7 days ago
Catherine Zeta-Jones just wants to put her feet up at home, and her husband's memoir can wait!
The Hollywood star revealed that she is yet to read Michael Douglas' recently released memoir, ****** led "One ****** uva Ride." She said her demanding, tight work schedule is the main reason she hasn't read the book.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas first crossed paths in 1998 at the Deauville Film Festival. They got married at New York's Plaza Hotel in 2000. Their 25-year marriage brought them two children, Dylan and Carys.
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The Welsh actress opened up about her schedule during the Thursday, October 8, 2026, episode of Today with host Willie Geist. The 57-year-old star revealed she recently finished filming "Wednesday" season 3 after spending seven months shooting in Dublin.
#douglas #revealed
The Hollywood star revealed that she is yet to read Michael Douglas' recently released memoir, ****** led "One ****** uva Ride." She said her demanding, tight work schedule is the main reason she hasn't read the book.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas first crossed paths in 1998 at the Deauville Film Festival. They got married at New York's Plaza Hotel in 2000. Their 25-year marriage brought them two children, Dylan and Carys.
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The Welsh actress opened up about her schedule during the Thursday, October 8, 2026, episode of Today with host Willie Geist. The 57-year-old star revealed she recently finished filming "Wednesday" season 3 after spending seven months shooting in Dublin.
#douglas #revealed
28 days ago
As President Donald Trump tries to convince voters that Democrats have let crime run amok, he's digging into the country's political past to cite one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied heavily on racist tropes.
During a campaign stop Wednesday in Gastonia, North Carolina, to stump for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, Trump resurrected a 1988 George H.W. Bush presidential campaign ad featuring Willie Horton, a Black man convicted of rape and ****** ault after his release through a Massachusetts prison furlough program.
A grainy black-and-white prison photo of Horton was used in the ad targeting then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, who was ahead of Bush in the polls. On Wednesday, Trump evoked the Horton ad in an effort to convince voters Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper, Whatley's opponent in the Senate race, is soft on crime.
"Willie Horton was a bad guy, really bad guy," Trump said, before comparing Dukakis's release of Horton to the pretrial release of a Black man who faces a murder charge for last year's killing of a white Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina.
But Cooper was not the governor when the man was released or when he was later charged with killing the refugee.
#black
During a campaign stop Wednesday in Gastonia, North Carolina, to stump for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, Trump resurrected a 1988 George H.W. Bush presidential campaign ad featuring Willie Horton, a Black man convicted of rape and ****** ault after his release through a Massachusetts prison furlough program.
A grainy black-and-white prison photo of Horton was used in the ad targeting then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, who was ahead of Bush in the polls. On Wednesday, Trump evoked the Horton ad in an effort to convince voters Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper, Whatley's opponent in the Senate race, is soft on crime.
"Willie Horton was a bad guy, really bad guy," Trump said, before comparing Dukakis's release of Horton to the pretrial release of a Black man who faces a murder charge for last year's killing of a white Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina.
But Cooper was not the governor when the man was released or when he was later charged with killing the refugee.
#black
1 month ago
The Eagles left their season opener with a victory, but the offensive line's uneven performance has now been followed by a significant personnel change. Philadelphia placed Landon ****** erson on injured reserve after the veteran left guard played through multiple ailments against Washington. Drew Kendall and Willie Lampkin are the leading candidates to replace him, although the Eagles could consider changing more than one position.
Here are four takeaways from the move.
Dickerson rarely looked comfortable against the Commanders. He played all 55 offensive snaps but surrendered three pressures, including a quarterback hit, and was penalized for holding. Those problems were part of a difficult afternoon for Philadelphia's interior protection. Washington repeatedly generated pressure through the middle and finished with three sacks.
Dickerson's performance should be viewed in the context of the physical issues he was trying to manage. He remained on the field for every offensive play, but he did not resemble the powerful and dependable blocker the Eagles have come to expect.
Kendall appears to be one of the most logical candidates to enter the starting lineup. His ability to play both center and guard gives Philadelphia flexibility, especially if the coaching staff wants to limit changes at once. The Eagles could place Kendall directly at left guard and leave Cam Jurgens at center and Tyler Steen at right guard. That would preserve continuity at four of the five starting positions.
#played
Here are four takeaways from the move.
Dickerson rarely looked comfortable against the Commanders. He played all 55 offensive snaps but surrendered three pressures, including a quarterback hit, and was penalized for holding. Those problems were part of a difficult afternoon for Philadelphia's interior protection. Washington repeatedly generated pressure through the middle and finished with three sacks.
Dickerson's performance should be viewed in the context of the physical issues he was trying to manage. He remained on the field for every offensive play, but he did not resemble the powerful and dependable blocker the Eagles have come to expect.
Kendall appears to be one of the most logical candidates to enter the starting lineup. His ability to play both center and guard gives Philadelphia flexibility, especially if the coaching staff wants to limit changes at once. The Eagles could place Kendall directly at left guard and leave Cam Jurgens at center and Tyler Steen at right guard. That would preserve continuity at four of the five starting positions.
#played
1 month ago
The Virginia Cavaliers did not mess around on Friday night, taking care of Norfolk State, 59-3. As expected, the 'Hoos overmatched the Spartans for 60 minutes, allowing all sorts of reserves to get live reps in the second half.
Three different UVA quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. Beau Pribula, who played the first two quarters, was once again ultra efficient, throwing for 162 yards on 12-of-14 passing with three touchdowns. Of note, Pribula did not have a single designed rushing attempt; offensive coordinator Des Kitchings chose to keep him upright and allow him to sling the rock from the pocket instead.
Backups Eli Holstein and Cole Geer ultimately had limited passing attempts, but both had one impressive throw to build on. Holstein opened the second half with a beautiful goal line fade to Ty'Lyric Coleman in the back corner of the end zone, while Geer found high school teammate Williem Thurber on a tight window up the seam for 28 yards in the fourth.
At the skill positions, wide receiver Jacquon Gibson got himself on the board with two touchdown catches from Pribula, after failing to reach the end zone a single time with UMass in 2025. Meanwhile, sophomore Xay Davis showcased his burst out of the backfield, totaling 107 ticks on 13 attempts.
On the defensive end, Kam Robinson made his way back to the field (in a limited capacity), a welcomed sight for the Cavalier faithful. The first-team secondary looked particularly strong, with Brandyn Hillman hauling in his second and third interceptions of the season, and Jacobie Henderson displaying some playmaking ability of his own. Sophomore linebacker Justin Rowe added a pick six in the final minutes for good measure.
#three
Three different UVA quarterbacks threw touchdown passes. Beau Pribula, who played the first two quarters, was once again ultra efficient, throwing for 162 yards on 12-of-14 passing with three touchdowns. Of note, Pribula did not have a single designed rushing attempt; offensive coordinator Des Kitchings chose to keep him upright and allow him to sling the rock from the pocket instead.
Backups Eli Holstein and Cole Geer ultimately had limited passing attempts, but both had one impressive throw to build on. Holstein opened the second half with a beautiful goal line fade to Ty'Lyric Coleman in the back corner of the end zone, while Geer found high school teammate Williem Thurber on a tight window up the seam for 28 yards in the fourth.
At the skill positions, wide receiver Jacquon Gibson got himself on the board with two touchdown catches from Pribula, after failing to reach the end zone a single time with UMass in 2025. Meanwhile, sophomore Xay Davis showcased his burst out of the backfield, totaling 107 ticks on 13 attempts.
On the defensive end, Kam Robinson made his way back to the field (in a limited capacity), a welcomed sight for the Cavalier faithful. The first-team secondary looked particularly strong, with Brandyn Hillman hauling in his second and third interceptions of the season, and Jacobie Henderson displaying some playmaking ability of his own. Sophomore linebacker Justin Rowe added a pick six in the final minutes for good measure.
#three
1 month ago
Saturday isn't just another game for the Oregon Ducks. A couple of milestones are attached as the boys in green and white travel down to Stillwater to face the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
For starters, Dan Lanning has something on the line this week against the Cowboys. With a victory, the Ducks' 40-year-old head coach will celebrate his 50th career win at Oregon, which would put him in an elite club in program history.
