Plenty of college players make the business decision to not play in meaningless bowl games For Patriots rookie receiver Kyle Williams deciding to play in a meaningless bowl game may have been a very good business decision Williams opted to play in the Holiday Bowl for Washington State, injury risk from one more game that had little if any relevance be damned. As explained by Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, that mentality “appealed” to the Patriots who made Williams the 69th overall pick in the draft Former Washington State coach Jake Dickert who was hired to coach at Wake Forest before the bowl game explained that Williams was fully committed to team “When your best player puts his foot down and says we need to do it,’ and he’s the first one to step out on the field there is a lot of power in that,” Dickert told Reiss Williams caught 10 passes for 172 yards and one touchdown in a 52-35 loss to Syracuse "[H]e was one of the catalysts for the type of effort and energy that team played with,” Dickert said He also knew the value he could create for himself He went out there and people saw every step of the way is a big stamp on the character piece of Kyle Williams.” Teams seem to be paying attention more than ever to whether and what extent a player loves football by risking his ability to play in the NFL in order to play one last college game A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome If you or someone you know has a gambling problem Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Kyle lived life with boundless energy and an undeniable love for the outdoors or braving long rides on his bicycle to avoid territorial birds on his way to the golf course every adventure was met with enthusiasm and humor always ready for a boating trip-though he firmly believed a wetsuit was necessary until the lake hit a near tropical temperature He excelled in athletics and never turned down a sporting event none compared to the love he had for his daughter Kyle's heart was immense and his ability to turn any moment into a story was unmatched Sara and Darrell Gosse; his sister Megan (Jeremy) Meyer; his brothers Tyson (Stephanie) Gosse and Josh (Kemora) Olson; and his beloved nieces and nephews-Alexandra In honor of Kyle's love for a good story a contribution toward Skyler's education fund would be deeply appreciated: Venmo Sara-Gosse or to NAMI.org Kyle's family will gather privately at a later date to celebrate his life Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Gosse family This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Giants call up Harrison as reliever; Trivino DFA'd2:13 AM UTCMaria Guardado CHICAGO -- is back in the big leagues was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday giving the club another left-handed relief option ahead of Monday night’s series opener against the Cubs at Wrigley Field Veteran right-hander was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 26-man roster for Harrison “It was just a combination of performance and what Kyle has done,” manager Bob Melvin said before the Giants’ 9-2 loss to the Cubs “Kyle is one of our guys in this organization and there’s probably a little bit of a need for a second lefty that can give you some length.” The 23-year-old Harrison was viewed as the favorite for the Giants’ fifth starter spot after recording a 4.56 ERA over 24 Major League starts as a rookie last year, but he ended up losing the competition to Landen Roupp after he was slowed by an illness at the beginning of camp Harrison opened the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Sacramento where he logged a 3.46 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 26 innings across his first six starts of the year He topped out at 97.8 mph while striking out seven over five innings of one-run ball in his last start for the River Cats on Wednesday an encouraging sign after he averaged only 92.5 mph on his four-seam fastball in 2024 Harrison spent the offseason rehabbing from a left shoulder impingement that forced him on the injured list at the end of last year but he was set back even further after he fell ill and dropped approximately 15 pounds at the outset of Spring Training He focused on rebuilding his strength and “cleaning up stuff in the weight room” during his month-long stint in the Minors which he believes has helped his velocity tick back up in recent weeks I just really took that kind of month and change in Sacramento to feel right and implement those routines and get the arm height up Harrison was fully stretched out in the Minors and has never made an official relief appearance since he was drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2020 Draft out of De La Salle High School in Concord But he’s expected to pitch out of the bullpen for now and serve as the second lefty behind Erik Miller but I’m going to embrace it,” Harrison said They thought this was the best way I could help this team win We’re going to go have fun in the bullpen and get guys out Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball Harrison said he has already sought out advice from Hayden Birdsong another promising young starter who is currently being used as a reliever has mostly handled his own transition to the bullpen with aplomb though he was tagged for five runs (four unearned) over one-third of an inning in a rough appearance against the Cubs on Monday night The clunker -- which included a solo shot by Carson Kelly and costly errors from third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames -- left Birdsong with a 1.47 ERA over 18 1/3 innings in nine relief outings this year “I think one of the reasons that it’s intrigued us to get Kyle here is the way Hayden’s performed,” Melvin said Trivino missed the entire 2023 and ‘24 campaigns while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, but he came back to win a spot in the Giants’ Opening Day bullpen after impressing as a non-roster invitee this spring the 33-year-old veteran endured an uneven return to the big leagues this year posting a 5.84 ERA over 11 appearances for the Giants and there’s going to be opportunities for Lou -- and probably a better opportunity for Lou,” Melvin said He wasn’t pitching in the type of roles that he was used to I hope he gets a really good job where he gets to pitch a little bit later in the game like he’s used to doing and how he’s performed well in the past.” Well over a month into the season, the San Francisco Giants have made their first voluntary roster move. Shortly after Sunday’s win over the Colorado Rockies the Giants announced that veteran reliever Lou Trivino had been designated for assignment Taking his place is left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison the former top prospect in the organization Waiving Trivino is not particularly surprising His return to the Majors (he hadn’t pitched since 2022) and for the manager he had spent most of his career pitching for was one of the best stories of Spring Training and was pretty clearly the last option in the eight-player bullpen primarily relegated to mop-up duty (such as on Sunday when he pitched the ninth inning of a 9-3 win) and gave up 11 hits — including four home runs — and five walks in 12.1 innings of work There’s a very good chance that Trivino will clear waivers at which point he would likely accept an assignment in Sacramento But while Trivino leaving isn’t surprising the person taking Trivino’s spot on the roster is With right-handed pitchers Sean Hjelle and Tristan Beck pitching very well in Sacramento I assumed the Giants would turn to one of them they’re turning to someone who very well might be one of their five best rotation options right now Harrison spent all of 2024 in the Giants rotation (save for a short stint on the IL) but was optioned in the spring after getting a late start due to rehab from an injury and 13.2 strikeouts against 2.8 walks per nine innings He has returned to his status as the best strikeout artist in the Pacific Coast League Harrison’s once-impressive velocity spent most of last year in the 92-93 range and whether or not it would bounce back this year was one of the primary talking points in camp It’s been steadily increasing and increasing and increasing .. and in his last start he was regularly sitting 97 The Giants beat reporters have said that Harrison is up to replace Trivino in the bullpen so for now the five-man rotation will stay as is but you have to imagine that can only last for so long If Harrison pitches as well in relief as Hayden Birdsong has been doing the Giants will have to eventually find a way to get starts for one or both of them the team is making it clear that their intention to play their best players is more than just talk Harrison and Birdsong may be the two best starting pitcher prospects in the system but the Giants are happy to pitch them out of the bullpen just to make sure that their arms are being used to help win Major League games the Giants finally have a second lefty in the bullpen Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr pinpoints a CLUTCH fourth-down touchdown fastball to Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts with elite accuracy After a hot start to his NFL career, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has cooled off the past three seasons struggling to consistently contribute in the offense But when asked this week by the Waterboyz Show podcast crew about Pitts' play Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson said that he believes the time is right for the tight end to see significant growth in 2025 "I'm expecting Kyle to take a big jump," Robinson said Year 2 of understanding what we're trying to do offensively so expecting a lot of good things from Kyle He knows what he needs to work on with the details those are things we talk about with him and (tight ends coach Kevin) Koger talks about with him all the time is those finer details and that next level that he can take as a player can't wait to get on the field with him and that's going to be a lot of fun to see his growth." Taken at No. 4 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft the highest a tight end has ever been drafted in NFL history Pitts has had pressure to produce from the moment he joined the Falcons He initially delivered in a big way, putting together a historic rookie season that featured 68 receptions for 1,026 yards and a touchdown, averaging 15.1 yards per catch and earning a Pro Bowl selection. He became just the second rookie tight end in NFL history to tally a 1,000-yard season But Pitts has not been able to get close to that performance again, recording 1,625 yards in total in the past three seasons and never finishing with more than 667 yards. It certainly didn't help that his 2022 season was hampered by and then cut short by injury, notably a season-ending torn MCL and that Atlanta has switched things up at offensive coordinator and multiple times at quarterback since that first year Despite Pitts struggling to regain his rookie form, the Falcons still picked up his fifth-year option last offseason trusting that their prized young weapon could regain his footing with consistency around him And with Atlanta settling into the second year of Robinson's offensive scheme and hoping to start 2025 with more clarity at QB after Michael Penix Jr.'s late-season ascension the OC believes that time is now for Pitts Adding on motivation for the tight end is his status entering a contract year as he looks to secure that all-important second deal by showing out in 2025. Head coach Raheem Morris has already said this offseason that he wants to see the “best version” of Pitts this year and that the team was working to figure out what was needed to get that out of him With other young contributors Bijan Robinson and Drake London coming off of career years in 2024 adding a resurgent Pitts to the offensive equation could be just what the Falcons need to contend in the NFC South once again The Baltimore Ravens on Monday released veteran kicker Justin Tucker who currently is the subject of an NFL investigation into allegations of improper conduct during massage therapy sessions Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams finalized terms on a pact that pays the Super Bowl-winning quarterback $44 million for the 2025 season NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown Julian Edelman's place in Patriots history will be officially immortalized in 2025 The longtime New England receiver has been voted into the Patriots' Hall of Fame by fans as its 37th inductee Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush was arrested Sunday on simple assault and harassment charges in Pennsylvania The 26-year old was arrested in Bell Acres in Allegheny County Seattle Seahawks third-round quarterback Jalen Milroe entered the NFL with an enticing athletic profile but lingering questions about his accuracy as a passer It's something the rookie is already out to correct The Baltimore Ravens drafted kicker Tyler Loop in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft Longtime kicker Justin Tucker is under investigation for potential improper conduct The Los Angeles Rams remain one of the potential landing spots for star corner Jalen Ramsey Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't downplay the club's interest in a reunion Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton believes he can create "dominant duo backfield" with veteran RB Najee Harris Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has made quite the impact for his team already in his short career recording back-to-back seasons of 1,100-plus yards and a total of 26 touchdowns the last two years Kyle Richards’ daughter Sophia Umansky detailed the unexpected side effects that surfaced four months after she started taking the weight-loss drug Mounjaro Sophia Umansky is dealing with some difficult side effects About four months into taking Mounjaro—a GLP-1 drug traditionally used to help patients with type 2 diabetes manage their weight—Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s daughter opened up about some of the unexpected struggles that came as a result “I am very lucky that I have