Vanderbilt soccer scored its first landing towards Alabama since 2007 and in a single half of soccer, exceeded its complete factors scored towards the Crimson Tide in Nick Saban’s complete tenure.

The Commodores did not cease there as they notched a large, 40-35 upset win over the No. 1 AP ranked Crimson Tide, their first win over an AP No. 1 opponent in class historical past. (Alabama is ranked No. 2 within the Coaches Ballot.)

Chants of “V-U” rang out by an Alabama-heavy residence crowd at FirstBank Stadium as Vanderbilt kneeled out the sport.

A pick-6 led to one of many Commodores’ touchdowns and three Alabama penalties led to first downs on one other drive. Vanderbilt led, 23-14, at halftime, and held the ball for 21½ minutes.

Brock Taylor additionally set a faculty document together with his third area aim of fifty+ yards in the identical season.

The Crimson Tide (4-1, 1-1 SEC) are coming off an exhilarating win over Georgia and are going through a rested Vanderbilt crew at FirstBank Stadium. The Commodores (3-2, 1-1) misplaced at Missouri two weeks in the past however didn’t have a recreation final Saturday.

Alabama has traditionally been considered one of Vanderbilt’s hardest opponents. Within the transition from Nick Saban to Kalen DeBoer, the second-ranked Crimson Tide have maintained their standing as one of many nation’s premier packages. Regardless of that, the Commodores aren’t shying away from the matchup.

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Fourth quarter

Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 35: Ryan Williams 2-yard rush

On a 4th-and-1 from the 2-yard line, Ryan Williams obtained the ball on a jet sweep and scored.

Vanderbilt 40, Alabama 28: Kamrean Johnson 6-yard landing catch

After Miles Capers and Yilanan Ouattara obtained a strip-sack of Jalen Milroe, Vanderbilt obtained favorable area place for its drive and went down the sphere for the rating, capped off by Diego Pavia’s landing move to Johnson.

Vanderbilt 33, Alabama 28: Brock Taylor 33-yard area aim

After a maintain referred to as again what would’ve been a Cole Spence landing run, Vanderbilt settled for the 33-yard area aim from Brock Taylor.

Third quarter

Vanderbilt 30, Alabama 28: Ryan Williams 58-yard landing catch

Ryan Williams, Alabama’s 17-year-old phenom, caught a deep ball from Jalen Milroe alongside the sideline and ran it into the tip zone to deliver the deficit again to 2.

Vanderbilt 30, Alabama 21: Junior Sherrill 36-yard landing catch

On a 4th-and-1 from the Alabama 36, Vanderbilt handed up the lengthy area aim and went for it. Pavia discovered Junior Sherrill deep for the landing.

Vanderbilt 23, Alabama 21: Jalen Milroe 14-yard landing run

Jalen Milroe had adverse speeding yards at halftime, however he had his greatest run of the sport throughout the third quarter when he ran for 14 yards and the rating after beginning with favorable area place as a consequence of a 46-yard kick return.

Second quarter

Vanderbilt 23, Alabama 14: Jamarion Wright 3-yard rush

With halftime approaching, Alabama obtained a fast landing drive. Vanderbilt spent a timeout after the Crimson Tide lined as much as go for 2, however they in the end opted to kick as a substitute.

Vanderbilt 23, Alabama 7: Brock Taylor 51-yard area aim

Vanderbilt compelled a three-and-out and obtained the ball with favorable area place however the drive stalled after a false begin penalty. Brock Taylor nailed a 51-yard area aim to place extra factors on the board.

Vanderbilt 20, Alabama 7: Sedrick Alexander 1-yard rush

Vanderbilt hit a fourth down close to midfield and opted to punt, however a penalty prolonged the drive. Two extra defensive penalties gave Vanderbilt free yardage earlier than Alexander punched the ball in from the 1-yard line.

