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Crawford Looks Slow And Bulky In Pre

Terence Crawford looked heavy and slow in an uploaded workout video today of his preparation for his “big fight” against Canelo Alvarez on September 13th. The weight that Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) has packed on has slowed him down, making him look like a 40-year-old OG. Heavy Crawford: Speed Lost Bud needs to trim down […]

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Heavy Crawford: Speed Lost

Bud needs to trim down dramatically because he’s packed on too much weight in the 10 months that he’s been out of the ring since his close call against Israil Madrimov at 154.

Staying out of the ring and power-feeding hasn’t done him well. In the clip, Crawford appears to be moving around as if his joints have stiffened due to age and weight. He has the look of someone inactive for a long time, which he has.

Inactivity’s Impact on Crawford

Crawford has fought annually since 2020. When a fighter only fights once a year for five solid years, their joints stiffen up, and they move around like a tin man that needs oil. Terence would have taken two fights since last August.

He reportedly weighs around 186 pounds and has negatively affected his hand and foot speed. The way Crawford looks now, he’s not going to be competitive with Canelo at 168 or against any of the top fighters in that weight class. He lacks the frame, speed, and power. Unless he’s going to trim down in the final month of camp, it doesn’t look good for Crawford.

This could be one of Canelo’s easiest fights since his win over Billy Joe Saunders in 2021.

Crawford’s Missed Tests

I hope Turki Alalshikh doesn’t get too upset if Crawford gets blown out in a one-sided loss to Alvarez. That’s why it’s vital to have a precaution in place to ensure that they’re capable of making the move up one or two weight classes. You have that fighter take two or three tune-ups against the best in the weight class they’re moving to.

That way, if they get destroyed, you cancel those plans for the “big fight.” In this case, Turki should have had Crawford go through these two fighters before setting up a fight against Canelo:

David Benavidez
David Morrell

If Crawford refused to fight them, you wash your hands of him and move on to the other notable fighters, preferably the 168 or 175-lb divisions.

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Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as farmers hope for resolution

By Canadian Press Aug 14, 2025 | 1:01 AM REGINA — A Chinese tariff of nearly 76 per cent on Canadian canola seed is set to come into force today. The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada’s most valuable crops to fall, wiping out millions of dollars in its […]

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Aug 14, 2025 | 1:01 AM

REGINA — A Chinese tariff of nearly 76 per cent on Canadian canola seed is set to come into force today.

The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada’s most valuable crops to fall, wiping out millions of dollars in its value.

It comes a year after China launched an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola.

The investigation was in response to Canada’s 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, and the two countries have since hit each other with various levies.

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Crimson Hawk Student Athletes Recognized by DII Athletics Directors Association

Story Links CLEVELAND, Ohio – As announced by the Division II Athletic Directors Association on Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference earned the most student athletes recognized with the 2024-24 Academic Achievement Awards. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) had 130 of the 2051 PSAC Student Athletes Recognized. To be recognized, the […]

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – As announced by the Division II Athletic Directors Association on Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference earned the most student athletes recognized with the 2024-24 Academic Achievement Awards. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) had 130 of the 2051 PSAC Student Athletes Recognized.

To be recognized, the student athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher, attend a minimum of four semesters of college, and be an active member of their team.

According to the release sent out by the PSAC, this is the sixth time in seven years that the PSAC has led the nation in the number of student-athletes recognized. 2,051 is nearly 300 more than the next conference, and the conference saw a 6.88 % increase in student-athletes nominated. IUP is one of 11 PSAC institutions with at least 100 student-athletes nominated.

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Women's Soccer Falls to UCF 2

BIRMINGHAM – UAB women’s soccer (0-1) fell in its home opener 2-1 against UCF (1-0) at PNC Field. The Knights were the first to score on Thursday night when Liz Worden found the back of the net off a corner kick in the 22nd minute. At the 35th minute UCF’s Rajanah Reed recorded the Knights second goal with […]

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BIRMINGHAM – UAB women’s soccer (0-1) fell in its home opener 2-1 against UCF (1-0) at PNC Field.

The Knights were the first to score on Thursday night when Liz Worden found the back of the net off a corner kick in the 22^nd minute. At the 35^th minute UCF’s Rajanah Reed recorded the Knights second goal with an assist from Gabi Berchon.

