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Fantasy baseball prospects: Kade Anderson, Charlie Condon rise

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9 July 2026

The All-Star break allows me to take on some big picture tasks that aren’t as possible during the daily grind of the season. Among those is updating my prospect rankings, which should naturally look a bit different than they did at the start of the season.

A big reason why is that a number of those prospects no longer qualify. What does it mean to qualify? My standards for this midseason list are more stringent than the preseason one. Anyone who has appeared in a major league game is out of the running.

What about those who have yet to accumulate 130 at-bats, 50 innings pitched, or 45 days on the active roster? Look, normally I’d call them prospects as well, but this article needs to have some staying power. The risk of one of those players surpassing those thresholds before you get around to reading it, thus rendering it outdated, is simply too high.

If, however, you have to know where someone like Ryan Waldschmidt would rank if he indeed did qualify, just look for this graphic:

Wherever I’ve inserted it is where that already-debuted prospect would rank. And with that, I’ve figured out how to represent such players without officially ranking them. You get to have your cake and eat it, too.

As for who won’t be represented, the answer is the latest draft class. That’s partly because the draft hasn’t happened yet, but partly because I like to take my time evaluating those players before jumping in with a ranking. Fewer of them means more spots available for other prospects who you may not hear about otherwise.

All stats are updated through Wednesday, July 8. Write-ups are included for the top 12 and select others for which further explanation is needed.

1. Jesus Made, SS, Brewers

Age: 19
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .274 BA (299 AB), 8 HR, 24 SB, .776 OPS, 33 BB, 49 K
Though a higher home run output would bolster his case, Jesus Made is more than holding his own as a 19-year-old at Double-A and still has the makings of a Jose Ramirez type.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

2. Leo De Vries, SS, Athletics

Age: 19
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .280 BA (289 AB), 10 HR, 30 SB, .797 OPS, 38 BB, 75 K
Leo De Vries is also still growing into his power but has upped his stolen base game this year and remains well ahead of schedule as a 19-year-old at Double-A.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

3. Franklin Arias, SS, Red Sox

Age: 20
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .332 BA (256 AB), 17 HR, 5 SB, 1.020 OPS, 34 BB, 38 K
Franklin Arias‘ bat skills were evident in the lower minors, but the leap he’s made as a power hitter this year has him threatening to overtake Made and De Vries, even if he’s not the base-stealer they are.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

4. Kade Anderson, SP, Mariners

Age: 22
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: 8-1, 1.36 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, 72 2/3 IP, 10 BB, 108 K
My heart wanted to place Kade Anderson No. 1, given that he’s closer to the majors than the three ahead of him here and a near lock for an immediate impact in Fantasy, for as thoroughly as he’s dominated Double-A.
Second half call-up is … expected.

5. Josue De Paula, OF, Dodgers

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .320 BA (319 AB), 15 HR, 25 SB, .966 OPS, 53 BB, 49 K
The bat will need to carry Josue De Paula since he brings almost no defensive value, but with every move up the ladder, it looks increasingly like it will — and handily.
Second half call-up is … possible.

6. Seth Hernandez, SP, Pirates

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Low-A
2026 stats: 6-1, 2.61 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 69 IP, 30 BB, 111 K
Seth Hernandez probably has Kade Anderson beat in pure talent, but he’s shown some slight vulnerabilities since moving up to High-A, even as his strikeout rate remains through the roof.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

7. Eli Willits, SS, Nationals

Age: 18
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: .282 BA (273 AB), 12 HR, 38 SB, .914 OPS, 60 BB, 71 K
Power was the most questionable tool for last year’s No. 1 overall pick, but even at 18, Eli Willits is showing he has enough to work with and may soon give the Nationals what they once had in Trea Turner.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

8. Mike Sirota, OF, Dodgers

Age: 23
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .325 BA (268 AB), 14 HR, 11 SB, 1.056 OPS, 74 BB, 76 K
Another year of five-category production (not to mention superlative plate discipline) is enough to vault Mike Sirota into the elite prospects. And to think the Dodgers only gave up Gavin Lux for him.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

9. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Rangers

Age: 20
2026 levels: has not played — injured
2025 stats: .255 BA (474 AB), 13 HR, 32 SB, .741 OPS, 70 BB, 108 K
Sebastian Walcott may be just a month away from returning from an internal brace procedure on his right elbow and ranked alongside Jesus Made and Leo De Vries before it, possibly possessing the most power of the three.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

10. Theo Gillen, OF, Rays

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .310 BA (274 AB), 12 HR, 31 SB, .932 OPS, 44 BB, 78 K
The realization of power has turned Theo Gillen into the sort of all-around force that belongs in the top 10, though we’ll need to monitor his progress at Double-A, given his bumpy introduction there.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

11. Ryan Sloan, SP, Mariners

Age: 20
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: 2-2, 4.04 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 62 1/3 IP, 12 BB, 77 K
Ryan Sloan has a high-octane fastball, a fully decked out secondary arsenal, elite control, and the sort of ground-ball skills that are going to pay off better in the majors than the minors, where poor fielding is mostly to blame for his high ERA.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

12. Walker Jenkins, OF, Twins

Age: 21
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .307 BA (150 AB), 5 HR, 7 SB, .902 OPS, 22 BB, 26 K
The long-awaited payoff appears to be on the verge for Walker Jenkins, who has come back from his latest health issue (a sprained shoulder) looking like he has nothing more to accomplish at Triple-A, combining superlative plate discipline with premium exit velocities.
Second half call-up is … possible.

13. Eduardo Quintero, OF, Dodgers

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A
2026 stats: .297 BA (259 AB), 7 HR, 33 SB, .882 OPS, 48 BB, 66 K
Second half call-up is … not happening.

14. Rainiel Rodriguez, C, Cardinals

Age: 19
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .281 BA (270 AB), 11 HR, 10 SB, .845 OPS, 40 BB, 75 K
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

15. Joshua Baez, OF, Cardinals

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .255 BA (318 AB), 28 HR, 14 SB, .911 OPS, 25 BB, 105 K
Joshua Baez looked even more promising when he cut his strikeout rate down to 21 percent between two stops last year, but the power/speed combo is enticing enough to roll the dice on him even with the 30 percent strikeout rate he’s running now.
Second half call-up is … expected.

