SOUTH BEND, Ind. — It was an ominous bit of imagery at what could be the bitter end of a century-long series. Dark clouds descending over Touchdown Jesus, and a heavy downpour soaking every soul in Notre Dame Stadium, as if Mother Nature herself was lashing out at the prospect of one of college football’s defining rivalries dying in vain.
Both USC and Notre Dame have suggested they want the rivalry to continue if they can come to an agreement in the coming months. But if this was indeed the end, 99 years since USC and Notre Dame first met on a football field, it would be a particularly crushing finale for the Trojans, who fell 34-24 and now find their hopes of a College Football Playoff bid hanging by a thread.
Saturday seemed well on its way to a different sort of conclusion, when the Irish shanked a 31-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Three plays later, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava found wideout Makai Lemon downfield for a 42-yard gain.
All the game’s momentum was suddenly in the hands of USC coach Lincoln Riley and his offense. That’s when Riley dialed up a hair-brained trick play that he’d surely regret later.
Sprinting right on an end-around, Lemon took the handoff from Maiava and immediately found himself trapped by the Notre Dame defense. Lemon cocked the ball as if he were going to throw, only to have the ball stripped away.
It was a rare misstep from the Trojans star, but an especially costly one. It took seven plays for Notre Dame to find the end zone after that, as quarterback C.J. Carr punched it in from one yard out to put the game away.
An American woman living in Yorkshire has revealed several British quirks that sometimes leave her lying awake at night because she can’t stop thinking about them
An American in the UK has revealed some cultural differences that have stayed with her(Image: @yorkshireyank/TikTok)
While the two cultures share much in common, an American woman living in the UK has revealed several British quirks she claims “sometimes keep her awake at night”.
Maxine Berry, known on TikTok as @yorkshireyank, has lived in the UK for the past 23 years. However, there are still some aspects of British culture that she finds perplexing. Some of the “wild” differences she has pointed out to her 15K followers include the British postcode system, the UK’s unusual laws around swans, and some of the nation’s quirkier dishes.
In a clip recently shared to her channel, Maxine, who lives in York but is originally from South Dakota, said: ‘As an American living in the UK, I thought I’d got used to the quirks living here.”
Maxine Berry has lived in the UK for 23 years (Image: @yorkshireyank/TikTok)
She continued: “But these sometimes keep me awake at night. Sometimes not but sometimes they do.”
First off, she stated that she was “pretty sure the NHS is using shows like Homes Under The Hammer and Come Dine With Me as medicine”. She explained that she’d come to this conclusion as these two particular shows are always on the TV in hospital waiting rooms,” as reported by Daily Mail.
She continued: “It doesn’t matter which hospital you go to, the waiting room always has this tuned in. You know it’s true.”
The TikTokker then went on to claim that the British have “an utter obsession with carpets”, and wondered why they couldn’t opt for “nice tiles” on their floor instead as “it would be so much easier”. Though, she did admit that the UK has cold weather.
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Continuing her catalogue of observations, Maxine took a jab at some of the UK’s “centuries-old laws” that are still in place and enforceable. For example, she cited the historical law around the protection of swans in the UK.
Since the 12 century, all “unmarked mute swans swimming in open waters” in the country have belonged to The Crown, while subsequent wildlife preservation laws prohibit anyone from disturbing or harming swans, including their eggs.
Maxine found this rather perplexing. She said: “I mean, I’m not technically allowed to eat a swan because it belongs to the King, but who’d want to do that anyways? I mean, does the King eat swans? I’m just asking.’
In fact, it is illegal to kill, eat or keep swans in the UK. Until 1998, it was even considered an act of treason to kill or injure a swan.
Other ‘Britishism’s Maxine pointed out included the postcode system, which she described as “pretty cool”. She enthused: “It literally finds a front door, can pinpoint you with satellite accuracy.”
