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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Commanders Marcus Mariota Helps College Into National Title Contention
Commanders Marcus Mariota Helps College Into National Title Contention originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Washington Commanders have a plethora of stars on the roster that are easy to root for. They also have some underrated players that carry plenty of respect around the league as well. Advertisement One of the best players who fits the latter category is backup quarterback Marcus Mariota. The former second overall pick of the Tennessee Titans has become a journeyman over the years, but has found a nice home in the nation's capital. He hasn't forgotten where he came from, though. Mariota is a Heisman Trophy winner from Oregon. During his career in college, he led the Ducks to the National Championship Game. Ever since, Mariota has always looked to help the Ducks in anyway he can. The latest example came ahead of the College Softball World Series. Oregon staved off elimination on Friday in a 6-5 thriller against Ole Miss. As the team moved on for a future battle on Sunday, Mariota took part in a hype video by the school's social media team. Advertisement 'Built by those before us, strengthened by those beside us, carried on by those behind us,' he said in the video. 'When belief meets the moment, champions are made.' The video ends on an inspiring note — a message that Ducks fans and players alike will carry with them as the team chases its first-ever WCWS title. Mariota isn't afraid to leave parting messages of wisdom to his former school. As a leader, he was always someone who people looked up to - both with the Commanders and in college. Time will tell if his message works for the Ducks on Sunday. Related: Commanders Trade Paying Off As A Steal as Deebo Stars at OTAs This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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3 days ago
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UCLA falls to Tennessee in season-ending heartbreaker at Women's College World Series
Tennessee players celebrate after beating UCLA in an elimination game at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City on Sunday. (Vera Nieuwenhuis / Associated Press) UCLA's run at the Women's College World Series ended Sunday, two innings after the Bruins and slugger Megan Grant were able to extend it. Laura Mealer's bases-loaded, walk-off single to right field in the bottom of the ninth inning propelled Tennessee to a 5-4 win and a semifinal meeting with Texas at 9 a.m. PDT Monday. Advertisement The Volunteers (47-16) were able to do what UCLA could not in the ninth: Deliver with the bases loaded. The Bruins got singles from Savannah Pola and Jordan Woolery followed by an international walk to Grant. But Alexis Ramirez, who homered earlier in the game, grounded out to first to end the inning. Read more: Bombs away: UCLA's Jordan Woolery, Megan Grant are a power duo unlike any other Two innings earlier, Grant changed the complexion of the game and extended the Bruins' season with one swing. Or so the Bruins and their faithful inside Devon Park thought. Grant's two-out, two-run homer to right field off Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens, a no-doubter that traveled 251 feet and appeared to pull the score even at 4-4, was in doubt for about 15 minutes. Advertisement A review was initiated to determine if Grant touched home plate or was interfered with by a teammate. The on-field call was upheld and play resumed. Taylor Pannell hit a deep fly to left field to lead off the ninth, a ball that caromed off Rylee Slimp's glove and hit the white padding on the top of the wall but didn't leave the field. The play was reviewed and ruled a double. Mealer, who knocked in two runs in the first inning to give the Volunteers an early lead, delivered again, this time on a 2-2 pitch from Taylor Tinsley, who came on in relief of UCLA starter Kaitlyn Terry. Ramirez and Sofia Mujica hit solo home runs in the second inning for the Bruins, who finished the season 55-13. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Washington Post
3 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
Tennessee overcomes controversial call, defeats UCLA to reach Women's CWS semifinals
OKLAHOMA CITY — Laura Mealer's RBI single in the ninth inning gave Tennessee a 5-4 win over UCLA on Sunday that lifted the Volunteers into the Women's College World Series semifinals and eliminated the Bruins. The game nearly had a controversial finish. UCLA's Megan Grant hit a two-run blast with two outs in the top of the seventh inning that appeared to tie the score at 4-all. There was an umpire review that appeared to involve whether or not Grant touched home plate. After a nearly 15-minute delay, the home run ruling was upheld because it was determined on the field that the runs were scored, and the home plate umpire announced that the play was not reviewable. Had Grant been called out, the game would have ended with Tennessee winning 4-2. Even after giving up the homer, Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens recovered and went the distance for the win. The first-team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American gave up four earned runs on 11 hits and struck out seven. She threw 148 pitches. Taylor Pannell's two-run homer put Tennessee up 4-2 in the fifth to help set up the dramatic ending. She had three hits. Tennessee (47-16) will play Texas on Monday in the semifinals and will have the beat the Longhorns twice to advance to the best-of-three championship series. Texas will need to win just once to reach the championship series for the third time in four years. UCLA's Alexis Ramirez and Sofia Mujica hit solo homers. The Bruins (55-13) were trying to become the first semifinalist from the Big Ten since Michigan in 2015. ___ AP college sports:
Associated Press
3 days ago
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- Associated Press
Tennessee overcomes controversial call, defeats UCLA to reach Women's CWS semifinals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Laura Mealer's RBI single in the ninth inning gave Tennessee a 5-4 win over UCLA on Sunday that lifted the Volunteers into the Women's College World Series semifinals and eliminated the Bruins. The game nearly had a controversial finish. UCLA's Megan Grant hit a two-run blast with two outs in the top of the seventh inning that appeared to tie the score at 4-all. There was an umpire review that appeared to involve whether or not Grant touched home plate. After a nearly 15-minute delay, the home run ruling was upheld because it was determined on the field that the runs were scored, and the home plate umpire announced that the play was not reviewable. Had Grant been called out, the game would have ended with Tennessee winning 4-2. Even after giving up the homer, Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens recovered and went the distance for the win. The first-team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American gave up four earned runs on 11 hits and struck out seven. She threw 148 pitches. Taylor Pannell's two-run homer put Tennessee up 4-2 in the fifth to help set up the dramatic ending. She had three hits. Tennessee (47-16) will play Texas on Monday in the semifinals and will have the beat the Longhorns twice to advance to the best-of-three championship series. Texas will need to win just once to reach the championship series for the third time in four years. UCLA's Alexis Ramirez and Sofia Mujica hit solo homers. The Bruins (55-13) were trying to become the first semifinalist from the Big Ten since Michigan in 2015. ___ AP college sports:
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3 days ago
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Tennessee overcomes controversial call, defeats UCLA to reach Women's CWS semifinals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Laura Mealer's RBI single in the ninth inning gave Tennessee a 5-4 win over UCLA on Sunday that lifted the Volunteers into the Women's College World Series semifinals and eliminated the Bruins. The game nearly had a controversial finish. Advertisement UCLA's Megan Grant hit a two-run blast with two outs in the top of the seventh inning that appeared to tie the score at 4-all. There was an umpire review that appeared to involve whether or not Grant touched home plate. After a nearly 15-minute delay, the home run ruling was upheld because it was determined on the field that the runs were scored, and the home plate umpire announced that the play was not reviewable. Had Grant been called out, the game would have ended with Tennessee winning 4-2. Even after giving up the homer, Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens recovered and went the distance for the win. The first-team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American gave up four earned runs on 11 hits and struck out seven. She threw 148 pitches. Taylor Pannell's two-run homer put Tennessee up 4-2 in the fifth to help set up the dramatic ending. She had three hits. Tennessee (47-16) will play Texas on Monday in the semifinals and will have the beat the Longhorns twice to advance to the best-of-three championship series. Texas will need to win just once to reach the championship series for the third time in four years. Advertisement UCLA's Alexis Ramirez and Sofia Mujica hit solo homers. The Bruins (55-13) were trying to become the first semifinalist from the Big Ten since Michigan in 2015. ___ AP college sports:
