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Introducing the Mac & Read Show!

We’re excited to announce that we’re growing the lineup at our 2nd City Gridiron channels with the addition of the Mac & Read show featuring Evan McLean and Ross Read! I was first introduced to Evan and Ross about ten years ago when they booked me for a segment on their radio show to discuss […]

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Introducing the Mac & Read Show!

We’re excited to announce that we’re growing the lineup at our 2nd City Gridiron channels with the addition of the Mac & Read show featuring Evan McLean and Ross Read!

I was first introduced to Evan and Ross about ten years ago when they booked me for a segment on their radio show to discuss the Chicago Bears, and thanks to the wonderful world of social media, we’ve stayed in touch ever since.

When we heard the Mac & Read show was about to hit free agency, we took advantage of an early negotiating period to strike a deal and add them to the family. We’re still working out our regular in-season video/podcast lineup, but you can expect to see the fellas every now and again over the spring and summer.

You may have caught Ross a couple of years ago when he co-hosted a gambling show on our 2nd City Gridiron YouTube page with Jeff Berckes, and if you followed along with his weekly player props like I did, you came away feeling pretty good.

Mac & Read is a Bears show, but as lifelong Chicago sports fans, they’ll also get into the other Windy City teams plenty. They’ll also talk music, pop culture, food, current events, and so much more.

Evan and Ross are good friends who have been talking sports on air in Chicago together for the better part of a decade now. Come for the unique football content, and stay for breakdowns of your favorite shows, movies, and Hip Hop projects. The Mac & Read Show is just like 2013 Matt Forte; there’s nothing these guys can’t do.

If you aren’t already following them on social media, you can do so here: @TheRealEvanMac & @RossRead.

You can catch their debut show on 2nd City Gridiron here discussing the latest about the 2025 NFL Draft:

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Evelyn Bliss Resets School Record, Advances to Tomorrow’s Finals at the 2025 FISU World University Games

RHINE-RUHR, GERMANY– With mid-morning fully engaged in the scenic Rhine landscape, Evelyn Bliss, clad in her glorious Red, White, and Blue Team USA jersey, began her run for her first throw of the 2025 FISU World University Games Qualifying Round Group A. The Team USA thrower took a deep breath, revved her engine, installed the […]

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RHINE-RUHR, GERMANY– With mid-morning fully engaged in the scenic Rhine landscape, Evelyn Bliss, clad in her glorious Red, White, and Blue Team USA jersey, began her run for her first throw of the 2025 FISU World University Games Qualifying Round Group A. The Team USA thrower took a deep breath, revved her engine, installed the javelin in its locked-and-loaded position, set a determined face, galloped down the runway, and heaved the weapon across the robin’s egg blue sky. She stopped inches short of the fault line and watched the trajectory. As she backtracked to the bench, the spotters arrived for the measurement, while Bliss carried a cautiously optimistic smile. The result arrived: 60.81m (199-5). Bliss let loose a triumphant “LET’S GO!,” knowing she unlocked advancement to tomorrow’s finals by easily surpassing the qualification benchmark of 57.60. With that information, she declined to take her remaining two throws. 

The mark reset her school record that the rising junior established at the 2025 NCAA East First Round, nabbed her first place in the qualifying round, and slotted into tenth in USA women’s javelin history. The distance held up after Qualifying Round Group B as the supreme mark of the morning. 

“Going into qualifying rounds I had a good feeling, practices all week felt very strong,” said Bliss. “Coach Protzman and I worked on being consistently in the 50m for practice. I was excited to compete today. Having the chance to compete internationally against these very competitive women is always a blessing. Looking towards tomorrow I want to replicate what I did today and I think that will put me in a very nice place.”

Bucknell throws coach Ryan Protzman, Bliss’ dedicated and expert mentor, was unable to make the expedition. He and her wife recently celebrated the birth of their firstborn child – a strapping baby boy, but he was up at 3:35 a.m. Eastern Time to watch his protege. 

“60 meters is such a massive benchmark in women’s javelin,” said Protzman. “I’m so happy for her. The challenges I’ve presented her with the last couple of years haven’t been all technical. Recently, we have just been pushing training throws a little more. Never has she focused on how far she threw a javelin in training with me until after NCAAs a month and a half ago. Today was special, and I think there is much more to go chase tomorrow in the final!”