so much hair,” Sophia said in a video posted to TikTok May 1 “because at the rate that I’ve been losing hair maybe for the past three weeks to a month,” she continued “I’ve noticed a dramatic hair loss situation.” The 25-year-old went on to warn viewers that the sheer amount of hair she was about to show might be disturbing for some As she headed into the bathroom to reveal huge clumps of hair in the sink and on the shower wall And you’re not even seeing the half of it.” when she lightly ran her hand through her hair a few visible strands followed and fell to the ground “I think it’s a direct result of rapid weight loss because of the medication,” Sophia explained When she first started taking Mounjaro at the beginning of the year she expressed that she was only focusing on eating enough rather than being intentional about the nutritional value of her meals she admitted she has “really been putting in effort” to reintroduce ample vitamins and proteins into her diet as well as trying out supplements to battle her rapid hair loss For others, including Big Brother UK’s Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace their experiences with weight-loss drugs have resulted in even more severe side effects taking hair loss remedy recommendations 🙃 "I won't lie, and I'm not proud, but I bought Ozempic injections from the black market,” Aisleyne told Closer magazine earlier this year “I must have had a dodgy batch because my body reacted so badly suffering with diarrhea and falling asleep again And though she was initially too embarrassed to seek help the 46-year-old eventually made a full recovery I nearly died because of that s--t,’” the reality star admitted “Your life is not worth losing over losing weight and don't buy stuff off the black market because you don't know what's in it It's the most horrific health issue I've ever been through For more stars who’ve candidly spoken about their experience with weight-loss drugs we heard more and more of our friends—and even our doctors—were on Mounjaro and Ozempic.” They each opted to get on the lowest dose possible of Monjaro combining the shots with exercise and balanced meals “Daryl and I both do everything together," the "All About That Bass" singer explained she wasn't interested in hopping into any potential health risks “Heard too many horror stories around me,” explained the mom of two The Golden Globes host fiercly defended the use of Ozempic in March 2025 calling for people to be more open about using the medication “I love it. I’m like, ‘Do it,’” she said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon “I want people to feel more comfortable talking about doing it because I feel like there's this shame,” she continued “The shame is only from thin people who want you to stay fat That's really where it's coming from They're so mad that you're getting thin now the model said she had once taken Ozempic but stopped after she started competing on Dancing With the Stars the previous fall "I took, like, a little bit when it first came out, and everyone was doing it," Nader told Us Weekly I liked it—I am not going to lie—and when I went on Dancing with the Stars Brooks said she "lost a little bit of the motivation and the strength to work out" by taking the medication "It was one or the other," she said Dog the Bounty Hunter's daughter shared Nov 1 that she had lost 58 pounds in 10 months thanks to a change in diet and the use of the weight loss medication Tirzepatide "I am able to look at myself in the mirror and feel so proud of where I've gotten." But before finding the solution that works for her, she had a rough go with Ozempic. "I hated it," she revealed to E! News "I could not eat without feeling nauseous The Real Housewives of New York City star shot down speculation about her glow-up between seasons 14 and 15 “I think that when you’re in reality TV, it’s so natural to be like, ‘Oh, she got plastic surgery or she did this or she’s on Ozempic,’” she told Us Weekly in October 2024 After several fans speculated on social media that Lizzo used Ozempic to lose weight following a post she shared in which she showcased a slimmer figure set to a viral TikTok sound bite of Christoph Waltz's character saying "It's like a reward" from Django Unchained After taking a dosage meant for those roughly 220 pounds or more the model was struggling to keep any food or water down and landed in the emergency room “I literally had a seizure from how dehydrated I was which honestly was the scariest thing that’s ever happened to me in my life,” she admitted The Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum told Page Six in April 2024 that he lost 32 pounds in two months after taking injections of semaglutide "You know what's annoying?" he said "The regret of not starting it 10 years ago." The Pioneer Woman star shared on her blog in March 2024 that her 50-pound weight loss in 2022 was not due to taking Ozempic or similar medications "But you'll never hear a second of judgment from me about people who choose that direction!" the 30 Rock alum said on Today With Hoda and Jenna that he lost weight on Ozempic because it supressed his appetite In March 2024, his health journey appeared to take a surprising turn "I've learned to out-eat Ozempic," he said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon "Ozempic did great by me and I was glad to use it." The Real Housewives of Dubai star opened up about using Ozempic after going through a "midlife crisis" at 45 "After 40, we all know it's very, very hard to lose weight," she said in the May 22 episode of her podcast Uncut & Uncensored With Caroline Stanbury "But I met so many 40-year-old women going 'How have you done it?' And I don't want to lie to you which I think is one of the best tools if you're able to use it." The Real Housewives of New Jersey star declared "I am not on Ozempic" during a July 2024 Watch What Happens Live interview before hilariously adding I have so much energy if you couldn't tell." The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum revealed her failed attempt to lose weight with the injectable medication It didn't stop anything for me," she shared in June 2024 "When you see it worked for other people and it doesn't work for you “I can’t speak medically about it, but I do know that there’s so much information about what’s working and what’s not,” she shared during part of an interview with Fox News Digital “I think that Ozempic has some great benefits 90210 tried the drug to help her slim down after giving birth to her son Beau in 2017 "I tried Ozempic and it didn't work for me," she shared in an April 2024 episode of her misSPELLING podcast which did do the trick and I did lose weight." "I think it's very important we understand certain medications are made for certain people," the actress told E "and to not take that away just for glamazon purposes." just make sure you save the medication for the people who actually need it." The Talk U.K. host revealed in September 2023 that she shed 42 pounds after using Ozempic earlier in the year "Whatever you choose is up to you," she exclusively told E! News "It's not a dirty little secret when you've taken something to help you lose weight "We don't have to bulls--t." Sharon's daughter has also weighed in on the Ozempic trend "I think it's amazing," the Fashion Police alum told E "There are a million ways to lose weight why not do it through something that isn't as boring as working out?" The Titanic star, who was once a target for tabloids when it came to her weight, shared what she thought about the weight loss trend "I actually don't know what Ozempic is," Kate admitted to The New York Times Magazine in an interview published in March 2024 "All I know is that it's some pill that people are taking or something like that." my God," Kate remarked after learning about the injectable The Hills star revealed in December 2023 that she'd recently lost 22 pounds—without taking Ozempic I don't know," she told Page Six of other celebrities using the drug "I don't want to name names or get into it it's just nothing I would ever do." "I want something that is sustainable I want something that does also require hard work." The Trainwreck star did not hold back when she called out celebrities for not being honest about using Ozempic as a weight loss tool during her June 8 2023 appearance on Watch What Happens Live "Everyone and their mom is gonna try it smaller portions,'" she told Andy Cohen who has also publicly weighed in on the Ozempic craze multiple times who has been open about her past medical procedures She admitted to becoming "immediately invested" in Ozempic in 2022 but explained that it was not "livable" for her to take the Type 2 diabetes drug as it hindered her ability to spend time with her son Gene "I was one of those people that felt so sick and couldn't play with my son," Schumer recalled and he's throwing a ball at me and [I couldn't]." "People have a mixed feeling about interventions like this," Dr News at Fox's Special Forces: World's Toughest Test season two event in Los Angeles on Sept "If we have a medication that can be helpful people should be encouraged to think about it." The Game of Thrones alum was not shy when it came to sharing her opinion about Ozempic and its advertisements the actress reposted a tweet from writer Sophie Vershbow that read "The Ozempic ads plastered across the Times Square subway station can f--k all the way off." One ad featured in Vershbow's Twitter photos read "One shot to lose weight," while another offered similar text Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk previously told E News that the drug is not FDA-approved for chronic weight management "While we recognize that some healthcare providers may be prescribing Ozempic for patients whose goal is to lose weight or encourage off-label use of our medicines and is committed to fully complying with all applicable U.S laws and regulations in the promotion of our products," the Danish pharmaceutical company said in a statement "We trust that healthcare providers are evaluating a patient's individual needs and determining which medicine is right for that particular patient." Ozempic is no laughing matter for the comedian Handler revealed her "anti-aging doctor" prescribed the medication without her realizing what the drug was "I didn't even know I was on it," she said during the Jan 'If you ever want to drop five pounds Handler noted that she didn't like how it made her feel "I came back from a vacation and I injected myself with it," she recalled "I went to lunch with a girlfriend a few days later 'I'm kind of nauseous too.' But I had just come back from Spain and was jet-lagged." Handler stopped using the drug because it wasn't medically necessary for her adding that she gave away the remaining doses to friends "I've injected about four or five of my friends with Ozempic because I realized I didn't want to use it because it was silly," she said Khloe Kardashian clapped back when commenters on Instagram speculated that she was taking Ozempic "Let's not discredit my years of working out," Kardashian wrote on a January 2023 post "I get up 5 days a week at 6am to train I guess new year still means mean people." In addition to embracing the weight-loss drug, Dubrow actually revealed in January 2023 he temporarily used Mounjaro to learn how it affects the body "I thought it was amazing," the Botched star shared "I didn't have that much weight to lose But I wanted to try it because so many of my patients were on it and I wanted to see what it was like when you're not diabetic and you only have 10 to 15 pounds to lose." Dubrow didn't disclose how much weight he lost or how long he took the medication for I kind of want to get my appetite back,'" he explained the reason for quitting the medication noting he also experienced "low-grade nausea." The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star got real about claims that she was taking the medication after her followers on social media took notice of her weight loss Richards wrote back to one user under a Jan 2023 snap on Instagram of herself and her girlfriends after a workout "I am NOT on ozempic." In another response That wouldn't be the last time the Bravo star shot down the rumors reiterating that she is "NOT taking" the medication under a Jan After fans questioned whether or not she was taking Ozempic "Oh Lord," she told Bustle in an interview published July 6 Nassif echoed his Botched costar in giving the drug two thumbs up "Just like he's telling everyone no Ozempic-shaming," Nassif exclusively told E I'm OK with Terry and—actually a lot of my friends I saw this last weekend—they all look incredible All of this can hopefully help with longevity you just have to do it the right way." the famed plastic surgeon said taking Ozempic potentially has other benefits outside of weight management."We're looking into Ozempic more also as an anti-aging treatment for the future," Nassif explained there's going to hopefully be some good things the more we learn about all these semaglutides and the different products FORT WORTH, Texas - With 12 cautions including seven in the final stage, Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway quickly became a battle for survival.  And while ultimately, it wasn't quite the win it often looked like it would be for Kyle Larson 5 Valvoline Chevrolet was still intact and rolling when the checkered flag fell.  Larson won the second stage - his fifth straight race at Texas with a stage victory - and turned in a solid fourth-place finish It was the second straight race in which the 32-year-old scored the most points.  He also led the most laps and was in control of the race through much of stage three Michael McDowell got a good jump on a restart and had help from behind and with track position at a premium all day Larson wasn't able to quite make it back to the point.  "You don't want to give up the lead at a mile-and-a-half (track) it's hard to get it back," Larson said I left early the restart before and was going to leave early again then and he just anticipated and left probably right with me or barely before and he had (Tyler) Reddick pushing behind him Wish I could go back and do that all over again William Byron, the Cup Series points leader finishing seventh in both and scoring eight points crew chief Rudy Fugle made a two-tire call but Byron made contact with Cole Custer upon leaving his stall Byron took over the lead and was able to hold on for a while RELATED: Hendrick Motorsports Fan Fest schedule, wristband details Byron was trapped a lap down when Jesse Love crashed with 49 laps to go he quickly got it back when Kyle Busch spun a handful of laps later and the No More cautions and trips down pit road gave the team more time to repair the nose and by the end Byron had rallied all the way back to a 13th-place finish.  Chase Elliott was also trapped a lap down along with Byron and like the 24 team 9 NAPA Auto Parts squad used the Busch caution to rejoin the lead lap the 9 followed the 24 back through the field avoiding damage from cautions and eventually coming home with a 19th-place showing.  Alex Bowman was also fast throughout most of the early going, especially in stage two as he rocketed through the field all the way to third, scoring eight points. But the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet was collected in a crash at the beginning of stage three 16 (AJ Allmendinger) came back across the track and we all piled in there," Bowman said I think we passed more cars than anyone’s ever passed at Texas.” The NASCAR Cup Series will return next week with a race at Kansas Motor Speedway RELATED: Hendrick Motorsports engine department celebrates Randy Dorton A late crash in the NASCAR Texas race took out Brad Keselowski, former leader Austin Cindric, Kyle Busch, Ty Dillon and Cole Custer. It happened on the back straightaway with 20 laps to go when Keselowski's No. 6 Ford Mustang got out of the groove and spun out. After much of the field avoided Keselowski, who was in 12th place at the time, Custer and Busch slid into the side of Keselowski's car followed by Dillon. Keselowski was trying to win for the first time this year and Bush was attempting to end a winless streak, which has reached 68 races and stretches back to June 4, 2023, at World Wide Technology Raceway. Keselowski, who hasn't been in the top-10 this season, finished second at Texas in 2024 and had a solid run in the race to that point. Keselowski and Busch were involved in a wreck at Talladega on April 27, along with Alex Bowman, and Ryan Blaney.  Cindric led 60 laps and won stage one of the race. The crash brought out the 11th caution flag of the race. Michael McDowell was in the lead after a clean restart coming off the 10th caution. Joey Logano went on to win the race followed by Ross Chastain and Blaney. Reach Mike Organ at 615-259-8021 or on X @MikeOrganWriter. Kyle Walker answers your questionsImage source Getty ImagesPublished5 May 2025England and AC Milan defender Kyle Walker has been answering your questions on the latest Q&A edition of his podcast From would he beat Thierry Henry in a race to what he would have done if he wasn't a footballer Walker provides insight into his life on and off the pitch alongside co-host Michael Brown If you would like Kyle Walker and Michael Brown to answer your question something football-related or a completely random topic So Strong Sterling and a story about Donald Trump Question: You're known for your phenomenal speed Answer: I was very close to doing athletics but it just came to a point in the career in Sheffield that they said pick or choose between football and running I did run for Sheffield - I did the 100m and the 800m used to travel with me on a Saturday for football and then a Sunday with athletics I think it's paid off within football I think football was the right decision for me to do Additional question from Michael Brown: When you see Thierry Henry in his peak Jack Grealish said this in the Champions League and it's one of those things I'd say [my prime] was four years ago I think four years ago I was probably my quickest that's clear for everyone to see with the goals he scored but I do think that defenders [then] were probably not at the standard that defenders are now with the athleticism that's no disrespect to any of the defenders for the past age but I do think that the game has developed a little bit Thierry Henry scored 175 goals in 258 Premier League appearances for Arsenal who co-hosts the Elis James and John Robins Show on BBC Radio 5 Live: Were you always the best player when you were growing up - or where there better players who had more natural talent than you but maybe didn't work as hard It got to a period at under-14 level - and I had been doing so well up until that [stage] - everyone developed and went through a growth spurt and I just stayed the same size that I was which was quite small at the time and I found it very difficult But I think they're the ones that build certain players to go in certain directions It was going so well for me and very easy up until that time and then all of a sudden I got to under-14s under-15s where it's crunch time and you need that scholarship and I didn't grow as the other ones grew That's just part and parcel of football and life that people develop at different times and you can be a late bloomer Our boys now are a little bit on the smaller side and you look at the other kids in their age group and they are a little bit more developed it's just about the timing being right and fitting in with the football schedule if you're ever having setbacks or things have gone well and are not going so well now you keep working hard and use that as motivation to make sure you get back to where you want to be Question: Which footballer bench presses the most Answer: I don't do much gym [work] and I definitely don't lift heavy just because I think I would balloon if I did I would say probably Bayo [Adebayo Akinfenwa] he's the one who jumps to mind when I used to see him benching at Northampton when I played with him Put the ball two metres either side of him and he couldn't move It was like going around a double decker bus when you were trying to go around him and nick the ball from him he has been for a number of years now and he can lift very heavy Adebayo Akinfenwa scored 74 goals in 188 games across his two spells at Northampton Town Question: Who is the most famous person that you have met at your game very keen football fan for someone of the royal family to turn up at the games as he did in the Euros at the Euros final and to say the speeches that he did - that's a testament to him and it's a massive honour to be in his presence You just see the aura that he carries and you know the passion that he has for football as well so I would definitely say Prince Harry is right up there Question from comedian Matt Lucas: What profession would you have gone into if you hadn't been a footballer Answer: I would love to have been a golfer I've got a bit of an obsession with trainers anyone that knows me knows I do like my trainers I used to be in awe of people at Foot Locker for some reason that would have been something that I would have been over the moon with they always had great trainers on and everything so I would have said Foot Locker back in the day but will Yamal build legacy to rival Messi 'Calamity keeper' or 'human wall' - which Donnarumma will Arsenal face Who will qualify for the Champions League as Forest draw at Palace The final series of Man Like Mobeen has arrived John Simm stars in the provocative 90s drama Warm-hearted comedy with Ben Miller and Sally Phillips Follow two ambitious river restoration projects Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week Is the risk that Mercedes took with Antonelli paying off Trailblazer Zhao set to take snooker to 'another level' in China Zhao beats Williams in historic final - 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The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. playKyle Williams's NFL draft profile (0:42)Check out some of the top highlights from Washington State's Kyle Williams FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Williams' way: It appeared wide receiver Kyle Williams had an important decision to make last December He had one game remaining in his college career but with Washington State in the midst of a coaching transition and more than 20 teammates immediately entering the transfer portal the question was: Would he play in the Holiday Bowl there wasn't a decision to make -- he was always playing "When your best player puts his foot down and says we need to do it,' and he's the first one to step out on the field there is a lot of power in that," said former Washington State coach Jake Dickert who was hired as Wake Forest's coach before the Holiday Bowl "I obviously didn't get to see that one all the way through he was one of the catalysts for the type of effort and energy that team played with is a big stamp on the character piece of Kyle Williams." Williams totaled 10 receptions for 172 yards and one touchdown in the Cougars' 52-35 loss to Syracuse -- not the Holiday Bowl result he hoped for but a performance that helped uplift an undermanned team in a competitive game We had an opportunity to get him at a really pivotal time in his life and he just developed so much with us," Dickert said Williams transferred from UNLV to Washington State in 2023, in part to play with quarterback Cam Ward The receiver's connection with Ward further elevated his football career -- Dickert noted Williams "can really run wins in the release phase of the route and is a tremendous over-the-top deep-ball catcher" -- but there was also something important evolving behind the scenes there's some magical part to going and doing something really uncomfortable -- 30,000 [population] Pullman and not having a lot of things that you're familiar with growing up I just think he discovered himself as a man," Dickert said "I think that is what is going to make him be successful in the NFL because he is used to doing uncomfortable things -- growing Williams totaled 131 receptions for 2,040 yards and 20 touchdowns Williams' 14 catches on passes thrown 20-plus yards downfield tied for fourth Asked to describe his style of play shortly after the Patriots drafted him he had 117 receptions for 1,568 yards and nine touchdowns Williams had been a key recruit at UNLV in then-coach Marcus Arroyo's first class "The character and work ethic are the things that stick out the most -- a small-school guy in inner-city L.A. kind of a needle in a haystack," said Arroyo who is currently in his second season as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Arizona State "There were a couple kids that were outliers that I thought had some really good skill sets He went to [three] different [high] schools -- was still the best player never really said a bad thing about changing schools I knew we had a guy who was going to take every second to learn it and try to become the best he could." Arroyo believes that makes Williams an ideal fit for the Patriots' culture which he first became familiar with as an assistant under Dick Tomey at San Jose State from 2005 to 2008 (Tomey coached Patriots Hall of Famer Tedy Bruschi at Arizona) and later while coaching at Cal (when the Patriots selected running back Shane Vereen) Arroyo shared his answer to those in the NFL who asked him about Williams leading up to the draft 'Are they blue-collar guys who show up early and stay late Are you going to have to worry about them off the field?' Those are the ones I was able to answer dramatically "I can't say enough good things about the human that's where we all want to start -- someone who loves ball and wants to work his butt off." 2. Larison's guarantee: Of the 17 undrafted free agents the Patriots agreed to contracts with, UC Davis running back Lan Larison has one of the richest deals as he received $175,000 in guaranteed money That reflects how the Patriots likely had competition from other teams to land Larison a dual threat who finished his college career with 641 carries for 3,634 yards and 41 touchdowns and 127 receptions for 1,626 yards and 10 TDs Closer to home, Boston College offensive lineman Jack Conley also had other suitors as his contract with the Patriots includes $110,000 in guaranteed money The Patriots' three-day rookie minicamp starts Friday 3. Maye works ahead: Quarterback Drake Maye said one of his goals this offseason is to master the verbiage of coordinator Josh McDaniels' offense specifically working ahead of his teammates in that area so they can look to him with assurance and avoid a situation where he might say "We used to call it this [in the old offense] is to "just try to switch the lingo completely 4. Diggs' impression: While Diggs is still rehabbing from a torn ACL in his right knee, veteran tight end Austin Hooper seemed surprised at what he has been able to do during the team's voluntary offseason program You can see him already with the explosion Maye shared that Diggs was on his fantasy team in high school and that now he's excited to throw to him as a teammate 5. Vrabel's chest pad: One consistent part of Mike Vrabel's coaching style is how he puts on a chest pad and engages players at the line of scrimmage, which included first-round pick Will Campbell now-famously knocking him on his backside in a predraft workout in Louisiana Vrabel said that's one way he can feel a player's power Recently signed edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson smiled while explaining that there's a benefit to Vrabel's approach for players: There aren't many jobs in which employees can blast their boss "When you get a chance to put your hands on him you want to take advantage of it and get a good strike in," he cracked 6. They said it: "When I got the offer sheet from the Raiders, I'm sitting down with my wife, tearing up, and I'm like, 'Is this really happening? I've been cut six times.'" -- restricted free agent linebacker Christian Elliss $13.5 million deal that the Patriots matched from the Raiders and what it represented in his career journey including stops with Minnesota 7. Ashby intel: The Patriots made Vanderbilt's Julian Ashby the first NFL long-snapper drafted since 2021 when they selected him in the seventh round (No and sources familiar with the matter said Ashby had private