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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

As of September 17, 2025, the following MLB teams have clinched or are likely to clinch their division titles:

🏆 AL East
Toronto Blue Jays: Secured the division with a 5-game lead over the Yankees. 


🏆 AL Central
Detroit Tigers: Clinched the division with a 5.5-game lead over the Guardians. 


🏆 NL East
Philadelphia Phillies: Clinched the division with a 5-game lead over the Mets. 

NOT YET CLINCHED :

🏆 AL West
Seattle Mariners: Narrowly lead the Astros by 0.5 games. 

🏆 NL Central
Milwaukee Brewers: Lead the division by 5 games over the Cubs. 


🏆 NL West
Los Angeles Dodgers: Hold a 2-game lead over the Padres. 






Saturday, September 13, 2025

"Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto Loses No-Hitter with One Out to Go, Orioles Win on Walk-Off"

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2025/09/07/watch-dodgers-yoshinobu-yamamoto-loses-no-hitter-with-one-out-to-go-orioles-win-on-walk-off/ 


"Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto came within one out of no-hit history, only to have the whole thing unravel before his very eyes. He surrendered only two walks and struck out ten before the dam broke,

Yamamoto gave way to Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen. However, the pen was unable to stop the bleeding as Treinen failed to retire any of the four hitters he faced. Treinen then gave way to Tanner Scott, who surrendered the two-run home run to Emmanuel Rivera..."

Who would have ever thunk " Aaron Rodgers wins Steelers debut, shows Jets 'I still can' play" - ESPN

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46190687/aaron-rodgers-wins-steelers-debut-shows-jets-play 

"QB Aaron Rodgers acknowledged Sunday the added satisfaction of starting out his Pittsburgh Steelers tenure with a 34-32 win over the team that let him go.

"There were probably people in the organization that didn't think I could play anymore," Rodgers, 41, said after the game. "So, it was nice to remind those people that I still can."

"Alabama Fan Says She'd Pay Kalen DeBoer's $70 Million Buyout with Powerball Jackpot"

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2025/09/07/alabama-fan-says-shed-pay-kalen-deboers-70-million-buyout-with-powerball-jackpot/ 

"

DeBoer, who is in his second year as the Alabama head coach, has a record of 10-5, with four of those five losses coming against unranked opponents. Alabama had only one loss against an unranked team in the previous 16 years..."

Thursday, September 11, 2025

"Father Bullied by 'Phillies Karen' Cautions Those Seeking Her Identity"

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2025/09/09/father-bullied-by-phillies-karen-cautions-those-seeking-her-identity/ 

"Please don't do anything to that lady,'' Feltwell told USA Today . "Leave it alone. You know, somebody knows her and can talk to her, that's different. But God, I don't want people breaking in their house and stuff like that. The internet already messed her up pretty good."

Sunday, September 7, 2025

2025 U.S. Open tennis singles champions:Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka



Men's Singles Champion

Carlos Alcaraz won the men's singles title at the 2025 U.S. Open, defeating the defending champion Jannik Sinner in the final with a scoreline of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 .

This marks Alcaraz's second U.S. Open title and his sixth Grand Slam overall .

With this victory, he also reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking .

The final was historic—it featured the same two men (Alcaraz and Sinner) facing off in three consecutive Grand Slam finals in one season—a first in tennis history .


Women's Singles Champion

Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her U.S. Open title by beating Amanda Anisimova in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) .

This is Sabalenka's second consecutive U.S. Open singles title and her fourth Grand Slam singles title overall .

She is the first woman since Serena Williams (2012–14) to successfully defend the U.S. Open crown .



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"Trump Does Flyover at US Open - Receives Cheers from Crowd Upon Arrival (LIVE STREAM VIDEO) | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/09/watch-trump-does-flyover-before-arrival-us-open/ 

"
President Trump on Sunday made an appearance at the US Open Men's Finals, as the second sitting US President to attend the event, and received a warm welcome from the crowd..."

They're destroying the Great White Hope "WNBA Finally Admits Caitlin Clark Will Not Play in Playoffs - Is Out for the Year "

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Here’s the latest on the 2025 US Open


Men's Singles Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz secured his place in the final by defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets (6–4, 7–6, 6–2), becoming the first man since Roger Federer in 2015 to reach the US Open final without dropping a set. 

Jannik Sinner beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6–1, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4 in his semifinal and reassured fans that his mid-match stomach twitch is nothing serious. 

Sunday's showdown isn't just for the title—it's a battle for the world No. 1 ranking. 

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Women's Singles Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Amanda Anisimova

In a gripping semifinal, Sabalenka overcame Jessica Pegula in three sets (4–6, 6–3, 6–4). 

Anisimova followed with a comeback win over Naomi Osaka, also in three sets, to clinch her spot in the final. 

The final is set for Saturday, September 6 at 4 p.m. EDT (20:00 GMT). 

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Additional Highlights

Women's Doubles Champions: Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe triumphed 6–4, 6–4 over Kateřina Siniaková and Taylor Townsend to take the title. 

Men's Doubles Final: Set for today—Granollers/Zeballos vs. Salisbury/Skupski. 