16. Aidan Miller, SS, Phillies

Age: 22
2026 levels: has not played — injured
2025 stats: .264 BA (432 AB), 14 HR, 59 SB, .825 OPS, 82 BB, 123 K
Aidan Miller would likely be pushing for a promotion now if not for the back issue that’s sidelined him all year. Trea Turner appears to have lost a step in the field and may end up shifting to another position to accommodate Miller.
Second half call-up is … possible.

17. Luis Pena, SS, Brewers

Age: 19
2026 levels: Rookie, High-A
2026 stats: .304 BA (102 AB), 1 HR, 19 SB, .810 OPS, 18 BB, 25 K
Second half call-up is … not happening.

18. Josuar Gonzalez, SS, Giants

Age: 18
2026 levels: Rookie
2026 stats: .373 BA (67 AB), 1 HR, 6 SB, 1.040 OPS, 15 BB, 16 K
Josuar Gonzalez has checked every box so far in the lowest levels of the minors and continues to invite Francisco Lindor comparisons as a switch-hitter who fields his position well and has power to dream on.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

19. Max Clark, OF, Tigers

Age: 21
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .266 BA (312 AB), 7 HR, 19 SB, .754 OPS, 40 BB, 51 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

20. Zyhir Hope, OF, Dodgers

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .289 BA (308 AB), 18 HR, 13 SB, .883 OPS, 38 BB, 87 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

21. Thomas White, SP, Marlins

Age: 21
2026 levels: Low-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: 0-3, 4.01 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 24 2/3 IP, 15 BB, 35 K
Between the poor control, the short outings, and the shoulder injury that ended his season, Thomas White may not belong this high in the rankings anymore, but those growing pains weren’t unexpected for what’s still the most talented left-hander in the minors.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

22. Eric Hartman, OF, Braves

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A
2026 stats: .281 BA (302 AB), 20 HR, 32 SB, .896 OPS, 31 BB, 78 K
Eric Hartman already stood out for his athleticism, possessing some of the best speed in all the minors, but a change in the positioning of his hands has unlocked considerable power as well, vaulting him up the rankings.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

23. Charlie Condon, 1B, Rockies

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .289 BA (291 AB), 20 HR, 1.006 OPS, 52 BB, 85 K
Charlie Condon, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, looked like a big-time miss for the Rockies in his first two professional seasons but has exploded this year and particularly of late, batting .346 (46 for 133) with 16 homers and a 1.308 OPS in his past 36 games.
Second half call-up is … expected.

24. James Tibbs, OF, Dodgers

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .283 BA (321 AB), 21 HR, .955 OPS, 65 BB, 99 K
Teams played hot potato with James Tibbs last year, but he wound up in the hands of the one who knew how to bring out the best in him. His numbers have slipped a little in recent weeks as he’s contended with a forearm issue.
Second half call-up is … expected.

25. Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Twins

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .247 BA (81 AB), 6 HR, 3 SB, .923 OPS, 23 BB, 31 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

26. Caleb Bonemer, SS, White Sox

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .240 BA (292 AB), 21 HR, 13 SB, .899 OPS, 51 BB, 101 K
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

27. Kaelen Culpeper, SS, Twins

Age: 23
2026 levels: Triple-A
2026 stats: .272 BA (250 AB), 14 HR, 15 SB, .868 OPS, 37 BB, 51 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

28. George Lombard, SS, Yankees

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .258 BA (233 AB), 8 HR, 12 SB, .833 OPS, 47 BB, 61 K
George Lombard continues to underwhelm statistically, but that’s partly because the Yankees have been aggressive about promoting him whenever he gets comfortable at a level. You can see from the expanded data set, a Triple-A, what the fuss is all about, from the high exit velocities to the low chase rate to the ease with which he pulls the ball in the air.
Second half call-up is … possible.

29. Alfredo Duno, C, Reds

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .260 BA (269 AB), 18 HR, .905 OPS, 54 BB, 85 K
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

30. Ralphy Velazquez, 1B, Guardians

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .297 BA (293 AB), 11 HR, .885 OPS, 38 BB, 69 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

31. Josiah Hartshorn, OF, Cubs

Age: 19
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: .277 BA (278 AB), 15 HR, 8 SB, .899 OPS, 52 BB, 67 K
Josiah Hartshorn seems particularly advanced for his age, not only delivering on his power potential right away but also standing out for his pitch recognition and strike-zone judgment even with the added complication of switch-hitting.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

32. JoJo Parker, SS, Blue Jays

Age: 19
2026 levels: Low-A
2026 stats: .248 BA (258 AB), 9 HR, 21 SB, .827 OPS, 56 BB, 80 K
Second half call-up is … not happening.

33. Bryce Rainer, SS, Tigers

Age: 21
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: .272 BA (250 AB), 10 HR, 15 SB, .850 OPS, 43 BB, 104 K
Bryce Rainer has had trouble syncing up his swing as he’s worked his way back from a torn labrum in his right shoulder, causing his strikeout rate to balloon. It’s been less pronounced in recent weeks, though, and he’s throttled the ball when he’s made contact.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

34. Lazaro Montes, OF, Mariners

Age: 21
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .228 BA (285 AB), 25 HR, .904 OPS, 57 BB, 107 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

35. Edward Florentino, OF, Pirates

Age: 19
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: .231 BA (216 AB), 14 HR, .835 OPS, 45 BB, 71 K
Second half call-up is … not happening.

36. Anthony Eyanson, SP, Red Sox

Age: 21
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: 3-0, 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 55 2/3 IP, 20 BB, 71 K
The Red Sox have equipped Anthony Eyanson with a couple more ticks of velocity from his college days, and between that, the over-the-top delivery, and the full complement of secondary offerings, he’s emerged as arguably this year’s biggest breakout on the pitching side.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

37. Luis Hernandez, SS, Giants

Age: 17
2026 levels: Rookie
2026 stats: .298 BA (161 AB), 6 HR, 5 SB, .928 OPS, 18 BB, 32 K
Second half call-up is … not happening.