UAB got on the board late in the first half with a goal in the 41^st minute. Freshman Rebecca Sierra scored her first collegiate goal with an assist from Lauren Lucero to make the score 2-1 heading into halftime.

The second half went scoreless with both teams playing stout defense. UCF was able to get off five shot in the second while the Blazers had two shots. UAB’s junior Leah Parsons saw her first collegiate start in goal with the Green and Gold and had five saves on the night.

Up next, the Blazers face their first road test as they travel to Johnson City, Tennessee to take on ETSU. Kickoff is set for noon CT.

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Michaela Kaliniak – Track & Field Coach

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Michael Kaliniak was named Assistant Coach for the Oakland men’s and women’s track and field team in the fall of 2020. She is responsible for working with pole vaulters, jumpers, multis, and recruiting operations.

Kaliniak is USTFCCA Strength and Conditioning certified and is recognized as a jumps specialist.

Before being named Assistant Coach, she spent two years as a Volunteer Assistant Coach for the teams.

Kaliniak graduated from Olivet College in 2019, where she spent three years as one of the track and field captains. At Olivet College, she primarily competed in the pole vault and still holds the indoor, outdoor, and conference record.

The Sparta, Mich. native also graduated from OU in 2021 with a master’s in exercise science.

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San Giljan win BOV Water Polo Premier Division Knockout Competition for 16th time

San Giljan 16 Neptunes 10 (7-1, 2-2, 5-4, 2-3) San Giljan clinched their fifth BOV Water Polo Knockout title in the past six years – the 16th time in the club’s history – after overcoming arch-rivals Neptunes 16-10 in the final. The Saints, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of jubilant supporters, […]

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San Giljan 16

Neptunes 10

(7-1, 2-2, 5-4, 2-3)

San Giljan clinched their fifth BOV Water Polo Knockout title in the past six years – the 16^th time in the club’s history – after overcoming arch-rivals Neptunes 16-10 in the final. The Saints, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of jubilant supporters, were superior from the start and delivered a commanding performance, showcasing their attacking firepower and defensive resilience, while Neptunes could not find a solution to break San Giljan’s strength, sealing yet another chapter of dominance in the competition.

They opened a 7-1 lead in the first session, an advantage that they held on to for the rest of the game, with Neptunes unable to bridge the gap.

The Saints pushed harder to establish a 9-1 gap at the start of the second session, and it was clear there and then that Neptunes had already thrown in the towel.

San Giljan continued to respond to Neptunes’ goals to retain the healthy advantage they had, and, in spite of missing two penalties, their victory was never in doubt.

Younger was instrumental in the saints victory, scoring three goals and setting up others. Matthew Zammit, Daniel Tully, Jake Bonavia, Nikolai Zammit and Darren Zammit also scored two goals each, with Russell Caruana, Ben Plumpton and Jeremy Abela netting the others.

Neptunes goals were scored by Jordan Camilleri (3), Stevie Camilleri and Gergo Zalanki and Sam Gialanze (two each) and Alec Fenech.

The two sides will meet again for the league final, with the team winning two of three games scheduled later this month to be crowned champions.

The BOV Water Polo Premier Division Knockout Trophy was presented in a celebratory ceremony held poolside at the National Pool in Tal-Qroqq. Bank of Valletta’s Chief Operations Officer, Ernest Agius, together with ASA President Karl Izzo, handed over the prestigious silverware to the San Giljan’s Captain Matthew Zammit. The moment was met with jubilant cheers from fans as the team lifted the trophy high, marking yet another milestone in their storied legacy.

This year’s knockout competition holds special significance as the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta celebrates its 100th anniversary. Bank of Valletta is proud to stand alongside the ASA in marking this historic milestone, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the development of aquatic sports in Malta. Through continued sponsorship and collaboration, BOV remains dedicated to nurturing local talent and promoting excellence in water polo and swimming across generations.

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2025 AVCA First Serve: Schedule, teams, how to watch the college volleyball event

The 2025 college volleyball season opens at the AVCA First Serve from Aug. 22-24 in Lincoln, Neb., and Aug. 25 in Sioux Falls, S.D. Some of the nation’s premier programs are slated for competition in the first few days of the season. The matches are set to broadcast across FOX, FS1, ESPN and Big Ten […]

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The matches are set to broadcast across FOX, FS1, ESPN and Big Ten Network throughout the weekend.

Check out the storylines, schedule and teams below.