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Finals Schedule & Viewing

Match Date Time (EDT) Broadcast

Women's Final (Sabalenka vs Anisimova) Sat, Sept 6 4:00 PM ESPN
Men's Final (Alcaraz vs Sinner) Sun, Sept 7 2:00 PM ABC
   




🏈Chargers Shock Chiefs in Brazil with Dynamic Last-Minute Thriller



In a season-opening classic in São Paulo, Justin Herbert led the Chargers to a 27–21 upset victory over the Chiefs. Amid a brilliant yet error-filled performance from Patrick Mahomes, a perfect 59-yard field goal by Harrison Butker before halftime stood out. Meanwhile, Chiefs' offensive depth showed cracks due to injuries and absences. 

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

"Amanda Anisimova upsets Iga Swiatek to reach US Open semis "- ESPN

https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/46149848/american-amanda-anisimova-upsets-iga-swiatek-reach-2025-us-open-semifinals 

"
NEW YORK -- Amanda Anisimova upset Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the US Open quarterfinals Wednesday, less than two months after losing to the six-time Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon final by a 6-0, 6-0 score..."

"Ohio State def Texas "Arch Manning struggles in debut; 'out of control' expectations "- ESPN

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/46115336/arch-manning-struggles-debut-control-expectations 

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He completed 17 of 30 passes for 170 yards, one touchdown and one interception -- an underwhelming day for a player some have pegged as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL draft..."

Monday, September 1, 2025

Justin Fields admits he's an Addict👍📖✝️' NFL QB reveal his addiction' to reading the Bible *

https://www.wnd.com/2025/08/i-wish-i-would-have-started-earlier-watch/

"
The starting quarterback for the New York Jets, Justin Fields, recently explained to the media what has helped renew his outlook on life and his career: his "low-key addiction" to reading the Bible. 

Really getting closer to God, like I said, my relationship, me reading the Bible every day, and if I'm being real, there are some great lines and great wisdom that I didn't even know of. .."

"Jon Gruden eager to discover 'truth' in NFL emails lawsuit " - ESPN

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45960156/jon-gruden-eager-discover-truth-nfl-emails-lawsuit 


Gruden's comments came a day after the Nevada Supreme Court sided with him in his lawsuit alleging the NFL leaked damaging emails to the media before he was forced to resign in October 2021.

Gruden said he blames the NFL for leaking the emails, which led the league to pressure the Raiders to force him out wh"en the team was 3-1..."

"Naomi Osaka defeats Coco Gauff at the US Open to reach her first major quarterfinal since 2021"

"Naomi Osaka eliminated Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open with a far more confident and consistent brand of tennis Monday to reach her first grand slam quarterfinal in more than 4 1/2 years.

The No. 23-seeded Osaka was better throughout than No. 3 Gauff, .."

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"Venus Williams, 45, falls to Karolina Muchova in 3 sets at US Open -" ESPN

https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/46075719/venus-williams-falls-karolina-muchova-3-sets-grand-slam-return-2025-us-open 

"...
before sending her off the court with a standing ovation after a 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 defeat against 11th-seeded Karolina Muchova at the US Open.

The result also sure seemed beside the point to Williams herself, at 45 the oldest singles player at Flushing Meadows since 1981. She smiled and laughed and joked through her postmatch news conference.."

Saturday, August 30, 2025

8.30.25 ⚾☹️ the teams that have been mathematically eliminated from the 2025 MLB playoffs:


American League
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Minnesota Twins

National League
Colorado Rockies
Washington Nationals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlanta Braves
Miami Marlins
St. Louis Cardinals
Arizona Diamondbacks

Friday, August 29, 2025

Saturday, August 30, 2025, here are the games featuring teams ranked in the top 20 of the AP poll:


Based on the college football schedule for tomorrow, Saturday, August 30, 2025, here are the games featuring teams ranked in the top 20 of the AP poll:

 * #1 Texas at #3 Ohio State: 12:00 PM EDT on FOX
 * Syracuse at #24 Tennessee: 12:00 PM EDT on ABC
 * Old Dominion at #20 Indiana: 2:30 PM EDT on FS1
 * Nevada at #2 Penn State: 3:30 PM EDT
 * Marshall at #5 Georgia: 3:30 PM EDT on ESPN
 * #8 Alabama at Florida State: 3:30 PM EDT on ABC
 * South Dakota at #22 Iowa State: 3:30 PM EDT on FOX
 * Montana State at #7 Oregon: 4:00 PM EDT on BTN
 * New Mexico at #14 Michigan: 7:30 PM EDT on NBC
 * Illinois State at #18 Oklahoma: 6:00 PM EDT on SECN+
 * UTSA at #19 Texas A&M: 7:00 PM EDT on ESPN
 * Long Island University at #15 Florida: 7:00 PM EDT on ESPN+
 * #9 LSU at #4 Clemson: 7:30 PM EDT on ABC


And now, for a random Bible verse:
 "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." - Hebrews 4:1

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Sunday, August 24, 2025

Taiwan 🇹🇼 def Nevada USA 🇺🇲 to win 🏆 2025 Little League World Series Championship⚾🧢

🏆 2025 Little League World Series Championship

Champion: Taiwan's Tung-Yuan Little League (from Taoyuan) defeated Summerlin South Little League from Las Vegas, Nevada, with a decisive 7–0 win in the title game.

Star Pitcher: Lin Chin-Tse was dominant, retiring the first 13 batters he faced and allowing only one hit in five innings. He also crushed a three-run triple in the fifth inning to break the game wide open.

Closing the Game: Chen Qi-Sheng came in for relief to finish the shutout.

