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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMASK IRA: Will Heat make anything out of their Haywood Highsmith trade exception?Q: Ira, I remember we used the Duncan Robinson trade exception to take in Bobby Portis Jr. Are there any plans to use the Haywood Highsmith trade exception before that expires? Dan.A: For those unaware, the Heat hold a $5.6 million trade exception from last summers salary dump of Haywood Highsmith to the Nets, an exception that expires on Aug. 17. The reality is that because the Heat are hard-capped by virtue of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, they have more exception money at the moment than they can use, now just about $10 million below that hard cap. In addition to the Highsmith trade exception, the Heat have almost $9 million remaining from their mid-level exception and the $5.5 million bi-annual exception. Plus, they can sign players to the veteran minimum without regard to exception money. Worth noting, however, is that exceptions cannot be aggregated. The Heat have multiple means to spend, just not much in total to spend.Related Articles Submit your Ask Ira question here! Q: Ira, there is all kinds of stuff all over the internet concerning a three-way trade involving Nikola Jovic, Klay Thompson and a third player. I know I shouldnt believe the internet, but if something like that did happen, would the Heat still be able to add DeMar DeRozan or someone similar? Rich, Plantation.A: Yes. In fact, currently at 12 players under standard contract, the Heat, by NBA rule, have to add at least two more players under standard contract (they can, in fact, add three, with the regular-season roster limit of 15 players under standard deals).Q: Ira, I understand your point on Klay Thompson as the best fit for the Heat, but do a bit disagree. You said that the Heat need him because teams will respect him to open things up for others. That may be true. But what about the lack of respect for Andrew Wiggins, Simone Fontecchio, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Davion Mitchell, who now shoot 3s as well or better than Thompson? With lack of respect, they should get uncontested 3s. Joel.A: Which is all well and good if you want Andrew, Simone, Tim and Davion to take the majority of the shots. But the goal is to ease the game and reduce the double- (and triple-) teams on Giannis Atenkounmpo and even Bam Adebayo. Thats where spacing enters the equations. Opponents would love nothing more than to see the Heat offense run through Wiggins, Fontecchio, Hardaway and Mitchell.0 Comments 0 Shares 82 Views 0 Reviews -
SPORTS.YAHOO.COMPreviewing the 2026 season for Texas A&M QB Brady HartAs we gear up for the 2026 football season, Aggies Wire is breaking down nearly every player on the Texas A&M roster. Throughout the preseason, each profile will highlight a players background, high school recruiting rankings, and projected role under head coach Mike Elko.QB2 is often the most popular player on any team partly because fans assume the backup could spark the offense when QB1 struggles, and partly because limited garbagetime flashes can create a false sense of readiness. With Marcel Reed firmly entrenched as the starter, the battle for the No. 2 spot becomes one of the more intriguing storylines of the preseason.Right now, redshirt freshman Brady Hart holds the edge. He enrolled a year early, technically making him a member of the 2026 class, and that head start matters. Hes already appeared in a few games and was previously locked in a semicompetition with Miles ONeill, who ultimately transferred for a better opportunity.Still, Elko has made it clear the competition is real. If any of the other four backups show meaningful improvement, the depth chart behind Reed could shift as camp unfolds.Preseason Player ProfileHometown: Cocoa, FloridaHeight:6-4Weight:200 lbs.Class in 2026: Redshirt FreshmanCareer Stats2025-26: 5/10 passing, 62 yards, 50%, 0 touchdowns, 0 interceptions / 1 carry, 9 yards, 9 average, 0 touchdownsRecruiting Rankings (Class of 2025)National: No. 195 (247Sports Composite)Position (QB): No. 17 (247Sports Composite)Florida: No. 29 (247Sports Composite)The former fourstar prospect powered the Tigers to a dominant 254 record across two seasons, capturing backtoback FHSAA Class 2A state championships. He completed 553 of 827 passes for 8,119 yards (66.9%) with 81 touchdowns against just 19 interceptions, while adding 168 rushing yards and two scores on 97 attempts. A reclassified athlete, he spent only three years in high school.Depth Chart OutlookTheres no real debate at quarterback; Marcel Reed is