9 hours ago
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs held their first full-squad workout of training camp Wednesday without offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, who remained with his family following the shooting of his wife — allegedly by their son — at their Virginia home last weekend.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after the workout that Mia Bieniemy had been released from the intensive care unit, where she was being treated for multiple gunshot wounds. But there was no timetable for when Eric Bieniemy would be back with the team.
"She's making progress," Reid said, "so we're happy about that."
Elijah Zion Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of the couple, was arrested in connection with the late-Sunday shooting. He was charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling, and was being held without bond Wednesday at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.
Elijah Bieniemy has a court date to hear motions scheduled for Thursday. His preliminary hearing date is Aug. 31.
#wednesday #without
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after the workout that Mia Bieniemy had been released from the intensive care unit, where she was being treated for multiple gunshot wounds. But there was no timetable for when Eric Bieniemy would be back with the team.
"She's making progress," Reid said, "so we're happy about that."
Elijah Zion Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of the couple, was arrested in connection with the late-Sunday shooting. He was charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling, and was being held without bond Wednesday at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center.
Elijah Bieniemy has a court date to hear motions scheduled for Thursday. His preliminary hearing date is Aug. 31.
#wednesday #without
11 hours ago
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid spoke with the media at training camp on Wednesday.
While the questions were largely about the team, he did provide an update on Mia Bieniemy, who was the victim of a shooting last weekend.
Reid said that she is no longer in the ICU and that "she's doing great, better than she was. Making progress, so we're happy about that."
The head coach confirmed that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, husband of Mia, remains away from the team and in Virginia alongside his wife as she recovers.
"Eric's a big part of this. (We) love having him here. But right now, it's important that he takes care of business. And everybody knows that.
#city #andy
While the questions were largely about the team, he did provide an update on Mia Bieniemy, who was the victim of a shooting last weekend.
Reid said that she is no longer in the ICU and that "she's doing great, better than she was. Making progress, so we're happy about that."
The head coach confirmed that offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, husband of Mia, remains away from the team and in Virginia alongside his wife as she recovers.
"Eric's a big part of this. (We) love having him here. But right now, it's important that he takes care of business. And everybody knows that.
#city #andy
12 hours ago
TORRINGTON - Sara Brewer, Torrington's new athletic director, played three sports while attending the MacDuffie School in Massachusetts, but her No. 1 athletic love was always equestrian.
She took her first horse-riding lesson at age 6, got her first horse at 12 and competed in horse shows along the Eastern Seaboard from New England down to Virginia until she left for college. The then Suffield resident won her circuit championship several times and was even high-point champion in Massachusetts and reserve high-point champion in Connecticut.
"I was successful," Brewer said, "but it wasn't about the ribbons, though I do love blue. It was about the camaraderie. It was about working with this 2,000-pound animal and trying to convince him that he wanted to do what I wanted him to do. It was a lot of fun."
She will bring the lessons learned in the horse ring, along with plenty of others gleaned from years in sports, to the new position she took over July 1 from retired Torrington athletic director Mike McKenna. Certainly, she has already shown a knack for adaptability in 15 years at the high school.
After graduating from MacDuffie, Brewer earned a degree in athletic training from Endicott College in Massachusetts and a teaching certificate from Central Connecticut (and later advanced degrees online from Canisius and the University of New England). Like McKenna before her, she was originally an athletic trainer for Torrington before joining the faculty as an allied health and sports medicine teacher.
#Athletic #torrington #sports
She took her first horse-riding lesson at age 6, got her first horse at 12 and competed in horse shows along the Eastern Seaboard from New England down to Virginia until she left for college. The then Suffield resident won her circuit championship several times and was even high-point champion in Massachusetts and reserve high-point champion in Connecticut.
"I was successful," Brewer said, "but it wasn't about the ribbons, though I do love blue. It was about the camaraderie. It was about working with this 2,000-pound animal and trying to convince him that he wanted to do what I wanted him to do. It was a lot of fun."
She will bring the lessons learned in the horse ring, along with plenty of others gleaned from years in sports, to the new position she took over July 1 from retired Torrington athletic director Mike McKenna. Certainly, she has already shown a knack for adaptability in 15 years at the high school.
After graduating from MacDuffie, Brewer earned a degree in athletic training from Endicott College in Massachusetts and a teaching certificate from Central Connecticut (and later advanced degrees online from Canisius and the University of New England). Like McKenna before her, she was originally an athletic trainer for Torrington before joining the faculty as an allied health and sports medicine teacher.
#Athletic #torrington #sports
14 hours ago
The NCAA ruled that San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello committed a minor infraction as Tennessee baseball coach in 2022, according to an athletics department document obtained by Knox News through a public records request.
It's a belated decision.
Vitello left UT to become the Giants manager in October 2025. And the violation was committed during his recruitment of Kansas transfer shortstop Maui Ahuna, who now plays for the Giants' Double-A team in Richmond, Virginia.
This was the second violation reported that involved Vitello and Ahuna. The first appeared on a 2022 report, which found that UT booked a flight for Ahuna's recruiting visit before receiving his academic transcript.
The combination of the two violations led to Vitello's three-game suspension in the 2023 season and Ahuna missing eight games before he was ruled eligible.
#ruled #violation
It's a belated decision.
Vitello left UT to become the Giants manager in October 2025. And the violation was committed during his recruitment of Kansas transfer shortstop Maui Ahuna, who now plays for the Giants' Double-A team in Richmond, Virginia.
