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Apple aims to build on F1 movie success by possibly acquiring circuit’s U.S. media rights

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: F1 media talks heating up? More AD churn; 3ICE set to return and FIFA to open NYC office at Trump Tower Apple is “in talks to acquire” the U.S. rights to F1 as the tech giant “chases the success of its hit movie based on the race […]

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 03: (EDITORS NOTE: Image is a digital composite.) A general view of the Sprint during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 03, 2025 in Miami, Florida. This one image shows the multiple moments that happen during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami from a fixed camera. (Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Apple is “in talks to acquire” the U.S. rights to F1 as the tech giant “chases the success of its hit movie based on the race car series and delves further into showing live sport.” Formula 1 via Getty Images

Apple is “in talks to acquire” the U.S. rights to F1 as the tech giant “chases the success of its hit movie based on the race car series and delves further into showing live sport.” The racing circuit makes “in the region of” $85M a year from its existing broadcast partner ESPN. Analysts at Citi have previously estimated that F1’s next U.S. broadcast deal “could be worth” $121M a year, “although that was before the release of the F1 film.” F1 has “yet to make a decision on its future broadcasting arrangements,” and ESPN “may yet retain the rights,” according to a source. Other bidders “are also expected to seek the rights” (FINANCIAL TIMES, 7/9).

RELATED: ‘F1’ hits $237.4M in global box office

Horner had been Red Bull team principal since it entered F1 as a full constructor in 2005. Getty Images

Red Bull says Christian Horner “was fired abruptly on Wednesday after a 20-year stint” as team principal of its F1 team, though the organization “did not give a reason for the decision.” Laurent Mekies of sister team Racing Bulls “will replace Horner in his role” as team principal and CEO of the racing team. Horner had been Red Bull team principal since it entered F1 as a full constructor in 2005. He “had performed his team and media duties as normal throughout the British Grand Prix last week.” The announcement comes more than a year after Horner was accused of misconduct toward a team employee. An investigation conducted on behalf of the Red Bull company “dismissed the allegation, as did a further investigation conducted after the employee appealed against the initial ruling” (AP, 7/9).

Sources within Red Bull said the “atmosphere within the team has grown increasingly tense,” a situation “magnified by the team’s struggles on track this year and the growing uncertainty with star driver Max Verstappen‘s future.” Sources also said “a series of meetings took place over the last two weekends — the team’s home race, the Austrian Grand Prix, and the British Grand Prix,” and “at least one of them involved Verstappen and Oliver Mintzlaff, a senior figure on the company’s corporate side who has long pushed for a change to the leadership of Red Bull’s racing outfit.” Sources said “no decision to remove Horner could be made without” Red Bull majority shareholder Chalerm Yoovidhya‘s approval (ESPN.com, 7/9).

Levy is taking over F&B service at Michigan State athletic facilities, including the home of its basketball teams, the Breslin Center. breslin-center

Michigan State has selected Levy to provide food and beverage services at the university’s on-campus athletic venues, including Spartan Stadium and the Breslin Center, and collaborate on fan experience design for the multi-sport arena the university is developing in the Spartan Gateway District.

Levy takes over ahead of the 2025-26 academic and athletic year, though terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Michigan State ran its athletics concessions program in-house for decades. Its F&B RFP was issued in early January, with responses due in late February. Oak View Group, Sodexo Live and Aramark Sports + Entertainment competed against Levy for the business. Those three companies, plus Levy, have been the most active pursuers of college athletics F&B accounts during the past year-plus, as college sports seeks new revenue streams and more impact from existing ones, like concessions.

Ahead of this fall, Levy is refreshing all F&B experiences across all of MSU’s athletic venues. Highlights include:

  • New chef-crafted Spartan signature dishes in concessions only available on Michigan State game days.
  • Updated concessions concepts alongside fan favorite mainstays like Melting Moments.
  • On-the-go markets and mobile stands equipped with self-service technology to increase speed and convenience.
  • An upscale refresh in premium areas, with curated menus for each game and modern chef’s table presentations.
  • Pregame and special event food and beverage pop-ups, from football tailgates to Izzone basketball pregame celebrations.
  • Secure, cashless transactions for swift payments and faster lines.
  • Continued opportunities for local community organizations and nonprofit groups to participate on game days.

