26 mins. ago
Lonzo Ball goes deep about how major injuries changed his relationship with basketball originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Throughout his basketball career, Lonzo Ball has struggled with injuries. He was a promising player when he was healthy, as he had a combination of playmaking and defense. Even with his shaky shooting form, he also improved as a shooter as his career progressed.
Unfortunately for Lonzo, it seems he is out of the league now. After having a chance with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it looks like he is not up to the level anymore. He probably still has a lot to give to basketball, but injuries essentially ruined his long-term career.
Ball suffered a knee injury in early 2022 while playing for the Chicago Bulls. It was a significant injury because it led to a lengthy saga with Ball and his knee. He experienced pain even during his rehabilitation, which affected his physical activity.
At the time of his injury, the Bulls were the best team in the Eastern Conference. While they were not seen as contenders back then, they did have a promising roster that could have made some noise in the Playoffs. Unfortunately, the injury to Ball ruined that, and both he and the Bulls have never truly recovered from that.
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Throughout his basketball career, Lonzo Ball has struggled with injuries. He was a promising player when he was healthy, as he had a combination of playmaking and defense. Even with his shaky shooting form, he also improved as a shooter as his career progressed.
Unfortunately for Lonzo, it seems he is out of the league now. After having a chance with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it looks like he is not up to the level anymore. He probably still has a lot to give to basketball, but injuries essentially ruined his long-term career.
Ball suffered a knee injury in early 2022 while playing for the Chicago Bulls. It was a significant injury because it led to a lengthy saga with Ball and his knee. He experienced pain even during his rehabilitation, which affected his physical activity.
At the time of his injury, the Bulls were the best team in the Eastern Conference. While they were not seen as contenders back then, they did have a promising roster that could have made some noise in the Playoffs. Unfortunately, the injury to Ball ruined that, and both he and the Bulls have never truly recovered from that.
#sporting
51 mins. ago
North West's parents, Kim Kardashian and Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, may have a combined net worth of over 2 billion dollars, but she still wants to work. And she wants to do it when she is legally allowed to in California.
The teenager has big dreams of working at Starbucks next year (@ Getty Images)
The 13-year-old is already stepping into music, performing at festivals and working on her own projects, but in a new interview with Dazed, North said: "I still wanna work."
"I wanna work at, like, Starbucks next year," she said. Unfortunately for North, there are probably more than 1 reason why that won't happen.
While the legal age to work in California is 14, you need to be 16 years old to work at Starbucks. Also, being the daughter of two of the most famous people on the planet probably wouldn't be great for security and safety concerns, or crowds of people trying to get clips of her for social media.
#north
The teenager has big dreams of working at Starbucks next year (@ Getty Images)
The 13-year-old is already stepping into music, performing at festivals and working on her own projects, but in a new interview with Dazed, North said: "I still wanna work."
"I wanna work at, like, Starbucks next year," she said. Unfortunately for North, there are probably more than 1 reason why that won't happen.
While the legal age to work in California is 14, you need to be 16 years old to work at Starbucks. Also, being the daughter of two of the most famous people on the planet probably wouldn't be great for security and safety concerns, or crowds of people trying to get clips of her for social media.
#north
56 mins. ago
V.J. Edgecombe is ready to embrace any role he is given in the new-look 76ers system originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Much has been said about V.J. Edgecombe's new role on the Philadelphia 76ers with the arrivals of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. As the youngest player in the starting lineup, many are saying that he is the odd man out, but it seems the 21-year-old guard is not conceding much.
He is an ***** ertive player by nature, so he will want to stay true to his play style moving forward. It is a tough role to adjust to, but Edgecombe is ready to keep listening and learning in his new role behind the new stars and his familiar teammates, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
As the designated young player on the 76ers roster, Edgecombe is in a bit of a unique situation with the Philadelphia team. He is quite talented and is blessed with physical gifts. Unfortunately, that does not automatically make him one of the star players for the current roster.
It is now an experienced group led by two Finals MVPs in Brown and James. This has left Edgecombe as firmly the #5 option in the starting lineup behind the experienced players. Despite this notion, it seems that Edgecombe is not too worried about what will happen with this team.
#player #philadelphia #ready #starting
Much has been said about V.J. Edgecombe's new role on the Philadelphia 76ers with the arrivals of Jaylen Brown and LeBron James. As the youngest player in the starting lineup, many are saying that he is the odd man out, but it seems the 21-year-old guard is not conceding much.
He is an ***** ertive player by nature, so he will want to stay true to his play style moving forward. It is a tough role to adjust to, but Edgecombe is ready to keep listening and learning in his new role behind the new stars and his familiar teammates, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
As the designated young player on the 76ers roster, Edgecombe is in a bit of a unique situation with the Philadelphia team. He is quite talented and is blessed with physical gifts. Unfortunately, that does not automatically make him one of the star players for the current roster.
It is now an experienced group led by two Finals MVPs in Brown and James. This has left Edgecombe as firmly the #5 option in the starting lineup behind the experienced players. Despite this notion, it seems that Edgecombe is not too worried about what will happen with this team.
#player #philadelphia #ready #starting
59 mins. ago
Red Sox's Garrett Crochet Comments on Unfortunate Contract Situation originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's unfortunate that left-hander Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox is dealing with his contract situation, but this is part of Major League Baseball. The Red Sox ace is expected to come back sometime over the next few weeks, primarily as a bullpen arm. Crochet hasn't pitched in a game since April with shoulder inflammation.
Because he spent more than 120 days on the IL, a clause in his six-year, $170 million deal was triggered. Crochet will not be able to opt out of the 2030 season in his deal, which would allow him to hit free agency a year earlier.
Now, the Red Sox have a team option worth $15 million.
Speaking to reporters, he said he understands he can't control it, and he's accepted it. In fact, Crochet had some promising things to say, noting that he's excited to come back and try to help his team win a championship.
#garrett #unfortunate #back #year
It's unfortunate that left-hander Garrett Crochet of the Boston Red Sox is dealing with his contract situation, but this is part of Major League Baseball. The Red Sox ace is expected to come back sometime over the next few weeks, primarily as a bullpen arm. Crochet hasn't pitched in a game since April with shoulder inflammation.
