Category: Sport

While you increase your School Soccer Playoff hopes with a big-time convention win on the street, a postgame troll is warranted.

Ole Miss achieved such a feat Saturday with its 34-26 win over Oklahoma, and poured some salt within the Sooners’ wound afterward.

A balanced Insurgent offense racked up 431 yards in opposition to Oklahoma’s spectacular protection within the win, with quarterback Trinidad Chambliss throwing for 314 yards and operating again Kewan Lacy punching in two touchdowns. Ole Miss outscored Oklahoma 9-0 within the fourth, erasing a one-point deficit heading into the ultimate quarter.

After the sport, the Rebels’ social media admin had a intelligent caption on the prepared, centered on the Sooners’ nickname.

That wasn’t the one postgame troll posted on social media in Week 9. Listed here are all the highest jabs from round faculty soccer:

In a battle of two groups with related mascots, it was the Bearcats who earned bragging rights over the Bears — and with these bragging rights got here a proper to a postgame troll. Brendan Sorsby threw for 2 touchdowns and rushed for another as Cincinnati moved to 7-1 on the season with a house win in opposition to Baylor.

Cincinnati’s social media workforce opted to reference Baylor’s mascot (and its triumph) with a nod to a viral clip.

It was a dominant rivalry efficiency by Iowa within the battle for the Floyd of Rosedale trophy, intercepting three Minnesota passes and holding the Golden Gophers to simply 133 yards of complete offense. The Hawkeyes’ offense, protection and particular groups all recorded a minimum of one landing within the victory.

Iowa did some digital altering to Minnesota’s emblem after the sport, posting a video exhibiting Minnesota’s “M” being changed by an L and the often smiling gopher crying.

Memphis gained one of many largest Group of 5 video games of the season because of a late surge. After trailing 31-17 heading into the fourth quarter, the Tigers scored the sport’s subsequent 17 factors and took the lead with simply over a minute left to play. South Florida crafted a last-gasp drive to arrange a possible tying subject aim try, however Nico Gramatica’s 52-yard effort sailed extensive.

With the win secured, Memphis took to social media to put up a final-score graphic, displaying a tiger looming over a bull, with the caption “bullseye hit.”

Kent State additionally used a late push to win its Week 9 recreation. After falling behind their MAC foe Bowling Inexperienced 21-3 halfway by way of the third quarter, the Golden Flashes managed the rest of the competition in a 24-21 win. A trick play put Kent State forward for good. Da’Realyst Clark took a pop cross on a reverse earlier than throwing to fellow extensive receiver Wayne Harris in the long run zone for the eventual successful rating.

Kent State’s postgame troll of its convention rivals referenced the Falcons’ well-known unofficial mascot, a 3-year-old unique shorthair Persian cat named Pudge, with a intelligent caption.

Earlier within the week, Sacramento State president Luke Wooden referred to Montana because the “pandas” (Montana’s precise mascot is the Grizzlies).

Montana’s social media admin remembered the remark. After the Grizzlies dispatched the Hornets on Friday night time, Montana posted a photograph on X of a headband-wearing panda sitting in entrance of the doorway to Sacramento State’s campus — with the L in “California State College Sacramento” emphasised.

Missouri State improved to 4-3 on Tuesday night time because of a 7-yard landing cross from Jacob Clark to Ronnel Johnson in extra time, lifting the Bears over New Mexico State in a battle of .500 squads. The TD capped a productive day for Clark, who totaled 283 passing yards and a trio of passing touchdowns.

After the sport, Missouri took a few pictures at its opponent’s cowboy-themed Aggie mascot — first posting the ultimate rating with the caption “stroll in your saloon and take over your saloon” after which including a graphic exhibiting “bears win” written on a pair of shoes.

Tom Aspinall’s reign because the UFC’s undisputed heavyweight champion received off to a disastrous begin on Saturday, as his first title protection led to a no contest at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi.