First quarter

Vanderbilt 13, Alabama 7: Jamarion Miller 8-yard landing run

Alabama had a 48-yard move and a 17-yard move on its landing drive, capped off with Miller’s landing run.

Vanderbilt 13, Alabama 0: Randon Fontenette 24-yard interception return

On Alabama’s first drive, De’Rickey Wright tipped a move from Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe and Randon Fontenette returned it for a landing. Brock Taylor missed the additional level off the upright.

Vanderbilt 7, Alabama 0: Sedrick Alexander 7-yard run

Vanderbilt scored its first landing towards Alabama since 2007 as Sedrick Alexander plowed into the tip zone and took a number of defenders with him.

Vanderbilt vs Alabama time immediately

• Date: Oct. 5
• Time: 3:15 p.m. CT
• Location: FirstBank Stadium

What channel is Vanderbilt vs Alabama recreation on immediately?

• Streaming: SEC Community (Stream on Fubo with a free trial)
• Radio: 102.5 The Game and the Vanderbilt Athletics app

Vanderbilt vs. Alabama will be broadcast on SEC Network. The broadcasters will be Tom Hart and Cole Cubelic.

Vanderbilt vs Alabama history

Vanderbilt is 19-62-4 against Alabama all time.

• Last Vanderbilt win: 1993, via forfeit (originally 17-6 loss)
• Last Alabama win: 2022, 55-3

Vanderbilt vs Alabama predictions

Alabama 48, Vanderbilt 14: There are a few games on Vanderbilt’s schedule that are a big uphill battle, and this is one of them.

Vanderbilt vs Alabama betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

• Spread: Alabama -23.5
• Over/under: 54.5
• Moneyline: Vanderbilt +1100

Vanderbilt vs Alabama injury updates

Vanderbilt will be without CB Mark Davis (Achilles) and OT CJ Williams (ankle fracture), who are both out for the season. DE Zaylin Wood is also out after suffering an injury during the Georgia State game. WR Joseph McVay and EDGE Boubacar Diakite are questionable.

Vanderbilt vs Alabama weather update

Forecast high in Nashville for Saturday is 84 degrees with a 0% chance of precipitation.

Vanderbilt football 2024 schedule

Aug. 31: Virginia Tech, 34-27 win (OT)

Sept. 7: Alcorn State, 55-0 win

Sept. 14: at Georgia State, 36-32 loss

Sept. 21: at Missouri, 30-27 loss (2OT)

Sept. 28: Open

Oct. 5: Alabama

Oct. 12: at Kentucky

Oct. 19: Ball State

Oct. 26: Texas

Nov. 2: at Auburn

Nov. 9: South Carolina

Nov. 16: Open

Nov. 23: at LSU

Nov. 30: Tennessee

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Anne Hathaway is channeling Mia Thermopolis as soon as once more by confirming that she is formally on board with the third installment of The Princess Diaries.

Followers of the unique franchise can rejoice now that the princess is claiming her seat on the throne as manufacturing is underway. On Friday, October 4, Selection reported that Princess Diaries 3 was formally underway with Adele Lim (Loopy Wealthy Asians, Joyride) within the director’s chair.

Whereas the third film has been in improvement since 2022, Hathaway has remained pretty coy about whether or not or not she would formally be becoming a member of the forged or if the venture was transferring ahead in any respect. With all of the hypothesis during the last two years, Hathaway lastly broke her silence concerning the forthcoming movie with a video on social media that matches proper in.

The actor is proven holding up her fingers to rely to three, signifying the third movie, and intercut scenes from the primary film and the second film. One scene included Hathaway as Mia saying “shut up” together with one other of the enduring Julie Andrews additionally saying “shut up.”

The caption learn: “Miracles occur ✨👑 Again to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy story continues.”

“As a diehard fan of the unique ‘Princess Diaries,’ I’m past excited to be part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life,” director Lim stated in an announcement. “We sit up for celebrating its core tenants of feminine energy, pleasure and mentorship with audiences worldwide.”