Because he spent more than 120 days on the IL, a clause in his six-year, $170 million deal was triggered. Crochet will not be able to opt out of the 2030 season in his deal, which would allow him to hit free agency a year earlier.
Now, the Red Sox have a team option worth $15 million.
Speaking to reporters, he said he understands he can't control it, and he's accepted it. In fact, Crochet had some promising things to say, noting that he's excited to come back and try to help his team win a championship.
#garrett #unfortunate #back #year
5 hours ago
A common saying I've heard throughout my life is that history repeats itself, and the stock market is no exception. Some cycles are fairly frequent, while others are much rarer. Right now, we're approaching one that falls into the latter bucket, with a stock market that hasn't been this expensive in over 26 years.
There are various ways to measure how expensive the stock market is (based on the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)), but one go-to is the Shiller price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, also known as the cyclically adjusted P/E ratio (CAPE ratio). At the time of writing, the CAPE ratio was 42.2, its highest level since the dot-com bubble when the ratio peaked at 44.2 in November 1999.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Unfortunately, the dot-com bubble didn't end well, but what does that mean for the current state of the stock market? Well, let's take a look.
The CAPE ratio is a useful metric because it puts into perspective how much you're paying for each dollar of earnings from S&P 500 companies. It looks at S&P 500 companies' earnings over the past 10 years and adjusts them for inflation, removing one-off events (such as the COVID-19 lockdown) that could skew the numbers.
#Stock #NVIDIA #signal
There are various ways to measure how expensive the stock market is (based on the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC)), but one go-to is the Shiller price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, also known as the cyclically adjusted P/E ratio (CAPE ratio). At the time of writing, the CAPE ratio was 42.2, its highest level since the dot-com bubble when the ratio peaked at 44.2 in November 1999.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Unfortunately, the dot-com bubble didn't end well, but what does that mean for the current state of the stock market? Well, let's take a look.
The CAPE ratio is a useful metric because it puts into perspective how much you're paying for each dollar of earnings from S&P 500 companies. It looks at S&P 500 companies' earnings over the past 10 years and adjusts them for inflation, removing one-off events (such as the COVID-19 lockdown) that could skew the numbers.
#Stock #NVIDIA #signal
5 hours ago
When you're ghosted by a match on your dating profile or they are no-show for a date, it can be a difficult pill to swallow. Unfortunately, there's not much your elected officials can do about that.
But in the case of "ghost jobs," where companies post open positions on job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed without the intention of actually filling them right away, lawmakers are working to provide a solution, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
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The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#like #Linkedin #indeed #wall
But in the case of "ghost jobs," where companies post open positions on job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed without the intention of actually filling them right away, lawmakers are working to provide a solution, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#like #Linkedin #indeed #wall
5 hours ago
Serayah McNeill, known mononymously by her first name, has announced her split from rapper and actor Joey Bada$$.
The singer, songwriter, model and Empire star was engaged to be married. The couple share a one-year-old son, Joey.
"After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to end my engagement and relationship with the father of my child," she wrote in an Instagram post.
"I loved deeply, believed wholeheartedly in the life we were building, and wanted nothing more than to protect our family. Unfortunately, I also had to face a painful truth: there had been repeated infidelity throughout our relationship, including during some of the most vulnerable and meaningful moments of my life."
Serayah concluded, "This chapter did not end the way I prayed it would," and noted that she would not share more details publicly, citing her son's privacy.
The former couple met through friends and got together in early 2022, going public with their romance during a holiday to St Lucia in January 2024.
#serayah #joey #relationship
The singer, songwriter, model and Empire star was engaged to be married. The couple share a one-year-old son, Joey.
"After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to end my engagement and relationship with the father of my child," she wrote in an Instagram post.
"I loved deeply, believed wholeheartedly in the life we were building, and wanted nothing more than to protect our family. Unfortunately, I also had to face a painful truth: there had been repeated infidelity throughout our relationship, including during some of the most vulnerable and meaningful moments of my life."
Serayah concluded, "This chapter did not end the way I prayed it would," and noted that she would not share more details publicly, citing her son's privacy.
The former couple met through friends and got together in early 2022, going public with their romance during a holiday to St Lucia in January 2024.
#serayah #joey #relationship
9 hours ago
Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from the women's 800 metres at Thursday's Diamond League meeting in Zurich because her "body is not quite ready".
Olympic champion Hodgkinson had been set to go head-to-head with Switzerland's Audrey Werro, who beat the Briton to gold at the European Championships in Birmingham earlier this month.
"Unfortunately the body isn't quite ready to race again after the European Championships," Hodgkinson said in a statement.
"We've made the decision to skip this race and get ready for the next one. Sad to miss it, hopefully see you next year!"
The race will feature world 400m hurdles champion Femke Broeders-Bol, who has stepped up to the 800m this season, and Hodgkinson's training partner Georgia Hunter-Bell, who won 800m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last month.
#ready #body #champion #Gold
Olympic champion Hodgkinson had been set to go head-to-head with Switzerland's Audrey Werro, who beat the Briton to gold at the European Championships in Birmingham earlier this month.
"Unfortunately the body isn't quite ready to race again after the European Championships," Hodgkinson said in a statement.
"We've made the decision to skip this race and get ready for the next one. Sad to miss it, hopefully see you next year!"
The race will feature world 400m hurdles champion Femke Broeders-Bol, who has stepped up to the 800m this season, and Hodgkinson's training partner Georgia Hunter-Bell, who won 800m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last month.
#ready #body #champion #Gold
10 hours ago
The tech industry is undergoing massive changes, with many tech companies openly admitting their AI investments have led to layoffs. Unfortunately, widespread terminations have occurred at many big tech companies in 2026, with some shedding jobs even as the economy as a whole added them.
