Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match Haven't kept a clean sheet in 9 matches Meriton Saliou has created the most big chances for Golden XI (4) Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Golden XI and FC Nitro on Mon 05 May 2025 16:30:00 GMT?Golden XI won 6–5 over FC Nitro on Mon 05 May 2025 16:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 18 goals in their last 5 matches Golden XI is playing home against FC Nitro on Mon The Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 is one of the fastest racing shoes available thanks to its lightweight and aggressive design but it’s not likely to be a very durable shoe and the rockered design pushes you to run in a certain way Aggressive rocker won’t suit everyone The best carbon plate running shoes are always launched with a lot of hype Puma backed up those claims with research showing the shoe could offer a substantial improvement in running efficiency compared with other top racing shoes Running more efficiently means you can sustain faster paces for longer and I was very excited to get hold of the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 just before tackling the London Marathon A couple of training runs in the shoe impressed me enough to use it on race day and I logged my second fastest marathon in the Fast-R 3 at London I’ll explain why I think it’s one of the best racing shoes available The Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 launched in April 2025 making it $40 more than the Fast-R 2 and one of the most expensive carbon plate racing shoes on the market The Puma Fast-R 3 is one of the lightest racing shoes I’ve tested tipping the scales at just 6.6oz in a US men’s size 10 That’s substantially lighter than the Fast-R 2 and the weight reduction is a big plus given that the stack height is still 40mm at the heel and 32mm at the forefoot so you’re getting a lot of cushioning underfoot for long races It has an 8mm drop like Puma’s other racers and I found the fit to be similar to the one on the Deviate Nitro Elite 3 in that it’s just a little long for me in my normal size which is fine for me as I have a narrow foot but those with wider feet might find the Fast-R 3 tight around the midfoot translucent mesh upper on the Fast-R 3 is very lightweight and minimal with just a touch of padding around the back of the shoe It held my foot securely and comfortably throughout long runs and the shoe was breathable and the upper didn’t feel soggy even after running through showers on the course or dumping water over myself The midsole on the Fast-R 3 is not completely decoupled like that of the Fast-R 2 but you can still see the carbon PWRPLATE running through the foam through the large cutout on the bottom of the shoe There is also a cutout under the heel of the shoe which pushes you to land more towards your midfoot and the Fast-R 3 has an aggressive rocker profile to push you onto your toes The carbon plate then actually extends beyond the front of the shoe which Puma says helps to increase the efficiency of the ride This is a unique feature of the Fast-R line but it will be interesting to see if other brands adopt it in the future given the impressive performance of the shoe The midsole foam is Puma’s Nitro Elite which is made from aliphatic TPU and is a highly lightweight and responsive material It’s not as squishy and soft as some foams Puma shoes always offer good traction thanks to the PumaGrip rubber they use and that’s still the case with the Fast-R 3 even though it only has a very thin layer of rubber on the bottom to keep the weight down I can see some wear on the forefoot rubber on the shoe Puma suggests the Fast-R 3 will last 200 miles/300km which is not very durable but enough to carry you through a lot of races if you limit how much you use the shoe in training The Fast-R 3 landed on my doorstep just 10 days before the London Marathon when I was still deciding what shoe to use for the race I had two good training runs to do the weekend before the marathon and used the Fast-R 3 for both running a 15:53 5K at a parkrun and then a steady 10-miler where the smooth rocker on the shoe made sub-2:30 marathon pace feel almost effortless Those runs were enough to convince me to use the shoe for the marathon and it helped me secure my fastest London Marathon time (in eight attempts) and my second-fastest marathon time overall despite having to slow down in the last 10 miles of the race That last 10 miles is when the shoe shone most for me I was tired and settled back into what felt like a fairly slow pace to try and avoid completely blowing up but the shoe helped to keep me rolling along speedily enough to nab a fast time overall The extended carbon plate is noticeable in how it pushes you off your toes and the lightweight design makes it easier to keep picking up your feet when tired late in races and while I loved how the shoe felt when running fast the lack of support at the heel and pushy rocker might rub some runners up the wrong way if I had completely imploded and had to walk or jog to the finish owing to the lack of stability and support If you simply want the fastest shoe available for your next race the Fast-R 3 is one of my top two recommendations The Puma has more of a rockered feel than the Asics and may well have the more efficient ride but the Asics feels more natural and has been key to me getting through the last section of marathons while maintaining a fast pace The Asics are also cheaper and easier to find at the moment natural-feeling shoe that’s still lightning quick and substantially cheaper and more durable if you plan to use your super-shoe for lots of training plus race day it’s becoming harder and harder to stand out in the super-shoe market given the incredible competition from all brands but Puma has managed to do it with the Fast-R 3 It has a wild design that delivers an incredible ride and I can’t wait to race in it again which specialises in reviewing running 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Read our Cookie Policy We independently review everything we recommend $300 available in limited supplies at 745 Boylston Street during Boston Marathon weekend Puma invited us to their headquarters in Boston to test out their latest race shoe While the chance to do some testing in the lab was exciting enough what really got me was their suggestion to bring along our favorite race shoe for a direct comparison has a brand so boldly proposed testing their shoe against my #1 choice in a lab setting The Puma team was either incredibly confident or perhaps a bit audacious – and we were about to find out which let’s take a closer look at the Puma Fast-R itself unconventional option in the brand’s race-day lineup Designed with a decoupled midsole made of an aliphatic TPU foam and a thick carbon fiber plate the model has always made a statement with its distinct But I’m not sure it was ever a legitimate race day option The Fast-R 3 retains the decoupled midsole and exposed plate but its design is now notably more restrained with a more refined aesthetic and an overall softer The carbon plate is lighter and less rigid and the midsole foam is now a new formulation of aliphatic TPU It delivers a softer ride in a significantly lighter package The shoes retain the just-legal 40 mm/32 mm stack height even though it doesn’t look like there’s that much foam underfoot and minimal padding around the collar and heel stretchy laces complete the minimal design and contribute to the overall lightweight feel So what did we find out in the lab and out on the roads ROBBE: I’m pretty sure I’m one of five people on earth who actually enjoyed both the Puma Fast-R and Fast-R 2 Maybe not for a full marathon going for a PR but for longer distances at slightly slower than marathon speeds Both models were heavier than they ever should have been; each version had a carbon plate that could’ve doubled as an aircraft carrier wing in a past life The decoupled heel and midfoot seemed more gimmicky than functional Things like the plastic spoilers on the heel looked interesting but had no practical use I get why no Puma athlete actually raced in the shoe So when Puma asked us to come to the HQ in Boston to test the shoe against our own race day picks I thought that maybe they were just sadomasochistic and liked to be punished we’ve heard over and over again from every brand how their shoe has improved run economy during performance how their foam is the bounciest yet the most resilient And I gotta say– Puma may have something special going for them Let’s get into the review where maybe we can convince you to get there MEAGHAN: I was very happy to see the color and overall design of the Fast-R downshift from the wild and crazy looks of the first two versions. To me it feels like Puma took notes from both the Deviate Nitro Elite and Fast-R 2 to make this iteration The new mostly-white/light blue colorway with a subtle peach midsole and accents is a welcome departure from the fluorescent green and yellow of the second version The step-in feel is surprisingly comfortable and even though the shoe doesn’t look like it has a thick slab of foam beneath it there’s actually a good amount of soft cushioning The fit is true to size – just the right amount of snugness (like a true racer) without feeling like it’s crushing your toes I haven’t had any issues with rubbing or hot spots was how incredibly lightweight the shoe feels My size W7.5 came in at just 5.2 oz (147g) Now let’s talk about performance – both in the lab and out on the road. According to Puma’s data, I performed 2.5% better in the Fast-R 3 compared to the Alphafly 3 This would theoretically lower my 2:45 marathon PR to a 2:41 I really wanted to race a half marathon in the Fast-R 3 as part of my London Marathon buildup so I wasn’t able to put them to the test in a race Interestingly, the shoes were tested in an independent lab study at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst by the same professor who conducted the original Vaporfly 4% study otherwise known as the shoe that changed running forever For this study, the researchers evaluated the running economy of four race day super shoes, without further involvement from Puma: Nike Alphafly 3, Adidas Adios Pro Evo 1 PUMA Fast-R 2 and the prototype of the PUMA Fast-R 3 They found an improved run economy in the Fast-R 3 against all models; truly shocking was a 3.62% improvement over the Alphafly 3 and 3.56% over the Pro Evo 1 The Fast-R 3 was found to have the best running economy for all 15 subjects in the study because they thought that the field had essentially plateaued in recent years with everyone catching up to the Nike Vaporfly with a +/- 1% running economy between the various models If the Fast-R 3 is indeed that much more efficient over the course of 26.2 then it’s another level up in the shoe technology wars I did use them for several workouts during my training What stood out most was that my warm-up miles were consistently 30 seconds to a minute faster per mile While the workout themselves still required effort and the shoes felt great throughout (mostly I’ve mentioned before how much I love the ‘mechanical’ feel of the Alphafly where the technology underfoot seems to do a lot of the work and I experienced something similar with the Fast-R 3 The decoupled midsole and carbon fiber plate that extends beyond the toe give the shoe a springboard-like feel making it easier to hit faster paces than in a traditional trainer A race day shoe should be snug and secure and you’d be hard pressed to find a race day upper that wraps the foot as well as the Puma Fast-R 3 and lightweight Ultraweave upper is barely there No heel lift or gaping ankle collar either which is always a plus since a lot of race shoes can’t get that right I’ve always enjoyed the sensation of the Fast-R Puma trimmed off all the fat (of which there was a lot) with a teardrop style heel segment of Nitrofoam Elite midsole decoupled from the forefoot area A whole bunch of fat came off the carbon fiber plate of the last version; this new one is thinner and features a rippled edge on the lateral forefoot The aliphatic TPU foam used in the midsole is the future of foam Other race day shoes are designed for one or two marathons; Puma claims you can get eight out of this one Then there’s the weight, coming in at a scant 6 oz. (170 g) for a US M9, making it one of the lightest race day shoes on the market, on par with the Nike Vaporfly 4 All of this comes together to create a shoe that is incredibly light underfoot with a quick turnover, snappy toe-off (aided by the toe extension), and impressive bounce. To me, it feels like a lighter version of the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 In my test in the Puma lab, I put the Fast-R 3 against a fresh pair of Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB (a solid shoe in its own right) I showed a 2.54% average advantage in run economy in the Fast-R 3 similar to Meg’s advantage against the Alphafly 3 but because the shoe was under strict embargo we were not able to use it in an actual race it’s difficult to say exactly how it will perform in either the half marathon or marathon But in the experience I’ve had with the shoe I can tell you that it for sure is in the conversation as one of the top race day shoes which everyone knows is the best rubber in the game I took this out yesterday on a rainy morning run and it handled everything exceptionally well there is nothing you’ll want more than a Puma shoe on your feet It combines everything you want in a PR race day shoe into one package– speed MEAGHAN: If you’ve read any of my reviews you know I come with a unique set of feet (yes