Kerry native David Shanahan set for American football homecoming at Aviva Stadium
David Shanahan's journey symbolizes determination and community pride, bridging his Irish roots with American football.
Georgia Tech is playing a game an ocean away, but David Shanahan is punting for a home crowd
David Shanahan, a native of Ireland, makes history as the first Irish player on a full scholarship, playing in his home country.
Friday's Matchups to Watch in the N.C.A.A. Tournament
Women's Tournament 11:30 a.m., ESPN2 The opening game of the women's tournament features South Florida and Marquette, who played together in Conference USA and the Big East for 18 seasons but haven't met since 2013.Marquette went 21-10 on the season, including a win over UConn in February.South Florida went 15-1 in the American Athletic Conference and won the regular-season title for the second time.
Kerry native David Shanahan set for American football homecoming at Aviva Stadium
David Shanahan's journey symbolizes determination and community pride, bridging his Irish roots with American football.
Georgia Tech is playing a game an ocean away, but David Shanahan is punting for a home crowd
David Shanahan, a native of Ireland, makes history as the first Irish player on a full scholarship, playing in his home country.
Friday's Matchups to Watch in the N.C.A.A. Tournament
Women's Tournament 11:30 a.m., ESPN2 The opening game of the women's tournament features South Florida and Marquette, who played together in Conference USA and the Big East for 18 seasons but haven't met since 2013.Marquette went 21-10 on the season, including a win over UConn in February.South Florida went 15-1 in the American Athletic Conference and won the regular-season title for the second time.
How the Patriots fooled Lions into drafting Jahmyr Gibbs
The Detroit Lions shockingly selected Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the NFL Draft.As it turns out, the New England Patriots played a role in it.The Detroit Lions were one of four teams that held two first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, No. 6 and 18 overall.With that, the NFL world waited to see how they would use those picks.
Today in irrational confidence, Cardinals rookie has a wild take on QB class
Listen to Clayton Tune signing out of key without a little help from his friends at his first Arizona Cardinals press conference.Clayton Tune may consider himself the songbird of his generation, but Houston's Brennan Huff didn't learn to read a room while he was in college.Easy on the fancy sauce, dude... Tune was one of several quarterbacks taken in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Even Jahmyr Gibbs didn't think the Lions would make him a Top-15 pick
Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs was completely shocked that the Detroit Lions took him with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.Jahmyr Gibbs is an outstanding player, but the former Alabama running back going to the Detroit Lions at No. 12 was one of the most shocking developments in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Lions get torched for making Jahmyr Gibbs pick worse with Jack Campbell
The Detroit Lions puzzled many fans and experts after selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell in the first round of the NFL Draft.There were four teams that had multiple first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions were one of them.The team held the No. 6 and 18 overall picks, giving them the chance to select some of the top prospects in the class who could help them get to the playoffs as soon as 2023.
How the Patriots fooled Lions into drafting Jahmyr Gibbs
The Detroit Lions shockingly selected Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs in the NFL Draft.As it turns out, the New England Patriots played a role in it.The Detroit Lions were one of four teams that held two first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, No. 6 and 18 overall.With that, the NFL world waited to see how they would use those picks.
Today in irrational confidence, Cardinals rookie has a wild take on QB class
Listen to Clayton Tune signing out of key without a little help from his friends at his first Arizona Cardinals press conference.Clayton Tune may consider himself the songbird of his generation, but Houston's Brennan Huff didn't learn to read a room while he was in college.Easy on the fancy sauce, dude... Tune was one of several quarterbacks taken in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Even Jahmyr Gibbs didn't think the Lions would make him a Top-15 pick
Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs was completely shocked that the Detroit Lions took him with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.Jahmyr Gibbs is an outstanding player, but the former Alabama running back going to the Detroit Lions at No. 12 was one of the most shocking developments in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Lions get torched for making Jahmyr Gibbs pick worse with Jack Campbell
The Detroit Lions puzzled many fans and experts after selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs and linebacker Jack Campbell in the first round of the NFL Draft.There were four teams that had multiple first-round picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, and the Detroit Lions were one of them.The team held the No. 6 and 18 overall picks, giving them the chance to select some of the top prospects in the class who could help them get to the playoffs as soon as 2023.
