The NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup is set for Sunday’s race at Pocono Raceway, and Denny Hamlin will lead the field to green.Hamlin won the pole for the Great American Getaway 400 presented by VisitPA.com, putting the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota on the front row at one of his best tracks. Kyle Larson will start second, giving Sunday’s race a heavyweight front row at the Tricky Triangle.Pocono qualifying matters. The 2.5-mile track is unlike anything else on the NASCAR schedule, with three distinct corners and long straightaways that force teams to compromise on setup. Clean air, track position and strategy can all swing the race quickly.Sunday’s race is also scheduled to begin earlier than originally planned. NASCAR moved the start time to 1 p.m. ET due to potential weather concerns later in the afternoon.Pocono Cup Series Starting LineupDenny HamlinKyle LarsonDaniel SuárezTy GibbsChase BriscoeChris BuescherErik JonesJohn Hunter NemechekWilliam ByronRyan BlaneyJoey LoganoAlex BowmanMichael McDowellAustin HillCole CusterTyler ReddickAustin CindricZane SmithAJ AllmendingerJosh BerryRicky Stenhouse Jr.Christopher BellChase ElliottRoss ChastainRiley HerbstCarson HocevarTy DillonConnor ZilischTodd GillilandNoah GragsonShane van GisbergenAustin DillonCody WareDaniel DyeRyan PreeceCasey MearsBrad KeselowskiBubba WallaceDenny Hamlin Starts Up Front at One of His Best TracksHamlin has long been one of the drivers to beat at Pocono, and Saturday’s qualifying run gave him another strong starting point at the Pennsylvania track.Starting first gives Hamlin an immediate chance to control the opening stage, but Larson will line up alongside him with plenty of speed of his own. Behind them, Suárez, Gibbs, Briscoe and Buescher all qualified inside the top six, setting up an intriguing mix of contenders near the front.Several playoff-caliber drivers will have more work to do. Christopher Bell starts 22nd, Chase Elliott starts 23rd, Ross Chastain starts 24th and Bubba Wallace starts 38th.Weather Could Still Shape Sunday’s RaceThe lineup is only part of the story entering race day.NASCAR moved Sunday’s start time up to 1 p.m. ET because of potential rain and thunderstorms later in the day. That gives officials a larger window to complete the 160-lap race, but teams will still have to manage strategy carefully if weather becomes a factor.At Pocono, races can already come down to fuel mileage, pit timing and track position. With weather now part of the equation, Sunday’s race could become even more unpredictable.

LAKEWOOD, Colorado: Jett Lawrence survived intense competition from Hunter Lawrence and Haiden Deegan for most of Moto 1 before gaining an advantage with a handful of laps remaining. He finished more than five seconds ahead of Lucas Coenen, who was making his Pro Motocross debut.Moto 1 at Thunder Valley Motocross Park was the most competitive contests seen in several seasons as Jett earned the holeshot, Hunter slipped into his brother's tow, and Deegan mounted multiple charges for the victory after passing four riders in the first two laps.Jett was never given a moment to rest as Deegan closed to within his back wheel repeatedly. Part of the reason for his speed, however, was a line choice that may have been out of bounds.During one of those pressure-filled moments, Deegan slid out and crashed from second on Lap 8. He crashed again later during that lap and handed third to Lucas Coenen, who was making his debut in the Pro Motocross series.Hunter closed the gap in the middle stage of the race, but Jett found another gear and pulled a two-second gap with four minutes remaining. Soon after, Hunter crashed and handed second to Coenen.Hunter fell into the grip of Deegan as they raced for the final spot on the podium.Coenen started the race seventh and persistently marched forward to mount a late-race challenge on Jett.Deegan crossed under the checkered flag in fourth, but his race line was under review by the American Motorcycle Association (AMA).Jorge Prado rounded out the top five.Moto 1 results

President Donald Trump walks to board his limousine at the North Portico of the White House, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)2026-06-13T14:08:46Z A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order calling for the nation’s museums, parks and landmarks to not display elements that “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.”The preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley in Massachusetts also orders a pause on any additional changes, writing that the plaintiffs have shown that these efforts are meant “to rewrite the Nation’s history with a white-out pen.”“History cannot be faithfully told while excluding the experiences of communities whose contributions, struggles, and achievements form an important part of our Nation’s story,” the judge wrote. The Trump administration must also provide a status report every week describing the progress they’ve made with these changes, the judge wrote.“Under the guise of promoting American dignity, this Administration seeks to share a limited history by ordering the removal of all signs, displays, and interpretive exhibits at National Parks that do not align with its preferred narrative, thereby telling half-truths,” Kelley wrote. The order comes in response to a February lawsuit filed by conservation and historical organizations over National Park Service policies that the groups say have forced park service staff to remove or censor dozens of exhibits that share factually accurate and relevant U.S. history and scientific knowledge, including about slavery and climate change. Many of the changes were at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park, where the administration removed exhibits on the lives of nine people enslaved at the site in the 1790s under George Washington, the first U.S. president. Other changes included removing a sign at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument in Arizona describing basalt bubbles because it had an image of a visitor holding a Pride flag while films on labor history were removed from the Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts. Read More President Donald Trump signed the executive order “restoring truth and sanity to American history” at the nation’s museums, parks and landmarks last year. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum later directed removal of “improper partisan ideology” from museums, monuments, landmarks and other public exhibits under federal control. An email seeking comment from the Interior Department was sent Saturday. Alan Spears, senior director for cultural resources for the National Parks Conservation Association, one of the organizations that brought the lawsuit, said the ruling will help protect national parks from the administration’s effort “to erase history and science at these one-of-a-kind places.”“National parks belong to the American people and censorship of any kind goes against the values these places represent,” he said.Bill Wade, executive director for the Association of National Park Rangers, another organization that brought the lawsuit, said this is especially good news for National Parks employees who “have prided themselves for being able to provide truthful, accurate and unbiased information.”

This photo provided by the Michel Family shows Daphy Michel, an asylum seeker from Haiti who died March 2, 2026 in Pittsburgh, in the wake of her release from federal custody. (Michel Family via AP)2026-06-13T18:54:35Z A medical examiner has ruled the death of a Haitian asylum seeker after being released from federal custody a homicide. An attorney representing her family said he expects her relatives to sue Immigration and Customs Enforcement in connection with her death.Daphy Michel, 31, died March 2. She was found at a bus shelter. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office found her cause of death to be hypothermia and ruled the manner a homicide, “indicating the death was caused by the actions of another individual” and should not be interpreted as a declaration of criminal guilt, the office said in a statement. The office released its findings Friday.Michel was a native of Haiti who was seeking asylum in the U.S. after arriving at the southern border in 2022, said Joseph Patrick Murphy, her family’s attorney. She was granted humanitarian parole based on urgent humanitarian need, but she did not live to see a hearing scheduled for two weeks after she died, he said. The medical examiner’s office said Michel was a vulnerable adult “suffering from untreated severe mental health issues and a significant language barrier” at the time of her release on Feb. 27, the office said. She was arrested last summer for yelling at imaginary people due to her psychiatric challenges, Murphy said. She spent six months in Washington County Jail where she underwent multiple psychiatric examinations as she awaited her first hearing, he said. Read More A magistrate said he could not hold her for trial for threatening imaginary people, Murphy said. Afterward, ICE arrested her in her cell, put an ankle monitor on her and took her 25 miles (40 kilometers) away to Pittsburgh, where she sat at a bus shelter for days in winter, he said.“She was in September clothes and it was February, and the weather overwhelmed her and she went into hypothermia,” Murphy said.The medical examiner’s finding of homicide is different from a criminal charge, meaning “somebody did or failed to do something that brought about her demise,” Murphy said. He said he expects Michel’s family to file a lawsuit against ICE in connection with her death. In an email, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Lauren Bis said, “ICE had NOTHING to do with this woman’s death. She passed away THREE days after ICE encountered her.” Sign up for Morning Wire: Our flagship newsletter breaks down the biggest headlines of the day. Email address Sign up By checking this box, you agree to AP's Terms of Use and acknowledge that AP may collect and use your data pursuant to our Privacy Policy. She called Michel “an illegal alien from Haiti” who was placed in removal proceedings after her arrest.Michel had all her belongings and a fully charged phone when she was released, with public transportation available, Bis said. ICE learned the day after Michel died that her ankle monitor “had been tampered with,” but county medical examiner staff “refused to cooperate or even talk with” ICE officials, she said.ICE called the U.S. Marshals Service, who retrieved the ankle monitor but were refused information about Michel’s condition, Bis said. ICE learned of her death via news media, she said.In a statement, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato called Michel’s death “a tragedy and appears that with a little humanity, it could have been completely avoidable.” U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., said her death was preventable and that “she deserved care, shelter, language access, and medical support.” ICE is no longer reporting the deaths of detainees within 30 days of their release from custody, ending a 2021 Biden-era policy. Health experts say the change will reflect fewer deaths than actually occur without addressing issues in medical care.___Dura reported from Bismarck, North Dakota. JACK DURA Dura covers the North Dakota state government and politics and other Midwest topics. He is based in Bismarck, North Dakota. twitter mailto 获取更多RSS：https://feedx.net https://feedx.site

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NEW DELHI: Indian captain Shubman Gill produced a stunning moment in the rain-shortened first ODI between India and Afghanistan at Dharamshala, pulling off a one-handed screamer that lit up the match as India tightened their grip in a 25-over contest. The catch came at a crucial stage as Afghanistan were trying to recover after a chaotic middle phase, but Gill’s sharp reflexes ended another key breakthrough attempt in style.The dismissal happened in the 21.4 over when Harsh Dubey tossed one up just outside off. Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar attempted a big shot, only to get a thick top edge that ballooned towards slip. Gill reacted instantly, diving to his left and sticking out one hand to complete a sensational grab, ensuring control as he rolled over on the ground. The batter was out for 0 off 2 balls, and India continued to chip away at the Afghan lower order.Watch:— BCCI (@BCCI) At the end, India bundled out the visitors for 194 in 24.5 overs.Gill reacted instantly, diving full stretch to his left and grabbing a one-handed stunner.Afghanistan had earlier been powered by a brilliant 102 off 51 balls from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who dominated the powerplay and middle overs with 8 fours and 8 sixes. However, once he fell at 142, the innings unravelled quickly. India’s bowlers kept striking at regular intervals. Arshdeep Singh picked up two early wickets, while debutant Gurnoor Brar impressed with three scalps, including Rashid Khan and the final wicket of Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi. Harsh Dubey also claimed three wickets, removing key batters Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Ghazanfar.Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed two wickets, while Prasidh Krishna and Washington Sundar supported the attack in a disciplined effort. Despite Gurbaz’s explosive century, Afghanistan collapsed from 142 for 3 to 194 all out, losing their last seven wickets for just 52 runs.