which means my big toes sometimes throw a little tantrum And that definitely happened during workouts over 10 miles in these shoes I’m pretty sure the extended plate has something to do with it I think that means I’m likely sticking to the half marathon and below Although it’s hard not to want to give the marathon a shot given the lab data…  which feels pretty steep (although that seems to be the general direction of race shoes these days) Puma suggests this shoe will last 200 miles and thinking every mile is costing $1.50 is kind of crazy you’re probably paying $250-$275 for any race day shoe at this point (maybe more with the incoming tariffs) ROBBE: The fit of the upper is excellent; however if you’re not going in a straight-ass line There’s virtually no structure to the upper so when taking turns you’ll inevitably find your foot moving and pushing the upper from side to side which may cause some irritation (as Meg had) The Cielo-like cut-out and decoupled heel and forefoot with a high stack of bouncy foam underneath the forefoot is a bit wider and less unstable would like to know how the legs would fare over the course of 26.2 Because while it does incorporate everything we love in a shoe and hits the upper limit of the World Athletics stack height regulations it still feels a bit like a half marathon shoe underfoot when it comes to comfort Running economy measures the energy output over shorter distances but it doesn’t measure the toll on the legs over a full marathon I do wonder how I’d hold up over 3 hours and 30 minutes in the shoe MEAGHAN: I’m honestly just as surprised as you are to find the Puma Fast-R 3 making its way into my list of top racing shoes and it’s amazing to see those big risks paying off I know there are hundreds of runners tackling the Boston and London Marathon in this shoe and I can’t wait to see how it performs on race day ROBBE: Puma’s made some big promises in the past But it was never a good sign when their own athletes refused to race in the shoe opting for the more race ready Deviate Nitro Elite often performing beyond their expected finish times The Fast-R 3 be the thing that puts them on podiums has a product that puts their money where their mouth is or your money anyway – $300 of it to be exact It’ll be interesting to see if the lab studies and the all-around improvements will be enough to send this shoe on its way to start lines around the world in which Puma will pay out a $3,000 bounty to amateurs running in the shoe at Boston and London would go a long way to validate their promises I’m very interested to see how it pans out in the coming weeks one thing is for sure – Puma finally brought the fast to the cat and you can now consider them a major player in the race day game You can pick up the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 for $300 on April 18 in limited supply exclusively at ‘The High Point – Puma’s ultimate Boston Marathon experience located at 745 Boylston Street A limited global drop will go live on puma.com in Puma flagship stores and in select retailers on April 25 You can pick up the shoe by using the buttons below Is the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 making it to the list of top 5 race day shoes and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Meaghan signed up for her first marathon three weeks before the race because it was $10 more than the half she planned to run She learned everything in running the hard way Now a USATF & UESCA certified run coach she loves encouraging friends to go for big goals as she continues to chase faster times Robbe is the senior editor of Believe in the Run He loves going on weird routes through Baltimore Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_3" ).setAttribute( "value" 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 If you were a nitro-racing fan back in the 1970s the term “Think Pink” was probably familiar to you and it was omnipresent in the Top Fuel and Funny Car ranks on the fleet of race cars whose prowess began with an Ed Pink powerplant and a lot of us are Thinking Pink this week The list of drivers and teams who relied on Pink Power is like a Who’s Who of the sport: Don Prudhomme Drag racing was the meat in the sandwich that was Ed Pink’s very full life in motorsports and he got into building Cosworth IndyCar engines and Porsche road-racing mills Pink’s name will forever be enmeshed with a lot of people who employed a young Ed Pink as the shop floor sweeper and go-fer at Hot Rod Heaven Pink soon had a fuel-powered Ford lakes car but there wasn’t enough of that activity going on to suit Pink After he and Fran Hernandez went to the Goleta Dragstrip to check out the newer sport of drag racing Deployment in the Korean War sidelined that endeavor he had left dry lakes racing to concentrate on drag racing he built a Top Fueler in the early 1960s and put Tommy Dyer behind the wheel racing on weekends while operating a tune-up shop in Los Angeles but his desire to develop new equipment for drag racing led him to concentrate on that His early clientele were three big names in the sport — “Big John” Mazmanian and Tommy Ivo — and as his reputation grew his dragsters became a rolling test bench for his theories He partnered with a fledgling chassis builder named Don Long and that car bolstered both of their reputations they were runner-up both days at the 1965 March Meet and were rewarded with the coveted Outstanding Performance of the Meet award When Snively went to drive for Roland Leong in 1966 Connie Swingle took over the wheel of the Old Master’s car and won the Mickey Thompson 200-mph meet in Fontana came knocking and asked Pink to build engines for his Tom McEwen-driven dragster and “the Mongoose” quickly went out and won the Hot Rod Magazine Championship at Riverside Raceway (The car is instantly recognizable for the cowl bumps to accommodate the driver's bent knees.) When Baney landed the Brand Motors Ford deal he brought Pink his first SOHC Ford engine in 1967 to build the next few years Don Prudhomme replaced his old pal McEwen in the car and they headed east to the NHRA Springnationals in Bristol and won the race with the sport’s first official six-second clocking “I didn't really know those guys before that Ed Pink had more of a reputation as a Bonneville guy,” recalled Prudhomme this week and Baney was always critical of ‘Mongoose’s’ driving I wasn't that interested in that tuning stuff in those days but you couldn't take the cylinder head off easily because they had a goddamn timing chain wrapped around it," he added "It wasn't a real practical engine for drag racing where they take the cylinder heads off every run and it had an aluminum bellhousing and aluminum heads The very thought of Prudhomme partnering with Pink shocked a lot of people, as Prudhomme had long been associated with Pink’s biggest rival, Keith Black. After all, it was Black who was the maestro of the dominating Greer-Black-Prudhomme dragster of the early 1960s and Black who taught Prudhomme and Roland Leong the ropes in 1965 in their remarkable Winternationals- and Indy-winning season but Prudhomme remembers Black not being overly hurt even when he ran Ed Pink power through his dominating mid-1970s championship run “Keith was just great to me; he was wonderful,” Prudhomme reminisced with me “But he got to the point where he wanted to be a manufacturer of blocks and cranks and he didn't want to go to the drag races anymore and Ed came out with his own block that was so nice Keith didn't pay too much attention to the detail stuff like painting the inside of the block like Ed did where everything was real sano [that’s some ‘70 shorthand for sanitary “Pink had the better block,” said Bob Brandt Prudhomme’s right-hand man throughout his 1970s glory days in Funny Car “It was a later version of what Keith Black came out with but the Pink stuff was just so much nicer and different.” Another factor in Prudhomme’s decision was location Prudhomme lived in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley a daily and sometimes tortuous hour-plus drive over the sometimes-congested Mulholland Pass into the South Bay Pink’s shop was practically right around the corner but as Funny Cars began to rise to challenge the dragsters for popularity Although Gas Ronda was one of Pink's first Funny Car customers it was Don Schumacher who really opened the Funny Car door for Pink with his deep pockets and fleet of cars Few Funny Cars in the early 1970s were more successful than the Pink-powered Barry Setzer Vega driven by Pat Foster all of the big-name Funny Car drivers — including Prudhomme was the place to be if you liked your nitro brewed beneath fiberglass Right behind Pink’s shop were garages for Prudhomme and so many others and it became a hangout whenever flopper royalty came to town to race at Lions Drag Strip “It was the kind of place where everyone kind of gathered when they were in town especially out in the parking lot in the back,” recalled Brandt and your shopmate might be your biggest rival ‘Run this pump and these nozzles,’ and blah You would go to him and buy a complete engine and tune which is why Bob and I just dug a little deeper “Bob and I had come on to some stuff with the car that really helped and we didn't want to tell Pink because he'd tell the Blue Max so we went a long time with secrets," he said "Dale Emery with the Blue Max was the same way It got so bad that Bob built us our own flow bench so we could flow our own fuel pumps because before we'd have to take them up to Pink’s flow bench and Pink and I used to go round and round sometimes because it would bug the shit out of him.” McCulloch was another superstar Funny Car driver of the 1970s who looks back fondly on his relationship with Pink one that maybe went a little deeper than the others “When Art Whipple and I had our first Funny Car in 1970 we first went to Keith Black because we were new kids on the street," McCulloch said "I admired the guy because he would make you answer your own question What do I need to do?’ And he wouldn't say ‘What do you think about that or this or that?’ When Art and I split in '72 "He always had a blower for me even when Schumacher would roll into town and almost wipe out his inventory I didn't always have the money to pay for it right at the time this bill's getting a little bit behind; we gotta get it picked up here,’ but he never "A lot of people don’t know this, but when [Don Alderson] came out with the Mildon [engine], it was not that popular, and Ed picked that up and helped him develop that, and that’s the engine I did a lot of my winning with Ed McCulloch was one of the many former clients turned "roasters" who honored Pink at his 80th birthday party back in 2011 "When Ed phased out of drag racing and went into other forms of motorsports we stayed in contact and did a lot of things together," he said "We traveled together with our street rods It was more than just a business relationship; it was a true friendship Our families would go snow skiing in the wintertime we'd go dirt bike riding out to Jawbone [Canyon] with the guys and camp out very knowledgeable man and very sincere in what he did and it's really a sad thing to lose your mentors.” Harry Hibler, who did everything from racing in Top Fuel to managing famed San Fernando Raceway to an executive at Petersen Publishing was one of Pink’s closest friends for more than 60 years “I really knew him from when Baney and McEwen held the UDRA meetings that I would go to for San Fernando Ed was always kind of a buffer between me and some of the other people because running San Fernando independent of NHRA Ed was just always a champion for me for some reason," Hibler said helped remodel and add a dyno room in Pink’s shop in Van Nuys "The thing that I found really interesting and helped me out at Petersen was the fact he did engines for USAC cars and sprint cars and being at Hot Rod magazine and Car Craft all the years that I was and got to know so many of the different racers and engine builders through him Ed was always the gentleman everywhere you went I never heard anybody badmouth him in all the years that I worked with every form of racing We tried to get together as often as possible that emotional hub of the 1970s fuel world who says it soon will be demolished along with neighboring buildings to make way for a transportation hub for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles  That will hurt because Brandt has such fond memories not just of the building but of the man and a long relationship with “the Old Master,” and one that continued after Pink sold the business to Tom Malloy in 2008 and until Pink’s passing (Malloy is relocating the business to the Santa Clarita area Pink moved to another shop in in Newbury Park and he asked Brandt if he’d be interested in helping out and invitation led to a two-and-a-half-year stint working on a variety of engine projects that kept them both young even as Pink’s health began deteriorating due to Parkinson’s Disease and other ailments “We stayed in touch all the time; we were like family,” he said We had a lot of lunches with all the guys; once a month Spider [Razon]; we’d meet out at a little side street café in Newbury Park we talked to each other at least twice a week.” Even with his extensive knowledge of engines Brandt always listened and learned from “the Old Master.” “He was always like a big brother," he said "Even when we worked out of a shop in the back in the 1970s and he was working on some of the stuff himself and he taught me a lot of stuff — stuff he never really showed anybody else “Ed was always someone you could learn something from like a lot of people whose lives