While this disruption isn't good news for anyone in the IT industry, it's especially bad news for older workers, many of whom struggle to find new work after being laid off late in life. In fact, the Center for Retirement Research found that job losses increase with age, and income typically declines by 42% in an older household when one worker is forced out of the job market early.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#Companies #older #center #Research
While this disruption isn't good news for anyone in the IT industry, it's especially bad news for older workers, many of whom struggle to find new work after being laid off late in life. In fact, the Center for Retirement Research found that job losses increase with age, and income typically declines by 42% in an older household when one worker is forced out of the job market early.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#Companies #older #center #Research
12 hours ago
The San Francisco 49ers are looking to get back to the top of the NFC after having injuries completely devastate their chances at ***** le contention over the last couple of seasons. Unfortunately, the franchise is now dealing with a significant off-the-field distraction.
According to WKBN, Niners owner John "Jed" York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, over the weekend and was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
York reportedly "pleaded no contest Monday morning to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools" after being arrested on Sunday. He posted a $5,000 bond.
The police report filed the time and location of the arrest as 9: 35 a.m. at Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community off State Route 170.
Court records indicate that York was sentenced to two days in the Columbiana County Jail, to be served concurrently, with credit for a day served, and was ordered to pay $1150 in fines. A phone that was seized from the businessman was ordered to be returned, and $160 seized from him has been forfeited to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.
#arrested #charges
According to WKBN, Niners owner John "Jed" York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, over the weekend and was found guilty of two misdemeanor charges.
York reportedly "pleaded no contest Monday morning to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools" after being arrested on Sunday. He posted a $5,000 bond.
The police report filed the time and location of the arrest as 9: 35 a.m. at Wheat Hill Mobile Home Community off State Route 170.
Court records indicate that York was sentenced to two days in the Columbiana County Jail, to be served concurrently, with credit for a day served, and was ordered to pay $1150 in fines. A phone that was seized from the businessman was ordered to be returned, and $160 seized from him has been forfeited to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.
#arrested #charges
12 hours ago
Unfortunately for the Seattle Mariners, Bryce Miller just had one of the worst weeks in MLB history.
Miller got shelled in both of his outings last week, continuing a horrendous month of August for the 28-year-old right-hander.
On Tuesday, he allowed six runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings agains he Milaukee Brewers. The Mariners imploded after he left the game, losing 22-0 in one of the most lopsided defeats in MLB history.
Miller's outing on Sunday led to a similarly disastrous outcome. He surrendered six runs on wo his and seven walks in 4 1/3 innings versus the Chicago Cubs. Once again, Seattle collapsed after he departed, losing 19-2.
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Miller got shelled in both of his outings last week, continuing a horrendous month of August for the 28-year-old right-hander.
On Tuesday, he allowed six runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings agains he Milaukee Brewers. The Mariners imploded after he left the game, losing 22-0 in one of the most lopsided defeats in MLB history.
Miller's outing on Sunday led to a similarly disastrous outcome. He surrendered six runs on wo his and seven walks in 4 1/3 innings versus the Chicago Cubs. Once again, Seattle collapsed after he departed, losing 19-2.
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13 hours ago
Over the weekend, tragic news struck the NFL world when it was reported that Buffalo Bills star defensive lineman Ed Oliver lost his two-year-old son earlier this summer.
Oliver's son drowned at his home in North Texas, and an investigation was opened to gather further information.
Now, according to TMZ Sports, the Harris County Sheriff's Office's Homicide Division has ruled the death "accidental," and no charges will be filed against anyone.
While Oliver's son passed away back in June, he was keeping the personal tragedy private as his family deals with the unimaginable loss. Unfortunately, the news broke after a social media engagement farmer began sharing details about the incident.
MORE: Bills' Josh Allen blasts NFL engagement farmer for classless reveal of Ed Oliver tragedy
#oliver #north #texas #sports
Oliver's son drowned at his home in North Texas, and an investigation was opened to gather further information.
Now, according to TMZ Sports, the Harris County Sheriff's Office's Homicide Division has ruled the death "accidental," and no charges will be filed against anyone.
While Oliver's son passed away back in June, he was keeping the personal tragedy private as his family deals with the unimaginable loss. Unfortunately, the news broke after a social media engagement farmer began sharing details about the incident.
MORE: Bills' Josh Allen blasts NFL engagement farmer for classless reveal of Ed Oliver tragedy
#oliver #north #texas #sports
13 hours ago
It was not easy, but the Tennessee **** ans raised their preseason record to 2-0 by defeating the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
While a victory is always a good thing for a young franchise, the heavy lifting was done by players who will likely be on the practice squad or out of the league in a couple of weeks, and that dampens the feel. The **** ans' starters must play better in this third preseason game; there is no doubt about that.
While it was not a crisp outing by the first team, the reserves and special teams stepped up and led the comeback, and some players delivered down the stretch.
Here are a few things we learned from the victory.
Before both preseason games, the **** ans had some positive outings in joint practices against the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, and there was tangible excitement from the results; unfortunately, that production didn't carry over into the games. Which begs the question about what can truly be taken from the game.
#Titans #preseason #tennessee
While a victory is always a good thing for a young franchise, the heavy lifting was done by players who will likely be on the practice squad or out of the league in a couple of weeks, and that dampens the feel. The **** ans' starters must play better in this third preseason game; there is no doubt about that.
While it was not a crisp outing by the first team, the reserves and special teams stepped up and led the comeback, and some players delivered down the stretch.
Here are a few things we learned from the victory.
Before both preseason games, the **** ans had some positive outings in joint practices against the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, and there was tangible excitement from the results; unfortunately, that production didn't carry over into the games. Which begs the question about what can truly be taken from the game.
#Titans #preseason #tennessee
15 hours ago
At a key time in the fantasy baseball calendar, we are unfortunately saddled with possibly the worst two-start pitcher group of the season. In fact, once we get past the top option, every other hurler may be best left for those in deep formats. On the hitting side, managers should load up on Rockies for the first half of the week.
Zac Thornton, Mets, 20% (vs. MIL, vs. HOU): Thornton continues to establish himself as a reliable major league rotation member and now sits at 3-4 with a 3.04 ERA and 1.13 WHIP after nine starts. The rookie struck out seven Padres in his most recent outing, which is a great sign from someone whose only weakness thus far has been an inability to accumulate whiffs. He unfortunately has a pair of matchups against top-10 teams in OPS versus righties, but at least both starts will take place at his pitcher-friendly home park.