workouts with nine teams before the draft including one with the Patriots in Nashville that Vrabel was part of alongside another scout and special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer Ashby also had a predraft visit with the Bears in Chicago So instead of having to compete with other teams to sign Ashby as an undrafted free agent the Patriots moved ahead with drafting him With the releases of LS Joe Cardona and C David Andrews, and Deatrich Wise Jr. and Jonathan Jones departing as free agents, the 4 longest tenured Patriots are no longer with the team.New longest tenured players: S Kyle Dugger, OLB Anfernee Jennings, OL Mike Onwenu ... from 2020. pic.twitter.com/YdwlYC0NXK 8. Cardona's goodbye: When long-snapper Joe Cardona was released early last week after 10 years with the Patriots he made the rounds inside Gillette Stadium to say goodbye to various team employees with whom he'd developed a connection over the past decade joining a meeting of the Patriots' content team to say thank you we've never had a [released] player come up and do that," Fred Kirsch especially considering services were held in Nashville 10. Did you know? Since 2000, the Patriots have selected two players from the same school in the draft 17 times -- most recently this year with LSU offensive tackle Campbell (first round) and edge rusher Bradyn Swinson (fifth round) but Scot Loeffler finally gets to coach Kyle McCord Loeffler is in his first year as Eagles quarterback coach and McCord is the rookie 6th-round quarterback from St But once upon a time Loeffler was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Boston College and McCord was an 8th-grader at Harrington Middle School in Mount Laurel stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Philadelphia sports teams So I've known him forever and we've kept in touch He's one of the few college coaches that I didn't play for that I still have a lot of conversation with you never know how your paths are going to cross And so for him (to be) in his first year here and obviously my first year in the NFL being together is pretty sweet.” How does an 8th-grader get a scholarship offer from an ACC school I had a strong arm and my footwork was pretty solid but you look back at those videos and you think you're the best and there's like so much to clean up analysis and more with NBC Sports Philadelphia The scholarship offer came in the spring of 2017 but McCord didn’t know about it until after he entered the Prep that fall “I didn't start my freshman year at the Prep and after our senior quarterback committed to his school then my head coach brought me in his office after the season and was like but I feel like now is the time to tell you “That was my first offer but my high school coach held it for me because he didn't think I deserved it yet being in eighth grade but I didn't know about it until a few months later … So it kind of felt like I missed out a little bit after the 2018 season to become head coach at Bowling Green where he spent the last six years before joining Nick Sirianni’s coaching staff And McCord threw for a Catholic League-record 6,887 yards and 88 touchdowns before entering Ohio State in the fall of 2021 and then playing last year at Syracuse where he led the BCS with 4,779 passing yards But even when they went their separate ways I think I talked to him maybe three times throughout the season which is a good amount for someone who you're not playing for,” McCord said “And he’d reach out after games and give advice and congratulate me and stuff like that And obviously he was still (coaching) in college too so we had no idea that it was even a possibility “And then I met with him on Zoom when he got the (Eagles) job But obviously you have no idea where you're going at that point.” When the Eagles called McCord to let him know they drafted him Eight years after recruiting McCord out of middle school “There was just so much emotion when I first got the call and then hearing his voice,” McCord said seeing how far we've come.’ I think it was 2017 when I first met him So it is pretty cool just to kind of see it come full circle.” McCord will start out the summer competing with Dorian Thompson-Robinson acquired from the Browns in the Kenny Pickett trade for the 3rd-string job behind Jalen Hurts and Tanner McKee And he’ll do it playing for a coach who’s been a fan of his since he was 16 years old What did Loeffler see in a teenage Kyle McCord all those years ago “I was very intentional and loved football and I think he saw that right away,” McCord said “And I think that's part of the reason he offered me so early is that he saw just my mindset around the game just being a quarterback guy and having that opportunity to meet so early it's cool to kind of see that relationship develop “And so I'm thankful that he kept in touch because obviously not a lot of coaches do that.” Texas - It's not always wins and top fives that tell the story when it comes to the NASCAR Cup Series points standings.  Races like Sunday's at Texas Motor Speedway - one in which William Byron and the No 24 RAPTOR Chevy team rallied for a 13th-place finish after suffering damage on pit road - are just as important.  So, instead of a disaster, Byron turned in a workmanlike top 15 and retained the top spot for yet another week in the standings. But he does have a hard charging Hendrick Motorsports teammate who is continuing to gain ground.  RELATED: Hendrick Motorsports Fan Fest details, schedule For the second straight week, Kyle Larson scored the most points of any driver in the field winning stage two and piling up 17 stage points to go along with a fourth-place finish he moved to within 13 points of Byron at the top.  Chase Elliott took advantage of an early engine failure for Denny Hamlin and moved into a tie for third place while Alex Bowman remained in the top 10 MLB Trade Rumors By | May 4 7:57PM: Harrison will be used as a reliever, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area A 40-man roster spot has also been created with Trivino being DFA’ed though no other transaction appears to be forthcoming to fill that spot Trivino threw a scoreless inning of relief in today’ 9-3 win over the Rockies though his ERA still sits at 5.84 over 12 1/3 frames this season with below-average strikeout and walk rates The righty has been tagged for four home runs during his brief sample size of work and it appears as though the Giants are ready to move on or are at least comfortable in exposing Trivino to the waiver wire Some rust isn’t unusual given Trivino’s long layoff as a Tommy John surgery and some other arm issues kept him from any MLB action at all during the 2023-24 seasons Trivino’s only on-field action in the previous two years was 11 minor league innings with the Yankees last year and some late-season shoulder soreness erased any hope Trivino had of making a late-season return to the Show before 2024 was over He caught on with San Francisco on a minor league contract during the offseason and getting selected to the active roster meant that Trivino locked in a $1.5MM guaranteed salary for the 2025 season making the timing slightly unusual if Harrison is indeed taking Hicks’ rotation spot Over 159 Major League innings during the 2023-24 seasons Harrison seemed set to have a rotation spot lined up heading into 2025 yet a shoulder impingement that cut his 2024 season short in September ended up lingering into the offseason thus delaying his usual winter ramp-up work Between that disruption to Harrison’s routine and a virus that hit him hard during Spring Training the decision was made to have Harrison begin the season in Triple-A in order to let him get fully ready As one of the more highly-touted starting prospects in baseball prior to his first call-up Harrison is a key part of the Giants’ future and a pitcher the team naturally hopes can be a long-term cornerstone That doesn’t necessarily mean Harrison will get another crack in the rotation immediately but this call-up means that the Giants are eager to see how he further adjusts to take big league hitters San Francisco Giants Transactions How are Wilmer and Lee treating you Frugal No mention of Wade I see and let’s check back on Wilmer and his .234 BA in a month and if he is even healthy by then One of the many differences between me and you clowns is I have no problem admitting when I’m wrong and in this case I couldn’t be happier to be wrong about Lee Been almost 7 years since you guys were wrong about Farhan don’t expect any of you have the balls to admit you were blew that one I educate myself as best I can but Im guessing I wasn’t wrong in pushing back on your incessant childish criticism Offensive disrespectful exaggerated rubbish So sticking with the post that started this keep in mind bivens has 2 minor league options left Just wondering if players with options get dfa’d With runners in scoring position he’s hitting .406 @frugalfarhan: Get a life (and a new shtick) next is a referance to him being the next move Are youbthat desperate to be right about something that you and your goon buddies have to dissexct everything I say but never go back to look at your own comments… Oh damn I misspelled a few words there better jump on me! And typing that took more time than you’re worth admitting you’re wrong would mean that’s all you’d do but do some research about his acquisitions The Giants have been great and much of their success this year has been with FZ acquisitions Posey has redirected the organizations philosophy it worked in 2021when he was named Exec of the Year he’s had some draft success…just not enough and Miller to your list of successful acquisitions Especially Ray considering that that trade off-loaded Haniger FZ also signed Chapman to the initial deal and the extension by Posey wouldn’t have happened without it your list of draftees would suggest that FZ didn’t exactly stink up the joint either Plus there are still guys that have yet to develop To characterize the FZ regime as a complete disaster is ridiculous revealing a serious lack of baseball knowledge Or do you only care about bragging on MLBTR about being right about something that occurred SEVEN YEARS AGO It doesn’t matter; they’re both in the wrong league It’s Hicks who should be moved to the pen or even better (but it won’t happen) Verlander to the pen (Both Birdsong and Harrison are being stretched in long relief which is smart when their time comes to join the rotation.) I think there’s some recency bias in your take Prior to his last outing he had 8 straight solid games he pitched 10.1 innings giving up only one unearned run on just 3 hits Maybe Birdsong is up next to join the rotation A possible precursor to Roupp going to the pen and Birdsong to the rotation but Birdsong to rotation for Hicks or Verlander (should happen but won’t) I’m loving birdsong coming in for 2 or 3 after a 5 or 6 inning starter effort I wouldn’t be unhappy if they run a similar strategy with Harrison Starters are more valuable then long relievers He will be in the rotation in the next two months (by July) mark it down They have 4-5 guys ready to take the long relief role when he moves to starter There’s a mop up long guy but I think it’s different with Birdsong You are assuming Melvin uses him correctly He doesn’t seem to have any rhyme or reason to who and how he uses maybe the best pen in the majors There’s been moves that have surprised me but his rhyme and reason is his business Who knows what all the factors are inside the sanctum Those were “bounce off the wall” triples CF does not yet know how to play the wall If the batted ball is going to hit high off the wall the CF shouldn’t stand at the base of the wall and wait for the ball to bounce away making it necessary for the fielder to sprint after it to track it down as the batter takes an extra base or two as a result of the MISPLAY To be honest those two triples would have been homers in about 90 percent of all the other ballparks Hicks needs to step aside and let someone like Harrison or Birdsong start; your ego will ruin your career Hicks would put one on your nose if you asked him to step aside for someone else More about competitor than big ego with Hicks it’ll be management’s call (if and when) not Hicks’ call right now this adds pressure to Hicks and Roupp to perform better or face replacement Log in Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register After a bright start followed by three disappointing seasons Pitts now rolls into another training camp where yet again there are more questions than answers Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson feels he's got some form of a solution but only if Pitts can find his own sweet spot and master year two within the offensive system The Falcons Podcast: Spotify | Apple Pods | iHeart "I'm expecting Kyle to take a big jump," Robinson told reporters last week Year 2 of understanding what we're trying to do offensively “He knows what he needs to work on with the details those are the things we talk about with him and (tight ends coach Kevin) Koger talks about with him all the time is those finer details and that next level that he can take as a player can't wait to get out on the field with him and that's going to be a lot of fun to see his growth." Pitts impressive 1,000 yard rookie season seems a distant speck in the rear view mirror these days Yet to find Robinson still stressing the importance of Pitts embracing making his own improvements especially when it comes to fundamentals and techniques makes it all sound like it's more than a little past due any player playing on his fifth-year option shouldn't need to be reminded that there needs to be far better levels of consistency to his play The 24-year-old is in a contract year and has more to play for than ever Reason being, after San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle once again reset the tight end market, it would probably mean a big payday looms for Pitts if he rediscovers his rookie form in 2025. OverTheCap projects the franchise tag for tight ends to jump to just over $16 million in 2026 The Falcons made history when they made Pitts the highest drafted tight end of all time with the No. 4 overall pick in 2021 