Bliss was the only thrower to hit 60 meters in the qualifying round. Lianna Davidson (Australia) placed second, throwing 57.83, and Turkey’s Esra Turkmen finished third at 57.48. The best javelineer in Group B, Australia’s Mia Gordon, hit 56.39.

Twelve throwers advanced in all to the finals. Group A was more top heavy but Group B sent the quantity – seven. 

Bliss has carved a name for herself in the javelin community, despite only reaching her twentieth year. Appropriately, the USA thrower shares her birthday with the United States Army on June 14 – Flag Day. She has reached the part of the hike where her heroes have become rivals and realistic goals to surpass. American legend Kara Winger represents that mark in Bliss’ journey. 

Winger holds the American record for women’s javelin when she threw 68.11m (223-5) at the 2022 Diamond League and has won the USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships eight times. She and Bliss shared the stage at the 2024 United States Olympic Trials where Winger finished second and Bliss, threw, at the time, a personal best of 55.82m (183-2), placing sixth. 

Winger, like all great athletes, understand and cultivate the importance of building the sport for the next generation. She sees those same qualities in Bliss and offered her thoughts on the budding star’s best traits:

“The thing that stands out to me about Evie is her focus, joy, and community building in her javelin career,” said Winger. “Whenever I’ve seen her, she’s sharing enthusiasm about the sport and event with someone in her camp, growing her love for the process alongside someone she cares about. Today, watching her celebrate with those people means to me that she’s here to stay: She’s building a foundation, and I look forward to watching her continue to thrive! I’ll always be glad I got to share the runway with her once.”

The finals begin tomorrow at 8:20 a.m. Eastern Time/2:20 p.m. German Time and will be streamed on FISU TV. 





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AHSAA All-Star Week: South rolls to volleyball win to close out competition

The South volleyball All-Stars closed out the AHSAA North-South All-Star Week on Thursday with a 3-1 win over the North at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl MultiPlex. The South All-Stars won 25-22, 25-19, 17-25, 25-19, ending the week’s competition with wins in baseball, basketball, golf and softball. The North All-Stars swept the cross country races and the […]

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The South volleyball All-Stars closed out the AHSAA North-South All-Star Week on Thursday with a 3-1 win over the North at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl MultiPlex.

The South All-Stars won 25-22, 25-19, 17-25, 25-19, ending the week’s competition with wins in baseball, basketball, golf and softball. The North All-Stars swept the cross country races and the teams split in tennis and soccer.

The South jumped out to a 2-0 lead after the two sets thanks to the balanced play of the front row led by Daphne’s Ella Lomax, Charli Pearce of Saraland, Rehobeth’s Kryslin Martin and Bayside Academy’s talented 6-foot-3 outside hitter Haley Robinson. Setter Libby Rogers of Fairhope managed the attacks with her assists.

The North’s Millie Burgess of Vestavia Hills and Kendall Buckley of Bob Jones stepped up, however, and helped their team claw back into the match as the North won the third set.

In the end, Lomax delivered 4 key kills to close out the fourth set. The South was also aided by libero M.K. Whitehurst, who served 4 aces to separate the teams late in the final set. She finished with 5 aces.

Lomax finished with 9 kills and 3 digs to earn South MVP honors. Martin had 9 kills, Pearce and Bennett Buolo of St. Paul’s added 6 kills each. Robinson had 5 and Cami Huff of McGill-Toolen had 5. Libby Rogers finished with 12 assists and 9 digs with Baylee Rogers of Prattville Christian contributing 14 for the South.

Burgess totaled 17 kills to earn MVP honors for the North. Buckley had 11 plus 10 digs. Kennedy Moss of Huntsville totaled 8. Setter Cailyn Kyes dished out 29 assists and totaled 8 digs.

