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21 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Kade Anderson's dominant outing carries LSU in 4-1 win over Arkansas at the College World Series
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kade Anderson limited Arkansas' high-powered offense to three hits and a run in seven-plus innings, LSU knocked Razorbacks ace Zach Root out of the game early, and the Tigers beat the rival Razorbacks 4-1 in the College World Series on Saturday night. Anderson, a projected top-five overall pick in the MLB amateur draft next month, kept Arkansas batters off-balance with his four-pitch mix and struck out seven to become the national leader with 170. LSU (49-15), which won the SEC regular-season series against the Razorbacks in Baton Rouge last month, improved to 4-0 in all-time CWS meetings. The Tigers will play UCLA on Monday night as they continue their bid to win a second national title in three years. Arkansas (48-14), in its 12th CWS and looking for its first championship, meets Murray State in an elimination game Monday. The matchup between the No. 3 national seed Razorbacks and No. 6 Tigers marked the first time since the NCAA Tournament went to its current format in 1999 that the highest remaining seeds have met in their CWS opener. The Tigers were up 3-0 in the second inning after Root (8-6) issued two walks and allowed a bunt single to Daniel Dickinson to load the bases. Chris Stanfield singled in a run and another was forced in when Root plunked Michael Braswell III in the foot. The third came home when Josh Pearson grounded to short and beat the relay throw to first on the double-play attempt. That was all for Root, whose 1 2/3 innings marked his shortest start of the season. Gabe Gaeckle, who moved to the bullpen after making nine starts, kept his team in the game. He allowed just three hits, and his 10 strikeouts and six innings were career highs. Gaeckle left with two outs and a runner on second in the eighth. Cole Gibler came on and Derek Curiel sent his 0-2 pitch to left for an insurance run. Anderson (11-1) held the Razorbacks scoreless until the sixth when Reese Robinett connected for his third homer of the season. The left-hander from tiny Madisonville, Louisiana, went seven innings for the third straight start and departed after Cam Kozeal singled leading off the eighth. Chase Shores retired three straight and turned things over to freshman Casan Evans in the ninth. Evans worked around Charles Davalan's leadoff single to finish off the Razorbacks. The full house of more than 25,000 was evenly split between the fan bases. Well before first pitch, Arkansas fans countered passionate 'L-S-U' chants by raising their arms and doing the Hog call: 'Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie!' Influencer and former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was in the front row in a half-LSU, half-Pittsburgh Pirates No. 30 jersey with the name of her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, on the back. Skenes pitched on LSU's 2023 title team before he made his fast rise in the majors. ___ AP college sports: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Kade Anderson's dominant outing carries LSU in 4-1 win over Arkansas at the College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Kade Anderson limited Arkansas' high-powered offense to three hits and a run in seven-plus innings, LSU knocked Razorbacks ace Zach Root out of the game early, and the Tigers beat the rival Razorbacks 4-1 in the College World Series on Saturday night. Anderson, a projected top-five overall pick in the MLB amateur draft next month, kept Arkansas batters off-balance with his four-pitch mix and struck out seven to become the national leader with 170. LSU (49-15), which won the SEC regular-season series against the Razorbacks in Baton Rouge last month, improved to 4-0 in all-time CWS meetings. The Tigers will play UCLA on Monday night as they continue their bid to win a second national title in three years. Arkansas (48-14), in its 12th CWS and looking for its first championship, meets Murray State in an elimination game Monday. The matchup between the No. 3 national seed Razorbacks and No. 6 Tigers marked the first time since the NCAA Tournament went to its current format in 1999 that the highest remaining seeds have met in their CWS opener. The Tigers were up 3-0 in the second inning after Root (8-6) issued two walks and allowed a bunt single to Daniel Dickinson to load the bases. Chris Stanfield singled in a run and another was forced in when Root plunked Michael Braswell III in the foot. The third came home when Josh Pearson grounded to short and beat the relay throw to first on the double-play attempt. That was all for Root, whose 1 2/3 innings marked his shortest start of the season. Gabe Gaeckle, who moved to the bullpen after making nine starts, kept his team in the game. He allowed just three hits, and his 10 strikeouts and six