38. Ethan Salas, C, Padres

Age: 20
2026 levels: Double-A
2026 stats: .278 BA (223 AB), 7 HR, 13 SB, .765 OPS, 223 AB, 26 BB, 37 K
Ethan Salas has cooled down quite a bit after an early-season surge, but he still brings a lot of defensive value and remains young for his level even after a year lost to injury. His standing for Fantasy is difficult to gauge, but evaluators seem bullish again.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

39. Angel Genao, SS, Guardians

Age: 22
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .287 BA (279 AB), 9 HR, 8 SB, .834 OPS, 46 BB, 55 K
The enthusiasm for Angel Genao is a little easier to understand now that he’s advanced to Triple-A, where exit velocities are public, and there’s definitely hope for power if he can angle the ball a little better. He resembles Otto Lopez as a hitter.
Second half call-up is … expected.

40. Bo Davidson, OF, Giants

Age: 24
2026 levels: Double–A
2026 stats: .267 BA (262 AB), 18 HR, 13 SB, .844 OPS, 28 BB, 71 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

41. Felnin Celesten, SS, Mariners

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A
2026 stats: .311 BA (286 AB), 12 HR, 17 SB, .931 OPS, 42 BB, 68 K
Second half call-up is … not happening.

42. Aiva Arquette, SS, Marlins

Age: 22
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .240 BA (171 AB), 9 HR, 12 SB, .759 OPS, 12 BB, 39 K
Second half call-up is … possible.

43. Francisco Renteria, OF, Phillies

Age: 17
2026 levels: Rookie
2026 stats: .369 BA (103 AB), 3 HR, 16 SB, 1.018 OPS, 16 BB, 19 K
Early returns suggest Francisco Renteria is further along developmentally than his youth would suggest, showing off not just his massive power and speed but also his barrel feel and strike-zone judgment. As with any hitter this far down the ladder, his ability to read spin will carry the day.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

44. Steele Hall, SS, Reds

Age: 18
2026 levels: Rookie
2026 stats: .301 BA (186 AB), 10 HR, 22 SB, .969 OPS, 30 BB, 55 K
Second half call-up is … not happening.

45. Devin Fitz-Gerald, SS, Nationals

Age: 20
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .235 BA (294 AB), 13 HR, 13 SB, .760 OPS, 35 BB, 69 K
The move up to Double-A may have been a touch aggressive for the 20-year-old Devin Fitz-Gerald, whose numbers have flattened since then, but his soft skills (working the count, taking the extra base, elevating to his pull side) should allow him to maximize his output once he grows accustomed to that level.
Second half call-up is … unlikely.

46. Cam Cannarella, OF, Marlins

Age: 22
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .367 BA (180 AB), 12 HR, 7 SB, 1.058 OPS, 27 BB, 28 K
Cam Cannarella’s production has been just as good since moving up to Double-A, which suggests that it wasn’t just a product of him being too advanced for his level. Defensive might be his carrying tool, too, so he’s well overdue for some Fantasy love.
Second half call-up is … possible.

47. Seaver King, SS, Nationals

Age: 23
2026 levels: Double-A, Triple-A
2026 stats: .306 BA (268 AB), 10 HR, 9 SB, .889 OPS, 30 BB, 62 K
Second half call-up is … expected.

48. Ethan Holliday, OF, Rockies

Age: 19
2026 levels: Low-A
2026 stats: .262 BA (122 AB), 9 HR, .952 OPS, 23 BB, 43 K
Second half call-up is … not happening.

49. Kendry Chourio, SP, Royals

Age: 18
2026 levels: Low-A, High-A
2026 stats: 5-1, 2.26 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 67 2/3 IP, 12 BB, 65 K
Much of the enthusiasm for Kendry Chourio is tied to his youth. He’s one of the best strike-throwers in all the minors and has a strong velocity foundation to work with, which points to a high ceiling overall.
Second half call-up is … not happening.

50. Owen Ayers, C, Cubs

Age: 25
2026 levels: High-A, Double-A
2026 stats: .322 BA (258 AB), 22 HR, 1.094 OPS, 48 BB, 75 K
A late bloomer whose age is likely to give some Fantasy Baseballers pause, Owen Ayers is producing too well not to take him seriously, especially when you consider that he’s an asset defensively at one of the most premium positions, which should motivate the Cubs to try him out.
Second half call-up is … possible.

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Russian teen Kristina Liutova wins WTA Memphis title

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3 August 2026

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Russian 16-year-old Kristina Liutova won the WTA Memphis title on Sunday, beating Darja Vidmanova 1-6, 6-1, 6-3 to capture the crown in her first main-draw appearance. Liutova became the youngest player to win a WTA title since 15-year-old Coco Gauff triumphed in Linz in 2019. When she fired a stinging forehand to the corner to

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Infantino’s grip on FIFA weakened following investor plan controversy

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3 August 2026

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UEFA says it is considering legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and others involved in the now-withdrawn plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to American private equity interests. Infantino shelved the plans after a threatened boycott of FIFA competitions by three of the six football confederations. And now there are calls for him to step down, with a number of candidates, including the Canadian Victor Montagliani, emerging to challenge him in a leadership battle.

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Aye Aye Captain back to winning ways at Rosehill in 2026

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3 August 2026

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Brown horse and jockey in pink and blue silks leap over a hurdle during a race, on a grassy track

Veteran trainer Les Bridge received a belated birthday gift at Rosehill as Aye Aye Captain returned to her best form. Jockey Kerrin McEvoy confessed he was indebted to the stable for a positive result after a questionable recommendation last start.

Aye Aye Captain had previously failed to impress when the favourite on a heavy surface, a decision McEvoy had urged Bridge to proceed with.

However, on firmer footing in Saturday’s Congratulations Chris Waller Handicap (1400m), the mare executed perfectly. Aye Aye Captain, sent to post at $3.30, fought tenaciously to win by a neck from Ticklebelly ($5), rewarding the patience of her connections.

McEvoy conceded he had some ground to make up after the mare’s previous outing.

“I must admit, he wasn’t too happy with me the other day when I convinced him to run on the heavy track,” McEvoy said.

“I could tell when I rang him after the races he was a bit flat on me.

“Anyway, he’s waited for today, freshened her up, and her work during the week was good.

“She settled better for me today, and the better ground suited her.”

The victory continues the extensive history between McEvoy and Bridge, a partnership stretching back almost a quarter of a century. Their first success together was with Miss Zoe in the 2002 Emancipation Stakes, followed by their career-defining win when Classique Legend captured The Everest in 2020.

“My first winner (for Bridge) was a good mare of his way back in the early 2000s, Miss Zoe. This was when I was just out of my apprenticeship,” McEvoy revealed. “Then when I moved to Sydney, I didn’t ride a lot for Les early on. Carmel (Size) linked me up when she knew she had a smart one in Classique Legend, and I’ve been doing a bit ever since with Les.”