AHSAA NORTH-SOUTH

ALL-STAR RESULTS/SCHEDULE

Girls golf: South 43.5, North 28.5 (North girls lead series 4-2)

Boys golf: South 56.5, North 33.5 (North boys lead series 5-1)

Baseball: South 16-7, North 6-7 (North boys lead series 24-19-5)

Girls cross country: North 22, South 37 (North leads series 6-2)

Boys cross country: North 25, South 35 (North leads series 6-2)

Girls basketball: South 85, North 75 (North leads series 24-4)

Boys basketball: South 76, North 65 (North leads series 51-31)

Girls tennis: Lagoon Park, 5 p.m., Tuesday (North leads series 4-0)

Boys tennis: Lagoon Park, 5 p.m., Tuesday (North leads series 3-1)

Softball: South 2-4, North 0-2 (North leads series 29-27-2)

Girls soccer: South 4, North 3 (North leads 19-4-1)

Boys soccer: North 3, South 1 (North leads 17-4-1)

Volleyball: South 3, North (North leads series 16-11)

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Graduate Assistant Coach (Track and Field Multi’s or Sprints/Hurdles/Jumps) in New Orleans, LA for Loyola University New Orleans

Details Posted: 25-Jul-25 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Part-time Salary: Tuition + Categories: Coaching Coaching – Track & Field Sector: Professional Sports Salary Details: Compensation will include Tuition, partial fees and On-Campus room and board (private on-campus apartment in one of the university dormitories) – there is no monetary stipend provided. This is a Graduate […]

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Posted: 25-Jul-25

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

Type: Part-time

Salary: Tuition +

Categories:

Coaching

Coaching – Track & Field

Sector:

Professional Sports

Salary Details:

Compensation will include Tuition, partial fees and On-Campus room and board (private on-campus apartment in one of the university dormitories) – there is no monetary stipend provided.

This is a Graduate Assistant coaching position.


Provide coaching expertise and leadership for the combined Men’s and Women’s Track and Field programs at Loyola University New Orleans. Seeking one (1) candidate to serve as the graduate assistant coach, assisting the full-time sprints/hurdles/jumps coach with coaching and managing these event group athletes. The primary responsibility is the direct coaching of student-athletes, applying Loyola track and field program philosophies, methods and the candidate’s own skillset and pedagogy, in collaboration with the head and assistant coaches.


Duties to include:


Assist in the organization, design, implementation and supervision for all event-group specific training and practices (primarily off-campus), including transportation of student-athletes and equipment. Will work directly with the full-time sprints/hurdles/jumps coach.


Competition attendance and competition coaching


Attend and participate in team staff meetings


Maintenance and inventory of all relevant event group equipment


Driving of university vehicles to competitions and off-campus practices, as needed (MUST qualify for university certification to drive campus vehicles – must have valid US drivers license and clean driving record)


Administrative responsibilities to include fundraising, academic monitoring, recruiting and project management, as assigned by the head coach.

  • Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license as a condition of employment, and must also be able to successfully pass any driver background investigation and any driver education courses required by Risk Management.
  • Must possess bachelors degree and be immediately admissible to Loyola’s graduate school in the program of choice. 

About Loyola University New Orleans

Mission Statement
Loyola University New Orleans, a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education, welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with and for others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and virtue; and to work for a more just world. Inspired by Ignatius of Loyola’s vision of finding God in all things, the university is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, while also offering opportunities for professional studies in undergraduate and selected graduate programs. Through teaching, research, creative activities, and service, the faculty, in cooperation with the staff, strives to educate the whole student and to benefit the larger community.

Vision Statement
As a Catholic, Jesuit University, Loyola University New Orleans is an academic community dedicated to the education of the whole person. By thinking critically and acting justly, students are to embody the Ignatian ideals of faith, truth, justice, and service. To meet these goals, the University will strive to become an increasingly selective university with outstanding liberal arts and sciences, professional, and graduate programs grounded in intellectual rigor and reflecting the more than 450-year Ignatian tradition.


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Eagles volleyball earns team academic award

CHENEY – On Monday, Eastern Washington University athletics announced the volleyball team received the American Volleyball Coaches Associations team academic award. According to their statement, they also received the AVCA team academic honor roll distinction.   “I couldn’t be prouder of our team for earning this award,” said head coach Jon Haruguchi. “We ask a great […]

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CHENEY – On Monday, Eastern Washington University athletics announced the volleyball team received the American Volleyball Coaches Associations team academic award. According to their statement, they also received the AVCA team academic honor roll distinction.  