Track and field athletes began — and in some cases completed — their season-long push toward high school state championships June 13 at Webster Schroeder.Here is how some of the sprinters, jumpers, hurdlers, distance runners and throwers from Section V schools fared on Day 1 of the two-day meet. Check back for updates:Claire Lashomb, 7th-grader at FairportWon the Federation and Class A girls 100-meter wheelchair championship race, 20.47 seconds. Won the Federation and Class A girls 400-meter wheelchair championship race, 1 minute, 8.89 seconds. This was uncontested. Boys 100-meter dashNoah Collins-Howard (Rush-Henrietta): Won Class A heat, 10.81 seconds, advanced to final.Evan Clarcq (Gananda): Fifth place in Class C heat, 11.15 seconds, advanced to final. Luis Falu (Monroe): Third place in Class B heat, 10.85 seconds, advanced to final. Will Vitale (Brighton): Seventh place in Class A heat, 11.27 seconds, did not advance. Girls 100-meter dashSavanna Biehler (Fairport): Won Class A heat, 11.89 seconds, advanced to final.Ry'onna Drumgoole (Young Women's College Prep): Fifth place in Class C heat, 12.49 seconds, advanced to final. MaKayla George (Fairport): Fourth place in Class A heat, 12.43 seconds, did not advance. Ka'Mara Lane (Padilla at Franklin): Won Class A heat, 11.96 seconds, advanced to final. Nevaeh Thomas (Batavia): Third place in Class B heat, 12.34 seconds, advanced to final.100-meter hurdlesNatalie Chalk-Spoor (Marcus Whitman): Did not start Class C heat. Ty'Nique Edmunds (Fairport): Fourth place in Class A heat, 15.06 seconds, advanced to final. Lauren Schmeelk (Williamson): Fourth place in Class C heat, 15.97 seconds, did not advance. Madeline Smith (Batavia): Fourth place in Class B heat, 16.07 seconds, advanced to final. 110-meter hurdlesWyatt Bugenhagen (Canandaigua): Fourth place in Class B heat, 15.27 seconds, did not advance. Colton Fleming (Bath Haverling): Did not finish Class C heat race.Colin Rea (Byron-Bergen): Won Class C heat, 14.73, advanced to final. Xavier Scott (Wellsville): Won Class C heat, 14.64 seconds, advanced to final. Max Trovato (Webster Thomas): Sixth place in Class A heat, 15.81 seconds, did not advance.Girls 400-meters Haley Conner (Gananda): Third place in Class C final, 56.88 seconds. Ellis McIlhenney (Victor): third place in Class A final, 55.95 seconds. Rebecca Schroeder (Webster Schroeder): Sixth place in Class A final, 56.73 seconds. Karizma Wescott (Batavia): Second place in Class B final, 55.76 seconds. Boys 400-metersBrennan Ingram (East Rochester): Fifth place in Class C final, 49.78 seconds. Michael Kusch (Pittsford Mendon): Sixth place in Class B final, 49.75 seconds. Ben Rizzone (Brighton): Tenth place in Class A final, 49.49 seconds. Girls 800-metersMallory Boyce (Batavia): Thirty second place in Federation race, 2:18.99, ninth place NYSPHSAA Class B. Bridget Courtney (Spencerport): Tenth place in Federation race, 2:12.61, seventh place NYSPHSAA Class A. Alayna Garlapow (Bloomfield): Twenty second place in Federation race, 2:16.66, fourth place NYSPHSAA Class C. Boys 800-metersSimon Aguilar (Geneseo): Ninth place in Federation race, 1 minute and 53.51 seconds, third place NYSPHSAA Class C. Ben Burns (Williamson): Twenty sixth in Federation race, 1:56.92, sixth place NYSPHSAA Class C.Sam DiNolfo (Victor): Forty eighth in Federation race, 2:02.42, 12th place NYSPHSAA Class A.Zine Kantari (Pittsford Sutherland): Thirty sixth in Federation race, 1:58.26, 14th NYSPHSAA Class B. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Section V track results from Day 1 of state championships

Folarin Balogun Answers 26 QuestionsTwenty-six players were named to the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for FIFA World Cup 2026. To get to know them better, we asked every player a set of 26 rapid-fire questions to learn more about their personalities and their journeys that led them to this incredible moment on the sport’s biggest stage.Here are 26 questions with forward Folarin Balogun, who scored two goals in the USMNT’s 4-1 win in the group stage opener against Paraguay:What time do you usually wake up on an off day?I'm usually up about 10 a.m.What’s your perfect breakfast?A scrambled egg with some avocado and toast.Do you prefer an electric or manual toothbrush?I usually use both. I prefer my electric one, but then sometimes I use my manual one if I have time.Coffee or tea?I'm definitely more of a tea guy from growing up in the UK.What's your tea of choice?The Queen's English, the tea of choice in the UK.What's your favorite part in your house?Probably the living room. It’s a place where I like to chill, relax and watch football.What’s your favorite part about living in Monaco?The weather. We usually have good weather. Also, in the summertime, we have the Grand Prix.If someone was visiting Monaco, what would you recommend that they do?You have to check out the casino and visit food spots as well. They have a lot of nice food there.How many siblings do you have?I'm the middle child. I have my older brother and my little sister.What was it like growing up as the middle child?It was cool. My sister came along as I got older, so it was kind of just me and my brother, but it was definitely cool. We played a lot of football and did a lot of things together.Do you prefer the nickname “Flo” or “Balo”?I would say Balo, just because it's closer to my real name.Other than soccer, what is your favorite sport to play?Table tennis. Everyone knows by now I like to play table tennis.Being a Yankees fan, who was your favorite player growing up?Babe Ruth. Obviously, I didn't grow up with him, but he’s an iconic sports figure.You're into fashion. How would you describe your style?Relaxed, chilled. I’m always in stuff that I find comfortable.If you could only wear one color of clothing for the rest of your life, what would it be?Beige, off-white.While living in Monaco, have you been to a Grand Prix?I've had the pleasure of watching it from my balcony. It was something I didn't expect. I really enjoyed it, but it's a little bit noisy.Who's your favorite driver?I've got two. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.What's something guaranteed to make you smile?Coming home and I've got my food set out. That would make me happy.What's been your favorite place to travel?The Caribbean, probably the Bahamas.What's the best advice you've ever received?Never let a bad time humble you, and never let a good time get to your head.Soft smile or smile with teeth?Smile with teeth. With the pearly whites, I’ve got to show them.What do you remember from being called up to the USMNT for the first time?I remember feeling immensely proud. It was something I waited for for a long time. That feeling of finally being called up and meeting the boys was something special to me.Who is one person who assisted your journey to becoming a professional soccer player?Loads of people. My family was extremely helpful. I've been very fortunate to have good coaches. When you're young, a coach can either make you or break you, and I've had the pleasure of having really, really good coaches.What’s your perfect way to score a goal?A nice pass from my number 10 or a winger, and I've just got to focus on scoring the 1v1 with the ‘keeper. That's kind of a routine goal for a striker, and it’s one of my favorite to score.When this tournament is over, and you look back, what do you hope people say about the way that you played and carried yourself?I want people to remember me after this tournament for being fierce, for being brave, and for coming up when it mattered most for my team and for my country. That would be a good legacy to leave behind.

Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty ImagesSunday could prove to be a profitable one for a number of fighters taking part in the event.UFC 250 takes place on the White House lawn on June 14, with the MMA organisation putting together a card to mark 250 years of American independence.The event’s main billing is the lightweight title unification bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. The two heavyweights headline following Alex Pereira’s clash with Ciryl Gane for the interim belt.All those names are likely to be among the top earners, but every fighter now has an opportunity to take home even more from UFC Freedom 250.The UFC is overhauling its approach by removing win bonuses from every contract. As a result, fighters now receive their entire fight purse upfront rather than having to rely on bonuses or victory pay.And it will be even more noticeable at events like this weekend’s, with payouts coming before any extra White House performance bonuses and sponsorship revenue is added in.Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty ImagesUFC White House performance bonuses soar to new heights under Dana WhiteThe UFC has already announced a $1 million crypto bonus for Freedom 250, but that’s not the only incentive available to fighters this weekend.Speaking at Friday night’s pre-fight press conference, held at the Lincoln Memorial, Dana White confirmed significant increases to the ‘Fight of the Night’ and ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses.For UFC 300 in 2024, those bonuses were bumped up from $50k to $300k. Now, they’re even higher – this year’s $100k awards have jumped to $400k for FOTN winners and $425K for POTN recipients.The extra funding isn’t coming out of the UFC’s pocket either. White said the increase is thanks to a sponsorship deal with Liberty Financial.Alongside these payouts, UFC Freedom 250 has a reported budget of over $60 million. That figure covers everything from fighter pay to production costs and includes an exclusive crowd of just 4,300 VIPs on the White House South Lawn.There will also be a Fan Fest at The Ellipse outside the National Mall, where over 80,000 fans are expected throughout fight week.The bonus news will be especially welcome for Justin Gaethje. He already has a reputation as one of MMA’s most exciting fighters and has picked up some form of bonus in 13 of his first 15 UFC bouts.Read more:UFC Freedom 250 press conference delayed due to bad weather, sparking cancellation fears among fansJosh Hokit exposes contract terms and isn’t holding back on Alex Pereira’s remarksDana White relieved after judge gives green light to UFC Freedom 250 at the White House

Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (4) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images On pure speed alone, no other wide receiver on the roster can approach what Shedrick Jackson brings to the table in that regard. Blazing to a 4.25-second 40-yard dash time at the Auburn Pro Day as Jackson prepped for the 2023 NFL Draft, that kind of scintillating speed is a familial trait, as his great uncle and fellow Auburn and Raider product Bo Jackson was even more fleet of foot. In comparison to other Las Vegas Raiders wideouts, Dont’e Thornton Jr. (second year, 4.30 40-time at the NFL Combine), veteran Phillip Dorsett (eighth year, 4.33 40 at the combine), rookie Malik Benson (4.37 40 at the combine), undrafted rookie Jonathan Brady (4.39 40 at Indiana’s Pro Day), and Tre Tucker (fourth year, 4.40 40 at the combine) are the other blazers on the current 90-man squad. Being fast is great. But it won’t be the sole determining factor for Jackson’s roster chances under a new head coach in Klint Kubiak. Especially with others having jets, albeit not the same realm as Jackson. The Auburn product did have flashes last season in minimal offensive work (22 total snaps on offense in 2025) and is providing fleeting moments of impressiveness in the Raiders first mandatory minicamp session this past Tuesday.By The NumbersShedrick Jackson, Wide Receiver2025: 5 games (zero starts), 5 targets, 4 receptions, 56 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry, 3 yards. Career: (2023-25), 10 games (zero starts), 6 targets, 4 receptions, 56 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry, 3 yardsBut ensuring those aren’t flukes is key. Which makes the third-year undrafted free agents quest to land on the 53-man roster a steep uphill climb. Wide receiver Shedrick Jackson and a handful of rookies among top standouts in #Raiders minicamp practice Tuesday morning.https://t.co/EgZWmIDHtv— Levi Edwards (@theleviedwards) June 9, 2026Jackson spent six seasons with Auburn (2018-22) with the 2021 season being the most productive: In 13 games totaling 40 receptions for 527 yards and one touchdown. In total, the Alabama native saw action in 53 games netting 66 receptions for 874 yards and one touchdown, alongside one carry and rushing for 12 yards. Not surprisingly, Jackson went undrafted and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. After yo-yoing with on and off the Bengals active roster and practice squad his rookie season, Jackson was outright releasd in September of 2024 and the Raiders scooped him up in late December of that year before inking a reserve/future contract for the 2025 season. Once again, Jackson played the active/practice squad shell game but did haul in his first-career touchdown catch — a 25-yard dart from then-quarterback Kenny Pickett — in a Week 14 24-17 loss to the Denver Broncos. This offseason, the 6-foot-1 and 198-pound 26-year-old is one of 12 wide receivers vying for not only a 53-man roster spot, but also practice squad considerations. However, Raiders wide receiver coach Zach Azzanni stressed last week, at this point in time, there are no established roles at the position group and it’s a wide open competition. Let’s quickly take a look at projected starters: Tucker, Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech. Behind that group are most likely Benson, Thornton Jr., and Dareke Young. From a size/speed perspective, Jackson is an intriguing talent. But ditto for Thornton Jr., who is a freakish 6-foot-5, 205 pounds, with 4.30 speed. That noted, Thornton, the Raiders’ fourth-round pick (108th overall) in the 2025 draft didn’t play a lick on special teams — zero snaps as a rookie, in fact. That’s where Jackson’s opening is. But he’s got strong competition in that regard. Young, a free agent addition from the Seattle Seahawks, brings familiarity with Kubiak and special teams prowess. And that’s likely where the fifth or sixth wide receiver on the depth chart will primarily play: Special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis’ groups. Don’t think any #Raiders fans had “Kenny Pickett to Shedrick Jackson TD in early December” on their bingo cards this summer pic.twitter.com/TmbZccXnrE— Nick Walters (@nickwalt) December 8, 2025Young brings the imposing size (6-foot-2 and 224 pounds) and speed (4.44 40-yard dash) alongside tackling ability that made him an elite gunner during his time with the Seahawks. He also showed he can be an effective kick returner when given opportunities (10 returns for 322 yards including a long return of 60 yards) and it’s that high football IQ and versatility that makes him an ideal addition to the special teams unit — a group looking to rebound after a terrible overall performance that saw former coordinator Tom McMahon fired in-season last year. A core special teams role is Jackson’s cleanest path to a 53-man roster spot and he’ll have to likely showcase he’s a better option in that regard than Young. Jackson, who is a year younger than Young, is no stranger to special teams work logging 38 snaps with Cincinnati in 2023 and 39 this past season with Las Vegas. But when compared to Young, a fifth-year veteran, the participation rate is paltry as the Raiders’ offseason addition logged 156 special teams snaps with the Seahawks and 697 total in the four seasons in the Pacific Northwest. Jackson must out-work and shine brighter than Young and others to become indispensable in DeCamillis’ eyes as a member of coverage units. Like Young, Jackson brings plenty of size and speed to the table as a gunner. It’d also be in Jackson’s best interest to get as many reps as kick and punt returner — two groups Las Vegas needs to elevate. Showcasing the speed and vision as a return man increases roster hopeful’s chances of earning a roster nod. Making the roster decision makers, be it Kubiak or general manager John Spytek, life difficult by having to choose hard cuts is what the NFL offseason is about, though. It’s those easy cuts when teams go from 90-man rosters to the regular season 53 where decision makers don’t bat an eye. And how hard of a decision it is to keep or get rid of him is on Jackson’s shoulders.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — There appeared to be thousands of empty seats scattered throughout Levi's Stadium for the World Cup match between Qatar and Switzerland on Saturday.On an unseasonably warm June afternoon by Bay Area standards, with the temperature at kickoff around 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius), many of those vacant seats were on the east side of the stadium that typically can get very hot for much of the year.With the Swiss fans clad it bright red, they blended in with the empty red seats.On Friday, FIFA blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in Guadalajara on fans who watched from the concourses.For NFL games at Levi’s Stadium, crowds are often late arriving because of tailgating outside the venue in the heart of Silicon Valley, but it is not allowed for World Cup matches. That made for smooth entry Saturday as small lines formed outside several hours before kickoff.Levi's Stadium holds 68,500 for NFL games but can be expanded to more than 70,000 for soccer. Brazil and Colombia drew 70,971 two years ago in a group match at Copa America.The stadium in Santa Clara staged the Super Bowl only four months ago.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