That milestone may not come with a banner or a trophy, but it puts him in rarefied air in Eugene; the last Oregon coach to cross 50 wins was Mike Bellotti, back in 2001, his seventh year at the helm.
Since Bellotti, coaches like Chip Kelly, Mark Helfrich, Willie Taggart, and Mario Cristobal have all fallen short of the mark that Lanning is about to hit in his fifth season. In Oregon history, only three other coaches have crossed the 50-win mark: Bellotti, Rich Brooks, and Len Casanova.
Chip Kelly notably had 46 wins in four seasons as the Ducks' head coach.
#chip
For starters, Dan Lanning has something on the line this week against the Cowboys. With a victory, the Ducks' 40-year-old head coach will celebrate his 50th career win at Oregon, which would put him in an elite club in program history.
That milestone may not come with a banner or a trophy, but it puts him in rarefied air in Eugene; the last Oregon coach to cross 50 wins was Mike Bellotti, back in 2001, his seventh year at the helm.
Since Bellotti, coaches like Chip Kelly, Mark Helfrich, Willie Taggart, and Mario Cristobal have all fallen short of the mark that Lanning is about to hit in his fifth season. In Oregon history, only three other coaches have crossed the 50-win mark: Bellotti, Rich Brooks, and Len Casanova.
Chip Kelly notably had 46 wins in four seasons as the Ducks' head coach.
#chip
1 month ago
Willie Lampkin projects as a backup center for the Philadelphia Eagles, but special teams could provide the rookie with another path onto the active game-day roster.
Special teams coordinator Michael Clay believes Lampkin's unique size, strength, and movement skills make him an appealing option for several units. The former North Carolina standout is undersized by traditional NFL offensive line standards, but his compact build allows him to play with natural leverage.
Those traits could translate to field-goal protection and other blocking responsibilities. Lampkin must first earn a spot among Philadelphia's active players on Sundays. NFL teams generally carry only a limited number of reserve offensive linemen on game day, and those backups must provide flexibility beyond one position. Cam Jurgens is established as the starting center, while rookie Drew Kendall also provides depth inside. Lampkin's ability to handle center duties and contribute on special teams would give the coaching staff another reason to dress him.
Philadelphia has previously found special teams responsibilities for reserve linemen, particularly players with the athleticism to move in ***** e and the strength to handle power rushers.
Lampkin's size will remain part of the evaluation, but Clay sees potential value rather than only a limitation. If the rookie can become dependable in the kicking game, he could strengthen his chances of remaining active while continuing his development as an interior offensive lineman.
#center #philadelphia
Special teams coordinator Michael Clay believes Lampkin's unique size, strength, and movement skills make him an appealing option for several units. The former North Carolina standout is undersized by traditional NFL offensive line standards, but his compact build allows him to play with natural leverage.
Those traits could translate to field-goal protection and other blocking responsibilities. Lampkin must first earn a spot among Philadelphia's active players on Sundays. NFL teams generally carry only a limited number of reserve offensive linemen on game day, and those backups must provide flexibility beyond one position. Cam Jurgens is established as the starting center, while rookie Drew Kendall also provides depth inside. Lampkin's ability to handle center duties and contribute on special teams would give the coaching staff another reason to dress him.
Philadelphia has previously found special teams responsibilities for reserve linemen, particularly players with the athleticism to move in ***** e and the strength to handle power rushers.
Lampkin's size will remain part of the evaluation, but Clay sees potential value rather than only a limitation. If the rookie can become dependable in the kicking game, he could strengthen his chances of remaining active while continuing his development as an interior offensive lineman.
#center #philadelphia
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The FSU Seminoles fell to the SMU Mustangs 27-24 on Monday in Doak Campbell Stadium, and their fans are fed up with the team and Mike Norvell. It was a winnable game for Florida State, but they once again found ways to lose.
Since their 13-1 season in 2023, when they won the ACC and nearly made the College Football Playoff, FSU has gone 8-18 overall and 3-17 in conference play under Norvell. That has caused numerous fans to call for his job, but that is not an easy move.
While their performance over the past two-plus seasons has been well below FSU's standards, it will be expensive to move on from Norvell. According to Craig Myers of USA TODAY Sports, his buyout is $46.7 million if he is fired before Dec. 1, 2026.
If FSU does decide to fire Norvell, his buyout would be the third-biggest in college football history, behind only the $76.8 million the Texas A&M Aggies paid Jimbo Fisher and the $54 million the LSU Tigers paid Brian Kelly. The Seminoles paid Willie Taggart $18 million when they fired him during the 2029 season.
FSU signed Mike Norvell to an eight-year contract worth around $84 million ahead of the 2024 season and guaranteed him that his buyout would be 85% of his remaining salary if he was fired. The deal seemed like a smart move at the time. Not only were they coming off their 13-1 performance in 2023, but the Alabama Crimson Tide were considering hiring him to replace Nick Saban.
#paid #mike
Since their 13-1 season in 2023, when they won the ACC and nearly made the College Football Playoff, FSU has gone 8-18 overall and 3-17 in conference play under Norvell. That has caused numerous fans to call for his job, but that is not an easy move.
While their performance over the past two-plus seasons has been well below FSU's standards, it will be expensive to move on from Norvell. According to Craig Myers of USA TODAY Sports, his buyout is $46.7 million if he is fired before Dec. 1, 2026.
If FSU does decide to fire Norvell, his buyout would be the third-biggest in college football history, behind only the $76.8 million the Texas A&M Aggies paid Jimbo Fisher and the $54 million the LSU Tigers paid Brian Kelly. The Seminoles paid Willie Taggart $18 million when they fired him during the 2029 season.
FSU signed Mike Norvell to an eight-year contract worth around $84 million ahead of the 2024 season and guaranteed him that his buyout would be 85% of his remaining salary if he was fired. The deal seemed like a smart move at the time. Not only were they coming off their 13-1 performance in 2023, but the Alabama Crimson Tide were considering hiring him to replace Nick Saban.
#paid #mike
1 month ago
Saturday marked the beginning of a new era for Kentucky football. Will Stein took over for Mark Stoops, who was fired after 13 years. The Wildcats went from having the SEC's elder statesman of coaches to the league's youngest head man. In a "White Out" day at Kroger Field, the Cats came out almost as hot as the weather. Behind a strong performance from their new quarterback, the Cats knocked off a very good FCS squad. Let's break it down as Kentucky wins Will Stein's debut 45-13 over Youngstown State.
Starting his first game since he was a senior in high school, Kenny Minchey looked every bit the QB1 the Big Blue Nation was hoping for. The junior led Kentucky to four first-half scores on the way to a 28-7 lead. Overall, Minchey completed 18 of 27 passes, including nine of his first ten for 301 yards and four touchdowns. In addition, his average yards per throw was a nice 11.1 on the day. He also spread the wealth around, hitting nine different receivers.
His two first-half strikes went to his tight ends. If you've followed Kentucky football for any amount of time, you know one thing the BBN has been asking for is more looks to the tight ends. His first touchdown was a 10-yard strike to Mikkel Skinner, who got his first career score on his first college catch.
The second score was a two-yard pass to potential all-conference player Willie Rodriguez. Look for that to be said a lot this year. Rodriguez had 48 yards on four catches.
Minchey wasn't the only Cat having a great day. Let's look at some more good performances as Kentucky wins Will Stein's debut 45-13 over Youngstown State.
#minchey #cats #state #rodriguez
Starting his first game since he was a senior in high school, Kenny Minchey looked every bit the QB1 the Big Blue Nation was hoping for. The junior led Kentucky to four first-half scores on the way to a 28-7 lead. Overall, Minchey completed 18 of 27 passes, including nine of his first ten for 301 yards and four touchdowns. In addition, his average yards per throw was a nice 11.1 on the day. He also spread the wealth around, hitting nine different receivers.
His two first-half strikes went to his tight ends. If you've followed Kentucky football for any amount of time, you know one thing the BBN has been asking for is more looks to the tight ends. His first touchdown was a 10-yard strike to Mikkel Skinner, who got his first career score on his first college catch.