Although, Royal Mail’s response to when the system fails has left Maxine bemused. “The Royal Mail will send you a card and say, ‘Sorry we can’t find you, the nearest depot is 45 miles away,'” she said.
Finally, British cuisine took a hit, as Maxine described the names of popular pub dishes as “quite wild”. She highlighted ‘toad in the hole’ and ‘bubble and squeak’ as being particularly quirky.
THE best pubs across the country have been revealed – so does your local make the list?
The Great British Pub Awards has announced its shortlist of finalists across categories including Best Beer Pub, Best Pub Garden and Best Country Pub.
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The Tally Ho Inn in Bouldon, Shropshire, is set within the stunning Corvedale ValleyCredit: Google maps
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The Mutton at Hazeley Heath overlooks Hazeley Farm and has “amazing views”Credit: Google maps
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A delicious looking Sunday roast at The Gaggle of Geese in Buckland NewtonCredit: Google maps
The awards are aimed at celebrating the best boozers in the UK.
Six pubs have been nominated in each category, with the eventual winners revealed later this month.
The nominations for Best Beer Pub include the Cask Pub & Kitchen in Pimlico, London.
It claims to have the UK’s first and only vintage beer cellar, which includes beers from the 1950s.
There’s also The Riverhead Brewery Tap in Marsden, Huddersfield, which has its own microbrewery inside.
Blind Jack’s in Knaresborough is a family owned independent traditional pub founded in 1991 that sells highly rated craft beers.
The other nominations for Best Beer Pub include Bowland Beer Hall at Holmes Mill in Clitheroe, Granville’s Beer & Gin House in Horsforth, Leeds, and The Tamworth Tap in Staffordshire.
If you’re a fan of a pub lunch after a walk in the countryside, there’s also a list of the Best Country Pubs.
The Sun Inn in Great Easton, Leicestershire, is in the heart of the Welland Valley.
It says “wet wellies and muddy paws are welcome” and it has a roaring fire to warm you up after your walk.
Man Utd legend Paul Scholes spotted pouring pints in pub leaving locals stunned
Meanwhile The Tally Ho Inn in Bouldon, Shropshire, is within the stunning Corvedale Valley.
It’s located centrally between the historic towns of Ludlow and Bridgnorth.
Reviewers say it’s a hidden “beautiful find” with an “outstanding” Sunday lunch.
If you’re heading to the Peak District, it could be worth stopping at The Ashford Arms in Ashford in the Water.
The pub is a stone’s throw from the famous medieval Sheepwash Bridge and there are also hiking opportunities along the River Wye.
The other nominees include The Tollemache Arms in Harrington, Northampton, The Turkey Inn in Laycock, Keighley, and The Fleece Inn in Eversham, Worcestershire.
If you’re looking to make the most of outdoor dining before the weather gets chillier, six pubs have also been nominated for Best Pub Garden.
The Gaggle of Geese in Buckland Newton is set in rural Dorset with five acres of gardens.
It’s got everything you could want, with a skittle alley, crazy golf, pygmy goats and a playbus, as well as camping and glamping.
Meanwhile The Mutton at Hazeley Heath overlooks Hazeley Farm and its garden has boasts blooming flowers and greenery.
A previous Sun review said it has “amazing views, private dining experiences and a huge selection of drinks”.
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The Riverhead Brewery Tap in Marsden, Huddersfield, has its own microbrewery insideCredit: Google maps
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The Black Friar in Salford was first opened in 1886 and restored in 2021Credit: Google maps
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The Mutton at Hazeley Heath boasts “amazing views” from its gardenCredit: Google maps
The historical Black Friar pub in Salford was built in 1886 but laid derelict for over 15 years before it was restored in 2021.
It now has an award-winning garden and outdoor tavern, as well as its famed Glass Room.
The other nominees are Myrtle Tavern in Meanwood, Leeds, the Hare & Hounds in Tingley, Wakefield, and The Old Crown in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Other categories in the awards include Best Pub for Food, Best Pub for Families and Best Pub for Dogs.