Historic Win: This marks Taiwan's first LLWS championship since 1996 and their 18th overall, the most by any non-U.S. nation.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Here's two more college football games week zero

Western Kentucky 41, Sam Houston 24
Kansas 31, Fresno State 7

Week Zero College football 🏈 scores

Here are the final scores from 3 of the college football games played today, Saturday, August 23, 2025: 

🏈 Week 0 College Football Scores

Game Final Score

 (Dublin, Ireland):
Iowa State 24, Kansas State 21

Honolulu, HI: 
Hawai'i 24, Stanford 21

Las Vegas, NV: 
UNLV 38, Idaho State 31


In the Iowa State vs. Kansas State game, the Cyclones secured a 24–21 victory in a rain-soaked matchup in Dublin, Ireland.  The game was tied 7–7 at halftime, but Iowa State pulled ahead in the second half with key plays, including a 48-yard run by Carson Hansen setting up a field goal.  Kansas State narrowed the gap with a touchdown, but Iowa State managed to run out the clock with a strategic drive  .

In Honolulu, Hawai'i stunned Stanford with a walk-off field goal, winning 24–21.  The Rainbow Warriors rallied late in the game to secure the thrilling victory  .

In Las Vegas, UNLV defeated Idaho State 38–31 in a high-scoring affair.  The Rebels outscored the Bengals in the second half to clinch the win  .

These games mark the beginning of the 2025 college football season. 

China will face USA Nevada for the Little League World Series Championship. Go Nevada 👍🇺🇸⚾🧢

Final Score: Chinese Taipei 1, Aruba 0—a classic pitchers' duel where only one run made the difference .

With this victory, Chinese Taipei claimed its 17th International title and secured a spot in the LLWS World Championship Game .

"Little League World Series final score, results, highlights as Nevada upsets Connecticut to advance to LLWS final"

"Nevada entered the game 4-1, but the lone loss was against Connecticut who was an undefeated 4-0. However, Nevada came out blazing, scoring three runs in the rop of the first inning to take a huge lead before Connecticut even came up to bat."

https://share.newsbreak.com/eo9qdz3v 

Friday, August 22, 2025

Did somebody try to assassinate Andy? "Bullet Was Fired Into Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid’s Office While He Was Working Inside"


https://share.newsbreak.com/entascxq 

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The incident happened at the Chiefs practice facility in May 2024, according to the Kansas City Star. Reid, 67, was working alone inside his office when a bullet was fired from the outside of the building and broke through the glass..."

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

better than Tiger ? "Scottie Scheffler completes comeback, wins BMW Championship"

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/46003726/scottie-scheffler-completes-comeback-wins-bmw-championship

"The numbers Scottie Scheffler is compiling have been drawing comparisons with Tiger Woods. The world's No. 1 player had a Tiger-like moment with the trophy on the line and a club in his hand Sunday in the BMW Championship.

Scheffler's 82-foot chip on the 17th -- the hardest hole in the final round at Caves Valley -- landed about 60 feet short and rolled the rest of the way, picking up speed, losing speed and dropping on the final turn. The birdie all but wrapped up another win, his fifth PGA Tour title this year..."

BETTER THAN TIGER ? NOT QUITE, YET. 

Statistic

Tiger Woods (by age 29)

Scottie Scheffler (by age 29, as of August 2025)

PGA Tour Wins

46

18

Major Championships

10

4

FedEx Cup Titles

0

1

Weeks at World No. 1

334

150+

Note: Tiger Woods turned 29 in December 2004. Scottie Scheffler turned 29 in June 2025.

Sunday, August 17, 2025

Ladies 🇺🇲⚽"USA beats Japan, Chinese Taipei to win Gold at 2025 World Games"

"Maybe Patty Gasso brought her Sooner Magic to the U.S. Women's National Team. The Eagles outlasted Japan, 7-6 in 10 innings, in the Playoff Round before beating Chinese Taipei to win the Gold Medal at the 2025 World Games in Japan."
https://share.newsbreak.com/ekxw2t4z 

Thursday, August 14, 2025

how the Redskins got their logo: it was prompted by Native Americans. They liked it

"One Nation w/ Brian Kilmeade 08-10-2025 on Castbox. Check out this episode! https://castbox.fm/vb/835709390 

Saturday, August 9, 2025

"Patriots unveil Tom Brady statue outside Gillette Stadium -" ESPN

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45928287/pats-unveil-tom-brady-statue-ceremony-gillette-stadium 

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This is quite overwhelming to me," Brady said before turning to humor, which he did multiple times over his six-minute speech. "I feel extremely honored, deeply grateful and, if I'm being honest, kind of old. I'm also a little surprised because usually they don't build statues until you're really old, like [Mike] Vrabel and [Tedy] Bruschi..."

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Dodgers Dominant, Mariners Rising: Who’s Leading the 2025 World Series Chase?

📖 Bible Verse of the Day:
"From the ends of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I."
—Psalm 61:2 (KJV)


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As the dog days of the MLB season unfold, the Los Angeles Dodgers maintain their spot as the World Series favorites, buoyed by recent midseason acquisitions like Alex Call and Brock Stewart. With deep reserves and formidable betting odds, L.A. continues to project championship caliber. 

But this year's championship narrative stretches well beyond L.A. The New York Yankees and Mets remain in the conversation—each securing bullpen upgrades and fighting for top wild card positioning. Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies are making noise, their odds improving as both clubs sit among the standout contenders in the American League and National League, respectively. 

