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Lake Mary wins Little League U.S. Championship game
By AVERY HILL
Associated Press
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Everything seemed to be going Texas’ way.
The Southwest region champ was ahead by four runs over Lake Mary in the third inning Saturday in the U.S. bracket title game at the Little League World Series.
Starting pitcher Julian Hurst hadn’t given up a hit, much less a run, and had beaten Lake Mary on Monday.
Then things got crazy. Three lead changes later, Lake Mary is headed to LLWS championship on Sunday.
Luis Calo hit a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning as Lake Mary beat Boerne, Texas, 10-7 in a semifinal matchup.
“We’ve prepared for this. We’ve worked for this,” Lake Mary manager Jonathan Anderson said. “It’s been our summer.”
Lake Mary, the Southeast region representative, will take on Taiwan, a 4-1 winner over Venezuela, on Sunday afternoon.
It will be the first appearance by a Florida team in the title game since 2003 when East Boynton Beach fell to Musashi-Fuchi of Japan, 10-1.
Texas seemed in control after Doc Mogford hit a two-run double past the outstretched glove of Jacob Bibaud, which made it 4-0.
Florida’s comeback started an inning later when JJ Feliciano got a pop-up to drop for an RBI single. An inning after that, Teraj Alexander capped a four-run rally when he stole home, giving Lake Mary its first lead of the game, 5-4.
“I saw the catcher was looking into the hill,” Teraj said. “I just started creeping. Then once I thought I had it, like 100%, I just took off.”
Show Caption1 of 38ExpandAfter Texas rallied for three runs, Lake Mary came into its final at-bat in the sixth inning down 7-5.
But Bibaud hit a ground ball that bounced through the infield, bringing in Feliciano and cutting the lead to 7-6. A sacrifice fly from Liam Morrisey brought in Garrett Rohozen to tie the game.
After Luis smacked his go-ahead hit, Liam — in as a courtesy runner — stole third and went on to score when an error left the ball loose down the third base line.
“I know I pushed them hard, and I know I told them that work would get them to the promised land. And I’m sure they didn’t believe me,” Anderson said. “But here we are, boys, here we are. Job’s not done. We got one more. But boy, are we close!”
FSU loses 24-21 to Georgia Tech on last-play field goal
Tribune News Service
DUBLIN, Ireland — What a day for a dub in Dublin.
Aidan Birr’s 44-yard field goal as time expired gave Georgia Tech a win for the ages Saturday, a 24-21 triumph over No. 10 Florida State at Aviva Stadium in the season opener.
Birr, who missed from 51 yards earlier on the opposite end of the field, let his right-footed boot fly with five seconds on the clock. Those seconds ticked away as the ball sailed through. The Yellow Jackets stormed the field. The Seminoles fell to the ground in disbelief.
Birr’s kick capped a 12-play drive that covered just 49 yards but ate up the final 6:33 of clock.
Tech got 75 yards rushing and two touchdowns from running back Jamal Haynes. Haynes King threw for 146 yards and rushed another 54. The Jackets racked up 190 yards on the ground and averaged 5.3 yards per carry.
The Jackets’ afternoon didn’t start the way it ended. The Seminoles took the opening possession and gashed Tech’s defense to the tune of 11.6 yards per carry and scored on Lawrence Toafili’s 28-yard run down the right side of the field.
FSU tight end Brian Courtney ran in a two-point conversion making the score 8-0, less than five minutes into the game.
But the Jackets came right back — and quickly.
Zach Pyron’s 1-yard touchdown run up the gut made it an 8-7 game at the 7:26 mark. That drive was highlighted by a slip-screen completion by King to Malik Rutherford that went for 42 yards into the red zone.
Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 52-yard field goal for FSU with 11:06 left in the second quarter making the Noles’ lead 11-7.
The Jackets put on a clinic on the ensuing drive. They ran 14 plays over 75 yards and bled 7:53 off the clock before Haynes scored from a yard out on third down. Tech finished the drive with eighth consecutive runs and took a 14-11 lead with 3:13 left in the half.
Fitzgerald made a 59-yard kick as time expired to end the first half making the score 14-all.
Tech was outgained by 20 yards in the first two quarters but averaged 6.7 yards per play and 5.6 yards per rush. King threw only five passes, while Uiagalelei was 12-of-14 passing for 96 yards.
After a scoreless third quarter, one that included Birr missing a long field-goal attempt, and Tech guard Keylan Rutledge recovering a botched handoff, the Jackets opened the final period with a 2-yard touchdown run from Haynes to go up 21-14. That score capped a drive that swallowed 6:22 of clock over 11 plays.
The Seminoles responded with a 15-play drive that lasted more than eight minutes and included two Uiagalelei completions on fourth down to keep the series alive. That score made the score 21-21 with 6:33 to go, setting the stage for the finish.
Up next …FSU vs. Boston College
When: Sept. 2, 7:30 p.m.
TV: ESPN
Mike Norvell’s FSU program goes from unbeaten to uncertain after loss to Georgia Tech | Commentary
Somewhere, Kirk Herbstreit must have been laughing.
Herbstreit, the ESPN analyst who led the charge last season to put one-loss Alabama in the College Football Playoff over undefeated Florida State, was booed unmercifully by Seminoles fans every time he spoke during the GameDay telecast from Ireland on Saturday before the college football season opener between FSU and Georgia Tech.
But when the Yellow Jackets upset the 10th-ranked Seminoles 24-21 hours later, it was Herbstreit, Paul Finebaum and FSU’s other critics who got the last laugh.
Losing to a Georgia Tech program that had dropped 15 straight games to Top-10 opponents is certainly not the way FSU coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles wanted to follow up last year’s undefeated regular season.
We found out last season that the Seminoles were a great football team under Norvell.
This was supposed to season when we found out if Norvell is on his way to building a great football program.
Quite frankly, it’s off to an horrendous start.
Norvell’s 10th-ranked Seminoles kicked off one of the most historic college football seasons on Saturday in Ireland by losing to 10 ½-point underdog Georgia Tech on Aidan Birr’s 44-yard field goal as time expired. It was the biggest upset they’ve seen in these parts since Billy Joe Doodlehopper of Umatilla ordered a Guinness on the rocks at Mulligan’s Pub in Dublin.
“We’re all hurt,” Norvell said. “You want to start the season a certain way and we came up short. We take ownership of this and I take responsibility. I’ve got to put our guys in the best position to be successful.”
The changes in college football are immense this season from the expanded 12-team playoff … to conference realignment … to Kalen DeBoer replacing the legendary Nick Saban. Likewise, the Seminoles have also seen a sea of change with 10 players from last year’s undefeated ACC championship team getting drafted into the NFL, including starting quarterback Jordan Travis, their starting running back, their two best receivers and two best defensive linemen.
Norvell, per his reputation, replenished the roster through the transfer portal, but obviously it’s still a major work in progress. Maybe everyone should have seen this coming. I mean, seriously, trying to integrate a new quarterback and many other new starters into the lineup for a Week Zero game against a hungry opponent in a foreign country had “upset” written all over it.
FSU’s offensive and defensive lines were purported to be among the best in the country this season, but they certainly didn’t look like it on Saturday.
The FSU defense allowed Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King to march his team down the field on its final two possessions — an 11-play, 89-yard touchdown drive and then the 12-play, 49-yard drive to set up Birr’s winning kick. Georgia Tech was able to run the ball effectively all day on FSU, with 190 rushing yards and 5.3 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, Georgia Tech’s maligned defense, last in the ACC a year ago and 123rd in the country, held FSU to just 98 rushing yards and two touchdowns. FSU’s new transfer quarterback DJ Uiagalelei completed 19 of 27 passes for 193 yards, including two fourth-down completions on FSU’s final game-tying drive, but his defense and offensive line let him down..
There was a thought that FSU would just keep on rolling after last season, but it’s not always so easy. When coaches like Saban, Georgia’s Kirby Smart and Ohio State’s Ryan Day have had such roster turnover in the past, their programs just kept on chugging. This is the season we are supposed to learn if Norvell is on the way to becoming college football’s next great program-builder.
You see, there’s a big difference between coaching a great football team and building a great football program. Just ask LSU about Ed Orgeron. Or ask Auburn about Gene Chizik.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying Norvell is going to be a one-hit wonder like Orgeron and Chizik; I’m just saying one undefeated regular season does not suddenly turn FSU into an A-list program.
