 37-year-old in the same realm as Durant, averaging 23.6 points and eight ******* ists between the Clippers and Cavaliers.
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#year #durant #forward
2 days ago
Katie Price has sparked fresh questions about her marriage to Lee Andrews after stepping out in Marbella without her wedding ring. Price instead spent the getaway partying with Chloe Ferry and close friend Ryan Mira.
According to Metro, Price joined Ferry and friends for a lively Marbella party. During the night out, Price wore a revealing silver minidress. More noticeably, her wedding ring did not appear on her hand.
Meanwhile, footage reportedly shared by Ryan Mira showed him dancing with Price. At one point, he lifted her into the air and spun her around. The sighting marked another occasion when Price was seen without her wedding ring. Just days earlier, she wore the ring while performing at Manchester Pride.
However, this is not the first time Price has removed it. In June, she returned from Dubai without her wedding ring amid questions about her marriage. Since then, Lee Andrews and Price have continued to attract speculation. The couple reunited in Dubai after an earlier period of uncertainty.
More recently, Price reportedly explored her legal options as questions about the relationship continued. At the same time, she announced a new live podcast tour. Still, Price has not publicly confirmed that her marriage is over. Therefore, the missing ring alone does not establish a split.
#wedding #questions #marriage #ferry
According to Metro, Price joined Ferry and friends for a lively Marbella party. During the night out, Price wore a revealing silver minidress. More noticeably, her wedding ring did not appear on her hand.
Meanwhile, footage reportedly shared by Ryan Mira showed him dancing with Price. At one point, he lifted her into the air and spun her around. The sighting marked another occasion when Price was seen without her wedding ring. Just days earlier, she wore the ring while performing at Manchester Pride.
However, this is not the first time Price has removed it. In June, she returned from Dubai without her wedding ring amid questions about her marriage. Since then, Lee Andrews and Price have continued to attract speculation. The couple reunited in Dubai after an earlier period of uncertainty.
More recently, Price reportedly explored her legal options as questions about the relationship continued. At the same time, she announced a new live podcast tour. Still, Price has not publicly confirmed that her marriage is over. Therefore, the missing ring alone does not establish a split.
#wedding #questions #marriage #ferry
2 days ago
Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz want an intimate wedding ceremony and "big parties" for their nuptials, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively
They also want music to be a major part of their celebrations, according to the insider
A source confirmed the couple's engagement to PEOPLE in April, eight months after the singer and the actress were first spotted together
Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz want their wedding to be small and intimate — but when it comes to the celebrations, they envision "big parties" with music and lots of dancing, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively.
"Zoë and Harry want to have live music — that's a big part of the wedding for them," the insider says. "Other than that, they really care most about having their loved ones around and partying with those close to them."
#wedding
They also want music to be a major part of their celebrations, according to the insider
A source confirmed the couple's engagement to PEOPLE in April, eight months after the singer and the actress were first spotted together
Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz want their wedding to be small and intimate — but when it comes to the celebrations, they envision "big parties" with music and lots of dancing, a source tells PEOPLE exclusively.
"Zoë and Harry want to have live music — that's a big part of the wedding for them," the insider says. "Other than that, they really care most about having their loved ones around and partying with those close to them."
#wedding
2 days ago
Katie Price has sparked fresh questions about her marriage to Lee Andrews after stepping out in Marbella without her wedding ring. Price instead spent the getaway partying with Chloe Ferry and close friend Ryan Mira.
According to Metro, Price joined Ferry and friends for a lively Marbella party. During the night out, Price wore a revealing silver minidress. More noticeably, her wedding ring did not appear on her hand.
Meanwhile, footage reportedly shared by Ryan Mira showed him dancing with Price. At one point, he lifted her into the air and spun her around. The sighting marked another occasion when Price was seen without her wedding ring. Just days earlier, she wore the ring while performing at Manchester Pride.
However, this is not the first time Price has removed it. In June, she returned from Dubai without her wedding ring amid questions about her marriage. Since then, Lee Andrews and Price have continued to attract speculation. The couple reunited in Dubai after an earlier period of uncertainty.
More recently, Price reportedly explored her legal options as questions about the relationship continued. At the same time, she announced a new live podcast tour. Still, Price has not publicly confirmed that her marriage is over. Therefore, the missing ring alone does not establish a split.
#price #marriage #marbella #ferry
According to Metro, Price joined Ferry and friends for a lively Marbella party. During the night out, Price wore a revealing silver minidress. More noticeably, her wedding ring did not appear on her hand.
Meanwhile, footage reportedly shared by Ryan Mira showed him dancing with Price. At one point, he lifted her into the air and spun her around. The sighting marked another occasion when Price was seen without her wedding ring. Just days earlier, she wore the ring while performing at Manchester Pride.
