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1+ min ago (1002+ words) The Garfield-Palouse Vikings excelled all volleyball season long, but heading into their district tournament, there was one hurdle they had been unable to clear: the perennially dominant Oakesdale Hornets. A new approach helped Gar-Pal turn the tables on Oakesdale on Nov. 6 and establish momentum and confidence that carried all the way through a dark horse run to a Washington Class 1B state title " the team's first since 1999. "I kept telling them, "If we just keep doing our thing, there'll be no problems,' and they really stuck into that and did what we do best, which was serve-receiving and putting the ball down," Gar-Pal coach Sarah Foss said of her team's postseason run. "Awesome attackers, amazing serve-receive, and that's pretty hard to come up against." Time for a change For years, the Vikings had played in a "6-2" offensive formation, utilizing six front…...

4+ min ago (104+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Ohio State vs. Michigan and a high-stakes Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn highlight Saturday's slate. It's the final Saturday of college football's regular season, and even after a substantial number of Friday games this holiday week, there is still plenty to feast on. Rivalries will be renewed, conference championship game matchups and playoff berths will be decided, and maybe there will even be another fight or something in Ann Arbor....

5+ min ago (1021+ words) There have been many good points " challenging orthodoxies and Ben Stokes talking openly about male emotions " and even when it was bad, it was unignorable The Life Cycle of a Cult1. The Big Idea. A charismatic leader or leaders propose a new and transcendent idea that promises a panacea for alienated and vulnerable people. So here we are then. They're getting ready to storm the compound down in Brisbane. The gunships are circling. Smoke is rising from the out-houses. A lone figure, naked, shivering, the words HIGH RELEASE POINT smeared across his chest in chicken blood, has come staggering through the lines and is being led away under a blanket towards an inconclusive loan stint at Derbyshire. Do you ever miss the early days, when the world was still young? The days of Bazball 1.0, of Bazball without brains. 2. Love-Bombing. Cult leaders…...

5+ min ago (955+ words) KISSIMMEE, Fla. " It's become a recurring theme of sorts for BYU thus far in the young season. The Cougars appear underwhelming to start the night, go into halftime trailing before opening the second half on a heater to swipe the lead back and secure a victory. Such was the case Friday night, as No. 9-ranked BYU rallied out of halftime and withstood late drama to defeat Dayton 83-79 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Florida, capturing the ESPN Events Invitational championship in the process. After Dayton went into intermission with a 4-point advantage and hit a 3-pointer immediately out of halftime, the Cougars then orchestrated a 15-0 stretch to begin a 26-4 run. It was the second such development in as many days for BYU, who fell behind Miami 33-29 on Thursday before a 30-12 second half-opening run…...

10+ min ago (213+ words) At that moment, he told the Cowboys postgame show, he had one thought: "Make him miss and go score. Just keep going." Davis was emotional after the game and said that the running touchdown was huge for him. "It means everything. I have been working my whole life for opportunities like this and this moment. It means everything," he said. "It feels great. I just kept trusting in God, kept praying every day for what I wanted. I prayed every day when I was back at home for this moment. And this is the outcome." Now, with the Cowboys rolling on a three-game winning streak, Davis is proud to be part of a run that could land Dallas with an improbable playoff spot. "It's a great feeling," Davis told reporters. "I told [my teammates] when I was coming off the…...

14+ min ago (415+ words) Are the playoffs back within reach in Cincinnati? Joe Burrow was back on the field in Baltimore after his turf toe injury that had sidelined him since week two. His presence helped the Bengals pull off a 32-14 victory over the Ravens in primetime on Thanksgiving night. While the playoffs are still a long shot for Cincinnati, Burrow has given this fanbase hope. It wasn't one of his best performances, completing just 52% of his passes (24 for 46). However, he still threw for 261 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. His mobility was still on display. Extending multiple plays in normal Joe Burrow fashion. Those 261 yards, combined with his two incredible performances last year against the Ravens, have him at over 1000 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, and just one interception over his last three games against Baltimore. The Bengals will likely have to run the…...

15+ min ago (246+ words) Tennessee and Vanderbilt are two of the founding members of the SEC. That history has resulted in entertaining matchups that will continue on Saturday. Vanderbilt (8-2) continues to fight for a spot in the College Football Playoff. The Commodores" Diego Pavia is a dual-threat QB, leading the offense in passing and rushing. Eli Stowers is one of the leading receivers for the team. The Volunteers (7-3) attempt to play spoiler. QB Joey Aguilar has produced for Tennessee, as have DeSean Bishop and Chris Brazzell II. Tennessee leads the all-time series since 1892, 79325. Here is everything you need to know about Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt, including TV and streaming options for the game. Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt will be available to watch via the'ESPN app'and'Fubo. Now you can watch ESPN without cable. Stream live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL and college sports, plus "SportsCenter," "First Take" and all…...

17+ min ago (220+ words) Lane Kiffin's future hangs in the balance, but behind-the-scenes moves suggest the Ole Miss head coach is leaning toward LSU. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that Kiffin has started assembling a potential staff for the Tigers, holding initial talks with assistants who are signaling interest or passing. This preparation, whispered through coaching circles as of Friday night, points to a fresh start in Baton Rouge " potentially ditching some current Rebels aides he'd rather leave behind. The buzz intensified after reports of LSU's blockbuster pitch: A seven-year, $90 million-plus deal averaging $12.9 million annually, loaded with incentives to match top earners like Kirby Smart. The package, greenlit by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, also commits over $25 million yearly for NIL roster boosts, aiming to supercharge the Tigers' rebuild post-Brian Kelly. Publicly, the 50-year-old Kiffin remains coy, calling it a "hard decision" tied…...

29+ min ago (335+ words) The Atlanta Falcons (4-7) have signed wide receiver Dylan Drummond off their practice squad ahead of their game against the New York Jets (2-9) on Sunday. He will be counted on as a fresh target for injured wideout Drake London. Drummond has already appeared in three games for the Falcons in 2025," and most recently caught three passes for 18 yards in the team's win against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. He caught the team's attention with an impressive training camp, after spending all of 2024 on Atlanta's practice squad. MORE:"Drake London injury update from Falcons all but seals the deal for Week 13 Drummond, 25, is a product of Eastern Michigan University who went undrafted in 2023, is 6' and 190 pounds. He is considered much more of a position receiver, depsite filling the spot of a potential playmaker like London. He has spent time on the…...

33+ min ago (312+ words) Lane Kiffin has a lot to think about over the next 24 hours, but aftern winning the Egg Bowl on Friday night, he thoughts turned to his late father. After Ole Miss beat Mississippi State 38-19 to cap an 11-1 regular season, Kiffin took to social media to honor his dad, legendary defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin. At the office now. Pops thumbs up!! Wish I could hug you right now and you could guide me. Love ya Monte Kiffin died on July 11, 2024, at 84 years old. Lane Kiffin has done a fantastic job at Ole Miss, turning the Rebels into a legitimate SEC power with national title aspirations this season. While he has rebuffed overtures from Florida, he is still considering leaving Oxford to take over as LSU's next head coach. The 50-year-old is expected to announce his intentions on Saturday. No matter what…...