The heavily supported favourite, Enviable ($2.50), performed poorly, fading to last after racing on pace. James McDonald informed stewards the mare travelled well but offered no response when asked for an effort in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination was expected to reveal any underlying issues behind the disappointing performance.

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PBA: Ginebra’s Grigsby relishes first ‘Manila Clasico’ despite loss

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MANILA, Philippines—Barangay Ginebra import Riley Grigsby got his first taste of the “Manila Clasico” rivalry on Sunday in the PBA Governors’ Cup at Araneta Coliseum. As expected, Grigsby felt the atmosphere of one of the biggest sports rivalries in the country. “I’ve heard about what this game means to fans. You feel the energy. I

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SummerSlam results: Roman Reigns retains the World Heavyweight Championship

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3 August 2026

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Hatred. Brotherhood. Envy. Glory.

It’s those words that have described the relationship of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. The two entered WWE as members of The Shield and came into SummerSlam on Sunday night as enemies. Reigns put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Rollins for possibly the final time of their careers.

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Roman Reigns celebrates during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium on Aug. 2, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. (WWE via Getty Images)

Reigns and Rollins went blow-for-blow to start the match before it turned into an all-out brawl in the stands. Reigns delivered the first major blow to Rollins. He caught Rollins trying to spear him through the barricade and powerbombed him through an announce table.

Rollins struck back quickly and delivered his own powerbomb on Reigns through the other announce table. As the two rushed back into the ring, Rollins hit a pedigree on Reigns and tried to pick up the win there, but Reigns kicked out of the pin.

Rollins went back to the well and avoided a spear to hit a stomp. Still, he could not get the pin on Reigns.

The crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis watched closely as the two mammoth wrestling stars played a chess match to gain the smallest advantage. Rollins hit a superplex but Reigns locked in a Kimura lock. Rollins, losing steam, stood back up and nearly hit a Falcon Arrow. Reigns slipped out and speared Rollins – one, two … so close.

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Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns fist bump during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 2, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

Reigns resorted to smack talk, reminding Rollins that he’ll always be No. 2 to him. But as Reigns bounced off the ropes, Rollins hit Reigns with a spear. Still, he couldn’t get the win.

In shades of WrestleMania, both men were putting on an instant classic in front of thousands of WWE fans. The two men, who know each other like the back of their hands. Reigns took a page out of Rollins’ playbook, hitting him with a buckle bomb and a stomp. Rollins got his arm up at the last possible second.

As the two went punch-for-punch, the referee went down. Reigns, in a nod to Dean Ambrose (now Jon Moxley), hit a Paradigm Shift. He went to spear Rollins but Rollins pulled the referee in between them. It was anybody’s game now. Rollins looked at the title as he stepped over the carnage strewn across the outside ring area.

Rollins took a steel chair, which he used to betray Reigns 12 years ago. Reigns hit Rollins with a quick punch before Rollins could use the chair. Reigns looked at the chair. Rollins waited for Reigns to use the chair, but he cast it aside.

In a sign of mutual respect, Reigns demanded the two finish it in the middle of the ring without the weapon.

More stomps and spears from the two men without a referee kept the match going. The two former brothers locked eyes one last time. Reigns then delivered one last spear.

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Roman Reigns faces Seth Rollins during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 2, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

Reigns pinned Rollins to retain the World Heavyweight Championship.

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For Reigns, it seems like the ghosts of his past have finally been dispelled. The two competitors looked at each other from the corner. Reigns put out his fist in a final Shield callback. Rollins obliged, leaving his Shield mask in the middle of the ring.

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Brie Bella injury update: Sister says she’s ‘in a lot of pain’

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Brie Bella was noticeably grabbing her right shoulder during a six-woman tag team match at WWE SummerSlam on Saturday night as she appeared to suffer an injury.

Bella was seated next to the steel steps when her opponent, Jacy Jayne, hit a running senton on her. At that moment, she began to clutch her shoulder and kept rubbing it during the rest of the match with her sister Nikki Bella and Paige.

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Brie Bella faces Fallon Henley during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 1, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

Nikki Bella attacked Paige at the end of the match, signaling a villainous turn to their characters. She provided an update on Brie in an interview on Busted Open Radio on Sunday before the second night of the premium live event began.

“She’s doing OK. She is in a lot of pain,” Nikki Bella said of Brie. “They are still determining what’s going on. Brie will share that whenever. … I’ve been told to ‘zip it.’”

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque told reporters after Night 1 that the injury “seems pretty bad.”

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Brie Bella makes her entrance during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 1, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

“Yeah, she’s injured,” he said. “I don’t have an update yet. We’ve taken her. She was here, got some treatment done here, has been taken to the hospital to get some scans done. Don’t have a clean answer on it yet.

“I know she hurt her shoulder. It seems pretty bad, but I don’t have an answer yet. Hopefully we will soon. Hopefully, it won’t be as bad as we thought it was, but that’s the nature of the game.”

The Bellas and Paige teamed up against Jayne, Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley. Jayne scored the pinfall over Paige to give her team the win.

Brie Bella made her stunning return to WWE at the Royal Rumble in January and then was set to team with her sister at WrestleMania 42 before Nikki Bella suffered her own injury.

Brie Bella, Paige and Nikki Bella look on during SummerSlam at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 1, 2026. (WWE via Getty Images)

Instead, she teamed with Paige as they won the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship.

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In-Form Tanvi Sharma, Fit-Again Kidambi Srikanth Headline Indian Challenge In Korea

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Newly-crowned Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma and a fit-again Kidambi Srikanth will look to continue India’s impressive run on the international circuit when they spearhead the country’s challenge at the Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament, beginning in Asan, Korea on Tuesday. Tanvi, the 17-year-old from Punjab, produced a sensational performance to clinch her maiden BWF World Tour title after defeating Vietnam’s sixth seed Thuy Linh Nguyen in the final of the Taipei Open on Sunday. The historic triumph made her only the second Indian women’s singles player to win the Taipei Open, joining Saina Nehwal (2008).

She also became only the fourth Indian women’s singles shuttler to secure a Super 300 or higher-level title, joining an elite club comprising Saina, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag.