firmly QB1. The intrigue comes behind him, where the battle for QB2 should stretch deep into the season. Coach Elko says its Brady Harts job to lose, though competition will stay open. Hart holds the early edge thanks to more time on campus, live game reps, and roughly 20 pounds of added muscle since arriving. He now has the size to absorb SEC punishment, and as a traditional pocket passer with a high ceiling, improved awareness will be the key to keeping challengers at bay.Contact/Follow us@AggiesWireon X and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X:@whosnextsports1.This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Previewing the 2026 season for Texas A&M QB Brady Hart0 Comments 0 Shares 82 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMJeff Hafley evaluates two key pieces of Dolphins future early in campIn just one week, the Miami Dolphins will have a joint practice with the Washington Commanders leading into their August 14th preseason game. On Friday, Jeff Hafley addressed South Florida reporters and said the day's session would be a hard practice.Before the team hit the field, he previewed the agenda by saying, Today's going to be a lot of unscripted, move the ball, see where it lands, coaches call it, players respond without having the script because sometimes when you go into practice, the offensive or defensive coaches can hand them the script.With the team practicing on Saturday within Hard Rock Stadium, Hafley added, Today is going to be a long, hard practice, and I'm looking forward to see how they respond to that. And then it will be fun to get into the stadium. Really it will be my first time in there in really any mode on the field, so I'm excited for that.After over a weeks worth of evaluation, Hafley gave his assessment of the team so far. He told media, There's a lot of aspects I'm really happy with, and I am very satisfied with, and there's others where we have a ways to go, if I'm going to be honest with you. I think the buy-in, the attitude, the effort, the strain, the how hard they're trying to do all the little things that we ask to do.Added Hafley, Guys are showing up on time. They're where they're supposed to be. I think they're connecting. I think we're building the foundation as far as our culture goes and what it wants to be, but we've got work to do. We've got work to do as coaches. We've got work to do as players: scheme details, consistency. Just like everyone else around the league, there are injuries where you're trying to find out your depth.He then said, So I think there's some things, yeah, like there's some nights I go to bed, and I'm like really proud of where we're at and how hard we're working. And then you wake up, and you're like, okay, we got a long way to go. So it's kind of a balance.The rookie head coach also discussed the progress of edge rusher Chop Robinson and was asked about his growth and expanding his game beyond just the pass-rushing element.Hafley answered, Confidence. He's starting to believe in himself, and I think his teammates are starting to believe in him, and I think that's huge for all of our players. Hes been more aggressive. You can tell he's having fun with it and he's playing faster. He's playing more physical, and he's playing more aggressively, and he's taking steps every day to become a complete player.He added, I think it's important to see he continues to do that and has consistency. The Washington practice, I think those will be key for him. But I think it's confidence and I just respect the way he's gone about his business.Another important aspect of the last few days was the progress of rookie wide receiver Chris Bell. Working hard to return from a 2025 ACL injury, Bell appears to be closing in on a full return, and Hafley gave his thoughts and update.Hafley told the media, Yeah, I'm sure you guys saw him running yesterday, right? Chris is progressing nicely. You saw him run yesterday. I mean, he's accelerating. He's decelerating. He's able to cut. I think that's a credit to Chris how hard he's worked. I think it's a credit to Kyle (Johnston), our training staff. I think it's a credit to Todd (Hunt), our strength staff.Exhibiting caution, Hafley then went on to say, We want to be certain that he is ready so he does not have setbacks early in his career. Is it going to be day-to-day? No. Do I think it's going to be long term? No. Does that answer the question exactly how you want it? No.Showing a bit of gamesmanship, he then threw in, He looks good though, doesn't he? You can say yes.This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Jeff Hafley evaluates two key pieces of Dolphins future early in