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6 days ago
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Red state tops annual Heritage Foundation scorecard for strongest election integrity: 'Hard to cheat'
FIRST ON FOX: The Heritage Foundation released its annual Election Integrity Scorecard on Tuesday, which ranks the states it believes are strongest in terms of election integrity, in a review that resulted in Arkansas topping the list. Arkansas, led by GOP Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, moved up from No. 8 and earned the No. 1 ranking in the new report that was compiled by looking at factors including voter ID implementation, accuracy of voting lists, absentee ballot management, verification of citizenship and other attributes. In a press release, Sanders touted several accomplishments in a recent legislative session, including Act 240, Act 241 and 218, which the state said "strengthened protections on Arkansas' ballot amendment process so that bad actors cannot influence and change the Natural State's Constitution." Sanders also signed legislation to prevent foreign entities from funding state and local measures. Election Investigation Uncovers Alleged Illegal Voting By Noncitizens And Double Voters In Multiple States "My goal this session was simple: make it easy to vote and hard to cheat," Sanders said in a statement. "I was proud to work with my friend, Secretary of State Cole Jester, to make Arkansas ballot boxes the safest and most secure in America and end petition fraud to protect our Constitution. Today's announcement shows that all our hard work paid off." Read On The Fox News App In a statement, Jester said, "As Secretary of State, I have said from day one we would have the most secure elections in the country." Gov. Sanders Announces Plan To Empower Parents To Sue Big Tech For Role In Teen Mental Health Crisis "I'm proud of the work my team has completed implementing new procedures and technology. None of this would be possible without the great work of Governor Sanders and the men and women of the Arkansas legislature." Jason Snead, executive director of the Honest Elections Project, told Fox News Digital that Sanders and the state of Arkansas "deserve serious credit" for their efforts at election integrity. "States across the country should follow Arkansas' lead by implementing these critical election reforms that make it easy to vote and hard to cheat," Snead said. Red states made up the entirety of the top-10 ranking and included Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The last of the states on the list included Oregon, Vermont, California and Hawaii. Earlier this year, Snead's Honest Elections Project released a guide, first reported by Fox News Digital, outlining what it said are must-needed reforms to be taken up in states across the country to ensure election integrity. The report listed more than a dozen "critical" measures ranging from voter ID to cleaning up voter rolls to banning foreign influence in elections. "Election integrity ballot issues passed with flying colors across the board on election night," Snead said at the time. "Now that state legislative sessions are starting up, lawmakers have a duty to fulfill the mandate the American people gave to make it easy to vote and hard to cheat."Original article source: Red state tops annual Heritage Foundation scorecard for strongest election integrity: 'Hard to cheat'
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Here's what Sean McVay and Les Snead said privately about every Rams pick during '25 draft
Here's what Sean McVay and Les Snead said privately about every Rams pick during '25 draft "I didn't think we'd be able to get him. That was my top player for today.' Now that the Los Angeles Rams are about a month removed from the 2025 NFL Draft, we've heard Les Snead and Sean McVay talk about the players they landed multiple times. They couldn't be more excited about their six-player class, though that's probably how every general manager and head coach feels about their haul. What's really telling is how the Rams talked about these players during the draft before they were picked, or even immediately after the selections were made. Thanks to Episode 2 of "Behind the Grind", we know exactly how Snead and McVay feel about each of the six players they drafted. Below is a collection of quotes from the GM and head coach during the draft on every player the Rams picked, from Terrance Ferguson to Konata Mumpfield. Round 2, No. 46: TE Terrance Ferguson, Oregon It was evident that from the start of Day 2, the Rams wanted Ferguson on their team. He was their target after trading back to No. 46 and they were thrilled to get him in the second round. 