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USA Today
7 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Tennessee Titans to have joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons ahead of preseason game
Tennessee Titans to have joint practices with the Atlanta Falcons ahead of preseason game When the NFL announced its 2025 schedule, the Tennessee Titans discussed the possibility of taking part in joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons in weeks one and two of the preseason. On Monday, Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced that the arrangements have been made and that they will hold joint practices with the Titans ahead of the Week 2 preseason game in Atlanta. This approach should help speed up the process of getting Cam Ward up to speed with live reps against another franchise. The two teams will hold joint sessions on August 12 and 13 prior to their August 15 battle. At this point, no specifics have been given on what will take place for the Titans on August 14, but with so many new faces it will likely be some type of walkthrough. During his first season as head coach, Brian Callahan held joint practices with the Seattle Seahawks prior to their Week 2 preseason battle, after which he eventually held out many veterans from the subsequent game. WIth so many new and young faces fighting it out for spots on the depth chart, it will be interesting to see what his philosophy is now in his second year. The Titans will be holding another open practice on Tuesday and Callahan will likely address the media, with Morris making the announcement during his press availability in Atlanta on Monday, Callahan could offer more insight during that press availability.
Los Angeles Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
First responders the hit of 30th annual Balboa Island Parade, USC mascot brings up the rear in surprise
With a light marine layer providing relief from the sun, the 30th annual Balboa Island parade Sunday drew an estimated 5,000 people, a crowd that parade co-chair Jack Callahan attributed in part to the theme, 'A Tribute to Our First Responders.' Firefighters, police, paramedics, harbor patrol personnel and lifeguards were the honorees, applauded with enthusiasm by parade-goers. 'This year's Balboa Island Parade was our most successful one yet,' said Callahan, who co-chaired the event with Gail Vasterling for the Balboa Island Improvement Assn.. 'For 30 fun-filled years the parade has been an important part of life on Balboa Island.' 'The parade honors not just our firefighters and all of the first responders, but everyone in the community,' said Newport Beach Fire Chief Jeff Boyles, the parade's grand marshal. He acknowledged fire station No. 4, which opened the same year as the first parade, as an important community landmark. 'We appreciate and thank the residents of Balboa Island and Newport Beach for 30 incredible years and we look forward to many more,' Boyles said. Newport Beach resident Tracy Davis with her granddaughter Eva, who loves seeing the Frenchies and pugs passing by in the parade, had a ringside seat on the bridge Sunday. There was a lot for them to see, considering there were 99 entries in the two-hour-long extravaganza, according to organizers. 'It's our absolute favorite parade,' Davis said as the parade was getting underway. 'I can't wait to honor our first responders.' The promised 'four-legged surprise guest' this year was none other than Traveler, the majestic white horse mascot for USC who was the grand finale.
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Is Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan on the hot seat in 2025?
Is Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan on the hot seat in 2025? The Tennessee Titans are coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign; a season that was so bad that many wondered if head coach Brian Callahan would survive his first season at the helm. In the end, owner Amy Adams Strunk decided to part ways with general manager Ran Carthon and bring in a new front office structure led by Mike Borgonzi. While Callahan survived that round, can he afford another dismal season in 2025? That is the question addressed by Bradley Locker of Pro Football Focus, who has Callahan in his top-10 head coaches on the hot seat. Brian Callahan, Tennessee Titans Although first-year head coaches Jerod Mayo and Antonio Pierce were let go after their first full seasons, Callahan survived the cut. But more is necessary to avoid a similar fate to his counterparts. Under Callahan's guidance, Tennessee ended a woeful 3-14 in 2024. Callahan's offensive success with the Bengals hardly translated, as the Titans ended the year 29th in EPA per play, 25th in success rate, and 27th in average yards per play. Callahan now has his hand-picked quarterback of the future in No. 1 overall draft selection Cam Ward (91.7 PFF passing grade), in addition to an upgraded roster featuring Kevin Zeitler (86.5 PFF overall grade) and Dan Moore Jr. (66.9 PFF pass-blocking grade). Although this team is still among the league's worst in terms of talent — and years away from contending — Callahan will need to get the wheels moving in the right direction, particularly on offense, or he risks being fired after his second campaign. Borgonzi and the Titans not only addressed the offense during free agency, but they also spent six of their nine draft choices on that side of the ball, giving Callahan the tools needed to turn things around on that side of the ball. If he doesn't, he could very well be headed out of Nashville. It is a trend across the NFL that general managers are closely tied to head coaches and quarterbacks. With Borgonzi inheriting Callahan, if the team struggles, a move in a different direction would not be a surprise, and the move would be somewhat justified. Tennessee plays in one of the worst divisions in the NFL and will face one of the easiest schedules in the league during the 2025 season. If Callahan can't start turning it around, he may never be able to do it.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Missing Chicopee kayaker found deceased, DA says; another man from separate Conn. River incident still missing