This was the second violation reported that involved Vitello and Ahuna. The first appeared on a 2022 report, which found that UT booked a flight for Ahuna's recruiting visit before receiving his academic transcript.
The combination of the two violations led to Vitello's three-game suspension in the 2023 season and Ahuna missing eight games before he was ruled eligible.
#ruled #violation
17 hours ago
Some actresses are known not just for their talent but also for their unforgettable smiles. Whether they're on the red carpet, in a hit movie, or giving an interview, their smiles have become part of what makes them so recognizable.
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Gina Rodriguez's vibrant smile is the heart of her magnetic presence, both on-screen and off. Whether stealing scenes or winning awards, the Jane the Virgin alum radiates infectious joy and positivity that have made her a fan favorite.
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Julia Roberts became a Hollywood icon with starring roles in Pretty Woman, My Best Friend's Wedding, Notting Hill, and Erin Brockovich. Her bright smile has been one of her signature features for decades and is just as recognizable as many of the characters she's played.
#whether #xavier #agency #recognizable
Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / MEGA
Gina Rodriguez's vibrant smile is the heart of her magnetic presence, both on-screen and off. Whether stealing scenes or winning awards, the Jane the Virgin alum radiates infectious joy and positivity that have made her a fan favorite.
Xavier Collin / Image Press Agency / MEGA
Julia Roberts became a Hollywood icon with starring roles in Pretty Woman, My Best Friend's Wedding, Notting Hill, and Erin Brockovich. Her bright smile has been one of her signature features for decades and is just as recognizable as many of the characters she's played.
#whether #xavier #agency #recognizable
1 day ago
Caeleb Dressel is back.
The nine-time Olympic gold medalist went out first and held off a stacked field to win the men's 100 freestyle in 47.70 on night one of U.S. Nationals. This marks his fastest swim since the 2024 Olympic Trials in a statement effort that the former Olympic champion in this event is trending toward his old form. It capped a big day for Dressel, who had already served notice with a sub-48 prelims swim earlier in the day.
Four men broke 48 seconds in the final, a level of depth that can energize fans of Team USA. Brooks Curry took second in 47.81, Patrick Sammon was third in 47.87, and Virginia's Maximus Williamson, fresh off his impressive freshman year, grabbed to fourth in 47.93. Perhaps most notably, American Record holder Jack Alexy was seventh, a sign he's saving his best for the Pan Pacific Championships in August. Jerry Fox, Grant House and Henry McFadden rounded out the field.
The other headline swim of the night came in the women's 100 freestyle, where Virginia's Anna Moesch broke her own American Record in 51.88.
full recap below, along with a photo-finish women's 200 fly and a wire-to-wire win from World Champion Luca Urlando in the men's 200 fly.
#broke
The nine-time Olympic gold medalist went out first and held off a stacked field to win the men's 100 freestyle in 47.70 on night one of U.S. Nationals. This marks his fastest swim since the 2024 Olympic Trials in a statement effort that the former Olympic champion in this event is trending toward his old form. It capped a big day for Dressel, who had already served notice with a sub-48 prelims swim earlier in the day.
Four men broke 48 seconds in the final, a level of depth that can energize fans of Team USA. Brooks Curry took second in 47.81, Patrick Sammon was third in 47.87, and Virginia's Maximus Williamson, fresh off his impressive freshman year, grabbed to fourth in 47.93. Perhaps most notably, American Record holder Jack Alexy was seventh, a sign he's saving his best for the Pan Pacific Championships in August. Jerry Fox, Grant House and Henry McFadden rounded out the field.
The other headline swim of the night came in the women's 100 freestyle, where Virginia's Anna Moesch broke her own American Record in 51.88.
full recap below, along with a photo-finish women's 200 fly and a wire-to-wire win from World Champion Luca Urlando in the men's 200 fly.
#broke
1 day ago
The Florida State Seminoles have been picked to finish 11th in the ACC Preseason Media Poll, the conference announced on Tuesday.
The Seminoles received 1,439 points and three first-place votes out of 188, which was the fifth most of any team. The Miami Hurricanes were picked to win the conference, receiving 165 first-place votes and 3,159 points.
The SMU Mustangs finished second with 2,759 points and the Louisville Cardinals third with 2,569 points. Despite finishing fourth, the Clemson Tigers received the second most first-place votes with seven, SMU received six. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets round out the top five with 2,006 points and two first-place votes.
The Seminoles will open ACC play against SMU on Sept. 7 in ******* Howser Stadium. They will follow it up with two non-conference games before they host Virginia on Oct. 3. Their first road ACC games will be the following weeks, with them playing at Louisville and Miami.
They will follow that stretch up with a bye before hosting Clemson on Oct. 31. They will return to the road, playing at Boston College and at Pittsburgh on Nov. 7 and Nov. 13, respectively. They will end their ACC slate at home, welcoming NC State to Tallahassee on Nov. 21.
#points #place #received #state
The Seminoles received 1,439 points and three first-place votes out of 188, which was the fifth most of any team. The Miami Hurricanes were picked to win the conference, receiving 165 first-place votes and 3,159 points.
The SMU Mustangs finished second with 2,759 points and the Louisville Cardinals third with 2,569 points. Despite finishing fourth, the Clemson Tigers received the second most first-place votes with seven, SMU received six. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets round out the top five with 2,006 points and two first-place votes.
The Seminoles will open ACC play against SMU on Sept. 7 in ******* Howser Stadium. They will follow it up with two non-conference games before they host Virginia on Oct. 3. Their first road ACC games will be the following weeks, with them playing at Louisville and Miami.
They will follow that stretch up with a bye before hosting Clemson on Oct. 31. They will return to the road, playing at Boston College and at Pittsburgh on Nov. 7 and Nov. 13, respectively. They will end their ACC slate at home, welcoming NC State to Tallahassee on Nov. 21.
#points #place #received #state
1 day ago
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A Virginia university missed opportunities to learn of a student's terrorism-related conviction before the man opened fire in an ROTC class in March, injuring two students and killing an Army veteran who fought back with "extraordinary heroism," an investigative report released Tuesday found.
The federal probation officer working with Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State, did not share Jalloh's criminal background with Old Dominion University, despite the serious nature of the offense, according to the report, which was produced by the law firm Cooley on behalf of the university.
Jalloh, who also died in the March attack, had attended the public university in Norfolk beginning in 2007, was suspended in 2010 and reenrolled after his early release from prison in December 2024. He was readmitted to the school in May last year.
No federal or state law enforcement agency reported his prior conviction either, the report said.
State law prohibits the university from inquiring about student criminal history before admission or readmission, according to the report. The university could have asked readmitted students to voluntarily disclose their criminal history but did not at the time, the report said.
#conviction
The federal probation officer working with Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State, did not share Jalloh's criminal background with Old Dominion University, despite the serious nature of the offense, according to the report, which was produced by the law firm Cooley on behalf of the university.
Jalloh, who also died in the March attack, had attended the public university in Norfolk beginning in 2007, was suspended in 2010 and reenrolled after his early release from prison in December 2024. He was readmitted to the school in May last year.
No federal or state law enforcement agency reported his prior conviction either, the report said.
State law prohibits the university from inquiring about student criminal history before admission or readmission, according to the report. The university could have asked readmitted students to voluntarily disclose their criminal history but did not at the time, the report said.
#conviction
1 day ago
Chesapeake, Virginia-based Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) operates retail discount stores under the Dollar Tree and Dollar Tree Canada brands. With a market cap of $23.1 billion, the company sells an **** ortment of everyday general merchandise, as well as offers kitchen and dining, toys, books, crafts, cleaning, personal care, glasses, food carriers, gifts, and other household products. The discount retail giant is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2026 in the near term.
Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect Dollar Tree to report a profit of $1.11 per share on a diluted basis, up 44.2% from $0.77 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street's EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
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#earnings #discount
Ahead of the event, **** ysts expect Dollar Tree to report a profit of $1.11 per share on a diluted basis, up 44.2% from $0.77 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street's EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
Dear **** eX Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for August 6
Amazon Stock Just Hit a Major Hurdle Ahead of Earnings
Elon Musk Just Revealed a Quiet Win for Tesla's AI Ambitions
#earnings #discount
1 day ago
Elijah Bieniemy, son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was arrested and faces three felony charges in relation to the alleged shooting of his mother.
Mia Bieniemy, Eric's wife, was shot in their family home on Sunday, July 26. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where an adult female was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment for serious injuries. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said on Monday, July 27, Mia Bieniemy was in stable condition following the incident.
Here's the latest on the incident and what we know about the situation:
At approximately 7:32 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where the Washington Commanders have their practice facility.
#bieniemy
Mia Bieniemy, Eric's wife, was shot in their family home on Sunday, July 26. Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where an adult female was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment for serious injuries. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said on Monday, July 27, Mia Bieniemy was in stable condition following the incident.
Here's the latest on the incident and what we know about the situation:
At approximately 7:32 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, Loudoun County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a shooting in Ashburn, Virginia, where the Washington Commanders have their practice facility.
#bieniemy
2 days ago
The recent entry of Elon Musk's ******* eX (SPCX) into public markets has garnered investment interest on Capitol Hill, with half a dozen lawmakers taking stakes in the company, according to recently disclosed transactions.
The first apparent purchase came from Rep. Lisa McClain, a Republican and member of House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership team. Her husband purchased between $100,000 and $250,000 in Musk's xAI in December 2025, before it was folded into ******* eX in February, giving the lawmaker and her family early exposure to the public debut on June 12.
SpaceX's initial public offering then saw five more lawmakers make purchases, according to the disclosures.
Rep. John James, a Michigan Republican, was first in as his wife bought between $15,000 and $50,000 worth of stock on the day of the IPO.
Three more GOP lawmakers — Rep. Daniel Meuser of Pennsylvania, William Timmons of South Carolina, and John McGuire of Virginia — obtained shares three days later.
#SpaceX #john #first #elon
The first apparent purchase came from Rep. Lisa McClain, a Republican and member of House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership team. Her husband purchased between $100,000 and $250,000 in Musk's xAI in December 2025, before it was folded into ******* eX in February, giving the lawmaker and her family early exposure to the public debut on June 12.
SpaceX's initial public offering then saw five more lawmakers make purchases, according to the disclosures.
Rep. John James, a Michigan Republican, was first in as his wife bought between $15,000 and $50,000 worth of stock on the day of the IPO.
Three more GOP lawmakers — Rep. Daniel Meuser of Pennsylvania, William Timmons of South Carolina, and John McGuire of Virginia — obtained shares three days later.
#SpaceX #john #first #elon
2 days ago
Eric Bieniemy wife shooting updates: Latest news on Mia Bieniemy hospitalized after 'serious injuries' originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot multiple times in the family's Virginia home on Sunday night, ESPN's Nate Taylor reports.
Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized with "serious injuries," ESPN reported Monday, citing police. Eric was with the Chiefs in Missouri earlier Sunday as the team practiced on its second day of training camp.