College has become big business for Levy. Counting Michigan State, it now has F&B service deals with six Big Ten schools, including Ohio State, Wisconsin, Indiana, Purdue, Northwestern, and it provides F&B at UCLA football games hosted at the Rose Bowl (a Levy client).

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US President Donald Trump waves to the crowd as he attends UFC 314 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on April 12, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
President Donald Trump “has not shied away from sport’s super-sized spotlight during his second term,” becoming the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl in February, appearing at the Daytona 500 and attending several UFC events, including UFC 316 last month. AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump “will attend Sunday’s Club World Cup final” at MetLife Stadium, he said at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday. The news came a day after FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the opening of a representative office at Trump Tower, “where the Club World Cup trophy will be on display until the final.” Trump “has not shied away from sport’s super-sized spotlight during his second term,” becoming the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl in February, appearing at the Daytona 500 and attending several UFC events, including UFC 316 last month (REUTERS, 7/9).

Spain won the most recent edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, which was held in Australia and New Zealand. Getty Images

U.S. Soccer is holding a workshop in Fayetteville, Ga., today for representatives of cities interested in hosting matches as part of the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The meeting comes ahead of a September deadline for cities to submit the information necessary to be part of the bid. U.S. Soccer plans to submit the bid, which is expected to include 15-20 cities, to FIFA in the fourth quarter of 2025.

U.S. Soccer in May began the process of soliciting information from cities interested in being included in the 2031 bid. The national federation reached out via email to representatives from the 11 U.S. host cities for the 2026 men’s World Cup, as well as a handful of other municipalities it believed may have interest.

Attendees at today’s workshop will include personnel from visitors bureaus, host committees, stadiums, teams and other organizations. Both U.S. Soccer and the Mexican Football Federation, which is expected to co-host the tournament with the U.S., will be present.

According to a copy of the agenda obtained by SBJ, the workshop will include an hour-long session this afternoon about FIFA’s requirements for host cities. Some municipal leaders are hoping for changes from the operating model for the 2026 Men’s World Cup, including the introduction of more significant opportunities for cities to generate revenue needed to cover the cost of hosting in 2031.

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USC is “eliminating a dozen jobs in its athletic department” in an “effort to reduce costs” in the wake of the House vs. NCAA settlement. USC Football helmet

USC is “eliminating a dozen jobs in its athletic department” in an “effort to reduce costs” in the wake of the House vs. NCAA settlement. Six athletics employees “were told late last week that their roles in the department had been eliminated” — with Exec Senior Associate AD/Deputy AD Paul Perrier the “most senior among them.” Six other vacant roles “have also since been eliminated.” Some schools “have opted to cut sports, in an attempt to reduce costs,” but USC “has yet to choose that route” (L.A. TIMES, 7/8).

Monumental Sports & Entertainment and digital solution company ViewLift have created a joint venture to aid the growing number of NBA, MLB and NHL teams looking to either enhance, launch or reimagine their local broadcast templates. Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Monumental Sports & Entertainment and digital solution company ViewLift have created a joint venture to aid the growing number of NBA, MLB and NHL teams looking to either enhance, launch or reimagine their local broadcast templates.

According to Monumental President of Media & New Enterprises Zach Leonsis, more than 20 teams had contacted him over the last three years to discuss best practices, and, in concert with ViewLift CEO Rick Allen, they decided to co-offer a suite of services to teams that want to “own their own local network strategy” — whether it’s a cable/DTC combination, a free TV/DTC pairing or a cable/free TV/DTC triumvirate. The yet-to-be named company will open in the fall.

Reacting to what he called an industry “wave” — where teams are either acquiring or buying back their local rights amid RSN instability — Leonsis said Monumental Sports specifically will help teams with the linear side of their local TV business. That could entail production services for live games along with pre- and post-game shows, crewing, management of trucks, consulting, ad sales, analytics, sponsorships, studio innovation, linear monetization, shoulder programming and subscription services. Monumental has crucial experience with all of that itself, ever since Wizards and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis purchased NBC Sports Washington in 2022 and transformed it into Monumental Sports Network essentially from scratch with new production plants and studios.