The feat has put her in the spotlight and expectations will be high from the Indian this week as she opens her campaign against a qualifier.

India has six players in the men’s singles and 10 in the women’s singles main draws of the USD 250,000 event.

In the men’s singles, third seed Srikanth, a 2021 World Championships silver medallist, looked in good rhythm as he reached the final of the US Open but was forced to withdraw from the Canada Open the following week due to a fitness issue.

Now back to full fitness, the former world No. 1 will begin his campaign against Israel’s Daniil Dubovenko.

Kiran George has drawn a qualifier in the opening round and could face eighth seed Wang Po-Wei of Chinese Taipei in the pre-quarterfinals.

Saneeth Dayanand faces a daunting opener against top seed Yudai Okimoto of Japan, while Rounak Chouhan takes on fourth seed Jeon Hyeok Jin of South Korea.

Tharun Mannepalli will face South Korea’s Yoo Tae Bin, while Mithun Manjunath meets China’s Zhu Xuan Chen. Should both Indians win their opening matches, Srikanth and Mithun will square off in an all-Indian second-round clash.

In the women’s singles, seventh seed Malvika Bansod also has a favourable start against a qualifier, while Tanya Hemanth has been handed a difficult first-round clash against top seed Hina Akechi of Japan.

Aakarshi Kashyap will face South Korea’s Kim Min Ji, while Shriyanshi Valishetty takes on Chinese Taipei’s Pai Yu Po. Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj and Ashmita Chaliha will each open against a qualifier.

Eighth seed Anmol Kharb opens against Hong Kong’s Lo Sin Yan Happy, Mansi Singh will face South Korea’s Kim Joo Eun, and fifth seed Isharani Baruah takes on South Korea’s Lee So Yul.

Among the other Indians, women’s doubles pair Sonali Singh and Ritika Thaker will face a qualifier, while Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra will take on the second-seeded Japanese pair of Ririna Hiramoto and Kokona Ishikawa.

In the men’s doubles, Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy will face the fourth-seeded Thai pair of Chaloempon Charoenkitamorn and Worrapol Thongsa-Nga in the opening round.

Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu have been drawn against Malaysia’s Aaron Chia and Aaron Tai, while Achutaditya Rao Doddavarapu and Pochana Arjun Reddy will begin their campaign against the second-seeded pairing of Choi Sol Gyu of South Korea and Goh V Shem of Malaysia.

In the mixed doubles, sixth seeds Ishaan Bhatnagar and Shruti Mishra will face fellow Indians Sathwik Reddy Kanapuram and Radhika Sharma in an all-Indian opening-round clash, guaranteeing India a place in the second round. Seventh seeds Dhruv Rawat and Maneesha K will open their campaign against Malaysia’s Loo Bing Kun and Noraqilah Maisarah.

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There was a little bit of Browns legend Lou Groza in Adam Vinatieri

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With room for just four, who would be on the Mount Rushmore of NFL kickers?

A case can be made for Browns legend Lou Groza. He is part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 1974, largely as the left tackle in Paul Brown’s Cleveland dynasty years, but also as “The Toe,” a kicker who led the NFL in career scoring when he retired.

The other three are easy. They are the only NFL kicking specialists elected to the Hall — Jan Stenerud (Class of 1991), Morten Andersen (Class of 2017) and Adam Vinatieri (Class of 2026).

There’s some Groza grit in Vinatieri, to whom Bill Parcells declared, “You’re a football player, not just a kicker,” after he chased down former Heisman winner Herschel Walker and planted him during a return. The 6-foot, 200-pound Vinatieri was a high school linebacker.