It is unclear what the third movie’s plot will embody, nevertheless it’s seemingly that the story will proceed following the 2004 sequel Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement, during which Mia succeeds her grandma to develop into queen of Genovia and (seemingly) lives fortunately ever after along with her love curiosity Nicholas — performed by Chris Pine. Greater than 20 years later, followers may see how Mia’s life has remodeled as a queen. Neither Julie Andrews nor Chirs Pine have been confirmed to return to their roles but.

Anne Hathaway is making a royal return to Genovia as Princess Mia Thermopolis in “The Princess Diaries 3.”

The Academy Award-winning actress confirmed that she would reprise her well-known position within the prequel of the beloved movie franchise in an Instagram submit Friday.

“Miracles occur,” she posted a video that includes a screenshot of a information article asserting the film was in continued improvement, which was first reported by Selection. Hathaway counted down within the video, which included snippets from the primary “Princess Diaries” and mentioned her well-known line from the film, “Shut up!”

Selection, which shared that the movie has been in improvement since 2022, introduced that Adele Lim, who wrote “Loopy Wealthy Asians,” was slated to direct the movie with Hathaway set to star. The upcoming prequel is the third installment of the beloved collection, following 2001’s “The Princess Diaries” and the 2004 sequel “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement.”

“As a diehard fan of the unique ‘Princess Diaries,’ I’m past excited to be part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life,” Lim informed Selection in a press release. “We look ahead to celebrating its core tenants of feminine energy, pleasure and mentorship with audiences worldwide.”  

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‘Princess Diaries’ was one in all Hathaway’s first roles

Hathaway, who’s now 41, landed the position of Princess Mia when she was simply 17.

In April, she informed V Journal that the “Princess Diaries 3” improvement was “in place,” including on the time how “that’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce but. However we’re in place.” 

She additionally informed V that her “first substantial movie position, the second movie I ever did, was ‘The Princess Diaries.’ I used to be so generously invited into that course of by Garry Marshall; he valued my tackle being a teenage lady and elevated me to such a valued standing on set that it by no means occurred to me on different units that I didn’t have that very same autonomy.”

There isn’t any phrase on if Julie Andrews, who portrayed Princess Mia’s grandmother Queen Clarisse Renaldi, will return to the franchise. In December 2022, she informed Package Hoover of Entry Hollywood she wasn’t positive if it will be doable.

“I believe we all know that it’s in all probability not going to be doable,” Andrews mentioned on the time. “It was talked about very shortly after two got here out, nevertheless it’s now what number of years since then? And I’m that a lot older and Annie the princess, or queen, is a lot older. And I’m not positive the place it will float or run.” Andrews added.

She continued: “When it comes to us doing it, I very a lot doubt that now.”

PALM DESERT, Calif. — It may need come instantly following his turnover and through Recreation 1 of the preseason as an alternative of Recreation 7 of the NBA Finals, however Bronny James had a chase-down block of his personal in his Los Angeles Lakers debut Friday together with his father, LeBron James, sitting on the bench to witness it.

Bronny James completed with two factors on 1-for-6 taking pictures within the Lakers’ 124-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves to open their six-game exhibition slate, however he led the group with three blocked pictures in 16 minutes whereas including one rebound and one help.

The primary block got here lower than a minute into his first shift to begin the second quarter when the Timberwolves’ Nickeil Alexander-Walker stole James’ cross to D’Angelo Russell and streaked down the courtroom towards the ring.

The Lakers’ No. 55 choose didn’t surrender on the play, sprinting to catch as much as the 6-foot-5 Alexander-Walker and, regardless of being 6-2, simply leaping excessive sufficient to swat the try away from behind.

Lakers coach JJ Redick stated James earned the rotation minutes after a powerful exhibiting within the first week of coaching camp.