he touched Phil Burgess can be reached at pburgess@nhra.com Hundreds of more articles like this can be found in the DRAGSTER INSIDER COLUMN ARCHIVE Or try the Random Dragster Insider story generator AUG 18-19 Lucas Oil Series Divisional Event PUMA has officially unveiled the much anticipated Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 engineered to aid your pursuit of a new personal best A biomechanics study has demonstrated that Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 improves running economy and could knock minutes off your personal best Debuting at the Boston Marathon, Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 combines state-of-the-art technology with cutting-edge design, providing runners a rate of efficiency that could potentially shave minutes off your race day records - evidenced in a research study conducted by the University of Massachusetts led by industry specialist Wouter Hoogkamer concluded that Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 provides 3.15% improved running economy* which for a 3-hour marathon runner translates to an unprecedented potential marathon time saving of more than 4 minutes and 30 seconds Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Wouter Hoogkamer who specializes in the biomechanics and energetics of running said: "The most striking result from this study was the consistency of the running economy improvements For every single participant the numbers showed that running was easiest - requiring the least amount of metabolic energy - in the Fast-R 3 From years of research we know that our lab-measured improvements in running energetics translate to faster race times." Engineered with elite runners and tested on real athletes, Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 weighs an astonishing 95 grams less than its predecessor. The decoupled midsole has received a fierce upgrade with a new NITROFOAM™ ELITE compound providing next level cushion and responsiveness The restructured PWRPLATE offers unrivalled propulsion and elite efficiency whilst retaining the silhouettes iconic extension through the forefoot and out past the toe – a unique design and performance benefit that was first introduced in the Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 2 A breathable upper is comprised of premium lightweight ULTRAWEAVE that ensures comfort and support throughout race day whilst PUMA’s industry leading PUMAGRIP outsole offers multi-surface traction to ensure you make it from start to finish with a new PB front of mind VP of Innovation at PUMA said: "We redefined the creation process to be completely digital Optimizing this approach has resulted in science and data that proves PUMA is not just competing in the running category This is a truly generational shoe that sets a new standard for the entire category.” Ahead of his appearance at the Boston Marathon Canadian Olympian Rory Linkletter said: “Make no mistake Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 is the most radical ride I’ve ever experienced and I have the Strava receipts to prove it It’s certainly the fastest shoe I’ve ever laced up.” Designed with PB Chasers in mind, Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 will not only be worn by PUMA’s elite runners competing at the Boston and London Marathons, it will also be on the feet of 200 PUMA Project3 participants striving to break their personal bests 41 from Texas who is aiming to break 2:30 at the Boston Marathon said: “It’s great Definitely my favorite racing shoe and confident I will get a new PR in them.” Fast-R NITRO™ Elite 3 will be available to purchase in limited supply exclusively at ‘The High Point’ – PUMAs ultimate Boston Marathon experience located at 745 Boylston Street – from Friday 18 April A limited global drop will go live on PUMA.com in PUMA flagship stores and in select retailers across North America One person was ejected from a vehicle in a rollover crash Wednesday morning in Nitro (WCHS) — One person was ejected from a vehicle in a rollover crash Wednesday morning in Nitro The single-vehicle crash was reported about 7:30 a.m First responders said the vehicle hit an embankment causing the truck to flip and come to rest 100 yards from the initial impact point A passenger was ejected from the vehicle during the incident and taken to the hospital with unknown injuries The crash closed the roadway for a period of time Wednesday morning The cause of the incident is under investigation The Wildlife Rockstars bring two new perfect friends to the studio Sara Saylor and James Nugent introduce us to Paddi and Nitro the pygmy goats Click here to learn more about the wonderful work of Wildlife Rockstars Wildlife Rockstars are also throwing an event that combines art wine and a Eurasian owl at Acquilano Wine Cellars in Canandaigua on Sunday Predator XB323QK V4 and the Nitro XV240 F6 Acer has introduced two new gaming monitors the Predator XB323QK V4 and the Nitro XV240 F6 both aimed at competitive gamers and enthusiasts The Predator XB323QK V4 features a 31.5-inch 4K UHD (3840x2160) IPS display The rest of the features include Acer's VisionCare technology, two 2W speakers The Nitro XV240 F6 is a 24.1-inch Full HD (1920x1080) TN panel monitor with an impressive 600Hz refresh rate and a 0.1ms G-to-G response time which shows it is obviously aimed at competitive gaming where high refresh rate and low response time actually matter and also comes with Acer's VisionCare technology The Acer Predator XB323QK V4 will be available in EMEA in Q3 while the the Acer Nitro XV240 F6 will be available in North America in May Three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon will return to race for Rapisarda Autosport International at the Gulf Western Oil Nitro champs meeting at Sydney Dragway The decision by team owner Santo Rapisarda to run a third car alongside regular drivers Wayne Newby and Damien Harris is a welcome boost for the category which has struggled with car counts throughout the 2024-2025 season due to the absence of category stalwart Phil Lamattina and the retirement of two-time champ Peter Xiberras Round five of the season has attracted a total of five entries Dixon first raced for RAI in 2013 and has been a regular choice when the team has fielded a third entry His last down under sojourn was at the Australia Day meeting in January 2024 where the luckless Dixon missed all three qualifiers on day one due to electrical gremlins and race day was cancelled due to rain Dixon took 51 hours to travel from his home in Indianapolis to Sydney and return to race for a total of zero minutes “I’m hoping for better luck weather-wise this time,” said Dixon “It’s an honor and privilege to be invited by Santo and the Rapisarda family to race for the team at their home track in Sydney The team is in career-best form with a record-setting world-class performance at their last outing and is up to the challenge of adding a third entry for the Nitro champs meeting Damien and Wayne are battling it out for the championship and I’m not coming all the way from Indianapolis just to make up the numbers catch up with the Rapisarda family and the friends I’ve made over the years and go racing.” The venue is hosting its first round of the NDRC since the corresponding event in May 2024 The season’s penultimate round has Newby holding a 59-point lead over teammate and reigning champ Harris with veteran Phil Read chasing his first title since 2008 who missed the season’s first two rounds is out of contention to add to his tally of two championships Newby will start as the nominal favorite after defeating Haris in the final at their last encounter where Harris set the fastest and quickest Top Fuel time in Australian history with a run of 3.683 seconds at 331 mph in qualifying Nitro Funny Car has attracted four entries Aeroflow team boss Morice McMillin has a miniscule four-point buffer over teammate Josh Leahy with reigning champ Justin Walshe 218 points off the pace in third place Walshe’s hopes of defending his title have been dealt several blows including a series of race day mechanical glitches and a no-show at the previous round due to illness who made an impressive debut at the Riverbend Nationals in April Doorslammer makes their first and only appearance at Sydney Dragway this season after four rounds at the Perth Motorplex and two rounds at The Bend Reigning champ Western Australian Russell Taylor holds a comfortable 153 points lead over Lisa Gregorini on the hunt to be the first woman to win an Aussie ‘slammer title 11-time champ John Zappia is in third place 41 points behind Gregorini holds a massive 184-point lead over closest rival Wayne McGuinness in Top Fuel Motorcycle Pro Mod and Pro Stock Motorcycle make their first appearance on the NDRC calendar this season we have been passionately dedicated to delivering the most accurate and compelling content in the world of drag racing Our readers depend on us for the latest news and exclusive interviews that connect you to the sport’s pulse Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit dolor Explore more action packed posts on Competition Plus where we dive into the latest in Drag Racing News Australian Correspondent Three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon will return to race for Rapisarda Autosport International at the Gulf Western Oil Competition Plus © 2025 | All rights reserved | Privacy Policy Recently, the Nitro Wildcats announced the following slate of games for 2025 including three notable contests against Greenbrier East Among other teams on the Wildcats' schedule are Capital Below is the Wildcats' 2025 regular season schedule pic.twitter.com/793wRmZM0L Football schedules for the 2025 season are starting to be announced all across the Mountain State and High School On SI West Virginia will share these as we see them Recently, the Huntington Highlanders announced the following 10-game slate for 2025 season including three notable contests against George Washington Hurricane and the 11-time WVSSAC state champion Martinsburg Among other teams on the Highlanders' regular season schedule are Cabell Midland Below is the Highlanders' 2025 regular season schedule 2025 HUNTINGTON HIGHLANDERS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Be sure to Bookmark High School on SI for all of the latest high school football news To get live updates on your phone - as well as follow your favorite teams and top games - you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App| Download Android App -- Andy Villamarzo | villamarzo@scorebooklive.com | @highschoolonsi ANDY VILLAMARZOAndy Villamarzo has been a sports writer in the Tampa Bay (FL) Area since 2007 writing for publications such as Tampa Bay Times FL area and started as a writer with SB Live Sports in the summer of 2022 covering the Tampa Bay Area He has quickly become one of Florida's foremost authorities on high school sports radio programs and digital broadcasts as an expert on team rankings © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER That's 30% off its usual retail price of $999.99 it scored on par with some gaming laptops twice its price it beat out a similarly priced MSI laptop with a better GPU The Nitro V 15's power was the biggest highlight for Gedeon: "It can handle Cyberpunk 2077 one of the most graphics-intensive games on the market and understated design (for a gaming PC) helped it secure a Mashable Choice Award It's not without its flaws — the biggest ones being a dim display and a chassis that loves retaining fingerprints — but for the money Consider adding it to your cart sooner rather than later Available now for $230 TAYLOR: No matter where you were in the room No matter if it was a quick visit on the weekends or a long holiday stay My grandparents’ house had a somewhat conflicting aura It was a tug-of-war between a Kohl’s showroom and a Cabela’s where beautiful pastels mixed with the trophies of long hours in the woods I would literally eat Easter dinner off of a bright blue Fiesta Ware plate while locking eyes with one of Grandpa Greg’s mounts The one who commanded the house was a sizable cougar mounted high on the wall I loved going along with my grandpa when he set out to claim a new trophy (even though I froze my toes off dang near every time) plus I was outdoors in the calm and quiet that spoke to me at a young age and mountain lion were hunted far before I was born but I loved hearing the stories of the long days of tracking the animals from both him and my uncle Mike I envisioned this wild cat pouncing from rock to tree with ease as the dogs and humans fought for every step just to maintain a scent line Rather than being a member of the hunting party but Puma may just have the tool to help me do just that REESE: Let me start by saying that my grandparents didn’t have a cougar in their living room which is one point for Taylor but minus three points for me I want as little contact with a cougar as possible especially as it pertains to trail running There is not a single cell in my body that wants to stare into the eyes of a large cat while I’m in the middle of nowhere in the mountains I do watch all the videos of people encountering mountain lions on trails It’s a nice feedback loop of anxiety and I didn’t realize they were venturing into the trail running world When Taylor and I met up to film our first impressions video for this shoe I told him my Puma footwear knowledge stopped at its golf shoes (ugly) and one of their athletes my lack of knowledge about Puma trainers set this review up as a blank slate keep in mind that I wear thin inserts for arch support I believe where Taylor and I diverge in thoughts is primarily due to that what