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CNET
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 21 #536
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Finally, a NYT Strands puzzle I can ace! If you know major superheroes, this will be a fun and easy one for you today. And the spangram makes a related and cool shape! If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET's NYT puzzle hints page. Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far Hint for today's Strands puzzle Today's Strands theme is: Marvel-ous and then some. If that doesn't help you, here's a clue: So super. Clue words to unlock in-game hints Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle's theme. If you're stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints, but any words of four or more letters that you find will work: ERRS, STEP, STEM, SLOW, SLOWER, STORE, LIVE, LIVER, LIVED, DIVE, DIVER, SING, DEER, LUNE, EVIL Answers for today's Strands puzzle These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight, but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers: HULK, ROGUE, STORM, THING, DAREDEVIL, WOLVERINE Today's Strands spangram The completed NYT Strands puzzle for Aug. 21, 2025, #536. NYT/Screenshot by CNET Today's Strands spangram is SUPERHEROES. To find it, look for the S that is five rows to the right and two down, and then start going backward and make an S (for superheroes)!
Fox Sports
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
How Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. Can Make a Year 2 Leap: ‘Marv's Got to Be Marv'
For those who thought that Marvin Harrison Jr., the top pass-catcher taken in last year's draft, had an underwhelming rookie season, his former receivers coach at Ohio State has a message: Relax. Brian Hartline, now the offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes, expects an uptick in Harrison's performance in his second NFL season. "Marv's just got to keep being Marv," Hartline told me. "Whatever the success, or lack thereof, that people think he had, it probably was not because of Marv's process or how he operates. I'm sure there were some other variables involved that he can't control. "Marv's got to be Marv. He will do that. I'm excited to see what he does in Year 2. Most guys make that jump in Year 2, and I know without a doubt Marv will." One receiver who knows what it takes to make that second-year jump is Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist Torry Holt. As a rookie with the St. Louis Rams in 1999, Holt finished with 52 catches for 788 yards and six touchdowns. He followed that with 82 receptions for 1,635 yards and six touchdowns in his second year, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl after the 2000 season. Holt attributed his jump in production to sticking around the facility during the offseason to work on his game. "I didn't leave St. Louis, and if I did, it wasn't for long," Holt told me. "I went home for a little bit of training and to see family, and then I was back in the building. The coaches labeled me a gym rat because I was always there. "I spent time watching tape, understanding and getting a better feel for the offense and what my role was in the offense, so I could play at a high level for a long period of time, and consistently. … That was my thing. I hung around. I worked with the coaches when they were there. I worked with the strength coaches when they were there. I worked on my own. It didn't matter to me. I just wanted to be in the building, finding a way to get better at my craft." As a rookie with the Cardinals last season, Harrison totaled 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns, comparable numbers to what his father, Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison Sr., posted in his rookie season (64 catches, 836 yards, eight touchdowns for the Indianapolis Colts in 1996). The younger Harrison's rookie numbers were actually better than franchise icon Larry Fitzgerald's 58 catches for 780 yards in his rookie year with Arizona. In his second season, 2005, Fitzgerald improved his numbers to 103 catches for 1,049 yards and made his first of 11 Pro Bowls. Both Fitzgerald and Harrison played their high school football in Philadelphia, and Fitzgerald told me he followed Harrison's career all through high school and college. Fitzgerald's son, Devin, a high school receiver in Phoenix who's committed to play at Notre Dame, talks regularly with Harrison after a chance meeting earlier this year. "He's a tremendous young player," Fitzgerald said about Harrison. "He had a really nice rookie season. He made a lot of plays. And it looks like he's gotten a lot stronger physically. So, to be able to get off press [coverage] and be able to have the physicality in the running game and the things he needs to do, it's going to be a huge benefit to him. "I also think in Year 2 the game just naturally slows down. You know the system better. You know the flow of the season and the schedule. There's not as many mysteries going in. You've done it already. You've played. … You know the hand signals. You know the adjustments. You know two-minute and the situational football. All of those things get significantly easier for you going into Year 2. It definitely did for me." This offseason, Harrison stayed in Arizona to train, adding more muscle to his 6-foot-3 frame. He wouldn't divulge how much weight he's gained, but he's hopeful the added bulk will help him be more consistent in making contested catches. Harrison had a contested-catch rate of 42.1% in 2024, No. 110 in the NFL, according to Pro Football Focus. "Football is a physical game," Harrison said. "You have a lot of contested-catch situations, run after catch and things like that. We'll see how things play out." Among receivers with at least 100 targets last season, only Calvin Ridley (53.3%) had a lower catch rate (percentage of targeted throws that result in receptions) than Harrison's 53.4%. Also, Harrison's two yards of average separation per route run was the lowest among receivers with at least 45 targets, according to Next Gen Stats. How Harrison was used in Arizona's offense played a role in those daunting statistics. On in-breaking routes, he was targeted 40 times, finishing with 28 receptions for 499 yards (70% catch rate) and four touchdowns with one interception, according to Next Gen Stats. On