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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
ESPN Reveals the Top College Football Play of the Last 25 Years
ESPN Reveals the Top College Football Play of the Last 25 Years originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There are some college football plays that stick around in fans' minds long after the final whistle blows. Advertisement ESPN ranked the top-25 plays since 2000 ahead of the 2025 season, listing some of the most memorable moments of the 21st century. Not surprisingly, the top of the list includes unlikely plays that led to championships. Ranked fourth is Alabama's improbable game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to DeVonta Smith in overtime of the 2018 national championship game against Georgia. Texas quarterback Vince Young's game-winning touchdown run against USC in the 2005 Rose Bowl ranks third. Boise State's "trickeration" in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma comes in at No. 2, with ESPN including both the fourth quarter "Hook and Ladder" play and the overtime "Statue of Liberty" call that helped propel the Broncos to victory. Advertisement Each of those plays were surprisingly successful in their own way, but one play since 2000 arguably sits above the rest: Auburn's "Kick Six" in the 2013 Iron Bowl against in-state rival Alabama. Alabama wide receiver Caleb Sims (29) grabs for Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) during the "Kick Six" play in 2013Amanda Sowards/Advertiser Some fourth-quarter chaos took place inside Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium to cap off the 2013 regular season. Coming off back-to-back national championships, head coach Nick Saban's Crimson Tide found themselves tied at 28 with 15 seconds remaining against the Tigers and head coach Gus Malzahn. Running back TJ Yeldon's 24-yard rush seemingly ran out the clock, but Alabama ultimately had a long field goal attempt after a review showed that Yeldon was pushed out of bounds with one second remaining. Advertisement Field goal kicker Cade Foster, who had missed three attempts that game, was replaced by Adam Griffith for the 57-yard try. And Griffith came up considerably short, giving Auburn defensive back Chris Davis a chance at a return. The rest is college football lore. "It's a play that will live in the hearts of Auburn fans, who can still hear the school's radio play-by-play announcer, the late Rod Bramblett, screaming 'Auburn's going to win the football game!' as Davis crossed the goal line," Chris Low wrote. Auburn fans went on to rush the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium after the No. 4 Tigers' unbelievable, last-second upset over then No. 1 Alabama. Advertisement The 2013 Iron Bowl remains as the last top-four matchup between the hated rivals and just so happens to feature one of the greatest plays in college football history. Auburn will host this year's Iron Bowl on Nov. 29 in an attempt to log its first win in the series since 2019. Related: College Football Fans Emotional After College GameDay's Announcement On Week 1 Location This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Historic yacht race returns to Cornwall after 40 years
A historic yacht race has returned to Cornwall after 40 Royal Cornwall Yacht Club said the Yachting Monthly Triangle Race, now known as the Yachting Monthly Celtic Triangle Race, which set off on Sunday, began in Falmouth in 1984 before it disappeared off the racing club said the competition was taken over by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club in Devon between 1986 and 2018 before a hiatus from 2020 to 2024. The competitors are due back around 20 Davis, deputy race officer, said: "This is a long-standing race but it's come back to the Royal Cornwall and we are delighted to have it back." Mr Davis added: "We are thinking of running it again next year, provided competitors agree to the idea."The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club said the 600-mile (965km) offshore racing event involved 33 yachts competing in two classes; solo and double handed. There were more than 60 people competing, said Mr Davis."It's an important race because it's quite a long one and you can use it as a qualifier for other races," he added. "It's a test of endurance, seamanship, navigation - all that stuff."It's a very very social event as well, which is important. It's for the very good Corinthian sailors."He said the yachts would complete a route, similar to a triangle, between the Celtic ports of Falmouth, Kinsale in Ireland and Treguier in northern Brittany.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Community Update: Green Bay Police Chief talks summertime safety
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Green Bay Police Chief Chris Davis stopped by the Local Five studio Thursday morning to discuss safety for kids and families during the summer season and how the police department is involved with a newly launched city initiative focused on revitalizing and reengaging area neighborhoods. Brown County, C. Reiss reach tentative agreement to relocate coal piles Thursday marks the last day of school for many students in the Green Bay area. As students begin their summer break, Chief Davis says it's important for parents to be aware of where their kids are and what they are doing. We like to remind parents this time of year, the big thing is just know where your kids are and what they're doing, who they're with. Keep in mind that public spaces like parks get a lot busier this time of year. Everyone wants to be able to enjoy the parks, so kind of think about your behavior in the park and urge your kids to be good stewards of our public spaces. Green bay Police Chief Chris Davis