The Chiefs released a statement Monday morning confirming they are "aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy's family" but did not offer any additional details. Pass-game coordinator Joe Bleymaier will be serving as the Chiefs' interim offensive coordinator while Bieniemy is away from the team.
Here are the latest updates on the shooting involving Bieniemy's wife.
#coordinator #Monday
The wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot multiple times in the family's Virginia home on Sunday night, ESPN's Nate Taylor reports.
Mia Bieniemy was hospitalized with "serious injuries," ESPN reported Monday, citing police. Eric was with the Chiefs in Missouri earlier Sunday as the team practiced on its second day of training camp.
The Chiefs released a statement Monday morning confirming they are "aware of the incident involving Eric Bieniemy's family" but did not offer any additional details. Pass-game coordinator Joe Bleymaier will be serving as the Chiefs' interim offensive coordinator while Bieniemy is away from the team.
Here are the latest updates on the shooting involving Bieniemy's wife.
#coordinator #Monday
2 days ago
The Illini will open the year under the lights on the first Thursday of September, and the stadium should be packed with Illinois fans. Illinois will be one of three Big Ten teams in action that night and should take care of business.
The Illini will be looking to win at least nine games for the third consecutive season. The schedule features a mix of manageable opponents, national championship contenders, and everything in between. Let's take a closer look at the schedule and predict each game.
Opening night should be an exciting one in Champaign as Illinois enters as a heavy favorite against UAB. The Blazers compete in the American Athletic Conference and simply shouldn't be able to match Illinois' talent level. The Illini are a 27.5-point favorite and should have little trouble cruising to a blowout victory. Fans will also get their first look at the new video board inside Memorial Stadium as Illinois starts the season 1-0.
Duke will be Illinois' first Power Four opponent of the season. The Illini will look to build on last year's 45-19 road victory over the Blue Devils.
Duke finished 9-5 last season and captured the ACC ******* le over Virginia, but the Blue Devils are expected to take a step back after quarterback Darian Mensah transferred to Miami along with second-team All-ACC wide receiver Cooper Barkate. Illinois is the better team and should defend its home field to improve to 2-0.
#stadium
The Illini will be looking to win at least nine games for the third consecutive season. The schedule features a mix of manageable opponents, national championship contenders, and everything in between. Let's take a closer look at the schedule and predict each game.
Opening night should be an exciting one in Champaign as Illinois enters as a heavy favorite against UAB. The Blazers compete in the American Athletic Conference and simply shouldn't be able to match Illinois' talent level. The Illini are a 27.5-point favorite and should have little trouble cruising to a blowout victory. Fans will also get their first look at the new video board inside Memorial Stadium as Illinois starts the season 1-0.
Duke will be Illinois' first Power Four opponent of the season. The Illini will look to build on last year's 45-19 road victory over the Blue Devils.
Duke finished 9-5 last season and captured the ACC ******* le over Virginia, but the Blue Devils are expected to take a step back after quarterback Darian Mensah transferred to Miami along with second-team All-ACC wide receiver Cooper Barkate. Illinois is the better team and should defend its home field to improve to 2-0.
#stadium
2 days ago
Tennessee football is one of four finalists in the recruitment of three-star running back Asa Barnes.
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound prospect will announce his commitment decision between the Vols, Arkansas, USC and Florida State at 5 p.m. EDT on the Rivals YouTube channel.
Barnes is an in-state target from Westview High School in Martin, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 41 running back in the class and No. 24 player in Tennessee.
Tennessee offered Barnes a scholarship during an unofficial visit on June 5, 2025. He has visited the Vols three times since then, most recently for an official visit on June 19.
Florida State was the first school to offer Barnes a scholarship on Jan. 19, 2025. Other schools to offer him a scholarship include Ohio State, Alabama, Ole Miss, Purdue, Maryland, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Louisville, Northwestern, Cincinnati and Virginia Tech.
#tennessee #june
The 5-foot-11, 200-pound prospect will announce his commitment decision between the Vols, Arkansas, USC and Florida State at 5 p.m. EDT on the Rivals YouTube channel.
Barnes is an in-state target from Westview High School in Martin, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 41 running back in the class and No. 24 player in Tennessee.
Tennessee offered Barnes a scholarship during an unofficial visit on June 5, 2025. He has visited the Vols three times since then, most recently for an official visit on June 19.
Florida State was the first school to offer Barnes a scholarship on Jan. 19, 2025. Other schools to offer him a scholarship include Ohio State, Alabama, Ole Miss, Purdue, Maryland, Vanderbilt, Missouri, Louisville, Northwestern, Cincinnati and Virginia Tech.
#tennessee #june
2 days ago
When Anna Moesch matriculated at the University of Virginia in 2024, she had long-term goals to swim personal bests and make the Olympic team in four years.
Todd DeSorbo, her new coach in Charlottesville, had something more in mind.
"He told me my first year that he thought I could break the American record in the long course 100m free," Moesch said.
Moesch, who had just tied for eighth in the 100m free at the 2024 Olympic Trials, wasn't quite that confident.
"I kind of was like, yeah, OK, sure," she said.
#anna #virginia #desorbo #charlottesville
Todd DeSorbo, her new coach in Charlottesville, had something more in mind.
"He told me my first year that he thought I could break the American record in the long course 100m free," Moesch said.
Moesch, who had just tied for eighth in the 100m free at the 2024 Olympic Trials, wasn't quite that confident.
"I kind of was like, yeah, OK, sure," she said.