There’s still time to see a positive return on general manager Terry Fontenot’s first draft pick and Falcons fans are hoping the fifth year is the charm KEITH CUMMINGS 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 crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Spoilers for Season 4, Episode 21 of Ghosts are ahead! If you aren’t caught up, you can stream the show with a Paramount+ subscription catch new episodes on CBS every Thursday at 8:30 p.m Ghosts finally gave us another human who could see the ghosts, and now I’m really hoping we get to see him again. In the latest episode to air on the 2025 TV schedule we were introduced to Ben Feldman’s Kyle and he quickly made a splash at Woodstone by working as the ghost's servant (basically) and making a move on Sam and I’d really like him to come back I’m here to present a theory for how this could happen Ghosts has given us so many fun guest characters this season who were featured in a couple of episodes I think it’s important to have another human who can see the spirits to shake things up every now and then in the manor His and Sam’s views on the ghosts fascinatingly juxtapose each other The drama he caused between Sam and Jay was also funny and reiterated how good they are as a couple I’d love for all this to be explored more in the future and I have a theory about how it could happen That will give you access to shows like Ghosts you can add Showtime and take away ads by upgrading to a premium plan for $12.99 per month and he even tried to get possessed for her Now, Bela has returned to Woodstone Manor a few times during Season 4 and she kept making comments about how hot Kyle was Maybe Kyle could make another love triangle with Bela and Eric causing yet another funny headache for Jay Bela is the kind of person Kyle is looking for A Ghosts Star Shared His Hopes When It Comes To Ghosts Being 'Sucked Off,' And I'm Right There With Him Ben Feldman’s character comments on how hard it is to find love as a person who can see ghosts It gave us all some perspective about just how great Sam and Jay are together and how accepting and willing Jay is when it comes to his wife’s special abilities She’s all in on the idea that they’re there I feel like she and Kyle could be a good match She has written for national publications as well as daily and alt-weekly newspapers in Spokane She graduated with her master’s degree in arts journalism and communications from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University Since joining the CB team she has covered numerous TV shows and movies -- including her personal favorite shows Ted Lasso and The Marvelous Mrs She also has followed and consistently written about everything from Taylor Swift to Fire Country you will then be prompted to enter your display name But Cast Cuts Won't Be The Only Changes For Fire The Met Gala 2025 Live Blog: I’m Talking Red Carpet Arrivals From Cynthia Erivo Lacey Chabert Revealed The One Hallmark Role She Wants To Return To Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has made a name for himself in the fashion world From his tunnel fits before games to walking in the Vogue World fashion show last year Burrow always has fans wondering what he is going to wear next Here's everything to know about Kyle Smith Kyle Smith a graduate of art history from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona initially worked part-time for NFL Network He was later laid off from that job during COVID-19 in 2020 but the league reached out to him toward the end of 2021 about a new job in which he would manage its fashion vertical He has since been promoted to his fashion editor role Smith, who recently made Cultured magazine's Cult 100 list for shaping culture in real time first met Burrow leading up to Paris Fashion Week in 2024 where the QB walked in the Vogue World show Check out The Enquirer's full 2024 feature on Smith here: Joe Burrow has a fashion stylist, and he's dressing the QB to the 9s this year a luxury home builder founded in 1967 and operating in 24 states announced on April 29 that its newest residential development—Clara Vista at Waterridge—is coming to Kyle It was difficult in the early 2010s to peruse the internet without seeing this guy's face His famous yearbook photo from Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron features him rocking an open-mouth smile donning a red sweater vest over a teal blue shirt in front of a purple background But his real name is Kyle Craven, a husband to his high school sweetheart, father of two and vice president of his family's business, Craven Construction Craven's best friend and now business partner on all things memes first uploaded Craven's photo online in 2012 with some text to match with the character of a bumbling goofball and gave Craven his alliterative alter ego "Takes driving test / Gets first DUI," the caption read Craven and Davies were then excited to see someone else's take on the meme show up on the front page of Reddit it might get popular for a day and then just die off,'" Craven said but then just kind of came back and came back and came back and just organically exploded over the next couple of months." After several years largely out of the limelight and focusing on construction, Craven said, brands revived the meme to target ads to millennials, who now have robust purchasing power and fondly remember early memes like his. In 2025, Hyundai used his meme and likeness in a commercial that aired during the NFL championship games a Kent State construction management graduate has also done some acting in short clips − for instance working with Shaquille O'Neal on an ad for The General Insurance Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said he was familiar with Bad Luck Brian but didn't know until recently that the man behind the meme was local When he found out Craven was signing to buy Quaker Square from the University of Akron On a sunny Friday in April, Craven sat down at the Akron location of one of his favorite restaurants, Rockne's, to talk about his life as a meme over a shared plate of a go-to dish of his, bacon cheddar fries My kids won a couple of tickets or something The old school Scumbag Steve memes are really funny I feel like everybody knows a guy like that growing up and it's really hilarious just reading the text and going I can relate to that.' But as far as Bad Luck Brian I think my favorite one that I have seen of my meme was 'Parents get divorced / No one fights over custody.' We got reached out (to) from an advertising company that wanted to license the photo for a billboard for an orthodontics clinic why don't we work a deal where you pay for our flights do some photos and also we can see the billboard at the same time?' And they're like 'I can't believe you want to come to Slovakia.' So we ended up going and spent a week over there that marketing company that brought me out there − we're great friends They do all my marketing for my construction company now They're going to do Quaker Square marketing for us And then we eat more.' And they couldn't believe it 'You're more than welcome to come to my house for Thanksgiving.' (the) offer still stands if you guys want to come to Thanksgiving at my house.' Next thing I know they booked tickets and they're coming over They brought some wine from Slovakia and some gifts for the kids He gets on set (for The General commercial) and beelines right over to me 'I am so glad we're working together on this I know all about Kyle and Bad Luck Brian and Ian Somebody has to fill him in.' He was so on top of it I do get a lot of people that look at me in public and somebody in the line − not the workers because the workers do usually know who I am − it's always people in line that give me a weird look I want people to know that I am from Akron and they're not crazy to think they might have saw Bad Luck Brian at Chipotle in Fairlawn or wherever This interview has been edited for length and clarity Patrick Williams covers growth and development for the Akron Beacon Journal He can be reached by email at pwilliams@gannett.com or on X they signed Super Bowl hero defensive tackle Milton Williams They also circled back to add a wide receiver in the form of former All-Pro Stefon Diggs is the player who will hold a lot of responsibilities and expectations He will all but certainly have a starting role in the offense meaning Maye will be calling his number each and every week But what made the Patriots want Williams in the first place it was a selfless choice he made to close his college career "He had one game remaining in his college career, but with Washington State in the midst of a coaching transition and more than 20 teammates immediately entering the transfer portal, the question was: Would he play in the Holiday Bowl?" Reiss writes there wasn't a decision to make -- he was always playing who selected Williams in the third round of the NFL draft (No versatile complement to veteran free agent signees Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins and top slot option DeMario "Pop" Douglas The Patriots' receiving corps will have multiple players that will serve different roles but the rookie from Washington will have a bigger role than most and the Patriots are confident he will answer the call Make sure you bookmark New England Patriots on SI for the latest news, exclusive interviews, film breakdowns, and so much more! JARRETT BAILEYJarrett Bailey has covered the NFL since 2020 for various outlets, including The Sporting News and USA Today. He is the host of The Pump Fake Podcast and a lover of Batman lure and Professional Wrestling 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 Fightin’ Fish fueled by Retrowave 🔥 #MarlinsBeisbol pic.twitter.com/7x2sSoYDlr Stowers' 'surreal' slam propels Marlins to riveting walk-off victoryMay 4th MIAMI -- Turns out the Marlins’ new City Connect 2.0 Retrowave uniforms have a little magic in them crushed a walk-off grand slam in a five-run ninth, as the Marlins shocked the Athletics, 9-6 Miami snapped its season-long six-game skid while debuting its new look paying homage to the “Magic City.” “We're not going to take these things off,” manager Clayton McCullough joked before his postgame media session It marked the Marlins’ fourth walk-off victory of the season, good for second most in the Majors, and Stowers’ second game-winning hit of 2025 after being the walk-off hero on Opening Day on March 27 His swing became the sixth walk-off grand slam in franchise history and the first since Giancarlo Stanton (April 18 “Family was here today: wife and her parents Always cool to do it in front of people that love and care about me regardless of whether I'm doing that or not like ‘We needed it,’ but it was a good time for a win That's why you play the game is for moments like that the Marlins were tasked with facing All-Star closer Mason Miller and his triple-digit fastball entering the game 10-for-10 in save opportunities this season who broke his bat over his knee in frustration after one of his three strikeouts earlier in the game But when Connor Norby and Dane Myers followed with strikeouts Miami’s win probability dipped to a game-low 4.4 percent Leave it to a pair of rookies -- both filling in for banged-up regulars -- at the bottom of the order to extend the rally and give Miami’s top bats a chance Starting in place of second baseman Otto Lopez (Grade 2 ankle sprain) Javier Sanoja doubled for the second time in the game who started for late scratch Jesús Sánchez (back) Mervis scored and Sanoja advanced to third on the wild pitch that ended Simon’s plate appearance Leadoff batter Xavier Edwards then walked to load the bases and battle anything over the plate,” Edwards said I don't know if he usually has good control or not but he didn't really have a bunch of it today So just swing at a pitch we're supposed to I was just glad that after my at-bat was over There's really not a worse feeling than that So I was just glad to be able to pass it along.” The baton went to one of the Majors’ early-season breakout stars in Stowers Stowers ranked eighth in batting average (.320) and 31st in slugging percentage (.500) among 166 qualified hitters His barrel percentage (17.1%) and expected batting average (.303) placed him in the 91st percentile The 27-year-old Stowers had already knocked a two-run homer in the third when he stepped up to the plate in the ninth rocketing a first-pitch fastball on the outside quadrant over the left-center wall it was the fastest pitch that a Marlin has hit for a home run in the pitch tracking era (since 2008) Stowers has gone deep four times since Wednesday which includes the first two multihomer games of his career His average and OPS are up to .324 and .944 McCullough described Saturday’s win as a callback to the club’s performance before its recent rough stretch The Majors’ least-experienced team has shown character and resilience far beyond its years which is the message behind the new “Retrowave” uniforms that blend the organization’s past Fightin’ Fish fueled by Retrowave 🔥 #MarlinsBeisbol pic.twitter.com/7x2sSoYDlr just how much better the vibes are when the team wins and hopefully we can use this as some momentum and keep rattling off some wins.” After yet another year of failing to make it out of the first round but it may be a move that benefits the team moving forward a ton of teams will be knocking on the Bucks' door Only a handful of teams, if that is the case, could come up with a package to trade for the Greek Freak. With the Bucks' season over, trade rumors will swirl. Eric Nehm, David Aldridge, Eric Koreen, Tony Jones, and Sam Vecenie of The Athletic constructed four different realistic trades for Antetokounmpo This one trade sees the Bucks deal Antetokounmpo alongside Kyle Kuzma to the Toronto Raptors in a massive package deal 2030 pick swap (Milwaukee gets second choice of Bucks "Raptors president Masai Ujiri has wanted Antetokounmpo since before he came into the league the Bucks get a foundational player defensively and a playmaker in the style of Antetokounmpo get as many picks as the Raptors can give them but save for getting the Raptors’ lottery pick this year — and if Toronto doesn’t win the lottery it could be on the table — it is a haul."  