Jun 7, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Justin Byrd (5) and catcher Daniel Jackson (3) react after Georgia defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs to win the Super Regional at Foley Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The Georgia Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns are set to face off at 8:00 pm eastern in each squad’s first Omaha outing. Television coverage will be on ESPN, as will all the other games going on at Schwab Stadium.The winner of the Bulldog/Longhorn matchup will take on the winner of Alabama/Oklahoma, currently live on ESPN as well. We’ll be here all evening to provide live updates on the action, as well as a place for you to hang out and comment on the game. Go ‘Dawgs!!!

📹 Ice-pack vests become an option to ease the heat at the CupExcessive heat has been an “extra opponent” in the preparation of some national teams for the FIFA World Cup.And vests with ice packs are being used by players from two teams in the United States to ease the high temperatures.Germany has been training in Winston-Salem, in the state of Massachusetts, and has already dealt with 41ºC.Spain, meanwhile, is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where temperatures have reached 33ºC.Players from both teams were “caught” using the technology.Germany, suffering more, also used fans on the sides of the field.The first of the two to make its debut will be the four-time world champion, which will face Curaçao from 2 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday, in Group E.The 2010 world champion and current Euro winner, meanwhile, will face Cape Verde on Monday (15). A Group H clash.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

World Cup traveler takes the ultimate college football tour originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.For anyone who’s been active on X (formerly Twitter), the account @FreddyLA7 has taken social media by storm as a European World Cup traveler from Germany experiencing the United States for the first time. A true-life Borat story.On his U.S. tour, he’s stopped by several notable college football landmarks along the way, including stadiums, cities, and other notable locations.Some of his notable stops and cities include Atlanta, New Orleans, Tiger Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and even Buc-ees.Breaking down the tour“Freddy” first touched down in the United States on June 5th, flying into Atlanta, the home of the Peach Bowl and College Football Hall of Fame. He was mesmerized by Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the site of the Peach Bowl and SEC Championship as well as several World Cup matches.What a fucking stadium. pic.twitter.com/atWmunhZrS— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 6, 2026His tour continued on June 8th, crossing into the Volunteer State, Tennessee, in Chattanooga, where Rocky Top nation let their presence be known in his comments.TENNESSEE!!!!New state unlocked. pic.twitter.com/v66UOeZebc— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 8, 2026He later got his first glimpse of a college football stadium when he attended the Argentina vs. Iceland friendly match at Jordan-Hare Stadium, where they let Ware Eagles VIII fly as “Swag Surf” played throughout the crowd.There’s an eagle flying around the stadium pic.twitter.com/luC6ENq7oM— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 10, 2026One of his more notable stops to SEC fans came on June 10th when he stopped at Buc-ees at 1 am for a late-night bite.Dinner from Buc-ee’s at 1am😋 pic.twitter.com/1p0iZLfmOW— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 10, 2026As his account and following continued to grow, more and more notable names began to notice him. That said, he was passing through New Orleans, where the New Orleans Pelicans and New Orleans Saints hosted him on tours of Smoothie King Arena and the Caesars Superdome, home of the Sugar Bowl.Quite the surreal morning in New Orleans today. We got a tour of the Saints and Pelicans facilities.Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity. Once in a lifetime. pic.twitter.com/AW0Ar3a30v— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 12, 2026Just down the road in Baton Rouge, LSU did the same thing and gave him a tour of Tiger Stadium in his most recent stop.Little tour around the LSU campus and a quick visit to Mike the Tiger🐅 pic.twitter.com/0FWdGsclkP— Freddy🇩🇪 (@FreddyLA7) June 13, 2026

The Florida State Seminoles will be holding a special event next weekend. It will be their Elite Camp on June 21, and per Chris Nee of Noles247, 2028 defensive lineman Chase Foster will be competing in it.He's been to Tallahassee several times already. Foster's first trip to visit FSU came in July of 2024 for their Seminole Showcase. Since receiving an offer from the Seminoles last May, he's been back on campus twice. One was for Florida State's victory against the Alabama Crimson Tide last year, and he returned in April for an unofficial visit.Over 20 programs have extended scholarships to Foster. The Georgia Bulldogs, Miami Hurricanes, Michigan Wolverines, Tennessee Volunteers, and Texas A&M Aggies are amongst his more notable offers.Prior to transferring to IMG Academy, Foster played at Dutchtown High School in Hampton, Georgia. He produced 22 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one fumble recovery as a sophomore. Foster would earn First-Team All-Region honors for his play.The 6-foot-4, 260-pounder is a four-star prospect that is listed as the No. 267 recruit and the No. 29 defensive lineman according to 247Sports composite rankings. In the state of Florida, he's ranked as the No. 35 player.Contact/Follow us @FSUWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes and opinions. You can also follow Matthew on X @StarConscienceThis article originally appeared on FSU Wire: FSU Football: DL Chase Foster to attend Florida State's Elite Camp

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his glittering career on Saturday, becoming only the second Indian opener after Virender Sehwag to score 16,000 international runs across formats.The landmark came during the first ODI against Afghanistan in Dharamsala, with the veteran batter needing just six runs to enter the exclusive club. Rohit reached the milestone in his 384th innings for India, having accumulated 15,994 runs as an opener before the start of the game.The achievement places the former India captain among some of the greatest openers in cricket history. Overall, Rohit became only the seventh batter to cross the 16,000-run mark as an opener in international cricket.Joining an elite group of opening greatsRohit now stands alongside legendary names such as Sanath Jayasuriya, Chris Gayle, David Warner, Graeme Smith, Desmond Haynes and Sehwag. Sri Lankan great Jayasuriya tops the chart with 19,298 runs, followed by Gayle (18,867) and Warner (18,744).Sehwag remains India's most prolific opener with 16,119 runs in 400 innings across 332 matches. Rohit's milestone is all the more remarkable considering that batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, despite scoring over 34,000 international runs overall, amassed 15,335 runs as an opener and narrowly missed the 16,000-run club.Before the Afghanistan ODI, Rohit had scored 11,577 runs in 282 ODIs, 4,301 runs in 67 Tests and 4,231 runs in 159 T20Is, the latter two formats from which he has since retired.Another milestone falls in DharamsalaThe day brought another notable achievement for the former Indian captain. When Rohit reached three runs in the innings, he surpassed South African legend Jacques Kallis' ODI tally of 11,579 runs.Kallis accumulated his runs in 328 ODIs between 1996 and 2014, while Rohit moved past him in his 283rd one-day international. Rohit is now at 8th spot in the all-time list led by Tendulkar with 18,246 runs.Having already established himself as one of the most destructive white-ball batters of his generation, Rohit's latest feat further cemented his place among the game's all-time greats.Even after retiring from Tests and T20Is, the 39-year-old continues to scale new heights, with his consistency and longevity ensuring that records keep tumbling in Indian colours.

Two long World Cup droughts will end as Haiti takes on Scotland in both nations’ Group C opening match at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday night.What you need to know: Haiti and Scotland open FIFA World Cup at Boston StadiumHaiti is making its first appearance in the tournament since 1974. Scotland is back for the first time since 1998.Haiti has never earned a World Cup point. Scotland will have a big boost as it attempts to earn its first point since drawing with Norway in 1998.Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, whose overhead kick in a win over Denmark in November sealed the Tartan Army’s World Cup qualification, is expected to be available after dealing with an illness.Following his team’s disappointing showings at the 2020 and 2024 European Championships, coach Steve Clarke said this group isn’t satisfied with just making it to another major tournament.Haiti vs. Scotland kicks off at 9 p.m. The game airs on FOX/Boston 25 News.Follow live updates leading up to and during the match:4:30 p.m.The Tartan Army is en route to Foxborough!The @TartanArmyGroup is en route to Foxborough School bus full of energy on Route 1🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @boston25pic.twitter.com/lueXLafg0Z— Michael Raimondi (@mraimonditv) June 13, 20264 p.m.Former Melrose soccer player Frantzdy Pierrot is gearing up to take the pitch for Haiti. He also played one season at Northeastern University.Haiti and Scotland take the pitch in Foxborough tonight.Frantzdy Pierrot is a player to watch. He played HS soccer at Melrose High and one season at Northeastern @boston25https://t.co/cobdhffcYC— Michael Raimondi (@mraimonditv) June 13, 20263 p.m.Massive lines are forming at Boston’s South Station, as thousands of fans prepare to board special event trains to Foxboro Station. The MBTA has been selling World Cup train tickets for $80.View this post on Instagram2 p.m.A boat full of Scotland fans was spotted in Boston Harbor, hours ahead of kickoff in Foxborough.SPOTTED: A boat full of Scotland fans going through Boston Harbor on game day. Watch Scotland play Haiti tonight at 9 p.m. on Boston 25. ⚽STORY: https://t.co/PSiDlhI72Npic.twitter.com/0oFaJKxLIH— Boston 25 News (@boston25) June 13, 202611:30 a.m.It’s game day! Scotland clashes with Haiti tonight at Boston Stadium in Foxborough.Happening TODAY: A clash between Haiti and Scotland of Group C will serve as the 2026 FIFA World Cup debut of Boston Stadium.Watch it tonight at 9 p.m. on Boston 25. ⚽ pic.twitter.com/AGfj32tu2t— Boston 25 News (@boston25) June 13, 20269 a.m.Boston 25 News Chief Meteorologist Shiri Spear delivers good news for fans: Hot but comfortable weather is on tap leading up to kickoff.All eyes on @FWC26Boston tonight! It will be very comfortable at the game but HOT leading up to it this afternoon. @boston25pic.twitter.com/W0f6ZCCTXQ— Shiri Spear (@ShiriSpear) June 13, 20268 a.m.The pitch at Gillette Stadium, known as Boston Stadium for the World Cup, is looking pristine.View this post on Instagram7 a.m.Foxboro Station is ready to be swarmed with World Cup crowds following a $35 million upgrade.View this post on InstagramDownload the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW

It's time to crown a champion.Tonight at 6 p.m. at Polar Park, the final two teams of Division 1 baseball will square off to see who will earn the title and reign as the best team in the state. Two champions have already been decided. Friday evening, Georgetown won the Division 5 title and King Philip claimed the Div. 2 championship. Today, the Division 4, 3 and 1 games take place - the last of the night being the highly anticipated Division 1 battle between No. 2 Bishop Feehan and No. 5 Catholic Memorial.Brody Bumila leads the way for Feehan and he's trying to end his incredible high school career with another championship. Check back in to this live blog for updates and results of the Div. 1 championship.This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Bishop Feehan vs CM MIAA high school baseball MIAA championship score

It has been a busy week for Auburn basketball and the future of the program. Head coach Steven Pearl attended the NBPA Top 100 Camp earlier this week and took a look at 2027 prospects Beckham Black and Lewis Uvwo. The Tigers also have their hopes of landing talented 2027 three-star small forward Frashad Tisby. He recently did an interview with Rivals' Jamie Shaw and discussed his visit to Auburn.In the article by Shaw, Tisby was complimentary of Auburn. He talked about how he has been watching the Tigers with Steven Pearl as head coach over the past year. Tisby has taken notice of how Auburn uses Tahaad Pettiford as the main scorer. "I would come in as the secondary playmaker. I fit their playstyle because I can handle the ball and get my teammates involved," Tisby said in his interview with Shaw.Auburn could use a good playmaking wing player like Tisby on its future roster. For the Tigers, having a player making at the wing position would make them harder to defend. He is rated a three-star prospect by both 247Sports and Rivals. Overall, he is the No. 125 player for the 2027 recruiting class. He plays high school basketball at Cross Creek High School in Augusta, Georgia, where he led his team to a state championship. He scored 16 points in the win.At his height of 6-6, he has shown the ability to get to the basket and finish at the rim. His offensive skillset is not limited, though, and Tisby has range beyond the three-point line. His length and athleticism also make him a talented defender as well. Tisby is a good shot blocker around the basket and can also recover if the person he is defending were to get past him. Other than Auburn, he also has offers from Harvard, Marquette, and South Carolina, among others.Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Phillip on Twitter @PJordanSportsThis article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn basketball: Frashad Tisby talks recent Auburn visit

WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA - JUNE 12: Julian Nagelsmann, Head Coach of Team Germany reacts with his player Joshua Kimmich during a Team Germany training session at W. Dennie Spry Soccer Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty Images Germany are not having an easy time at the World Cup due to the extremely high temperatures of their base camp.Julian Nagelsmann and his team have set up shop in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. According to Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), the heat index there hit a staggering 41 degrees Celsius, which translates to 105 Fahrenheit.In order to combat the sweltering heat, kit suppliers Adidas have now provided the players with special cooling vests, while special fans were set up to spray cooled water vapor on the players. Paramedics were also naturally on standby in case of an emergency.Nagelsmann, meanwhile, is trying to address the discipline of the players. He reportedly encouraged the team to stay out of the air-conditioned rooms as much as possible to acclimatize themselves with the temperatures of the host nation. However, the opening match against Curaçao is taking place in Houston, which will be indoors and in air conditioning.Should Germany advance to the knockout stages, they will also most likely continue the tournament in America, with the only other potential options being Vancouver and Mexico City. Germany would need to advance as a third placed team to play at either. The other options are Santa Clara, Kansas City, Atlanta, Arlington, Seattle, and Foxborough.Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:New, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community posts

James Harden charges, explained: Cavs star arrested with illegal weapon in Texas originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Early on Saturday morning, Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor for unlawful carrying of a weapon in Houston, according to multiple reports.The guard was taken into custody around 3:41 a.m. and booked into Harris County Jail just over an hour later at 4:57 a.m. He has since been released on bond and has an upcoming court date. Here's the latest on the Cleveland star's weapon arrest in The Lone Star State.NBA PLAYOFFS HQ:Live NBA scores | NBA playoff schedule | NBA playoff bracketJames Harden charges, explained:Around 3:40 a.m. early on Saturday morning, Harden was taken into custody in the Houston area after an officer observed a handgun in plain sight inside his vehicle. Harden had “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly” carried the weapon, according to court documents.Per the current Texas gun laws, "If a handgun is partially or wholly visible, it must be in a holster."Harden was booked just over an hour later, at 4:57 a.m., and was later released after paying a $100 bond. His court date is currently scheduled for June 22, according to the clerk's office website.Harden and his representatives have not commented on the situation thus far.MORE: James Harden's complete history of teams and tradesWhere was James Harden arrestedHarden was arrested in Houston early on Saturday morning, according to The Athletic. The Cavalier was arrested at 3:41 a.m. and was booked in the Harris County Jail at 4:57 a.m. He has since been released on bond and has a scheduled court date on June 22.MORE: What did Knicks fans throw at Victor Wembanyama in NYC?Will James Harden be suspended?At the moment, it is unclear whether or not Harden will be suspended to begin the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Cavaliers are aware of the situation and have since released the following statement, with no further comment coming in the near future."The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information," the Cavaliers said in a statement, according to ESPN. "We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment."While the circumstances were a bit different, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was originally suspended for eight games for his first incident with a gun at a nightclub. Harden's gun was reportedly resting on a car seat unholstered, so he was not seen using it by officials.Statement from the Cavs on the arrest of James Harden: pic.twitter.com/S5gQ6lWVe2— Leah Doherty (@LeahDohertyTV) June 13, 2026James Harden contract detailsAccording to Spotrac, Harden is on the tail end of a two-year, $81.5 million contract originally signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. He will likely become a free agent at the end of June. He does still have a decision to make regarding his $42 million player option by June 29, but only $13.3 million of that is guaranteed. It has been expected that Harden will opt out of his current contract and sign a new multiyear deal to stay in Cleveland.James Harden is expected to sign a multiyear deal with the Cavs this summer, no matter how this playoff run unfolds, per @WindhorstESPN. pic.twitter.com/7l0PZGw1dG— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 17, 2026MORE: How did James Dolan make his money?

2027 recruits continue buying into Mike Norvell despite Florida State’s slope originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.On the chopping block and all, Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles have begun heating up their 2027 recruiting class with just under a handful of commitments in the span of a week.Since June 7th, the Noles have gained commitments from three four-star recruits and one three-star. The recent commitments are made up of safety Jernard Albright, the highest-ranked recruit in the class, wide receiver Sean Green, and running back Jayden Miles. All of whom are four-stars.The most recent commitment on the run is three-star linebacker Olrick Johnson III, who committed on June 11th.I know I'm not the only one who didn't have Florida State snagging three 4-Star recruits in three days4⭐️S Jernard Albright4⭐️WR Sean Green4⭐️RB Jayden Miles3⭐️DL Eric Vaulx Jr. also committed just over a week ago.Mike Norvell on a bit of heater👀#Nolespic.twitter.com/HIJYhArGiI— Sammy Profeta (@profeta_sammy) June 9, 2026Rising stockPrior to their improbable string of commitments, their 2027 class ranked in the mid-40s and nearly dropped out of the top-50. With those additions to the class, On3’s recruiting ranking now has them sitting as a much more respectable 35th-ranked class nationally and the eighth-ranked class in the ACC.The Seminoles have now totaled 10 commitments in the 2027 cycle, with four of them considered blue-chip players. Their total class is made up of:4-Star S: Jernard Albright4-Star WR: Sean Green4-Star RB: Jayden Miles4-Star EDGE: Anthony Cavallaro3-Star S: Jemari Foreman3-Star ATH: Dayon Cooper3-Star DL: Eric Vaulx Jr.3-Star QB: Logan Flaherty3-Star LB: Olrick Johnson III3-Star TE: Connor WinnMore: World Cup traveler takes the ultimate college football tourThe 2027 cycle will continue through the 2026-27 season. Florida State is set to open up its season in Week 0 against New Mexico State on August 29th from Doak Campbell Stadium.More college football news: 5 bounce back candidates for the 2026 college football seasonBarstool Big Cat acquires historic Florida State memorabilia5 true freshmen to watch in the 2026 college football seasonTexas Tech could still cut ties with Brendan Sorsby amid legal battleLane Kiffin makes addition to LSU football staff, former champion coach returns

World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Morocco Lineups – El Aynaoui starts for visitors as Serie A connections rife for AncelottiCarlo Ancelotti’s Brazil get their World Cup campaign underway, as one of the only Italians in attendance at this summer’s competition looks to get off to a winning start.The South American giants, who are among the favourites for the competition, face a tough opener against a Morocco side who are, albeit somewhat controversially, AFCON champions.There are no current Serie A players in Brazil’s starting XI for Brazil vs Morocco.However, ex-Roma defender Ibañez plays at right-back.Meanwhile, former Juventus full-backs Alex Sandro and Danilo occupy the bench for Brazil and Alisson features in goal, not long after turning down a move to the Bianconeri in favour of another season at Liverpool.On the Morocco side, Roma’s Neil El Aynaoui stars in midfield, whilst Inter and Juventus linked Brahim Diaz plays on the right side of attack.Former Inter right-back Hakimi captains the North African nation.EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JUNE Head Coach of Brazil Carlo Ancelotti speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil vs Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 12, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)World Cup 2026: Brazil vs Morocco LineupsBrazil: Alisson; D. Santos, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Ibáñez; B. Guimarães, Casemiro, Paquetá; Raphinha, Igor Thiago, ViniciusMorocco: Bono; Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui; Bouaddi, El Aynaoui, Ounahi; Brahim Díaz, Saibari; El Khannouss

Inside Decatur’s Watch Fest Thursday, two local little boys were practicing their on-field appearance at the World Cup next week.“I’m going to be crazy,” joked 9-year-old Nathan Faya. “Enthusiasm!”His friend, Kristofer Johnson, 10, giggled and agreed.They spoke to Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco who was at Watch Fest to report on the economic impact of the games.Kristofer’s mom, Kristina Johnson, said they play for a youth team connected to a nonprofit called Soccer in the Streets. The organization aims to make soccer more accessible in Metro-Atlanta. The organization had an opportunity to pick two kids to escort teams onto the field during the World Cup matches in Atlanta next week, and Kristofer and Nathan won the lottery pick.“They were blessed to be picked, and they were so excited about it because they are down-hard soccer fans,” said Kristina Johnson.She said an opportunity like this could be monumental for a child.“I think it’s gong to be a real life-changing experience for them to see, OK, this is what I can be, become,” said Johnson.The boys considered that idea themselves. Without skipping a beat or looking up from his ice cream cup, Faya told Francisco, “I guarantee it.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]

🚨 Brazil v Morocco: the official line-ups are inSee you at midnight for this very attractive clash.It was expected, and it is now official: the lineups for Brazil vs. Morocco are known.The two teams are about to give us the first big showdown of the 2026 World Cup.It is also worth noting that Matheus Cunha starts on the bench, with Thiago preferred instead.Brazil: Alisson - Douglas Santos, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Ibanez - Guimaraes, Casemiro - Vinicius, Paqueta, Raphina - ThiagoMorocco: Bono - Hakimi, Diop, Riad, Mazraoui - Bouaddi, El Aynaoui - Diaz, Ounahi, El Khannouss - SaibariThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.