However, this is not the first time Price has removed it. In June, she returned from Dubai without her wedding ring amid questions about her marriage. Since then, Lee Andrews and Price have continued to attract speculation. The couple reunited in Dubai after an earlier period of uncertainty.
More recently, Price reportedly explored her legal options as questions about the relationship continued. At the same time, she announced a new live podcast tour. Still, Price has not publicly confirmed that her marriage is over. Therefore, the missing ring alone does not establish a split.
#price #marriage #marbella #ferry
2 days ago
In just a matter of days, Iowa will return to Kinnick Stadium to open its 2026 college football season against Northern Illinois.
With the season opener on the horizon, the Hawkeyes gave fans a glimpse of what things will look like on Saturday with the release of their Week 1 depth chart. The first depth chart of the season is always filled with interesting notes and eye-opening decisions. This year's edition is no different.
Iowa has some position battles coming down to the wire and this depth chart offered a first look at who has the pole position in those battles. What did we learn from the Hawkeyes' first depth chart of the 2026 season?
Here's a look at some takeaways from the Week 1 depth chart.
The biggest thing fans were curious to see was which quarterback was listed as the starter. Kirk Ferentz made it clear that the battle is still ongoing. He listed Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski as the starter with the "OR" tag tying them together. It appears the starting quarterback battle will linger into Week 1, with both guys getting significant reps in the game.
#chart #first #hawkeyes #position
With the season opener on the horizon, the Hawkeyes gave fans a glimpse of what things will look like on Saturday with the release of their Week 1 depth chart. The first depth chart of the season is always filled with interesting notes and eye-opening decisions. This year's edition is no different.
Iowa has some position battles coming down to the wire and this depth chart offered a first look at who has the pole position in those battles. What did we learn from the Hawkeyes' first depth chart of the 2026 season?
Here's a look at some takeaways from the Week 1 depth chart.
The biggest thing fans were curious to see was which quarterback was listed as the starter. Kirk Ferentz made it clear that the battle is still ongoing. He listed Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski as the starter with the "OR" tag tying them together. It appears the starting quarterback battle will linger into Week 1, with both guys getting significant reps in the game.
#chart #first #hawkeyes #position
2 days ago
Aug. 31—ST. LOUIS — USD and SDSU took four of the five player of the week honors in the Missouri Valley Football Conference's opening slate.
Coyotes quarterback Austyn Modrzewski was a no-brainer for offensive player of the week and newcomer of the week after his historic college debut. The freshman from Colorado completed 16-of-20 passes for 304 yards and a school-record-tying six touchdown passes while also rushing for 81 yards including a 68-yard touchdown in USD's 59-20 win over Central Connecticut State on Saturday in Vermillion. He also earned STATS national freshman of the week for his efforts.
A pair of Jackrabbits were also honored, as linebacker Chase Van Tol was named Valley defensive player of the week and tackle Quinten Christensen was given offensive lineman of the week.
Van Tol, a Tea Area product, had two tackles and two fumble recoveries as well as a pass breakup in the Jacks' 70-7 win over Stetson, while Christensen, a senior from Wessington Springs, earned a 95 percent grade with eight knockdowns in 37 offensive snaps against the Hatters.
Illinois State's Hayden Futch was named special teams player of the week after the Redbirds punter averaged 66 yards per kick in their win over Saint Francis.
#christensen
Coyotes quarterback Austyn Modrzewski was a no-brainer for offensive player of the week and newcomer of the week after his historic college debut. The freshman from Colorado completed 16-of-20 passes for 304 yards and a school-record-tying six touchdown passes while also rushing for 81 yards including a 68-yard touchdown in USD's 59-20 win over Central Connecticut State on Saturday in Vermillion. He also earned STATS national freshman of the week for his efforts.
A pair of Jackrabbits were also honored, as linebacker Chase Van Tol was named Valley defensive player of the week and tackle Quinten Christensen was given offensive lineman of the week.
Van Tol, a Tea Area product, had two tackles and two fumble recoveries as well as a pass breakup in the Jacks' 70-7 win over Stetson, while Christensen, a senior from Wessington Springs, earned a 95 percent grade with eight knockdowns in 37 offensive snaps against the Hatters.
Illinois State's Hayden Futch was named special teams player of the week after the Redbirds punter averaged 66 yards per kick in their win over Saint Francis.
#christensen
2 days ago
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style
Four months after the influencer's split from her tennis pro boyfriend Taylor Fritz, she opens up to PEOPLE about whether she's reentered the dating scene in N.Y.C.
Riddle is partnering with 7UP for their launch of a lime-forward version of their iconic soda
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style.
It seems like the 29-year-old influencer has been everywhere over the last few months: She was partying in the streets when the New York Knicks won their first championship ****** le in over a half century, serving looks at the 2026 ESPY Awards, vacationing in Croatia, and, of course, attending some of the first matches of the US Open earlier this week.
