He might be retired, but Rafael Nadal is still hitting perfect shots.

While the tennis world has its eyes firmly fixed on Wimbledon, one of the sport’s all-time greats enjoyed another athletic milestone — this time, on the golf course.

Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, provided us with yet another athletic feat when he made a hole-in-one. He posted the accomplishment at Alacanda Golf Club in Port d’Alcudia, Spain, to social media on Thursday with the caption: “A Hole-in-One doesn’t happen every day!”

Just over a week ago, the PGA Tour highlighted Nadal’s golf swing on its social channels (which is at 2.1 million views and counting), breaking down the tennis star’s golf swing, which can only be aptly described as unusual.

But, hey, whatever works, right? Well played, Rafa.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: 9 days after PGA Tour highlights his golf swing, tennis star Rafael Nadal makes an ace

This image released by Warner Bros Pictures shows Michael B. Jordan, center, in a scene from “Sinners.” Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures via AP

We’ve officially reached the halfway part of the 2025 movie calendar with “Jurassic World: Rebirth” closing out the first six months and “Superman” leading the way to start the second half.

In most years, it’s hard to find many quality films in the first half, with award contenders generally back-loaded for awards season. But, that doesn’t mean the early films can’t include some gems.

Last year, four films that ultimately made my 10 best list were released in the first half of 2024, including Best Picture nominee “Dune: Part Two.” In 2022, “Everything, Everywhere All At Once” parlayed an early release into Oscar dominance.

With that in mind, let’s look back at the high points of 2025 (revisiting at the end of the year to see how many had staying power). Here in alphabetical order is my picks for the best five movies released so far in 2025.

“Black Box”
One of two films from Steven Soderbergh in the first half of the year, this was a sleek and stylish thriller that featured a killer cast and a razor sharp screenplay from David Koepp (who unfortunately wrote “Jurassic World” as well).

Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett had insanely good chemistry as a married couple and co-workers at a high level English spy agency, all while beginning to suspect the other might be involved in espionage.

It’s one of those films where everything is clicking together in unison – a perfect synergy of a great cast with great characters in a film that is directed and presented nearly flawlessly. (Available for streaming on Peacock)

“F1”
High adrenaline, popcorn fun with Brad Pitt playing an aging race car driver who agrees to join a floundering Formula One racing team.

Director Joseph Kosinski – who previously helmed “Top Gun: Maverick” – shows that he really knows his way around an action film delivering another highly entertaining blockbuster. Pitt oozes charm in a fun lead performance and the supporting cast – including Kerry Condon, Damson Idris and Javier Bardem – shine as well. (Now playing in theaters)

“Materialists”
Writer/director Celine Song’s follow-up to “Past Lives” takes what could have been another frothy romantic comedy and turns it into something deeper.

Dakota Johnson continues her run of good roles – “Madame Web” excluded – playing a matchmaker who finds herself torn between a wealthy entrepreneur (Pedro Pascal) and her former boyfriend (Chris Evans).

Song’s screenplay is very smart, giving these characters no easy answers – making this cinematic journey even more compelling. (Now playing in theaters)

“The Phoenician Scheme”
Wes Anderson’s latest may feature the sharpest writing of any film to date in 2025 – with Benecio Del Toro playing a wealthy businessman who appoints his daughter (Mia Threapleton in one of the year’s breakout roles) as his sole heir.

It features all the typical Anderson quirks, but has just enough going for it to keep it fresh and inventive. (available for streaming on video on demand)

“Sinners”
Of all the films this is the one I expect will still be standing come the year-end list. Ryan Coogler continues his magnificent run with this breathtaking cinematic experience, one where Coogler uses everything at his disposal to create an immersive experience full of rich characters and impeccable craftsmanship.

This is a vampire movie unlike any you have ever seen – one that raises the bar for anyone who dares to work in this genre again. (available for streaming on Max).

About Micheal Compton

I am a sports reporter and movie critic for the Bowling Green Daily News.

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The era of the NCAA transfer portal has created plenty of change in the world of high school football recruiting, and that has never been more evident than this summer. High school players have been significantly impacted by the portal, so the young prospects are looking for ways around the new system.

College coaches can now pluck established players from other colleges, leaving many high school prospects with fewer options, especially if they wait too long in the recruiting process. The remedy, or so hope the high school prospects, is to get your commitment in early and hope it sticks when it comes to National Signing Day. Early signing day is in December, but the date has yet to be set.