That’s why I believe this season is so important for the Seminoles if they truly want to get back to the “elite” status they enjoyed under Bobby Bowden and, to a lesser extent, Jimbo Fisher. Those national championship glory years became fading memories until Norvell arrived in 2020.
As Norvell embarks on his fifth season in Tallahassee, the question isn’t whether he’s improved the team — because obviously he has — but whether he can sustain the upward trajectory and put Florida State into the same exclusive category as Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State.
After Saturday’s loss, it’s apparent that “the climb” Norvell often talks about just got a whole lot steeper..
Which is why I believe FSU needs to think long and hard about leaving the ACC. Yes, the Seminoles are at a financial disadvantage with SEC and Big Ten programs if they stay in the ACC, but they are at a competitive advantage.
There’s a reason Bowden pushed for FSU to join the ACC instead of the SEC back In 1990 when the school had a choice between the two leagues. Bowden used a boxing analogy at the time and compared the competition in the ACC to the tomato cans that the aging and overweight George Foreman was beating up at the time in his quest to regain the heavyweight championship.
“I’m like George Foreman,” Bowden said then. “I like to pick those unranked guys out and fight ’em. Ol’ George is out there knocking out these no-names, but he’ll be fighting for the heavyweight championship directly. Everybody just assumed ol’ Bobby was raised in the heart of the SEC, so naturally he’s going to want to jump right in. Maybe I know too much about the SEC to want to join up.”
Translation: Bobby knew that FSU had a much better chance of competing for national championships in the ACC rather than the SEC.
That still holds true today.
If you ask me, FSU needs to focus on being a consistent ACC power before the Seminoles think about jumping in with the SEC heavyweights. And as it stands now, FSU is in for a dogfight with the likes of Clemson, Miami, Virginia Tech, North Carolina State, etc. if they expect to win the ACC championship again and get the league’s automatic bid into the 12-team playoff.
Forget about Georgia.
Right now, the Seminoles aren’t even as good as Georgia Tech.
Somewhere, Kirk Herbstreit is laughing.
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No. 10 FSU rocked in opener by unranked Ga. Tech in Dublin
DUBLIN — Avery Boyd, Chase Lane and Malik Rutherford stepped in front of their Georgia Tech teammates, who were passing around the Aer Lingus College Football Classic trophy, and decided to let loose.
There was one dance fitting for the moment: an Irish jig.
They delivered. It was their second perfect performance of the day at Aviva Stadium.
Aidan Birr made a 44-yard field goal as time expired, and Georgia Tech upset No. 10 Florida State 24-21 on Saturday in the first major college football game of the season.
The win was Georgia Tech’s first over a top-10 opponent since a 22-16 victory over the Seminoles in October 2015.
Jamal Haynes ran for 75 yards and two touchdowns for Georgia Tech, while Haynes King threw for 146 yards and ran for 54 yards. The Yellow Jackets (1-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) were able to control the line of scrimmage and accumulate 190 rushing yards and 5.3 yards per carry.
“Really proud of the offensive line,” coach Brent Key said. “Shocking there, right? Really proud of those guys and how they were prepared.”
Coming off an undefeated regular season and with a remade roster, the Seminoles tied the game with 6:33 left in the fourth quarter on a 15-play touchdown drive that included two fourth-down conversions by DJ Uiagalelei.
Florida State (0-1, 0-1), which was favored to win by 10 1/2 points according to BetMGM Sportsbook, never touched the ball again. Birr came on with 5 seconds left to hit the winner that just stayed inside the left upright.
Uiagalelei completed 19 of 27 passes for 193 yards in his Florida State debut, completing mostly shorter passes until the late fourth-down completions.
Ryan Fitzgerald made a 59-yard field goal, a career long and the second longest in school history, just before halftime to tie the game at 14. Fitzgerald had a 52-yarder earlier.
The teams had just seven drives apiece. Georgia Tech’s final two drives were among the best, an 11-play, 89-yard touchdown drive and then the 12-play, 49-yard drive to set up Birr’s kick.
“Very limited possessions,” Florida State coach Mike Norvell said. “The importance of every snap in that game was monumental.”
Florida State was able to build four scoring drives, but just one in the second half. While Lawrance Toafili and Roydell Williams had rushing touchdowns, the ground attack stalled as Georgia Tech’s defense held FSU to 98 yards on 31 carries.
“We’re not trying to prove anything to anyone,” Key said. “We’re not trying to go out and impress people. All we’re trying to do is play as hard as we can possibly play — as a team, as a family.”
Coming off a 7-6 season, Georgia Tech certainly impressed, sending quite the message to the rest of the ACC.
Florida State fans packed Aviva Stadium for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, the third straight Week 0 opener in Dublin.
TakeawaysFlorida State: The Seminoles’ defensive line was viewed as one of the ACC’s best but did not record a sack and allowed Tech to run at will.
Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets averaged 203 rushing yards per game (13th in the FBS) in 2023 and picked up right where they left off.
Up nextFlorida State plays host to Boston College on Sept. 2.
Georgia Tech plays host to Georgia State on Aug. 31.
Today in History: August 24, Earhart becomes first woman accomplish flight feat
Today is Saturday, Aug. 24, the 237th day of 2024. There are 129 days left in the year.
Today in history:On August 24, 1932, Amelia Earhart embarked on a 19-hour flight from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey, making her the first woman to fly solo, non-stop, from coast to coast.
Also on this date:In 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces invaded Washington, D.C., setting fire to the still-under-construction Capitol and the White House, as well as other public buildings.
In 1912, Congress passed a measure creating the Alaska Territory.
In 1949, the North Atlantic Treaty came into force.
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Communist Control Act, outlawing the Communist Party in the United States.
In 1981, Mark David Chapman was sentenced in New York to 20 years to life in prison for murdering John Lennon.
In 1989, Baseball Commissioner A. Bartlett Giamatti (juh-MAH’-tee) banned Pete Rose from the game for betting on his own team, the Cincinnati Reds.
In 1991, in response to a coup attempt by hardline Communist leaders attempting to reassert control over the Soviet Union, Ukrainian parliamentarians voted to approve a Declaration of Independence for the state of Ukraine.
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida; the storm resulted in 65 deaths and caused more than $26 billion in damage across Florida, Louisiana and the Bahamas.
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union declared that Pluto was no longer a full-fledged planet, demoting it to the status of a “dwarf planet.”
In 2012, a Norwegian court found Anders Behring Breivik guilty of terrorism and premeditated murder for twin attacks on July 22, 2011 that killed 77 people; he received a 21-year prison sentence that can be extended as long as he is considered dangerous to society.
In 2018, the family of Arizona Sen. John McCain announced that he had discontinued medical treatment for an aggressive form of brain cancer; McCain died the following day.
In 2019, police in Aurora, Colorado, responding to a report of a suspicious person, used a chokehold to subdue Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old Black man; he suffered cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital and was later declared brain dead and taken off life support.
In 2020, Republicans formally nominated President Donald Trump for a second term on the opening day of a scaled-down convention; during a visit to the convention city of Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump told delegates that “ the only way they can take this election away from us is if this is a rigged election. ”
Today’s Birthdays:- Composer-musician Mason Williams is 86.
- R&B singer Marshall Thompson (The Chi-Lites) is 82.
- WWE co-founder Vince McMahon is 79.
- Author Paulo Coelho is 77.
- Actor Anne Archer is 77.
- Author Alexander McCall Smith is 76.
- Composer Jean-Michel Jarre is 76.
- Author Orson Scott Card is 73.
- Poet Linton Kwesi Johnson is 72.
- Actor Kevin Dunn is 69.
- Former Arkansas governor and political commentator Mike Huckabee is 69.
- Actor-writer Stephen Fry is 67.
- Actor Steve Guttenberg is 66.
- Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is 64.
- Actor Jared Harris is 63.
- Talk show host Craig Kilborn is 62.
- Actor Marlee Matlin is 59.
- Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller is 59.
- Film director Ava DuVernay is 52.
- Actor-comedian Dave Chappelle is 51.
- Actor James D’Arcy is 50.
- Actor Carmine Giovinazzo (jee-oh-vihn-AH’-zoh) is 51.
- Actor Alex O’Loughlin is 48.
- Author John Green is 47.
- Actor Chad Michael Murray is 43.
- Actor Rupert Grint is 36.
- Basketball player Kelsey Plum is 30.
Dolphins’ Liam Eichenberg appears to have secured starting spot; injury updates on Aaron Brewer, Benito Jones, Brandon Pili
TAMPA — The Miami Dolphins’ preseason finale Friday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was expected to answer questions on interior offensive line competition.
For Liam Eichenberg, it wasn’t what he did on the field in the final exhibition for Miami, but what he didn’t have to do.
Eichenberg being held out of the preseason game at Raymond James Stadium was a byproduct of him already earning a starting spot on the offensive line.
“That was an earned opportunity to be in a jersey and not pads by Liam,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. “It was more of a reaction to what he’s been doing day in, day out.
“He’s probably had as good of a camp as anybody and really put together some good practices.”
Eichenberg had been slotted as the Dolphins starting right guard until center Aaron Brewer went out with a hand injury more than two weeks ago in a joint practice against the Atlanta Falcons. That development saw Eichenberg moved to center.
With Brewer, who had his right hand wrapped, out and Eichenberg earning the night off, Miami started Jack Driscoll at center, with Robert Jones at left guard and Lester Cotton at right guard. Driscoll later kicked out to right tackle after an injury to Ryan Hayes.
McDaniel did not have an update on the status of Brewer with the regular season set to open in nearly two weeks, but he did express optimism.
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“Nothing’s really changed with that,” he said. “I feel pretty good about it, but don’t know concrete. I think that’s why it was important (Friday night) for us to feel good about where Rob Jones and Lester Cotton had been at. Just tried to get them some game experience.”
Some wonder if Miami will make a move to add experienced depth on the interior of the offensive line.
“I’m very happy with this group,” McDaniel said, but added that he and general manager Chris Grier will have conversations about all the position groups.
Nose tackle Benito Jones has missed recent weeks of drills in training camp. McDaniel indicated he’s in a good spot to be ready for the season.
“It’s hard to forecast Week 1 for a lot of the guys,” the Dolphins coach said. “As of right now, I’m not nervous about it at all, but I think there’s also the need to sit down and wrap my head around some of those guys.”
In Friday’s preseason finale, fellow nose tackle Brandon Pili exited early. He was seen on the sideline with a helmet in the second half but did not return to game action.
“Just talking to him on the field, he felt like it wasn’t serious. He’s not a doctor, and we have to get imaging and stuff,” McDaniel said.
“There was just no reason to go ahead and stress a guy that just got a ding. We’ll be evaluating that here shortly.”
With safety Jevon Holland not practicing of late, McDaniel had a positive update on the fourth-year standout.
“He had a really good workout (Friday) that he was excited about,” he said. “I would say he would be day to day at this point now.”
McDaniel also said cornerback Jalen Ramsey is in a good spot after missing time in practice in recent weeks, returning for Tuesday drills in Miami before he was held out of Wednesday’s joint practice.
Wide receiver Erik Ezukanma and safety Patrick McMorris were seen sidelined and wearing walking boots at Friday’s game — Ezukanma on his left foot and McMorris on his right.
“At this point, what I do know is it’s not longer than week to week,” McDaniel said of McMorris and Ezukanma.
McDaniel said he’s hopeful about wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. getting to practice
“You hope, but you have to listen to people’s bodies and be very communicative,” McDaniel said. “He’s feeling very optimistic about the way things are developing.”
Hayes, who exited the game Friday, was in a walking boot coming out of the locker room postgame.
Dolphins wide receiver Anthony Schwartz also suffered an injury against the Buccaneers.
Starters outVirtually every projected starter for the Dolphins was not dressed Friday.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw passes to wide receivers in street clothes, but Skylar Thompson and Mike White were the only passers dressed as they compete for the backup quarterback job.
Among offensive linemen, tackles Terron Armstead, Austin Jackson and Kendall Lamm and interior linemen Brewer and Eichenberg were not dressed. Brewer, who had his right snapping hand wrapped, has Eichenberg as his backup center if he can’t play the Sept. 8 regular-season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Eichenberg is otherwise slotted to play right guard.
Other offensive players not dressed were running backs Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane and Chris Brooks, wide receivers Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, River Cracraft, Ezukanma and Braylon Sanders, fullback Alec Ingold, tight ends Durham Smythe, Jonnu Smith, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner. Brooks was in concussion protocol this week.
Other defensive players not dressed ahead of the exhibition were defensive linemen Zach Sieler, Calais Campbell, Jones, Da’Shawn Hand, linebackers Jaelan Phillips, Emmanuel Ogbah, David Long, Jordyn Brooks, Anthony Walker and Duke Riley, cornerbacks Ramey, Kendall Fuller, Kader Kohou and Cam Smith, safeties Holland, Jordan Poyer, Marcus Maye and McMorris.
The Buccaneers were expected to play several starters, since they haven’t seen action in the preseason.
Embree coaches second halfWhat would happen if Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, for whatever reason, can’t be present for a game or has to miss time within a game?
Well, Friday night’s preseason exhibition against the Buccaneers served as a trial run for that precise scenario.
The Dolphins had have tight ends coach Jon Embree, who doubles as assistant head coach, lead the team for the second half of the preseason finale, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. from Raymond James Stadium. An initial report made by CBS-4, which had the game broadcast Friday night, was confirmed by the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Embree has been with Miami in his current role since McDaniel took over in 2022. Now entering his third season with the Dolphins, he goes back with McDaniel to their time together on the San Francisco 49ers’ coaching staff from 2017 through 2021.
As tight ends coach, Embree has done fine work at the position with Smythe, who has started 29 games over the past two seasons and earned a contract extension under his tutelage. Smythe, a proficient blocker, has excelled in an area that’s vital for the Dolphins in the outside-zone run-blocking scheme.
But the Dolphins, last year, were also the only NFL team to go without a touchdown from a tight end in 2023. So Miami brought in Jonnu Smith in free agency as a pass-catching tight end, and Embree will now get him incorporated into the offense. The experienced position coach who played tight end with the Los Angeles Rams from 1987 to 1989, enters 2024 with 15 years of coaching in the NFL and several more in the college ranks.
Daily Horoscope for August 24, 2024
General Daily Insight for August 24, 2024
Thinking and taking action are totally compatible right now. Around the sextile between incisive Mercury in Leo and busy Mars in Gemini at 12:31 am EDT, having an eye on the big picture can help us keep track of multiple simultaneous projects. Mars then harmonizes with meaningful Chiron, letting what matters most rise to the top of our to-do lists. Reflecting on emotionally evocative backstories could rattle us a little, but it’s okay — we’ll know when our achievements make a positive difference.
AriesMarch 21 – April 19
Airing a critical perspective can serve you well at this time. Perhaps some frustrations have been weighing on you lately. You’re likely to have a receptive audience if you’re able to deliver this message without descending into blame. Keep the focus on how you feel and what you’ve experienced. Others may then see that it makes sense to change a few things. When you give them an opportunity to hear their own feelings, they might realize that the status quo isn’t quite serving them either!
TaurusApril 20 – May 20
Making more money could be a high priority for you at the moment. You’re potentially motivated by deep anxieties about security. With calculating Mercury in your 4th House of Nourishment supporting energetic Mars in your finance zone, you’re prepped to pin down an amount that would make you feel like you had enough. You can always adjust this number as your situation unfolds, but starting somewhere specific is probably necessary to keep you from getting overwhelmed. Celebrate small wins along the way!
GeminiMay 21 – June 20
Dealing with a tricky social situation could currently be necessary. While forthright Mars in your sign aligns with touchy Chiron in your 11th House of Community, you might feel like you must speak up about something that upsets you because others can’t or won’t. You have the right to present your take on things, and simultaneously, you should acknowledge where your stake in the matter begins and ends. You don’t need to claim that everyone else agrees with you — just say your piece.
CancerJune 21 – July 22
You’re likely to achieve progress toward your goals today, but it might not be obvious to the outside world. Sometimes working behind the scenes is just how it goes! That said, as determined Mars in your hidden 12th house complements observant Mercury in your 2nd House of Resources, you can’t afford to lose sight of the material facts of the situation at hand. Delayed gratification can be worth it in the end, but make sure that no one is taking advantage of you.
LeoJuly 23 – August 22
Meeting new people can go well for you now. As confident Mars in your social 11th house reaches out to complicated Chiron in your 9th House of Beliefs, you probably aren’t connecting over light and shallow matters. Instead, you could be hashing out cultural differences — or turning the lens inward on the troubles of a shared cultural background. You’re likely to be articulate about how the dynamic has affected you, but don’t forget that you’re only qualified to speak for yourself.