You can see more of the nominations below…
More of the nominees
Best Community Pub
Lock & Quay Community Pub – Bootle, Merseyside
The Rose and Crown – Ashbury, Swindon
The Swan – Windsor, Berkshire
Clissold Arms Gastro Pub – Fortis Green, London
The Tynesider – Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar – Boscombe, Bournemouth
Best Pub for Dogs
Howards Arms Hotel – Brampton, Cumbria
The Maltings – Old Hall, Warrington
The Old Duke – Southport, Merseyside
Queen’s Head – Troutbeck, Windermere
The Red Lion – Long Compton, Warwickshire
The Mill – Stokesley, Middlesborough
Best Pub for Entertainment
The Keynsham Courtyard – Keynsham, Bristol
Pontardawe Inn – Pontardawe, Swansea
Bonnie Rogues – Cardiff
The Mayfield – Seamer, Scarborough
The Goose – Manchester
Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar – Boscombe, Bournemouth
Best Pub for Families
The Plough – Prestbury, Cheltenham
Three Mile – Newcastle upon Tyne
Perry Hill Pub – London
The Old Thatch – Ferndown, Wimborne
The Airport Pub – Manchester, Greater Manchester
Gaggle of Geese – Dorchester, Dorset
Best Pub for Food
Heft – Newton in Cartmel, Cumbria
The Bull – Charlbury, Chipping Norton
The Black Bull – Sedbergh, Cumbria
The Tartan Fox by Adam Handling – Newquay
The Bull & Swan – St Martin’s, Stamford
Shibden Mill Inn – Shibden, Halifax
Best Pub to Watch Sport
Spy Bar – Newcastle upon Tyne
The Gardeners Arms / The Murderers – Norwich
Pinnacle Sports & Games – Leeds
The Cherry Tree Pennycross – Plymouth
The Minories – London, City of London
The Kings Arms in Kings Heath – Kings Heath, Birmingham
TORONTO — Welcome to a special daily edition of the Envelope at TIFF, a newsletter collecting the latest developments out of Canada’s annual film showcase. Sign up here to get it in your inbox.
Christina House, our staff photojournalist, continues to kill it with her portraits out of the Toronto International Film Festival. In the last day alone, she’s seen Angelina Jolie, Jacob Elordi and the cast of “Frankenstein,” Jodie Foster and more.
‘Blood will be shed. Possibly even a tear’: Our critic on Rian Johnson’s new ‘Knives Out’ mystery
Josh O’Connor, left, and Daniel Craig in Rian Johnson’s “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.”
(Netflix)
Amy Nicholson had fun with “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.”
She’s also noticing a fair amount of Canadian pride at her screenings. It’s been an unusually loaded moment for foreign relations with our neighbors to the north.
Amy weighs in on the scene from the first four days, her favorite (and less-than-favorite) movies at TIFF and a few surprises.
The day’s buzziest premieres
‘The Smashing Machine’
Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson in the movie “The Smashing Machine.”
(Ken Hirama / A24)
Sunday saw the TIFF schedule loosen up its restrictions regarding films that premiered at other festivals and audiences started to see more major titles from competing fests.
Take for example the Monday night premiere of “The Smashing Machine,” which just won the directing prize at Venice for Benny Safdie.
Making his solo debut apart from brother Josh — their most recent collaboration was “Uncut Gems” — Benny turns in a surprisingly heartfelt sports story based on mixed marital arts fighter Mark Kerr.
Taking the leading role is none other than wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson, in a part seemingly tailor-made to play off his own career arc and give him a prestige boost he has never had before.
Add Emily Blunt to the mix, as Kerr’s supportive partner, along with boutique studio A24 and the film seems like it should land the right combinations. — Mark Olsen
‘Exit 8’
A scene from the movie “Exit 8.”
(TIFF)
Ever fear that you’re racing around but going nowhere — that you’re in such a rush to make your way through the world that you’re barely seeing it?