#wrapping #solo #summer #first
Four months after the influencer's split from her tennis pro boyfriend Taylor Fritz, she opens up to PEOPLE about whether she's reentered the dating scene in N.Y.C.
Riddle is partnering with 7UP for their launch of a lime-forward version of their iconic soda
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style.
It seems like the 29-year-old influencer has been everywhere over the last few months: She was partying in the streets when the New York Knicks won their first championship ****** le in over a half century, serving looks at the 2026 ESPY Awards, vacationing in Croatia, and, of course, attending some of the first matches of the US Open earlier this week.
#wrapping #solo #summer #first
3 days ago
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 on Sunday night in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
The Wings (24-16) have won four in a row and have their most wins in a season since 2007, when the franchise won 24 straight as the Detroit Shock. The Shock won a franchise-record 25 games in 2003 on their way to the first of three WNBA championships.
Dallas moved into a three-way tie with New York and Washington for sixth in the WNBA standings, two games back of Indiana and Atlanta.
Shepard had her 22nd double-double this season, second most in the WNBA — after Angel Reese with 29 — to extend the franchise record. Paige Bueckers added 15 points and six ***** ists and Maddy Siegrist scored 11 for Dallas.
Aaliyah Edwards scored 21 of her career-best tying 26 points in the first half for the Sun (10-30). Charlisse Leger-Walker hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points.
#WNBA #shepard
The Wings (24-16) have won four in a row and have their most wins in a season since 2007, when the franchise won 24 straight as the Detroit Shock. The Shock won a franchise-record 25 games in 2003 on their way to the first of three WNBA championships.
Dallas moved into a three-way tie with New York and Washington for sixth in the WNBA standings, two games back of Indiana and Atlanta.
Shepard had her 22nd double-double this season, second most in the WNBA — after Angel Reese with 29 — to extend the franchise record. Paige Bueckers added 15 points and six ***** ists and Maddy Siegrist scored 11 for Dallas.
Aaliyah Edwards scored 21 of her career-best tying 26 points in the first half for the Sun (10-30). Charlisse Leger-Walker hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points.
#WNBA #shepard
4 days ago
BIRMINGHAM, England — Joe Dean, a former grocery delivery driver ranked No. 292, captured his first DP World Tour ***** le by shooting 9-under 63 to win the British Masters with his wife on the bag on Sunday.
The 32-year-old Englishman started the final round seven strokes off the lead at The Belfry but made nine birdies — including four on his last six holes — to finish the week on 14-under par and move into the lead with the late starters still having holes to play.
No one could catch him, with four players — Nacho Elvira (69), third-round leader Daniel Hillier (73), Niklas Norgaard (71) and Jakob Skov Olesen (71) — tying for second place, three shots back.
This was the first tournament in Team Europe's qualifying process for next year's Ryder Cup, so that's suddenly an unlikely target for Dean — quite the turn of events for someone who spent time delivering groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and kept doing it for nearly four years to help fund his career when he didn't have a card.
"I enjoyed it for most of the time," Dean said of his old part-time job. "Obviously it's a completely different life, a completely different lifestyle. I still see the vans going up and down the road every now and then, and I keep in touch."
#still
The 32-year-old Englishman started the final round seven strokes off the lead at The Belfry but made nine birdies — including four on his last six holes — to finish the week on 14-under par and move into the lead with the late starters still having holes to play.
No one could catch him, with four players — Nacho Elvira (69), third-round leader Daniel Hillier (73), Niklas Norgaard (71) and Jakob Skov Olesen (71) — tying for second place, three shots back.
This was the first tournament in Team Europe's qualifying process for next year's Ryder Cup, so that's suddenly an unlikely target for Dean — quite the turn of events for someone who spent time delivering groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and kept doing it for nearly four years to help fund his career when he didn't have a card.
"I enjoyed it for most of the time," Dean said of his old part-time job. "Obviously it's a completely different life, a completely different lifestyle. I still see the vans going up and down the road every now and then, and I keep in touch."
#still
4 days ago
The San Diego Padres were able to build a 6-3 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays thanks to a three-run top of the seventh inning. The Rays responded with a four-run bottom of the seventh inning, which handed the Padres a 7-6 loss at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburgh on Saturday. The loss is critical to San Diego's push for the postseason, but even worse was the loss of Luis Rengifo who was injured and carted off the field in bottom of the seventh.
Bradgley Rodriguez started the seventh inning on the mound for the Padres with a 6-3 lead. San Diego appeared to have the recipe for a win in place. Rodriguez would work the seventh and pass the ball to Adrian Morejon in the eighth and eventually Mason Miller in the ninth if it was still a three-run game to secure a win. Rodriguez immediately got into trouble with a walk and back-to-back singles to load the bases. Yandy Diaz then lined a ball over the head of Jackson Merrill in centerfield that one-hopped the wall. Merrill threw the ball back to the infield where Rengifo took the ball at second base.
