Sports

26

Jul

By Dorothy Brand

Sports

Big hitters could return as Twins visit Tigers

The Minnesota Twins won a series against the team with the majors' best record this week. They could add a couple of reinforcements during their weekend series against the Detroit Tigers that begins on Friday night. Minnesota took two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies, including a 5-4 victory on Wednesday. Max Kepler provided the finishing touches with a walk-off infield single. "We're grinding with what we have," Kepler said. "A lot of guys are down on the injured list and we're still competing, which is special with a group this young right now, to go through the stuff we're…

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26

Jul

By Dorothy Brand

Football

Jaguars Josh Hines-Allen Aims to Be “No. 1 Defense in the NFL”

JACKSONVILLE - He's back with a new name and big goals. And make no mistake: Jaguars veteran edge defender Josh Hines-Allen - entering his first season playing under the name "Hines-Allen" - has specific and lofty objectives for a new-look Jaguars defense. Hines-Allen, who last season set a franchise record with 17.5 sacks before signing a long-term contract extension in March, spoke to the media following Day 2 practice of Jaguars Training Camp at the Miller Electric Center Thursday. Among the topics: His decision to officially change his name this offseason from Josh Allen to Josh Hines-Allen, a change he…

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25

Jul

By Dorothy Brand

Sports

NHRA legend John Force released from rehab center one month after fiery crash

Drag racing icon John Force is heading home, one month after he suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a high-speed crash at the NHRA Virginia Nationals in late June. John Force Racing announced that Force "finally gets to sleep in his bed" after being discharged from Barrow Neurological Institute, a neurological rehabilitation center in Phoenix, where he was transferred earlier this month to treat cognitive and behavioral symptoms from his TBI. "Peace out Phoenix! After 30 days my dad is finally heading home where we will continue outpatient therapy," his daughter, fellow NHRA Funny Car driver Brittany Force, shared in an update…

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23

Jul

By Dorothy Brand

Sports

Philadelphia Phillies Sign Pair of Top Five Draft Selections

The Philadelphia Phillies have their second-round pick, Griffin Burkholder, under contract just after they agreed to a deal with fourth-round pick Carson DeMartini, MLB Pipeline reported. The Phillies have until 5 p.m. Eastern on Aug. 1 to sign their entire draft class. Burkholder is an outfielder from Freedom High School in Virginia. He participated in the MLB Draft Combine, but Philadelphia was one of four teams he worked out for. The consensus Top 100 player earned All-State First-Team selection after he batted .436 with two home runs, 21 RBI, and 17 runs in his final season of high school baseball.…

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23

Jul

By Dorothy Brand

Sports

Jets’ Haason Reddick is not reporting to training camp while seeking a new deal, AP source says

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets defensive end Haason Reddick is not planning to report to training camp with the rest of his teammates Tuesday as he looks for a new contract, a person with knowledge of the situation said. Reddick, acquired from Philadelphia during the offseason, is scheduled to make $14.25 million in base salary in the final year of his deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because contract negotiations are private. The team didn’t announce Reddick’s absence. Jets players reported to the facility Tuesday and the team’s first practice of…

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24

Jun

By Courtney

Sports

Alexandria’s High Noon Judo Program wins big at the Junior Olympics

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fresh off winning a senior national title in April, High Noon shined at the USA Judo Junior Olympic National Championships in Pittsburgh, PA, last weekend. The Junior Olympics is a three-day tournament, with the last day allowing international competitors to compete. The premier tournament of the American tour brings together the toughest competitors in the United States every year. High Noon sent four competitors who brought home five medals, including two championships. “Our consistent success at the most prestigious tournaments in the United States is a testament to our program's excellence.…

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14

Jun

By Courtney

Sports

Dr. Christopher Round Stuns National Judo Community with USA Judo National Championships Victory

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, June 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an extraordinary turn of events, Dr. Christopher Round has achieved a milestone that has eluded him for years: winning the USA Judo Senior National Championships. Known for his perseverance and dedication, Dr. Round, in his debut appearance at Nationals with a full team, clinched the USA Judo Senior National Team Championships. Dr. Round runs the High Noon Judo Program and is the executive director of the nonprofit Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs). He credits much of this success to the excellent education in the Olympic sport…

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22

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

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Who won Jeopardy! tonight? September 21, 2022, Wednesday

A new episode of Jeopardy! Season 39 aired on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, featuring three players competing to win big. The players included three-day champion Emmett Stanton, and two new players — Christopher Pennant, a sports journalist from Chicago, Illinois, and Martha Bath, a retired CPA from Seattle, Washington. Emmett, a freelance writer from Baltimore, MaryStanton, maintained a winning streak for three days on the show. His first win was against five-day winner Luigi de Guzman. The returning champion banked a total of $72,600 from his three-day win. Today’s Jeopardy! Winner, Martha Bath Emmett could only maintain his winning streak…

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21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Football

Chargers Coach Gives Injury Update on Justin Herbert

Chargers head coach Brandon Staley told reporters Wednesday that quarterback Justin Herbert remains “day-to-day” as the signal caller recovers from a fracture in his rib cartilage. Herbert, who did not throw any passes in Wednesday’s practice, was limited to handing the ball off to the team’s running backs. Staley said Herbert is feeling “more comfortable” nearly a week after suffering the injury. “He’s gotten a lot of rest since the last game,” Staley said, per ESPN. I know that he was able to do some light throwing yesterday, some rotational work, but we’re just going to take it day by day and see…

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21

Sep

By Dorothy Brand

Football

NFL DFS Main Slate Advice | Picks, Stacks, Strategy Projections for Week 3 | FanDuel & DraftKings

Get your NFL DFS research started with a full game-by-game breakdown of this week’s NFL slate. You have to start your research somewhere, and oftentimes going game by game and breaking down every matchup and its key players is the first step in our process. My name is Mike aka @MadnessDFS on Twitter, make sure to give me a follow as I’ll occasionally make updates to the advice in the article out on Twitter as well as inside our coaching forums.  With that said, let’s get it started! Full Main Slate Breakdown Picks for NFL DFS Week 3: SPECIAL OFFER:  Get 10%…

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