VirgoAugust 23 – September 22
Your ambitions could get a boost today. While attentive Mercury in your 12th House of Secrets bolsters brash Mars in your prominent 10th house, you’re likely to know which bold moves have a chance of paying off. You may not be able to tell anyone where you acquired this information, though, which invites the potential to cause drama with a close confidant who thinks they have the right to know. Don’t get drawn into conversations — just do what you need to do.
LibraSeptember 23 – October 22
Advocating for your beliefs on a controversial issue could impact your relationships today. As detail-oriented Mercury in your community sector encourages dynamic Mars in your philosophical 9th house, you probably have a few facts and figures proving your preferred policy would cure whatever ails society. Still, you might have a loved one who sees things differently. Changing your view to match theirs isn’t necessarily what’s best for your connection — give them a chance to develop a new respect for your ideas.
ScorpioOctober 23 – November 21
Getting to the bottom of a frustrating bureaucratic issue is possible now. While ferocious Mars in your 8th House of Shared Resources conspires with cranky Chiron in your dutiful 6th house, you might resent the need to waste your time on this. Those uncomfortable emotions can motivate you to push through any obstacles you face. Better yet, anticipate how proud of yourself you’ll feel once you succeed — that could be an even more satisfying payoff than having the original problem solved!
SagittariusNovember 22 – December 21
Taking the initiative in a current relationship may be rewarding. Momentous Mars in your partnership zone is enabling awkward Chiron in your 5th House of Self-Expression, potentially sparking some anxieties. It’s possible that you’ll even be haunted by past efforts to connect that went badly. Keep in mind that many people have fearful memories of this sort, so whoever you’re hoping to chat up could be just as worried as you are. With that focus, try to see the positive side of such adventures.
CapricornDecember 22 – January 19
Working together might be necessary at this time. As logical Mercury in your 8th House of Shared Responsibilities complements powerful Mars in your productive 6th house, you’re likely willing to pull your fair share of the weight. That being said, the way you learned to do things growing up may not be the right fit at present. Don’t rigidly insist on using a particular technique to accomplish a task — hear your collaborators out, then decide on the best strategy as a group.
AquariusJanuary 20 – February 18
Competition can energize you today. Of course, you shouldn’t force this approach on people who aren’t in the mood for it, but it could be a lot of fun with a companion who’s up for the challenge. You might be reminded of what it was like to be a kid battling against siblings or classmates, and maybe you’ll feel the same existential urgency to prove yourself. Whether or not you win this time, you may as well enjoy the grand theater of it all!
PiscesFebruary 19 – March 20
Having control over your home environment may seem crucial now. With pushy Mars in your domestic 4th house nudging intense Chiron in your self-worth sector, you might want to ask yourself why an issue you’re fixated on seems so important. You’re likely equipped to handle any tasks involved skillfully given the opportunity. Letting it become a battle of egos isn’t ideal. Once you fully understand your motivations, you’ll be able to make a more convincing case to others who have a stake in the situation.
Dolphins Deep Dive: David Furones breaks down backup QB battle, Miami’s preseason finale vs. Bucs | VIDEO
In this Dolphins Deep Dive video, the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s David Furones discusses who stood out and who struggled during Miami’s final preseason game in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers, the backup quarterback battle, Miami’s upcoming roster cuts and other observations from the game.
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MIAMI — Pete Crow-Armstrong hit an inside-the-park home run and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Friday night.
Ian Happ and Miguel Amaya also homered for the Cubs (64-65), who began a nine-game road trip.
Crow-Armstrong’s 14.08 seconds home to home is the fastest in the major leagues since Byron Buxton’s 13.85 on Aug. 18, 2017 as a member of the Minnesota Twins.
Isaac Paredes’ run-scoring double against Marlins reliever Brett de Geus (0-2) in the eighth snapped a 3-all tie. Amaya then connected with a two-run drive off Kent Emanuel in the ninth.
Porter Hodge (2-1) worked 1 1/3 innings of relief for the win before Jorge López pitched the ninth for his fourth save.
The Marlins dropped to an NL-worst 46-82 and will end with their 24th losing season in the franchise’s 32-year history.
Miami chased Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks after Kyle Stowers walked with the bases loaded to tie it 3-3 in the fifth.
Happ’s two-run blast capped a three-run third that put the Cubs ahead 3-1. He drove a slider from Marlins starter Max Meyer for his 23rd homer.
Earlier in the third, Crow-Armstrong tied it with his sprint around the bases. His drive to the warning track got past right fielder Jesús Sánchez and caromed toward right-center, where centerfielder Derek Hill retrieved it and threw it to second baseman Otto López. Crow-Armstrong beat López’s relay throw with a head-first slide at the plate.
Jonah Bride’s RBI single in the third narrowed the deficit to 3-2 for Miami.
Meyer completed six innings, allowing three runs and six hits. The right-hander walked two and struck out two.
Hendricks gave up three runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings.
Miami shortstop Xavier Edwards exited the game after the second because of lower back discomfort. Edwards singled in his at-bat to lead off the first and stole second. He then took his position in the second inning but was pinch hit for by Vidal Brujan when his turn came up again in the third.
Trainer’s roomCubs: LHP Jordan Wicks (oblique) threw a bullpen session on Friday.
Marlins: LHP Braxton Garrett (left forearm flexor strain) and LHP Ryan Weathers (left index finger strain) threw their second bullpen sessions on Friday. . LHP Josh Simpson (left elbow ulnar neuritis) will have his second rehab outing with Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.
Up nextLHP Shota Imanaga (9-3, 3.11) gets the start for the Cubs in the second game of the series on Saturday, while RHP Valente Bellozo (2-1, 2.45) starts for the Marlins.
Hyde5: Skylar Thompson, rookie Washington have good nights; Dolphins receivers get even more banged up vs. Bucs
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he wanted to put the backup quarterbacks Mike White and Skylar Thompson in “adverse situations” to judge them. I’m not sure how that factors into Thompson looking like the better quarterback Friday night in the preseason finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and seemingly to finish grabbing the job.
Thompson’s stats Friday through three quarters: 15 of 18 for 149 yards and a touchdown. That’s the best preseason performance for either quarterback this summer.
The only way it could not be Thompson’s job is how this “adverse situation” factors in. White went into the second halves of the first couple preseason games with minimal help other than receiver Erik Ezukanma against Washington (who he smartly threw to most every play).
On Friday, the situation was even tougher for White: He led the Dolphins backups against the Tampa Bay starters. It went pretty much as you’d expect, meaning the offense went nowhere on the opening, three-and-out series. (Tampa Bay’s starting offense dominated the Dolphins defensive backups on its opening drive, too, going 70 yards for a touchdown).
The problem is against the Tampa Bay reserves on the next drive, White wasn’t much better: On the first play, he threw a couple of Malik Washington steps late over the middle and the rookie receiver didn’t go down quickly, resulting in him staying down on the field and visiting the injury tent for a possible concussion (it was negative and Washington had a night, see below).
From there it was three-and-out. White’s four drives ended punt, punt, punt and punt. He completed 5-of-9 passes for 37 yards.
Thompson then entered midway through the second quarter and took the Dolphins 70 yards on seven plays, ending with a 20-yard touchdown to tight end Hayden Rucci. His second drive ended with a dropped, third-down pass by tight end Jody Fortston. His opening drive of the second half had him roll out and throw a nice pass to Rucci who didn’t come down with it.
Later, under Thompson, his offense had four penalties in five snaps (two holds, a delay of game and illegal procedure). So it wasn’t all pretty – not did it end pretty. Down 10 points with three minutes left, Thompson tried to force a pass and was intercepted. That doesn’t take away from his night, though.
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McDaniel’s way of choosing the back-up quarterback is a bit of a head scratcher. Neither of these guys played last season. So wouldn’t they just need good on-field opportunity as much as “adverse situations?” These preseason snaps are valuable for any backup quarterback considering it might be the only time he plays for any length before the season could fall to him in October or November.
Thompson started the first two games and looked better Friday. So, it appears he’s the choice. But, as I’ve written, is Ryan Tannehill not answering the phone?
