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And check our weekly Rumor Look Back here to keep track of how often rumors turn out to be correct Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting Corey Heim earned his third win of the 2025 NASCAR Truck Series season at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night, but it was far from easy. Heim watched a massive lead of nearly 16 seconds evaporate with a late-race yellow It eventually got pushed into double overtime where Heim had to fend off rivals from literally all sides After being put in the middle of a three-wide situation at the white flag, he drove it very deep into Turn 1, holding onto the lead -- and win -- while Daniel Hemric was forced to settle for second. However, the driver to his outside at the pivotal moment was Ben Rhodes and he fell all the way back to sixth after being pushed out of the groove .. watching the replay with how I was ran in three and four by Heim," explained Rhodes in his FOX Sports 1 interview That's why all those wrecks kept happening And that's what opened up for three wide down the front stretch "We were leading -- or it felt like we were leading it's just it all stems from that corner back there (Turns 3/4) When you get pushed up out of the groove and you start having to come out of the gas That's a big deal and that's what opens up for three-wide racing but when you have an opportunity to win races with this playoff format So we have to capitalize on that,when we can but that's racing in the Truck series and that's why it's so exciting for all the fans." Heim later responded to Rhodes' comments in the winner's press conference and no He saw nothing wrong with his tactics and pushed back on Rhodes' statements "I feel like he would have done the same thing as would anyone coming to the white flag," said Heim Probably just him in the heat of the moment but yeah We're coming to the white flag of a race that everyone's trying to win and you don't want me to push you out of the groove From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport In order to keep delivering our expert journalism we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker Install the TJR Wrestling web app for instant access to the very latest news and reviews Cody Rhodes is on his way back to WWE television Cody Rhodes suffered the most high-profile and perhaps most crushing defeat of his career Rhodes walked into the main event as the Undisputed WWE Champion, but he walked out with an unwanted piece of history. Rhodes will now forever be remembered as the man who John Cena pinned to become World Champion for a record 17th time Rhodes appeared to be closing on victory until Travis Scott made his presence felt Although the American Nightmare managed to hit Scott with a Cross Rhodes the Hip Hop star later pulled the referee out of the ring as the champion looked to retain his title Rhodes’ desire to do the right thing proved to be his downfall as he refused to hit Cena with the title belt This allowed Cena to land a low blow and his own shot with the belt to snatch the win Rhodes was last seen heading back to his tour bus with wife Brandi after turning down a backstage interview Cody Rhodes hasn’t appeared on WWE TV since that defeat to Cena but it seems a comeback isn’t too far away The American Nightmare is now being advertised for SmackDown on May 16, the first episode of the show after Backlash six days earlier. On WWE’s website Rhodes is the only Superstar on the graphic while he’s also listed as a “featured Superstar” for the taping Rhodes has been spotted out and about spending his well-earned break with his family John Cena will defend the Undisputed WWE Title against Randy Orton It looks like one released WWE star is calling time on their wrestling career altogether as they are now expected to retire Another popular WWE Superstar is leaving the company A recently fired WWE star was fired despite recovering from surgery at the time A wrestler who competed against John Cena many times thinks that the WWE legend deserves a lot of credit AEW announcer Tony Schiavone names his favourite match he called as Hulk Hogan vs the Big Bossman in a steel cage at Madison Square Garden Former WWE Women's Champion Carmella has opened up about what hurts the most about being let go by the company A popular WWE Premium Live Event looks set to drop from the calendar A wrestler who recently lost championship gold has signed a new deal to remain with WWE for many more years Rockland News - It's Local that Matters SLOATSBURG, NY — A cornerstone of the Rockland County music and dining scene is turning the page on a beloved chapter. Rhodes North Tavern and live music venue nestled in the heart of Sloatsburg with its final night under current ownership set for next Friday sent ripples through the local community on Friday morning “RHODES NORTH TAVERN has been sold!!!” she wrote confirming the news that had already sparked swirling rumors The venue will host a “Farewell Rhodes Party” with longtime favorite band Mr LoveJoy to cap off more than two decades of memories Rhodes North in Sloatsburg was established by Tyler Rhodes over 20 years ago Rhodes quickly became more than just a place to eat and drink—it became a way of life From its legendary Thursday Wing Nights (wings were $0.10/each back in the 00’s) to the close-quarters stage that welcomed thousands of musicians Rockland’s version of Sam Malone from Cheers – became a fixture of the community A pivotal renovation in the 2010s brought fresh energy to the venue but also for a unique clientele that included a loyal group of motorcycle enthusiasts with big hearts and louder engines Rhodes wasn’t just a bar—it was Rockland’s answer to Easy Rider The roots of its musical tradition go deep In a story befitting the Tavern’s spirited legacy the first band to ever play there—Suffern Succotash—set off the security alarm by mistake by showing up hat in hand unannounced before the grand opening Tyler welcomed them to perform just days later That initial warm-hearted chaos set the tone for what Rhodes would become its humble stage has seen the likes of local and renowned acts alike from Dave Keyes and Rusty Paul of the Les Paul family and a loyal cast of local favorites including “The Band Crasher.” Sloatsburg native Melissa from the band HUSHH is scheduled to return one last time with LAST MINUTE BAND for a Saturday night sendoff on May 3rd but his vision lived on through his daughter Jenny and the Rhodes family For the past several years Jenny continued to carry the torch keeping the spirit of the Tavern alive through laughter gourmet meal or even a breather outside on the back deck in between musical sets the legacy of Rhodes Tavern will remain etched into the hearts of thousands who crossed its threshold the new owners have “big plans,” and while the community is saying goodbye to an era they’re also looking forward with hope—and perhaps a touch of whiskey-fueled nostalgia greeting both familiar faces and new ones alike But hopefully with less administrative work Rockland—Rhodes may be closing one chapter on Friday May 9th Rockland Music Fest – Sept 27 @ Clover Stadium. 