innings were career highs. Gaeckle left with two outs and a runner on second in the eighth. Cole Gibler came on and Derek Curiel sent his 0-2 pitch to left for an insurance run. Anderson (11-1) held the Razorbacks scoreless until the sixth when Reese Robinett connected for his third homer of the season. The left-hander from tiny Madisonville, Louisiana, went seven innings for the third straight start and departed after Cam Kozeal singled leading off the eighth. Chase Shores retired three straight and turned things over to freshman Casan Evans in the ninth. Evans worked around Charles Davalan's leadoff single to finish off the Razorbacks. The full house of more than 25,000 was evenly split between the fan bases. Well before first pitch, Arkansas fans countered passionate 'L-S-U' chants by raising their arms and doing the Hog call: 'Wooooooooo. Pig. Sooie!' Influencer and former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne was in the front row in a half-LSU, half-Pittsburgh Pirates No. 30 jersey with the name of her boyfriend, Paul Skenes, on the back. Skenes pitched on LSU's 2023 title team before he made his fast rise in the majors. ___ AP college sports:
Malaysian Reserve
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Malaysian Reserve
SmokeSlam and Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN) Crown "Rescue Smokers" Grand Champion at Second Annual SmokeSlam BBQ Festival; Team Wins $72,500 In Total Prize Money
SmokeSlam continues to hold the biggest purse in BBQ competition history of over $250,000 MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SmokeSlam, 'The World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown', is proud to announce Rescue Smokers from Sycamore, GA is this year's Grand Champion of the second annual three-day festival judged by Memphis Barbecue Network (MBN). There were two rounds of judging – a preliminary round and a final on-site round. The preliminary round at SmokeSlam includes both a blind sample entry and on-site presentations. SmokeSlam had 76 teams compete, seeing a 35% increase in team entries from last year. 'After being in finals last year and forgetting to do something that we were required to do and getting third place in Hog, to get here again and have this opportunity, wow. There is nothing like SmokeSlam 2025, baby!' exclaimed Pitmaster Robby Royal after the team's win. Whole Hog, Ribs, and Pulled Pork category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $150,000 in prize money. Each 1st Place winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Rescue Smokers walked away with $65,000 just for the Grand Prize and Pulled Pork wins. In each category, the winners received: 5th Place winner – $5,000 4th Place winner – $7,500 3rd Place winner – $10,000 2nd Place winner – $12,500 1st Place Winner – $15,000 This year's top three MBN Winners: Whole Hog Fireman John's BBQ Grind City Smokers Swineantology Ribs Fireside Smokers Rebel Roaster Review Ole Booger Bear's BBQ Pulled Pork Rescue Smokers Poker Porkers Swine Life BBQ In addition to prize money, teams placing first through fifth received beautiful trophies forged down the road at The Metal Museum. Sixth through tenth place winners received a SmokeSlam medal also crafted at The Metal Museum. The 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions announced Friday included Duck, Bacon, Beef, Wings, Poultry, Seafood, and Dessert. Category prizes were awarded across ten places per category, totaling $40,000 in prize money. Sanctioned by the World Food Championships each category winner also received a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. 2025 WFC Ancillary Champions: Duck: Smokin' On The River Dry Rub: Sweet Cheeks BBQ Seafood: I Only Smoke When I Drink Bacon: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Wings: BBQ Team Poultry: Sicilian Smokers Beef: Smoked N Spiced Dessert: Hotty Totty BBQ Dream Team Melissa Cookston's World Junior BBQ League returned with 42 kids who competed in four categories for a total purse of $25,000. Totally Bodacious BBQ was named Grand Champion and took home $12,500. SmokeSlam and Mempho Presents also generously donated $5,000 to WJBL again this year to further promote leadership, teamwork, and healthy competition through BBQ with youth. SmokeSlam also remains a committed partner to Project Green Fork which collects and distributes surplus food at SmokeSlam to those who are food insecure in the community. Photos and video are available for download here. For more information visit You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook. About SmokeSlam Smokeslam is the World's Ultimate BBQ Showdown, attracting teams from all over the country competing for the largest purse in barbecue history. Smokeslam is more than a barbecue competition; it is a complete experience, bringing live music and barbecue together at Tom Lee Park on the banks of the great Mississippi River in Memphis, TN in May. Produced by Mempho Presents, Smokeslam takes the experience of BBQ to a whole new level. For more information, visit Media Contact:Lindsay