2. Malik Washington was the man of the game for the Dolphins. The rookie sixth-round pick hasn’t done much to notice this summer. But after he returned from that hit over the middle, he had a preseason night. An end-around pitch for 40 yards. A punt return for 28 yards. A kickoff return for 45 yards. Most rookies make the these days because of their minimal salaries but Washington showed you some roster versatility. The only hope would be his receiving skills were polished because …
3. The banged-up receivers got more banged up. Ezukanma showed up in walking boot after being injured in Wednesday’s joint practice. That injury mattered more because Odell Beckham Jr. is coming back from injury and River Cracraft was hurt against Washington. Braylon Sanders, too.
After returning from injury to make a few catches Friday, Anthony Schwartz had to be helped off the field with an apparent knee injury.
Understand: All of these players have injury history. But the Dolphins had to hope someone would be ready for the first game. As it is, who’s the third receiver for the opener? Braxton Berrios, it seems. He’s healthy.
4. Quick hits:
* Yes, the opening drives were Dolphins reserves against Tampa Bay starters, and so it played out as you’d expect. But wouldn’t you hope some Dolphin reserve would have made a play. Just one?;
* Defensive tackle Brandon Pili, fighting for a roster spot, left with an apparent knee injury;
* Undrafted cornerback Storm Duck, fighting for a roster spot after a good camp, got beat by receiver Ryan Miller for a Tampa Bay touchdown;
* Safety Elijah Campbell hits as hard as anyone on this defense;
* Jack Driscoll has looked good at guard this summer. But backup center? Tampa Bay star nose tackle Vita Vea pushed him backward four or five steps on a third-and-short play;
* Linebacker Channing Tindall, a third-round pick in 2022, had double-digit tackles and a quarterback hit on a good night after two seasons of nothing. He had a nice, open-field tackle and another for a 2-yard loss. The only question is how to keep him on the roster? And do they want to?
5. Remember when four preseason games were too many? We’ve reached that point with three preseason games.
Atlantic, Graf make strong opening statement in rout of Palm Beach Gardens
DELRAY BEACH — Atlantic senior quarterback Lincoln Graf accounted for three touchdowns as the host Eagles cruised past Palm Beach Gardens 42-3 in their season opener on Friday night.
Atlantic jumped out to a 16-0 advantage at the end of the first quarter and had a 29-3 lead at halftime.
“I feel really good about all phases,” Atlantic coach Jamelle Murray said. “The offense played well and Lincoln led us. The defense made the stops, and we had a good emphasis on creating turnovers. We made some plays on special teams. It was a good start.”
Graf rushed for two touchdowns in the first quarter and added a scoring pass in the third quarter.
“We had envisioned that start to the game,” Graf said. “We got the ball first and scored and were able to get up by a couple of scores quickly. Our defense played stellar, and our special teams also gave us a lot of momentum.”
Atlantic started at its own 30-yard line on the opening possession. On fourth-and-15 at the Gators 25, Graf connected with senior wide receiver Teddy Hoffmann for a 23-yard reception. Graf rushed for a 2-yard touchdown to open the scoring with 7:44 left in the first quarter. Junior Kemari Walcott tossed a pass to senior Jabari Henry for the two-point conversion.
The Eagles’ defense created a turnover with a fumble recovery at the Gators’ 13 later in the first.
Graf bounced out to his left and had a 13-yard touchdown run to extend the lead. Walcott connected with senior David Calixte for the two-point conversion with 3:40 remaining in the first.
Palm Beach Gardens sophomore quarterback Jordan Johnson stepped up during the next series as the Gators marched downfield deep into Eagles territory. Sophomore kicker Ryan Hammond converted a 23-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 16-3 with 9:50 left in the second quarter.
Dylan Elie (12) of Atlantic celebrates returning a fumble 50-yards for a touchdown against Palm Beach Gardens in the first half. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Atlantic senior running back Deandre Desinor, a West Virginia commit, had a 32-yard catch-and-run to the Gators’ 23 late in the first half. Desinor capped off the scoring drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to push the lead to 22-3.
On the ensuing kickoff, Atlantic senior Dylan Elie recovered a fumble and raced to the end zone for a score to make it 29-3 with 1:04 left in the first half.
Atlantic senior Derrick Daughrity recorded an interception late in the second quarter.
Graf fired a 13-yard scoring pass to senior wide receiver Legend Felican to make it 36-3 with 5:35 left in the third quarter.
Elie rushed for a 5-yard score in the fourth to increase the lead to 42-3.
Jamar Dean (22) of Atlantic knocks the ball out of the arms of Alonzo Reese (3) causing a fumble during the first half. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Chris Perkins: Observations from Dolphins-Bucs preseason finale; Thompson, Washington are impressive, White is shaky
The Miami Dolphins concluded the preseason with Friday’s finale against Tampa Bay, which saw the Dolphins lose, 24-14. The next time Miami takes the field it’ll be for the Sept. 8 regular-season opener at home against Jacksonville.
But before then there’s Tuesday’s cut-down day when rosters must be reduced to 53 players from 90 by the 4 p.m. deadline.
Friday’s game helped make a few of those decisions final.
Perhaps the Dolphins’ highest profile battle was at No. 2 quarterback between Skylar Thompson and Mike White. It appears Thompson might have won the battle with Friday’s performance.
But there’s also backup cornerback spots up for grabs, backup safety, backup running back, edge rusher, and offensive and defensive lines.
And rookie wide receiver Malik Washington showed off some big moves and amazing toughness.
Here are some observations from Friday’s game:
White not overly impressiveThe Dolphins’ first possession, led by White, who started the game, was a three-and-out after they were stopped on third-and-1.
On the Dolphins’ second possession White threw a pass over the middle that got rookie Washington absolutely rocked. The ball hit Washington perfectly, but so did Buccaneers safety Marcus Banks. Washington, who had a 28-yard punt return one play earlier, was tended to by team trainers before walking off the field. Washington returned to the game quickly.
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White’s first two possessions were ragged.
Jeff Wilson Jr. was dropped by an unblocked defender on third-and-1 on the first possession.
On the second possession, White put the pass in a rough spot to Washington. There was a false start. A holding. And a sack by a practically unblocked defender on third-and-13.
On the third possession White’s fourth-and-4 pass to Wilson was broken up.
White ended the night 5 of 9 for 37 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions and a 65.5 passer rating.
White ends preseason 15 of 34 for 142 yards, no touchdowns, no interceptions and a 56.3 passer rating.
One of White’s missives in training camp was maintaining the upbeat attitude in the huddle and on the field among third teamers and other fringe players. He did that job reasonably well, but not especially well throughout camp.
Still, White has strong game experience from his days with the New York Jets, when he showed he can move a team and gain the trust and enthusiasm of his teammates.
Thompson might have sealed No. 2 spotThompson had a better training camp than White. Let’s state that right away.
Thompson entered the game in the second quarter Friday and at halftime he was 6 of 8 for 64 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions and a 137.5 passer rating.
Thompson ended 19 of 27 for 190 yards, two touchdowns, one interception and a 99.3 passer rating.
Thompson’s 20-yard touchdown pass to rookie tight end Hayden Rucci was a beauty as it was on target and gave Rucci room to split two defenders and barge his way into the end zone.
Thompson, through halftime, was 16 of 34 for 166 yards and a 58.8 passer rating in preseason.
Thompson had a fourth-down interception but it didn’t really matter.
Thompson was sharper throwing the ball through training camp, especially in preseason games but also in joint practices.
About the only way White could win the job would be based on his previous game experience and perhaps if he’s been better in the classroom.
On the practice field and in games, Thompson has clearly been better than White.
Washington does good workWashington got absolutely rocked on a play, but he showed toughness by quickly returning to the game. It was an extension of an impressive training camp for the rookie sixth-round pick from Virginia.
In the first half alone, Washington had a sweet 40-yard run on reverse, a 45-yard kickoff return, a 28-yard punt return and a seven-yard reception for a total of 120 all purpose yards.
Washington should be a a shoo-in for the 53-man roster as the starting punt returner. But he’s also valuable as a kickoff returner and reserve wide receiver.
Paul is learning the hard wayRookie left tackle Patrick Paul, the second-round pick, has been OK overall, but he’s had some notable plays recently. On Friday, he allowed his man to grab White’s arm on a fourth-and-8 pass attempt.
Last week, Paul allowed a defender a strip sack against White that resulted in White falling into guard Sean Harlow’s knee and injuring him.
Paul was better in joint practices than against Washington and Tampa Bay than the games.