Adam Vinatieri gets in as just the fifth kicker – and arguably the most clutch kicker of all time. In a 24-year career, he became the leading scorer for two franchises, helping the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls before winning another ring with the Indianapolis Colts.
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri (top) kicks the game winning field goal out of the hold of Tom Tupa from 35 yards away with six seconds left in the game as the Patriots beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-21, in Foxboro December 20, 1998.
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New England Patriot kicker Adam Vinatieri (top) raises his hands in celebration after kicking the winning field goal against the Buffalo Bills with 23 seconds left in overtime at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York December 17, 2000. Buffalo Bill safety Henry Jones (20) watches as the Patriots win, 13-10.
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his 53 yard field goal with no time remaining in the first half of the Patriots Monday Night Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs December 4, 2000 in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
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New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri (4) boots a fourth
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his
game-tying field goal in the final minute of the Patriots’ AFC Division
playoff game against the Oakland Raiders in Foxboro, Massachusetts as
Raiders linebacker Bobby Brooks (55) heads off the field January 19,
2002. The Patriots won the game in overtime on another Vinatieri field
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his
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on another Vinatieri field goal by a score of 16-13. REUTERS/Brian
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Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game-tying field goal in the fourth quarter against the Raiders in an AFC playoff game at Foxboro Stadium, Jan. 19, 2002. Vinatieri later kicked a game-winning field goal in overtime of a 16-13 win.
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates atop his teammates shoulders after his game-winning field goal in overtime defeated the Oakland Raiders in their AFC divisional playoff game, Jan. 19, 2002, at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
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Adam Vinatieri kicks the game-winning field goal for the New England Patriots against the St. Louis Rams as time expires in Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans. The Patriots won 20-17.
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates after his 48-yard field goal as time expired won Super Bowl XXXVI against the St. Louis Rams 20-17 at the Louisiana Superdome, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans.
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game winning 48 yard field goal which defeated the St. Louis Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI.
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New England Patriots Adam Vinatieri celebrates winning Super Bowl XXXVI with owner Robert Kraft at the Louisiana Superdome, Feb. 3, 2002, in New Orleans.. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17.
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New England Patriots’ kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates during post-game
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48-yard field goal with seconds left in the game to defeat the Rams.
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri gets a hug from a fan at a
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri holds up the Vince Lombardi
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XXXVI on a last-second field goal by Vinatieri, for a 20-17 victory.
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New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri kicks the first of his
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field goal won Superbowl XXXVI for the Patriots over St. Louis.
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New England Patriots Superbowl XXXVI hero, placekicker Adam Vinatieri
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Philadelphia Eagles. This game is the first NFL game ever played at the
newly opened Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Vinatieri’s
last minute field goal won Superbowl XXXVI for the Patriots as they
defeated St. Louis 20-17. REUTERS/Jim Bourg
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) thrusts his fist
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to give the New England Patriots a 41-38 overtime win over the Kansas
City Chiefs in their September 22, 2002 NFL game in Foxboro,
Massachusetts. Watching the field goal with Vinatieri are William
Bartee (L-24) of the Chiefs and Vinatieri’s place holder Damon Huard
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New England Patriots place kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates with
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Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Morten Anderson (L) congratulates New
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game winning
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December 29, 2002 NFL game in Foxboro, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Jim
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) throws his arms in the
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) leaps into the arms of
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri smiles as he leaves the
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri kicks the Patriots second
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (C) is congratulated by
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New England Patriots placekicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game-winning field goal against the Tennessee Titans, in the fourth quarter of their AFC Divisional Playoff game in Foxboro, Massachusetts, January 10, 2004. The Patriots 17-14 victory over the Titans puts the Patriots in the AFC Championship game. REUTERS/Shaun Best JRB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) reacts to his fifth field goal in the Patriots’ 24-14 win over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship game in Foxboro, Massachusetts January 18, 2004. Holder Ken Walter is at left and Colts quarterback Peyton Manning looks on at right. REUTERS/Mike Segar JS/SV
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, February 1, 2004. Vinatieri kicked a 41 yard field goal to win the game as the Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers 32-29. REUTERS/Shaun Best PP04020005 PJ
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) celebrates with teammates Christian Fauria and Ken Walter (L) after Vinatieri kicked the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, February 1, 2004. The Patriots defeated Carolina 32-29. REUTERS/Mike Blake PJ
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the winning field goal in the last seconds of the game against Carolina Panthers during Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston February 1, 2004. New England defeated Carolina 32-29. Pictures of the Year 2004 REUTERS/Robert Galbraith MR
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri holds up the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy, as teammate and wide receiver David Givens looks on, during their victory rally in Boston, February 3, 2004. Vinatieri kicked the game winning field goal to defeat the Carolina Panthers in the final seconds of Super Bowl XXXVIII. REUTERS/Jim Bourg JRB/GN
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) is surrounded by reporters and photographers on Media Day in Jacksonville, Florida February 1, 2005, an event leading up to Super Bowl XXXIX. The Eagles will meet the New England Patriots on February 6. REUTERS/Rick Wilking RTW
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Kicker Adam Vinatieri stretches his kicking leg during the AFC Champion New England Patriots practice at Bartram Trail High School in Jacksonville, Florida February 3, 2005. The Patriots will play the NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville’s Alltel Stadium in Super Bowl XXXIX February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake MB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (R) jokes with teammate Roman Phifer during the team’s walkthrough at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida February 5, 2005. The Patriots will play the Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville’s Alltel Stadium in Super Bowl XXXIX February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake MB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri walks off the field following the team’s walkthrough at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida February 5, 2005. The Patriots will play the Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville’s Alltel Stadium in Super Bowl XXXIX February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake MB
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after his team beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. Vinatieri scored the game-winning points, with a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. REUTERS/Shaun Best MR
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates field goal against Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates his successful fourth quarter, 22-yard field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX with holder Josh Miller in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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New England Patriots’ kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a 22-yard field goal during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith MR
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri runs out onto the field after the Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. Vinatieri scored the game-winning points with a 22-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith MR/SV
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From left, New England Patriots’ Christian Fauria, Adam Vinatieri, and Larry Izzo celebrate their 24-21 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Florida, February 6, 2005. The Patriots have won the NFL Vince Lombardi Championship trophy three out of the last four years. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith GAC/SV
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Sep 25, 2005; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New England Patriots kicker #4 Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game winning field goal as Pittsburgh Steelers #26 Deshea Townsend watches. Patriots beat the Steelers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Matthew Emmons- USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2005 Matt Emmons
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Sep 25, 2005; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New England Patriots kicker #4 Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game winning field goal with teammate #8 Josh Miller as Pittsburgh Steelers #26 Deshea Townsend watches. Patriots beat the Steelers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Matthew Emmons- USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2005 Matt Emmons
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New England Patriots holder Josh Miller (L) congratulates kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) on his game winning kick with one second left in the fourth quarter in Pittsburgh September 25, 2005. The Patriots won 23-20. REUTERS/Jason Cohn
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Sep 25, 2005; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New England Patriots kicker #4 Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game winning field goal with teammates #8 Josh Miller and #82 Daniel Graham against Pittsburgh Steelers. Patriots beat the Steelers 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Matthew Emmons- USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2005 Matt Emmons
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New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) pumps his fist after hitting a winning 29-yard field goal to defeat the Atlanta Falcons as Falcons safety Kevin McCadam falls to the ground in Atlanta, Georgia October 9, 2005. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 31-28. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
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Adam Vinatieri kicks a field goal for the Indianapolis Colts against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLI, Feb. 4, 2007, in Miami.
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Dec 4, 2011; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the ball for three points in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
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Jan 11, 2014; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) meet after the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game. The Patriots won 43-22.
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Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) is congratulated by defensive tackle Zach Kerr (94) during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 24, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) attempts a field goal out of the hold of punter Pat McAfee (1) during a NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Colts 33-25. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 16, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) is congratulated by punter Rigoberto Sanchez (2) after kicking a 36-yard field goal in the first quarter against the Tennessee Titan at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a game-tying extra point against the Buffalo Bills late in the fourth quarter at New Era Field in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017.
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Dec 10, 2017; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) greet kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) after kicking the game tying extra point against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 23, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a 54-yard field goal in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018.
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Oct 4, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks with Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) before the game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 4, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) and punter Rigoberto Sanchez (2) take the field before their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 4, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) after New England’s 38-24 win at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 28, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates after converting the extra point against the Oakland Raiders during the first quarter at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) ties the NFL-record for most point scored, 2,544, in league history with this first-quarter kick.
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicked a field goal during the first half of action. Vinatieri tied the NFL record for most point scored, 2,544, in league history. The Oakland Raiders hosted the Indianapolis Colts at The Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018.
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October 28, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal to become NFL’s all-time points leader during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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October 28, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) is congratulated for kicking a field goal to become NFL’s all-time points leader during the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal in the second quarter to make the score 10-0 over the Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game-winning 32-yard field goal as time expires in the fourth quarter of their game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 27-24.
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The other two on this Rushmore were only ever kickers in all of their football days.