“As a training workers, earlier than the sport, as we have been type of going over our rotation matrix, we have been speaking about Bronny, and he is had some actually good days in August and September,” Redick stated. “He is had three actually good days this week. We’re actually completely happy together with his progress.”

Although James did not get his first bucket to fall till there was 56.2 seconds left and plenty of followers have been already submitting out of Acrisure Enviornment, the Lakers “residence” crowd nonetheless welcomed the driving layup with loud cheers.

The remainder of his exhibiting on offense — lacking a floater off the again rim, crusing a baseline pull-up over the rim utterly, getting blocked on the rim, arising brief on a protracted 3 and failing to attach on a 20-foot jumper — confirmed how a lot work nonetheless must be completed, however Redick targeted on James’ defensive impression that was already obvious.

“He can do some issues defensively at his measurement which can be actually distinctive, and I feel can flip into a very disruptive defender,” Redick stated. “That manifested itself. On the offensive finish, he is nonetheless determining who he’s. That is our job as a participant improvement program simply to construct him in.

“However in truth, he is really easy to teach. He is acquired a terrific soul and only a nice power about him. I like being round him. I am rooting for him. He is participant that we’re completely happy to have in our program.”

LeBron James didn’t play Friday, with Redick holding out the 22-year veteran to relaxation after he competed for USA Basketball within the Paris Olympics.

Nevertheless, Redick stated he expects James to go well with up Sunday when the Lakers play the Phoenix Suns, which could possibly be the primary time the daddy and son are in uniform collectively.

This isn’t the obituary for the UNLV soccer season. 

The Rebels’ 44-41 loss in time beyond regulation Friday at house towards Syracuse might have squashed hopes of reaching the School Soccer Playoff, nevertheless it doesn’t diminish what this system has completed and the route it’s headed.

If something, the style through which the Rebels fought again from a pair of double-digit deficits to narrowly lose in a heartbreaker reaffirms simply how particular the upcoming weeks — and seasons — of UNLV soccer might probably be.

UNLV had Syracuse stopped in time beyond regulation, however a late hit name on the Rebels prolonged the drive and Orange working again LeQuint Allen scored the game-winner a couple of performs later.

Sure, this one hurts. Actual unhealthy. They need to have received.

It’s vital to have a look at the massive image: Jockeying for a spot within the playoff indicators a brand new period for UNLV. Bear in mind, this system’s commonplace for many years had been beating UNR and making an attempt to muster six wins to grow to be bowl eligible.

“We perceive this recreation received’t outline us,” coach Barry Odom mentioned. “It’s how we reply that can. The gamers are gutted as a result of they invested a lot and got here up brief.”

The nonleague loss drops UNLV’s total report to 4-1, however it’s nonetheless undefeated in league and one of many favorites to win the Mountain West title. The Rebels will make a bowl recreation this season for the second straight 12 months — the primary time that’s occurred in program historical past.

Being upset as a result of the crew got here up a hair brief means the bar of success has been raised and the expectations altered. This crew scratched and clawed its approach again into the sport and deserves reward for not backing down.

“We obtained punched, and we responded,” Odom mentioned. “I used to be not shocked by the response our crew had. Now we have a troublesome, robust crew — each mentally and bodily.”

One other silver lining: UNLV followers packed Allegiant Stadium to point out their help. The attendance of 31,329 was the third largest for a UNLV recreation in Allegiant historical past. One of the best was 35,193 for Iowa State in 2021 — however that was largely Iowa State backers.

The roar of the group was so profound it felt like these glory days rooting for Jerry Tarkanian’s Rebels on the basketball court docket. It’s so refreshing to see the help for the hometown college.

And it’s nicely deserved.

For the primary time in program historical past, the Rebels performed with a quantity subsequent to their title on the scorecard, ranked No. 25 by the Related Press.

And No. 25 UNLV seemed the half, battling forwards and backwards towards a decent Syracuse squad with a notable quarterback, and arguably giving the sport away.

It was a outstanding comeback.