Tampa Bay had a runner caught between second and third and Rengifo ran toward him. At the same time, the runner on third base sprinted toward home and when Rengifo planted to stop his momentum and throw to the plate, he suffered what manager Craig Stammen said after the game was a knee sprain. The throw from Rengifo sailed past home plate and allowed the tying runs to score to tie the game at 6-6.
After a long injury delay and Rengifo being driven off the field while lying on his back on the cart, Stammen replaced Rodriguez with Adrian Morejon since there were no outs in the inning and the winning run on third base. Morejon induced a groundout for the first out of the inning and then allowed an intentional walk to setup the double play possibility. Morejon struck out Ryan Vilade for the second out of the inning but then allowed a single to Chandler Simpson which put the Rays ahead of the Padres, 7-6. The inning ended on a strikeout one batter later.
San Diego appeared deflated after the injury to Rengifo and surrendering the lead and went down in order in the top of the eighth. Manny Machado drew a one-out walk in the top of the ninth, but Ty France followed with a strikeout and Merrill grounded out to end the game.
#rengifo #rays
Bradgley Rodriguez started the seventh inning on the mound for the Padres with a 6-3 lead. San Diego appeared to have the recipe for a win in place. Rodriguez would work the seventh and pass the ball to Adrian Morejon in the eighth and eventually Mason Miller in the ninth if it was still a three-run game to secure a win. Rodriguez immediately got into trouble with a walk and back-to-back singles to load the bases. Yandy Diaz then lined a ball over the head of Jackson Merrill in centerfield that one-hopped the wall. Merrill threw the ball back to the infield where Rengifo took the ball at second base.
Tampa Bay had a runner caught between second and third and Rengifo ran toward him. At the same time, the runner on third base sprinted toward home and when Rengifo planted to stop his momentum and throw to the plate, he suffered what manager Craig Stammen said after the game was a knee sprain. The throw from Rengifo sailed past home plate and allowed the tying runs to score to tie the game at 6-6.
After a long injury delay and Rengifo being driven off the field while lying on his back on the cart, Stammen replaced Rodriguez with Adrian Morejon since there were no outs in the inning and the winning run on third base. Morejon induced a groundout for the first out of the inning and then allowed an intentional walk to setup the double play possibility. Morejon struck out Ryan Vilade for the second out of the inning but then allowed a single to Chandler Simpson which put the Rays ahead of the Padres, 7-6. The inning ended on a strikeout one batter later.
San Diego appeared deflated after the injury to Rengifo and surrendering the lead and went down in order in the top of the eighth. Manny Machado drew a one-out walk in the top of the ninth, but Ty France followed with a strikeout and Merrill grounded out to end the game.
#rengifo #rays
4 days ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Yandy Diaz knocked in three runs with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning and Chandler Simpson followed with a tiebreaking RBI hit as the Tampa Bay Rays rallied to beat San Diego 7-6 on Saturday in a game in which Padres second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off with an apparent leg injury.
Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda homered as the Rays won their third straight and for the fifth time in six games.
Kevin Kelly (6-3) earned the win with 1 2/3 innings in relief. Bryan Baker recorded his league-leading 39th save by working a scoreless ninth. Starter Nick Martinez allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out four in six innings.
Bradgley Rodriguez (3-3) took the loss after failing to record an out while facing four batters in the seventh. Walker Buehler allowed seven hits and three runs while striking out three in five innings. Ty France hit a two-run home run for San Diego.
The Rays scored four times in the seventh inning. Diaz hit a bases-loaded single off the base of the wall in center. On the play, Rengifo was injured after taking a relay throw and while trying to cut down Cedric Mullins at the plate in a run down. When his throw sailed wide, Rengifo fell to the ground and two additional runners scored, tying the game at 6.
#rengifo #seventh
Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda homered as the Rays won their third straight and for the fifth time in six games.
Kevin Kelly (6-3) earned the win with 1 2/3 innings in relief. Bryan Baker recorded his league-leading 39th save by working a scoreless ninth. Starter Nick Martinez allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out four in six innings.
Bradgley Rodriguez (3-3) took the loss after failing to record an out while facing four batters in the seventh. Walker Buehler allowed seven hits and three runs while striking out three in five innings. Ty France hit a two-run home run for San Diego.
The Rays scored four times in the seventh inning. Diaz hit a bases-loaded single off the base of the wall in center. On the play, Rengifo was injured after taking a relay throw and while trying to cut down Cedric Mullins at the plate in a run down. When his throw sailed wide, Rengifo fell to the ground and two additional runners scored, tying the game at 6.
#rengifo #seventh
4 days ago
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — San Diego Padres' second baseman Luis Rengifo was carted off the field in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with an apparent leg injury.