Japan turned that feeling into a best-selling video game in which commuters are condemned to roam an underground subway station until they learn to pay attention to their surroundings.
Now Genki Kawamura has transformed that game into a movie. In Kawamura’s emboldened adaptation, our main player, the Lost Man (Kazunari Ninomiya of the pop band Arashi) is an aimless young slacker who is stuck both physically and emotionally.
If he ever wises up and escapes, he’s got to make better choices.
I’ve got a few quibbles with the film’s mechanics, but “Exit 8” is a moving metaphor for the art of giving things a close, appreciative watch. On day five of a film festival, we could all use a reminder to look sharp. — Amy Nicholson
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WITH the kids back in school and life just that bit calmer, could it be time for an indulgent parent pamper? On a budget, of course.
While a day spent lounging by the pool sipping a glass of prosecco might sound pricey, there’s some brilliant deals out there if you know where to look – with prices starting at just £9.50 and perks including two-course meals and extra treatments.
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Champneys Spa resorts across the UK have some decent deals in the autumnCredit: Champneys Spa
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After a busy summer, parents have earned a much-needed break, so now is the time to indulge in a little ‘me time’Credit: Getty
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Ocean Spa at Butlin’s Bognor Regis is a surprise hit with guestsCredit: Butlin’s
This is the season for spa deals with some gorgeous retreats offering packages with big discounts for a post-summer chill.
If you have a particular spa in mind, it’s always worth signing up to the newsletters of the spa you’d like to visit; you’ll get alerts about last minute deals, special offers, discounts and cheap off-peak slots.
Offer websites such as Groupon often have cheap spa day deals, but check out the reviews first, as it can be a mixed bag.
While the kids are at school, you can also book in for a light afternoon slot or an evening chill – which gives you access to the facilities for a fraction of the price.
This means that from less than £10 per person a day, you can book yourself a bargain and unwind in some stunning spa resorts across the UK.
Choose from a grand stately home with an outdoor pool, a cool Hackney hideaway or a truly tranquil spot in the Kent countryside, loved by celebrities like Kylie Minogue and Fern McCann.
This is our pick of the best UK spa days that you can book now for under £85 per person (prices correct at time of publishing):
Eden Spa at Down Hall in Essex for £20
This elegant stately home in Essex is set over a 110 acre estate and is a famous wedding venue as well as having two beautiful spas.
The Wet Spa is tucked away in the garden of the house and has a private, fenced area with relaxation beds, positioned under a Grand Fir tree.
Inside the English spa hidden in the countryside with a serene private outdoor pool away from everyone
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Eden Spa at Down Hall is good for celebrity spottingCredit: Down Hall
You don’t need to be an overnight guest to book into the spa, which has a hydrotherapy pool, steam room and sauna.
Celebrities like Fern McCann and Vicky Pattison have also been spotted enjoying the facilities.
Two hours access to the Wet Spa on Monday to Thursday costs £30, or you can take advantage of a one-hour Twilight session at 6.15pm each night for only £20.
Cheap spa deals in the Lake District are not easy to come by, which makes this even more of a bargain.
The boutique spa has a sleek thermal suite with hot and cold therapies and plunge pools, a salt room, ice fountain shower and a steam room with the uplifting scents of lemongrass, citrus, and cinnamon.
You can book into the day spa and use the thermal suite for 60 minutes for only £15 or 90 minutes for £20. Ideal if you’ve been out in the lakes boating, kayaking or hiking.
Netherwood Hotel & Spa is an affordable spa in the Lake District and ideal for relaxing after a hike in the hillsCredit: Netherwood Hotel & spa
Hackney Wick Community Sauna in London for £9.50
This simple spa is a not-for-profit Community Sauna, is to make sauna and cold plunge affordable and accessible to everyone in London, even those on a lower income.
Set in a charming back garden in East London’s Hackney Wick, this micro spa feels like a hidden oasis.