Bell, Robinson and the edge rushers are quiet againRookie first-round pick Chop Robinson (one tackle) and third-year player Quinton Bell (one tackle) started as edge rushers for the Dolphins and neither had a big impact. Neither was bad, but neither was especially noticeable. That was the trend for the Dolphins’ edge rushers as training camp progressed.
Among other edge rushers, Mohamed Kamara (one tackle), the fifth-round pick, and Wyatt Ray (two tackles, one tackle for loss), the former St. Thomas Aquinas High standout, were OK, but nothing special.
The Dolphins’ edge rushers were hot at the start of training camp but they cooled noticeably since joint practices with Atlanta and in games.
Veteran Emmanuel Ogbah and Jaelan Phillips might be the opening-day starters at edge rusher but it stands to reason Phillips, who is still fighting back from last season’s Achilles injury, might play reduced snaps the first few games.
OL performance a bit shakyMiami’s offensive line, which was composed entirely of backups, had some shaky moments Friday.
Paul allowed White’s arm to be hit on a fourth-down pass attempt.
Additionally, there were snapshots of guys getting beaten on 1 on 1 blocks — center Jack Driscoll, center Andrew Meyer, left guard Chasen Hines — even though they didn’t cost the Dolphins negative yardage.
Collectively, there were a few communication errors.
Wilson was stopped on his third-down run by an unblocked linebacker.
It should be mentioned Driscoll shifted to right tackle from center after right tackle Ryan Hayes was injured, and Driscoll, who has never played center in a game, looked better immediately.
Wilson, and the running backsWilson, the veteran who goes back with coach Mike McDaniel to their days with San Francisco, might be fighting for a roster spot.
Wilson, who sustained a broken nose recently and had surgery, started Friday and ended with four carries for minus-one yard rushing and two receptions for 21 yards.
Washington fueled the run game with his 40-yard carry on a reverse.
Jaylen Wright, the fourth-round pick, had seven carries for 36 yards.
Big-boy callsWe’ve been watching the Dolphins offensive calls to see if it reflects a tough, aggressive tone, something the players said is a focal point.
Miami ran on third-and-1 on its first possession but it was dominated. Wilson was thrown for a one-yard loss.
Miami ran on third-and-6, and Wilson gained two yards up the middle.
White passed to Wilson on fourth-and-4 but the pass was broken up.
In the third quarter the Dolphins went for it on fourth-and-2. They converted on a pass from Thompson to Rucci.
In the fourth quarter the Dolphins went for it on fourth-and-6, which was more of a dice roll than a big boy call because of the distance, and Thompson threw incomplete for wide receiver Kyric McGowan.
Dolphins’ Malik Washington has eventful preseason game vs. Bucs; Thompson ignites offense as backup QB in loss
TAMPA — Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Malik Washington shined in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Washington had an eventful early portion of the game as he had a long rushing play, a reception, big return on special teams and a trip to and from the team’s sideline medical tent — all in the opening period.
He was the early story for Miami as it wrapped up the exhibition season in Tampa, in a 24-14 loss where backup quarterback Skylar Thompson seemed to ignite the offense after he entered for Mike White.
“It was awesome,” Washington said of his performance in multiple aspects of the game. “I think just being a football player, going out there and trying to show your value as much as you can, especially in this preseason when it matters most for guys like me that are new and just getting in.”
What coach Mike McDaniel highlighted from Washington’s game: “Aggressiveness. He played as though the game was slow to him. It slowed down. He was able to get in some space.”
McDaniel said Washington exhibited balance, ability to break tackles and get around edges against defenders.
“It was a big spark for us. It was good to see him really own the moment,” the coach said.
It started for Washington with the Dolphins’ first offensive play going to him, a reception for 7 yards.
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After the Miami defense got a stop on the unit’s second series Friday, Washington was the man deep on the punt return. He fielded the punt and immediately took advantage of the space in front of him down the right side, bursting for a 28-yard return.
On the very next play, White targeted Washington open over the middle, and the sixth-round draft pick got leveled by Buccaneers safety Marcus Banks.
Washington was down on the field momentarily as trainers attended to him. He was checked out further in the team’s sideline medical tent, with Pro Bowl left tackle Terron Armstead and star wide receiver Tyreek Hill monitoring his status closely.
Washington returned to action after quick tests and was back in the lineup later that drive.
“Those are plays that are part of football. It happens,” Washington said. “Just, kind of in the moment, you know guys are trusting and depending on you. Sometimes, you got to pop back up. You got to get back in the game and contribute however you can.”
On the ensuing possession, Washington again got the first touch for the Miami offense, this time taking a sweep in the run game and going 40 yards up the right side.
He wasn’t done after the first quarter. Washington then returned an early second-quarter kickoff 45 yards.
The agile 5-foot-8, 191-pound playmaker out of Virginia has made himself a training camp standout who is likely to make the Dolphins active roster in a wide receiving corps depleted by injury.
“It was really, really impressive, just in how decisive he was,” McDaniel told CBS-4 at halftime. “You could tell the speed of an NFL game doesn’t rattle him so it was encouraging. We’re looking forward to more to come in the future.”
As Miami needs to settle its backup quarterback job, White got the start over Thompson in the preseason finale with Tua Tagovailoa sitting.
White was replaced by Thompson with just more than six minutes remaining in the second quarter after going 5 of 9 for 37 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. He nearly lost a fumble, but his arm was deemed to be going forward as he was hit on a pressure allowed by rookie left tackle Patrick Paul.
After a stagnant first four drives that White led, Thompson immediately injected energy into the offense. He led a seven-play, 65-yard drive that resulted in his touchdown strike of 20 yards to undrafted rookie tight end Hayden Rucci on third-and-3.
In the third quarter, Thompson led another touchdown drive, finding wide receiver Kyric McGowan for a toe-tap along the side of the end zone as Thompson threw while rolling right.
Thompson had another impressive throw in the fourth quarter, faking a pitch left, rolling right and throwing on the run complete for a 25-yard gain.
Thompson was 19 of 27 for 190 yards and two touchdowns. A night that was nearly without a blemish saw him throw an interception with 2:47 remaining.
“I’m not in any position to name 53-man rosters or backup quarterbacks or anything,” McDaniel said. “I thought that (Thompson) was competitive and made some plays and kind of got us going tonight.”
Said Thompson: “I feel like I left everything on the table, and I have no regrets.”
While White did not impress as much as Thompson, McDaniel said he’ll still have to watch the tape on each.
“(White) faced some challenging situations. He did a good job getting the team in and out of the huddle and played clean in that way,” McDaniel said. “He was in there against their starters and competed and did some things that I was happy with that we’ve been emphasizing.”
Rookie running back Jaylen Wright went for 36 rushing yards and 41 receiving yards. Rucci had five receptions for 44 yards and his touchdown.
The Buccaneers played their starters for a series on each side of the ball. The Tampa Bay offense easily moved down the field for an opening-drive touchdown capped by a 4-yard score from running back Rachaad White. Quarterback Baker Mayfield was 3 for 3 for 54 yards on his lone series.
Miami’s first set of downs resulted in running back Jeff Wilson Jr. getting stuffed on a third-and-1 run where Bucs defensive tackle Vita Vea had an initial win at the line of scrimmage to open up the tackle for loss for his teammates.
With Tampa Bay then reverting to backups, they scored another touchdown in the second quarter. Ryan Miller beat Miami undrafted cornerback Storm Duck in the end zone.
In the fourth quarter, fellow undrafted rookie cornerback Isaiah Johnson gave up a 1-on-1 touchdown to Tampa’s Tanner Knue on a fourth-and-goal play. Johnson, though, did break up a pass to the end zone on third down.
Dolphins third-year linebacker Channing Tindall reached double digits in tackles to lead Miami’s defense.
Aside from the brief Washington injury, Dolphins seen injured in the first half were nose tackle Brandon Pili, offensive tackle Ryan Hayes and wide receiver Anthony Schwartz. Among them, Pili was seen back on the sideline early in the second half with his helmet on, although he did not return to the game.
Father of boy severely injured in Broward wreck that killed mom dies in ATV crash
Nearly two years after a little boy was severely injured and his mother was killed in a car crash in Miramar, the boy’s father died after crashing an ATV in South Florida earlier this week.
On Dec. 19, 2022, Cristina Hernandez, 30, picked up her then-7-year-old son, Jacob Estrada, from school in Miramar just before a teenaged driver violently crashed into the back of their car. The teenaged driver was speeding over 100 mph just before the crash, a probable cause affidavit said.