Rengifo dropped to the infield dirt after throwing wildly on a relay to home plate in an attempt to get Tampa Bay's Cedric Mullins. The throw sailed wide of catcher Luis Campusano, allowing two runners to score on the play and tying the game at 6.
After being attended to by training staff, Rengifo required ****** istance to get to his feet before being loaded onto the back of a medical cart.
With the bases loaded and ****** ody out in the bottom of the seventh, Tampa Bay designated hitter Yandy Diaz hit a line drive to center that bounded off the base of the wall. Center fielder Jackson Merrill grabbed the carom and threw to Rengifo.
The play caught Tampa Bay's Taylor Walls and Mullins near third base. As Rengifo was chasing Walls to third, Mullins ran for home, forcing the Padres' second baseman to throw across his body to the plate. As soon as the ball left his hand, Rengifo fell to the ground.
#luis #baseman
Rengifo dropped to the infield dirt after throwing wildly on a relay to home plate in an attempt to get Tampa Bay's Cedric Mullins. The throw sailed wide of catcher Luis Campusano, allowing two runners to score on the play and tying the game at 6.
After being attended to by training staff, Rengifo required ****** istance to get to his feet before being loaded onto the back of a medical cart.
With the bases loaded and ****** ody out in the bottom of the seventh, Tampa Bay designated hitter Yandy Diaz hit a line drive to center that bounded off the base of the wall. Center fielder Jackson Merrill grabbed the carom and threw to Rengifo.
The play caught Tampa Bay's Taylor Walls and Mullins near third base. As Rengifo was chasing Walls to third, Mullins ran for home, forcing the Padres' second baseman to throw across his body to the plate. As soon as the ball left his hand, Rengifo fell to the ground.
#luis #baseman
4 days ago
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus was looking forward to watching New Zealand counterpart Dave Rennie squirm for the next week after tying their four-test series on Saturday.
The Springboks relied on a masterclass of goalkicking by Cheslin Kolbe — seven from seven off the tee — to win the second test 33-26 after New Zealand outscored them on tries 4-3.
World champion South Africa dropped the first test in Johannesburg and hasn't lost consecutive tests at home on Erasmus' watch — since 2018 — and he was relieved they got back into a series in which they started as the heavy favorite.
"Of course I felt the pressure, and the players will tell you I felt the pressure. I try not to put it on them but I was nervous," Erasmus said.
He noted he and the older Rennie were November babies, both Scorpios, and quipped: "That's why he's able to work me out.
#south #africa #erasmus #series
The Springboks relied on a masterclass of goalkicking by Cheslin Kolbe — seven from seven off the tee — to win the second test 33-26 after New Zealand outscored them on tries 4-3.
World champion South Africa dropped the first test in Johannesburg and hasn't lost consecutive tests at home on Erasmus' watch — since 2018 — and he was relieved they got back into a series in which they started as the heavy favorite.
"Of course I felt the pressure, and the players will tell you I felt the pressure. I try not to put it on them but I was nervous," Erasmus said.
He noted he and the older Rennie were November babies, both Scorpios, and quipped: "That's why he's able to work me out.
#south #africa #erasmus #series
4 days ago
With five birdies on his back nine and four on the front, Rory McIlroy carved up East Lake Golf Club with his putter throughout Saturday's third round to post a thrilling 7-under 63.
A pair of par-3 bogeys at No. 2 and No. 11 limited McIlroy from tying — and perhaps breaking — the low score of the tournament. It was still a showcase for the three-time FedExCup winner who put together his best round of the week — and beat his previous best mark of the 2026 playoffs, a 6-under 64 during the opening round of last week's BMW Championship.
McIlroy and Round 3 playing partner Si Woo Kim were the fourth pairing off the tee in Atlanta on Moving Day, and now have a long wait as the 11 other duos behind them are still on the course.
His birdie putt on the par-4 17th brought him into a five-way tie with Chris Gotterup, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Young and Ryan Gerard. It also gave him a stretch of three consecutive made birdie putts.
McIlroy went on to par his final hole after his tee shot disappeared off the fairway. He scrambled beautifully and gave himself at a fourth straight circle but would up just right of the cup on his birdie attempt.
#mcilroy #round #still #gave
A pair of par-3 bogeys at No. 2 and No. 11 limited McIlroy from tying — and perhaps breaking — the low score of the tournament. It was still a showcase for the three-time FedExCup winner who put together his best round of the week — and beat his previous best mark of the 2026 playoffs, a 6-under 64 during the opening round of last week's BMW Championship.
McIlroy and Round 3 playing partner Si Woo Kim were the fourth pairing off the tee in Atlanta on Moving Day, and now have a long wait as the 11 other duos behind them are still on the course.
His birdie putt on the par-4 17th brought him into a five-way tie with Chris Gotterup, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Young and Ryan Gerard. It also gave him a stretch of three consecutive made birdie putts.