The Bucks walk away with a significant return—three first-round draft selections in this scenario Milwaukee possesses just one of its future first-rounders Although parting ways with Antetokounmpo would be far from ideal a move of this magnitude could ultimately benefit a franchise that is currently stuck in no man's land Getting rid of Kuzma would hurt a little less His time in Milwaukee was not what many expected especially during their playoff series against Indiana Kuzma played some of the worst basketball in his career and it is clear that he is not the third option the Bucks had hoped for This trade not only helps the Bucks acquire vital assets but also allows them to acquire some key players who could help them in the meantime More Bucks: Wild Trade Proposal Sees Bucks Sends Damian Lillard to East Rival For more news and notes about the Milwaukee Bucks, head on over to Milwaukee Bucks on SI RICARDO KLEIN TechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and Informa we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities As chief technology and product officer at 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the bullpen for the time being Right-handed reliever Lou Trivino was designated for assignment to make room for Harrison on the big league roster Giants plan is to have Kyle Harrison in their bullpen Velocity has gotten better and better in recent weeks and he had 38 strikeouts in 26 innings in Triple-A Also gives them some needed coverage as they head back out on the road Harrison made seven starts when he got called up for the first time in 2023 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings and a 0.9 WAR The 23-year-old has never come out of the bullpen in a regular season game in either the majors or minors His only four relief appearances as a professional came between 2023 and 2025 spring training That made him the highest-ranked Giants prospect as well as the highest-ranked left-handed pitcher in the minors Harrison could make his season debut Monday when the Giants face off against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field First pitch for the series opener is scheduled for 7:40 p.m Continue to follow our Fastball On SI coverage on social media by liking us on Facebook and by following us on Twitter @FastballFN You can also follow Sam Connon on Twitter @SamConnon Now 40 years old — he celebrated his milestone birthday on May 2 — the Richard Childress Racing driver has mellowed But don’t mistake that for meaning he's not just as passionate about the sport and doesn’t have valid viewpoints on it He does and fans saw that earlier this year when he worked in The CW booth at Las Vegas how he broke down the racing action and delivered it during the broadcast in an easy-to-digest manner for the television viewing audience Kyle Busch talks with the media at Texas Motor Speedway You’d think that the insight and perspective of the driver who will undoubtedly go down as one of the best-ever to strap behind the wheel Au contraire — at least as far as various committees are concerned And the winner of 63 career Cup races has admitted as much this season on several occasions He first brought it up at Circuit of the Americas in March when asked about a new Playoff Committee which was created to discuss ideas about potential changes to the playoff format for the 2026 season and how members included multiple drivers — both current and past “Yeah, I guess there's five or six or eight or ten — I don't even know how many committees there are, but nobody calls me to be on any of them,” Busch suggested I feel real honored with that and look forward to hearing what their changes are.” when questioned about the feel of the car at the superspeedway “It's just the cadence of the race isn't very good,” he said It's really hard to get runs or any sort of separation especially with the fuel savings and all that sort of stuff Shorter time on pit road is how you pass guys So there's definitely an issue in that I've made my suggestions and in one ear he was asked about those previous remarks and what would it take for NASCAR to include him in helping shape the sport in the future “I have no clue,” he said “I think you're asking the wrong person Go ask all of those others that are in charge of those committees on why they don't want to have Kyle Busch be a part of it.”  Until that changes and he's included in some fashion the 40-year-old will have to let his racing do the talking His next chance to do that is on Sunday at TMS CONCORD, N.C. - With practices, qualifying sessions and driver appearances scattered over 13 calendar days, few sporting events come with the buzz that the Indianapolis 500 does.  it can be a little difficult to keep track of.  Well, worry not faithful reader. As Kyle Larson inches ever nearer to his second attempt at the #H1100 we present to you a detailed calendar of events leading up to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 set for May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Don't forget! You can watch Larson participate in Carb Day right here with us during Fan Fest on Friday, May 23. For more details, click here RELATED: Check out the car Kyle Larson will run in the Indy 500! RELATED: A look at the paint scheme Kyle Larson will run in the Coca-Cola 600! The Ravens are picking up the fifth-year option for safety Kyle Hamilton General Manager Eric DeCosta announced the moves Wednesday one day before the May 1 deadline for 2022 first-round picks "We are exercising the fifth-year option for Kyle Hamilton with the goal of working toward a multi-year contract extension," DeCosta said in a statement "While we will not apply the fifth-year option to Tyler Linderbaum it is our intention for him to remain a Baltimore Raven long term." There's no question that the Ravens want to keep their young two-time Pro Bowlers in Baltimore for a long time as they are two of the best players in the league at their positions the economics of the fifth-year options influenced Baltimore's decisions which puts him under contract through the 2026 season Linderbaum's would have cost $23.4 million since he's lumped in with all offensive linemen The Lions' Kerby Joseph recently signed the richest deal in NFL history for a safety, which averages $21.25 million per year. Hamilton's $18.6 million would currently be the eight-highest salary cap number at his position in 2026, per OvertheCap.com Linderbaum's $23.4 million would be far-and-away the highest salary cap figure among centers in 2026 The Chiefs' Creed Humphrey is scheduled to have an $18.1 million hit that season Humphrey still has the highest average salary per year at $18 million and the Eagles' Cameron Jurgens who was in Linderbaum's same 2022 draft class $68 million deal averaging $17 million per year which could help establish the framework for a Linderbaum extension Earlier this month, Hamilton and Linderbaum said they're more focused on football than contract extensions "I haven't had too many talks about it to be honest," Hamilton said but I'm not in a rush to get it done necessarily." "I'll let my agent handle that," Linderbaum added "I'm just focusing on becoming as good of a football player as I can be for this team [I'm] coming in here every day and putting my best foot forward Let all the other things take care of itself." General Manager Eric DeCosta released a statement on the release of kicker Justin Tucker The Ravens signed an All-American linebacker from Iowa the younger brother of a 2022 first-round pick Noteboom spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Rams Baltimore's draft picks in Rounds 3-7 have all signed their rookie contracts Ar'Darius Washington returns to Baltimore after finishing last season as a starting safety The Ravens added a starting cornerback after the departure of Brandon Stephens in free agency The Ravens have agreed to a reported two-year deal with veteran backup Cooper Rush Wide receiver Tylan Wallace was dependable on offense and strong on special teams The Ravens bolstered their offensive line depth by bringing back Ben Cleveland Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has reached agreement with Baltimore The Ravens will have their Pro Bowl fullback paving the way again Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting there was a lot of survival throughout that race," said Larson and the balance -- we had to work on (it) quite a bit I felt like my car -- if I could ever get to the lead But I just  couldn't get by Justin [Allgaier] He was doing a good job of just running where I needed to be But thanks to JRM for letting me come run this thing here today wish Connor was in the car but it means a lot that they thought of me to call up and run this thing." The race was slowed by 11 cautions and ended in double overtime, but much like the Truck race on Friday the first part of Stage 3 was fairly clean The field reached green-flag pit stops with Larson going for the undercut on race leader Allgaier This came right after the two nearly crashed in a sketchy moment while battling for the lead Allgaier stayed out a couple laps longer while in heavy traffic, which was all Larson needed to be able to easily leapfrog into the race lead. Allgaier, who had dominated most of the race, needed a caution. He did get one, but it was Allgaier himself involved. While catching a far slower Kris Wright the two cars came together and Allgaier crashed into the frontstretch wall Larson took off with his closest competition now out of the race was not allowed to comfortably cruise to victory.  hitting the tire pack at the inside of Turn 4 This really shook things up as Larson led one group onto pit road while Hill led a few others who chose to stay out It was now Mayer versus Larson on the front row, but there was little the Haas Factory driver and defending Texas winner could do against the 2021 Cup Series champion. Larson drove off as Nick Sanchez slammed the wall Gray made it up to the runner-up spot after Mayer slid wide as well 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 New episodes of season 2 of The Last of Us are premiering on HBO every Sunday night, and Ars' Kyle Orland (who's played the games) and Andrew Cunningham (who hasn't) will be talking about them here after they air While these recaps don't delve into every single plot point of the episode there are obviously heavy spoilers contained within so go watch the episode first if you want to go in fresh Kyle: We start this episode from the perspective of a band of highly armed FEDRA agents in 2018 Seattle shooting the shit in a transport that somehow still has usable gasoline Maybe it's just the political moment we're in but I was not quite emotionally prepared for these militarized characters in my post-apocalyptic escape show to start casually using "voters" as an ironic signifier for regular people Andrew: We've spent so little time with FEDRA—the post-collapse remnant of what had once been the US government—since the very opening episodes of the show that you can forget exactly why nearly every other individual and organization in the show's world hates it and wants nothing to do with it But here's a reminder for us: casual cruelty Of course as soon as you see and hear Jeffrey Wright you know he's going to be A Guy (he's an HBO alum from Boardwalk Empire and Westworld He just as casually betrays and blows up the transport full of jumped-up FEDRA jarheads which is a clear prestige TV storytelling signifier Isaac's backstory was only broadly hinted at in the games so getting to see this big "Who This Character Is" moment in the show was pretty effective What I found less effective was Ellie playing a very able A-Ha cover when she discovers the abandoned guitar room In the game it serves as a welcome change of pace from a lot of frenetic action and a good excuse for an endearing guitar-playing mini-game Here it felt like it just kind of dragged on with a lot of awkward dwelling on close-ups of Dina's creepily enamored face I do appreciate that the show at least made an effort to explain why this 30-year-old guitar was still in pristine condition I don't instantly buy that the silica gel packets (which Ellie does not eat) in the guitar case would have lasted for that long but at least she didn't pull a mossy guitar straight off the wall and start tuning it up I do also think the show (and the game, I guess, picking up your context clues) got away with picking one of the goofiest songs they possibly could that would still read as "soulful and emotionally resonant" when played solo on acoustic guitar. But I suppose that's always been the power of that particular instrument Kyle: Not to cut short "Guitar Talk," but the show cuts it off with a creepy scene of Isaac talking about high-end cookware to an initially unseen companion on the floor way worse than most anything we're exposed to in the games—and these are games that are not exactly squeamish about showing scenes of torture and extreme violence Felt to me like they're taking advantage of HBO's reputation for graphic content just because they could But not totally without storytelling utility if you're setting Isaac up to be a mid-season miniboss on the road to the Dramatic Confrontation with Abby that you've got to make it especially clear that he is capable of really nasty things but they were guys that we as viewers are all supposed to hate Torturing a defenseless man reinforces the perception of him as someone that Ellie and Dina do not want to meet especially now that they've popped a couple of his guys Because Ellie and Dina have unwittingly wandered into the middle of a Seattle civil war of sorts between Isaac and his militarized WLF members and the face-cutting cultists we briefly met in the middle of last episode And while the WLF types do seem to have the cult outgunned we are told here that WLF members are slowly defecting to the cult (rather than the other way around) Kyle: I will say I appreciated the surprisingly cogent history of the "chicken and egg games" beef between the two factions as discussed between torturer and torture victim Definitely a memorable bit of world-building But then we're quickly back to the kind of