Aspinall (15-3) was unable to proceed after title challenger Ciryl Gane (13-2) by chance poked his proper eye throughout an alternate at 4:35 of the opening spherical. Aspinall was offered 5 minutes to get better, however referee Jason Herzog had no selection however to cease the bout as soon as the defending champion stated he nonetheless couldn’t see. It’s the primary time a UFC title struggle has led to a no contest attributable to an unintentional foul.

“That is bulls—, the struggle was simply getting going,” Aspinall stated. “Full bulls—. I’m pissed off. I can hardly open my eye.”

Gane, a former interim champion, apologized for the attention poke, which truly appeared to make contact with each of Aspinall’s eyes, although it primarily impacted the suitable eye.

“I’m very sorry for that — for the group, for the followers, for everyone,” Gane stated. “I’m sorry for myself. We put lots of vitality into this struggle. I’m very disenchanted, however that is the game.”

It’s an terrible outcome for all events, particularly contemplating a few of the circumstances which have surrounded the UFC’s heavyweight division lately. The division was primarily positioned on maintain earlier this 12 months, because the UFC tried to barter a title unification bout between undisputed champion Jon Jones and Aspinall, who had held the interim title since November 2023. Jones finally determined to retire in June, ensuing within the unceremonious crowning of Aspinall because the official champ. Saturday was meant to be one thing of Aspinall’s public coronation because the titleholder.

The motion was aggressive and entertaining earlier than the foul, as every heavyweight had his share of success on the ft. Aspinall tried one takedown, which Gane shrugged off somewhat simply. Aspinall’s largest benefit stepping into seemed to be his capability to take Gane to the ground. On the ft, the 2 matched up very effectively.

Gane bloodied Aspinall’s nostril inside the opening minutes, as he went to work with a constant jab and leg kick. He caught Aspinall with a number of counter pictures on his method in, together with a brief proper hand simply moments earlier than the foul.

The one different title struggle to end in a no contest in UFC historical past occurred in 2017 between then-light-heavyweight champion Jones and Daniel Cormier. Jones initially defeated Cormier by way of TKO at UFC 214 in Anaheim, however the California State Athletic Fee modified the outcome to a no contest after it was revealed Jones had failed a prefight drug take a look at.

Formally, Aspinall, of Salford, England, has fought solely thrice for the reason that begin of 2023, largely as a result of state of affairs with Jones. These three fights lasted a mixed 3:22, which means the UFC’s heavyweight champion has averaged roughly one minute of Octagon time per 12 months previously three years.

ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders will lastly have each of their high two receivers out there Monday, as Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel will play towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs.

Each gamers have been full members the previous three days at apply, and coach Dan Quinn mentioned they are going to play. McLaurin has missed the previous 4 video games with a proper quad damage whereas Samuel missed final week with a bruised heel that bothered him the earlier recreation as properly.

It’s a lift for a group that has handled quite a few accidents, one cause it’s 3-4 heading into the sport towards the Chiefs (4-3). The broad receivers’ return helps backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, who’s making his third begin this season rather than the injured Jayden Daniels (out with a proper hamstring damage).

McLaurin mentioned Friday that he was shut in latest weeks however needed to ensure he was 100% — one thing he didn’t really feel he was till Monday.

“With the ability to speed up and run by folks and slam on the brakes, that’s my recreation,” he mentioned. “My damage hindered loads of that, however I really feel actually good proper now.”

McLaurin has caught 10 passes for 149 yards and nil touchdowns in three video games. Samuel leads Washington with 34 catches for 315 yards and three touchdowns. One other receiver, Noah Brown, hasn’t performed since Week 2 and was positioned on injured reserve Oct. 15.

Washington’s offense has been productive for many of the season even with its accidents. The Commanders rank tenth in scoring and thirteenth in yards. They’re additionally seventh in yards per play however twenty fourth on third downs.

In addition they stay second in dashing yards per recreation, however prior to now two weeks, their working backs have averaged 3.6 yards per carry — in comparison with 6.06 within the first 5 video games — and 66.5 yards per recreation. In these video games, each Chicago and Dallas, which rank twenty eighth and thirtieth, respectively, in dashing yards per recreation, crowded the field and dared them to throw.