New England Patriots links 4/30/23 - Bonus Weekend Draft Edition
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Mike Reiss gives us a look at some intel on the Patriots' approach to the 2023 NFL draft from team and league sources.Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' identity.Mike Reiss takes a closer look at each of the Patriots' 2023 draft picks.Mike Kadlick shares his quick hit thoughts on the 2023 Patriots draft class.
What second-round pick Keion White brings to the Patriots defense
The New England Patriots stayed put in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and used the 46th overall selection to bolster their defensive line.Georgia Tech's Keion White is the newest member of the position group, allowing the team to address one of its under-the-radar needs.What exactly does White bring to the team, though?
Why the Patriots' day two picks were actually good
After hitting a homerun in the first round by picking Christian Gonzalez, expectations were high for the Patriots to continue making the right moves on day two.And although some aren't thrilled with who they chose, both players are solid additions to an already high-performing defense.Before the start of the second round, most believed we may see Bill Belichick make a trade-up since they were reportedly making calls to do so in round one.
4 things to know about Patriots second-round pick Keion White
Patriots White wasn't originally a defensive end.He also held an interesting job in college.The New England Patriots opened Day 2 of the NFL Draft by bolstering their defensive line.They selected Georgia Tech edge rusher Keion White in the second round with the No. 46 overall pick.White, 24, is considered a big edge rusher at nearly 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds.
Why the Patriots selected Georgia Tech DE Keion White in the NFL Draft
As the second round of the 2023 NFL draft continued to move, the New England Patriots stayed home.The war room in Foxborough did so to select Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White at No. 46 overall.White would become the fourth edge prospect to leave the board around the league on Friday night, following Auburn's Derick Hall, Notre Dame's Isaiah Foskey and LSU's BJ Ojulari.
Patriots draft Georgia Tech DE Keion White with the 46th overall pick
The New England Patriots have made their second selection of the 2023 NFL Draft.Despite speculation that they might trade up, they eventually stayed put at No. 46 in the second round to select Georgia Tech defensive edge Keion White.White, 24, spent six seasons at Georgia Tech and started started 33 sacks - 12 of them in 2022, when he registered 7.5 from his defensive end position.
New England Patriots links 4/30/23 - Bonus Weekend Draft Edition
TEAM TALK LOCAL LINKS
Mike Reiss gives us a look at some intel on the Patriots' approach to the 2023 NFL draft from team and league sources.Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' identity.Mike Reiss takes a closer look at each of the Patriots' 2023 draft picks.Mike Kadlick shares his quick hit thoughts on the 2023 Patriots draft class.
What second-round pick Keion White brings to the Patriots defense
The New England Patriots stayed put in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and used the 46th overall selection to bolster their defensive line.Georgia Tech's Keion White is the newest member of the position group, allowing the team to address one of its under-the-radar needs.What exactly does White bring to the team, though?
Why the Patriots' day two picks were actually good
After hitting a homerun in the first round by picking Christian Gonzalez, expectations were high for the Patriots to continue making the right moves on day two.And although some aren't thrilled with who they chose, both players are solid additions to an already high-performing defense.Before the start of the second round, most believed we may see Bill Belichick make a trade-up since they were reportedly making calls to do so in round one.
4 things to know about Patriots second-round pick Keion White
Patriots White wasn't originally a defensive end.He also held an interesting job in college.The New England Patriots opened Day 2 of the NFL Draft by bolstering their defensive line.They selected Georgia Tech edge rusher Keion White in the second round with the No. 46 overall pick.White, 24, is considered a big edge rusher at nearly 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds.
Why the Patriots selected Georgia Tech DE Keion White in the NFL Draft
As the second round of the 2023 NFL draft continued to move, the New England Patriots stayed home.The war room in Foxborough did so to select Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White at No. 46 overall.White would become the fourth edge prospect to leave the board around the league on Friday night, following Auburn's Derick Hall, Notre Dame's Isaiah Foskey and LSU's BJ Ojulari.