Andrew Alvarez, Nationals, 7% (vs. COL, vs. MIA): Although Alvarez has enjoyed his best stretch of the season during August (2.42 ERA, 0.90 WHIP), the advanced stats (16:8 K:BB ratio, .169 BABIP) don't back up his success. In fact, the left-hander's strikeout rate this month (6.5 K/9) is notably lower than his season-long mark (8.3). Alvarez deserves credit for consistency, as he has allowed more than three earned runs in just one of his 19 appearances. However, most of his outings last less than five innings. He has reasonable matchups and the two-start options are poor this week, which makes him worth consideration as a low-floor, low-ceiling option in deeper formats.
Max Scherzer, Blue Jays, 6% (vs. KC, vs. SEA): After enjoying three consecutive strong starts, Scherzer faltered (4 IP, 7 ER) last time out. The outing wasn't quite as bad as the stat line indicates, as a pair of misplayed fly ***** by Jesús Sánchez ruined the right-hander's chances. Scherzer wouldn't normally rank as a viable two-start option, but he has had enough success of late to warrant consideration for two home starts against teams that rank 22nd (Royals) and 30th (Mariners) in runs scored.
Seth Lugo, Royals, 24% (@ TOR, @ CLE): Lugo opened the second half by posting a 2.37 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over three starts, but his 10:6 K:BB ratio in those outings showed that he hadn't truly turned around a poor season. Sure enough, the 36-year-old came crashing back to earth with a 7.48 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in his past four outings. Lugo has favorable matchups this week, as the Blue Jays (28th) and Guardians (26th) sit near the bottom of baseball in runs scored. That's the only reason to select him over those who trail him on this list.
#alvarez #start
Zac Thornton, Mets, 20% (vs. MIL, vs. HOU): Thornton continues to establish himself as a reliable major league rotation member and now sits at 3-4 with a 3.04 ERA and 1.13 WHIP after nine starts. The rookie struck out seven Padres in his most recent outing, which is a great sign from someone whose only weakness thus far has been an inability to accumulate whiffs. He unfortunately has a pair of matchups against top-10 teams in OPS versus righties, but at least both starts will take place at his pitcher-friendly home park.
Andrew Alvarez, Nationals, 7% (vs. COL, vs. MIA): Although Alvarez has enjoyed his best stretch of the season during August (2.42 ERA, 0.90 WHIP), the advanced stats (16:8 K:BB ratio, .169 BABIP) don't back up his success. In fact, the left-hander's strikeout rate this month (6.5 K/9) is notably lower than his season-long mark (8.3). Alvarez deserves credit for consistency, as he has allowed more than three earned runs in just one of his 19 appearances. However, most of his outings last less than five innings. He has reasonable matchups and the two-start options are poor this week, which makes him worth consideration as a low-floor, low-ceiling option in deeper formats.
Max Scherzer, Blue Jays, 6% (vs. KC, vs. SEA): After enjoying three consecutive strong starts, Scherzer faltered (4 IP, 7 ER) last time out. The outing wasn't quite as bad as the stat line indicates, as a pair of misplayed fly ***** by Jesús Sánchez ruined the right-hander's chances. Scherzer wouldn't normally rank as a viable two-start option, but he has had enough success of late to warrant consideration for two home starts against teams that rank 22nd (Royals) and 30th (Mariners) in runs scored.
Seth Lugo, Royals, 24% (@ TOR, @ CLE): Lugo opened the second half by posting a 2.37 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over three starts, but his 10:6 K:BB ratio in those outings showed that he hadn't truly turned around a poor season. Sure enough, the 36-year-old came crashing back to earth with a 7.48 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in his past four outings. Lugo has favorable matchups this week, as the Blue Jays (28th) and Guardians (26th) sit near the bottom of baseball in runs scored. That's the only reason to select him over those who trail him on this list.
#alvarez #start
17 hours ago
As per a new report that has surfaced after Hayden Panettiere's unfortunate demise, the actress suffered from physical pain during her final days. Not only that, she banned her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, from attending her book signing. For those unversed, first responders reportedly found the "Heroes" alum unresponsive and in cardiac arrest at an Airbnb residence in Greenville, South Carolina. Despite the medical team's best efforts to resuscitate her, doctors declared Panettiere dead on August 16 at 2:32 p.m.
As per a new report by The New York Times, the late Hayden Panettiere suffered from excruciating pain, likening it to "pins and needles" in her legs during her final days. Moreover, she also gave Barnes & ****** le "clear instructions" to keep her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, "away" during the Manhattan book tour in May. For that reason, the "Nashville" star had also recruited private security.
According to TMZ, his brother, Zach, reportedly was the one who walked in and found Panettiere unresponsive in a chair in the living room.
The Hickerson brothers called 911, and an emergency medical team arrived at 1:50 p.m. Unfortunately, they failed to save Panettiere, and doctors declared her dead at 2:32 p.m. At the time, South Carolina Police announced that they suspected no foul play, and the initial autopsy reportedly revealed no signs of trauma before the actress's death.
The actress detailed her troubled relationship with Hickerson in her memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," released in May. Panettiere spoke about his alleged harsh behavior towards her, which had resulted in three detentions and jail time for her.
#south
As per a new report by The New York Times, the late Hayden Panettiere suffered from excruciating pain, likening it to "pins and needles" in her legs during her final days. Moreover, she also gave Barnes & ****** le "clear instructions" to keep her ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, "away" during the Manhattan book tour in May. For that reason, the "Nashville" star had also recruited private security.
According to TMZ, his brother, Zach, reportedly was the one who walked in and found Panettiere unresponsive in a chair in the living room.
The Hickerson brothers called 911, and an emergency medical team arrived at 1:50 p.m. Unfortunately, they failed to save Panettiere, and doctors declared her dead at 2:32 p.m. At the time, South Carolina Police announced that they suspected no foul play, and the initial autopsy reportedly revealed no signs of trauma before the actress's death.
The actress detailed her troubled relationship with Hickerson in her memoir, "This Is Me: A Reckoning," released in May. Panettiere spoke about his alleged harsh behavior towards her, which had resulted in three detentions and jail time for her.