“I couldn’t be prouder of our team for earning this award,” said head coach Jon Haruguchi. “We ask a great deal of our athletes, and to see their hard work in the classroom recognized on a national level is an honor we deeply value. They consistently represent our team, school, and community with integrity and pride, both on and off the court.” 

According to the AVCA, the academic award aims to recognize programs that maintained a 3.3 GPA or higher throughout the 2024-25 academic year. Their honor roll distinction celebrates programs in the top 20% of GPAs for their division. This year the AVCA saw record numbers of recipients.  

“It is very exciting to see that the record-setting, on-court successes during the 2024-25 season have extended to the classroom,” says AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon. “The fact that more programs earned the Team Academic Award than ever before is evidence of how committed our coaches are when it comes to helping their players reach their goals as both students and athletes.” 

According to the Eagles statement, this is the program’s 21st time receiving the award and their eighth straight.  



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Long Beach State Women’s Tennis, Five Players Recognized With ITA Academic Awards

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its Academic Award winners for the 2024-25 season, and Long Beach State had five players honored as well as winning the team award for the 21st consecutive season.   In order for teams to be honored by the ITA, the full squad must maintain an […]

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LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its Academic Award winners for the 2024-25 season, and Long Beach State had five players honored as well as winning the team award for the 21st consecutive season.
 
In order for teams to be honored by the ITA, the full squad must maintain an average cumulative GPA of 3.20 or above, while ITA Scholar-Athletes must maintain a GPA over 3.50.
 
The team easily cleared the bar for recognition once again. Junior Paulina Franco Martinessi earned the honor for the second straight season, her second at Long Beach State, while four freshmen earned the award for their efforts in the classroom: Daisy Carpenter, Diana De Simone, Johanna Hiesmair, and Thea Jagare.
 



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Szeged Botanical Garden Hosts Central Europe’s Largest Blooming Lotus Event

This weekend, Szeged’s Botanical Garden becomes a vibrant hub of colour, fragrance, and culture as it hosts the annual Lotus Days festival. The event is centred around the blooming of Central Europe’s largest colony of Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), set within the serene Japanese garden pond of the University of Szeged’s arboretum. The nearly century-old […]

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This weekend, Szeged’s Botanical Garden becomes a vibrant hub of colour, fragrance, and culture as it hosts the annual Lotus Days festival. The event is centred around the blooming of Central Europe’s largest colony of Indian lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), set within the serene Japanese garden pond of the University of Szeged’s arboretum.

The nearly century-old lotus plants were first brought to Szeged in 1932 from the pond of the Návay estate in Óföldeák-Gencshát, just a few years after the garden’s founding. Today, the garden boasts a breathtaking display of deep pink lotus flowers rising majestically above the water, accompanied by the plant’s iconic seed pods, often compared to showerheads.

Visitors can admire the lotus pond from the small island tea house, which offers a tranquil spot to soak in the sights. Guided lotus walks will be held seven times each day, beginning at the Buddha statue, where garden staff will share insights into the lotus and other Asian flora.

According to legend, the lotus is the life-giving flower of the Buddha, originally native to southern and southeastern Asia. It later spread across tropical regions with the growth of Buddhism, reaching as far as northeastern Australia. Today, it is cultivated extensively for food, medicine, and ornamentation. Every part of the plant is used, from flowers adorning temples to stems and roots consumed fresh, cooked, or dried.

‘According to legend, the lotus is the life-giving flower of the Buddha, originally native to southern and southeastern Asia’

Beyond the botanical wonder, the festival offers a full immersion into Far Eastern traditions. Dance and music performances, craft demonstrations, and exhibitions await visitors throughout the weekend. A bonsai exhibition features both authentic Japanese specimens and native Hungarian trees shaped in the traditional style. In the rose garden, the Hungarian Origami Circle will demonstrate the intricate art of Japanese paper folding, allowing guests to try it for themselves.

Numerous yoga instructors from Szeged’s studios will lead open-air sessions under the garden’s trees, while martial artists showcase various disciplines from across Asia. Culinary experiences round out the cultural immersion, with pop-up restaurants serving authentic Asian flavours, adding aroma and taste to the sights and sounds of this unique celebration.


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