Elsewhere, the Seattle Mariners are quietly surging with a lineup that consistently delivers. New additions Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor have boosted Seattle's already impressive team batting metrics, placing them squarely in the hunt alongside elite contenders. Not to be overlooked, the Miami Marlins have emerged as dark-horse contenders following a spectacular 30–14 run since mid-June, including a sweep of the Yankees that turned heads. 

On the individual front, stars are shining across the league. Aaron Judge continues to lead the American League in batting average and OPS, reinforcing his MVP campaign. On the National League side, Kyle Schwarber, Shohei Ohtani, and Will Smith pace the stat leaders in home runs and OPS. 

With teams jockeying for position and postseason odds constantly shifting, the stretch run promises drama. If any storyline stands out, it's that depth, timing, and roster firepower are shaping this year's World Series chase in unprecedented ways.


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Monday, August 4, 2025

Ex-NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas arrested for Gambling issues

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/08/ex-nba-star-suspected-israeli-gangster-busted-feds/ 

"Arenas last played in the NBA in 2012. He was a three-time All-Star. He averaged 20.7 points per game over 11 seasons..."

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Class Act: "“When I get called to home to heaven one day, if all they talk about is this gold jacket and my career, then I failed miserably as a father, husband and a friend. You two are my legacy.” - Hall of Famer Jared Allen to his daughters 🥹 https://t.co/jnsbIkDN0j" / X

https://x.com/vikingzfanpage/status/1951701400645239048 


Class Act: ""When I get called to home to heaven one day, if all they talk about is this gold jacket and my career, then I failed miserably as a father, husband and a friend. You two are my legacy." - Hall of Famer Jared Allen to his daughters 🥹 https://t.co/jnsbIkDN0j" / X

Thursday, July 31, 2025

"China's Yu Zidi, 12, makes debut at world swim championships - "ESPN

https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/45832813/china-yu-zidi-12-makes-debut-world-swim-championships 

"World Aquatics, the governing body of world swimming, has an age limit of 14. However, swimmers are allowed to compete if they are younger if their times surpass a qualifying standard..."

Monday, July 28, 2025

"MLB rookie Nick Kurtz has baseball's 'best game ever' as 22-year-old stuns rivals with historic performance"

"With his parents and godparents in attendance at Daikin Park, the 22-year-old didn't make an out all night as he made MLB history.

The slugger became the first rookie in major league history to hit four home runs in a game, going deep in the second, sixth, eighth and ninth innings, to help the A's thrash the Astros 15-3..."

https://share.newsbreak.com/e9t8pfzd 

"Meet the Indian Slugger who Liberals Insulted When They Forced the Cleveland Indians to Be Renamed "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/07/meet-indian-slugger-liberals-insulted-forced-cleveland-indians/ 

"
When the Cleveland Indians changed their name to the "Guardians" in 2021, it was supposed to be progress.

But for many Native Americans like me, it felt like something else entirely: being canceled...'"

Friday, July 18, 2025

"Ruth Chepngetich: Women's marathon world record holder suspended for doping "- BBC Sport

He's a budding missionary✝️👍 " Scottie Scheffler's take on success in golf - 'What's the point?' " HIGHER PURPOSE

https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/45745697/scottie-scheffler-take-success-golf-point 

"
the unquestioned best player in the world said Tuesday that he doesn't find true fulfillment in winning.

"This is not a fulfilling life," Scheffler said. "It's fulfilling from the sense of accomplishment, but it's not fulfilling from a sense of the deepest places of your heart."

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

NL WINS IN OVERTIME ⚾"MLB All-Star Game: Players, fans fall in love with swing-off -" ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45750644/mlb-all-star-game-2025-swing-home-run-kyle-schwarber 



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Break a tie after nine innings via a Home Run Derby-style swing-off. And there was perhaps no one on the planet better to meet the moment than Schwarber, the Philadelphia Phillies slugger, who homered on all three of his swings in the impromptu batting practice session to propel the NL to the win (6-6, with a 4-3 edge in homers) in the Midsummer Classic...."

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Stephen Strasburg made almost 1 million 💰⚾ per game he pitched

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 * Stephen Strasburg: (Signed a massive contract but had a career significantly cut short by injuries)
   * Total Career Earnings: ~$243.6 million
   * Total Games Played (appearances as pitcher): 247
   * Earnings Per Game/Appearance: $243,600,000 / 247 \approx $986,234.82


Gemini AI 

How much 💰⚾Mike Trout has made per game according to Gemini AI

Not too shabby : 
"as of the 2025 All-Star break, Mike Trout has made approximately $156,916.76 per game played in his MLB career based on his salary earnings to date.
It's important to note this calculation uses his actual salary received up to this point in his career, not the full value of his current contract, as that money is paid out over many years. Also, this figure does not include his significant earnings from endorsements...."

"Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski is NL All-Star after 5 starts "- ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45720854/brewers-jacob-misiorowski-nl-all-star-5-starts 

"
Misiorowski was named Friday night to replace Chicago Cubs lefty Matthew Boyd, who will be unavailable for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night in Atlanta because he is scheduled to start Saturday at the New York Yankees.

The 23-year-old Misiorowski has made just five starts for the Brewers, going 4-1 with a 2.81 ERA while averaging 99.3 mph on his fastball, with 89 pitches..." 