would be the characteristics needed to feel like a wild cat pouncing through the woods and I just so happen to get many of those same feelings from the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail I gained most of my confidence from a surprisingly impressive fit. The overall shape of the shoe is closest to something like the Hoka Speedgoat 6 or Nike Terra Kiger 9 The shaping and technically engineered UltraWeave upper gave a light but secure lockdown throughout the foot especially in key places like the heel and midfoot If I were to go for a run between four to six hours I would strongly consider going up half a size Puma’s Deviate Nitro Elite Trail also has a dynamic vamp that allows the forefoot to maintain a bit more splay, similar to the Hoka Tecton X 3 There wasn’t a huge amount of stretch like the Tecton X 3 but there was enough flex at the toe-off (as opposed to constricting) Durability and breathability are a new age standard for race day materials, and the UltraWeave upper checks both of those boxes as the material is very much in the league of Matryx fabric found on the Hoka Tecton X 3, Arc’teryx Sylan Pro, Merrell Long Sky 2 Matryx The “torpedo” shape always has the potential to be unstable especially with a stack of 36 mm in the heel and 30 in the forefoot and a PWRPlate created a surprisingly stable ride for this particular package I’d describe the ride as impressively neutral My feelings about the ride were far from neutral, though. The Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail had a frickin’ spectacular sensation underfoot that’s not typical of trail runners. There are really only a couple of shoes that had a similarly comfortable soft cushioning with substantial energy return — the Saucony Endorphin Edge and the Hoka Tecton X 3 — but both had their own struggles because of it The specifically designed PWRPlate offers both the stability and propulsive energy needed to put my best foot forward on smooth to moderately technical trails This combo and the slightly tamer forefoot (compared to the road Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3) allowed for more versatility than expected this shoe didn’t love to dance among the rocks but the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail wasn’t too resistant to some speedy If I could continue my stride in a mostly forward motion the ridge of extra foam around the heel provided a little more stability and cushion for downhill segments and open trails this aspect only added to the Deviate Nitro Elite Trail’s prowess and the 3 mm lugs do spell out the purpose of this shoe: light trail The outsole employs a unique lug design that works well for the crossover between dry trail and pavement And I mean that in the “impressed by a Puma” way not the “this could be my last moment” way The standout feature of this shoe — hands down — has to be the NitroFoam Elite I didn’t feel the plate as much — maybe this is the carbon plate for people who don’t love carbon plates which my brain refuses to call anything but UltraWeviate because Puma—you’re already making up words with missing vowels It’s such a light upper that I could feel the wind blowing through it The PWRTape (see?) around the midfoot helps to keep the foot secure in an otherwise very roomy shoe I believe that my arch support insert helped a bit with the secure feeling I had Puma’s tech sheet has the lifespan of this shoe at 500 miles but they’re absolutely cooked by the time I get there but I can say that after logging a hefty chunk of miles on them I’m much more curious to see how the 3 mm lugs look after that distance I do believe this shoe can last significantly longer than most of the shoes in my lineup based on how little wear and tear I can see on it TAYLOR: As much as I was surprised by and enjoyed this shoe there were some small annoyances in pretty much every category Here they are from most intrusive to least the ankle collar — this one was rough for me The anterior side bit my ankle while the posterior side rubbed my Achilles yet I firmly believe that Puma approached this heel construction right It needed to be structured to support the rest of the shoe’s performance I simply couldn’t finish a run without at least a little bit of friction on both sides of my ankles and I had some irritation at the front of my foot thanks to the internal supports rubbing against my pinky toes including the fact that the forefoot felt slappy on flat bits of trail — something I haven’t experienced in a long time as this was only mild and slightly annoying rather than performance-inhibiting I could feel the firm full-length PWRPlate when I was putting a lot of pressure on the backside (i.e. it was firm and mildly irritating after longer runs I wish that the overall shape of the plate was either more spoonlike to alleviate the heel pressure or that more support was given under the arch a three-millimeter lug is a bold move for a trail shoe Even if PumaGrip ATR is a spectacular rubber compound for the trails the leg depth and shape weren’t all that satisfactory which limits this shoe to certain conditions and terrain I wasn’t all that satisfied with the overall grip REESE: There is a lot to like about this shoe a good portion of the lug is far less than that I had some issues finding purchase on steep uphills the sizing might need a little fine-tuning and while that’s what I was sent — and I had no trouble running in it — it felt a bit too roomy for my everyday runs I can see the extra space being a plus during a 100-mile race when your feet inevitably swell the shape of the toe box left a lot of that room feeling empty While my toes had plenty of space on flat terrain I noticed my feet getting crammed toward the front on descents Puma has pulled together a very proficient trail racer I use “surprising” in the sense that we just hadn’t seen what they’re capable of on the trail yet they smacked us with the Puma Deviate Elite Nitro Trail I love that even though specs may show that this shoe is similar in design philosophy to the Asics Metafuji Trail the Deviate Nitro Elite Trail is actually a much more trail-ready super shoe it’s a very well-built package that will please many whether you’re the roadie who wants a familiar race-day feel on the trails or the seasoned ultra runner who wants a fast and fun option for the easy-to-moderate terrain applications The Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail is an exciting new addition to the trail running landscape REESE: I’m impressed with Puma’s first big (cat) leap into the trail arena And while this shoe wasn’t exactly perfect I do believe it is going to be a terrific race day shoe as is and be the first of a super stellar line up If Puma can get this shoe on a top finisher at Javelina 100k or 100-miler or a similarly hot and not insanely technical major trail race that might be just what this brand needs to roar… into the mainstream You can pick up the Puma Deviate Nitro Elite Trail for $230 from Running Warehouse (featuring free shipping and 90-day returns) by using the buttons below Taylor Bodin is a trail and ultra runner living in Estes Park As the head of the Dirt Division at Believe in the Run trail running is pretty much the only hobby he can manage right now and loves it he will pop off a race or FKT attempt because competition is pure and the original motivator for him getting into running anyway Colorado-based ultra trail runner with over 15 years of competitive running experience and is always taking photos of her two French Bulldogs Reese serves as an ambassador for Project Heal a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting accessible mental health care for those affected by eating disorders She’s also one of the fastest women ever to run R2R2R (7:59) The two teenagers who were reported missing from Nitro have been located were found on Sunday by members of the Nitro Police Department with the help of Charleston police The two juveniles were reported as missing after last being seen Thursday at Nitro High School Both Payne and Gelabert are in the process of being reunited with their guardians Nitro police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two missing teenagers were both last seen leaving Nitro High School 220 lbs with light brown hair and was last seen wearing a black and grey Under Armor pullover with grey sweatpants Gelabert is described as being 5-foot-3 and weighing about 150 pounds Anyone with information on the girl’s location may contact police at 304-729-8071 Nitro police are searching for a missing teenage girl was last seen Thursday leaving Nitro High School She is described as being 5-foot-3 and weighing about 150 pounds numerous players have begun finding their new homes and announcing the school in which they will continue their college football careers One of the latest players to announce their next destination is wide receiver Nitro Tuggle who announced that they will be transferring to Purdue ahead of the 2025 college football season Tuggle was indefinitely suspended by the Bulldogs for an arrest for a reckless driving incident that took place earlier in 2025 The suspension likely made the young pass catcher's path to the field this season extremely narrow and likely resulted in his decision to enter the portal Tuggle hauled in three receptions for 34 yards during the Dawgs' 2024 season and was expected to have a larger role in the Bulldogs' offense this season He flirted with departing from the Dawgs' roster and entered the transfer portal following Georgia's loss to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff but eventually announced that he would be returning to Georgia ahead of the 2025 season You can follow us for future coverage by clicking "Follow" on the top right-hand corner of the page. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook @BulldogMaven & follow us on Twitter at @DawgsDaily Get quick access to your favorite articles Manage alerts on breaking news and favorite drivers Make your voice heard with article commenting Photo by: GSI - Icon Sport - Getty Images Some significant news rocked the stock car racing world on Friday as Venturini Motorsports (VMS) announced that the entire operation is being sold later this year. Nitro Motorsports will assume full ownership of the highly successful organization on October 15th To help with the transition, Billy Venturini will remain as the general manager for one year The Venturinis have been a part of the stock car racing scene since the 1950s and have owned an ARCA team since 1982 ARCA serves as the final step for drivers seeking to reach the three national levels of NASCAR and Venturini has played host to countless rising stars over the years. Billy's father Bill Sr was a two-time ARCA champion as a driver and helped to establish the team with his wife Cathy VMS is also the oldest active ARCA team and its most successful with 107 wins with multiple championships The team is closely linked to Toyota and its driver development program they've helped several current Cup stars climb the racing ladder Toyota Racing Development] and Ron Drager [president Each of them is what has made this journey so very special,” said Billy Venturini in a release from the team.  “The last 20 years [as owner and general manager] have been very rewarding So the time has come to be able to prioritize other things ahead of racing But it’s now time to prepare for my departure “I knew that the person who was to take this team over when the time came needed to be someone who carried that same passion and intensity that I did Nick seems like the perfect fit to continue this program for the team and for Toyota with the same devotion to drivers development as I have.” Toyota will continue its partnership with the new owners has competed in various Trans Am Series events Toyota GR Cup North America races and the ARCA Menards Series as well “Nitro Motorsports foundation has been built on driver development; a pillar of what Venturini Motorsports has been known for and curated My partner Joe (Tovo) and I understand the responsibility to carry on that legacy and the history that the Venturini family has poured their life’s work into and build on that for many years to come with Toyota Gazoo Racing,” said Tucker “With the acquisition of Venturini Motorsports Nitro becomes the most vertically integrated driver development program in the world starting with our premier cadet Go Karting program (Nitro Kart) as the ground floor with progression to cars with Toyota GR Cup 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 Last year’s Puma ForeverRun NITRO was the first time this new iteration of Puma running delivered a stability shoe, and, in addition to being one of the better looking stability shoes on the market, it immediately earned a place on our best stability running shoes list Can the Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 improve upon the original the ForeverRun NITRO 2 is “a new era of support This new and improved version provides unmatched stability thanks to a wider midsole upgraded dual-density NITROFOAM cushioning and an improved fit with a rolled collar and engineered knit upper Made for your everyday running and training needs ForeverRun 2 is a shoe that will make you feel like you can run forever.” and anytime a brand says it’s entering a “new era” I roll my eyes; but this description does lay out everything Puma improved And it’s a solid list for the second iteration of a shoe that certainly addresses some of the negatives from last year Drew: The Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 brings back the dual-density setup, and it’ll look familiar to anyone that frequents our