McIlroy went on to par his final hole after his tee shot disappeared off the fairway. He scrambled beautifully and gave himself at a fourth straight circle but would up just right of the cup on his birdie attempt.
#mcilroy #round #still #gave
5 days ago
Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Getty
Ruby Rose, Taylor Swift attend the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on April 2, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty
The Kansas City Chiefs hosted the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks in their preseason finale on Friday, August 28.
While Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce remains in Kansas City before the start of the 2026 NFL season, his wife, Taylor Swift, has traveled between New York City, London, and Los Angeles. Between weddings, possibly recording new music, and performing at work events, she remains busy as ever.
After tying the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3, they've spent quite some time apart due to career responsibilities. "They both still light up when they refer to each other as husband and wife, and there's something really exciting and special about that for them," a source told Page Six earlier this week.
#city #travis #kelce #wife
Ruby Rose, Taylor Swift attend the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on April 2, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. Getty
The Kansas City Chiefs hosted the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks in their preseason finale on Friday, August 28.
While Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce remains in Kansas City before the start of the 2026 NFL season, his wife, Taylor Swift, has traveled between New York City, London, and Los Angeles. Between weddings, possibly recording new music, and performing at work events, she remains busy as ever.
After tying the knot at Madison Square Garden on July 3, they've spent quite some time apart due to career responsibilities. "They both still light up when they refer to each other as husband and wife, and there's something really exciting and special about that for them," a source told Page Six earlier this week.
#city #travis #kelce #wife
5 days ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped all three games of the recent series against the Atlanta Braves, defeats that were significantly caused by a lack of offense from the Boys in Blue.
Thursday night's game was especially frustrating, given that the Dodgers were 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.
While the other games had more Dodgers hits, including going 3-for-12 with RISP on Tuesday and 4-for-14 on Wednesday, fans will remember those one-loss games for missed opportunities.
Aug 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
On Tuesday, superstar Shohei Ohtani led off the top of the ninth inning with a triple, then was left stranded 90 feet short of tying the game.
#Dodgers
Thursday night's game was especially frustrating, given that the Dodgers were 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.
While the other games had more Dodgers hits, including going 3-for-12 with RISP on Tuesday and 4-for-14 on Wednesday, fans will remember those one-loss games for missed opportunities.
Aug 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) strikes out against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
On Tuesday, superstar Shohei Ohtani led off the top of the ninth inning with a triple, then was left stranded 90 feet short of tying the game.
#Dodgers
6 days ago
Coca-Cola (KO) has spent nearly a century tying itself to Christmas.
Its decades of Santa advertising, starting in the 1930s, helped popularize and cement the jolly, red-suited Santa Claus most people picture today.
That connection sells a lot of soda every December.
Now the beverage giant wants a second holiday to call its own, and it is handing the job to Fanta.
The plan runs deeper than a seasonal ad. Fanta is building its own cast of Halloween characters and rolling them out worldwide.
#cola #halloween #spent
Its decades of Santa advertising, starting in the 1930s, helped popularize and cement the jolly, red-suited Santa Claus most people picture today.
That connection sells a lot of soda every December.
Now the beverage giant wants a second holiday to call its own, and it is handing the job to Fanta.
The plan runs deeper than a seasonal ad. Fanta is building its own cast of Halloween characters and rolling them out worldwide.
#cola #halloween #spent
6 days ago
The San Francisco 49ers' preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders ended with the visitors walking away with an 18-12 victory at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on Aug. 27.
The Niners took a 12-9 lead with 9:09 remaining in the game after a 59-yard field goal from Eddy Piñeiro, who went 6-for-6 on field goals (24 yards, 25, 48, 59, 51, 54) in the final preseason game for San Francisco.
The Raiders answered on the next possession. Matt Gay hit a 48-yard field goal, tying the game 12-12 with 7:38 left.
The 49ers responded, going 50 yards in 12 plays and capping the possession with a 51-yard field goal to give San Francisco the lead with 1:51 remaining. The 49ers' defense stopped the Raiders and gave the ball back to their offense, which was able to extend the lead on a Pineiro 54-yard field goal.
No touchdowns were scored in the game, a credit to both defenses.
#raiders
The Niners took a 12-9 lead with 9:09 remaining in the game after a 59-yard field goal from Eddy Piñeiro, who went 6-for-6 on field goals (24 yards, 25, 48, 59, 51, 54) in the final preseason game for San Francisco.
The Raiders answered on the next possession. Matt Gay hit a 48-yard field goal, tying the game 12-12 with 7:38 left.
The 49ers responded, going 50 yards in 12 plays and capping the possession with a 51-yard field goal to give San Francisco the lead with 1:51 remaining. The 49ers' defense stopped the Raiders and gave the ball back to their offense, which was able to extend the lead on a Pineiro 54-yard field goal.
No touchdowns were scored in the game, a credit to both defenses.