“There’s little question there’s sure coverages that groups aren’t prepared to play when you may have guys like that on the sphere,” Washington offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury mentioned. “To allow them to positively assist open issues up.”

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss his third straight sport Sunday due to his hamstring damage.

Jackson was listed as a full participant in Friday’s follow, however was then downgraded to restricted and is now anticipated to return from his hamstring damage Thursday night time in Miami.

Jackson was not able to play with the damage, sources advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter, particularly with one other sport on a brief week Thursday night time towards the Dolphins.

Tyler Huntley is ready to start out for the Ravens on Sunday as they host the Chicago Bears, sources mentioned.

Huntley began 5 video games final season for the Dolphins, going 2-3 whereas finishing 86 of 133 passes with 5 whole touchdowns.

Huntley beforehand began 10 video games for the Ravens instead of Jackson, together with one within the playoffs. He was named to the Professional Bowl in 2022.

If final week’s “SmackDown” left followers a bit confused and empty from Drew McIntyre’s disqualification win over Cody Rhodes within the impromptu title match, this week turned consideration within the brief time period to Jimmy Uso and the Scottish Warrior, with Uso upset over what McIntyre allegedly did to Jacob Fatu final week. This led to a match with an anticipated consequence, as McIntyre beat Uso in his march towards Saturday Night time’s Essential Occasion and a gathering with Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. If Friday’s present didn’t essentially make followers at dwelling extra excited for McIntyre vs. Rhodes , the opening section did set the tone for the group to take pleasure in “SmackDown.”

I did discover it attention-grabbing that Rhodes informed the followers throughout his promo that it was uncharacteristic for him to make use of the title belt as a weapon towards another person, primarily saying “that isn’t my common conduct as a result of that’s what a villain would do” and inserting blame on the feelings of the second, quite than a shift in character.

MFT (Tama Tonga and JC Mateo) def. Rey Fenix and Shinsuke Nakamura
Tiffany Stratton def. Kiana James (non-title)
Ilja Dragunov def. Aleister Black to retain the USA Championship
Drew McIntyre def. Jimmy Uso

I’ve stated this earlier than and I’ll say it once more — Drew McIntyre could be a star in any decade of professional wrestling. Friday’s fundamental occasion between Uso and McIntyre was a strong and enjoyable TV fundamental occasion between two veterans, and I do hope McIntyre will get one other world title run ahead of later. Nevertheless it’s laborious to think about that taking place at Saturday Night time’s Essential Occasion on Nov. 1. Rhodes and McIntyre will little question have a terrific match, however don’t anticipate Rhodes to be dethroned.

Jade Cargill attacked Tiffany Stratton after Stratton defeated Kiana James, which is able to launch a brand new period for Cargill as a villain. I really feel like this might be when Cargill actually shines — as a supremely assured, “I’m higher than you in each manner” kind. A title run is totally in her close to future.

I completely love the thought of Ilja Dragunov persevering with the U.S. Championship open problem. The ustitle having this type of hook and serving to make stars (and typically advancing storylines) is a good car. Dragunov proved final week by beating Sami Zayn and once more on Friday towards Aleister Black that he might definitely carry a weekly load like this and make it one of the vital entertaining and must-see elements of the present, identical to Zayn did.

I’m having fun with the social media discourse each time Rey Fenix will get a brand new tag crew accomplice that isn’t his brother Penta. It’s terrific that they each crew up with everybody else on the roster earlier than lastly getting collectively. Ultimately they are going to crew up and it will likely be an excellent second — possibly at a giant occasion like Wrestlemania? No must rush issues right here.

The MFTs seemed sturdy and menacing, which is precisely what they wanted on this tag crew match towards Fenix and Shinsuke Nakamura. The Wyatt Sicks await, and the MFTs wanted a match they might win convincingly. I see a collision course for Survivor Sequence: Warfare Video games as a robust risk — with possibly a shock identify or two added to the combo.

