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Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 Oregon State Football Predictions: Beavers Ranked 65th in RJ Young's Ultimate 136
College Football 2025 Oregon State Football Predictions: Beavers Ranked 65th in RJ Young's Ultimate 136 Published Aug. 10, 2025 8:47 p.m. ET share facebook x reddit link This isn't your average college football ranking. My Ultimate 136 is a set of rankings that is fluid, but it's my job to look ahead and make a claim for all FBS teams based on what I know and why I know it. Here are the three pressing questions I started by asking when putting together this list: Who do I think is good? Why do I think they're good? What are the chances they will finish above or below my expectations? Here is a look at where Oregon State lands in my Ultimate 136. Oregon State ranking: 65 Last year's ranking: 79 Top player: QB Maalik Murphy: Went 9-3 as a starter at Duke last season, setting a single-season school record for TD passes with 26; led Duke to four wins when trailing in the fourth quarter. [Oregon State's 2025 schedule] RJ's take: Last year, the Beavers needed to run the ball really well to win ball games. They were 1-7 when they didn't rush for at least 230 yards. That's a tough trick to turn every week unless your last name is "Academy." ADVERTISEMENT Enter Duke transfer Murphy, who threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 26 touchdowns last year. Now, Inglewood's finest, at 6-foot-5, a grease bucket of chicken short of 250 pounds, is going to try to help Oregon State air it out without throwing it to folks who aren't wearing the house colors; Murphy threw 12 picks last year. The Beavers better be eager. They have to start fast and keep the pedal on the floor with a schedule that looks a lot like Stormbreaker bombing at Thanos' neck: Cal, Fresno State, Oregon, and Houston. And that's just the first five weeks. There's just one FCS opponent on Oregon State's schedule (Lafayette). Well, two if you count Tulsa — and I do. [ Check out RJ Young's Ultimate 136 College Football Rankings here ] Oregon State Win Total Odds: Over 6.5 (-178) Under 6.5 (+144) Have an issue with my rankings? Think your alma mater is too low, or your school's rival is too high? Get at me on X, @RJ_Young , and I'll select my favorite tweets and respond to them in a future article. RJ Young is a national college football writer and analyst for FOX Sports. Follow him at @RJ_Young. FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football Oregon State Beavers share
Newsweek
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top AEW Superstar Dealing With Serious Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. AEW star Will Ospreay has confirmed that he is dealing with a legitimate and serious neck injury. On the July 23rd episode of AEW Dynamite, Ospreay made his first appearance since the All In pay-per-view to deliver a difficult and honest update on his health. In an emotional in-ring promo segment with Tony Schiavone, Ospreay revealed the nature of the injury. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer has since confirmed that the injury is legitimate and not part of a storyline. Ospreay told the live crowd that he has been struggling with neck issues for about ten months but has been keeping the pain to himself. After being taken to the emergency room following the attack at All In, an MRI revealed the severity of the damage. He announced that he has two herniated discs (C2 and C6) that are pushing into his spinal cord. Despite the serious nature of the diagnosis, Ospreay offered a glimmer of hope. Ospreay said that doctors have told him the ailments are treatable and that he hopes to be ready to compete at next month's AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door event in his home country of England. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. All Elite Wrestling ALL IN at Wembley Stadium in London on August 27, 2023. Courtesy of AEW More news: WWE Superstar Announces Retirement Match Neck injuries are among the most feared in professional wrestling, often altering or ending careers. The news is especially concerning given Ospreay's breathtaking, high-impact in-ring style. Known as the "Aerial Assassin," his matches are a whirlwind of acrobatic, high-risk maneuvers that put immense strain on his neck and spine. For years, fans and critics have marveled at his ability to perform moves like the Stormbreaker and the OsCutter, while also worrying about the long-term physical toll. This injury appears to be the unfortunate result of that punishing style. AEW is using the brutal storyline attack from the All In: Texas pay-per-view as the on-screen explanation for the injury. At the event, after Ospreay had already competed in a grueling tag team match, he got involved in the main event. He was then attacked by the Death Riders faction, with Claudio Castagnoli stomping his head through a steel chair. The violent angle wrote Ospreay off television and now serves as the justification for his real-life injury. After his promo on Dynamite, his All In tag team partner, Swerve Strickland, came out to the stage to embrace him in a sign of support. The wrestling world now wishes one of its best performers a full and speedy recovery. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
The Province
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Is Thor about to die? Chris Hemsworth posts possible 'Doomsday' spoiler
Chris Hemsworth Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Chris Hemsworth's emotional message about his 15-year journey as Thor has Marvel fans wondering if his superhero character is going to be killed off in Avengers: Doomsday . This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Earlier this week, Hemsworth, 41, called his time playing the God of Thunder 'one of the greatest honours of my life,' which some followers took as a thinly-veiled goodbye post. 'For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you,' Hemsworth wrote on YouTube as he shared a Legacy of Thor video. 'Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me. Thank you for making my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe unforgettable.. Next up, Doomsday !' Hemsworth's name was one of the first revealed when Marvel announced the cast for next year's Avengers: Doomsday , which is currently filming in England. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But his message — which came 14 years after his first outing as Thor — had a hint of finality that left some fans wondering if his hero will be killed off in Doomsday . After all, with the film having no less than 27 characters facing off against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom — some of them aren't making it out of that battle alive. 