Monday, July 7, 2025

condolences ✝️♥️🙏"Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks dies at 44 -" ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45679042/former-chicago-white-sox-pitcher-bobby-jenks-dies-44 

"
After Jenks moved to Portugal last year, he was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. That eventually spread into blood clots in his lungs, prompting further testing. He was later diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and began undergoing radiation..."

Coco eliminated at Wimbledon, 1st round 🎾🎾🎾🎾

https://www.google.com/search?q=coco+loses&client=ms-opera-mini-android&channel=new 

"
Coco Gauff recently lost in the first round of Wimbledon to Dayana Yastremska. This was a significant upset as Gauff was the second seed. The loss came in straight sets. Prior to this, she also lost in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open to Paula Badosa. She also recently lost in the fourth round of the US Open to Emma Navarro. .."

"The Americans still playing at Wimbledon 2025" - ESPN

https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45676295/wimbledon-2025-emma-navarro-ben-shelton-taylor-fritz-amanda-anisimova 

"
Perhaps no one made a bigger statement in the opening round than Anisimova, who recorded the rare double-bagel (6-0, 6-0) win over Putintseva in just 44 minutes. While she hasn't been quite as dominant since, she has dropped just one set in her run thus far and was firmly in control in her deciding set against Galfi in the third round. She told reporters she was happy about the state of her game on the grass entering the second week. ."

Sunday, June 29, 2025

Only a few weeks before HOF induction "Dave Parker dies at 74: Baseball Hall of Famer and 7-time All-Star "

Dave Parker dies at 74: Baseball Hall of Famer and seven-time All-Star played nearly two decades in the majors Source: CBS Sports

https://share.newsbreak.com/dt02hoj3 

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Shame on dodgers 👎" ICE calls out LA Dodgers for LYING to their 3 Million followers on 𝕏: “

https://x.com/MAGAVoice/status/1935802761540780440 

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ICE calls out LA Dodgers for Lying to their 3 Million followers on 𝕏: "False, we were never there"


Monday, June 23, 2025

congrats 🎉"Thunder win NBA championship 🏆 as Pacers' Haliburton exits Game 7 with Achilles injury - "

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45564723/pacers-tyrese-haliburton-helped-lower-right-leg-injury-game-7-nba-finals-vs-thunder 

"Haliburton began the game looking primed for a classic performance in Game 7. He had scored nine points, knocking down 3 of 4 3-pointers, when he got hurt...

Haliburton put no weight on the leg and had his face wrapped in towels as he was taken to the locker room. He spent the rest of the game surrounded by family, with applause that could be heard from outside the locker room as he watched the Pacers attempt to clinch a championship without him..."

Sunday, June 22, 2025

👍✝️"NBA Power Forward Who Refused to Kneel Back in 2020 Has Made It His Mission to Show Bible Scripture to Millions"

https://www.westernjournal.com/nba-power-forward-refused-kneel-back-2020-made-mission-show-bible-scripture-millions/ 

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There are visible Bible verses on the outside of the shoes and on a lot of the clothes," Isaac said during the interview. "For me, what it represents is a touchpoint … that keeps me connected to Christ in my thoughts."

Indeed, the Unitus website describes the company as "a faith-forward footwear and apparel brand designed to help believers stay connected to Christ."

Saturday, June 21, 2025

6.15.25 "Carlota Ciganda birdied the final two holes to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday

BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Carlota Ciganda birdied the final two holes to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory in more than 8 1/2 years, while Lexi Thompson had two late bogeys to dash her bid to end a long drought of her own.

VOD 6.21.25


"And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."


2 Corinthians 3:18

Friday, June 20, 2025

"Florida Panthers to Host Championship Celebration on Sunday, June 22 at 12 p.m. (ET) | Florida Panthers

"NBA Finals: How Pacers beat Thunder, forced Game 7 "

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2025/06/20/pacers-thunder-nba-finals-game-6-winners-losers/84282024007/ 


"
Just one met the moment. Indiana defeated Oklahoma City 108-91 in Game 6 Thursday, June 19.

And with that, the Indiana Pacers are still alive, the Thunder were denied an NBA championship, and the NBA Finals heads to a Game 7 with history on the line...."

Thursday, June 19, 2025

"Buss family to sell Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation "- ESPN

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45539931/buss-family-agrees-sell-lakers-mark-walter-sources-say 

"
The Buss family is entering into an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for a franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, the highest ever for a U.S. professional sports franchise..."

"Stanley Cup damaged as Panthers celebrate a second straight championship -" Washington Times

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

"Sam Reinhart's historic 4 goals lead Panthers past Oilers in Game 6 to claim back-to-back titles"

"NHL Stanley Cup Final: Sam Reinhart's historic 4 goals lead Panthers past Oilers in Game 6 to claim back-to-back titles"

"Brewers' Misiorowski allows no hits, then exits with cramping - "ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45502829/brewers-jacob-misiorowski-allows-no-hits-hurts-ankle-debut 

"
MILWAUKEE -- Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski insisted he didn't realize he had a no-hitter going when he took the mound for the sixth inning of his dazzling major league debut.

"I had no clue," the 23..."

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

condolences 🙏✝️❤️"Ron Taylor, one of the 'unsung heroes' on 1969 Mets, dead at 87"

https://nypost.com/2025/06/16/sports/ron-taylor-one-of-the-unsung-heroes-on-1969-mets-dead-at-87/ 

"
Ron Taylor, a relief pitcher who helped the Mets win the 1969 World Series and went on to become the Blue Jays team physician for three decades, died Monday following a lengthy illness, the Mets announced.