US captain Tim Ream said intensity and passion proved essential as they ran rings around Paraguay (JAMIE SQUIRE)United States captain Tim Ream told AFP an "intense" training camp was vital to his team's dream World Cup start, as a 4-1 thrashing of Paraguay turbo-charged the co-hosts' hopes of unlikely glory.The US squad has spent three weeks with coach Mauricio Pochettino since assembling for pre-tournament friendlies. Preparation racheted up several gears last weekend as they arrived at their California base camp.Carrying the high expectations and intense scrutiny of being joint hosts -- along with Mexico and Canada -- the US players and staff struck a relaxed pose in front of media through the build-up.But Ream admitted tensions had run higher behind the scenes, insisting that same passion proved essential as they ran rings around Paraguay Friday night."We've been together for almost three weeks, and training has been intense -- there's been some tense moments, amongst ourselves," Ream said."That's just a sign of guys who are ready to go, ready to get after it, and we showed that today from the very beginning" of the Paraguay win, he said.Ream did not specify the nature of those fractious "moments", but said by the time his team took to the field in front of 70,000 fans, "I didn't have to say too much today -- we'll leave it at that."The emphatic scoreline puts the US in a strong position to progress from Group D, with games against Australia on Friday and Turkey the following week still to come.In his post-game press conference, Pochettino emphasized the importance of having his full 26-man roster together for an extended period of training.It is a luxury he has not often been afforded since taking the job nearly two years ago."We were desperate one year ago to work with the whole team, and we didn't have the possibility," said Pochettino."Because we know very well that if you have the possibility to work three, four weeks with a whole group that you believe can arrive to the World Cup, these type of things can happen, no?"Since Pochettino took the national team role in 2024, players have had to juggle club commitments, and recover from injuries, while several key players including Christian Pulisic chose to rest during last summer's Gold Cup."They need to know us, we need to know them, to understand what we expect from them. When you only have a few days to reunite and to play, you only select players, but you cannot coach players," said Pochettino.The victory was watched by 16 million people on Fox -- a record for a US soccer match on English-language TV.It has sent triggered a spike in ticket prices for upcoming US games, and had some fans and pundits wondering if their team could win the whole thing.While not going quite that far in his post-game statements, midfielder Weston McKennie said his team have no intention of letting that intensity fade."This is something that we don't want to over-celebrate. Because we want this to be the normal for us, and the normal expectation that we have for ourselves," he said.Ream added: "It's easy to do it one game, you then have to back that up with another game. And then another game.amz/rcw

CHAMPAIGN — Tremont is the Class 1A baseball state champion.The Turks won the program's first state title with a 10-0 five-inning victory over Putnam County on Saturday, June 13 at Illinois Field in Champaign. This gives Tremont its highest finish in program history, topping 2011's Class 1A state fourth place.This story will be updated.IHSA baseball: Four state champions crowned in Illinois for 2026This article originally appeared on Journal Star: IHSA baseball: Tremont wins Class 1A state title over Putnam County

Aston Villa Star Sending Transfer Signals To Serie A Club: What Should Emery Do?Italian outlet Calciomercato have dropped a bit of a bombshell regarding Emiliano Martinez. The 33-year-old goalkeeper is currently away with Argentina preparing for World Cup duty, but his mind seems to be elsewhere. Reports from Italy claim he has quietly informed Juventus that he is willing to take a pay cut to make a move to Turin happen. Currently picking up around €9m a year at Villa Park, the stopper is ready to slash those wages just to get the deal over the line.Aston Villa news: Emiliano Martinez closes in on Juventus switchIt is a massive development. Juventus are now planning to touch base with Aston Villa officials in the coming days to turn this into something concrete. Martinez’s camp isn’t hiding it, either; they have made his desire for the switch completely obvious. Turning 34 in September, the Argentine views a Serie A adventure as the final major chapter of his career.Personal terms are practically sorted, but the Italian giants still need Unai Emery to play ball. Juve want him on the cheap, ideally for next to nothing. Villa, however, value their number one at €12m. With three years left on his current contract, there is absolutely no reason for the Midlands club to get bullied at the negotiating table.Aston Villa’s decision looms largeBIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 15: Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa celebrates with the fans after the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on May 15, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)He has now reportedly shaken hands on a three-year deal worth roughly €5.5m a year. That is a massive drop from his current packet. He is fresh off lifting the Europa League in Istanbul, so his stock is through the roof right now. Juventus are clearly desperate. They missed out on their other primary keeping targets, which hands Villa all the leverage. Holding out for a fee between €10m and €15m is just basic common sense, given his world-class pedigree.Losing him without a proper backup plan would be total madness. Benfica’s Anatoliy Trubin keeps getting mentioned in dispatches, but a €20m price tag feels way too steep for a club needing to balance the books and build squad depth. Villa would be far wiser targeting a younger, hungrier keeper. Someone Emery can mould, rather than splashing out another marquee fee on a finished product. Dragging this saga out all summer while the World Cup plays out will only toxicify the dressing room right when pre-season training gets underway. Aston Villa need to dictate the tempo here, pocket the cash, and move on.

Could Sergei Bobrovsky elevate the Sabres to NHL Stanley Cup contenders? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.If the Buffalo Sabres want to stop chasing the Stanley Cup and start chasing handshakes, the answer might be hiding in Florida.A recent report from The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun may have revealed an intriguing path forward: Florida Panthers superstar Sergei Bobrovsky.The Carolina Hurricanes are just one victory away from capturing their second Stanley Cup in franchise history, but according to LeBrun, they nearly acquired the 37-year-old netminder at the trade deadline. The deal reportedly stalled because Carolina refused to include a first-round pick.On the surface, that feels like a remarkably modest asking price for a goaltender who carried his team to three consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances and back-to-back championships.Then again, skepticism was understandable.Bobrovsky was coming off the roughest regular season of his decorated career, finishing 27-23-1 with a 3.07 goals-against average and a .877 save percentage—numbers that looked nothing like the Vezina Trophy winner fans have come to expect.But statistics rarely tell the entire story.MORE: Report: Panthers Attempted To Deal Sergei Bobrovsky To Hurricanes At 2026 NHL Trade DeadlineFlorida spent the season absorbing blow after blow before it ever had a chance to find its rhythm.Captain Aleksander Barkov suffered a torn ACL that wiped out his entire NHL season. Although he returned to lead Finland to a gold medal at the IIHF World Championship, the Panthers spent months without the heartbeat of their lineup.The blue line wasn’t spared, either. Seth Jones broke his collarbone, forcing him to miss 26 games and leaving Florida without one of its biggest additions during a pivotal stretch of the schedule.Up front, Brad Marchand was eventually shut down for the remainder of the season after battling through injuries, further adding to a casualty list that swelled beyond 500 man-games lost.By the time Florida was officially eliminated from playoff contention, the damage had become insurmountable. A roster built to chase another Stanley Cup spent the final weeks simply trying to reach the finish line.Viewed through that lens, Bobrovsky’s numbers become far easier to understand. He wasn’t playing behind the deep, relentless Panthers teams that dominated the previous two post-seasons. More often than not, he was trying to keep an undermanned roster afloat.MORE: Sabres Goalie Named Among NHLers Who Could Use Fresh StartJudging him solely by his stat line while ignoring the circumstances is an incomplete evaluation.Ironically, Buffalo’s own season illustrated why context matters.For much of the regular season, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon formed one of the NHL’s steadier tandems, providing dependable play as the Sabres captured the Atlantic Division. They limited costly mistakes, made the saves they were expected to make, and thrived behind a disciplined defensive structure. When Luukkonen missed time with injuries, Lyon largely answered the call.It was enough to win in October, November, and March.It wasn’t enough in May.The Stanley Cup Playoffs demand something different. They demand a goaltender capable of stealing a game when defensive structure breaks down, momentum swings, or an opponent controls an entire period.Montreal found that difference-maker in Jakub Dobeš. His timely saves repeatedly shifted the balance of the second-round series, helping push the Canadiens to a decisive Game 7 victory.Buffalo never found that same level.Lyon delivered several memorable performances during the Sabres’ six-game first-round win over the Boston Bruins, but he couldn’t sustain that form against Montreal. Luukkonen, meanwhile, was unable to seize control of the series when his opportunity arrived.Instead of riding a hot hand, the Sabres spent their biggest games searching for one.Sometimes that’s the difference between advancing and cleaning out lockers.Bobrovsky may be 37, but great goaltenders have a habit of extending their prime when the games matter most. His résumé is filled with moments that few active netminders can match, and even if there’s only one more deep post-season run left in him, it could be exactly what Buffalo needs.For a franchise still chasing its first Stanley Cup, the appeal extends beyond wins and losses. It represents a chance to finally turn the page on decades of frustration and perhaps, at long last, quiet the lingering echoes of 1999—a wound that has never fully healed in Western New York.Maybe Bobrovsky isn’t the perfect answer.But if the price is slightly overpaying for a UFA goaltender, passing on a proven champion could prove far more costly than taking the chance.More NHL NewsPatrick Roy is the best NHL coaching candidate for the Maple LeafsJets pass on Caleb Malhotra meeting at NHL Combine, sparks questions on potential fall in draftWith each NHL Stanley Cup final point, Hurricanes’ Nikolaj Ehlers proves the Jets wrongMitch Marner isn't allowed to pick and choose when he talks about his past with the Maple Leafs4 NHL teams who can trade for Red Wings' Dylan Larkin following his trade request

UFC White House live weather updates: Will rain in D.C. forecast impact Freedom 250 card? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.It's not often that you see an MMA match outdoors. The extreme heat can be tough to fight in, not to mention any severe weather that may impact the fight card. Alas, for the UFC and the White House, these risks were worth the potential payoff. How often does an organization get the chance to host an event on the White House lawn after all?But with great reward comes great risk. In this case, the forecast is set to include some rain and potentially some severe storms. Here's what to know about the weather forecast as the UFC White House card rapidly approaches. MORE: UFC White House card details, date, time, tickets, moreUFC White House weather updates(All times listed in ET) Saturday, June 133:32 p.m. - Sunday night's forecast in Washington, D.C. features a rather overcast nature with humidity and a 40% chance of precipitation, according to Weather.gov. Earlier in the day, there is a chance of showers (60%) after 2 p.m. ET.Temperatures during the card should hover around 60-74 degrees with slight wind in the ballpark of 5-12 mph.More updates will be provided as the event nears.Washington, D.C. forecast for June 14High temperature: 92 degreesChance of rain: 40-60%There are two major factors to consider with the weather in terms of the fight: the rainfall and the severe weather.In terms of rainfall, it's largely a coin flip from 5 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, the chance for precipitation will range from 40-60% throughout the afternoon.Here is the National Weather Service's forecast for Sunday, June 14 in Washington, D.C.:SundayA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.Sunday nightA chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.MORE: UFC White House card predictions, picks, oddsWhat happens if it rains at Freedom 250?The UFC plans to continue the event, regardless of any light to moderate rain. Part of the outdoor arena built on the South Lawn contains an overhead canopy to combat these concerns. If the weather becomes dangerous, however, the event will be delayed. This includes any lightning strikes or severe winds, for example.Has a UFC fight ever been outdoors?While UFC CEO Dana White generally tries to avoid outdoor venues because of weather concerns. That being said, the Freedom 250 is not the first UFC event to take place outdoors. That honor belongs to UFC 112, which took place at a temporary venue in Abu Dhabi in 2010. Back then, the title match featured Anderson Silva and Demian Maia. There was no rain at that event, but it was a historically dry season featuring dust storms in the United Arab Emirates.