The Herald Scotland
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Commanders owner Josh Harris making people forget Dan Snyder
On Monday came official word that the NFL draft, hosted by the Commanders, is coming in 2027 to the National Mall. Lights. Cameras. Monuments. And Mel Kiper, Jr. Let the Congressional Record show: No way this gets done with Dan Snyder. Yet here's what was always possible, once the NFL was able to separate itself from the widely reviled Snyder in 2023 for the record sale tag of $6.05 billion: The NFL again has a signature franchise in the nation's capital. Long-suffering fans wearing "Hog" noses and memories of the "Fun Bunch" are back on the bandwagon, ushering in a new generation. Politicos on Capitol Hill, even in these perilous times, might have reason again to come across the aisle for the sake of football? Snyder swung and missed in seeking stadium deals in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. It has taken less than two years for Harris & Co. to strike the stadium deal and deliver the draft the NFL has long envisioned for D.C. Apparently, entities that couldn't or wouldn't do business with the franchise when it was owned by Snyder, are now more willing and able. "They've brought honor back to the franchise," sports consultant Marc Ganis told USA TODAY Sports, as news of the draft announcement spread. "That's what changed the entire political landscape. It's the perception of the franchise. It was always vitally important to the community, but no one wanted to go near it, politically, especially, for many years." And shoot, the Commanders product on the field has blown up, too, with rookie-of-the-year Jayden Daniels leading the way to the NFC title game in January. What significant markers for the comeback of one of the league's oldest franchises. Take it from President Donald Trump. The red-hot Commanders are ... Wait a minute. Take it from who? That it was Trump who made the announcement about the draft at the White House, with Harris, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington mayor Muriel Bowser in the wings, was quite the play on political football. The draft, Trump trumpeted, is "a big thing." And, like I'd suspect for many D.C. residents (hey, now that Canada isn't in the mix, anyone for being the 51st state?), Trump is bullish on the idea of the 65,000-seat domed stadium. "I don't think there's a better site than anywhere in the world than that site," Trump declared. (Please, given the pending process, just don't try to make it an executive order). Be not deceived by the optics. While it is undoubtedly beneficial to have the president supporting the NFL's biggest offseason tentpole event, the D.C. draft has been in the league's vision for years. He does not get credit for this. Trump hopped on a train that was already moving toward the end zone without his involvement. Then again, it's hardly surprising that Trump, who in February became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl, seized on a prime opportunity. A week earlier, Trump, after golfing with Saquon Barkley, hosted the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles for a ceremony - even though Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and more than a dozen players didn't show up - and now he's on the clock for the draft. This, after spending time in recent days with Nick Saban as speculation persists that he will take aim at the NIL impact on college sports. Yet big announcements like we saw on Monday, or a week ago Monday (when Trump lobbied to keep the "tush push" while feting the champs) also provide some cover of distraction for matters that I'd suspect matter more to many Americans. You know. The economy, tariffs and the threat of a recession. Democracy. Respect for the Constitution and judicial system. Political targeting. Due process for deportations. And so on. When the Q&A part of the NFL event got underway, football took a back seat to questions about illegal immigration, Alcatraz, a potential trade deal with so on. Watching from home, I flashed back to the Trump from his first administration, when he viciously attacked the NFL - and particularly its players - as the national anthem protests inspired by Colin Kaepernick over the killings of unarmed minorities by police gained momentum as part of a larger cultural movement. What's the reaction - from Trump and the NFL - if there are more protests ahead? Already, Trump has made it clear what he thinks of one of the NFL's core social principles - diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) - while attacking it on a broad, systematic scale. The NFL, to its credit, has held firm with its DEI commitment, against the grain of so many companies rolling back what they once said they stood for. The NFL still has the Rooney Rule, an Accelerator Program and will collaborate with the Black