2025 AVCA First Serve Schedule

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Friday, Aug. 22 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.:
- No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 3 Pittsburgh | 7 p.m. | FOX | Live Stats
- No. 6 Stanford vs. No. 16 Florida | 9 p.m. | FOX | Live Stats
Saturday, Aug. 23 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.:
- No. 15 Kansas vs. Vanderbilt | 3 p.m. | FS1 | Live Stats
- No. 2 Penn State vs. No. 12 Creighton | 5 p.m. | FS1 | Live Stats
Sunday, Aug. 24 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.:
- No. 3 Pittsburgh vs. No. 16 Florida| 1 p.m. | ESPN | Live Stats
- No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 6 Stanford | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | Live Stats
August 25, 2025 at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.:
- No. 2 Penn State vs. No. 15 Kansas | 6:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network | Live Stats
- No. 9 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Minnesota | 8:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network | Live Stats

History of AVCA First Serve

The 2024 AVCA First Serve in Louisville marked the revival a similar preseason event that the association sponsored from 1995-2011 and 2014. Due to new NCAA exemptions prior to the 2024 season, the AVCA was once again able to host four of the nation’s top teams.

In 2024, the then one-night, two-match event featured Nebraska, Kentucky, Louisville and Wisconsin at the KFC Yum! Center. The Huskers defeated the Wildcats 3-1, while the Cardinals rallied for a 3-1 comeback win over the Badgers.

REMEMBER: Nebraska and Louisville post wins in 2024 AVCA First Serve Showcase

All four teams concluded the 2024 season by at least reaching a NCAA regional finals, with the KFC Yum! Center welcoming back Nebraska for the Final Four and Louisville in the National Championship match.

RELIVE: Penn State wins the 2024 National Championship

Storylines to watch this year

The start of the 2025 season kicks off with a wave of new names, faces and stories to watch unfold.

First of all, the AVCA First Serve Showcase is shifting from four to 10 teams and is set to take place over two locations: Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb., and the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D.

The first six matches over the first three days are in Lincoln, with the fourth and final day of competition taking place at the Sanford Pentagon in South Dakota with No. 14 Kansas vs. No. 2 Penn State and No. 9 Texas A&M vs. No. 11 Minnesota. The Sanford Pentagon venue holds 3,250 fans and is home to the NBA G League team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

The high-profile nonconference matchups between volleyball’s top programs make this event just a taste of the regular and postseason ahead.

No. 1 Nebraska team brings high expectations and a stacked lineup to the field at the helm of a new head coach in Dani Busboom Kelly. Veterans like Harper Murray and Rebekah Allick plus a highly touted freshmen round out their roster. They are set to face No. 3 Pittsburgh. No. 6 Stanford, equipped with experience in Elia Rubin and Lizzy Andrew, will challenge the Huskers to round out their showcase.

Coming in at No. 2 in the preseason rankings, defending national champion Penn State looks to make a statement. Though the Nittany Lions lost some veteran players in the offseason, they bring back plenty of experience and some big-name newcomers. Penn State opens up against No. 12 Creighton in a rematch of the 2024 regional finals, where the Nittany Lions knocked off the Bluejays in a five-set thriller. They finish with a matchup against No. 14 Kansas.

The championship moment 🏆 #WeAre pic.twitter.com/5CSn8AvBdF

— Penn State Women’s Volleyball (@PennStateVBALL) December 23, 2024

2024 NCAA tournament top overall seed No. 3 Pitt comes to Lincoln, bringing back National Player of the Year Olivia Babcock. With some big moves in the portal and veteran leadership under coach Dan Fisher, the Panthers should make some waves against No. 1 Nebraska and No. 16 Florida.

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After an impressive run to the regional semifinals, No. 9 Texas A&M looks to continue its momentum in 2025. The Aggies bring back star talent in Logan Lednicky as they face No. 11 Minnesota.

The AVCA First Serve marks not just a new season but the beginning of several new tenures in college volleyball.

Besides Nebraska having a new coach No. 12 Creighton arrives with a new leader in Brian Rosen. No. 14 Kansas will additionally kick off the season under fresh leadership in Matt Ulmer, and the No. 16 Florida Gators begin a new era as Ryan Theis steps into his first year following the retirement of legendary coach Mary Wise.

Vanderbilt joins the field for one match against No. 14 Kansas, as the newly instated Commodores compete for the first time since 1980. The Commodores brought in talent from Ivy League Player of the Year Kamryn Chaney.