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is set to retire in 2027 and recently spoke about her decades-long career advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. “Anything that we accomplished, whether it was fighting HIV and AIDS, ending discrimination, passing hate crimes legislation, or ending ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ would never have happened without outside mobilization,” she humbly told the Washington Blade. “Our inside maneuvering was important, but we couldn’t do our best job without the community. Every chance I get, I thank them for their patriotism because they make democracy function.” Related Nancy Pelosi’s LGBTQ+ legacy: A complete look The Blade called Pelosi “one of the most influential champions of LGBTQ rights in American politics,” recognizing, among other things, her HIV/AIDS advocacy, as well as the roles she played in passing the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act and in repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Pelosi said the Hate Crimes Act was a defining success for both her and LGBTQ+ people “because it forced people to confront the real consequences of hate.” She also said she refused to remove trans protections from the bill, no matter how much advisors pushed. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today “People told me, ‘You can pass this in a minute if you take out trans,’” Pelosi said. “I said, ‘I won’t pass it in 100 years because I’m not ever taking out trans.’ We passed it with trans protections included.” Pelosi also spoke about how combatting the HIV/AIDS crisis was a central reason she first ran for Congress in the late 1980s. “My first words on the House floor were that I had come here to fight HIV and AIDS,” she said. “People asked why I would make that my first statement. To me, that reaction showed just how much discrimination still existed and how much work remained to be done.” “When we were trying to bring the Democratic convention to San Francisco, people were saying they couldn’t come because of HIV/AIDS,” she added. “What emerged from that moment was community-based advocacy, community-based care, prevention, and research. Every success we had sprang from the community itself.” She also believes the epidemic, despite its atrocities, did ultimately bring greater LGBTQ+ acceptance. “When families learned that a son or daughter was HIV-positive and gay, barriers started to break down. Love prevailed in many cases. I actually give HIV/AIDS some credit for the acceptance of marriage equality because people began seeing these issues through the lens of family.” She continued to bring credit back to the LGBTQ+ community for its progress, even when asked how she hopes her role in the movement will be remembered: “People were dying, and the community demanded action. I hope people remember that the progress we made came from the very vocal participation of LGBTQ people and their allies. I was honored that they trusted me to carry that fight in Congress.” A timeline of Pelosi’s LGBTQ+ advocacy laid out by Uncloseted Media demonstrates just how much Pelosi fought for LGBTQ+ people, including marching in the Second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights in October 1987 and helping obtain permits to display the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt on the National Mall. More recently, she has spoken out against the Trump administration’s treatment of trans people. “I have a grandniece who is trans, and she’s scared to death,” Pelosi told Advocate in 2025. “It’s just the saddest thing… Over my career, I’ve witnessed the progress the LGBTQ+ community has made in terms of social acceptance, so it’s just alarming and sad that trans rights remain a focal point of the administration’s attack. The trans issue is what they have glommed onto. They want to strip trans individuals and their families of essential services… Democrats must stand unequivocally with the trans community. The message has to be: We are with you. You are not alone.” Subscribe to the LGBTQ Nation newsletter and be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

President Trump’s name was removed from the arts institution’s facade overnight on Saturday. Many questions remain, including whether or not it stays off.

Lifelong fans reminisced on the team’s last championship win. “When the Knicks won, it was like a different New York City,” one said.

Shubman Gill added another chapter to his remarkable rise in international cricket by becoming the fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI runs during the opening match of the three-match series against Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday.The India captain reached the landmark in his 61st innings, eclipsing Shikhar Dhawan's previous Indian record of 72 innings. Only former South Africa opener Hashim Amla, who achieved the feat in 57 innings, has reached the milestone faster, making Gill the second-quickest batter in ODI history to 3,000 runs.The latest milestone further underlined Gill's growing stature as one of the premier batters in world cricket.Gill, who made his ODI debut against New Zealand in January 2019, has enjoyed a prolific start to his one-day career. The right-hander reached 3,000 runs with an average comfortably above 55 while maintaining a strike rate close to 100, highlighting his ability to combine consistency with attacking strokeplay.Former South Africa opener Hashim Amla continues to hold the world record, having reached 3,000 runs in just 57 innings. Gill's effort places him ahead of a distinguished group that includes West Indies' Shai Hope and Pakistan batters Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, all of whom took 67 innings to get to the milestone.The Punjab batter also surpassed former India opener Dhawan, whose 72-innings effort had stood as the national benchmark for several years.Gill's latest achievement adds to an already impressive ODI résumé that includes eight centuries and numerous match-winning performances. The 26-year-old has established himself as a cornerstone of India's batting unit across formats.Earlier in the match, debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar took three wickets apiece, but Rahmanullah Gurbaz's quickfire 102 powered Afghanistan to 194 in their rain-truncated opening ODI against India in Dharamsala on Saturday.The contest was reduced to a 25-overs-per-side affair due to relentless rain earlier in the day.Dubey was slightly expensive but returned figures of 3/47 from his allotted five overs, while Brar remained disciplined and finished with figures of 3/27 in 4.5 overs.However, Afghanistan's effort ultimately proved insufficient as skipper Shubman Gill struck an unbeaten 84 to headline India's seven-wicket victory in the rain-truncated contest. Chasing 195 in the 25-overs-per-side match, India reached 195/3 in 22.5 overs after Afghanistan had been bowled out for 194 in 24.5 overs.

2027 four-star offensive tackle Q'Mari Hudson committed to Tennessee over Virginia and Virginia Tech on Saturday.The 6-foot-5, 300-pound prospect is from Western Branch High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. Rivals ranks him as the No. 33 offensive tackle in the class and No. 9 player in Virginia.Tennessee offered Hudson a scholarship on March 30. He has visited Tennessee two times, most recently for an official visit on June 5. The 2027 prospect also has an unofficial visit scheduled to Tennessee on June 19.Syracuse was the first school to offer Hudson a scholarship on Feb. 12, 2025. Other schools to offer him scholarships include Wake Forest, Old Dominion, Marshall, East Carolina, Liberty, North Carolina State, West Virginia, Maryland, Penn State, Appalachian State, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Pittsburgh, North Carolina Central, James Madison and Wayne State.Tennessee has 15 commitments in its 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace, offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo, defensive lineman Kadin Fife, quarterback Derrick Baker, athlete Jaden Butler, wide receiver KeSean Bowman, defensive back Carter Jamison and defensive back Brandon Leavell, tight end Malik Howard, defensive lineman Christian Mays and cornerback Dylan Haley, linebacker Kenneth Simon II, kicker Ford Fehling, long snapper Sam McKeown and Hudson.Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Four-star offensive lineman commits to Vols over two ACC schools

West Indies won the Women's T20 World Cup in 2016 [Getty Images]ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Group 2, SouthamptonNew Zealand 162-6 (20 overs): Halliday 40 (32); Alleyne 4-27West Indies 163-3 (19.5 overs): Campbelle 90* (62); J Kerr 2-17West Indies won by seven wickets Scorecard, TableDefending champions New Zealand were beaten in their Women's T20 World Cup opener as West Indies edged a last-over thriller in Southampton. Chasing 163, West Indies reached their target with a ball to spare as Shemaine Campbelle finished unbeaten on 90. Sophie Devine was tasked with defending six from the final over and Campbelle gave the strike to 20-year-old Jahzara Claxton with one run needed, with the pair sprinting a bye from the penultimate ball to secure the victory. Campbelle was visibly emotional at the conclusion as it was her first T20 fifty in 122 matches for the Windies.New Zealand were left to rue several dropped catches, including star all-rounder Hayley Matthews on nine before she went on to make 48 to set up the chase. The White Ferns' 162-6 looked a competitive total at the halfway stage as they recovered from a mini-collapse from 49-0 to 56-3. After Izzy Gaze made 39 at the top of the order, Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green chipped in with 40 and 35, while Aaliyah Alleyne took 4-27 for West Indies.It could prove to be a crucial win for West Indies in a group where England are favourites to finish top but the fight for second place is very open. Women's T20 World Cup schedule, fixtures, times & resultsAustralia begin World Cup with win over South AfricaScotland beat Ireland to earn first T20 World Cup winNotifications, social media and more with BBC Sport

World Cup: Qatar stun Switzerland in injury-time as Bundesliga quartet featureBorussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel and Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Nico Elvedi played the entire game in Switzerland’s disappointing draw with Qatar. Freiburg’s breakout star Johan Manzambi made his World Cup debut as a substitute, while Fabian Rieder from Augsburg and HSV’s Miro Muheim also featured in the second-half.Kobel was called into action inside the first two minutes when Edmilson Junior suddenly found himself clear in goal. Dortmund’s shot-stopper finally went into a major tournament as Switzerland’s number one after former Gladbach and FC Bayern goalkeeper Yann Sommer retired from international football.At the other end, Switzerland’s first two chances fell to Dan Ndoye, who was one of the only three players in the starting lineup with no Bundesliga experience. Remo Freuler is another one yet to play in Germany’s top-flight league, and he was instrumental in the first goal of the game in the 21st minute.Qatar’s goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada was penalized when he smashed over Bologna’s central midfielder. Former Gladbach and Schalke striker Breel Embolo converted the resulting penalty-kick as he grabbed Switzerland’s first goal of the tournament, as he did four years ago against the country of his birth, Cameroon.The Europeans were in full control of the game as Kobel only had to make one more save before the half-time break. Edmilson, who was also eligible to play for Belgium and Brazil, was once again the player with the shot on target.Abunada went on to make decent saves to deny Ndoye and former Augsburg star Ruben Vargas before Michel Aebischer’s attempt was blocked on the goalline. Al-Rayyan’s custodian also had to make more saves in the second-half as Switzerland broke their record of most shots in a World Cup game.However, it took one moment for Qatar to earn a precious point. Leonesa’s Homam Al Amin, who is the only player to ply his trade outside Qatar Stars League, produced a superb delivery as the 35-year-old center-back Boulaem Khoukhi beat Kobel with a powerful header in the 94th minute.As a result, all four teams in Group B are level on points and goal difference. Murat Yakin’s Switzerland will hope to put behind the disappointment when they face Bosnia & Herzegovina, while Qatar play against co-hosts Canada.

WORCESTER — While Phoebe Carroll and Mia Casey soaked in their team’s come-from-behind win over Georgetown in a Division 5 state semifinal on June 10, the two Hopedale High seniors found themselves on the cusp of an historic milestone.With their softball team’s latest MIAA tournament triumph, Carroll and Casey needed one more victory on June 13 to secure three straight state championships in three different high school sports this school year.“Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to win one (championship),” Casey told the MetroWest Daily News on June 10. “I’ve been fortunate to win two this year, with my best friend (Carroll) on the team. I don’t think I’ve wanted anything more.”“I don’t even know how to put it into words,” Carroll added. “It’s unreal.”Unfortunately for Carroll and Casey, the unimaginable only nearly happened on Saturday.With a 4-2 loss to fourth-seeded Maynard in the Div. 5 state final, No. 3 Hopedale left Worcester State’s Rockwood Field one win shy of its first state title in program history.Nevertheless, Carroll and Casey concluded their senior year with state titles across two sports (volleyball and basketball) and reached a state final in another — softball.“(We’ve been) maxing out our seasons as long as we can,” Carroll told the T&G. “Making the most of (all the time together) and making all these memories while we can. It’s been really fun.”“It’s been everything I could have imagined, honestly,” Casey said. “Just growing up, I’ve watched my siblings win state championships, so that’s always been my goal. And we’ve come close in my like past years so then my senior year, winning two in a row and then making it to my third one has been crazy. I’m happy no matter what, even though we didn’t win. It’s still a big accomplishment that I’ll definitely remember forever.”Armed with a new head coach and a slew of seniors this past fall, the Hopedale girls’ volleyball team earned a No. 1 seed in the Division 5 state tournament and a spot in the state final for the first time in program history.Then, on Nov. 15, 2025, the Blue Raiders swept seventh-seeded Smith Voke to claim the D5 state crown.A smash from Casey on the final volley of the game caused Hopedale’s opponent to hit the ball out of bounds and send the Blue Raiders into a frenzy.“The big thing that (Carroll and Casey) brought, besides their leading on the court and their play, … was they were strong and athletic players that the other kids wanted to emulate,” said Hopedale first-year volleyball coach Gary Patch. “They liked to compete.”Competing for the Hopedale girls’ basketball team this past winter, Carroll (a T&G Hometeam All-Star for volleyball and basketball) and Casey helped their team reach the Division 5 state championship game for the first time since 2022.With a game-high 23 points from Carroll, who scored over 1,000 points for her career and won a state title as an eighth grader, the Blue Raiders beat Drury, 48-35, on March 15 and once again hoisted a MIAA state championship trophy above their heads.“(Carroll) did everything,” Hopedale girls’ basketball coach Jason Rojee said. “In terms of the basketball court, Phoebe was the centerpiece of what made everything go.”As for Casey, Hopedale’s dynamo from off the bench?“(Casey) showed up a lot during the tournament,” Rojee said. “She definitely was a spark for us. She’s tough, she’s gritty. That’s where her asset came in big time.“Both of them are quality leaders and tough kids.”A day later, Carroll and Casey turned in their basketball jerseys and shoes for softball mitts and uniforms.“The next day they had softball tryouts. The next day,” Rojee said. “They’re the cliche of ‘No days off’ (think Bill Belichick); they’ve legit had no days off.”With Carroll, a three-year starter in the outfield, and Casey, a three-year starter at shortstop, leading the way, Hopedale (14-11) earned a No. 3 seed in the Division 5 MIAA tournament.The Blue Raiders reeled off postseason wins over Smith Academy (18-1 score), Hopkins Academy (7-0) and Granby (12-0) earlier this month before they found themselves trailing Georgetown by two runs in a Div. 5 state semifinal on Wednesday.Hopedale then erupted for six runs in the top of the fifth inning to take an 8-4 lead and when Carroll corralled the final out in left field, she and Casey found themselves on the brink of history thanks to a 9-6 victory over Georgetown.“It’s a pretty remarkable story overall,” Hopedale softball coach Jim Casey told the T&G on Friday. “Those two having the chance to do a three-peat is pretty unbelievable.”“I’m not surprised that those two are the ones that are going for it,” Rojee told the T&G on Thursday. “It’s ridiculous. Can’t imagine that being (done) many times, if it all. They’re great kids. The entire softball program has been knocking on the door for a couple of years, too.“Just hope they got one more in them.”On Saturday, Maynard’s Maddy Karlon struck out 13 and allowed one earned run on five hits over seven innings to propel the Tigers past Hopedale, 4-2, in the Division 5 state final.Hopedale’s Emily Atwood struck out eight and gave up four runs (two earned) on nine hits while Carroll collected a hit and Casey grabbed an RBI.As Carroll and Casey walked away from Worcester State’s Rockwood Field following the game, the two reminisced about their storybook senior year at Hopedale High.“The whole school year has just been so special,” Carroll said.“Picture perfect ending,” Casey concluded.—Contact Tommy Cassell at tcassell@telegram.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @tommycassell44.This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Hopedale High's Phoebe Carroll, Mia Casey play in three state finals

An American flag flies outside the Department of Justice in Washington, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)2026-06-13T19:57:55Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced his intent Saturday to nominate James M. McDonald as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York to replace Jay Clayton, who Trump nominated this week for the role of director of national intelligence.McDonald, who is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, is currently a litigation partner at the Sullivan & Cromwell law firm and was a one-time personal attorney to Trump after he was brought on to handle the appeal of Trump’s Manhattan hush money conviction, which is still pendingAt the time, Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts for concealing a $130,000 payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.If confirmed to the role as U.S. attorney in Manhattan, McDonald would oversee the most prestigious of the Justice Department’s prosecution offices, with a vast portfolio ranging from terrorism and espionage cases to security fraud and public corruption. McDonald was part of the legal team that last month secured a favorable outcome for Indian billionaire Gautam Adani when the Trump administration Justice Department dropped a fraud and conspiracy case that had been brought under the Biden administration. McDonald has also served as director of enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission during Trump’s first term in office and was also deputy associate counsel in the White House under George W. Bush. Read More “I am confident that Jamie will deliver strong results for our Country,” Trump posted Saturday about McDonald’s nomination on the Truth Social platform.Nicholas Biase, spokesperson for the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan, said it “welcomes the President’s choice to lead the SDNY. Mr. McDonald is widely respected.”Clayton’s nomination came as pressure increased from Congress to name a permanent replacement for Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation as national intelligence director last month. Trump faced intense pushback over his decision to name Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director. FATIMA HUSSEIN Hussein reports on the U.S. Treasury Department for The Associated Press. She covers tax policy, sanctions and any issue that relates to money. twitter mailto ERIC TUCKER Tucker covers national security in Washington for The Associated Press, with a focus on the FBI and Justice Department. twitter mailto

OMAHA, NE — In its first time staring down elimination, Ole Miss baseball is turning to its veteran star.Hunter Elliott will start for Ole Miss against Troy in the College World Series on June 14 (1 p.m., ESPN). Because both teams lost their opener, the loser of the Rebels vs Trojans will be eliminated.Elliott, a junior, spoke June 13 at Ole Miss' open practice at Creighton University's campus. He isn't changing his approach because of the stakes. Ole Miss is 7-0 when Elliott starts an NCAA Tournament game over his career."I don't think the mindset is going to change much," Elliott said. "I think that's why a lot of people sometimes fail in win-or-go-home situations. Because they think they've got to change what they've been doing all year."Hunter Elliott has struggled down stretch for Ole MissElliott is the face of the Ole Miss baseball program, but his statistics this season are down from the lofty standards he's set. Elliott is 5-3 with a 5.15 ERA. In 2025 he was 10-3 with a 2.94 ERA.Ole Miss won Elliott's start in the Auburn Super Regional, but he lasted just 4⅓ innings, allowing two earned runs and walking four and with two strikeouts.Even though Elliott has been the Friday starter all season and started the first game of regionals and super regionals, Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco went with Taylor Rabe to open the College World Series vs North Carolina.In his last six starts, Elliott has pitched 28 innings with a 7.71 ERA. Elliott has honed in on what specifically he needs to fix while facing a good Troy offense."I need to get ahead in counts a little better," Elliott said. "I need to control the first pitch. Throw a lot of first-pitch strikes. The main thing is get ahead and put guys away. I didn't do that great the last start."Statistics don't capture the extent of Elliott's worth. He is the last remaining player for the 2022 national championship team and started the game that clinched Ole Miss' first title.Bianco called Elliott one of the guttiest players to wear an Ole Miss uniform after the super regional, and said it's what makes Elliott good in big moments."He's an ace in every sense of the word, but I think the true aces are the guys that just win when you run them out there," Bianco said. "They seem to have success even when they don't have their best stuff. Even when things maybe don't go their way."Sam Hutchens covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at Shutchens@gannett.com or reach him on X at @Sam_Hutchens_This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Ole Miss needs Hunter Elliott to find form vs Troy in elimination game

AKRON – When you get to the state tournament, everything is bigger and magnified.The Fairfield Union baseball team, playing in its first state tournament in 40 years (1986), didn’t let the moment become too big, but the Falcons certainly had their share of jitters in the first two innings in a Division IV state semifinal against Bishop Fenwick.Fairfield Union committed four errors in the first inning, and Fenwick took advantage by scoring six runs. The Falcons were able to settle in the rest of the way, but it was too much to overcome in a 7-2 loss June 13 at Akron’s 7 17 Credit Union Park.“The nerves were there, weren't they?” Fairfield Union coach Scott Burke said. “You come to the final four and play a team like Fenwick, and they are going to make you pay for your mistakes. We tried to do things perfectly, and nothing goes well when you try to be perfect. We needed to do what got us here. We didn’t handle their early offensive pressure.”More: Five days in Akron with three softball teams left a lasting impressionIt was the end of a dream season for the Falcons, who finished 24-7, including Mid-State League-Buckeye Division, district, and regional championships, which was the first time they accomplished those feats in more than two decades.“We just weren't playing our best, and playing on a new field, we committed four errors, and the nerves got the best of us,” Fairfield Union senior shortstop Ashton Waldrop said. “It’s heartbreaking, and this is obviously not the outcome we wanted, but this has been an amazing season. We changed the program and made new beginnings for the young guys, so I am excited for the future.”Fenwick scored an unearned run in the first inning and was able to plate five runs in the second with three hits, but two of the runs were scored on a bases-loaded balk and a wild pitch. The Falcons' nerves showed because they finished the game with three balks.Even though the Fairfield Union defense and pitching settled in, allowing only one more run in the final five innings, the Falcons’ offense struggled to get the whole game going.Fairfield Union finished with only two hits, both from senior center fielder Garrett Dilcher, who had two triples. The second one in the sixth inning knocked in two runs. Ashton Waldrop and Alex Burke both reached on back-to-back walks with two outs before Dilcher delivered his triple down the left field line.Fenwick finished with eight hits. Cameron Silcott started and lasted two innings, giving up six runs, four earned, on four hits. Eli Wolfe came on in relief in the third inning and pitched four innings, giving up one run on three hits, and Joe Blankenship pitched a scoreless seventh inning. All three of those pitchers are juniors and will return next season.“We have some guys that are really down right now, but we tried to tell our guys that people in our community supported this group, which hasn’t done this in 40 years," Burke said. "We had a great turnout, and they rallied around these kids. We have to look at the big picture and not just today. We had a great season and did things we haven’t accomplished in a long time.”Tom Wilson is a sports reporter for the Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Contact him at 740-689-5150 or via email at twilson@gannett.com for comments or story tips. Follow him on X at twil2323.This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Falcons' magical season ends with state tournament loss vs Fenwick

University of Hawaii pitching coach Keith Zuniga is leaving the Rainbow Warrior baseball team to lead USC’s pitching staff.Zuniga will replace Sean Allen, who resigned as the Trojans’ pitching coach last week to become Lamar University’s head baseball coach.“I know he’s grateful for the opportunity, and he’s going to do his thing,” pitcher Isaiah Magdaleno said of Zuniga. “Great coach, great guy. … He’s got connections to Southern California. He’ll fit right in. … He deserves it. He’s going to do a great job. Being able to create bonds with everybody, I feel that’s what he does best. I know he’s going to do big things over there. It’s good for him and his family to move up the ladder in coaching. After college ball, hopefully it’s the pros for him.”Zuniga is widely regarded as one of college baseball’s top pitching coaches. In each of his three seasons at UH, the ’Bows were one of four Division I teams to place in the top 20 nationally in earned-run average. This season, the ’Bows are third nationally with a 3.45 ERA. Big West opponents hit a league-low .216 against the ’Bows.In 2023, Zuniga replaced Mathew Troupe, who became pitching coach at Loyola Marymount.This past season, Zuniga developed an effective front-to-back staff. Magdaleno, who was UH’s closer in 2025, emerged as an award-winning, series-opening starter. This past week, Baseball America and Perfect Game each named Magdaleno to All-America third team. Hekili Robello, who redshirted in 2025 after transferring from Santa Rosa College, impressed as a weekend starter and diligent student. Relief pitcher Tsubasa Tomii was named to the 2026 All-Big West first team.The ’Bows will have a reorganized coaching staff when they officially move from the Big West to the Mountain West on July 1. Earlier this week, head coach Rich Hill confirmed that Dave Nakama, UH’s hitting coach the past five seasons, was leaving the program.