#raiders
6 days ago
Chris Sale clearly wanted that one.
The Atlanta Braves ace threw a shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, finishing off a three-game sweep with a 1-0 win. The game was billed as a pitchers' duel against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and he most certainly delivered.
Sale's final line: 9 innings, 5 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks and 11 strikeouts (tying a season high) on 109 pitches. He finished things off with a punchout of Alex Call.
The 27-year-old Sale turned back the clock in multiple ways. It was his first shutout since 2019, a span of time that includes 117 starts, three All-Star berths and the 2024 NL Cy Young Award. Only five older pitchers have thrown a shutout with double-digit strikeouts and no walks in MLB's modern era: Cy Young, Eddie Plank, Steve Carlton, Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson.
He also found some rare heat against the Dodgers' most dangerous hitter. Facing Shohei Ohtani in the third inning, Sale threw a 100.1 mph fastball, his fastest pitch since July 6, 2018 according to MLB.com's Sarah Langs.
#shutout #strikeouts
The Atlanta Braves ace threw a shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, finishing off a three-game sweep with a 1-0 win. The game was billed as a pitchers' duel against Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto and he most certainly delivered.
Sale's final line: 9 innings, 5 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks and 11 strikeouts (tying a season high) on 109 pitches. He finished things off with a punchout of Alex Call.
The 27-year-old Sale turned back the clock in multiple ways. It was his first shutout since 2019, a span of time that includes 117 starts, three All-Star berths and the 2024 NL Cy Young Award. Only five older pitchers have thrown a shutout with double-digit strikeouts and no walks in MLB's modern era: Cy Young, Eddie Plank, Steve Carlton, Nolan Ryan and Randy Johnson.
He also found some rare heat against the Dodgers' most dangerous hitter. Facing Shohei Ohtani in the third inning, Sale threw a 100.1 mph fastball, his fastest pitch since July 6, 2018 according to MLB.com's Sarah Langs.
#shutout #strikeouts
7 days ago
The Yankees announced a handful of roster moves prior to Wednesday night's game against the Houston Astros, highlighted by placing reliever Fernando Cruz on the 15-day IL.
Following the team's 9-3 win, Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that Cruz has a partial tear of his UCL. The right-hander will get a second opinion, but Tommy John surgery is on the table.
Here's the full list of moves:
• Placed Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort
• Optioned RHP Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• Recalled RHP Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• Signed RHP Michael Fulmer to a major league contract and selected him to the active roster
• Transferred RHP Kervin Castro to the 60-day injured list
Cruz allowed a game-tying two-run homer to Jeremy Peña on Tuesday night, and has had his struggles since late July. In his last 16 games, Cruz has allowed nine earned runs and five home runs in 13.2 innings, seeing his season ERA rise from 2.20 to 3.13 during that span.
#cruz #barre
Following the team's 9-3 win, Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed that Cruz has a partial tear of his UCL. The right-hander will get a second opinion, but Tommy John surgery is on the table.
Here's the full list of moves:
• Placed Cruz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort
• Optioned RHP Bradley Hanner to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• Recalled RHP Elmer Rodríguez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre
• Signed RHP Michael Fulmer to a major league contract and selected him to the active roster
• Transferred RHP Kervin Castro to the 60-day injured list
Cruz allowed a game-tying two-run homer to Jeremy Peña on Tuesday night, and has had his struggles since late July. In his last 16 games, Cruz has allowed nine earned runs and five home runs in 13.2 innings, seeing his season ERA rise from 2.20 to 3.13 during that span.
#cruz #barre
7 days ago
The Dodgers saw another Atlanta Braves comeback against Tanner Scott on Wednesday, this time walking them off in the bottom of the ninth in a 6-5 final score.
Roki Sasaki was one strike away from completing a perfect bottom of the first inning, but Matt Olson attacked a low slider and struck the foul pole to put the Braves on top for a second consecutive game. Sasaki promptly allowed two consecutive two-out baserunners, but he was able to escape further damage by getting a weak groundout from Ozzie Albies.
The Dodgers had their second leadoff extra-base hit over their last three innings, as Tommy Edman led of the top of the second with a double to right center field. A.J. Smith-Shawver managed to get two consecutive outs, but after a walk to Teoscar Hernández, Hunter Feduccia kept his solid month of August going with an opposite field single to left field, plating Edman and tying the game.
Freddie Freeman made it three leadoff extra-base over the Dodgers' last four innings with a double to begin the top of the third. Smith-Shawver once again retired the next two hitters after being down in the count 2-0, but Edman decided to take the 2-1 pitch for a called strike 1. That decision paid off, as Edman turned on the very next pitch to right field, scraping the outfield wall and giving the Dodgers their first lead of the series. It was Edman's second home run from the left side of the plate and his fourth away from home.