He was 87 years old."

"Arkansas' Gage Wood throws first College World Series no-hitter in 65 years"

https://nypost.com/2025/06/16/sports/arkansas-gage-wood-throws-first-mcws-no-hitter-in-65-years/ 

"Arkansas' Gage Wood pitched the third no-hitter in College World Series history and first in 65 years on Monday, striking out a record 19 and never letting Murray State come close to getting a hit in the Razorbacks' 3-0 victory..."

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Game 3, NHL update Watch "This was beyond embarrassing" on YouTube

"Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers beat Thunder in NBA Finals Game 3: Analysis and reaction" - The Athletic

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/url-thunder-vs-pacers-live-updates-nba-finals-game-3-score-result/4Yu7CXA9KIDp/ 

"Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 22 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds, while Pascal Siakam added 21 points. Bennedict Mathurin came off the bench to score a game-high 27 points as the Pacers finished with a 49-18 advantage in bench points..."

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

series tied 1-1 : "Pacers vs. Thunder : OKC dominates NBA Finals Game 2 behind "

NHL FINALS: Panthers blowout Oilers 6-1 as Game 3 ends in chaos

https://nypost.com/2025/06/10/sports/panthers-oilers-game-3-ends-in-chaos-as-florida-takes-series-lead/ 


"
The Oilers were doing a bit of message-sending as the Panthers trounced them, 6-1, in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, as the two sides found themselves entangled in some fisticuffs as the final horn sounded. 


 as the chaos was ensuing on the ice, fans at Amerant Bank Arena began throwing plastic rats onto the ice, a tradition in South Florida that dates back to the Panthers' 1996 Stanley Cup Final run... "

Monday, June 9, 2025

"Thunder beat Pacers in Game 2 to level NBA Finals 2025: Live updates and reaction "- The Athletic

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/pacers-vs-thunder-live-updates-nba-finals-game-2-score-result/p3LFZFRFnUzW/ 

"
The Thunder throttled the Pacers on Sunday to pull the finals even at one win apiece, which marks the first time Indiana hasn't held a 2-0 series lead during these playoffs. Oklahoma City pushed its lead to 23 points in the second quarter of Game 2, and for a Pacers team that's staged four comebacks of at least 15 points this postseason, they couldn't do it again..."

Sunday, June 8, 2025

"Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open final in five sets after saving 3 match points against Jannik Sinner"

Good job Coco 🎾👍"French Open : Coco Gauff outlasts Aryna Sabalenka to win first title at Roland-Garros"

https://sports.yahoo.com/tennis/live/french-open-womens-final-coco-gauff-outlasts-aryna-sabalenka-to-win-first-title-at-roland-garros-120018916.html 


"
Gauff's win makes her the first American woman to take the French Open title in a decade, after Serena Williams won the Slam in 2015."

NHL FINALS "Oilers shrug off 'what-ifs,' turn page after emotional loss " vs Panthers- ESPN

"SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Edmonton Oilers were one shot away from taking a 2-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final against Florida.

Instead, it was one shot against them -- in Friday's Game 2 double-overtime thriller -- that gave the Panthers a 5-4 win and evened the series as it shifts to the Sunshine State.."

Friday, June 6, 2025

Pacers stun Thunder with amazing comeback to win 111-110 ! Game1 NBA finals 🏀 (Jun 5, 2025)

https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401766122 

"
The Pacers turned the ball over 25 times, trailed by 15 points in the fourth quarter against a team with the best home record in the NBA and had no answers for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the NBA MVP who led all scorers with 38 points."

AND THEY STILL WON !

I confess I looked at the score Midway through the fourth quarter and figured this game is already over Thunder won it. so I was very surprised when I checked back later to see the score and the pacers won 

Thursday, June 5, 2025

"Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers agrees to 1-year deal with Steelers "- ESPN

"Oilers beat Panthers in overtime of Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final 2025: Live updates and reaction -" The Athletic

Oilers beat Panthers in overtime of Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final 2025: Live updates and reaction - The Athletic https://share.google/Y3zxXGgwzRfhxmqyj 

"
The Oilers have beaten the Panthers 4-3 in overtime of Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final thanks to Leon Draisaitl's game-winning goal..."

"Vikings great Jim Marshall, who played in 282 straight games, dies - "ESPN

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45444339/vikings-great-jim-marshall-played-282-straight-games-dies 

"
Marshall joined the Vikings in their inaugural season in 1961 and played in every game thereafter. His record of 282 consecutive games played (270 with the Vikings), which he established upon retiring in 1979, stood until quarterback Brett Favre broke it -- while also in a Vikings uniform -- in 2009."

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Kiss 💋 it goodbye 👋 ⚾ "Shohei Ohtani’s Latest Crushed Home Run Left Dodger Stadium"

Shohei Ohtani's Latest Crushed Home Run Left Dodger Stadium Source: Sports Illustrated

https://share.newsbreak.com/de59zllb 

Monday, June 2, 2025

"Ticket Prices CRASH in WNBA After Caitlin Clark Injury By as Much as 70 Percent per Ticket | "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/05/ticket-prices-crash-wnba-after-caitlin-clark-injury/ 

"
Caitlin Clark has now become ESPN's fourth most favorited active athlete

The only athletes ahead of her:
LeBron James
Tiger Woods
Stephen Curry#WNBA pic.twitter.com/95uwrYJRTW

— Clark Report (@CClarkReport) June 21, 2024

Friday, May 30, 2025

Sunday, May 25, 2025

🏆🏒🇺🇸👍" Team USA outlasted Switzerland 1-0 ! the first ice hockey world championship for USA since 1933

"STOCKHOLM -- Buffalo Sabres star forward Tage Thompson scored the winner 2:02 into overtime, and Team USA outlasted Switzerland 1-0 in the final of the ice hockey world championship at Avicii Arena on Sunday.