Oklahoma vs. Alabama baseball box score: Live stats from College World Series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Oklahoma Sooners baseball team makes its 12th CWS appearance in program history and second in the last five years. They'll meet the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday afternoon in Omaha, Neb., at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.The battle of SEC teams will be one of the better matchups for the College World Series. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. ET with the broadcast on ESPN. 2026 NCAA Baseball Championship123456789RHEOklahoma (38-22)201002049110Alabama (42-19)00000000030Oklahoma vs. Alabama baseball box score: Live stats from College World Series NCAA ChampionshipOklahoma Sooners BatterPOSABRHRBIBBSOAVGOBP1Jason WalkCF221020.272.3789Camden Johnson3B311001.310.40748Deiten LaChanceC432200.335.4087Jaxon WillitsSS422102.294.39520Trey GambillDH401202.292.44110Brendan BrockLF311110.294.38917Dasan HarrisRF402200.366.42616Dayton Tockey1B401001.259.4046Kyle Branch2B400001.220.323Total329118372B: Gambill 1 (13)Brock 1 (11)Tockey 1 (4)H: LaChance 1 (16)RBI: LaChance 2 (64)Willits 1 (49)Gambill 2 (37)Brock 1 (53)Harris 2 (25)PitcherPOSIPHRERBBSOBFERA99Cord RagerP7.030008244.7Total7.03000824Rager 88 (63 strikes)Alabama Crimson TideBatterPOSABRHRBIBBSOAVGOBP9Bryce FowlerCF301001.322.4171Justin LebronSS300001.274.38210Brady NealC300001.324.43732Jason Torres3B300002.236.35633John LemmDH201001.251.38742Eric HinesLF301002.288.3364Brennan Holt2B200000.239.38013Luke Vaughn1B200000.216.36814Peyton SteeleRF200000.226.315Total2303008PitcherPOSIPHRERBBSOBFERA8Tyler FayP6.065526244.544Evan SteckmesserP0.12000035.348Ashton CrowtherP1.23441194.0Total8.011993736Steckmesser 10 (6 strikes)Crowther 33 (22 strikes)Fay 101 (61 strikes)How to watch: Oklahoma vs. Alabama 2026 NCAA Baseball Championship Game Date: Saturday, June 13Time: 3 p.m. ETTV: ESPNMore College World Series NewsTroy vs. West Virginia baseball box score: Final stats from CWSOle Miss vs. UNC box score: Final stats from CWS USC vs North Carolina baseball box score: Game 1Little Rock vs. Troy baseball box score: Game 1Texas vs. Texas Tech softball box score: Final Women's College World Series

The New York Knicks are one win away from their first NBA championship since 1973, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead into Game 5 on Saturday night in San Antonio, and you can catch all the action tonight for free with Fubo.MORE:Spurs-Knicks NBA Finals courts make fan-favorite additionJun 8, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) is guarded by San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during game three of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesHow to Watch Spurs vs Knicks: Game 4When: Saturday, June 13, 2026Time: 8:30 PM ETTV Channel: ABCLive Stream: Fubo (try for free)New York completed the largest comeback in NBA Finals history in Game 4, erasing a 29-point deficit and winning 107-106 on OG Anunoby’s last-second tip-in.– Live Stream Knicks vs Spurs with Fubo –For the Spurs, the challenge is straightforward: win or go home. San Antonio has held fourth-quarter leads in every game of the series but has struggled to finish, including its devastating collapse in Game 4. Victor Wembanyama remains the centerpiece after posting 24 points and 13 rebounds in the last game, while the Spurs need better late-game execution and more offensive support to extend the series.The Knicks, meanwhile, have thrived away from Madison Square Garden, covering eight consecutive road games entering Game 5. Jalen Brunson continues to lead the offense after scoring 36 points in Game 4, and New York’s resilience has put the franchise on the verge of a historic title. Despite San Antonio being favored at home, the Knicks need just one more win to complete a remarkable postseason run and capture their first championship in more than five decades.This is a great NBA matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.Live stream San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks on Fubo: Start your free trial!Catch every NBA Finals matchup on ABC with Fubo.You can live stream NBA games all season long with Fubo, which offers a free trial. They carry all of the channels you will need to never miss your favorite team’s games, including nationally broadcast channels like ESPN, ABC, and NBA TV, as well as local team coverage.Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead —

TORONTO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Saturday.After Cody Bellinger singled to open the ninth against Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, Goldschmidt followed with a 400-foot drive to left, his ninth home run.Varland (3-2) had allowed just two earned runs this season before Saturday and hadn’t given up a home run in 36 2/3 innings. Fernando Cruz (4-1) got out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and David Bednar struck out the side in the ninth for his 14th save in 16 chances as New York won for the fifth time in six games.Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler allowed one run and six hits in seven innings. He walked a season-high four and struck out seven.Toronto’s Kevin Gausman allowed one hit and one run in seven innings. He walked two and struck out seven. Jasson Domínguez hit a solo home run in his return to the Yankees' lineup, the only hit off Gausman.New York put runners at the corners with two outs in the eighth, but Tyler Rogers got Domínguez to ground out.Cruz replaced Schlittler and walked the bases loaded, but escaped by getting Charles McAdoo to foul out to first.Kazuma Okamoto opened the scoring with a two-out homer off Schlittler in the third, his 15th of the season and second in two games.Added to the roster before the game to replace injured outfielder Trent Grisham, Domínguez tied it in the fourth with his second homer.Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was held out of the starting lineup. Manager John Schneider said Guerrero had a sore back.Up nextYankees RHP Will Warren (7-1, 3.28 ERA) is scheduled to start Sunday against Blue Jays LHP Patrick Corbin (2-3, 4.55).__AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

🎥 Scotland fans take over Boston ahead of World Cup returnThe FIFA World Cup always brings plenty of fan scenes, and it's Scotland's turn for their supporters to step up. Ahead of the country's return to the big stage for the first time since 1998, fans are all over Boston prior to Saturday's opening group stage match against Haiti.Check out the scenes, where the Tartan Army is seen singing Freed From Desire on a boat, and bagpipes are everywhere...Will their faithful following be the 12th man tonight?

Gary Neville has labelled Fifa “a dictatorship” after a failure to release a VAR replay used to decide a tight semi-automated offside call during Switzerland’s draw with Qatar at World Cup 2026.In the first half of the Group B clash, Switzerland were awarded a penalty when Remo Freuler was clattered by Qatari goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada. Replays suggested that Freuler may have been offside from Breel Embolo’s header forward before he was fouled but a VAR review determined the original decision should stand.Mahmoud Abunada fouled Remo Freuler but the Swiss star may have been offside during the build-up (Reuters)However, the specific replays used and the lines drawn by the semi-automated offside system to determine that Freuler was indeed onside weren’t shown, leaving fans to take the decision on trust.And while working as a pundit on the game for ITV, ex-England international Neville was fuming at Fifa’s lack of transparency around the decision-making process.Speaking at half-time, Neville said: “Offside. We all think it here. Everybody will think it at home. Fifa are the host broadcaster, they’ve got the evidence of the semi-automatic decision that they can show us. Why are they not showing us? “They did this in the last tournament. Fans are already distrusting of Fifa and technology to start with. There is a massive question mark over that because that is offside in my eyes until they prove me different.”"Why are they not showing us?.. we are all thinking it" 🤔Neville, Wrighty and Big Dunc debate the potential offside in the build-up to Switzerland's penalty pic.twitter.com/TVOZ5LkXMu— ITV Football (@itvfootball) June 13, 2026Once ITV’s rules expert Christina Unkel confirmed that Fifa have the replays, with the offside lines drawn, but simply chose not to show them, Neville went a step further.“It’s like a dicator. Honestly, it’s a dictatorship, this,” he fumed. “The idea that they hold this evidence internally and don’t show fans of countries that are playing in tournaments. It’s absolutely ridiculous.“Honestly to not show the evidence of an offside... Prove to us it’s offside. Show it straight away. Why not the transparency?”Switzerland scored the penalty but Qatar equalised late on (Reuters)Gary Neville was left fuming at Fifa’s decision not to release the replays (Getty)Unkel, host Mark Pougatch and fellow pundits Duncan Ferguson and Ian Wright all appeared to be in agreement with Neville’s bafflement at the replays not being released, with Wright particularly strident. “With the semi-automatic line, why haven’t we seen that?” he queried. “You know what, we actually don’t even need to see it, we see it in the Premier League every week, he looks offside, I just can’t understand it. They do what they want. They’re sitting in the office. It’s scandalous.”Embolo converted the penalty and Switzerland went on to dominate the match but somehow failed to score a second goal, with Abunada making a number of fine saves.And the Swiss were made to pay when, in injury-time at the end of the match, Qatar snatched an unlikely equaliser. Qatari captain Boualem Khoukhi headed home Homam El Amin’s 94th-minute cross to spark wild celebrations among Julen Lopetegui’s squad, as the Asian side earned their first-ever point at a World Cup.

MLB Colorado Rockies pitcher Eiberson Castellano | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Today, the Colorado Rockies announced a series of roster moves, most notably, the promotion of RHP Eiberson Castellano from Triple-A Albuquerque. The 25 year old will be making his Major League debut with his first appearance, bringing to eight the total number of Rockies MLB debuts this season. There was some hint of this move as Castellano was highlighted last weekend by president of baseball operations Paul DePodsta wheo said of the righty, “Eiberson Castellano made his first start last night in Triple-A. He had done really, really well in Double-A, had a terrific start last night, went six shutout in his first Triple-A game.”Last week, Castellano was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week after throwing those six scoreless innings DePodesta referred to. Castellano allowed one hit, two walks and seven strikeouts in that game against the Salt Lake Bees. View this post on InstagramPrior to his promotion to Albuquerque, Castellano went 4-2 with a 2.72 ERA (53.0 IP, 16 ER) in 10 starts with Double-A Hartford. His was the second-lowest ERA in the Eastern League.The native of Maracaibo, Venezeuala, was signed by Colorado to a Minor League contract on December 5, 2025 after spending the first five seasons of his professional career in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. In 109 career Minor League appearances (48 starts), has gone 21-16 with a 3.78 ERA (333.1 IP, 140 ER), 137 walks and 390 strikeouts.Castellano’s promotion was not the only news.The Rockies also optioned right-handed pitcher Jeff Criswell to Albuquerque. As a reminder, Criswell is just coming off Tommy John surgery. In two innings pitched over two games, he has a 0.00 ERAFinally, right-handed pitcher Valente Bellozo cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A.Join the conversation!Sign up for a user account and get:Fewer adsCreate community postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!

LAFAYETTE — Rossville baseball had the unenviable task of trying to solve Kouts flame thrower Billy Miller.Few have been able to touch the sophomore this season.Through two seasons, Miller has allowed just eight earned runs in more than 106 innings pitched. Last season, he led the Mustangs to a Class A state runner-up finish.By the time 10th-ranked Rossville got to Miller at Loeb Stadium on Saturday, June 13, the Hornets already were in a big hole.Rossville mustered five hits, but Class 1A No. 1 Kouts was equally as impressive offensively as Miller's right arm on the mound in a 9-1 Class 1A north semi-state semifinal victory.Nolan Britt tagged Miller twice, including a run-scoring single in the fifth to bring Eli Barnes across the plate. Rossville ends the season 19-12, including its third regional championship in the past 10 seasons.More: After regional heroics, Central Catholic baseball loses on walk offSam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking.This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Rossville baseball falls to Kouts in IHSAA semi-state semifinal