'Let's just say it's Ferguson, we get him,' McVay said at the beginning of Round 2. Snead was completely bought in because of how confident McVay was about his fit in the Rams offense. Snead: 'I can actually say if I was ever confident in taking a risk knowing you would be pissed losing the player, this is as confident as I've ever been.' McVay saw a vision for Ferguson from the first time he watched his tape, which just goes to show how much he liked the Oregon tight end in this year's class. McVay: 'We have too much conviction, right? No doubt. You know how I feel. From the first (expletive) time we put this guy on, there was a vision.' With Ferguson joining Tyler Higbee at tight end, McVay sounds adamant about running more two-TE sets out of 12 personnel. McVay: 'Little 12 personnel now, Tony?!' Round 3, No. 90: OLB Josaiah Stewart, Michigan Externally, edge rusher wasn't viewed as a major need for the Rams but Snead and McVay both wanted to address the position and they feel they hit a home run with Stewart. Snead seemingly loved Stewart's tape from the start. Snead: 'I love the way Stewart plays.' McVay: 'You've always loved him.' McVay was right there with Snead. He especially likes the violence Stewart plays with on the edge. And having come away with Ferguson and Stewart with their first two picks, McVay was jacked in the war room. McVay: 'I had a lot of love for him right when I put eyes on him. This is a good pick. This is a good pick, man. There was a couple guys that stood out that add to the (expletive) violence of our front, and he was one of them. You had a lot of love for him and I second that. If you said a couple weeks ago that we'd pull off Ferguson and this guy, we'd feel good about that.' McVay to Snead: 'This is like (Braden) Fiske and (Jared) Verse. This guy transferred up, overachiever. That's right, Les!' Round 4, No. 117: RB Jarquez Hunter, Auburn There was a report during the draft that Hunter was the Rams' top offensive target on Day 3 and that report was unquestionably true. From the beginning of Round 4, McVay had his eye on Hunter. And Snead, being an Auburn alumnus, was in lockstep with his head coach about what Hunter could bring to the offense. McVay: 'All things stay the same, Hunter, right?' Snead: 'I'm a huge Auburn fan. We talked about an explosive back. I'm a huge fan of Hunter. Favorite running back.' McVay: 'There is no question that's who I want.' After the Rams traded up and landed Hunter, McVay felt like it was a great pick. McVay: 'Don't overthink that. That's what we wanted. That's one we wanted. That's good.' He didn't think the Rams would even be able to get him unless they traded up, calling Hunter his 'top player' on Day 3. McVay: 'I didn't think we'd be able to get him today unless we did that. I didn't think we'd be able to get him. That was my top player for today.' Round 5, No. 148: DL Ty Hamilton, Ohio State Snead and McVay didn't say much about Hamilton in the episode but they're confident enough in the player that they traded up to get him. McVay targeted him, asking Snead, 'What do you want to do to try to get this guy?' They gave up the 195th pick and a 2026 fourth-rounder to move up 47 spots for Hamilton, so there's no doubt they love the player. McVay: 'That's good. That's good, good, good right there.' Snead: 'Oh man, let's go.' Round 5, No. 172: LB Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss While the Rams were waiting to make their next pick, they flipped on some film of Paul. Needing some help at inside linebacker, they were looking to add a more athletic player and that's what they're getting in Paul. McVay sees an aggressive, fast linebacker who attacks the ball and makes plays. McVay: 'I like his movement, I like his trigger. He plays faster. I just see a more urgent athlete.' Snead: 'He's a smoother guy.' McVay: 'Like, when he sees it, he can go get it different.' When the pick was in, McVay was pumped. He was happy about the first five picks as a whole, and there was still one more pick to make. McVay: 'That's a good (expletive) pick, man. That is five good players we've pulled off, man. That's awesome. I like that. That's really good.' Round 7, No. 242: WR Konata Mumpfield, Pittsburgh With their final pick at No. 242, the Rams targeted a receiver. Like they did with Paul, McVay and Snead watched some tape on Mumpfield out of Pitt. McVay was seemingly blown away by some of the traits he brings to the table, viewing him as a great pick in the seventh round. He was confident Mumpfield was the best receiver still on the board, saying it wasn't even close. McVay: 'He's the best receiver. That's not close. He makes some impressive adjustments too, now. Can change his route tempo. This is impressive. I like the way he's wired, for sure. Mumpfield seems like a good pick in the seventh.' Post-draft After the Rams wrapped things up with their final pick, McVay quickly reflected on their six-player haul. He told Snead that the Rams got exactly what they wanted, addressing the positions they wanted to fill, while still going after the top players on their board. McVay: 'You talk about using exactly the picks for what we said, while still acknowledging the best players on our board. You go D-line, ILB, and then you go offensive skill: running back, tight end, receiver. That's exactly how we said we wanted to play this.' 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USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Where does Nate Snead rank in top 150 prospects for 2025 MLB draft?