10 bands, with headliner. Tickets on sale now. Filed Under: News, Town of Ramapo Copyright © 2025 · RockWeb Systems Inc. · All rights reserved. · Privacy Policy WWE’s Cody Rhodes is featured in a new ‘Roundball Rock’ ad hyping up the NBA returning to NBC this fall Cody appears at around the 13 second mark of the ad Cody Rhodes appears in the new NBA on NBC and Peacock ad, hyping up the return of the NBA to NBC this fall.https://t.co/FUPwy8oypQ Cody has not appeared on WWE television since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena at WrestleMania 41 Sunday Cody is scheduled return on the May 16 episode of SmackDown Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Get instant access to ITR on your home screen Add ITR Wrestling to your Google News feed > Cody Rhodes has been absent from WWE television since WrestleMania 41 Last month, John Cena defeated Rhodes to win his 17th World Championship at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. While Cena has been actively present on television and engaged in a feud against Randy Orton The American Nightmare has been absent from live appearances As speculations continue about Rhodes’ return, a recent update has emerged on it. With Cena and Orton set to clash against each other on May 10th at the Backlash PLE, Cody Rhodes has been advertised to appear on the May 16 episode of SmackDown which is set to take place at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro Rhodes has been advertised as one of the featured stars for the show alongside Orton, Tiffany Stratton, LA Knight Although an advertisement does not guarantee an appearance Criticising the end of the main-event match on his podcast, The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt Hardy said, especially the match they had between one another You had Cody kick out of multiple [Attitude Adjustments] I still thought he had a real solid match for a main event when it was all said and done The biggest critique I have was that finish and protecting Cody and the way it was done I felt like The Rock being there would have made sense it would have kind of tied everything together that was part of the story.” In other news: A WWE Attitude Era star is still open for an in-ring return. This week's WWE Raw featured a Gunther-Pat McAfee confrontation and Jey Uso facing Seth Rollins in the main event A former WWE champion has competed and won his first match on Raw in over five years Paul Heyman has explained why he turned his back on Roman Reigns A former WWE Champion has announced their wedding engagement AEW Women's Champion Toni Storm wants to wrestle this Academy-Award winning actor CM Punk has opened up on the women wrestler's role in WWE A WWE Hall of Famer's daughter is currently training to become a pro-wrestler New update has emerged on Chelsea Green's WWE contract Rhodes Convenience Stores named Jason Colvin as its new IT director, bringing more than 20 years of technology experience to support the company’s growth and modernization efforts.Christopher BorroJason ColvinJason Colvin has become the new director of information technology for the Cape Girardeau-based Rhodes Convenience Stores “I’m honored to join Rhodes Convenience Stores and contribute to its forward momentum,” Colvin said in a Thursday and I look forward to helping our teams and customers thrive through better systems and smarter solutions.” Colvin has worked in the corporate manufacturing and health care technology sectors for more than 20 years He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Informational Systems from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and a master’s in Organizational Leadership from Evangel University in Springfield “We are thrilled to welcome Jason to our leadership team,” Brent Anderson “His strategic vision and people-first approach make him an outstanding fit for our company as we continue to grow our companies and modernize our guest experience.” Go to www.semissourian.com/newsletters to find out more Connect with the Southeast Missourian Newsroom: Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson from 5pm-8pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon at The Church at Shiloh located at 2394 Shiloh Rd Burial will follow the services in the Shiloh Cemetery in Pelahatchie to the late Casper Eugene Rhodes and Annie Mae White Rhodes He was a member of The Church at Shiloh in Pelahatchie Taylor Vinson (Peyton) and three great-grandchildren donations may be made to East Rankin Athletics at P.O Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Soon-to-be graduate Sam Crowe looks forward to continuing his research at Oxford University in the fall When Samuel Crowe looks back on his undergraduate career at the University of Virginia he can proudly point to making history as the first undergraduate granted access to NASA’s $10 billion James Webb Telescope for his research publishing major research findings in world-renowned journals and leading the astronomy and forestry clubs the astronomy-physics and history major is focused on what’s next: a 2-year master’s degree in the history of science medicine and technology at Oxford University starting in the fall he’s embracing a hobby he picked up at UVA: travel He spent two of his undergraduate summers abroad Crowe and the UVA Astronomy Club gather at the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia Crowe’s journey through the Eastern Hemisphere will punctuate a busy undergraduate career Crowe became the world’s first undergraduate student to lead a James Webb Space Telescope General Observer project From the data gathered using the telescope he published two papers in The Astrophysical Journal One of the papers examines star formation in Sagittarius C, a region in the heart of the Milky Way where many stars are actively being born The paper confirmed at least two massive stars – each more than 20 times the Sun’s mass – forming in this region “We also discovered a new star-forming region adjacent to the one we’d already known about,” he said Most of Crowe’s work so far has involved observational astronomy research “We model the sort of environments we observe with telescopes,” he said “so we can better understand the physical processes at play it’s a young star producing ionizing radiation the same light rays that can cause skin cancer in an environment similar to Sagittarius C.” Crowe has been an undergraduate researcher since his first spring semester when astronomy professor Jonathan Tan gave a research talk in one of his introductory classes Crowe approached him afterward to ask about opportunities to work with him “I asked him a lot of questions during his talk All the rest of my research has sprung from that simple introduction Crowe is the 57th Rhodes Scholar in the history of UVA which produces the most Rhodes Scholars of any American public university Crowe will pursue a doctorate in astrophysics at the California Institute of Technology Crowe visits the IRAM 30-meter radio telescope in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain (Photo by Alejandro Romar) Crowe was an Echols Scholar and recipient of a full-tuition University Achievement Award which he said gave him “the academic and financial freedom to fully pursue [his] academic interests.” He’s following in the footsteps of two older brothers and his mother “I didn’t even visit after being admitted,” he said “I was that certain it was the place for me.” Crowe said he is grateful for two high school teachers who nurtured his interests in history and physics He knew from his first high school physics class that he wanted to pursue astrophysics and a class on the Roman republic and empire with history professor Jon Lendon in the spring of his first year at UVA sold him on a second major he’s been heavily involved in the leadership of the Astronomy Club and president during his first three years He’s currently vice president of the Forestry Club which provides service to local city parks around Albemarle County and Virginia state parks Crowe also joined the Culture of Respect Educators a peer education group focusing on sexual assault prevention and education after attending one of their talks in his dorm during Wahoo Welcome means sitting in the astronomy undergraduate student lounge on his laptop On March 17, 2025, Open Lending announced that it would postpone its earnings release and conference call, both scheduled for the same day. 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Copyright © 2025 FactSet Research Systems Inc.© 2025 TradingView Ken was joined in marriage to Kathy Vier on June 23 Ken started a career early on as a meat cutter including Red Owl and Super One in Hibbing Ken would spend two weeks in the summer fishing in Solon Springs and Karsen; 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews until the beginning of the service at 11 a.m Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Cody Rhodes' absence from WWE programming since his Undisputed WWE Championship loss to John Cena at WrestleMania 41 has left the WWE Universe eagerly awaiting his next move After finishing his historic title reign in Las Vegas last month offering no messages or responses regarding his defeat or his future plans who typically shares his upcoming appearance schedule with fans at the start of each month While initial reports suggested he was advertised for the SmackDown episode following WrestleMania week (April 25th) he ultimately did not appear on that broadcast fueling speculation about a potential extended hiatus WWE's own promotional activities may have now revealed the target date for the American Nightmare's return After noticeably removing Rhodes from advertisements for the May 2nd and May 9th episodes of SmackDown the company is now prominently featuring him on promotional materials for the May 16th edition of Friday Night SmackDown WWE.com confirms he remains advertised for this date and subsequent SmackDown shows moving forward This specific advertising pattern – removing him from the immediate upcoming shows but actively promoting him for the May 16th date – strongly suggests that the post-Backlash episode is earmarked for his comeback More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation not only because of his status as a top star but also due to the controversial circumstances of his WrestleMania loss which involved interference from Travis Scott aligning with the now-heel John Cena leaving fans wondering how Rhodes will react to being "screwed over." anticipation is sky-high for what Rhodes will say and do upon his return Many fans predict his immediate focus will be on reclaiming the Undisputed WWE Championship he lost to Cena While the May 16th SmackDown appears to be the planned return date based on current advertising fans are already thinking he will regain the title at SummerSlam in August This would allow Cena to have a lengthy title reign as WWE Champion while also working with other stars It would also give Rhodes some time off to spend with his family CODY RHODES IS DEFINITELY GETTING HIS REMATCH AT SUMMERSLAM 👀 pic.twitter.com/P8RqxJesAg For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all but it was how he lost that will have dramatic long-term implications Rhodes' inability to clock Cena with his title belt on the "Grandest Stage of Them All" was a disastrous case of idiotic babyface syndrome "The American Nightmare" has been off television since the defeat Rhodes helped put the company on his back for over a year his absence leaves a massive void in weekly programming So when should fans expect Rhodes back on their screen According to Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp Rhodes' return is a bit up in the air "Cody Rhodes is no longer listed as a "featured superstar" for tonight or next week's WWE SmackDown," Sapp reported to X "He's listed for May 16 as the earliest." That would put Rhodes in line to appear at the first SmackDown after Backlash Many fans in Sapp's comment section were theorizing the PLE could be where Rhodes makes his comeback If Rhodes simply gets his strap back at the end of the year it will be compelling to see what the 39-year-old does in the interim He has a ready-made rivalry with Randy Orton that has yet to come to fruition Rhodes is an elite performer who can make the most out of his situation It'll be fun to see what the next chapter of his story might entail PEKIN — They gathered on a youth football field where the echoes of two childhoods could be felt as yard lines were replaced by hundreds of candles family and community members in mourning Tuesday evening leaving a community shocked by an inconceivable loss lit candles and paid tribute to best friends who played football together from the time they were 5 The families of the two men sent heated memorial balloons rising into the sky and out of sight Then onlookers released balloons as a final goodbye "There wasn't a more pure-hearted soul than Chase," said a man approaching in the darkness on the field "There wasn't a person who had anything but nice things to say about him." well-livedThat man was Jay Harper — Chase Rhodes' grandfather "I saw Chase for the last time about two weeks ago," Harper said she was 13 years old and it was hard for him but he had to make a decision to put her to sleep Harper pointed at the scoreboard behind the end zone lit up with Rhodes' and Reese's Pekin High School football jersey numbers "My favorite story about Chase was the day he called me up and said We went down to the lake and got (the fishing lines in the water) and I set the pole down for just a second "We had to stop and buy a new one for her on the way home." Rhodes worked the last several months at Alto in Pekin his grandfather saying he was loading trains He watched his grandson grow into a young man "I got to be there from the beginning," Harper said "I carried him down the aisle when he was 6 months old following behind his mother (Jenny) and father (Ronnie) when they got married." Clarice Chick was a science teacher at Pekin and, while watching her son play youth football Shane Hawkins spoke at the vigil. The pastor of Pekin City Church was also a football coach in the youth sports program. He knew and coached Rhodes and Reese when they were 12 years old and learning to play football on the same Pekin sports complex field where he stood Tuesday night "They started together in flag football at age 5," he said but this is also where they were making a lifelong friendship." More: Pekin man accused of killing two friends will undergo mental fitness evaluation The Pekin Dragons went 9-2 overall and 6-1 in the Mid-Illini Conference in the fall of 2021 They took that second-place conference finish and with Rhodes and team captain Reese on the roster beat Libertyville in the first round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs They lost in the second round to Hononegah and Chase Rhodes' and Dawson Reese's high school football careers were over About a dozen members of the 2021-22 Pekin football team were on hand and lit candles together for their two former teammates Tuesday night "This is a difficult time," Pekin High School head coach Doug Nutter said "Dawson and Chase were more than just great Dragon football players "I had the privilege of seeing their dedication Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time." Dawson Reese worked on big chillers as a commercial HVAC technician for Daikin in Iowa being on the water riding his jet ski and boating and he was an avid collector of coins and silver A joint visitation was scheduled for the best friends and former teammates from 4-7 p.m. April 30 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory. Pastor Shane Hawkins Rhodes' funeral was scheduled for 10:30 a.m May 1 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory His family encouraged everyone to wear camo or Pekin Dragons apparel and square-toed boots memorial contributions may be given to Tazewell Animal Control (21314 IL-9 Reese's funeral was scheduled for 1:30 p.m with burial at Lancaster Cemetery in Glasford His family encouraged everyone to wear camo Nike Air Force One shoes and lots of bling In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Pekin JFL or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate (530 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria) or Taylor Rudd Saving Grace Foundation "Look around at all these people here," Harper said "Every single one of them knew Chase and Dawson and that's why they are here Dave Eminian is the Journal Star senior writer Boys tennisRochelle invite: Princeton tallied 20 points to win the invite Newman’s Joel Rhodes went 4-0 to win at No Dixon had two doubles champions as Derek Miller and Sam Gingras won at No 2 doubles while Josh Stees and Quinn Flanagan won at No Sterling 1: Sterling’s Aron Rivera won 6-2 Jacobs 1: Aron Rivera and Xavian Prather had singles wins for Sterling Rockford Guilford 2: Rivera picked up another No Polo 2: Kade Girton led the Hawks with two RBIs in the home win Nole Campos allowed just four hits on the mound and Tristan Smith-VanCura pitched three clean innings River Ridge-Scales Mound 3: Kendall Erdmann had two hits and one RBI in the home win The Cardinals took advantage of three errors and scored three unearned runs Rock Falls 0 (4 inn.): The Rockets were out-hit 12-1 in the home setback Rock Falls 0 (6 inn.): The Rockets were swept in the double header after tallying just five singles and two walks East Dubuque 4: Bella Duncan was 3 for 3 with a double in the home win Forreston 1 (5 inn.): The Cardinals were out-hit 10-1 in the road setback Drake LansmanSauk Valley Media/Shaw Local sports reporter since May of 2024. Drake is a Bettendorf native who graduated from Iowa State University. He previously covered sports in the Quad Cities area for nine years. Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network the weaker his on-screen character becomes Cody Rhodes’ loss to John Cena at WrestleMania 41 sparked a backlash and wrestling insiders criticized the scripted finish The prevailing thought was that it was a bad look for Cody Near the end of their Undisputed WWE Title match Rhodes and Cena had a tug-of-war over the title belt Rhodes came out with it—but instead of using it to strike back for the brutal attack he endured from Cena and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at Elimination Chamber That hesitation allowed Cena to kick Rhodes in the groin and win his record-setting 17th world title “Now you look at Cody and go, ‘What’s wrong with you? You’re a damn fool.’ You deserve everything you get,” said WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray on the Busted Open podcast Johnson, conspicuous by his absence at ‘Mania, was also critical of the booking during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show he remained hopeful that Rhodes could recover from the loss under the right conditions but also an unheard-of run as a heel down the road.” the road to rebuilding Cody Rhodes seems short it’s easy to understand why he hesitated in that crisis it’s hard to imagine fans not accepting Rhodes’ explanation is why Rhodes tucked his tail between his legs and went into hiding after such an embarrassing defeat After winning the Undisputed WWE Title at last year’s WrestleMania He did that while still engaging with fans well into the night to say Rhodes has earned a break at this time is an understatement especially as Rhodes works to eclipse John Cena John Cena suffered a humiliating loss to The Rock—this after years of trash-talking the Hollywood icon much like Cody Rhodes after WrestleMania 41 Cena got off his butt and went to work the next day He showed up on Raw to congratulate The Rock he was greeted by a returning Brock Lesnar It’s been over a week, and Rhodes has missed the last two episodes of Raw and one episode of SmackDown. Currently, he is advertised as one of the “Featured Superstars” set to appear this Friday in Des Moines If Rhodes skips Des Moines—or disappears from the trail for too long—his absence could hurt him more than a loss a true hero is defined by getting back on the horse he has a strong explanation ready—because the answer might be When he moved back to Indiana with his family two months ago, Jared Rhodes was planning to get back into coaching high school basketball Rhodes, 34, was officially hired as Pendleton Heights’ new boys basketball coach during Thursday night’s school board meeting His experience is mostly at the college level But it was a longtime dream to coach high school basketball in his home state “I took a little bit of a different route,” Rhodes said Friday After graduating from John Glenn High School in northern Indiana, Rhodes worked as the student manager at Purdue Fort Wayne during Dane Fife’s tenure as coach He was then an assistant coach at Indiana Tech in 2014-15 before working at Jacksonville University as a graduate assistant from 2015-17 while earning his master's degree He was then promoted to director of basketball operations “As a (graduate assistant) you are doing a lot of the dirty work,” Rhodes said But in those roles as GA and director of ops it really taught me that relationships are what it’s about "You have to get guys to believe in you and they will do anything for you That’s probably my biggest takeaway and if you ask (Pendleton Heights athletic director Chad Smith) I probably harped on that too much in the interview process You can win doing a lot of different things where she was starting her career as a sports administrator He got out of college coaching when Lauren was hired at Penn State in 2021 as the deputy athletic director for student-athlete welfare and development He joined the staff at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy he joined the staff at larger State College Area High School Lauren was named the senior associate athletic director for administration and chief operating officer at Ball State in late January and the family made the move to Indiana on March 3 Rhodes was looking at opportunities to get back into high school basketball “The goal this spring, and for whatever reason there has been a bunch of openings They were coming off Kellen Dunham and Sean McDermott ‘Pendleton is a sleeping giant.’ This is a job that I remember being really I think it can be good and should be good again I think coach (Joe) Buck coming back and steadying the ship is much appreciated now that I have the job It’s really cool to follow the guy the court is named after I wanted to get a head coaching job and I’m fortunate to coach at a place like Pendleton for my first head coaching job.” Rhodes and his wife have two daughters: Ryleigh who was Pendleton Heights coach for 13 seasons before moving into roles as district’s chief financial officer and superintendent in 2006 six sectional titles and the program’s only regional championship in 2020 during his first tenure as coach He retired as superintendent in 2020 but came back to coach two seasons ago The Arabians were 11-13 two years ago and 9-15 last season The program’s last winning season came in 2016-17 when the Arabians finished 17-7 under coach Kevin Bates That was the end of a run that saw Pendleton Heights post 18 consecutive winning seasons the Arabians have had eight consecutive losing seasons Rhodes said he has not studied the returning personnel too much but said he will start getting a read on the team during spring workouts you never know where it will lead you,” Smith said Coach Rhodes is hungry to put his stamp on a program and is a relentless worker in the classroom and in the scouting department in preparation for opponents and is prolific in relationship building.” Boys basketball coaching carousel: See the Central Indiana openings Now that he is back in the high school coaching world Rhodes said he is eager to stay there — especially now that he is back in Indiana “Coaching in Pennsylvania is not the same,” he said I’m excited to be back in Indiana basketball Call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649. Sign up for preps newsletter. The WWE return date of former WWE Champion Cody Rhodes appears to have been revealed Cody Rhodes hasn’t appeared for WWE since competing in the main event of WrestleMania 41 With John Cena defeating Rhodes to become a record 17-time world champion there has been a lot of speculation about what’s next for the American Nightmare Following a report indicating that Rhodes has been enjoying some time off with his family a new update has potentially revealed when we will next see the popular star in a WWE ring Cody Rhodes is now being advertised for the May 16 SmackDown episode This is the first episode of SmackDown set to take place after the May 10 Backlash Premium Live Event The main graphic for this show on WWE.com exclusively features Cody Rhodes. You can view this graphic in the tweet below, or at this link. Cody Rhodes is also listed as a “Featured Superstar” for the show It’s worth noting that Rhodes was listed as a featured star for the post-WrestleMania SmackDown episode on April 25 The WWE Championship will next be defended at WWE Backlash with John Cena set to defend the gold against Randy Orton We will continue to provide updates on Cody Rhodes’ status as they become available Cody Rhodes is now being advertised for the May 16 WWE SmackDown episode in Greensboro the first SmackDown episode following Backlash Rhodes hasn't appeared for WWE since losing the WWE Championship to John Cena at WrestleMania 41. pic.twitter.com/PmpBLuCb70 — WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) May 