basketball and cross training reviews. It’s a similar setup to the Puma All-Pro NITRO and the Puma PWR NITRO Squared but has been tweaked for running and for stability While the NITRO midsole is built for daily miles, it also picks up the pace nicely in small increments (though I wouldn’t want to do a workout in it). The midsole starts firmer than expected for a shoe with NITRO but softens as it breaks in. A couple days on hard, concrete city sidewalks and it’ll hit a sweet spot of squish and bounce that aligns nicely with Puma’s other daily running shoes It also aligns well with many neutral daily trainers on the market in the $150-$160 price range – which is always nice because it allows those wearing stability shoes to feel like they aren’t missing out on all the fun midsole foams. The ForeverRun NITRO 2 and the Saucony Hurricane 24 are aligned in that regard but the ForeverRun NITRO 2 looks way more sleek But Arune is the Hurricane 24’s biggest fan…so I’m interested to hear how he thinks the ForeverRun NITRO 2 stacks up Even then, I found it hard to get the energy return from the midsole that I get out of stability shoes like the Saucony Guide 18 or the aforementioned Hurricane 24 – both of which rewarded me much more with my novice running style There simply wasn’t any joy in the ride for me and I may be the exception since many runners (like Drew) enjoy the unique dual-density setup that Puma has popularized I would’ve liked a bit more pop or energy return from the midsole given how much else I think the shoe really gets right Drew: The Runguide system (a TPU guiderail and firmer foam carrier combo) adds stability to the Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 without feeling like the shoe is taking too much control The TPU guiderail is also better shaped this year to provide support where needed and remove excess TPU where it’s not The wide base (which is wider than last year’s already pretty wide base) is also helpful I love how the rear of the shoe has a new horse hoof shape with the lateral side slightly enlarged versus the medial side It naturally rolls the foot back to a neutral position from wherever I landed it accommodates a wide variety of pronators without feeling too restrictive This isn’t a shoe where you’ll ever have problems sliding off the footbed when cornering The ForeverRun NITRO 2 is built with security and support firmly in mind But support features don’t always treat people equally how did they work for your hobbit feet Arune Arune: While I may not have been very positive about the cushion there’s a lot about the Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 that works well And the support here is excellent – so much so that I didn’t even think about it on my runs This just felt like a daily trainer that was taking me where I wanted to go The geometry of the shoe also really benefits my gait because the horse hoof shape encouraged my foot to hit naturally without causing the heel striking I often get from other brands’ enlarged rears and taking tight corners was so natural because there’s no feeling of “excess” shoe on my foot And that makes it easy to keep pushing through the run (even with my aforementioned issues with the midsole) Drew: The Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 is a Puma running shoe which means it uses PUMAGRIP – which means it uses the current top-of-the-line outsole PUMAGRIP handles all conditions and surfaces with ease and is the best option on the market for rainy or icy conditions The outsole of the ForeverRun NITRO 2 delivers that same elite performance I’m still surprised a shoe company is making outsole rubber that outshines tire companies Arune: This is my first time experiencing PUMAGRIP and I’m now a truther right alongside Drew We’ll be handing out pamphlets at all the major marathons and making sure to ask if you accept PUMAGRIP as the savior of your traction needs It’s kind of insane to me that Puma is so far ahead of every other shoe company with its outsole grip; and it’s not even close I don’t think I’ve ever talked this much about traction The heel collar gets an internal memory foam-like pillow that wraps the ankle and helps prevent the back of the foot from feeling the TPU rails of the Runguide System the engineered mesh collar with the integrated elasticized pull tab is soft and makes the shoe way easier to get on foot But we’ll handle that in the sizing section below Arune: I’ve been really positive about the Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 so I feel less guilty expressing some disappointment here While I enjoy the lack of excess molding or material on the upper this upper absolutely choked my Hobbit-esque feet – but not in the forefoot and this is not a shoe that’s ever gonna feel like it’s coming off your feet But I also need a shoe that’s going to adapt to my foot instead of compressing it so much and I wish more running shoes had the visual personality that Puma brings to its line the Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 isn’t wide-foot friendly It’s better than the original as there’s more room in the toebox and the engineered knit conforms better to various foot shapes… But there’s just not enough room for many wide-footers but the shoe’s low ceiling and narrower midfoot/heel may still cause issues It’s a shame because a wider last would make the ForeverRun NITRO 2 the clear number one stability shoe on the market Those with narrow or normal-width feet can go true-to-size and enjoy the fit But be sure to try it on if you have a high arch as the interior of the shoe isn’t as tall as many running shoes but if I had a true wide foot then I don’t know if I could’ve even done that the Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 overdelivers in the price department Most shoes with its set of features sit at the $160 or $165 price point Arune: Coming in $10 below the expected median daily trainer price isn’t something to scoff at in this economy So often shoe reviewers forget how most folks can only get one pair of running shoes per year and every dollar matters; so it’s great to see Puma providing some added financial incentive for everyday runners to pick it over other brands While the performance of this shoe wasn’t for me it was for Drew – and that tells me this is a shoe that will well be worth the dollars The Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 is best for runners that need unobtrusive stability in their daily running shoes but still want a shoe that can handle a lot of miles while providing all-around comfort Drew: The Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 is one of the best stability running shoes on the market and will soon be added to our list The ForeverRun NITRO 2 goes a long way towards making stability shoes cool Arune: While the Puma ForeverRun NITRO 2 ultimately isn’t for me Drew’s reaction to it leads me to believe many of you will enjoy it as long as you’re not wide-footers 6’6″ 200lbs): Runs daily with a once a week rest day Runs a lot of miles due to testing needs and a growing affinity for long-distance races 210lbs): Trains daily with functional fitness programming from Deadboys Fitness founded by Colby “Seth Rollins” Lopez and Josh Gallegos along with logging 30-40 miles of running per week He also has a medical history of Sleep Apnea and Myasthenia Gravis meaning Arune’s focus is on lean muscle mass While Puma did provide pairs of the ForeverRun NITRO 2 to facilitate this review the company had no involvement in this review All shoes and gear reviewed on WearTesters havebeen tested using our rigorous methodology. WearTesters is reader-supported If you buy products using links on our site Day one of what is shaping up as an epic three-day Gulf Western Oil Nitro Champs roared to life at Sydney Dragway today delivering non-stop action across Group One and Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship qualifying Leading the charge on Friday were Top Doorslammer and Top Fuel Motorcycle launching into their first qualifying runs of the weekend They were joined by an impressive line-up of Pro Drag Racing Championship contenders alongside more than 200 Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship racers Damian Muscat has so far continued his dominant form of the category with a top qualifying performance under lights after the running of the bracket was delayed due to clean-up when Pro Alcohol contestant Jake Donnelly went into the nets – thankfully Donnelly is okay Ian Ashelford (8.454) and Corey Buttigieg (10.039) took to the track first with Ashelford on a decent run until mid-track before getting off it Muscat then undertook a solo pass with the ‘five second man’ losing an idler pulley at half track on what to that point had been a strong 6.386 run at 295.45kph John Zahra then also had a solo after that pulley was retrieved from the racing surface but struck difficulty first requiring multiple attempts at approaching the water box and having to get off it after heading to the centre line (14.225) “We went good out there – we went 6.836 and it was a little bit shakey out of the hole but otherwise we got away okay,” Muscat explains “Our blower idler pulley came off about half track so we had no blower then and that was all she wrote as we didn’t keep accelerating after that we are happy to get that first run off the trailer down with a 6.38 it is pretty good really and we will see now if we can improve from there tomorrow With one qualifier completed for each of these brackets and one more to come tomorrow ahead of the beginning of their racing Steve Carlsen (FuelTech Pro Mod) and Jason Lee (Pro Stock Motorcycle) currently top the time sheets for their respective brackets NDRC is also pleased to report that PSB competitor Lachlan Ireland is fine after walking away from a spill in his qualifier Stay tuned for further reporting on these brackets from the PDRC Also providing entertainment for those watching trackside and online was the Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship with the beginning of qualifying for the line-up of more than 200 sportsman racers and Simon Barlow (Modified) were leading the way for their brackets with more qualifying and racing ahead for them tomorrow The Gulf Western Oil Nitro Champs continues Saturday Pro Stock Motorcycle and NDRC Aeroflow Sportsman Championship qualifying from 8.00am ahead of the first racing runs for these fan-favourite brackets later in the day Top Fuel and XPRO Nitro Funny Car also hit the drag strip for the first time this weekend with qualifying for these 11,000 horsepower beasts scheduled from 1:30pm There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will be coming soon. 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Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy Two Georgia football players who were suspended indefinitely from team activities after separate driving incidents last month are planning to enter the transfer portal Wide receiver Nitro Tuggle posted on his Instagram account Thursday morning about the development while offensive lineman Marques Easley reposted a report on X (formerly Twitter) from Dawgs247 that he was entering the portal as well Tuggle was arrested on March 19 in a high-speed driving incident Police charged the redshirt freshman with reckless driving and speeding after they said he was driving 107 miles per hour on the 10 Loop Easley was charged with three counts of reckless conduct when police said he lost control of a 2021 Dodge Challenger and two vehicles parked in front of the Athens Ridge Apartment Complex in Watkinsville were hit in the incident Easley has a May 9 court date in Oconee County Tuggle has a hearing on the charges against him on May 19 in Athens-Clarke County Municipal Court Your browser is ancient! Upgrade to a different browser or install Google Chrome Frame to experience this site If you’ve found yourself panic-googling “cheap Mother’s Day gifts” at the eleventh hour CVS has a lineup of under-$25 gifts that are thoughtful and look way more expensive than they actually are with people scrambling to recreate it without making the trek to Rhode Island If I ever find myself even remotely close to a Nitro Bar location I’m heading straight there to try their creations firsthand I’ll enjoy my silly little parasocial relationship I’ve turned to experimenting with copycat coffee recipes to capture some of that magic at home If you’re also drooling over the viral coffee shop on your FYP here are 10 coffee recipes inspired by The Nitro Bar to try out at home: I WAKE UP CRAVING THIS NOW, also i forgot add the vanilla 😬 #icedlatte #icedlatterecipe #summerrecipes The Nitro Bar blueberry latte has completely taken over the internet this summer The unexpected pairing of blueberry and espresso sounds a little weird at first you will see how incredible it is when you try it comparable to peanut butter and jelly or a burger and fries Straight from The Nitro Bar itself, this coffee recipe is as close to the real deal as you can get without hopping on a flight. I love a good mocha, so I’m obsessed with Nitro Bar’s take on it. It’s a simple recipe that uses ingredients you likely already have, so you can make it ASAP without a trip to the store This strawberry latte might be the most aesthetic drink ever It’s the same process as making a regular matcha latte but all you need to do is mix some strawberry syrup with the milk before combining it with the matcha Orange and vanilla are classic flavor combinations, but if you’ve never tried them with the addition of espresso, you’re missing out. Who doesn’t love an excuse to drink a grown-up version of a creamsicle to kickstart their morning