The second score was a two-yard pass to potential all-conference player Willie Rodriguez. Look for that to be said a lot this year. Rodriguez had 48 yards on four catches.
Minchey wasn't the only Cat having a great day. Let's look at some more good performances as Kentucky wins Will Stein's debut 45-13 over Youngstown State.
#minchey #cats #state #rodriguez
1 month ago
Pirates Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Cooper, Candelaria, Wilson Join Exclusive Club originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Three former Pirates players representing three different eras of Pittsburgh baseball were formally inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame on Thursday.
The Pirates' Class of 2026 features Wilbur Cooper, John Candelaria and Jack Wilson. Cooper was a starting pitcher for Pittsburgh in the early 1900s, and Candelaria was a starter for some of the best teams in franchise history in the 1970s. Wilson could be regularly seen at shortstop in the 2000s.
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Cooper, Candelaria and Wilson joined the likes of Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell in the team's Hall of Fame.
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Three former Pirates players representing three different eras of Pittsburgh baseball were formally inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame on Thursday.
The Pirates' Class of 2026 features Wilbur Cooper, John Candelaria and Jack Wilson. Cooper was a starting pitcher for Pittsburgh in the early 1900s, and Candelaria was a starter for some of the best teams in franchise history in the 1970s. Wilson could be regularly seen at shortstop in the 2000s.
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Cooper, Candelaria and Wilson joined the likes of Honus Wagner, Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell in the team's Hall of Fame.
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1 month ago
Willie Lampkin is listed at 5-foot-11, but his lack of traditional NFL offensive line height has created a useful challenge for Jordan Davis. Davis credited the Eagles guard with forcing him to improve his leverage during an appearance on "Takeoff with John Clark."
At 6-foot-6, Davis possesses exceptional size and power, but that height can work against him when offensive linemen gain access to his chest. Lampkin's low center of gravity makes it difficult for Davis to win without bending properly and playing beneath his opponent's pads.
The matchup has become a valuable part of Davis' development.
Defensive line coach Clint Hurtt has consistently challenged Davis to play as though he were significantly shorter. That means lowering his pad level without sacrificing the explosion and strength that make him one of the NFL's most physically imposing interior defenders.
Davis said the improvement has been gradual. Repetition is important because proper technique must become automatic when fatigue sets in, particularly near the goal line or during the final minutes of a game. Those situations do not allow a player to stop and correct his stance. He must rely on habits developed through individual work and repeated challenging practice.
#davis #must
At 6-foot-6, Davis possesses exceptional size and power, but that height can work against him when offensive linemen gain access to his chest. Lampkin's low center of gravity makes it difficult for Davis to win without bending properly and playing beneath his opponent's pads.
The matchup has become a valuable part of Davis' development.
Defensive line coach Clint Hurtt has consistently challenged Davis to play as though he were significantly shorter. That means lowering his pad level without sacrificing the explosion and strength that make him one of the NFL's most physically imposing interior defenders.
Davis said the improvement has been gradual. Repetition is important because proper technique must become automatic when fatigue sets in, particularly near the goal line or during the final minutes of a game. Those situations do not allow a player to stop and correct his stance. He must rely on habits developed through individual work and repeated challenging practice.
#davis #must
2 months ago
NBC's Matt Bradley joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to share an update after he, along with members of our news crew and a Palestinian woman, were attacked by settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the settlers of breaking the law and damaging Israel's standing the world. Warning: The incident was disturbing.
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2 months ago
BRENHAM - The bleachers are gone. So is the large blue sign that celebrated Blinn College's four national championships.
The cramped office where Willie Fritz began his head-coaching career is now a parking lot.
On a recent Sunday afternoon, there was little to suggest that the patch of grass in the middle of campus was once home to one of the greatest stretches in junior college football history.
With preseason camp still days away, a blocking sled sat idle in the grass. A lone goal post stood at one end.
Nearly 30 years after Fritz last coached here, much of the history is stored away in boxes filled with old photos, game programs and statistics - remnants of an ***** og era. Home games moved away from campus 17 years ago.
#home
The cramped office where Willie Fritz began his head-coaching career is now a parking lot.
On a recent Sunday afternoon, there was little to suggest that the patch of grass in the middle of campus was once home to one of the greatest stretches in junior college football history.
With preseason camp still days away, a blocking sled sat idle in the grass. A lone goal post stood at one end.
Nearly 30 years after Fritz last coached here, much of the history is stored away in boxes filled with old photos, game programs and statistics - remnants of an ***** og era. Home games moved away from campus 17 years ago.
#home
2 months ago
LANSING — Here is quick reaction from **** ton's season-opening road rout of Everett at Archie Ross Memorial Stadium.
WILLIE BROWN, **** TON — The senior has attracted college interest and showed his abilities on both offense and defense while scoring the first two touchdowns of the game. He has a TD reception on a fourth down play to cap a strong opening drive for the J-Dubbs. Brown added an 80-yard interception return for a score in the opening half.
In a game that featured six turnovers in the opening half — three from each team — **** ton gained some separation when Abdual Carter Foreman rushed for a TD on the J-Dubbs opening drive of the second half. That touchdown stretched the J-Dubbs lead to 26-0.
The J-Dubbs ended a two-game losing streak to Everett with the season-opening win that marked the biggest for **** ton in the rivalry since a 49-7 win in 2017. **** ton also gets big bragging rights among Lansing city schools and has a shot to be champs in the city if it beats Eastern in Week 9. The victory also give the J-Dubbs some momentum entering a big Week 2 road game against Portland to open CAAC White play. Portland has been the top team in the White the last several seasons.
"We were able to just execute and just put more points on the board (Thursday against Everett), but facing Portland, it requires a lot more discipline than we played with today. We had quite a few mental errors, a lot of flags thrown. We've got to be extremely disciplined. I know I've said that word a lot, but that's what it really takes to beat a team like that." — **** ton coach Willie Dillard
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WILLIE BROWN, **** TON — The senior has attracted college interest and showed his abilities on both offense and defense while scoring the first two touchdowns of the game. He has a TD reception on a fourth down play to cap a strong opening drive for the J-Dubbs. Brown added an 80-yard interception return for a score in the opening half.
In a game that featured six turnovers in the opening half — three from each team — **** ton gained some separation when Abdual Carter Foreman rushed for a TD on the J-Dubbs opening drive of the second half. That touchdown stretched the J-Dubbs lead to 26-0.
The J-Dubbs ended a two-game losing streak to Everett with the season-opening win that marked the biggest for **** ton in the rivalry since a 49-7 win in 2017. **** ton also gets big bragging rights among Lansing city schools and has a shot to be champs in the city if it beats Eastern in Week 9. The victory also give the J-Dubbs some momentum entering a big Week 2 road game against Portland to open CAAC White play. Portland has been the top team in the White the last several seasons.
"We were able to just execute and just put more points on the board (Thursday against Everett), but facing Portland, it requires a lot more discipline than we played with today. We had quite a few mental errors, a lot of flags thrown. We've got to be extremely disciplined. I know I've said that word a lot, but that's what it really takes to beat a team like that." — **** ton coach Willie Dillard
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2 months ago
The Miami Dolphins wanted a productive practice as they moved closer to the regular season, but Tuesday brought a vastly different result. Their offense struggled mightily, birthing a litany of questions about the unit's readiness.
The performance also gave Philadelphia Eagles fans another reason to revisit their frustration with former passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo. His coaching in Miami is already facing criticism before the games start counting.
Miami's offense could not find much success during Tuesday's 11-on-11 work. Malik Willis threw interceptions to Willie Gay Jr. and Jackson Woodard, while Quinn Ewers also gave the defense a turnover. Max Llewellyn repeatedly pressured the quarterbacks, creating several plays that would have resulted in sacks during a live game.
Willis eventually brought the offense together for a mid-practice huddle as the unit tried to reset. However, there was no improvement, and it further puts pressure on the Dolphins, who ranked 25th in 2025's PFN NFL Offense Impact%20assigns,red%20zone%20and%20third%20downs.).