So far this summer, a record number of Central Florida players have made their commitments to Football Bowl Subdivision programs. There are 32 players from the Orlando area committed to FBS schools, and 36 seniors have made their college commitments.

Nine of the top 10 players in the Sentinel’s 2026 Central Florida Super60 are committed to FBS schools, and only six of the top 30 are still undecided.

In a summer flurry, 23 Orlando-area players have committed since June 1, listed below. Accompanying numbers represent ranking in the 2026 Super60.

No. 4 Larry Miles, WR, Jones, committed to Nebraska

Miles was one of the key reasons Jones made it all the way to the state championship game a year ago. He caught 68 passes for 1,204 yards and 10 touchdowns. He should be a gifted slot receiver for the Huskers. Miles is ranked No. 80 nationally by 247 Sports.

He picked Nebraska over Pittsburgh and Kentucky. His main recruiters were Nebraska offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen, the former West Virginia head coach, and receivers coach Daikiel Shorts Jr.

“I feel like Nebraska is the right fit for me and the people around there are just really good people and because of the background of my OC (Holgorsen) really, too,” Miles said. “It was really hard because every coach can tell you the same thing but you really have to see who is genuinely about their word and real.”

No. 8 Devin Jackson, S, TFA, committed to Oregon

Jackson is an imposing safety who is ranked 18th in the country at his position, according to 247 Sports. Last season he had 80 tackles, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He decommitted from a pledge to Florida earlier this year.

No. 9 CJ Bronaugh, CB, Windermere, committed to Florida

One word describes Bronaugh: Fast. The state champion in the 100 and 200 meters runs the 100 a consistent 10.3 seconds. He might wind up a nickel defender with his range. Bronaugh can track down any receiver. Ranked No. 12 at corner by 247 Sports.

No. 10 JJ Edwards, LB, Edgewater, committed to Miami

What stands out most about Edwards is his ability to always be on the ball. He sheds blocks quickly and has a nose for making tackles. Had 52 tackles last season, including 15 tackles for loss and 10 sacks. Ranked No. 58 LB in the country by 247 Sports.

No. 14 Carter Emanuel, QB, Edgewater, committed to UConn

Emanuel has shown not only consistency, but also efficiency in not making mistakes. Completed 60 percent of his passes last season (106-of-176), throwing for 1,694 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also can run the ball, rushing for 409 yards and five touchdowns on 64 carries (6.4 average). Ranked No. 106 in the country by 247 Sports.

No. 15 Damian Moore Jr., LB, Edgewater, committed to Duquesne

A clone-like defender to his teammate JJ Edwards, Moore is also quite mobile and attacks the ball carrier with aggression. Has shown tremendous improvement and will likely see offers from bigger schools as the year progresses. Had 50 tackles and 12 tackles for loss last season.

No. 17 Danny Odem, CB, TFA, committed to Nebraska

Odem just keeps getting better and better and, along with his teammates Devin Jackson, Bam Whitfield and David Coleman, is part of possibly the best defensive backfield in the state at TFA. Ranked No. 22 at corner by 247 Sports. He had 45 tackles and two picks last year.

No. 18 Carl Jean-Bart, WR, Evans, committed to Eastern Michigan

Jean-Bart burst on the scene in the Trojans’ spring game, showing off some spectacular catches in coverage as well as some shifty route-running ability. The transfer from Davenport gives Evans a legit passing game.

No. 19 Rasheem Turner, LB, Seminole, committed to Arkansas State

Tremendous run stopper and aggressive hitter, Turner could probably get on the field at a Power 4 school. Another star in a long line of talented Seminole linebackers, and this will be his big season as Ethan Pritchard is off to FSU. He needs work in coverage but is very athletic. Turner led team in tackles with 101 last year.

No. 20 Alex Willis, DT, TFA, committed to Georgia Tech

Willis has shown tremendous improvement since transferring from Timber Creek last year. He uses his hands well to shed blockers and can get to the ball. Willis had 31 tackles and six tackles for loss last season. Ranked 128th by 247 Sports.