#anna #virginia #desorbo #charlottesville
2 days ago
Editor's note: This is the 26th and final entry in Art Stapleton's New York Giants summer series Q&A
The Giants have been pushed around for too long on both sides of the ball. They've emphasized building a team that refuses to get shoved without consequence between the lines, in back page headlines and on banners pulled by planes over MetLife Stadium.
That was going to take making over a locker room last year that needed to not only help establish a shift in expectations and results, but also do what is needed to change perspective and performance.
Enter John Harbaugh, who wants to build the Giants into a bully in NFC East, and for that to happen, the tone will be set in camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia when they hit the practice fields beginning Wednesday.
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo represented that change in attitude last season in a Thursday night upset of the Eagles, breaking free of the old ***** oned-down Giants way that had gotten stale with all the losing around here for more than a decade.
#stadium
The Giants have been pushed around for too long on both sides of the ball. They've emphasized building a team that refuses to get shoved without consequence between the lines, in back page headlines and on banners pulled by planes over MetLife Stadium.
That was going to take making over a locker room last year that needed to not only help establish a shift in expectations and results, but also do what is needed to change perspective and performance.
Enter John Harbaugh, who wants to build the Giants into a bully in NFC East, and for that to happen, the tone will be set in camp at the Greenbrier in West Virginia when they hit the practice fields beginning Wednesday.
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo represented that change in attitude last season in a Thursday night upset of the Eagles, breaking free of the old ***** oned-down Giants way that had gotten stale with all the losing around here for more than a decade.
#stadium
2 days ago
Storj filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday. The company says its network still works and STORJ tokens still work. Its owner made similar promises nine months ago.
Storj now wants to hand token holders a slice of the rebuilt company. But a judge must approve that. And creditors get paid first.
Storj Labs filed in a federal bankruptcy court in West Virginia. The case number is 5:26-bk-00512.
Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens
Chapter 11 is not a shutdown. It lets a company keep trading while a court helps it clear its debts.
#storj #still
Storj now wants to hand token holders a slice of the rebuilt company. But a judge must approve that. And creditors get paid first.
Storj Labs filed in a federal bankruptcy court in West Virginia. The case number is 5:26-bk-00512.
Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens
Chapter 11 is not a shutdown. It lets a company keep trading while a court helps it clear its debts.
#storj #still
2 days ago
High school football's opening night is at the end of August. The Virginia High School League has released the master schedule for this season.
Can Wilson Memorial repeat as Shenandoah District champions? Will Buffalo Gap repeat as regional champions or will Riverheads reclaim its dominance? Can Waynesboro continue to build its program after finding some success a year ago? Is there a Shenandoah District team that can end up playing on the final Saturday of the season this year?
All of those questions, and others, will be answered over the next five months or so.
Practice begins July 30 for some teams, followed by scrimmages and finally the regular season, which opens Aug. 28 for seven of the nine Shenandoah District teams. The other two — Wilson Memorial and Alleghany — open Sept. 4.
(All games scheduled to start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
#season #school #champions
Can Wilson Memorial repeat as Shenandoah District champions? Will Buffalo Gap repeat as regional champions or will Riverheads reclaim its dominance? Can Waynesboro continue to build its program after finding some success a year ago? Is there a Shenandoah District team that can end up playing on the final Saturday of the season this year?
All of those questions, and others, will be answered over the next five months or so.
Practice begins July 30 for some teams, followed by scrimmages and finally the regular season, which opens Aug. 28 for seven of the nine Shenandoah District teams. The other two — Wilson Memorial and Alleghany — open Sept. 4.
(All games scheduled to start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
#season #school #champions
2 days ago
Former women's basketball coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton says she has reached a settlement with the University of Virginia after her sudden firing on April 5, a week after leading the Cavaliers to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2000.
Details of the settlement were not made public. Agugua-Hamilton shared a statement about it on her Instagram account after the ****** ociated Press published a story about the settlement.
Agugua-Hamilton and her representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for Virginia declined to comment.
USA TODAY Sports previously reported that Agugua-Hamilton — widely known in and outside the program as "Coach Mox" — had been the subject of an internal investigation and there were allegations of staff mistreatment within the program, according to four people with knowledge of the situation.
According to a copy of Agugua-Hamilton's contract obtained by USA TODAY Sports, Virginia owed her a sizable buyout if she was terminated without cause. The contract stipulates that Virginia would have to pay her the remaining amount of her base salary, 80% of supplemental compensation, 80% of royalties and any bonuses earned, but not yet received. According to the figures outlined in her contract — which ran through the 2027-28 season — Agugua-Hamilton would have been owed about $1.3 million.
#virginia #coach
Details of the settlement were not made public. Agugua-Hamilton shared a statement about it on her Instagram account after the ****** ociated Press published a story about the settlement.
Agugua-Hamilton and her representatives did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesperson for Virginia declined to comment.
USA TODAY Sports previously reported that Agugua-Hamilton — widely known in and outside the program as "Coach Mox" — had been the subject of an internal investigation and there were allegations of staff mistreatment within the program, according to four people with knowledge of the situation.
According to a copy of Agugua-Hamilton's contract obtained by USA TODAY Sports, Virginia owed her a sizable buyout if she was terminated without cause. The contract stipulates that Virginia would have to pay her the remaining amount of her base salary, 80% of supplemental compensation, 80% of royalties and any bonuses earned, but not yet received. According to the figures outlined in her contract — which ran through the 2027-28 season — Agugua-Hamilton would have been owed about $1.3 million.
#virginia #coach
2 days ago
SOUTH ZANESVILLE — The fight for first place will be hotly contested in the second round of the Zanesville District Golf **** ociation Junior Amateur.