Not solely did the Rebels path 14-0 after the primary quarter, they seemed terrible in permitting Syracuse to push them round. Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord accomplished 11 straight passes to open the sport, certainly aided by UNLV’s struggles to hurry the quarterback or acquire traction within the secondary.

Then, the Rebels made changes. They confirmed battle. They confirmed that very same grit they’d a couple of weeks in the past on the street towards Kansas, the place they one way or the other received regardless of being outplayed early and never with the ability to full passes.

It began with Jai’Den Thomas’ 42-yard run within the second quarter all the way down to the Syracuse 10-yard line, an electrical, bodily run that introduced the group to its ft. The run modified the tone of the sport in exhibiting UNLV wouldn’t be a pushover.

Hajj-Malik Williams connected with Kaleo Ballungay for a landing go a couple of performs later, and UNLV would rating 21 unanswered factors for a 21-17 halftime lead.

That wasn’t essentially the most spectacular comeback of the night time.

Syracuse scored a pair of touchdowns 36 seconds aside early within the third quarter for a 31-21 lead, and UNLV once more seemed prefer it was going to lose. 

However Ricky White blocked a punt and true freshman Charles Correa, a neighborhood product from Bishop Gorman, scooped up the ball in the long run zone to even the rating at 31-all. Once more, the electrical energy within the stadium was not like something I’ve seen for this program in practically 5 many years of residing right here.

“Town of Las Vegas has been great to us,” mentioned Odom, this system’s second-year coach. “The vitality helped us, and I used to be very grateful for what we’ve performed in 21 months to show this into that. We’ll solely develop (the fan help) from right here.”

Syracuse responded by bringing the ball deep into UNLV territory within the fourth quarter, however Jackson Woodard intercepted a go on the Insurgent 6-yard line to arrange a 94-yard scoring drive. 

Williams’ third landing go of the sport went to White for 9 yards with 2:58 to play — which left an excessive amount of time on the clock for Syracuse. The Orange pressured time beyond regulation with a McCord landing go to Jackson Meeks with 23 seconds remaining.

There’s loads of alternatives to nitpick about how the top of the sport went. The Rebels didn’t use any of their timeouts within the second half, dropped at the least one interception, and had that premature penalty.

However, like Odom says, the best way UNLV responds to the teachings from a troublesome loss will outline the season. Buckle up, everybody, the following three months of Insurgent soccer could possibly be as thrilling as Friday night time.

LAS VEGAS — — LeQuint Allen instructed Syracuse coach Fran Brown within the first half that the ache in his decrease left leg was an eight out of 10. He additionally mentioned he wasn’t popping out of the sport.

Good factor for the Orange, as Allen powered into the top zone from a yard out in time beyond regulation to offer Syracuse a 44-41 victory over No. 25 UNLV on Friday night time, 4 days after the Rebels broke into the AP High 25 for the primary time in program historical past.

“Simply placing all of it on the road for my staff,” Allen mentioned. “On the finish of the day, if I can run and I can jog, I nonetheless wish to go on the market for my staff. No one’s greater than ‘The S.’”

After Caden Chittenden made a 41-yard subject objective to offer the Rebels (4-1) a 41-38 lead in time beyond regulation, the Orange (4-1) used eight performs and walked it off with Allen’s fourth landing of the sport, because the 200-pound working again dragged UNLV’s 230-pound linebacker Jackson Woodard for roughly 4 seconds earlier than plunging into the top zone.

Allen rushed 19 occasions for 71 yards and two touchdowns, and had 9 catches for 58 yards and two extra scores.

“He’s been doing that, that’s simply what he does — that’s LeQuint,” Brown mentioned. “By no means stops speaking, by no means stops simply wanting the soccer. He’s by no means not open. He’s a aggressive man.”

Kyle McCord, who transferred in from Ohio State in the course of the offseason, was 40 of 63 for 355 yards, with three touchdowns and one interception for Syracuse. Oronde Gadsen II hauled in 10 passes for 142 yards for the Orange — each profession highs.