At the same time, ViewLift will lead their clients’ digital product, through an end-to-end DTC streaming solution, programming distribution and custom apps across web, mobile and connected TVs. ViewLift helped the Leonsis’ launch Monumental+, and, overall, has 16 major U.S. pro sports clients, including single local TV franchises such as the Lightning, Golden Knights and Panthers of the NHL, all of whom are aligned with Scripps. ViewLift also already has partnerships with six total RSNs, including Chicago Sports Network.

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Utah State AD Diana Sabau, who helped guide the university’s move to the Pac-12, “will be the next deputy athletic director at Maryland.” Getty Images

Utah State AD Diana Sabau, who helped guide the university’s move to the Pac-12, “will be the next deputy athletic director at Maryland,” a move first reported by CollegeAD and confirmed by multiple outlets. Sabau “will join” newly named Maryland AD Jim Smith, who joined the department in May after serving as SVP/Business Strategy for the Braves. Under terms of her current contract, “Sabau, Maryland or a combination of the two will owe Utah State $500,000 in liquidation fees for terminating her contract prior to June 30, 2026” (KSL.com, 7/8).

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Investigators found that Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya “caused emotional harm” to players, but found “no violation” of the league’s harassment and bullying policy. Getty Images

Independent investigators hired by the NWSL found that Bay FC coach Albertin Montoya “caused emotional harm” to players, corroborating complaints from former players, but found “no violation” of the league’s harassment and bullying policy. The NWSL hired the law firm Debevoise & Plimpton to “investigate allegations from former Bay FC players regarding Montoya’s conduct from last season” following formal complaints. Montoya “acknowledged in the investigator’s findings that he had ‘affected’ players emotionally last season” but expressed “genuine remorse and concern,” stating that he was unaware of the harm. As a result, they “recommended no disciplinary action beyond educational courses that Bay FC says were implemented last season.” A source said that the investigators found “multiple instances” of “emotional distress.” Still, “because investigators found that Montoya did not intend to cause harm, they could not recommend discipline” (S.F. CHRONICLE, 7/8).

U.S. Adaptive Open
The U.S. Adaptive Open will be carried live on television for the first time on Wednesday USGA Museum

Longtime USGA sponsor Deloitte is helping expand coverage around the U.S. Adaptive Open Championship, which will have its final round today carried on TV for the first time. Golf Channel has shown highlights and live look-ins for the tournament over its first two days on Monday and Tuesday, but the final round today will have live coverage between 11am-1pm ET.

Deloitte has been an official USGA partner since 2014, and it also is covering travel expenses for the 96 competitors in the tournament, which is being held at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville, Md. This week marks the fourth edition of the tournament.

“The goal here is to get more exposure and access for these athletes,” said Scott Mager, the U.S. CMO for Deloitte. “For the Adaptive Open, we just felt elevating our sport reflects our ongoing commitment to this.”

Deloitte is the official professional services sponsor of the USGA and developed the governing body’s official app. Deloitte also works with the R&A.

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Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be the cover athlete for the standard edition of NBA 2K26. 2K

Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be the cover athlete for the standard edition of NBA 2K26, which “further solidifies” him as “one of the biggest names in basketball.” NBA 2K26 is set to release in September (OKLAHOMAN, 7/8). The honor is the “latest from a season in which Gilgeous-Alexander secured a virtual sweep of the most significant achievements in the NBA,” winning a championship and being named NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP. When it “came time to choose the cover player for the next rendition of NBA 2K, the decision was presumably a no-brainer,” as Gilgeous-Alexander “is the easy pick” (YAHOO SPORTS, 7/8).


Speed Reads…

The NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee “is expected to decide whether to expand the tournament field from 68 to 72 or 76 (the women’s tournament would grow correspondingly)” either today or tomorrow (SI, 7/8).

NHL prospect and Penn State commit Gavin McKenna received an “extremely generous six figure” NIL offer from Penn State as part of his recruitment, “believed to be the biggest in college hockey history,” according to sources (ESPN.com, 7/8).

Former LAFC D Giorgio Chiellini has returned to the club as “the 25th member of the club’s ownership group.” He “remains affiliated” with Juventus and is “also an investor in the women’s side of Italian football” (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 7/8).

WWE and the Big 12 are expanding their multi-faceted partnership to bring Friday Night SmackDown broadcasts to Big 12 markets on the eve of four conference football games throughout the 2025 season. The first SmackDown will be held on Friday, August 22 at 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland, a day before the Week 0 matchup between Iowa State and Kansas State at Aviva Stadium (WWE).