That effort did not stop the reaction online, with Eagles fans trolling Patullo, bidding good riddance to the man who was their offensive coordinator last season.
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The performance also gave Philadelphia Eagles fans another reason to revisit their frustration with former passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo. His coaching in Miami is already facing criticism before the games start counting.
Miami's offense could not find much success during Tuesday's 11-on-11 work. Malik Willis threw interceptions to Willie Gay Jr. and Jackson Woodard, while Quinn Ewers also gave the defense a turnover. Max Llewellyn repeatedly pressured the quarterbacks, creating several plays that would have resulted in sacks during a live game.
Willis eventually brought the offense together for a mid-practice huddle as the unit tried to reset. However, there was no improvement, and it further puts pressure on the Dolphins, who ranked 25th in 2025's PFN NFL Offense Impact%20assigns,red%20zone%20and%20third%20downs.).
That effort did not stop the reaction online, with Eagles fans trolling Patullo, bidding good riddance to the man who was their offensive coordinator last season.
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2 months ago
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss how Republicans are feeling about the midterm elections as affordability continues to be the no.1 issue for voters and races in states like Texas move to toss-ups. "No Democrat has won the senate seat there since the 1980s. Could this cycle be different? That's one of the big questions and could determine control of the senate and ultimately the House as well," Kristen says.
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2 months ago
Another day passes, and the growing Willie Lampkin hype train adds yet another passenger. What started as the Philadelphia Eagles' quest to find depth has evolved into their discovery of another piece of what they hope will become one of the NFL's best offensive lines.
Two preseason games have been played. One remains, and Willie Lampkin appears to be making a compelling case that he could be one of them. Lampkin's night ended early during Philadelphia's 24-21 preseason loss to the New England Patriots, a development that often serves as a positive sign this time of year. When coaches believe they have seen enough, there is little reason to expose a player to additional snaps and unnecessary injury risk.
Much has been made about Lampkin being undersized, but he has spent the summer proving that measurements do not always tell the full story. At roughly 5-foot-10, Lampkin does not look like a traditional NFL offensive lineman. What he lacks in size, however, he continues to make up for with leverage, technique, effort, and an aggressive playing style that has become impossible to ignore.
Few people described it better than Eagles preseason **** yst Ross Tucker during Saturday night's broadcast. Tucker, a former NFL offensive lineman himself, offered perhaps the highest compliment possible for a player at the position. The full clip can be viewed below:
"I could watch Willie Lampkin EVERY play. I really could. [He's] not even five-foot-11...Willie Lampkin sticks to guys like SUPERGLUE and does not let up until they're on the ground. [I] love watching that young man play football."
#player #full #foot
Two preseason games have been played. One remains, and Willie Lampkin appears to be making a compelling case that he could be one of them. Lampkin's night ended early during Philadelphia's 24-21 preseason loss to the New England Patriots, a development that often serves as a positive sign this time of year. When coaches believe they have seen enough, there is little reason to expose a player to additional snaps and unnecessary injury risk.
Much has been made about Lampkin being undersized, but he has spent the summer proving that measurements do not always tell the full story. At roughly 5-foot-10, Lampkin does not look like a traditional NFL offensive lineman. What he lacks in size, however, he continues to make up for with leverage, technique, effort, and an aggressive playing style that has become impossible to ignore.
Few people described it better than Eagles preseason **** yst Ross Tucker during Saturday night's broadcast. Tucker, a former NFL offensive lineman himself, offered perhaps the highest compliment possible for a player at the position. The full clip can be viewed below:
"I could watch Willie Lampkin EVERY play. I really could. [He's] not even five-foot-11...Willie Lampkin sticks to guys like SUPERGLUE and does not let up until they're on the ground. [I] love watching that young man play football."
#player #full #foot
2 months ago
There's one thing to keep in mind when figuring out the Eagles' 53-man roster with NFL roster cutdown day looming on Aug. 30:
As great a story as Willie Lampkin has been at center and guard, with his 5-foot-11, 290-pound frame, you also have to take into account if, or how, he can help the Eagles should something happen to center Cam Jurgens or right guard Tyler Steen.
So far, Lampkin has shown that. That's why Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis calls him, "a bowling ball with knives."
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The same is true with Carson Steele, the hurdling fullback who finished off his 20-yard TD catch and run with a hurdle over a Patriots defender in the Eagles' 24-21 loss to the Patriots on Aug. 22.
#roster #willie #jurgens #tyler
As great a story as Willie Lampkin has been at center and guard, with his 5-foot-11, 290-pound frame, you also have to take into account if, or how, he can help the Eagles should something happen to center Cam Jurgens or right guard Tyler Steen.
So far, Lampkin has shown that. That's why Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis calls him, "a bowling ball with knives."
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The same is true with Carson Steele, the hurdling fullback who finished off his 20-yard TD catch and run with a hurdle over a Patriots defender in the Eagles' 24-21 loss to the Patriots on Aug. 22.
#roster #willie #jurgens #tyler
2 months ago
The Eagles offense looked much better in its second time out, but it wasn't enough to leave Gillette Stadium with a preseason win (gasp!)
Here are the players/people who either helped their stock or hurt it during the 24-21 loss:
As I mulled over which of the Eagles developmental offensive linemen I should begin with on my stock report, the conversation from a few months ago surrounding the potential drop-off in development for those exact players because of Jeff Stoutland's departure came to mind.
For as loud as the concerns about the Eagles continuing to bring along unusual offensive linemen in a post-Stoutland world were after the longtime **** istant coach's resignation in February, it feels fitting to begin tonight's stock report with Kuper, who has done a nice job in his first summer as offensive line coach with the likes of Markel Bell, Drew Kendall, and Willie Lampkin.
Each member of that trio had highlight moments in the early going of a resurgent night from the Eagles offense. Bell carved out a massive running lane for Will Shipley on the Eagles' first scoring drive of the night and, on the next play, Lampkin and Kendall combined for a combo block that washed two Patriots defenders five yards off the line of scrimmage as Will Shipley ran in for a touchdown.
#offensive #kendall
Here are the players/people who either helped their stock or hurt it during the 24-21 loss:
As I mulled over which of the Eagles developmental offensive linemen I should begin with on my stock report, the conversation from a few months ago surrounding the potential drop-off in development for those exact players because of Jeff Stoutland's departure came to mind.
For as loud as the concerns about the Eagles continuing to bring along unusual offensive linemen in a post-Stoutland world were after the longtime **** istant coach's resignation in February, it feels fitting to begin tonight's stock report with Kuper, who has done a nice job in his first summer as offensive line coach with the likes of Markel Bell, Drew Kendall, and Willie Lampkin.
Each member of that trio had highlight moments in the early going of a resurgent night from the Eagles offense. Bell carved out a massive running lane for Will Shipley on the Eagles' first scoring drive of the night and, on the next play, Lampkin and Kendall combined for a combo block that washed two Patriots defenders five yards off the line of scrimmage as Will Shipley ran in for a touchdown.
#offensive #kendall
2 months ago
Let's get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …
Eagles notebook: Their star of joint practices, a great nickname and more – NBCSP
Bowling ball of knives. Eagles second-year offensive lineman Willie Lampkin has become a fan favorite this summer. But the 5-foot-11 offensive lineman has also become a favorite in the locker room. Well, maybe not when his teammates have to face him. "Love Willie," Jordan Davis said. "I call him a bowling ball of knives. Because he's so short, he's so small, he's so stubby but he is so quick and powerful and precise with his hands that it's really, for a taller guy like me, it gives me a lot of trouble, it gives me a lot of fits. That's one of the things that keeps me up at night with Willie. "But he's a tremendous player. He has a certain tenacity about him when he goes and plays a game, especially at center, and he commands that line. It's really special to see and I'm excited to see where his game goes."