There are six wood-fired saunas and a choice of trendy ice plunge pools inside old whisky barrels.
It’s fantastic value, with 90 minute sessions starting at only £12 off-peak, or if you’re an early riser, you can go to a one-hour morning drop-in for just £9.50.
Groups can also hire the 22-person sauna for the exclusive use, so why not get all the school mums together for a luxury afternoon and still have money left for a cheeky vino before school pick up?.
If you didn’t already know, family-favourite Butlin’s at Bognor Regis has its own spa and – true to the brand – it’s great value too.
The catch here is that you already need access to the resort as an overnight guest or as a day guest (day passes start at £19 for adults and £1 for kids on selected days).
But, this boutique spa is fantastic for parents who have the opportunity to slip away for a few hours and have a much-needed pamper. Time to make the case to bring granny and grandad along with you?
A two-hour Spa Experience here starts at £25 per person and includes a Hydrospa, outdoor hot tub, sauna, relaxation pods, a crystal steam room and an outside sun terrace. You can also book individual treatments, but they are booked separately.
If you are visiting with teens, children aged 13+ -17 year olds are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Ideal for older kids to have some quality time with mum or dad, while siblings go wild in the playground.
Ocean Spa at Butlin’s is a way for parents to escape and unwindCredit: Butlin’s
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The newly opened Porchester Spa is historic and very affordable for its central London locationCredit: The Secret App
Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Leeds for £39 with a two-course lunch
Deal club Travelzoo often have fantastic spa deals, so if you want to make a lovely spa visit a regular trip, it could be worth signing up to the club (membership is £30 for the year and you will have access to holiday, entertainment and transport deals too).
Right now, Travelzoo Members can save 38% at six Daniel Thwaites spas across the country.
The Simple Ritual spa package offer includes three hours of spa access and a two-course lunch to recharge. Members pay just £39 per person. It’s £63 for regular guests.
As well as the stunning Leeds location, you can access the deal at five other locations across the country, including Aztec Hotel & Spa, Bristol, Cottons Hotel & Spa, Cheshire, Kettering Park, Northamptonshire, the North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith and Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham.
Crutherland House Spa in East Kilbride, Scotland with a glass of prosecco, £25
Crutherland House & Spa is a beautiful country house in East Kilbride, surrounded by peaceful gardens. The tranquil setting is a perfect antidote to the busy city of Glasgow, which is close by.
The spa offers a full day experience, but if time and money are tight, book into the twilight spa experience in the evening for just £25 per person.
This deal is excellent value and includes a glass of prosecco on arrival, ideal for mums who don’t have masses of spare time but do need a little R&R after the school holidays.
The spa has a huge pool with relaxation loungers, a hot tub, sauna and steam room. Plus, those visiting during Twilight sessions also get 20% of individual treatments (these are priced separately).
Also available at other Macdonald Properties across Scotland and also at Boatley Park in Hampshire. Book it: Crutherland House
Bannatyne Health Clubs, £34.50 with a 20-minute treatment
Bannatyne Health Clubs are offering a September Spa Saver that is aimed at frazzled parents who have finally packed the kids back to school.
Until the end of October, you can book packages that involve a full day use of the club facilities, including the gym and fitness classes, swimming pools, jacuzzi baths, sauna and steam room, plus relaxation rooms in some locations.
Plus, you get a 20-minute treatment as part of the deal. Choose from a 20-minute Swedish Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage or a Tailored Facial Express.
The Spa Saver (£34.50) is on until the 30th September and the Refresh Express Spa Day is an on-going offer for £39.50.
The Spa at Potters is excellent value and there are some great deals in the autumnCredit: SpaSeekers
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Book into a spa day at Bannatyne Spa in BelfastCredit: Bannatyne
Porchester Spa in London for £30
This one has been an internet hit, and for good reason.
After an £800,000 refurbishment, London’s oldest Spa, The Porchester Spa, has reopened in an iconic Grade 2* listed building, beautifully returned to its 1920s splendour.