Tommy Tanks! pic.twitter.com/tiVSFph6TP
#Dodgers #edman #Braves #shawver
Roki Sasaki was one strike away from completing a perfect bottom of the first inning, but Matt Olson attacked a low slider and struck the foul pole to put the Braves on top for a second consecutive game. Sasaki promptly allowed two consecutive two-out baserunners, but he was able to escape further damage by getting a weak groundout from Ozzie Albies.
The Dodgers had their second leadoff extra-base hit over their last three innings, as Tommy Edman led of the top of the second with a double to right center field. A.J. Smith-Shawver managed to get two consecutive outs, but after a walk to Teoscar Hernández, Hunter Feduccia kept his solid month of August going with an opposite field single to left field, plating Edman and tying the game.
Freddie Freeman made it three leadoff extra-base over the Dodgers' last four innings with a double to begin the top of the third. Smith-Shawver once again retired the next two hitters after being down in the count 2-0, but Edman decided to take the 2-1 pitch for a called strike 1. That decision paid off, as Edman turned on the very next pitch to right field, scraping the outfield wall and giving the Dodgers their first lead of the series. It was Edman's second home run from the left side of the plate and his fourth away from home.
Tommy Tanks! pic.twitter.com/tiVSFph6TP
#Dodgers #edman #Braves #shawver
8 days ago
Tuesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves featured a disappointing ending where the Dodgers left the tying runner on third base in a 4-3 defeat, snapping their six-game winning streak.
Before the uneventful finish, Tyler Glasnow made his return to the mound, making his first start since May 6 against the Houston Astros. Although he allowed three earned runs in the first inning, Glasnow, like Tarik Skubal on Saturday, managed to settle in and didn't allow another run the rest of the way. Glasnow ended his night tossing five innings against Altanta, allowing six hits and those three runs while striking out seven and not allowing a walk.
Glasnow discussed his change in sequencing after a laborious first inning, helping him settle into a groove where he struck out six over four shutout innings onward, per Courtney Hollmon of MLB.com.
"I think just switching up a little bit," Glasnow said. "I think it was pretty fastball-heavy the first inning. A little bit predictable. Not a ton of hard-hit ****** , but it's just how it goes sometimes. But I think coming out in the second, I just felt more in rhythm and my slider was working a lot better. … The slider felt good today, too. So I just tried to start some guys off with it and throw it in middle counts and just not be so predictable."
After spending parts of five seasons with the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks, Alek Thomas has had a nice start to his time as a Dodger. Thomas put the Dodgers on the board in the second inning of Tuesday's matchup with an RBI single, and the outfielder has a .300 average with three RBI and a walk over his first three games with his new team.
#runs
Before the uneventful finish, Tyler Glasnow made his return to the mound, making his first start since May 6 against the Houston Astros. Although he allowed three earned runs in the first inning, Glasnow, like Tarik Skubal on Saturday, managed to settle in and didn't allow another run the rest of the way. Glasnow ended his night tossing five innings against Altanta, allowing six hits and those three runs while striking out seven and not allowing a walk.
Glasnow discussed his change in sequencing after a laborious first inning, helping him settle into a groove where he struck out six over four shutout innings onward, per Courtney Hollmon of MLB.com.
"I think just switching up a little bit," Glasnow said. "I think it was pretty fastball-heavy the first inning. A little bit predictable. Not a ton of hard-hit ****** , but it's just how it goes sometimes. But I think coming out in the second, I just felt more in rhythm and my slider was working a lot better. … The slider felt good today, too. So I just tried to start some guys off with it and throw it in middle counts and just not be so predictable."
After spending parts of five seasons with the division rival Arizona Diamondbacks, Alek Thomas has had a nice start to his time as a Dodger. Thomas put the Dodgers on the board in the second inning of Tuesday's matchup with an RBI single, and the outfielder has a .300 average with three RBI and a walk over his first three games with his new team.
#runs
8 days ago
ATLANTA, GA - MAY 06: Ozzie Albies #1 reacts with Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves following the 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on May 6, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Getty
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias entered Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park with Atlanta leading 4-3 in the ninth inning.
Iglesias gave up a leadoff triple to Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, putting the tying run on third base.
The Braves right-hander proceeded to strike out first baseman Freddie Freeman and induce a Mookie Betts groundout, respectively. Iglesias intentionally walked Max Muncy before getting Tommy Edman to fly out to end the game.
Braves star second baseman Ozzie Albies commented on Iglesias' heroics after the game.
#getty
Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias entered Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park with Atlanta leading 4-3 in the ninth inning.
Iglesias gave up a leadoff triple to Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, putting the tying run on third base.
The Braves right-hander proceeded to strike out first baseman Freddie Freeman and induce a Mookie Betts groundout, respectively. Iglesias intentionally walked Max Muncy before getting Tommy Edman to fly out to end the game.
Braves star second baseman Ozzie Albies commented on Iglesias' heroics after the game.
#getty