The Eagles need to win back the fourth quarter in 2026 – BGN
This is the time of year when everything new is being installed, and training camp darlings are created. There will be a ton of things to look at this Saturday night when the Eagles face the Baltimore Ravens, and Sean Mannion's offense, or what small portion of it is shown, will get scrutinized. But the real reality of the Eagles' 2026 season will not arrive until around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13 at Lincoln Financial Field. It's about the time when the Eagles will be in the throes of their first fourth quarter of the season, in the season opener against the Washington Commanders. Winning the fourth quarter will be a big key to the Eagles' 2026 success. In 2025, the Eagles did not win the fourth quarter. Last season, the Eagles wilted offensively and defensively.
Five things to watch in the Eagles' second preseason game vs. the Patriots – PhillyVoice
4) Can Darius Cooper separate from Makai Lemon? Makai Lemon began practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday. He will be returning to practice full-time soon. The Eagles' WR1 (DeVonta Smith) and WR2 (Dontayvion Wicks) spots are spoken for, but the WR3 spot remains wide open. Cooper is challenging for that role, and I imagine he'll be given the opportunity to play against the Patriots on Saturday night. In the first preseason game against the Ravens, Cooper had 2 catches on 5 targets for 21 yards. Can he improve on that performance, and at least get the Eagles' staff to consider starting him Week 1? If not, Lemon will have a golden opportunity to swoop in at the tail end of camp and claim that spot.
Eagles-Pats Day 2 – Iggles Blitz
It is great that Hurts and the offense came through this time around. We know that there will be a learning curve for the offense this season. There will be ups and downs. Hurts isn't afraid of adversity so I think he'll be able to work his way through issues. The offense was up and down from an overall perspective. Hurts got picked off a couple of times. While I
Eagles notebook: Their star of joint practices, a great nickname and more – NBCSP
Bowling ball of knives. Eagles second-year offensive lineman Willie Lampkin has become a fan favorite this summer. But the 5-foot-11 offensive lineman has also become a favorite in the locker room. Well, maybe not when his teammates have to face him. "Love Willie," Jordan Davis said. "I call him a bowling ball of knives. Because he's so short, he's so small, he's so stubby but he is so quick and powerful and precise with his hands that it's really, for a taller guy like me, it gives me a lot of trouble, it gives me a lot of fits. That's one of the things that keeps me up at night with Willie. "But he's a tremendous player. He has a certain tenacity about him when he goes and plays a game, especially at center, and he commands that line. It's really special to see and I'm excited to see where his game goes."
The Eagles need to win back the fourth quarter in 2026 – BGN
This is the time of year when everything new is being installed, and training camp darlings are created. There will be a ton of things to look at this Saturday night when the Eagles face the Baltimore Ravens, and Sean Mannion's offense, or what small portion of it is shown, will get scrutinized. But the real reality of the Eagles' 2026 season will not arrive until around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, September 13 at Lincoln Financial Field. It's about the time when the Eagles will be in the throes of their first fourth quarter of the season, in the season opener against the Washington Commanders. Winning the fourth quarter will be a big key to the Eagles' 2026 success. In 2025, the Eagles did not win the fourth quarter. Last season, the Eagles wilted offensively and defensively.
Five things to watch in the Eagles' second preseason game vs. the Patriots – PhillyVoice
4) Can Darius Cooper separate from Makai Lemon? Makai Lemon began practicing in a limited capacity on Thursday. He will be returning to practice full-time soon. The Eagles' WR1 (DeVonta Smith) and WR2 (Dontayvion Wicks) spots are spoken for, but the WR3 spot remains wide open. Cooper is challenging for that role, and I imagine he'll be given the opportunity to play against the Patriots on Saturday night. In the first preseason game against the Ravens, Cooper had 2 catches on 5 targets for 21 yards. Can he improve on that performance, and at least get the Eagles' staff to consider starting him Week 1? If not, Lemon will have a golden opportunity to swoop in at the tail end of camp and claim that spot.
Eagles-Pats Day 2 – Iggles Blitz
It is great that Hurts and the offense came through this time around. We know that there will be a learning curve for the offense this season. There will be ups and downs. Hurts isn't afraid of adversity so I think he'll be able to work his way through issues. The offense was up and down from an overall perspective. Hurts got picked off a couple of times. While I
2 months ago
The Eagles continue to tinker with the roster as they approach their final 53 guys, and are adding some depth at center by signing Zeke Correll, and also brought back WR Brandon Hayes, who has bounced on and off the roster since late-Spring. To make room for the newest additions, the team also placed Tariq Castro-Fields on IR as he deals with a heel injury, and waived/injured WR Johnny Wilson.
Zeke Correll is a 6-foot-3, 307-pound center who spent the 2025 offseason with the Minnesota Vikings. Ultimately, he was waived due to injury as they approached final roster cuts, and eventually landed on the team's injury reserve list for the season. Correll spent last year with new Eagles OL coach Chris Kuper in Minnesota, so there's so familiarity with what they're trying to do in Philly. Right now, the depth at center starts with Cam Jurgens, followed by Willie Lampkin, who has impressed this training camp, and now Correll with get into the mix.
Wide receiver Brandon Hayes has signed and been waived several times over the past few months by the Eagles, and this time, it took less than a week for him to return to the roster. The WR room is pretty crowded, even with the team waiving Johnny Wilson due to a lingering knee injury. Hayes could make a good practice squad candidate, and someone who can take extra reps as other receivers, like DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, come back from injuries of their own.
Wilson being waived is a shame, and also removes the biggest WR on the team. Head coach Nick Sirianni and OC Sean Mannion have both lauded the variety of skill-sets by the receiver room, and losing Wilson will affect their overall abilities. Still, the former Eagles draft pick missed the 2025 season due to injuries, and was trending in that direction for 2026. Now, he will revert to injured reserve if/when he goes unclaimed through waivers.
#Eagles #hayes #center
Zeke Correll is a 6-foot-3, 307-pound center who spent the 2025 offseason with the Minnesota Vikings. Ultimately, he was waived due to injury as they approached final roster cuts, and eventually landed on the team's injury reserve list for the season. Correll spent last year with new Eagles OL coach Chris Kuper in Minnesota, so there's so familiarity with what they're trying to do in Philly. Right now, the depth at center starts with Cam Jurgens, followed by Willie Lampkin, who has impressed this training camp, and now Correll with get into the mix.
Wide receiver Brandon Hayes has signed and been waived several times over the past few months by the Eagles, and this time, it took less than a week for him to return to the roster. The WR room is pretty crowded, even with the team waiving Johnny Wilson due to a lingering knee injury. Hayes could make a good practice squad candidate, and someone who can take extra reps as other receivers, like DeVonta Smith and Makai Lemon, come back from injuries of their own.
Wilson being waived is a shame, and also removes the biggest WR on the team. Head coach Nick Sirianni and OC Sean Mannion have both lauded the variety of skill-sets by the receiver room, and losing Wilson will affect their overall abilities. Still, the former Eagles draft pick missed the 2025 season due to injuries, and was trending in that direction for 2026. Now, he will revert to injured reserve if/when he goes unclaimed through waivers.
#Eagles #hayes #center
2 months ago
The Eagles have arguably the best offensive line in the NFL when all five players are healthy, but that hasn't been the case over the past year, and the backup could play critical roles in 2026. Philadelphia's reserve interior offensive linemen enter a critical week of training camp with roster positioning at stake.
Philadelphia will take part in joint practices against New England on Wednesday and Thursday before Saturday night's preseason game. The work should help coach Chris Kuper determine which young guards and centers can be trusted behind the starting five.
Drew Kendall and Willie Lampkin have strengthened their standing. Kendall's ability to play center and guard makes him a valuable game-day option, while Lampkin uses leverage and technique to overcome questions about his 5-foot-11 frame.
Jake Majors and rookie Micah Morris have opportunities. Majors must handle multiple interior spots while cleaning up the holding penalty that erased an eight-yard Will Shipley run against Baltimore. Morris played 34 snaps in the opener and needs another steady performance.
Veteran Michael Jordan has experience with 49 career starts, making him the most experienced reserve. His challenge is proving that experience outweighs the developmental value Philadelphia sees in younger linemen.
#philadelphia #interior
Philadelphia will take part in joint practices against New England on Wednesday and Thursday before Saturday night's preseason game. The work should help coach Chris Kuper determine which young guards and centers can be trusted behind the starting five.