The Mexico National Soccer Team will face Colombia at AT&T Stadium on Oct. 11 as “part of the 2025 Mextour,” the team’s annual U.S. tour (DALLAS MORNING NEWS, 7/8).

Marketing agency Buffalo Groupe announced the addition of Colorado-based video production studio Oswego Creative. Oswego’s name will remain, and its nine employees will work alongside Buffalo around its client video offerings (Buffalo Groupe).

CBS Sports Network, Josh Lewin Productions and the USL’s Westchester SC have launched USL Excursions: Westchester County, a documentary series about the club’s first year in USL League One. The show airs on tonight at 6pm ET, tomorrow night at 10:30pm and Sunday at 4 pm on CBS Sports Network (CBS Sports Network).

Snap Inc. and RWS Global are partnering to bring a “Snapchat Cam” with unique lens effects to venue videoboards at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore (July 11 – Aug. 3) and British & Irish Lions Tour in Australia (July 19 – Aug. 2) (Rob Schaefer, SBJ).


Quick Hits…

“We don’t know the rules. The settlement passed, but who knows what Deloitte is going to clear. Until there is clarity, you’re living in limbo” — Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham, on how the rules of the current college football recruiting landscape are still unclear in the wake of the House settlement (YAHOO SPORTS, 7/8).


Morning Hot Reads: Taking Notice

The N.Y. TIMES went with the header, “Youth Sports Are a $40 Billion Business. Private Equity Is Taking Notice.” Youth sports “have caught the attention of Wall Street investors,” and private equity titans Josh Harris and David Blitzer “are among those who see a big opportunity.” Over the past three years, Harris and Blitzer started Unrivaled Sports, which “has been buying baseball camps, flag football fields and youth leagues to assemble one of the largest collections of youth sports properties in the country.” The youth sports industry, according to the Aspen Institute, generates about $40B in annual revenue, “dwarfing other forms of entertainment.” That’s a “far cry from the days when youth sports were dominated by locally run offshoots of nonprofit organizations” like the Catholic Youth Organization, Pop Warner and Little League Baseball.

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Social Scoop…


“At the start of this tale, the title character is reminded he went turtling off the Mosquito Coast.”


Off the presses…

The Morning Buzz offers today’s back pages and sports covers from some of North America’s major metropolitan newspapers:


Final Jeopardy…

“What is ‘The Old Man and the Sea’?”





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Play Ball! – Eugene Weekly

 Eugeneans who want to show some love and support youth sports: Riley Rink, a 12-year-old catcher from Eugene, has been selected as a finalist in the nationwide Youth Athlete of the Year competition. The winner will take home a cash award of $25,000, but more importantly, Rink’s mother Amy Rink says it is a national […]

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 Eugeneans who want to show some love and support youth sports: Riley Rink, a 12-year-old catcher from Eugene, has been selected as a finalist in the nationwide Youth Athlete of the Year competition. The winner will take home a cash award of $25,000, but more importantly, Rink’s mother Amy Rink says it is a national honor recognizing heart, drive and leadership in young athletes. The competition is supported by V Foundation, Sports Illustrated, 3Brand and Why Not You Foundation.  

“He is so quiet and a calm guy,” his mother says. She says that the catcher is under a lot of pressure during games, and she was surprised at first that Riley seems to handle the high pressure calmly and well. 

Rink played football for several years before starting his baseball career not too long ago; he is in his third season as a catcher for Churchill Babe Ruth 12U. It is not always easy to start a new sport, but Rink has shown dedication, his mom says.

 “He worked his butt off. He goes to school, comes home and then nothing but baseball,” Amy Rink says. She adds that youth sports are about so much more than playing a game and that it is the community that loves and lifts youth athletes up as they strive to be better.

Voting for Youth Athlete of the Year opened on July 28 and goes until August 7. Rink needs enough support to remain in the top 20 in the division to move on to the next rounds. To help Riley Rink win National Youth Athlete of the Year,  supporters can cast a vote at VoteRiley.com once per day (meaning you can vote every day).

“He knows his part of the game,” Amy Rink says of her son’s skills.
 Vote for Riley Rink at VoteRiley.com. If Rink is selected as the Youth Athlete of the Year, he will receive a $25,000 award from the program supported by V Foundation, Sports Illustrated, 3 Brand and Why Not You Foundation.