Chase McCauley fired a 1-under-par 69 in first-round play at EagleSticks to top the high school field. He heads the championship flight entering play at 9 a.m. on July 27 at Cambridge Country Club, where Clark Frischen and Jackson Geisler sit two back after 71s and Oliver Lutz six back at 75.
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John Glenn grad and Charleston (West Virginia) University product Noah Dever leads the men's collegiate flight with 72. Fellow Muskie C.J. Dolan is at 73 and Crooksville grad Bo White 74, followed by Logan McPeek (75), Owen Lutz (77), Shea Lesko (78), Cole Eltringham (78), Ben Coss (78) and Doug Miller (85).
#hartford
Chase McCauley fired a 1-under-par 69 in first-round play at EagleSticks to top the high school field. He heads the championship flight entering play at 9 a.m. on July 27 at Cambridge Country Club, where Clark Frischen and Jackson Geisler sit two back after 71s and Oliver Lutz six back at 75.
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John Glenn grad and Charleston (West Virginia) University product Noah Dever leads the men's collegiate flight with 72. Fellow Muskie C.J. Dolan is at 73 and Crooksville grad Bo White 74, followed by Logan McPeek (75), Owen Lutz (77), Shea Lesko (78), Cole Eltringham (78), Ben Coss (78) and Doug Miller (85).
#hartford
2 days ago
The Ohio State basketball program is starting to get a lot of attention from high school recruits, and the latest is a four-star guard out of La Porte, Indiana. At 6-foot, 1-inch, and ranked as the No. 9 combo guard and 55th overall prospect in the 2027 class according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Joshua Tyson named Ohio State in his final six schools on Monday.
Also included in those six schools were Cincinnati, Clemson, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, and Xavier. There does not appear to be a leader in the race, and no timetable is available for a commitment, but the Buckeyes seem to be clearly making an impression.
The news comes just days after top-ten center in the 2027 class, Jaydn Jenkins, also had Ohio State as one of the schools he is considering, naming the Buckeyes in his top five. There are all kinds of disclaimers with this, of course. It's still way too early to get excited, and OSU is a part of a handful of teams, all with good pedigrees, so the competition will be fierce.
However, as more news becomes available, we'll bring it to you.
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Also included in those six schools were Cincinnati, Clemson, Michigan State, Virginia Tech, and Xavier. There does not appear to be a leader in the race, and no timetable is available for a commitment, but the Buckeyes seem to be clearly making an impression.
The news comes just days after top-ten center in the 2027 class, Jaydn Jenkins, also had Ohio State as one of the schools he is considering, naming the Buckeyes in his top five. There are all kinds of disclaimers with this, of course. It's still way too early to get excited, and OSU is a part of a handful of teams, all with good pedigrees, so the competition will be fierce.
However, as more news becomes available, we'll bring it to you.
Contact/Follow us BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
#state #ohio #buckeyes
5 days ago
If you've been a fan of the Washington Commanders for a while, then you've certainly heard of Eastern Motors. You didn't have to live in Northern Virginia to know of Eastern Motors. For over 20 years, Washington players have partnered with Easterns to do commercials ahead of the new season.
Players such as Clinton Portis, Sean Taylor, Santana Moss, Chris Cooley, Kirk Cousins, LaVar Arrington and Terry McLaurin have starred in advertisements. NHL legend Alexander Ovechkin has been a part of the Eastern family, too.
As for McLaurin, he's back to do another commercial for Easterns, now known as Easterns Automotive Group, for 2026. He brought a new partner this time around: rookie linebacker Sonny Styles.
Easterns has multiple locations throughout the DMV, mostly in Maryland. McLaurin and Styles showed up ready for work on Thursday.
In this clip, you hear the famous Eastern Motors jingle in the background as Styles and McLaurin dance. In case you needed a reminder:
#eastern #styles #washington #you 've
Players such as Clinton Portis, Sean Taylor, Santana Moss, Chris Cooley, Kirk Cousins, LaVar Arrington and Terry McLaurin have starred in advertisements. NHL legend Alexander Ovechkin has been a part of the Eastern family, too.
As for McLaurin, he's back to do another commercial for Easterns, now known as Easterns Automotive Group, for 2026. He brought a new partner this time around: rookie linebacker Sonny Styles.
Easterns has multiple locations throughout the DMV, mostly in Maryland. McLaurin and Styles showed up ready for work on Thursday.
In this clip, you hear the famous Eastern Motors jingle in the background as Styles and McLaurin dance. In case you needed a reminder:
#eastern #styles #washington #you 've
5 days ago
Colorado enters the 2026 college football season with a cleaner plan at quarterback, with redshirt freshman Julian Lewis the projected starter and Utah transfer Isaac Wilson a competent backup to apply some pressure.
Lewis has a ton of potential, and with Brennan Marion now running the offense, the odds of him reaching that potential significantly increase. The Athletic recently named the Colorado quarterback to its list of ten rising quarterbacks who could make a jump this year.
To qualify for the list, all players could not be in the first three tiers of our ranking; Lewis was placed in the fifth tier (No. 49 overall) and was not on last year's list.
Lewis is joined on the list by several Big 12 quarterbacks, including Texas Tech's Will Hammond (No. 2), Arizona State's (No. 3) and West Virginia's Michael Hawkins (No. 9). Georgia Tech starting quarterback Alberto Mendoza, who the Buffs will see in Week 1, also made the list.
