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Fall Report Mark Etheridge – November 26, 2024 BILOXI, Miss – Samford head coach Tony David is accustomed to working against the odds. It seems like each season he assembles a quality roster, has a strong team, and either reaches the postseason or comes up just short. Then the roster is poached as some of his top returnees end up elevating to SEC programs. Over the past few seasons, Samford has evolved into the development program for youngsters and as they reach potential, often they move on to SEC rosters. Over the past few seasons, Samford transfers have stocked SEC…
In my career, both in sport and business, I have worked with a variety of people who are at the very top of their field.Those heavy-hitters have played central roles in the success of their businesses. They have shaped industries, navigated incredibly tough periods, and driven unprecedented growth when times were good. Financially, they been rewarded with large – and in some cases huge – salaries as a result. I have no problem with that.If the work you do takes your company to the next level and enables success, you deserve to be rewarded. But what I find totally unacceptable is…
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals title as he earned a commanding straight-set victory over American Taylor Fritz in Turin.World number one Sinner capped a superb year, in which he has also won the first two Grand Slam titles of his career, with a 6-4 6-4 win over the fifth-ranked Fritz.With that victory – his 70th in 2024 – the 23-year-old became the first player to take the title at the season-ending ATP Finals without losing a set since Ivan Lendl in 1986.Amid his remarkable successes in 2024, the reigning Australian Open and US Open…
By: Sean Crose Ryan Garcia may not be having a planned exhibition bout with Rukiya Anpo, although the fight was just announced. Indeed, a press conference was held today in Los Angeles by RIZIN, which is one of the entities organizing the exhibition. Golden Boy honcho, Oscar De La Hoya, however, was quick to weigh in on the matter. “Golden Boy Promotions has exclusive rights to Ryan Garcia’s fights,” De La Hoya stated on social media. “The organizers of this event have acknowledged as such and have agreed in writing that our sign-off is needed for this event to occur.…
Two weeks’ ago reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau posted a video on his various social media channels that showed him standing on the driveway of his home in Texas clad in a pair of shorts, a T-shirt and a Crushers hat. By his feet was an artificial hitting mat. Behind him, two stories of floor-to-ceiling glass that makes up a large percentage of the front of his home on the outskirts of Dallas. Out of shot, on the far side of the house, a drone camera focuses on an artificial green set up in DeChambeau’s back garden some 100…
Markelle Fultz remains a free agent despite being part of the Orlando Magic rotation last season and appearing in all seven of their playoff games against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Fultz, however, remains unsigned because he continues to deal with injury issues. Leading to the playoffs, Fultz revealed that he still had small fractures in his left knee. Fultz previously tore the ACL in his left knee. “I was told today that he’s dealing with injury stuff and that’s what has prevented him from being signed,” reported Jake Fischer during his Tuesday evening chat alongside Marc Stein. In 43 games…
Michael ‘Venom’ Page thinks Khamzat Chimaev is quickly evolving into a much more dangerous fighter. Making his promotional debut not long before the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down, Chimaev made waves by picking up three finishes in eight weeks — the combined time being less than the length of a single MMA round. Tragically, Chiamev’s momentum was brought to an abrupt halt after becoming ill with COVID and seeing his health swiftly decline. After a long battle that had him considering retirement, ‘Borz’ made a full recovery and a triumphant in October 2021, earning yet another first-round stoppage against Li…
Swimming gear can enrich a swimmer’s practice or keep them warm and comfortable at practice or between races at a meet. Useful gear comes in a wide variety of price ranges. Here are some gift ideas for you to check out. Over $100 Apple Watch: The Apple Watch has become a favorite among swimmers and non-swimmers alike, offering instant feedback and internet connectivity. All three versions currently on sale are water-resistant and swim proof and offer fitness tracking for swimmers, runners, cyclists, and triathletes. The Apple Watch has become a favorite among swimmers 1Do you have an Apple Watch?…
Geraint Thomas will begin his 16th season with Ineos Grenadiers at the 2025 Santos Tour Down Under held from January 21-26 in and around Adelaide, Australia. It is the tenth time the 38-year-old has competed at the event that he said feels “familiar” and that has always offered him a “warm reception”.“I have always loved coming to South Australia and enjoying the warm reception from fans. The chance to kick start the season in an event I’m now familiar with is a great bonus,” Thomas said in a media release issued by organisers of the Tour Down Under on Tuesday.Thomas’…
Image credit: © Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images The State of the System: The Athletics system has improved a fair bit from last year’s second-to-last org ranking, but it still lacks much in the way of impact talent at the top or depth overall. 2024 Oakland Athletics Top Prospects The Top Ten: Nick Kurtz, 1B Jacob Wilson, SS Luis Morales, RHP Denzel Clarke, OF Max Muncy, SS Steven Echavarria, RHP Mason Barnett, RHP Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, SS Kade Morris, RHP Tommy White, 3B 1. Nick Kurtz Pos: 1B Born: 2003-03-12 B: Left T: Left H: 6′ 5″ W: 240 lbs. History: Drafted fourth…