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Trevor Hudgins returns to Maryville to help out at Northwest Missouri State youth basketball camp | NWMSU

By: Brett Kennedy Trevor Hudgins returns to Maryville to help out at Northwest Missouri State youth basketball camp (MARYVILLE, MO) – “Just being around the kids and coaches and the new guys, honestly, just coming back to Maryville, it feels like I’m coming back to my second home.” Trevor Hudgins, a three-time […]

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Trevor Hudgins returns to Maryville to help out at Northwest Missouri State youth basketball camp



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(MARYVILLE, MO) – “Just being around the kids and coaches and the new guys, honestly, just coming back to Maryville, it feels like I’m coming back to my second home.”

Trevor Hudgins, a three-time NCAA DII Basketball National Champion guard at Northwest Missouri State and former member of the Houston Rockets in the NBA, helped give back to the younger generation by helping out at a Northwest youth camp on Tuesday. The Bearcats’ all-time leading scorer got nostalgic returning to his old stomping grounds.

“I got goosebumps when I arrived in town, especially here (in Bearcat Arena). I mean, all the banners and all those numbers up there and the years and everything is just crazy. It just brings back a lot of memories,” said Hudgins.”

“When you say local celebrity, that’s the real deal, and that’s a tribute not only to his career here but just the type of person he is,” said Bearcats head coach Matt Keeley. “He’s so well-loved and has endeared himself to Maryville and Bearcat Nation, and so certainly very thankful and grateful that he comes back and gives us his time.”

Bearcats second-year coach Matt Keeley actually recruited Hudgins out of high school in Kansas, so the two are familiar with one another. Hudgens likes what he sees from Keeley and the new era he’s looking to create with Northwest.

“What (Keeley is) doing with the team is really nice. I feel like he’s in a good direction. He likes to play fast. He likes to get up and down,” said Hudgins. “Then just getting to know some of these new guys is really fun. I’m very excited for the future for him.”

“Getting to recruit him out of Manhattan High School, I was a high school teacher,” said Keeley. “That was my first job, at Manhattan High School and a Western Kansas guy. So we knew about him a little bit, but never even thought that he would go on to have as great a career as he’s had.”

Hudgins won three national championships under Coach Ben McCollum, the new head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten. To see McCollum smoothly transition his successful ways of coaching from the DII level to now a Power 5 DI school hasn’t surprised Hudgins in the least. 

“He just wins at every level because he surrounds himself with winners and people that want to win and want to improve themselves every single day,” said Hudgins. “This next step is huge. Iowa City is a really nice city. I was up there for a couple weeks and I think he’s definitely going to keep on doing his thing. He’s definitely going to be Coach Mac up there for sure.”

Hudgins’ former Bearcat teammate Mitch Mascari just completed playing in the NBA Summer League for the Phoenix Suns. Hudgins is no stranger of playing in the Summer League himself with his time with the Rockets, and gave Mascari some friendly advice.

“I just told him to enjoy it. It’s just a different experience. You get all these draft picks in front of you. You get celebrities on the baseline and coaches. Everyone that you see on TV kind of shows out and shows up,” said Hudgins. “It was just really exciting to see him out there. I hope he enjoyed it. I think Summer League is a really good time. I think it’s fun.”

As for Hudgins’ professional career, in early July, the 26-year-old signed a one-year extension to continue playing basketball overseas in France with Le Mans Sarthe. He thrived last season, averaging 15.6 points a game, one of the best scorers in the French League. After some growing pains of learning a new way of living, Hudgens is now learning how to speak French, and he’s going back to a team and a culture he likes and fits his play style.

“I’m just very blessed and thankful for the team to offer me another opportunity, another contract,” said Hudgins. “It’s been really fun. I’m just ready to keep it rolling. I’m enjoying life over there for sure.” 