Stenerud played youth soccer in Norway and came to the USA on a skiing scholarship. Andersen grew up in Denmark and was a 17-year-old exchange student when Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis talked him onto the football team.

Vinatieri hails from South Dakota, where his high school in Rapid City was a short drive from the real Mount Rushmore. He was a football quarterback and linebacker in addition to kicking. He wrestled, played basketball and ran track.

His all-around scholar-athlete résumé earned an appointment to the United State Military Academy. He went to West Point but soon returned home, where for three years he was the punter and placekicker for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

The NFL wasn’t interested in a talented but inconsistent prospect from NCAA Division II. Vinatieri spent 1995 without a team and in heavy training.

He kicked and punted well in NFL Europe for the Amsterdam Admirals in the spring of 1996, earning a tryout with the New England Patriots. Parcells picked him over 39-year-old Matt Bahr, a former Browns kicker.

Vinatieri was an entrenched Patriot by 1998, when Phil Dawson spent the season on the practice squad, prior to joining the Browns in 1999 and eventually breaking Groza’s Cleveland scoring record.

The Patriots replaced head coach Pete Carroll with Bill Belichick in 2000.

In the Super Bowl capping Belichick’s 2001 season, Vinatieri broke a 17-17 tie with the Rams with a 48-yard field goal as time expired.

In a Super Bowl against Carolina two years later, he connected from 41 yards with four seconds left to break a 29-all tie.

After he helped beat the Eagles in a third Super Bowl the next year, the Patriots made him their franchise player for 2005, costing them $2.5 million.

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In 2006, Belichick deemed the new franchise-tag price, $3 million, too high for a kicker and let Vinatieri walk after 10 seasons, at age 33.

He went to the Colts as a free agent and instantly popped up in another Super Bowl, making three field goals in a 29-17 win over the Bears.

Adam Vinatieri kicks a field goal for the Indianapolis Colts against the Chicago Bears in the third quarter of Super Bowl XLI, Feb. 4, 2007, in Miami.

Letting Vinatieri go worked out for Belichick as a business decision.

Rookie fourth-round draft pick Stephen Gostkowski replaced Vinatieri in 2006 and spent 14 seasons with the team, kicking in three Super Bowl wins.

Vinatieri stabilized the Colts placekicking position for a long, long time. At one point, he made an NFL-record 44 field goals in a row.

Vinatieri announced his retirement on the Pat McAfee Show on May 26, 2021.

“It all started on a snowy day in Foxborough,” Vinatieri says now, as if he has told his story before.

A blizzard blew through the hills south of Boston on Jan. 19, 2002.

“I’m sure it looked pretty,” Vinatieri says. “It was pretty hard to play in.”

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Jon Gruden’s Raiders seemed to clinch a 13-10 playoff win when Tom Brady fumbled with 1:47 left. The call was overturned amid loud protests that led to “the tuck rule.” Still, Vinatieri had to make a 45-yard field goal in impossible conditions.

“We could barely run, let alone kick a field goal of that length,” Vinatieri’s Patriots teammate Mike Vrabel said.

“When you watch it now, it’s amazing that he made it,” said Dawson.

The amazing make sent the game to overtime, when Vinatieri put through a shorter one for the win.

His Super Bowls were indoors or in warm weather, in New Orleans, Houston, Jacksonville and Miami. He missed the Colts’ loss to New Orleans in Super Bowl XLIV because of injury, replaced by Matt Stover. It was the last career game for Stover, then 42.

Stover’s story is similar to Vinatieri’s. He was a high school receiver who kicked for the Browns for five years and then for the Ravens for 13 years after the move to Baltimore.

The current top 10 in NFL career scoring is:

1, Vinatieri, 2,673 points; 2, Morten Andersen, 2,544; 3, Gary Anderson, 2,434; 4, Jason Hanson, 2,150; 5, John Carney, 2,062; 6, Stover, 2,004; 7, George Blanda, 2,002; 8, Jason Elam, 1,983; 9, John Kasay, 1,970; 10, Robbie Gould, 1,961

Blanda was a quarterback and kicker. The others were kickers exclusively.

Browns fans saw Vinatieri kick against Cleveland 10 times.

One was in Belichick’s memorable return to Cleveland, before anyone suspected he would build a Patriots dynasty. Dawson kicked four field goals to Vinatieri’s one in a 19-11 Browns win. Vinatieri wound up 8-2 against the Browns.

He didn’t take himself too seriously, as reflected by one of his pet sayings: “I never get to bake the cake. I get to put the icing on once in a while.”

Vinatieri, 53, treasures his time in New England and is still a Patriots fan, in addition to holding allegiance to the team that kept him longer, the Colts.

He and his wife, Valerie, have three children. The oldest, A.J., is entering his senior year as a punter at Lindenwood University in Missouri. The family lives in Zionsville, Indiana, about 15 miles northwest of downtown Indianapolis.

The three oldest players in NFL history were Blanda, 48; Morten Anderson, 47; and Vinatieri, 47.

“As I aged, I went from being the rookie to the vet, then the big brother, then the dad, and by the end probably the grandpa in the locker room,” Vinatieri said.

He was taken quite seriously by his peers, who entrusted him to a prominent role in the NFL Players Association.

One of the most respected members of the expansion-era Browns was Dawson, who spent 14 seasons in Cleveland before kicking elsewhere. He was 44 when he ceremonially “retired as a Brown” in 2019.

Dawson’s role model was Adam Vinatieri.

Reach Steve at steve.doerschuk@cantonrep.com

The Canton Repository sports department can be contacted via email at sports@cantonrep.com.

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Behind a ridiculous final nine, Michael Thorbjornsen wins Rocket Classic

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Michael Thorbjornsen said this would happen.

He did so back in February at the WM Phoenix Open, where he tied for third after leading late.

“You put yourself in those positions more and more,” Thorbjornsen said, “you get more comfortable, you learn every single time whether you do well or — I mean, whether the result is good or bad necessarily, if you’re talking about wins or losses.

“I don’t think I failed out there. I’m just learning. So, yeah, I put myself in that position. I was leading after what, 70 holes, 69 holes, whatever it was. I mean, we’re inching our way closer and closer. It’ll happen at some point.”

About a month later, he then said this at the Players Championship, where he entered the final round in second.