The Nitro Bar has far more than just lattes that I’m dying to try and this watermelon matcha lemonade is one of them I can’t think of anything more refreshing on a hot day and this copycat recipe is filling the Nitro Bar-shaped hole in my life My new hyper fixation: strawberry milk lattes 🔁😻🍓 heresheys strawberry syrup is the star in this – 1 tbsp strawberry syrup  – 3 oz milk of choice  – 2 oz espresso For the easiest way to make the strawberry milk necessary for this coffee recipe simply mix up a splash of Nesquick strawberry syrup with your milk of choice you can also whip up an easy homemade strawberry sauce by reducing fresh strawberries and sugar on the stove Whichever method you choose to make your strawberry flavoring Goal for 2024… make it down to @The Nitro Bar If you’re feeling adventurous with your coffee order this Nitro Bar coffee recipe is the one to try You’re not going to find it at your local coffee shop and it’s so much more fun than your everyday vanilla latte (though I love those why do i almost prefer it over the iconic blueberry vanilla lattes 🍒🤭 #icedlatte #icedcoffee #summerrecipe you know they just announced their new latte flavor I have faith that one day I’ll be able to try it in person I can relish the fact that with this recipe I have my hands on a cherry vanilla latte even earlier than the most dedicated Nitro Bar patrons As the coffee shop that popularized the blueberry latte Nitro Bar has introduced plenty of other blueberry drinks on its menu If you can’t swing a trip to Rhode Island anytime soon this delicious homemade version will satiate the craving Nitro Bar has done it again with an original coffee creation that literally makes my mouth water through the screen Grab a jug of strawberry milk from the store or mix up your own with a homemade strawberry syrup to take this tasty treat to a new level As a Lifestyle Staff Writer for The Everygirl Lauren ideates and writes content for every facet of our readers’ lives Her articles span the topics of home decor travel itineraries—and everything in between When she isn’t testing the latest TikTok trend she can be found scouring Instagram for beautiful homes to feature on the site Exclusive content delivered straight to your inbox Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The local coffee shop opened its first location in 2018 inside of Dash Bicycle Shop on the West End of Providence and has since added two more locations in Newport Regulars at The Nitro Bar in Providence have come to expect a line out the door as they await their weekly dose of caffeine the business — which now has three operating locations in Rhode Island — has become a “hot commodity,” Nitro Bar regular Becca Day told The Herald who just moved to Providence a few months ago attributed her constant visits to the coffee shop’s unique environment rotation of seasonal flavors and kind employees “A lot of people from the neighborhood come in The local coffee shop was established in 2016 when co-founders Audrey Finocchiaro and Sam Lancaster built what Finocchiaro dubbed “a shitty box on wheels.” The couple maxed out Finocchiaro’s $1600 credit card in the process “You can’t let the dollar amount in your bank account dictate how you feel about yourself as an entrepreneur,” Finocchiaro said.  Finocchiaro and Lancaster rolled their cart around the streets of Providence with minimal success the enthusiasm of Brown students “really changed the trajectory of the cart,” Finocchiaro said Sales spiked and the pair was eventually approached by investors to jumpstart their wholesaling journey they opened up their first permanent location inside Dash Bicycle Shop on the West End in 2018 Each of the three operating locations has its own “vibe,” according to Finocchiaro Now, the brand has gone viral on TikTok, amassing over 418,000 followers since 2020. Their most popular video has almost 17 million views and 2.6 million likes The Providence location is the company’s first and smallest location boasts a “more refined menu,” she said The stores may each offer a different niche Finocchiaro “never expected to have that kind of reach,” but “the brand somehow caught some attention and kept it rolling,” she said Since their TikTok account gained traction, sales have increased by 60% Finocchiaro tries to “show up authentically,” working hard to create content that she’d want to watch herself It’s about “posting the content that you feel good about and trusting yourself in the process,” she added quality and the finer things in life,” Finocchiaro said “It’s always been important to us to treat our team like family,” she added and “transcending that onto the customers that come in.” “My favorite thing about working here is the sense of community,” Roche said “All of my coworkers and I are super close.” While Finocchiaro and Lancaster are excited to expand in the future they want to keep their sights set on where they got their start “We’ve gotten approached a ton to do franchises but it's not something that Sam and I are interested in,” Finocchiaro said “We like having control over the environment and everything that goes into it.” But that doesn’t mean the shop has stopped rolling forward: The Nitro Bar is currently looking for another location “We love our location over on the West End but we definitely would love a second location in Providence,” she said it’s “crazy” that so much has changed since 2016.  Nitro Bar’s website proclaims that the cart’s next stop is “the moon.” Maya Kelly is a metro editor from Providence who covers community crime and activism as well as business and development A concentrator in urban studies and data fluency she is passionate about intersecting storytelling with data analysis you can find her hanging from an aerial silk bullet journaling or in the middle of a forest Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle was driving 107 mph before he was stopped and arrested by police on March 19 according to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department incident report was clocked driving 42 mph over the speed limit on the Georgia State Route 10 Loop outside Athens He was driving a 2021 Dodge Charger and his girlfriend was in the car The arrest report indicated there were other motorists on the highway and that Tuggle stopped his vehicle in the right lane at which point he nearly exited without placing the vehicle in park," the report said "Due to his reckless disregard for the safety of others -- including himself and myself -- by operating the vehicle at a speed 42 mph over the limit and exceeding triple-digit speeds Tuggle was charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and speeding Georgia coach Kirby Smart suspended Tuggle and freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley from the team indefinitely on March 20 was arrested in Oconee County (Georgia) on March 17 after wrecking his Dodge Charger into a power distribution box in an apartment complex and causing damage to other cars Smart called the team's latest traffic arrests "disappointing." both of them are younger players and have made crucial mistakes," Smart told reporters it's been several years in terms of defensive driving courses having players ride and learn how to drive A wreck killed a Georgia football player and a recruiting staffer in January 2023 hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight national championship in a ceremony at Sanford Stadium Offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy were killed in the wreck that occurred while LeCroy and defensive tackle Jalen Carter were racing "[Athletic director] Josh Brooks has done a tremendous job meeting with every player one of those young men got his driver's license within one month of that happening at 18 or 19 years old and it's amazing how many kids come to school now without a driver's license but one of those things we will continue to educate and discipline our guys to try to correct it." The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is an interesting gaming handheld which does prove that bigger can be better in some ways The screen is gorgeous and the versatility of its detachable controllers makes it enjoyable But that price and small battery does make me nervous AMD laptop APU should be a strong performer It’s $1,099 — that’s a lot I should have seen the Acer Nitro Blaze 11 coming. When I went hands-on with the Acer Nitro Blaze 7 I spoke about how the use of AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS was an interesting choice because the expectation was for a laptop chip to be used in bigger devices And be honest — you laughed, just like I chuckled at the monstrous size of this handheld in the press shots It looks like someone just took this Steam Deck competitor and enlarged it in Photoshop The gigantic screen is bright and colorful showing your games in their best light on-the-go the Nintendo Switch-esque detachable controllers and kickstand make this nice and versatile for any gameplay scenario the Hall Effect joysticks are a welcome upgrade over the Blaze 7 this is a lot lighter in the hand than you’d think But there are two big alarm bells ringing ahead of properly reviewing with a 55 Whr battery (only 5 more than Acer’s 7-inch) I’m a little nervous about how long this 11-incher will last That is steep — especially when similarly-priced (or cheaper) RTX 4060 gaming laptops are right there with vastly superior performance Is this a case of gaming handhelds going one step too far Dimensions14.3 x 6.7 x 0.6 inchesWeight2.3 poundsDisplay10.95-inch IPS display 120Hz refresh rateCPUAMD Ryzen 7 8840HSRAM16GBStorageUp to 2TB SSDBattery55 WhrPorts1x USB Type-A 3.5mm headphone jackAcer Nitro Blaze 11: What we likeIn some ways Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is a mighty gaming handheld Even though the size may seem way too large on paper it’s actually one of the strengths here The Blaze 11 is a beast in the hand that can take a while to get used to but it’s really not as bad as you may think it’s actually a rather nice gaming experience It all starts with that gorgeous WQXGA display Psychonauts 2 ran with a nice fluidity and a flash flood of color The RDNA 3 integrated graphics on-board here may struggle with running games at that full resolution but a quick downgrade to 1080p still looks good on this panel this is a lot lighter in the hand than I expected — reducing any of that fatigue that I feared over longer play periods All the controls are in the right place you’d expect them to be and the hall effect joysticks are guaranteed to last you a good long while the fact these controllers are detachable and there’s a kickstand on the back does lend itself to some good couch-based multiplayer or popping the display on a tray table while you play Turns out in the wrong of PC gaming handhelds While the Z2 does support the updated RDNA 3.5 graphics capabilities the TDP of the 8840HS does go to a higher 55 watts which could translate into more raw horsepower for games delivering stellar performance with frame rates in Shadow of the Tomb Raider (1080p on High settings with FSR set to balanced) reaching 70 FPS—blowing the Steam Deck OLED out of the water which manages just 40 FPS at a lower resolution Combine that with blazing-fast DDR5 RAM running at 5,700 MT/s and a PCIe Gen 4 SSD and you’ve got a true powerhouse on your hands but with both of these come a couple big downsides too It’s a tricky purchasing decision when you take into account two key things for a gaming handheld — battery life and affordability We already had this issue with the 50 Whr cell in the Blaze 7 especially given how hard that CPU can go on the total wattage which makes it an even bigger potential red flag That is a huge display to try and run with a smaller battery like this I don’t want to say anything definite until I can properly test this system for myself I did see the battery life playing Psychonauts 2 go down from 100% to 92% after a 10 minute burst Let’s talk about that $1,099 price tag. That is a steep investment in this handheld, especially given what you can get elsewhere in the PC gaming handheld space. For example, the beastly Asus ROG Ally X with a far larger battery is $300 less which is guaranteed to be far more performant in gaming You’ve got to be seriously committed to gaming handhelds to consider this Acer has proven that a larger handheld can hang amongst its 7 and 8-inch brethren The Blaze 11 is a fundamentally enjoyable gaming experience with versatility at its heart thanks to the detachable controllers and kickstand while also being surprisingly lightweight in the hand Plus that Ryzen 7 APU should pack enough power for some solid 1080p gaming But with a rather small battery for its stature and a high price this is a tough purchasing decision to make you'll find Jason looking for good dogs to pet or thinking about eating pizza if he isn't already This Acer Nitro V laptop has an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 gaming GPU Follow us for daily PC games news, guides and reviews on X, Facebook, Google News, and Steam. Or sign up to our free newsletter Two of drag racing’s premier nostalgia-themed events the NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion and the Nitro Revival action-packed weekend at Famoso Dragstrip Oct The NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion featuring the Nitro Revival will bring together the best elements of both historic events at the storied California racetrack a staple of the nostalgia scene since 1992 which has drawn scores of famed names from drag racing’s past and thousands of fans for autograph sessions and massive Cacklefests during its five-year run at