  

     



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Former FAU star Nick Boyd to host free youth basketball camp

Fans of the Florida Atlantic 2023 Final Four team will get to see one of the star players back in town on Saturday.Nick Boyd, who played for the Owls for four years from 2020-2024 will host a free youth basketball camp at nearby Boca Raton High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He expects […]

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Fans of the Florida Atlantic 2023 Final Four team will get to see one of the star players back in town on Saturday.Nick Boyd, who played for the Owls for four years from 2020-2024 will host a free youth basketball camp at nearby Boca Raton High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He expects to see several of his former teammates there as well.”I wanted to do a camp in Boca because of the impact the city had on me. I know a bunch of my teammates will be in town and I had a bunch of different relationships over the four years there. It’s the best place to make it happen and I’m just excited to get back. Plus, you can’t beat a trip back to Boca Raton,” Boyd said.Boyd was a key member of the 2023 team that made it to the school’s first ever Final Four in Houston. After his stint with FAU, Boyd played last season at San Diego State and will finish his college eligibility this year at the University of Wisconsin.Boyd says his time in Boca Raton were some of the most impactful years of his life.To sign up for the camp: https://gseworldwide.leagueapps.com/camps/4678930-nick-boyd-youth-basketball-camp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaepnaJpKAE7yNojMMk8b5DeCa6AqeTPSXMJ5yvzwKa0JO4DHhWFGQGwLKZJbw_aem_H7GuCceY15XoxARjo1Ndnw

Fans of the Florida Atlantic 2023 Final Four team will get to see one of the star players back in town on Saturday.

Nick Boyd, who played for the Owls for four years from 2020-2024 will host a free youth basketball camp at nearby Boca Raton High School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He expects to see several of his former teammates there as well.

“I wanted to do a camp in Boca because of the impact the city had on me. I know a bunch of my teammates will be in town and I had a bunch of different relationships over the four years there. It’s the best place to make it happen and I’m just excited to get back. Plus, you can’t beat a trip back to Boca Raton,” Boyd said.

Boyd was a key member of the 2023 team that made it to the school’s first ever Final Four in Houston. After his stint with FAU, Boyd played last season at San Diego State and will finish his college eligibility this year at the University of Wisconsin.

Boyd says his time in Boca Raton were some of the most impactful years of his life.

To sign up for the camp: https://gseworldwide.leagueapps.com/camps/4678930-nick-boyd-youth-basketball-camp?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaepnaJpKAE7yNojMMk8b5DeCa6AqeTPSXMJ5yvzwKa0JO4DHhWFGQGwLKZJbw_aem_H7GuCceY15XoxARjo1Ndnw



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Letter from the editor – Issue 66

In this issue, journalist Kyle J. Andrews leads us on a trip through the history of Black baseball in Baltimore. James Mosher Baseball has been in operation since 1960 and is the oldest operating African American youth baseball team in the United States​​ — and it’s only the tip of the iceberg if you want […]

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In this issue, journalist Kyle J. Andrews leads us on a trip through the history of Black baseball in Baltimore. James Mosher Baseball has been in operation since 1960 and is the oldest operating African American youth baseball team in the United States​​ — and it’s only the tip of the iceberg if you want to talk about how Black Baltimoreans have left their mark on this country’s favorite pastime.

As with all crafts, the magic and skill of baseball is passed from generation to generation. It doesn’t exist without careful teaching from elders and enthusiastic vigor from new generations.

“One of the quotes I kept going to this year is ‘keep the spirit of baseball alive,’” Derwin Whitehead, who is responsible for youth sports and operations of the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball Inc. in Owings Mills told Andrews. “If I had 50 kids playing and I have five kids to become baseball players at any level, it would be beneficial to us. If I had two of those kids to become a board member to help sustain the information that we put forth to other individuals, it would be a good thing.”

Also in this issue, Baltimore Beat Arts and Culture Editor Teri Henderson asks the question, “Who gets to make music?” She writes about the work Baltimore creatives Kade Young and Barae Hirsch are doing to make a career in music more accessible for trans, queer, and femme artists.

“Behind the turntables and software, many barriers still prevent marginalized creatives from fully participating in the craft of music production,” she writes. “In response, Young has joined community organizer Barae Hirsch to launch the Trans, Queer & Femme Intro to Music Production Workshop Series, an innovative and urgently-needed program that addresses those gaps by providing access, mentorship, and community to aspiring producers.”

Elsewhere in this issue, film critic Dominic Griffin writes about documentarian Mahdi Fleifel’s first narrative feature, “To a Land Unknown,”  and Iya Osundara is back with your August tarotscopes.  