Here's what The Athletic had to say about Lewis entering 2026:
#list #Potential #utah #isaac
Lewis has a ton of potential, and with Brennan Marion now running the offense, the odds of him reaching that potential significantly increase. The Athletic recently named the Colorado quarterback to its list of ten rising quarterbacks who could make a jump this year.
To qualify for the list, all players could not be in the first three tiers of our ranking; Lewis was placed in the fifth tier (No. 49 overall) and was not on last year's list.
Lewis is joined on the list by several Big 12 quarterbacks, including Texas Tech's Will Hammond (No. 2), Arizona State's (No. 3) and West Virginia's Michael Hawkins (No. 9). Georgia Tech starting quarterback Alberto Mendoza, who the Buffs will see in Week 1, also made the list.
Here's what The Athletic had to say about Lewis entering 2026:
#list #Potential #utah #isaac
5 days ago
NC State stayed patient, stayed consistent and ultimately kept one of its top in-state defensive targets home.
Three-star cornerback AK Crumel has committed to Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack over Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech.
The 6-foot-2, 165-pound defensive back from Clayton (N.C.) has been a priority in Raleigh for over two years. NC State offered Crumel during his freshman season after evaluating him at practice, and from that point forward, the Wolfpack never let up.
"They've been recruiting me since I was a freshman," Crumel told Rivals. "They're in my backyard. They're close to home, and I love them. There are a lot of reasons I chose NC State."
That consistency ultimately separated NC State from the rest of the field.
#stayed #freshman
Three-star cornerback AK Crumel has committed to Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack over Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech.
The 6-foot-2, 165-pound defensive back from Clayton (N.C.) has been a priority in Raleigh for over two years. NC State offered Crumel during his freshman season after evaluating him at practice, and from that point forward, the Wolfpack never let up.
"They've been recruiting me since I was a freshman," Crumel told Rivals. "They're in my backyard. They're close to home, and I love them. There are a lot of reasons I chose NC State."
That consistency ultimately separated NC State from the rest of the field.
#stayed #freshman
5 days ago
At 78, Joe Manchin is stepping back into politics.
A year and a half after leaving office fed up with the major parties, the former West Virginia senator is launching a new effort, the Independent Leadership Council, to recruit and support independent candidates across the country.
"We're not trying to start another party," Manchin told CNN in an interview with his daughter, who's also leading the council. "We're trying to get a person who can be committed to – and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice. They can vote with Democrats and Republicans when they're right and speak out against them when they're wrong."
Manchin kicked off the effort Thursday by convening candidates in West Virginia. Attendees include California Rep. Kevin Kiley, a former Republican running for reelection as an independent; Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate for Senate in Montana; and Michael Bridgford, an independent candidate for the House in Iowa. The group is also eying races in Alaska and Washington.
The initiative comes at a time of deepening disillusionment with both major parties, and as a record high 45% of American adults identify as political independents, according to a Gallup poll released earlier this year.
#west #virginia #year
A year and a half after leaving office fed up with the major parties, the former West Virginia senator is launching a new effort, the Independent Leadership Council, to recruit and support independent candidates across the country.
"We're not trying to start another party," Manchin told CNN in an interview with his daughter, who's also leading the council. "We're trying to get a person who can be committed to – and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice. They can vote with Democrats and Republicans when they're right and speak out against them when they're wrong."
Manchin kicked off the effort Thursday by convening candidates in West Virginia. Attendees include California Rep. Kevin Kiley, a former Republican running for reelection as an independent; Seth Bodnar, an independent candidate for Senate in Montana; and Michael Bridgford, an independent candidate for the House in Iowa. The group is also eying races in Alaska and Washington.
The initiative comes at a time of deepening disillusionment with both major parties, and as a record high 45% of American adults identify as political independents, according to a Gallup poll released earlier this year.
#west #virginia #year
6 days ago
The biggest transaction the New York Giants have made ahead of training camp might actually be the one they did not make.
Third-year wide receiver Malik Nabers has manage to avoid placement on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of training camp. New York placed three players on the list – tight end Thomas Fidone II, defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris and defensive lineman Sam Roberts – but notably left Nabers off of it.
Nabers, 22, missed all but four games in his second season in the NFL after tearing his ACL in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The young wideout was coming off of a Pro Bowl rookie season, and his injury in 2025 was a major blow to a Giants offense that was just starting to find its footing under then-rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
The fact that the Giants did not need to put Nabers on the PUP list is a very positive sign for his recovery from the torn ACL. As New York ramps up its preseason preparation in West Virginia starting on July 28, Nabers will be among training camp participants as he works back up to full speed. Barring any setbacks, the young wideout may be in line to play during the first four weeks of the season.
GIANTS NEWS: John Harbaugh has a Lamar Jackson-inspired plan for Jaxson Dart
#nabers #Giants #season
Third-year wide receiver Malik Nabers has manage to avoid placement on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of training camp. New York placed three players on the list – tight end Thomas Fidone II, defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris and defensive lineman Sam Roberts – but notably left Nabers off of it.
Nabers, 22, missed all but four games in his second season in the NFL after tearing his ACL in a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The young wideout was coming off of a Pro Bowl rookie season, and his injury in 2025 was a major blow to a Giants offense that was just starting to find its footing under then-rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
The fact that the Giants did not need to put Nabers on the PUP list is a very positive sign for his recovery from the torn ACL. As New York ramps up its preseason preparation in West Virginia starting on July 28, Nabers will be among training camp participants as he works back up to full speed. Barring any setbacks, the young wideout may be in line to play during the first four weeks of the season.