Over the last few years, the department has reportedly had problems with gel blaster guns. Chief Davis says to just leave those at home and not bring them into public spaces, or kids using them could get into 'some pretty serious trouble.' Along with the summer and warmer weather also brings with it an increase in bicyclist, motorcyclist, and pedestrian traffic. The Chief says that every day drivers need to just be aware of their surroundings and not follow too closely to a motorcyclist or bicyclist as they stop much faster than a car can. Those on the bicycles and motorcycles should keep their heads on a swivel and be aware of their surroundings. Riders of either mode of travel mentioned should also be sure to wear a helmet. As for pedestrians, the Chief asks that they try to make themselves as visible as possible. Chief Davis then talked about the new city initiative, starting in the Western Avenue neighborhood, which is all about focusing on revitalizing and reengaging area neighborhoods This is a whole of city government program to try to really dig deep into neighborhoods where we can improve livability. Green bay Police Chief Chris Davis The program, as mentioned, will start in the Western Avenue Neighborhood with the 'Neighbors Together for Western Block Party.' That event is said to be on June 9, starting at 4:00 p.m. Most of the activities are being planned to take place on the corner of Western and Perkins. UPDATE: Missing 6-year-old Kyrie found safe in Green Bay Chief Davis says residents are encouraged to come out as they will have the opportunity to meet and connect with personnel from several departments throughout the city. More information about the event can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Age
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
Some sledges might seem benign but should be off limits
Some taunts might be considered benign by many, but after the context provided by Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davis about the off-field racism Rioli jnr has experienced in the past, they should now know these sledges are culturally insensitive if not racist. I would like to think I played tough and gave us much as I received on the football field, but I can understand as an Indigenous man why Rioli jnr would have reacted with anger to the phrases I have heard have been directed at him over the years. Talking about an Aboriginal person's diet or what their mates might be up to, or whether his body looks professional is offensive, and even more so when they are deliberately flung to get a reaction. By the same token, I understand from experience that opponents niggle all the time and different players have different modes of operation when playing to get themselves in a state for high performance and to beat the opposition. So I am judging those taunting with empathy too. But now that they know how loaded such comments can be, any player who 'goes there' as Ken Hinkley put it, deserves to be judged in the same way as Rioli jnr was, eventually, last week. I would like to think if it has been spelt out to me that what I am saying to an opponent is affecting him not just as a player but as a person, I would stop. I expect that, now that they know the impact their words and taunts are having on Rioli jnr, any decent player in the AFL would also give the jibes a rest. That doesn't mean there is a list of words you can and can't say posted on the wall, so players can stay on the right side of 'the line'. The expectation is that you just be a decent person and peer, and don't be cruel to someone who is vulnerable. The added component for many Indigenous players is social media, which cowards use to anonymously abuse and racially vilify. Many of us were worried about Rioli jnr last week because excelling on the football field should be something that brings him relief. Neither Rioli jnr, nor his club, have thrown any of his opponents under the bus by publicly revealing what has been said to him. He has provided an explanation for his behaviour, which will help those working with him to make him better. He's not perfect, but he is not the bad guy in this scenario. Rioli jnr is likely to return against my old club, Geelong, this weekend in front of his own team's supporters at Adelaide Oval. I believe the Cats players will play hard but fair with Rioli, confining the contest to parameters that allow everyone to compete. Every other club should do the same. I also hope supporters treat Rioli jnr with respect. I'll be honest, I am a little scared about the potential reaction from the stands. But I am also confident that the AFL hierarchy, from the commission to the executive, are more prepared to deal with crowd behaviour than they were when Swans champion Adam Goodes was booed in 2015, which became a shameful episode in this game's history. I am also confident in the majority of supporters. The Goodes and Rioli jnr situations are different, but in both cases people with racist intent have used booing or the anonymity of social media to break them down, not just as footballers but as people. Knowing that can happen to my peers breaks my heart. Loading I continue to believe that 99 per cent of the people who love our game are great,and we can't lose sight of that. At a dinner I attended in Darwin on Monday night, involving members of the AFL Commission and the executive team, a few former Indigenous players had the chance to explain what the game has done for our generation, and that many of us are inspired by members of the previous generation such as Michael McLean and Chris Lewis. Hopefully, Willie Rioli jnr knows he is not alone. We don't condone what he did, and we want his behaviour to improve, but we have some level of understanding about what drove him to do what he did.