Finally, you’ll find photos from our third annual Summer Jam fundraiser. It’s a really tough time to be a journalist and events like our Summer Jam not only help ensure we have the funds we need to keep making the news free and accessible for all of Baltimore, but it also feeds the spirits of those on our team. We love it when we get to see so many of our readers and supporters in real life. If I didn’t know the value of community before, I certainly know it after all the twists and turns 2025 has taken so far.  

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Experts warn of heat risks for youth sports participants

WESTFIELD — As the pads slap and the crowd roars, the Colts football season comes alive at Grand Park in Westfield, where young athletes are eager to learn the ropes. On a scorching summer day, tips for success in the heat resonate: “Be great at things that take no talent.” For these youngsters, staying active […]

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WESTFIELD — As the pads slap and the crowd roars, the Colts football season comes alive at Grand Park in Westfield, where young athletes are eager to learn the ropes.

On a scorching summer day, tips for success in the heat resonate: “Be great at things that take no talent.” For these youngsters, staying active and healthy is a priority, especially in high temperatures.

“It’s hot out there,” noted parent Brandon Wills as he watched his son participate in drills. He emphasized the importance of sportsmanship while ensuring the kids remain active. “You have to hydrate,” he added, a sentiment echoed by all involved.

As youth sports ramp up with the return to school, it is vital to prioritize health and safety measures, ensuring young athletes can enjoy their games – no matter the heat.

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Dr. Tyler Stepsis with Eskenazi Health warned that high heat indices can pose significant safety risks.

“With high temps and high humidity, it’s real dangerous for people who aren’t acclimated to outdoor activities,” Dr. Stepsis said.

Dr. Stepsis stresses that hydration is crucial, not only at the clinic but for all youth sports as school reopens.

Dr. Stepsis highlights that heat-related illnesses can occur even when temperatures aren’t excessively high.

Two warning signs of heat stroke include a child who feels nauseous or stops sweating. “Those are indicators for a trip to the emergency room,” he added.

As Maxwell and his peers strive for greatness on the field, Dr. Stepsis, advice rings clear: stay hydrated today to prepare for tomorrow.





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WCHS Girls Flag Football Coach Selected for NFL Shadow Coaching Programs, Shares Experience on KTLA | NFL

West Covina, CA, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rebecca Hernandez – Coach of the West Covina High School Girls Flag Football Team   Coach Hernandez with the NFL Shadow Coaching Team West Covina High School Girls Flag Football Coach Rebecca Hernandez has been selected to participate in the exclusive Los Angeles Chargers and Los […]

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West Covina, CA, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Rebecca Hernandez – Coach of the West Covina High School Girls Flag Football Team

 

Coach Hernandez with the NFL Shadow Coaching Team

West Covina High School Girls Flag Football Coach Rebecca Hernandez has been selected to participate in the exclusive Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams Shadow Coaching Programs this summer. This professional development opportunity places her alongside NFL coaches during training camps to observe elite-level strategies, player development techniques, and game planning.

Coach Hernandez, one of only a few selected from over 300 applicants, attended the Chargers camp on Friday, July 25, and the Rams camp on Saturday, July 26. She shared her sentiments about this unique opportunity in a recent KTLA News feature, where she expressed excitement about bringing the experience back to West Covina High School.

“This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I’m incredibly grateful and excited,” said Hernandez. “What makes it even more meaningful is the chance to bring what I learn back to West Covina High School, especially to help grow and strengthen our girls flag football program.”

The WCHS Girls Flag Football team is entering its second official season, continuing to gain momentum with strong student participation, coaching leadership, and community support.

Superintendent Dr. Emy Flores praised the milestone, saying:

“We are proud of Coach Hernandez and inspired by her commitment to expanding access and excellence in athletics for young women. Her achievement aligns perfectly with our mission to uplift student voice, leadership, and opportunity.”

Dr. Charles Park, Principal of West Covina High School, added:

“Coach Hernandez is a true leader and role model for our students. Her drive to continually learn, grow, and invest in her athletes makes her an exceptional educator and coach. This opportunity will elevate not only her, but our entire program.”

Coach Hernandez’s involvement in the Chargers and Rams programs represents the district’s broader commitment to equity, innovation, and empowering future-ready learners—on and off the field.

Name: Johanna Villareal Email: jvillareal@wcusd.org Job Title: Public Information Officer

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