Drew Kendall and Willie Lampkin have strengthened their standing. Kendall's ability to play center and guard makes him a valuable game-day option, while Lampkin uses leverage and technique to overcome questions about his 5-foot-11 frame.
Jake Majors and rookie Micah Morris have opportunities. Majors must handle multiple interior spots while cleaning up the holding penalty that erased an eight-yard Will Shipley run against Baltimore. Morris played 34 snaps in the opener and needs another steady performance.
Veteran Michael Jordan has experience with 49 career starts, making him the most experienced reserve. His challenge is proving that experience outweighs the developmental value Philadelphia sees in younger linemen.
#philadelphia #interior
2 months ago
Celtic author and historian Matt Corr at a book launch. Photo Celtic Star Books.
The 1950s, a decade that the Celtic support sing about to this day but the full history has never been properly told until now. Matt Corr set the bar very high indeed with his brilliant Celtic in the Thirties books that have been so well received and deservedly so by Celtic supporters who want to know their history.
Now after two years work, it's time to tell the incredible story of Celtic in the Fifties. It's a decade where many of us will have heard stories from our own dads or grandads and there are so many iconic Celtic names who played for the club in that era, Charlie Tully, Bobby Collins, Bertie Peacock, Willie Fernie, Jock Stein, Sean Fallon and so many others too. Their stories are all told in Celtic in the Fifties.
Celtic in the Fifties by Matt Corr. Click on image to order
You can now pre-order both books from our bookstore over at Celtic Star Books and these will be posted out on Friday 4th September. You will only be charged for postage on one book when you purchase both together.
#matt #corr #book
The 1950s, a decade that the Celtic support sing about to this day but the full history has never been properly told until now. Matt Corr set the bar very high indeed with his brilliant Celtic in the Thirties books that have been so well received and deservedly so by Celtic supporters who want to know their history.
Now after two years work, it's time to tell the incredible story of Celtic in the Fifties. It's a decade where many of us will have heard stories from our own dads or grandads and there are so many iconic Celtic names who played for the club in that era, Charlie Tully, Bobby Collins, Bertie Peacock, Willie Fernie, Jock Stein, Sean Fallon and so many others too. Their stories are all told in Celtic in the Fifties.
Celtic in the Fifties by Matt Corr. Click on image to order
You can now pre-order both books from our bookstore over at Celtic Star Books and these will be posted out on Friday 4th September. You will only be charged for postage on one book when you purchase both together.
#matt #corr #book
2 months ago
A year ago, one of the stars of the NFL preseason was undrafted rookie center Willie Lampkin, who was playing for the Rams and putting on a show, repeatedly knocking opposing defensive linemen on their backs. Unfortunately for Lampkin, he was injured before he could earn a roster spot, and the Rams waived him with an injury designation with the hopes that he would clear waivers and end up back in Los Angeles.
The Eagles, however, recognized Lampkin's talent and made the rare decision to claim the injured undrafted rookie off waivers. That meant Lampkin spent last season rehabbing his injury and developing in Philadelphia, and now he's impressing again in the preseason, with the Eagles.
Lampkin looked great in the Eagles' preseason opener and is drawing attention in particular for one particular play: On a third-and-15 pass, Lampkin kept Ravens defensive tackle Broderick Washington far away from Eagles quarterback Andy Dalton. Some offensive linemen think their job in pass protection is done once the ball is thrown, but the tenacious Lampkin kept blocking Washington, driving him down the field and ultimately throwing him to the ground.
Lampkin was a starting guard for five years of college football, and at North Carolina he was a first-team All-American and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the best offensive lineman in the ACC. With that kind of résumé, you'd think he would have been a top draft prospect. But at North Carolina's Pro Day, Lampkin measured at just under 5-foot-11, and he weighed 279 pounds. NFL teams don't want offensive linemen who are that small. Lampkin went undrafted.
His size hasn't seemed to matter, however, as he's routinely getting the better of much bigger defensive linemen. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said last week that every time he watches the offensive line practice tape, he sees Lampkin doing well.
#Eagles #linemen #undrafted #defensive
The Eagles, however, recognized Lampkin's talent and made the rare decision to claim the injured undrafted rookie off waivers. That meant Lampkin spent last season rehabbing his injury and developing in Philadelphia, and now he's impressing again in the preseason, with the Eagles.
Lampkin looked great in the Eagles' preseason opener and is drawing attention in particular for one particular play: On a third-and-15 pass, Lampkin kept Ravens defensive tackle Broderick Washington far away from Eagles quarterback Andy Dalton. Some offensive linemen think their job in pass protection is done once the ball is thrown, but the tenacious Lampkin kept blocking Washington, driving him down the field and ultimately throwing him to the ground.
Lampkin was a starting guard for five years of college football, and at North Carolina he was a first-team All-American and won the Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the best offensive lineman in the ACC. With that kind of résumé, you'd think he would have been a top draft prospect. But at North Carolina's Pro Day, Lampkin measured at just under 5-foot-11, and he weighed 279 pounds. NFL teams don't want offensive linemen who are that small. Lampkin went undrafted.
His size hasn't seemed to matter, however, as he's routinely getting the better of much bigger defensive linemen. Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said last week that every time he watches the offensive line practice tape, he sees Lampkin doing well.
#Eagles #linemen #undrafted #defensive
2 months ago
This is going to be good. On Tuesday, the New Orleans Saints announced that Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees -- the franchise leader in every major passing stat -- will be inducted into the Saints Ring of Honor. An induction ceremony will be held during halftime of the Saints' Oct. 11 home game with the Minnesota Vikings, which falls during Week 5 of the NFL's regular season schedule. It will be the final game in a three-week homestand for New Orleans.
Brees has already been inducted to the Saints' team Hall of Fame alongside many other fan-favorite players, but their Ring of Honor is a more exclusive club. In addition to the Saints' first franchise quarterback Archie Manning and longtime owner Tom Benson, Brees will be joining his fellow Pro Football Hall of Famers Rickey Jackson, Willie Roaf, Morten Andersen, and Sam Mills. Two of Brees' former teammates, the sorely-missed Will Smith and three-time Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist Jahri Evans, are also members of the Saints' Ring of Honor.
Good for Brees. He's already reached the heights of the sport by earning his place at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, but it's still worth celebrating his achievements. He led the Saints into the winningest era in team history and brought New Orleans its first Super Bowl trophy. That he'll go into the team's Ring of Honor during a game played against the team he beat to reach Super Bowl XLIV in the first place makes it just that much better.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Here's when Drew Brees will be inducted to the Saints Ring of Honor
#saints #brees #ring
Brees has already been inducted to the Saints' team Hall of Fame alongside many other fan-favorite players, but their Ring of Honor is a more exclusive club. In addition to the Saints' first franchise quarterback Archie Manning and longtime owner Tom Benson, Brees will be joining his fellow Pro Football Hall of Famers Rickey Jackson, Willie Roaf, Morten Andersen, and Sam Mills. Two of Brees' former teammates, the sorely-missed Will Smith and three-time Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist Jahri Evans, are also members of the Saints' Ring of Honor.
Good for Brees. He's already reached the heights of the sport by earning his place at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, but it's still worth celebrating his achievements. He led the Saints into the winningest era in team history and brought New Orleans its first Super Bowl trophy. That he'll go into the team's Ring of Honor during a game played against the team he beat to reach Super Bowl XLIV in the first place makes it just that much better.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Here's when Drew Brees will be inducted to the Saints Ring of Honor
#saints #brees #ring
2 months ago
Willie Cauley-Stein's latest story suggests that the Sacramento Kings held him back from potentially achieving what he could have.
During the 2015 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings selected Willie Cauley-Stein with the No. 6 overall pick. The big man was expected to develop into a long-term solution at the five for the organisation.
However, in 2019, at the end of his rookie deal, he joined the Golden State Warriors as a free agent. The big man then bounced to a couple more teams before he was effectively out of the league by 2022.
And while Cauley-Stein never exactly panned out, things could have been different for the Kentucky alum. And his recent story isn't a great look for the Kings franchise, either.