out-breaking routes, Harrison finished with 15 receptions for 148 yards on 26 targets, with two touchdowns and an interception (57.7% catch rate). The most concerning stat might be this one: Harrison's 45 uncatchable targets were the most in the league, according to Pro Football Focus. That speaks to a lack of chemistry with quarterback Kyler Murray. Harrison said they've worked to get in sync this offseason by getting more reps on the field. "Routes on air," Harrison said. "Just going out there and competing, completing passes and getting our timing down on routes that we maybe worked on last year, or that are new this year. So, just us being able to go out there and kind of just being able to do things with our eyes closed, so that it happens naturally." Murray believes that diligent work between the two will lead to better production for Harrison and the Cardinals in 2025. "Now he's at the point where he's definitely more comfortable, and I can see it out there on the field," Murray said. "And I think that will only allow him to play faster and be the guy we know he can be." Eric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for more than a decade, covering the Los Angeles Rams for Sports Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma News Tribune. Follow him on X at @eric_d_williams. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
STV News
27-06-2025
- Sport
- STV News
Martindale relishing having Bartley back at Livingston as coach
David Martindale is relishing the prospect of having Marvin Bartley back at Livingston as first-team coach. The 38-year-old former Bournemouth, Burnley and Hibernian midfielder initially joined the Lions as a player in 2019 and then became assistant boss before leaving to become manager of Queen of the South in 2023. Bartley – working predominantly as a pundit since departing Queens a year ago – has now been handed the chance to return to West Lothian after previous first-team coach Brian Rice moved into a new role as head of football operations ahead of the club's return to the William Hill Premiership. 'Brian's change in role left a void in the coaching team and it was a no-brainer to speak to Marv and see if he would like to come back and be a part of my coaching staff again,' Martindale told the Lions' official website. 'My relationship with Marv over the years has only grown ever since the day we signed him from Hibs. I have huge respect for him as both a person and as a coach. 'We have always kept in touch so I knew he was itching to get back on the grass and I'm just delighted we can get him back to the club. 'It's a hugely positive signing for myself and the club and I'm sure the players will really look forward to working with him. 'I feel bringing Marv back really softens the blow of losing Chipper (Rice) in the dugout, but having both of these guys at the club really is fantastic for everyone at Livingston.' Livingston have also re-signed midfielder Macaulay Tait on a season-long loan from Hearts. Tait, 19, was an ever-present in the second half of last season for Livingston, making 23 appearances as the club won promotion to the Scottish Premiership. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Edinburgh Reporter
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Tait and Bartley in The Lions den
Livingston have confirmed that Macaulay Tait has rejoined the club on a season-long loan from Heart of Midlothian. Tait, who played every game for The Lions from January this year, was a key figure in the midfield as the club secure promotion to the William Hill Premiership via the play-offs. The 19-year-old has been capped by Scotland at under-19 level and made 14 appearances with Hearts before making the switch to West Lothian. Tait's performances at the Home of the Set Fare Arena earned him the players, fans and coaches Young Player of the Year awards. He quickly became a fans favourite and has joined the first team squad as they continue to prepare for the new season. Their first pre-season game is at Alloa on Saturday, June 28. Meanwhile, Marvin Bartley joins the club's backroom staff as men's first-team coach. He first came to the West Lothian club in May 2019, from Hibernian, and he made 77 appearances across two seasons. The man nicknamed Marv was appointed club captain and was in the squad which made the Betfred Cup Final and a secured place in the Premiership's top six. Bartley retired In the summer of 2021 and was named as assistant manager to David Martindale before joining League One outfit Queen of the South. They narrowly missed out on a play-off spot before securing a mid-table finish in the following campaign. Martindale said that the elevation of Brian Rice left a void in the coaching team and it was a no-brainer to speak to Bartley. He added: 'My relationship with Marv over the years has only grown ever since the day we signed him from Hibs. I have huge respect for him as both a person, and as a coach. 'Bringing Marv back really softens the blow of losing Chipper (Brian Rice) in the dugout, but having both of these guys at the club really is fantastic for everyone at Livingston FC.' FLASHBACK: Marvin Bartley battles for the ball as a Livingston player at Hibs. Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Suquamish man wins lottery from Fred Meyer scratch off ticket
This story was originally posted on A Suquamish man received a large payday after purchasing a lottery ticket from a local grocery store. Marv C. won $50,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket at a Fred Meyer in Bremerton, one of Marv's 'go-to spots' for buying lottery tickets, according to Washington's Lottery (WL). The Suquamish resident purchased two Lucky Stars Scratch tickets at the Bremerton Fred Meyer and scratched his lottery tickets during his bus ride to a nearby coffee shop. The first lottery ticket the man scratched was not a winner, although Washington's Lottery said the second ticket revealed a $50,000 win. Marv went into the coffee shop and told the owner about his win, then picked up his eyeglasses at the optometrist, where he shared the news again, according to WL. One of the workers in the office said, 'I didn't know someone could actually win $50,000.' Marv's prize was the highest payout for the Lucky Stars game. The man plans to use his winnings to buy a mobile home and use the leftover money to add to his savings, WL wrote.