No. 22 Barrett Schulz, WR, Lake Mary, committed to FIU

This could be a huge season for Schulz, who is one of the best pass catchers in the state, and his size, at 6-foot-7 makes him a terrific target for talented QB Noah Grubbs. He played at Orange City University last season and had 40 catches for 691 yards and 10 touchdowns.

No. 24 Rhys Woodrow, OL, Boone, committed to Miami

Woodrow has emerged as one of the best linemen in the area, which has recently become loaded with O-line talent. He is the fourth Central Florida offensive lineman to commit to Miami in the past year. Ranked No. 112 among interior linemen by 247 Sports.

No. 25 Jiah Walls, LB, Evans, committed to Sacramento State

Walls pulled the trigger early for Sac State, but will be entertaining other offers as his senior year progresses. He’s a very active linebacker who had 123 tackles and 25 tackles for loss last season.

No. 26 Maurice Jones Jr., LB, Dr. Phillips, committed to Mississippi State

Somewhat overlooked in his career, Jones is a solid linebacker who epitomizes his defensive-minded coach Rodney Wells’ kind of player. He’s projected as a D-end at the next level and ranked No. 111 by 247 Sports. Jones had 54 tackles and four sacks last year.

No. 27 Isaiah McNish, DT, Wekiva, committed to UCF

McNish could be the steal of the entire UCF recruiting class for 2026. Hidden at Wekiva, McNish has been a bit under the radar, but he’s a mauler at the tackle position and should be a huge get for the Knights. He had 64 tackles last season with three sacks. His potential has yet to be unearthed.

No. 30 Emari Peterson, CB, Evans, committed to West Virginia

Peterson has quietly become one of the best DBs in the state, and the Mountaineers might have a bonafide star. He’s ranked as No. 96 corner in the country by 247 Sports.

No. 32 Jordan Jackson, CB, Winter Park, committed to NC State

Jackson is another Central Florida DB who has quietly joined the ranks of the elite defenders. He’s shadowed by his star teammate safety Ayden Pouncey, but he’s quickly coming into his own stardom. Jackson is ranked No. 124 by 247 Sports.

No. 33 Ben Bankowitz, OL, Edgewater, committed to Appalachian State

Bankowitz has been a staple on the Eagles’  offensive line since his freshman season, and this year he will be playing center, which just adds more versatility to his O-line ability. He’s a true technician.

No. 43 Michael McClenton, LB, Edgewater, committed to Appalachian State

McClenton has put up some ridiculous tackling numbers in his career. He is at Edgewater now after playing his first three seasons at Ocoee. McClenton is ranked the No. 104 linebacker by 247 Sports.

No. 55 Luke Pastis, HB, Edgewater, committed to Air Force

Pastis has become Mr. Versatile at Edgewater, and he will be lining up a fullback, tight end and linebacker this season for the Eagles. The type of player every coach loves.

No. 56 Blaze Jones, DE, TFA, committed to Air Force

Jones committed to Air Force on Thursday, giving TFA eight players in its senior class committed to FBS programs. He’s ranked the No. 148 edge rusher in the country by 247 Sports and built more like a linebacker at 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds.

No. 57 Brock Joyce, ATH, Oviedo, committed to Navy

Joyce can do it all, from quarterback, to running back to receiver … he could even play defense if coach Greg Odierno wanted to risk injury. He’s coming back from a torn ACL and should be good to go. Don’t be shocked to see Navy try him at QB in that triple option in Annapolis.

No. 60 Brian Williams, WR, TFA, committed to Alabama

Williams’ commitment to Alabama is somewhat surprising, but it’s his size at 6-4 that makes him so attractive to college recruiters. Now all he has to do is become a better pass catcher and he could blossom at Alabama. He’s ranked No. 118 by 247 Sports. Williams was at Lake Mary with one of the best QBs in the nation last year, but managed just 23 catches and five TDs.

Chris Hays can be reached found on X.com @OS_ChrisHays.

Originally Published: July 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM EDT

MileSplit is proud to present the 2025 All-State Track & Field Honors for Indiana. As part of a nationwide initiative, these honors recognize the top high school athletes in each city based on verified performances from the outdoor season. Athletes have been selected through a data-driven process to highlight excellence across every event, grade level, and team tier – from First Team through Honorable Mention, as well as All-Freshman to All-Senior teams. Congratulations to all of the athletes who took their performances to the next level this season.