camp0 Comments 0 Shares 82 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMSee updated Little League World Series schedule, regionals bracketChaires-Capitola Little League is on a roll! The Tallahassee team won its first two games on its path toward the 2026 Little League World Series.Chaires opened up the floodgates in their Southeast regional opener with a four-inning 16-1 victory over Columbus, Georgia. "The Green Machine" followed that up with an 8-1 win against Irmo, South Carolina, who beat mighty Lake Mary to advance to Williamsport in 2025.Now the Florida boys get a well-earned day of rest before the tournament kicks into high gear. They'll take on one of two perennial regional powers: the winner of today's showdown between Nolensville, Tennessee and Phenix City, Alabama. If the Alabama team wins, Florida could be facing down Kinley Rasmus; she pitched two strong innings in Phenix City's opening victory.Watch Little League World Series regionals on ESPN appA win will advance them to the regional championship game Tuesday, Aug. 11, but a loss won't end Chaires' chances. If they slip up, they'll play an elimination game Monday, Aug. 10, with the winner getting to play for a place in the global LLWS.Here's what to know about Chaires Little League's next game, including time, TV and streaming info and more:Little League World Series schedule todayThe 2026 LLWS Southeast regional is slated for three games Saturday, Aug. 8, including two elimination games. Here's a look at the games on the schedule today. All times Eastern.10 a.m.: Nolensville, Tennessee vs. Phenix City, Alabama | ESPN+1 p.m.: Centreville, Virginia/Lake Norman, North Carolina vs. Irmo, South Carolina | ESPN+4:30 p.m.:Columbus, Georgia vs. Tennessee/Alabama | ESPN+Chaires Little League World Series regionals scheduleThe Little League World Series regional tournament is a double-elimination format until the championship game. Here's an updated look atChaires-Capitola's schedulefor the Southeast regional (all times Eastern) and how to watch:Thursday, Aug. 6:Florida 16, Georgia 1 (4 innings)Friday, Aug. 7:Florida 8, South Carolina 1Sunday, Aug. 9:Florida vs. TBD | 2 p.m. | ESPN | Fubo (free trial)Monday, Aug. 10 (if FL loses): Florida vs. TBD | 11 a.m. | ESPNTuesday, Aug. 11 (if FL wins Sunday or Monday): Southeast regional championship | 3 p.m. | ESPNLittle League World Series 2026 regionals scheduleHere's the completeSoutheast regional schedule, plus how to watch on TV and streaming. All times Eastern.Saturday, August 8Game 8: Nolensville, Tennessee vs. Phenix City, Alabama | TBD | ESPN+Game 10: Virginia/North Carolina vs. Irmo, South Carolina | 1 p.m. | ESPN+Game 9: Columbus, Georgia vs. Game 8 loser | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN+Sunday, August 9Game 11: Tallahassee, Florida vs. Game 8 winner | 2 p.m. | ESPNGame 12: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 5 p.m. | ESPN+Monday, August 10Game 13: Game 11 loser vs. Game 12 winner | 11 a.m. | ESPNTuesday, August 11Championship: Game 11 winner vs. Game 13 winner | 3 p.m. | ESPNLittle League World Series TV scheduleAll games in the Little League World Series regionals can be streamed onthe ESPN app. Three of the final four games of the Southeast Region tournament, including the regional championship Aug. 11, will air on ESPN. A subscription to ESPN's Select plan ($12.99 per month) is necessary to watch the ESPN+ games available only via streaming, while the games broadcast on ESPN require the Unlimited plan ($29.99 per month) to stream.LLWS regionals resultsThursday, August 6Game 1: South Carolina 4, West Virginia 1Game 2: Florida 16, Georgia 1 (4 innings)Friday, August 7Game 3: Tennessee 10, Virginia 2Game 4: Alabama 8, North Carolina 5Game 5: Georgia 5, West Virginia 4Game 6: Virginia 1, North Carolina 0Game 7: Florida 8, South Carolina 1Little League World Series bracketSee Chaires Little League's potential path to Williamsport in the 2026 LLWS bracket for the Southeast regional.When is the 2026 Little League World Series?Once all regional tournaments are completed, 20 teams will gather in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the 2026 Little League World Series. Games begin Wednesday, Aug. 19, culminating with the 2026 LLWS championship Sunday, Aug. 30.This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: See updated Little League World Series schedule, regionals bracket0 Comments 0 Shares 92 Views 0 Reviews