recently closed Irwindale Dragstrip The NHRA California Hot Rod Reunion presented by Good Vibrations will be the final event of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series season with nostalgia drag racing highlighted by Top Fuel and Gassers and all of the other Heritage Series classes Blake Bowser at Famoso took over the running of that event last year and created renewed interest in the event which now will be supercharged with the elements of the popular Nitro Revival which was created by Steve and Cindy Gibbs The proceeds of the combined event will benefit the NHRA Motorsports Museum in Pomona Fans attending the event will be treated to the largest gathering of Cacklefest cars you'll see anywhere complete with the popular push starts and fire-ups Friday night’s social gathering is at the track while Saturday will be highlighted by the All-Star Autograph Session where fans can meet dozens of drag racing Hall of Fame members and witness the annual Nitro Revival Honoree Presentation There will also be a silent auction of incredible drag racing memorabilia up for bid “It was an honor that NHRA trusted me to run last year's reunion for them “And now we've got Steve and Cindy joining with us and you can trust us that we will put on a good show and I’m proud to be the conduit that is helping to make this happen We're going to honor what Steve and Cindy have done and combine it with the great parts of the reunion from the fans to the racers to the media.” “We’re really happy to see these two elements of the sport combine to honor the cars and the people of the sport which was the original idea for the Hot Rod Reunion so many years ago,” said Steve Gibbs “We’re going to do our best to recapture the feeling of those early reunions as a celebration of the sport and its history and Cindy and I are pleased to do our part in conjunction with Blake and his great staff at Famoso.” will be released throughout the year leading up to the event Available now for $180 MEAGHAN: There’ve been a couple shoes that debuted in 2024 that have been quite a surprise and the Puma MagMax Nitro might be on the top of that list I didn’t even know this shoe existed until it showed up at our front door We never saw a sneak peak at TRE and didn’t even see any leaks online the MagMax Nitro is Puma’s new super max cushioned trainer sitting at 46mm in the heel and 38mm in the forefoot for an 8mm drop The upper is designed with an engineered mesh and reinforced with Puma’s classic Pwrtape while the outsole features their signature Pumagrip When we get so many shoes in through the door it can be easy to build up an expectation in your mind as soon as you find out that something is on its way I knew nothing up until the point I had the shoe in hand and then on foot I have come to enjoy the max cush cruisers I’m not quite as young as I once was so anything that puts distance between my feet (fat pad and all) and the ground is welcome Some shoes and foams are better than others so I didn’t want to let a big stack of Nitro lull me into a sense of security I wasn’t sure if the surprise arrival was all the MagMax Nitro had in store With my optimism outweighing the stack of running shoes still surrounding me I was pretty confident the MagMax Nitro was going to be a fast favorite While my preferred colorways tend to be all-or-mostly white the light blue mesh with lime green accents is a nice look This shoe’s step-in feel is really plush and the stretchy knit tongue adds a premium feel to the upper which is even more fun than it looks — and it looks pretty fun It’s impressively bouncy out on the road Puma managed to nail a good mix of comfort and responsiveness in the MagMax Nitro It feels super cushioned but also bouncy enough that you could pick up the pace if you wanted While most max cushioned shoes fall into that recovery-only category and I found myself lacing this one up day after day which seems very reasonable given the miles you’ll log in a pair THOMAS: I can agree with basically everything that Meg said The upper on the MagMax Nitro does an excellent job of locking the foot down over such a generous helping of Nitro foam which is a relief — especially if you have ankles like Robbe’s the Nitro itself feels surprisingly stable adding even more reassurance for your ankles While I’m on the topic of that Nitro foam it’s worth mentioning that it’s a good one It’s soft enough but resilient through the course of a run It squishes nicely but pretty much launches you into your next stride I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again It remains one of the best outsole compounds on the market and it kept me feeling even more secure on the MagMax Nitro’s large platform for a max cushion shoe that keeps me feeling fresh but doesn’t have to be reserved for recovery days MEAGHAN: I guess if I had one negative thing to say about the shoe so while I find it comparable to the Superblast in its use case THOMAS: This year has been the year of heavier trainers I’m either getting used to the extra weight or the midsole foams are responsive enough that I don’t notice it as much as I used to which is pretty hefty for any kind of shoe MEAGHAN: The Puma MagMax Nitro has quickly become one of my favorite shoes of 2024 This shoe will definitely stay in my rotation throughout the fall and it’s been one of my go-to choices when I’m not actively reviewing another shoe this one should be on the top of your list just like it’s hard to describe why one shoe sometimes has the x-factor while another doesn’t Puma’s MagMax Nitro is fun to run in and I like it for daily miles and long slogs alike I’d probably opt for something lighter for properly fast efforts Inevitably, it’ll get compared to the Hoka Skyward X, New Balance More v5, Asics Superblast 2, and the Brooks Glycerin Max I think the Glycerin Max is probably the closest it’s a great time to be a fan of bouncy You can pick up the Puma MagMax Nitro for $180 from Running Warehouse (featuring free shipping and 90-day returns) by using the buttons below So which is better the Magmax or the Glycerin Max I really like the Puma a lot for recovery runs but wonder you take on the two shoes I knew nothing about it did not read any reviews just saw it on running wearhouse and thought I need to treat ma self It reminds of what the shift should have been It is very very heavy for my little legs 🙁 I wear a 9 So it’s a tank but will just make race day shoes feel feather light Thomas’s goal is to help runners pick the shoes and gear that will make their running experience the best that it can be It feels better in the hand than I originally assumed it might based on pictures alone. The grips conform to the hand pretty well, and there are no hot spots on your palm on the rounded corners. The joysticks feel less flimsy than the Lenovo Legion Go or the original Asus ROG Ally more like the Steam Deck OLED or ROG Ally X The triggers feel smooth along the curve of the fingers There’s a handy dedicated keyboard button the race car decals aren’t too distracting Everything you need for a handheld is there The built-in Acer Game Space software needs a lot of work You can bring up a control panel to change some options like controlling VRR between 60 and 144 Hz refresh rates or turning on the simple performance monitor There are no immediate options for controlling TDP or fan speeds The launcher menu currently only has two tabs: games and launchers The software will hopefully improve before release Ditto with any kinds of pricing details or even whether consumers will have different specs options at different price levels A 2 TB storage option would indeed be expensive but Acer told me they’re considering how it will compare to the high-end competition While you can find some non-mainstream handhelds from the likes of Ayaneo for $1,000 or more the Ally X and MSI Claw are the most expensive offerings at $800 MSRP I’m most concerned about performance Instead of using the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme mobile processor like Asus or Lenovo I don’t know why Acer opted for the specific Hawk Point chip and the company didn’t have an answer for me when I asked Acer had two relatively intensive games running on its demo units it was barely holding steady at just above 30 or 40 FPS on low settings it was jumping between 45 and high 50s in some areas we should keep in mind these handhelds were running continuously for hours on end This wasn’t the environment for any kind of true benchmark Acer chose these games for its press demos The company would know first of any issues with its devices  Despite VRR and a higher-than-average refresh rate the screen is bright enough for a dim room but an IPS LCD won’t compete with Valve’s OLED for visual quality or Legion Go’s larger screen with a wider color gamut though paltry compared to the Ally X’s 80 Whr battery It’s equivalent to the Steam Deck OLED though that system’s screen is purportedly more energy efficient but it will be hard to win a race when competitors are so far ahead ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Tuggle was arrested on Wednesday by Athens-Clarke County Police According to the police report obtained by DawgNation Tuggle and a passenger were driving in a red Dodge Charger on Thursday night Tuggle was driving in the inside lane on the Outer Loop 10 near College Station Road at 10:18 p.m The arresting officer, using speed detection equipment, clocked Tuggle going 107 miles per hour. The speed limit for that area is 65 miles per hour. Georgia cornerback Daniel Harris was arrested in the area last September for driving 106 miles per hour. The arresting officer initiated a traffic stop with Tuggle’s car ultimately stopping in the right lane The report also states that Tuggle nearly exited the car without putting it into park The police report states that Tuggle was arrested due to “reckless disregard for the safety of others.” and appeared in 8 games last season for Georgia He caught 3 passes for 34 yards for the Bulldogs Tuggle is expected to be a bigger part of the wide receiver room at Georgia Georgia coach Kirby Smart shared his reaction to the arrests on Tuesday night following Georgia’s practice “Yeah, disappointed, obviously, in those two young men and the decision-making process for each one,” Smart said. “Both of them are younger players and have made crucial mistakes.” Georgia has had 32 incidents involving a Georgia football player or staff member who has been charged with speeding reckless driving or reckless conduct dating back to the Jan 2023 death of football player Devin Willock and support staffer Chandler LeCroy in a car crash Smart shared that he looks at every incident on a case-by-case basis This was Tuggle’s first arrest during his time in Athens Smart provided additional details on how Georgia goes about educating its players on practicing safe driving “It’s been several years in terms of defensive driving courses “Josh Brooks has done a tremendous job meeting with every player It’s very unfortunate that one of those young men got his driver’s license within one month of that happening And it’s amazing how many kids come to school without a driver’s license but one of those things we will continue to educate and discipline our guys to try to correct it.” clock iconclock icon6 hours agoBREAKING: Jared Curtis, the nation’s No. 1 QB prospect, commits to … clock iconclock icon9 hours agoFormer Georgia DB Chris Peal announces transfer destination, to … clock iconclock icon13 hours agoQB transfer Jaden Rashada comments on his time at Georgia clock iconclock icon12 hours agoGeorgia baseball takes No. 1 spot in two national polls, full SEC … Grateful! 100% Committed. See y’all in Athens! pic.twitter.com/l72TjrFr7D I been told y’all, ELITE WANNA PLAY WITH ELITE type of summer‼️ LETS GET IT‼️ #GoDawgs 🐶 #CommittedToTheG ‼️ pic.twitter.com/mnxNA2ubZv And we just getting started 🤫 https://t.co/dBgiKPzRQ0 Change The Game !! Go Dawgs 🐶‼️#CTG Congratulations 🤝 @Jaredcurtis37 https://t.co/IzJyLpgXKZ Kirby after Lanning tried to swoop in and grab the nation’s top QB recruit… pic.twitter.com/UigdkdVgud #GoDawgs 😎 pic.twitter.com/Iw5JbUFyTK Next couple weeks gonna get real interesting for Dawgs fans 😏 pic.twitter.com/lNw5QOextY Jared Welcome to The Club my man! Looking forward to seeing ya in Athens. #GoDawgs 🐶 pic.twitter.com/VGnXz3BBBc JARED CURTIS IS A DAWG 🐶 pic.twitter.com/EAd7GpbjOj He’s baaaaack https://t.co/I20dxEaLvE pic.twitter.com/9NHehU7k75 Jared Curtis to the Dawgs.UGA kept it real from Day 1—and it paid off. 