#south
19 hours ago
The Washington Commanders' 2025 season was a complete 180-degree turn from their 2024 season. In 2024, the Commanders made their first NFC Championship appearance in over 30 years. Jayden Daniels earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, and the Commanders looked like an entirely different team than what we had seen in the previous 25 years.
Then came 2025, which we won't rehash here. It wasn't pretty, so Adam Peters set out to make changes during free agency. His early focus was on the defensive side of the ball, as it should have been, and the improvement on that side of the ball is already visible. He spent less time on the offense, but did make some changes, including signing Stefon Diggs during training camp.
The Commanders have a ton of depth at wide receiver in 2026, giving Jayden Daniels plenty of tools to work with. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer recently noted that depth in his review of the Commanders' 2026 training camp practices.
One thing that'll certainly help Daniels is Washington's depth at receiver. The Commanders believe they have eight NFL-quality receivers in camp, which will force tough decisions in a couple of weeks. Terry McLaurin, without last year's contract drama, is back to being Terry McLaurin. Interestingly, the difference-maker here has been Stefon Diggs, who's immediately stepped into a leadership role, one he deftly handled last year in New England, and set a high bar for the room (as McLaurin always has). Among the young guys, Luke McCaffrey's taken another step, and rookie Antonio Williams is one to watch, already capable of playing both the Z (split end) and F (slot) positions, which have made him a really good fit for the new system.
When it comes time for final 53-man roster cuts, the Commanders are going to have some serious decisions to make. Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin are the anchors in the room. Luke McCaffrey, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane, and the rest of the receivers in the room are doing an excellent job of making a case for themselves. Unfortunately, not all of them will make the final roster.
#stefon #camp
Then came 2025, which we won't rehash here. It wasn't pretty, so Adam Peters set out to make changes during free agency. His early focus was on the defensive side of the ball, as it should have been, and the improvement on that side of the ball is already visible. He spent less time on the offense, but did make some changes, including signing Stefon Diggs during training camp.
The Commanders have a ton of depth at wide receiver in 2026, giving Jayden Daniels plenty of tools to work with. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer recently noted that depth in his review of the Commanders' 2026 training camp practices.
One thing that'll certainly help Daniels is Washington's depth at receiver. The Commanders believe they have eight NFL-quality receivers in camp, which will force tough decisions in a couple of weeks. Terry McLaurin, without last year's contract drama, is back to being Terry McLaurin. Interestingly, the difference-maker here has been Stefon Diggs, who's immediately stepped into a leadership role, one he deftly handled last year in New England, and set a high bar for the room (as McLaurin always has). Among the young guys, Luke McCaffrey's taken another step, and rookie Antonio Williams is one to watch, already capable of playing both the Z (split end) and F (slot) positions, which have made him a really good fit for the new system.
When it comes time for final 53-man roster cuts, the Commanders are going to have some serious decisions to make. Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin are the anchors in the room. Luke McCaffrey, Antonio Williams, Treylon Burks, Jaylin Lane, and the rest of the receivers in the room are doing an excellent job of making a case for themselves. Unfortunately, not all of them will make the final roster.
#stefon #camp
19 hours ago
Toafofoa Sipley will miss the rest of the Super League season after suffering a leg fracture.
The 31-year-old prop picked up the injury in last Tuesday's 38-24 win over reigning Super League champions Hull KR.
Head coach Sam Burgess delivered the injury update speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside in the aftermath of Sunday's 34-24 win over Huddersfield Giants.
"Unfortunately Toff has fractured his leg, so he is going to miss the rest of the season, which is a big loss," said Burgess.
Sipley has made 17 appearances for the Wire so far this Super League campaign, scoring four tries as the club sits two points off the top of the table in third with three games of the regular season left.
#super #burgess #miss #toafofoa
The 31-year-old prop picked up the injury in last Tuesday's 38-24 win over reigning Super League champions Hull KR.
Head coach Sam Burgess delivered the injury update speaking to BBC Radio Merseyside in the aftermath of Sunday's 34-24 win over Huddersfield Giants.
"Unfortunately Toff has fractured his leg, so he is going to miss the rest of the season, which is a big loss," said Burgess.
Sipley has made 17 appearances for the Wire so far this Super League campaign, scoring four tries as the club sits two points off the top of the table in third with three games of the regular season left.
#super #burgess #miss #toafofoa
23 hours ago
Now that the dust is starting to settle on Saturday's opening-day defeat to Ipswich down at Portman Road, let's take a look at what went wrong and why there's no need to panic.
We've not lost many games under Régis Le Bris, so the feeling after a defeat isn't something we're used to. This is the first time that we have lost our opening league game under Le Bris, and it's never nice to have the sinking feeling that comes with any defeat, but upon reflection on Saturday's game, there's currently nothing to suggest the need to panic.
We started the opening twenty minutes positively, looking to set our stall out early and take control of the game. We also had a great chance after the first five minutes through some quick interplay and an opening for Brian Brobbey, who really ought to have done better with this chance.
We had the better share of possession as we looked to settle into a rhythm. Unfortunately, we were unable to do so all afternoon and, on twenty-five minutes, a mistake from Luke O'Nien led to Julio Enciso nipping in and robbing us on the halfway line.
Some calamitous defending followed, and we were 1-0 down before we knew it. Brobbey also had a golden chance in the second half which he should've buried.
#bris #brobbey #settle #down
We've not lost many games under Régis Le Bris, so the feeling after a defeat isn't something we're used to. This is the first time that we have lost our opening league game under Le Bris, and it's never nice to have the sinking feeling that comes with any defeat, but upon reflection on Saturday's game, there's currently nothing to suggest the need to panic.
We started the opening twenty minutes positively, looking to set our stall out early and take control of the game. We also had a great chance after the first five minutes through some quick interplay and an opening for Brian Brobbey, who really ought to have done better with this chance.
We had the better share of possession as we looked to settle into a rhythm. Unfortunately, we were unable to do so all afternoon and, on twenty-five minutes, a mistake from Luke O'Nien led to Julio Enciso nipping in and robbing us on the halfway line.