GIANTS NEWS: John Harbaugh has a Lamar Jackson-inspired plan for Jaxson Dart
#nabers #Giants #season
6 days ago
The New York Giants are opening their training camp with some good news.
While the team had to place three players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of camp opening in West Virginia next week, none of them were star wide receiver Malik Nabers.
Nabers is recovering after undergoing a second surgery during the offseason, in the wake of last season's torn ACL. His status is among the biggest question marks going into this season, as the team has expressed hope he will be ready for Week 1.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh, however, has couched expectations by noting that Nabers' knee injury is "not simple."
Nabers landing on the PUP list would have been a bad sign for his availability, though avoiding it doesn't mean he's 100% healthy either. He's still making his way back and staying off the PUP list means he won't be restricted in practices.
#Giants #week #opening #camp
While the team had to place three players on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of camp opening in West Virginia next week, none of them were star wide receiver Malik Nabers.
Nabers is recovering after undergoing a second surgery during the offseason, in the wake of last season's torn ACL. His status is among the biggest question marks going into this season, as the team has expressed hope he will be ready for Week 1.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh, however, has couched expectations by noting that Nabers' knee injury is "not simple."
Nabers landing on the PUP list would have been a bad sign for his availability, though avoiding it doesn't mean he's 100% healthy either. He's still making his way back and staying off the PUP list means he won't be restricted in practices.
#Giants #week #opening #camp
6 days ago
Miami is in the mix to sign a top-three class nationally, but its one of just four ACC programs to hold a top-25 class in the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
The Hurricanes have held a majority of the headlines when it comes to the league and its recruiting efforts. Three of the 32 five-star recruits in the 2027 cycle — according to the Rivals Industry Ranking — are currently committed to an ACC school. All three are pledged to The U.
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Elsewhere in the league, Virginia Tech and Cal are making some splashes under their new regimes, while Clemson is staying steady and looking to sign another top-15 haul this winter. Georgia Tech is on the cusp of the top 25, too.
Rivals takes a look at the highest-rated ACC commit at each position, as of July 23:
#recruiting #class
The Hurricanes have held a majority of the headlines when it comes to the league and its recruiting efforts. Three of the 32 five-star recruits in the 2027 cycle — according to the Rivals Industry Ranking — are currently committed to an ACC school. All three are pledged to The U.
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Elsewhere in the league, Virginia Tech and Cal are making some splashes under their new regimes, while Clemson is staying steady and looking to sign another top-15 haul this winter. Georgia Tech is on the cusp of the top 25, too.
Rivals takes a look at the highest-rated ACC commit at each position, as of July 23:
#recruiting #class
6 days ago
The Giants announced the first batch of players who will start the upcoming 2026-27 season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and wide receiver Malik Nabers is not on it.
New York is set to start training camp in West Virginia next week, and the club announced that tight end Thomas Fidone II, DL Sam Roberts and DL Roy Robertson-Harris will miss the first four weeks of the season, at least, after being placed on the PUP list on Thursday.
Nabers avoiding the PUP list means there's a chance the former first-round pick could return to the club sooner than expected after the wideout suffered a torn ACL and underwent surgery last October. However, Nabers had to undergo a second surgery on his left knee earlier this year.
Although the second surgery is not ideal for Nabers or the Giants, the club remained optimistic about Nabers' eventual return. They said he was progressing well, but that he wouldn't do much in the early stages of the team's offseason program.
First-year head coach John Harbaugh said on the first day of voluntary workouts that he expects Nabers to get back on the field as they progress deeper into camp and closer to the season.
#nabers #surgery
New York is set to start training camp in West Virginia next week, and the club announced that tight end Thomas Fidone II, DL Sam Roberts and DL Roy Robertson-Harris will miss the first four weeks of the season, at least, after being placed on the PUP list on Thursday.
Nabers avoiding the PUP list means there's a chance the former first-round pick could return to the club sooner than expected after the wideout suffered a torn ACL and underwent surgery last October. However, Nabers had to undergo a second surgery on his left knee earlier this year.
Although the second surgery is not ideal for Nabers or the Giants, the club remained optimistic about Nabers' eventual return. They said he was progressing well, but that he wouldn't do much in the early stages of the team's offseason program.
First-year head coach John Harbaugh said on the first day of voluntary workouts that he expects Nabers to get back on the field as they progress deeper into camp and closer to the season.
#nabers #surgery
6 days ago
BECKLEY, W.Va. — Potomac Valley Post 64 kicks off its West Virginia American Legion state tournament run on Thursday.
Post 64 (11-9-1) opens against 19-time state champion and two-time defending **** le-winner Wheeling Post 1 (24-7) at 1 p.m.
All games during the double-elimination tournament will be played at Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley, West Virginia.
Potomac Valley advanced to states by virtue of finishing second in the Area 4 tournament, falling to Berkeley Post 14, 2-1, in a best-of-three series last week in Martinsburg.
Berkeley (17-7) plays in the tourney's first game against Parkersburg Post 15 (17-9) at 10 a.m.
#post #tournament #valley #state
Post 64 (11-9-1) opens against 19-time state champion and two-time defending **** le-winner Wheeling Post 1 (24-7) at 1 p.m.
All games during the double-elimination tournament will be played at Linda K. Epling Stadium in Beckley, West Virginia.
Potomac Valley advanced to states by virtue of finishing second in the Area 4 tournament, falling to Berkeley Post 14, 2-1, in a best-of-three series last week in Martinsburg.
Berkeley (17-7) plays in the tourney's first game against Parkersburg Post 15 (17-9) at 10 a.m.
#post #tournament #valley #state