It is the first on-ice trophy for USA Hockey in this tournament in 92 years, after the Americans brought it home back in 1933. And it was an emotional one. As Team USA posed for its championship photo at center ice, players held up a No. 13 jersey of Johnny Gaudreau, the former NHL and USA Hockey star forward who died tragically last August when he and his brother, Matthew, were hit by an allegedly drunken and enraged driver as they cycled at night in New Jersey..."

Alex Palou wins his first Indianapolis 500 🏎️🏎️ 🏆, holding off Marcus Ericsson in the final laps.

Alex Palou wins his first Indianapolis 500, holding off Marcus Ericsson in the final laps. This marks his fifth win in six races to start the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. 


 Palou finally gets the one piece missing from his IndyCar resume: an Indianapolis 500 win. The three-time IndyCar Series champion passed Marcus Ericsson with 14 laps remaining and held off the 2022 Indy 500 winner and 2023 runner-up to win the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing..."

"MLB Announcers Stunned to Learn About a Baseball Rule During Live Broadcast: Dodgers vs Mets

"The Apple TV+'s rules analyst, former MLB umpire Ben Gorman, explained that a baserunner doesn't have to wait until the ball is caught and called an out. The rule dictates a baserunner can tag up once the opposing team simply makes contact with the baseball.

"The reason behind the touch, as opposed to when he eventually catches the ball, is that an outfielder can actually juggle the ball all the way in and prevent the guy from advancing," Gorman explained. "As soon as the ball hits the glove, he can take off."


https://share.newsbreak.com/d8tcbht1 

Saturday, May 24, 2025

The Colorado Rockies now have the worst 50-game record in Major League Baseball's modern era

 

The Colorado Rockies have experienced a historically bad start to the 2025 season, falling to 8-42, which is the worst 50-game record in Major League Baseball's modern era. This record surpasses the previous worst, held by the 1904 Washington Senators (9-41), and the 1895 Louisville Colonels (7-43). The Rockies' struggles are evident in their low OPS (.648, third-lowest in baseball) and high ERA (5.92, highest in the league). "




As of 5.24.25 , there are 10 active NBA teams that have NEVER won a championship (3 of 4 still in playoffs)

of the current date, there are 10 active NBA teams that have never won a championship:
 * Brooklyn Nets
 * Charlotte Hornets
 * Indiana Pacers
 * Los Angeles Clippers
 * Memphis Grizzlies
 * Minnesota Timberwolves
 * New Orleans Pelicans
 * Orlando Magic
 * Phoenix Suns
 * Utah Jazz

*Oklahoma Thunder have never won a championship in Oklahoma, but they did win a championship in 1979  when they were the Seattle SuperSonics

List provided by Gemini AI, 
always double check

Fun fact: Why are they called the pacers

"
The "Pacers" name for the Indianapolis (or rather, Indiana) Pacers basketball team is a combination of two significant aspects of Indiana's racing heritage:
 * Harness Racing Pacers: Indiana has a long history of harness racing, which involves horses called "pacers." These horses have a specific gait where they move their legs in lateral pairs (both right legs, then both left legs).
 * Indianapolis 500 Pace Car: The state is also famous for the Indianapolis 500 automobile race, and the "pace car" that leads the field at the beginning of the race is a prominent symbol.
So, the name "Pacers" was chosen to honor both the state's connection to horse racing and the iconic Indianapolis 500."

According to Gemini AI, 
always double check 

Pacers lead series 2-0, after defeating Knicks again , 114-109 (May 23, 2025) -Did gm1 knock the wind out of Knicks?

https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401772990 

"
Game 3 is Sunday night in Indiana, which will be rocking all day long with the Indianapolis 500 being run that afternoon. The Pacers can only hope to be as good there as they've been on the road, where they have won six straight games since falling at Milwaukee in Game 3 of the first round.."

Thursday, May 22, 2025

NHL The Dallas Stars defeated the Edmonton Oilers 6-3, taking a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series.


amazing comeback by Pacers vs Knicks game 1 Eastern finals

 



"The Indiana Pacers staged an incredible comeback in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks, overcoming a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win
 138-135 in overtime on May 21, 2025This historic comeback, led by Tyrese Haliburton and Aaron Nesmith, has been hailed as one of the most dramatic and improbably in NBA playoff history" (AI)



Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Monday, May 19, 2025

"Jordon Hudson UNC ban drama surfaces with Bill Belichick’s family deeply concerned"

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/jordon-hudson-unc-ban-drama-surfaces-with-bill-belichick-s-family-deeply-concerned/ar-AA1Etkev 


"During Friday's installment of "Pablo Torre Finds Out," Torre revealed an investigation into the matter and alleged a deep concern by Belichick's family that Hudson is ruining the UNC football coach's legacy, not to mention his reputation as one of the greatest coaches of all time...."