Jordan Larson and other Nebraska volleyball alums will make their return to the Bob Devaney Sports Center to attempt to steal a win away from the hometown Huskers.

Larson will lead a group of Nebraska volleyball alumnae against the 2025 Huskers in the inaugural Alumni Match on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. CDT in Lincoln at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The match will be a standard best-of-five format.

Joining Larson are Nebraska volleyball alums Kelly Hunter, Lauren Stivrins, Kenzie Maloney, Ally Batenhorst, and recent Nebraska graduates Lindsay Krause and Leyla Blackwell. The group includes multiple All-Americans, national champions, and Olympic medalists to compete against the current iteration of the Huskers, who finished in the national semifinals last year.

Larson leads the team as a three-time All-American during her Nebraska tenure from 2005-08 including a national championship in 2006. The outside hitter is a four-time Olympic medalist, and pushed Team USA to a gold medal in 2021 and competed in the Paris Olympics last summer. Her four Olympic medals are tied for the most all-time by a women’s volleyball player. The Hooper, Neb. native became a founding athlete for League One Volleyball Omaha after joining as an assistant coach for Nebraska for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Kelly Hunter, a current assistant coach for the Big Red, joins the alumni team after spending 11 of the 12 years with the Husker program as a player or coach. Hunter is a three-time All-American and two-time national champion and joined the coaching staff in 2019 as a graduate assistant and volunteer coach until being added to the staff in 2021. The 2017 Big Ten Setter of the Year was a first-team AVCA All-American her senior season, earning National Player of the Year honors from PrepVolleyball.com and VolleyMob.com.

Stivrins joins the alumni team as a three-time All-American and 2017 National Champion while at Nebraska, finishing her Husker tenure at fourth all-time with a .378 hitting percentage. The middle blocker tied an NCAA record with 24 career NCAA Tournament matches played, and was named a first-team All-Big Ten member for four straight years. The Scottsdale, Ariz. native now competes for LOVB Omaha with Larson.

Libero Kenzie Maloney returns to the Bob Devaney Sports Center after finishing her career as a third-team All-American, First Team All-Region, and an All-Big Ten selection as a senior in 2018. She averaged 4.03 digs per set in her final year in Lincoln, ending at No. 5 all-time in Nebraska’s digs list with 1,406 digs. She appeared in four straight NCAA Final Fours and finished with a 21-2 career record in NCAA Tournament matches. At the conclusion of her Nebraska tenure, the Kentucky native played in the most postseason sets and matches in Husker history.

Ally Batenhorst, a 2024 Nebraska graduate, played her first three collegiate seasons in Lincoln before concluding her college career at USC for her graduate season. Batenhorst was an All-Big Ten First Team selection for the Trojans after recording 2.25 kills per set and 52 blocks as a junior at Nebraska. The 2020-21 National Gatorade Player of the Year signed a professional contract with the Omaha Supernovas in Dec. 2024 after being selected No. 15 overall in the second round of the 2024 Professional Volleyball Federation Draft.

Omaha native Lindsay Krause returns to Lincoln after wrapping up a four-year run at Nebraska. Krause joined the Huskers after a standout prep career at Omaha Skutt Catholic, claiming the 2020 High School National Player of the Year by VolleyballMag.com. The 6-4 outside was an All-Big Ten Freshman team pick in 2021 and played in 102 matches over her four seasons, totaling 736 kills and 2.36 kills per set. After two national runner-up finishes and three Final Fours, Krause joined Batenhorst with the Supernovas after being taken No. 19 overall in the third round of the PVF Draft.

Leyla Blackwell rounds out the Nebraska alumni team after a one-year stint in Lincoln in 2024, aiding the Huskers to the 2024 Final Four. Blackwell appeared in 13 matches, averaging 2.35 kills per set on a .417 hitting percentage. The middle blocker spent three seasons at San Diego as a three-time All-WCC first-team honoree after transferring from Indiana. Blackwell was picked in the fourth round of the 2024 PVF Draft by the San Diego Mojo and appeared in 10 matches, including eight starts, this past season.

Other players and coaches joining the alumni team have not yet been announced. Nebraska volleyball returned a notable alum in Dani Busboom Kelly earlier this year, as the coach left Louisville to rejoin her alma mater following the retirement of John Cook in January.

Tickets are available at Huskers.com.

Nebraska Volleyball 2025 Schedule

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