Hernandez was killed. Jacob was in a coma for weeks at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital after the crash, Anthony Estrada, Hernandez’s fiance and Jacob’s father, said at a news conference in Miramar early last year.
On Wednesday, Estrada, 38, was visiting family in Hialeah and rode a relative’s ATV around the 5000 block of West Fifth Avenue about 8:30 p.m., said Officer Scarlett Hernandez, a spokesperson for Hialeah Police. He lost control while making a left turn and crashed into a home along West Fifth Avenue and was severely injured. He was flown by helicopter to Ryder Trauma Center, where he died.
“He was truly a beautiful light in this world that was dimmed far too soon,” his family wrote in a GoFundMe online fundraiser Friday evening. “There are stories in life that seem so unfair, and this is one you will remember.”
Estrada’s family said in the post on GoFundMe that Estrada died the night before Jacob’s ninth birthday.
“There are no words to describe the pain this family has endured, and the difficult road that lies ahead,” Estrada’s family wrote. “Life can change in the blink of an eye, but love is eternal.”
Hernandez was pregnant when she died, Estrada said at the news conference in Miramar last year. She planned to surprise her fiance and Jacob with the news on Christmas morning.
After Hernandez’s funeral, Estrada shared a video tribute on his Facebook account with photos of them — at the beach with Jacob, smiling with their arms around each other or sitting next to each other on a boat out on the water.
“I have made a promise to Cristina that I will do everything in my power to make sure our little boy comes home stronger than ever and I will never break that promise!” Estrada wrote in the Facebook post.
Trauma Survivor Jacob Anthony Estrada is greeted by Miramar Fire and Rescue Lt. Walter Perez Gell during a ceremony at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The ceremony honored survivors of trauma and Perez Gell was part of the rescue crew that removed Estrada from a vehicle accident which killed his mother. (Joe Cavaretta / South Florida Sun Sentinel)After the 2022 crash, doctors believed Jacob’s long-term prognosis was poor, if he survived at all, according to a February 2023 press release from Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Estrada and other family members prayed and “remained by his bedside ever since.” He was discharged and walking on his own.
Jacob regained consciousness in early 2023 and was in speech and physical therapy, his father previously said at the Miramar news conference. His liver, kidneys, lungs, intestines, heart and head were all damaged in the crash with his mother.
“He was in a coma, a traumatic coma and we didn’t know if he would ever wake up,” Dr. Allan Greissman said in a prepared statement the hospital shared on Facebook in May 2023.
Family photos of Cristina Hernandez and her hospitalized son, Jacob Estrada, 7, along with photos of the car that crashed into theirs, are on display during a news conference at the Miramar Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. (South Florida Sun Sentinel file photo)Cristhian Andres Bravo Gonzalez, who was 16 years old at the time of the crash and did not have a license, was arrested and charged as an adult. He remains in jail, and his case is pending in Broward County court. He has pleaded not guilty to all 10 charges he faces, court records show.
Bravo Gonzalez’s father, Jose Miguel Bravo De La Torre, was also arrested on a charge of permitting an unauthorized operator to drive. Court records in that case were not accessible Friday night.
Today in History: August 23, the largest farm worker strike in U.S.
Today is Friday, Aug. 23, the 236th day of 2024. There are 130 days left in the year.
Today in history:On Aug 23, 1970, the Salad Bowl strike began, organized by farm labor leader Cesar Chavez; between 5,000-10,000 laborers walked off the job, leading to the largest farm worker strike in U.S. history.
Also on this date:In 1305, Scottish rebel leader Sir William Wallace was executed by the English for treason.
In 1775, Britain’s King George III proclaimed the American colonies to be in a state of “open and avowed rebellion.”
In 1914, Japan declared war against Germany in World War I.
In 1927, amid worldwide protests, Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were executed in Boston for the murders of two men during a 1920 robbery. (On the 50th anniversary of their executions, then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis issued a proclamation that Sacco and Vanzetti had been unfairly tried and convicted.)
In 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to a non-aggression treaty, the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, in Moscow.
In 2000, A Gulf Air Airbus crashed into the Persian Gulf near Bahrain, killing all 143 people aboard.
In 2003, former priest John Geoghan (GAY’-gun), the convicted child molester whose prosecution sparked the sex abuse scandal that shook the Roman Catholic Church nationwide, died after another inmate attacked him in a Massachusetts prison.
In 2011, a magnitude-5.8 earthquake centered near Mineral, Virginia, the strongest on the East Coast since 1944, caused cracks in the Washington Monument and damaged Washington National Cathedral.
In 2013, a military jury convicted Maj. Nidal Hasan in the deadly 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas, that claimed 13 lives; the Army psychiatrist was later sentenced to death.
In 2020, a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, shot a Black man, Jacob Blake, seven times as officers tried to arrest Blake on an outstanding warrant; the shooting left Blake partially paralyzed and triggered several nights of violent protests.
In 2022, a jury convicted two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, a victory for prosecutors in a plot that was broken up by the FBI and described as a rallying cry for a U.S. civil war by anti-government extremists.
Today’s Birthdays:- Actor Vera Miles is 95.
- Actor Barbara Eden is 93.
- Football Hall of Famer Sonny Jurgensen is 90.
- Ballerina Patricia McBride is 82.
- Author Nelson DeMille is 81.
- Former Surgeon General Antonia Novello is 80.
- Singer-songwriter Linda Thompson is 77.
- Author and motivational speaker Rudy Ruettiger is 76.
- Actor Shelley Long is 75.
- Actor-singer Rick Springfield is 75.
- Noor al-Hussein (Queen Noor of Jordan) is 73.
- Film composer Alexandre Desplat is 63.
- Actor Jay Mohr is 54.
- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is 53.
- Actor Ray Park is 50.
- Actor Scott Caan is 48.
- Rock singer Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) is 46.
- Actor Joanne Froggatt is 44.
- Olympic gold medal swimmer Natalie Coughlin Hall is 42.
- Musician Lil Yachty is 27.
Daily Horoscope for August 23, 2024
General Daily Insight for August 23, 2024
Healing insights are within reach at the moment. Creative Mercury trines wise Chiron at 8:21 am EDT, helping us work traumatic incidents into a meaningful narrative. That said, even this productive step toward resolution can awaken unpleasant feelings. As people-pleasing Venus finds Chiron’s presence uncomfortable, we’ll have to weigh temporary pain against long-term gains. The vulnerable Moon slides into nurturing Taurus and squares controlling Pluto, turning the spotlight on issues of nourishment and emotional manipulation. Once we see the truth, we can’t unsee it.
AriesMarch 21 – April 19
Getting at the root of an old wound might be possible today. As articulate Mercury in your expressive 5th house aligns with tender Chiron in your sign, you may be able to identify the specific feelings that a situation provoked in you. However, having this insight isn’t the same as knowing exactly what to do about it. No matter how much of a hurry you’re in, rushing is not what this process calls for. Make a point of patiently working with yourself as emotions arise.
TaurusApril 20 – May 20
You’re currently capable of constructing the safe space of your dreams. While detail-oriented Mercury in your nurturing 4th house harmonizes with healing Chiron in your 12th House of Seclusion, you can pin down what would make you feel like you’d succeeded in getting away from it all. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself to use this escape as a creative retreat that will result in a tangible product — learn to just be, and then embrace whatever does or doesn’t happen.
GeminiMay 21 – June 20
A good chat with a friend can clear some things up for you right now. Perhaps you’re aware of awkward vibes in your larger social group. Finding out that you’re probably not the cause could be a relief. Still, you might feel like resolution of the problem is necessary for your emotional comfort. As harmony-craving Venus in your security sector misreads angsty Chiron in your 11th House of Community, it’s not all about you. Let others work through their stuff at their natural pace.
CancerJune 21 – July 22
A financial triumph could be especially rewarding for you now. As clever Mercury in your money zone complements touchy Chiron in your authority sector, whatever has gone right for you lately isn’t about the present moment alone — it might combat a sense of inadequacy you’ve been wrestling with for ages. You’re better off not sharing this news with others, though. No matter what they say, they may trigger any residual angst you have. Enjoy your achievement on your terms and no one else’s.