UNLV’s Hajj-Malik Williams accomplished 21 of 25 passes for 227 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.

Ricky White III had 10 catches for 135 yards and a landing. The receiving star additionally compelled Syracuse punter Jack Stonehouse to abort an merchandise after which later blocked a punt, his second of the season.

“Taking a look at what this staff did, we actually didn’t begin properly and stayed within the battle,” UNLV coach Barry Odom mentioned. “I hate it as a result of we acquired a troublesome staff, acquired nice younger males. We’re shut, however this may get us nearer. I’ve little question about that.”

With 31,329 in attendance — the third-highest since UNLV started enjoying at Allegiant Stadium in 2020 — the back-and-forth marathon featured 4 lead adjustments and three ties.

Syracuse struck first after McCord accomplished all seven makes an attempt throughout a nine-play drive, capped by a shovel cross Allen, who darted in from 8 yards out to place the Orange forward 7-0 halfway by means of the primary quarter. The Orange pushed the result in 14-0 on Allen’s second landing of the sport.

UNLV had outscored its earlier 4 opponents by a mixed rating of 52-14 within the first quarter, main in three of the video games after the primary. However the Rebels discovered their groove within the second quarter and outscored Syracuse 21-3 to take a 21-17 lead into the locker room at halftime.

Syracuse went proper to work within the third quarter, because it took the opening drive of the second half and drove 75 yards in 12 performs, capped off by McCord’s 6-yard strike to Allen, because the Orange regained the lead, 24-21.

One play after Syracuse security Duce Chestnut picked off Williams on the UNLV 20, it was Orange working again Yasin Willis racing unbothered for 21 yards to increase the result in 10, at 31-21.

UNLV would tie it due to Chittenden’s subject objective and a blocked punt returned for a landing — its second in two weeks — after which took a 38-31 lead on White’s 9-yard TD reception.

Trailing by seven with lower than three minutes left, the Orange drove 75 yards in 11 performs to tie it, with Jackson Meeks catching a 6-yard TD cross with 23 seconds left.

The Rebels selected to kneel on their first play of the ultimate drive in regulation, sending UNLV to its first time beyond regulation sport since 2021, a triple-overtime loss to Jap Washington.

The takeaway

White got here into the season billed as an All-America candidate at large receiver however continues to make performs on particular groups. He is the primary Insurgent to dam two punts in a season since Ronnie Smith had two in 2006.

Ballot implications

UNLV will probably lose its spot within the rankings after struggling its first lack of the season.

Up subsequent

Syracuse: At N.C. State on Oct. 12

UNLV: At Utah State on Oct. 11.

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Because the WNBA season hurtles in the direction of its conclusion and 4 groups compete for a spot within the finals, the Las Vegas Aces staved off elimination with a win towards the New York Liberty, whereas Napheesa Collier made franchise historical past for the Minnesota Lynx as they took a 2-1 collection lead over the Connecticut Solar.

Dealing with elimination and the prospect of being swept within the WNBA semifinals, the two-time defending champions romped to a 95-81 victory over the Liberty in Sport 3 of the best-of-five collection on Friday.

Victory retains Las Vegas’ three-peat hopes alive for now, however the franchise will nonetheless must make WNBA historical past to advance, since no group has ever overcome a 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five playoff collection.

“Every part was simply on level with everyone,” Aces coach Becky Hammon instructed reporters afterward. “I believe that was in all probability our most full sport of the season, the sport I’ve been ready for and believing in that they’d.”

The sport was nonetheless hanging within the steadiness on the half with the Aces main 52-49. However after the break, the defending champions went on a 16-point run within the third quarter and led by 24 factors at one level within the fourth to grab management of the sport.

Jackie Younger scored 24 factors and Kelsey Plum scored 20 factors, whereas league MVP A’ja Wilson tallied 19 factors and 14 rebounds.