Patriots draft Georgia Tech DE Keion White with the 46th overall pick
The New England Patriots have made their second selection of the 2023 NFL Draft.Despite speculation that they might trade up, they eventually stayed put at No. 46 in the second round to select Georgia Tech defensive edge Keion White.White, 24, spent six seasons at Georgia Tech and started started 33 sacks - 12 of them in 2022, when he registered 7.5 from his defensive end position.
Viral video of Patriots' newest draftee is misleading
One of the Patriots' latest draft picks received the opposite of a warm welcome after a video proclaiming his reaction to being drafted to New England went viral within minutes of the announcement.Keion White, a defensive end out of Georgia Tech, was selected by the Patriots with their 46th overall pick in round two.
NFL Draft tracker: Patriots news, rumors, picks, live updates, and more
We have made it to the final day of the 2023 NFL Draft.It should be quite the busy one for the New England Patriots who enter Saturday with nine picks remaining.After going all-defense with their first three selections, New England will likely look to add on the offensive side of the ball on Day 3 - perhaps moving up with all their ammunition in order to do so.
Viral video of Patriots' newest draftee is misleading
One of the Patriots' latest draft picks received the opposite of a warm welcome after a video proclaiming his reaction to being drafted to New England went viral within minutes of the announcement.Keion White, a defensive end out of Georgia Tech, was selected by the Patriots with their 46th overall pick in round two.
NFL Draft tracker: Patriots news, rumors, picks, live updates, and more
We have made it to the final day of the 2023 NFL Draft.It should be quite the busy one for the New England Patriots who enter Saturday with nine picks remaining.After going all-defense with their first three selections, New England will likely look to add on the offensive side of the ball on Day 3 - perhaps moving up with all their ammunition in order to do so.
Patriots' selections follow a common theme, and more notes from Day 2 of the NFL Draft
The New England Patriots entered the second day of the 2023 NFL Draft with 11 selections in possession, including one each in Rounds 2 and 3.The expectation was that they would use some of their capital to move up the board, and while they very well might have tried nothing came from their efforts.So, the team stayed put both at No. 46 in the second round and at No. 76 in the third.
Chris Perkins: Top 20 players available for the Dolphins in the NFL Draft
The Dolphins will make their first picks of the draft - selection No. 51 in the second round, and selection No. 84 in the third round - Friday night.Numerous quality players are available at a number of positions.Here are the top 20 players, some in the second round, some in the third round, the Dolphins could choose among based on talent, projected availability, and need.
Patriots' selections follow a common theme, and more notes from Day 2 of the NFL Draft
The New England Patriots entered the second day of the 2023 NFL Draft with 11 selections in possession, including one each in Rounds 2 and 3.The expectation was that they would use some of their capital to move up the board, and while they very well might have tried nothing came from their efforts.So, the team stayed put both at No. 46 in the second round and at No. 76 in the third.
Chris Perkins: Top 20 players available for the Dolphins in the NFL Draft
The Dolphins will make their first picks of the draft - selection No. 51 in the second round, and selection No. 84 in the third round - Friday night.Numerous quality players are available at a number of positions.Here are the top 20 players, some in the second round, some in the third round, the Dolphins could choose among based on talent, projected availability, and need.
Patriots select Georgia Tech DE Keion White in second round of NFL Draft
Patriots The Patriots picked a pass rusher in the second round.The New England Patriots have selected Georgia Tech defensive end Keion White with the No. 46 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.At 6-foot-5, 285-pounds White ranked fourth among edge rushers in athleticism score, according to NFL.com White's college career began at Old Dominion, where he was recruited as a tight end.
Instant grade for the Patriots' second-round selection, DE Keion White
The New England Patriots did not trade up from the 46th overall selection in the draft.Instead, they stayed put and decided to bolster their defensive edge: Georgia Tech 's Keion White was added with the club's second-round pick.White is a solid player at a position of need, and should be able to contribute early.