3, 2025 To make sure you stay up to date with all the biggest wrestling and WrestleTalk news, follow us on Threads by clicking this link © Trident Digital Media Limited. All rights reserved. Read our Privacy and Data Policy Designed and Developed by Arren Marketing The University is currently operating under normal conditions she helps with fundraising for the School of Social Work Most of my job responsibilities center around fundraising activities and working with our board of directors The School of Social Work is involved in the Campaign for Carolina But I think the more important part is the stewardship of our donors It’s a great honor for us to be able to steward a person’s resources We have an amazing group of faculty and staff who all believe in the mission of the school Social workers do not go into the profession for fame or fortune they care about and recognize the problems that people encounter every day it’s an inspiration because I know that they’re in this for all the right reasons They’re in it to better the lives of individuals and my favorite memory is when Bill Clinton visited campus and came to The Carolina Club Then probably my second favorite is when Barack Obama came to Carolina during a campaign stop James Taylor was there and sang “Carolina in My Mind.” To me you cannot get any more Carolina than that I am very politically active in my community and volunteer And I have never met a thrift or antique store that I didn’t like and it is amazing the difference that 35 miles can make I can drive those 35 miles and get one of the best educations in the nation some of the best health care in the world and have access to some of the most transformational academic people that exist And all of that is 35 miles from me in Chapel Hill I consider that to be a modern-day miracle The other thing is that people absolutely love our University The amount of loyalty and devotion that Carolina has from people is just immeasurable but we still cherish the fact that we have such a great resource here in our state my favorite parts of campus are Steele building and the area around it and South building I have wonderful memories of going in after class getting to know people and sometimes going to the Chancellor’s Office Those two buildings provide me with a lot of great memories Iris was a professor at the School of Social Work But Iris is an inspiration to anyone who meets her She has a commonsense way of looking at things has been recognized as Social Worker of the Year [in 2018 by the National Association of Social Workers’ North Carolina chapter] and has a wicked sense of humor She’s made me a better person by being around her I also was the executive assistant to Athletic Director Dick Baddour Baddour oversaw athletics during a time of extreme turmoil The way he dealt with criticism and troubling issues gave me a great deal of respect for him He was a lesson in remaining calm and doing what you know is right and trusting that in the long run it’s going to pay off I’m very fortunate to have been able to spend time around both those people The most challenging part is helping people understand the importance of fundraising We’re very appreciative of the money that we get from the state We need to continue doing a good job of educating people on just how important private philanthropy is because it allows us to provide programs that otherwise would not be available to students That falls on us and the school to make sure that people know how important that is The Well compiled all the details you need before attending UNC-Chapel Hill’s May 10 graduation Carolina gave Claire Klein the opportunity to research autism across the lifespan The Well newsletter updates Tar Heels on UNC-Chapel Hill’s top stories NC Children’s will be North Carolina’s first freestanding hospital dedicated to caring for kids The Carolina sophomore shares her life through her poems © 2024 The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Susan Rhodes passed away at home on February 5th   She was survived by her caring fiancé her loving parents Jeffrey Rhodes (Tahlia Sarrantonio) and Cheryl Rhodes (Sue Finear)  Susan was a beloved granddaughter of Sharon Roberts a niece and nephew who cared deeply for her  Her passing has left a hole in the hearts of her family.   She graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and was working as a Project Lead for General Dynamics  She worked in Massachusetts before relocating to Oklahoma  Susan was creative and compassionate  She was an animal lover with a soft spot for dogs; especially any dog who needed some extra care and love Susan's family kindly requests donations to: ASPCA in her name The family will hold a private memorial at a later date Shark Mutulili ’25, a public policy analysis major with a politics focus The Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to about 100 students each year 32 from the United States and the rest from countries across the world was one of two students awarded the Rhodes Scholarship for Kenya She is the 13th Rhodes Scholar in Pomona College’s history and the second woman at Pomona to win the award The College’s last Rhodes Scholar was Peter Chiarelli ’03 “I am incredibly blessed to win the award,” says Mutulili covers all expenses to study at the University of Oxford for two or more years Mutulili plans to pursue a Master of Public Policy at Oxford “The UK’s public policy programs are quite global and international,” she says as she looks to utilize her graduate training back home in Kenya long term Her ultimate hope is to “shape better systems to see the dignity in every human being,” she says When Mutulili learned she was one of ten finalists for the Kenya award, she had to quickly make travel arrangements to fly to Kenya in under a week for the final interview. She is grateful to Pomona’s Office of the President for providing the funds for her travel “Shark stands out at Pomona for her joyous spirit and her thoughtful and caring engagement across differences “We at Pomona are so proud of her and thrilled for her to take advantage of these new opportunities at Oxford.” Mutulili has been “privileged to learn from classrooms experiences and discussions that have shaped the way that I see the world,” she says Her current senior thesis focuses on comprehensive sex education to prevent gender-based violence against adolescent girls and women in Kenya traditions and practices as well as colonial histories of education to understand how gender biases and power imbalances affect the policies that are created One of the criteria for the Rhodes Scholarship is “moral force of character and instincts to lead and to take an interest in your fellow human beings.” As a recently announced Napier Initiative Fellow Mutulili will continue her work to improve living conditions for children and mothers in two rural prisons in Kenya providing for immediate needs such as baby food diapers and cots as well as working towards long-term goals like improving sanitation providing water tanks and creating childcare spaces Mutulili has served as Pomona’s senior class president leading committees to improve student life and foster community on campus “I wanted to serve and to understand the way people think the things that bring them joy and the challenges they’ve gone through,” she says “I’ve tried my best for this to be a senior year worth remembering.” After learning she was a Rhodes Scholar finalist, Mutulili shared the news with her academic advisor David Menefee-Libey Johnson Professor of Government and professor of politics She was nervous about sharing the news with very many people as someone who has supported her significantly at Pomona I learn about yet another amazing thing she’s been in the middle of,” says Menefee-Libey “And through all that she remains a kind and joyful person Part of  The Claremont Colleges Jackie was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast He received his Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College listening to Southern Gospel music on Sirius XM He also had a distinguished career (20 years) in the United States Air Force where he received several commendations and medals to include