College Football Hall of Fame next month for the Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum and a Quarterback Coaching Summit. Then again, the politics flowed both ways as Goodell - who often defends the NFL's DEI efforts with vigor - showered Trump with gratitude for his support on the stadium deal. "Great to come back home," said Goodell, who, like Harris, grew up in the District. His late father, Charles, represented New York as a U.S. Senator and Congressman, and left a legacy for his moral standing as a prominent anti-Vietnam War advocate. Yet Goodell was clearly on a political business mission at the White House. It seemed a bit odd, at first, that he thanked Trump for the North American trade agreement struck during the President's first term. Then when Trump replied that the money earned by the NFL was well-deserved - the pact allowed local TV ads to be shown in Canada during the Super Bowl, increasing the value of the league's Canadian broadcasting rights - the politics were crystal clear. Harris knows. A pivotal factor for progressing on the stadium deal came in December, when Congress - despite apparent resistance from Maryland lawmakers, with the team currently playing in their state - transferred jurisdiction of the RFK Stadium site from the federal government to the District of Columbia. Ganis doubts this happens without the ownership change. Snyder was that toxic. MORE: 2027 NFL Draft coming to Washington DC. Here's why President Trump is excited. "Nobody ever touches it," Ganis said. "He doesn't get the legislation for the conveyance of the property; the deal with the city doesn't happen. Roger, as hard as he's worked on this for years, and as much influence as he had, could not get anything through." It's a new day now, like a dream for D.C.'s football faithful. It's no wonder that Harris took a moment at the White House to reflect on that theme. "I grew up here," he said. "D.C. used to stop on Sundays. Everyone would be inside, watching football; (or)...glued at the stadium. So, we want to bring that back." That vision for the Commanders' chief is fueled these days by so much momentum. Follow Jarrett Bell on social media: @JarrettBell
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris is making everyone forget Dan Snyder
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris is making everyone forget Dan Snyder Show Caption Hide Caption Trump announces 2027 NFL Draft to be held in Washington, DC President Donald Trump announced the 2027 NFL Draft will be held in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall. Chalk up another big win for the Washington Commanders, who have come a mighty long way in a very short time since what's-his-name buried the dignity of that used-to-be-called franchise so deep into the mud. Last week, the Commanders and native son owner Josh Harris announced a deal to bring the franchise home from the Maryland suburbs in 2030, pending D.C. City Council approval, with a $3.7 billion stadium project on the hallowed grounds of RFK Stadium. On Monday came official word that the NFL draft, hosted by the Commanders, is coming in 2027 to the National Mall. Lights. Cameras. Monuments. And Mel Kiper, Jr. Let the Congressional Record show: No way this gets done with Dan Snyder. Yet here's what was always possible, once the NFL was able to separate itself from the widely reviled Snyder in 2023 for the record sale tag of $6.05 billion: The NFL again has a signature franchise in the nation's capital. Long-suffering fans wearing 'Hog' noses and memories of the 'Fun Bunch' are back on the bandwagon, ushering in a new generation. Politicos on Capitol Hill, even in these perilous times, might have reason again to come across the aisle for the sake of football? Snyder swung and missed in seeking stadium deals in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. It has taken less than two years for Harris & Co. to strike the stadium deal and deliver the draft the NFL has long envisioned for D.C. Apparently, entities that couldn't or wouldn't do business with the franchise when it was owned by Snyder, are now more willing and able. 'They've brought honor back to the franchise,' sports consultant Marc Ganis told USA TODAY Sports, as news of the draft announcement spread. 'That's what changed the entire political landscape. It's the perception of the franchise. It was always vitally important to the community, but no one wanted to go near it, politically, especially, for many years.' And shoot, the Commanders product on the field has blown up, too, with rookie-of-the-year Jayden Daniels leading the way to the NFC title game in January. What significant markers for the comeback of one of the league's oldest franchises. Take it from President Donald Trump. The red-hot Commanders are ... Wait a minute. Take it from who? That it was Trump who made the announcement about the draft at the White House, with Harris, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington mayor Muriel Bowser in the wings, was quite the play on political football. The draft, Trump trumpeted, is 'a big thing.' And, like I'd suspect for many D.C. residents (hey, now that Canada isn't in the mix, anyone for being the 51st state?), Trump is bullish on the idea of the 65,000-seat domed stadium. 