Some calamitous defending followed, and we were 1-0 down before we knew it. Brobbey also had a golden chance in the second half which he should've buried.
#bris #brobbey #settle #down
23 hours ago
The Seattle Seahawks had high hopes for second-round safety Bud Clark, after an impressive training camp and start to his offseason program. Unfortunately, Week 2 of the NFL preseason brought any momentum to a screeching halt.
Clark was injured early in Sunday night's loss to the Tennessee ****** ans, and was carted off of the field in an aircast.
Following the game, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media and revealed the full extent of Clark's injury, which will delay the start of his rookie campaign.
According to Macdonald, Clark suffered a broken ankle and will miss several months.
MORE: Predicting the NFC playoff teams ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season
#seahawks #macdonald #start #unfortunately
Clark was injured early in Sunday night's loss to the Tennessee ****** ans, and was carted off of the field in an aircast.
Following the game, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald met with the media and revealed the full extent of Clark's injury, which will delay the start of his rookie campaign.
According to Macdonald, Clark suffered a broken ankle and will miss several months.
MORE: Predicting the NFC playoff teams ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season
#seahawks #macdonald #start #unfortunately
1 day ago
Tupac "2Pac" Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa, says their family has "low expectations" that someone will be brought to justice for her brother's murder.
Sekyiwa was interviewed on Law & Crime Network amid the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis for his alleged involvement in 2Pac's death.
Sekyiwa, 50, revealed that her family's history in the U.S. shapes their feelings about the investigation.
"Unfortunately, our family, because of our history in America, we have no expectations, or low expectations, of the criminal system when it comes to hunting down someone for my brother's murder," she said around the five-minute mark in the video below. "Just black boys, young black boys, and their lives, their deaths are routinely swept under the rug."
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#family
Sekyiwa was interviewed on Law & Crime Network amid the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis for his alleged involvement in 2Pac's death.
Sekyiwa, 50, revealed that her family's history in the U.S. shapes their feelings about the investigation.
"Unfortunately, our family, because of our history in America, we have no expectations, or low expectations, of the criminal system when it comes to hunting down someone for my brother's murder," she said around the five-minute mark in the video below. "Just black boys, young black boys, and their lives, their deaths are routinely swept under the rug."
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#family
1 day ago
When you're ghosted by a match on your dating profile or they are no-show for a date, it can be a difficult pill to swallow. Unfortunately, there's not much your elected officials can do about that.
But in the case of "ghost jobs," where companies post open positions on job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed without the intention of actually filling them right away, lawmakers are working to provide a solution, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#without #actually #wall #street
But in the case of "ghost jobs," where companies post open positions on job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed without the intention of actually filling them right away, lawmakers are working to provide a solution, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake. Here's what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028. Here are 4 moves to make before the window closes
#without #actually #wall #street
2 days ago
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Retirees have long depended on dividend stocks for a reason: The payouts show up whether or not you sell a single share.
Unfortunately, that plan is now getting harder to pull off because the S&P 500's dividend yield has been running just above 1%, the lowest reading on record, according to Charlie Bilello, chief market strategist at Creative Planning (1).
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#Dividend #finance
Retirees have long depended on dividend stocks for a reason: The payouts show up whether or not you sell a single share.
Unfortunately, that plan is now getting harder to pull off because the S&P 500's dividend yield has been running just above 1%, the lowest reading on record, according to Charlie Bilello, chief market strategist at Creative Planning (1).
Jeff Bezos backs a platform that lets anyone invest in rental homes for as little as $100 — 6 ways to build wealth like a landlord without actually being one
JPMorgan sees gold hitting $5,000/oz by Q4 — and savvy investors are protecting their wealth with a tax-advantaged Gold IRA. Get your free guide from Priority Gold
#Dividend #finance
2 days ago
NEW DELHI: India made one change to their playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday, with Kuldeep Yadav missing out after failing to fully recover from a viral infection and Saransh Jain making his Test debut.
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first, with the hosts also handing Test debuts to Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.
India entered the second Test with an unassailable 1-0 lead after their 165-run victory in the series opener at Galle. However, Kuldeep's absence meant India had to alter their combination, with Jain coming into the XI as the spin-bowling allrounder.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Kuldeep remains unavailable for selection but could still be used in a specific situation.
"Mr Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness. He was unavailable for selection in the Playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. However, he can take the field as a concussion substitute, if required," the BCCI said.
Gill also addressed Kuldeep's absence after winning the toss, confirming that an infection had ruled out the left-arm wristspinner.
"[Playing XI] Kuldeep, unfortunately, had some infections, so he misses out, and Saransh makes his debut for India," Gill said.
With Kuldeep unavailable, Jain received his first opportunity at Test level. The 33-year-old was presented his India cap by Ravindra Jadeja during the team's huddle before the start of play.
Jain becomes the first India player to make his international debut after turning 33 since Robin Singh in 1998.
Gill opted to bat after ******* sing the Colombo surface and felt it offered better batting conditions than the pitch in Galle.
"Batting first, yes. [On the pitch] It looks like a much harder, much better surface compared to Galle. Galle was also a very good wicket, but I think as the game went on, it got a little bit slower and the ball started to turn. We're expecting the same, but I think for the first two or three days, I think it'll be a really good wicket to bat on," Gill said.
Reflecting on India's dominant win in the first Test, Gill rated the team's performance highly but admitted there was still room for improvement.
"[How he would rate the Galle win] I would say probably a nine, because there's always room for improvement, and I think we played a pretty good match, a decent match. And obviously there were some areas where we could have got a little bit better, but, you know, this is Test cricket. It's very, very difficult to be able to have a near-perfect game because you're playing for five days, and to play that dominant and consistent cricket, especially in Test, is hard. But I think overall we had a pretty good match," Gill said.
India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Saransh Jain, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
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India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first, with the hosts also handing Test debuts to Kamil Mishara and Pasindu Sooriyabandara.
India entered the second Test with an unassailable 1-0 lead after their 165-run victory in the series opener at Galle. However, Kuldeep's absence meant India had to alter their combination, with Jain coming into the XI as the spin-bowling allrounder.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that Kuldeep remains unavailable for selection but could still be used in a specific situation.