HOLYOKE — Nicklas Delisle, the Chicopee kayaker who went missing on the Connecticut River earlier this month, has been found dead, officials said. Delisle, 27, was found by the Hampden County Sheriff's Department Marine Patrol Unit early Friday afternoon in Holyoke near the South Hadley line, according to Rob Rizzuto, public information officer for the Sheriff's Department. The site was not far from where Delisle's kayak originally capsized, Rizzuto said. Delisle went missing on May 19 while on a fishing trip with his girlfriend, Mya Ballard, 23. Ballard was rescued that evening by a passerby, according to Delisle's uncle, Nevin Bastin, at the time. Bastin declined to immediately comment Friday about the news. The search for Delisle began almost immediately after he disappeared around a bend in the river. Multiple agencies, including the Sheriff's Department, the Western Massachusetts Regional Dive Team, the Massachusetts State Police, the Connecticut River Task Force, Westfield Fire Department, Holyoke Fire Department, Chicopee Police Department, Southwick Police Department, South Hadley Fire District 1, Agawam Fire Department, and Northampton Fire Department, used resources to locate Delisle. 'This is a tragic loss, and we extend our deepest condolences to the Delisle family,' said Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni. 'We appreciate the professionalism and compassion shown by everyone involved in the search and recovery efforts.' The incident remains under investigation by the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the DA's office. Meanwhile, it has been more than 80 days since Daniel Callahan, a 26-year-old from East Windsor, Connecticut, went missing in the river. In April, bright signs about the missing man were posted along the Connecticut River in the Nutmeg State, including information about where he was last seen and what he was wearing. On March 9, shortly after midnight, authorities received a report that a man had walked into the river at the end of Walter Street in Chicopee. The following day, Callahan's car was pulled from the water. A multi-agency search also was ongoing for Callahan, but had slowed in April. The search for him is still ongoing, according to Nick Cocchi, sheriff of Hampden County. 'I am thankful that we, along with all our law-enforcement and first responder partners, were able to bring closure to one of the families on the Connecticut River. We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Niklas Delisle,' Cocchi said in the DA's statement. 'But we will remain on the water searching for Daniel Callahan in an attempt to bring his family some peace.' Callahan's family could not be immediately reached Friday afternoon. Paper City Clothing Co. opens new location, saving historic Holyoke building OneHolyoke to host event on community challenges amid federal cutbacks ICE takes two into custody in Amherst in crackdown on 'sanctuary' communities Westover Job Corps program on chopping block in Trump budget Read the original article on MassLive.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Flashback Friday: Rapid City seniors pound the pavement
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) —With the upcoming warmer temperatures many people will likely take their exercise routines outside this weekend, or just enjoy some fresh air with a stroll through the park. In this week's Flashback Friday, KELOLAND's Perry Groten takes us back to 1986 where some Rapid City Seniors were pounding the pavement for better health. This is not your everyday stroll through the park. These elderly athletes are pounding the pavement for fun, for a little competition, and a lot better health. 'I feel stronger, and my heart keeps pumping better, yeah I love it, I've been walking everyday.' 'That's not unusual for the elderly of 1986 they're very interested and involved in physical fitness.' Walkers to your marks. Get Set. Go! From the word go there was no stopping them. Competitors between the ages of 55 and 79 circled the course as part of two days of track and field events, less games like bowling and golf. Most train all year long, because walking a two mile race isn't easy no matter what the age. 'If you sit in a chair all day and sit at a desk sit in the car well those muscles are slowly dying, if you're out walking, working, using an axe or a shovel or anything that's going to use some muscles and increase the heart rate well you're going to improve your health.' After winning the race Callahan put his feet up for a quick rest, because in just a few minutes, he'll do it all over again. Perry Groten, KELOLAND News, Rapid City. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