infected attack scene that now seems practically contractually obligated to happen at least once an episode I think these kinds of massive setpiece zombie battles would work better as a light seasoning than a thick sauce that just gets dumped on us almost every week Andrew: People in and from Seattle seem to have a unique gift for kicking up otherwise dormant swarms of infected but I was more intrigued by the first episode's reveal of more strategic infected that seemed to be retaining more of their human traits than I am by these screaming mindless hordes I think the tension is also ratcheted up artificially by Ellie's weird escape strategy which is to lead the two of them through a series of dead ends and cul-de-sacs before finally And it does finally make the "Dina finds out that Ellie is immune" shoe drop though Dina doesn't seem ready to think through any of the other implications of that reveal just yet Andrew: It does explain a couple of things It does seem like a bit of a narrative shortcut to make Ellie extremely invested in Dina and whether she lives or dies and given this show I am worried that this zygote is only going to be used to create more trauma for Ellie rather than giving us a nuanced look at parenting during an apocalypse But it is sweet to see how enthusiastically and immediately Ellie gets invested A question for you, while spoiling as little as you can: Are we still mostly just adapting the game at this point? You'd mentioned getting more Isaac backstory (sometimes the show expands on backstories well and sometimes it doesn't) and some things have happened a bit out of order But my impression is that we haven't gotten a full departure a la the Nick Offerman episode from last season yet Kyle: At this point it's kind of like a jazz riff on what happens in the game some remixed and thrown into entirely different temporal locations and some fresh new improv thrown in for good measure I'm definitely not a "the game is canon and you must interpret it literally" type of person but the loose treatment is giving me a bit of whiplash is not greeted with nearly as much immediate joy in the games the moment of joy Ellie and Dina do share here feels transplanted (in tone if nothing else) from an earlier game scene that the show had mostly skipped thus far The show also spends an inordinate amount of time discussing how pregnancy tests work in the post-apocalypse which for me pushed past world-building and into overexplaining I can still tell I'm watching a video game adaptation because there are stealth kills and because important information is conveyed via messages and logos scrawled in blood on the walls and doing slightly less minute-to-minute missing of Joel than I did last episode The episode ends with Ellie and Dina hearing the name of someone who has the same name as someone who knew Abby over a WLF walkie-talkie they nabbed which gives them their next objective marker for Abby Quest But they've got to cross an active war zone to get where they're going (though I couldn't tell from that distance whether we're meant to be able to tell exactly who is fighting who at the moment) Kyle Larson took the lead on the restart of the second overtime and went on to win Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway The victory is his second of the season in the Xfinity Series 88 for JR Motorsports in place of the injured Connor Zilisch who suffered a back injury in a last-lap crash a week ago at Talladega Superspeedway Larson overcame a penalty for an uncontrolled tire on Lap 49 to win The 208-lap race was slowed 11 times for 62 laps by cautions Twenty four of the 38 cars were involved in accidents He couldn’t avoid the slower car of Kris Wright and hit him in the rear sending Allgaier into the wall and out of the race after leading 99 laps and winning a stage ET May 24 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the CW Network Whether it be because Rob Thomson trusts some of his guys too much the front office not making the needed moves to the outfield they now find themselves in an even stranger position with outfielder Johann Rojas who has played a bit better over the past few weeks Rojas is never going to impress anybody too much offensively but he's started to figure it out a bit USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas (18) Rojas reacts after making a catch to save a run to end the tenth inning against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park Factor that in with his elite defense, Rojas has started to gain some respect from multiple teammates, including Kyle Schwarber, who said after his incredible catch in the top of the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend that he has a high ceiling "It was awesome," Schwarber said, per the Philly Burbs "He’s been doing so many great things for us … There’s going to be a pretty high ceiling on that guy It’s fun to see the way that he goes out there and makes those plays He makes those catches look really easy when they’re really difficult catches." Those are rather strong words from Schwarber who knows better than most in the Phillies clubhouse what it takes to compete at the highest level for a very long time This was also a strong message to the coaching staff and front office as Rojas has been somebody who has continued to come up in trade rumors over the past few years as the team looks to find a better outfielder The Chicago Bears added another weapon for Ben Johnson's offense with the selection of Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai with the 233rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft Monangai posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with the Scarlet Knights. He had a career year last season with 256 carries for 1,279 yards and 13 touchdowns. He added 14 receptions for 75 yards and one score. Monangai has zero career fumbles in 670 attempts, per Pro Football Focus Monangai joins a Bears running back room led by D'Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson so the Rutgers product will have an opportunity to compete for carries and a roster spot Here's what some expert draft analysts had to say about Monangai during the pre-draft process and what Bears fans can expect to see: Dane Brugler, The Athletic"A three-year starter at Rutgers Monangai was the featured weapon in offensive coordinator Kirk Ciarrocca’s zone-blocking scheme that was built around the run game Despite being one of the lowest-ranked recruits in Greg Schiano’s 2020 class Monangai became one of the best running backs in the Big Ten and finished No 2 in school history with 3,221 rushing yards (behind only Ray Rice) Monangai isn’t going to stand out as the fastest or most powerful back in this class following his blocks on traps and reaches to motor through gaps His ball security (zero career fumbles) and overall dependability as a workhorse will be appreciated by NFL coaches slide and weave through the defense with shifty quickness and run toughness His competitive profile and promising reps on passing downs should make him an effective utility back in the NFL." Lance Zierlein, NFL.com"Short but stout two-time team captain who is bundled tightly into a compact Monangai is quicker than fast and lacks breakaway speed but can change the track of the run at a moment’s notice with unpredictable cuts at sharp angles His vision is average and his lack of run-lane discipline will irk offensive line coaches but he creates yardage out of nowhere and has exceptional contact balance to repel would-be tacklers so teams will need to be comfortable with tabbing Monangai as an early-down backup who can handle a heavier carry load if needed." "Monangai is hoping to become the second member of his family to reach the NFL—his brother rushed for over 3,000 yards at Villanova and spent time with the Eagles and Vikings Monangai is a tone-setter who relishes contact—it’s what drives him his physical play style also highlights his limitations He lacks the ability to consistently make defenders miss or outrun them in space embracing contact and bringing the fight to pass rushers He is also exceptionally secure with the football having recorded zero fumbles on 676 career carries While some teams may not prioritize his power-rushing style those that do will value him as a depth or rotational back who can help establish a physical culture in their running back room." The Draft Network"Kyle Monangai is a two-year starter in Rutgers backfield he was able to turn his talent and potential into production Monangai offers a volume running back who gets stronger and better with more touches He is a strong leverage reader and processor identifying whether the edge is soft or hard and adjusting his run path accordingly Monangai is great on inside zone and duo run calls where he reads the DL and LB leveraging to pick the right running lane He has a plus-level vision to find lane openings before pressing too far outside on stretch zone calls Monangai runs hard behind his pads with great core and lower-body strength He packs a punch upon contact downhill with his shoulders squared Monangai is a forward faller when running with a head of steam bowling ball frame to bounce off tackles on contact He possesses electric quick feet to change directions on a dime Monangai cuts laterally to evade defenders and change run lanes He strings together cuts in the open field He is one of the most elusive runners on tape with an innate ability to generate forced missed tackles He catches the ball well in space and can create yards after the catch Monangai is a willing participant in pass protection He doesn’t sustain blocks consistently and struggles to stonewall free runners with downhill momentum Improving this aspect of his game will ensure third-down snaps at the next level Rutgers doesn’t factor Monangai in the passing offense He looks functional at worst in limited touches but more opportunities are needed to paint a clear picture Monangai will probably lose snaps on short yardage and red zone situations to a bigger RB at the next level He went five games straight without a touchdown Cashing in on red zone opportunities and running hard between the tackles will be a key development in 2024 Monangai projects as a dynamic and productive zone running back at the next level He has the skill set to be a heavy all-purpose or yards-from-scrimmage RB Monangai will be a nice target for teams that do not value the position early in the draft who could feasibly command early-round capital he carves out his place as a uniquely energized and physical back Monangai needed a year to calibrate after taking the reins full-time following Pacheco’s departure the veteran back reached new heights and compiled impressive tape week in and week out — now he might follow in Pacheco’s footsteps as a future NFL starter Monangai isn’t quite as fast or explosive as Pacheco But Monangai is extremely dense and well-leveraged and he brings urgent short-area motion and a relentless mentality He maximizes that short-area quickness with sharp vision and a creative feel Monangai has never eclipsed 10 catches in a single season so his receiving value is relatively unproven at this point But there are flashes of high-level route-running nuance and he might be the best pass-blocking RB in the class with his awareness and physicality.Though Monangai’s ceiling might be a bit lower than some of the top running backs in the class he still profiles as a solid NFL starter with a particular affinity for inside zone He also has pass-down security with additional receiving upside." Kyle Crabbs, 33rd Team"Rutger Scarlet Knights running back Kyle Monangai is a well-rounded runner who does a lot of the little things well and can win in pass protection with consistency It all adds up to the right kind of back you’ll want in your stable of players but his athletic limitations underscore the nature of his position and why the league values it the way it does Monangai is missing an athletic differentiating trait that could coax a team to instill him as a featured back." Follow Bears Wire on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission Kyle Richards’s daughter Sophia Umansky is all grown up — and apparently dealing with some major hair loss. She revealed in a TikTok that she’s been taking the weight-loss drug Mounjaro and experiencing concerning side effects because at the rate that I’ve been losing hair I’m gonna be bald in about a week,” she said in the video and I would say like maybe for the past three weeks to a month I’ve noticed a dramatic hair loss situation.” blown-out hair looked enviously shiny and thick in the TikTok but she went on to show clips of the wall and drain of her shower which were both covered in clumps of dark hair “It’s a lot worse than it even looks in these videos because you’re only seeing what comes out in the shower and what comes out before and after the shower,” said the 25-year-old She then ran her fingers gently through her hair demonstrating how easily “piles” of hair fall out every day Like Ozempic, Mounjaro was created to manage type 2 diabetes and triggers weight loss by cutting down on your appetite, but instead of semaglutide, its active ingredient is tirzepatide. While the FDA-approved medication isn’t directly linked to hair loss, quick weight loss can lead to excessive shedding “I think it’s a direct result of rapid weight loss because of the medication and not eating enough vitamins explaining that she’s been trying to take more vitamins and incorporate more protein into her diet to combat the issue Umansky has also gotten her hands on Pura D’or’s Hair Thinning Therapy shampoo and conditioner and Grüns vitamins to see if they’ll “make a difference.” it’s no longer shocking to find out that yet another pop-culture figure has boarded the weight-loss-drug train By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice and to receive email correspondence from us Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York NASCAR star Denny Hamlin believes two-time Cup Series rival Kyle Busch is still as good as he was 10 years ago Beautiful, Blue-Eyed Babes! 