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If you haven’t registered, please go to the Forum homepage on DawgNation and look for “register” on the right side W.Va (WCHS) — Spring fire season is in full swing in West Virginia and there has been no shortage of calls for local fire departments firefighters and the WV Division of Forestry responded to a fire in Nitro "We quickly attacked," said Joe Stevens Public Information Officer Nitro Fire Department water and blowers and we were able to circle the fire around Stevens said that the fire in Nitro burned a little over three acres before it was contained by the Nitro Fire Department along with several other fire departments in the area Stevens said the fire was the result of a side by side overheating and igniting the dry foliage With little significant rain fall over the last few weeks the ground has been very dry which is one of the key factors that results in brushfires an assistant regional forester with the Division of Forestry said it doesn't take much to ignite an entire area "All it takes is one little leaf flying into the air and landing in the wrong spot," Spencer said "And they can catch the whole woodland on fire." The fire in Nitro was contained in around 45 minutes Members of the Department of Forestry and local firefighters took steps to prevent the fire from rekindling "A backburn is we are going to go back and burn all the fuel that was available," Stevens said all the twigs that sort of thing so that it wouldn't rekindle after we leave." Spring fire season will be in effect until May 31st and people are strongly encouraged not to burn outdoors between the hours of 7 a.m The Division of Forestry said that it is best to refrain from burning during allowed hours if it is windy and dry The Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx is an entry-level 32-inch gaming monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 180Hz maximum refresh rate. It sits above Acer's 32-inch 1080p models, such as the Acer Nitro EDA320Q P, and competes with similar monitors, such as the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G55C S27CG55 and the Dell S3222DGM It supports FreeSync and G-SYNC VRR and has a backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur and integrated speakers It also has a few extras designed for gamers such as the ability to boost the brightness of darker parts of scenes and an overlay that displays the monitor's current refresh rate It has a 180Hz refresh rate and FreeSync and G-SYNC VRR support for smooth motion Fast-moving objects also look fairly crisp at higher refresh rates though they look less crisp at lower refresh rates It also has very low input lag for a responsive feel although it displays fairly deep blacks in a dark room More blur and smearing at low refresh rates The Acer XZ322QU is okay for console gaming It displays fairly deep blacks in a dark room and supports VRR with the Xbox Series X|S it doesn't support VRR with the PS5 and PS5 Pro and fast-moving objects are a bit blurry with both consoles it displays a limited range of colors and doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop in HDR Its large screen is great for multitasking It also gets bright enough to overcome most glare and has good reflection handling it has narrow viewing angles and a limited swivel range so it's not ideal if you need to share your screen with others The Acer XZ322QU is satisfactory for editing It's extremely accurate before calibration and its large screen ensures there's lots of room for toolbars around the content you're editing most editing monitors of this size have a higher resolution so this monitor's images and videos aren't as sharp so it's difficult for someone next to you to accurately view your work It's bright enough to overcome glare from any source it's not bright enough for highlights to pop in HDR It's fairly crisp at its maximum refresh rate You can also see smearing at all refresh rates The Acer XZ322QU has disappointing HDR picture quality The Acer Nitro XZ322QU has good SDR picture It has excellent contrast and displays a wide range of colors in sRGB The Acer XZ322QU has amazing color accuracy Colors are quite accurate before calibration though calibration is required for the best accuracy Acer has a number of very similar 32-inch models You can see some of the differences between these models below but this review's results are only valid for this model Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in September 2024 and displays a wider range of colors than the Acer if you want a 32-inch gaming monitor and your budget is limited to the price of the Acer and overcomes most glare in brighter environments For more options, see our recommendations for the best budget and cheap gaming monitors, the best 1440p gaming monitors, and the best 32-inch monitors The Dell S3222DGM and the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx are both 32-inch 1440p gaming monitors The Acer is the better option if you're gaming in a bright room It also delivers a more engaging experience as it displays a wider range of colors and has better gradient handling The LG 32GN650-B/32GN63T-B and the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx are 32-inch 1440p gaming monitors The Acer is the better option for competitive gamers It's also a better choice for gaming in a bright room if you're on a budget the LG can be a good option The Dell G2725D and the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx are 1440p gaming monitors The Acer is the better option for most gamers as it displays fast-moving objects more crisply It also delivers a more immersive experience displaying a wider range of colors and deeper blacks in a dark room so you may want to consider it if you're on a limited budget The Samsung Odyssey G65D S32BG65D and the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx are both 32-inch 1440p gaming monitors The Samsung is better for those looking for an immersive experience as it gets much brighter in HDR and displays a wider range of colors the Acer could be a better choice if you frequently use VRR The Acer Nitro 31.5 WQHD curved gaming monitor has an understated appearance that works well in either a gaming or office environment. The bottom of the back panel has line etchings, and at the front the bottom bezel is thicker than the other three sides as it allows a lot of wobble if someone bumps the monitor The ergonomics are okay. While you can make any adjustment in a horizontal position, the monitor's swivel mechanism has limited range. It also doesn't have anything to assist with cable management Because the stand doesn't have a quick-release mount you need to unscrew the stand to remove the display The thickness measurement is from the edge of the monitor to the back of the stand it's only 6.3" (16 cm) from the front of the monitor to the back of the stand The thickness measurement is from the edges of the monitor to the back the thickness in the middle is 2.0" (5.1 cm) The monitor has a joystick that serves as a power button and controls the on-screen display DisplayPort cableHDMI cablePower cable and supplyDocumentation You can see fairly deep blacks next to bright highlights though the monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature to improve this performance Though the Acer XZ322QU doesn't have local dimming we still film these videos so you can compare the backlight performance with a monitor that has local dimming It's bright enough to fight glare in most situations except for intense direct light Its brightness also doesn't vary with different content While it's bright enough to overcome glare in most environments it doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop as there's a sharp cut-off at peak brightness The monitor enables Super Sharpness by default when HDR is in use this can cause a shimmering effect with some content if you change the HDR setting from 'Off' to either 'Auto' or 'HDR-400,' the monitor will apply what looks like an HDR filter over SDR content while listing it as an HDR signal You can avoid this from happening by turning HDR off on the monitor when you're not receiving an HDR signal The only reliable indicator of the monitor receiving an HDR signal is the brightness and color settings being locked-out The horizontal viewing angle is disappointing The slightly curved screen helps reduce washout for a single viewer sitting directly in front of the monitor it looks quite washed out and slightly green for anyone sitting next to you Whether you're looking at the monitor from above or below the image washes out and starts to look slightly green While there's a notable amount of variability close to the edges the center of the screen is fairly uniform You can clearly see backlight bleed along the edges of the screen this monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature to improve this performance The accuracy before calibration is excellent in the 'Standard' Picture Mode The color temperature is close to the 6500K target and the gamut mostly stays within the sRGB range While this monitor has an 'sRGB' Color Space mode, it performs much worse than the 'Standard' Color Space mode As long as you're not using the 'sRGB' mode If you do choose to use the sRGB mode the following settings are locked out: The Acer XZ322QU's accuracy after calibration is outstanding It covers nearly all of the commonly used sRGB color space but it has much less coverage of Adobe RGB and cyan are quite inaccurate in this space It displays a limited range of colors in the commonly used DCI-P3 color space and an even more limited range in Rec a number of colors are somewhat inaccurate in both color spaces It doesn't display brighter colors vividly The text clarity is good. Using Windows ClearType (top photo) helps improve the boldness of letters and makes them easier to read. These photos are in Windows 10, and you can also see them in Windows 11 with ClearType on and with ClearType off Though the matte screen effectively diffuses light its reflections can be distracting if you place it opposite a sunny window There's minimal banding between shades of similar colors NVIDIA - G-SYNC CompatibilityConnectionVRR MinVRR MaxDisplayPort<20Hz180HzHDMIN/AN/AAMD - FreeSyncConnectionVRR MinVRR MaxDisplayPort<20Hz180HzHDMI<20Hz144HzThis monitor supports FreeSync VRR and is G-SYNC compatible its response time isn't fast enough to make full-color transitions before the monitor begins drawing the next frame though there is some smearing in darker shades The recommended Over Drive setting is 'Normal,' as 'Off' has much more blur and 'Extreme' has much more inverse ghosting with only a moderate amount of blur or ghosting though there's more smearing than at 120Hz and 'Extreme' has a bit more inverse ghosting Refresh RateBFI SettingMotion Blur Photo180HzNormalPhoto180HzExtremePhoto120HzNormalPhoto120HzExtremePhotoThe Acer Nitro XZ322QU has a backlight strobing feature called VRB to reduce persistence blur If you try to adjust brightness while VRB is on it turns off The 'Longest Pulse Width Brightness' measurement is from the 'Normal' VRB mode while the 'Shortest Pulse Width Brightness' measurement is from the 'Extreme' VRB mode While this monitor doesn't have VRR flicker in brighter scenes it does have flicker in the darkest parts of scenes Even though the flicker isn't immediately apparent it's not hard to spot again once you see it which helps reduce eye strain if you're sensitive to it The input lag is slightly higher when Ultra-Low Latency is turned 'Off' or when you're using backlight strobing (VRB) The Backlight Strobing (BFI) measurement is with VRB set to 'Extreme' and Ultra-Low Latency 'On.'  This monitor only supports some of the PS5's capabilities you need to manually set the monitor to 'HDR 400' for the PS5 to recognize it as HDR-capable This monitor works well with the Xbox Series X|S you need to manually set the monitor to 'HDR 400' for the Xbox to recognize it as HDR-capable The Xbox only supports HDR with 4k signals so HDR only working at 4k isn't a limitation of the monitor While some sites list this monitor having DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth we can confirm this monitor has DisplayPort 1.2 bandwidth ConnectionHDMI 2.0USB-C to DPMax Refresh Rate144Hz165HzVRR RangeN/A48-165HzHDRYesYes (up to 120Hz and not with VRR)The Acer XZ322QU V3bmiiphx works well with macOS closing the lid migrates windows from the MacBook to the Acer's display if you have a keyboard and mouse attached When re-opening the MacBook or resuming from sleep provided you turn off the Super Sharpness feature The Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx has some extra features You can learn more about the monitor's settings in the user manual. You can access it by expanding the 'Documents' section of the Product Support page Tuggle was clocked at 107 miles per hour in his 2021 Dodge Charger outside Athens with other motorists on the road and with his girlfriend in the car The wide receiver “nearly exited without placing the vehicle in park,” according to the report which noted he was driving over 40 miles over the speed limit at which point he nearly exited without placing the vehicle in park,” the police report noted of the encounter “Due to his reckless disregard for the safety of others - including himself and myself - by operating the vehicle at a speed 42 mph over the limit and exceeding triple-digit speeds Tuggle was charged with misdemeanor speeding and reckless driving and suspended indefinitely by the Georgia football program as a result His driving-related suspension coincided with that of offensive lineman Marques Easley, who was arrested for reckless driving and reckless conduct after crashing his Dodge Challenger near a home. in those two young men in their decision-making process for each one,” Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart said He added: “Both of them are younger players that made crucial mistakes.” Those crucial mistakes have been a disturbing trend in the Georgia football program, as a reputed 32 players or members of staff have been involved in a series of driving-related incidents. (ABH) Wayne became Class AAA state champions after beating Nitro 56-39 in the West Virginia Secondary School Athletic Association High School Championships 2 Wayne became Class AAA state champions after beating No.1 Nitro 56-39 in the West Virginia Secondary School Athletic Association High School Championships Jayce Sammons led the Pioneers to the title who led the team with eight rebounds and four assists Briana Gibson attempted to pull the Wildcats back into the game The Pioneers were able to hold the lead through the fourth period to lift the trophy as Class AAA champions adding to the successes of the football and baseball teams.