50 best players available for the Patriots on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
The New England Patriots acquired a top talent in the draft at a premiere position of need with the selection of cornerback Christian Gonzalez Thursday night.With a major hole now filled in New England's secondary, Bill Belichick and Co. will have a number of options on how to attack Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
Toad Tongues Slay With Seriously Sticky Spit | KQED
Actually about 5 times faster than you can blink.Toads are a type of frog, and frogs have some of the softest tongues of any animal.Doesn't that gooey pink noodle make you want to turn this guy into a prince?The toad pops its lower jaw open, and launches its tongue at its prey.With all this speed and force, how does the toad avoid catapulting its target right off the map?
2021 Atlanta Braves Draft Review
While the 2023 MLB Draft is still a few months away, there's never a bad time to go back and look at how things have shaken out for Atlanta in recent drafts thus far.Today, we'll be taking a look at the 2021 Braves draft class which saw all but one of their picks sign - with 20th-rounder Ty Evans opting to honor his commitment to Florida instead.
Former Raptors great leaves rival to become HC at Georgia Tech
The Toronto Raptors are quite a ways behind the rival Boston Celtics when it comes to competing for a championship.Boston has set up a very sustainable roster led by an expert cabal of coaches, one of them being former Raptors point guard and top draft pick Damon Stoudamire.Stoudamire, like Marcus Camby and Tracy McGrady, ended up becoming another player that Toronto gave up on too quickly (even if he forced his way out).
Braves Organizational Depth Preview: Second Base
We kicked off our organization-wide look at how each position stacks up in terms of depth a few days ago with catcher.As we make our way around the horn, today we'll take a look at a position with one player figuring to hold the spot down for the foreseeable future, with a plethora of fill-in options in both the near and far future.
Encore: How much water do you actually need? Here's the science
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Many of us feel tethered to our water bottles because we've been told that being hydrated is key to being healthy.Our Life Kit and Short Wave colleagues teamed up to talk about what science says about hydrating.Turns out much of the lore is due for an update.Short Wave hosts Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott take it from here.
Toad Tongues Slay With Seriously Sticky Spit | KQED
Actually about 5 times faster than you can blink.Toads are a type of frog, and frogs have some of the softest tongues of any animal.Doesn't that gooey pink noodle make you want to turn this guy into a prince?The toad pops its lower jaw open, and launches its tongue at its prey.With all this speed and force, how does the toad avoid catapulting its target right off the map?
2021 Atlanta Braves Draft Review
While the 2023 MLB Draft is still a few months away, there's never a bad time to go back and look at how things have shaken out for Atlanta in recent drafts thus far.Today, we'll be taking a look at the 2021 Braves draft class which saw all but one of their picks sign - with 20th-rounder Ty Evans opting to honor his commitment to Florida instead.
Former Raptors great leaves rival to become HC at Georgia Tech
The Toronto Raptors are quite a ways behind the rival Boston Celtics when it comes to competing for a championship.Boston has set up a very sustainable roster led by an expert cabal of coaches, one of them being former Raptors point guard and top draft pick Damon Stoudamire.Stoudamire, like Marcus Camby and Tracy McGrady, ended up becoming another player that Toronto gave up on too quickly (even if he forced his way out).
Braves Organizational Depth Preview: Second Base
We kicked off our organization-wide look at how each position stacks up in terms of depth a few days ago with catcher.As we make our way around the horn, today we'll take a look at a position with one player figuring to hold the spot down for the foreseeable future, with a plethora of fill-in options in both the near and far future.
Encore: How much water do you actually need? Here's the science
MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Many of us feel tethered to our water bottles because we've been told that being hydrated is key to being healthy.Our Life Kit and Short Wave colleagues teamed up to talk about what science says about hydrating.Turns out much of the lore is due for an update.Short Wave hosts Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott take it from here.
Students reveal lack of clarity in course outcomes
Connecting students' coursework to their future career is seen as an engagement tool and a necessity for career development.At the Georgia Institute of Technology, gathering data to evaluate how students view their own learning outcomes and how general education courses are targeting those outcomes required creative solutions.