"Mr Kuldeep Yadav has not fully recovered from his viral illness. He was unavailable for selection in the Playing XI for the second Test against Sri Lanka. However, he can take the field as a concussion substitute, if required," the BCCI said.
Gill also addressed Kuldeep's absence after winning the toss, confirming that an infection had ruled out the left-arm wristspinner.
"[Playing XI] Kuldeep, unfortunately, had some infections, so he misses out, and Saransh makes his debut for India," Gill said.
With Kuldeep unavailable, Jain received his first opportunity at Test level. The 33-year-old was presented his India cap by Ravindra Jadeja during the team's huddle before the start of play.
Jain becomes the first India player to make his international debut after turning 33 since Robin Singh in 1998.
Gill opted to bat after ******* sing the Colombo surface and felt it offered better batting conditions than the pitch in Galle.
"Batting first, yes. [On the pitch] It looks like a much harder, much better surface compared to Galle. Galle was also a very good wicket, but I think as the game went on, it got a little bit slower and the ball started to turn. We're expecting the same, but I think for the first two or three days, I think it'll be a really good wicket to bat on," Gill said.
Reflecting on India's dominant win in the first Test, Gill rated the team's performance highly but admitted there was still room for improvement.
"[How he would rate the Galle win] I would say probably a nine, because there's always room for improvement, and I think we played a pretty good match, a decent match. And obviously there were some areas where we could have got a little bit better, but, you know, this is Test cricket. It's very, very difficult to be able to have a near-perfect game because you're playing for five days, and to play that dominant and consistent cricket, especially in Test, is hard. But I think overall we had a pretty good match," Gill said.
India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Saransh Jain, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
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2 days ago
The Bills and defensive tackle Ed Oliver had decided not to announce that Oliver's young son had died in late June. The news was reported on Friday. It forced the Bills to acknowledge it on Saturday.
After Saturday's preseason game, coach Joe Brady addressed the situation.
"I'm a parent, right?" Brady told reporters. "And ever since I found out, it's really hard and I can't fathom what he's going through. There's really not words to describe it. As a coach, as a father, it's my job to be what he needs right now, and that's loving him and giving him the privacy that he deserves. Whatever it looks like, no matter how someone might want to handle it, it's however he wants us to handle it, and go through it."
The apparent justification for reporting the development before Oliver or the Bills could announce it arose from the perception that the Bills possibly were attributing his absence from the team to a phantom injury.
"[H]e's not here right now because of an injury and he's dealing with that," Brady said. "This wasn't the reason why he's not here, but it's unfortunate, the way that it came out, but I respect a lot of you guys and you might have known about it, and [the way you] handled it. That's part of journalism as well, but I appreciate your guys' hearts and understanding the human elements of it. It's hard. You know, it's hard when I see him and I can't imagine. I haven't had the words since, and I don't really have the words, but all I can do is just be there for him . . . in whatever way that he needs."
#whatever
After Saturday's preseason game, coach Joe Brady addressed the situation.
"I'm a parent, right?" Brady told reporters. "And ever since I found out, it's really hard and I can't fathom what he's going through. There's really not words to describe it. As a coach, as a father, it's my job to be what he needs right now, and that's loving him and giving him the privacy that he deserves. Whatever it looks like, no matter how someone might want to handle it, it's however he wants us to handle it, and go through it."
The apparent justification for reporting the development before Oliver or the Bills could announce it arose from the perception that the Bills possibly were attributing his absence from the team to a phantom injury.
"[H]e's not here right now because of an injury and he's dealing with that," Brady said. "This wasn't the reason why he's not here, but it's unfortunate, the way that it came out, but I respect a lot of you guys and you might have known about it, and [the way you] handled it. That's part of journalism as well, but I appreciate your guys' hearts and understanding the human elements of it. It's hard. You know, it's hard when I see him and I can't imagine. I haven't had the words since, and I don't really have the words, but all I can do is just be there for him . . . in whatever way that he needs."
#whatever
2 days ago
Gianni Infantino has defied a request by one of his FIFA vice presidents to stay away from an Under-14 football event in the Caribbean and instead made a rare public appearance during the global furore over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
The FIFA president posted photos on his Instagram account on Saturday, showing his meeting with political and football officials from the Dominican Republic on the sidelines of a Caribbean Football Union (CFU) youth tournament in the Punta Cana resort.
On Friday, Infantino had been asked not to go by Victor Montagliani, the Canadian president of the Miami-based Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean ******* ociation Football (CONCACAF), to avoid being a distraction from the football games.
"I believe that considering the governance crisis surrounding FIFA as a result of your controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, the media will focus on this situation," Montagliani wrote in an emailed letter seen by The ******* ociated Press news agency, "which will unfortunately significantly take away from the technical nature of the CFU youth competition."
"As such, I respectfully ask you in the name of football to reconsider your attendance as it will unfortunately undermine the technical nature of this important youth development activity," Montagliani wrote.
#caribbean #infantino
The FIFA president posted photos on his Instagram account on Saturday, showing his meeting with political and football officials from the Dominican Republic on the sidelines of a Caribbean Football Union (CFU) youth tournament in the Punta Cana resort.
On Friday, Infantino had been asked not to go by Victor Montagliani, the Canadian president of the Miami-based Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean ******* ociation Football (CONCACAF), to avoid being a distraction from the football games.
"I believe that considering the governance crisis surrounding FIFA as a result of your controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, the media will focus on this situation," Montagliani wrote in an emailed letter seen by The ******* ociated Press news agency, "which will unfortunately significantly take away from the technical nature of the CFU youth competition."
"As such, I respectfully ask you in the name of football to reconsider your attendance as it will unfortunately undermine the technical nature of this important youth development activity," Montagliani wrote.
#caribbean #infantino
2 days ago
Gregory Rodrigues got the biggest win of his career at UFC Sacramento and that came as the highest paid fighter on the card as well.
On Saturday, the California State Athletic Commission released the salaries to MMA Fighting with Rodrigues leading the way with a $340,000 payday after earning $170,000 to show and another $170,000 for his win bonus.