Where does Nate Snead rank in top 150 prospects for 2025 MLB draft? The 2025 SEC baseball regular season concluded May 17. Ahead of the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama, MLB released its list of the top 150 prospects for the 2025 MLB draft. Among the prospects, Tennessee right-handed pitcher Nate Snead ranks No. 113 overall. He ranks No. 27 among right-handed pitchers on the prospect list. "Snead owns one of the hottest fastballs in college baseball, usually dealing at 95-97 mph with the capability of reaching 101," Snead's scouting profile says. "His heater is more powerful than lively, featuring more sink than carry, so it can get whacked when he doesn't locate it well." Snead began his collegiate career at Wichita State in 2023 before transferring to Tennessee. He was a component in the Vols' bullpen during their 2024 national championship run in the College World Series. Snead pitched 75.1 innings in 29 games. He recorded 61 strikeouts, while allowing 71 hits, 28 runs and 26 walks. Snead has pitched 45.1 innings in 20 games, recording 36 strikeouts and allowing 50 hits, 30 runs and 15 walks in 2025. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Mina Kimes explains how Rams GM Les Snead pulled off a 'masterclass'
Mina Kimes explains how Rams GM Les Snead pulled off a 'masterclass' Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead is one of the most successful active front office executives in the NFL. After rocky start to his tenure, he's navigated the Rams to six playoffs, two Super Bowls and won one. Snead has done so despite trading away countless first-round picks and losing key franchise stars along the way. ESPN's Mina Kimes ranked the Rams as her No. 4 front offices in the league based on the idea that Snead was able to build a winning team around veterans while simultaneously draft stars to build a youthful core for the future. "The idea that a team could both be all in with older players but then rebuilding at the same time with younger players — the Rams did it," Kimes said on her podcast. "You have to give Les Snead all the credit in the world. The fact that they did 'F them picks,' won a Super Bowl and immediately became competitive again through the strength in their draft picks is incredible." Kimes specifically mentioned how well Snead fixed the Rams' defensive issues immediately after Aaron Donald retired from the NFL — a feat Snead himself said was a tough task that involved a lot of players and picks. "The defense post-Aaron Donald was supposed to go off a cliff," Kimes added, "The fact that it didn't is Les Snead's masterclass." The Rams will once again be competing for a division crown and possible another Super Bowl appearances after L.A. brought Matthew Stafford back and switched up some key positions across the roster. The defense gets another year to gel together, too, after finishing the regular season with three consecutive games from Weeks 14 to 17 allowing fewer than 10 points. A lot of that falls on Sean McVay's coaching, but Snead's ability to put together a roster of quality veterans and young players is a testament to his roster-building strategy. However, the next endeavor will be what he's able to pull off in the post-Stafford world in a year or two.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
These 11 golfers have won three legs of the career Grand Slam in men's professional golf
Rory McIlroy captured the 2025 Masters, becoming the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam by winning all four major titles. He was the first golfer since Tiger Woods in 2000 to accomplish the feat. There are a couple active golfers who could join McIlroy in the career grand slam club, including at each of the next two majors, the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow and the U.S. Open at Oakmont. Advertisement No player has completed the career grand slam when needing the PGA Championship as the final major. Here's a look at the 11 golfers who have won three legs of the career Grand Slam: Jim Barnes . We're starting things off with the golfing legend, Jim Barnes — and an asterisk. Barnes, who won the 1916 and '19 PGA Championship, the '21 U.S. Open, and the '25 Open Championship, didn't get a crack at the Masters until its inception in 1934. By then, Barnes was 48 years old, which, as history has shown, is not the typical age range of golfers you'd expect to see getting cloaked in a green jacket. He would've been the oldest winner of the Masters ever. Tommy Armour . Next up on the tee box is Tommy Armour — and though not as bold as Barnes', his Masters shortcomings require a caveat. Armour had the 1927 U.S. Open, the '20 