LeoJuly 23 – August 22
A lesson you’ve learned the hard way could become a key component of your present belief system. While thoughtful Mercury in your sign comforts spiritual Chiron in your philosophical 9th house, you’re in a position to understand the universal meaning in a difficult personal experience. This knowledge probably isn’t enough to erase any material losses you suffered from whatever happened, and it’s understandable if you’re still struggling with that. Wisdom is invaluable, but you might as well name the price you paid.
VirgoAugust 23 – September 22
Finding out someone else’s secret could be transformative. This imminent disclosure will potentially help you understand the reason behind a confusing relationship dynamic. Unfortunately, you may not be able to tell others what you know. As pleasant Venus in your sign agrees to disagree with sensitive Chiron in your intimacy zone, you’ll have to make an effort to act naturally. The rest of the world probably isn’t as aware of the whole drama as you are, so you’ve at least got that on your side.
LibraSeptember 23 – October 22
You may currently be too close to an intense dynamic to see it accurately. While brilliant Mercury in your social sector reins in confusing Chiron in your partnership zone, asking a friend for advice might give you the perspective you need. Be aware that you’ll potentially be told a few things you don’t want to hear — it’s not likely that all the problems are coming from the other person. Learning to get out of your own way may improve your end of the equation.
ScorpioOctober 23 – November 21
Developing a clear goal can restore your energy. Perhaps you sometimes feel resentful about the tedious routines of life. As insightful Mercury in your 10th House of Purpose brings perspective to moody Chiron in your overburdened 6th house, you might better perceive how the work you put in on a daily basis is bringing you closer and closer to a meaningful achievement. Although you may worry that your peers aren’t impressed yet, they’re probably not judging you either — just focus on your business.
SagittariusNovember 22 – December 21
A research binge can bring you insights regarding a troubling personal matter today. Maybe it’ll be a relief to find out you’re not the only person who has struggled with this issue — you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Still, you might resent the amount of time you’ve spent dealing with the problem, especially if it’s put you behind on your path to a more desirable goal. You’re always learning, no matter what’s going on, so consider that certain experiences could benefit you later.
CapricornDecember 22 – January 19
Your current belief system could be pushing you to put a positive spin on a difficult formative experience. On the other hand, spiritual bypassing isn’t your only option at this moment. While verbal Mercury in your intense 8th house trines wounded Chiron in your 4th House of Roots, you may receive a unique opportunity to talk through your feelings with a willing listener. Total resolution of the issue might not come in one conversation, and that’s okay — you have to start somewhere!
AquariusJanuary 20 – February 18
An opportunity to address tension in a relationship could arise at any moment. You might be reluctant to rock the boat of an arrangement where you share money or resources with someone else — perhaps you’d rather keep something imperfect than risk losing it. The other party may crave adjustments just as much as you do, though, so don’t go into the conversation with a chip on your shoulder. Assume that they share your desire for a functional outcome until they demonstrate otherwise.
PiscesFebruary 19 – March 20
Throwing yourself into productive work can bolster your sense of self-worth at this time. While aspirational Venus in your relationship zone misreads anxious Chiron in your calculating 2nd house, this effort might serve to distract you from unresolved conflict in a close connection. Maybe that’s ultimately wiser than confronting the interpersonal issue directly. For the time being, focus your energy on doing whatever makes you feel stronger. That way, it’ll be easier to tell the difference between your insecurities and the other person’s contribution.
Despite rumors, no surprise performance from Beyoncé or Taylor Swift at DNC
Rumors of a surprise performance from a top tier pop star swirled in the days leading up to the Democratic National Convention and reached a fever pitch in the hours before Vice President Kamala Harris’ ceremonial nomination. The rumors turned out to be just that.
Some said Taylor Swift. Even more said Beyoncé, including the celebrity website TMZ, which cited “multiple” unnamed sources, on Thursday afternoon in stating unequivocally that she was performing. Other signs appeared to back up the rumors.
Those wandering in the United Center in the afternoon heard a sound check (albeit from another singer) using her song “Cuff It.” Plus, Harris had been cleared to use Beyoncé’s 2016 song, “Freedom,” in campaign videos on social media (who rarely licenses her music).
A friend of Barack and Michelle Obama, the singer’s 2022 album “Renaissance” also featured an allusion to her disdain for former President Donald Trump: “Votin’ out 45, don’t get outta line.” Trump was the nation’s 45th president.
Taken together, hopes were high. Some delegates were spotted earlier in the day wearing rhinestone or mirrored cowboy hats, a popular accessory on the singer’s Renaissance tour. But shortly before Harris took the convention stage, both the Associated Press and the Hollywood Reporter cited DNC planners and Beyoncé’s camp separately saying the performance was never scheduled.
There was no shortage of performances from talented musicians during the convention: Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Jason Isbell and Maren Morris performed. Thursday featured acapella performances from country band The Chicks and Pink.
Kamala Harris to accept Democratic nomination amid buzz about who else will be on DNC stage. Watch it live here
It’s the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago where Vice President Kamala Harris will accept her party’s presidential nomination before the campaign versus former President Donald Trump begins in earnest.
Democratic delegates are excited about Harris’ nomination at the United Center Thursday, but there’s as much buzz about who will be performing before she comes on stage.
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A full schedule released around 5 p.m. didn’t have all the details of the night but pop singer Pink is expected to perform. She was seen practicing during a sound check earlier Thursday. The country group The Chicks are scheduled to perform the national anthem. But there’s also been increased speculation that megastar singer Beyoncé will make a surprise appearance.
On social media earlier Thursday, White House political director Emmy Ruiz posted an emoji of a bee, which is a mascot for the “Beyhive.” Ruiz later wrote, “Sorry guys my 6 year old took my phone.”
Harris secured the rights to use Beyoncé’s 2016 song “Freedom” as a campaign theme song. Her music label issued a cease and desist letter to Trump’s campaign for using the song in a social media post.
Also earlier Thursday, the band inside the United Center appeared to be teasing listeners by performing a Beyoncé song, and others could hear music from Taylor Swift, who also has been the subject of speculation she would appear before Harris accepts the presidential nomination.
On Wednesday, country folk singer Maren Morris performed as well as legend Stevie Wonder. Before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted the party’s vice presidential nomination, John Legend and Sheila E. performed Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.”
The theme of the final night at the DNC is “For Our Future.”
Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women’s suffrage on night of Harris’ speech
By MEG KINNARD, Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — If you think you’re seeing a lot of women wearing white during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, you don’t need to adjust your television set.
There appeared to be a coordinated effort among female delegates and Democratic supporters as they arrived at the United Center on Thursday afternoon, with security lines and convention floor seats filling up with women clad in white suits, dresses and other attire.
So when Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage for to accept the Democratic presidential nomination — becoming the first Black woman, and only the second woman overall, to do so — she will be looking out across a sea filled with the color of women’s suffrage, the movement that culminated with American women securing the right to vote in 1920.
The homage is a couture callback to other momentous political events in which women wearing white has played a role, particularly for other glass ceiling moments.
Hillary Clinton donned a white suit when she accepted the Democratic Party’s 2016 presidential nomination. And Geraldine Ferraro — the first female candidate for vice president — wore white when she accepted that nomination at Democrats’ 1984 convention.
There have been other moments, too. In 2019, the women of the U.S. House put on a visual display of solidarity during the State of the Union, joined by some of their male colleagues clad in white jackets or ribbons in support. A year later, on the 100-year anniversary of women’s suffrage, congressional women yet again donned white, as a commitment to defending women’s rights overall.
And again, earlier this year, the Democratic Women’s Caucus announced that many of its members would wear white to the State of the Union, intended as a message in support of reproductive rights.
GATORS PODCAST: Judgment Day looms for Florida with Miami game a week away (Ep. 236)
The Gators’ season-opening visit from Miami will begin to answer the questions swirling around coach Billy Napier and his program. Besides Napier, what players and assistants are on the spot? Is Miami the biggest game of a pivotal season? What has Napier done to impress and what does he have to do to survive? During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark provide some answers.
- Biggest non-conference game (:00)
- Biggest conference game (10:00)
- Offensive player (12:56)
- Offensive assistant/analyst (18:18)
- Encouraged by Billy Napier’s… (24:12)
- Want to see out of Napier (25:40)
- Final record prediction (32:09)
- Men’s basketball (35:59)
- Join Billy Napier’s Army (38:41)
- Jeremy Foley’s Corner (40:55)
Edgar Thompson can be reached at egthompson@orlandosentinel.com
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