'I don't think there's a better site than anywhere in the world than that site,' Trump declared. (Please, given the pending process, just don't try to make it an executive order). Be not deceived by the optics. While it is undoubtedly beneficial to have the president supporting the NFL's biggest offseason tentpole event, the D.C. draft has been in the league's vision for years. He does not get credit for this. Trump hopped on a train that was already moving toward the end zone without his involvement. Then again, it's hardly surprising that Trump, who in February became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl, seized on a prime opportunity. A week earlier, Trump, after golfing with Saquon Barkley, hosted the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles for a ceremony – even though Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and more than a dozen players didn't show up – and now he's on the clock for the draft. This, after spending time in recent days with Nick Saban as speculation persists that he will take aim at the NIL impact on college sports. Yet big announcements like we saw on Monday, or a week ago Monday (when Trump lobbied to keep the 'tush push' while feting the champs) also provide some cover of distraction for matters that I'd suspect matter more to many Americans. You know. The economy, tariffs and the threat of a recession. Democracy. Respect for the Constitution and judicial system. Political targeting. Due process for deportations. And so on. When the Q&A part of the NFL event got underway, football took a back seat to questions about illegal immigration, Alcatraz, a potential trade deal with China…and so on. Watching from home, I flashed back to the Trump from his first administration, when he viciously attacked the NFL – and particularly its players – as the national anthem protests inspired by Colin Kaepernick over the killings of unarmed minorities by police gained momentum as part of a larger cultural movement. What's the reaction – from Trump and the NFL – if there are more protests ahead? Already, Trump has made it clear what he thinks of one of the NFL's core social principles – diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) – while attacking it on a broad, systematic scale. The NFL, to its credit, has held firm with its DEI commitment, against the grain of so many companies rolling back what they once said they stood for. The NFL still has the Rooney Rule, an Accelerator Program and will collaborate with the Black College Football Hall of Fame next month for the Ozzie Newsome General Manager Forum and a Quarterback Coaching Summit. Then again, the politics flowed both ways as Goodell – who often defends the NFL's DEI efforts with vigor - showered Trump with gratitude for his support on the stadium deal. 'Great to come back home,' said Goodell, who, like Harris, grew up in the District. His late father, Charles, represented New York as a U.S. Senator and Congressman, and left a legacy for his moral standing as a prominent anti-Vietnam War advocate. Yet Goodell was clearly on a political business mission at the White House. It seemed a bit odd, at first, that he thanked Trump for the North American trade agreement struck during the President's first term. Then when Trump replied that the money earned by the NFL was well-deserved – the pact allowed local TV ads to be shown in Canada during the Super Bowl, increasing the value of the league's Canadian broadcasting rights – the politics were crystal clear. Harris knows. A pivotal factor for progressing on the stadium deal came in December, when Congress – despite apparent resistance from Maryland lawmakers, with the team currently playing in their state – transferred jurisdiction of the RFK Stadium site from the federal government to the District of Columbia. Ganis doubts this happens without the ownership change. Snyder was that toxic. MORE: 2027 NFL Draft coming to Washington DC. Here's why President Trump is excited. 'Nobody ever touches it,' Ganis said. 'He doesn't get the legislation for the conveyance of the property; the deal with the city doesn't happen. Roger, as hard as he's worked on this for years, and as much influence as he had, could not get anything through.' It's a new day now, like a dream for D.C.'s football faithful. It's no wonder that Harris took a moment at the White House to reflect on that theme. 'I grew up here,' he said. 'D.C. used to stop on Sundays. Everyone would be inside, watching football; (or)…glued at the stadium. So, we want to bring that back.' That vision for the Commanders' chief is fueled these days by so much momentum. Follow Jarrett Bell on social media: @JarrettBell