distinguished career with the Biloxi Police Department He was also a longtime employee of Swetman Security Services He was a dedicated long-term member of D’Iberville Christian Assembly where he served in many different capacities Jackie is preceded in death by his parents and Stella Mae English Rhodes; and siblings Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Jonathan (Jacquelynn) and Jeanette; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren Funeral Services will be held at D'Iberville Christian Assembly on Thursday Friends may visit from 11:00 am until service time Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jackie Eugene Rhodes at Northampton Post Acute facility in Easton following a long history of health complications to the late Henry and Harriet (Payne) Bordelon Terri was married to Edgar Rhodes for 47 years She cherished her children and grandchildren and was happiest when spending time with them Terri attended Barbe High School in Lake Charles and later attended McNeese State University while both were working for Calcasieu Cable in Lake Charles Terri held several part-time jobs but later chose to become a full-time homemaker and mother when her daughter Allison was born on August 4 Although Ed’s career required frequent travel and ultimately led to their relocation from Louisiana to Pennsylvania Terri was always supportive of his professional endeavors and Jordan Rhodes; and her ten grandchildren: Isaac and Maeve Rhodes; and Clark and Leah Rhodes Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM including a graveside burial All arrangements are being handled by Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service Click to watch but the former Undisputed WWE Champion has performed a quick run-in on a new NBA promo for NBC Rhodes - who was last seen staring at the lights while John Cena dethroned him as WWE Champion in the main event of night two of WrestleMania 41 - has a quick cameo in NBC's new commercial advertising the return of the NBA to the network for the first time in over 20 years NBC and Peacock's biggest shows appear all doing their best 'Roundball Rock' a capella The likes of the LA Lakers' Luka Doncic Michael Buble and even The Minions all jam out to John Tesh's iconic anthem Ever feel like EVERYONE has that one song stuck in their head? 🏀The NBA on NBC and Peacock – coming this fall! pic.twitter.com/gpKMXlklFg Rhodes main evented WWE's return to NBC when he defended the Undisputed WWE Title against Kevin Owens at Saturday Night's Main Event in December of last year documentaries and Premium Live Events are still streamed on Peacock in the United States 'Roundball Rock' was the addictive anthem that scored basketball on NBC during the halcyon era of Jordan's Bulls in the 1990's John Tesh has claimed the tune came to him in the middle of the night but we're pretty sure his brother and poet Dave Tesh would have something to say about that Rhodes, meanwhile, may not be on the card for WWE Backlash on May 10, but WWE.com is now advertising Rhodes for the May 16 edition of SmackDown at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro meaning The American Nightmare's return could be imminent Drew McIntyre Reveals Favorite Match Of His Career CM Punk Offers Cora Jade Support After Recent Release From WWE WWE Hall Of Famer D-Von Dudley Says He Wants To Bring Back Reverend D-Von Character Dakota Kai Breaks Silence After WWE Release The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Ric Flair has never been shy about giving credit where it is due especially when it comes to his greatest rivals the "Nature Boy" opened up about his enduring respect for the late Dusty Rhodes describing him as one of wrestling's most groundbreaking minds — and placing him alongside Vince McMahon in terms of influence and creativity During a 2023 appearance on This Past Weekend with comedian Theo Von Flair reflected on the immense impact Rhodes had on the industry When asked about "The American Dream," Flair gave an emotional and unfiltered response: is remembered not just for his charisma and connection with fans but also for his pioneering work behind the curtain and while he captured the hearts of audiences as a performer his true genius often came to life backstage As a booker for Jim Crockett Promotions and later a creative figure in both WWE and WCW Rhodes was a driving force behind many of wrestling’s most memorable innovations Among his most lasting contributions was the creation of the WarGames match a brutal team-based format that remains a major attraction in WWE today Rhodes was also instrumental in shaping pay-per-view branding and had a sharp eye for developing characters that would resonate with audiences Flair also emphasized Rhodes’ in-ring endurance noting that his physical condition often went underappreciated due to his size I wrestled him probably a thousand hours broadway It’s hard to wrestle for an hour,” Flair recalled Their rivalry defined a generation of wrestling when they regularly headlined NWA and WCW events Many of their clashes went the full 60-minute distance becoming classics that are still revered by wrestling purists today Behind the heated promos and intense matches was a mutual respect that transcended the ring — a bond that Flair still cherishes Follow us on X @WNSource Follow us on Instagram & THREADS LIKE us on Facebook Follow us on BlueSky Clem Rhodes of Vero Beach Florida passed away on Friday Clem was raised in a meager lifestyle but managed to co-op with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as he attended and graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Engineering at the shipyard and they were married for 71 years Clem worked for Chrysler Missiles (Hense he always called himself a rocket scientist) LTV and Martin Marieta where he retired as the Director of the Multiple Launch Support Rocket System that is still heavily in use today by the US and its allies to protect our freedoms Clem was a family man who provided and protected his family and cultivated lasting friendship wherever he and Faye were smoking cigars and making sure everyone who came by the house had a drink Courtney Geromin (Pat) and two great grandchildren 2025 at 2:00 pm at Haisley Funeral Home in Ft The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00pm with a Celebration of life beginning at 2:30pm memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research Bright Focus Foundation or Tunnels to Towers Although 'Mania marked the end of multiple rivalries, hitting the reset button presents WWE with the opportunity to start fresh with a majority of the roster. That could include giving fans feuds that they have waited a while to see or never thought were possible until now. There's also unfinished business between a number of top names coming out of WrestleMania that should be settled in the months ahead, specifically at Backlash with the event happening so soon after The Show of Shows on May 10. Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Rhea Ripley all fell short in their respective matches in Las Vegas, so expectations will be especially high for whatever WWE has planned for them next. If the four Superstars are slated to stick around for the fallout of WrestleMania 41, it should soon become clear what's in store for them going forward, with these rivalries being the most likely. CM Punk was moments away from winning the WrestleMania Night 1 main event last Saturday when he was betrayed by his best friend, Paul Heyman, who instead aided Seth Rollins to victory. Rollins and Heyman made their alliance official on Monday's Raw, and Punk wasted no time in attempted to exact revenge. Their first match against each other since Punk returned to the company occurred on Raw's Netflix premiere where The Best in the World reigned supreme. Rollins won the steel cage rematch on the March 10 edition of Raw thanks to an inadvertent assist from Roman Reigns. Their Triple Threat match stole the show on Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, yet there's more to explore with Punk and Rollins now that the latter has been established as a heel. Moreover, neither of them can completely move on until they have their