Sydney Morning Herald
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Some sledges might seem benign but should be off limits
Some taunts might be considered benign by many, but after the context provided by Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davis about the off-field racism Rioli jnr has experienced in the past, they should now know these sledges are culturally insensitive if not racist. I would like to think I played tough and gave us much as I received on the football field, but I can understand as an Indigenous man why Rioli jnr would have reacted with anger to the phrases I have heard have been directed at him over the years. Talking about an Aboriginal person's diet or what their mates might be up to, or whether his body looks professional is offensive, and even more so when they are deliberately flung to get a reaction. By the same token, I understand from experience that opponents niggle all the time and different players have different modes of operation when playing to get themselves in a state for high performance and to beat the opposition. So I am judging those taunting with empathy too. But now that they know how loaded such comments can be, any player who 'goes there' as Ken Hinkley put it, deserves to be judged in the same way as Rioli jnr was, eventually, last week. I would like to think if it has been spelt out to me that what I am saying to an opponent is affecting him not just as a player but as a person, I would stop. I expect that, now that they know the impact their words and taunts are having on Rioli jnr, any decent player in the AFL would also give the jibes a rest. That doesn't mean there is a list of words you can and can't say posted on the wall, so players can stay on the right side of 'the line'. The expectation is that you just be a decent person and peer, and don't be cruel to someone who is vulnerable. The added component for many Indigenous players is social media, which cowards use to anonymously abuse and racially vilify. Many of us were worried about Rioli jnr last week because excelling on the football field should be something that brings him relief. Neither Rioli jnr, nor his club, have thrown any of his opponents under the bus by publicly revealing what has been said to him. He has provided an explanation for his behaviour, which will help those working with him to make him better. He's not perfect, but he is not the bad guy in this scenario. Rioli jnr is likely to return against my old club, Geelong, this weekend in front of his own team's supporters at Adelaide Oval. I believe the Cats players will play hard but fair with Rioli, confining the contest to parameters that allow everyone to compete. Every other club should do the same. I also hope supporters treat Rioli jnr with respect. I'll be honest, I am a little scared about the potential reaction from the stands. But I am also confident that the AFL hierarchy, from the commission to the executive, are more prepared to deal with crowd behaviour than they were when Swans champion Adam Goodes was booed in 2015, which became a shameful episode in this game's history. I am also confident in the majority of supporters. The Goodes and Rioli jnr situations are different, but in both cases people with racist intent have used booing or the anonymity of social media to break them down, not just as footballers but as people. Knowing that can happen to my peers breaks my heart. Loading I continue to believe that 99 per cent of the people who love our game are great,and we can't lose sight of that. At a dinner I attended in Darwin on Monday night, involving members of the AFL Commission and the executive team, a few former Indigenous players had the chance to explain what the game has done for our generation, and that many of us are inspired by members of the previous generation such as Michael McLean and Chris Lewis. Hopefully, Willie Rioli jnr knows he is not alone. We don't condone what he did, and we want his behaviour to improve, but we have some level of understanding about what drove him to do what he did.
