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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WNBA Reacts to Hailey Van Lith's Actions in Chicago Sky Game
In the last three minutes of the third quarter of the preseason game between the Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx, Sky rookie Hailey Van Lith stole the ball from Lynx forward Naphessa Collier and ran across the court to score. This impressive play was then reposted by the WNBA official X account on Saturday night, with the caption "Defense turns to offense for Hailey Van Lith 🔥." Advertisement The game ended with a final score of 92-87 in favor of the Lynx. This marks the final preseason game for both the Sky and the Lynx before the official WNBA season begins. In this tightly contested game, HVL scored eight points for the Chicago Sky. Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith directs the offense during a 2025 March Madness game at Hunt-Imagn Images Before being drafted in 2025, the 23-year-old athlete was a star player at the University of Louisville, LSU and TCU. During her graduate season at TCU, she revitalized her career, leading the team to its first Big 12 titles and earning accolades such as Big 12 Player of the Year and First Team All-Big 12. In the 2025 WNBA Draft, HVL was selected 11th overall by the Sky, where she reunited with former LSU teammate Angel Reese. Hailey Van Lith being drafted into the Chicago Sky © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The guard made her WNBA preseason debut on May 2 in a game against the Brazilian national team, coming off the bench to play 13 minutes. She finished with seven points and five assists. Advertisement Fans can see HVL, Reese and the Sky play in the highly anticipated game against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever next Saturday at 3 p.m E.T. Related: Angel Reese's Honest Thoughts on Pressures Surrounding Hailey Van Lith
USA Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Kansas FB Jared Casey appreciates the opportunity with the Kansas City Chiefs
Former Kansas FB Jared Casey appreciates the opportunity with the Kansas City Chiefs After this year's draft, the Kansas City Chiefs invited some undrafted free agents to their rookie minicamp, including former Kansas Jayhawks standout Jared Casey. During his press conference that weekend, he spoke proudly about the opportunity in camp. "Just being able to go out and wear a Chiefs jersey," said Casey, "and Chiefs helmet is kind of just a dream come true." Casey played four home games for Kansas at Arrowhead Stadium during the 2024 season, so he was familiar with his new surroundings. He will compete for a hopeful roster spot as the tight end and fullback option, understanding he is the underdog. "This is a surreal experience, and there are a lot of guys here competing for spots on the team, and same as I am," said Casey. "So, you know, you kind of got to have that in the back of your mind, like what is it after football?" In 2024, Casey played in all 12 games as a senior, starting eight. He tied a career-high with 18 receptions, 203 yards, and two touchdowns. He earned CSC Academic Second Team All-America and First Team All-Big 12 honors as a fullback.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cincinnati Bearcats guard Luke Kandra
A constant for Cincinnati Bearcats football the past two seasons on the offensive line has been guard Luke Kandra. After two stellar seasons of missing no starts, the former Elder High School Panther appeared to be primed to be selected in Saturday's later rounds of the NFL draft. But, after a day of waiting and seeing teammate John Williams get picked late by the Green Bay Packers with the 250th of 257 picks, Kandra's name was not called. The upside of that in the late rounds, is a player can pick a team where they may have a better shot at a roster spot. Advertisement "We're just figuring that out now," Kandra said April 26. The broad-shouldered guard should have no shortage of suitors and Bengals president Mike Brown even made a point to speak with Kandra when he appeared at the local college workout the team annually holds for potential players. Still, there was no hiding the disappointment from Kandra. "It was a shocker," Kandra said. "But, I've got more fuel to the fire (now)." Kandra's comments were brief as his agent was ringing him up to discuss future plans. The Enquirer will post those plans as soon as they are made public. By many draft ratings, Kandra was the highest-rated Cincinnati Bearcat available Saturday. Advertisement The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Kandra is nearly 24 years old and was married last summer. He was recruited out of Elder by Scott Satterfield at Louisville and followed his coach to come home and play at Nippert Stadium with the Bearcats. In addition to his blocking, he earned an MBA at UC. Jul 9, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Cincinnati offensive linemen Luke Kandra speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports Kandra is strong, throwing up 33 reps of 225 pounds at the NFL Combine, the best of any offensive lineman. At UC, he was only whistled for one penalty over two seasons. Both seasons he was named First Team All-Big 12 and both seasons he helped clear the way for Corey Kiner to run for over 1,000 yards. Dartanyan Tinsley Kandra's linemate Tinsley, who now checks in at 6-foot-4 and 340 pounds, told The Enquirer he had signed with the Cleveland Browns Saturday. That pairs him with former UC defensive lineman Jowon Briggs, drafted by the Browns last season. Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman Dartanyan Tinsley signed a free agent deal with the Cleveland Browns April 26. Tinsley will have no shortage of quarterbacks in Cleveland to protect as the Brown took both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders in the draft. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bearcats guard Luke Kandra