rubber match that determines the superior Superstar once and for all. Whether it be at Backlash or another upcoming premium live event, Punk should keep his sights set on Rollins for the foreseeable future. On that same post-WrestleMania Raw, Paul Heyman introduced Bron Breakker as his latest client, leading an attack on CM Punk and Roman Reigns led by the two-time intercontinental champion and Seth Rollins. The new Dangerous Alliance has arrived, and it has the potential to be something special. Reigns will want to give Rollins his comeuppance every bit as much as Punk does, but unless WWE goes the tag team route right out of the gate (which seems unlikely), The Tribal Chief should first feud with Breakker before eventually getting back around to The Visionary. Depending on Reigns' infrequent appearance schedule, this match may not be happening on the sooner side, but that's perfectly acceptable. The first-ever one-on-one encounter between Breakker and The OTC makes more sense for SummerSlam on August 2-3, anyway—possibly as one of the night's blockbuster main events. Breakker is fresh off his loss of the intercontinental title and was ready to be elevated to the top of the card. Being backed by Heyman will ensure his impending push goes well and gets him closer to world championship contention. He can benefit big time from working with Reigns and ideally beating him when the time is right, causing his stock to skyrocket in the process. The booking of her character going into WrestleMania 41 left a lot to be desired. Her latest run as women's world champion was largely forgettable and the follow-up to her losing the title to Iyo Sky made her look incompetent and whiny. The 'Mania match itself between Ripley, Sky and Bianca Belair was exceptional and arguably the best of the weekend, but with the Australian again failing to regain the gold, there's no clear path for her in the coming weeks other than resuming her chase for the championship. The Eradicator has yet to beat Sky in any capacity, so while that's a story worth telling, it will inevitably culminate with her taking the title back from The Genius of the Sky and fans growing tired of Ripley's dominance. The 28-year-old should show more vulnerability and disappear from programming for a bit to rebuild her confidence, but either way, Sky is her most obvious opponent post-WrestleMania. Drew McIntyre4 of 4The execution of the finish to Cody Rhodes' WrestleMania match with John Cena was shockingly subpar and not befitting of his final night as undisputed WWE champion after the outstanding year he had Cena capturing his record-setting 17th world title was the correct outcome and now the interest is in how long he'll hold it hostage for Rhodes avenging that loss and getting the belt back should be the endgame but that doesn't need to be until SummerSlam at the earliest The American Nightmare should step away for a few months so a majority of the fans are behind him again upon his return to television it's only appropriate that he be placed in a program with Drew McIntyre The two former WWE champions were once tag team partners and have interacted a fair amount of times in the last year or so the Scot is one of only five men to have defeated Rhodes during his second stint with the company and they haven't collided inside the squared circle since that match in February 2024 McIntyre belongs in a prominent position on SmackDown having seemingly finished his feud with Damian Priest at WrestleMania where he emerged victorious in their hard-fought Sin City Street Fight If The Scottish Warrior isn't going to challenge for a top title anytime soon then a feud with The American Nightmare would be the next best use of him Rhodes should suffer another significant setback or two before rekindling his rivalry with Cena and McIntyre can serve as the ultimate obstacle Texas to Opal and Garland Rhodes on January 21 After graduating from high school in Allen Richard worked for the Rock Island Railroad in Howe served in the 45th Infantry of the Oklahoma National Guard He then trained to be a radio operator at Fort Carson Colorado before being assigned to active duty at the United States Army base in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Mom and Dad’s time in Germany were some of the best years of their lives and they fondly spoke of them often One of Richard’s prized possessions was the “Quilt of Valor” which was made by the River Valley Stars to acknowledge and honor his military service This quilt will drape his casket during his memorial service Richard worked for Sunray DX Oil Company in Fort Smith for 11 years until his health required him to change his line of work Now in his mid-30s and after taking night classes at Westark (UAFS) Richard attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education This required two to three weekly round trips for nearly two years up and down the old 71 Highway to Fayetteville Richard began teaching 6th grade in his new career at Raymond F Richard was beloved and respected for his real-world finding ways to make the material “click” for each student Orr Drill Sergeant and instilled discipline many of his former students dropped by his home to let him know how much he had shaped their lives for the better Richard was also very generous and would help anyone in need Dad was known for his 1972 orange and white Chevy Custom 10 Deluxe pickup truck and was directly supervising work on the truck the week prior to his passing and his affection for his puppy dogs through the years Richard loved his children fiercely and never missed an opportunity to tell them how proud he was of them He also never missed the chance to brag to anyone who would listen about having the three greatest kids in the world apologize to everyone who had to get constant updates about us But we also suspect that we will greatly miss having our dad in our corner We find solace in the fact that Richard is now reunited with our dear mother Sarah after having been parted from her for the last five years Richard enjoyed his life at home during final years with his 60-inch TV and his new fancy lift chair He was an avid viewer of the Lawrence Welk show on Saturday evenings with the TV volume and hearing aids all the way up He never missed a show over the last 60 years often directing the big band music along with Lawerence Richard is survived by his son Sam (wife Alice son Tim (wife Nadine and children Kaitlin and Haley Rhodes) Richard is predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years Funeral services were in the Edwards Funeral Home chapel at noon on Thursday Interment with military honors immediately followed at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army and Cat House Palooza Rescue Click here to read Allen Advocate Many inside Allegiant Stadium for WrestleMania 41 apparently have Rhodes dealt with some boos during this week's episode of Smackdown, but when he was shown on the big screens walking into Allegiant Stadium ahead of his main event match tonight at WrestleMania against John Cena A report by Fightful indicated that WWE was aware that boos could continue tonight and were prepared for that for the last three years with Rhodes The report says that the company is confident they can perform around and with whatever crowd reactions they get The interesting thing about the Cody boos is that they come with working with a newly minted heel in John Cena Cena turned heel for the first time in two decades at Elimination Chamber and much of the build to their match at WrestleMania has centered around that Cody and Cena collide for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania and if Cena wins which is the most of any pro wrestler in the history of the industry Rhodes has been world champion since WrestleMania 40 last year He beat Roman Reigns to win the title and end his record breaking run of nearly four years with the title Rey Mysterio A 'Game-Time Decision' For WWE WrestleMania 41 WWE WrestleMania 41: Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream Rey Mysterio Suffers Injury On WWE WrestleMania SmackDown Latest Report On WWE WrestleMania 41 Ticket Sales & Talent Comps Rhodes lost the WWE Undisputed Championship to John Cena at WrestleMania 41 - who had an assist from Travis Scott to achieve a record-setting 17 World title win - which ended his one-year run with the gold after defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 Cena will have his first title defense against career rival and Rhodes’ mentor Randy Orton at Backlash on May 10 in St And it appears that Rhodes could have something to say to the winner of that match That’s because WWE.com is now advertising Rhodes for the May 16 edition of SmackDown at the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro The former champion is listed as one of the featured superstars for the show The WWE.com advertisement doesn’t necessarily guarantee that Rhodes will appear as he had also previously advertised for the post-WrestleMania edition of SmackDown on April 25 Getting Rhodes back in the mix after a much-deserved break would be a logical move for WWE given its upcoming schedule The company has several noteworthy events following Backlash including Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24 at the Yuengling Center in Tampa and Money in the Bank on June 7 in Los Angeles Rhodes is also on the official SummerSlam 2025 poster .@RandyOrton does make some valid points... 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/VBHQwjeecX Cena and Orton will clash in their 22nd televised singles match with Orton aiming for a 15th World title victory WWE SmackDown Results [5/2/25]: Naomi Stands Tall As WWE Women's Title Scene Heats Up Braun Strowman, Shayna Baszler, Dakota Kai & Others Reportedly Released From WWE Zelina Vega Pays Touching Tribute To Her Late Father After Winning U.S. Championship WWE Reveals Official SummerSlam 2025 Poster Details: cache-fra-eddf8230129-FRA 1746523516 2988082726 we come out with as many questions as we had going in So before we head to Monday Night Raw on Netflix on April 21 After beating GUNTHER and being one of the most popular wrestlers in the world for a few years now and it would be smart to make sure he's one of the top guys going forward Winning a world championship at WrestleMania puts him on the right track And nobody is running in the same direction The Bloodline was my favorite storyline in history and I've been a fan since Hulk Hogan won his first title beating the Iron Sheik I hope they bring it back with the same guys There aren't a lot of wrestlers in WWE who can't put on a five-star match They all went out and did that this weekend I can't say enough about the performers this weekend What should WWE do with Charlotte Flair?Fans do not like her But she's probably the best wrestler in the promotion She was just gone for a year and the fans still hate her I guess she could be the best bad guy wrestler in the promotion She could be the women's GUNTHER in that she's the best Who is the best female wrestler in WWE?This division was loaded Raquel Rodriguez and Lyra Valkyria were the only women who made the show the WWE Women's roster is the best roster I can remember The best bad guy in the business these days got a lot of cheers in Las Vegas Dom Mysterio won the Intercontinental championship The fans were cheering "You Deserve it" to the guy who hasn't really heard cheers since he turned on his dad a few years back Dominik comes off as one of the nicest people Rick Steiner's son is too good for midcard but it's time for him to take a step up and start headlining these premium live events WWE buying AAA was the biggest story of the weekend With the collection of Latino talent WWE has built World's Collide is going to be one of the best shows you've ever seen What's next for CM Punk?CM Punk needs to be in the mix for a championship He has wrestled the champ on some house shows but I'd like to see him match up with Cena I'd like to see Punk or Randy Orton wrestle Cena next I guess you'd have to move Cena to Smackdown so it'll likely be Orton who gets first crack at Cena They have to do something like they did a few years ago when Brock Lesnar attacked Rhodes because it's time to move him away from Cena they didn't have good chemistry and Cena-Rhodes was the only bad thing about WrestleMania Why does it matter how often a guy shows up Stop worrying about how often people are there and start worrying about how much fun they are when they're there How evil is Paul Heyman?Roman Reigns has been the worst guy in the world for five years He trashes people the minute they're not good to him CM Punk is a great wrestler and a fan favorite now but he can be a pretty terrible person too He threw Paul Bearer's ashes on the Undertaker he was one of the worst dudes in the business when he was in his first championship run and who is more viscous on the mic than Punk But everyone felt bad for them Saturday night when Paul Heyman cheapshotted them And people say Heyman will bring Rollins to another level Are New Day the GOATS?I don't like these guys Kofi Kingston is one of my all time favorites and Xavier Woods is nothing but fun And I say that as a huge fan of the Hart Foundation a seed and early-stage venture capital fund investing in companies in and around the Penn State community 1855 Capital develops investment opportunities by actively engaging with current faculty/staff and students involved in world-class research efforts and the 700,000+ alumni network Rhodes has cultivated strong ties to the Penn State research community and its external network His collaborative approach is evident in his service on the College of Science Dean's Advisory board and the Penn State Research Foundation Board where he works closely with Penn State innovators he facilitates the translation of research into impactful products and companies significantly extending the reach of Penn State discoveries Rhodes has had a distinguished career leading high-tech companies and startups a publicly traded communications semiconductor company where he secured $45 million in funding and positioned the company as a leader in high-speed communication semiconductors senior vice president for research at Penn State emphasized the importance of technology commercialization “Bridging the gap between university research and industry application is essential for driving innovation and economic impact,” Read said “We are grateful for this award and proud to recognize Matt Rhodes whose dedication has significantly advanced Penn State’s commercialization efforts.”  Rhodes expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed his commitment to fostering innovation at Penn State “This award has been earned by and is shared with the whole of Penn State’s entrepreneurial community,” Rhodes said “Supporting the commercialization of university research is not just about business success; it’s about creating a supportive environment that can make a meaningful impact in Pennsylvania and beyond.”  The Beecher Loftus Technology Transfer Catalyst Award was endowed through a gift from Patricia Beecher Loftus a nuclear engineering alumna and member of the Penn State Research Foundation Board of Directors It is an annually renewing endowment honoring individuals or teams — including faculty and industry partners — who have significantly contributed to the commercialization of university-generated technologies and the direct contributions or involvement of faculty members or research scientists The nominated commercialization activities must also have contributed to the economy “Through technology transfer and commercialization Penn State researchers make incredible contributions to society every day,” said Patricia Beecher Loftus “This award recognizes and celebrates the innovators and individuals who act as force multipliers for the translation of discoveries into impact My hope is that this recognition inspires an entrepreneurial culture and continued collaboration between innovators and industry partners to drive innovation forward.”  By recognizing innovators like Matt Rhodes the award aims to accelerate the transformation of cutting-edge research into real-world applications furthering Penn State’s mission of impactful discovery and economic development Invent Penn State was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development