35 Dog Breeds With Blue Eyes 11 Hairless (and Partially Hairless) Cat Breeds Why Is My Dog Shaking? From Over-Excitement to Medical Issues, Experts Break Down the Reasons Dogs Tremble BirdsAll BirdsCockatooChickenParrotThe 150 Best Bird Names Best Pet Chicken Breeds for Beginners (& Those to Avoid) Home/Pet NewsBlind Mixed Breed Rescue Dog Looks Like Gru’s Pet ‘Kyle’ from ‘Despicable Me’Believe it or not The underside of a black puppy paw showing the toe beans another dog for us all to fall madly in love with especially if you're a fan of unconventional looking pups who look almost more like an animated movie super-villain sidekick than an actual dog That's the case with the pup you're about to meet who totally looks like Gru's pet ‘Kyle' from Despicable Me We’re unable to load this content right now View directly on Instagram The sweet clip was uploaded to the Instagram account for @Sharkybobarky “I’ve had Ol’ Anus Eyes for nearly a year and I still can’t get over his body People say “I wouldn’t get anything done if he was my dog because I’d just stare at him all day.” I feel like I’m supposed to say that you get used to it and he’s just like any other dog but my husband Kirby can confirm I spend an inordinate amount of time staring at my baby grandpa.” A lot of people in the comments think he looks like Kyle from Despicable Me View directly on Instagram People in the comments agree and one person simply said “Dogs will start getting plastic surgery to look more like him” He doesn't know anything but your love and that is perfection!” All I know is I love people who love and care for dogs with special needs, and Fabio, the dog above, has the best mama ever. Here's a slideshow she shared telling his story Hard to believe that 10 months ago Fabio was sitting in a shelter as a stray not to mention the fact he his eyeballs appear to have ruptured causing him to go blind he’s a spoiled little baby grandpa who knows how loved he is.” Here's another video of this adorable baby and his amazing origin story View directly on Instagram I absolutely love how he went from living on the streets to living in a home with all the love he can handle and a mess of fur siblings to play with He deserves all the love and care in the world 🐶SIGN UP to get “pawsitivity” delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends🐾🐾 LLC and respective content providers on this website Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website Sophia Umansky revealed that she’s been taking Mounjaro for around four months The Eagles opened Rookie Camp on Thursday as the first-year players arrived in Philadelphia but the Eagles took care of some business first by signing the following four members of the 2025 Draft Class to their four-year rookie contracts: Smael Mondon Jr. The linebacker led the National Champions with 76 tackles in 2022 en route to winning back-to-back titles Mondon had 57 tackles in 10 games to go along with three sacks in 2024 for the Bulldogs native was a five-star recruit out of high school and was a top 30 overall prospect nationally and linebacker at Paulding County High School Mondon accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl during the draft process and has been used as an off-ball linebacker Assistant GM Alec Halaby's scouting report: "Surprised he was there. Multi-year starter on some great Georgia defenses Really smart kid – they run a complex defense there and he understands it all He's an analytical person and that fits with us because we ask our linebackers to solve problems on the field and he is someone who can do that What you see from him in the pass game is that he can match tight ends and he can match running backs He has that kind of movement skill and looseness and agility and speed and then in the run game he is someone who will come downhill and violently destroy a block We do a really good job of teaching run destruction here and he's only going to get better with that He processes the triangle well when he hits it and he is hitting it hard." The Eagles added depth to their quarterback room selecting Kyle McCord with the 181st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft led the FBS with an ACC-record 4,779 passing yards during his senior season at Syracuse 218-pound quarterback played three seasons at Ohio State before transferring to Syracuse where he earned second-team All-ACC honors The selection will be a homecoming for McCord who attended high school in Philadelphia at St Assistant GM Alec Halaby's scouting report: "Everyone knows about Kyle McCord if you follow college football. I love what he did at Syracuse in his one season there You watch that Miami-Syracuse game and he is going head-to-head with Cam Ward (No 1 overall draft pick to Tennessee) and that was a great game he will find them early and he will throw them open You see the width of resilience that he went through – leaving Ohio State and then goes and elevates the Syracuse program The Eagles added another tool for the offensive line selecting tackle Myles Hinton with the 191st overall pick in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft where he was an Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference in 2024 He was a part of the 2023 National Championship team where his unit won the Joe Moore Award as the top offensive line unit in college football 323-pound tackle started 20 games at right tackle and 11 at left during his career he allowed one sack on 256 pass block snaps 4 overall pick by the Broncos in 1983 and was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection as an offensive lineman played defensive line at Michigan and is currently with the Chargers Assistant GM Alec Halaby's scouting report: "There is a certain body type that we like at tackle and Myles fits that and for a man that size, he has really good foot and body quickness I think he can adjust really well and there is a lot that he did in college that I think can translate over to the NFL game They coached him well at Michigan and he was really effective at what he did He fits the mold of a lot of things we like in our tackles." The Eagles selected outside linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland with their 10th and final pick Powell-Ryland has spent the last two seasons at Virginia Tech after transferring from Florida before the 2023 season 258-pounder started all 12 games he played accumulating 43 total tackles and 16 sacks Powell-Ryland earned first-team All-ACC and Associated Press All-American third-team honors during his redshirt senior season with the Hokies native was a four-star prospect out of Indian River High School where he was selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game Assistant GM Alec Halaby's scouting report: "Antwuan can rush. He can rush the passer. There are people that just know how to rush the passer who know how to have a feel for the junction that understand timing – when to hit it upfield when to go down the middle – and he has all that He didn't get that number of quarterback sacks (25.5 in his two seasons at Virginia Tech) by accident They came in a lot of one-on-one situations Really good vision to the quarterback at the end of his rush He can strike people and he has some ballast in the run game at 260-something pounds What jumps off the tape when you look at him is that sack production and a guy who can see the quarterback and understands how to rush the passer and who knows how to beat tackles one-on-one which is a very scarce thing in the league Here are the jersey numbers for the new veterans Chris and Michelle Britton honor the memory of their youngest son by raising thousands of dollars each year for the Eagles Autism Foundation The Britton family was chosen to represent the Foundation at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay Jackson took part in this weekend's Rookie Minicamp on a tryout basis The cornerback becomes the fifth draft pick to sign his rookie contract the first-year players got back to football at the NovaCare Complex a travel football club for boys and girls from New Jersey After adding 10 draft picks to an already strong roster the Eagles will have ample ammunition to continue to bolster the team in the 2026 NFL Draft The 6-foot-6 defensive tackle has started every game over the last two seasons for the Eagles Robinson was the last first-round linebacker picked by the team back in 1979 The organization honored the men and women who have served the country during the time in Washington with a trip to Arlington National Cemetery How did Howie Roseman execute the trade to get linebacker Jihaad Campbell Why was Andrew Mukuba such a highly sought-after target in the second round What did the Eagles want to accomplish on the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft It's all here in the post-draft episode of Unscripted Ahead of their first official practice as Philadelphia Eagles and outside linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland Join first-round pick Jihaad Campbell in his first 24 hours as an Eagle From the moment he gets selected to his tour of the facilities in Philadelphia every moment of Campbell's first day as an Eagle is right here for your viewing pleasure opens up about the side effects of her weight loss medication the 25-year-old took to her TikTok to reveal she has been taking Mounjaro for the past four months Sophia explained it started about "three weeks to a month" back Mounjaro is an FDA-approved prescription drug given to adults with type 2 diabetes It is taken as an injection and helps manage blood sugar levels It is sometimes prescribed "off-label" for weight management the medication slowly emptys food from the stomach To show the "dramatic change," the 25-year-old included pictures of clumps of hair sticking to the walls of her shower and in the sink Sophia noted that it was actually a lot "worse." She demonstrated by running her hand through her locks the Buying Beverly Hills star stated that she didn't think the hair loss was a "direct result of the medication." She suggested it might have been due to the "rapid weight loss" it caused adding she might not be getting enough "vitamins (and) protein." who many believe is a double of her mother asserted she was "putting an effort into" getting balanced nutrition to combat the "dramatic" side effect She told her fans she has been using OMI hair growth peptides she noted she has been taking collagen and Grüns vitamins A post shared by Kyle Richards (@kylerichards18) Kyle Richards shares Sophia with her estranged husband Richard is also a mother to Farrah Brittany Aldjufrie whom Richards was married to from 1988 to 1992 Sophia graduated from George Washington University in 2022 with a degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences Kyle Richards took to her Instagram to congratulate her daughter Sophia Umansky is not the only celebrity to use Mounjaro Modern Family actor Eric Stonestreet revealed he has been taking the medication to help with his type 2 diabetes diagnosis since it hit the market in 2022 In a May 2025 interview with People magazine the actor remarked it was a "game changer." He noted that he has since become a spokesperson for Eli Lilly and Company (0) drives baseline on Southern Methodist Mustangs guard Kario Oquendo (8) The Syracuse Orange Men’s basketball team travel to the Moody Coliseum in Dallas Texas to play Southern Methodist on Tuesday March 4 2025.Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.comdennis nett | dnett@syracuse.com .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Chris Carlson | ccarlson@syracuse.comSyracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse men’s basketball player Kyle Cuffe Jr. has committed to play his final season of college basketball next year at Mercer. Cuffe announced his commitment on Instagram. 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Part of Jansen’s eagerness to get on the mound on Saturday night to wrap up the Angels’ 5-2 victory over the Tigers at Angel Stadium was to close the door on the worst outing of his career the previous night The other part of it was more simple: Jansen just wanted to help his team win “You just got to go back out there,” Jansen said you’re going to continue to learn crazy things happen but for the team as a whole as the 16-year veteran drew a groundout and a lineout for a three-pitch save ending the Angels’ seven-game losing streak and pros don't back down,” Washington said trying to accept what's happened to us and just keep working through it but we've been in a lot of ballgames and we're still learning how to win We're going to have to start learning how to close ballgames down at the back end and that's something we just have to keep doing.” It was a much-needed win for the Angels. It was a much-needed save for Jansen. But it was also a much-needed win for starting pitcher who in his previous start gave up seven runs on three hits and five walks in three innings against the Twins Hendricks had a shutout going into the eighth before allowing his only run of the night -- a solo homer from Spencer Torkelson Hendricks threw 7 2/3 innings -- his longest outing of the season -- and allowed four hits (two of which came in the eighth) I felt much better about the ball coming out a couple of things we changed mechanically,” Hendricks said before sharing credit with catcher Travis d’Arnaud and it’s just a matter of execution and not tipping so I felt like I cleaned a few things up and executed better.” earned his first victory since signing with the Angels in the offseason coming to these ballgames,” said Hendricks Part of Hendricks’ success on Saturday was his sinker which drew five of his 10 swings-and-misses He credits d’Arnaud and the rest of the catchers for forcing him to go to his sinker early and often since it isn’t a pitch that Hendricks is likely to throw himself it also helps when your offense scores four runs in the sixth inning to give you room for error getting the five-run lead and making the plays behind me,” Hendricks said The Angels’ veterans pushed them to victory on Saturday And there was Luis Rengifo’s two-RBI single in the sixth inning and Saturday marked both a step in the right direction and a teachable moment “I just hope they learn from it,” Jansen said “I don’t care how good you are or whatever