LOS ANGELES — After Luka Doncic scored 49 factors within the Lakers’ 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday — shattering Jerry West’s 56-year franchise file of 81 factors scored by the primary two video games of a season — his teammate Austin Reaves was requested a query.

May Doncic, who has scored 92 factors this season, common 40?

“Sure,” Reaves advised ESPN.

May Doncic common 40, and would it not assist the workforce win?

“Sure,” Reaves continued. “He’s so good, it’s bizarre.”

It was uncanny to see the effectiveness of the Doncic-led Lakers offense in its second sport of the season in contrast with Tuesday’s 119-109 season-opening loss to the Golden State Warriors.

The Lakers shot higher from the sector, 59.2% in contrast with 54.5% on Tuesday, and have been significantly better from 3, capturing 41.4% in contrast with 25%. In addition they dedicated fewer turnovers, 12 in contrast with 19.

And Doncic was the fixed, turning into the primary participant in Lakers historical past with consecutive 40-point video games to start out a season and simply the fourth in NBA historical past, becoming a member of Anthony Davis, Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain.

“I want we gained the primary sport, however clearly it’s comeback,” Doncic stated after ending 14-for-23 from the ground, together with 5-for-12 from 3, and 16-for-19 from the free throw line. “I believe Minnesota is a superb workforce. We needed to do lots to win at the moment. However myself, I really feel nice. I wish to win each sport.”

Doncic added 11 rebounds and eight assists, becoming a member of Reaves (25 factors, 11 assists, 7 rebounds) with a double-double. Rui Hachimura scored 23 factors on 10-for-13 capturing, and Deandre Ayton had 15 factors and eight rebounds.

“He, after all, dominates the entire sport so simply,” Hachimura stated. “And it’s not some random workforce we performed in opposition to. They’re a Western Convention finals workforce. So that is loopy.”

After trailing by as many as 11 factors within the first quarter, the Lakers minimize Minnesota’s result in 4 heading into the second quarter as Doncic tied Kobe Bryant and Kyle Kuzma for probably the most first-quarter factors in workforce historical past with 23.

The Lakers dominated the center two quarters 72-54 in opposition to the Timberwolves, who eradicated them from the playoffs final season.

Doncic stated revenge didn’t gasoline the efficiency.

“I simply wish to neglect about final season,” Doncic stated. “I used to be making an attempt to maneuver on. I don’t actually take into consideration that first-round collection.”

The workforce was interested by its poor third-quarter exhibiting in opposition to the Warriors, although, when Golden State outscored the Lakers 35-25 to interrupt the sport open.

On Friday, a number of Lakers gamers left the halftime locker room early to take warmup pictures on the court docket whereas the halftime present — a hand-balancing acrobat, Christian, and his canine, Scooby — was nonetheless ending its act.

And L.A. gained the third 40-31.

“I believe for the primary time in Lakers historical past, the opposite workforce known as the primary timeout within the third quarter,” Lakers coach JJ Redick stated. “Had a pleasant ‘all proper, all proper’ with the group. ‘All proper, group, we did it!'”

As a lot because the third quarter was a trigger for celebration for Redick, he had one nitpick of Doncic within the fourth.

Throughout a late timeout, with L.A. up by 23 factors and three:29 remaining, Redick chided Doncic for being caught at 48 factors.

“I’m making an attempt to get the man 50, and yeah, I’d already given him three possibilities,” Redick stated. “I gave a fourth probability. He will get fouled after which he blows that, too.”

Doncic went 1-for-2 from the foul line with 3:05 remaining, bringing his whole to 49 factors, probably the most he has scored as a Laker, and Redick subbed him out shortly thereafter.

The victory was Ayton’s first with the Lakers, thanks largely to the man who tormented his Phoenix Suns workforce within the playoffs years in the past.

“Similar to the identical means I see it once I’m on the opposite facet — shocked,” Ayton stated when requested what it was prefer to witness Doncic’s evening. “Like, ‘Oh my god, I can’t consider he’s doing this. When is he going to overlook?’ You realize, issues like that.

“I needed him to get 50 tonight, although.”