As for his main event opponent, Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez, he took home $170,000, and would have earned another $170,000 as his win bonus. Unfortunately, Hernandez came up short, dropping his second fight in a row overall.
In the co-main event, Serghei Spivac took home $125,000 in show money while his opponent Vitor Petrino was paid $100,000 in show money with another $100,000 as a win bonus for the fight to put him at $200,000 for the victory.
These purses represent the disclosed salaries provided to the commission. They do not reflect any extra bonuses paid to the fighters by the UFC.
#show
On Saturday, the California State Athletic Commission released the salaries to MMA Fighting with Rodrigues leading the way with a $340,000 payday after earning $170,000 to show and another $170,000 for his win bonus.
As for his main event opponent, Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez, he took home $170,000, and would have earned another $170,000 as his win bonus. Unfortunately, Hernandez came up short, dropping his second fight in a row overall.
In the co-main event, Serghei Spivac took home $125,000 in show money while his opponent Vitor Petrino was paid $100,000 in show money with another $100,000 as a win bonus for the fight to put him at $200,000 for the victory.
These purses represent the disclosed salaries provided to the commission. They do not reflect any extra bonuses paid to the fighters by the UFC.
#show
2 days ago
The organisers of Sydney Marathon have laughed off a mistake which saw a German stadium etched on to medals for participants, saying "we're not going to run from it".
Questions arose after the event's official social media account unveiled the design of this year's medal earlier in the week, which had mistakenly etched Allianz Arena, based in the German city of Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium.
A spokesperson for the Sydney Marathon told the BBC: "A little too much international flavour has found its way onto the back of the finishers medal, with an incorrect depiction of the stadium."
It was "an unfortunate error," they added.
The Munich arena (bottom) appears to feature on the medal instead of the Sydney landmark (above) [Getty Images]
#sydney #arena #etched
Questions arose after the event's official social media account unveiled the design of this year's medal earlier in the week, which had mistakenly etched Allianz Arena, based in the German city of Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium.
A spokesperson for the Sydney Marathon told the BBC: "A little too much international flavour has found its way onto the back of the finishers medal, with an incorrect depiction of the stadium."
It was "an unfortunate error," they added.
The Munich arena (bottom) appears to feature on the medal instead of the Sydney landmark (above) [Getty Images]
#sydney #arena #etched
2 days ago
Fans inside Stade Saputo were treated to a thriller on Saturday evening as CF Montreal and LA Galaxy played out a 2-2 draw.
The night started off with fans awaiting the arrival of Chilean star Alexis Sánchez, who was set to make his home debut.
The attention was first on Daniel Rios, who opened the scoring with a redirection from point-blank range.
Unfortunately for Montreal fans, their initial jubilation was cut short. The visitors struck twice thanks to goals from Ruben Ramos Junior and Maya Yoshida for 2-1.
However, things then blew up for the leaders just after Sánchez entered the pitch.
#saturday
The night started off with fans awaiting the arrival of Chilean star Alexis Sánchez, who was set to make his home debut.
The attention was first on Daniel Rios, who opened the scoring with a redirection from point-blank range.
Unfortunately for Montreal fans, their initial jubilation was cut short. The visitors struck twice thanks to goals from Ruben Ramos Junior and Maya Yoshida for 2-1.
However, things then blew up for the leaders just after Sánchez entered the pitch.
#saturday
2 days ago
California high school football coach fired after booting ball into player's groin in fit rage originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
While football season is certainly a stressful time for players, coaches and parents alike, one coach in Simi Valley, Calif., took things a bit too far during practice.
Adam Brubaker, a second-year coach for Royal High School, was captured on video kicking a football at one of his players. The ball, unfortunately for the player, hit him in the groin, causing him to go down writhing in pain. He was promptly checked on by his teammates and other coaches, but Brubaker was nowhere to be seen in the footage.
Just hours before the school's season opener on Friday, Brubaker was dismissed after a meeting at the Simi Valley Unified School District.
Here's a look at Brubaker's outburst and what the coach said about the incident.
#Football #simi
While football season is certainly a stressful time for players, coaches and parents alike, one coach in Simi Valley, Calif., took things a bit too far during practice.
Adam Brubaker, a second-year coach for Royal High School, was captured on video kicking a football at one of his players. The ball, unfortunately for the player, hit him in the groin, causing him to go down writhing in pain. He was promptly checked on by his teammates and other coaches, but Brubaker was nowhere to be seen in the footage.
Just hours before the school's season opener on Friday, Brubaker was dismissed after a meeting at the Simi Valley Unified School District.
Here's a look at Brubaker's outburst and what the coach said about the incident.
#Football #simi
2 days ago
Colerain High School's athletic department said Saturday it will address an incident in which a football player appeared to kick La Salle High School quarterback Garrett Fraley in the head during Friday night's game.
Referees did not penalize the play. The incident drew attention after video circulated online Saturday showing the apparent kick.
In a statement posted Saturday on the athletic department's Facebook page, school officials said they had spoken with Fraley, his parents and La Salle administrators.
"We are aware of the incident that occurred on the field during last night's game," the department said. "We do not condone this behavior, and it does not represent the standards, values, or culture of Colerain. This is not the Colerain way. We have spoken with the La Salle athlete and his parents, as well as La Salle administration. The situation will be handled appropriately."
La Salle coach Pat McLaughlin called the incident "unfortunate" and said that Fraley is OK.
#salle #colerain #saturday #school
Referees did not penalize the play. The incident drew attention after video circulated online Saturday showing the apparent kick.
In a statement posted Saturday on the athletic department's Facebook page, school officials said they had spoken with Fraley, his parents and La Salle administrators.
"We are aware of the incident that occurred on the field during last night's game," the department said. "We do not condone this behavior, and it does not represent the standards, values, or culture of Colerain. This is not the Colerain way. We have spoken with the La Salle athlete and his parents, as well as La Salle administration. The situation will be handled appropriately."
La Salle coach Pat McLaughlin called the incident "unfortunate" and said that Fraley is OK.
#salle #colerain #saturday #school