Despite being in the centre of London, the spa offers affordable prices and excellent package deals from £30 per person.
Inside the spa, visitors you can get a look at the traditional baths and original art-deco features. The spa has two steam rooms, Turkish baths (Tepidarium, Caldarium and Laconium), a sauna, a plunge pool and relaxation lounge.
You can also book in for a range of spa treatments here too, but these are priced separately here
If you are staying all day, there is a Café on site providing hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and snacks.
Top tip: Remember to bring 20p coins to use the lockers.
The Spa at Potters, Five Lakes Hertfordshire, £75 for the whole day with a 50-minute treatment and afternoon tea.
If you have a whole day to devote to some ‘me time’, the Blossom Spa Day deal with luxury holiday park, Potters, is worthy of a mention.
You can book a whole day here, using facilities such as an expansive pool and hot tub, outdoor sun terrace, relaxation rooms, sauna and steam chambers.
Even better, this deal includes a 50-minute luxury facial and afternoon tea, which is excellent value for money.
Set in a serene location, surrounded by rolling hills, this is the ideal way to spend the afternoon with friends or as a peaceful solo adventure.
Champneys Springs in Leicestershire for £59 with a 20-minute treatment and a glass of bubbly
Luxury spa chain Champneys are also running a choice of spa-tember deals.
The beautiful resorts, which are located in country houses and stately homes around the UK, are loved by celebrities, including Kylie Minogue, Naomi Campbell and even Brad Pitt!
Full spa days here, which have stunning indoor and outdoor pools, zen-like relaxation rooms, sauna, jacuzzi, hydropools, cold plunge pools and ice fountains, start from £120 per person.
However, slip in for a bargain session but booking a Twilight Spa Evening from £59 per person, with a complimentary 20-minute treatment.
As part of the deal, you also get a welcome glass of bubbly, plus flips flops and a tote bag to take home with you.
Available at most Champney’s locations, including Eastwell Manor in Kent and Forest Mere in Hampshire, but prices do vary depending on the individual spa.
From Kevin Baxter: The Dodgers made history when they opened the season with eight straight wins, something no reigning World Series champion had ever done. But they’ve been just a shade above mediocre since then.
“I wouldn’t say [I’m] worried. It’s kind of where we’re at right now,” manager Dave Roberts said.
“It’s been hard to gain traction.”
If anything, the Dodgers have been spinning their wheels. Because with Wednesday’s 6-1 loss to the New York Mets, the team’s third loss in four games, the Dodgers fell to .500 over the last month and their lead in the National League West remained at just a game over the San Diego Padres heading into Thursday’s get-away day matinee with the Mets.
Since their historic start, the Dodgers have had just three winning streaks of more than two games, but three losing streaks of more than two games. For every three steps forward, the team has taken 2 ½ steps back.
And while the Dodgers entered Thursday with the fourth-best record in the league, over the last two months they have a lower winning percentage than the Milwaukee Brewers, the third-best team in the Central Division. The reason why, Roberts said, is pitching.
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NBA PLAYOFFS RESULTS
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Oklahoma City vs. Indiana
Thursday at Oklahoma City, 5:30 p.m., ABC Sunday at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m., ABC Wednesday at Indiana, 5:30 p.m., ABC Friday, June 13 at Indiana, 5:30 p.m., ABC Monday, June 16 at Oklahoma City, 5:30 p.m., ABC* Thursday, June 19 at Indiana, 5:30 p.m., ABC* Sunday, June 22 at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m., ABC*
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ANGELS
Ceddanne Rafaela curled a home run around the Pesky Pole in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday and the Boston Red Sox rallied after trailing four different times to beat the Angels 11-9.
The Angels blew 4-0, 7-5, 8-7 and 9-8 leads, with Rafael Devers bouncing a chopper between the gloves of second baseman Chris Taylor and shortstop Zach Neto behind second base to tie it 9-9 in the eighth.