“Yeah, just keep trying your best,” Thorbjornsen said. “If you keep putting yourself in that position, it’s going to happen at some point. So I think that’s really the main goal of all of us players out here is to have a chance or be in contention on the back nine on Sunday, and however the cards may fall, that’s just how it is.”

During Sunday’s final round of the final Rocket Classic, those around Thorbjornsen stumbled. Third-round leader Davis Riley? He bogeyed holes 2, 4 and 6. Michael Brennan, who started the final round one back? He made two double bogeys. Two-time major winner Xander Schauffele? He surged, but a bogey on 13 was costly. Ryder Cupper Rasmus Hojgaard? He also made a move, but a bogey on 11 slowed him. Players winner Cameron Young? He stalled.

And Thorbjornsen? To make it happen, he made things happen. Birdie on the par-4 1st at Detroit Golf Club, on a 12-foot putt. Birdie on the par-5 4th after hitting his third shot to 4 feet. Then came his closing nine, which was sensational. He birdied the par-4 10th, after hitting his approach to 6 feet. He birdied the par-4 12th after pitching in from right of the green. He birdied the par-5 14th after pitching to 2 feet, and that gave him a lead that he wouldn’t release. A hole later, on the par-3 15th, Thorbjornsen birdied again, after dropping his tee shot to 6 feet. He then locked up the title with a birdie on the par-4 18th, the three coming on a 25-foot putt. All of that, coupled with no bogeys, equaled a five-under 30 over his final nine holes.

In the end, Thorbjornsen shot seven-under 63, and no one was better on Sunday. He won by two, and the title was the first on the PGA Tour for the 24-year-old.

Of course, he told us it was en route.

The takeaway

This won’t be the last win for Thorbjornsen. Watch out.

The leaderboard breakdown

– Sunday’s final round starts with Davis Riley holding a one-shot lead. Riley is at 15-under, Michael Brennan is at 14-under, and Rasmus Hojgaard, Chris Kirk, Rickie Fowler and Cameron Young are at 12-under.

– Riley birdies the 407-yard, par-4 1st on a 49-foot putt, then Brennan follows with a 37-footer for birdie. Riley is at 16-under, Brennan is at 15-under, Kirk is at 13-under, and eight players are at 12-under — Fowler, Young, Hojgaard, Doug Ghim, Luke Clanton, Michael Kim, Kristoffer Ventura and Michael Thorbjornsen.

– Riley bogeys the 488-yard, par-4 2nd after his tee shot hit a tree, and he and Brennan are tied for the lead. Riley and Brennan are at 15-under, Kirk is at 13-under, and seven players are 12-under — Fowler, Ghim, Clanton, Kim, Ventura, Thorbjornsen and Patrick Cantlay.

– Brennan birdies the 372-yard, par-4 3rd on an 11-foot putt, and he takes a one-shot lead. Brennan is at 16-under, Riley is at 15-under, and Ventura, Thorbjornsen and Kirk are at 13-under.

– Riley bogeys the 588-yard, par-5 4th after losing his tee shot in the left rough, and Brennan’s lead grows to two. Brennan is at 16-under, Riley, Kirk and Hojgaard are at 14-under, and Ventura and Thorbjornsen are at 13-under.

– Kirk birdies the 510-yard, par-4 6th on a 35-foot putt, and he is one shot back of the lead. Brennan is at 16-under, Kirk is at 15-under, Riley and Hojgaard are at 14-under, and Ventura, Thorbjornsen, Fowler and Xander Schauffele are at 13-under.

– Brennan double-bogeys the 499-yard, par-4 7th after hitting his tee shot out of bounds, and there is now a six-way tie for the lead. Brennan, Schauffele, Hojgaard, Kirk, Kim and Ventura are at 14-under, Thorbjornsen and Riley are at 13-under, and Fowler, Davis Thompson and Hideki Matsuyama are at 12-under.

– Schauffele birdies the 332-yard, par-4 8th after hitting his tee shot to 22 feet, and he takes a one-shot lead. Schauffele is at 15-under, Kim, Ventura, Kirk, Brennan and Hojgaard are at 14-under, Thorbjornsen and Riley are at 13-under, and Fowler, Young, Thompson and Matsuyama are at 12-under.

– Hojgaard and Brennan each birdie the 8th, and there’s now a three-way tie for the lead. Schauffele, Hojgaard and Brennan are at 15-under, Kim, Ventura, Kirk and Riley are at 14-under, and Thorbjornsen and Young are at 13-under.

– Hojgaard birdies the 426-yard, par-4 10th on a 14-foot putt, and he takes a one-shot lead. Hojgaard is at 16-under, Schauffele, Riley and Brennan are at 15-under, and Kim, Ventura, Thorbjornsen and Kirk are at 14-under.

– Hojgaard bogeys the 253-yard, par-3 11th after missing a 6-footer for par, and four players are now tied for the lead. Schauffele, Thorbjornsen, Riley and Hojgaard are at 15-under, Kim, Ventura, Kirk and Brennan are at 14-under, and Matsuyama and Young are at 13-under.

– Schauffele bogeys the 410-yard, par-4 13th after his tee shot goes left, and three players are now tied for the lead. Thorbjornsen, Riley and Hojgaard are at 15-under, Schauffele, Kim, Ventura, Kirk and Brennan are at 14-under, and Matsuyama, Young and Cantlay are at 13-under.

– Thorbjornsen birdies the 572-yard, par-5 14th after pitching to 2 feet with his third shot, and he leads by one. Thorbjornsen is at 16-under, Schauffele, Riley and Hojgaard are at 15-under, and Ventura and Brennan are at 14-under.

– Thorbjornsen birdies the 140-yard, par-3 15th after hitting his tee shot to 6 feet, and he leads by two. Thorbjornsen is at 17-under, Schauffele and Riley are at 15-under, and Brennan and Ventura are at 14-under.

– Riley birdies the 14th after getting home in two, and he moves to one stroke back of the lead. Thorbjornsen is at 17-under, Riley is at 16-under, and Schauffele and Hojgaard are at 15-under.

– Thorbjornsen birdies the 475-yard, par-4 18th on a 25-foot putt, and he likely clinches the tournament. He’s at 18-under, Riley and Schauffele are at 16-under, and Hojgaard is at 15-under.

– The final leaderboard reads this way: Thorbjornsen at 18-under, Schauffele at 16-under, Riley at 15-under, and Hojgaard at 14-under.