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
#cauley #however
During the 2015 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings selected Willie Cauley-Stein with the No. 6 overall pick. The big man was expected to develop into a long-term solution at the five for the organisation.
However, in 2019, at the end of his rookie deal, he joined the Golden State Warriors as a free agent. The big man then bounced to a couple more teams before he was effectively out of the league by 2022.
And while Cauley-Stein never exactly panned out, things could have been different for the Kentucky alum. And his recent story isn't a great look for the Kings franchise, either.
Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images
#cauley #however
2 months ago
Melbourne Central Catholic won a playoff game for the second time in three years in 2025, reaching the regional semifinals to cap a 3-8 season.
The Hustlers begin a new era under head coach Ryan Schneider, who will look to take the team to heights he reached at Cocoa.
"(Practice) has been great. The kids are working hard. The coaching staff has done a great job putting together a plan to get us ready for our first game," Schneider said. "We've been improving every day, but that comes with the hard work that these are kids doing. It's a great group of young men who are focused and really moving in the right direction."
Schneider said the transition has been smooth this offseason, learning the players, and the players learning his system. A strong foundation of returning players is what enticed Schneider to take over at MCC.
"It makes all the difference. I would haven't come here if it wasn't a well put together program," Schneider said. "With coach (Willie) Tillman saying he would be the athletic director, that was another main reason why I came here. A chance to work with him and learn from him has been great. He does a great job. I think we really have great things on the horizon for us."
#great #game
The Hustlers begin a new era under head coach Ryan Schneider, who will look to take the team to heights he reached at Cocoa.
"(Practice) has been great. The kids are working hard. The coaching staff has done a great job putting together a plan to get us ready for our first game," Schneider said. "We've been improving every day, but that comes with the hard work that these are kids doing. It's a great group of young men who are focused and really moving in the right direction."
Schneider said the transition has been smooth this offseason, learning the players, and the players learning his system. A strong foundation of returning players is what enticed Schneider to take over at MCC.
"It makes all the difference. I would haven't come here if it wasn't a well put together program," Schneider said. "With coach (Willie) Tillman saying he would be the athletic director, that was another main reason why I came here. A chance to work with him and learn from him has been great. He does a great job. I think we really have great things on the horizon for us."
#great #game
2 months ago
DAZN, 5:00 am ET Teremoana Teremoana vs DeAndre Savage
From Gold Coast, Australia. Teremoana was a breakout from the 2024 Paris Olympics, arguably the 2nd best in the big boy division. Unfortunately, he caught a bad bracket and had to face professional Olympian Bakhodir Jalolov before the medal rounds. But, he earned himself enough attention to kickstart a pro career, and headlines the show in just his 12th professional outing. Savage is a 35 year old American with an 11-1 (11 KO) record, and much will be said about that in the commentary buildup to the main event. But, he's fought most of his career in Colombia and Mexico, and his two fights in the USA resulted in a no contest and his only pro loss. Michael Zerafa appears in support here against BoxRec's 194th ranked middleweight, Alejandro Ortiz. Teremoana is very exciting… But, a 5 am Wednesday start for a relatively unknown prospect isn't exactly a live coverage gold mine. So, this will be a follow along thread in The Feed!, and I'd expect at least one or two of the staffers here to jump in for the main event.
From Johnson City, Tennessee. It's the greatest event in the boxing-adjacent business, and arguably one of the greatest sporting shows of any kind in modern America. If you're new to the Brawl, here's the recap of Brawl #13 . Dozens of amateur fights with three one-minute rounds, fast pace, lots of action and excitement, and an unconventional but delightful commentary team guiding you through it all. The main event here features Frankie LaPenna, a Michigan man who apparently got online famous doing videos while wearing a fake ****** , taking on brawl regular Sasquatch. Catfish Cooley is out from commentary again, with Stalekracker, a former police officer who now cooks Cajun food online to promote his thriving spice business and has a vibe that can best be described as a hybrid of Guy Fieri and Dog the Bounty Hunter, subbing in as a guest. Many beloved favorites return, including Tennessee Cornbread, Lil' Smokey, Man Bear Pig vs Hook Hogan, Big Daddy T, and Lil' Terry fighting Lil' Fire after Fire knocked out Terry's brother Larry in 10 seconds in the last brawl. It's $22.99, and it's the best entertainment value you'll ever get.
ON THE UNDERCARD: Let's spotlight some exciting new names, shall we? How about The Intubator? Can House Arrest handle the Macho Man? Any interest in The Toothless ****** assin or Take-A-Shot Brandi? Wet Willie? One Leg Big Ed? Discount Destroyer? Mullet Trash? And, which will be the lady fight of the night? Throat Goat vs Big Thumper? Or 1st Class White Trash vs Trainwreck Tracy?
From Atlanta, Georgia, for Scott's WBC and WBA middleweight ****** les. Shields is the self proclaimed "GWOAT," ("Greatest Woman of All Time, presumably because Fran Drescher's lawyers are very protective of copyright) and effectively out of real challenges because of the talent gap between her and anyone near her size. Shields dabbled in MMA, tried to make being a female heavyweigh
From Gold Coast, Australia. Teremoana was a breakout from the 2024 Paris Olympics, arguably the 2nd best in the big boy division. Unfortunately, he caught a bad bracket and had to face professional Olympian Bakhodir Jalolov before the medal rounds. But, he earned himself enough attention to kickstart a pro career, and headlines the show in just his 12th professional outing. Savage is a 35 year old American with an 11-1 (11 KO) record, and much will be said about that in the commentary buildup to the main event. But, he's fought most of his career in Colombia and Mexico, and his two fights in the USA resulted in a no contest and his only pro loss. Michael Zerafa appears in support here against BoxRec's 194th ranked middleweight, Alejandro Ortiz. Teremoana is very exciting… But, a 5 am Wednesday start for a relatively unknown prospect isn't exactly a live coverage gold mine. So, this will be a follow along thread in The Feed!, and I'd expect at least one or two of the staffers here to jump in for the main event.
From Johnson City, Tennessee. It's the greatest event in the boxing-adjacent business, and arguably one of the greatest sporting shows of any kind in modern America. If you're new to the Brawl, here's the recap of Brawl #13 . Dozens of amateur fights with three one-minute rounds, fast pace, lots of action and excitement, and an unconventional but delightful commentary team guiding you through it all. The main event here features Frankie LaPenna, a Michigan man who apparently got online famous doing videos while wearing a fake ****** , taking on brawl regular Sasquatch. Catfish Cooley is out from commentary again, with Stalekracker, a former police officer who now cooks Cajun food online to promote his thriving spice business and has a vibe that can best be described as a hybrid of Guy Fieri and Dog the Bounty Hunter, subbing in as a guest. Many beloved favorites return, including Tennessee Cornbread, Lil' Smokey, Man Bear Pig vs Hook Hogan, Big Daddy T, and Lil' Terry fighting Lil' Fire after Fire knocked out Terry's brother Larry in 10 seconds in the last brawl. It's $22.99, and it's the best entertainment value you'll ever get.
ON THE UNDERCARD: Let's spotlight some exciting new names, shall we? How about The Intubator? Can House Arrest handle the Macho Man? Any interest in The Toothless ****** assin or Take-A-Shot Brandi? Wet Willie? One Leg Big Ed? Discount Destroyer? Mullet Trash? And, which will be the lady fight of the night? Throat Goat vs Big Thumper? Or 1st Class White Trash vs Trainwreck Tracy?
From Atlanta, Georgia, for Scott's WBC and WBA middleweight ****** les. Shields is the self proclaimed "GWOAT," ("Greatest Woman of All Time, presumably because Fran Drescher's lawyers are very protective of copyright) and effectively out of real challenges because of the talent gap between her and anyone near her size. Shields dabbled in MMA, tried to make being a female heavyweigh
2 months ago
Let's get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links …
This undersized 'beast' is pushing to make the Eagles' roster – NJ.com
The Eagles' smallest offensive lineman is making a big impression during training camp. And he's pushing for a spot on the 53-man roster, too. Willie Lampkin, the 5-foot-11 interior offensive lineman, has been one of the standouts through seven camp practices. The second-year pro has been turning heads (and moving bodies) at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. And the work that the 290-pounder has put in has been impossible to miss. "Willie's been killing it," rookie quarterback Cole Payton said. "Every day we have a team meeting after practice, and there's always 'good effort' clips. Willie's always on the 'good effort' clips. He's playing his ***** off, and I'm super happy for him." "Willie's a beast," interior offensive lineman Drew Kendall added. "He's had a great camp."
Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: A ton of observations from the longest practice of the summer – BGN
Lampkin notably took reps at second-team right guard in addition to third-team center. The Eagles seem to be taking a long look at him, as they should be. I think Lampkin is going to crush the preseason and win a roster spot, small stature be ***** ed.
Eagles 2026 training camp practice notes, Day 8: Jalyx Hunt is a beast – PhillyVoice
The catch of the day was made by… oh hey… Darius Cooper again. Cooper was running toward the sideline, and when he ran out of real estate, he planted both feet on the ground and made a catch while falling to the ground. Great catch. He is clearly going to make the team, and I'm beginning to wonder if he might be the WR3.
Eagles practice observations: Lane Johnson's heir apparent; Jihaad Campbell pops; Moro Ojomo's pressures – Inquirer
Jihaad Campbell popped off the screen in the early portion of the scrimmage. The linebacker completely knocked Jurgens on his rear on an early run play. Later, Campbell fended off Steen at the second level and touched up running back Saquon Barkley. On the next play, he two-hand touched tight end Dallas Goedert after a sliding catch. I counted three more run plays in which Campbell was involved during the set. He did get washed out by Jurgens at one point. And in the "backed-up" period, he hesitated on a run blitz, and Barkley simply cut to the left and ran through the vacated gap. Zack Baun was equally impressive. He made the stop on Barkley's first tote. He often teamed up with Campbell on other run stops. Baun also intercepted quarterback Jalen Hurts on a deflected pass in a two-minute drill. He correctly anticipated a later throw and nearly had another pick, but receiver Elijah Moore somehow escaped with the catch.
#campbell #training #lampkin #team
This undersized 'beast' is pushing to make the Eagles' roster – NJ.com
The Eagles' smallest offensive lineman is making a big impression during training camp. And he's pushing for a spot on the 53-man roster, too. Willie Lampkin, the 5-foot-11 interior offensive lineman, has been one of the standouts through seven camp practices. The second-year pro has been turning heads (and moving bodies) at the Jefferson Health Training Complex. And the work that the 290-pounder has put in has been impossible to miss. "Willie's been killing it," rookie quarterback Cole Payton said. "Every day we have a team meeting after practice, and there's always 'good effort' clips. Willie's always on the 'good effort' clips. He's playing his ***** off, and I'm super happy for him." "Willie's a beast," interior offensive lineman Drew Kendall added. "He's had a great camp."
Eagles Training Camp Practice Notes: A ton of observations from the longest practice of the summer – BGN
Lampkin notably took reps at second-team right guard in addition to third-team center. The Eagles seem to be taking a long look at him, as they should be. I think Lampkin is going to crush the preseason and win a roster spot, small stature be ***** ed.
Eagles 2026 training camp practice notes, Day 8: Jalyx Hunt is a beast – PhillyVoice
The catch of the day was made by… oh hey… Darius Cooper again. Cooper was running toward the sideline, and when he ran out of real estate, he planted both feet on the ground and made a catch while falling to the ground. Great catch. He is clearly going to make the team, and I'm beginning to wonder if he might be the WR3.
Eagles practice observations: Lane Johnson's heir apparent; Jihaad Campbell pops; Moro Ojomo's pressures – Inquirer
Jihaad Campbell popped off the screen in the early portion of the scrimmage. The linebacker completely knocked Jurgens on his rear on an early run play. Later, Campbell fended off Steen at the second level and touched up running back Saquon Barkley. On the next play, he two-hand touched tight end Dallas Goedert after a sliding catch. I counted three more run plays in which Campbell was involved during the set. He did get washed out by Jurgens at one point. And in the "backed-up" period, he hesitated on a run blitz, and Barkley simply cut to the left and ran through the vacated gap. Zack Baun was equally impressive. He made the stop on Barkley's first tote. He often teamed up with Campbell on other run stops. Baun also intercepted quarterback Jalen Hurts on a deflected pass in a two-minute drill. He correctly anticipated a later throw and nearly had another pick, but receiver Elijah Moore somehow escaped with the catch.
#campbell #training #lampkin #team
2 months ago
Willie Mack III extended his Advocates Professional Golf ***** ociation career win total to 20 on Wednesday after holding off Marcus Byrd in a playoff near Philadelphia.
Mack birdied the 17th hole and parred the 18th to get into the playoff in the APGA at the 1912 Club in Plymouth Meeting, Philadelphia. Mack then parred the 18th twice in the extra session to claim the ***** le, his third in 2026.
"Any time you win anywhere, it's a good feat," Mack said. "I'm just happy that I can keep playing golf and keep pursuing my dreams. The APGA has definitely played a big part in that, and I thank them a lot for that. I just hope I can continue to play well and get through (PGA Tour) Q School this year."
Mack earned a $21,700 first-place check from the $70,000 prize fund. He also won a $10,000 sponsorship from The 1912 Club. He shot 67-69-67—202 to finish 8 under in the three-day, 54-hole event. His victory included a late rally, coming back from three shots down late in the final round.
"I have been having trouble with my driver, but I knew that if I could somehow keep it in play and give myself a look at a second shot, I felt like I had a good chance," Mack said. "Luckily it stayed up, and luckily I was able to make some big par putts."
#golf #parred
Mack birdied the 17th hole and parred the 18th to get into the playoff in the APGA at the 1912 Club in Plymouth Meeting, Philadelphia. Mack then parred the 18th twice in the extra session to claim the ***** le, his third in 2026.
"Any time you win anywhere, it's a good feat," Mack said. "I'm just happy that I can keep playing golf and keep pursuing my dreams. The APGA has definitely played a big part in that, and I thank them a lot for that. I just hope I can continue to play well and get through (PGA Tour) Q School this year."
Mack earned a $21,700 first-place check from the $70,000 prize fund. He also won a $10,000 sponsorship from The 1912 Club. He shot 67-69-67—202 to finish 8 under in the three-day, 54-hole event. His victory included a late rally, coming back from three shots down late in the final round.
"I have been having trouble with my driver, but I knew that if I could somehow keep it in play and give myself a look at a second shot, I felt like I had a good chance," Mack said. "Luckily it stayed up, and luckily I was able to make some big par putts."
#golf #parred
2 months ago
Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby Getty
Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart Getty
There were a few different obvious things this offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders wanted to trade Maxx Crosby, and the Cincinnati Bengals wanted help along the defensive line and at edge rusher.
Despite that, the Bengals and Raiders never came together on a deal. Instead, Cincinnati would send a first-round pick to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence and they'd sign Boye Mafe before drafting Cashius Howell. Meanwhile, a Crosby trade to the Baltimore Ravens would ultimately fall through.
With that context in mind, former NFL player Willie Colon recently appeared on First Things First. There, he'd advocate for the Bengals, among a couple of other teams to send two first-round picks to the Raiders for Crosby.
#crosby #cincinnati #vegas #getty
Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Shemar Stewart Getty
There were a few different obvious things this offseason. The Las Vegas Raiders wanted to trade Maxx Crosby, and the Cincinnati Bengals wanted help along the defensive line and at edge rusher.
Despite that, the Bengals and Raiders never came together on a deal. Instead, Cincinnati would send a first-round pick to the New York Giants for Dexter Lawrence and they'd sign Boye Mafe before drafting Cashius Howell. Meanwhile, a Crosby trade to the Baltimore Ravens would ultimately fall through.
With that context in mind, former NFL player Willie Colon recently appeared on First Things First. There, he'd advocate for the Bengals, among a couple of other teams to send two first-round picks to the Raiders for Crosby.
#crosby #cincinnati #vegas #getty