"Jordon Hudson Banned from Bill Belichick's UNC Football Facilities: Report"

Pacers vs Knicks, Timberwolves vs Thunder 🏀

NHL update 🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒

The ice is slick, the tension's high,
The final playoff teams now fly.
From Eastern lands, with speed & might
The Florida Panthers burn so bright.

Against them stands, a stormy foe,
The Carolina Hurricanes, watch them go!
A conference final, fierce & grand,
For Eastern bragging rights at hand.

Out in the West, the battles brew,
The Edmonton Oilers, strong and true.
With McDavid's skill, they take the lead,
A Western crown, a hungry need.

Their rivals clash, with Texas pride,
The Dallas Stars, they cannot hide.
A Western final, tough & long,
Where only one can stand up strong.

So gather 'round, let the trumpets call,
These 4 brave teams have given their all.
The Panthers, Canes, the Oilers bold,
And Dallas Stars, a story to be told.

For Lord Stanley's Cup 🏆, they fiercely chase,With speed and skill, & winning grace.

Friday, May 16, 2025

HOTani 🔥 ⚾"Dodgers Dave Roberts calls for change to Shohei Ohtani bobblehead nights"

"Ohtani homered twice in his five at bats, bringing his season long-ball total up to 15, which is tied for the lead among all hitters. He is now slashing .310/.409/.673 with 28 RBI and 10 steals on the season
https://share.newsbreak.com/d3wqh12v 

Thursday, May 15, 2025

"Why Does ‘K’ Stand for ‘Strikeout’ in Baseball?

Congrats👍🏆"Stanford women's water polo defeats USC 11-7 to capture its third NCAA Championship in four years

https://stanford31605.activehosted.com/index.php?action=social&chash=dd055f53a45702fe05e449c30ac80df9.1972&s=ef5c8b8b24d4e6fac685312b1e62e19f 

"
Entering the tournament as the No. 1 seed, women's water polo defeated USC 11-7 to capture its third NCAA Championship in four years, the tenth in program history.

Stanford is the nation's all-time leader in NCAA team championships, having won 137 titles (71 men, 66 women) and 170 national championships overall..."

Sunday, May 11, 2025

5.11.25 top soccer ⚽ (futbol) stories

It's Sunday, May 11, 2025, and here are some of the top international soccer stories making headlines today:

 * Barcelona Beats Real Madrid in Thrilling El Clasico: In a dramatic and high-scoring match, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-3. This victory significantly boosts Barcelona's chances of winning the La Liga title as they now have a seven-point lead over Real Madrid with only three matches remaining.
 * Liverpool and Arsenal Draw at Anfield: In a Premier League clash with Champions League implications, Liverpool and Arsenal played to a 2-2 draw. Arsenal twice came from behind to secure a point at Anfield.
 * Manchester United Suffers Home Defeat to West Ham: Manchester United's struggles continued with a 2-0 home loss to West Ham United. This defeat marks a club-record extending 17th loss of the modern era for Manchester United, who are currently languishing in 16th place in the Premier League.
 * Nottingham Forest Owner Confronts Manager on Pitch: Following Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Leicester City, the club's owner, Evangelos Marinakis, reportedly came onto the pitch to remonstrate with manager Nuno Espirito Santo. This unusual scene highlights the pressure on the team in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.
 * Injury Scare for Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski: Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski was substituted early in their match against Crystal Palace due to an apparent injury. Manager Ange Postecoglou has downplayed the severity of the injury, but it remains a concern for the team.
 * Bayern Munich Lifts Bundesliga Trophy: Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich squad celebrated their Bundesliga title win at the Allianz Arena.
 * Real Madrid's Trophy Drought: Real Madrid is currently on track to finish the season without any major trophies. Their hopes now rest on the Club World Cup.
 * Xabi Alonso's Farewell Match Ends in Defeat: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso's final home game ended in a 4-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund, impacting Dortmund's Champions League qualification hopes. Alonso has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season.
 * Newcastle Beats Chelsea in Top-Five Race: Newcastle United took advantage of a 10-man Chelsea to secure a 2-0 victory, boosting their chances of finishing in the top five of the Premier League.
 * Minnesota United Thrashes Inter Miami: In MLS action, Minnesota United recorded a convincing 4-1 victory over Inter Miami.
These are some of the prominent stories in international soccer as of today. The focus is heavily on European league results and developments as the seasons approach their conclusion."

Generated by AI  (always verify)
 

Saturday, May 10, 2025

"Here are a few NHL playoff storylines unfolding today, Saturday, May 10, 2025:

 "
 * Hurricanes dominate Capitals 4-0, with Frederik Andersen earning a shutout and Carolina taking a 2-1 series lead..
 * Maple Leafs face Panthers tomorrow, with Toronto holding a 2-1 series lead and Joseph Woll expected to start in goal for the Leafs.
 * Jets and Stars clash tomorrow, their series tied 1-1, with Haydn Fleury stepping up for the injured Josh Morrissey on the Jets' defense. "

Note: hello sports fans and followers of my blogs. I want to inform you that I'm starting to occasionally use AI to help compile daily news updates. Occasionally,  but not  often anymore, AI will get things wrong. 

And I will not be fact-checking every single thing they provide for me so I just want to let you know that the stories I post using AI, as opposed to specific journalistic links as I've done for many years now, are likely 99% true, but if you do find an error, it's because of AI,  not because I am intentionally posting anything misleading or false .