In the meantime, the Aces’ protection successfully shut down Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, holding her scoreless till the fourth quarter, not giving her “the sunshine of day,” as she stated afterward, per ESPN.

“They misplaced two video games permitting me to come back off screens and choose them aside offensively,” she stated. “So I believe this sport you had been capable of see the changes they made – sending two or three to the ball at one time and never letting me get something simple. There have been often three individuals in my face, it doesn’t matter what.”

Till Friday, the Aces hadn’t defeated the Liberty all season, dropping their three common season video games in addition to the primary two video games on this playoff collection. The win additionally marked Las Vegas’ twelfth consecutive house playoff victory, breaking the WNBA document beforehand shared by the Los Angeles Sparks (2001-04) and Sacramento Monarchs (2003-06).

Vegas will as soon as once more have house courtroom benefit when the groups subsequent play on the Michelob Extremely Area on Sunday at 3pm ET in Sport 4 of the collection.

Elsewhere on Friday, Collier led the Minnesota Lynx to a 90-81 victory over the Connecticut Solar, scoring 26 factors as she bounced again after struggling in Sport 2.

The Lynx now maintain a 2-1 lead within the collection and may advance to the WNBA Finals for the primary time since 2017 in the event that they win Sport 4 on Sunday.

Collier made franchise historical past along with her efficiency as she contributed 26 factors and 11 rebounds, changing into the primary Lynx participant to tally a number of 25-point, 10-rebound video games within the playoffs.

“It’s the regulation of averages. Typically you’ve got an off night time,” she instructed ESPN, afterward, referring to her Sport 2 efficiency the place she scored 9 factors. “However I knew I needed to are available – it’s the playoffs. It’s a must to play with an aggressive mindset, not remembering what occurred the sport earlier than, however staying within the current second.”

Sport 4 is in Connecticut on Sunday at 5pm ET.

SANTA CLARA — Trent Williams is one oldest gamers within the NFL and one of many best gamers of all time. That means he has the best requirements.

So on Friday, I requested him of whom operating again Jordan Mason reminds him. I figured Williams has seen a ton of operating backs since he entered the NFL in 2010.

“He jogs my memory of Marshawn Lynch a bit bit,” Williams mentioned. “He has a bit Beast Mode in him. I feel the quantity and the dreads put him in thoughts, however whenever you have a look at how arduous he runs and his cuts. As a result of as huge as Marshawn was, he had the toes of a ballerina. You watch him on the market within the open subject making folks miss or operating folks over. I feel it is the identical factor type of with Mason.”

“What’s it like blocking for Mason,” I requested one of many best left tackles ever.

“It is a pleasure,” Williams mentioned, “as a result of he can run by arm tackles. He runs arduous, man. He runs arduous. You realize it will take a committee to deliver him down. You simply take into consideration getting a man like that to the second degree to the place the smaller guys are, you are usually going to have loads of success with a man that runs like he does.”

When Williams completed answering my query, I circled and mentioned to Jordan Mason, whose locker was instantly behind me, “Trent Williams simply in contrast you to Marshawn Lynch unprompted.”

Mason blushed.

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A brand new storm, which grew to become Tropical Storm Milton on Saturday, is forecast to strengthen to a hurricane earlier than taking goal on Florida this week.

Milton is predicted to strengthen to a hurricane on Monday morning after which make landfall alongside the Florida Peninsula on Wednesday.

The storm may make landfall as a Class 3 hurricane or stronger.

The Nationwide Hurricane Middle is urging residents alongside the west coast of Florida to have a hurricane plan in place and to remain up to date on the forecast because it evolves.

A separate system is already saturating Florida with 2 to five inches of rain this weekend, so by the point Milton reaches Florida, the flood risk might be elevated considerably.

5-day rain totals might attain 10 inches or extra in Florida by the point Milton leaves the state.

Storm surge and wind injury is also harmful alongside Florida’s west coast.