PGA Championship and the '31 Open Championship under his belt by the time he played his first Masters in 1935. But at 38, he was also on the downhill portion of his prime, and never captured glory at Augusta National. His best finish would be a tie for 8th in 1937. Walter Hagen . The Masters strikes again! Walter Hagen was a major championship force during his prime. The Nicklaus and Woods before Nicklaus and Woods. His 11 majors included the 1914 and '19 U.S. Open, the '21, '24-'27 PGA Championship and the '22, '24, and '28-'29 Open Championship. Like Barnes and Armour, though, by the time the Masters began, Hagen (then 41) was looking back at his best playing days. He appeared at Augusta National six times. Byron Nelson . The great Bryon Nelson won 1937 and '42 Masters, the '40 and '45 PGA Championship and the '39 U.S. Open—producing some of the legendary one-ups against Ben Hogan, such as that '42 Masters. The Open Championship eluded Nelson's career resume, however, and the reasoning was understandable (even in today's sports landscape): cost of travel. Nelson played the Open Championship two times during this career — 1937 and 1955 — and his best showing was fifth ('37). Sam Snead Sam Snead's trips to the majors during his impressive career were not so much about the seven victories as they were the "so close" runner-up showings. Snead finished second four times at the U.S. Open, the one major he would never win. Unfortunately, the most notable snafu cost Snead more than a runner-up nod: The infamous 1939 U.S. Open at Philadelphia Country Club. Snead played aggressively on the 18th hole on Sunday, thinking he needed a birdie to win it all, when par would have done the trick. Alas, his go-for-broke mindset ended with a snowman on the scorecard, an 8 that would forever follow him around the golf world. Arnold Palmer . The PGA Championship would be the one that got away from Arnie, leaving the Latrobe, Pennsylvania, legend one major short of a career Grand Slam. Like Snead, Palmer faced a few close calls when battling for PGA Championship prestige, ending with three runner-up finishes in 1964, '69 and '70. Lee Trevino . Lee Trevino's six major championships were spread equally among the U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship. The Masters would be the one that got away for Trevino, who looked at the "high-draw friendly" layout at Augusta National and saw nothing but headaches for his low-fade game. He skipped the tournament multiple times throughout his career — something he would regret — and never really created the opportunities for a green jacket fitting. Raymond Floyd . Raymond Floyd never conquered the links-style tests of the Open Championship, keeping him from earning the career Grand Slam. The four-time major winner's best chance at the final leg ended with a runner-up finish at the 1978 Open at St. Andrews. Floyd fired an impressive 68 that Sunday, catapulting up the leaderboard from 13th. But it would not be enough to overcome the champ that year, Jack Nicklaus. Tom Watson . Watson was an eight-time major champ but never raised the Wanamaker Trophy at the PGA Championship. He had several top-10 nods at the final major of the season, but only three were close to winning it all. The 1978 PGA Championship at Oakmont Country Club would be the toughest to swallow: Watson lost a five-shot lead, posting a final-round 78 on the challenging layout. He would lose the tournament on a playoff to John Mahaffey. Phil Mickelson . Phil Mickelson has come close so often at majors (11 total) that simply saying "Lefty" can take golf fans on a runner-up roller coaster, culminating at Winged Foot circa 2006. Phil has six runner-up showings at the U.S. Open, the one major not on his spectacular career resume, and some of the finishes have been epic (and heartbreaking), including that final round at Winged Foot. His errant tee shot on 18 resulted in a double-bogey and a win for Geoff Ogilvy. Mickelson still has chances at the U.S. Open thanks to his win at the 2021 PGA Championship, but his time is almost out. Jordan Spieth . Speith is the last golfer to win consecutive majors, capturing the 2015 Masters and U.S. Open to get his first two majors. Then he won the 2017 Open Championship to get three legs of the career Grand Slam. However, Spieth hasn't won in more than three years and is coming off an offseason wrist surgery. He has shown glimpses of his major championship winning form, but now with the pressure off McIlroy, the attention and spotlight gets brighter on the Texan every May. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: How many men's golfers have won 3 legs of the career Grand Slam?