Each of the first three times the Red Sox scored, the Angels answered with runs of its own. But after walking Mike Trout to lead off the ninth, Cooper Criswell (1-0) got the next three batters out to give Boston a chance to walk it off.
The former Florida State teammates were drafted in the first and second rounds, respectively, and lived up to their billing as individuals and as a collective force.
Verse, an edge rusher, became the NFL defensive rookie of the year. Fiske, a defensive lineman, was a finalist for the award.
“I think we did good, but I think we became more focused on helping the team than trying to do our own little thing and having a good little duo going on,” Verse said, adding, “So now we finally took another step — having another year together to figure out, ‘Hey, this is how I work, this is how he works.’
“So, I feel like this year is going to be a good one for us to play together.”
As they prepare for their second seasons, the two young stars are part of a front that could rank as one of the NFL’s most dynamic.
From Benjamin Royer: Alexander Straus was fewer than two weeks from his first training session as Angel City FC coach. Yet, Angel City CEO and co-founder Julie Uhrman wanted to see her new manager at work.
She flew to Portugal, where Straus was completing his three-season stint as FC Bayern Munich coach — a club the 49-year-old Norwegian led to three consecutive Frauen-Bundesliga titles and a 57-7-2 league record.
As Uhrman watched Straus coach Bayern Munich at the inaugural World Sevens Football tournament, she already was familiar with his technical acumen that was on display en route to a championship victory over Manchester United. That was not a surprise.
But what caught Uhrman’s attention was Straus’ relationships with his players.
Edmonton vs. Florida at Edmonton 4, Florida 3 (OT) (summary, story) Friday at Edmonton, 5 p.m., TNT Monday at Florida, 5 p.m., TNT Thursday, June 12 at Florida, 5 p.m., TNT Saturday, June 14 at Edmonton, 5 p.m., TNT* Tuesday, June 17 at Florida, 5 p.m., TNT* Friday, June 20 at Edmonton, 5 p.m., TNT*
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THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY
1884 — James McLaughlin becomes the first jockey to win three straight Belmont Stakes when he rides Panique to victory. He won with George Kinney (1883) and Forester (1882). McLaughlin repeats his feat in 1886-88. McLaughlin’s triple is matched by jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. in 1984.
1925 — Willie McFarlane beats Bobby Jones by one stroke in the second round of a playoff to capture the U.S. Open. Macfarlane shoots a 291 at Worcester (Mass.) Country Club.
1937 — War Admiral, ridden by Charles Kurtsinger, wins the Triple Crown with a three-length victory over Sceneshifter in the Belmont Stakes.
1943 — Count Fleet, ridden by Johnny Longden, wins the Triple Crown by 25 lengths in the Belmont Stakes. Count Fleet goes at off at 1-20 odds in a race with no place or show betting.
1952 — Jersey Joe Walcott scores a 15-round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles in Philadelphia to retain the world heavyweight title.
1961 — The newly formed American Basketball League adopts the 3-point field goal.
1977 — The Portland Trail Blazers hold off the Philadelphia 76ers 109-107 to win the NBA championship in six games. Portland becomes the first team in the 31-year history of the league to win four straight after losing the first two games.
1985 — Steve Cauthen wins the Epsom Derby aboard Slip Anchor and became the only American jockey to win the English Derby and Kentucky Derby. Cauthen had ridden Affirmed to victory in the 1978 Kentucky Derby.
1993 — Julie Krone guides Colonial Affair to victory in the Belmont Stakes, becoming the first female jockey to win a Triple Crown race.
1994 — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and Sergi Bruguera produce the best day of tennis in Spanish history. Sanchez Vicario beats Mary Pierce 6-4, 6-4 in the French Open final and Bruguera retains his title by defeating another Spaniard, Alberto Berasategui, 6-3, 7-5, 2-6, 6-1.
1999 — Steffi Graf wins her sixth French Open title and her first Grand Slam championship in almost three years, beating top-ranked Martina Hingis 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.