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SPORTS.YAHOO.COMHow Browns rookie duo of KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston view expectationsBEREA Neither was the first player the Browns selected in April's draft. However, the importance both KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston hold to the team's success this season is every bit as significant as what top pick Spencer Fano provides.That weight is perfectly fine to them. They're ready to carry it with them."I would say I know that we are rookies but, I mean, I don't even look at it like that," Concepcion said before the Browns' ninth training camp practice Aug. 7. "We're all pros. They brought me in, then Denzel, to make plays. So I mean, we got to make them."Subscribe to Browns Insider newsletterThe good news for the Browns is that both rookie wide receivers have shown up to training camp seemingly ready to make every play their way. It could be argued that Boston, the No. 39 overall pick in the second round, has been the offensive Most Valuable Player in camp through nine practices.The former University of Washington standout has been good for about one highlight-reel grab a practice. Outside of the sixth camp day, when he struggled with a couple of drops, and the most recent practice, when he struggled with cornerback Denzel Ward guarding him, Boston has pretty much been the best wide receiver on the field."I didn't have any doubts just because I come into everything I do very confident," Boston said Aug. 3. "I try to just be confident in everything I do. There's definitely been highs and lows. Some practices are better than others. Some days you make highlight plays, some days you make the routine plays. And when you make a lot of highlight plays, those routine plays feel like that's just normal. So it's all been valleys. That's how I go. Football's valleys, but yeah."Boston may have the highlights, but Concepcion has not been too far behind his fellow rookie. The No. 24 overall pick in the first round has made plenty of plays himself.That includes a play in the eighth practice on Aug. 6 when Concepcion went up and grabbed a touchdown pass from Shedeur Sanders on a crossing route. That came three days after he gave everyone a scare by coming down on his right shoulder on one of the final plays of practice Aug. 3 and suffering what the medical staff has diagnosed as a sprain of the AC joint.Concepcion, though, didn't miss practice because of the injury, although he was held out of team drills the next day as a precaution. He acknowledged it was a moment that had him on edge."A little bit," Concepcion said. "I never really had an AC injury before, so it was kind of weird for a little moment. But I'm good now."One thing that has helped Concepcion through the ups and downs that are the typical rookie's journey is Boston's going through the exact same thing. The two being not just rookies together, but in the same position group, has allowed for a bond to develop.Concepcion said Boston has been someone he's been able to lean on through their still infant-stage NFL careers. It's allowed for the kind of conversations necessary to help each of them deal with the anxiety and everything else a rookie can go through during training camp."Yeah, I mean, we talk every day," Concepcion said. "We talk all the time. If he is having a down day, I have his back. If I'm having a down day, he has my back. We talk to each other about route concepts. If I don't know something, he will let me know. And if he doesn't know something, I'm there for him also."The Browns would love to see the duo blossom together into one of the NFL's top pass-catching pairs. The reality is they won't be asked to carry all of the weight, with veterans Jerry Jeudy and Tylan Wallace, as well as second-year pro Isaiah Bond also expected to be in the wide receiver group.Buy Cleveland Browns ticketsThere's also coach Todd Monken's belief in the tight ends as key parts of his passing offense. The presence of Harold Fannin Jr. in that group alone should also ease some of the weight on the rookie duo."Honestly, I think we mesh very well together," Boston said. "We have the quick, fast, twitchy guys. We got tall guys to go make plays above the rim. And then I think we're just meshing very well and I think that we're able to make plays across the board."Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@thebeaconjournal.com. Read more about the Browns at www.beaconjournal.com/sports/browns. Follow him on X at @ceasterlingABJ. Sign up for Browns Insider newsletter athttps://profile.beaconjournal.com/newsletters/browns-insider/This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: How Browns rookie duo of KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston view expectations0 Comments 0 Shares 103 Views 0 Reviews
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