'I think Chris Hemsworth's Thor is DYING in Avengers: Doomsday …,' one person guessed on X, with another sharing the actor's statement and suggesting, ' Thor might die in Avengers: Doomsday .' ' Thor is definitely dying in Doomsday . This reeks of (a) final goodbye ,' a third wrote on YouTube. Chris Hemsworth in a scene from 'Thor: The Dark World.' Photo by Jay Maidment / Marvel Studios Along with Mark Ruffalo, Hemsworth is the last OG Marvel hero, appearing in 10 MCU movies and four standalone entries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But during an interview to promote 2022's Thor: Love & Thunder , the Australian native said he was willing to stick around as the strongest Avenger as long as fans were interested. ' I love playing the character, and I have since the first day. As long as I get to keep working with wonderful directors and cast and crew and different writers and there's an opportunity to do something different with the character, I'm down for anything,' he told Postmedia. 'I'll wait for the fans to say, 'No thanks, we've had enough of you.' But until then, I love it.' Writer-director Taika Waititi echoed that sentiment, saying that Hemsworth could easily 'do this for the rest of his life if he wants.' Marvel announced a stacked roster for the upcoming superhero teamup in March , with Doomsday set to include more than 20 characters, including s everal key stars from Fox's early-2000s X-Men films as well as Hemsworth; Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America); Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier); Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man); Letitia Wright (Shuri); Winston Duke (M'Baku); Tom Hiddleston (Loki); Channing Tatum (Gambit) and actors from this summer's Fantastic Four movie. Other rumoured names expected to appear include Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Chris Evans (Captain America). Doomsday , which opens Dec. 18, 2026, will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on Dec. 17, 2027. During an appearance on an episode of The Hollywood Reporter 's Awards Chatter podcast last summer, Downey said he was convinced to return to Marvel after getting a pitch from studio boss Kevin Feige. 'He said, 'It just keeps occurring to me, if you were to come back …'' Downey said . ' H e brought up Victor von Doom. I looked into this character. Later on, he goes, 'Let's get Victor von Doom right.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. mdaniell@ Read More Vancouver Canucks BC Lions Local News Vancouver Canucks World
Toronto Sun
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Is Thor about to die? Chris Hemsworth posts possible 'Doomsday' spoiler
Chris Hemsworth Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Chris Hemsworth's emotional message about his 15-year journey as Thor has Marvel fans wondering if his superhero character is going to be killed off in Avengers: Doomsday . This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Earlier this week, Hemsworth, 41, called his time playing the God of Thunder 'one of the greatest honours of my life,' which some followers took as a thinly-veiled goodbye post. 'For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you,' Hemsworth wrote on YouTube as he shared a Legacy of Thor video. 'Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me. Thank you for making my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe unforgettable.. Next up, Doomsday !' Hemsworth's name was one of the first revealed when Marvel announced the cast for next year's Avengers: Doomsday , which is currently filming in England. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But his message — which came 14 years after his first outing as Thor — had a hint of finality that left some fans wondering if his hero will be killed off in Doomsday . After all, with the film having no less than 27 characters facing off against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom — some of them aren't making it out of that battle alive. 'I think Chris Hemsworth's Thor is DYING in Avengers: Doomsday …,' one person guessed on X, with another sharing the actor's statement and suggesting, ' Thor might die in Avengers: Doomsday .' ' Thor is definitely dying in Doomsday . This reeks of (a) final goodbye ,' a third wrote on YouTube. Chris Hemsworth in a scene from 'Thor: The Dark World.' Photo by Jay Maidment / Marvel Studios Along with Mark Ruffalo, Hemsworth is the last OG Marvel hero, appearing in 10 MCU movies and four standalone entries. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But during an interview to promote 2022's Thor: Love & Thunder , the Australian native said he was willing to stick around as the strongest Avenger as long as fans were interested. ' I love playing the character, and I have since the first day. As long as I get to keep working with wonderful directors and cast and crew and different writers and there's an opportunity to do something different with the character, I'm down for anything,' he told Postmedia. 'I'll wait for the fans to say, 'No thanks, we've had enough of you.' But until then, I love it.' Writer-director Taika Waititi echoed that sentiment, saying that Hemsworth could easily 'do this for the rest of his life if he wants.' Marvel announced a stacked roster for the upcoming superhero teamup in March , with Doomsday set to include more than 20 characters, including s everal key stars from Fox's early-2000s X-Men films as well as Hemsworth; Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Captain America); Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier); Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man); Letitia Wright (Shuri); Winston Duke (M'Baku); Tom Hiddleston (Loki); Channing Tatum (Gambit) and actors from this summer's Fantastic Four movie. Other rumoured names expected to appear include Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Chris Evans (Captain America). Doomsday , which opens Dec. 18, 2026, will be followed by Avengers: Secret Wars on Dec. 17, 2027. During an appearance on an episode of The Hollywood Reporter 's Awards Chatter podcast last summer, Downey said he was convinced to return to Marvel after getting a pitch from studio boss Kevin Feige. 'He said, 'It just keeps occurring to me, if you were to come back …'' Downey said . ' H e brought up Victor von Doom. I looked into this character. Later on, he goes, 'Let's get Victor von Doom right.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. mdaniell@ Read More Crime Sunshine Girls World Toronto Raptors Sunshine Girls
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Chris Hemsworth celebrates 'legacy' of Thor ahead of 'Doomsday'
May 29 (UPI) -- Chris Hemsworth is looking back on his time as Marvel hero Thor as he prepares to return as the God of Thunder in Avengers: Doomsday. The actor, 41, thanked fans and released a video on his YouTube channel Wednesday that features behind-the-scenes footage of him portraying Thor across multiple Marvel films. It also includes interviews with Hemsworth's co-stars Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson, along with director Taika Waititi and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige. "Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special... was sharing it with all of you. Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me," Hemsworth says in the video's description. "Thank you for making my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe unforgettable.. Next up, Doomsday!" the actor continued. Avengers: Doomsday opens in theater Dec. 18, 2026.