1999 — Charismatic loses his bid to become the 12th Triple Crown winner when he fractures his left front cannon bone and sesamoid while finishing third to Lemon Drop Kid in the Belmont Stakes.
2004 — Smarty Jones loses his Triple Crown bid and his perfect record when Birdstone runs him down near the finish of a thrilling Belmont Stakes. Birdstone, a 36-1 long shot ridden by Edgar Prado, returns $74, $14 and $8.60.
2005 — Spanish teenager Rafael Nadal beats unseeded Mariano Puerta of Argentina in four sets to win the French Open men’s singles title. The No. 4-seeded Nadal becomes the youngest men’s Grand Slam champion since Pete Sampras won the U.S. Open at 19 in 1990.
2011 — Rafael Nadal wins his record-equaling sixth French Open title, beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-6 (3), 5-7, 6-1 in the final.
2016 — Novak Djokovic becomes the first man in nearly a half-century to win four consecutive major championships and finally earned elusive French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam, beating Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
2021 — Luis Saez rides Essential Quality to wins the 153rd Belmont Stakes.
THIS DAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY
1915 — Philadelphia’s Grover Cleveland Alexander lost his no-hitter when Artie Butler punched a single with two outs in the ninth. Alexander struck out Bob Bescher for the final out to beat St. Louis 3-0. Alexander went on to pitch three more one-hitters during the season.
1929 — The Cincinnati Reds scored nine runs in the sixth inning en route to a 21-4 romp over the Chicago Cubs.
1935 — Chicago White Sox rookie John Whitehead loses to St. Louis 2-0. It was his first loss after winning his first eight starts, an AL record for the start of a career.
1949 — Commissioner Happy Chandler lifted the ban on all players who had jumped to a league in Mexico.
1955 — Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hit a home run off Chicago’s Billy Pierce that traveled about 550 feet. The ball cleared the left-field upper deck at Comiskey Park.
1959 — Pittsburgh’s Dick Stuart hit the longest home run at Forbes Field. Stuart smashed a shot over the center-field wall off Chicago pitcher Glenn Hobbie.
1966 — Leo Cardenas of the Reds hit four home runs in a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs. Cardenas hit two home runs in each game as Cincinnati won the opener 8-3 but dropped the second game 9-5.
1986 — San Diego’s Steve Garvey was ejected for the first time in his career when he argued a play at home plate. Garvey, the on-deck hitter, protested the last out of a triple play by the Atlanta Braves. Television replays showed that Bip Roberts was indeed safe. The Padres lost 4-2.
1989 — The Blue Jays lost their debut in the SkyDome as Glenn Braggs hit a two-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers past Toronto 5-3. The $375-million complex featured a $100-million, four-section, retractable roof.
1997 — Alex Rodriguez of the Mariners became the first Seattle player to hit for the cycle in a nine-inning game. He completed the cycle with a double in the ninth of a 14-6 win at Detroit.
2001 — Colorado pitcher Mike Hampton had two homers, three RBIs and recorded his eighth win as Colorado defeated Houston 9-4.
2008 — Atlanta’s Chipper Jones became the third switch-hitter in major league history to hit 400 home runs. Jones’ homer off Ricky Nolasco was one of his four hits in the 7-5 comeback win over Florida. Mickey Mantle and Eddie Murray were the first two reach the milestone.
2013 — The Chicago White Sox and Seattle Mariners played the first game in major league history when each team scored five or more runs in the game when it was scoreless through the ninth. Alejandro De Aza and Alex Rios each had an RBI single in the 16th inning, and Chicago won 7-5.
2015 — Oakland’s Pat Venditte became the first pitcher in 20 years to throw with both arms in the same game, but the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 4-2 on a night a fan sustained life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a broken bat.
2021 — Team USA secured a spot in the Tokyo Olympics by winning the Americas Olympic Qualifier.
Compiled by the Associated Press
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