Heavier, curvy stones can give surprising results in skipping, physicists say
A new study suggests larger, curvy rocks can yield impressive throws when skipping stones on water.JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Skipping a stone across water requires skill and patience and, of course, a great stone.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Personal preference here for a flat, light one, seems to skip easier.
How a tiny briefcase-sized spacecraft will prospect for water on the Moon
The Artemis I mission isn't the only lunar mission happening this month.On Wednesday, November 30th, a SpaceX Falcon 9 is expected to launch a commercial Japanese lander called Hakuto-R to the Moon, carrying the United Arab Emirates Rashid rover.And there will also be an extra payload tucked inside the rocket: a tiny orbiter called Lunar Flashlight.
Students reveal lack of clarity in course outcomes
Connecting students' coursework to their future career is seen as an engagement tool and a necessity for career development.At the Georgia Institute of Technology, gathering data to evaluate how students view their own learning outcomes and how general education courses are targeting those outcomes required creative solutions.
Heavier, curvy stones can give surprising results in skipping, physicists say
A new study suggests larger, curvy rocks can yield impressive throws when skipping stones on water.JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Skipping a stone across water requires skill and patience and, of course, a great stone.MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: Personal preference here for a flat, light one, seems to skip easier.
How a tiny briefcase-sized spacecraft will prospect for water on the Moon
The Artemis I mission isn't the only lunar mission happening this month.On Wednesday, November 30th, a SpaceX Falcon 9 is expected to launch a commercial Japanese lander called Hakuto-R to the Moon, carrying the United Arab Emirates Rashid rover.And there will also be an extra payload tucked inside the rocket: a tiny orbiter called Lunar Flashlight.
Damon Stoudamire reportedly set to leave the Celtics for Georgia Tech
Celtics Stoudamire joined Boston in 2021.The Celtics are set to lose assistant coach Damon Stoudamire, who is reportedly on the verge of becoming the next head coach of Georgia Tech.Stoudamire is expected to sign a five-year contract with Georgia Tech, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN (other sources, including Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, also confirmed his agreement with the school).
Watch these glassy-winged sharpshooters fling pee bubbles with anal catapult
The glassy-winged sharpshooter drinks huge amounts of water and thus pees frequently, expelling as much as 300 times its own body weight in urine every day.Rather than producing a steady stream of urine, sharpshooters form drops of urine at the anus and then catapult those drops away from their bodies at remarkable speeds, boasting accelerations 10 times faster than a Lamborghini.
3 NFL Draft Picks Cowboys Can Target to Increase Super Bowl Odds
There are three impact players the Cowboys could draft to immediately increase their Super Bowl odds and move from merely a "good team" to true contenders.With important decisions ahead about players like Ezekiel Elliot and Tony Pollard, it's imperative the Cowboys nail this draft.Sitting at +1400 to win next year's Super Bowl, Dallas has the foundation of a champion, but needs some additional support.
Atlanta Braves Minor League Player Review: Luke Waddell
Luke Waddell is one of the system's forgotten prospects and in all of the excitement of the 2022 season, he was hit with an injury and stayed on the backburner all season.Despite good performance at the Double-A level, Waddell hasn't gotten much mention in any conversation about the Braves system and that isn't wholly fair to him.
3 NFL Draft Picks Cowboys Can Target to Increase Super Bowl Odds
There are three impact players the Cowboys could draft to immediately increase their Super Bowl odds and move from merely a "good team" to true contenders.With important decisions ahead about players like Ezekiel Elliot and Tony Pollard, it's imperative the Cowboys nail this draft.Sitting at +1400 to win next year's Super Bowl, Dallas has the foundation of a champion, but needs some additional support.
Atlanta Braves Minor League Player Review: Luke Waddell
Luke Waddell is one of the system's forgotten prospects and in all of the excitement of the 2022 season, he was hit with an injury and stayed on the backburner all season.Despite good performance at the Double-A level, Waddell hasn't gotten much mention in any conversation about the Braves system and that isn't wholly fair to him.